Big Week in Brief Across Worlds and Winters
An imperial drive in China foresees a major clash while in the United States public opinion sways on the Russian passport issue. A San Francisco Christmas crowd sings peace as Alaska and Oregon projects draw funding. Indicted Chicago packers defend their methods amid public benefit claims. Government plans approve $800,000 for Tillamook Bay improvements.
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Boston
Europe
United States
Chicago
General Reyes
San Francisco
Tabriz
Alaska
Prices for Wheat and Agriculture Goods From Local Market
A dense list of current market quotes covers wheat, corn, millstuffs, oats, hay, alfalfa, barley, fresh fruits, apples, pears, grapes, berries, vegetables, butter, poultry, eggs, pork, veal, cattle, hogs, and sheep. Figures include Bluestem at 81 82c, red Russian 78c, corn $37-$38 ton, bran $23 ton, oats $30.50-31 ton, and assorted prices for regional produce and livestock.
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Oregon
Valley
California
Shuster Ready to Quit As Teheran Cabinet Dismisses Him
The American official Shuster has been dismissed from office by the cabinet following Russian ultimatums. He sent a reply stating willingness to hand over his accounts when a successor is named and expressed concern for the welfare of his 14 American assistants. Troops near Yemen reportedly involved in the upheaval as protests erupt against the action.
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Teheran
M. W. Morgan Ayeter
Ing
Mince
Para
Pers
Admiral Dewey Celebrates 74th Birthday in Washington
In Washington the celebrated Admiral Dewey observed his 74th birthday by law retirement from active service. He hosted old friends including President Taft at his home, and then returned to work at his office. Dewey planned to lead the naval officers in a New Year’s review for Taft at the White House.
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Washington
D. C
Dewey
Taft
Navy
Army
Whitehouse
Taft Urges Wool Tariff Cut Based on Home Abroad Difference
President Taft sent a message to Congress advocating a downward revision of wool duties. The tariff board report accompanies it but fixes no rate. He argues protection should reflect production cost differences at home and abroad to expand the domestic wool industry and avoid prohibitive duties.
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Washington, D. C
Taft
Congress
Tariff Board
New Year's Blizzard Trial in a Log Shanty
In a blizzard a man and boy in a rudely built log shanty plan to move water via four barrels from a distant well using horses and a bob sled. The perilous trek tests endurance as snow and ice grip their clothing and tools while fear and memory mix with the cold.
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Lee
Stolen Skull of Servian Leader From Vienna Cemetery
The vault at St. Marks cemetery in Vienna where Kara George Petroviteh founder of the Servian dynasty lay buried was desecrated. The skull of the former Servian chieftain was stolen while the decorations and rings remained untouched. Queen Persida’s coffin was not opened and no suspects were found. Kara George, born 1766, led Servia’s revolt against Turkey in 1806, captured Belgrade, and was killed in 1817 after being driven from Servia.
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Vienna
St. Mark’s
Kara-George Petroviteh
Persida
Kara-George
Black George
George Czerny
Turkey
Belgrade
Servia
Shuster Contract in Persia Not Formally Cancelled
State department notes no formal cancellation of American Treasurer General Shuster's contract to manage Persia finances. Cable from Teheran reports plans to remove Shuster and family safely, suggesting termination steps soon. Sparse Persian capital news fuels suspicion of Russian telegraph censorship controlling channels.
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Washington, D. C
General Shuster
Persia
State Department
Russell
Teheran
Rate Reduction Announced for Western Lumber Shippings
Seattle announcement details a freight rate cut of 10 cents per hundred pounds on lumber from Western Washington to Denver and nearby territories with the change to take effect late in January. Lumber traders expect red cedar shingles demand to rise by at least 25 percent. Railroads also report reductions of 10 to 20 percent on fir lumber traveling from the Pacific Coast to markets east of the Rockies.
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Seattle
Washington
Denver
Pacific Coast
Rocky Mountains
Funeral charges rise in St. Louis livery trade
The St. Louis Livery and Undertaking association raises funeral costs by one dollar per carriage and two dollars per hearse in the city. President Louis Landvogt says the readjustment standardizes the week's rates as cars increasingly dominate funerals.
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St. Louis
St. Louis Livery & Undertaking Association
Louis Landvogt
Owl Car
Dynamite Laden Suitcase Arrest in Moenssen
George Bridges was arrested at Moenssen, Pennsylvania, a mill town near Pittsburg, after officers found a suitcase containing 72 sticks of dynamite a fuse and two quarts of whisky. Bridges refused to reveal details about himself.
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Pittsburg
George Bridges
Moenssen
Here
Commission Form Wins in Baker Oregon Mayors Report
Mayor Palmer released his first annual report under the commission form noting overall satisfaction despite inexperience and disorganization. He cites ongoing changes costing 14.7 mills this year with an expected 6.4 mills next year to fund municipal improvements.
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Baker
Palmer
New Superintendent Orders Copper Wire Expansion
New York Major M. Davis, lately named superintendent of telephones for the Postal Telegraph Cable company, announces issuance of instructions to the construction department to erect additional heavy copper wires between key points. The goal is to extend telephone use to independent telephone companies.
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New York
Minor M. Davis
Postal Telegraph Cable Company
Resolutions Urge Chaperonage and New Vocations for Women
At the fifth biennial conference of deans and advisers of women in state universities resolutions urged better medical supervision in co educational institutions. They also called for training in newer vocations for women and for self government and closer chaperonage of girls.
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Chicago
New Treaty Talks Begin Between Russia and United States
Russian officials study a new commercial pact after agreeing to abrogate the 1832 treaty on January 1 1913. Experts warn that skilled diplomacy from both nations will be essential as negotiations start.
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St. Petersburg
United States
Russia
Interior Secretary Opposes Three-Year Homestead Bill
Secretary Fish ler of the interior department does not favor a strict three-year homestead bill. He prefers five years as now, with a provision allowing the homesteader not to reside on the land during the first two years after entry.
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Washington, D. C
Fishler
Department of the Interior
Lse
Senator Borah
Idaho
Dynamite Found Hidden in Garden of Los Angeles Retailer
A gardener discovered twenty two sticks of high power dynamite in the shrubbery near the home of Arthur Letts owner of two large Los Angeles department stores. Police concluded the explosives were placed there by an unknown person to dispose of them.
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Los Angeles
Arthur Letts
The Vanished Year Remembrance and Hope for New Year
A reflective verse about bidding farewell to the old year and welcoming the New Year. It laments past sorrows while urging hope for brighter days, urging readers to join in the timeless cycle of time and renewal.
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Ani
Lion
Horne
Jon
Nevermore
Akien
Gladioeas
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Admiral Dewey
Hero of
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Bk. Wu
DAT
IE West
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King
Black George of
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