Burrows Attacks Smoot Over Polygamy Allegations
Senator Julius C Burrows led a dramatic Senate session accusing Reed Smoot of Utah of polygamy and hierarchy allegiance. He argued Smoot’s church leadership and ties to Mormon institutions disqualify him, citing testimony and statements from church leaders and the wider political impact on the United States.
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Scrippe-Morine Press Association
Washington
Dec
Senate
Julius C. Burrows
Committee On Privileges
Reed Smoot
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Fenator
Smoot
Eligie Diyth
Congress
Warrows
Jomeph ¥. Brith
Church
Smith
Burrows
Hin Ain
Israel
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Local Jottings and December Street Scene Notes
The piece recalls festive activity as signs light up downtown and children visit Christmas windows near the statehouse. Mentions of Bob Hailey at the statehouse elevator, a governor’s office sighting, and Little details about local businesses, coal deliveries, and impending repairs. Also notes lectures at the German House and ongoing public notices about licensing and city administration.
Storm Strikes Frisco Scrippe Meline District
A southeast gale in San Francisco destroyed parts of the Durned district, killed one man and seriously injured others. Buildings collapsed or were lifted from foundations, flats and business blocks burned, streetcar service wrecked, and a wall collapsed trapping John Ryenhart who died and Adrian Esnall who fate remained uncertain. Bay area ferries were tossed by the storm.
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Scrippe Meline Pread Association
San Francisco
Doc
Howe
Durned District
Burnett School
John Ryenhart
Adrain Esnall
Ryenhart
Esnall
Wietyr
Receiver appointed for Aetna Princing company case
In the Marion Trust Company has been appointed receiver for the Aetna Princing company upon petition. C P Lesh Paper company claims creditor status to the extent of 2148 dollars.
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Marion Trust Company
Aetna Princing Company
C. P. Lesh Paper Company
Werth
Experts probe State Life Insurance plans continuation
The investigation of the State Life Insurance Company's plans will continue. Le Van Laningham, head of the Great Western Agency, will be summoned with other officers to testify under oath. James W. Noel will conduct the examination, assisted by John Ki. Reed and Edward R. Varmalee.
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State Life Thesurance Company
Co. le van Laningham
Great Western Agency Company
James W. Noel
John Ki. Reed
Auditor of State
Edward R. Varmalee
Aid Society Meeting at Boutist Baptisl Church
The Ladies Aid Society of the Boutist Baptisl church will be entertained Wednesday afternoon by Mrs Charles Koch ving at her home 6 Fletcher ave Mrs N Thompson Mrs J Bryan and Mra Colvin will assist in entertaining. Do YOU NEED AIELbe Fen words will be innertha in The unhoused person free of charge for three daya mater Wanted Male Belp Wanted
Down and Out Ambassador Robert S McCormick
Robert S. McCormick, former United States ambassador to France, is described amid social and political controversy. The piece notes his clashes with President Roosevelt, criticism of American sympathy for Japan during the war, and mentions his Chicago ties and wealth from farming families.
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Robert & Accormick
Robert S. McCormick
United States
France
Pregnent Roovevett
Ambuandor
Jenlity
Paris
McCormick
Chicago
Stag Club Inquiry Hints at Possible Indictment
Forty four people have been examined by the grand jury investigating alleged gambling at the Indiana Stag Club. Most witnesses have testified, but a report is not yet expected this week as the jury nears completion. An indictment may be possible in this case.
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Grand Jury
Indiana
Negro Blame Cast on Tory Mitchell and Burns Fire Incident
Police hold Tory Mitchell and Weson for investigation into a fatal stove fire that damaged the Charles Iivers barn and nearby property near Moritian Street. Reported that Mitchell caused the blaze by tipping the stove, while Loo Web and others aided in rescue efforts as multiple vehicles burned and losses mount. Jatin Kelly was arrested for intoxication.
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Tory Mitchell
Rvgrt
Watt
Weson
Uhn
Dilmeia
Moritian-ste
Jatin Kelly
Forty Drowned as Ice Breaks on Neva River
Forty factory workers from Thronten’s big blatts in the Nevesky quarter drowned when ice broke on the Neva River as they crossed to work. About 100 were midstream and only 60 reached shore. 21 survivors. Horse losses reported, and the river current swept many under.
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Scrippa-McNae Press Association
ST. Petersburg
Thronten
Big Blatts
Nevesky
Lee
Neva
Tragic death of four year old Sophia Geiger
Four year old Sophia Geiger was found dead in bed Tuesday morning by Myra, at 432 High Innctuve. The coroner said the death appeared to be caused by heart failure.
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Sophia Geiger
Myra
Geiger
Tutewller
Settlement demands weigh on state insurance firms
State auditors processed claims from 43 insurers over a Tuesday settlement, led by the Western Restaurants firm from Toronin. About $3,300 was paid in. Germin of Freeport, IL remains with a receiver. The state seeks its share, $20.07, plus this year’s taxes, with license revocation a possible consequence.
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Alba
Iast
Rice
John Buneheimer
Western Asrarants Company
Toronin
Tueway
Germin
Freeport
Audhor Hillheimer
Nana
Man Leaps to Death From Hospital Window
Frank Fala Dee of Year Iowa dies after leaping from a hospital window in Chicago. He crashes onto the cement sidewalk, suffering a broken back and fatal injuries as he carried a sash from the ward. The act follows a dispute with fellow patients and a moment of pain driven by distress.
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Scrippa-McRae Prean Association
Chicago
Dee
Frank Fala
Luttnoly Hospital
Faka
King Leopold Defends Congo Policies In Interviews
Paris dispatch notes a Belgian king's interview on Congo issues, triggering widespread coverage in French papers. Agencies distributed the interview text across France, with leading journals reproducing long extracts and praising Leopold's statements against charges of cruelty.
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Paris
Leopold
Belgium
Congo
SerippsMeRae
Press Essneiguona
Haw Ert
France
oMoen
Scrippe-McRae
Publishers’ Press
Italy
Spain
Austria
Figaro
Lappard
Belotr
Delgi
Cango
Signal From Tomb Frees Miners in shaft collapse
Six miners trapped at Edge on all company works after a Friday shaft collapse near Los Angeles exchange signals with rescuers via tramway rails. Rescue parties have worked since Friday to save the men, whose fate remains precarious but alive.
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Veripya-McRae
Los Angeles
Cat
Ex-Gov. Franke Sloses Dies by Gas In Winthrop Beach
Joe Boston December 11. Ex Governor Franke Sloses of South Carolina was found asphyxiated by gas at his boarding house in Winthrop Beach this morning. Police have not decided if the death was accidental or self-inflicted.
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Joe Boston
Franke Tiv d. Sloses
South Carolina
Winthrop Beach
LA SOLA CIGARS 18e Quality Salle 1
LA SOLA CIGARS advert announces a price and quality listing in a clipped line. The brief note references a laundry service and “Family washings” with rough pricing, though the text is fragmented and partially illegible. The item hints at a local shop ad with unspecified service details.
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LA Sola Cigars
Rockefeller earnings trillions and a bartender’s misstep
New York reports estimate John Rockefeller’s earnings this year at about 60 million dollars, with daily income around 1.54 million and hourly 64,00. A separate local court note notes Barker’s drunken dispute at Ward’s Tavern ending in a brick thrown through a mirror, resulting in fines and jail days.
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Felippe MecRae
New York
Dee
John OF Rockefeller
Jon Offkins
Henry Ht
John DB
Archbold
Rocketells
OO Barker
Polles Court
Merion County
Barker
Ward
Virginian Ave
Appointment delays at Bureau of Statistics chief spot
Deputy position remains unnamed as Mary Stubbs, the bureau’s new chief, has not announced her appointment or confirmed whether E. R. Goodnow will fill the former chief clerk role. An increase for the chief clerk from 1200 to 1500 dollars is noted, Elizabeth Wilhants keeps the stenographer post, and another vice chief role remains vacant.
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Steputy
Bureau of Statistica
Mary Stubbs
Bureau
E. R. Goodnow
Elizabeth Wilhants
pooRson
Investigation of State Life Insurance Company Books
A historical inquiry headed by John Reed and Howard R. Parmaleos will audit the State Life Insurance Company led by Warren Bigier and Billheimer. The ten day to month long probe, under James W. Noel, aims to report directly to the Auditor of State with no cross questions until results are clear.
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State Life Ine
Aurance Company Affaire
Warren Bigier
Billheimer
Tuesany
John . Reed
Howard R. Parmaleos
State Life Insurance Company
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Atate
Messrs
Heed and
Parmaret
James W. Noel
Theatnin
Death of Persian Shah Confirmed by Cablegram
A Dec 11 cablegram from HL Mh fovakyan, Persia's commissioner, confirms that His Majesty the Shah passed away four days ago and kept secret. The son is said to arrive in Tehran today. Funeral services were held at the Fifth Ave hotel in his honor.
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Refinpe-MeRini Peeam Association
New York
Calegrard
Mh ‘Fovakyan
Teteran
Topakyen
Mano of lies ends in train wreck plot foiled
Chris Dane of Chicago placed ties on the Big Four line near Lawrenceburg Indiana to wreck a freight train. Detective Grady convinced him to confess after Dane claimed a hero fantasy, and Dane awaits trial for attempted train wreck in Ripley County.
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Chris Dane
Townat
Chicago
Big Four Tall Road
Laverenceburk Junction
Deansborn County
L. J. Urady
Indianapolis
Lawrenceburg
Anan Apolis
Mien Davie
Thin City
Bridge No. 1
Swat
Dane
Lasrenesburg
Cme
Spinster Martha Wilson Dies in Shelbyville Age Revealed
Special to The Sam Shelbyville Ind December 1 The law requiring death certificates revealed Miss Martha Wilson spinster age W1 years daughter of Isaac Wilson first white settler in Bethy county Her relatives refused to publish her age but were persuaded to reveal it to officials in the notice
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Shelbyville
Ind
Iaw
Martha Wilson
Isaac Wilson
Bhetby County
Mise Wilson
Shewan
Ane
Ates
Struck Officer as Two Men Are Placed Under Arrest
Patrolman Ray and Wagon master Al Fickle subdued Henry McElwaine and comrade Lon Hutchinson after a struggle on an ice wagon. McElwaine resisted, both men charged with interfering with an officer and assault. Hutchinson faced additional sweeping dirt charges as officers moved to detain them.
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al Fickle
Henry SteBlwaine
Arrets
Ohio
Pennsylvania-sts
Lon Hutchinson
McElwaine
Hutchinson
McElwaiue
Arun
MecElwaine
Hutotina
Wife Beater Deserter Lashings in Nebraska Town
Sewell Sampson described as a wife beater and deserter was captured in Lyons Nebraska yesterday. He was stripped, given 20 lashes on the bare back, and tossed into the Logan River naked as townsfolk warned of tar and feather punishment to exit within ten minutes. Mayor Bookwalter returned from New York briefly and resumed duties. A local olive branch Sunday school plans a December 15 fair with a grand taffy pull.
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LYONS
LA Porte
Sewell Sampson
Joseph Manning
Logan
Wren
Clann
Olive Branch
Two Tales of Wives in Court Divorces and Accusations
A divorce petition outlines alleged misconduct of Sarmel J Hayes and Cal lie including destroyed souvenirs and absences with another man. The husband cites long separations, alleged illness, and quarrels over housekeeping plus claims of mistreatment and verbal abuse in the home.
Young Engineman Falls From Running Board
Michael O Conner 3 percent, a Big Four engineman, fell from a switch engine in the railroad want yards while attempting to walk around the running board. He suffered a broken rib and a deep scalp wound, was taken by ambulance to St. Vincent’s Hospital, and treated by Dr Heevas before being moved to 100 Delassat.
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Michael O'Conner
Jury Deadlocks In Lima-Colescott Trial At Greeieath
In Danville Indiana the Lima Colescott case ended without a verdict after a jury failed to agree. The retrial was ordered from this county with about two dollars in dispute as the case moves toward another session.
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Danville
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Lima-Colescott
Greeieath
This
Gilman Family in Court as Dayton Murder Case Surges
Fayne and Colline Gilman, siblings of Dona Gilman, appear for preliminaries as brother Collin Gilman is charged as an accessory to Dona Gilman’s murder in Dayton. Witnesses ready to swear alibis for David Curtis, held on murder charges, while mother and other relatives confront the case in county jail and hospital near Cotterman Road.
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James Norewood
David ‘Futhal
Satonm Keeyerg
Scrippe- MecMlas
Dayton
G. Nec
Faree Gilman
Dona Gilman
Wagner
Coline Gilman
Dona
Frank Hit
Fayne
Collins
Callinn
Yall
Donn Gilman
Avid Purtis
Kate Gilman
Curtis
Cole Gilman
Donkey Ullman
Fayne Gilman
Tone
Tn Alea
Gilman
Con’stably Hetntaman
Cincinnai
Noone
Colline Gilman
BIKERS STILL RAGING IN SIX DAY RACE
Jerinne BeTas Preey Association riders push during the six day bicycle event as winds aid a lead. Most teams run wheel to wheel with Walthour and Bodell lagging after a spill, with all squads listed at 78 miles six laps and 706 miles five laps respectively.
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Jerinne BeTas Preey Association
Walthour
Bodell
Bedell
Fleeced Opera Singer in Transatlantic Gambler Tale
Detectives pursue two Americans after opera singer Amedee Bassi and fellow artist Oscar Hammerstein’s group became entangled in a mysterious gambling scheme aboard a ship bound for New York. Bassi, having arrived ashore, handed his only possession a $37 sparkler to his impresario, claiming a desire to keep it safe as losses mounted.
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Sertype
Mefisne Trees Association
Amedee Bassi
Oscar Hammer- Stein
Signor Bass
New York
Banat
Colo
Saya
Tsa
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