Police Chief Biggey Drowns in San Francisco Bay Crossing
William J. Biggey chief of the San Francisco police department drowned last night while returning across the bay in the police launch. The engineer aboard reported Biggey was ill during the trip and later disappeared. the case links him to the prosecutor Honey who recently survived a courtroom attack and shooting.
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San Francisco
William J. Biggey
Biggey
Biggsy
Fit
Honey
Moonshine King Jim Floyd Captured After Shootout
In Anniston Alabama revenue officers trapped Jim Floyd and eight moonshine accomplices after a night of gunfire. Floyd was shot and bled as deputies knocked him from a window in a raid on the Floyd gang hideout. Other arrested include Will Floyd Mack Perkins Bob Lee Allen Will Joe Allen and John Smith. The still was destroyed.
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Anniston
Ala
Turkey Heaven
Alah
United States Revenue
Jim Floyd
Floyd
Pevenur
Knox Scott
Marshal Asley
Bob Allen
Will Floyd
Mack Perkins
Bob
Will Joe
Lee Allen
John Smith
Bryan Slaughters Bears in Mexico Hunt
From Galveston Texas November 30 Advices say William J Bryan during a visit to Mexico faced three bears after straying from his guides. He reportedly displayed nerve and marksmanship with four shots ending the bears. Bryan joked that he was more careful as a hunter than as a vote seeker.
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Galveston
Texas
Advi Ces
Mexico
William J. Bryan
Roosevelt
Manuel Reyes
Republic
Bryan
Bruins
Tlarem
Chinese official urges return as ten year forecast sparks debate
Imperial investigator Law Sz Kiv told Winnipeg audiences that within ten years no Chinese will remain in the United States or Canada. He was appointed by the Chinese government to study mining, manufacturing and commerce here to promote China’s future development, accompanied by Law A. Yan and Yip Yeu.
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Winnipeg
Man
United States
Canada
Law Sz Kiv
Imperial
China
Law A. Yan
Yip Yeu
Chinese Merchant Syndicate Plans Heavy Investment At Home
Ou Wan Yow and two other Chinese merchants seek to repatriate skilled traders to form a syndicate with 3 060 000 capital to build railroads steamships develop mines farms and engage in banking and general business in Kweng Si China. Yip Yen heads the venture which expects hundreds of companies to start once the initial work begins. China will lure its countrymen in the continent back with strong inducements for development.
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Ou Wan Yow
China
Kweng Si
Yip Yen
Haitian Revolution Continues as Port au Prince Skirmishes Intensify
Rebels attack the Haitian capital several times overnight but government troops hold lines and patrols tighten under General Simon, a populist leader who has attracted support from Aux Cayes Jeremie and Aquin as clashes unfold. United States Minister Furniss confirms defeats at Ansea Veau and a Des Moines cruiser is ordered to Port au Prince.
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Port Au Prince
Haiti
Hayti
Simon
Department of the South
Nord Alexis
Aux Cayes
Baner
Jeremie
Aquin
le Conte
Celestin
Ansen Veau
Haytiens
United States
Furniss
State Department
Ansea Veau
Des Moines
Guantanamo
Murderers Burn Ranch in Castle Rock Mystery
The body of L. A. Bowman a prominent Douglas county ranchman was found burned in his Acequia Bowman ranch the scene indicating murder for money Two suspicious men were seen near Littleton the day Bowman left for town The coroner and sheriff were notified as investigators probe the blaze and death Bowman leaves a widow a son and two daughters one daughter teaches in Denver the other works as a telephone operator in Littleton
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Castle Rock
Colo
L. A. Bowman
Douglas County
Bowman
Eugene Babcock
Babcock
Acequia
Littleton
Bowman Jo
Denver
Yator
Littheton
Masked Holdups Stop Third Avenue Street Car
A Third Avenue street car was held up early today by masked men. They throttled the conductor and motorman and terrorized passengers with revolvers, obtaining a small amount of cash.
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Third Avenue
New York
Madame Steinhill Reveals Tale in Paris Murder Case
Madame Steinhill appeared before the magistrate and gave her version of the crime she is accused of, the murder of her artist husband and her stepmother last May. She is also linked to information about the death of former President Faure and was alleged to be his mistress.
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Paris
Madame Steinhill
President Faure
Whet
Duel With Knives Near Gainesville Ends With Wound
In Gainesville Missouri two wives of wealthy farmers fought a pre arranged knife duel on a mountain side six miles south of town. Mrs. Frank Graham and Mrs. James Crabtree were wounded and both were arrested. Their 16 year old daughter witnessed the encounter as the men’s quarrel over cotton settlement and farm shares escalated after funds were advanced by a merchant.
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Gainsville
Howie Knives
Here
Frank Graham
James Crabtree
Graham
President Roosevelt urges farm meetings on country life topics
The Country Life Commission asks farmers nationwide to meet in school districts before December 5 to discuss economic social and educational open country conditions. Roosevelt doubles the panel and adds two regional members as Bailey Hartley Pinchot Page Barrett and Beard respond with plans for coordinated local discussions.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Country Life Commission
Sys
Congress
South
Far West
Charles S. Barrett
Union City
William A. Beard
Sacramento
Cal
Bailey
White House
Professor Bailey
United States
L. H. Baiey
New York State College of Agriculture
Ithaca
Henry Wallace
Wallace's
Des Moines
Iowa
Kenyon L. Butterfield
Massachusetts Agricultural College
Amherst
Mass
Gifford Pinchot
U. S. Forest Service
Washington, D. C
Walter H. Page
North Carolina
World
N Works
Theodore Roosevelt
I. H. Bailey
Commission On Country Life
New York
Emperor Joseph Seventy Obliges World Honored Anniversary
Washington observes the sixtieth anniversary of Emperor Joseph's ascension to the throne of Austria and Hungary with services across churches. President and cabinet officers join state dignitaries in attendance as nations mark the milestone.
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Washington
Emperor Joseph
Austria
Hungary
Robbers Blow Vault in Pepperhill Bank Job
A three-man gang blasted the vault of the First National Bank in Pepperhill Massachusetts and secured fourteen thousand dollars. They fled in a car and as of early morning officials had no trace of the suspects. Three explosions were needed to force the vault door.
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Pepperhill
Mass
First National Bank
Gas Explosion Rocks Broadway Injures Two Men
A gas main broke on Broadway in Yankton South Dakota this morning. P. Oldman, banker, and James Todd, fire chief, were hurled about eighteen feet and suffered a broken ankle and bruises. Glass shattered across nearby buildings as tremors rippled through the city, drawing witnesses to a scene described as remarkable given the emergency response.
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Yankton
S. D
Broindway
P. Oidlman
James Tood
Budngs
Oihlman
Inauguration Plans For Governor Hughes In Albany
Albany N Y Dec 3 Governor Hughes inauguration on January 1 hinges on plans. Adjutant General Henry will handle the military ceremony with possible reappointment. The interior program falls to the secretary of state. The governor will be escorted by staff and military companies to the capitol. Inaugurals to be held in the executive chamber with limited invitations. The governor's official family to remain largely the same. four military officers to be appointed under the new code. Frederick C Stevens to continue as superintendent of public works.
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Albany
Hughes
Henry
Frederick C. Stevens
Prosperity Dinner Opens Economic Club Season in New York
Prosperity dinner at the Hotel Astor marks the Economic Club’s season opener with attendees including Francis Lynde Stetson. Speakers will discuss topics such as The German Outlook and The Prosperity of the Farmer. Paul Morton Cyrus H McCormick and Augustus Thomas are listed among the participants.
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New York
Hotel Astor
Economic Club
Francis Lynde Stetson
Paul Morton
Equitable Life Insurance Society
Thomas Murray Buttnr
Columbia University
Cyrus H. McComick
Chicago
International Harvester Company
Augustus Thomas
Former Wife of APowre Mad Secured Divorce
The article reports the former wife of a man named APowre, who recently obtained a divorce in Sioux Falls, died by her own action. She shot herself in a dressing room at the Hotel Clarendon, New York, with her former husband described as a broker in this city. No motive or cause is given for the act.
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Sioux Falla
New York
Lillian Doty
Heraolfth
Mornilla
Clarendon
Sioux Falls
Disturbances Reported in Austria Hungary Interior
Reports from interior Austria Hungary say serious disturbances have broken out. The Emperor William I is said to have been burned in effigy and the German flag trampled in. Authorities fear further unrest and are uneasy.
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London
Interio
Austria
Hungary
Archibald Testifies on Standard Oil History
John D. Archibald testified again in New York on December 1 regarding the history of the Standard Oil Company. He appeared nervous as he described the corporation’s past in detail.
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Standard Oil
Corporation
New York
John D. Archibald
Standard Oil Company
Rustin Trial Opens as Jury Secures at Noon
The famous Rustin case heard its first evidence in Omaha today. The jury was secured at noon and the courtroom was crowded with many women in attendance.
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Omaha
Rustin
Tragic Chicago Mother Attempts Murder Then Dies
Mrs Teresa Errington, wife of a Chicago businessman, tried to poison her infant and then killed herself by drinking carbolic acid in a Memphis hotel apartment. The baby cried out, drawing attention to the scene. the child’s fate remains uncertain while the mother died this morning in severe agony. No motive is known.
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Memphis
Des
Teresa Errington
Chicago
Dover collision feared crew lost in dense fog
Dover England December 1 reports say two vessels collided off the shore in a dense fog. It is believed all aboard have perished though fog prevents confirmation.
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English
Dover
England
Kaiser on Verge of Insanity as Von Buelow Grips Power
Berlin reports say Kaiser Wilhelm II is near mental decline and a throat illness flares again. A long sea voyage is expected, while Chancellor von Buelow effectively governs Germany as royal authority wanes.
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Berlin
Germany
von Buelow
Death at Foundry: Andrew Ennis Shot by Discharged Worker
Andrew Ennis formerly of Deadwood was killed at a Mexican foundry near the City of Mexico by a Mexican discharged workman who refused to leave. Ennis, a Black Hills transplant post Spanish-American War, had sparring experience and was a steam fitter who aided Mogul mill refit. He married Dottie Kine just before leaving for Mexico.
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Andrew Ennis
Deadwood
City of
Mexico
Ennis
Black Hills
Dottie Kine
Destructive Flood Deluges Hit Missouri Texas Oklahoma
A severe flood rages through southwestern Missouri Texas and Oklahoma with seven dead and extensive property damage reported from Guthrie Oklahoma and surrounding areas as rescuers work to assess the disaster.
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Missouri
Texas
Oklahoma
Guthrie
Battle Ends with Revolutionists Seizing Port-au-Prince
Government forces retreat from the palace as revolutionaries capture Haiti's capital. General Legetime named president of the new administration after a nightlong battle that began about nine o clock and ended in the early morning. Officials fled to the French legation except President Lord Alexis and Justice Minister General Lateau who remained.
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Legation
Port Au Prince
Mayti
Dec
General Legetime
Lord Alexis
Lateau
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