Fragmented 1910s miscellany from Inter Mountain Globe
A collage of brief items touches on German taxation debates, early phrases origins, large battery production in America, durable cast iron components, pearl value trends, palmistry law in England, German sauerkraut exports, Arctic bird habitats, lavish wedding banquets, old sea clocks, a New York butter churn scheme, Newfoundland slate deposits, Parisian Pasteur Institute notes, a vacuum metal process claim, Sweden dental surgeons, London police revolvers, and public health concerns amid summer diseases.
Lorimer Witness Shaken in Investigation in Congress
In a continued senatorial inquiry in Congress today the Lorimer witness faced a tense examination and the Senate was not in session while the House met at noon. Beet sugar farmers were subpoenaed by the sugar trust committee to challenge testimony on peonage in Colorado as Representative Moon of Pennsylvania denounced reports of a near-fist fight with Representative Thomas of Kentucky. A bill for a semi annual tobacco census passed the House and debate focused on a general service pension bill.
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Senate
Lorimer
House
Sugar Trust
Colorado
Moon
Pennsylvania
Thomas
Kentucky
General Service
Representative Moon
Representative Thomas
Judiciary Committee
Baron Munchausen
Mr. Moon
Clayton
Pure Food Board
Secretary of Agriculture
United States
Beil's Testimony Shapes Lorimer Probe in Chicago
E J Beil a Chicago street car conductor testified before the Lorimer senatorial investigation committee aiming to discredit Sidney Yarbrough's 1909 Chicago stay. He aided White's testimony and corroborated Grogs about Yarbrough on May 4. Lorimer attended the hearing as questions pressed changes in White's statements and Browne trial records surfaced.
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Washington
E. J. Beil
Chicago
Lorimer Senatorial Investigation Committee
Sidney Yarbrough
Springfield
Charles A. Whitsteye
White
Bell
George Grogs
Yarbrough
Lorimer
Senate
Senator Lorimer
Browne
Lea
Kenyon
Jones
Glass
John J. O'Keefe
Wayman
Lexington Hotel
Cone
Fatal Dream 18 Rider Dies in Denver Livery Stable
Charles Cireen a livery stable employee died in a Denver hospital from a fractured skull after falling from bed while attempting to ride a spirited horse. He toppled to the floor and the blow to his head caused a fatal injury.
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Denver
Dec
Charles Cireen
Murder suicide near Bolton ends life and spouse
A man from four miles east of Bolton shot his wife and then killed himself. Authorities say the motive remains unclear as the scene is investigated and reports are filed. The incident occurred today and is under local police inquiry.
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Bolton
Ken
Dew
Willlun Beate
Todey Ikie
Movements of Reyes Stir Curiosity Across Regions
A tangled report from San Antonio describes secretive movements attributed to General Moves. Mentions a Brownsville vicinity event and a secret Interior department agent. Scattered notes reference Hon Martin district 7 and nearby areas in Pennsylvania and the southern Lurdur region.
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Momicwity
Butler
San Antonio
Doula
Brownsville
Interior Department
Upseiage
Hon Martin
Viso
Pa Ua
Hil
Self killing for an annoying Mikado
Victoria B C Dec 9 giving his life atonement because the emperor of Japan was forced to spend an hour delay In a common waiting room Moji Shijiro Shimidan a train superintendent threw himself under a train according to advices brought by the Awa Maru Shimidan was in charge of the arrangements for the emperor's journey to Kyushu where he witnessed the big army maneuvers and the Imperial train was delayed as a result of the derailment of a carriage due to a misplaced switch Shimidan left a letter saying he considered it his duty to give his life to pay for the emperor's embarrassment The emperor was much distressed when the Incident was reported to him.
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Victoria
B. C
Shimidzu
Japan
Harusama
Cable
Kobe
Hyde Is Helped by Evidence of Nurses
Kansas City report on Dr. B Clarke Hyde murder trial of Col. Thomas H. Swope. Nurses including Rose Churchill testified on cross examination denying camphorated oil use. Prosecution argues Hyde injected pus germs instead. Court room filled as Swope family stories anticipated in second trial.
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Kansas City, Mo
Rose Churchill
B. Clarke Hyde
Thomas H. Swope
Hyde
Margaret Swope
Courcehill
Elizabeth Gordon
May Pierce
J. K. Baumann
Swope
PB. Clarke Hyde
Col
Kansas City
J. Clarka Hyde
Supreme Court
Sr. Hyda
Btella
Sarah
Dr. Hyde
Curie Suit Goes Over and May Be Settled
The Curie Langevin alienation case before the Seine correctional court was postponed for a fortnight as neither party appeared. High profile scientists Curie and Langevin are reportedly negotiating toward an amicable settlement.
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Curie
Curie-Langevin
France
the Seine
Missing Officer Sought By Army Amid Disappearance
Washington dispatch reports Second Lieutenant Gibbs Lykes of the Ninth Cavalry missing since July after a month’s leave from Fort D. A. Russell in Wyoming. Senator Tillman and Senator Hinman urged presidential help to solve the case as Army posts nationwide hold him in uncertain status.
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Washington
Gibbs Lykes
Ninth Cavalry
War Department
Benator Tillman
South Carolina
Haw
Asxalat
Lyken
Fort D. A. Russell
Wreoming
St. Paul
Hinman
Luken
Rulings Bolster State Case in Hyde Swope Murder Trial
Kansas City reports that the state’s evidence expanding beyond the Swope murder linked material is winning rulings, shaping the Hyde trial now at remand for a new hearing. Dr J Clark Hyde’s defense objects as witnesses discuss capsules, camphorated oil injections, and related testimony amid active defense participation.
Keep Farmers Off Packer Jury
Chicago December coverage reports rapid venire examination for the Sherman act case against ten Chicago packers. At opening, eleven jurors seated, six farmers among them, with government near completion of challenges and defense likely to strike farmers. Defendants Heyman Meeker and Tilden present in court.
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Chicago
Louis H. Heyman
Arthur Meeker
Edward Tilden
Divorce Industry Is Given A Heavy Jolt
Kansas City, Mo. December report on a divorce case where a proctor barred from participating in a pending suit appeared as attorney for the defendant. The plaintiff’s counsel objected to the proctor’s involvement, the objection prevailed, and the husband’s divorce request was denied. The judge said the proctor may not question witnesses but may prompt the court during examinations.
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Kansas City
W W. Wright
Plaintff
Natice
Guthrie
Governors Train Blocked By Size At Baltimore
In Baltimore on December 8 the western governors special train was held at Bay View Junction because its cars were too large to pass through Philadelphia tunnels. Officials say the train did not reach Philadelphia until 1:36 am and hoped to reach Washington soon after noon.
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Baltimore
Washington
Nh. m
Bay View Junction
Pennyylvania
oOffielais
Philadelphia
Leader of sect indicted in six deaths aboard yacht Coronet
A grand jury in a United States district court indicted Rev. Mrink W. Bradford, leader of the Holy Ghost and Us society, on all counts for the deaths of six followers aboard the yacht Coronet. The trial date was not disclosed.
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Porthnd
Dee
Creiser
United States District Court
Mrink W. Bradford
Holy Ghost and Us
Death of Tom Graham State House Watchman
Decorah Iowa reports the death of Tom Graham longtime state house watchman and former soldier. The funeral is planned for Decorah tomorrow as authorities notify the public of the loss of a familiar figure to local politicians and residents.
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Tom Graham
State House
Dew Moines
Decorah
Boy Criminals Conform to Robbery Ring Confession
A group of youths from prominent families confessed today to a Jefferson City police inquiry into a robbery ring. Authorities say the young offenders, led by Hock Jeland and Mb Dee, admitted involvement in thefts spanning the region.
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Hock Jeland
Rive
Mnanthien
Rebels Levying From Officials Of Peking
Rebels around Peking threaten to dynamite and attack targets as the government tightens controls. Officials fear rebel forces gain strength while Manwhu troops withdraw beyond the city, with areas closed nightly and the premier's residence guarded by security units.
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Peking
Lee
WeeTite
Tas Lintte Co
Ord
Gbr
Sulmoriges
Toon
Fron
Peklong Olfielula
Siherlew
Kg Myo Pathine Opooly
Revoluthan
Creely Auy
Pollo
Bre
Kole
Ciilnewe Troopa
Coffeyville Editor Wounded and Killed in Mexico
Coffeyville editor S Wasiy W. Stout of the Coffeyville Journal, reported shot to death in Monclova, Mexico after wounding two men, fled to Mexico following the incident.
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Coffeyville
Kan
Dec
Wasiy W. Stout
Monclova
Mexico
le Net
Coffeyville Journal
Harlan Named to Interstate Commerce Post
Washington nominates J. E. Harlan for interstate commerce commissioner and Harvey A. Kucher for postmaster at Lander Wyoming in a Senate slate sent by President Tutt. Confirmation prospects and tenure details remain unclear amid a batch of nominations.
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Washington
Dec
Senate
Tutt
Harlan
Clinely
Harvey A. Khucher
Lander
Wyo
Missouri Morti cultural society closes in Hannibal
After a three day session the Missouri Morti cultural society closed in Hannibal Missouri today with the main discussion about preturd heating during winter. The convention of the proiia thon party was left to be determined by the chron with a window between June 20 and July 20 112. The meeting lasted seven hours before the decision was renewed.
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Chicago
Proiiathon
Appointment to railway commission rejected again
Ciarrett Diroppera, formerly of the University of South Dakota, was denied yesterday by the executive council. Governor Poss had for the second time sent Profoxmor Deroppers’ appointment to the railway commission. He was rejected by a vote consistent with the prior result.
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Hortonerof
Ciarrett Diroppera
University of South Dakota
Yeuterday
Executive Council
Cinernor Poss
Profoxmor Deroppers
Railway Commission
T Ta
Befor
Dynamiters Tell Grand Jury They Won't Provide Information
Los Angeles December 8 1912 John J McNamara confessed dynamiter refused to give the federal grand jury any information. Ortie McManigal the first confessor was brought before the grand jury as the panel convened to probe a nationwide dynamiting conspiracy. The inquiry aims to show a vast network involving interstate transport of explosives and possible mail misuse. Witnesses including Mrs D H Ingercoll may testify about McNamara’s stay in San Francisco and ties to labor leaders.
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Los Angeles
Cal
John J. McNamara
Gallagher
Federal Grand Jury
Buin
Oscar Lawler
James B. McNamuara
Ortie BE
McManigal
McNamara
Indianapolis
John D. Fredericks
Los Angeles County
John J
James B. McNamara
Los Angeles Times
San Quentin Penitentiary
Ortiee B. McManigal
McNamara Brothers
Fredericks
California
Indianapolia
San Francisco
Federal
Grand Jury
United States
Edward A. Regan
McNamaras
D. H. Ingercoll
Conference of Labor Committee Continues Secrecy
The conference of the ways and means committee of the American Federation of Labor handling the McNamara defense fund began yesterday at President Gompers office and continued today. Ryan, head of the International Bridge and Structural Iron Workers union, left for Indianapolis. all members except Mr. Ryan were present and secrecy was strictly kept.
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Washington
Dec
Ways and Means Committee
American Federation of Labor
McNamara Defense Fund
Gompers
Ryan
International Bridge and Structural Iron Workers’ Union
Indianapolis
Winter crops in splendid shape report from state agriculture
The Devonban crop report shows 22,210,000 acres sown to winter wheat this fall, with revised estimates placing 2,008,000 acres for the wheat crop and 1,656,000 for 1910. December 1 condition of winter wheat stands at 46.6 percent of normal, rye at 204 percent, with areas sown and averages noted for rye and other grains.
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Wuoahington
Dee
Department of Agriculture
Wit
Thien
Irrigation Congress Urges Federal Cooperation
Samuel Fortier chief of irrigation investigations urged closer cooperation between state legislatures and the federal government at the National Irrigation Congress. He spoke as the congress met in Chicago in December, calling for federal support to advance irrigation projects and agricultural efficiency.
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Chicagee
Dec
Conspiracy Nipped Across Departments in Nicaragua
A revolutionary conspiracy has been uncovered across several departments in Nicaragua. Measures have been taken, and numerous arrests are being made as authorities pursue those involved.
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Juan del Sur
Nicaragua
Dee
Cotton broker on trial for fraud in Huntsville case
United States district court resumed in Huntsville Alabama as a cotton broker head of Knieht Yancey Co of Decatur faced a fraud trial. Jurors to decide whether forged drafts misled investors into paying millions on an alleged shipment of cotton from a southern point.
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Tading
Draste
Southorn Pointy
English royalty visits the Great Barar at Delhi
Delhi news describes the king emperor and queen empress arriving from Bombay with a 101 gun salute and grand escort. Imperial procession through Balin garh fort grounds featured 150 ruling chiefs, native and British troops, and a vast Durbar camp with 250000 people, tents, and lavish displays.
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Delhi
India
Hombay
Balingarh
Mecca
J. Willcocks
B. G. Barrow
Durbar
Jancera
Heyton
Imperial Cadet Corps
Lord Curzon
Wallah
Four alleged spies tried in Hamburg espionage case
Max Schultz, a Hoge ship broker, and four German associates arrested at Hamburg March 18 face trial before the Imperial court. Officials say he used his shipping work to corrupt shipyard workers and relay naval secrets. Proceedings held in secret amid government surveillance and reported confidences.
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Lelpale
Saxony
Dee
Hoge
Max Schultz
Hamburg
Max Bechustain
Howie
Hilmburg
Bremen
Anonymous donor gifts $26,000 for university gymnasium
In Touton Mo Dee Bee Bvouly and Cupp, chancellor of a Christian university, announce a gift of $26,000 from a Mr Louis woman to fund a gymnasium. The benefactor previously gave $26,000 for a dormitory two weeks earlier and agrees to keep her name private.
Death of London Baronet Henry Kowla
The London baronet Henry Kowla died today in the city. The deceased, a member of the frn of Lewis and Lewly solicitors, was aged station and details are scarce.
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Baronet
London
Dee
BeeBir
Ceparge
Henry Kowla
Anne
Frn
Lewis & Lewly Folicitors
Governor Vesley Guests LUNCHEON Gather in Dew
Governor Vesley attended a luncheon in Washington with Senator Gamble and Representative Minnella leading the formal Willard visit. Delegation members included Hirluker Pee Ta Dean Porting and several others from the state university and local groups.
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Woehington
Dew
Cloverway
Che
Benatora
Gamble
Crawford
Minnella
Hurke
Willard
Fy, Hirluker
Pee Ta
Charles ‘Ahhorn
Kae Dean Porting
The
Ata Unive Vurelt
Packers On Trial In Chicago Court
Chicago December 7 The trial of Chicago beef packers on charges of criminal conspiracy to violate Sherman anti trust began in federal court before Judge Carpenter. Ten defendants appeared as jurors were questioned. officials from Armour Swift Morris and Company were named. The maximum penalty on conviction is a $5 000 fine or one year in jail or both. Attorney John A. Miller requested pleas of not guilty for all defendants.
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Chicago
Carpenter
Miller
Ritchard Dean
Pullman
Amell
J. Ogden Armour
Armour & Oenny
Toule F. Swift
Swift & Company
Edward F. Swift
Charles F. Swift
Edward Tilden
National Packing Company
The
Trust
Arthur Meeker
Armour & Company
Edward Morris
Morris & Company
Francia A. Fowler
Five Die in Pennsylvania Train Wreck Near Manor
Four men are dead and many injured after a collision involving two freights and an express train on the Pennsylvania Railroad at Devil's Bend near Manor Pennsylvania. The express and freights derailed, 26 of 27 horses aboard were killed, traffic disrupted for hours, and engineer Frank Daily among the deceased.
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Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania Railroad
Devil's Bend
Manor
Frank Daily
John Myers
Regent of China Abdicates Place in Peking
Regent of China abdicates today in Peking. Prince Chin a regent and father of the child emperor steps down, with Sith-Hyu as guardian and Hiu-Shi Chang as vice president of the privy council. Reports say Chun was willing to retire with a pension, amid tensions between Manchu and progressive factions.
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Peking
China
Dee
Prince Chine
Sith-Hyu
Hiu-Shi Chang
Prince Chom Jie
Kwang Su
Prince Chin
Nhether
Wu ‘Ting Peng
Washington
Alungtal
Chun
Hhin
Chun Won
Je-Hlol
Bankers in Storm Return Fleet Reaches New Orleans
New Orleans dispatch says the bankers' fleet returning from Panama with about American bankers and their wives aboard endured a Gulf of Mexico storm yesterday. Despite the rough seas, the ships were not damaged and wireless communication with the fleet remained unbroken.
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New Orleans
Panama
Gulf of Mexico
Witness Discredits Camphor Oil Theory at Trial
Kaneus Olly and Edwin Twymen testified today in the trial of Dr Wy Clarke tryde for the alleged murder of Col Wheelel. The witnesses challenged the defense theory that camphor oil caused the condition after a hypodermic injection. Ming Bwope testified that Margaret Mwope’s condition worsened after the injection, describing pus germs as involved.
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Doe Te de
Edwin Twymen
Wy Clarke Tryde
Col
Wheelel
Bway
Matilhat
Cou
Hye
Ming Margaret Mwope
Ming Bwope
Twyman
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