Compromise and Curiosities in Global Dispatches
A mixed bag of notices covers political quips by Senator Gore on compromise, Chinese Manchu naming shifts, a windmill and engine electricity patent, a Marshalltown church salary row, Berlin singers and Herold sculpture, exotic plants aboard the Nevandan, prehistoric finds in Kansas, a Scottish minister’s parable, railway talks in Australia, and assorted scientific curiosities including oscillatory sparks and a pendulum of railway and transport innovations.
Federal probe widens in McNamara case with new papers
Indianapolis December 16 federal investigators continue the McNamara dynamite conspiracy inquiry. Banked papers from the Stormathane Bridge case are examined as grand jury sessions probe who supplied jobs and funds. Witness calendar spans nationwide, with a January end anticipated.
Witnesses From Frisco Reported in Los Angeles Grand Jury
A half day session of the Los Angeles grand jury heard witnesses from San Francisco and Oakland about activities of James B. McNamara. Miss Ethel Gill, a telephone operator in a San Francisco hotel associated with the McNamaras, testified today.
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Frisco
Los Angeles
Cal
San Francisco
Oakland
James B. McNamara
Ethel Gill
Man pays fellow inmates' fines to win jail solitude
Moab Utah report notes John E Brown wealthy stockman in jail awaiting trial for murder of his daughter and her husband. He pays fines to free rivals and keep others away, maintaining seclusion as townsfolk fear his power. A separate Washington note mentions Taft meeting and tariff/combing hair imports.
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Moab
Utah
Dee, Jr
John E. Brown
James Dubois
Brown
Andy Gibson
Gibson
Mound
Prisoner Davin Executed for robbery murder in Ohio Penitentiary
In Columbus Ohio Thomas Davin a Black man was electrocuted soon after midnight Friday morning for the murder of Ligo near Cir wyite last year the motive alleged robbery.
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Columbus
Ohio
Thomas Davin
Gchio
Daves
Cir Wyite
Trade and religious events noted in November exports
The article notes religious trends tied to November export activity and trade in the month, referencing the department of commerce and labor. It mentions shifting pattern from the prior year and reflects on economic implications within American imports and exports.
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Washington
Cle
Department of Commerce and Labor
Hubiow Veelwrias
Washington congressman Anouna honored in wartime session
Washington tiyledenham B Anouna, a low ranking member of the special congressional series, was paid tribute in the House yesterday for his role in declaring war against the Confederacy during the July session.
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Washington
Tiydenham B
Anouna
Congress
Confederacy
Migrants to Canada Feature Mixed Origins and Numbers
A fragmented report lists migrants by origin with figures including United Kingdom 423 013, United tutor 111 401, Europeans 64 020. The text lacks context and clear dates or sources.
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Canada
Copa
United Kingdom
United Tutor
Angry jury refuses verdict in McDermott case in St. Louis
Deliberations on the McDermott will case stretch to 68 hours as jurors defy Circuit Judge Withrow. Wives weigh in with threats of divorce over potential fines, while judge defends his peremptory instructions and warns against breaking oaths.
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St. Louis
Dee
McDermott
Withrow
Jace Teen
Report of Maine Board Submitted to Congress
Washington December report to Congress transmits the board findings on the Maine explosion in Havana. The board notes warped planking and bottom plates with up to four inches of dish, and a 100 square foot area displaced inward. It details extensive destruction beyond expectations.
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Congress
Washington
Dec
Taft
Maine
Havana
Threats target Fort Riley officers amid deadly fire plot
Junction City Kansas reports that three Fort Riley commanding officers have received threats since March after an incendiary blaze. Fort security tightened with orders to shoot prowlers, a sergeant was wounded, and rumors link most of Battery E to a plot to destroy the fort while four members remain in confinement.
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Junction City
Kan
Fort Riley
Battery E
Oklahoma liquor laws struck down by court of appeals
Oklahoma citizens may keep more than a quart of liquor in businesses and over a gallon in residences under an opinion from the state court of criminal appeals. The ruling held the prohibition clause violated the 14th Amendment by depriving citizens of property without due process.
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Okinoma City
Okla
Oklahoma
Court of Criminal Appeals
United
M Farland Active in Humane Society and Local Affairs
Davenport La Mp Farland is noted as a Humane Society member and local figure. The document mentions disputes about boxing opponents and a long pursuit related to a missing body in Wyola and Arington, with Copper mining and farming land interests in Big Stone City.
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Himgin
d.Newshaw
Artington
Wyola
Tallent
Tie Gooden
White Moan
Elmelk Mille
Oute Dakota
Li Lena
Ariington
Bostlake City
Senate to decide fate of 1899 Russian treaty
The Russian treaty of 1899 faces abrogation due to discrimination against American Jews. The Sulzer resolution for termination after a year’s notice passed the House and was brought to the Senate, which debated referral or immediate action and was told a committee report would come Monday.
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Washington
Dee
Sulzer
House
Senate
Committee On Foreign Relations
Senate Ma
Culberson
Plan to Extend Eight Hour Day for Government Work
Washington December 16 The eight hour day for laborers on government work would extend to private contract work under a bill by Representative Hughes New Jersey passed by the House yesterday. Representative Berger socialist member doubts its viability and mocks the measure urging a brickmaker to draft a longer law.
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Washington
Hughes
New Jersey
House
Berger
Seamen Union Chief Warns of Lifeboat Shortage
William H. Frazier of Boston testifies before the House committee that most Atlantic passenger ships lack crew to man lifeboats, with boats sufficient for only about 75 percent of passenger capacity. He backs Wilson bill to improve seafaring conditions. A separate note reports Senate supporters backing federal aid to agricultural colleges and normal schools at a conference with Senators Fletcher and Hoke Smith.
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Washington
William H. Frazier
Boston
International Seamen's Union
House Committee On Merchant Marine and Fisheries
Atlantic
Page
Senatora Fletcher
Florida
Hoke Smith
Georgia
Henry G. Williams
Investigation of mistreatment at national soldiers' home
Senator Works of California urged an inquiry into oppression and negligence at the national soldiers' home in Los Angeles County California. He denounced millionaires who tied benefactions to public hail of their names during the Senate speech.
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Wuezhington
National Soldiers
Los Angeles County
California
Senate
Senator Works
House committee approves omnibus public buildings bill
Washington December 14 The House committee on public buildings voted 14 to 3 to report an omnibus public buildings bill despite opposition from Democratic Leader Underwood. The measure could provide millions in funding for various federal projects.
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Washington
House
House Committee On Public Buildings
Underwood
Taft Opposes Civil War Pension Increase Bill
Washington reports President Taft is unlikely to sign any act increasing pensions for Civil War veterans despite appeals by Judge Harvey Trimble, commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic, and other officers to support increased pensions.
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Taft
Washington
Harvey Trimble
Grand
Army of the Republic
WIRELESS REQUIREMENT BILL FOR SHIPS FILED
Washington December 16 William J Bryan's experience in a ship wreck led Senator Hitchcock to introduce a bill requiring vessels to carry two wireless telegraph operators.
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Washington
William J. Bryan
Hitchcock
Controller Bay Inquiry Scored for Its Laxity
Washington December 16. The sudden ending of the inquiry into charges of government allowing a monopoly at the coal harbor in Controller Bay Alaska drew sharp rebuke in the Republican minority report on department expenditures. The report contends a fuller investigation was warranted and condemns the fabrication of the letter known as Dick to Dick attributed to Secretary Ballinger and Michard Ryan.
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Washington
Controller Bay
Alaska
House Committee
Secretary of the Interior
Ballinger
Michard &, Ryan
Duggenhelim
Many Blooded Birds At Chicago Poultry Show
Chicago hosts the third annual Mid west Poultry and Pet Stock show with 21 states represented. Valuations exceed horse prices as hens and cockerellas draw high bids including a Keller stron hen and a Orphington cockerella valued at 2000 dollars. A dancing crane owned by Percy Warner of Nashville tones the spectacle. In Jackson Georgia a planned hanging was moved to the town opera house to avert race trouble.
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Chicago
Midwest Poultry and Pet Stock Association
Kellerstron
Percy Warner
Noashville
Tenn
Jackson
Hines Recalled Again On Lorimer Election Claim
Edward Hines, the Chicago lumberman, testified before the Senate Lorimer committee about helping to “put Lorimer over.” He was recalled for further questioning but stayed only briefly, following private discussions at a Chicago Union League club on March 7.
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Washington
Edward Hines
Chicago
Henator Lorimer
Borlefield
Benate Lormer
Hines
Union Leave Club
Woman Uses Indian Club to Foil Robbers in Cottage
In San Francisco December a woman defended her home alone against a masked burglar. Mrs Holder grabbed an Indian club and struck the man twice after he demanded her purse. She then fled and reported finding panties hidden in her yard as bystanders helped.
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San Francisco
Dec
W. Holder
Indian Population Shows Small Gains Across States
A preliminary Census Bureau report outlines 1910 Indian population of the continental United States at 266,683, up from 227,196 in 1900 and 248,263 in 1890, with a 12 percent rise from 1900 to 1910. It lists counts by state and division, noting the distribution across West North Central, Mountain, Pacific, and other regions.
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Dew
Continental
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Durand
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Iowa
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Nevada
Oregon
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South Atlantic
Gag East South Central
West South Central
Denver's Assessor Ousted From Office
Denver Colorado January 16 1900 a force of city hall staff policemen and detectives ousted county assessor Harry J Arnolds from his office amid disorder Hiram Hilts aligned with Mayor Robert Speer took control after a 4 to 3 board vote the new regime barred access and guards were posted while Arnolds refusal to add a three mill tax levy helped precipitate the ouster
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Colo
Dee
Harry J. Arnolds
Hiram Hilts
Robert Speer
Hilts
Board of Supervisors
Arnold
Hills
Tr Ix
Woman Sacrifices Self and Child in Fire Incident Near Keno
Mia L. Heinpfll, wife of a farmer near Keno ten miles away, fled her burning home with her seven month old. She threw the baby over a five-foot wall into a pond and then jumped after it to extinguish flames. Both mother and child were badly burned and taken to a hospital.
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Lawrence
Kun
Dee
Mia
Heinpfll
Keno
Hemphill
Waldron Juror Ill at Home After Disputed Hyde Mistrial
Kansas City December 16. Harry Waldron the juror who vanished triggering a second Hyde hearing is ill at his home. His condition is not serious but he is confined to bed yesterday.
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Kansas City
Harry Waldron
B. Clark Hyde
Gol
Thomas H. Swope
Yeaterdey
Maine Blown Up Again In Havana Harbor Demonstration
President Taft and his cabinet witnessed a demonstration of the Maine explosion in Havana harbor. Rear Admiral Vreeland and Inspector General Waterson led an investigation as the scene was staged, showing the casualties and reactions to the disaster.
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Wuoahington
Taft
Vablant
Maine
Havana Harbor
Vreeland
Ohler Conestyolor
Wateo
Eth Mom
George Smyth Dead Missionary and Educator in Berkeley
George Smyth a Berkeley resident and former president of a Chinese Methodist college in Foo Chow China died today. Smyth born in New Jersey traveled to China as a missionary writer and teacher and spent 19 years leading the institution before returning home.
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George Smyth
Berkeley
Cal
Dee
We-Key
George Pr. Smyth
Foo Chow
China
A Smyth
New Jersey
Lega
Iowa Second in Corn Production in 1909 Census Report
Washington dispatch reports according to the census bureau that Iowa remains the second corn producing state in the United States for 1909. The nationwide crop totaled 9,462,189,630 bushels on 94, etc. acres, with Iowa showing a 6.9 percent drop in acreage and a 10.9 percent decline in production from 1899. Value rose due to higher prices, boosting Iowa farmers’ earnings by about 70 million dollars.
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Washington
Censut Bureau
United States
Iowa
Nebraska
le Grand Powers
Sou
Gasoline Prices Raised by Standard Oil
New York December 16 The Standard Oil Company announced a four cent per gallon increase on benzine and gasoline, effective immediately across its distribution network.
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New York
Standard Oil Company
King George Lays Corner Stone of New Indian Capital
The King Emperor and Queen Esteem today laid the foundation stone of India's new capital amid a grand pageant. Princes governors and officials attended a healthful ceremony despite prolonged governing strains.
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Dow
India
Chedurhir
Stouty
UG Leee
Strong feeling against foreigners in Changpu Amoy
A fragmented report notes widespread hostility toward foreigners in Changpu Amoy with placards and threats. Authorities and local groups are urged to address safety as incidents and rumors spread across the city.
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Changpu
Seven jurors chosen in Packers antitrust trial
Chicago observers report seven jurors tentatively agreed upon by government and defense in the trial of ten Packers for alleged Sherman antitrust violations. Both sides sought five more jurors as morning proceedings continued. Rural jurors showed stronger reading of national issues and greater knowledge of the Sherman act than some urban prospects.
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Chicago
Many Moros Killed in Battle With Soldiers
In Mindanao at Lane Mindahac a clash with American scouts left about fifty two Moro outlaws dead. No American fatalities were reported. The fight followed a broader campaign to disarm Moros after a string of attacks on Americans.
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Lane
Mindahac
Plo
Bee
Mindanao
Jolo
Lorimer Bribery Claim Tied to Blackmail Scheme
Washington dispatch reports former Illinois legislator Charles A. White proclaimed he would press the Lorimer group for money while denying fear of Lorimer. Katharine Wood, a former East St. Louis operator, testified White claimed influential Chicago backers and referenced two murders, suggesting a blackmail motive behind White’s bribery confession.
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Washington
Lorimer
Charles A. White
Clinois
Katharine A. Wood
East St. Louis
Minn Wood
White
Chicago
Lands to Open for Public Use on Cheyenne and Standing Rock
Washington reports the Indian committee expects an early favorable view on opening surplus and unallotted lands of the Cheyenne and Standing Rock reservations. The committee planned to meet but postponed. an early session is anticipated. Christian A Blalmers of London visits en route to Hargli to assume a civil engineering post.
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Konator Gameble
Cheyenne
Standing Rock
Christian A. Blalmers
Lond
Hragll
Black Hiile
Fort Riley dynamite case nets arrest of ex chaplain
Federal authorities move on multiple suspects in a Fort Riley dynamite explosion inquiry in Junction City Kansas. Key figure Charles M Brewer once Fort Riley chaplain and now Olustee Oklahoma pastor, with Anna Jordan of Kanewley named among those under observation. Private Michael Quirk confesses he carried out the act at Brewer’s alleged urging following Brewer’s discharge for conduct unbecoming an officer.
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Kan
Tee
Kort
Riley
Fort Riley
Yeat
Charles M. Hrewer
Olustee
Oklo
Anna Jordan
Kanwelty
Tol Fill D. Hoyle
Mort Riley
Michael Quirk
Urower
Shuster Retains Persian Treasurer General Post
In Persia Shuster remains treasurer general as the cabinet cannot dismiss him without the consent of the national council, which has not been granted. Western governors touring the East promote production and opportunities and arrive in Pittsburgh for a formal reception and dinner.
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Shuster Arith
Persia
Dew
Morwan Shuster
National Council
Pittbrurgh
Wpa
Pitheburgh
Governors on the Way Home Visit Columbus Event
Governors from multiple states arrived in Columbus Ohio for a five hour program featuring entertainment and meetings. Officials and committee members arranged a reception with the public and discussions with local leaders lasting an hour.
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Columbus, Ohio
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