Grand Duke Boris Cleared in Court Over Libel Case
London December 19 The Grand Duke Boris of Russia testified in the lord chief justice's court denying misconduct and cowardice allegations from a magazine article. He described his wartime actions near Liao Yang in 1904 and said he was decorated by General Kuropatkin for bravery. The defendants admitted the article was objectionable and agreed to pay costs.
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London
Boris
Russia
Enar
Wrank A. Muncey Company
Liao-Yang
Manchuria
Order of St. Anne
Henry EB
Duke
Grand Duke
Munreey
George Junior Republic head to be ousted for alleged acts
New York reports state board of charities recommends removal of William R. George from active participation in the George Junior Republic at Freeville New York. Investigation found alleged Joone living by three former members dating back to 1904 with 60 witnesses examined across six states.
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New York
William R. George
George Junior Republic
Freeville
N. Y
State Board of Charities
George
The
Republic
National Organization of the Repubiia
William 8. George
Committee of the Republic
Carabao Fuss Report Closed by Officials After Dinner
Washington authorities announced completion of a report on a renous Carabas dinner held by army and navy officers. The document includes some recommendations but awaits possible reprimand or court martial action. President will be briefed after late afternoon talks with officials.
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Washington
Daniele
Gariiwan
Labor Leaders Seek Removal of Militia In Unclear Meeting
The report notes labor leaders gathering in Denven Ohio to call for the removal of militia involvement and for changes to military council oversight. It mentions plans to present requests to officials and to address military influence on labor matters.
Waiters Strike Expands in Cleveland Hotels
In Cleveland Ohio on December 19 union waiters and all hotel workers join a sympathy action with cooks and bartenders already out. A general strike could involve musicians barbers electricians carpenters painters and bagmen. The Cleveland Labor Federation and State Industrial Commission were to respond to the request for inquiry conditions.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Clevelandration of Labor Armors
Agel
Ayeapatiy
Howteirer
Cleveland Tabor Federation
State Industrial Commission
Winds to power church lighting in Alaska mission
In a Philadelphia report, Rt. Rev. P. T. Rowe announces a wind powered electric light plant for the Episcopal mission at Point Hope Alaska. Dr W K Temple of the University of Pennsylvania will design it. Point Hope lies over 100 miles north of the Arctic circle with harsh winters and strong winds.
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Philadelphia
Alaska
P. T. Rowe
Diocese of
W. KE
Temple
University of Pennsylvania
Episcopal Mission
Point Hope
Arctic Circle
Inein Rowe
R. Hoare
Rich Woman Funds Defense for Youth Accused in Murder
In Toms River New Jersey on December 19 1911 Jose Moriarty alias William J feehons stenographer began trial in the supreme court for the murder of Mrs Caroline Turner wife of an estate owner near Lakewood. Wealthy sponsor Mrs Jasper Lynch directed and aided Moriartys defense as society factions split over guilt. Prosecutor Newmann with Edmund F Wilson Theodore Brown and George P Woodruff joined the case for the state. Mrs Turner was found April 29 1911 killed by blunt force in pine woods near Lakewood. Moriarty was arrested more than 16 months later.
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Toms Hiver
N. J
Jose Moriarty
William J
Feehons
Supreme Court
Caroline ©. Turner
Lakewood
George J. Gould
Moriarty
Newmann
Edmund F. Wilson
New Jersey
Theodore Brown
George P. Woodruff
Mra. Turner
Pine Woods
Army command changes announced by War Department
The War Department announced major reassignments of senior officers. Maj. Gen. Thomas H. Barry moves from the Eastern Department to the Philippines in March, Maj. Gen. J. Franklin Bell returns to the United States in May, and Maj. Gen. William H. Carter transfers to the Hawaiian Department in April. Brig. Gen. Clarence R. Edwards, assigned to the Maneuver Camp, heads to Hawaii, General Macomb moves to Washington, and Brig. Gen. Hunter Liggett becomes president of the Army War College. Brig. Gen. John J. Pershing shifts to command the Eighth Brigade in San Francisco, and Brig. Gen. Rama D. Potts moves to Vancouver barracks. Other changes include Brig. Gen. John P. Wisner to the Pacific Coast Artillery District and Brig. Gen. Charles A. Halley to lead the North Atlanta coast artillery district at Fort Totten.
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Washington
War Department
Thomas H. Barry
Eastern Department
Governor's Island
New York
Philippines Department
J. Franklin Hell
United States
William H. Carter
Texas
Hawaiian Department
Unaton
Unitedtates
Clarence R. Edwards
Maaneuver
Roman
Hawaii
M. M. Macomb
Macomb
Hunter Liggett
Army War College
Ligget
Commission to Examine Thaw's Bail Safety Announced
Conward and Dee announce a federal commission to assess whether Harry K Thaw's bail liberty poses a danger to public safety. Judge Aldrich issued the readpt. The panel includes Frank S Streater Dr Morton Prince Dr One Houston and others from Butler Hospital and New Hampshire Hospital.
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Conward
N. H
Dee
Harry K. Thaw
Aldrich
Frank
Streater
Suneors
Morton Prince
Huuston
Butler Haul Fyr the Insane
Providence
BR. L
Charles P. Boonerett
New Marmpshire State Hospital
Intune
Concord
Telegraph Wire Theft Alarmed Milwaukee Railroad
Vounnell Biutifa and Liew Lot charged with cutting rail wire along the Milwaukee railroad tracks and selling it as old copper. Nay I hvamunel of Council Bluffs was arrested this morning and held by police on a murder charge as the case proceeds. The thieves climbed poles and clipped the wire, taking the chief dispatcher's line while another line was used during the break discovery.
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Voumell Biutifa
Liew
Lot
Thic Elly
Ihivamunel
Couneil Bluffs
Government Ownership of Telephones and Telegraphs Debated
Washington reports on Burleson annual post office plan seeking government takeover of telegraph and telephone lines. Burleson cites surplus postal finances and favors careful expansion of parcel post and rural delivery to improve public utilities while awaiting congress reports and potential legislation.
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Washington
Kurleson
Sebaibeette
Wilson
Congress
Neral
Lewin
Main
House Post Office Committee
Burleson
Postoffice Department
Telegraph Maag
Ft Ban Street
U. MW
Tornment
Itaconatitu- Honalg
Express Line Hit By Parcel Post
Madison Wis Dee 18 The American Express company cautioned that net earnings would fall by 800000 this year due to changes tied to the parcel post system. Counsel noted the firm’s stock, once 457, then 11, now at par, with parcel post aiding the downturn.
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Madison
Wis
Dee
American Express Company
In Honor of Wright Dedication at New York Aerolab
A nostalgic tribute honors Orville and Wilbur Wright for historic flight feats. A reception at Amelia’s Aerolab celebrated their pioneering power as Kitty Hawk tests and long flights are recalled, including a 669 mile measure noted in the account.
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New York
Dow
Orville Wright
Aerolab
Amelia
Wilbur
Orville Weight
Kittyhawk
S.C
May Abolish Free Lunch Debate At City Meeting
A special committee heard from more than 4,000 galoonkeepers in Chi about abolishing the free lunch program. Representatives of diverse groups urged passage of a bill to outlaw free meals, with varied views presented February at the hearing.
McCombs Declines Ambassador Post Over Cost
New York December 18 William F MeCombs chairman of the Democratic National Committee declines an ambassadorial appointment to Prince saying the post costs about 1000 dollars a year while it pays 27 000 and he cannot afford it and will return to the practice of law to earn money
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New York
William F. Mea ‘Combs
demova#tic national committee
Prince
De Luxe Burglar Pleads Guilty in Burglary Case
William Hustian known as the de luxe burglar pleaded guilty to burglary today. He faced an estimated loss of around 0, 000 and will be sentenced Saturday after surrendering.
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Bun Francisco
Don
William Hustian
Chelys
Fire Destroys Company in Besom Luna District
A company was totally destroyed by a blaze in Besom Luna on January 1. The incident caused estimated damages of $800,000 and prompted emergency responders to secure the site. No injuries were reported.
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Jouwou
Mich
Three Boys Drown After Ice Breaks On River
Three boys aged 10 12 and 11 or 13 drowned in the Ware river while en route to sell with one boy held at a time as ice fractured. Names given include Joseph Herbert Roland Herbert and Albert Protonler believed victims. The incident occurred during a cold day with witnesses unable to rescue all.
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Wire
Mars
Dee
Thin Hce
Utth
Joseph
Roland Herbert
Albert Protonler
Sand
Discuss Orientals in Wrabington Exclusion Debate
Citizens prepare to testify on the exclusion of Orientals as a House committee weighs a pending immigration bill. Witnesses from San Francisco and Portland are expected to appear on January 22 for the hearing.
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Wrabington
Mom San Prancisco
Not Miss McCann and Chiou in Brooklyn social worker tale
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a Chicago woman linked to a Brooklyn social worker story and a photographed figure named De Mig Mounn. The text is garbled but hints at identities and a possible case involving Miss McCann Chiou Wee and local figures.
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Chiou
Tema Chee
Miles Seale
Amua
Taleo de Mig
Mounn
Chicago
Bride Kills Groom Then Death Says I Hate You
Indianapolis, December 19. Jo 4, 31, a leading man for a big company, shot and killed his bride Catherine Conrad, 19, in their home. He told police she had threatened to leave him. As he was taken to the station, she told him to go away and asked for forgiveness, saying she never wanted to see him again. Mrs. Conrad was formerly Miss Catherine Reese of Cleveland, Ohio.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Anleeman
Aid Company
Catherine Conrad
Ohio
Conrad
Catherine Reese
Cleveland
Federal Y To Are Field Again In Mexican Border Move
Ojinaga Mexico December 19 dispatch reports a large ration transfer from Presidio after urgent messages from the war department. General Salvador Mercado plans to attack Villa forces if rebels resist, with possible recapture of Chihuahua and a move toward Juarez. Federal officers see Juarez as a strategic port of entry.
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Ojinaga
Mex
Presidio
War Department
Mexico City
Salvador Ercado
Chihuahua
Mercado
Interior
Juarez
Villa
Jusren
Mexican government to resume mining operations in north
Hermosillo Mexico December 19 mine owners in territory under the constitutional iat government may resume operations upon receiving permits. Secretary of Industry in the Carranza cabinet said mining men must apply to the federal department for permission to work mines in Sonora Chihuahua Sinaloa and Durango. many foreign owners had struggled to obtain authorization and the industry was stagnating.
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Hermosillo
Sooners
Mexico
Mexican Constitutionaliat
Acio Bonlijas
Carranza
Sonora
Chihuahua
Singloa
Durango
Goaatitutionaliat
Fomeno, Colonization and Industry
Mexico City
Mexican Government Cannot Float Loans in Europe
The Mexican government fails to value money in Europe to meet January interest payments. Paris and London banks refused to exercise their option on the 20,000,000 loan or its unissued remainder. Finance Minister Adolfo De La Lama, in Europe, warned banks they must act or surrender, but bankers refuse.
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Pane
Europe
Fano
London
Adolfo de la Lama
Huerta
Russian Minister in Mexico Talks with Wilson Envoy
Vera Cruz December 19 Russian minister to Mexico Dr Alexander de Stalevski met for a time with John Lind the personal representative of President Wilson. The Russian promates on his way to visit the Panama canal. He sailed aboard the Morro destined for Havana.
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Vera Crus
Mexico
Alexander de Stalevski
John Lind
Wilson
Promates
Panama Canal
Nestle
Havana
Democrats Defers House Rules Action on Strikes
Washington report says Democrats on the House rules committee deferred action on probes into the Colorado coal strike and Michigan copper strike, deciding to postpone further consideration.
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Washington
House Rules Committee
Colorado
Michigan
Whitenton Resigns Rock Island Berth
Des Moines Iowa December 18 1900 W M Whitenton general manager of the Rock Island east of the Missouri and 15 years with the road today announced his resignation effective January 1 He is a well known railroad man and his departure is linked to recent ownership changes at the line
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Des Moines
Dew
W. M. Whitenton
Rock Island
Missouri
Union Pacific Reports Enormous Profit Despite Turbulent Year
New York December reports that Union Pacific shows a profit around 59 million dollars on the sale of its Northern Pacific and Northern Railway shares, with about 1.0 million on the Southern Pacific. The article notes the vast scale of the railroad’s earnings during the period.
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New York
Valen Pacific
Northern
Northern Railway
Reward Offered for California Cor Incident in Orange County
The Orange County Board of Supervisors announces a $100 reward for each injured person connected to a California incident. Supervisors Summers and Leck endorse the reward, stating it stands as a standing offer for information leading to resolution.
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Anta Ann
Cal
Bec
Orange Count
Summers
Mrs. Summers
Leck
Newborn Baby Found Dead Near Truckee California
A newborn baby was found dead near Blue Canyon in Truckee California. Investigators say the incident occurred this morning and may involve a mother or parent. authorities are reviewing telegrams and train movements on the Overland route to determine timing and suspect details.
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Truckee
Cal
Ase
Blue Canyon
S&s
Overland
Petty
George Green
Southern Paeit
All Co
Inet
Widow declares corpse in river is husband Wheelock
Mrs. M Wheelock widow of the late Coll cashier testified at a coroner inquest that the body found in the Des Moines river is her husband and that the coat on the river bank and a note she identified as his handwriting confirm the conclusion. Wheelock's bank interest will be sold and the bank will reopen. Mrs Wheelock and her brother in law pledge their fortunes to cover depositors.
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Toe Moines
Deer
M. Wheelock
Coll. Cashier
Reat
Moines
Wheelock
Wulene
Wheel
Franklin prints rare set of law books sold to New York State Library
A rare set of Benjamin Franklin printed law books, dating 1759 to 1764 and once part of Robert F. Skutch’s Baltimore collection, was purchased by the New York State Library for 115. A watercolor portrait by Charles Willson Peale, who painted Washington’s likeness, also sold in the same sale.
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Philadelphia
Benjamin Franklin
Yeaterday
New York State Library
Robert F. Skutch
Baltimore
Franklin
Charles Willaon Feale
Givorge Washington
Honey Fitz Drops Out in Mayor Race After Collapse
The article reports Honey Fitz withdraws from the mayoralty contest after a sudden collapse during a personal lodging house fire investigation. Hopton, Dee, Pad, and Gerald are noted as staying in the race while ongoing conflict or arguments unfold over the remaining campaign.
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Hopton
Dee Bi Pad
Dela Gerald
Vest
Washington event marks centennial commemoration
A garbled 19th century notice references a Washington ceremony honoring a centennial milestone. It mentions Henke 100 and United States associations, with unclear details about participants and location. The readable elements suggest a formal commemorative gathering tied to a national or regional anniversary.
Unknown local notice fragment
An OCR fragment references a local event or notice but lacks clear names, places, or dates. The readable text does not provide a complete action or outcome to summarize reliably.
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