New Cabinet Is Named By Yuan
Peking edict announces a constitutional cabinet formed by Premier Yuan Bhi Kai. The lineup includes several Manchus with key posts in Foreign Affairs, Minance, Communications, Justice, Agriculture and Commerce, Navy, and Interior. Taft to issue orders on Philippines troops. Stimson and Wood en route to Washington. Revolt spreads in Fukien province with disorder reported in Chang Chow and Amoy.
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Peking
Yuan Bhi Kai
Iia
Mier
Board of Foreign Affairs
Liang Tun Ee
Hue Wei To
Board of Minance
Yen Shi Ai
Chen Chin Tao
Board of Communications
Tange Ching Gauss
Yung To
Yung Hain
Chao Ping Chun
Wu Chen
Taft
Washington
Philippines
China
Stimson
Leonard Wood
Araffs
Moro Rebet
Amoy
Fokten
Chang-Chow
Foo Chow
Hing-Hwa
Oon Chow
Parcel post debate heats Trans Miss conference
Kansan City Nov 17 bankers and business leaders clash with parcels post supporters at the Trans Missippi Commercial conference over states rights and railroad influence. George J Kendal of Denver attacks federal dominance by express companies while Governor Burke calls for mountain reservoirs to tame Missouri River floods and irrigate semi arid west with hydro power potential.
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Kansan City
Toggether
Resolutions Committee
Minning
George J. Kendal
Denver
Colorado
Minsouri
Burke
Montana
Great Dome
No Appeal Planned in Tobacco Ruling
Washington reports no appeal planned against the U S supreme court approval of the American Tobacco Company dissolution plan. Attorney General Wickersham was not preparing to seek review within a year and likely will not pursue further action. The New York circuit court denied the Independent tobacco dealers’ petition to intervene in the government’s dissolution suit.
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Washington
United States Supreme Court
New York
American Tobacco Company
Mig Ncd
Supreme Court
Wickersham
Independent Tobacco den Lérea
United States Circuit Court
Supreme Court arguments heard in two Minnehaha cases
The Dakota Supreme Court in Pierre listened to arguments in two Minnehaha County suits. HM C Ward et al v BR F Brown has plaintiffs represented by S H Wright and C H Windsor, while the defendant is represented by Aliens and Judge and J KR Winans with Louie Bauch. Joe Kirby spoke for the plaintiff and H W Parlin for the defendant. The report notes an estimate of 210,000 Greek water related to 1900 to 1910, though the text is garbled.
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Dakota Supreme Court
Pierre
Supreme Court
Minnehaha County
C. Ward
Sioux Falls Man Carl Brucker Dies After Collision
Carl Brucker of Sioux Falls died from injuries after being struck by a car at the state fairgrounds in Huron last September. A German American, he was a widow with four children and an active member of multiple fraternal and social groups. He had resided in Sioux Falls since 1840s and had recently suffered a severe shock from the accident.
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Carl Brucker
Sioux Falls
Hioux Falls
Das
Huron
Bioux Falls
Masonic Lodge
The
Odd Fellows
Ju Verein
Mike
Eagles
Maccabee
Bloux Falla
Blutun
TAR PARTY BUNCH ADMITS GUILT OF ATTACKING A GIRL
Lincoln Center Kansas November 17 three of the most prominent men accused in the tar and feathering of Miss Mary Chamberlain a Shady Bend school teacher plead guilty Everett G Clark Watson Scranton and J Firewater faces court action Judge Grover to withhold sentence until further testimony Four men have confessed in all Edward Ricord Chester Anderson and Delbert Mindelsparger already pled guilty and await sentencing
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Lincoln Center
Kan
Elreuit
Mot
Mary Chamberlain
Shady Bend
Atal
Everett G. Clark
Watson Scranton
J. Firewater
Grover
McCanleas
Lincoln County
Z. C. MaNkin
Clark
Sherrill Clark
A. N. Bimmons
Everett Clark
Mil
John Schmidt
Kansas
Talesmen
Edward Ricord
Chester Anderson
Delbert Mindelsparger
Beverly
B. J. Painter
Roscoe Anderson
Laborere
Ricard
Miss Chamberlain
Lobbyists Run Commerce Meeting in Parcel Post Debate
Kansas City Missouri November 17 This satirical platform speech by George J Kindel of Denver accuses lobbyists from express and rail companies and the sugar trust of steering Congress. He defends parcels post as a remedy to post office deficits and argues enforcement of anti express laws. He returns to championing parcels post after interruptions from a delegate.
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Railrounds
Sugar Trust
Congress
George J. Kindel
Denver
Kindel
Legal Battle on to Free Packers from Trial
Chicago November 1 A federal judge granted 24 hours for Packers lawyers to respond to government motion seeking to quash writs of habeas corpus and allow the trial on Sherman Act charges to proceed set for next Monday The delay came as arguments were heard in the U S circuit court regarding the eight indicted Packers.
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Chicago
Kohlsont
United States Circuit Court
Toma
Saloon Keeper Slain in New York Early Today
Peter Lenane, a wealthy saloon keeper, was shot to death at his business threshold. Police confronted Robert Harris whom they found beating Lenane with a revolver butt. Three witnesses say Harris fired the fatal shots.
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New York
Peter Lenane
Robert Harris
Lenane
Harris
Kaiser Cancels Hunting Trip Due to Cold in Berlin
In Berlin on a November note, Emperor William called off a hunting expedition in Ailenia saying a slight cold keeps him indoors. Those close to the monarch provided reassurance that this is a minor indisposition, and the trip was postponed rather than canceled outright.
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Kaiser
Berlin
William
Ailenia
Long Delay For Beef Trust Men Is Now Assured
Chicago reports that the beef trust case will not go to trial next Monday as Judge Kohlsaat has released the defendants on circuit bonds, lifting the case from the district court. Government and defense counsel prepared writ of habeas corpus amid expectations of a Supreme Court appeal, delaying all proceedings and jurisdiction in the near term.
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Beef Trust
Chicago
Trlal
Carpenter
District Court
Kohleaat
United States Circuit Court
C. C. Kohlsaat
United States
Clrcuit
Kohlsaat
Next Monay
Supreme Court
Koh]saat
Paroce
Standard Oil Plans Stock Distribution Under Supreme Court Mandate
New York, Nov. 16. Plans for distributing stock of 34 subsidiary companies of Standard Oil Company of New Jersey were announced to conform with the Supreme Court mandate. Distribution bases on capitalization of New Jersey company and its subsidiaries. Atlantic Refining stock split into fractional shares. Anglo-American Oil stock will be distributed later. Col Oliver H. Payne resigns as director after years of inactivity. successor unnamed.
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New York
Standard Ol Company
New Jersey
United States Supreme Court
Standard Oil Company of
Atlantic Refining Company
Anglo-American Oil Company, Limited
Anglo-American Oil Company
Standard Oi] Company
Eocens
Col
Oliver
Defense Will Gall Wife of Informer
In Los Angeles on Nov 16 the McNamara trial again faced likely peremptory challenges as jurors were removed to shape the panel. Three sworn jurors remained, with speculation that Emma McManigal might testify against John J. McNamara via his brother, while McNamara and Mrs. McManigal prepared to dispute portions of Emma’s anticipated testimony.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Talesmen
Emma McManigal
Orto KE. McManigal
Lihkewlei
John J. McNamara
McNamara
Mra. McManigal
McManigal
Cachalon
McNamarnis
Notable Guests Attend 7th Anniversary John Jay Treaty Banquet
In Kansas City a Commercial Club banquet marked the seventh anniversary of the John Jay treaty. Guests included Champ Clarke speaker of the House Henry L Bliman secretary of war Judson Harmon governor of Ohio. Over 400 people attended the event which had a military air due to Congressman Sthnown and Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood in attendance.
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Kansas City
Champ Clarke
House of Representatives
Henry L. Blimaon
Judson Harmon
Ohio
Commercial Club
Sthinwon
Leonard Wood
Business man shot on Missionary Ridge in Chattanooga
Tennessee report says President W. K. Brook of the chamber of commerce was shot and fatally wounded on Missionary Ridge last night. Four men with shotguns fired from an automobile, riddling the vehicle and seriously wounding the victim in the head and back. four assailants were seen fleeing on the road as horses search for them.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
W. Bk, Brook
Chamber of Commerce
Hin
Porses
Egyptin Weevil Discovery Warned Over Cannibal Traits
The discoverer reports the worn cotton boll weevil shows cannibalistic tendencies and will be joined by companions, altering expectations of its behavior in the field and affecting pest management strategies.
Taft Alters Form on the Sherman Act
President Taft signaled openness to amend the Sherman anti trust law only if congress shows no chance of passing a federal corporation act. He urged precise definitions of offenses and sought amendments that avoid proving intent to restrain trade, while resisting any emasculation of the statute. He favors charters for clear corporate limits and warned against vague changes that blur enforcement.
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Washington
Taft
Department of Justices
Pittsburg
Bachelors Lose in Bay State Election
Boston, Nov 16. Republican Lt Gov candidate Louis A. Frothingham and Democrat David J. Walsh, both defeated, were told by the Woman's Homestead association that bachelors should not hold office. The group urged them to marry to seek future honors, labeling Frothingham a benedict and Walsh a handsome, bright bachelor.
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Boston
Louis A. Frothingham
David J. Walsh
Woman's Homestead Association
Charlotte Smith
Susan E. Btevens
Frothingham
Walsh
Benedict
Association
Massachusetts
Ro Walsh
Sailor Elopes With His Fiances Twin
Annapolis Md November 16 Captain Harry R Edwards of the schooner May H eloped from Kent Island with Miss Betty Harrison daughter of farmer G F Harrison He mistook Betty for her twin sister Mary and hurried her to a parson before boarding the schooner Now the May H sails toward Baltimore with Edwards and his wife aboard while Mary grieves for a single future In Hawaii? (Note: This line preserves the key facts while noting the twin confusion and elopement.)
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Annapolis
Harry R. Edwards
May H
Kent Island
Betty Harrison
G. F. Harrison
Edwards
Harrisons
Mary Harrison
Flo
Betty
Mary
Chesapeake Bay
Baltimore
Northrup declines bids for congress or governor
Dr Cyrus Northrup president emeritus of the University of Minnesota states he will not seek the republican nomination for congressman at large nor run for governor. Alumni had urged entry, but he continues to refuse comment. A Farrel Academy report notes all warmed fish contain pillowaines, not increasing much until two days after a site opening.
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Minneapols
Minn
Cyrus Northrup
University of Minnesota
Fronel Academy of Sciences
Death of Robert Fleshman in Cedar Rapids
Robert Fleshman of Hawarden died yesterday in Cedar Rapids of typhoid fever. He was about five years old. The funeral will be held here tomorrow afternoon at noon.
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Robert Fleshman
Hawarden
Hawahkden
AcTobert
Com
Thiwarden
Movement to grant parole in Healy lands case sparks hope
In Lola Kansas, a movement grows to grant freedom after John J. fleas was sent to the penitentiary in 1906 for a petty theft. He faces up to three more years of hard labor before possible release as Healy supporters push for leniency and reform.
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Lola
Kan
John J. Fleas
Hue
Lands of
Healy
Governor Mann refuses stay in Beattie murder case
Richmond Va November 16 Governor Mann declined to intervene in the Henry Clay Beattie Jr murder case saying the Chesterfield circuit court judgment will be carried out and no respite will be granted Beattie is to be imprisoned for life after his trial upheld by the state supreme court of appeals He cites avoiding precedent and insists on prompt, adequate punishment.
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Richmond
Mann
Henry Clay Beattie, Jr
Chesterfield Court
Supreme Court of Appeals
Theovernor
Mann Sald
Court of Appeals
Beattie
Paul Beattie
Supreme Court
Circuit Court
Chesterfield County
Rebels Allay Fears of Foreign Trouble in Amoy
Amoy China reports rebels who captured the city issuing an address to foreign consuls asking neutrality and protection of churches and interests. American cruiser Saratoga and gun boat Quiros to sail north. British cruiser Monmouth relieves Rosario. Fighting reported near Chang Chow and Tsuan-Chow as officials flee. In Beijing Yuan Shi Kai acknowledged premier appointment in the Official Gazette.
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Amoy
China
Saratoga
Quiros
Monmouth
Rosario
Hai Cheng
Chang Chow
Tsuan-Chow
Peking
Yuan Shi Kai
Owen assails foes of his medical bill
Kansas City November 16 United States Senator Robert L Owen of Oklahoma aroused a crowd at the Tri-State Mississippi Commercial congress by saying funds oppose a national health department come from the same backers who fought Dr. Harvey Wiley. He claimed to have reason to believe rich financiers back impure drugs and foods. A resolution backing the health department move was read, action to follow. Alva Adams former Colorado governor urged ceding public lands to the states. Action on his resolution was deferred.
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Kansas City
Unite States
Robert L. Owen
Oklahoma
Trians-Mississippi Commercial Congress
Harvey W. Wiley
Bureau of Chemistry
Department of Health
Owens
Alva Adama
Colorado
United States
Mr. Adama
Taubert Child Dies in Luverne County Notice
Elizabeth Taubert Luverne Minn reports the death of Elaawveth Taubert six years old, wife of Herman Taubert. The family includes a four year old son and a two week old baby. The death occurred yesterday in the county.
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Elizabeth Taubert
Luverne
Minn
Beet sugar growers meet in Chicago to promote industry
Beet sugar growers from many midwest and far western states convene in Chicago to discuss promoting the industry and forming a permanent organization. They plan to address measures by cane sugar importers and refiners seen as hindering progress, with meetings to outline counter strategies.
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Chicago
Middle West
Far Weat
Samuel Miller West Point Pioneer Passes at West Point
Samuel Miller a long time West Point resident and pioneer settler died Monday afternoon. He lived in Cuming county for 40 years and was the father of Miss Kinma Miller, county superintendent. He was brother in law of De BA Long of Madison and connected with the State Medical association and Madison National Bank president Garrett. Survived by his aged widow, three daughters and two sons.
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Samuel Miller
West Point
Cne
Kmnanuel
Weet Point
Upward
Cinuha
Stuel divs now engraved by electricity
A note reports that steel divs are now engraved using electricity. The change suggests a shift from traditional methods to electric engraving processes, implying faster production and consistent depth of engraving across pieces.
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Stuel
Elect Triclty
Fierce attack begun by rebels to seize Nanking
Cable reports say revolutionary forces, armed for days, attacked Nanking today. Imperial troops were driven to Purple Hill with positions described as desperate. News from Amoy and Shanghai notes republican symbols, scattered unrest, and foreign warships arriving to stabilize the situation.
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Nanking
Purple Hill
San Francisco
Chinese Free Press
Amoy Ie Republican
Amoy
China
Tendera
Quenkal
Motal's
Saratoga
Monterey
Quires
Janus
Virago
Shanghai
Wu Ting Fang
United States
Peking
Prince Chun
Yao
Han
Nebraskans in foot trip across country
Four Hastings Neb. YMCA walkers reached San Francisco after a 3300 mile cross country trek on foot. The team named William Parker Clark Johnson George Dutton and Chas Cook supported themselves by lecturing along the way.
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San Francisco
Cal
Young Men's Christian Association
Hastings
Neb
William Parker
Clark Johnson
George Dutton
Chas. Cook
Long and Short Haul Provision Actioned by Court
In the majority opinion of the commerce court the long and short haul provision of the interstate commerce act is held constitutional. Judge Archibald concurs in a temporary injunction against Interstate Commerce Commission orders but in a separate view finds the provision invalid.
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Washington
Nov
Commerce Court
Archibald
Interstate Comimerce Commission
Oscar Lawler Joins Force Of Prosecutor
Loa Augeley, Val. Now 1). User Lawler, formerly an aletint attorney gundral, comnmoeded WIL Ueihey aetinent of the interior, who tyuped it the phil linger scandal, it wa convanved to s Way, be been attached to the stall of District Attorney Jun Db. Mredurbeky In the McNamara murder trial, Law ter woe United States dietried attorities for the southern dlattiet of Californias before he went to Washington. There are many wigles of the ems, said Attorney Fredentehs today. Ale, Lawler is working at vole of then.
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Loa Augeley
Val
User Lawler
Gundral
Ueihey Aetinent of
The
Interior
Phillinger
Jun Db
Mredurbeky
McNamara
Lawter
United States
Dietried
Dlattiet
New Premier to Manage Troubled Affairs of China
Peking dated November 14 reports Yuan Shikai arriving with a 2090-strong troupe to assume premier duties, amid public spectacle and mixed views on his readiness. Reports from Amoy and Foo Chow describe Japanese warship proximity, revolts in Chang-Chow-Fu, and a broad regional shift as rebels seize key offices in Chi-Fu with minimal violence.
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China
Peking
Yuan Sh Kai
Yuan
Prince Ching
Amoy
Japan
Whai Fong Ting
Kulangau
Soon Tiow Liong
Fokien
Chang-Chow-Fu
Foo Chow
Shanghai
Cowgirl Gores Self Saving Indian Infant Threatens Death
In Los Angeles on November 14 Mises Nellie Francis a traveling wild west show cowboy is near death after saving an Indian woman and her one day old baby. She charged running steers and buffaloes that stampeded toward the tent rescuers found her badly gored after turning the animals away from the tent and saving the mother and child.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Mises Nellie Francis
Miss Francis
Beattie Must Die for Wife Murder
Richmond Virginia November 14 The court of appeals denied Fleury Clay Beattie Jr appeal from his conviction for murdering his young wife last July The thesterfield court sentenced him to die in the electric chair November 24 Clemency or reprieve by Governor Muni was not expected The five judges ruled the trial court correct and the appeal denied Beattie s father was tearful while the condemned man remained unmoved discussing executive interference Potential influences on Governor Muni were reported but intervention was not anticipated The governor planned a statement tomorrow
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Richmond
Court of Appeals
Fleury Clay Bealttle, Jr
Thesterfield Court
Munn
Cap
Supreme Court
Keith
Beattie
Muni
Big Tract of Bog to Open to Agriculture in Minnesota
Luverne Minnesota reports a 4200 acre bog area in Rowe Dell township to be drained and prepared for cultivation. Engineer William of Bibby Indiana proposed tile drainage at about 620,000 dollars under state law. Judge L S Nelson will determine damages to property owners from the ditch and assessments. Construction is expected to begin once approved.
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Luverne
Minn
Sox
Rowe Dell Township
Lo AL Wilean
Bibby
PLC
L. 5
Nelson
Aviator Rodgers in Pacific Journey Crash Near Pasadena
A flight from Pasadena toward Long Beach ended in a crash when Rodgers’ aircraft struck a field and burned. He was thrown clear, suffered severe injuries to his face, and lay unconscious as the machine lay wrecked between the two cities.
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Machine
Untitled local sports brief from Wichita game
A garbled Wichita report describes a teens contest at Guia Nguor with players unknown. Pieces mention Alive Mike Mee and a New Dutsitiecae Heal team date, plus a police angle and an incomplete victory claim amid unclear names and actions.
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Kan
Guia
Heitson
Mike Mee
Fortune
Guesia Vega
Vitor Elie Dard Etruek al Pike
Leon
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