Hints from the World Wide Briefs of the Week
Brigadier General Wint takes command in Cuba. Northwestern Dakota faces fuel famine. U S Supreme Court to rule on eight hour law. San Sara Texas suffers $100000 fire loss. Judge Church dismisses Sny der indictments in Iowa. A Prairie du Ro che boy accidentally shoots his sister. Bishop Seymour dies in Springfield. Russian noble Edward Fehre dies in Seattle. Kansas Governor Folk grants 30 day respites for Myers and Hottman. Ohio man James Vale dies in streetcar crash. Henry Watterson honored by Louisville citizens. Pioneer editor William A Boyce dies in California. San Marcos postmaster Owen Ford dies by suicide. Six train robbers steal $110000 near Eylau. Mary Twain asks Congress for copyright relief. request denied. Ohio AG probes Sultan steamboat monument contract. Harriman plans $10 million LA to Santa Monica railway effort. Captain Bentley claims Hindu women disguise as men in Grand Forks.
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Wint
Cuba
Dakota
Supreme Court of the United
Prairie du Roche
William Blow
Springfield
Seymour
Edward Fehre
Seattle
Folk
Kansas
Myers
Frank Hottman
Meyers
James Vale
Wellsville
Ohio
East Liverpool
Louisville
Henry Watterson
Spain
William A. Boyce
Santa Barbara
Cal
San Francisco Call
Los Angeles Times
Owen Ford
San Marcos
Tex
Palestine
Pacific Express
Eylau
Mary Twain
Speaker Cannon
Congress
Mark
Ellis
State House
E. H. Harriman
Los Angeles
Santa Monica
Ocean Park
Venice
H. E. Huntington
W. Bentley
Grand Forks
B. C
Sixty Bolomen Attack U S Troops on Leyte
Captain S V Ham reports a December 5 clash four miles from La Paz on the Tarragona trail as Company L Eighth Infantry and constabulary under Lieutenant Ralph P Yates Jr were surprised by sixty Pulajanes. Five Americans were killed and nine wounded. Pulajanes suffered about 30 killed and fled with unknown wounded and prisoners.
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Manila
S. V. Ham
Leyte
Eighth Infantry
Ralph P. Yates, Jr
la Paz
Tarragona
Sixty Jap Jackies Drowned
In Tokio a squall struck sam pansen boats returning from a trip to the Chitose. Several overturned and sixty men perished, formulating a deadly harbor accident near the cruiser Chitose.
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Tokio
Chitose
Marquis Del Real Lesorio Named Minister of Marine
Madrid December 11 reports the Marquis Del Real Lesorio has been appointed minister of marine marking a cabinet reshuffle in Spain's government.
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Madrid
Marquis del Real Lesorio
Utah Ex-Senator Arthur Brown Shot in Washington
Former Utah senator Arthur Brown lies in critical condition after being shot in the abdomen at the Raleigh Hotel in Washington by Salt Lake City resident Anna M. Bradley who had registered as A B Brown. She claimed to have sought marriage, admitted no remorse, and said Brown refused to wed her. Bradley, about 38, was arrested after the incident. a maid heard the shots and alerted management. Brown’s condition later described as grave but potentially recoverable.
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Bradley
Washington, D. C
Washington
United States
Arthur Brown
Utah
Anna M. Bradley
Salt Lake
Senator Brown
Raleigh
A. B. Brown
Brown
Senator Sutherland
Sutherland
Mrs. Bradley
California Seeks Separate Japanese Schools Policy in Congress
California urges Congress to settle the Japanese question by federal actions. The state asks a new treaty with Japan to bar Japanese and coolie labor, end Japanese contract imports, and permit separate schools for adults while allowing equal access for children until such schools exist. The request also seeks Supreme Court action on California’s authority over race amalgamation and voting rights for Japanese, with Congress kept out of the decision.
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California
Washington
Japan
United States
Hawaii
United States Supreme Court
Congress
Frat House Fire Claims Seven at Cornell Campus
Seven people die in the Chi Psi fraternity fire at Cornell. Three volunteer firefighters A S Robinson John Rumsey and Esty London perish alongside four students O L Schmuck F W Grelle W H Nichols and J M McCutcheon. Loss about 200000 with unknown cause.
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Cornell
Ithica
Cornell University
Chi Psi
A. S. Robinson
John Rumsy
Esty London
O. L. Schmuck
Manover
F. W. Grelle
South Orange
N. J
W. H. Nichols
Chicago
J. M. McCutcheon
Pittsburg
Investigation of Hill's Roads by Interstate Commerce Commission
The Interstate Commerce Commission contemplates a formal inquiry into the management and operations of railroads controlled by James J. Hill and associates, including the Northern Pacific Great Northern and Chicago Burlington and Quincy. After preliminaries and counsel selection, a formal announcement will be made.
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James J. Hill
France Faces Alarm Over Papal Rejection of Gov't Offer
Paris reports a religious crisis as the pope rejects the government's plan to permit Catholic worship under common law. Bishops and priests read Cardinal Richard's message in churches while the government warns of possible harsh measures. Prime Minister Clemenceau and Briand discuss next steps amid looming tensions.
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Paris
France
Lecot
Bordeaux
Germain
Churches of Paris
Richard
Holy See
Seine
Clemenceau
M. Briand
Salton Sea fills again as Colorado River pours in
The entire Colorado River is now flowing into the Salton sink threatening Imperial and Coachella valleys. The Southern Pacific must relocate 200 miles of track and about 1,000 residents lose homes. Government irrigation projects face disruption with potential $25,000,000 in losses while Hind dam and parallel dikes fail to stem the flood.
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Colorado River
Yuma
Ariz
Salton
Imperial
Coachella
Southern Pacific
Salton Basin
Laguna Dam
Mexico
Arizona
Hind
Mining News from the Snowstorm and Queens Victoria Property
The Snowstorm mine near Wallace Idaho laid off 35 workers for 10 days after a smelter accident halted ore intake. James Cronin and Nicholas J. Cavanaugh bought the Queen Victoria mineral claims near Nelson B C for about 100000 dollars in cash, prompted by copper prices. Frisco mine near Wallace to resume soon with sinking to 200 feet and about 200 miners to be employed by January end.
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Wallace
Idaho
James Cronin
Nicholas J. Cavanaugh
B. B. Mighton & Co
Queen Victoria
Nelson
B. C
Canadian Pacific
Frisco
Japan May Hold Squadron
Tokyo reports Japanese upper house members are inclined to veto sending a squadron in 1907 to avoid misreading Roosevelt's message as a provocation amid the prospect of Japanese warships visiting American ports.
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Japan
London
Tokio
The
Times
Roosevelt
Gans and Herman at Tonopah in boxing notes
Joe Gans and Kid Herman are in Tonopah with weight concerns. Abe Attell knocked out Jimmy Walch in Los Angeles to claim the featherweight title. Pacific Coast League reelects President Bert with Russ Hall as vice president and a $2400 salary cap.
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Joe Gans
Kid Herman
Tonopah
Gans
Abe Attell
Jimmy Walch
Los Angeles
Walsh
Bert
Pacific Coast League
Russ Hall
Board of Review of
W National Trotting Association
George W. Spear
Temple Bar
Cleveland
Ohio
Spear
Spokane Amateur Athletic Club
Seattle Athletic Club
Seattle
Northwest
Hug
Oregon
Pendergass
A. C
Moullen
Dimmick
Whitman
Larson
Idaho
Chandler
Moores
Bagshaw
Washington
Nace
Willlamette
Nissen
Rader
Willamette
Bobby Walthour
Atlanta
Paul Guignard
Paris
Madison Square Garden
New York
Walthour
Hugh McLean
Floyd McFarland
San Jose
James Zanes
Newark
N. J
Terry McGovern
Brooklyn
Harris
McGovern
Roosevelt Justifies Storer Removal Over Private Letters
President Roosevelt releases a long letter to Secretary Root arguing Ambassador Ballamy Storer's refusal to answer letters and publication of private correspondence justified his removal. He notes Storer sent an open letter to cabinet and lawmakers and asserts the pamphlet aims to publicize the contents.
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Storer
Washington
Roosevelt
Root
Ballamy Storer
Vienna
Ireland
Cabinet
Senate and Foreign Relations Committee
Associated Press
Bellamy Storer
Robber Kills Discoverer in Great Bend Bank Robbery
A robber killed Clyde Westfall, who surprised him robbing a Great Bend bank on December 10. The suspect fled to a store’s second floor and surrendered after a crowd surrounded the building. The stolen cash was recovered. The robber admits entering the bank but says he did not kill Westfall.
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Great Bend
Kan
Clyde Westfall
Westfall
Famine-Driven Violence Flares in Lodz Poland
In Lodz Russian Poland on December 11, 30,000 people lack food after factory closures. Demonstrations by lawless factions rise as nationalist and socialist laborers renew a feud. Over the past two days laborers killed five nationalists and wounded sixteen.
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Lodz
Russian Poland
Washington Oregon Idaho and Montana News roundup
Northwest notes report deaths of Patrick Burns and Rev A B Chapin, a disturbed tramper found near Garfield, and Spokane bailiffing on youth loiterers. Lumber freight cuts cheer Spokane mills. Toohey jailed for forging a sewing machine order. Alaska exposition fund requested. state election results favor Republicans. Chesaw upswing after Great Northern and copper mine deals. Montana 1905 metal output reaches record value. Idaho stories include Lewiston carrier hint, Wallace stabbing, Pendleton freight congestion, and plans for a $25,000 theater on Court street.
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Washington
Patrick Burns
Burns
Big Bend
Garfield
Spokane
A. B. Chapin
Tacoma
Epworth M. E
Waller
Dakota
Lincoln County Superior Court
Carey
M. J. Toohey
Sprague
Congress
Seattle
Charles Hubbard
Olympia
Cushman
B. T. Beckwith
New London
Beckwith
George E. Cole
State of Washington
Portland
Ore
Lone Fir Cerfretery
Walla Walla
China
M. King
Sunnyside
Chesaw
Great Northern
Grant
Copper Mountain
E. P. Dodd
Pendleton Tribune
J. H. Mitchell
Alfred Jones
Pendleton
Tharp Brothers
Athena
Stacy
Meacham
George Perringer
Court Street
Montana Notes Include Murders Bank Debts and Coal Raid
A Montana roundup reports Alexander Windley’s death by fire in Butte and F E Garside’s arraignment for insolvent bank deposits. Nels O Hall is found guilty of second degree murder in White Pine, tied to O D Clearwater’s July 22 death. Billings residents seize a coal car and force payment receipts. The state canvass shows Henry C Smith leading for associate justice by 8410 votes and Charles N Pray leading for Congress by 5374. The article notes a constitutional measure on initiative and referendum.
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Alexander Windley
Butte
F. E. Garside
Butte Aetna Bank
Nels O. Hall
Thompson Falls
O. D. Clearwater
White Pine
Billings
State Board of Canvassers
Henry C. Smith
Charles N. Pray
Congress
Mystery surrounds Yakima Klondiker N L Marois disappearance
In North Yakima on December 10 a rich Klondiker N Lewis Marois vanished after bidding farewell to his sweetheart Miss Ambrosia Adams a Venus teacher. His saddle horse was found a mile north of the Naches ford but no trace of him remains. The couple and family fear foul play and believe a thief who knew of his belt full of money may be involved.
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N. L. Marois
North Yakima
N. Lewis Marois
Ambrosia Adams
Venus
Naches River
Miss Adams
Alaska
Shah’s health steady as Persian parliament seeks constitutional reply
Teheran reports the shah remains no worse today. Parliament demands an immediate government answer on whether the constitution will be signed, intensifying a constitutional crisis in Persia.
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Teheran
Persia
Three Albany Boys Drown Skating on Hudson Ice
Albany New York December 11. W Lauser Matthew Moss and Brayton, three boys about 11, broke through the ice and were drowned while skating on the Hudson opposite Albany.
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Albany
N. Y
W Lauser
Matthew Moss
Brayton
Hudson
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Globe
Pope
Salton Sea
Mining News
Sporting Notes
News OF Northwest
Washington, Idaho
Montana
Yale
Idaho News
J. R. Fullenwider
Lewiston
George W. Goode
Mr. Gooded
James Gann
Joseph Quirk
B. R. Lewis Lumber Company
Coeur d’Alene City
Lucy Allen
Nez Perce India
Henry Carsavw
Brock Daugharty
Clarksfork
L. D. Snyder
Orofino City
Orofino
Yakima
Shah of
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