Armistice Talks Move Ahead Amid Greek Uncertainty
A Sofia dispatch reports the armistice could be signed today with or without Greece as Turks and allies press Greece to sign or fight. Constantinople notes no news of protocol signing while peace talks likely to proceed in London. In Athens the cabinet moved to secure secrecy and sent messages to Greece’s Turkey envoy Gryparis. London observers speculate on the stalled truce and ongoing peace negotiations.
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Paris
Sofia
Greece
Turkey
Constantinople
Athens
M. Gryparis
Armistice Protocol Delayed by Aegean Dispute
Sofia reports that the armistice protocol signing was further delayed for a few days due to Turkey and Greece failing to resolve disputes over the Aegean blockade and the evacuation of Janina.
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Sofia
Turkey
Greece
Aegean
Janina
Greece Delays as Allies Wrestle Over Occupied Territory
Reports suggest Greece seeks time awaiting Russian intervention in the dispute over carved zones in Europe Turkey. Observers note Fabian tactics hoping to shift burdens and that Adrianople may fall to Turkey. New intelligence claims Axis powers mobilize while diplomacy continues, and Betthannnt’s speech yields no dramatic shift.
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Greece
Russia
Adrianople
Turkey
von Betthmann
Weather Review for Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa and La Crosse
Unsettled weather with likely rain tonight or Wednesday across Wisconsin Minnesota and Iowa. Temperatures rise tonight with warmer conditions and a high pressure system moving east. River stages show small changes as a Western low brings light rain or snow through tonight and Wednesday.
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la Crosse
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
Lake
North Pacific Coast
Upper Lake Region
Plains States
Mississippi
Montana
Dakota
North Pacific States
Purtell uncovers big arson trust in Wisconsin
State Fire Marshal T. M. Purtell leads an investigation into an arson ring alleged to have burned buildings nationwide since the Chicago world’s fair. Arrest warrants issued for six or seven leaders, with Fred E. Cowie in custody on a $1,500 bond and to be arraigned tomorrow in Waukesha.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
T. M. Purtell
Chicago
Spring City
Waukesha
Purtell
J. F. Baker
Fred W. Cowie
Comptroller Issues Call for National Bank Reports
Washington December 3 The comptroller of the currency today issued a call on national banks for a report on their condition at the close of business November 26.
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Washington
Comptroller of the Currency Today
Madison Politicians See Return for Holidays
Senator La Follette departed for Washington with Representative John M. Nelson and Irvine L. Lenroot. He promised to return to spend the holidays in Madison as the new state administration prepares to be installed and the legislature convenes. Nelson aims to push two bills, including a federal building appropriation and a national reference library modeled after Wisconsin’s.
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Madison, Wis
la Follette
Washington
John M. Nelson
Madison
Irvine L. Lenroot
Superior
Nelson
Congress
Legislative Reference Library
Wisconsin
Charles McCarthy
Wisconsin Library
National Reference Library
Not Guilty Verdict in Snead Murder Case Fort Worth
In Fort Worth Texas on December 3 the jury found John Beal Snead not guilty in Judge Swayne's court for the January shooting death of Captain A G Boyce at the Metropolitan hotel. The court still has a first degree murder indictment pending over Snead for killing Al Boyce.
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Fort Worth
Texas
Judge Swayne
John Beal Snead
A. G. Boyce
Metropolitan
Swayne
Snead
al Boyce
Lena B. Snead
Flubdub Tax Increase Sparks City Finance Debate
County tax apportionment shows the city’s share rising by 3893.37 dollars, less than a fifth of a mill, casting doubt on county blame for the financial squeeze. City totals for 1911 and 1912 show 236,369.93 and 239,847.39 respectively as county disbursements.
Meeting of Town Boards Across the County Today
Countywide meetings of town boards are in session today with agendas spanning budget reviews and regional cooperation. Officials from multiple municipalities attend to discuss shared services and local policy implications.
House Opposes Pension for Ex Presidents Plan
Washington December 3 House leaders oppose any pension plan for ex presidents. A first draft of the appropriation bill included lifetime House membership and an annual salary of 17 500 for former presidents. Chairman Fitzgerald opposes the policy and the item will be removed by the full committee.
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Washington
House
Fitzgerald
Milk Bottle Attack Sparks Warrant in Chicago Flat
Steven Potzki leaned from a window to hush a noisy family on the floor above. A milk bottle struck him on the head, injuring him. A police ambulance surgeon treated his scalp, and Steven said he would swear out a warrant for the neighbors’ arrest.
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Chicago
Steven Potzki
Steven
Premier SAionji to resign as war crisis looms
Tokyo December 3 reports say Premier Saionji plans to resign to the mikado tomorrow due to difficulty in naming a successor to Lieut. Gen. Uyechera, minister of war, signaling a major political upheaval.
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Tokio
Uyechera
Saionji
Mikado
Election expense accounts filed with register of deeds
The following election expense accounts were filed today with Andrew Thompson, register of deeds. B. S. Shore, democratic candidate for register of deeds, $39. A. A. Merrill, prohibition candidate for register of deeds, nothing. George McDonald, republican candidate for sheriff, $284.72.
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Andrew Thompson
Register of Deeds
B. S. Shore
A. A. Merrill
George McDonald
School men lecture at Stoddard hotel parlors
Co. H. Gibson and George C. Koehler of the International Correspondence Schools delivered an illustrated lecture Monday evening in the parlors of the Stoddard hotel.
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Co. H. Gibson
George C. Koehler
International Correspondence Schools
Stoddard Hotel
Johnson to Wed Lucile Cameron
Chicago on December 3 suspended city business as Jack Johnson the boxer obtained a license to marry Lucile Cameron of Minneapolis. Crowds watched as he left the license office and prepared for a 3 30 wedding at his home near Michigan boulevard after a failed attempt to plead guilty to charges under the white slave law.
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Chicago
Jack Johnson
Lucile Cameron
Minneapolis
United States District Attorney
United States
Harry A. Parkin
Johnson
Michigan Boulevard
McCumber Introduces Bill Repealing Publicity Law
Senator McCumber a Republican from North Dakota introduces a bill in Washington that would repeal the publicity law requiring newspapers to label advertisements and disclose owners and circulation. The measure challenges existing disclosure requirements in the press.
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Washington
McCumber
Republican
N. D
Shop Early This Christmas Says The Tribune Adverts
Readers are urged to start shopping early for Christmas gifts and to plan ahead using The Tribune advertisements. Early shopping reduces the holiday rush, offers convenience, and helps find thoughtful gifts at the best prices.
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The
Tribune
Start Inquiry in Railway Monopoly
New York December 3. A federal grand jury began a secret inquiry into a alleged antitrust conspiracy between the Grand Trunk and the New Haven railways. The panel considers the agreement potentially violates the Sherman act and interstate commerce rules as Congress seeks a formal investigation.
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New Haven
New York
Congress
Grand Trunk
New England
Interstate Commerce Commission
Southwestern Telegraph & Telephone extends charter and expands
The Southwestern Telegraph & Telephone company filed papers in Albany to perpetually extend its corporate existence and raise capital stock to 40 million dollars. Directors listed include H J Pettingill J H Crowley Theodore N Vail and others. The expanded field will cover Texas Arkansas Missouri Illinois Kansas Oklahoma and neighboring states.
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Albany
N. Y
Southwestern Telegraph & Telephone Company
H. J. Pettingill
J. H. Crowley
Theodore N. Vail
Chas. H. Wilson
A. N. Bethel
Royal A. Ferris
Texas
Arkansas
Missouri
Illinois
Kansas
Oklahoma
Thaw’s Wife Seeks Husband to Pay Bills in Court
Evelyn Nesbitt Thaw testified in New York that her husband Harry K Thaw remains liable for charges. The suit by Gorham Manufacturing seeks 2041 dollars for goods sold and delivered, with Mrs Thaw noting Thaw instructed her to open the account and others while he is confined at Matteawan asylum.
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New York
Harry K. Thaw
Evelyn Nesbitt Thaw
Gorham Manufacturing Company
Thaw
Matteawan Asylum
May Sutton to Wed Thomas C Bundy in December
Announcement states Miss May Sutton, former national and world women's singles champion, will marry Thomas C Bundy in Los Angeles on December 11. Bundy, with Maurice McLaughlin, holds the American men's doubles title.
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Los Angeles
Cal
May Sutton
Thomas C. Bundy
Maurice McLaughlin
Governors Meet In Richmond For Fifth Conference
Nearly a score of state executives gathered in Richmond for the fifth conference of governors. The opening session served largely as a reception as delegates prepare to discuss uniformity of laws taxes and to formulate a plan for advancing rural credits.
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Richmond
Senator Works Seeks Direct Vote for President Plan
In Washington on December 3, Senator Works of California introduced a joint resolution proposing a constitutional amendment to provide for direct popular election of the president and vice president.
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Washington
Works
California
Senate
Taft Urges Cooperation and Expanded Foreign Policy
President Taft outlines dollar diplomacy aims and calls for extra marine legislation to back U S efforts abroad. He emphasizes state department congress cooperation to protect South and Central American finances and deter revolutions threatening American capital and lives. He also urges rural credit investigations and swift passage of measures on foreign legal buildings tariffs narcotics and merchant marine credits.
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Washington
Taft
Congress
State Department
Pribiloff Islands
International Opium Congress
Hague
Seals Selling Fast In La Crosse Christmas Campaign
The Red Cross Christmas seal drive in La Crosse shows unprecedented early success. One third of last year’s buyers repeated or increased orders, with 250 mail requests sent and rapid responses. Civic, business, school, and religious groups cooperate as a student campaign begins next week.
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Red Cross
la Crosse
the Humane Society and Associated Charities
Twentieth Century Club
Taft proposes continuation of waterway commission report
President Taft sent to the Senate a report from the international water ways commission. He recommends that the commission complete its report on the Lake Erie outlet dam and the U S Canada boundary dispute before it is dissolved and replaced by the international joint commission. Delays were due to Canadian engineers’ illness.
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Washington
Taft
Senate
International Waterways Commission
Lake Erie
United States
Canada
International Joint Commission
Meyer
Boland
Wickersham
Wrisley Brown
Brown
House
House Judiciary Committee
Archbold
A. Y. Worthington
Supreme Court
Pennsylvania
Roadbuilders Meet Cincinnati Convention Opens
Fifteen hundred delegates from every state attend the first session of the joint convention between the American Road Builders association and the American Road congress. The meeting aims to build support for good roads and discuss methods for constructing roads and streets.
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Cincinnati
American Road Builders’ Association
American Road Congress
Impeachment Trial Opens for Commerce Court Judge Archbold
Washington December 3 Senate assembles as high court to try Archbold on thirteen articles of misbehavior and profit use. Prosecutors present, defense cites denials as 100 witnesses prepare to testify, trial set for 2 p.m. daily.
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Senate
Commerce Court
Archborg
Bacon
House
Archbold
Gore
Perky
Jackson
Curtis
United States
Robert W. Archbold
New Commerce Court
Pennsylvania
House Judiciary Committee
Swayne
Florida
Interstate Commerce
Henry B. Meyer
William P. Boland
Marian Coal Company
Scranton
Boland
Meyer
State Bank Commissioner Seeks Bank Condition Report
Madison Wis Dec 3 State Bank Commissioner Kuolt calls for a report on the condition of state banks at the close of business Tuesday November 26 to assess financial health and stability across institutions.
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Madison
Wis
Kuolt
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