Rivers and Harbors Congress Opens in Washington
About 5,000 delegates gathered in Washington for the opening of the National Rivers and Harbors congress. Secretary of War Stimson spoke after the president's address. Representative Joseph E. Ransdel of Louisiana and J Hampden Moore of Pennsylvania outlined plans for deeper waterways.
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Washington
National Rivers and Harbors Congress
Stimson
Joseph E. Ransdel
Louisiana
J. Hampden Moore
Pennsylvania
Atlanta Deeper Waterways Association
Notice of Probate Hearing for Brick DeGraff Estate
State of Wisconsin County Court La Crosse notices a special term on January 9, 1912 at 10 AM in La Crosse Court House. Judge John Brindley will hear C. W. Hunt as executor on final account adjustment and estate residue assignment. Attorneys W F. & A. Wolfe represent the executor.
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State of
Wisconsin
la Crosse County
la Crosse
C. W. Hunt
Brick DeGraff
City of
of la Crosse
Appointment of administrator de bonis non in La Crosse
On the 4th Tuesday December 26 1911 at 10 o clock A M the court will hear Mary Hanson applying for the appointment of a administrator de bonis non with the will annexed for the estate of Prokop Mickschl late of La Crosse Wisconsin deceased Judge Doherty attorney for petitioner reports the action.
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State of
Wisconsin
la Crosse County
Court House
la Crosse
Said
Mary Hanson
de Bonis Non
Prokop Mickschl
John Brindley
Senator Tillman Refuses Fifty Cent Cab Fare
Senator Ben Tillman of South Carolina refuses to pay fifty cents for a ride from the post office to the White House. The cabby cites new rates, but the senator dismisses the fare and proceeds to the White House, leaving the driver with a single quarter.
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Washington
Ben Tillman
South Carolina
White House
Packers Plead Not Guilty at Trial Opening
On July 5 1911 Packers pleaded not guilty and posted $10000 bail. Trial eyed for Nov 29 1911. bail rendered. habeas corpus writ challenged. several delays followed through December 6 1911 when trial began. Defendants include Swift & Co leaders Louis F Swift Edward F Swift Charles H Swift J Ogden Armour Edward Morris Francis A Fowler Edward Tilden Arthur Meeker Thomas J Connors and Louis H Heyman.
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Packers
Carpenter
Kohlsaat
Supreme Court
Louis F. Swift
Swift & Co
Edward F. Swift
Charles H. Swift
J. Ogden Armour
Armour & Co
Edward Morris
Morris & Co
Francis A. Fowler
Edward Tilden
The
National Packing Co
Arthur Meeker
Thomas J. Connors
Louis H. Heyman
Workers Insurance Set to Pass Commons Today
London December 6. David Lloyd George’s epoch making industrial insurance bill is to pass the House of Commons today with amendments unlikely in the Lords. The plan provides sickness and disability insurance for 16,000,000 UK workers and unemployment insurance for 2,500,000 craftsmen in building and engineering trades.
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London
David Llord- George
House of Commons
House of Lords
United Kingdom
White boasts of plan to extort Lorimer money, 1909
William H. Sturmer, a hotel clerk, testified to the senate investigating committee that Charles A. White boasted in the Briggs house saloon in Chicago on August 9 1909 that he would force Senator Lorimer to pay him big money.
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Washington
Charles A. White
Briggs House
Chicago
Lorimer
William H. Sturmer
Senate
Chinese Regent to Be Banished In Pekin Crisis
Prince Chun has been deposed as regent by order of Premier Yuan Shi Kal. Two guardians named for Pu Wi, the seven year old emperor, are Shi Hsu and Hsu Chi Chang. Rebels celebrate removal while advance on Pekin looms and Sun Yat Sen positions loom in exiled plans.
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Pekin
Prince Chun
Yuan Shi Kal
Pu-Wi
Chun
Shi Hsu
Hsu Chi Chang
Pekin Tien Tsin
Nankin
Chang Shun
Imperial
Ansuei
Changhait
Wu Ting Fang
Washington
Wu Chang
Sun Yat Sen
América
United States of China
London
Kiang Su
Wag
Ansuel
Democrats Caucus on Tariff Bills Identified for Session
Washington December 6 Democrats on the house ways and means committee practically decide to place wool cotton iron and steel sugar agricultural implements and food schedules into the tariff program. Wool and cotton bills expected to pass with near-identical terms to those vetoed by the president last summer.
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Washington
House
Ways and Means Committee
Board of Trade Sets Dinner Plans for Next Tuesday
The board of trade committees will meet this afternoon to finalize arrangements for a six o'clock dinner and session likely at the Universalist church dining hall seating 200. Time and location to be confirmed at the meeting.
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Board of Trade
Universalist Church
I. N. A. to Elect Harmony Camp Officers Friday Night
I A. N. A. will hold its annual election of officers at Harmony Camp No. 4121 this Friday night.
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Harmony
Stone Age Chalk Figurine Found Near Willendorf
Excavations near Willendorf on the Danube by Austria's Natural History Museum reveal an 11 centimeter chalk figurine in a stratified layer with stone age tools. The painted sculpture depicts a female figure with notable artistic precision and craftsmanship.
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Willendorf
Danube
Austrian Natural History Museum
La Follette Plans Ohio Campaign Tour Next Week
Senator Robert M. La Follette progressive Republican candidate for the presidential nomination will tour Ohio with stops in Youngstown on Tuesday Cleveland on Wednesday and visits to Toledo and possibly other cities.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Robert M. la Follette
la Follette
Youngstown
Toledo
Bribery Confession Tied to Explosives on Pacific Coast
McManigal plans to testify that James B. McNamara and Schmidt supplied dynamite to the coast, with suitcases of explosive brought from Muncie. He claims explosions at Yukon company offices in September 1910 and at Oakland Pacific Lumber in August 1910 were planned by Pacific Coast labor leaders, aiming for indictments and immediate trials next week.
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James B. McNamara
McManigal
Pacific Coast
J. B. McNamara
Schmidt
Muncie
Ind
Yukon Company
Oakland Pacific Lumber Company
Lawler
Edward E Schubert Dies In Vernon County
Edward E Schubert died November 28 from creeping paralysis. A respected Vernon County public servant and churchman, he was a devoted husband and father. His funeral Friday drew a large crowd, with expressions of esteem and floral tributes. Pastor Rader led the services as he was laid to rest. His memory remains in a grateful community and family.
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Edward E. Schubert
Vernon County
Schubert
Rader
Hypodermic Evidence At Hyde Trial Raises Debate
In Kansas City Missouri the Hyde murder trial centers on admitting a hypodermic alleged to have been given to Margaret Swope and said to contain pus germs instead of oil. O P Gentry's claim that the strychnine sold to Hyde could not cause death is seen as a setback for the prosecution.
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Kansas City
Hyde
Carlyle’s Parting Jest Calls Young Friend a Bore
The passage recalls Carlyle in old age delivering a sharp farewell to a young companion who guided his walks. The remark, spoken in broad Scotch, declares the youth capable of becoming the greatest bore in Christendom after a rare disagreement with him.
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Carlyle
Christendom
House Passes Foster Bill Extending Compensation Act
Washington December 6 The House passed a bill by Representative Foster to extend the federal employees compensation act to Bureau of Mines workers. The measure would grant a year’s salary to employees injured in the line of duty.
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Washington
House
Foster
Bureau of Mines
Royals Leave Bombay for Delhi Durbar Attended by Indian Princes
King George and Queen Mary depart Bombay with Indian princes for Delhi where the durbar will be held next Tuesday. Government warns local princes they will be responsible for any untoward incidents as safety measures guard the royal train amid a tense, security driven send off.
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Bombay
George
Mary
Delhi
Your Liver and The Public Welfare War
The Ohio State Journal calls out a bad liver as a public enemy that sours families and disturbs neighbors. It describes the liver as morose growly quarrelsome and suspicious, urging state action to curb riotous livers occupying the land.
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Ohio State Journal
Wealth of New York City Real Estate Measured in Land
New York City's vast wealth is quantified by dividing its real estate among all residents. If every person owned an equal share, the land value per person would be $1,520 based on current assessments.
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New York
New York City
Railroads Add White Marble Bridges in Mexico
Mexico sees several new railroad bridges built of white marble of the finest grade. The use of marble underscores durability and elegance in the expanding rail network.
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Mexico
Dancing Party at Germania Hall Draws Large Attendance
A largely attended dancing party was held at Germania hall last evening for Germania members. The event, one of the regular winter entertainments, kept dancing on until late and left attendees pleased with the evening’s amusement.
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Germania Hall
Germania
Nuremberg Eggs Timepieces Trace Origin
The first pocket timepieces were nicknamed Nuremberg eggs reflecting their city of origin.
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Nuremberg
City
I O O F Lodge Elects Officers for Coming Year
Normanna Lodge of the I O O F No 260 held its annual election of officers last evening. Noble Grand W H Bristow, vice grand Jens Nielson, secretary C J Stokke, treasurer Ed Emilson, and trustee M Gilbertson were chosen to serve.
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I. O. O. F. Lodge
Normanna Lodge
Noble Grand
W. H. Bristow
Jens Nielson
C. J. Stokke
Ed. Emilson
M. Gilbertson
Indirect Love Tactics End in Indigestion
A wry aphorism notes that attempting to win a man's affection via meals can backfire, leaving him unsettled and the pursuer with a sour stomach. The quip suggests practical limits to romantic strategy centered on food.
Building Collapse Kills Four In Indianapolis
A three story concrete building under construction for the Presto-light company collapsed in Indianapolis on December 6. Four men are reported dead and ten injured as debris trapped 12 to 15 workers. Firefighters and police work to reach those buried. several may still be alive.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Presto-light Company
Police probe continues as Scott testifies on stand
Scott described pleas from McGrath to influence the witness with Patterson and Hall involved in attempts to sway testimony. He recounted warnings of arrest for testifying and various visits to the Jefferson and Clarke’s livery area. Mary Coffland testified about Yolton’s visits to Scott’s European hotel room and related matters. Rose Vermont followed at 3 o'clock.
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McGrath
Scott
Patterson
Hall
Jefferson
Clarke
Mary Coffland
Frank Scott
North Second
Yolton
Mr. Scott
Queenie Lavaque
Lavaque
Winona
Wolfe
Woodward
Rose Vermont
Preston Woman Undergoes Cataract Removal
Mrs. J. C. Tibbetts of Preston Minnesota had a large cataract removed from her left eye at St. Francis hospital this morning. Dr. J. A. Bradfield performed the operation and she will remain in a dark room at the hospital for two weeks.
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J. C. Tibbetts
Preston
Minn
St. Francis Hospital
J. A. Bradfield
Dix Greets Western Governors at Albany Capitol Visit
Governor Dix and Mayor McEwen greeted the western governors in Albany New York and escorted them to the capitol during the December gathering.
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Albany
N. Y
Dix
McEwen
Capitol
General Reyes Missing Sparks U S Mexican Search
Federal officers in San Antonio began a systematic search for General Reyes the Mexican revolutionary leader who allegedly skipped his bond and re entered Mexico. A probable search warrant awaited this afternoon and his ill home would be searched. Reports from Corpus Christi said Reyes in disguise passed through en route to the border. The government in Mexico City worried over Reyes believed to be in the north fomenting revolution.
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San Antonio
Texas
General Reyes
Mexico
Corpus Christi
Mexico City
Bernardo Reyes
Madero
Irrigation Men Plan Split With Drainage Group
In Chicago on December 6 delegates at the National Irrigation congress decided to separate drainage from irrigation and form a new body to study swamp land reclamation. They voted to affiliate drainage supporters with the American Reclamation federation, with a special meeting to be held tomorrow. Federation President Edmund T. Perking estimated about 79 million acres of swamp land could be reclaimed for vast national wealth.
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Chicago
National Irrigation Congress
American Reclamation Federation
Edmund T. Perking
Federation
United States
Case Against Dumas May Be Dismissed
In Bemidji Minnesota on December 6, Mayor Dumas of Cass Lake faces a potential dismissal of charges alleging he led an arson gang. County Attorney Torrance says Beltrami County may refuse paying 1200 dollars to the state for investigation costs unless businessmen cover the expense, asserting no legal obligation to pay.
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Bemidji
Minn
Dumas
Cass Lake
Torrance
Beltrami
Esch Introduces Railroad Valuation Bill in House
Representative Esch of Wisconsin introduced a bill to place railroads under physical valuation. The measure gives the Interstate Commerce Commission authority to determine railroad values and requires an annual report to Congress.
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Washington
House
Representative Esch
Rep
Wis
Interstate Commerce Commission
Congress
Three Conservatives Named to Waterways Commission
Ottawa Ontario December 6 The new Canadian government has dismissed the three men who formed the Canadian section of the International Waterways commission and appointed three conservatives to replace them C A Magrath engineer T Chase Cosgrain former member of parliament and H T Powell former member of parliament
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Ottawa
Ont
International Waterways Commission
C. A. Magrath
T. Chase Cosgrain
H. T. Powell
World Building jumper killed in Park Row collision
An unidentified man leaped from the twelfth floor or dome of the World Building in New York this afternoon and was killed instantly when he struck an automobile at the curb on Park Row. Identification is not possible due to the mangled condition of the remains.
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New York
Be True to Thyself Marcus Aurelius Quote
The reflection urges living by personal duty and integrity rather than judging others. It emphasizes focusing on one’s own actions to pursue justice and holiness rather than external opinions.
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Marcus Aurelius
Squirrel Found Inside Seven-Foot Blacksnake
Grant Worley of York Pa reports killing a seven foot blacksnake. Inside its body he found a live squirrel not quite dead, an unusual predator scene noted by the witness.
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Grant Worley
York
None May Shirk Quote Encourages Honest Work
The quote by George Eliot stresses that every capable person should contribute with genuine sincere effort, valuing honest labor over shirking duties. It urges universal participation in meaningful tasks.
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George Eliot
Six Die As Train Crashes Into Freight Wreck
Six men killed and several injured when railroad express No. 17 struck a freight wreck near Manor Pennsylvania. The dead include Engineer Frank Daily and five unidentified express messengers. Fireman J R New probably fatally scalded. Express trains from New York to Chicago. one freight crew badly hurt. two suburban trains collided in Union station yards with minor injuries.
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Pittsburg
Manor
Here
Frank Daily
J. R. New
Altoona
G. W. Meyers
New York
Chicago
Union Station
Man Held Captive by Woman in Domestic Dispute
James William Woods testified he was forced to live with Mrs Lyons at 1911 Wood Street as her husband under threat of bodily harm and wore black eyes after a failed escape attempt. Mrs Lyons denied coercion but said they were married and living apart. both sides admitted an immoral relationship. No decision reached at press time.
Stokes Ill, May Undergo Operation in Kidney Infection
New York December 6 Physicians will decide today if an operation is needed to save W. E. D. Stokes the millionaire hotel owner shot months ago by Lillian Graham and Ethel Conrad He suffers from a kidney abscess and is in serious condition It is unclear if he can appear in court soon to testify against the show girls who shot him The trial has waited on his appearance
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New York
W. E. D. Stokes
Lillian Graham
Ethel Conrad
Stokes
Congress to force dropping of treaty
Chairman Sulzer of the House Foreign Affairs Committee said Congress will force abrogation of the 1832 Russian treaty. He stated lawmakers will build a conclusive case against Russia for violating the treaty and discrimination against American Jews traveling to Russia.
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Washington
Sulzer
House Committee On Foreign Affairs
White House
Congress
Russia
Maltby Outlines Complete Water System Plan
A. T. Maltby, expert engineer, presented his complete plans for a new well system to the special water committee at a meeting with the mayor’s office. He explained every detail of the installation this afternoon.
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A. T. Maltby
Maltby
Taft Reappoints Harlan's Son to Commerce Commission
Washington December 6 Taft reappointed James Ian son of the late Justice Jon Mc Harlan to the Commerce Commission.
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Washington
Pe Taft
James Ian
Jon Mc Harlan
Incomerce Commission
Jennings Improved After Injury In Detroit Tigers Scout
Scranton Pa reports Hugh Jennings of the Detroit Tigers is much improved after a recent automobile accident. Doctors say he may be released to his home within ten days.
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Scranton
Dee
Hugh Jennings
Detroit Tigers
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