Fear Turks May War on Greece
Athens reports strong official fear that Turkey will attack Greece without warning. Irregular Turkish troops mass along the frontier, Greek merchants are expelled, and demobilization of Greeks increases amid anti Greek boycotts. Young Turkish officers push for prestige through a campaign while Greek defense seems weak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greece
Athens
Turkey
Japan
Russia
Crete
Bulgaria
Roumania
Ex King Manuel Faces Lisburn Gas Bill Threat to Queen Amelie Cottage
Ex King Manuel of Portugal, guest of the Duke of Orleans, received a notice from the Lisbon Gas Co claiming a 15360 gas bill against Queen Amelie. The firm says the Estoril cottage owned by Amelie may be sold at public auction if the bill is not paid. Manuel’s ability to settle the debt is in doubt, though Amelie has funds abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood Norten
Eng
Manuel
Portugal
Duke of Orleans
Pa Lisbon Gas Co
Amelie
Estoril
White Men Seek Ya kiman Brides in Oregon
In Portland on December 7 a report notes white suitors show strong interest in Ya kiman Indian Reservation women. The allure cited is the substantial dowries and the rising number of mixed blood marriages, particularly with a Toppenish quarter breed mentioned.
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Portland
Ore
Yakiman Indian Reservation
Indian Belle Sue Ties Knot After Brief Courtship
Sue, recently wed to a white husband after a two week courtship, is described as a pretty Indian belle. Her mother, Josephine Lillie, is noted for large land allotments and a real estate business in Toppenish. The family background includes ownership of property, a stone apartment building, and a Toppenish weekly paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sue
Redskins
Josephine Lillie
Toppenish
Portland
London Faces Heavy Fines Over Rat Plague
English health authorities warn of a rat born epidemic titled black death. The local board enforces an ordinance imposing a 500 dollar fine for noncompliance with extermination orders and obstruction. If offenders delay, an additional 250 dollar daily penalty accrues.
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London
Great Britain
Street Transport Choice Reflects Cab Preference Over Streetcars
Observers note a trend where many riders prefer taking taxicabs to street cars, choosing private rides despite similar fares. The shift highlights evolving urban mobility and passenger convenience during peak city transit periods.
Woman Regains Custody of Her Baby in Legal Battle
In New York on December 7 Walter Wellington Warren, 10 months, is returned to his real mother Mrs Maude Campbell after being passed as her child by Walter Warren and his wife. The case began when Mrs Campbell, a servant, took the infant and the Warrens claimed adoption with the mother’s consent. A supreme court order restored custody to Mrs Campbell.
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New York
Walter Wellington Warren
Maude Campbell
Staaten Island
Arthur Warren
Walter
Taft Recommends Wide Set Of Recess Appointments
President Taft sent to the Senate hundreds of recess appointments for confirmation including Frederick W. Lehmann as solicitor general and John W Garrett as minister to Venezuela. Other nominees cover posts such as director of the mint, collectors, US attorneys, and receivers of public moneys across multiple states and territories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Senate
Taft
Frederick W. Lehmann
St. Louis
John W.garrett
Maryland
Venezuela
Col
Montgomery Macomb
Sixth Field Artillery
W. L. Capps
Joseph A. Holmes
North Carolina
Bureau of
District of Alaska
Internal Revenue
Fremont Leidy
District of Kansas
Willis Cook
North and
South Dakota
Chas. J. Byrnes
District of Superior
Mich
Treasury
Wm. T. Thompson
Nebraska
United States
Cornelius O.murane
Ben. C. Ingor
Indiana
Albert J. Martin
Missouri
Elmer B. Colwell
Oregon
John W. Bent
Lamar
Colo
Charles B. Powers
Chamberlain
S. D
Chicago
Len Samarl
Samuel L. Fitch
Illinois
G A R W R C Banquet Hails Husbands and Boys in Blue
A Viroqua gathering of G A R and W R C members featured a banquet at Running's hall praising husbands and the boys in blue. After supper an informal time followed with various locals mentioned in attendance including county president Mrs Thayer and Mrs Hartwell. Ed Culver, formerly of Viroqua, now leads a 30 piece band in Foreman North Carolina. A funeral party from Bloomington returned with Mrs T Wilson’s remains. Attorney Drew of La Farge attends on business.
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Running’s Hall
Boys In Blue
Wisconsin
Orvus Gorman
Springville
T. B. Snee
Lee
Chicago
la Farge
John Thayer
A. F E. Hartwell
C. GC. Brown
Ed Culver
Viroqua
Foreman
N. C
Bert Wilson
Ella Wilson
Maude Holcomb
C. E. Butters
Bloomington
T. Wilson
Holcomb
Viola
Ladysmith
Earl Holcomb
A. F. Drew
Clark Gifts Joe Two Big Apples In House Jest
Champ Clark of Missouri presented two apples as a peace offering to Speaker Joseph Cannon in the House. The gesture occurred after the chamber convened and the fruit came from Pike County Missouri. President Taft reportedly approved the quip.
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Washington, D. C
Champ Clark
Dem
Joe’ Cannon
Clark
Ros
Trum
Joe
Pike Count
Missouri
Cark
Taft
Making love versus fortune: a stark comparison
The line suggests love is simpler to pursue than amassing wealth yet carries larger risks. It frames romance as a path with emotional stakes rather than financial gain, implying that pursuit of fortune demands caution and resilience.
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Nicholson-Scott CO
Thursda
Castoria
Crt Ltdin
Queen's Home
Dennos
Hebberd & Co
Black Death
Turkeys
North Third Street
Viroqua, Wis
Ray
Standard Oil Company (Incorporated
THE
Humane
Society For Christmas Charity
Frederic Thompson
Brewster’s
Carl Gerard
Robert Edeson
Dreamland Roller Rink
Madden Bros
Dearborn Street
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