Grand Jury to Probe Bain Bribery in McNamara Case
In Los Angeles the grand jury will continue its inquiry into the alleged bribery involving Robert Bain, a juror in the McNamara trial. Reports say the panel will focus on testimony linked to the second trial for Clarence S. and related charges as prosecutors prepare further presentations.
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M’namara
Angeles
Cal
Robert Bain
McNaMara
Thornton Harding
San
Ford
Clarence S&s
Perpetual Motion Invention Sparks Public Debate
A fragmented report notes a claim about a person inventing perpetual motion amid talk of Wieners and vianda, with comments on demand for beer and public contentment in a 201 context.
Business Men in Volley Ball Meet at 7 A. M.
The business men in a volley ball tournament started last night with four teams of six. Results show close play as teams prepare to face each other in best two of three. Banquet prize awaits the winning team with bragging rights and a stay as guests of the others.
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Doc Kinnear
A. J. Roberge
Chilson
W. F. Benton
Drummer Held Over Bad Checks In Wisconsin
Malcolm, claiming to be a traveling man from Battle Creek Michigan, is jailed in Kenosha Wisconsin charged with cashing bogus checks for 120 dollars issued by the non existent First National Bank of Battle Creek. He allegedly spent the funds on joy rides with companions.
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Racine, Wis
Malcolm
Battle Creek
Mich
Kenosha
First National Bank of
Mack
Prize chickens sold from J E Kirchen owners in Mexico City
J E Kirchen shipped three prize birds to Miguel Cortina Rincon in Mexico City. The trio included a prize winning cockerel pullet and a leading breeding hen sold at a good figure after winning blue ribbons in New York and Chicago and silver cups at the local poultry show.
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J. E. Kirchen
New York
Chicago
Miguel Cortina Rincon
Mexico City
Mexico
IC C suspends oil meal rates to gulf ports
Washington December 11 The Interstate Commerce Commission suspended until March 31 proposed export rates of 16 1/2 cents per hundred pounds on oil cake oil meal screenings and flax seed exported from St Paul and Minneapolis to gulf ports over the Missouri Pacific railway
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Missouri Pacific Railway
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Gulf Port
Sickles Relieved as Head of State Monument Commission
New York December 11 General Daniel E Sickles is replaced by Col Lewis R Stegman as head of the state monument commission after a shortage of funds estimated between 27000 and 34000 dollars. Sickles pledges to cover the deficit by December 20, with civil action possible if he fails.
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New York
State Monument Commission
Daniel E. Sickles
Lewis R. Stegman
Brooklyn
Sickles
Commission
General Sickles
Error in ballots saves congressman in Michigan
In Lansing Michigan on December 11 the state board of canvassers announced Rep H Olin Young of the Twelfth district was reelected after a ballot error. Ontonagon county ballots listed Sheldon William J McDonald as progressive. The votes were counted for the printed name, reducing McDonald's total by 458 and giving Young a plurality of 215.
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Lansing
Mich
H. Olin Young
State Board of Canvassers
William J. McDonald
Ontonagon County
Sheldon William J. McDonald
State Board
Supreme Court
Young
Princeton to elect 1913 football captain today
In Princeton New Jersey on December 11 1912 the junior class will present two candidates for the 1913 football captaincy Hobie Baker captain of the hockey team and George Phillips both prominent players who appeared in the Yale and Harvard games during the season
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Princeton
N. J
Yale
Harvard
Hobie Baker
George Phillips
County Bond Bids Sought for County Officers Terms
Notice describes bids for furnishing surety bonds for county officers starting January 1913. Positions include County Treasurer, County Clerk, Clerk of the Circuit Court, District Attorney, Register of Deeds, Coroner, County Surveyor, and Superintendent of the Poor with varied bond amounts. Bids due by 2 P M December 18 1912 with right to reject all bids.
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Forts
Sisters Rescue Ninety Invalids From Burning Peoria Hospital
In Peoria Illinois nuns aided by six doctors led a fire rescue at St Francis hospital. Flames on the fourth floor drove patients to safety as crews evacuated ninety patients by 10 30 a m. into nearby residences. fire under control.
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Peoria
Ill
St. Francis’ Hospital
Queen Maud Undergoes London Operation
It was announced from London that Queen Maud of Norway underwent an operation. The illness was not disclosed and officials say her condition is not serious and she is expected to recover shortly.
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III Christiana
Queen Maud of
Norway
London
Hyde goes to Sing Sing for extortion conviction
Former New York City Chamberlain Charles H Hyde receives a sentence of not less than two years and not more than three years six months in Sing Sing. Justice Goff suspends the sentence pending appeal and sets bail at 25000, a move surprise to both defense and prosecution.
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New York
Justice Goff
Supreme Court
Charles H. Hyde
Northern Bank
Carnegie Trust Company
Sing Sing
Hyde
Notice to Creditors in estate of Thomas Tollefson
Wisconsin In Probate La Crosse County Court grants letters of administration to John A. Daniels. Creditors have six months from November 19, 1912 to present claims for examination and allowance. The court will review all claims June 8, 1913 at 10:00 AM in the La Crosse courthouse. Dated November 19, 1912. John Brindley, County Judge.
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State of Wisconsin
la Crosse County
Thomas Tollefson
la Crosse
John A. Daniels
Wisconsin
No clear news item found in readable text
A reflective aphorism notes that reckless youth aims for imagined gains while fate often denies easy entry and success remains elusive. The piece contrasts bold action with the slimmer odds of favorable outcomes.
Texas Tommy in Musical Comedy at the Majestic
The Ma jestic presents Whose Little Girl Are You with Morris and Thurston in principal roles. A Texas Tommy dance by Miss Thurston and Mr Ackerlind accompanies a fast paced farce filled with specialty acts and song hits including Whose Little Girl are You Queenie Game of Tennis and Ragging the Baby to Sleep.
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the Majestic
Morris
Thurston
Miss Thurston
Obituary Feud Sparks Hidden Warnings At Funeral Home
A chilly quip about friends drafting one’s obituary surfaces in a social exchange, hinting at rivalries and veiled tensions among an intimate circle. The remark underscores affectionate humor masking concern over reputations and lasting legacies.
Powder plant planned in Peshtigo Harbor township
Marinette Wis Dec 11 It is reported that Peshtigo Lumber Co sold Peshtigo Harbor township to Du Pont De Nemours Powder Co which will build one of the largest powder plants in the country in the abandoned township Population faded as lumber operations moved away and last resident left for denser areas
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Marinette
Wis
Bush league bard shows soul in face not verse
A lighthearted line notes that true expression may appear more in a performer’s face than in polished poetry. It contrasts material bravado with genuine emotion, suggesting craft lacks soul without authentic presence.
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Joe Martin
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W. E. Walker
T. S. Chilson
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A. G. Tebbs
I. E. Ruggles
Ed Daniels
Ed Degel
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A. Evans
P. Schulze
O. Muenster
Ayer
Peter Lehnen
Geo. J. Ritter
J. H. Moran
Faratt Co
Virginia
Satan Sanderson
Hallie Erminie Rives
Rives
the Kingdom of Slender Swords
Castaigne
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Indianapolis
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Happyland Store
Henry N. Boehm
Manager
David Belasco
David Warfield
Peter Grimm
A. H. Wood
Marshall Farnum
Chicago Opera House
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