Roosevelt assails Pulitzer in canal purchase message
President Roosevelt, in a special message to Congress, denounces Joseph Pulitzer of the New York World and other critics over canal purchase charges. He brands Pulitzer a violator of the American people, pledges libel action, and submits documentary evidence to back his claims.
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New York World
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Bigelow Digs at Teddy Malden in Year-End Remark
Poultney lodges bold challenge to President Roosevelt over Panama mismanagement and alleged robbery. He foreshadows criminal proceedings and asserts courage to prove his past writings in court, signaling ongoing dispute and political tension.
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Teddy Malden
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Roosevelt
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Poultney
President denounces libelous Panama canal stories
The president says half the United States government should brief Congress on rumors about the French company’s title to the Panama Canal and a syndicate of American cities owning the Panama concerns. He calls the Indianapolis Paper edited by Delavan Smith a source of libelous, false charges tied to Taft and Robinson, urging correction and exposure of the claims as campaign material.
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New York
the World
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Douglass Robinson
Bere
Ekmail
Jenkins Hains to Write a Story
Mrs. Ann S Star Witness testifies that the state depends on her to convict Hains then Hains will take the stand. The courthouse scene centers on the key witness and the forthcoming testimony shaping the trial.
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T, Jenkins Hains
MRS. Ann.s Star Witness
Local residents and occupations list from Queens area
The note lists individuals with residences and jobs: Thomas Walsh a single builder living at Laurel Hill in Astoria Long Island. Harry Hecker a shipping clerk married with three children living in Woodside. Samuel Hower at Melvina. Frank L. Richmond Jr. an assistant cashier.
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Thomas Walsh
Astoria
L. I
Harry Hecker
Woodside
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Samuel Hower
Melvina
Frank L. Richmond, Jr
Hains case proclaims witness list as trial proceeds
Flushing L I December fifteenth reports state T Jenkins Hains intends to take the stand in his murder trial of Wm E Annis. Mrs Peter C Hains may testify for the prosecution if the defense introduces alleged misconduct evidence. Jury selection continues with eight jurors seated at noon.
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L. L
T. Jenkins Hains
Wm. E. Annis
Peter C. Hains
Darrin
L. I
Thornton Jenkins Hains
Justice Crae
Hatfield Tests Completed Today At Wimona Mill Plant
Officers expect a market for Wimona Mill ing Co dismantling steam plant as full load tests finish. The 4,000 horsepower wheels bear their full load using submerged terminal plates in the tail race to push generators to capacity.
Bishop Muldoon goes to Rockford installation today
Chicago December 15 Bishop Peter J Muldoon severed his ties as auxiliary of the Chicago archdiocese and headed to Rockford where he would be installed as bishop this afternoon A farewell meeting at the Auditorium saw five Catholic laity members and most clergy bid him farewell A certified check for 37025 was presented
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Chicago
Peter J. MuLdoon
Archdiocese of
Rockford
Death of Chief Biggy Found Near Goat Island
The body of the late San Francisco police chief Wm. J. Biggy was found near Goat Island and identified at police headquarters. He reportedly committed suicide by leaping from a police boat on the night of November 28.
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Wm. J. Biggy
Goat Island
Biggy
S. Biggy
King Edward Faces Critical Illness Amid Royal Strain
London sources state King Edward is gravely ill and officials reveal the monarch is shedding duties to the Prince of Wales. Abdominal pain and weight loss raise fears of a worsening condition. engagements are cancelled as doctors seek to stabilize him and a move to a milder climate may follow.
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London
Edward
England
Prince of Wales
Buckingham Palace
House Rejects Rules Reform Move in House
Washington Dec. 15. A movement led by Representative Gardner to reform the rules and curb the speaker's power was defeated 149 to 136 in today’s house action. The measure aimed to limit the speaker's authority and alter procedural rules within the chamber.
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Gardner
Rep
Mass
Gardner moves to discharge committee on London House rules
In Washington Gardner sought to have the House consider a resolution asking the secretary of state to determine whether the London House of Commons appointed a committee to review rules and report by February 1, 1909. The measure, referred to foreign affairs, was laid on the table and Gardner moved to take it up directly.
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Secretary of State
House of Commons
London
House Committee On Foreign Affairs
Midnight dormitory revels scare Muskogee students
In Muskogee Oklahoma December 15 a dormitory caper spurs President Goddard of Spalding Female Seminary to surveillance after reports of midnight revels. Two boys were seen lowering themselves from the roof with contraband dainties. one escaped while Will Morrey was captured and later released after police involvement.
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Okla
Goddard
Spalding Female Seminary
Will Morrey
W I League lineup unchanged says Moll today
President C F Moll of the Wisconsin-Illinois league states the same teams will likely return next season with possible Appleton substitution for Wausau. He notes Wausau’s distance and poor rail connections strain schedules, while Racine’s entry could move the league to class C, though salaries may rise. He also confirms a salary limit for 1920s balance and no ten club circuit.
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C. F. Moll
Appleton
Wausau
Freeport
Rockford
Moll
Racine
Mr.Moll
Local league adds two players to team rosters
President Henry Rooney announced two signings for the coming season Ray C Crandall first baseman and Ike Keppel outfielder. Keppel from St Louis is brother of La Crosse s former left fielder and known as a strong batter. Crandall is an amateur who played first base with the Navy champions last year totaling 86 games batting .378 and fielding .992.
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Local
League Baseball Association
Ray C. Crandall
Ike Keppel
Keppel
St. Louis
the Keppel
la Crosse
Crandall
Navy
Investigation Threat Amid Waterloos End Controversy
A Waterloo official warns that if no local inquiry occurs, the matter surrounding the La Crosse Waterloo dispute and silk theft allegations will be pushed to higher authorities. Attorneys Morris Hartwell state actions may prompt Governor Garst to investigate. Details describe requisition forms, writs, and intercity cooperation among Waterloos officials and area sheriffs.
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Morris & Hartwell
Harry Rogers
la Crosse
Waterloo
Overnor Garst
Weber and Burns
Garst
Leighton
Winona
Rogers
Weber
Burns
Birdsall
Sheriff Burns
Dutch Take Venezuelan Gunboat In Curacao Harbor
Dutch battleship Jacob Van Heemskerck arrives at Willemstad towing the Venezuelan gunboat 23 de Mayo which has been captured north of Cumana. A prize crew occupies the ship as Gelderland and Friesland scout the coast. Dutch aim to seize further prizes and possibly force Castro from power with local uprisings. Germany offers a diplomatic alliance to back Venezuela in exchange for concessions.
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Venezueelan Coast Guard
de Maya
Cumana
Gulf of Curacao
Netherlands
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Gelderland
Friesland
San Carlos
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Holland
Castro
Venezuela
Curacao
Berlin
Wec
Geremany
Germany
Foreign Office
Weather Forecast for Midwest Tonight to Wednesday
Wisconsin shows fair weather tonight with cooler conditions in the eastern portion. Minnesota and Iowa expect fair skies tonight through Wednesday.
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