Bitter fight over a seaport at Cherbourg
Paris reports a bitter contest between France and Germany over Cherbourg as a port of call for trans Atlantic liners. French subsidies and government favors to the French line hinder German services. Issues include high pilot charges, scarce anchorage, long delays, no pier rail station, and poor shelter for passengers, with disrepair of government railcars. If unresolved Cherbourg may be abandoned and Boulogne could gain passenger trade.
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Paris
Cherbourg
Boulogne
Musical director and ambassador attend King Edward funeral
A musical director by profession and an ambassador by appointment stood out among a crowd of two million at King Edward's funeral. His mission blends music and imagery and a theater engagement is planned for La Crosse on December 25 with matinee and evening shows, praised by the Philadelphia Ledger as a fitting tribute to the king.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward
la Crosse Theatre
The
Philadelphia Ledger
Peculiar American Observer Joins World Ambassadors Parade
An odd American figure like Col Roosevelt traveled with Lyman H. Howe to study pageant selections and bands as it moved through Windsor. He recorded tolling bells and whistles for an American audience, while the program showcased scenes from Mt Etna to the Eiffel Tower and beyond.
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Col. Roosevelt
Lyman H. Howe
Windsor
Mt. Etna
Eiffel Tower
Norway
Grand Trunk Pacific
Switzerland
Geometrograph
Havre Home Port Advantage Highlighted
Havre, the home port of the French line, enjoys a range of unspecified advantages noted in the discussion.
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Havre
Police Torture Allegations Hit Gary Scandal
Hammond December 19 affidavits from Crown Point jail allege Gary police tortured prisoners to force confessions and mistreated women. Accused is Chief Joseph D. Martin with prisoner Alonzo Taylor claiming he was hung by a rope at the jail basement to extract a confession.
Massage Allegation Triggers Official Probe Involving Verbonice
Phil Verbonice alleges a head and ear massage that rubbed skin from the ears and hair from the head, claiming a moustache was lost in the process. Judge V S Brittin orders an official investigation into the incident.
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Phil Verbonice
Verbonice
V. S. Brittin
Judge Bashford in Madison in serious condition
Judge R M Bashford in Madison Wisconsin is seriously ill after months of illness and is reported in grave condition by December 19 records.
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Madison, Wis
R. M. Bashford
Cure a Cold in One Day Ad Reminding Laxative Use
Laxative BromO Quinine tablets offered as a quick cold cure with a refund if ineffective. Grove's Signature appears on each box and price listed at 25 cents.
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Elow
GROVE
Re-election of Moses E Clapp set for January session
North west states report says Moses E Clapp will be re elected to the United States Senate at a joint meeting in St Paul on January 17 1911 no opposition is noted. The Minnesota legislature meets January 3 and will face reapportionment county option good roads forest protection and department recoveries as major issues with several senate contests likely.
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ST. Paul
Minn
United States
House
Fid
Senate
Moses E. Clapp
John Sangstad
Andy Stephens
St. Cloud
Henry J. Emmet
J. J. Altman
Arctic Traveler Defends Dr Cook in Magazine Tale
Ole Brown of Minneapolis, who spent ten years in Alaska near the Arctic Circle, supports Dr Frederick A Cook of Brooklyn by saying he witnessed similar fantastical sights during his northern journey and disputes that Cook is lying. Brown asserts that long stays in Alaska produce such stories and notes a belief in the extraordinary tales from Nome.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Frederick A. Cook
Brooklyn
New York
Ole Brown
Brown
Alaska
North Pole
Candle City
Arctic Circle
Mr. Brown
Nome
Plans Announced for Inauguration Ceremonies
Madison announces January 2 inauguration with Chief Justice Winslow administering the oath. William R. Bagley leads as master of ceremonies. The event assembles in the assembly chamber west wing of the new capitol with Col. George H. Joachim leading the procession. Subcommittees cover music, ball and reception, carriages, printing, and decorations.
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Madison
Wis
Winslow
William R. Bagley
General Inauguration Committee
Assembly Chamber
Capitol
George H. Joachim
Julius E. Olson
H. J. Verhusen
M. C. Clark
Joseph E. Davies
John H. Grinde
Vroman Mason
W. J. Anderson
H. Goodnight
Frank W. Cantwell
Charles N. Brown
B. M. Parsons
John W. Groves
George M. Neckerman
La Follette Makes No Personal Campaign Spend
Wisconsin senator La Follette did not spend any personal funds on the senatorial primary. His campaign, aided by friends, used a little over $6,000 and secured about 144,000 votes. Opponent Samuel A. Cook of Neenah reportedly spent $107,000 for 42,000 votes.
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Madison
Wis
la Follette
Wisconsin
Samuel A. Cook
Neenah
Old Conductor Dies at Madison
John Montgomery aged 72 former conductor of the newspaper train between Milwaukee and Madison on the Chicago and Northwestern line and first passenger train from Harvard Illinois to Madison died at his Madison home after retirement on pension two years ago. He was a Mason and Grand Army member.
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Madison
Wis
John Montgomery
Milwaukee
Chicago and Northwestern
Harvard
Ill
Masonic
Grand Army
Wisconsin Officials Visit Washington for Insurance Probes
Insurance commissioner elect Herman L. Ekern and retiring Wisconsin commissioner George E. Baedl arrive in Washington from Boston to pursue investigations. They met with Senator La Follette and Representative Lenroot at the Capitol and departed for Wisconsin on Saturday night.
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Washington, D. C
Herman L. Ekern
George E. Beadle
Wisconsin
Boston
Capitol
Senator la Follette
Lenroot
Milwaukee Real Estate Leader W H Shenners Dies at 41
Milwaukee real estate figure W H Shenners died after a long rheumatic illness. A Milwaukee resident since age twelve he was 41. He had been a prominent member of the local property market for years.
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Milwaukee, Wis
W. H. Shenners
Milwaukee
Polar ice illusions and Cook’s claims questioned
In a discussion of polar exploration the speaker notes that ice features can appear exaggerated from a distance, creating illusions such as a peanut resembling a camel, especially in extreme cold. The critic suggests Dr. Cook’s hunger may have led him to misinterpret what he saw and claims he might have imagined reaching the pole.
Attempted save of Russian fugitive fails in Winnipeg
In Winnipeg on December 19, sympathizers tried to secure the release of Savva Federenko, a Russian political fugitive, despite a writ of habeas corpus. Federenko was freed but immediately arrested again. authorities say he opposes American defense policy and is accused of robberies.
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Winnipeg
Man
Savva Federeno
Federenko
Russiat
Fedko
Pail Defense League
Evangelist Meetings Open in Bell Grotze Wis
A report notes the Evangelist began meetings in Bell Grotze Wisconsin on Wednesday with potential recovery for a local sufferer. The events are aided by members of the M E church and Rev Adams of the N tors. John and family from Fulton keep goods in the Weighnam Bree houses and a post is accepted to take his kes.
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M. E
Adams
N. Tors
John
Fulton
la Brosse
Deeply Offended When Disrespected Yet Retain Dignity
The speaker notes that disrespect triggers sharp offense but acknowledges a deeper, stubborn resolve to endure. The reflection contrasts surface hurt with inner resilience and calls for quiet strength amid affronts.
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Judge Bashford
Northwest News
Clapp
Minnesota
Arctic Traveler
DR. Cook
Badgers
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P. O
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Czar
BELL
Electric Supply Construction CO
Taft
Supreme
Edward Douglas White
Preme Court
Willis van Devanter
Cheyet Wyo
Joseph Rucker Lamar
Preme Court of
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