Adventurers Flock To Mexican Border
News from El Paso reports trains on the Mexican Northwestern Railway halted by insurgents at Pedrales and ordered back to La Junta. Telegraph lines west of San Andreas are down, fueling unconfirmed rumors of a new battle near Pedernales as American adventurers converge to offer services to operate trains to the front.
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EL Paso
Texas
la Junta
Pederpales
San Andreas
Chihuighua
Pedernales
Mexico Northwestern Railway Company
Chihuahua
Christmas Seals Purchase Highlighted as Honor
The note celebrates the purchase of Christmas Seals, marking a gesture of goodwill and civic spirit. The statement emphasizes the honor attached to supporting the charitable campaign and its hometown impact.
Taft weighs Minnesota liquor prohibition order
President Taft heard the Indian land liquor prohibition issue with Minnesota’s congressional delegation, Governor Eberhart, and Secretary Ballinger present. Eberhart outlined the vast area affected by strict enforcement, and Taft planned to hear the prohibition side on Wednesday.
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Washington, D. C
Taft
Interior Department
Minnesota
Congress
Eberhart
Ballinger
Norris insurgent judge possibility discussed in D C
Washington December 20 The appointment of Representative George W Norris an insurgent Republican from Nebraska to the circuit bench in the Eighth district was widely discussed at the capital Norris said he had heard nothing definite indicating he would be appointed.
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Washington, D. C
Geo. W. Norris
Insurgent
Norris
Rich Broker Weds Girl Sweetheart in Hoboken Wedding
A New York broker Thomas H. Wells and Starra Walsh, once a manicurist, wed secretly in Hoboken two weeks ago and honeymoon while their childhood friendship in Youngstown, Ohio, led to a romance rekindled by letters and wealth. Wells pursued Starra after meeting at the Hotel Cadillac.
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New York
Laura Jean Libby
Thomas H. Wells
Starra Walsh
Cadillac
Hoboken
Youngstown
Tommy
Starra
Wells
Staira
Taft Contemplating Nomination for Nebraska Judge Norris
Members of the house stated Norris's appointment would heal the rift between insurgents and regulars. Norris has served seven years on Nebraska's state bench and would accept the post if offered. President Taft is considering him for the position.
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Taft
House
Norris
Nebraska
Charlton Case Adjourned in Italy Murder Fight
Por ter Charlton, who admits killing his wife in Italy last June, contends in Trenton that the state department will extradite him to Italy for trial. The hearing was adjourned to January 9.
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Trenton
N. J
Porter Charlton
Italy
United States
State Department
Tramp Pleads for Bite as Lady Seeks Dinner Aid
A truncated dialogue shows a tramp requesting a bite from a woman in the house while the woman says she cannot share but may obtain food for Towser the dog. The scene hints at scarce resources and social tension in a domestic setting.
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Towser
Velvet smoking or house coats bargain at Continental
Velvet smoking or house coats now priced at 8 10 on account of late arrival at The Continental.
Tenth Explosion Victim Recovered in New York
The body of the tenth victim of yesterday's New York Central terminal blast was recovered early today. Officials believe the death list is complete as missing workers have surfaced. Debris clearing continues to ensure no further bodies remain. Injured number in hospitals includes several with severe fractures and eye losses. Coroner and district attorney seek to fix blame, noting failure to fill the engine sand box and soapy rails contributed. Explosion damage runs into millions with estimated rebuilding costs around 1.5 million dollars in the explosion zone.
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New York
New York Central
Seagroatt
Park Avenue Tunnel
The
Central
Revolutionary War Girls Fight In Chicago Chapter
In Chicago on December 20 a heated dispute erupts between Mrs. Mathew Scott of Bloomington, nominee for re election as President General of the Daughters of the American Revolution, and Mrs. Story of New York at the Chicago chapter meeting. Mrs. Scott denies she will seek another term while Mrs. Story says Chicago will reject her. Scott fights to win chapter backing.
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Chicago
Mathew Scott
Daughters of the American Revolution
Bloomington
Story
New York
Scott
Jewish Hannukah Celebrations Scheduled Next Week
Beginning Sunday December 25 the eight day Hannukah feast will be observed across Jewish temples. The piece recalls the 165 B C clash when Syrians ruled Jerusalem and forced Greek worship, with the Maccabees eventually reclaiming liberty after a protracted struggle.
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Jerusalem
Piles Cured In Sixteen Days Claim By Ointment Ad
An advertisement promises cure for itching bleeding protruding piles in six to fourteen days using PAZO OINTMENT. Drugstore refund offered if it fails to cure any case within the stated time. The claim cites itching bleeding and prolapsed piles as treated conditions.
Taft in fight over sculptor in Cincinnati Lincoln statue dispute
In Cincinnati two wealthy women clash over the Lincoln memorial statue. Mrs. Frederick Alms funded a $100,000 statue plan but blocked the contract, while Mrs. Chas. P. Taft supports Sculptor Borglum. The Tafts back Bernard. Borglum accuses them of grand larceny of Mrs. Alms' idea. If both plans proceed the city will have two Lincoln statues.
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Cincinnati
Queen City
Frederick Alms
Chas. P. Taft
Almse
Lincoln Memorial Fund Committee
Harry Probasco
Borglum
Charles P. Taft
Bernard
Tafts
Wife Turns on Fleeing Slayer Near Blackberry Creek
In Aurora Illinois on December 20 authorities pursue W H Morris, accused of killing Mrs Estelle Dumas in Montgomery. Morris is surrounded as armed men close in. his wife, distressed by the tragedy, disavows allegiance and offers aid to capture him.
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Aurora
Ill
Blackberry Creek
W. H. Morris
Estelle Dumas
Montgomery
Mrs Morris Denounces Husband in Private Remarks
A Meade County snippet records Mrs Morris asserting that her husband deserves punishment and that she is no longer his partner. The fragment hints at a broken marriage and strong personal condemnation.
Chippewa Breaks Christmas Tree Shipments Record
Chippewa, long known as the home for Christmas trees, reports new shipping highs with over 75 000 trees sent to Michigan Ohio and Illinois in one week. A neighboring point shipped thirteen cars of 2500 trees each last week, and by Christmas 200 000 trees are projected to have left Chippewa.
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Chippewa
Christmas Seals Promote Gift Cause This Season
Christmas Seals help support public health programs with charitable sales. The message links holiday giving to ongoing disease prevention and welfare efforts, encouraging purchases as a seasonal gift that benefits broader communities.
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Charlton Case
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