Estrada Ultimatum Threatens Renewed Nicaragua War
Rumor says Provisional President Estrada has issued an ultimatum to Madriz. He demands either a revolutionaries chosen president or a general election with the revolutionaries keeping arms. Madriz is unlikely to accept, suggesting a renewed conflict. Estrada plans to move toward Managua via the river and Lake Nicaragua with troops. The steamer Prairie carries aid to the wounded from Bluefields.
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Managua
Estrada
Madriz
Jurn
Lake Nicaragua
Prairie
Colon
Bluefields
Estrada Gains Support as Acoyopa Commander Joins Revolt
Reports from Juan del Sur say the Acoyopa government troop commander abandons opposition and aligns with Estrada. Madriz fears Estrada’s terms and a general election may be called immediately, enabling Estrada to advance with reduced resistance.
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Estrada
Juan del Sur
Acoyopa
Madriz
Peace talks falter as Estrada faces pressure in Nicaragua
Madriz’s peace commissioners press Estrada to ease his dictatorial rule while Madriz mobilizes troops toward Acoyapa. Estrada’s brother joins the negotiating panel in a strategic move to steer talks toward a settlement, though prospects for yield appear slim.
Lorimer Heads for Washington in Feud with Taft over Patronage
Chicago reports Senator William Lorimer accompanied by Speaker Cannon heads to Washington in a dispute with President Taft over federal patronage. Observers say Lorimer could threaten Taft and may seek aid from Senator Aldrich as an ally in the quarrel.
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Chicago
Cannon
Wm. Lorimer
Washington
Taft
Illinois
United States
Aldrich
Fire Raids Galveston Docks In Massive Cotton Blaze
Fire sweeps the Galveston Texas wharves with large cotton warehouses burning and authorities fearing total loss. Initial estimates place damages at about a quarter of a million dollars.
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Galveston
Texas
Walsh’s Counsel Cay Conspiracy
John R. Walsh, the convicted Chicago banker, moves closer to a new trial as his lawyers file an emended bill in municipal court. They charge a New York-financier clique tried to railroad their client to prison, tied to the failed 23 million dollar bond issue.
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Chicago
John R. Walsh
New York
Satolli Remains Unconscious. Extreme Unction Given
Rome reports Cardinal Bishop Satolli still unconscious after nearly two days. Extreme unction was administered to him last evening.
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Rome
Satolli
Iain
Morris Stands Put for Conference of Leaders
Senator Morris and F E McGovern failed to reach an agreement on which gubernatorial candidate should withdraw after a Milwau kee meeting with three representatives from each side. The talks, urged by Senator A W Sanborn, centered on the Sanborn plan and other ideas, but McGovern rejected all. Morris maintained he would defer to a fair conference while McGovern stood firm. Lieutenant Governor John Strange and John Mitchell Lewis did not attend.
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Thomas Morris
F. E. McGovern
Kirby House
Milwaukee
Morris
McGovern
Mr. McGovern
Senator Morris
Sanborn
Stone
John Strange
John Mitchell Lewis
Racine
One Day Left to Buy Holiday TB Stamp Drive
Wisconsin Anti Tuberculosis campaign ends at midnight Friday December 31. About 550000 stamps remain unsold from 3 million issued November 29. Large buyers like manufacturers have purchased 10000 stamps each and many cities show progress, with results to be announced after New Year. Campaign Manager Stanley A. Douglas aims to close strong and celebrate Wisconsin support.
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Wisconsin
Stanley A. Douglas
Goldsmith Building
Milwaukee
Switchmen Threaten Quick Strike Over Chicago Negotiations
Switchmen in Chicago grow impatient over protracted talks between their representatives and the railroad general managers committee and threaten to strike promptly, a statement from a close ally of the Switchmen's Union of North America reports.
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Chicago
Switchmen of
Railroad General Managers Committee
Switchmen’s Union of North America
English lord dies in Paris amid duel rumors
Paris December 30 Earl Percy under secretary of state for England died in a hotel near the Northern railway station. Officials deny any duel but rumors persist that wounds received in a duel with another Englishman last Monday caused the death.
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Paris
Earl Percy
England
Northern
Cobbler Held for Alleged Crime Against 13-Year-Old
Henry Erickson a 65 year old Cobbler is jailed on charges stemming from a claim by Florence Tracey 13 daughter of Mrs D Hartley that she was wronged along with several girls. Erickson pleads not guilty and the examination is adjourned to Monday. The case was brought after Mrs Hartley informed police and district attorney of the incident. She had threatened to kill Erickson and others she believed involved. A warrant was issued and Erickson was arrested. The offense carries a potential sentence of five to thirty five years.
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Florence Tracey
Erickson
John B. Webber
Creel Issues Final Statement On Mission And Nicaragua
Special Ambassador Enrique Creel, preparing to depart Washington after completing his mission, declares that Zelaya’s resignation was proper to end the administration, that Mexico’s asylum for ex-President Zelaya respected international law, and that Nicaragua’s provisional president Jose Madriz will prevent anarchy. He praises peace efforts, notes U S appreciation, and foresees continued cooperation to support Central American stability and the 1907 Washington conventions.
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Washington, D. C
Washington
Enrique Creel
Zelaya
Mexico
Law of Nations
United States
National Congress
Jose Madriz
Nicaragua
Taft
Knox
Central America
International Court of
Cartago
Tax on Lords Who Wed Our Heiresses
Justice James W. Gerard urges New York to tax foreign marriages and fortunes inherited by aliens within the state. He argues the measure would collect a percentage of the nobleman’s winnings and plans to push a bill during the coming legislative session.
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New York
James W. Gerard
New York Supreme Court
Colliers
Owatonna Republican Rally Turns Against Rep Tawney
Thos Kelly of Owatonna challenged Rep James A. Tawney at a harmony feast in Owatonna Minnesota. Kelly accused Tawney of misrepresenting the First district and opposing Roosevelt policies while signaling he may seek congressional race.
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Owatonna
Minn
Thos Kelly
Eberhart
James A. Tawney
Minnesota
Cannon
Tawney
Jim Tawney
Kelly
Mr. Tawney
First District
Congress
Roosevelt
Kelley
Nation shivers in cold wave today
A nationwide cold wave brings record low temperatures across multiple states. Chicago reports six below zero with four deaths likely from freezing overnight. Other stations from Kansas City to Boston log extreme low readings, signaling a severe winter swell across the Midwest and South.
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Chicago
Middle West
Kansas City
Norfolk
Huron
S. C
Iowa
Missouri
Oklahoma
Kansas
Birmingham
Ala
Alabama
Detroit
Mich
Michigan
Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
Boston
Mass
$1 000 Telegram Boosts La Crosse Industrial Drive
A telegram from Wendell A. Anderson is praised as a key boost to La Crosse industrial subscriptions. E M Wing, Batavian National Bank chair, urges rapid participation to reach the $100000 goal by January 1 1910. Committee members express optimism that the city will begin the new year with unprecedented industrial achievement.
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Detroit
Mich
E. M. Wing
Batavian National Bank
la Crosse
Wis
Wendell A. Anderson
Industrial Company Committee
Wing
United States
Hero Rescued After 22 Hours in Mine
James Brown superintendent of the McAlester area mine was trapped 22 hours after going in to rescue a shot firer killed by an explosion. He was rescued today in Oklahoma City on December 30.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
James Brown
McAlester
New Aerial Record Set by Leon de la Grange
Juvisy France December 30 Leon de la Grange established a new aeroplane record by flying 127 miles in two hours and 32 minutes. The previous record was held by Louis Bleriot famed channel crossers.
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Juvisy
France
Leon de la Grange
Louis Bleriot
Allen implicates Calvert Spensley in Milwaukee case
Mrs. Philip Allen Jr released on bail of 3000 after ten days in jail on a conspiracy charge to shield creditors from the Allen estate. In testimony she implicated Calvert Spensley, bank president indicted, as knowing of forgeries used to float the Kennedy mine. Her sister and brother-in-law case faces January proceedings.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Philip Allen, Jr
Allen
Spensley
Kennedy
No Telegraphers Strike in Cincinnati
The Big Four telegraphers conference committee and road officials announced at noon there will be no strike as terms of agreement have been reached.
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Cincinnati
Ballinger Drafts Conservation Legislation Ready
Washington December draft by Secretary Ballinger outlines proposed conservation measures to be sent to Congress in a presidential message. The plan signals a broad federal role in natural resources and preservation policy.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
Ballinger
Henry Nieber Arrested for Non Support Again
Henry Nieber is in custody on complaint by his wife alleging non support. He will be arraigned before Judge John Brindley this afternoon.
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Henry Nieber
Couey
John Brindley
Settlement Offer in Salzer Land Fraud Suit
J Ole Storey of Portland offers to return 2 500 acres of the disputed land to continue a settlement of the 55 000 dollar claim in the Salzer fraud suit. Horace McKinley rejects the proposal, urging full settlement while Salzer travels south for the winter.
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J. Ole Storey
Henry A. Salze
H Ty A. Salzer
Agar
West Land
Salzer
Portland
Ore
Ace D. McKinley
West Sal
Storey
Salter
Horace McKinley
Mr. Storey
Mr. McKinley
H. A. Salzer
John A. Salzer
McKinley
McKinleclares
Mrs. Jenny Ford Indicted Again in Blackmail Case
Cincinnati report states a grand jury indicted Mrs. Jean Ford once more in the “Wa case.” She is charged with blackmailing C. L. Warriner former treasurer of the Big Four road, who is jailed for a five year sentence.
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Cincinnati
Jean Ford
Gompers Federation Files Appeal in Injunction Case
The American Federation of Labor officials filed a cross appeal in the Supreme Court of the United States. The Bucks Store and Company action proceeds with four separate appeals on record today.
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Washington, D. C
Dee
Am Federation of Labor
Bucks
Tpreme Court of the United
Weather Summary for Wise Minns and Iowa
The forecast notes snow flurries or snow tonight into Friday with rising temperatures. Partly cloudy conditions expected in Iowa with increasing temperatures through Friday.
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Wise
Minns
Iowa
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Gilberto Saballes
Acoyapa
Bill
Lorimer
CAY Conspiracy
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Gompers
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