Pine Bluff Citizens Plan Levee Cut to Save Property
Citizens of Pine Bluff Arkansas vote to defy federal authority and cut the government levee on the north side of the Arkansas River to protect the Jefferson County courthouse and the Jefferson Hotel as floodwaters threaten. In Guthrie Oklahoma floods ease with riverine damage pegged at about $1 million and eight fatalities.
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Arkansas River
Jefferson Hotel
Guthrie
Okla
Ita
Grocers and butchers seek pro trade legislation in Ohio
Manaflela December 1. Grocers and butchers of Ohio gather to press for legislation favorable to trade at the upcoming state legislative session. The meeting centers on measures to aid merchants and meat sellers across the state.
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Manaflela
Ohio
Land deal affidavits and perjury cases go to jury
Portland December 1. J. P. Parker former vice president of the First National Bank Baker City Ore stands trial accused of making false affidavits in a land deal. Louis Willhagen of Roseburg faces perjury charges for swearing falsely to obtain land near Grants Pass as trial opens.
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Parker
First National Bank
Baker City
Ore
Fale
Trian
Louis Wiohthagen
Roseburg
Grants Pass
Vessels Collide in Dover West Bay. All Aboard Feared Lost
Two boats collided in dense fog in West Bay Dover today and went down with all aboard. Rescue teams found no sign of the wreck as search efforts continue for survivors or wreckage.
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Dover
Eng
Dee
West Bay
Death Toll Rises at Pittsburg Buffalo Coal Mine
Mariana Ohio December 1 1911 death list from Pittsburg Buffalo Coal mine now numbers 125. Rescue work remains difficult as eleven bodies are recovered today.
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Mariana
Pittsburg-Buffalo Coal Company
Snow covers inland empire and mountains in northwest
Snow varying from half an inch to three inches blankets the inland empire and two feet on northern Idaho and central Washington peaks. Cattle are driven from hills near Walls Walla to graze the lowlands.
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Spokane
Inland Empire
Idaho
Washington
Hilla
Walls Walla
Irrigation survey aims to map Grande Ronde ditch route
The Commercial club forms a nine member committee with Mc Kennon as chairman to organize a preliminary survey from Mead ow Brook canyon up the Grande Ronde river to its entrance in the Grands Ronde valley. About 16 000 acres have been subscribed with strong push to secure the remaining lands.
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Meadow Brook Canyon
Grande Ronde
Grands Ronde
Tetay
John Smith
Mr. Jones
Union County
of Nine
D. McKennon
Committee of Nine
Chirman
Mystery of Chief Biggy Deepens in San Francisco
Reports from San Francisco on December 1 intensify the theory that Chief Biggy vanished from his launch after a crisis of confidence. The police chief reportedly jumped into the bay amid criticism over his handling of the assassination case involving Prosecutor Hene y. The department remains unsettled as details of the事件 unfold. investigators face mounting public scrutiny.
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San Francisco
Biggy
Bay
San Franciscoo
Com Nm
Morria Haas
Government Violates Safety Appliance Law at Navy Yard
Tacoma December 1 The State Railroad Commissioner Parley cites a flagrant breach of safety rules at Puget Sound navy yard noting flat cars lack power or hand brakes and rely on locomotive brakes. He blames both state and federal authorities for allowing the condition and says he cannot act since the cars operate on government property.
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Tacoma
Parley
Puget Sound Navy Yard
Navy Yards
Officer Released and Rearrested in Arcadia Larceny Case
Officer J. B. Officer, charged with larceny by Kalilee for disposing of a leased phonograph, was released by Justice Stewart after ruling the phonograph contract equated to a sale. He was immediately rearrested on a new charge, larceny of a watch and chain engraved with Alice Clover. The watch was found in Officer’s possession after Sheriff Childern traced it to him. Preliminary examination set for tomorrow at 9:30. bonds set at $500.
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J. B
Kalilee
Davis- Jordan Company
Justice Stewart
McFaulk
Alice Clover
Cherry
Red
Henry
Metcalf resigns Navy Secretary post to Newberry
Victor H. Metcalf of California resigns as secretary of the navy. Truman H. Newberry of Michigan, formerly an all state secretary, succeeds him. The change stems from health issues and tensions with President Roosevelt over naval policy.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Victor H. Metcalf
California
Navy
Truman H. Newberry
Michigan
Metcalf
Mr. Metcalf
Apeak
West Virginia
Mr. Metcal
Western railroads adopt uniform bill of lading
Chicago December 1 eastern roads followed by western railroads adopting the uniform bill of lading. Shippers who refuse to accept the innovation are informed that ten percent will be added to their freight charges.
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Chicago
Western Railroads
Masonic Grand Lodge Opens Session in Waco
In Waco Texas on December 1 delegates gathered for the Texas Grand Lodge of Masonic fraternities with a large turnout. The session will consider the revision of Masonic laws led by committee head W S Fry of San Antonio and others as part of the agenda.
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Waco
Texas
Grand Lodge of Masonic Fraternities
Grand Lodge
W. 8. Fry
San Antonio
Ae Chalir
Archbold Heads Kellogg Hearing in Government Suit
New York December 1 John D Archbold resumed the ground in today s hearing in the government suit to dissolve the Standard Oil company He appeared worried Morris Rosenthal the Standard s 1000 a day lawyer asked his last direct questions Kellogg for the government is preparing for a cross examination requiring all trains to have power to control speed without hand brakes.
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Archbold
Kellogg
New York
John D. Archbold
Crand
Standard Old Company
Morris Rosenthal
Standard
Opium Ban Bord Coast Ports Shocks Pacific States
San Francisco reports a new order barring opium from Pacific coast ports following a secret message and talks with President Roosevelt. Chinese drug traffic to western cities tops the issue, with California dealers handling thousands of pounds and ounces, signaling an opium famine on the coast.
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Ghust
Cole Séctor
Port Stratton
Dr. Wiley
Roosevelt
International Opium Commission
Statistica
California
Pacific Coast
Mystery surrounds Root's resignation in Washington
State investigators probe resignation of Supreme Judge Root amid corruption hints. Prominent figures named as witnesses are called to testify as questions about this affair intensify and officials push for answers.
Great Northern Officials Testify in Root Resignation Inquiry
Operane reports the State Gar commission is examining L. C. Gilman western general counsel of the Great Northern in the investigation tied to Supreme Justice Milo Root’s resignation. J. J. Lavin, secretary to M. J. Gordon, a former Great Northern counsel, testifies next as Gordon allegedly threatened to expose corruption involving J. J. Hill and Root if prosecuted. The examination remains highly secret with Gordon’s shortage now given as 3200,000. Gordon formerly served on the Washington supreme court.
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Gordon
J. J. Hill and
Root
Washington Supreme Court
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