Esch Townsend Bill Set for Amendments in House
Congress moves to amend the Esch Townsend bill with administration support. Provisions expand ICC powers and salaries, require railroad book inspections, and extend jurisdiction to terminal charges. A ship subsidy bill and rate proposals also surface in Washington discussions.
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Kripps News Association
Washington
Dac
Townsend
House
Interstate Commerce Commission
Supreme Court
Six Day Race Narrows Field. Accidents Reported
The six day bicycle race in New York narrowed to ten contestants as the Menus brothers of Long Island held a lead from last night. This morning, a series of accidents occurred with an attendant struck by Hall. Hollister, following Hall, crashed into a box. his wheel toppled him, bruising him severely. Hall suffered a broken collar bone.
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Scrippa News Association
New York
Menus Brothers
Long Island
Hall
Hollister
Reward Offered for Missing Son Alfred Bard
Dr Bard of California arrives in Brussels offering 10 000 francs for the whereabouts of his son Alfred a music student who disappeared a week ago.
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gScripps News Association
Brussels
Dr.Bard
California
Alfred
Perfect Resigns Berlin Dispatch
A Moscow police official known as Baron Medam has resigned his post in a Berlin dispatch.
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Berlin
Brron Medam
Moscow
Grain Markets Report From Chicago and Portland
Wheat opened at 6 1 2 cents and closed at 8 1 2 cents. corn opened 46 cents and closed 45 1 2 cents. Portland listings show Bluestem 71, club 69, Willsey 78 with scattered figures.
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Scripps News Association
Chicago
Portland
Bluestem
Club
Wiliey
Brother Arrived as News of Fratricide Echoes
Min Yuang Tobau, once a minister to France from Korea and brother of the official who died by his own hand, arrived in New York amid fears he might follow suit. He denied immediate intent, saying he needed time to think as customs wane and the shock of the death unsettled him.
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Scripps News Association
New York
Min
Yuang Tobau
France
Korea
Mutual Life Board Fails to Elect President
The Mutual Life Insurance company board met in New York for the purpose of electing a successor to McCurdy but adjourned without agreement on a candidate.
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Scrippe News Association
New York
The
Mutual Life Insurance Company
McCurdy
Resignations Rumored at New York Life Company
Reports from sources in New York indicate president Mc Call and vice president Parkins are poised to retire from the New York Life company, signaling leadership changes at the firm.
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New York
McCall
Parkins
New York Lifepany
Body Of Tisdale Found In Alaska River
Washington reports the body of John N. Tisdale was found floating in the river near Alaska. A former territorial governor candidate and cattleman, he invested in a mining venture that failed after initial profits, leading to his disappearance before a company meeting.
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8Erippe News Association
Washington
Alaske
John N. Tisdale
Raen
Henry R. Bush
Juneau
Raleigh
Tisdale
Wyoming
Johnson County
Snettishem
Alaska
New York
Boston
Tis‘dale
Woman in Girard Defies Officers Arrested After Capture
Mrs. James Barry of Montgomery county eluded officers in Girard Kansas until this afternoon when six men and a jar of ammonia subdued her. Police report she fired once but caused no injuries. She confessed to her daughter’s address in Northport Wisconsin and will be treated for insanity if companions do not aid her. The incident centers on her estranged husband James Barry and letters to a lawyer seeking his help.
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Tion
Girard
Kansas
James Barry
Montgomery County
W.C.G. Hobbs
Tulsa
J. T. Barry
May Kirtchiner
Barrys
Stella Phillips
Northport
Washington
Balare
Wisconsin
Case on Exclusion Laws Involving Hong Wong
Cincinnati December 6 The case of Hong Wong and other Chinese residents seeking to live in the United States was taken under advisement by the court. Judge Francis J Wind of Cleveland held the 1868 treaty remained effective while noting the 1904 treaty superseded prior rules.
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Belippe News Association
Cincinnati
Hong Wong
United States
Francis J. Wind
Cleveland
Sullivan
Hearst Wins Point in New York Recount Case
In the Appellate Court this afternoon the supreme court decision sustains William Randolph Hearst's challenge to the recount and recanvass of votes in the Jette box that had not been opened.
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Scripps News Association
New York
Supreme, Court
William Randolph Hearst
Reports Denied in Patrick Murder Case Collapse
Qusiping New York December 6 1909 reports that Albert T Patrick who faced a death sentence for the murder of a millionaire has collapsed are emphatically denied by authorities and newspapers.
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Berlpps News Association
Qusiping
N.Y
Albert T. Patrick
Nomination Confirmed for Elihu Root as Secretary of State
The senate confirmed the nomination of Elihu Root to serve as Secretary of State. The confirmation follows debates on foreign policy and administration needs. Root is expected to oversee diplomacy and U.S. foreign interests.
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Séripios Nova Ashogtaylons
Washington
Daer GeeTh
Senate
Jatter
Elihu Root
Appointments for Forest Rangers
From successful rangers exam candidates the Forest Service appoints new Assistant Forest Rangers at multiple reserves across California Idaho Oregon Utah and Washington. Names include Frank Harley James Ammon George W Hall A H Jamison James F Bach Fred B Critchfield U C Pogie and many others with assignments from Trinity to Weiser Sawtooth Payette and Manti reserves and beyond.
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Scrip News Association
Washington
The
Forest Service
California
Frank Harley
James Ammon
George W. Hall
Trinity and
Klamath
J. ©. Steiner
Ernest D. Payne
Modoc
Warmer Mountains
George E. Root
Santa Barbara
Malcolm McLeod
J. E. Rea
Andie Wofford
Sierra Reserve
Brewer A. Colburn
Willan William Antonini
Olver P. Brownlow
W. J. Rushing
Thomas C. West
Willard L. Sears
Stanislaus
Idaho
A.H Jamison
Bitter Root
James F. Bach
Fred B. Critchfield
Cassia
U. C. Pogie
Ee Steele
Thomas Wasson
Henry
Emil Grandjean
B. L. Riggs
de McCoy
W.L. Payne
Weiser
Sawtooth
Payette
Oregon
Harry G. Hayes
Cascade Reserve
Soldiers blackmail the population in Barlin frontier area
Dispatches from St Petersburg report the resignation of the press censorship chief as soldiers parade in Voreworth, extorting money from locals. A government note claims reforms are stalled until new laws are enacted, while old laws remain in force. Simultaneously in St Petersburg, Moëtow troops revolt, officers are killed, and a general strike spreads across cities with clashes between troops and civilians. Admiral Ghoukeli is accused of inciting Jewish massacre.
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Scrippe News Association
Barlin
Des
St Petersburg
Soldisrs
Voreworth
Mitchell Resigns Senate Committee Chairmanship
Washington reports Senator Mitchell of Oregon resigned the chairmanship of the Senate committee on Inter Ocean and canals. Fairbanks received the resignation letter, and Millard was expected to succeed him, citing inability to participate in Isthmian work and choosing to resign.
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Geripps News Association
Washington
House of Representatives
St Cals
Fairbanks
Mitchell
Oregon
Senate
Millard
Mitchall
Case proceeds in assault with intent law case
Omaha December 6 in the case of state versus Pat Crow the defense and state introduce testimony. The defendant is charged with assault with intent to policeman Jackson.
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Scripps News
Electric Pump Plan for 180 Acre Farm
Mr Jeffries, who lives across the river, plans to install eight electric motors to run a pump for irrigating 180 acres. He intends to avoid a ditch and will push power directly from the river, extending the wire from the lathe.
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Jeffries
R River
Murder charge swamps Illinois political row
State Senator Prank Fanning was arrested on complicity in the murder of county commissioner John St. Morph and died from a stab wound sustained while serving with the thirteenth word Republican Club. Farnum was held without bail while Robirts faced stabbing charges. trials set for December 16.
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Scrippy News Association
Chicago
Prank Fanning
Ohe
John St. Morph
Thirteenth Word Republican Club
Farnum
Fergum
John Callahan
Rine Roberts
Roberts
Farnum and Robirts
Bank Robber Caught in Kinley County Gallup
A bank robbery plan at a Gallup area Kinley County bank was foiled by arrests. Police report a trio of suspects detained before they could carry out the crime, with authorities recovering evidence and indicating ongoing investigations.
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Scrippe Vere
Albuquerque
Due
United States
Ron Ul Vhaye
Kinley County
Gallup
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