Kansas Prison Cruelty Allegations Stir Cross Border Tensions
Fort Worth Texas Nov 24 Governor Haskell seeks Oklahoma official Kate Barnard to report alleged brutal conditions at Lansing Kansas prison. Rumors claim prisoners were hung by wrists coffined and doused with water. Barnard may reveal details December 6 to Oklahoma legislature amid cross state friction. Albany plans second high school building. Worden Idaho grows in Klamath county.
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Kansas
Lansing
Haskell
Hoch
Former cashier Montgomery jailed for looting Allegheny National Bank
Pittneburg Pa Nov 5 William Montgomery former cashier of the Allegheny National Bank sentenced to 15 years in prison for embezzling vast sums totaling about 06 000. The defalcations were enormous and Montgomery was found guilty after a lengthy trial.
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Pittneburg
William Montgomery
Allegheny National Bank
New Freight Split Set by Rail Roads and Ships
San Francisco witnesses a new schedule of earnings division between trans continental railroads and steamship lines for Orient freight. Effective Monday, the revised rates may cut earnings in some cases, with some routes earning as little as previously.
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San Francisco
Orient
TS Serpent
Young Portland Lawyer Shoots Fisher in Office
James A. Finch, a young Portland attorney recently suspended from the Oregon Bar for a year, shot and killed Ralph Fisher, a prosecuting officer for the Hor association, in Fisher's office. Finch fled but was captured by Attorney Dolph and stenographer Verna Burkhardt. The bullet struck Fisher at the base of the brain.
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Portland
James A. Finch
Oregon Bar Association
Ralph Fisher
Hor Association
Finch
Fisher
Dolph
Verna Burkhardt
Roosevelt Contribution on China Awakening in Outlook
President Roosevelt writes in Outlook on The Awakening of China calling it a defining event of the age. He warns Americans to avoid peril in trade or war by ethical dealings with the Chinese amid rising foreign contact and a shift to Western methods in policing, industry, and labor.
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New York
Rousseyi
Outlook Magazine
China
Washington Wer Construction of torpedo by Pacific coast builder
President and Metealf propose six torpedo construction along the Pacific coast. Delivery on the coast would aid storm builders and may compel relinquishment of the conflict.
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Washington
Mine Explosion Traps 200 to 300 Miners in Mariana
Reports from Pittsburgh and Mariana Pa say 300 miners entombed after a mine blast with 200 confirmed trapped. Fire danger looms as timbers threaten collapse and rescue by air shaft or tunneling from nearby mines. Officials declare little hope of rescuing the men while crowds of anxious women and children gather at the shaft mouth.
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Pitteburg
Mariana
French Protest Over Balloon Invasions From Germany
Paris reports protests over German army officers crossing into French territory by balloons, with newspapers claiming nearly every landing prompts a German officer sighting. French officials complain about lax passport checks and balloon incursions becoming routine fixtures.
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Paris
France
Boston Quake Shakes City at 2 36 A M
A major earthquake struck Boston at 2 36 A M on November 25. The tremor lasted about 9 to 10 seconds and woke nearly every resident. Shaking was felt across New England with strong impacts in the city.
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Boston
New England
No Help Wanted on Canal Sign Hangs in Ancon
The Panama Canal Zone reports a sign reading no help wanted as work reaches the highest employment peak yet. Authorities say the trend is to reduce the workforce rather than hire more men, signaling slower hiring across the project.
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Ancon
Canal Zone
Panama Canal
Big Ditch
Carnegie Ends Protection Policy, Opens Path to Steel Trust
New York on Nov 25 Andrew Carnegie’s retirement from his protection policy is cited as paving the way for an international steel trust. Alfred C Crogier of Wilmington Del asserts in a letter to Chairman Payne that Carnegie’s stance favors abolition of privacy and signals a move toward a monopolistic control of steel and iron in the United States.
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Apgic
Alfred C. Crogier
Wilmington
Del
Payne
Wars and Means Committee
Carnegie
Aboli von
Prgiechy Toriram
Steel
United States
Senator Perking Seeks Bigger Bremerton Mare Island Navy Yards
San Francisco dispatch says United States Senator Perking, who departed for Washington, urges Congress to grant larger appropriations for expanding the Bremerton and Mare Island navy yards. He also calls for stronger harbor fortifications and harbor improvements.
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San Francisco
United States
Perking
Washington
Congress
Bremerton
Mare Island
Navy growth debate in The Nation calls for U S power
The Nation argues for U S naval expansion to surpass all rivals, noting Germany and America as next strongest powers. It cites Britain cannot meet the target and that a 40 million populace must fund a force stronger than Britain’s 140 million levy, while the Liberal party resists.
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Pedeeen
United States
Great Britain
Whiiten
America
Germany
Army Defeats Navy in Annual Interservice Battle
The Army football team beat Navy on neutral ground in Philadelphia as rushes and a field goal gave Army a halftime lead. In the second half Navy pressed, but Army maintained its advantage and won the game by a final score of Army 6 Navy 10.
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Philadelphia
Army
Navy
Pinal Senhes Ara
New Job for Harriman
Harriman assumed a new position amid reports of potential mismanagement. The article notes questions about financial control and the influence of the city’s welfare under his leadership while emphasizing the need for better local governance.
Habit Forming Fues for Drugs Sundries and Toiletries
A guidance note urges forming the habit of sending f ues for drugs sundries and toilet goods when circumstances prevent a personal visit. It stresses practical shopping by mail to ensure continued access to essential items.
Farmers Institute Planned for Land City Dec 17
A farmers Institute led by James B. Withycombe of Oregon Agricultural College will be held in Land City on December 17. The event follows Willamette Valley exhibitions and aims to aid farmers in Union County with expert guidance and a full program to be released next week.
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Farmers’ Institute
Willamette Valley
Lland City
James B. Withycombe
Oregon Agricultural College
Willamotts Valley
Oregon
Unten County
Atlantic fleet coal shortage shocks Navy reports
Admiral William Cowles reports the Atlantic fleet risks a weak helpless state without coal, noting a shortage of colliers and warning that foreign tensions or shipowners supporting such gaps could leave the fleet immobile.
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Washington
William Cowles
Bureau of Cuipment
Desperate manhunt after deputy slaying near Weber River
Authorities pursue an armed suspect after Deputy Sheriff Clark was killed and Deputy Mockily Murphy wounded near Ogden Utah. The fleeing man was last seen as he robbed a residence along the Weber River before being cornered by deputies.
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Ogden
Flex Perada
Clark
Mockily Murphy
Weber River
Todey
Railroads face rate rise due to rolling stock shortage
Washington reports a shortage of rolling stock as railroads failed to maintain equipment during the pandemic, prompting Interstate Commission members to announce an imminent, substantial rate increase.
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Washington
Interstate, Commission
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