Diplomatic break with Nicaragua shocks Washington
Secretary Knox severed diplomatic relations with Nicaragua after the execution of two American citizens by President Zelaya. A note to Nicaragua’s chargé d’affaires announced the move, signaling a punitive step while inviting unofficial reception for the Nicaraguan envoy in Washington.
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United Press
Washington
America
Nicaragua
State Department
Leroy Cannon
Leonard Groce
Zelaya
Knox
Central America
Mexico
Seoor Felipe Rodriguez
Gun Boat Prairie Ordered From New Orleans To Nicaragua
Navy department announces Prairie to sail from Philadelphia for Nicaragua this afternoon at high tide. The vessel will proceed to Colon, Panama for further orders and then to Nicaragua unless the situation changes substantially before sailing.
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Washington
Navy Department
Philadelphia
Nicaragua
Prairie
Colon
Panama
Asquith Wins Lords Budget Clash Resolution
Premier Asquith’s resolution denouncing the Lords rejection of the budget as unconstitutional passed by 349 to 134 amid great cheering. The House adjourned after the result was announced. United Press reports from London.
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United Press
London
Asquiths
House of Lords
House of Commons
Cough Remedy cures lingering post flu cough
Many persons suffer a persistent cough after influenza and can be promptly cured by Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. It should not be allowed to run on to become troublesome. Sold by all dealers.
Altercation at Queens Hall Between Rumford and critic Collis
In London last night Kennerly Rumford husband of Clara Butt confronted Collis the musical critic of the London Times in Queens Hall. Rumford demanded if Collis was responsible for a Nov 30 Times critique of Miss Butt and, upon confirmation, boxed the critic ear for allegedly rude remarks about his wife. The incident occurred in a nearly empty vestibule and drew little attention but unsettled musical circles.
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United Press
London
Queens Hall
Kennerly Rumford
Clara Butt
Collis
London Times
Rumford
Miss Butt
the Times
Onion Growers Form Texas Transportation Association
A mass meeting in Ellis Hall, Laredo, formed the Texas Truck Growers Transportation Association to protest a proposed onion freight rate rise from 50 to 55 cents per cwt. The group aims to obtain equitable rates and hire legal counsel to file a formal protest with the Interstate Commerce Commission, seeking a 40 cent rate to St Louis for 1910.
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Ellis’ Hall
Texas Truck Growers Transportation Association
Board of Trade
J. H. Davis
South Texas
J. B. DaCamara
International & Great Northern
Laredo
United States
Canada
Texas
St. Louis
Sev
Elka’ Hall
Texas Common
Interstate Commerce Commission
Zelaya Ready to Resign as Nicaragua's Leader
Nicaraguan Consul General Altschul in New Orleans reports Zelaya is prepared to step down and that Secretary Knox will name his successor. The statement, likely prompted by today’s cables, notes Altschul’s close position to the established government and follows Zelaya's revolution’s tense developments.
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United Press
New Orleans
Zelaya
Nicaragua
Knox
Altschul
United States
Zelayas
Big Sun Offer Accepted for Jefferies Johnson Fight
Tex Rickard announces a bid of 101000 dollars plus two thirds of picture receipts for the Jefferies Johnson bout. The match is slated to be staged before the public in Hoboken by directors and will be held in Utah Nevada or California depending on venue arrangements.
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Hoboken
N. J
Tex Rickard
Jack Gleason
Jefferies
Johnson
Utah
Nevada
California
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets Free Sample Offer
If you suffer biliousness constipation indigestion or chronic headaches send one cent and your name and address on a postal card to Chamberlain Medicine Co Des Moines Iowa for a free sample of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets Sold by all dealers.
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Chamberlain Medicine Co
Des Moines
Iowa
Chamberlain
Latham Champion Rises High in Strong Wind
Mourmelon France December 2 Hubert Latham, flying in a forty mile wind, climbed to about 1600 feet, surpassing the official world altitude record for aeroplanes.
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Mourmelon
France
Hubert Latham
Personal notes from the City of Mexico visitors and locals
A stream of arrivals and departures fills the day as Mr. Thos Thurber, Rev. R. C. Blailock, Ramon Salinas, and others move through the city. Witness Seymour Denike leaves for Eagle Pass, Texas, while ranch visits and travels to Monterrey, Pearsall, Houston, and San Antonio are noted among a large list of locals and visitors with ties to Mexico and Texas communities.
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Thos. Thurber
City of
Mexico
Seymour Denike
Minnick
Eagle Pass
John J. Gommel
James Williams
Geo. Hunter
James J. Duffey
Mr. Chas, Eikels
Houston
Bear hunter Hopper seeks poisoners after dog's death
Spokane veteran guide Tom B. Hopper, famed for big game killings across the West, heads a hunt to punish those who poisoned three of his hounds valued at 3000. Two others survived. Hosepipe party, with eastern sportsmen, were bear hunting near Valley, Washington. Hopper posted a 500 reward and has enlisted county officials and Humane Society officers.
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Spokane, Wash
Tom B. Hopper
Spokane
California
Washington
Oregon
Idaho
Montana
British Columbia
Hopper
Valley, Wash
The
Humane Society
DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills Sale Ad
The ad promotes DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills for kidney and bladder trouble. It cites urinary disorders backache rheumatism pains and groin pain as symptoms and claims the pills are antiseptic act promptly and provide complete satisfaction. Reed's Drug Co sells them.
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DeWitt
Reed’s Drug Co
United States to Send Marines to Nicaragua Over Zelaya
Washington reports a likely immediate U S military demonstration against President Zelaya. Secretary Knox sent a stern letter to the Zelayan chargé implying orders to deploy Atlantic and Pacific naval forces. About 800 marines are at League Island ready to sail on the Prairie with artillery, ammunition, and field supplies. Panama and Bluefields host additional forces as several ships converge on Nicaragua.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
United States
Zelaya
Secretaryy Knox
Sr. Rodriguez
League Island Navy Yard
Philadelphia
Prairie
Panama
Buffalo
Canal Zone
Nicaraguan
Influenza dangers and pneumonia cure claim
An advertising blurb states the greatest danger of influenza is pneumonia. It claims Chamberlain's Cough Remedy cures influenza and counteracts the disease's tendency toward pneumonia, noting it is sold by all dealers.
Irrigation Project Planned for 500000 Acres in Washington
Spokane December 2 Five hundred thousand acres in south central Washington are slated for irrigation under a proposed reclamation system costing between five and eight million dollars. The Horse Heaven country and Klickitat Power and Irrigation Company back the plan with a seven year canal completion and a water delivery rate of one cubic foot per second for each 160 acres. Notes and mortgages are non negotiable and land sales free signer from liability. A full crop year is granted after water turns on with the first payment due a year after gates open. Water would be drawn from Klickitat river east of Mount Adams in Yakima county.
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Spokane
Wash
Washington
Horse Heaven Country
Klickitat Power and Irrigation Company
E. D. Mineab
Landowners’ Association
Klickitat River
Mount Adams
Yakima County
Harriman System to Extend Rail Lines in Northwest
Spokane dispatch reports Robert Scott Lovett, chairman of the executive committees of Union Pacific and Southern Pacific, touring the Northwest with road officials. He said millions will be spent to extend the Harriman system in Washington and into central Oregon and to traverse Deschutes canyon, regardless of Hill roads. He asserted every acre legitimately tributary to Harriman lines will be developed.
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Spokane
Wash
Robert Scott Lovett
Union Pacific
Southern Pacific Railway Companies
Northwest
Harriman
Washington
Oregon
Deschutes Canyon
Spokane Chamber Endorses Mayor for Enforcing City Ordinances
The Spokane chamber of commerce passes resolutions backing Mayor Pratt city council and police in enforcing law and order. It condemns the Industrial Workers of the World as un-American and states the city can detain and imprison up to 2,000 more if needed after arrests of hundreds of leaders and followers.
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Spokane
Wash
Industrial Workers of
Spokane Chamber of Commerce
Pratt
Police Commission
Fratt
Tick toll on cattle drains beef and milk supply
A cattle tick in the enlarged stage weighs about 5 grains and 1,500 ticks weigh a pound. Infested cattle carry thousands of ticks that drain blood and nourishment, hindering fattening and reducing milk. Milk loss averages one quart per day per cow, costing about 7,875,000 dollars yearly for 875,000 dairy cattle, with guidance on control available from the Bureau of Animal Industry.
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Bureau of Animal Industry
Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
U. S. Dept. of Agriculture
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E H. Burr
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Juan Armengol
Taft
Big Sun
Johnson and Jefferies
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R. C. Blailock
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Pearsall
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Ramon Salinas
Chapultepec National Military School
Chapultepec
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Army
Jack Hill
Encinal
Harry Farnham
Charles D. Daniel
Southern Baptist Church
KE Pasois
City
E. J. Wiggins
Monterrey
William Brennan
Tutweiller
Georgetown
J. H. Tierney
Engineer Beggerly
San Luis Division
R. W. Hudson
H. H. Allison
Alonzo B. Garrett
Mexico City
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