Killing of Col Karpoff sparks Duma interpellation debate
In St Petersburg a Duma interpellation questioned Col Karpoff's death, labeled as a revolutionary trap by officials. Miliukoff argued Karpoff, head of the secret police, fell victim to provocation, while investigators say a revolutionary spy killed him. The matter was referred to a committee.
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St. Petersburg
Miliukoff
Constitutional Democrats
Duma
Col Karpoff
Miliakoff
Karpoff
Petersburg Court of Appeals
Vosskressensky
Vladimir Bourtzeff
Family perishes in Hillsville fire on Christmas Eve
United Press reports Guitana Debro his wife five children and two boarders died in a Hillsville New Castle home fire started by a Christmas tree. The children lit candles while parents slept, then the blaze spread. The bodies have not yet been recovered. Reed's advertises Christmas presents including Bibles Testaments and prayer books.
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New Castle
Guitana Debro
Hillsville
Will Take Off Seals Tribunal At Pontoise Transfers Estate
Paris December 24. The Pontoise tribunal ruled in favor of Countess Vaughan asserting marriage to the late King Leopold and permitted removal of seals from her Ballincourt chateau after representatives of Princesses Louise and Stephanis authorized the transfer.
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Paris
Pontoise
Vaughan
Leopold
Ballincourt
Louise
Stephanis
Fatal Canadian Pacific Express Wreck Near Sudbury
Toronto dispatch reports the Canadian Pacific Express with about eight hundred passengers returning east for the holidays wrecked west of Sudbury Ontario. Seventeen passengers are reported injured.
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Toronto
Canadian Pacific Express
Sudbury
Ont
Estrada Wins Amid Aid From Americans in Battle News
Bluefields reports a march toward Managua by Estrada with heavy Zelayan casualties after a desperate last stand. American aid aided Estrada while John Brainsword of North Dakota was wounded twice and crawled to Bluefields with American flag bandaged hands. Supplies remain scarce for prisoners as Zelayan troops have survived on bananas and corn. public rejoicing continues.
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United Press
Bluefields
Estrada
Managua
Reed's Manchester Sale on Sheffield Carving Sets
Reed's advertises Sheffield carving sets priced at four dollars and up with a selection that includes 4.00 5.00 and higher options. The brief catalog note appears in the December 20 issue.
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Sheffield Steel Carving
Reed's
PRESS BOYS ARRESTED FOR TRESPASSING NEAR AIRSHIP SHED
United Press representatives exploring the woods at the John D. Gough estate in Worcester are seized by workmen and fined for trespassing while probing a hidden airship site. The shed, said to house the mysterious aeroplane, is linked to Paul R Morgan of Worcester and his ally Tillinghast.
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Worcester Mass
United Press
John D. Gough
Paul R. Morgan
Worcester
Massachussetts
Mark Twain's Daughter Found Dead In Bath Tub
Jean Clemens daughter of Mark Twain was found dead in a bath tub at their Redding Connecticut home. The cause of death not yet known but reported epilepsy earlier. Twain had just returned from Bermuda and was accompanied by a maid. Jean served as his secretary and spoke with him last night before a calm moment.
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United Press
Redding
Conn
Jean Clements
Mark Twain
Twain
Bermuda
Jean Clemens
Jean
Clara
Ossip Gabrilowitch
Switzerland
Reed's Offers Fancy Glove and Handkerchief Boxes
Reed's at 12 20 Street advertises fancy glove or handkerchief boxes priced from tic to $1.50, highlighting a variety of gift items for holiday or general use. Local shoppers are invited to browse the selection and select suitable gift packaging.
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Reed’s
Christmas Greetings of Angels and Laredo Christmas Services
The 1909th anniversary of Christ’s birth is marked by Protestant churches in Laredo with two union services and a Christmas morning Episcopalian service. Stores, offices, and schools close. public offices adjourn. a social club dance is planned. the Laredo Daily Times suspends publication until Monday.
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Bethlehem
Joseph
Mary
Christ
Laredo
Methodist Church
G. W. Plack
Presbyterian Church
Episcopalian Church
District Court
Larepo Daily Times
Influenza pneumonia risk Reduced by Chamberlain Remedy
The greatest danger from influenza is its possible progress to pneumonia. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy helps cure influenza and counteracts the tendency to pneumonia. Sold by all dealers.
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G. Richter
First State Bank & Trust Company
Laredo, Texas
Guaranty Fund Bank
Col. Karpoff
Sian Duma
Dren
Tribunal
Bel
Gium
Estrada Still
Sheffield Steel
Ant Episcopalian Churches
Far East
Judaea
Laredo National Bank
United States
A. Deutz & Brother
Opatney Iyeins
Ieee
Joseph Netzer
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