Mystery Piano Attack Targets Washington Dress Maker
Mrs Ada Gilbert Danbis a prominent Washington dress maker was found severely injured in her room with skull fractures and a broken jaw. Police suspect a piano stool was used in the assault, robbery not the motive as a blood filled pocket book remained on a table. She is 47, widow of actor Walter Dennis, and detectives pursue leads after sounds of a scream were heard nearby.
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Plan of Republican Ways and Means Committee on Philippine Tariff
Washington, Dec 10. The Republican members of the Ways and Means Committee agreed on the Philippine tariff message. The full committee, including Democrats and Republicans, met for the first time. Russell proposed 50 percent of Dingley rates, Tawney urged repealing the Philippines export tax. both were defeated 3 to 5. The Cuban hearing was postponed until after the holidays. The panel organized with subcommittees. The measure would enforce Philippine tariff laws, levy Dingley rates on goods from the Philippines, and tarify vessels similarly until Jan 1905. All duties go to the Philippine treasury. Exports to the Philippines remain untaxed beyond Philippine internal revenue. Democrats were briefed on plans to report Friday and pass after one day of debate next Tuesday.
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Maiwem's Eye on Korea and Berlin Visit Reportedly
Berlin dispatch notes Maiwem assessing Korea policy as German calls at Incheon plan increases. Observers say Kaiser's eastern policy aims to influence Korea, with concessions in East Asia dominated by Americans, British, and Japanese. In Washington, December 10, President accepts Frank Hackett's resignation as assistant secretary of the Navy. Chas H Darling to succeed.
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Kansas Best Year Final Crop Report 1921 92 Kansas Board Says
Topeka December 10 The Kansas state board of agriculture issues last crop bulletin for 1921 presenting a final summary of agricultural horticultural and livestock products of the state yielding records and values including winter and spring wheat the largest ever produced in any state and corn. Net value of crops and livestock up over 1900 by 7 4 million dollars with total farm products and livestock reaching 345 million.
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New Bank in China Supported by American Interest
Washington reports the U S plans a major American banking institution in the far east with government support and pending congress authorization. The venture aims to compete with established foreign banks, using Shanghai as a key depository under the Chinese indemnity protocol of 333 million dollars.
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Parish alarm as American Hanson vanishes in Paris
A man named Hanson vanished in Paris after posing as an agent of Menelek emperor of Abyssinia. He allegedly courted numerous young women, promised marriage in Abyssinian style, and collected money on various pretexts. Eighteen charges already filed against him. Also reports a division office move from Wichita to Arkansas City with Santa Fe line support and equipment relocation.
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Tupelo Mills Orders Large Drill Fabric to China
The Tupelo cotton mills have booked an order for 190000 yards of heavy drilling to be shipped direct to China from Jackson Mississippi in December. Private John Allen’s town is noted as the source region for the deal.
Desining of day two in six day bicycle race
The second day action in the six day bicycle race saw eleven of sixteen teams finish. Leaders included Joe Maggie, Pischer, Chevallier at 643 miles and four laps with others close behind. In Topeka, the state board of charities awarded meat supply contracts for six months, Kansas City Packers and Armour securing major shares.
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National university plan gains Carnegie backing in Washington
Washington December 10 Hon Carroll D Wright says Carnegie endowment advances a national university idea in Washington. The plan evolved from decades of discussion and was integrated with the Washington memorial institution and George Washington Memorial association. Carnegie’s proposal reportedly extends beyond the memorial institution’s activities.
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Cabinet discusses $10,090,000 gift for education
Washington reports the cabinet discussed a proposed $10,090,000 donation by Andrew Carasgio for educational purposes and the president will confer with Congress before terms are public. It was also announced that Geof Whitehead, Porto Rico customs collector, is offered the New York port merchandise appraiser post, replacing Wilbur F Wakeman who is to reside.
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Leland to be named pension agent at Topska
President Roosevelt will reappoint Cyrus Leland as Topska pension agent, having decided to retain her per a letter from President McKinley. Some opponents doubt the matter is settled, but Roosevelt aims to honor McKinley’s wishes and finalize the appointment.
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Russia closely watched as Manchuria talks loom
Pekin December 10. Wang Wen Shao arrives from Kaifeng Fu as plenipotentiary to handle foreign occupation issues. He is expected to take up the Manchurian convention now under consideration. British Minister Sir Ernest Satow and German representative Dre Mumm von Schwartzepstein have returned to Shanghai. All foreign ministers are in Pekin awaiting renewed China Russia negotiations. If special privileges for Russia are granted, other powers will object as a treaty violation. The convention’s defeat would be seen as diplomatic, not practical.
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AFL Passes Resolution on Autonomy and Anti Scalping
Scranton reports the Federation of Labor convention debated union autonomy and appointing a special committee to study jurisdiction. A resolution to use all lawful means to block anti scalping legislation was favorably reported, while some members warned the move could overstep federation bounds.
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Michigan takes charge of bank after cashier absconded
Isaiah W Hallton president of the Farmers and Merchants Bank arrived from San Francisco to assume control in Beaumg Los Angeles as $100,000 allegedly taken by cashier Fleischmann remains under review. No expected disruption to bank operations or large withdrawals noted while books are examined.
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German steel exports shock British industry trapped by surplus
German industrials react to Britain’s ice and steel trade with drastic measures. Large Scotch mills, unable to compete, order one month shutdowns starting January. German shipments flood British markets, displacing local firms and alarming manufacturers.
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Government Committee Assignments Listed for Missouri Kansas and Oklahoma
Washington reports a very large floor turnout as Speaker Henderson announces the House committees. Missouri Kansas and Oklahoma representatives are named on panels including Interstate and Foreign Commerce Judiciary Banking and Currency Postal Posts and Post Roads Public Lands and Indian Affairs Territories Public Buildings and Grounds and Taxation of Arid Land laws. Also notes a Philippine battle near Labo and a German incident at Tieotsia with a wounded Army count, plus local acts on charter approvals and labor disputes across rail and glass industries.
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Stanford riches’ stocks valued at twenty million endowment
The November endowment of Stanford University tops twenty million in stocks and bonds, real estate across twenty six counties totaling twelve million, and a vast Palo Alto and Nob Hill estate portfolio. The gift, led by Mrs Janet Stanford, Jr., elevates the university to the world’s richest endowment.
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Work of a Week Reports Boer Losses and Events
London dec 9 Kitchener dispatch from Pretoria reports the week’s work yields 36 Boers killed 17 wounded 352 captured 35 surrendered with supplies sequestered. Boers remain near Cape Colony under Maritz who attacked Tonteiboschkop. Maritz wounded. Also notes on diverse items from royalty to science and exhibitions.
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