Purdue Steer Wins First Prize at Chicago Stock Show
The ninth annual international livestock exposition at Union Stockyards, Chicago, drew exhibitors from 22 states. Purdue University steers won grand and reserve titles with Fyvie Knight, a two-year-old Angus, and Roan Jim, among others, as Indiana success stories fueled by large crowds. The event featured heavy draft horses, harness displays, and new Armour dressing tables for prize carcasses.
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Tribune
Union Stockyards
Chicago
Indiana
Dexter Park
Purdue Rooters
Purdue University
Frank Nave Attica
J. H. Miller
Peru
J. H
J. Ll. van Natta
Lafayette
G. W. Parrell
Wingate
Berkshire
Poland
China
Lew W. Cochran
Crawfordsville
J. Crouch & Son
United States
Roan Jim
Roan King
James Kask
Ontario
Jim
Kansas Agricultural College
Armour & Co
Funk Seed Company
Bloomington
Morris & Co
Armour, & Co
Svwift, & Co
Ae We Jarvis
Tribby Back on Stand in Watson Case Faces Confusion
John B Tribby testified after a rigid cross examination in Rushville Indiana on December 2 detailing his identification of indicted mob members. He contradicted prior claims about a lit room and said many defendants were enemies with prior quarrels. The defense seeks alibis as most witnesses are related to Tribby or his wife.
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Associated Press
Rushville
Ind
James E. Watson
John B. Tribby
Tribby
Art collection seized in Chicago port seizure case
Tapestries paintings and bric-a-brac valued at 70000 belonging to Mrs Gardner of Boston were locked in a vault at the Custom House in Chicago. Mrs Emily Chadbourne Crane is alleged to have attempted to smuggle them without paying duties. The Department of Justice seized the items as a legal formality after filing for confiscation.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Jack” Gardner
Boston
John A. Ames
Emily Chadbourne Crane
Department of Justice
Burton Offered Treasury Secretary Post by Taft
Cleveland dispatch reports Representative Burton of Cleveland has been offered the treasury portfolio by President-elect Taft. Burton is considering the offer and will not reply until Ohio senatorial situation is clarified.
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Cleveland
Taft
Ohio
Martial law declared as Prague clashes erupt in Brunn riots
Riots between Czechs and Germans in Brunn force troop dispersal and civilian injuries. Martial law proclaimed after violent clashes near Prague amid Czech student anger at government actions. Parliament session to begin in Vienna despite unrest.
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Associated Press
Vienna
Brunn
Prague
Dr. von Bienerth
Poisoned Wire for Insurance Murder Charge in Keyville
A Keyville resident in Illinois faces murder charges tied to a deadly poisoning case. Police allege the suspect plotted the crime to secure an insurance payout. The investigation details remain under wraps as prosecutors prepare formal proceedings.
Doctor Indicted Over Poison Deaths and Insurance Schemes
Benton Ill December 2 Dr B F Brayfield of Mulkeytown is indicted for murder and forgery in the deaths of his wife and Reuben Parrish. He allegedly poisoned Parrish for a life policy from the Royal Neighbors and insured his wife for 2000. Mrs Parrish denies poisoning claims and says her husband died natural death.
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Brayfield
Parrish
Ilinois Central Railway
Mulkeytown
Ameica
Woodmen of
America
St. Sparta
Reuben F. Parrish
Sparta
Revolution grips Port au Prince as Alexis flees
On December 2 192? revolutionaries led by General Simon seize control of Port au Prince after President Alexis resigns and takes refuge aboard the French ship Duguay Trouin. General Legitime proclaimed president as ministers and high officers seek foreign refuge. Camille Gabriel remains loyal to Alexis. Armed mobs and city turnover unfold while canal directions move the revolt forward.
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Alexis
Port Au Prince
Simon
Legitime
Camille Gabriel
Gabriel
Aléxis
Dropped a Dollar and Brawl Outside Chili Parlor
Midnight melee outside a chili parlor erupted when Albert Wheeler of Harrison fought over a dollar dropped during an oyster stew incident. Wheeler, intoxicated, swore near women and fled without payment. A bystander allegedly picked up the dollar and Wheeler was knocked down after a confrontation with Gypsies. All parties were later released at the police station.
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Albert Wheeler
Harrison
Wheeler
United States Germany Agree On Reduced Letter Rate
Berlin reports the United States and Germany have arranged a postal rate of 2 cents for letters between the nations, down from 5 cents. The reduced rate takes effect January 1.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Germany
United States
Baby Emperor Pu Yi Ascends to Dragon Throne
In Peking the infant emperor Pu Yi is proclaimed Hsuan Tung as China enters mourning for Emperor Kuang Hsu and Empress Dowager. The brief ceremony, performed by top officials, includes an imperial edict and a grant of amnesty. The report notes a severance of mourning for the ascension.
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Pu Yi
Emperor of China thanks Roosevelt for indemnity remission
Tong Shou Yi, a Chinese ambassador, delivered a letter from the late Chinese emperor to President Roosevelt in the White House blue parlor. The note thanked the United States for remitting 314,000,000 of the indemnity guaranteed for Boxer rebellion damages, and both men spoke briefly after the presentation.
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China
Roosevelt
Tong Shou Yi
United States
White House
Treaty Suits Them Expressed Approval in Peking Dispatch
A Times dispatch from Peking reports the foreign board and grand council have expressed full approval of the United States. The London message cites the agreement as meeting US interests and signaling cooperative steps in ongoing negotiations.
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Associated Press
London
the Times
Peking
Foreign Board
Grand Council
United States
Postal rate change limits Germany mail to steamship routes
An official Post Office Department announcement says after January 1, 1909 letters to Germany paid at the 2 cent rate will be sent only by steamers sailing from New York for German ports, on North German Lloyd and Hamburg American lines, usually on Tuesdays.
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Associated Press
Washinton
D. C
Post Office Department
United States
Germany
New York
North
Lloyd and
Hamburg-American_ lines
Pathfinders Lodge Elects New Officers
Nomination and election of officers were held Tuesday evening with guests including George J. Hoglin supreme secretary of Columbus Ohio and W. F Enslen state trustee of Marion. Also present was Tucker a state officer. Officers named include President Joseph A. DeFord Vice President Cora E B Marshall Corresponding Secretary Nettie S Schaninger Treasurer Dr. J E Reed Financial Collins Chaplain Marshall Frank Car
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George J. Hoglin
Columbus
W. F Enslen
Marion A. Tucker
Joseph A. DeFord
Cora EB. ‘Marshall
Nettie
Schaninger
J. E. Reed
Financial Collins
Marshall
Frank
Car
Jubilant Vienna Celebrates Francis Joseph Jubilee
From Vienna crowds cheer as Emperor Francis Joseph marks the diamond jubilee anniversary of accession to the throne. General Schoenaich presents a diamond cross at a state banquet while services and processions honor the dual empire with masses te deum and grand cathedral displays.
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Associated Press
Vienna
Franz Schoenaich
Francis Joseph
Austria
Hungary
Ferdinand I
Hoffburg
Imperial House
Empire
Tedeuto
St. Stephen’s Cathedral
Caution Urged on Buying Oriental Rugs Says Consul Doty
Washington December report quotes Consul Doty warning buyers to seek proper guaranty that rugs use only vegetable dyes tea and fixatives. He notes a royal edict forbids heavy penalties but its enforcement is weak.
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Associated Press
Washington
Tom Tabriz
Students Defy Ban and Leave for Prague Mission
Breslau Germany December 2 38 students from various university societies planned a journey to Prague to assist Germans there in conflicts with the Czechs. The university rector at the rail station blocked the trip on ministerial instruction but the students began their journey anyway despite the injunction.
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Associated Press
Breslau
Germany
Prague
Reichstag Favors Constitution Change Debate in Berlin
Berlin Dec 2 The Reichstag debate on constitutional change drew unanimous liberal support and backing from the center party for ministerial responsibility to the country. Motions varied in wording and party jealousies hinder a final agreement on a formula.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Reichstag
Center Party
Eagles Initiated Six Offices for Worthy President
The Eagles organization initiated six offices for the position of Worthy President. The move outlines the governance steps and eligibility criteria, with emphasis on leadership roles and ceremonial duties within the fraternal group.
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