Progressives Unmoved in Plans for Action
Senator Cummins visits the White House as Taft seeks unity with insurgents in the Senate. Borah accompanies Cummins while Bristow is invited but absent. Presidents’ consultations include Lodge Root Nelson McCumber Curtis Smoot and others. Cummins notes no firm promise of accord and hints at future talks with insurgents.
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Senate
Taft
White House
Washington
A. B. Cummins
Iowa
William T. Borah
Idaho
Bristow
Kansas
Cummins
Borah
Messrs. Cummins
Lodge
Massachusetts
Root
New York
Nelson
Minnesota
McCumber
North Dakota
Curtis
Smoot
Utah
House
Foss Explains Ground for Opposing Lodge Re-Election
Governor elect Eugene N. Foss, on a Cape Cod speaking tour, argues against Henry Cabot Lodge’s return to the Senate. He cites direct appeals to voters as precedent and cites the Payne-Aldrich act in his statewide pitch. He notes his 35 000 plurality and frames his fight on the act’s reputation.
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Associated Press
Wartham
Mass
Cape Cod
United States
Henry Cabot Lodge
Hughes
New York
United States Senate
Commonwealth
Payne-Aldrich
Mexican Rebels Threaten Forces in Protracted War
A report asserts insurgents are far from defeated and remain well funded. It notes rebels grant courtesy to foreigners and that ongoing fighting continues to provoke amusement abroad while Mexican troops must press decisive action to prevail.
Defeat of government detachment reported near Pedernales
From Chihauhuu Mexico via El Paso dated December 2 a government troop detachment of about 150 men was overwhelmed by insurgents near Pedernales after marching from San Adre two weeks earlier. Several officers were killed and nine to twenty soldiers died with prisoners captured. Reinforcements are expected to garrison the town as authorities warn of guerrilla fighting in the mountains while fear of further unrest unsettles foreigners.
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Associated Press
Chihauhuu
Mexico
el Paso
Tex
Pedernales
San Adre
Sanchez
Mexico Northern
Captain Willard and crew survive hurricane and spile danger
A dramatic letter recounts Captain Willard of the schooner John Twohy and his nine crew fighting a hurricane and 250 carboys of muriatic acid. Ten 400 pound spiles broke loose, trapping the captain. after heroic effort he was pulled free and the ship completed unloading before night fall.
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John Stwohy
San Juan
Italian officer dies after fall from aeroplane in Rome
An aeroplane carrying an Italian officer and a private fell from the Selene during a flight in Rome. The crash occurred while the machine was in the air, with reports stating the injuries were fatal. Local authorities investigated the incident as a sudden aviation accident.
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Associated Press
Rome
Elopement Sparks Turmoil at Fernald Mill Stalls
Charles Acton watchman at the Fernald saw mill north of Vandalia yards was driven off by Joe Reams and Martha Shield the northern city couple who eloped and hid in a barn. Acton found them asleep and Reams attacked with a pitchfork forcing a chaotic retreat until police jailed them pending court.
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Joe
Reams
Martha Shield
Elopers
Fernald Mill
Acton
Ream
Unionists Elect Three Seats Amid Wet Weather
Cold and wet conditions reduce turnout yet crowds gather in halls during the evening to watch returns. Enthusiasts cheer as results flash on screens, marking gains for unionist candidates while 125 Cain 4 members are noted in the report.
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Cain
Jury Takes 4 Hours to Arrive at Verdict
London reports a parliamentary outcome with Unionists gaining seven seats, now leading government coalition by 68 to 50 7 5 and Liberals and Labor. In Louisville Kentucky Joseph Wendling is found guilty of murder in a case tied to Alma Kellner amid circumstantial evidence and a life sentence.
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Associated Press
Louisville, Ky
Joseph Wendling
Gregory
Wendling
Kellner
St. John’s Catholic Church
Alma Kellner
Fred Kellner
Frank Fehr
Brewer
St. John’s Church
New Orleans
Texas
California
San Francisco
Carney
Cora Munea
Hume
Munea
Margiase
Captain Carney
Federal ‘Court
Court
Receiver for company named Receraie Ind
A court appoints a receiver for the firm Receraie Ind. The order directs the receiver to manage assets and liabilities while proceedings continue. Further court action and filings are anticipated as creditors’ claims are resolved.
Memphis Aviator Garros Tumbles From Monoplane
Roland G Garros tumbled eighty feet this afternoon but escaped with minor injuries after the left wing of his monoplane crumpled at about sixty miles an hour. After dressing his wounds he was urged not to fly again. Charles K Hamilton set two unofficial speed marks over a mile track. Rene Barrier climbed to 5400 feet in 22 minutes 23 seconds. Plans arise for a Memphis to New Orleans flight with stops after the local meeting.
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Associated. Press
Memphis
Tenn
Roland
Garros
Tyan
Elsp
Rene Barrier
Moisant
Frisbie
Simon
New Oreans
Conference Bids Out-of-Conference Games and Adopts Rugby Inquiry
The Western Intercollegiate Conference votes to ban athletic relations with former members, requires four conference football games, and explores Rugby football. Prof Goodenough of Illinois is named chairman with Prof Epler of Wisconsin as secretary. The next intercollegiate field and track meet will be held in Minneapolis.
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Chicago
Western Intercollegiate Conference Athletic Association
University of Michigan
Michigan
Middle West
Epler
Wisconsin
Johnston
Indiana
Normissels i
Goodenough
Wealthy operator accused in murder case amid confessions
Vincennes Ind December 3 Associated Press Mrs Menlo Moore testified to her daughter’s confession and alibi attempts as Padgett described the scene of a shooting and coercive relationship. The testimony centered on a plan to secure a divorce and a supposed offer of wealth and romantic access.
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Menlo “Moore
Charles
Moore
Gibson
Mooré
Kile Son
Marine
Aes
Padgett
Testin
Vincennes
Darling
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