Indiana to consider reapportioning congressional districts
Washington reports potential redrawing of Indiana’s congressional map after a strong Democratic showing in the latest election. Congressman elects Cullop Boehne and others push to realign districts including Dubois and Allen counties to favor certain incumbents amid Senate opposition and party strategy.
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What did the judge get quip at Pennsylvan ia Society New York banquet
The Pennsylvania Society of New York dinner heard Chief Justice Mitchell of Pennsylvania critique President Roosevelt’s stance on the judiciary without naming him directly. He argued only a court with law and jurisdiction can declare it and warned that dissent from executive or popular opinion risks anarchy.
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Young Turks Successful in Constantinople Elections
Associated Press reports Constantinople elections see new deputies chosen amid Turkish reform movement. Early results indicate gains for Young Turks as voters embrace reform and stability amid political reforms in December.
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Locomotive Explosion Kills Four in Beaumont Yard
A Southern Pacific engine exploded pulling a heavy freight from Beaumont yards. Three men were killed and a fourth, EB A Williams, believed dying, all residents of Los Angeles. The blast wrecked the locomotive and three cars. cause unknown. Listed dead: David McDonald engineer Roy Reynolds fireman G W Brockman conductor.
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McFarland Wins Six Day Race At Madison Square Garden
Floyd McFarland of California wins the international six day race for the MacFarland and Moran team at Madison Square Garden, setting a new distance record. Rutt of the Butt and Sta] German Holland team finishes second, Demara of Demara and Hill third. The final one mile dash features the three teams, all on equal distance, completing 2727 miles and 19 laps in 142 hours 3 miles and 7 laps ahead of the 1899 Miller and Walter record.
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House Refuses Arbitration Bill in Compulsory Labor Debate
The House rejected a bill mandating compulsory arbitration between employers and employes, signaling a contentious clash over labor dispute resolution and collective bargaining.
Alien Bill Passage Touches House Amid Broad Debate
Washington report notes the House returning to form with lively debate on several measures. A disputed bill on alien protection in the United States was finally passed by a slim margin after a tie vote and a speaker’s casting vote.
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Chaney Bill Creates Five Indiana Federal Court Divisions
The bill passed the house establishing divisions at Fort Wayne Hammond Terre Haute Evansville and New Albany in addition to Indianapolis. South Bend was excluded causing dispute with late Rep A L Brick who wanted its inclusion. Rep Overstreet of Indianapolis was absent and protests to speaker Jenkins claiming prior agreement to notify him. He seeks to vacate the order and will speak against the proposal on the house floor.
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Woman Urges Modern Punishment Reform for Kansas Prison
Guthrie Oklahoma December 12 Allegations that punishment at the Kansas state prison Lansing uses dark ages methods are in Miss Kate Eernard s first annual report as commissioner of charities and corrections to Governor Has kell The report calls for action by the legislature to petition Congress to allow Oklahoma prisoners to be sent to the federal penitentiary at Leavenworth and to cancel the contract with the Kansas prison for Oklahoma inmates.
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Boxer hero Hanrahan dies in New York hospital
William Hanrahan who volunteered at Tien-Tsin to enter under heavy fire and recover dead and wounded died in a New York hospital yesterday. No claim has been made for his body and burial in Potter's Field is expected.
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Taft Plans Panama Visit Before Inauguration
President Roosevelt and Secretary Root approve Taft's plan to travel to Panama for about twenty days around late January. Taft indicated he may proceed with the trip, following a White House consultation with Roosevelt and Root. National Chairman Hitchcock also met with the president and inaugural committee leaders.
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Indiana sophomores choose Mexican sombreros as class dress
Bloomington youths of Indiana University decide to wear Mexican sombreros as their distinctive class dress. A purchasing committee is appointed and the 1910 men will have their hats shortly after the winter term opens.
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Explosion Ends Ten Lives In Indiana Man
A blast in Indiana ends with ten deaths including a man named in early reports. Authorities investigate the cause and identify the victims while securing the site. Local officials urge calm as details emerge and neighbors assess impact.
Explosion at Bas Obispo Kills Ten and Injures Fifty
A premature dynamite blast at Bas Obispo near Colon Panama fatally shatters ten workers and injures fifty as twenty two tons of explosives detonate. Debris blocks the mine area and the official tally cites ten dead and fifty wounded with possible additional fatalities feared.
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Two Americans Die in Bas Obispo Explosion
Official word lists two fatalities from the Bas Obispo blast. Foreman John J. Reidy of Indianapolis and steam shovel craneman James L. Hummer of Dunnellen New Jersey are identified. Relatives were notified as details remained sparse from Chairman Goethals of the commission.
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Elkins Syndicate Takes Control of American National Bank
Senator Elkins of West Virginia and a New York and local syndicate gain possession of the American National Bank stock from former president Robert N. Harper. The deal gives the group control of a $500,000 capitalized bank with about $2.2 million in deposits and no immediate change in officers. R H Lynn will stay as president.
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Sullivan Granted Divorce in Desertion Case
Chicago December 12 John L Sullivan former champion prize fighter obtains a divorce decree on grounds of desertion after applying in this city The decision ends the lengthy divorce proceeding for Sullivan from his wife bearing the surname Sullivan
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Rep Fitch to Introduce Bill to Repeal Three Mile Road Law
J Monroe Fitch representative of Delaware county expected to introduce a repeal bill at the coming session. Delaware county taxpayers urge action claiming the law has been misinterpreted and misapplied locally. In Center Township Muncie about 650000 has been spent on brick road construction.
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School crossings curb New York Central freight trains
The public service commission ordered the New York Central railroad to not run freight trains through Eleventh Avenue during hours when children cross to and from school. In emergencies, trains may run with an hour's notice.
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Tug Boat Men on Strike in New York Harbor
New York City December 12. Twenty three New York Central tug crews refused overtime work and were not moved today after the marine superintendent would not reinstate discharged workers. Two hundred men joined the strike demanding twice monthly pay instead of monthly.
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Militiaman's Habeas Corpus Denied in Riot Killing
Chicago reports that Judge Kavanaugh ruled Joseph B. Klein a Illinois Guardsman who killed Earl Nelson at Kankakee last August cannot be released on habeas corpus. The judge held the guardsman on duty acts like a regular soldier in war and is shielded by military authority.
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Catcher Bresnahan Goes to St. Louis
Stanley Robison owner of the St. Louis National League club announced the completion of a deal placing Roger Bresnahan famed catcher of the New York club as manager of St. Louis. St. Louis will trade Karger and either Fromme or Lush with Cincinnati for Catcher Schlei and then exchange Schlei Murray and Raymond to New York for Bresnahan.
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Auto Crash Kills One, Injures Six at Chicago Coal Wagon
Six injured after automobile owned by B Hoyt secretary treasurer of S W M Hoyt Co crashes into a coal wagon in Chicago. Probable fatal injury reported for Hoyt. Local incident occurred tonight.
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Three Die in Sinking Incident Reported by Associated Press
A report from Associated Press indicates three fatalities due to a suffocation incident. Details are sparse with Mount Vernon cited as the filing location and authorities continuing investigations.
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Unclear Election Returns Reported by Press
Vague ASSOCIATED PRESS brief notes two vote totals rising, with figures from the New York Times indicating increases in ballots in a recent election. Details are obscured by OCR errors, including names and precise locales.
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Quieted Fears with Hymns in Lake Erie Storm Rescue
In a New York dispatch dated December 12, the Bath Maine schooner Henry Clausen Jr. and eight aboard endured a hurricane for three days 500 miles from St Michaels. Mrs. Hudson’s hymns steadied fear before a passing steamer Snowdonia rescued them, then the ship burned. Also in Toledo a barge Charles Wall was rescued after 24 hours in Lake Erie icy waters, tug Sheboygan assisting and ice breaking battles.
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Gridiron Club Fall Dinner Draws Notables
Washington observers note the Gridiron Club fall dinner featured a distinguished guest list including the president, vice presidents, presidential hopefuls, senators and representatives, English Lord, diplomats, and leaders from finance and industry. Many prominent figures delivered speeches outlining current affairs.
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After Farmers' Votes in Muncie Dec 12
Associated Press reports in Muncie Indiana a local option vote weighs on farmers and town policy as December events unfold. Readers see tentative results and municipal reactions amid farm community interests.
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