McFarland Busy Eight Rounds with a Broken Hand in New York Fight
Packey McFarland earned a decision over Harlem Tommy Murphy after twenty rounds in New York before 6 000 fans, reportedly breaking his right hand in round twelve. Murphy showed grit and came back strong, but McFarland outpointed him overall though a knockout failed to materialize.
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Harlem
Tommy” Murphy
McFarland
Murphy
Tommy
Chicago
New York
Matt Wells
Stock Yards
Explosion Kills Two in Gas Storage Tank Blast near Charleston
In Storage Charleston Illinois a gasoline storage tank exploded demolishing Marvin Henton’s home twelve miles northwest of Charleston. Two persons died Evaline Henton and Mrs Rachel Gerhardt. Several others were fatally burned or seriously injured and taken to a Mattoon hospital. The cause remains unknown.
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Associated Press
Charleston
Nil
Marvin Henton
Evaline Henton
Rachel Gerhardt
Henton
Cecil Henton
Geneve Henton
Thomas Townley
Mattoon
Mr. Henton
Lutz Acquitted in Manslaughter Case in Indiana
Jeffersonville Indiana November 30 Joseph Lutz was acquitted late last evening on a manslaughter charge related to the death of John Morrison an elderly shoemaker who died April 14 1910 after a curb fall during a street altercation with him.
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Tribune
Jeffersonville
Ind
Joseph Lutz
John Morrison
Forbes in Trouble After Ten Round Bout in New Orleans
New Orleans November 30 Harry Forbes of Chicago, former bantam champion, was severely walloped by Heldlie O Keefe of Philadelphia in a ten round bout at Orleans. O Keefe landed hard blows as Forbes fought back but the champion fell behind and the referee's decision left Forbes hurt.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Hdldie O'Keefe
Philadelphia
Harry Forbes
Chicago
Bantan
Orleans
Indiana Farmer Seated on McNamara Jury Aims to Be Key Figure
A 73 year old Cass County farmer A W Stewart resident of Los Angeles drew both sides’ approval in the James B McNamara murder trial jury pool in Los Angeles He has two California farms and visits Indiana twice yearly The defense and prosecution expect he will stay on the panel unless troubles arise. A dangling wire in Los Angeles jail fed speculation of secret conversations with McManigal and possible dictagraph use.
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Stewart
Los Angeles
California
Kentland
Newton County
Royal Center
Clarence Darrow
James McNamara
Indiana
Associated Press
Cal
James
B. McNamara
Los Angeles County
Ortie E. McManigal
McNamara
Charles J. Haggerty
Los Angeles Times
McManigal
Assembly Gathers as Troops Move Amid Chinese Crisis
The national assembly met in secret at Yuan Shi Kai's request as Imperial troops retreat from Purple Hill. Reports say the Peking garrison now balances Manchu and Chinese forces while moves hint Yuan may seek regency or throne. American minister Calhoun urges Americans inland to seek protection.
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Associated Press
National Assembly
Yuan Shi Ka
Beron Cotta
Yang-Tse River
Hankow
Wu-Chang
Peking
Yuan Shi Kai
William J. Calhoun
Gasoline Fire Flares In McCaffrey Block Flat
An explosion from a gasoline stove filled a third floor flat at McCaffrey grocery building at Sixth and Broadway last evening. Mrs. Rhoades escaped unharmed as the blaze scorched the floor and sent smoke through the rooms before firefighters arrived. Neighbors extinguished most of the fire amid a crowd on the street. damage was reportedly light.
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McCaffrey Grocery
Sixth and Broadway
C. A. Rhoades
McCaffrey
Whitecaps freed from suspended sentence in Indiana
David Fox and Jacob Kirk, residents near Smithville in Monroe County, were discharged from a two year suspended sentence for whitecapping after a report from Michigan City prison warden BH J Fogarty affirmed good conduct and completed minimum terms. Judge Wickens ordered the final discharge in Greensburg after the warden’s recommendation.
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Fox
Kirk
Tribune
Columbus
Ind
David Fox
Jacob Kirk
Smithville
Monroe County
Greensburg
BH. J. Fogarty
Michigan City
Fogarty
Thomas Vanest
Beth“county
Standard Oil to Disintegrate Beginning Today
Standard Oil will begin disintegration today under the terms of the antitrust actions. The move will break up the trust into smaller units, reshaping the oil industry landscape and affecting markets across the United States.
Standard Oil of New Jersey Ends Holding Company Structure
The United States Supreme Court decree ends the oil trust as a holding company. Beginning tomorrow more than thirty subsidiaries will operate independently, with stock tied to old Standard Oil owners. Though dissolution is complete, identity persists through officers and home offices, raising expectations of increased competition and uncertain oil prices.
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New York
Oil Trust
Standard Oil Company of
New Jersey
Father of Trusts
United States Supreme Court
Standard Oil
Broadway
New Jersey Corporation
Governors at Detroit for Thanksgiving Services
Western state governors arrived in Detroit from Grand Rapids at 3:30 am and attended Thanksgiving services in multiple churches. Four were at the Detroit opera house where speakers included Eberhart Minnesota Burke North Dakota Osborn Michigan and former Governor Brady Nevada. The theme was International Conciliation and Universal Peace. The day ended with a hotel luncheon before the return to Toledo. A secret session en route produced a Thanksgiving proclamation.
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The
Tribune
Detroit
Grand Rapids
Detroit Opera House
Opera House
Eberhart
Minnesota
Burke
North Dakota
Osborn
Michigan
Brady
Nevada
Toledo
Kalamazoo
Hatch Wins Yonkers Marathon in 2 Hours 35 Minutes
Sidney Hatch of Chicago won the fifth Yonkers marathon before 5000 spectators, finishing in 2 hours 35 minutes 20 seconds. He represented the Illinois State Gaelic Athlete Association.
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Associated Ress
New York
Sidney Hatch
Chicago
Yonkers
Hatch
Illinois State Gaelic Athlete Association
Rhodes Scholars Meet at Oxford Club Gathering
The Associated Press reports in Oxford England on November 30 that the American Rhodes scholars club held a meeting. Details describe discussions among scholars and the event's social context at the Oxford venue.
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Associated ‘Press
Oxford
England
Club
Thanksgiving Day Brings Peaceful Observance in Logansport
A 1911 Thanksgiving in Logansport passed quietly with no major incidents. Businesses were largely closed, residents enjoyed bracing air and holiday attire, church services drew large crowds, and evening gatherings included parties and theater.
Ultimatum Threatens Persia Over Shuster Dismissal
Teheran November 30 Russian government demands immediate removal of W Morgan Shuster Persian treasurer general. Russia threatens to march on Teheran within forty eight hours and seeks indemnity for troop costs if dismissed. Washington disclaims responsibility while noting Shuster was recommended by the State Department and employed by Persia amid European power plays.
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Washington
Rome
Sicnor San Giuliana
Hanni
Bersaglieri
Pasqui
Teheran
W. Morgan Shueter
Persia
Shuster
Persian Financial Department
Russia
Persian National Council
National Council
State Department
Philippine Commission
Fire damages five story building in Kansas City blaze
A gas explosion leveled a five story building in Kansas City retail district. Two floors housed a billiard hall and bowling alley run by John Kling, baseball catcher. Losses reach 250000 dollars with Kling responsible for 90000.
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Associated Press
Kansas City
John Kling
Kling
Cigarette Causes Death in Steubenville Report
Steubenville, C. Nov 30 Thomas Eaton of Birmingham Alabama died after cigarette use according to a local report. The brief update notes his death as the result of complications linked to smoking.
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Associated ‘Press
Steubenville, C
Thomas Eaton
Birmingham, Ala
American Drivers In Foreign Cars Win Classic Race
American driver David L. Bruce-Brown won a Savannah, Georgia road race setting a world record at 74.65 mph over 411.36 miles in 5 hours 31 minutes 29.13 seconds. Eddie Hearne finished second in a Benz with Ralph De Palma third as six of sixteen starters finished amid fast pit stops and machine failures.
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Fiat
Benz
Bruce-Brown
Eddie Hearne
Ralph de Palma
Savannah
Grandstand
Ralph Mulford
Bruce Brown
Eddie Hearnes
Vie
Losier
Medicians
Mulford
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Lutz
Forbes
Logansport
M’namara
A. W. Stewart
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