Taft signs Russia treaty abrogation resolution
President Taft signed a joint resolution ratifying abrogation of the 1912 treaty with Russia amid prompt informal ceremony. Secretary Knox was the only official present. The measure offers Russia a chance for a new treaty but no response from Moscow yet. Also released were messages between Taft and the Czar on Nicholas Day with mutu al good wishes.
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Stratham Unable to Press Suit Against Gaekwar of Baroda
In London on December 21 Attorney George W. Statham failed to press his divorce suit against the Gaekwar of Baroda after a divorce court decision. The court ruled the Gaekwar, as an independent sovereign, cannot be cited in the case. Statham sought to name the Indian prince as corespondent and to claim 100000 dollars. He asserted the Gaekwar influenced Mrs. Statham during corporate festivities. The suit proceeds without a corespondent. Statham is noted as socially prominent.
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London
George W. Statham
Gackwar
Baroda
Statham
tha
Vaekwar
Maeterlinck Believed En Route to New York
Belgian philosopher Maurice Maeterlinck is believed aboard the Olympic approaching New York. He wagered $400 with Henry M. Russell that he would reach America unheralded to attend Georgette le Blancs Boston debut. Reporters expect his arrival and will present their claim on entry.
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New York
Maurice Materlinck
Henry M. Russell
Boston
Materlinck
Russell
Battle in Jumiltepec as Zapistas clash with federal troops
Reports from Mexico City say a battle is ongoing today in Jumiltepec in the Morales state region between Zapistas and federal troops. About 1000 armed men in Oaxaca are ready to join the Reyes revolt when it begins.
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Mexico City
Jumiltepec
Morales
Zapistas
Oaxaca
Campaign for better Ohio rural school conditions launched
Ohio State School Commissioner F W Miller announced a campaign to improve rural school conditions after touring the southern part of the state where he found schooling “awful.” He plans immediate legislation to shift power over schools and push for changes by the next session. He cites deteriorating facilities and staffing as core issues.
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Columbus
Ohio
F W. Miller
Miller
trig
allia
Tence
Federal probes cite labor leaders in McNamara case
Indianapolis reports reveal prosecutors warning that Gompers may be asked to produce records. Federal investigators allege strong political influence shields McNamara operatives linked to dynamiting. County and federal clashes erupt over shadowing and courtroom storms, as grand jury probes widen and McNamara’s testimony sought from San Quentin.
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Ind
H! Gompers
Miller
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American federation
Baker
R. J. Foster
National Erectors
Markey
Foster
Marker
John J. McNamara
international organization of the bridge workers
Federation of Labor
McNamara
Belmont County Remains Dry After Close County Vote
Belmont County stays dry by a slim margin after an election last Saturday. Official count shows the pro dry side ahead by a small majority despite losing 2,300 votes compared with three years ago.
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St. Clairsville
Belmont county
Yuan Agrees to Republic Wu Backing Presidency Urged
Shanghai revolutionists press Wu Ting Fang to pledge Yuan Shi Kai the presidency. Yuan offers a republican system if elected, while Wu believes the people would choose Yuan but cannot promise the role. Shanghai leaders say Yuan’s election would end the impoverishing war and gain public support.
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Yuan
Tokyo
Yuan Shi Kai
China
Nippon Dempo Tsushin Sha
Wu ‘Ting ‘Fang
Tang Shao Wi
Wu Ting Fang
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Insanity Plea Likely In Richeson Murder Case
Boston news reports indicate Rev. Clarence V. Richeson will face trial January 15 for murder of Avis Linnell. Doctors say his wounds have greatly improved and insanity defense is probable, with alienists backing a possible plea of not guilty by reason of insanity. Defense counsel hint at possible strategy shift. District Attorney Pelletier and physicians prepared to present evidence of Richeson's sanity.
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Boston
Clarence V. iy. Richeson
Howard A. Lothrop
Richeson
Charles Street
Avis Linnell
Lothrop
Clarence V. T. Richeson
Leary
William M. Morse
Philip R. Dunbar
John L. Lee
Virginia
Pelletier
Moses Grant Edmands
Violet Edmands
Attorney Morse
Morse
Snow Storm Burying Colorado Brings Multimillion Value
Denver reports millions in value placed on the snow storm that buried Colorado towns from two inches to several feet, following a drought and bitter losses to livestock. Snow ends and temperatures fall as Nes Moines reports another storm delaying transit. Indiana mine workers oppose Carnegie library aid, labeling wealth as blood money.
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Col
Colorado
Carnegie
Terre Haute
Ind
William DL. Van Florn
Indiana United Mine Workers
Andrew Carnegie
Cardinal Falconio Takes Possession of Santa Maria in Ara Coeli
Rome December 2 Cardinal Falconio with a formal possession ceremony assumed his titular church Santa Maria in Ara Coeli one of Rome’s oldest worship edifies. The church sits on former Jupiter temple grounds where Caesar knelt after Britain triumphs. Its nave rests on twenty two ancient columns and houses the famed bambino statue of the Infant Christ carved from olive wood from Gethsemane.
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Gethsemane
Andrew J White Not Kimmel Evidence Claims Tall Height Gap
Frederick TH Tracen, attorney for the Kimmel family, says he has found a vital fact distinguishing Andrew J White from George A Kimmel of Niles Michigan. White is five feet seven and a half inches tall, while Kimmel was five feet ten inches at insurance application. President Taft returns to Washington after two days in New York and may sign a joint resolution to abrogate the Russian treaty.
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St. Louis
Andrew J. White
George A. Kimmel
Niles
Michigan
Kimmel
Frederick TH. Tracen
Bacon
George A. Kimel
Washington
New York
Taft
congress
Governor Hooper Reports To Prison On Christmas
Tennessee Governor Hooper begins a two day stay in the state penitentiary to study convict life and hear complaints as he considers separate Christmas pardons. He will be treated like other inmates and mingle with long term prisoners to inform his decision.
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Tenn
Caver
Ben W. Hooper
state prison
penitentiary
wader
le ale
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Lepubtican
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Malcolm R. Patterson
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Patterson
Duncan B. Cooper
Carmack
Millionaires Hit Hard in Indictment Case Against Packers
Federal Judge Carpenter denied defense motions to dismiss two counts in the criminal restraint of trade indictment against ten millionaire packers. The ruling allows the government to introduce evidence on a motive to monopoly the dressed beef industry, including alleged acquisitions of independent parking-house firms by National Parking. Opening statements by DA Wilkerson and defense attorney George T. Buckingham followed, focusing on Swift and Fowler group interests.
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Chicago
Carpenter
Wilklerson
National Parking company
George T. Buckingham
Buckingham
Swift
fowler
Tipping Violations Highlight Chicago Ordinances
Chicago reports reveal Judge Petit ruling tipping as begging and violating city ordinances. A suit over tip profits from hat and coal checkers, and lavatory attendants in a prominent hotel case, was dismissed. Jacques Rousso, originator of the tipping trust, controls hotel concessions, paying about 10,000 dollars yearly for the privilege. New York notes confirm Brennan cold storage law upheld, stamping entry dates on goods. Louisiana warden confiscates 150 ducks shipped from Chicago to a relative, while Crane company workers await a $500,000 yearend profit share.
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Petit
Jacques Rousso
tipping trust
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