Taft Abrogation of 1832 Russian Treaty Hinted
W A P dispatch reports unofficial notice by President Taft to abrogate the 1832 treaty with Russia. Senate context, ambassador in St Petersburg, and January 11 deadline cited. White House declines comment as foreign relations committee members weigh conciliatory aims toward Russia amid Civil War history.
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Plot to assassinate Mexico's president thwarted
Mexico City December 18 authorities say a conspiracy to assassinate President and declare a provisional government was thwarted by the arrest of General Aguillar and Hurtado and about twenty conspirators. Plans disclosed by prisoners involved a balcony shooting from the Reforma Hotel as Madero was to ride from Chapultepec tomorrow.
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Christmas Rush Begins in Earnest
This week marks the peak of the city Christmas rush as stores compete with festive displays, extended hours, and heavy crowds. Post office hours extend to 9 pm Saturday for parcel deliveries while letters to Santa pour in, signaling a busy season across shops and government offices.
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Canada Meat Supply Cuts Shed Light on Navy Trade
Toronto meat packers warn that Britain’s decision to skip U S tenders may push contracts toward Argentina. They say Canada’s falling cattle export supply could block American packers from securing naval trade deals, with Chicago firms seeking loopholes in the system. Local ad note mentions a 60 foot lantern Braemer street bust listing.
Farm family left with oil stock in fraud case
In Toronto on December 18 the Cornelius Farrell family of Parry Sound reveals they hold about 9800 worth oil stock in the Canadian Wire and Screen Company. Promoters Mansell and Lanaham face trial on charges of false pretenses and conspiracy tied to the stock. Eaton Company officials were to testify about an alleged exclusive Toronto Winnipeg rights deal.
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Grain Growers Floor Borden With Letters
Ottawa December 18 Hon R J Borden receives many letters from western farmers noting the first anniversary of the farmers’ delegation visit to Ottawa. The letters urge the government to act quickly on the delegation’s demands and to advance the farmers’ requests without delay.
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R. J. Borden
Moosejaw raid on Chinese joint ends in arrests
In Moosejaw a late night police raid on a basement Chinese joint found opium and illicit gambling. Deputy chief led the operation with officers capturing 44 patrons and seizing about $2300 in cash and valuables. Proprietor Loo Foo was seized along with other offenders and jailed.
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Young Traveller Killed At Union Station
Otto Laing aged 22 a commercial traveller for Smart and Co living at 20 Wood Street Toronto died after being mangled by a fast moving train at Union Station. He attempted to board a middle car jumped for a handle but missed step and was crushed under the wheels. The injury occurred early Saturday and he died at hospital.
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McDougall Sentenced for Throwing Box at Lloyd George
Allan Ross Mc Dougall injured Chancellor David Lloyd George with a brassbound box as he left a Liberal meeting in London. He was convicted in police court and sentenced to two months hard labor.
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C. A. P. Cable
London
Allan Ross McDougall
David Liloyd-George
London Bisuit Plant Fire Destroys Perrin Factory
A December blaze in London Ont destroys the east half of D S Perrin and Co. biscuit factory on Dundas Street, injuring no one and causing about 125000 dollars in damage. Two hundred workers lose jobs until spring as firemen battled the flames from a six story ledge before a brick ledge miraculously held. City officials plan an investigation into the blaze’s cause, following a prior month’s million dollar fire nearby.
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Ont
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Perrin
Russia Objects 1832 Treaty Abrogation Protested
Russia protests at the White House against scrapping the 1832 treaty with the United States saying the move harms long standing friendship. President Taft and Secretary Knox conferred after the Russian ambassador left, while Russia voiced dissatisfaction with the Sulzer resolution.
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W. A. P. Dispatch
Washington
George Bakhmaneff
White House
Russia
Taft
Knox
Sulzer
Uniforms Plan for Militia Gets Centralized Cloth
Ottawa reports Col Sam Hughes approved a plan to standardize militia uniforms by using specially manufactured cloth. Contractors must guarantee the fabric meets fixed standard shade and quality before securing contracts. The change aims to end the varied colors and inconsistent cloth quality seen under current practice.
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Ottawa
Sam Hughes
Emperor Francis Joseph Sick With Cold and Rheumatism
Reports from London state Emperor Francis Joseph of Austria is again ailing with a severe cold and rheumatism, causing widespread concern over his health.
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London
Francis Joseph of Austria
English Journal Discusses Canadian Money Borrowing
London December 18 The Observer cites the Canadian Northern Ontario Loan and warns that Canada as a whole is being overborrowed. It notes a growing caution among municipalities and says some have gone beyond bounds of prudence.
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the Observer
Canada
Alleged British Plot Uncovered Debated in Germany
Berlin weathered a flurry after a Reuters report of a British plot to blow up the naval harbor at Wilhelmshaven circulated in Rhenish Westphalia. Officials dismissed the tale as newspaper nonsense driven by espionage fever, noting espionage did exist but in less fantastical forms than the Gazette claimed.
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Wilelminaton
Exsen
Germany
England
Gazette
Badger Case Appealed in Montreal Courts
Formal inscription on the appeal has been entered in the cases of David Russell versus the Pinkertons. Security for costs of hearings in Superior and Appeal courts will be supplied by Mr. Russell as a surety bond from the American Trust Company. The case is unlikely to be ready for court before the March term or perhaps the June term.
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David Russell
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American Trust Company
Cult Leader Sentenced to Ten Years in Prison
Portland December 18 Ten years in the federal prison at Atlanta was the sentence for Rev Frank W Sandford leader of the Holy Ghost and U S Society of Shiloh for causing the death of six followers on the yacht Coronet The Shiloh leader was sentenced on the first of six counts charging manslaughter by neglect during a seven months voyage along three continents The other five counts were continued without sentence The proceedings lasted six minutes.
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Clarence Hale
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Continents
General Machinist Strike Talked Off
Chicago December 18. After a meeting of representatives of the Harriman system striking machinists, a general strike of shop employees on all railroads between Chicago and the Pacific coast might result from a conference of International Union officers opening tomorrow. Sympathy for Harriman strikers fuels agitation. About thirty thousand men would be involved.
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International Union
Forgetful London Lost Goods Rise in year
London reporters note 73 721 items left at Scotland Yard in the Chief Commissioner’s annual tally. Umbrellas total 27 621, only 31 338 were claimed. Valued at £31 560. Rewards paid to drivers and others amounted to £4 788 with varied amounts including one £100, several £20 to £100 and many £5 to £10 rewards.
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Scotland Yard
London
Carpenter banker jailed for defrauding bank depositors
A. W. Carpenter, a septuagenarian banker, received a two year sentence in London for defrauding hundreds of small depositors in the now defunct Clearing Cross Bank. The A.Q.W. and Gaspe Hanpler scheme caused significant losses. the court noted his optimism in speculation and recommended mercy.
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A. W. Carpenter
Clearing Cross Bank
Funks
A.Q.W
Edward Reed
Nine Die Ten Hurt In Big Wreck At Odessa Minn
A derailment on the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul line near Odessa leaves nine dead and ten or more injured when the second section of train No. 18 the Columbia from Seattle crashes into the stopped first section. Officials blame signal missetting and a brakeman's failure to flag. The wreck, darkened by night, tears down telegraph wires and delays communication. the seriously injured are taken to Ortonville hospital while passengers aid the wounded and escape from the cars.
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Persia's Time is Growing Shorter
Reports from Paris Teheran suggest a Russian Persian reconciliation may be near via conferences led by Russia's Suzenoff, though Teheran warns that Dec 21 must see full acceptance of the ultimatum or Russian forces at Kasifin will advance on Teheran.
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Persia
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Stegg
India
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England and Japan Take Hand in Settling the Chinese Revolt
San Francisco reports Dr Sun Yat Sen elected president by the Revolutionary Council in Nanking. Shanghai hosts a peace conference between Fu Ting Yang and Tang Shao Yi with delegates from both sides. London says mediation by Britain and Japan will be cautious and awaits the Shanghai discussions before any definite action.
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Japan
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Sun Yat Sen
Revolutionary Council
Nanking
Chinese Free Press
Shanghai
Fu Ting Yang
Tang Shao Yi
Yuan Shi Kai
Ne Temere Decree Debate At Morning Service
At St Bar nabas Anglican church the rector read a pastoral letter from the Primate of All Canada on the Ne Temere Decree. The letter says the General Synod supports pursuing a uniform Dominion marriage law to protect civil rights of married persons and their offspring.
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Primate of All Canada
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