Roosevelt Urges Puerto Rico Citizenship in War-Time Appeal
President Roosevelt pressed for full American citizenship for Puerto Ricans during a trip, praising self-government under the island's governor and council. He argued granting citizenship would honor progress and extend rights while cautioning slow, orderly reform. Senate debate on Senator Smoot’s Utah seat followed a lengthy attack on Mormonism.
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Senate Delays Moody Nomination Amid Democratic Probes
A senate debate on appropriations and a renewed inquiry into Wm. H. Moody delays his nomination to associate justice. Nominees Cortelson and Garfield await confirmation as the chamber seeks denouncements from President Roosevelt and details from prior cabinet officials.
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Supreme Court of the United States
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House of Representatives
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the Treasury
James R. Garfield
Interior
Convicted of Larceny in Theater Company Loan Case
Five indictments target Frederick A Duridiate president and Geare D Pidvidde of the Insulates Company. George Burniai is named as organizer accused of using company funds for a loan to Prederie. Burnham claims payment depended on polls. proceedings postponed to Friday and Burnham sent to Tumbs prison.
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Frederick al Durid
Insulates Company
Buarnham
Tumbs
Dynami te Threats During Strike Trial Reported
Testimony in the Sheai trial alleges dynamite was discussed to break a teamsters strike. Michael Kelly testified that Sheai asked about someone who could handle dynamite and knive s were reportedly given to tie pickets for use against occupying workers. The defense argued the testimony lacked credible commission.
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Lea
Teamsters
Michael Kelly
Sheai
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Kniven
Pudge Hall
Tesiicrony An
Famine Horrors and Constitutional Debate Highlight Oklahoma Dispatch
In Guthrie Oklahoma December 12 the article notes famine horrors and a heated constitutional convention debate. Petitions from several religious groups including atheists argue against religious discrimination in the constitution as discussion centers on whether to designate the Supreme Being as the Supreme Ruler of the Universe or God Almighty.
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Guthrie
Okla
Woman shoots husband in Footdale quarrel
Uniontown Pa December 12 Mrs Antonio Brasils fifty of Footsdale near Uniontown shot and killed her husband during a quarrel. After arrest the woman said he rushed for the gun to kill me but I got it first and shot him.
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Antonio Brasils
Footsdale
Here
Russian seal patrol Kolima and Shilka return to Vladivostok
Victoria B C December 11 The Russian seal patrol cruisers Kolima and Shilka returned to Vladivostok dispelling rumors they were sunk by a Japanese vessel off Copper Islands The Kolima brought a group of Japanese seal poachers captured while attempting to raid Copper Island rookeries last summer.
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Kolima
Shilka
Vladivostok
Russian Asia
Copper Islands
Copper Island
Hoosiers Celebrate Old Home State Event in Story and Song
An awkward OCR inspired account describes a festive gathering honoring Indiana's heritage with songs and readings. Speakers included Edwin Roo of DePauw University, McCutcheon, Catone, Tewett among others, praising a providential reception and memories of the state’s past.
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Edwin Roo
DePauw Universe
McCutcheon
Cat
Old Feud Rekindled Sparks Rural Turmoil and Death
A long standing local feud erupts in a rural area with chickens burned and a night fire. Farmers Gorton tidlman and Joseph Balka face violent outcomes while Gorman Lentz is shot and his brother wounded. Police report both men in critical condition with no expected recovery. Wade and others implicated amid chaotic events in the neighborhood.
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Joseph Balkas
Wade
Gorman
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Fragmentary OCR text mentions names and phrases, unclear context, and multiple garbled terms. It reads like a distressed dialogue or notes with no coherent event or identifiable entities to summarize.
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Persie
Indiana hotel keepers push for clearer liability law
At the annual meeting of the Indiana hotel keepers association in Indianapolis Edward Watson of Vincennes was elected president Frank Purcell of Indianapolis treasurer and W W Lowry of Indianapolis secretary. The group decided to seek legislative action to define hotel keeper liability more clearly.
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Indianapolis
Dee
Indiana Hotel Keepers’ Association
Edward Watson
Vincennes
Frank Purcell
W. W. Lowry
Lack of Interpreter Delays Macedonian Blackmail Trial
Terre Haute Ind Dec 12 Lack of a competent interpreter has caused a postponement of the trial of four Bulgarians accused of blackmailing Macedonia Greeks and Bulgarians representing themselves as agents of the Macedonia committee of Sofia Bulgaria whose object is to establish Bulgarian authority over Macedonia.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Macedonia
Husband and Wife Arrested on Check Forgery in Anderson
Anderson Indiana December 12 William Peyton and his wife both of this city were arrested charged with issuing and passing at the National Exchange bank a check for 13.70 It is alleged that Mrs Peyton wrote the forged name of Charles Hoyle and that her husband passed it Both are in jail.
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Anderson
Ind
William Peyton
National Exchange Bank
Notable Heroism Under Fire on Ventura Rescue
A man named Geaman faced the gravest danger when others refused to risk their lives to save two people in the Ventura harbor. Fishermen, captains, and crew battled freezing conditions as a tugboat, Walter AL Leckenboaen, aided the rescue effort. The effort showcased resolve amid peril and a notable act of self sacrifice.
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Providence
Tragedy Ties to Court For Mississippi Murder Case
A murder case in Mississippi features Dirdsong, age twenty two, jailed for alleged involvement with a doctor’s death. United States Senator Mebanrin, returning from Hazlehuvet, seeks a new trial. the probe notes a boast of illicit relief and a fatal shooting of Dr Thomas Butters in Tientierdie on a date near late April.
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Tom Eri
Theeoner
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Dirdsong
Sears
Thomas Butters
Tientierdie
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Open show clash sparks contractor split in Chicago
Sixty oil work contractors in Chicago break from the Masons and Builders association to form a new group, severing longstanding church state ties in France referenced article. Carnegie Institute of Washington allocates 661300 dollars for 1907 science research. Fire at Peoria Evening Star damages building and contents 50000 dollars insured. George Burnham of Mutual Reserve Life Insurance convicted of grand larceny in New York Supreme Court. National injury toll across railroading mining building manufacturing and agriculture tops 536166 annually.
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Mutual Reserve Life Insurance Company
New York Supreme Court
United States
Papal Nunciature Secretary Expelled Strains French Catholic Policy
Paris reports the expulsion of a Papal Nunciature secretary after accusations of closeness to Paris leaders and incitement of churchgoers. The French government warns Rome must accept new limits on church influence, signaling a rupture between church and state after long ties.
Stenography Teacher Faces Fraud Allegations
Miss Dorothy Wildeos who ran a private typing school in Paris is accused of taking payments from about twenty pupils for six week courses and leaving the city after collecting 250 each. An officer found her in Wisthorsome and returned her to her home city.
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Dorothy Wildeos
Advan
Sotie
Nupus
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Oesseller
The Draw of Piecework for Young Machine Hands
In an Engineering Magazine piece Q M Becker argues American boys driven to quick earnings prefer piecework over slow trades. Apprenticeships offer low pay and dull repetitive labor, trapping youths in a narrow life. Early machine work robs ambition and education, with few chances to broaden skills.
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Q. M. Becker
Engineering Magazine
Jury Reverses Verdict in Tuition Suit Involving College Official
A jury reversed a verdict awarding J. G. W. Rudell one hundred dollars from J. M. Mitchell former president of the College of Commerce. Rudell claimed tuition for his two daughters Nelle sixteen and Maud twenty. The defense said the girls did not attend the school and were taken by their father after reporting abuse. Mitchell blamed the unpaid tuition on Rudell while Rudell’s daughters testified Mitchell chased and bullied them during school.
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J. G. W. Rudell
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Board of Educasion
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College of Commerce
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Nelle
Maud
Mitchell
Ueber
Tragedy Reported At Ojatis Ranch Near Casa Grande
A terse dispatch from Paso describes a deadly incident on the Jad Tatres Bereaford Ojatis ranch near Casa Grande. Details are scarce and the report notes local officials and authorities reviewing the case.
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Tex
Jad Tatres
Two Men Charged With Murder In Yard Fatality
Two men were arrested after a fatal shooting in a yard left one dead and three injured. Warrants accuse them of murder. Clemmers and Skinned were arraigned before Mayor Wood and released on bail for next Thursday’s appearance.
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Deett
Clemyts
Sikkimi
J.ifull
Japan wary of sending squadron to Occident in 1907
London dispatch reports Tokyo observers pleased with President Roosevelt's message to Congress. Upper house members appear inclined to veto a 1907 squadron voyage, fearing warship visits to American ports could be misconstrued.
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Tokio
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Roosevelt
Congress
Japan
Relatives Press Prosecution in Fatal Mitchell Arrest
Bedford Indiana December 12 KEmoch and Cheek marshal of Mitchell stand trial for killing Lawrence Hegtin of Cincinnati who tried to escape after arrest Relatives press the prosecution for charges and action in the case.
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Kemoch & Cheek
Mitchell
Lawrence Hegtin
Cincinnati
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