Turbulent Russia Nearing Strategic Quiet in Poland
Reports from Warsaw and St Petersburg indicate a brighter outlook as negotiations between Premier Witte, employers, and workers avert an immediate strike. A new law on elections to the National Assembly is nearly ready, with universal style suffrage anticipated in the second degree. Telegraph ties and mail service show partial restoration amid ongoing imperial crisis.
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St. Petersburg
Witte
Russia
Empire
Wiland
St Petersburg
Mark Twain Seventieth Birthday Celebrated Quietly
Mark Twain turned seventy with a steady stream of well wishers and flowers. Messengers delivered letters telegrams and cables to his Fifth Avenue house as he spent the day at home visiting old friends and dining with family after luncheon.
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Humphet
New York
Mark Twain
Ma Jong
Lower Fifth Avenue
King Alfonso to wed Victoria Eugenia in formal announcement
Madrid December 1 The correspondentia formally announces the forthcoming marriage of King Alfonso and Princess Victoria Eugenia daughter of Princess Henry of Battenburg niece of King Edward.
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Alfonso
Edward
Madrid
Correspontiencia
Victoria Eugenia
Ana
Henry of Battenburg
St Paul Magnate Secures Injunction Against National Commission
Cincinnati Ohio December 7 A temporary injunction granted to Samuel J Kelly of the St Paul baseball club against the national baseball commission is continued in force until a final hearing. Judge Thompson issued the decision today in United States court.
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St. Paul
National Commission
Cincinnati
Ohio
Sicael J. Kelly
St Paul
National Baseball Commission
United States
Thompson
Cleaner returns rich gems found in car rack
Peru Indiana December 1 1931 cleaner Herbert Moulden a roach cleaner found two thousand dollars worth of diamonds in a chamois sack in a car rack and returned them to J E Hazlett Indigaspolls the owner who had left the case in the car rack gems valued at three thousand dollars were recovered by the finder and returned to the owner.
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Peru
Ind
Herles Moulden
Roach
J E. Hazlett
Indigaspolls
Knox County Grand Jury Fails to Indict Pierson Death
Mount Vernon Ohio Knox county grand jury reports verdict linking the death of Stewart Pierson to an initiation incident but fails to indict Delta Kappa Psi members or Kenyan college affiliates. Jurors align with the coroner on possible restraint but cannot prove guilt or identify the responsible party.
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Ohio
Lee
Knox County
Delta Kappa Wpsuon Fraternity
Stewart Pierson
Scarborough
Pierson
Court Martial Closes in Mariwether Case in Maryland
In Annapolis Maryland the Meriwether court martial ended with closing arguments from both sides. The court to be sealed and sent to Secretary Bonaparte for findings and approval or dissent. James M Munroe and Lt Saroniander Robison defended the accused while Judge Advocate Marlx and U S District Attorney John C Rose prosecuted.
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Anngpolls
Dec
Meriwether
Bonaparte
James M. Munroe
Saroniander
John K. Robison
Marlx
United States District Attorney
John C. Rose
Case Dismissed in Knights of Pythias Membership Fight
In Chicago Illinois today L Master in Chancery Stein recommends dismissal for lack of equity in the bill by John M Hinsey former president of the endowment rank of the Knights of Pythias. Hinsey was deposed in 1901 and later expelled. he has fought since then to retain membership.
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Cixicago
Ill
Stein
John M. Hinsey
Hinsey
To Order
Gas Explosion Kills Douglass Family Near Weston
A Weston, West Virginia family perished when natural gas exploded at their Douglass home. Charles Douglass and his two children burned to death, per local dispatches dated December 1. The fire destroyed the residence, leaving investigators to determine gas cause.
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Weston
West Virginia
W. Va
Charles ¥. Douglass
Douglass
Minister Resigns Pastorate in Waterloo Church
Rev. C. H. Seccombe resigns as pastor of the Congregational church to take the role of financial secretary and superintendent of the Waterloo chair and Bible institute in Waterloo Iowa.
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C. H. Seccombe
Waterloo
Congregational Church
Waterloo Chantua and
Blbte Institute
Russian torpedo boat arrives at Athens amid Macedonia talks
In Athens today a Russian torpedo boat destroyer arrived. Its commander said the Turkish governor of Miteline delivered a dispatch from Constantinople noting that the Porte would accept the proposals of the powers for the general control of Macedonia with modifications. The commander warned that if by moonlight the Porte had not adopted the demands, they would act. The ash lanes of Lemnos and Imbris were referenced.
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Greece
Miteline
Constantinople
Macedonia
Steamer Wrecks Reportedly Toll Multiple Casualties
Dec 1 dispatches from Minnesota Michigan and Port Arthur describe the H B Nye reaching Two Harbors battered after flax cargo loss worth about 250000 dollars. The scow George Herbert sinks with three dead and two islands involved. Vega sinks off Fox Island with crew rescued. Hankshaven ashore near Port Arthur crew saved. Delaware barge founder with four dead including Captain Munsey.
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H. B. Nye
George Herbert
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Hankshaven
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Otallors
Boston
Mass
Delaware
Jon B. Munsey
Aelfe
Scranton
New Yar
Excommunicated Heiress Faces Penalty Over Wedding
In Omaha Neb on December 1 excommunication ipso facto was imposed by Bishop Scannell of the Omaha diocese on Miss Mae Hamilton bridesmaid at the Marguerite Pritchett and Congressman John L Kennedy wedding. All Catholics who attended the wedding were likewise excommunicated due to Kennedy being a divorced man with a living former wife. Hamilton’s fortune is reported at over 1 million dollars.
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Onmahs
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Scannell
Mae Hamilton
Marguerite Pritchett
John L. Kennedy
Miss Hamilton
Kennedy
Miss Hauwilton
Needle in Woman Tongue Requires Operation
Des Moines Iowa December 1 a threaded needle pinned to Mrs S A Robertson s waist became meshed with food as she conveyed sand to her mouth the needle penetrated the rear of her tongue an operation was performed to remove it.
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Des Moines
S .A. Robertson
Silver Price Soars to Highest Since 1896
San Francisco brokers report silver rising to 6554 gents per ounce on December 1, marking the highest level since 1896 as demand outstrips supply.
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San Francisco
Cal
Mover Edward Murray Falls to Death in Townity
Edward Murray, a house mover, fell twenty feet from a base when a guy rope broke in the morning. He died shortly after. He leaves a wife and one child. Three others fell but were not injured.
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Townity
Edward Murray
Queen Alexandra's Birthday Celebrations Across Kingdom
London observers report festive scenes for Queen Alexandra's Birthday with widespread observance and cheerful displays across the realm. Citizens and officials alike joined in traditional ceremonies marking the royal occasion.
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Euay
London
Queen Alexandria
Chicago Wins West Title In Dramatic Michigan Defeat
Chicago University clinched the Western championship at Marshall Field in a dramatic 2-0 victory over Michigan. Eckersall’s near 50 yard punt set the stage for a safety as Catlin tackled Clark near the goal line. The defeat ended Michigan’s season and sparked questions over Clark’s handling after a misplayed ball.
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Maroons
Chicago University
Marshall Field
Eckersall
Clark
Michigan
Catlin
Hnes
Yost
Stagg
Hckersall
Eured
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Badenoch
Qallin
Maize and
Blue
Clari
Marc Catlin
Catholic bank closes in Mexico City
The Catholic bank operating under an Arizona charter closed its doors awaiting a receiver. It held about 300000 in deposits, largely from the poorer class of people.
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Mexico City
Catholic Bank
Norway Demolishes Frontier Fortifications
Regions near Fredrikshald report active demolition of frontier fortifications under the recently signed treaty between Sweden and Norway, with work proceeding in accordance to terms.
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Fredrikshald
Norway
Sweden
Failed assassination plot aboard Dakota near Yokohama
Passengers and officers aboard the Great Northern steamship Dakota witnessed a torpedo boat’s attempt to destroy the Japanese peace delegation and sink the launch carrying the treaty from Portsmouth. The craft was rammed and cut in two, but all but one occupant were rescued and the treaty survived. Dr. William Lopp called the act a well laid plan by dissidents. punishment for the would be attackers is unspecified.
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Japan
Russia
Portsmouth
Great Northern
Dakota
Yokohama
William Lopp
Dr. Lopp
Mississippi Bay
Janneh
Peace Commission
Child Smothered In Bed In Webster City Iowa
Mr and Mrs Mathew House of Duncombe report their five weeks old baby was found dead in bed in Webster City Iowa the child smothered by the covers.
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Iowa
Mathew House of
Duncombe
Two Men Killed in Bad Wreck on New Jersey Road Last Night
Two men died in a collision on a New Jersey road last night. Police identified the victims and closed the road for investigation. Fire and emergency crews responded to the scene and traffic was rerouted for several hours.
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New Jersey Road
Train Derailment Injures Dozens Near Pen Haven Junction
Train left rails on a sharp curve near Pen Haven Junction, Philadelphia, killing two and injuring about a dozen others. The Philadelphia Express of the Central Railroad of New Jersey plunged 20 feet, wrecking engine and cars. Dead were HEEMERN RUPERT, Mauch Chunk, and DETROY the engineer. Jewish celebration in New York featured speeches and readings from Roosevelt and Fairbanks, with Grover Cleveland among speakers, praising American Jewish contributions.
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Wone
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Mauch Chunk
Lehigh Vinker
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Cleveland
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Tere
Captain Anson's Father Dies in Marshalltown
Henry Anson father of Captain Henry C. Anson, city clerk of Chicago, died at home in Marshalltown after several days with pneumonia. Age 68, he founded Marshalltown, served as mayor for years, built property holdings, and owned real estate. He leaves another son, Sturgis Anson.
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Henry Anson
CG. Anson
Chicago
Marehdlltown
Captain Anson
Sturgis Anson
Davenport Captain Injured in Rock Island Game
Davenport Iowa December 1 Newton Bornholdt captain of the Davenport high school football team was badly hurt in the game with Rock Island high yesterday afternoon. He was carried unconscious from the field and did not regain consciousness until 10:30 last night. It is feared he has a concussion of the brain and suffered internal injuries.
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Davenport
Newton Bornholdt
Davenport High Sctual
Rock Island High School
Mitchell III President of the Wine Workers Union Is Indisposed
Indianapolis Dec 1 United Mine Workers announce President Mitchell III taken sick on the train from Pittsburg and now at Spring Valley with acute stomach trouble affecting his heart. No serious results feared.
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Wine Workers Union
Indianapolis
Ind
United Mine, Workers Today
Mitchell
Pittsburg
Spring Valley
Gibson Sails for Madrid to Study Painting Abroad
New York December 1 Charles Dana Gibson artist sailed for Europe today aboard the Republic bound for Madrid to study painting for potentially two years. He said he will not abandon black and white entirely but will refrain from that line for some time.
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New York
Charles Dana
Gibson
Europe
Republic
Madrid
Ministers in Session Consider Macedonia Financial Control Crisis
An extraordinary council of ministers meets at Yildiz Palace to discuss the stance of ambassadors who refuse to modify their demands on Macedonia financial control, with sessions conducted through Constantinople via Sofia.
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Turkey
Constantinople
Sofia
Yildic
Macedonia
ACT IS NOW ILLEGAL IOWA CITY WRECK
A circuit court judge ruled the Chicago charter amendment to secure a new city government charter is illegal. In Johnson County, two freight trains collided near Solon on Thanksgiving Day, a fireman was slightly injured and no others were harmed as rescue crews cleared wreckage.
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Chicago
Mack
Circuit Court
Town City
Dee
Solon
Johnson County
Hunt
Dutmoxone
Recount Ordered in Five Ballot Boxes in New York
A recount of ballots in five ballot boxes from the New York mayoralty election was ordered by the Supreme Court and begun today in New York. The move follows contested results in the race and involves local election officials as the tally is reassessed.
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New York
Rvprema
Balance in favor of Japan for prisoners' keep claimed
Tokyo reports General Kuroki will depart Port Dalny for Japan tomorrow. The balance in favor of Japan for prisoners' expenses is estimated at 9 25,000,000. The figure cited amounts to about 225300000 dollars, reflecting the wartime costs under Japanese control.
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Japan
Tokio
Kuroki
Port Dalnuy
Iowa Weather Forecast Drops Rain Flurries For Saturday
Weather bulletin for Iowa and Chicago reports tonight will bring rain or snow flurries in eastern and central regions with warmer readings there. Snow and rain chances linger into Saturday as gusty winds ease, with sunrise around 7 and sunset near 9.17.
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