Lords Reject Budget Sparks English Crisis Across Nation
London dec 1 a constitutional crisis deepens as the house of lords rejects the budget by 340 to 7 and refers it to the country. premier Asquith announces plans for a commons motion denouncing the lords action as a breach of the constitution. The scene in the gilded chamber was calm yet charged as debates highlighted constitutional questions with figures such as Lord Curzon and Archbishop York delivering key speeches.
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House of Lords
Lansdowne
Asquith
Commons
Lords
Hupressive
House of Commons
Lord St. Aldwyn
Michael Kicks Beach
Earl of Wemyss
Deep mystery in woman's murder grips Brooklyn house
Police probing the death of Mrs. O. W. Snead in a Brooklyn vacant house uncovered blood spots in several rooms, bundles of human hair in a stove, partially burned bones, and a two year old child's skull. Virginia Wardlaw is detained for questions as investigators pursue leads.
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New York
N. Y
O. W.N. Snead
Hast Orange
N. J
Miss Wardlaw
Promoters bid high for Jeffries Johnson fight bids open
The heavy weight title fight between Jeffries and Johnson drew strong offers in New York as promoters opened bids. San Francisco figures Edward Graney and John Gleason proposed large guarantees and picture rights, with totals ranging up to 123000 and 101000 plus portions of receipts. Other bids from Hugh D McIntosh and Thomas McCarty outlined various splits of receipts and purses, while the site selection remained undecided pending further talks.
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Johnson
Eddie Graney
San Francisco
California
Teffies-Johnson
Idward Graney
John Gleason
Hugh D. McIntosh
Australia
America
England
France
BE. M. Rickard
Ely, Ney
Thomas McCarty
Los Angeles
Miners Rescued From London Copper Mine Cave-In
Ducktown dispatch reports eight miners entombed Tuesday in the London copper mine were found alive and in good condition at 1 o clock this morning. The entrapment resulted from a fire that caused a cave-in.
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Knoxville
Tenn, Dee
Ducktown
London
Budget battle in Commons seals 1910 tax plan
The April Budget presented by Lloyd George triggered a historic struggle as the government sought to fund old age pensions and wartime aims. The debate opened May 3, ended November 4 with a 379 to 149 vote. Parliament may prorogue Friday until January. cabinet greenlights a tax package on tea, spirits, and tobacco pending a retroactive act. Premier Asquith to Sandringham for royal conference.
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Hereford
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Germany
Asquith
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Estrada to Take Aggressive in Nicaragua Crisis
Washington dispatch reports Estrada to intensify action as rebel forces under Estrada attack government troops near Greytown and Bluefields. France seeks details on French subjects ill treated. Mexico proposes peaceful arbitration and US-Nicaragua talks continue. A rebel force of about 1500 clashed with government troops, government forces retreating with limited ammunition.
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Greytown
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Faris
Foreign Office
Mexico
Mexico City
United States
Mariscal
Washington
Ate
Washington, D. C
Castrillo
Discharged man resigns in shale scandal
Ralph A Bonnell assistant city engineer of Chicago has tendered his resignation after being ordered discharged by the civil service commission graph removal of shale from sewer excavation. He told the public works commission that his record of excavation had been stolen.
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Chicago
Ralph A. Bonnell
Civil Service Commission
Bonnell
Commission of Publc Works
Nominations Driven At Eagles Meeting For Upcoming Election
An Eagles meeting last evening received nominations for upcoming annual election next Tuesday. The session also covered several other matters under discussion.
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Eagles
Remember Rural Cousins Early to Mail Gifts
Washington December 11 postoffice circular urges those planning Christmas package mail to rural routes to send items early to avoid congestion and delay. Packages should be marked Not to Be Opened Until Christmas Day and mailed several days in advance for a single delivery on rural routes.
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Washington, D. C
Postoffice Department
New Tax Forecast Sees 1910 Internal Revenue Rise
Washington reports a 1910 fiscal year total of 25 million dollars from the special corporation excise tax and related sources. Commissioner Cabell projects 1910 receipts at 268 million, 1912 at 280 million, with 246.9 million collected in the prior fiscal year and a 65.18 million intake in the first quarter of the current year, up 2.95 million from the same period two years ago.
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Washington, D. C
Cabell
Fire devastates Creston opera house and Masonic building
A fire at 5 o'clock in Creston destroyed the Temple Grand opera house and the Masonic building, with estimated losses of 40,000 dollars and insurance coverage of 143,000 dollars. The blaze started by spontaneous combustion in coal in the basement, but nearby structures were saved by firemen.
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Flowa Evening Press
Creston
Temple Grand Opera House
Masonics
Election of Officers at International Live Stock Exposition
In Chicago on December 1 the wide board of directors elected officers. President William E Skinner of Denver. Vice Presidents Richard Gibson of Delaware Ont and A J Lovejoy of Roscoe Illinois. Secretary Treasurer Mortimer Levering of Cincinnati.
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Wm. E. Skinner
Denver
Richard Gibson
Delaware
Ont
A.J. Lovejoy
Roscoe, Ill
Mortimer Levering
Cincinnati
Weather Forecast Summary for Tonight and Thursday
Rain to night and Thursday, colder Thursday in the west portion, warmer in the east portion. Showers tonight and Thursday, warmer tonight and cooler Thursday. Sunrise 6:25, Sunset 4:22, Moonrise 8:38 PM.
Huttig Prominent In Railroad Deal
Dec 1 bulletin notes Huttig linked to Frisco reorganization as Rock Island and Frisco systems to be dissolved. Charles H. Huttig, Musser relative and Third National Bank president, as syndicate mover in Frisco takeover. Winchell to head Frisco, Rock Island president to resign. Syndicate includes Adolphus Busely and East St. Louis Trust in St. Louis.
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Chicago Subway company faces receiver amid bond due date
Receivership anticipated as Chicago Subway bond coupons mature today. For years interest was funded by Armour and Harriman. A reorganization has been expected as earnings rise after a period of just covering operating costs. The system encompasses sixty miles of tunnels linking freight depots docks and manufacturers.
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Chicago Subway
Armour ‘and Harriman
Chicago
Chicago Subway Company
W. Y. Ellis Testifies In Willis Murder Case
In Little Rock on December 1 W Y Ellis who faces murder charges in the death of Indianapolis resident N P Wills spoke in his own defense. He recounted his wife’s statements about Willis treatment of her and efforts to secure their daughter. The state objected to the testimony and the afternoon was spent in legal argument awaiting a ruling due today. Mrs Bliss fainted in court during a letter reading to her aunt explaining why she left Willis.
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XN. P. Willis
Little Rock
W. Y. Ellis
N. P. Wills
Indianapolis
Willis
Carroll Would Narrow Roads To 35 Feet In Iowa
Governor Carroll urged reducing Iowa country road width from sixty to thirty five feet at the Implement Dealers state convention. He proposed giving the land to farmers, claiming it would place about one hundred thousand acres of road land in farmers’ hands. Uncle Joe Ready for Work reports Speaker Cannon arrival in Washington expecting a busy session.
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Town Evening Press
Des Moines
Carroll
Implement Dealers
Iowa
Uncle Joe
Washington
Dec. J
Cannon
Congress
Dawson Approves Meyer's Naval Reform Plan
Washington expects Secretary Meyer's naval reforms to draw congressional attention this winter. Representative Dawson will push measures, possibly a congressional commission to study reforms, and the plan to split the navy into two divisions. Dawson notes past calls for advisors and bureau simplification align with Meyer's moves. Woods, Hubbard, Hall, and Dawson are in Washington, with Dawson to seek $54,000 for a Maquoketa public building. First Lieut. David L. Roscoe, promoted, assigned to the Philippine division.
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Frank Woods
Tenth
Washington
Hubbard
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Maquoketa
David’ L. Roscoe
Tre Acond Cavalry
Philippine
Northwest railroad switchmen strike escalates war like bid
In St Paul and Minneapolis the switchmen walkout halts freight across the Great Lakes to the Pacific coast. Railroads report slow traffic while pilots predict normalizing in a few days. If the strike lasts, up to 10,000 mining and dock workers could lose work.
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