Roosevelt Announces Annual Message to Both Houses
President Roosevelt reads his annual message before Congress as galleries fill and senators attend. A Panama Canal emergency appropriation is discussed by Speaker Cannon and House leaders. Nominations to the Senate include Elihu Root for Secretary of State and Franklin Lane for Interstate Commerce, with other recess appointments noted.
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Washington, D. C
Hanse
Roosevelt
Senate
Benjamin
Marsh
Iltl
Hepburn
House
Allison
Hale
Aldrich
Callum
Lodge
Perkins
Clark
Wye
Elkins
Spooner
Kean
Beveridge
Panama Canal
Cannon
Representative Wiley
Alabama
Eliha Root
Navy
Charles Joseph Bonaparte
Sommiasioney
Franklin Lane
California
Iowa Weather Forecast With Short Winter Outlook
Generally fair conditions expected tonight and Wednesday across Iowa. Moonrise and moonset times noted with sunrise at 7 04 and sunset at 4 19.
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Chicago
Spetial
Warner Tanight
Vessel Wreck Claims Eleven Lives Off Amherst Harbor
A Canadian steamer wreck off Amherst harbor Magdalen Islands caused eleven deaths. The vessel carried a crew of 17 and several passengers including Mr Leslie a member of the owning firm. The dispatch to owners confirms the loss and outlines that the ship went ashore during a voyage.
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Halifux
N. S
Luminders
Amherst Harbor
Magdelen Islands
Leslie
Pariament
Fom
Navy Dismisses Increase. Bonaparte Seeks Red Tape Cut
Secretary Charles J. Bonaparte reports there is no need for boosting the U S naval fleet and forecasts a possible five year vessel decrease. He urges reducing naval bureaus to cut red tape, proposes two vice admirals, and discusses retirements and a new service of marine engineers for shore duty. He cites the Bennington disaster and notes Annapolis midshipman Branch died from a fight, stressing current law and discipline.
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Washington, D. C
Charles J. Bovagarte
Secretary of the Navy
Roosevelt
United States
Bonaparte
Fie
Atlantic
Asiatic
Bennington
U. S
Congress
Annapolis
Lins
Naval Service
Arson Charge Ties Gilhooley to 1902 Factory Blaze
In Chicago on December, arson in a $500000 fire is charged against Charles Gilhooley as testimony opens in a conspiracy trial before Judge Cheatlain. He is linked to the 1902 blaze at the James C. Guent’s Funeral Furniture Co. plant at Jefferson and Munroe, amid assertions from George Meller that the attack on Christ J. Carlstrom involved a team of nonunion workers and a $30 kickback by the executive committee.
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Gilhooley
Chicago
Charles Gilhooley
Cheatlain
Gilbooley
Christ J. Carlstrom
Carlstrom
George Meller
Joews
Glooley
Marcus Looney
An. Kilward Feeley
Meller
Charles Casey
James C. Guelts Funeral Furniture Company
Ab. Jefferson and
Munroe Streets
She
Detroit Judge Grants Permanent Injunction Against Union
Judge Mandell made permanent the temporary injunction secured weeks ago by the Detroit printers association. It restrains Detroit Typographical Union members from interfering with business by boycott or actions to persuade non union workers to quit their jobs.
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Judge Mandell
Union Permanent
Detroit, Mich
Dev
Mandell
Detroit Employing Printers Association
Detroit Typographical Union
Mutual Reserve Officer Testifies On 198 to McDonald Payment
George Eldridge vice president of the Mutual Reserve testified before the insurance investigation commission about a 198 payment of 13 000 to Mr. McDonald of Philadelphia to avert a suit against policy holders and oust Frederick A. Burnham from the presidency of the Mutual Reserve.
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New York, N
George Eldridge
Mutual Reserve
Insurance Investigation Commission
McDonald
Philadelpia
Fredrick A. Burnham
Freight Hits Train Near St. Cloud Injuring Passengers
A Great Northern freight collided with a Northern Pacific passenger train two miles from St. Cloud Minnesota today. The wreck overturned a coach and several passengers were injured though no fatalities were reported.
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St. Cloud
Minn
St. Paul
Dec
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
St- Cloud
LA FOLLETTE RESIGNS AND URGES RAILROAD AND INSURANCE REFORMS
Wisconsin Governor La Follette delivers a lengthy special session message urging drastic railroad legislation, tougher tax collection, and a broad investigation into public service corporations and insurance. He proposes an investigating committee with full powers, reports due by November, and notes his resignation will take effect during the session while accepting a U.S. Senate seat.
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Madison
Wis
Tey
Jae
Follette
Wisconsin
Public Service Corporation
New York
Pathes
Australia
LaFoliette
la Folletté
United States
LaPollette
Receiver Harmon Named For Cincinnati Hamilton Dayton Railroads
Former United States Attorney General Judson Harmon was appointed receiver for the insolvent Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton and Pere Marquette railways. The action, urged by New York creditor Walter B. Horn, follows court orders placing the lines under receivership and a $200,000 bond. The case centers on prior transactions including Pere Marquette stock and large terminal obligations at Toledo and bonds to cover the Chicago Cincinnati and Louisville line.
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Ghelonaci
Dee
Cincinnati
Hamilton
Dayton
Marquette
J. Pierpont Morgat
Judson Harmon
United States
Erie Road
The
Erie
New Yorker
United States Circuit
Henry Lorton
Harmon
Lawrence Maxwell, Jr
Walter B. Horn
New York
Pere Marquette
Toledo Railway and Terminal Company
Toledo
Chicago, Gincinnai and Louisville Railway
Bicycle race standings face close six day duel at York City
Twelve teams remain in the six day bicycle race paused at 594 miles. Two laps separate leaders from the world record as of today. Withdrawals include Castro and Vanoni, Krebs and Peterson, Dore and Scott. New York, N. Y., Dec 5.
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Tiis
Castro
Vanoni
Krebs
Peterson
Ana — Dore
Scott
New York
N. Y
Dec
Still Holds Car Insane Woman At Girard Kansas
Mrs Ina Berry, the crazed woman who seized a Frisco car at midnight in Girard Kansas, remains barricaded inside the vehicle. She has not slept for about three days and has eaten nothing unless hidden in pockets. A pistol is leveled at any approach, and she refused a fire arranged by Detective Monahan. Sheriff Walsh spoke with her. she claimed a turbulent life history including divorce and a son and daughter, and said her husband runs a Lexington Kentucky saloon.
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Girard
Kan
Ina Berry
Monahan
J. 2. Walsh
Mrs. Berry
Alka
James Berry
Lexington
President Roosevelt removes Pettijohn over land frauds
Washington December 5 Roosevelt removes James C Pettijohn register of the land office at Valentine Nebraska for participation in alleged land frauds and demands the immediate resignation of Receiver Albert L Towell in that state.
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James C. Pettijohn
Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
Register of the Land
Valentine
Neb
Albert L. Towell
Roof Collapse at London Station Kills and Injures
A section of the vast roof at 1 Charing Cross main Line station collapsed this afternoon in London. About thirty people were taken to hospitals with several dead and many others in critical condition.
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Charing Cross Main Line
Murderer Hanged in Elk River Minnesota
Di Crawford convicted of murder of Helne Litcheen in a box car near were hanged there this morning. Elk River Minnesota, December 5.
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Elk River
Minn
di Crawford
Were
Acetylene Gas Plant Explosion at German Lutheran Church
An acetylene gas plant in the basement of a German Lutheran church exploded last Sunday morning. The cause is believed to be overheating, and the incident caused the plant to become inoperative with no injuries reported at the time.
Attacks Folk prompts resignation letter by police official
Richard Hanlon writes a strong letter accusing Governor Folk of deception, hypocrisy, and insincerity. He says Folk has dragged police into politics, worsening his position and signaling likely removal after the governor receives the letter. The St Louis scene centers on party bitterness and governance relations.
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Richard Hanlon
St. Louis
Rithcam
Uwiny
Ermor Polk
Hanson
King
Fire destroys Manassas business section blaze causes heavy loss
Fire swept through Manassas Virginia in the early hours, wiping out the town's business section. Estimated losses exceed 100000 dollars as investigators assess the scorched area and structural damage. Local officials report no reported injuries.
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Manassas
Council agrees to terms with powers through Sofia route
The council of ministers in Constantinople has agreed to submit to the demands of the powers via Sofia, dated December 5. The final note to the public has not yet been issued, though initial approval is recorded.
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Constantinople
Sofia
Council of Ministers
Prinaigie
Coffeyville Gas Field Visit Highlights Skepticism
A.W. Lee reports Coffeyville Kansas gas field exploration while Muscatine urges deeper study. Roberton of Muscatine Gas suggests gas at 110 feet proves nothing about a permanent supply and calls for a test well to 2,500 feet to determine viability.
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Coffeyville
Kan
Muscatine
Lee
Musentine
Yar
Gaz
Poland Free as Minor Martial Law Is Abolished
News from Warsaw reports the minor state martial law has been abolished and Poland is free from military rule. Authorities aim to prohibit a meeting of striking telegraph workers while a court martial handles mutineers. A general strike threat looms on Russian railroads if death sentences are not reconsidered. In Bucharest, wealthy refugees from Odessa and Kishineff reach Jassy amid reports of an agrarian movement spread.
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Warsaw
Poland
Sebastopol
Moscow
Unel Bourse
Samara
Bucharest
Roumania
Dee.b
Odessa
Kishineff
Jassy
Kaiser Hose Company Elects Officers for Gaming Year
The Kaiser Hose company held its regular session at the hose house last night and elected officers led by President P W Holmes and Vice president A Sebtner. G Carpenter became recording secretary while H Umlandt was financial secretary and E Willhite the treasurer. Foreman was H Burrell with G McClos ing as first assistant foreman and A Freese as second assistant foreman. H Johnson was chosen for five years on the standing committee and Andy Cracker for four years.
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Kaiser Howe Company
Kaiser Hose Company
P. W. Holmes
A. Sebtner
G. Carpenter
H. Umlandt
First Game Tonight Opens Basket Ball Season at Armory
Co. G opens basketball in the city tonight at the Armory with Company C facing Cedar Rapids Turner Association. Cedar Rapids lineup Kahout Cabalka Hruska Kromboltz Slapnicka. Company C lineup Kautz Fuller Gerischer Fifer J Kennifick. Officials B O Hasek and Alfred Wagner. Game scheduled for 2 15.
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Gerischer
Fifer
J. Kennifick
B. O. Hasek
Cedar Rapids
Alfred Wagner
Armory
Dutch Reform Church to Install New Minister Tomorrow
J. Menning, recently of Ada Michigan, will be installed as minister of the Dutch Reform church on Lucas Street. Services at 7:30 PM will be conducted by Rev. Pietenpal from Pella Iowa and held in the Holland language with a welcoming note to all.
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J. Menning
Ada, Mich
Lucas Street
Pietenpal
Pella
Relapse Endangers Mrs Pryor Perry in Warsaw Ky
Dr. Lyle Reppert received word from Warsaw Kentucky that his sister Mrs Pryor Perry has suffered a relapse and is in critical condition after a prolonged typhoid illness. Reppert departed for Warren with concern for her care.
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Ella Mappert Perry
Warsaw
Lyle Reppert
Pryor Perry
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