Mona Lisa found in Florence. thief arrested
The Mona Lisa, stolen from the Louvre in August, was recovered in Florence. An Italian resident of Paris admitted taking the famous Leonardo da Vinci painting in vengeance for Napoleon’s alleged acts. Paris and Florence police custody now hold the theft’s sole suspect and the artwork.
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Leonido Do Vinei
Tisa
Honore
Adil
Uty
Paris
Jor Conde
Parla
Pictura
Tealiany
Napoleon
Stoly
Leonardo de Vinci
France
Francis I
Britign
Lource
Germany
Russia
England
United States
Pari
Sthleves
Hosar
Longfa
Het
Ming Sum
Prunes
GOP Congressional Committee Meets in Washington DC
In Washington on December 12 the Republican Congressional Committee met for the first time since the last elections. Plans for the campaign preceding the coming Congress were discussed with focus on strategy, fundraising, and candidate support.
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Inashington
D. C
Bomb Explodes at New York Bottling Plant Kills Clerk
A bottle company employee, Mrs Anusewicz, was killed and a salesman injured when a bomb delivered to 528 Weak Thirty-fifth Street exploded in the bottling office. The blast wrecked the room and shattered windows as detectives traced the device to a 2 State Street return address. Investigators pursue possible links to prior threats against workers.
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New York
N. Yu Dee
Anga
Anusewicz
Asa
Thomas McCabe
Flying Metal
Atiennel Ryan
Tde
Anusawicz
Axpresa
State Street
New York City
Wm. Callanan
Callanan
Colignan
Bureau of Combustibles
Nominating Root as Carnegie's Advice
Andrew Carnegie, in Washington for the Carnegie Society meeting, praised Senator Root as one of America’s wisest men and hinted he would back Root for president if a convention or primaries were needed. He discussed world peace with Secretary Bryan and commented on business prospects amid new legislation.
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Washington, D. C
Andrew Carieple
White Honea
Wilson
Jengti
State Department
Bryan
White ‘House
Carnaxié
Congress
Senator Root
America
Roosevelt
Lord Morley
Carnegie
Washington
Insurance Firms Saved by Improved Public Health
New York December. The rise in longevity from the modern public health movement saved many an insurance company from ruin, Dr William T Sedgwick of Boston told the annual meeting of life insurance presidents. He urged focus on water and milk quality and public health measures such as lodging inspections and public baths over cosmetic purity topics. The afternoon session discussed the growing correspondence between insurers and the state, agents, and policyholders.
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New York
Wm. T. Sedgwick
Boston
Sedgewick
Ltd
Aggents
Palloyholders
States oppose nationwide uniform express rates debate
At a conference of the National Association of State Railway Commissioners, states fiercely resisted adopting a uniform interstate express rate. Federal representative W A Ryan defended the national rate while T S Harrigan pressed for uniformity. Several states including North and South Dakota and Nebraska vow to oppose. opposition threatens adoption of proposed resolutions.
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Chicago
Dac
National Association of State Railway Commissioners
Interstats Commerce Commission
Federal Commission
W. A. Ryan
Arrigon
New York
Joint Committee of the Express Companity
States’ Organization
Dwight N. Lewis
Lawa
Lowe
North
South Dakota
Nebraska
Fight With Negro Tramps Ends With Two Shot In Cedar Rapids
In Cedar Rapids at the Union Station two Negro tramps opened fire during an attempted arrest after allegedly stealing a ride on a Northwestern train. Detective Joseph Kianik was shot in the head and Conductor W. Moran was wounded in the face. neither seriously hurt. Three of the suspects were disarmed and lodged in the city jail, one wounded in the arm.
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Cedar Rapids
Union
Joseph Kianik
W. Moran
Clinton
Neithar
Fasl
New Haven Shares Hit New Low on Stock Exchange
New Haven shares of the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Company fell to a new low on the stock exchange. Liquidity pressures pushed the price to 66 3 8 just before 1 PM, after yesterday’s record low of 67 3 4.
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New Haven
New York
N. Y
Artford Allroad
Stock Exchange
Teaching Advertising in the Colleges
Advertising rises to a science as leading universities publish theses this year and active business clubs study appeal. The newspaper’s columns show progress in writers, pictures, and ideas, with rapid daily improvement and forward motion.
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Claverer Pictures
P. S
Faith in Santa Claws Crushed by One Girl’s Stocking Tragedy
A reflection on a child’s crushed faith at Christmas as Santa Claus fails to arrive. The piece contrasts this personal disillusion with a broader social push by benevolent guardians to support children, while questioning the source of trust and moral behavior in a world of empty promises.
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Ghana
Santa “Claus
Christias
Santa Claus
Nove Pleads Not Guilty as Officers Acquitted
In Los Angeles after more than 36 hours, a U.S. District Court jury acquitted Thomas Montgomery Grant Gillette John Montgomery Jr and Hoyson Franc of 90 mail fraud charges linked to the defunct Cleveland Oil Co. Indicted with them were Wm. A. Batchelder and Dr W A Franco. Batchelder pleaded guilty and became government witness. Dr Franco died as officers approached Toledo.
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Los Angeles
Calif
United States District Coure
Cleveland Oil Company
Toilefraud
Thomas Montgomery
Grant G. Gillette
John Montigomery, Jr
Hoyson Franc
Toledo
Olio
Cleveland OM Company
bby # coterie
Los ‘Angeles
Ohio
Wm. A. Batchelder
W. A. Franco
Franco
Batchelder
Services at German Evangelical Church Sunday
The German Evangelical Church will hold morning and evening services this Sunday. Rev. Mr Marti has been elected as minister and will preach at both services, which are expected to be well attended.
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Marti
Lone Tree and Wapello Debut Christmas Doubleheader
Local notes announce a three week basketball schedule beginning December 14 between Wapello High School and Lone Tree High School, followed by a New Year doubleheader between Nichols Independents and Lone Tree Independents. Manager N B Hesseniva of the ausket teams outlines the games and matchups in the coming weeks.
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Lone Tree
N. B. Hesseniva
Wapello High Schoo
Lone Tree High School
Columbus’ Function
Lone Tree Independents
Ut New Yeats—Dowdy
Bestween Nichols
Lone Tre
Death of Mrs Helen Mackay in New York Hospital
Coroner's physician began an inquiry into the death of Mrs Helen L Mackey widow of Rev Donald Sage Maclay longtime pastor and church leader. She died yesterday afternoon during an operation at a private hospital after registering as Mrs Tel Stone of Montau. A handbag scrap identified her. officials cite heart failure and incurable disease as possible causes. She was daughter of the late J Gregory Smith a Vermont governor and heiress in New York society. Dr Mackay died in Portland Maine in 1908.
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New York
Helen L. Mackey
Donald Sage Maclay
Cohfesi
Church of
Mackey
Cfytha Late J
Gregor Smith
Vermont
Beck Found Guilty of Murder in Peoria Trial
In Peoria Illinois on December 12 Tao Beck was found guilty of murdering his brother in law John Woeisman. The jury fixed his punishment at 30 years in prison after a nocturnal crime following an all night case deliberation.
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Peoria
Tao Beck
John Woeismantel
Journal announces its annual big special edition tomorrow
The Journal previews a comprehensive year in review edition with new feature articles and local insights. It promises 60 pages of lively material, highlighting community progress and notable residents, including regulars Uncle Ashdod and Sia Perkins, with a price of four dollars.
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Qq Journal
Fonrmal
Willi
Ifty Tf
Ellis Perker Butler
Uncle Ashdod
Sia Perkins
Déastof
U S DREADNAUGHT TIMPING INTO PORT
Washington D C December 12 The battleship Vermont with a broken starboard mainshaft and flooded compartments is steering toward Hampton Roads on its return from the Mediterranean under convoy with Delaware and the colliers Orion and Jason. Admiral Badger reports no shaft or propeller damage and that the ship is proceeding on one engine toward Hampton Roads, expected December 17 or 18.
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Vermont
Hampton
Mediterranean
Delaware
Orion
Jason
Hampton Roads
Bermuda
Navy’ Department
Charles BE. Badger
Atlantic
Plart
Badger
President Edwards to Speak Sunday at Bloomington Church
President David M. Edwards of a Penn college at Oekalooea will preach at Bloomington Friends Church on Sunday morning. The subject is not fixed but expected to be announced, with a large attendance anticipated for the services.
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David M. Edwards
Penn College
Oekalooea
Bloomington
Senate and House Debates Include Tax, Votes and Roads
The Senate debates ongoing on a direct election plan for senators and a 820,000,000 expenditure for postroads maintenance. House actions include calendar cleanup, civil service funding, and a plan to require steel cars on passenger trains. Forester seeks 140,000 for additional forest rangers during peak months.
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Senate
A. M
Newlands
Len
Hier Forester
Graves
Tampico Rebels Seize Report Sparks Diplomatic Tension
Reports from Mexico City claim Tampico has fallen to rebels, while federal officials deny the capture. British Minister Sir Lionel Carden noted a relief squadron to be en route. U.S. Rear Admiral Fletcher reported mixed positions as violence continues around Tampico with refugees boarding ships and border patrols tightening at Presidio.
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Mexico City
Mexico
Tampico
War Office
Meinistry of
Interior
Lionel Carden
Foreign Office
Lancaster
Hermione
Berwick
Suffolk
Federal ‘Telegraph! Company
San Luis Potosi
Aureliano Blanquet
Vera Graz
Tamyaco
Gustavo Maus
Joaquin Maps
Tawnico
Fletcher
United States
Washington
DP. C
Bravo
Wheeling
Constitutionallats
Logitian
Kronprinzessin Cecilie
Border Patrol
Paso
Texas
Presidio
Ojinaga
Ojinesa
Hermosillo- Reymasillo
Sonora
Deriz
Martin Archer-Shee
Pariament
Carranza
Tucson
Arizona
Onte
Ore
Archer-Shee
Steamer Cervena Wrecked Off Bear Cove Near St John s
The steamer Cervéna of the Cairo Mae laden from Shields to Portland struck rocks near Bear Cove. The crew was saved. The vessel was wrecked beyond salvage and lies south of here. Cervéna registered 2,400 tons net.
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St. John's N. F
Cervéna
Shields
Portland
Bear Core
Weather brief fragment from unknown date
Fragmentary weather note mentions Saturday forecast with temperature and winds, plus moonset time. Details are unreadable and incomplete, with digits and wording garbled.
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