Alleged Japanese Plot to Mine Manila Harbor
Reports say Japanese agents planned to mine Manila harbor to disrupt American war efforts. Authorities, led by Major General Witten, intensified searches for explosives and arrested suspects on Corregidor Island amid high military secrecy and public alarm.
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Manila Harbor
Manila
Dow
Hell Anchorage
Japan
Witten l
Corvohyerdor Island
Menor
Westerday
Eise
Shere
Luzon
Titao
Cen
Duvall
Lavuard
AVTORT DEATH AFTER ARTERY BURST DURING PLAY
Detroit reports the death of Jant Worthing from a likely pulmonary artery rupture after entering the Carrick theater stage door. Preparations begin to move Worthing’s body to New York. he was born in Scotland and had spent twenty years in America.
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Detroit
Mteh
Dee
New York
Jant Worthing
Coosa
Carrick Theater
Maide Londay
Worthing
Whinturich
Scotland
Sears
Cromwell
Meanest Kind of a Thief Trial Summary in New Haven
Judge Matthews sentences William Mabry to 210 days in jail, fines 75 dollars, bonds 84 600 for a theft from Adams Express where Mabry, a special messenger, aided by his wife, allegedly stole goods. The incident involves the couple facing superior court action. In Bridgeport, Morris Vogel is granted a divorce from Lydia Vogel on grounds of adultery, with Agron Koln listed in the complaint.
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New Haven
Bee
Phoeman
Thachon Lis
Matthews
Willam St. Mabyy
Hit
Superior Court
Mabry
Inedwood
Adams Express Company
Biidgeport
Wllam TL. Wiliams
Popurt
Morris Vogel
Routh Norwalk
Lydia Jackson Vogel
Stumpfort
Agron Koln
South Norwalk
Jee
Elec Baldwin
B. W. Lee
Robert Jackson
Taft to Decide On Naval Etiquette After Sims Speech
Washington reports say President Taft will decide how far a naval officer should go in paying compliments at dinners after Secretary Meyer remarks on Commander William Sims and his controversial “last drop of blood” speech. Sims’ quotes sparked German interest and claims of implicit British American alliance.
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Washington
Taft
William 5S
Sims
Atlantic
London
Meyer
Great Britain
Hard fight ahead for Senator Lorimer over Illinois case
Washington December 28 report warns of a senate clash as lawmakers study the Lorimer election case. The pending whitewash report exonerates Lorimer, but a minority view and new standards of judgment may trigger debate and possible procedural reforms.
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Washington
Senate
Willian Lorimer
Illneis
Othe
Eso
Lorimer
Cummins
Iowa
Bottle of laudanum found in teenager’s stocking
Craca Arnold aged 17 was arrested in Bridgeport Vermont on a charge of stealing food in a prominent resident’s name. A bottle of laudanum was found in her stocking. She planned to use it for flu symptoms. Prosecutors report goods valued at about 75 dollars. Arnold claimed she left home after her parents urged her to leave.
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Bridgeport
Craca Arnold
Sila
Miss Arnold
Meeting of Freemen Tonight in Borough Court House
A meeting of the freemen of the borough is held tonight at 8 o'clock to discuss the charter revision report and whether the borough should apply to the next legislature for a city charter. The session will also cover changes proposed by the committee and aims for a large public attendance.
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Naugatuale
Two Aviators Die In French Aviation Tragedy
Paris reports the worst French aviation accident as Marquis Mario Paulla and Alexandre Laffon perish in a 200 foot crash during a Paris to Brussels race. Laffon’s wife witnessed the wreck and is gravely injured.
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Paulla
Tafton
Paris
Mrquis Mario Paulla
Alexandre Latfon
Antoinette School of Aviation
Laffon
Phoek
Brussels
Retun
Hhe Marquis
Boualenuly Hospital
Lalfon
Paula
Furby Ordered to Penitentiary for Safe Keeping
William Furby a Black man accused of assaulting Miss Ploro Anglin was moved to the Moundsville penitentiary for safe keeping until trial. A mob several hundred strong tried to seize him at the Weston station, prompting a vault confinement and a guard relief by Colonel Osborn and Clarkburg guards as shots rang out and windows shattered.
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Wheeling
W. Va
William Furhy
Ploro Anglin
Lewis County
Moundsville
Weston
Furby
Clarksburg
Osborne m
Clarksburo
Osborne
Fred
Death of Suffragette Mrs Clarke After Prison Release
London reports Mrs Clarke sister of Emmeline Pankhurst died at her Brighton home soon after release from prison following hardship and alleged harsh treatment during the suffragette raid on Parliament. Authorities expected to push for a parliamentary investigation into her prison conditions.
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London
Clarke
Emmeline Pankhurst
Brighton
Clark
Veteran Civil War Soldier Confined 44 Years in Winchester
State Humane Agent Thrall and local agent John I Simmons visited the Andrus residence in Winchester to inspect Cornelius Dayton, a Civil War veteran aged 71 confined for 44 years. Dayton, once a 28th Connecticut Volunteer, suffers sunstroke damage and lives with his mother and daughter in a 10 by 10 foot room, sometimes violent and sometimes recalling battlefield duty. He receives a government pension of 72 dollars monthly and will remain in his quarters after the visit.
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Winsted
Thrall
Hartford
John I. Simmons
Andrus
Winchester
Cornelius
Dayton
Pon
Connecticut Volunteers
Thraill
Remai
Anglo Russian Grab Said to Be Imminent
English newspapers report that England and Russia plan to divide Persia, noting a Saturday clash at Dibai between British marines aboard the Hy sacinth and Persian forces, and the Persian foreign minister's resignation signaling weakness to resist British aggression.
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Endon
Bagan
England
Hilastia
Persia
Dibai
Wngish
Hysacinth
Discovery of a widespread anarchist plot disclosed
London dispatch reports an ongoing secret anarchist plot tied to the deaths of three policemen in a December 16 confrontation at Houndsditch. Police found a gold street Stepney residence as a small arsenal with bomb making gear and letters revealing the scheme.
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London
Gardstein
Gold - Street
Stepney
Tardstein
iMoronitzof
Prosecution of Beef Trust Moves Forward in Major Case
Assistant U.S. District Attorney James H. Wilkerson announces criminal action against the National Packing company and six major Chicago packers. The piece details annual meat spending by the public, estimated profits of Armour Swift Morris National Packing and Sulzberger, plus stock issues, dividends, and ownership structures as evidence of monopoly profits.
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Chicago
United States
James H. Wilkerson
National Packing Company
Wilkerson
Dee
Armour & Co
Swift & Courreeeee Morrig & Co
National Packing Co
Sulzberger & Bons
Cudahy
Aymour & Go
Bwitt &Gov. Ee
Morris & Co
Sulzberger
Cudahy & Co
Peel
The
Armour, Swift and Morris
Sulzbergers
Tf Itp
Cidahys
Sulabergers
Swift & Co
Armour and Morris Companies
Stock Exchange
New York Stock Exchange
Aromur
Suurplus
Swift, Armour and
Morris
Cudahy Packing Company
Cudahys
Michael Cudahy
Adams County vote trafficking probe raises jail threat
West Union reports the Adams county vote trafficking investigation grows sterner as Prosecutor Stephenson warns any false confession will face a penitentiary term. Judge Blair says leniency ends when indicted citizens fail to fully disclose, with 140 to 150 more indictments expected to push totals toward a record day.
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West Union
Adams County
Stephenson
Blair
Elosa
Civil suit filed against deposed priest in Stamford case
Bridgeport, Dec. 25. Papers filed in the court of common pleas against Rev. Ignatius Krazyzewski deposed pastor of the Polish Catholic church of the Holy Name in Stamford. One suit seeks 1200 and the other 2000 dollars. He was bonded for 10000 in the superior court for alleged misuse of church funds and will face the January term. He vanished December 9 after a priest arrived to assume parish duties. He later denied misusing funds, saying the money went to church property.
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Bridgeport
Papars
Court of Common Pleas
Ignatius Krazynski
Wis
Nilan
New Britain
West Brighton
Connecticut
Blanche Ring Leads American Stage Family in Song and Fame
New York December 28. Blanche Ring the famed Broadway star heads a noted acting family. Frances Ring and Mia Ring appear in current productions with Cohan Harris and the Shuberts while Cyril Ring supports Blanche. Ring rose to fame with The Defender and songs like The Good Old Summer Time and Hello My Baby.
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Blanche Ring
America
Blancha
Frances Ring
Cohan
Harris
Mia Ring
Shuberts
Lulu
Cyril Ring
Blanche
Jimmie” Ring
Boston
James Ring
William Warren
Annie Clarke
Avenue A
Bedelia
Molly
Willie
Yip-I-Addy
Elyorus
Stock market opens with uncertain, indecisive tone
New York December 28 stock market early trading shows variations without much importance reflecting uncertainty and indifference among speculative elements as traders wait for clearer direction.
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New York
Postal Savings Banks Open Next Tuesday Trial Start
Washington announces the postal savings bank system will begin January 3 with limited openings in one second class post office per state. Ansonia, Connecticut, is chosen for the test center. deposits allowed from $1 to $100 monthly with 2 percent interest and redeemable bonds at major milestones. Safeguards include security requirements, reserve funds, and legal protections for public funds.
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Washington
Postal Savings Bank
Congress
Ansonia
Connecticut
Treasury of
United States
Ag & Reserve Fund
Post [Tal Savings Depository
Hst
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