Haitian Capital Panic As Simon Rebels Close In
Port au Prince faces growing fear as General Antoine Simon's rebel force nears the capital within twenty five miles. President Nord Alexis vows to fight to the last while authorities brace for possible uprisings, police shakeups, and international warship presence as Grand Goave falls silent ahead of a feared showdown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Au Prince
Antoine Simon
Ansen- Veau
Nord Alexis
Alexis
United States
France
Camean
Nan
Huyacinthe
Simon
Grand Goave
Department of the South
Antenor Firmin
Haitian minister quotes Nord Alexis on strong government
Washington reports Nord Alexis says four divisions march against insurgents after government troops’ defeat at Anse-a-Veau. President hopeful amid ongoing military action. Paris follows Steinheil case as Mme Steinheil faces examination and possible reconstruction of the crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Haltien
Nord Alexis
Anse-a-Veau
New Head of Navy Installed Today
Washington reports Truman H. Newberry of Michigan is the new head of the U S Navy. formerly assistant secretary, he acted as secretary since Victor Metcalf became ill. Newberry, a Yale graduate from Detroit, is noted for wealth and railroad interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy of the
United States
Truman H., Newberry
Michigan
Navy
Victor Metcalf
California
Detroit
Yale University
Newberry
Michigan State Naval Brigade
Leutenant
United States Navy
Yosemite
Roosevelt
Proud Prows Headed Home From World Cruise
The U S Navy fleet of sixteen battleships sails from Manila on the final leg of its 42227 mile world cruise. After visits to Colombo Suez and Mediterranean ports the ships will head for Gibraltar in February and then Hampton Roads or New York by February 22.
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Atlantic
United States
Magila
Smith
Connecticut
Bay
Manila
Sydney Harbor
Manila Bay
Colombo
Ceylon
Suez
Suez Canal
Port Said
Admiral Sperry
Mediterranean
Athens
Tripoli
Ville Franche
Marseilles
Genoa
Leghorn
Malta
Naples
Algiers
Gibraltar
Hampton Roads
New York
America
Hempton Roads
Governor to appoint Panama police chief as Porto Rican head
Semiofficial word says Governor Post will appoint Captain George R. Shanton as chief of the Porto Rican police. Shanton is currently commander of the Panama police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Semmi
Post
George R. Shanton
Shanton
Panama
Foley's Honey and Car Soothes Colds Quickly
A short note describes Foley's Honey and Car as a remedy for hoarseness and cold symptoms. It claims rapid relief by soothing inflamed membranes and expelling the cold from the system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Koofel
Scramble by Creditors Hits Westcott Bennett Case
Dec 1 reports the bankruptcy petition of Mrs Minnie H Westcott Bennett with debts of 222593.58 and assets of 5888.65. The widow, once a dealer in real estate and mining securities, faced creditors after her marriage to Bennett following their wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Binghampeonu
IL OY
Minnie Hi. Westcott Bennett
Bennett
Westcott
Mr. Bennett
Jenkins Case In Jury's Hands
The defense of John G. Jenkins Jr on trial in Brooklyn for larceny of $50,000 from the Jenkins Trust company rested on seven character witnesses. Arguments concluded and the jury began deliberations.
Supreme Court Upholds Rate Law as Constitutional
Washington December 1 The U S Supreme Court reverses a Circuit Court ruling on Virginia state rate policy upholding the two cent passenger rate on state business. The decision confirms the state railroad commission action as constitutional and binding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Supreme Court of Thenited States
United States Circuit Court
Eastern District of
Virginia
State Railroad Commission
International Council of Jewish Women Convenes in Cincinnati
Cincinnati hosts the fifth triennial convention of the International Council of Jewish Women for ten days starting today. Leading Jewish women from across the United States gather to discuss philanthropy immigration aid peace education reciprocity and cooperation as part of the council's activities linked to the 1893 Chicago expo congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
International Council of Jewish Women
Sesson
United States
Congress of Jewish Women
International Parliament of Religions
Electric Bitteres Offer Remedy for Malaria and Stomach Ailments
W C Kiestler of Halliday Ark proclaims Electric Bitters as a cure for malaria stomach and liver troubles. The tonic purifies enriches the blood tones nerves and increases energy. Money refunded if no help. 500 at Obed D Knoefel’s drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Kiestler
Halliday
Ark
Knoefel
Pyramid Pile Cure Claims Quick Relief and Free Trial
Cures for piles marketed by Pyramid Pile Care promise rapid relief with claims of overnight results. Advertises free trial packages by mail and urges readers to buy a box from any druggist or request a trial by sending name and address to Pyramid Drug Co. in Marshall, Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warshali, Mich
United States and Japan exchange Far East notes
Secretary of State Elihu Root and Japan's Ambassador Kogoro Takahira exchanged diplomatic notes outlining each government's Far East policies. The brief ceremony at the state department ended with mutual signatures and a joint plan to publish the notes in the United States and Japan tonight. The timing coincided with Tung Shao Yi's thanks for Boxer Indemnity remission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bec. 1
Elihu Root
United States
Kogoro Takahira
Japan
Far East
Root
State Department
China
Tung Shao Yi
Left to Right in Sailors and Sun Worship
A veteran commentator explains a habit of turning from left to right across activities from sports to cooking and ship maneuvers. He ties the preference to ancient sun worship, arguing that people instinctively move rightward and that reversing could disrupt action and outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Man
Fashionable figures and worn furnishings quoted in Sun
A fragment cites the New York Sun line about fashionable women and a quirky note on bedding. It also mentions a Latin saying about concealing joys being greater than hiding griefs attributed to Laveter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Sun
Laveter
Dr King’s New Discovery Restores Stricken Bride’s Health
Mrs A Waltheme of Bao Ky recalls a graveyard cough three years past and failing hope until Dr King’s New Discovery cured her. She gained 58 pounds and her health fully restored after the medicine, claimed to heal coughs colds and lung diseases. Trial bottles may be free at Chas Knoeffel’s drug store with a guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas.d Knoefel
Man Reaches Back Forty Years to Return Fox Bounty
In Laporte Indiana a contractor C Vail from Colby Kansas sent a conscience payment of 11.90 to the Laporte county circuit court clerk George Link. He explains he wrongfully obtained 7 fox scalps bounty decades ago and now repays the amount with interest. The draft covers 11.90 after 6 percent annual interest on 3.50 from forty years ago and is credited to the bounty fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laporte
Ind
George Link
Lapotte County
C. Vail
Colby
Kan
Laporte County
Double Tragedy Ends With Suspect Suicide in Fort Wayne
In Fort Wayne Indiana R J By men shot and killed Myrtle Evans a 30 year old woman and then killed himself. The pair were described as Negro. By men had pursued Evans after she rejected him at a Thanksgiving dance. He met her near the Pennsylvania station after she refused to go with him and shot her before turning the weapon on himself. Both victims were about thirty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Ind
R. J. Bymen
Myrtle Evans
Bymen
Pennsylvania Station
New York
Ways and Means
Indiana
Ohio
James T. McCleary
Minnesota
Hammond
Post Office Department
Congress
McCleary
Cannon
Wife seeks revolver in McDonald murder case
The wife of Henry McDonald, imprisoned for killing Detective Dwyer, obtained a writ of replevin for the pistol used in the courtroom shooting that wounded two officers and a bystander. A police chief refused to surrender the weapon, and McDonald’s attorney vows to recover it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Ind
Henry McDonald
Dwyer
Jones
McDonald
Shocking Fate of Two Boys in Walkerton Cave
In Walkerton Indiana on December 1 Verne Cripe aged fifteen and Walter Evans aged thirteen were found buried in a sand bank cave. Heavy rains caused the cave roof to collapse trapping the boys who were missing for hours. They died about three hours before their discovery and came from prominent local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walkerton
Ind
Verne Cripe
Walter Evans
Death From Lockjaw in Laporte Worker
Gus Olsen a 37 year old plane factory worker died of tetanus after a minor injury. Ten days earlier he tripped over a low wire fence and struck his head on brush, later developing inflammation and lockjaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laporte
Ind
Gus Olsen
Witness in Murder Case Dead in Indiana
Ada Opal Hawley aged fifteen from near Needmore Indiana died at home. She was an important witness in the Ford McCoy murder trial in Monroe county circuit court. The case was continued to the January term due to her absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Ind
Ada Opal Hawley
Needmore
Ada
Ford-McCoy
Monroe County
Evansville Man Confesses Before Death
Two hours before dying at St Mary's hospital Harry Lockyear confessed to nurse Miss Lena Miller that he inflicted the self caused wounds. He shot himself in his buggy near Daylight, initial reports suggested murder attempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Ind
St. Mary's Hospital
Harry Lockyear
Lena Miller
Lockyear
Elevator Destroyed by Fire in Sheridan
A large elevator owned by Arza Smith was destroyed by fire in Sheridan Indiana on December 1. About 5 000 bushels of wheat 4 000 bushels of corn 2 000 bushels of oats and 100 bushels of clover seed were burned causing an estimated loss near 20 000 dollars with partial insurance coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheridan, Ind
Arza Smith
Aged Man Killed by Passenger Train in Indiana
William O'Brien aged eighty two a pioneer citizen of Cannelburg was struck by a fast B and O Southwestern passenger train between Cannelburg and Montgomery and killed instantly according to Washington Indiana December 1 report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ind
William O’brien
Cannelburg
B. & O. Southwestern
Montgomery
Strike Nears On Pennsylvania Lines West Of Pittsburg
A major dispute between the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and the Pennsylvania railroad, affecting lines west of Pittsburg, prompts a strike vote and mediation talks led by the Erdman act board. The general board of adjustment, with Grand Chief Warren S. Stone and Fred A. Burgess, met in Washington with Chairman Knapp and Commissioner Neill to seek resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, Nev
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pittsburg
Knapp
Interstate Commerce Commission
Charles P. Neill
Jaber
General Board of Mediation
Erdman
Board of Adjustment
Fred A. Burgess
Washington
Board of Mediation
Neill
G. L. Peck
Pennsylvania Lines
Wets Win Mercer County Local Option Vote by 227
Celina Ohio December 1 Mercer county local option election ends with wets ahead by 227 votes. The tally confirms a major shift in county liquor policy following the ballot. Vote totals and precincts indicate broad support for the wets across Mercer county.
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Celina, O
Mercer County
Notable World and Domestic Docket Highlights
Samuel L. Clemens marks his seventy third birthday while Baron Von Call Zu Kulmbach and Rosenburg named Austro Hungarian ambassador to Japan. Governor Magoon departs Cuba for Tampa en route to Washington. University of Welsingfors accepts professor exchange. Moorenfield Storey elected president at Anti Imperialist League annual meet. Theodore E. Burton pursues US Senate seat to succeed Foraker. Taft to speak at University of Pennsylvania on Washingtons Birthday. One cent Washington paper shifts Sunday edition to afternoon. Argentine market mood lifts US wheat market. Chicago close steady. Baron Hengemuller Von Hengervar receives grand cross of Leopold order from Emperor Francis Joseph.
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Baron von Call Zu Kulmbach
Rosenburg
Japan
Magoon
Cuba
Tampa
Fla
Washington
University of Welsingfors
Moorenfield Storey
Theodore E. Burton
Ohio
United States Senate
Foraker
Taft
University of
United States
Chicago
Baron Hengemuller von Hengervar
Austria-Hungary
Emperor Francis Joseph
Order of Leopold
Washington Topics on Tariff Revision and Chamber Lineup
The Ways and Means Committee hearings draw many national lawmakers to Washington as tariff revision moves from the Dingley law toward a Payne measure. Champ Clark of Missouri appears poised to lead Democrats in the House with Williams stepping down, while vacancies and upcoming elections shape committee composition and strategy. Dr Wu Tingfang, China’s minister, adopts a frugal diet amid mourning in the capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles. W. Arthur
Washington
Congress
House
Ways and Means Committee
McKinley
Maine
Ways and Means
Mark Hanna
Rooseveldt
Rooosevelt
Dingley
Payne
Senate
Champ Chirk
Missouri
John Sharp Williams
Mississippi
Clark
Cochran
New York
Granger
Rhode Island
Watson
Indiana
Representative Boninge
Colorado
Ebenezer J. Hill
Connecticut
Brandegee
Ways and Menos
Wu Ting Fang
United States
China
Support Your Town Efforts and Print the Paper Local Pride
A call to residents to back the hometown economy by buying local, using local services, and promoting community businesses. It urges participation in subscribing to the town newspaper and praising local enterprises, noting some fail in these duties.
Naval Sharpshooters Reach Superior Firing Rates
The article reports dramatic gains in American naval gunnery over six years. It notes average hits per minute at 1.5 for six inch guns, 6 hits per minute on average across the navy, and up to 30 percent hit rates at long range in the North Atlantic fleet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Bay
North Atlantic
Santiago
Market Quotations for Grate and Livestock Prices
Prevailing prices from Indianapolis and other markets show wheat decimals and mixed figures. Prices list include wheat corn hay cattle hogs sheep lambs with regional figures for Cincinnati Chicago New York East Buffalo stockyards and notes on the mouth disease affecting East Buffalo operations.
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Indianapolis
Timothy
Cincinnati
East Buffele
Buffalo
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Haitien
Paris
Steinheil
Mme. Steinheil
Mme Steinheil
Historia Conciergerie
Metcalf
Sperry’s
WII
Uncle Sam
Admitsal Sperry
International Council
Kanean
Vail
Biggey
WT. Biggey
San Francisco
W. J. Biggey
Alcatraz Island
Samuel L. Clemens
Mark Twain
Tariff
Champ Clark
Empire State
Yeu
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