Ruef Bribery Trial Reaches Dramatic Final Stage
San Francisco December 10. The Ruef bribery trial ends as the jury considers guilt or innocence of Abraham Ruef in the most dramatic California case linked to the 1906 civic exposures. The 105 day proceedings feature indictments against Ruef Mayor Schmitz and others and a courtroom shooting by Morris Haas impacting the case.
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San Francisco
California
Abraham Ruef
Mer
Board of Supervisors
EB. E. Schmitz
Ruef
Gas and Electric Company
Parkside Realty Comany
Jurge
John J. Furey
Frank J. Murphy
Adolph Newburg
John M. Kelly
Blake
Murphy
Francis J. Weney
Heney
Morris Haas
Haas
House Debates Census Bill Amid Heated Amendments
Washington dec 10 the house debated the bill for the thirteenth and subsequent decennial censuses for nearly five hours and passed it with no material change. A key fight centered on an amendment by mr gillett of massachusetts to require competitive exams for most temporary census positions. Senators Johnston of Alabama highlighted cadet hazing and urged reinstate former cadets Russell and Weaver noting punishment was excessive and mothers should not watch over them at the military academy.
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Washington
House of Representatives
Gillett
Massachusetts
Senate
Johnston
Alabama
Russell
Weaver
Military Academy
Sollitary Academy
Serious wreck near McKensie rocks North Coast Limited
The North Coast Limited derailed near McKensie twenty miles east of Biemarck due to spreading rails. The entire train except the observation car overturned. One man was killed and many injured, but few serious injuries occurred thanks to the low embankment.
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Biemarck
N. D
North Coast Limited
Northern Pacific
McKensie
Here
Liquor Dealers Take Cheer From National League Sessions
Washington December 10 report from National Liquor League sessions shows opposition to the liquor trade receding. Consensus favors limiting saloons by population to protect trade interests and sustain the industry nationwide.
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Washington
National Liquor League
Rivers and Harbors Congress backs government bonds plan
Washington reports growing support for selling government bonds to finance a broad program for improving rivers harbors and canals. Proponents argue the nation would build the world's greatest waterways system. The Dec 10 meeting highlighted this sentiment.
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Uncle Sam
Washington
the Rivers and Harbors Congress
Ind Bank President’s Son Dies by Suicide in Chicago
Robert McCrea aged 39 from Wabash Indiana, son ofJames E McCrea bank president and former Citizens’ National head, killed himself at the Great Northern hotel in Chicago. He was despondent over his wife’s death.
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Chicago
Robert McCrea
Wabash
Ind
James E. McCrea
Farmers’ and Merchants’ Bank
Citizens’ National Bank
Great Northern
Carnegie Subpoenaed to Testify on Tariff Hearings
Andrew Carnegie has been subpoenaed to appear before the House Ways and Means Committee for tariff revision hearings. The order requires his testimony on proposed tariff changes being examined by the committee.
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Carnegie
Washington
Andrew Carnegie
House
Ways and Means Committee
Pope resumes audiences as health improves
The pope, appearing greatly restored in health, has resumed his audiences. The Cuban newspapers generally disapprove of Roosevelt's warning paragraph on Cuba. Wheat prices at the Chicago exchange fell sharply with July below the dollar mark. Milton's 800th birth anniversary is celebrated in London at a grand scale. The Library of Congress end-year total reached 1,585,008 volumes, up 101,160 from the prior year. Pennsylvania Railroad reportedly to place a 160,000 ton steel rail order, signaling a broader railroad buying movement.
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Chicago Exchange
Milton
London
Library of Congress
Pennsylvania Railroad
Irom
Piles Cured Quickly By Mail Trial Offer
Piles sufferers urged to try Pyramid Pile Care with a mail order trial. The ad claims rapid relief from pile symptoms using cone shaped treatment, promising overnight effects and long cures. A fifty cent box by mail or a free trial package is offered from Pyramid Drug Co Marshall, Minnesota.
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Pyramid
Marahall
Mica
National council of commerce organized in Washington
Washington December 10 The organization of the national council of commerce begun at a meeting in the secretary of commerce and labor Straus office is meant to aid foreign and home trade. A permanent bureau will be established in the city to maintain contact with government departments and advise commercial interests. The president will receive delegates today and a reception will follow hosted by Secretary and Mrs Straus. Foley's Honey and Tar is recommended for coughs and colds. D Knorfel
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Washington
National Council of Commerce
Straus
Maine Senator Hale Named Chairman of Senate Republican Caucus
A Republican Senate caucus elected Senator Hale of Maine as chairman to succeed the late Senator Allison of Iowa. The role includes leading the Senate steering committees and selecting the committee on committees, with duties shaping major legislation and appointments.
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Washington
Hale
Maine
Allison
Iowa
Senate
Committee On
Electric Bitters touted as cure for stomach and liver woes
W O Kicetler of Gallideau Ark praises Electric Bitters claiming relief from malaria and stomach complaints. The remedy is described as a general tonic that purifies the blood tones nerves and restores vigor. Sold at Chas D Knoefel's drug store with money back guarantee if no benefit.
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W. O. Kicetler
Gallideau
Ark
Chas. D. Knoefel
Fanatic Leader Still At Large In Kansas City Riot
Police search for James Sharp known as Adam God after a bloody riot in Kansas City. Sharp vanished after a brief surrender, hair trimmed and beard shaved. Several injured including Policeman Mullane and bystander Selzo. Wounds described as non fatal by followers who claim immortality. Police order ends street meetings in the city.
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Kansas City
James Sharp
Adam God
Ahern
Sharp
Michael Mullane
Patrick Clark
A. J. Selzo
General Hospital
Louis Pratt
Vinol credited with curing chronic coughs and weakness
James Gray of Elwood Indiana touts Vinol a cod liver and iron preparation as a cure for a 14 year old girl’s severe cough and malnutrition after doctors failed. He claims multiple bottles restored health and promises money-back if not beneficial stating Vinol helps old, weak, and delicate individuals.
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James Gray
Elwood
Ind
Vinci
D. Knoefel
Draggiet
Indiana University Professors Return With Fish Collections
Professors O. H. Eigenmann and S. E. Shideler of Indiana University returned from a New York to British Guiana expedition. They collected aquatic life specimens above and below Kateteur Falls in the Potaro river and along the Demerara and Essequibo rivers, expanding American ichthyology knowledge. Eigenmann reached territory beyond the falls, a region previously visited by only one other American party.
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New York
Guiana
H. Eigenmann
S. E. Shideler
Indiana University
Kateteur Falls
Potaro River
British Guiana
Explorera
DeMarara
Essequibo
Eigefimenn
Falls
Indictments Quashed In F B Tait Case In Decatur
Five indictments charging forgery against F B Tait were quashed after a petition by leading Decatur businessmen and his creditors. Tait, who vanished in June 1907 with about 60000 in debts, is said to intend to return and repay creditors. his wife surrendered a $10000 inheritance from her first husband to obtain a settlement.
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Decatur
F. B. Tait
Tait
Option Law Sustained in Indiana Test at Wabash
The county local option law was upheld as constitutional in a Wabash County case brought by John P. Martin. Judge Plummer rejected the US constitutional challenge but noted the law’s suspension via remonstrance or election effectively halts enforcement by legislative authority.
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Indianapolis
Wabash
John P. Martin
United States
Indiana
Plummer
General Assembly
Birds to Come Under Commerce Act
Washington dec 10 wild geese swans snipe plovers wild pigeons and other migratory fowl may be declared by congress as subject to interstate commerce laws Representative Weeks of Massachusetts introduced a bill granting congress authority to regulate migratory birds and to authorize the agriculture department to issue protections during seasonal migrations.
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Washington
Congress
Weeks
Massachussetts
Department of Agriculture
Two Costly Funerale Pekin Dec 10
Report from Pekin describes An elaborate imperial funeral custom as personal effects of Kuang Hu are incinerated. Losses include costly fur collection and vast wealth reportedly stored in the empress dowager’s treasury. Estimated post mortem expenditures run to about six million taels. The dowager empress is to be buried in spring with costs mirroring the emperor’s obsequies.
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Pekin
Kuang-Hu
Board of Finance
Board of Rights
Girl Found Murdered Near Wampe Home
A 16 year old girl, daughter of Logan Wampe, was murdered while returning home near Jestes Wampe. Her body was found in woods after a night search. she had been struck on the head and dragged 166 yards from the road into thick undergrowth.
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Gacetis
Jestes Wampe
Logan Wate
Wampe
Whitecap Jury Acquits In Rushville Case
A Rushville jury acquitted Leona Tribbey and five defendants Charles McFatridge Harry McFatridge Perry Collins Burl Kennedy and Lafayette Goldman in the whitecapping of John B Tribbey. The six were charged with abducting beating and tar and feathering Tribbey from his bed early August 5. The jury debated two hours and five minutes before delivering the verdict.
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Rushville
Ind
Woman Charged With False Pension Oath
Mrs. Josephine Kendall of Fostoria Ohio, aged sixty five, was arrested in Toledo by Deputy U S Marshal Owens on a charge of swearing falsely to obtain a pension. The warrant came from Joseph P Kealing U S attorney for Indiana. Kendall was sent to Indianapolis where a grand jury indicted her on four counts.
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Toledo
Josephine Kendall
Fostoria
United States
Owens
Joseph P. Kealing
District of Indiana
Kendall
Indianapolis
Girl Fights Thief at Cleveland Jewelry Store
Blood streams from five gashes in her scalp as nineteen year old Josephine Case battles a diamond thief armed with a hatchet. She alarms others, stops an attack on Rowland Russell's store where she worked, then collapses at home but is expected to recover.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Josephine Case
Rowland Russell
Miss Case
No Evidence Points to Murder in Hirschberg Death
In St Louis on December 10 evidence from the inquiry into the death of Francis D. Hirschberg strengthens belief he died by his own hand. The coroner's inquest saw friends abandon the murder theory and favor the suicide conclusion.
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St. Louis
Francis D. Hirschberg
Hirschberg
Delph Trial for Mother's Death in Indiana Court
In Laporte Indiana on December 10 the case of William Delph facing murder charges for killing his mother in law Mrs Sarah Meacham of Kokomo unfolds in circuit court Delph allegedly sought his brother in law Edward Feightner with a shotgun and fired fatally striking Mrs Meacham in the back as she chased after her son to protect him
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Laporte
Ind
William Delph
Sarah Meacham
Kokomo
Ecfrcuit
Delph
Edward Feightner
Marked for Death Turned to Health by King’s New Discovery
Mrs A O Williams of Bao Kentucky credits Dr King’s New Discovery with ending a graveyard cough and restoring health after three years. She reports gaining 68 pounds in weight and full recovery after taking the medicine sold at Obals D E Knossel’s Drug Store with a trial bottle free.
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Proente Puesmonta
Ander Guarentee
Obas
D. Eknossel
Grug
Illinois murderer sentenced in Mode killing
Mattoon Illinois December 10 Frank Hill was given an indeterminate term in the Shelby circuit court for killing Arthur Steele at Mode about a year ago.
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thInois
Burglars Busy at Terre Haute
Terre Haute police report a surge in thefts and burglaries during December with more incidents than usual, as residents prepare for year end activities in Terre Haute Indiana.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Farmer Michael Schafer gored to death by bull
Rockport Indiana December 10 Michael Schafer a leading Luce township farmer was killed at his home after being gored by an infuriated bull.
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Rockport
Ind
Michael Schafer
Luce Township
Bismarck’s Limits Revealed in New Reminiscences
In Berlin published reminiscences claim Bismarck consumed up to 100 000 cigars and 10 000 bottles of champagne during his career. The author cites a strict regimen after illness and notes the chancellor’s habit of drinking at least two bottles of champagne at dinner and continuous smoking during travel. Washington report covers National Liquor League meeting where a Lincoln-era gavel is presented by Illinois delegation.
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Bismarck
von Elering
Berlin
Schweningen
Prince
Hamburg
Frankfort
Washington
McDonough
National Liquor League of the United States
Witnois
Hlinoils
Abraham Lincoln
Earned romance money went to food, not keepsakes
A Cleveland Plain Dealer excerpt quotes an eminent author who, asked how he spent earnings from his first romance, replies that he spent it for food rather than souvenirs. The exchange highlights a blunt view of early career frugality.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Carriage Shop Rumor Stirs Street Exchange
In a short street scene, Sweet Singer asks for voice help, a low comedian points to a carriage shop across the street and jokes about axle grease. The dialogue includes a quip about telephones and a busy signal from Central, reflecting city life vignette.
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Sweet Singer
Detroit Tribune
Large West Coast-Theater Merger Reported
A plan reportedly would merge about seventy five theaters from Chicago to San Francisco and include venues in Omaha Denver and San Francisco as part of a single company.
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Chicago
San Francisco
Omaha
Denver
Fute Ese Company
Local clubs set for annual officer election
ADDITIONAL LOCALS report Knights of Putbiss will meet Monday night December 14 at Castle Hail on State street for the annual election of officers. Violena Parker aged twenty two died today at her father Fisher Parker’s home 56 Vincennes Street and will be shipped to Harrodsburg tomorrow. Benjamin Busch was arrested last evening on a fraud charge against James K Byrd and will have a hearing next Tuesday before Justice Fogle Alert.
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Endowment Bank
Knights of Putbiss
Castle Hail
State Street
Violena Parker
Fisher Parker
Vincennes Street
Harrodsburg
Benjamin Busch
Wall
Kimestiver
James K. Byrd
Justice Fogle
Munich engineer Carl Keill invents bullet proof corset
Carl Keill of Munich has created a six pound bullet resistant garment made of steel rings. A trial with eighteen revolver shots at eleven yards failed to pierce it. Report says the Russian government offered fifty thousand dollars if it could stop Mauser bullets, but Keill declined, preferring to deal with the German office.
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Carl Keill
Munich
War Office
Pall Mall Gazette
Market Quotations Prevailing Prices for Grain and Livestock
Market round up lists Indianapolis grain and livestock prices for wheat corn oats clover timothy and hay with bids for hogs sheep lambs cattle and horses. Cincinnati Chicago and East Buffalo quotations show varied prices and totals including receipts and closing auction notes.
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Indianapolis
Cincinnati
Chicago
Lambe
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Indiana U
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Foley
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Fidelity Funding Company
Bello
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Kniker
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Central
New York Sun
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Franklin Township
Harrison County
Rockefeller
John
Manhattan
New York American
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Cattie
Minge
Eadt Buffalo
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