Whitelaw Reid Dies in London After Ill Health
London Dec 16 The American Ambassador Whitelaw Reid died Sunday after a prolonged illness linked to asthma and frail health since his October return from America. His death followed exhaustion and a final period of unconsciousness with his family and four physicians at his bedside. The embassy flag was lowered to half staff and condolences flowed from royalty and officials. Reid’s career spanned editor roles, ambassador to France, and a long life rooted in journalism and public service.
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Ambassador to Great Britain Dies in Asthmatic Paroxysm
A senior diplomat serving as ambassador to Great Britain died after an asthmatic episode. The death occurred at a residence in London where officials reported the fatal attack, with medical staff stating an asthma attack caused the collapse. The embassy has announced condolences and ordered an investigation into the incident.
Governor Wilson Homeward Toward Princeton Visit
The Bermudian with President Elect Wilson reached Sandy Hook at 4 AM. Mrs Wilson and daughters will attend a Southern society dinner in New York, while Wilson plans to go to Princeton tomorrow afternoon and return for the dinner. His daughters piloted the ship under Captain McKenzie, and Wilson spent time on deck and at the pilot house comparing the voyage to locomotive driving.
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Trial reveals alleged cruelty by minister in Nevada case
In Rena Nevada a divorce trial into the Machatton suit exposes alleged depravity by Rev Burtis Russell Machatton. Wife Mrs Peas Pare Machatton testifies to cruelty after their 1846 James town marriage and moves to Pittsburgh where he pastored. Decree granted to wife. defendant served but did not contest.
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Turbulent Janina Battle News From Constantinople
Constantinople dispatch reports the Greeks and Turks clash near Janina with unsatisfactory details. The porte remains pessimistic about the battle outcome and the fighting’s real result.
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Porte
Bank Manager Arrested in Helsingfors Defaulter Charge
TERSE TELEGRAMS report a Helsingfors bank manager arrested on a $2 cad defaulter charge. A large antiracist march from New York to Albany bears a suffrage petition to the Legislature. John T. Thorney, longtime stage figure, is dead. The text notes a ship seller and other items including trade and arbitration references.
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Messengers Confess Bandit Money Plot and Self Injury
Bakersfield dispatch reports M A Frambs confession that a supposed Sunset Western express robbery was staged. Hamby claimed defense of $20000 but admitted he threw the money from a train and buried it with Melvin Hamby. both brothers held, loot recovered except for missing sum.
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Death of Ambassador Reid Shocks Washington Officials
Washington officials and the diplomatic corps were stunned by the sudden death of Ambassador Whitelaw Reid. President Taft learned of the loss, and King George communicated sorrow from London. Taft and Mrs. Taft sent messages praising Reid's exceptional service and friendship between the United States and Britain.
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Aviator Missing After Coast Flight from Los Angeles
Horace Kearney and Chester Lawrence disappeared after a hydroplane flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco. The last sighting was Saturday near Point Dume in Los Angeles County. Authorities fear they perished in a heavy southwestern sea despite life preservers.
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Two More Victims of the Air in England
Lieutenant Parke of the Royal Navy and Mr Arkell Hardwicke died when their monoplane crashed at Wembley after leaving Hendon aerodrome on Sunday. The aircraft pitched, they were strapped in, and both men fell head downward to the ground, instant deaths.
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Indiana Centennial Book to Publish Early January
Indianapolis December 16. The Indiana centennial celebration committee has approved articles for a book to be released in January to spur support for the 1816 centennial celebration. The pieces cover Indiana's achievements from early days to the present and will be shared with members of the legislature.
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Murder charge ends in suicide in Springfield
In Springfield Laur Dee questions Aen C Jones about his case progress. Jones, accused of murder, asks for leniency then draws a razor and slashes his own throat, dying at his wife's feet as she watches.
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Attitude of Turkey Drives Balkan Peace Talks
London dispatch reports that delegates to the peace conference will press for the real purpose of their meeting as sessions begin. Bulgaria's stance on Adrianople could derail progress, while Greece faces limits on armistice terms and Turkey's actions shape the alliance position.
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Housewives League Warns of Egg Price War in New York
The Housewives League led by national president Mrs Julian Heath vows to mobilize New York City housewives to undercut egg prices if retailers fail to lower costs. She says over 140000 women in the city will join efforts, potentially partnering with local dealers to map buyer networks and counter cold storage pricing.
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Savage to stand trial for murder with death penalty presen
Terre Haute Ind Dec 16 Frank Pettie Ax Savage accused of killing Harry Kiger on Sept 25 preferred standing trial with death penalty as a possibility rather than pleading guilty to a manslaughter charge offered by Prosecuting Attorney Owens. He is charged that Kiver a registration official was shot for knowledge of Reitt registering voters. Savage a bartender will have witnesses ready to testify that Kiver had threatened him.
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Arson Trust Alleged in Midwest Fires Case
Ben Kahn a former South Bend merchant and Ben Franklin of Chicago and Brazil Ind are held on bail in a $20 000 bond each charged in a suspected arson ring tied to heavy insured mercantile losses. Prosecutors say fire bugs and adjusting firms conspired to burn stores and collect on commissions, with detectives tracking the group for years.
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Franklin
South Bend Considers Major Reform to Indiana School Law
The South Bend chamber of commerce backs revising Indiana school law next session. A five member School Board would be elected to govern, with voting rights for women and special elections. The board would have legislative and advisory powers, while two heads would handle executive functions including a superintendent and business manager.
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Freight Train Collision Kills Two Men Near Lexington Ind
A head on collision of two freight trains near Lexington Indiana last night killed two unidentified men thought to be hobos, wounded several crew members severely, and left the locomotives practically wrecked. Cars were hurled apart and splintered.
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Milwaukee-Born Merchant Arrested in South Bend Forged Checks
Laporte Ind Dec 16 Charles Sperlinsky a longtime Milwaukee business man later of South Bend was arrested here on charges of passing forged checks. Fifty eight year old Sperlinsky offered no explanation for the crime beyond saying he possessed an uncontrollable mania for writing checks.
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Milwaukee
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Sperlinsky
Tragedies on Indiana Lines Reported in Detailing Deaths
In Greencastle James Morgan a traction foreman was killed instantly when his line touched a high tension wire killing him and nearly killing his son Bryce who escaped by leaping aside. In Peanktest Jesse Newby, thirty eight, was struck and killed by an interurban car in Avery while standing on the track. the impact hurled him twenty feet and broke his neck.
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King Keeps Promise to Read Bible Daily, Says Letter
King George has sent a reply through Lord Knollys confirming he promised his mother Queen Alexandra to read a chapter of the Bible daily and that he has kept that pledge since the stated time.
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Notre Dame President to Tour Europe on Vacation
The Rev John Cavananeh C 8 C president of the University of Notre Dame will begin a three months vacation in Europe starting January 18. He will travel to Tealy to meet Pope Pius X then tour European countries. In Indiana, Mrs Charles Poster age 26 burned to death after falling into a fireplace at her Romona area home.
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Romona
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Helen Gould Noted Philanthropist and Railroad Benefactor
Helen Gould emerges as a prominent philanthropist and active supporter of the railroad industry. Her public work spans charity, social reform, and enhancing transportation infrastructure, reflecting a committed civic leadership profile.
Helen Miller Gould to Wed Finley J Shepard of St. Louis
New York December 16 Helen Miller Gould sister of George J Howard and Edwin Gould is to marry Finley J Shepard of St. Louis an active railroad man and assistant to President BL F Buah. Announcement from George J Gould notes engagement of their elder daughter, a member of the Gould family famed for wealth and philanthropy.
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New Rochelle Forum Speaker Attacks Revisions and Judges
A New Rochelle Forum speaker denounced revisions of state and national law, blasting higher courts and certain acts as obstacles to social justice. He criticized the failure to recall decisions and accused judges and officials of bias, drawing laughter from the audience. A Huntington accident report followed, noting a passenger train collision injuring three and sparking questions about track safety.
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Parkhurst
Electric Bitters Cited as Cure by Rader of Lewisburg WV
BL Rader of Lewisburg West Virginia credits Electric Bitters with curing a long standing stomach trouble and rheumatism linked to kidney poisons. He calls it a perfect remedy for dyspepsia indigestion jaundice and rheumatism and says every bottle is guaranteed. The ad notes price at 30 cents and urges trial at Whacker Drag Up.
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Debatable British Race Reform Under Panic Overhaul
disjointed OCR fragment hints at a British horse race controversy as authorities debate suspending or reforming the event. references to Doncaster and Caster Mure suggest regional actions, with rhetoric on public order, prosecutions, and profiteering amid sports governance.
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London Standard
A Rank Offense
A fragmentary dialogue shows a tense exchange as a colonel confronts a hostile remark. The garbled text hints at formal address and a display of authority, suggesting a military or naval setting and a conflict over presence or invitation.
New Discovery for Colds and Pneumonia Fears
Mrs. Tierze W. Place of Rawsonville Vermont credits Dr Ning's New Discovery with preventing pneumonia and treating colds and croup, praising its bronchial relief. The medicine is advertised as guaranteed for bronchial ailments, priced at 50 cents up to 1.00, with a trial bottle free at Knoefel Drug Co.
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