Mercer County Man Crowned by News of Drowning
Mrs Mary McCommon learns of nephew Milroy Brest aged about 25 drowning in Hamilton Lake Ohio while hauling lumber. He fell into a 15 foot deep lake. no witness. Son of Newton Brest, survived by parents a brother and sister. Accident said to be peculiar as clothes held no money though he had a recent salary.
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Mary McCommon
Epworth Street
Mercer County
Milroy Brest
Ohio
Newton Brest
McCommon
Thurly
Brest
Hamilton Lake
Carl Elm Company
Post Offices Enter Civil Service For Fourth Class Officials
President Roosevelt issued an executive order placing all fourth class postmasters in New York Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana Illinois Wisconsin and Michigan within the classified service. The order allows filling vacancies in those states before civil service certification is ready. Postmaster General Meyer cited political concerns and the long petition by fourth class postmasters to leave politics as reasons for the move.
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United Press
Washington
Roosevelt
Classified Service
New York
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Wisconsin
Michigan
Post Office Department
Civil Service Commission
Meyer
White House
Bridge Wreckers Sought After Wheeling & Lake Erie Blast
A general arrest order is issued for three men seen near the new Wheeling & Lake Erie railroad bridge on East Ninth street hours before a dynamite blast wrecked the structure. Pittsburg Construction Company blamed. hundreds of passenger trains endangered as the explosion toppled a concrete pier and hurled debris over a quarter mile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Cleveland, O
Wheeling & Lake Erie Railroad
East Ninth Street
Pittsburg Construction Company
Japanese Want Peace on Pacific
Washington dispatch reports John Callan O Laughlin, secretary of the U S commission for the Tokio exposition, saying Japan seeks friendly U S relations. He notes Japan supports integrity of China and the open door to deter aggression, with U S aid viewed as essential in China and the Pacific.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
United States
Japan
John Callan O’laughlin
United States Commission
China
Pacific
Burton Won't Seek Speaker Role Against Cannon
Washington December 1 A conference between Congressman Burton and Chairman Hitchcock confirms Burton will not run for speaker against Cannon. Hitchcock recently returned from Hot Springs where he and Burton discussed both the speakership and the Ohio senatorship Burton stated that things are progressing satisfactorily toward the senatorship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
Burton
Hitchcock
Cannon
Hot Springs
Ohio
Butler Trust to Corner the Market
Chicago dispatch reports a market note that plain bread without butter may become scarce as 1 million dollars worth of the spread stock in storage. prices may rise after the first of the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Chicago
Traction line accident injures eleven near Dayton
A Dayton and Northern traction car broke an axle two miles north of Arcanum today and rolled over injuring eleven people. Several passengers suffered serious injuries while crews assisted victims and investigated the derailment.
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Dayton, O
Dayton and Northern Traction
Haitian Rebel Threat Looms Over Port au Prince Battle
Port au Prince faces a decisive clash as General Antoine Simon's rebel army closes in within miles of the city. Foreign residents fear marching combat as insurgents reportedly occupy Lenagan and approach steadily. President Nord Alexis vows hope but cabinet tensions rise as Des Moines and Tacoma standby offshore.
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United Press
Port AU Prince
Antoine Simon
Simon
Nord Alexis
Leogane
Miragoane
Des Moines
Tacoma
Newberry Sworn In as Secretary of the Navy
Truman H. Newberry of Michigan was sworn in as secretary of the navy succeeding Victor H. Metcalf. He attended his first cabinet meeting at the White House and was welcomed by department officials. Mrs. Newberry and his daughter Carol were present as Metcalf departed to California for health reasons.
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Washington
Truman H. Newberry
Michigan
Navy
Victor H. Metcalf
California
Newberry
White House
L. Hanna
Carol Newberry
Carrier Pigeons as Photographers Take Flight
Paris reports a new use for carrier pigeons by Jules Neubronner who outfits birds with a breast worn camera for aerial photographs. He demonstrated automatic lens timing and rapid image capture able to enlarge tiny images, with military and medical applications cited and historic pigeon messaging examples noted.
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Paris
Jules Neubronner
France
America
Cronberg
Falkenstein
Neubronner
Neubrenner
Reinickendorf
Gross
Tegel
Rothschild
Waterloo
Mother kills daughter then herself in Beabody hotel tragedy
In Memphis Tennessee a woman identified as Mrs. Nicholas P. Errington killed her 12 year old daughter Theresa with carbolic acid then took her own life after a fierce struggle. Both were burned and the mother’s health and despondency were cited by her husband. she had diamonds and cash on hand.
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Memphis
Tenn
Nicholas P. Errington
Schiller Street
Chicago
Theresa
Beabody
Errington
Hot Springs
Schmidt
Thaw Case Up in U S Court of Appeals
In Philadelphia on December 1 the U S circuit court of appeals delayed a hearing on Thaw creditors bid to compel Matteawan Hospital to produce Harry K Thaw for bankruptcy proceedings in Pittsburgh. Bird S Gardiner delayed by a New York car blockade before a patent case took precedence. Ex Governor William A Stone urged a short delay but was refused.
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United Press
Philadelphia
Bird S. Gardiner
State of New York
New York
Harry K. Thaw
Criminal Insane Hospital
Mattewan
N. Y
Thaw
Pittsburg
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
William A Stone
McDowell Seeks Re-election as House Clerk
Major Alexander McDowell of Sharon Pennsylvania announces his candidacy to retain the post of clerk of the house of representatives. He serves his seventh term, enjoys broad support, and faces no expected opposition from Republicans in Pennsylvania. Speaker Cannon favors his continuation.
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Washington, D. C
Alexander McDowell
Sharon
House of Representatives
House
Major McDowell
Congress
Pennsylvania
Clerk
Cannon
The Shuberts and Klaw and Erlanger on Good Terms
New York report states both theater groups deny any contest for control of the Cleveland Hippodrome. Officials say no steps were taken toward control and no breach is possible, with both offices calling reports ridiculous.
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United Press
New York
Klaw & Erlanger
The
Shuberts
Cleveland Hippodrome
Cleveland
Cleveland Play House
Theatrical
Rustin Murder Trial Begins in Omaha
In Omaha Nebraska the trial of Charles E. Davis for the murder of Dr. Frederick Rustin opened with the jury complete. Attorneys began voir dire as 21 of 49 talesmen were excused and 16 challenged amid a crowded courtroom. The defense may try to exclude Mrs Abbie Rice who says Austin told her Davis planned to kill him.
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United Press
Omaha
Neb
Charles E. Davis
Frederick Rustin
Talesmen
Abbie. Rice
Wom
Austin
Davis
Trouble at Perth Amboy over fireproofing strike
A barge towed by the tug Fireproofer was docked in New York and awaiting sailing orders to take 150 men to the National Fireproofing company clay yards and potteries at Keasbey to replace striking workers.
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United Press
Perth Amboy
N. J
Fireproofer
New York
National Fireproofing Company
Keasbey
Women Smuggle Goods Into Chicago
United States justice department seized tapestries paintings and bric-a-brac valued at 80000 believed smuggled into the country by Mrs Emily Chadbourne for Mrs Jack Gardiner of Boston. Admonition ordered on Chadbourne Gardiner and Collector Ames requiring appearance to show cause why property should not be appropriated.
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United Press
Chicago
United States Department of Justice Today
Emily Chadbourne
Jack Gardiner
Boston
Chadbourne
Gardiner
Customs Ames
Roosevelt to start national apple show
Washington dispatch reports President will press a button at the White House at 12:30 p m Monday to start the national apple show in Spokane Washington Representative Jones secured the promise for the event set in Spokane next week.
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Washington
White House
Spokane
Wash
Jones
Short Talk Summary of Varied Facts and Notions
A compact roundup of disparate facts touches on Niagara Falls erosion, ancient life, Cuba’s presidential choice, body types popularity, the norqual as the longest known animal, the coinage of microbe, polyga my in Upper Kongo, light speed, Berlin soldiers building a pontoon bridge, storm door costs, Lachine Rapids bridge plans, and the abundance of patent models awaiting lodging in a national museum.
Ensemble Recital by Dise and Pittsburg Orchestra
Jairus Alvin Dise along with the Pittsburg orchestra will present an ensemble recital assisted by Miss Gertrude Clark on February 2 for the benefit of Bellevue and Avalon Ma Ma.
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Jairus Alvin Dise
Pittsburg
Gertrude Clark
Bellevue
Avalon Ma MA
Aims of Six School Ma'ams Revealed
Six school maams were interviewed about life goals. One desires a wealthy husband, another seeks bestseller fame, a third aims to study law for women’s rights, a fourth wants multiple professions, a fifth hopes to become a chemist, and a sixth seeks marriage to a poet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woemen
Bars Put Up to Protect Cattle in Wisconsin
Governor Davison issued an order barring cattle from Michigan New York Pennsylvania and Maryland into Wisconsin due to foot and mouth disease. The action aims to prevent spread and protect livestock health across the state.
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Madison, Wis
Davison
Michigan
New York
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Wisconsin
His Reputation as a Late Night Roller Scout
Report notes describe a well known local figure nicknamed the Smart Set, famed for late hours and an easygoing lifestyle. Neighbors say he moves with a confident air and draws attention in social circles.
Versatile Facts Span Utilities and Heritage in Brief
A mosaic of notes covers Swiss stream capacity, telephone toll handling, a Danish steel ingot for a bust pedestal, finding articles law, Leeuwenhoek’s bacteria discovery, a Pennsylvania Railroad electrification contract, and global life costs. Tintoretto’s Paradise painting at Venice’s Doges Palace measured 84 feet by 33 and a half.
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Paradise
Tintoretto
Doges Palace
Venice
Hanna Company Begins Foundation Work for New $3 Million Blast Furnaces
Preliminary work started today for the Niagara frontier project by Dark & Co. on behalf of M. A. Hanna & Co. of Cleveland. The $3,000,000 plant will be built by Hanna interests and will employ about 700 men.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Dark & Co
M. A. Hanna & Co
Cleveland
Niagara Frontier
Hanna
Excerpt on Women's Earning Standards Cited by Kansas City Journal
A Kansas City Journal quote discusses a New York woman needing 70 000 dollars a year for clothes and suggests many women require similar sums. The exchange argues the figure is not exceptional and reflects broader expectations.
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New York
Kansas City Journal
Modest Rockefeller Offers Credit for Trust Organization
The report notes John D. Rockefeller is willing to credit others for organizing the trust and is satisfied with the dividends. The stance reflects a modest, delegated role while maintaining financial returns.
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Rockefeller
St Louis
World predicts Bryan defeat in 1912 race
The Houston Post notes the New York World predicts that Bryan will be defeated in the 1912 campaign, signaling a shift in political expectations.
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New York World
Bryan
Houston Post
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L. 8
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New Castle Pa
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King
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Sutton Street
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Scott Township
New Wilmington Road
J. G. Stowhecker
Skidmore
Ellwood City
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Second Ward
KE. F. Connelly
Fifth Ward
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S. & T. Company
Conn’s ’S
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McKee’s
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R. C. Fralick
Outlet Co
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Sherritt
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Seventh Ward
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Jefferson and
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Allegheny
J. H. Sherritt
E.j.o'brien
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Modest Mr. Rockefeller
G. B. Zahniser
Clendenin Block
H. D. Tucker Plumbing CO
DA. Lafranco
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