Wreck of the Soo City Believed Lost with Crew
Wreckage washing ashore at Cape Ray confirms the loss of the Soo City a 438 ton excursion steamer once on the Great Lakes. Captain John G Pilon commanded the vessel which sailed November 1 from Michigan City and carried at least eighteen crew with the count possibly twenty eight. The storm tied the Newfoundland coast and many vessels were lost. the Soo City had no passengers aboard and was bound for New Orleans for service between that city and Texas ports.
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Newfoundland
John G. Pilon
Brooklyn
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Missouri
Soo City
Indiana Transportation Company
Felix Jackson
Velasco
Tex
New Orleans
Texan
New York
T. H. Franklin
No. S6
Broad Street
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N. Y
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Milwaukee
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Dority
Quebec
Maritime Exchange
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Chicago
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Charles Warwick
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James Anderson
Montague
Mich Oilers
Frank Kelly
Alpena
Mich
George Brown
Fremen
Frank Schwimm
Samuel Olebski
Ee i. Weaver
Dowagiac
Cook
Mex Sanders
Charles Warner
Gulf of St Lawrence
West Bar City
Marine Hospital Service to Fight Pellagra Disease
The Marine Hospital Service will push a campaign to stamp out pellagra, a disease sweeping parts of the South and feared to cause insanity. Surgeon Lavinder reports cases across the region, notably Mount Vernon Asylum with eighty eight cases and fifty seven deaths, urging Congress to fund a nationwide effort.
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Washington
Marine Hospital Service
South
Italy
Lavinder
Ser
Cerclina
Mount Vernon Insane Asylum
Congress
Marine Service
Romania
Body of Major L'Enfant to be moved to Arlington
The body of Major L'Enfant, engineer officer who helped Washington lay out the capital, will be moved at government expense with military ceremonies to Arlington Cemetery Virginia for its final resting place. The date is not fixed. Pierre Charles L'Enfant born 1755 died 1835 came to the U S with Lafayette in 1777 joined American forces becoming brevet major in 1773. He was wounded at Savannah and captured at Charleston then exchanged. He led the Washington city layout before all plans were finished and declined a West Point engineering professorship in 1812.
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Dee
Digres Farm
Maryland
L’enfant
George Washington
National
Arlington Cemetery
Virginia
Pierre Charles L’enfant
Lafayette
Savannah
Charleston
West Point
Army
War Department
William Crozier
Ordnance
Chicago Primary Election Scandal Report Shocks City
The special grand jury in Chicago indicts over eighty officials and alleges widespread fraud in the August primary. It cites repeaters, fraudulent registrations, and dead or absent voters, urging voter identification and Civil Service reforms to restore trust.
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Chicago
Special Grand Jury
Frank J. Loesch
Superintendent of Public Service
Loesch
Waterways Could Save Freight Costs Across Nation
Washington reports a Conservation Commission discussion on waterway development saving freight costs if one fifth of annual freight moved by water. Estimated national water power potential stands at about 230 million horsepower versus 5.23 million in use. A full commission session and a governors conference follow.
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Washington
The
Conservation Commission
Trainmen Reach Settlement Over Run Equalization
New Haven December 4. A conference between General Manager Higgins and a joint committee of trainmen and conductors ended with an announced satisfactory settlement of grievances. The main issue was the equalization of runs among train staff.
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New Haven
Higgins
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
War at Sea Conference Opens to Forge Naval Law Code
London reports the international conference called by Britain to draft a naval warfare code and establish an international prize court. Delegates from the United States, Great Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Austria-Hungary, Russia, Spain, Holland and Japan discuss contraband, blockades, neutral rights, and the Alabama case as they aim for a December to February session.
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Great Britain
Foreign Office
Edward Grey
the Hague
United States
France
Germany
Italy
Austria-Hungary
Russia
Spain
Holland
Japan
America
German Japanese Pact Rumor-eyed in Far East Talks
London dispatch reports that the Chinese Foreign Board has learned Germany and Japan plan a Far East agreement. The Morning Post cautions readers but with a pro Japanese stance suggests the possibility of a German Japanese accord.
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London
Dee K
Morning Post
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Chinese Foreign Board
Germany
Japan
The
Italy defends Balkan policy in chamber vote
Rome announced Foreign Minister Tittoni defended Italy s Balkan policy in the Chamber of Deputies. He warned withdrawal from the Triple Alliance would risk European support for the realm while noting Italy aims to preserve interests in Albania and Macedonia and avoid territorial expansion. The policy won approval 297 to 140.
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Signor Tittoni
Chamber of Deputies
Italy
Balkans
Europe
Vienna
Austria
Albania
Macedonia
Bosnia and Herzegovina
England
Russia
Troopships Leave Fiume Amid Sealed Orders
Two steamers of the Hungarian Croatian line with troops aboard depart Fiume under sealed orders. Two more are due tomorrow. destination thought to be Cattaro. Government denies Montenegrin shelling rumors and notes no fighting at Bilek as market optimism grows.
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Vienna
Fiume
Cattaro
Austria
Adriatic
Bilek
Education Bill Dead After House Deadlock
London Dec 4 Premier Asquith announced the education bill is withdrawn from the House of Commons due to a deadlock with the Church party over funding for non rate supported schools. The dispute centered on Archbishop of Canterbury's demand for a larger grant, with Walter Runciman backing the measure.
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London
Church
House of Commons
Asquith
Yankee Floated From Hen and Chickens Reef in Buzzard’s Bay
The United States cruiser Yankee, aground ten weeks on Hen and Chickens reef, has been floated and started toward New Bedford in tow. Naval officers call the operation a triumph for compressed air wrecking, led by John Arbuckle. After minor repairs at New Bedford, the Yankee will head under its own steam to the New York Navy Yard for a full overhaul.
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R. 1
Buzzard’s Bay
New Bedford
Naval Station
Charles C. Marsh
New York Navy Yard
Navy Department
Arbuckle
Secretary of the Navy
Lebanon
Penikese Island
Cuttyhunk
Negroes Liked at West Point as Detachment Excels
Washington reports West Point praises its colored cavalry detachment. Colonel H. L. Scott notes continued excellent showings and a waiting list for vacancies. He cites July 4 disturbances, dismissals and suspensions, then says discipline is restored. He urges 92 extra cadetships to fill 116 vacancies.
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Washington
West Point
Military Academy
H. L. Scott
Scott
Desertions in Army Decrease in 1908 Says Adjutant General
Washington reports that the War Department saw fewer desertions in 1908 than any year since 1901. Desertions totaled 4.05 percent of enlisted men, with whites deserting at 4.75 percent and colors at 0.57 percent. Total army strength rose though shortages persisted. nineteen officers retired after riding tests ordered by the President.
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Washington
War Department
F. C. Ainsworth
Secretary of War
Hospital Corps
Ainsworth
The Ordeal of Mme Steinheim
Paris officials believe Mme Steinheim planned and executed the murder of her husband and mother in May. The investigation continued with the magistrate as a reconstruction of the crime scene is planned at the Steinheil residence. Mme Steinheil remained self possessed during questioning.
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Mme. Steinheil
Palace of Justice
André
Steinhell
Mme
Hafig Accepts Algeciras Act Recognition
Paris reports Mulai Hafig the new Sultan of Morocco has accepted the Algeciras act and its conditions from the powers. A French West Africa telegraph says a detachment of Spahis clashed with Moorish forces, with French casualties including a lieutenant and twelve privates killed and Moors sustaining heavy losses.
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Paris
Mulai Hafig
Morocco
Algeciras
French West Africa
Foreign Notes Highlight Colonial Budget and Diplomatic Events
Berlin reports a colonial budget providing 150000 dollars for Tsing-Chau schools with 32500 dollars annually for maintenance and instruction in technical fields medicine agri culture forestry and international law. Other items note ship incidents and diplomatic gatherings in Berlin Nassau and Vancouver with multiple officials present.
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Berlin
Tsing-Chau
New York Salesman Dies After Street Fall
George J Shilling, a traveling salesman for Banks Law Publishing Co. of New York, collapsed on Broadway in Albany and died before a doctor could be summoned. The incident occurred this afternoon amid an otherwise routine shopping district scene.
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New York
Albany
Broadway
George J Shilling
Banks Law Publishing Company of
Orders Issued for Coast Artillery and Cavalry Assignments
The forewing orders assign Major Frank G Mauldin to inspector general duties in the Gulf Department and Major Macldin to the office of inspector general in Atlanta. Lieutenant Colonel Charles G Woodward moves to San Francisco as inspector general for California and Columbia departments. George L Anderson to Fort Screven and Savannah artillery district. Walter B Donahue moves from 76th to 7th Company. David L Roscoe from Washington to Fort Du Pont and Fort Mott construction. Chaplain Edmund P Easterbrook moves from Fort Worden to Fort Flagler. Leaves of absence noted for Mortimer Bridge Low and Robert J Duff.
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Frank G Mauldin
Coast Artillery
George S Anderson
Inspector General
Macldin
Atlanta
Department of the Gulf
Charles G. Woodward
San Francisco
California
Columbia
George L. Anderson
Fort Screven
Court martial of Lt. Gottlieb postponed for trial in Boston
The court martial of First Lieutenant Edward Gottlieb of the Coast Artillery opened in Boston after being adjourned from New York. Gottlieb, charged with dealings with firms while serving with the Quartermaster Department, failed to appear and was released on personal recognizance. Witnesses testified as the proceedings continued with Gottlieb unaccounted for since leaving Governors Island.
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Der
Edward Gottlieb
Coast Artillery
New York
War Department
Gottlieb
Quartermasters Department
Albert Cohn
Governors Island Reservation
Roosevelt Settles Transfer of Marines to Infantry
President Roosevelt has decided to transfer the marine corps to the infantry and has begun steps toward formal recommendations to Congress. He consulted General Staff officers and General Leonard Wood, who support a plan that would increase infantry strength and define marine duties aligned with their training.
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Mare Corps
Infantry
Congress
Roosevelt
Leonard Wood
Wood
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