Hearst Expenditure Action Seeks Correct Campaign Accounts
Five members of the Association to Prevent Corrupt Practices at Elections sue to compel William Randolph Hearst to file a new complete statement with the Secretary of State. They allege omissions and unitemized expenditures including Friend contributions and newspaper distributions. Justice Giegerich approved a cost undertaking as the matter nears argument.
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William Rand, Jr
Matthew C. Fleming
Asso
Association
Charles B. Youngs
William Church Osborn
Robert Grier Monroe
William Williams
Allan Robinson
Supreme Court
William Randolph Hearst
Secretary of
Mr. Hearst
Justice Giegerich
Hearst
Secretary of State
Independence League
John G. Follansbee
Democratic Committee
William J. Conners
C. M. Friend
Charles M. Friend
Democratic Party of Albany
Friend
Albany
League
New York American
New York Eventne Journal
Jeter
Nathan Straus
Mr. Straus
New York
Clarence J. Shearn
Hearst Tris
Pee League Campaign Committee
Ers
J. G. Follanstee
Ce Berty
Maeve
Indefancence League
Family Stricken by Ptomaine Poisoning in Bronx Tenement
Late yesterday Mrs Rebecca Maar kovitz and her two children along with a niece were taken to Bellevue Hospital in agony from ptomaine poisoning. The mother and two younger children later died and the remaining family members, plus a neighbor Mrs Nelly Jacobwitz, remained hospitalized. The father, at work, returned home to find both boys ill. doctors feared for the mother’s death as the family hoped for recovery. The illness is attributed to eating grapes. Also, Miss Sarah Oldheimer died after buying candy in Williamsbridge. the coroner investigates ptomaine poisoning as the possible cause.
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Rebecca Maarkowitz
Bellevue Hospital
Nelly Jacobwitz
Louis
Israel
Sarah Oldheimer
Barker Avenue
The
Bronx
Williamsbridge
Fright Triggers Young Woman's Death in Butler
Mrs. Frank Hennion of Butler dies at twenty six from nervous shock feared to be caused by fear in a New York elevator during a shopping trip with her husband. After a brief recovery outdoors the headache and lockjaw symptoms appeared at home and proved fatal despite medical efforts. She was the daughter of Mr and Mrs Stephen Shiner of Butler.
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the Tribune
Morristown
N. J
Frank Hennion
Butler
New York
Hennion
Stephen Shiner
Capitol trials with electrical microphone for interchamber sound
Experiments at the Capitol test an electrical microphone system to transmit debates from the Senate and House to committee rooms via disks on the Vice President and Speaker desks. Tests show clear sound at a distance with doors closed, and Congress seeks practical use only if proven bona fide and useful.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
Dec
Capitol
Senate
House
Parsons
New York
Dutch Kill Malays in Timor Rebel Fort Clash
A dispatch from Timor reports a sharp collision near Waitlowoo in the Malay Archipelago with Dutch punitive columns. The rebels fortified position fell after stiff resistance. the rebel chief and thirty two followers were killed. Dutch losses were three killed and several wounded.
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The
Hague
East Indies
Timor
Malay Archipelago
Waitlowoo
Charge of slavery indictment shocks Jacksonville court
In Jacksonville, grand jury indicts F. J. O’Hara for taking a man away to hold as a slave. Proves labor coercion under peonage statutes. four peonage indictments and one conspiracy charge accompany. Suspect conspirator S. S. Schwarz linked. victim named Franz Nebel, a German Jew.
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Jacksonville
Fla
United States
F. J. O'Hara
O'Hara
S. S. Schwarz
New York
Franz Nebel
Roosevelt Sails for New York from North Sydney
Arctic steamer Roosevelt departed Sydney for New York today. Of the original crew only eight remain, including Captain R A Bartlett, to deliver the ship to the Peary Arctic Club.
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Roosevelt
New York
Sydney
Arctic
R. A. Bartlett
Peary Arctic Club
Baronets Enlist in U S Navy From London
Sir Henry Eugene Robinson of Wallsend London enlisted today in the United States Navy and was sent to the Brooklyn yard. A remittance man by background his remittances have not been regular of late. He previously served as a lieutenant in the colonial Yoemaary in the South Africa during the Boer War.
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Tribune
Pittsburg
Henry Eugene Robinson
Phillip Haugh
Wallsend
London
United States Navy
Brooklyn
Henry
Koperial Yoemaary
South Africa
Schiff Stirs Chamber of Commerce on Call Loans
Jacob H. Schiff urged a Finance and Currency inquiry into exorbitant call loan rates on the New York Stock Exchange. He cited a large bank calling loans when rates are low and lending again as rates rise, pushing up the overall rate and threatening stability. The measure passed amid applause, with officials noting possible reliance on the Clearing House or Exchange to curb fluctuations. The day saw rates from 5 to 25 percent with bids up to 35 percent, impacting stock prices.
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Jacob H. Schiff
Chamber of Commerce
New York Stock Exchange
Schiff
Committee On Finance and Currency
Stock Exchange
Clearing House
Pomroy
The
Fires set in five West Side tenements by two youths
Police report two 16 and 20 year old men suspected of starting five fires between Amsterdam and Columbus avenues and Wol street from 8:45 PM to 12:45 AM. Incendiary origin confirmed at No 200 West 101st Street. patrolman Martin aided evacuations and saved residents as flames endangered over 100 people.
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Amsterdam
Columbus Avenues
Wol Street
West 101St Street
Martin
Lth
111St Street
Amsterdam Avenue
Charles Beale
Haskin
John Stace
West 106Th Street
Joseph Glasser
Columbus Avenue
West 10Th Street
Sim
William F. Hough
West 104Th Street
William Bennett
West 103d Street
Hough
Colonel Bennett
West St ¥Th Street
Glasser
Stace
Bennett
Education bill advances in House of Lords amid compromise talks
London December 6. The Education bill passed its third reading in the House of Lords by 105 to 28. Lord Crewe and Lord Lansdowne signaled a possible settlement though opposition remains. Negotiations to compromise continue among top leaders and officials, with the Duke of Devonshire and the Archbishop of Canterbury reportedly favoring a settlement. A Mayflower Limited train timetable ad appears among notices.
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London
House of Lords
Lord Crewe
Lord Lansdowne
House of Commons
Duke of Devonshire
Archbishop of Canterbury
Explosion and Fire Destroy West Lynn Factory District
An explosion at the P. J. Harney Shoe Manufacturing plant in West Lynn followed by a rapid fire devastated the area. Eleven people were injured, losses exceeded 500000 dollars with insured amount about 350000. The Harney plant suffered about 300000 in damage and Tufts & Friedman Shoe Company about 150000. Fourteen nearby buildings and the West Lynn station were burned. no in-depth fatalities reported.
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Lynn
Mass
West Lynn
P. J. Harney Shoe Manufacturing Company
Harney
Harney Company
Tufts & Friendman Shoe Company
Boston & Maine Railroad
Shaw to Retire Feb 1 as Cabinet Shuffle Nears
Washington report notes surprise in Senate over cabinet changes. Shaw is expected to retire February 1, with Cortelyou taking his post and Meyer moving in as Postmaster General. The timing aims for a new ambassador to Russia to arrive before the Douma convenes March 1.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
Senate
Shaw
George B. Cortelyou
George von L. Meyer
Douma
Meyer
St. Petersburg
National Congress
Cortelyou
Winter Palace
King Likes Mr. White Amid Rumors Of Removal
Washington reports quote a close friend of the President denying any basis for claims that Henry White United States Ambassador to Italy has fallen from grace. White is praised by the Italian King and expects to return to Rome soon remaining until about March 1.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
Henry White
United States
Italy
White
White House
Paris
Rome
Restrict Subsidies Aid Shapes Ship Subsidy Debate
Washington December 6 The Ship Subsidy debate moves as Chairman Grosvenor proposes a revised subsidy bill that drops aid to transatlantic and African lines while keeping support for Oriental and South American routes. The plan aims to win votes though no decision was made today as illness and absence cloud the committee outlook.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
House
Committee On Merchant Marine and Fisheries
Grosvenor
Gallinger
McDermott
New Jersey
Flack
New York
Senate
Secretary Root
Kansas City
Harriman Roads Investigation Begins by I C C
The Interstate Commerce Commission opens an inquiry into relations between Union Pacific and Southern Pacific under common control. Attorneys Kellogg and Severance of St Paul will lead, with hearings planned later this month and a full review expected to take about sixty days. The probe spans from New York to San Francisco.
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Washington
Harriman
Interstate Commerce Commission
Knapp
Union Pacific
Southern Pacific Railway
Messrs
Frank B. Kellogg
C. A. Severance
St. Paul
New York
San Francisco
Commission
Four Constabulary Soldiers Die in Leyte Clash
A column of constabulary troops clashed with Pulajanes between La Paz and Terragona on Leyte Island on December 5. Four soldiers were killed and eight wounded including Lieutenant Ralph P. Yates Jr whose injuries are not serious. Thirty Pulajanes were killed and many wounded and captured. no further details available.
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Manila
la Paz
Terragona
Leyte
Ralph P. Yates, Jr
What's Whiskey What Constitutes Purity In Whiskey Hearing
The Commission on Purity of Food opened a hearing in Louisville to define whiskey purity and adulterants. It will also address enforcement of the Pure Food Law for related trades as it hears testimony on quality standards.
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Louisville
Commission On Purity of
No Treaty With Japan May Be Changed
Washington notes no new treaty with Japan is under consideration and no immediate changes to the existing pact are planned. Officials say Japan may restrict emigration on its own initiative, while the U S would oppose coercion and seek a lawful resolution through courts or negotiations. California lawmakers are warned that inflammatory remarks could undermine policy aims and worsen ties with Tokyo.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
Dec
United States
Japan
Corea
Manchuria
California
Congress
Japanese Press Praises Roosevelt Policy On Japan
Tokyo newspapers hail President Roosevelt’s attitude in his message praising his firm just policy. The Asahi Hochi and Jiji express confidence that his stance aligns with Japan’s views. They cite patriotism and a strong hand to settle the San Francisco disputes.
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Tokio
Roosevelt
Asahi
San Francisco
Work of seal poachers reported by Sims
Edwin W. Sims reports that at least sixteen Japanese vessels were used in seal poaching in the Pribylof Islands. The finding comes from Sims, solicitor for the Department of Commerce and Labor, and outlines illegal activities by Japanese operations in the Arctic area.
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Mr. Sims
Washington
Edwin W. Sims
Department of Commerce and Labor
Pribylof Islands
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