Knox to Head Taft Cabinet in State Department
Augusta Ga December 19 President elect Taft announced United States Senator Philander C Knox of Pennsylvania will become secretary of state in his cabinet Taft said he is to be congratulated for securing Knox services and named him as one of the greatest lawyers in the Senate Senator Knox notified he would accept the premiership of the cabinet and Taft stated the matter is settled.
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Knox
Senate
Augusta
William H. Taft
United States
Philander C. Knox
Pennsylvania
Taft
Philander
Taft Wiko
Penns Itania
Ita
Taft to Invite Knox. Wickersham Named Attorney General
The article discusses Taft considering Knox as a potential cabinet figure and indicates Senator Knox’s stature as a lawyer and statesman. It notes Pennsylvania representation and Taft’s plan to invite Knox to Augusta for cabinet discussions. It also reports that George W. Wickersham of New York is to be attorney general in Taft’s cabinet.
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Washington
George W. Wickersham
New York
Knox's Successor George T Oliver May Get the Senatorial Election
Pittsburg reports that Senator Knox will resign to join Taft's cabinet, with George T Oliver of Pittsburgh slated to succeed him. Harrisburg adds Lieutenant Governor Murphy as an alternate, seen as a strong challenger but with less business influence.
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Murphy
Knox
Harrisburg
Robert 8. Murphy
Johnstown
United States
George T. Oliver
Pittsburg
Oliver
Cambria
Interior Counties
Peace Sunday Observed in Churches Nationwide
Washington reports that December 20 will be observed as Peace Sunday in churches across the District of Columbia and the nation. Sermons will emphasize universal harmony and oppose naval expansion, as part of the American Peace Society's drive to foster peace and goodwill among nations.
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Washington
Columbia
United States Navy
Eleven Soldiers Die From Columbian Spirits Poisoning
Brig. Gen. Tasker H. Bliss reported to the War Department that eleven enlisted men of the Eighteenth Infantry stationed at Camp Kelthley Mindanao died from methyl poisoning after drinking Columbian spirits. No names were released.
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United States
Washington
Tasker H. Bliss
Philippines
War Department
Eighteenth Infantry
Camp Kelthley
Mindanao
Prizefighter Killed in Boxing Bout in Philadelphia
James Curren aged eighteen known as Miky Haney was killed during a boxing match with Benjamin Barnet aged seventeen at the Broadway Athletic Club in Philadelphia. Barnet, new to public boxing, dominated the second round causing Curren to fall and die en route to hospital. Police detained Barnet and the boys acting as Curren’s seconds.
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Philadelphia
James Curren
Benjamin Barnet
Broadway Athletic Club
Curren
Miky Haney
Barnet
Stewart
Lewis Bailey
Bert Drace
John Haggerty
Secretary of State Root Seeks Knee Treatment
Secretary of State Root, injured during the late campaign while stomping in Ohio, has called in a specialist to examine and treat his knee. He arrived at the cabinet meeting in a carriage and limped into the White House, using a cane afterward.
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Washington
Root
White House
Ohio
Wright Breaks Records in Distance and Height Flight
Le Mans in France on December 19 Wilbur Wright set a distance record for aeroplanes with a flight of 6144 miles in one hour 63 minutes and 69 seconds in competition for the Michelin prize of 20000 francs. Wright also set a height record of 360 feet under strong wind, winning the Sarthe Aero club prize.
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Aeroplane
le Mans
France
Wilbur Wright
Wright
Wright Cloged
Sarthe
Childish Slayer Sentenced for Five-Year Jail Term
In Jersey City on December 19 a thirteen year old boy, John Reynolds, pled guilty to the July killing of fifteen year old Peter Bachinella and received a five year sentence to the Trenton state prison. Bachinella, a rag picker, was stabbed with Reynolds pocketknife. The second item notes the justice department still weighing prosecutions over criminal libel related to Panama Canal purchase publications.
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Jersey City
N. J
John Reynolds
Peter Bachinella
Trenton
Bachinella
Reynolds
Panama
Washington
Bonaparte
Department of Justice
Panama Canal Purchase
Steamer Daghestan Sunk Off New York Coast
The British freighter Daghestan foundered outside New York harbor after a collision with the tramp steamer Catalone. All crew were rescued by Catalone and later taken to the pilot boat New York.
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New York
Ife
Couple Slain in Bed at Wilmington Residence
In Wilmington Delaware Wyconty Florezik 38 and Rozlye Florezik 24 were found murdered in their bed at 132 Bird Street. A hatchet killed the pair while asleep. Their two month old infant lay between them uninjured though splashed with blood. The couple’s two year old child was in an adjoining room, frightened by the scene. Alexander Plorezik a half-brother and boarder discovered them and is in custody. The lamp burned, the weapon rested on the husband’s breast, and robbery appears unlikely. The motive remains unclear and the crime is treated as mysterious by police.
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Wilmington
Del
Wyconty Florezik
Rozlye Florezik
Bird Street
Alexander Plorezik
Plorezik
Hains Held Men at Bay in Chand They Say
Witnesses testified that Thornton Hains aided his brother Captain Peter C. Hains Sr in the Hannis killing in Tinishing New York. Eyewitnesses Funke and Andrews said there was a pause between the first shot and the rapid follow ups and that Hains pointed his weapon at those on the floor after the first shot. Andrews added he saw the defendant aim at the witness's father after the initial shot.
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Annis Wan
Haing
Aunia
Thornton Hains
Andrews
Skating Season Begins In Eastern Amateur Meet
New York hosts the season opening ice skating tournament under the St Nicholas Skating Association. Leading eastern amateurs compete in a half mile handicap two mile handicap and a one mile novice race. The track is sixteen laps to the mile and the event is sanctioned by the Eastern Amateur Skating Association and the Amateur Athletic Union.
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New York
St. Nicholas Skating Association
East
Eastern Amateur Skating Association
United States
The
Amateur Athletic Union
Amputee chiropodist loses second foot at Harrisburg hospital
Richard M. Ranabott of Sterretts Gap had his left foot removed in Harrisburg after previously losing his right foot two years earlier at the same hospital. Both amputations followed self treatment as a chiropodist and gangrene, saving his life in each case. Cleveland may raise street car fares to six cents next month after a creditors hearing, with transfers likely eliminated. Washington plans a tariff session on March 15, announced as Taft sets extraordinary session before the 60th Congress ends on March 4.
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Harrisburg
Richard M. Ransbott
Sterrett’s Gap
Harrisburg Hospital
Ranabott
Cleveland
Cleveland, O
Municipal Traction Company
Taylor
Red hot message on secret service to open Congress
Washington Dec. 19 A red hot message from the president on the secret service is in preparation and will be presented after the Christmas recess. The House has demanded the president furnish any evidence of official corruption by a member of Congress to justify the annual message reference to the secret service.
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Washington
Conetous
Secret Service
House of Representatives
Congress
Dying Man Electrocuted At Allentown Power Plant
William Werley an expert electrician at the Allentown Electric Light and Power company was stricken with heart failure while testing at the plant. Grasping a live wire he received a fatal shock before colleagues could shut the power off. The incident occurred in Allentown Pennsylvania on December 19.
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Allentown
Allentown Electric Light and Power Company
Wiliam Werley
Wesley
Judge Gary Calls for Publicity and Government Control
Washington. December 19 Judge E H Gary chairman of United States Steel Corp urged during tariff hearings that protecting competitors requires public scrutiny and government control She warned the United States Steel Co should disclose affairs though not speaking for the firm He praised Charles M Schwab and favored tariff provisions to curb prices while suggesting steel makers must reduce labor costs to aid competitors and that the industry needs protection for rivals not for the company itself
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Washington
USA
United States Steel Corporation
E H Gary
Tarif
House
Ways and Means Committee
Steel Corporation
Gary Uke
Charles M. Schwab
Schwab
Cary
Taelf
Jersey quarantine blocks Pennsylvanian farm shipments
Livestock grain and hay from Pennsylvania barred into New Jersey as inspectors station at ferries along the Delaware River to prevent foot and mouth disease. The order disrupts butcher contracts forcing transfers to western packing houses amid confusion on the shore.
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Pennsylvania
Belvidere
N. J
Dee
New Jersey
Delaware River
State Board of Health
Upper River
Sued Rector for Damages in Divorce Case
Baltimore December 19 The Rev Dr Coupland rector of the Episcopal Church of the Ascension is sued for 20000 damages by Dr Pierce B Wilson Jr who is seeking a divorce naming former United States Senator George L Wellington as co respondent No cause for action named and neither party would talk about the case
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Baltimore
Coupland
Church of the Ascension
Pierce B. Wilson, Jr
United States
George L. Wellington
Wilson
Stock broker shoots self in Joplin bathroom
Colonel H B Marchbank a stockbroker stands before a mirror in his apartments and fires a bullet into his brain. He dies in St Vincent's arms thirty minutes later. A note to his father cites ill health as motive. Body to be sent to Newark for burial. He leaves an invalid widow and five children. Also reported Harrisburg hiccup case ends after ten days. John J Brett, seventy, recovers from a ten day cough attack that appeared natural and ceased abruptly.
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Joplin
H. B. Marchbank
Kinstser
Marchbank
Newark
N. J
Hiccoughs
Harrisburg
John J. Brett
Brett Ia
Record car moves set by Pennsylvania railroad
Harrisburg December report shows the middle division moved 6837 loaded box cars, breaking its thirteen month record. The tally reflects a high level of freight activity as rails handle increasing demand.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Railroad
Dines President Tonight at Fairbanks Mansion
Vice President Fairbanks will host President Roosevelt for a formal dinner at Fairbanks Washington mansion on K street marking the opening of the official social season. Relations between the two leaders appear outwardly cordial despite recent Panama muddle controversy involving Delavan Stilth and coverage in his Indianapolis News connection.
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Fairbanks
Washington
K Street
Roosevelt
Delavan Stilth
Indianapolis News
Panama
New York World
Seized Girl by Ankle Attack Leads to Jail Term
In Wilmington on December 19 Richard Coston a colored man was sentenced to one year in jail and fined $100 for attacking Catherine Behnelder a young white woman. He grabbed her by the ankle and threw her down. two men aided her and he fled but was later captured.
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Wilmington
Del
Richard Coston
Costa
Catherine Behnelder
Coston
Didn't Know It Was Loaded
Altoona Pa December 19 a group of boys played with a revolver and Leroy Shaffer ten was shot in the stomach by a companion He is in serious condition The incident underscores the danger of handling firearms without proper knowledge and supervision
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Altoona
Leroy Shaffer
Wan
The Other Course in a Letter Negotiation
A dialogue excerpt shows two men discussing strategy when fair means fail to obtain a desired outcome. The speaker asserts adherence to a preferred method, while the other acknowledges transferring the matter to Jones for decisive action, reflecting a satirical tone.
Dardanelles Origins and Historic Names Revealed
A London Chronicle piece explains the Dardanelles not as a single waterway but as two ancient Turkish castles guarding the strait. It traces names Gallipoli and the Old and New Dardanelles, noting a British assault in 1807 and later fortifications between the castles. Daradania is cited as giving the strait its modern name after founding Troy.
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Dardanelles
Hellespont
Turkey
Roumania
Natolia
Galllipoll
Pwellespont
Gallipoll
Atralt
Asia
Europe
Splce
Tumous Strait
Dardania
Samothrace
Ania
Troy
London Chronicle
Wide path for railroads plan to cut along line
Public Service Board considers a wide dirt right of way along railroad lines to drop sparks away from forests as an alternate to oil fuel. Albany dispatch notes railroads oppose oil use due to cost and coal coals from engine ash piles also fire risk, prompting need for state forest land clearance and additional safeguards.
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Public Service Board
Public Service Commission
Second District
Sava
Albany Dispatch
Surprises For the Thief by a Notable Banker
Werr Hager, a wealthy banker, often had watches stolen from his pocket. He once stopped using security and was robbed. Later he read the paper and learned of a watch rigged with dynamite, exploding in a thief’s hands. The blast injured the victim’s hands and ruined an eye. The report attributes the device to the banker’s schemes.
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Werr Hager
London
Telegrah
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