Haitian Uprising Ends Nord Alexis Regime in Port au Prince
In Port au Prince on December 3 chaos followed Alexis gain of safety on a French cruiser. Rioters shot and killed twelve as soldiers dispersed crowds. Alexis departed aboard the Du Guay Trouin amid a tumultuous scene with foreign officials present. Looters and a seized trunk held gold and gourdes.
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Port Au Prince
Dee
Alexis
Furnish
Jamaica
Des Moines
Nord Alexis
Antoine Simon
Legitime
M. Carteron
Hippolyte
Toade
Japanese Steamer Ginsey Maru Founders Near Kobe
The Japanese steamer Ginsey Maru foundered off Kobe on December 3, with reports confirming the vessel sinking. Rescue operations were launched, and distress signals indicated possible loss of life among the crew.
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Kobe
Japan
Brooklyn Jury Acquits John G. Jenking Jr in Brooklyn
John G fen king Jr former president of Jenking Treet company was found not guilty by a Brooklyn supreme court jury after a days long trip on the charge of appropriating fifty thousand dollars of the rust company funds. Superintendent Friedman of the Carlisle Indian School seeks arrest of an Indian couple who eloped from the school with the girl not a pupil and the man from the west arriving Sunday.
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Brooklyn
Jentina
New York
Dee
John G Fenking, Jr
Jenking Treet Company
T Brooklyn
Supreme Court
Rust Company
Carlisle
Friedman
Carlisle Indian School
Chiera
Taft Offers Treasury Post to Theodore Lurton
The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports President Elect Taft offered Theodore Lurton of Cleveland the secretary of the treasury post. Lurton considers the offer and will reply after Ohio senatorial prospects clear up. Taft’s move reportedly ignores the Ohio race where Charles P Taft of Cincinnati is a key player.
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Dec
The
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Theodore Lurton
Taft
Secretary of the Treasury
Turton
Mr. Taft
Ohio
Mr. Burton
Charles PO Taft
Cincinnath
Clemenceau Defends Princess de Sagan in Paris Custody Case
In Paris a crowded court heard Princess de Sagan Anna Gould of New York backed by Clemenceau as she faced Count Hani de Castellane in a custody dispute over their three children. Clemenceau attacked Castellane’s character, accusing him of money-seeking motives and harming the children’s interests.
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Paris
Princess de Sagan
Anna Gould
New York
Count Hani de Castullane
Palace of Justice
M. Clemenceau
M. Fonnet
Count de Castellane
Top Notch in Lumber Production Statement
Overton W Price of the U S forest service told the national conservation commission that the United States reached peak lumber production last year and that future output would likely stay level or decline.
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Washington
United States
National Conservation Commission
Overton W Price
United States Forest Service
Eight Injured in Peculiar Tar Mold Blast
In South Chicago at Ib nals Steel, eight workmen were injured while pouring hot tar into a mold whose bottom was filled with ice. An explosion sent tar showering over the workers, who were treated at a hospital.
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Chicago
Ibnals Steel Company
Adolescent Insanity Defense for Toledo Murder Suspect
In Toledo on December 3 seventeen year old Harvey Hazel plans to use an insanity defense for murder of his mother while contesting a separate first degree murder indictment. Experts may include Clark University president Hall as an adolescence authority. Also notes Duke of Abruzzi prepares for an expedition and orders scientific instruments in Turin.
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Toledo. O
Harvey Hazel
Wfe
President Hall
Clark University
Worcester
Abruzzi
Turin
Duke of the
Western miner grievance sparks bid for federal aid and tariff
A Pittsburg report notes the American Mining Congress session where western interests accused the federal government of discrimination over mine timber. A committee planned to take grievances to federal authorities while Joplin zinc producers urged a protective tariff to ward off Mexican imports.
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Pittsburg
American Mining Congress
Joplin
Mexico
Congress to Debate Rivers and Harbors and Labor Laws
Washington and New York dispatches summarize the upcoming congress session starting Monday with floor discussions on the river act and harbors, labor laws, and temperance. The program promises talk with few laws likely, while a few corporate and oil cases move through courts.
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Congress
Washington
Decp
Constitutional Debate in Reichstag Fails to Align
Berlin December 8 liberal parties united with the Center to push for constitutional changes making ministers responsible to the country. Proposals varied in phrasing and party jealousies hinder progress, making final form agreement unlikely.
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Reichstag
Berlin
Center Party
Riots in Brunns Vienna Move Troops to Quell Clash
Serious rioting between the Szecs and Germans in Brunns prompts troop deployment to disperse the mobs. Many police and rioters are reported injured by stones and sabers during the clashes on December 7.
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Brunns
Vienna
Case Begins for Mrs. Ruser and John Slaver
In Papillion Nebraska on December 3 officials reported the start of trials for Mrs. Emily Ruser and John Slaver. They face charges of shooting with intent to kill and Mrs. Ruser is named as an accomplice to the crime.
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Ruser
Papillion
Neb
Emily Ruser
John Slaver
Crowd at Davis murder trial witnesses Mrs Rice
The Omaha courtroom was crowded as Mrs Abbie Rice prepared to testify in the Davis murder trial. A minor witness spoke in the morning before Mrs Rice testified, while the scene remained orderly despite high interest.
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Davis
Mrs. Rice
Omaha
Abbie Rice
Rice
Storm in Orient Sinks Thirty-Five Fishing Boats
A violent storm in Kawatsu bay washes over Hatsu island causing the drowning of about 350 fishermen and the loss of 35 fishing boats. Rescue and maritime authorities report high seas and widespread damage along the coast.
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Orient
Tokio
Hatsu
Kawatsu Bay
Rioting Grows as Prague Faces Martial Law Edict
Bohemia reports rioting expanding toward rebellion as martial law provokes more protests. Thousands from across the country head to Prague to join anti government scenes amid student clashes with police and gendarmes.
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Prague
Bohemia
Austria
Wernburg
Daring Robbery in Pittsburg Jewels Stolen From Frye Store
A thief pried open Theodore Frye's jewelry shop at 409 Federal street locking out the proprietor and clerks. He smashed the plate glass window and grabbed diamonds worth 12000 before escape. A boy trailed the suspect Edward Jones while others pursued and recaptured him. Some jewels were lost in the chase but most were recovered. The felon carried an iron thumb latch device and a pistol but offered no resistance when halted.
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Pittsburg
Pennsylvania Railroad
Theodore Frye
Federal Street
Edward Jones
West Virginia Two Cent Rate Case Reaches Trial Stage
Judge Burdette in the Ke nosha county circuit court overruled the demurrer in the mandamus suit brought by the Coal and Coke railway against Attorney General Cowley and Prosecuting Attorney Avis. The case now hinges on a factual dispute over the 2-cent fare law passed in 2007 and alleges the rate is confiscatory. Railroad commissioners meet in Chicago to discuss preventing wrecks and improving passenger safety through better train operations.
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West Virginia
Charleston
Burdette
Circuit Court
Kenosha County
Coal and Coke Railway
Cowley
Avis
Woman Dead in Mall Wagon Near Brodhead Wisconsin
Julia Lane a long time mall carrier was found dead nine miles from Brodhead after a heart attack struck her while on her daily route in Janesville Wisconsin Dee 3.
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Janesville
Wis
Dee
Julia Lane
Brodhead
United States and Germany Agree Postal Rate Pact
Berlin reports that the United States and Germany have arranged a postal rate on letters between the two nations. The agreement includes cross continental mail arrangements as of December 9.
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Germany
Berlin
United States
River course altered by dynamiting near Pine Bluff
Arkansas river flow shifted today after a government dike blast near Boyd's point opposite Pine Bluff. About 160 feet of riverbank was cut away, flooding low lands and threatening property and the Jefferson county courthouse annex as explosions draw crowds on the waterfront. Authorities pace the current and monitor bank caving amid uncertain motives and organized gunpowder activity.
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Boyd's Point
Pine Bluff
Ark
Arkansas River
Little Rock
Royal Point
Arkansas
Jefferson County Court House
War Department
Fire Tragedy Hit Dickson City Store in Scranton Suburb
A deadly blaze gutted the Anthony Shapiro clothing and jewelry shop in Dickson City, five family members perishing. Shapiro, his son and daughter, and Mrs Shapiro’s parents died, while Mrs Shapiro and two other children escaped by leaping from second story windows.
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Scranton
Anthony Shapiro
Dickson City
Dr Andrew J McCosh Dies of Injuries in New York
New York December 3 Dr Andrew J McCosh renowned surgeon and son of the late Princeton University president James McCosh died in Presbyterian Hospital where he served as house surgeon. He had been injured in a runaway accident last Saturday and succumbed to his injuries.
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New York
Andrew J. McCosh
Princeton University
James McCosh
Presterian Hospital
Explosion at Marianna mine claims 146 victims
Pittsburg December 2 The Marianna mine disaster of the Pittsburg Buffalo Coal company yielded 146 dead so far with a few more bodies believed buried under debris and all but forty five identified.
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Pittsburg
Marianna
Pittsburg-Buffalo Coal Company
Order Restored at St Pierre N S by French Governor
A dispatch from the French colony reports order has been restored at St Pierre Miquelon. The new governor has ordered the arrest of leaders involved in recent disturbances during the demonstrations for rae schools.
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St. Pierre
North Sydney
Miquelon
Rae
Dairy Show Opens in Chicago Coliseum Contests Added
The third annual national dairy show in Chicago opens at the Coliseum and runs through December. Fifty cows compete as top prize cows, joined by a Kerry Dextar herd noted as among the finest. Milking contests with dressed milkmaids attract more attention than milking by machines.
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Chicago
Coliseum
France Sweden trade treaty caps tariffs on Swedish wine
France and Sweden finalize a commercial convention granting a minimum tariff on wrench wines imported into Sweden in exchange for special concessions from Paris. The agreement was announced in Paris on December 3.
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France
Sweden
Paris
California Leper Wife of General Wardwell Dies
Dee 2 Vie J Wardwell, wife of General Wardwell and noted leprosy case, died of leprosy in the county hospital following a stir in this community and in Arizona.
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California
Los Angeles
Vie
Wardwell
Arizona
Weather Forecast for Nebraska Snow Late Tonight or Friday
The Chicago weather bureau forecast for Nebraska predicts snow late tonight or Friday with cooler temperatures on Friday. The bulletin is issued by the Chicago station of the United States weather bureau and covers the twenty four hour period ending Friday.
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Nebraska
Chicago
Dee
United States Weather Bureau
Shallenberger Names Long List of Appointments
Lincoln December 8 Governor Elect Shallenberger from Alina releases a long list of appointments including deputy labor commissioner Will M. Mauphy Omaha deputy oil inspector Arthur F. Mullen and other officials across Nebraska. The memo names numerous appointed roles from staff to wardens and stewards in several towns and agencies.
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Icincoln
Shallenberger
Alina
Lador
Will M. Mauphy
Lincoln
T. J. O'Connor
Omaha
Dan Geilus
Paul Jackness
South Omaha
Sophus Noble
Onaha
Thomas Byrne
EB. W. Jen
Harmon
Auburn
W. J. O'Trten
South Bend
Isaac King
Superior
Lh J. Tuel
Norfolk Asylum
Herman Gerecke
Horace F. Bishop
Hastings
E. Gridley
Saunders County
Dream Saves Family From Fire in Central City
Mrs. Freda Froid of Central City Nebraska aged eighty two credits a dream as saving her household from death by fire. She awoke during a dream to find her clothing burning and alerted her family. It was later learned that mice and matches started the blaze.
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Central City
Neb
Freda Froid
Explosion Blinds Worker at Burlington Foundry
Workmen at the Burlington shops brass foundry in Plattsmouth Neb report Joseph McCarthy lost both eyes and sustained painful burns to several others after an explosion. McCarthy tested a pot of hot metal with a ladle containing winter heat when the ladle was dipped into molten metal.
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Plattsmouth
Neb
Burlington Shops
Joseph McCarthy
McCarthy
Evangelist Enslow Revivals Reach Doniphan Nebraska
A religious wave from revival meetings led by Evangelist Enslow of Chicago has swept Doniphan and surrounding county. Started three weeks ago, the revival has attracted converts from all classes, with a large majority being men. Meetings will continue for a season.
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Doniphan
Neb
Evangelist Enslow
Chicago
Evers Trial Records Assault Charge in Ponra Nebraska
Fragmentary report from Ponra Nebraska notes Evers on trial for an assault related to a Me elbtyvearal incident. The venue moved to the county seat at Hartington. Evers is described as German with ties to local conflict. Secret transportation was required for security.
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Evers
Ponra
Neb
der O
Perman
Ato Manet
Ely
Fesr
Hartington
Carlisle Indians Triumph at Antelope Park 37–6
Lincoln December 2. Nebraska state university saw the Carlisle Indians win a brilliant gridiron victory at Antelope Park, 37 to 6. The visitors sparked sensational gains through the line and were effectively stopped at times by Hauser's kicking.
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Nebraska State University
Carlisle Indians
Antelope Park
Caina
Hauser
Cattle on Ranges Suffer in Colorado Winter
Thousands of cattle in Colorado ranges are starving with severe losses expected for cattlemen as winter opens early. Feed costs soar with hay $26 to $30 per ton in the Arkansas valley and Park range districts.
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Denver
Colorado
Arkansas Valley
Park Range
Negro Arrest Reported in Barnwell County Killing Case
Aiken dispatch reports Quitman Johnson, a Black man, taken into custody and held for safekeeping at the penitentiary after being charged with murdering a Barnwell County farmer. The authorities fear a lynching attempt.
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Spartanburg
Cy Dee
Aiken
Quitman Johnson
Barnwell County
Woman-Linked Divorcee Shoots Self at Clarendon Hotel
Lillian Doty, recently divorced from Mansfield Doty, a wealthy broker of Sioux Falls, is found dead by suicide at the Clarendon hotel in Morgue New York. Her body identified after a morgue wait.
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Mansfield Doty
New York
Doe
Lillian Falcconer Doty
Sioux Alls
8. D
Mansfeld Doty
Clarendon Hotel
Would-be assassins arrested in Calcutta plot
Three Bengals were arrested in Tutleorin charged with plotting to kill Lieutenant Governor Eraser of Bengal. Frazer planned to sail to England and the plot unravelled while en route on the ship, detailing the abortive murder conspiracy.
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Calcutta
Eraser
Bengal
Frazer
England
Hue Dim
Ten Below Zero Registered Tuesday Morning at Gregory
Ten degrees below zero was recorded by the thermometer Tuesday morning in Gregory. The night was by far the coldest of the season with frigid air and clear skies noted.
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Gregory
Doc
Citizens Ticket Wins In Gregory City Election
The Gregory election concluded with a decisive Citizens ticket victory. Voters approved the bid, making Gregory a full fledged city under the new leadership.
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Gregory
Dee
Judge Witten Locates New Townsites Stirring County Seat Talk
The News reports strong interest as Judge Witten locates new townsites this week. Rosebud residents anticipate county seat contest with bids likely. Among favorites is the Cottonwood site targeting the county seat location.
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Tripp
Gregory
Dee
Judge Witten
Cottonwood
Coast Artillery Football Player Dies After Injury
Sergeant George Dowdle of Fort Banks coast artillery football team died at a military hospital tonight from injuries in a game with Hull academy last Saturday. He fractured his spine on a kickoff tackle and became paralyzed before passing away.
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Boston
Mass
George Dowdle
Coast Artillery
Fort Banks
Hull Academy
Military Hospital
Dowdle
Woman Mail Carrier Dies En Route Near Broadhead
Mrs. Julia Lane died while on her rural route nine miles from Broadhead in Janesville Wisconsin. The longtime carrier was found inside her mail wagon after suffering heart trouble while delivering the route.
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Janesville
Wis
Julia Lane
Broadhead
Large Corn Sale Reported in Marshalltown Iowa
Marshalltown dispatch notes one of Iowa's largest corn sales as J C Marker of Jefferson sells his entire holdings for over $20,000. The buyer Harker owns about 1000 acres and has stored corn for up to thirteen years, with stock kept in light offices and used as needed. High grade and fine condition corn dominate the bulk of the sale.
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Marshalltown
J. C. Marker
New
Jefferson
Harker
Co-Eds Plan Tag Campaign For Women's Building
Iowa City December 2 The co-eds of the University of Iowa have planned a tag campaign to raise a new women's building. They will visit legislators during Christmas vacation prepared to press for an appropriation. Mrs M Towner of the Ows Federation of Women's clubs leads the effort.
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Iowa City
Iowa University
M. Towner
Ows Federation of Women's Clube
Brother killed by hunter in Maxson City incident
In Maxson City Iowa on December 3 1876 18 year old Wil Heveh shot and killed his 25 year old brother Guy during a hunting trip. The two had separated earlier and Wil fired at a rabbit missing the target but striking Guy in the throat.
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Boy
Maxson City
Sibbits Wil Heveh
Yveara
Guy
Will
Wall
Woman shoots self in hotel room in New York City
A well dressed young woman registered as Mrs. 8 H Falconer of Sioux Falls and shot herself in a Henoklyan hotel room. She died before a maid and a bellboy entered. The incident is reported as a suicide with no further details given.
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New York
Henoklyan
H. Falconer
Sioux Falls, & D
Ollbow
Woman Run Down by Auto in New York Incident
A report states Mrs. Gilford Dudley widow of a Topeka Kan booker was struck by an automobile in New York on a December day. Details describe injuries and circumstances awaiting further investigation by local authorities.
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New York
Gilford Dudley
Booker
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