Soo City wreck reported near Cape Ray leads to questions on passengers
Wreckage and life boats found near Cape Ray NS suggest Soo City carried passengers on a Great Lakes to Atlantic trip. The 1888 built excursion steamer, last seen in Chicago, sailed from Holland Michigan three weeks earlier under Capt J Dougherty with a crew of fourteen, later reported near Ogdensburg.
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Detroit
Mich
Sco City
Lake Michigan
Holland
Grand Rapids
Atlantic Coast
Indiana Transportation Company
Soo City
John Dougherty
South Haven
New York
Great Lakes
Ogdensburg
Bee City
West Bay City
Chicago
Boo City
T. H Franklin
Felix Jackson
Velasco
Tex
Gulf
J. G. Dillon
Lake Huron
Son City
Quebec
W. K. Greenbaum
Associated Press
New Foundland
Dougherty
Dillon
Wire service crippled by winter storm across Ohio and east
An AR AP report from Chicago notes a wet snow and wind crippled telegraph lines between Chicago and Pittsburg, delaying wire service in the east. In Ohio, a furious snowy storm blankets northern areas with several inches of accumulation and fouled wires, causing telegraph and railway delays.
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Ohio
Associated Press
Chicago
Pittsburg
Cleveland
Fahrneys Exonerated in White Cities Case
In Chicago on December 4 the branch appellate court affirmed Judge Winde's decree that Peter Fahrney and sons and others did not conspire to wreck the White Cities Portland Cement and Chalk Company, a $1,000,000 Arkansas corporation. The exoneration of defendants, bondholders, followed a ruling denying stockholders’ petition for an account.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Justiceg Smith
Chytraus and
Baker
Branch
Winde
Peter Fahrney
Injuries Prove Fatal at Northland Lumber Drum
Arthur Nelson aged 33 died at St Vincent's hospital after a drum crush accident at Northland Lumber on Wednesday afternoon. The Green Bay dispatch notes internal injuries and a crushed stomach. Nelson was the son of H P Nelson of Sidney Michigan.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Arthur Nelson
Northland Lumber Company
St. Vincent's Hospital
Nelson
H. P. Nelson
Sidney
Mich
Attorney to appeal to commute Billek death sentence
Chicago attorney Fransis E. Kinkley said he will appeal to Governor Deeneen on Monday to commute Herman Billek’s death sentence for the murder of Mary Veral to a life imprisonment.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Fransis E. Kinkley
Déeneen
Herman Billek
Mary Veral
Suspected murderer captured in Racine area
Suspect identified as Italian Philling Homacello believed to have killed Joseph Loretta in Milwaukee. He matched the description with a facial scar, claimed to be a tanner from Chicago, and arrived two days earlier seeking shelter from an Italian family.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Racine
Philling Homacello
Joseph Loretta
Chicago
Train wreck attempt near Milton injures engineer
A Milwaukee Journal special from Janesville reports an attempt to derail a Milwaukee Chicago and St. Paul passenger train south of Milton. Rail ties piled on the tracks loosened but did not derail the engine. the engineer was slightly injured. No other damages.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Janesville
Chicago
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Milton
Madison
John W Towan
Towan
St. Paul Road
Bammé
Expediting Act Upheld in New Haven Case
Boston December 4 The United States circuit court granted the certificate of Attorney General Bonaparte to expedite the suit to compel the New York New Haven Hartford Railway to relinquish holdings of the Boston Mine railway stock The court overruled the railway challenge that the expediting act is unconstitutional The decision states the case proceed under the 1908 act while merits are not addressed The New Haven firm indicated plans for potential appeal and would not disclose next steps
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Associated Press
Boston
Mass
Bonaparte
United States
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railway Company
Boston & Mine Railway
United States Circuit Court
Reneral
New Haven
New Haven Company
Clark to be leader of minority in congress
Representative Clayton of Alabama announced that Democratic members would caucus to form an opposition organization for the coming session. He said Champ Clark of Missouri would be elected leader of the minority to succeed John Sharp Williams.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Exe Clayton
Alabama
House of Representatives
Clayton
Champ Clark
Missouri
John Sharp Williams
Portland fires mark fourth in a year amid economic panic
Portland Oregon notes a fourth major blaze in a year destroying two ducks of Tan Ralivey company Grant Tra and three sheds with contents, estimated damage 155000 dollars. The story places the blaze amid debate over Taft and Republican leadership during a business depression and links it to broader political mood and predicted electoral outcomes.
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Associated Presa
Portland
Ore
Tan Ralivey Company
Taft
Alen
Bryan
Cleveland Democracy
Legislative Branch
Democratic Congress
American Review Reviews
Awhtates Ros
Memorial opening session honors ex president Cleveland
Notable exercises in memory of Grover Cleveland opened in New York as the Association of Life Insurance Presidents met. Paul Morton and John H Finley spoke, letters from Adlai Stevenson Hoke Smith and Hillary Herbert were read, and a memorial program was outlined for March next year. A taxation conference followed with Yale professor Lester W Zartman and industry leaders outlining reform needs.
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Associated Press
New York
Grover Cleveland
United States
Paul Morton
Equitable Life Resurance Society
John H. Finley
College of the City of
Adlai BE. Stevenson
Hoke Smith
Hillary A. Herbert
Cleveland
Robert Lynn Cox
Charles A. Peabody
Mutual Life Insurance Company
Equitable Life Assurance Society
John T. Finley
College of the City of New York
Gov. Hoke Smith
Interior
Hillary A Herbert
Adlai S. Stevenson
Bloomington
Circle Magazine
Ida
Tang
Judson Harmon
Ohio
Francis
Missouri
President Cleveland
Button
Virginia
Dp Meratran
Olaware
T.B. Drake
Iitateliate Cerembiar Inha Flawe
Association
Lester W. Zartman
Yale University
John F. Dryden
Prudential Insurance Company
Robert 8. Whitten
South
West
Samuel B. Smith
American Life Convention
Calm Follows Storm in Port au Prince Revolution
Port au Prince endures a quiet night after a violent storm as General Simon plans a grand entry with 5 000 to 6 000 troops. Police reform underway with new stations to restore order while factions prepare for possible clashes over succession. Alexia to Kingston Jamaica. Nord Alexia refugees to German Siberia. Milfonad garrison retreats north.
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Associated Press
Port Au Prince
Hayti
Simon
Port Bilnea
Pillic City
Ingres
Bamig
Firmin
Foucheard
Mneinn Tle Lecomte
Sinan
Alexia
Kingston
Jamaica
Erminer Duguay
Trial details reveal death plan in Dr Austin case
In Omaha on December 4 jury resumes in the Charles E. Davis murder trial for Dr. Austin. Abbie Rice testifies that Austin told her he had secured a man to kill him. she describes poison plans, a visit to the doctor, and a car ride with Rustin and Davis. Cross objections, redirect focus on the alleged plot and timeline.
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Associated Press
Omaha
Neb
Charles E. Davis
Austin
Sears
District Court
Abbie Rice
Rice
Rustin
Davis
Stustin
Accontia
Martin
Vnlein
Migh
Meyer & Tillony Drug Store
BP Muvee
Fortieth
Farnamstrest
Tier
Ruatin Fon
OW Larsen
Fortieth and
Farnam
Mra Rhee
Love Sick Girl Ends Life After Rejection
Adeline Hore aged twenty, in Milwaukee on Grand Avenue, died by suicide after receiving a letter from the man she loved. Born in Merrill, Wisconsin, she had lived with her father, a grist mill proprietor, until two years ago. The notes indicate she was rejected by the beloved suitor, prompting the fatal act.
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Borcin
Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wie
Dee
Adeline Hore
S15
Grand Avenue
Araenie
Momine
Miss Boren- Ferg
Merril
Wis
Winnebago Medical Society Elects Officers at Tremont Hotel
The Winnebago Medical Society elected officers including President Dr F W A Brown Vice President Dr B C Gladden Secretary Treasurer Dr Ackley and Delegate Dr J M Conley at a regular Tremont hotel meeting attended by about twenty five physicians. Dr M E Corbett read a paper on History of Cases in Winnebago County and Dr A Roos on Gall Stone Diseases A banquet followed in the dining room with general discussion Dr J M Conley chosen to represent the society at the Milwaukee state convention in June and Dr M E Corbett as alternate.
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Winnebago Medical Society
Tremont Hotel
Tir
M._EL Corbet
Winnebagg County
A. Roos
J. M. Conley
Milwaukee
M E Corbett
Killed by Interurban Car Near Knukaunt Wis
Frederick Nity sixty five? No, fifty five? Wait. The report says Frederick Nity, 55, was struck by a Green Bay inter urban car while walking on the track near the Catholic cemetery north of Knukaunt. He died instantly from a fractured skull and injuries. He left a widow and four children, was a member of Modern Woodmen with $2000 insurance, and was known as an apiarist living north of the city.
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Knukaunt
Wis
Frederick Nity
Green Bay
Nitz
Campaign disbursement figure linked to Isaac Stephenson
Milwaukee dispatch reports a statement from Stephenson campaign managers showing disbursements totaling over 105000 in the primary. The figure reportedly covers funds passing through BE Edmonds, Stephenson's campaign treasurer and Republican state central committee chair, not money spent directly by Stephenson or his allies.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Isaac Stephenson
BE. A. Edmonds
Stepenson
Chimpaign
Republican State Central Committee
Stephenson
Tariff Hearings End Today With Mixed Proposals
Washington December 4 hearings by the House Ways and Means Committee concluded the tariff and miscellaneous measures section. The session marked the final scheduled hearing though more sessions run through December 19. Charles Ta Feltman urged free trade in barley for the Raftula Malaters association, backed by Henry Ro Runs of Barfle. The chairman, Payne, warned that a ten cent per bushel duty would not save food revenues.
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Payne
Philadelphia man fatally shot resisting robbery in Bunerior
Richard Evans of Philadelphia was shot and fatally wounded early today in Bunerior by a robber who demanded his money and opened fire after he refused. Evans was taken to hospital in critical condition where doctors reported his condition as hopeless.
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Associates Press
Bunerior
Wis
Der
Richard Evans
Philadelphia
Evans
Evens
Nearly Dead From Gas in Milwaukee Room Mystery
William Kourturd, 35, of 281 First Avenue, was found unconscious in his room in Milwaukee on December 4. A secretary reported gas exposure after a possible burst pipe. he was taken to emergency hospital and believed to recover.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wit
Dee
William Kourt
First Avenue
Exiled Negroes Fear Migration Amid German Political Debate
An Associated Press dispatch from Florence Alabama on December 4 discusses a wave of black residents leaving their farms, linked to fears of night rider activity and shifting political winds. The piece analyzes Germany’s post surrender mood, constitutional changes, and the Reichstag’s power as it confronts fresh finance reforms to cover a large deficit.
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Krier
Germany
Ant Hla
Roosevelt Tepid On Woman Suffrage in 1900s Letter
New York Dec 4 Roosevelt privately opposed woman suffrage saying it was not an important matter and he did not see proof of improved conditions in western states that adopted it. He urged equality with distinct functions for men and women and argued motherhood remains the essential sphere for women. Secretary Root echoed doubts about suffrage improving governance. The meeting featured Rev Dr Lyman Abbott and Richard Watson Gilder.
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Associated Press
New York
Roosevelt
Euhu Root
National League For the Civic Education of Women
Lyman Abbott
Outlook
Thoes
Ilfa
MI Root
Abbott
Root
United States
Richard Watson Gilder
Century Magazine
Stephenson Plans Campaign Compliance Revealed In Milwaukee
United States Senator Isaac Stephenson and party leaders visited Milwaukee, with reports stating plans to comply with election laws. The delegation discussed campaign finance concerns tied to the primary, and scrutiny focused on spending tied to the campaign committee.
Trinity Men's Club Takes The Turkish Revolution Light
Trinity Men's Club met in the evening with a strong talk by Mr Jenkins on the Turkish Revolution. The speaker, a longtime observer, shared details from the region and his daughter’s experiences abroad, drawing lively discussion and interest among attendees.
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Trinity
Stetterine
Jenkine
Jenkins
Mtyrian
Haytie
Weather Forecast For Wisconsin-Falls Tonight
Partial readable forecast notes cold wave conditions for Wisconsin Falls tonight. Mentions a dec day and light winds with temperatures dipping toward the tenth reader date, with unclear specifics on time and wind speeds.
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