House Favors Comprehensive River and Harbor Improvements
Representative Champ Clark declares the House nearly united on broad waterways legislation and funding to improve all navigable US waters. Governor Harmon voices support and urges reliance on army engineers to guide site selection and execution. General Bixby outlines data needs and engineering estimates for proposed projects.
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Py Associated Press
Washington, D. C
House of Representatives
United States
National Rivers and Harbors Congress
Champ Clark
Clark
Clare
House
Engineer Corps
Bixby
Washington
Bixler
Clifford Sifton
The
Conservation Commission
Canada
Mm [ Ofas
Frefecek A. Delano
Wabssh Railwar
Interstate Commerce Board Rules Insurance Gaps in Rail Rates Case
The Interstate Commerce Commission decided a dispute involving Wrman Parirnice & Co and shippers against Boston & Maine and other carriers. The 1907 freight rate rise from seaboard to western points prompted efforts to restore lower rates, but the decision found the existing insurance protections inadequate for shippers.
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Washingston
Dc. C
Interstate Commerce Commis
Wrman Parirnice & Co. Ami
Boston & Maine Railway
Chicaco
Duluth
St. Paul
Janie Seaboard
Westen Points
Firewater Men on Trial in Federal Court Case
A federal court trial began for George E. Benedict a bartender charged in a crackdown led by W. Pus sytoot Johnson against saloon operators accused of selling liquor to Indians. The government pursues actions against saloon men to deter possession by Indigenous people.
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Cener
Ngiquer
George E. Benedict
Wesir Sartel
Indias
Seceat
W. “Pussytoot
Johnson
F Bayield
Dawson to become president of Davenport bank
A. F. Dawson of Iowa's Second district will be elected president of the First National Bank of Davenport. He will relocate from Preston to Davenport at the end of his current term in March.
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Associated Press
Davenport
A. F. Dawson
Iowa
First National Bank
Preston
Hold Konop Certificate Delayed by Wisconsin Board
In Madison Wisconsin delays by the state canvassing board postpone signing the election certificate for Thomas Kenop amid court action fears. Officials consider future steps and possible transfer of authority from the state courts to the legislature as the delay continues.
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Northwestern
Madison
Wis. Dee
Thomas Kenep Hastal
Ras
Har
Konop
Sizte
House of Representatives
Frear
Dahl
Campaign funds report shows Republican and Democratic contributions
The report filed with the House clerk shows Republicans receiving 77461 and disbursing 74372 while Democrats show 70780 receipts and similar disbursements. Major donors include Rep William B McKinney and Union League Club treasurer, with contributions from the manufacturers club of Philadelphia and Join Pitcairn. The Democratic national committee gave the largest personal sum, 1000 to IW C Beer of New York. Other small donors listed include A D Martin, Southimbie, and J C Save.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
House of
Isems
William B. McKinney
Union League Club of
Republican State Nn
Secretary of the Treasury
Leslie M. Shaw
Imanufacturers Club
Philadelphia
Pitcairn
Pittsburg
National Committee
Democratic Fund
IW. C. Beer
New York City
A. D. Martin
Southimbie
Prankert
J. C. Save
Spa
Democor State Committee
Georgia
Navy orders Tacoma to Honduras amid Honduran upheaval
Washington reports the Navy sent the cruiser Tacoma from Christobal to Puerto Cortez to meet possible emergencies as Honduras faces a suspected revolt against President Davilla. The move, described as precautionary, aims to keep Americans and interests in touch with events.
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Washington, D. C
Renorte
Honduras
Davilla
Imavy Department
Tacoma
Puerto Cortez
Christobal
Navy Department
Prices in Alaska Soaring
Senator returning from Alaska says prices for sugar ham bacon and other foods are rising rapidly. The report notes heavy inflation across the Iditarod country and warns of mounting costs for essentials as the season progresses.
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Associated Press
Seattle
Wash
Sen
Alaska
Porch Climbers Make Haul in Detroit Night Crime
Porch climbers escaped after entering a residence last night in Detroit Michigan. Police are investigating the break in and seeking leads as authorities outline the caper and potential suspects.
Quarrel Over Division Ends in Gunfire in Springfield
In Springfield US December 8, a quarrel over a division led to a man shooting another in a domestic dispute. The incident occurred as individuals argued amid a shared household, with witnesses noting tense exchanges and a fatal outcome. A visitor described a child’s reaction to a new cereal at breakfast, remarking on the coupon scheme tied to purchases. The event underscores a bitter disagreement over property and custody.
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Philadelphia
Breazk
San Francisco
Mrs Eddy laid to rest in simple Chestnut Hill rites
The body of Mary Baker Glover Eddy founder of the Christian Science church was laid in a bronze coffin in the Chestnut Hill mansion. About 120 relatives church officials and intimate friends attended the simple funeral at Mt Auburn cemetery. Judge Clifford P Smith conducted the service from a sermon and Bible selections.
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Associated Press
Boston
Mass
Mary Taker G. Eddy
Christian Science Church
Christian Science Church and Publishing Society
Greater Boston
Mary Baker G. Eddy
Mt. Auburn Cemetery
Chestnut
Clifford P. Smith
Ie. Eddi
George Washington Glover
Lead
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Mars Baker Glover
George Washington Glover Jr
E J. Foster
Waterbury
Vermont
Mrs. Eddy
Gen
Henry. Baker
Baw. N. H
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Hev
Shearse
Concord
Frederick Siren
London
Samuel J
Charles Hatfield
Newton
William B. Johnson
Postton
Albert Metcalf
Frank S_ Streeter
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President Hears Court of Commerce Nominations
Washington December 8 The president spent much of the day hearing recommendations from senators representatives and other callers for appointments to the new court of commerce. Candidates for the six member court are growing and some 20 names are under consideration with important conferences scheduled at the White House with Supreme Court officials the Attorney General and leading lawmakers.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Tait
Court of Commerce
Salf
Tne
Supreme Court
Wickersham
Sherman
Cannon
Coalition Leads in British Election Returns
Prominent figures cited as entering Parliament as the coalition holds a growing lead. Liberal 15, Conservatives 45, Independent Labour 25, with counts by division and notable new MPs including Moreton Frewer and Lord Willoughby de Freshr.
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Sy Associate
London
Dec
Arerezat
Labor
England
Eskdal
Cumberland
Claude Lowthier
Lowthier
Goifrey Howard
Stadnorshire
Edwards
Llewellyn
Moreton Frewer
House of Commons
Cork County
William O'Brien
H& Pender Clay
Tonbridge
Kent
Lord Willoughby de Freshr
Horncastle
Linconshire
Ships Attract Attention As U S Battleships Enter Thames
American battleships Georgia Nebraska Idaho and Virginia arrived at the Thames from Brest, drawing crowds as the Atlantic fleet division sailed up the river. Salutes exchanged with British destroyers off the Nore.
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Associated Press
Gravesend
Eng
Georgia
Howard
Thode Island
Virginia
Ithe Thames
Brest
Nore
Cherbourg
France
Portland
Kiesel
Schroeder
Cha
Paris
Milwaukee man married in St Paul amid rumors
A Milwaukee man connected to Fred M. Presewiz reportedly married in St Paul on October 24 to a woman listed as Anne El Aare of Wachinaten. Local chatter questions if the bride is Nan Patterson amid a murder case involving broker Younes. Relatives offer no confirmation.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wie
Dee
Journal Seit Company
Menominee
Mich
Fred M. Presewiz
St. Pau
Jonnt
Anne EL Aare
Wachinaten
Younes
Presenti
Honermann
Know Nothing
Nani Patterson
Want Only Fair Election in Mexico Insurgent Claim
Insurgent leader in Mexico says 7 609 armed men ready, claims rural volunteers align with them. He urges the United States to coercively ensure a fair election, likening it to Cuba, and warns the army could seize Chihuahua city if needed but not hold it long.
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Strozele
EY Paes
Texas
Jace EU
Sanchez Alvarez
Parras
Mexico
Chihuahua
United States
Cuba
Chihushna
Crippen Companion Not Found On Zealand
Boston reports that claims Ethel Clara Teneve was aboard the Zealand with Dr Hawley Crippen are unfounded as no confirmation exists of her presence on the ship that arrived in Boston today.
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Associated Press
Boston
Mass
Rimmer
Ethel Clara Teneve
Hawley H. Crippen
Zealand
Mathewson Involved in False Arrest Claim at Park Game
A Brooklyn supreme court case involves Christy Mathewson, pitcher for the New York Nationals, accused of false arrest during an April 28 game between Brooklyn and New York at Washington Park. Spectator Schmidt allegedly took a hall as a souvenir and was arrested but later discharged.
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Fress
New York
Keenn
Supreme Rt
Brooklin
Freak Sehm
Neainat
Christy Mathewson
New York Nationals
Schmidt
Branklin
Washingon Park
Carson
MURDER THEORY EXPLODED
A long excerpt discusses social pressures and fatigue among wealthy New York circles, noting excessive entertainment and nervous strain. It cites opinions from Philadelphia Press and mentions the era’s prominent families and social events. The passage blends sensational murder theory with reflections on American social life.
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New York
Washington
Philadelphia Press
Winslow Named as Taft Supreme Court Candidate
A Washington White House briefing indicates Chief Justice John B. Winslow of the Wisconsin supreme court is being considered for a U S Supreme Court seat. President Taft weighs Winslow while awaiting Senator La Follette’s stance and recalls Spooner’s White House visit on Winslow’s behalf.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Daily News
Washington
John B. Winslow
Wisconsin Supreme Court
Taft
Supreme Court of the United States
Whitehouse
la Follette
Winslow
Wisconsin
White House
John C. Spooner
United States Supreme Court Bench
Lake Pilot Returns After Great Lakes Season
William T. Kiel Mame returns to his Oregon and Eighth streets home for winter after piloting the Frank W Gilchrist on the Great Lakes during the 1910 navigation season. The steel 380 foot freighter hauled iron ore from Lake Superior ports and later grain cargoes, entering Buffalo port many times. Kiel brought home samples of Canadian tobacco for friends.
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William T. Kiel
Oregon
Eighth Streets
Mr.Kiel
Great Lakes
Frank W Gilchrist
Lake Superior
Buffalo
Kiel
Kavanaugh Seeks Deep Waterways Support From Taft
Washington December 8 President Taft met with W K Kavanaugh spokesman for Lakes to the Gulf Deep Waterways association at the White House. Kavanaugh handed a St Louis adopted resolution urging a fourteen foot channel at Chicago Orleans. Taft promised earnest consideration as Rep Burdholt joined the delegation.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Taft
W. K. Kavanaugh
St. Louis
White House
Kavanaugh
St. Louie
Suppo
Chih Orleans
Gulf Deep Waterways Association
Representative Burtholdt
Sparrow Trap Gone After Firemen Detain Sparrow Thief
Firemen at the Stats Street Track house report a sparrow trap gone missing. They claim a person took two traps set for common birds and blame a thief who allegedly stole sparrows meant for their cats. Bill Taft and Bill Bryan say the trapper’s claim of theft underscores the crime of disturbing a trapper’s gear.
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Stats Street
Bill Taft
Bill Bryan
Stelen
Trare
Gorocreas Seize Spoiled Wes From Dallas Candy Firm
Kansas City authorities seized 175 cases of Wes shipped from Dallas to a local candy company after a chemical analysis found spoilage. The tests detected bacteria per cubic centimeter, prompting the action.
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Associated Press
Kansas City
Goro- Creas Today
Dallas
Texas
J H Stout Dies After Illness Pioneer of Manual Training in Wisconsin
James H Stout a wealthy lumberman and philanthropist died at his Menomonie Wisconsin home He led educational reform advocating manual training and served several terms in the Wisconsin Senate Born September 25 1845 he moved to Wisconsin 1880 and engaged in lumber Joined boards of education hospitals and libraries His political service spanned multiple terms before declining reelection The death ends a long public career with health failing in recent weeks
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Mpep Stolt
Wisconsin
Menomonie
Stout
Nurber
Senate
Wis
James Fuff Stoct
Senator Stout
Cedar Lake
Gaix
National Conservation Congress
St. Paul
Pueblo
Colo
California
James H. Stout
Dubuque
Wes
Chicago University
Awenomoni
Gunn Country Insane Asylum
Venom~onle Board of
Lfe
Findlay Hospital
Ism
Stolen Dietz to Arrive in Madison for Habeas Corpus Hearing
Madison follows the arrival plan for Dietz of Cameron Dam who is reported to reach Madison tomorrow at 6:25 AM on the Northwestern line with Sheriff Michael Madden. He will breakfast then go to the Supreme Court room for his habeas corpus proceeding. Curiosity among Dane County farmers drew them to the courthouse yesterday as four shouted, We want to see Dietz.
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Madison
Wis
Dietz
Cameron Dam
Sherif Michael Madden
Chippewe Falls
Supreme Court Room
Twett
Dane County
Midshipmen Get Christmas Vacation Privilege
Annopolis Md December in a first class midshipman group at the Naval Academy will receive an unusual Christmas break this year. The privilege, never granted before, allows leave for bona fide visits with relatives or friends outside Annapolis. They may depart Saturday evening and return by Monday supper time.
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Associated Press
Annapalig
Naval Academy
Armnapolit
Safe Stolen From Office Reported
The Associated Press notes a safe was stolen from an office last night. A driver from Adams Express reportedly delivered it, and police have not yet identified a suspect.
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The
Adams Express
Compan
Hen- Lepin Ayeume
Enriy Ted
Progress Noted in China as Regime Shifts
Peking reports it seems safe to announce the ancient absolute regime in China will exist only historically after the Chinese new year in January. The throne has decided to accede to the imperial senate’s plea for the immediate creation of a constitutional government and reform.
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Associated Press
Peking
Dec
China
Imperial Senate
Stone appointed to finance committee in Senate vacancy
Washington reports Senator Stone of Missouri was chosen for the finance committee vacancy created by Senator Daniel's death. The article notes Daniels' seat on the industrial exposition committee and mentions Senator Suansen of Virginia in connection with the vacancies.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Stone
Missouri
Sodas
Finance
Daniel
Virginia
Daniels
Suansen
Flax Market Breaks Amid Sudden Offerings
Ar Duisth Mina reports flax prices slipping after noon trading with seven points drop to 8.31 and six points more for May option to 8.31. No clear reason beyond unexpected volume of offerings triggering the break.
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Mina
Dawson Reaches New York on Almirante from Colon
On the steamer Almirante which arrived today at New York from Colon were Thomas C. Lawson American minister to Panama and his family.
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Associated Press
New York
Almirante
Colon
Thomas C. Lawson
Panama
Prose Fragments and Rockefeller Anecdotes Recounted
An assorted OCR fragment discusses American roads and a final payment to Borota, then tours a Rockefeller anecdote about politeness and services. It touches on a humorous exchange where a farmer yields to another rider, illustrating social dynamics in a November American Magazine excerpt.
Capture Church Robbers Confessions Linked to Multiple Thefts
Special to The La Crosse Journal reports police tying a series of church robberies to a suspect who confessed after a December arrest. The unnamed individual reportedly targeted religious facilities, with officials citing recovered loot and a pattern consistent with prior break-ins.
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la Crosse
Ice Cream Special Sparks Nevis Game Talk
A fragment notes an ice cream special from Fupert ream serving and mentions Nevis, a Gilderz, and a See Biss Gil l special. The text is garbled but hints at a local item or event tied to a Nevis special and entertainment or sports context.
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Neveiswesterns Wis. Deel Road
Fupertream
T. of
Ic Parer
Paris Considers New International Exposition
Government officials consider holding another international exposition in Paris. The discussion follows topics of commerce and visibility for the event. The report notes a forthcoming forecast for Wisconsin with slowly rising temperatures and local observations.
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Doris
Paris
Toe
Rene
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