Notable National Rivers and Harbors Congress Opens
Washington D C December 9 One of the most notable gatherings in U S history for waterway development opened as the National Rivers and Harbors Congress convened Representatives Joseph E Ransdell of Louisiana led the session urging prompt passage of a large river and harbor bill and broad liberal policy Officials including Vice President Fairbanks Ambassador Bryce and leaders from Georgia Oregon and Louisiana spoke on improving rivers canals and harbors with funding through bonds and future benefits The meeting highlighted a push for coordinated national waterway policy and public information to support progress
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
National Rivers and Harbors Congress
Congress
Joseph E. Ransdell
Louisiana
Nskop O'Cannnell
Catholic University
Ransdell
Con
Pote
Washington
Charles W. Fairbanks
James Bryce
Great Britain
United States
England
Bryce
Europe
Germany
South America
Julse George Shuver
Georgia
Ralle Way
Sion
Samurel Gorapens
Ybor
Flere George F Chamberlain
Carnegie
Carneigie
Lee
Carnegie backs bonds for nationwide waterways plan
The speaker argued that a new constitution could be made if needed and endorsed national scope projects. He supported issuing bonds for waterway improvements and praised the Panama Canal while insisting domestic waterways deserved priority over it. He urged improvement of U S waterways as economically transformative.
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Mr. Carnegie
Carnegie
Hig
Roosevelt
Taft
Conservation Commission
Apecker
Panama Canal
Flo
Castro Heads for Berlin After Santander Arrival
The French steamer Guadeloupe brought President Castro of Venezuela to Santander on December 9. He plans to sail to Bordeaux then travel overland to Berlin to settle Venezuela's international disputes. Castro's health is good and he travels with his wife sister aides and three physicians.
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Associated Press
Santander
Spain
Guadeloupe
Castro
Venezuela
Bordeaux
Trar
Berlin
Europe
Senora Cardenas
J. A. Balda
Pablo Acosta Ortiz
Fonseca
Caracas
Fandas Rumos
France
United States
Hile
Berwin
Isreal
Gastro
Igatill
Holland
The
Hague
Dec
Netherlands
Yolland
Hat Found in River Points to Possible Suicide in Detroit
Detroit report says Rutger B Green, Cornell graduate and engineer for Solvay Process Co, is believed to have killed himself by jumping into the river. His hat was found on the plant deck with a note promising his body would be found in the river. he had been ill for a long time.
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Associated Press
Detroit
Mich
Rutger B Green
Cornell University
Southern Railway
Engineering Record
Rutter B. Green
Solvay Process Company
Andrew Green
Green
Dell
Don
Vann
Toula Toletts
Mrag Davies
Fire at Concordia College Threatens Main Building
Fire from a campus kitchen at Concordia College in Milwaukee threatened the main building at Thirty-second and Cedar Streets. By 12 20 p m the blaze was under control with only minor losses.
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Associated Press
Milwaukee
Wis
Concordia College
Thirty-second
Celar Streets
Arbitration treaties move forward with China and Persia
The Washington committee on foreign relations today acted favorably on arbitration treaties with China and Persia, marking a step toward broader diplomatic agreements. The action comes as part of ongoing Senate consideration of international dispute settlement.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Committee On Foreign Relations
China
Taft and Cannon Confer on Tariff Revision Principles
President elect Taft and Speaker Cannon held a 90 minute Washington meeting at the Boardman home. They agreed a tariff revision is needed and discussed broad principles while leaving details to future steps. Both emphasized cooperation between branches and kept specifics out of the public eye.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Taft
Cannon
Boardman
Farr
House
Mr. Taft
Nelthe
Thal Be
Short in his accounts charges in Ekstramer case
In St Louis a flood of statements about the alleged motive behind Charley A Ekstramer's suicide, vice consul and Jute manager, prompt Harold Koppelman to declare the shortage true. He estimates missing funds at 5900 to 10000 dollars and says Ekstramer lived beyond means, with the theft likely since last December.
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Associated Press
St. Louis
Charley A. Ekstramer
Joisl
West
Harold K. Koppelman
Koppelman
Hale Succeeds Allison as Senate Republican Chief
A largely attended Republican caucus in Washington unanimously chose Senator Hale of Maine to replace Senator Allison of Texas as chairman of the Republican caucus. The role also carries chairmanship of the Senate steering committee and duties in electing committee members. Hale briefly thanked the caucus for its confidence after the vote.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Hale
Maine
Reepublican
Tate
Alison
Tawa
Republican Eteering Committee
Senate
Committee On Committees
Still Ahead of Record in Six Day Bicycle Race
At 2 pm the six day bicycle race standings showed pairs such as Kutt Stal Foster Lawson Moran MacFarland and Tfill Demara leading 1 227 miles in 3 laps while others like Palmer Walker and Walthour Root posted 1 227 miles over varying laps. The record for the largest second hour 1 221 miles and 7 laps was set by Muller and Walter in 1899.
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New York
Oha
Kutt-Stal
Foster- Lawson
Moran-MacFarland
Tfill- Demara
Palmer- Walker
Walthour-Root
Mitten-Collina
Wah Galvin
Vanoni-Anderson
Devens Iten- Drobach
Koberl Lafourcade
Muller and
Walter
National Corn Show Opens in Omaha in Roosevelt Greeting
The National Corn Show opened in Omaha with a crowd filling the temporary auditorium at Fifteenth and Howard. Former Congressman John J. Kennedy read President Roosevelt's telegram greeting and best wishes for a successful exposition, which drew cheers from attendees.
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Associated Press
Omaha
Neb
Fifteenth and
Howard Streets
John J. Kennedy
Roosevelt
Thone
Washington Business Opens With Mill Labor Debates
In Washington DC on December day one of the session opened with routine business. Lawmakers moved to consider the mill provision for the thirteenth and excind Iaboters amid non compete issues and related topics.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
First calib ration practice to test rifles underway
In Pensacola Florida on December 3 the first calibration exercise is in progress at Forts Pickens and McRee. Large rifles and powder are being tested by experiment to determine rifle efficiency and powder charge carrying power.
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Associated Press
Pensacola
Fla
Forts Pickens
Mc« Ree
Governors Gather for National Conservation Conference
Washington delegates from over thirty states meet to map plans for conserving natural resources. The National Conservation Commission reports on water, forest, land and mineral resources as Chief Forester Gifford Pinchot presides. Senator Flint outlines the mineral section findings and conclusions from the inquiry.
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Associateu Kregs
Washington, D. C
Natonal Conservation Commission
Inday
White House
Forester
Giffard Pinchot
Department of Agriculture
Gkuichard
Louisiang
Flint
California
Five Firms Charged Under Pure Food Law in Chicago
District Attorney Edwin W. Sims files federal informations against five firms for misbranding and false labeling of food stuffs and medicines. Reid, Murdoch & Co. allegedly shipped misbranded olive oil. Thompson & Taylor Co. shipped lemon extract not containing lemon juice. Tolthan Co. sent misbranded malt syrup. Swatwan Medicine Co. charged with misbranding Onla Cure. Evlin Co. accused of improper labeling on a medicine.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Edwin W. Sims
Federal District Court
Reid, Murdoch & Co
Court hears Princess De Sagan oppose Boni de Castellane custody suit
Paris crowds packed the palace court as M. Julumion spoke for the Princess De Sagan in opposing Boni de Castellane’s bid for custody of his three children. He accuses Castellane of hatred toward De Sagan and seeks to tarnish the De Sagan household.
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Paris
Palace of
Justica
M. Julumion
Princess de Sagan
Count Boni de Castellane
Marquise de Castellane
Princess da Fagun
Anna Gould
Count de Castellane
M. Bonnatt
Prince de Sagan
M. Salemier
de Castellane
de Sagan
Bia
Malakod
M. Julemjer
Dea Sagan Aml
Ételymes
Jury Shortage Delays Beaver County Bank Trial
In Warinessburg Judge P S Halt planned to summon a new jury panel from those in court and, if insufficient, from the streets for the J F Rinehart trial of the defunct Farrell & Drovers National Bank. The panel was exhausted with two more jurors accused and court adjourned to this afternoon as an extra juror was summoned.
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Associated Prona
Warynesburg
P. S Halt
Beaver County
J. F. Rinehart
Eashter
Farriere and Drovers’ National Bank
Sandbagged by Robbers in Puget Sound Ambush
Marvin Wilber, returning from Seattle, recounts a scam in which three men lured him to a rooming house in Chippewa Falls and then sandbagged him near a wharf before throwing him into Puget Sound. Rescued by a conductor and motorman, the assailants secured only eighty cents while Wilbur had left $300 with his wife.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Chippewa Falls
Marvin Wilber
Seattle
Wash
Puget Sound
Wilbur
Fidelity Funding Chief Searched For Amid Larceny Allegations
P J Kieran, president of Fidelity Funding, faces larceny and false pretense charges from a Catholic charity in Pittsboro. A receiver seeks his return as probes extend from Washington to New York and Philadelphia. Cardinal Gibbons denies involvement amid related bank suit actions totaling about $60,000 and a separate Cleveland case seeking payment on a $4,000 note.
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Gibbona
Associated Press
New York
P. J. Kieran
Fidelity Funding Company
Pittsboro
Kieran
Washington
Philadelphia
Riorts
Fidelity Funding Company of
Pittsburg Poller
Pennsylvania
Wag
Gibbons
Baltimore
Cardinal Gibbons
William Nelson Cromwell
Cromwell
Aald Company
Pittsburg
F. J. Kieran
3. P. Michigan
Rev
Wilam McMahon
Queer Dice Used in Milwaukee Bank Scam
Special report from Milwaukee describes Morbeck and a woman detained after using altered dice at informal games to swindle victims of cash from a hotel crowd. Police escorted them to the station. dice and a pile of bank checks from many banks are cited as evidence. Victims’ identities are not disclosed.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Morbeck
Pfister
Mrs George Very Ill In Milwaukee Recovery in Sight
Mrs George Very Ill in Milwaukee relief after relapse at Hotel Pfister where she had been treated for a nervous trouble by Dr Walter Kempster. She is now out of danger, following days of uncertainty.
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Ncelal
Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
OT. Eoras
Marinette
Jaane Stephensen
Milnwaiken
Pfister
Walter Kempster
Aylward Sends Thank You Letter To Wisconsin Democrats
Madison man John A. Aylward former Democratic gubernatorial candidate issues a letter to leading state Democrats praising the party for expanding gains in Wisconsin during the recent campaign, noting Wisconsin's strong performance compared with other states.
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Milwaukee
Wis. Dee
John A. Aylward
Madison
Wisconsin
Boston man dies after being struck by railroad train
W H Crowninshield of Boston aged forty, reputed nephew of Rear Admiral Crowninshield, was killed last night when struck by a railway train in Cleveland. He was connected with the National League for the Promotion of Purity.
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Associated Presa.y
Cleveland
W. H. Crowninshield
Boston
Mass
Crowninshield
Crowninshisld
National League For the Promotion of Purity
Wright and Newberry Nominees Confirmed for War Posts
By Associated Press Washington December 9 confirmation has been given to Luke E Wright of Tennessee as secretary of war and Truman H Newberry of Michigan as secretary of the interior in a cabinet reshuffle during the current administration.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Luke E. Wright
Tenneswee
Truman H. New- Berey
Michigan
President Nominates Rear Admiral and Philippine Officials
The president sent nominees to the Senate including Newton E. Mason for chief of the Bureau of Ordnances rank of rear admiral and John T. Reh as vice Governor of the Philippine Islands. W Cameron Fortes of Massachusetts and Newton W. Gilbert of Indiana named to Philippine Commission. Kass Palm named to shipping committee and secretary role. Gregorie Aranta listed among Philippine nominees.
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Associated Presa
Washington, D. C
Senate
Newton E. Mason
District of Huron
Mich
John T. Reh
Michigan
Philippine Islands
W. Cameron Fortes
Massachusetts
Philippine Commission
Newton W. Gilbert
Indiana
Kafel Palm
Anunce and
Jue
Standard Oil Acknowledges Gasoline Education Efforts
Testimony shows L T Drake states $260000 spent educating the public on gasoline benefits. He says Standard Oil did not patent gasoline stoves or engines and that other inventors advanced gasoline power. Drake notes the firm did not manufacture machinery and once employed 185 people to promote gasoline use nationwide.
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Associated Press
New York
Standard Off
L. T. Drake
Drake
Frank J. Kellage
Hudson meter fight ends with state commission ruling
The Wisconsin rate commission ruled that Hudson city cannot require consumers to buy or rent meters. It ordered the city to furnish reliable meters for all, end meter rents, and stop charging higher rates to customers with or without meters. The decision applies statewide.
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Associated Press
Hudson
Wis
Wisconsin Rate Commission
Tony
Commission
Ifter
Night Riders' Cases Set for Trial in Eight Indictments
Union City tonight sees the defense announce readiness for trial on eight indictments returned by the grand jury. Attorneys plan to argue the constitutional right to a speedy trial and will file pleas in abatement on behalf of defendants in the night inferd case.
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Associated Press
Union City
Tonn
Atte
Reet Foot Lake
Lews
Sullivan Seeks Divorce From Wife After Short Marriage
Former boxing champion Sullivan seeks a divorce from his wife alleging fidelity issues. The couple wed in 1883 and separated in 1884 while Sullivan claims Chicago as his legal residence. complaint filed with details read from Centerville residence.
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Associated Press
Omeago
Der
Sulelivan
Walt
Centerville
Holiday fare approved by Central Passenger Association
At the regular monthly meeting of the Central Passenger Association in Chicago Wisconsin the group decided to grant the holiday rate on railways. A round trip fare of 24025 for 2 five and a half coal for return was set with December 25 inclusive and December 31 and January 1 valid for return until January 4.
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Thicaro
Central Passenger Association
Banks Quit Caving In After Arkansas River Rise
Pine Bluff Arkansas reports the Arkansas River falling back from its high water level, with only the first bend showing bank caving as the city recovers from the flood peak.
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Banks
Associated Press
Pine Bluff
Ark
Election of Officers for John W. Scott Circle No 9
The annual election of officers for John W. Scott Circle No 9 elected Dora Snyder president Clara Miller vice president Dora Pres secretary Mary Varn, Irena Waddell conductor Margarette Behquer guard Emma Teh. Delegates named Clara Miller Dora Freeg Mary Monroe with alternates Ella Geker From Mader Marquest Scheuer Ars Telrks Tattle Briggs. Installlation set for January 6.
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John W. Scott Eirele
Fallhoeving
Dreshfent
Dora Snyder
Aee Mor Vier
Oks Y Fundar Vee
Clara Miller
Chaasin
Lottle Prices
Trowurer
Dora Pres
Mary Vaorne
Tant
Irena Waddell
Wrerd
Margarette Behquer
Nesetant Guard
Emma Teh
Dora Freeg
Mary Monroe
Ella Geker
Mader
Marquest Scheuer
Ars Telrks
Tattle Briggs
Candlelighters Meet at Tremont Hotel This Evening
The Candlelight club will meet at the Tremont hotel this evening. Sup per will be served at 1 45. The discussion to follow on The Commission Form of its Government will doubtless prove one of the richest of the series. Ione Thompson, 4 Th
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Candlelight Club
Tremont Hotel
Ione Thompson
Oborn Sisters Testify In Mania A Heritage Trial
Testimony from three of Oborn’s sisters and their sister’s husband details a family history of insanity and drunken fits. Vera Davies describes a violent father prone to fits, temper, and drinking chaos that once included threatening neighbors with an axe. The defense contends the defendant may lack mental capacity in the Laula Tubeltz shooting.
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Deli Oborn
William Oborn
Oborn
Laula Tubeltz
Sistem
Vera Davies
Sleter
Ain
Hirth
Man Tried for Murder in Winnebago County Court
Testimony describes the accused’s jealous behavior and mental instability. Mrs Davies details episodes of rage including firing revolver shots and throwing a lamp at her, while other witnesses discuss family drinking and confinement during intoxication.
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Winnebago
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