Wreck on the N P Oshkosh man hurt in crash
North Coast Limited derailed near McKenzie North Dakota after a broken rail. Passengers injured include William H. Pagen of Oshkosh. Snow packed tracks prevented fatalities, several seriously hurt, with minimal deaths reported and multiple victims treated at the scene.
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North Coast Limited
Southern Pacific
Ae Eid McKenzie
William H. Paten
Oshkosh
Traels
Nomen
Montislet Amegla OE i
Gay Associated Presse
St. Paul
Mino
Northern Pactite
Lmited
MccNenzie
N. D
Richards
Pas G. Willams
Eight Men Indicted for Murder in Union City
In Union City Tennessee on December 10, eight men indicted for murder in the first degree are brought into court under heavy guard. A plea on abatement to the indictment has been issued and will be decided during the day, after which the accused will be arraigned and plead in answer to the indictment.
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Associated Press
Union City
Tenn
Earl
Werg
Man dies after leaping from third floor window
John Belliious, patient at the Jefferson Park hospital, broke restraints and leaped through a third story window to his death on the paved court below, witnessed by other patients.
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Associated Press
Chicago
John Belliious
Jefferson Pari Hospital
Johnson Bid Accepted for Joint National and American League Meeting
New York December 10 The National League notified that it accepted President Johnson of the American League invitation for a joint meeting. The session concluded with the invitation accepted and the meeting set for this afternoon.
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Associated Press
New York
American League
National League
Freeldent Johnson
Nobel Peace Prizes Awarded to Swede and Dane
Nobel peace prizes awarded to Klas Pontus Arnoldson of Sweden and M. F. Baker of Denmark. The recipients include former parliamentarians.
Pope Receives Private Farewell Audience in Rome
In Rome on December 19 the pope granted a private farewell audience to Rev. Paul Brachet, archbishop of a major see, amid the final farewell remarks of the audience.
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Associated Press
Rome
Paul Brachest
Inventory of forests reviewed by conservation commission
Senator Reed Smoot chaired the forest section as the Inventory of Forests was presented at the national conservation commission session. The report detailed U S forest resources and proposed recommendations to protect public lands from waste while governors discussed cooperation with the federal government on a practical national forest conservation scheme.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Reed Smoot
Utah
National Conservation Commission
United States
Great Showing Amid Turbulent 1907–08 Rail Year
New York reports show Union Pacific and affiliates reduced gross reserves by 0.35 percent for the year through June 30, 1908, with a $4.13 million drop in gross revenue yet a $3.86 million rise in gross from traffic. First-half gains offset by higher operating costs and flood damage, yielding a year-end surplus of $19.7 million after fixed charges. Transit revenue up while expenses and asset shifts reshape holdings across St. Paul, Great Northern, Trinda Central, and Northern Pacific.
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Associated Press
New York
Union Pacific Railway
ER. H. Marriman
Ascal Yource
Harriman
Southern Pacific Company
St. Paul
Castro Lands in France in Bordeaux Visit
President Castro of Venezuela arrived in Bordeaux from Sa Guayra aboard the French steamer Guadeloupe. He was met by the Venezuelan colony and a group of French merchants, received flowers, and proceeded to a hotel by private car. A suspicious Syrian passenger on the Guadeloupe drew attention amid security checks. France reconsidering Castro landing. Foreign Minister Pichon discussed the issue all morning and a formal statement was anticipated.
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Associated Press
Bordeaux
France
Castro
Venezuela
Sa Guayra
Guadeloune
Pauillac
Pichon
Guadelouve
Roosevelt Message on Secret Service Stirs Capitol Conference
In Washington the senate and house leadership met in Speaker Cannon's room to decide action on Roosevelt's message section about the secret service. Present were Senators Hale and Aldrich, Speaker Cannon, and Representatives Tawney and Perkins. Perkins proposed a house select committee to review the portion deemed offensive to congress, with expunging from the record suggested as a possibility.
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Associated Press
Washington
12. C
Senate
House
Cannon
Roosevelt
Secret Service
Hale
Aldric
Tawney
Perkins
Congress
Wisconsin Is Represented at Tobacco Growers Meeting
Representatives of the Union Tobacco society, comprising all tobacco growers’ organizations in the United States, will meet here late today to form a permanent organization, elect officers, and file articles of incorporation. The aim is to control production and reduce tobacco surpluses to guarantee fair prices for growers.
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Associated Pléss
Tloutscine
Dee
Union Tobacco Society
United States
Cannon Speaks At Rivers and Harbors Session
Washington December 10 prominent speakers including Joseph G Cannon and Joaquim Nabuco addressed the national rivers and harbors convention. Ambassador Nabuco discussed Brasil rivers and ports while Anthony Higging and James W Van Cleave spoke on U S waterways and manufacturing interests. Cannon warned against unsafe bonds to fund projects asserting talks are cheap but action matters.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Joseph G. Cannon
House of Representatives
Joaquim Nabuco
Brazil
Nabuco
Brasil
W. C. Edwards
Canada
Anthony Higging
United States
Delaware
James W. van Cleave
National Association of Manuufacturers
J. A. Ockerson
Charlies. Deneen
Ilinois
Robert L. Owen
Oklahoma
Higgins
Atlantic Coast
Gulf States
Cannon
Rivers and Harbors Congress
Rivers and Harbors Committee
Dill
Arthur
Taft overwhelmed by callers at Roosevelt residence
President elect Taft faced a morning rush of callers at the Boardman residence in Washington. He then visited President Roosevelt at the White House before scheduled talks with a Trans-Mississippi conference committee at Thomas Walsh's Colorado home at 3 PM.
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Washington, D. C
Boardman
Taft
Roosevelt
White House
Moon
Thomas Walsh
Calorada
Panama Plans Welcome for Pacific Fleet Visit
Panama on December 10 reports arrangements by a prominent resident and the canal zone to entertain officers and men of the Pacific fleet during its forthcoming visit. The administration priding and the cathedral plaza will be 28 headquarters of the men while on shore.
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Associated Preas
Panama
Canal Zone
Linsted Pacific Fleet
President approves federal guarantee for coffee project
Rio de Janeiro reports President Penna has sanctioned a federal guarantee linked to a major coffee venture. The decision underscores government backing for the project, reinforcing prospects for the Brazilian coffee sector amid rising export activity.
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Associated Press
Rio Janeiro
Penna
Earthquake Shakes Town of Skidegate Que Charlott es Islands
An earthquake rocked Skidegate in the Charlottes Islands on November 30, rattling residents for about seven seconds. No serious damage was reported, according to news received via the Ashing steamer Celestial Empire yesterday.
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Associated Press
Vancouver
B. C
Skidegate
Queer Charlottes Islands
Notable National Council of Commerce session in Washington
In Washington on December 1 a notable assembly of foreign commerce interests gathered at the department of commerce and labor for the first annual National Council of Commerce meeting. About 100 delegates from sixty-five chambers and industrial groups attended to promote United States foreign trade with aims to establish permanent headquarters in the capital and coordinate with global markets.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Department of Commerce and Labor
National Council of Commercce
Straus
Tve Chambers of Commerce
Boarde of Trade
United States
Brownsville Affray Mention Placed on Senate Agenda
Senate leader Lodge signaled to speak on the Brownsville affray Wednesday. Senate adjourned today after action on the legislative appropriation bill carrying 21 667 920 dollars, with reductions from requested totals.
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Associated Presa
Waoerhington
D.C
Senate
Lodge
Brownsville
Hale
House
Committee On
T Representatiry
Minseccham
Pennsylvania
Tawney
State Telephone War in Wisconsin firms seek charter revocation
Madison December 10 independent interests petitioned Attorney General Gilbert to revoke the charter of the Wisconsin Telephone Company alleging restraint of trade. J B Ware of Chicago signed for the International Independent Telephone Association and other independent lines in Wisconsin. A hearing is set for December 17 to decide if action should proceed.
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Associated Press
Madison
Winconsin Independent Telegraph
Brloit
Wiscopsin Telephona Company
Amrican Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company
Gilbert
Wisconssn Company
J. B. Ware
Chicago
International Independent Telephone Mnandation
Wisconsin Telephone Company
Milwaukee traveler commits suicide at local hotel
Charles Severson, a Baldwinville New York traveling man, blew off the ring at a Milwaukee hotel and left a note to the clerk saying this was only an incident. He represented Heidht Camp New York and asked letters he wrote be mailed. The report notes Black Hand context in Flint Michigan.
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Associated Prana
Milwaukee
Wis
Charles XV. Severson
Baldwinaville
N.Y
Severson
Heidht & Camp
New York City
F HD
Black Hand
Flint
Mich
Seta
Sigtars Ave. S
Expert Dr Gapen Testifies In Oborn Murder Trial
Dr Gapen of Madison, an expert witness, testifies on Oborn's mental state and intent. He answers two opposing hypothetical questions about Oborn's capacity and sanity, noting the lengthy and complex nature of the defense’s evidence and objections about its relevance and timing.
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Clark Gapen
Madison
Dell Oborn
J! Louis Toholtz
Gapen
County Judge Leads Defense in Obama Murder Trial in Dreuit Court
The Marinette County judge serves as chief equinel for the defense in the ongoing Obama murder case heard in Dreuit Court before Judge Burnell.
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Marinette Conty
Obam
Dreuit Court
Burnell
Fragmented Trial Record Recounted in Court
A damaged transcript describes witness testimony during a trial with sustained objections and a complex hypothetical question. The witness sought guidance on answering under different assumed knowledge, and the court clarified the proper briefing before testimony.
Epilepsy expert testifies on Obern case in Madison
Dr Gapen, a Wisconsin physician, discusses epilepsy and its forms, noting that Obern is afflicted and detailing how epilepsy can impair memory and behavior. He cites personal experience, medical history, and causes, including hereditary and head injuries, and describes Obern’s condition and related trial testimony.
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Gapen
Madison
Asylum For the
Kankakee
University of Wisconsin
College of Physicrany
Chicago
Menchy
Marinette
Rue Center of
Optisnay
Ghorn
Wefensa
Wif
Ohorn
Tohaitz
Oborn
Davies
Vore
Lcense
Davis Acquitted in Sensational Murder Case
The jury found Davis not guilty in the murder of Dr. Turstin, despite intense public interest due to the victim’s prominence. Davis, linked to banking and New York circles, faced complex ballots before acquittal, with the judge discharging the prisoner amid a highly publicized trial.
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Les Mastery
Omaha
Canvictom
Thin Cate Han
National Bank
Davis
Enahier L
Fins Reaneclala
New York City
Dr. Turtin
Sears
The
Ischarae
Man Missing Since 1907 Believed Murdered After Body Found
Syracuse AP reports Chief Helms of Batavia, New York, investigates a suitcase found in a swamp north of Syracuse containing a man’s apparel and a letter to Jamon Lawter signed T. Lawter. A coat, folded as a pillow, and cartridges were in pockets. The man Flo attended grand circuit races in 1907 and vanished. Authorities suspect murder or suicide, body may lie in the swamp.
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Uby Associated Press
Syracuse
Winsville
Villinga
Jamon ie _bawter
Flo
York
Helms
Lawter
Tafts Going to Georgia for Holiday Visit
Augusta news announces President elect Taft and family will arrive Friday next week to stay with Mr and Mrs Landen Thomas. Ming Helen will join before Christmas from Tiryn Mawr. Taft requests rest days with no functions until permitted to occupy Territt cottage after the Thomas visit.
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Augusta
Taft
Ming Helen
Landen Thomas
Helen Wk
Tiryn Mawr
Territt Cottage
Thomas
Panama plans world fair opening memorial association
Assorinder Panama reports a proposal to form an organization to commemorate the opening of the Panama canal and to hold a world's fair there. Prominent Isthmian figures back the idea, signaling potential great benefits if realized.
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Assorinder
Panama
Sleep Ends in Death In Farmer Near Here
Peter Snyder, a local farmer, died today after a week of normal work. He was found unresponsive the next morning and doctors were unable to revive him. Physicians are puzzled by the sudden death.
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Peter Snyder
Pires
Stricken With Apoplexy At Funeral Scene
Henry G Worthington, former congressman and diplomat, collapsed with apoplexy at the funeral of Abraham Lincoln aide The incident occurred after the ceremony as onlookers and a physician present offered aid He was removed to his home in the city in critical condition General Worthington had served as minister to Uruguay and the Turkey republics and was about eighty years old.
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Wrahington
Henry G. Worthtsaten
Cone Bread Fron
Comla
Ool
Abraham Tincoh
New Today
Ila
Geral Worthington
Warn
Atl
Wen
Nla
Troresentiatt Burton
Delaware
General Worthington
Truguay
Are Kentine Republic
Counterfeiters Sentenced
A report from Chicago lists several defendants in a counterfeit ring. Wheel and Mawor, tied to the scheme, receive ten year terms while others like Coustav Buyer and Iarry Michaela draw five. Orion Brown and George face complicity charges as Anderson pleads guilty and is sent to Leavenworth.
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Assoriated Press
Chicago
Dee
h-Kidward
Weatcott
Yrara
Coustav Buyer
Iarry Michaela
Mt North
Kay
Charies
Leo Brown
George
Entlty
Anderson
Teavenworth
Violation Charge In Mexican Neutrality Case
Associated Press reports F. Diag Gupra faces charges over violations of neutrality laws tied to rebels in Las Veras incidents. Several savas allegedly transported to San Antonio for trial.
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Associated Press
Muskoxges
Okla
F. Diag Gupra
San Antonio
Austrian Budget Introduces Military Armament Increase
The Austrian budget proposes a significant rise in military armaments totaling about 69 million dollars. The plan, presented in Parliament, seeks to expand defense capacity amid postwar tensions. Community debates focus on fiscal strain versus national security.
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Carrington
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N.C. Young
Fargo
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Des Moines
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Aberdeen
Wash
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Janesville
Tr. Astin
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Inventory OF Forests
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Charles E. Davis
Joe
Tasue~Sayn
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National Conseil Sf Commerce
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Oborna
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