Hyde Juror Returns as Whole Panel Dusted
Kansas City reports Harry Waldron a thin exhausted juror from the Dr B Clark Hyde trial recounts four days wandering after escaping the jury hotel He shaved his moustache and says he feared prison and suicide thoughts before returning home Judge Porterfield dismisses the entire jury due to mental incompetence Waldron describes craving fresh air and freedom from confinement while confessing to a harrowing Christmas time return home and retainment of twelve dollars jury pay.
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Associated Press
Kansas City
Harry Waldron
B. Clark Hyde
Coll
Thomas E. Swope
Umeraz
Argentine
Emporia
Kan
Senate actions in 1910s Congress mix policy and probes
In a 2 pm session, Lorimer inquiry nears an end as Brandein of Boston discusses trust regulation before the Interstate Commerce Committee. Final hearings begin on an Employers’ Liability act with railroad counsel pushing interstate business coverage. Opponents of parcels post appear before Post Office Committee. Senator Works calls for investigation of soldiers’ homes and federal care for Confederate veterans. Taft submits Maine board report. A two wireless operator requirement for steamers is introduced by Senator Hitchcock. Lorimer committee removes Maxwell Edger testimony tied to Darrow bribery claims. Monetary Commission confers on state bank exams. Page bill to enlarge federal aid for agricultural instruction is endorsed. Culberson moves to abrogate Russian treaties.
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Senate
Lorimer
Touig D. Brandein
Boston
Interstate Commerce Committee
Uability Commission
Post Office Committee
Works
California
Taft
Maine Board
Hitchcock
Nebraska
Lorimer Committee
Maxwell Edger
Darrow
Monetary Commission
Culberson
Texas
Brandeis argues against natural monopolies in La Follette bill
Boston lawyer Louis D Brandeis told the Senate interstate commerce committee in Washington that there are no natural monopolies in industry and that the Sherman law is inadequate and hard to apply. He urged supplementing the act to curb unreasonable restraints of trade, noting monopolies grow by price manipulation and plant purchases rather than efficiency. He cautioned government price fixing lacks data for reasonable returns and would be impractical.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Louis D. Brandeis
Boston
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Brandeis
Southern Railways
Steel Investigation Committee
New York
Representativ Heflin
Alabama
All Trust
Ruthiesa
Steel Trust
Brandéla
Cotton Brokers Attacked in House Debate
In Washington on December 14, Representative Heflin of Alabama assailed the agricultural department estimate of 14,500,000 bales for this year’s crop. He charged the figure is used to depress prices in New York's gambling exchange and attacked cotton speculators.
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Associated Preas
Washington, D. C
New York
Heflin
Alabama
Agricultural Department
Cro
Gamling
Washington preachers urge tax to curb red light district
A delegation of Washington preachers urged President Taft to set up a new commission to control the so called red light district moving toward the capitol. They called it an insult to Congress and a dishonor to the nation in a December 14 appeal from Washington.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Washington
Capitol
Congress
Taft
Pere Marquette Carferry Floated for Repairs in Milwaukee
The Pere Marquette carferry No. 9, grounded near North Point since Sunday, was floated today and towed to her slip in Milwaukee. Remaining loaded cars and freight will be removed for immediate drydock repairs.
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Associated Press
Milwaukee
Wis
Pere Marquette Carferry
North Point
Senate to act on treaty amid holiday timing
Washington December 14. Reported that the senate will pass before Christmas the house resolution ending the 1% treaty with Buena because of discrimination against American Jewish citizens. The move reflects ongoing tensions over a policy affecting foreign relations and civil rights.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Senate
House
Fire Delays Stokes Case Trial in Court Fire
A small fire smoky in the criminal courts building forced the Stokes case to pause as jurors and staff were removed. Judge Marcus ordered an early return and trial resumed about 1:30. Livan Graham and Ethel Conrad face a murder attempt charge with proceedings already delayed by prior events and ailing defendant W. D. Stokes.
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New York
Stokes
Criminal Courts
Todes
Marcus
Livan Graham
Ethel Conrad
W. D
Lillian Grahaig
W. KE. D
Milliunure
Mia
Stella Singleton
Miss Graham
T “Ry Doe
Mars ‘Graham
Lexington
Moore
Clark le jJordan
Governors In Cincinnati Visit With Western Leaders
Western governors touring the east arrive in Cincinnati for a city reception and automobile parade with city officials and business groups. In Columbus the governors, after a Pittsburg arrival, are greeted by a reception committee and host Ohio officials, meet Gov Harman, tour the state university, and attend luncheon with Governor Harmon acting as toastmaster.
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Associated Press
Cincinnati
East
Columbus
Pittsburg
Ohio Capital
Union Station
Judson Harmen
State House
Ohio
Ohio State University
Hermon
Man Killed Near Appleton in Train Collision
Special report from The Northwestern states Loula Arndt a about forty year old farm hand was struck by a northbound freight train on the Ashland division at Burnside crossing two miles from Greenville around noon and died en route to Milwaukee hospital. He had spent the night in town and was walking toward the farm when struck.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Appleton Cave
Loula Arndt
Ashland
Burnside Crossing
Greenville
Karla the Indian wrestler may miss match in Wausau
A Wausau report notes Karla the Indian wrestling champion sustained a knee injury in Chicago. If unable to wrestle Fred Beell next Monday, Pardello and Sampson are arranged to appear. The item also covers assorted speedway and baseball notes from New York, Chicago, and Montreal with league governance tensions.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Daily News
Wausau
Karla
Fred Beell
Chicago
Pena
Pardello
Sampson
Associate Press
New York
Galvin
Witty
Haletend
Lawrence
Wiley
Lawson
Demara
Lynch
National League
American League
Chicago Nationals
Sinonicka
Montreal
Gandil
T. J. O'Shaughnessy
Roanoke
Fort Wayne
National Board of Arbitration
Professional Baseball
J. C. Ewing
San Francisco
Pacific Coach League
J. H. Farrell
Assailant Admits Crime In Highland Slaying Attempt
Hammond Indiana December 14 Stephen Miller according to police confessed to a murderous attack on Anna Krause sixteen of Highland A village near here Two days ago the girl was found wounded and bleeding in a swamp A posse of farmers armed themselves searched for her assailant Miller was bought by the police and saved from the violence which the posse threatened
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Associated Press
Hammond
Ind
Stephen Miller
Anna Krause
Highland
Here
Miller
Lumber Camps Broken Up in Northern Wisconsin
A Journal special from Wausau reports that lumber camps across Northern Wisconsin are being broken up due to mild weather. Camps near Glidden and Parrish have closed and most larger camps in the region have ceased operations.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Wausau
Wisconsin
Glid
Strikers Abandon Fight in Berlin Strike
Det. 14. The $0,000 women suit makers and 3,000 tailors who have been on strike in Berlin since November 7 today abandoned the struggle, which has been unsuccessful.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Shuster Not Dismissed As Iran Treasurer General
Teheran December 14 W Morgan Shuster remains treasurer general of Persia as cabinet lacks national council consent to remove him. Washington officials doubted initial reports of his dismissal and a Teheran message on American safety reinforced the view that no change has occurred.
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Associated Press
Teberan
Persia
W. Morgan Shuster
Feraia
Washington, D.C
State Department
St. Petersburg
Shuster
Russell
Teheran
Mr. Shuster
Light the Streets Key to Prosperity Says Civic Leader
C L Eshelman of Cleveland told the American Civic Association in Washington that well lit streets signal prosperity. He cited blocks revived by private lighting, noting property values rise with traffic and an inviting residential look. He urged full city lighting and condemned late night neglect of streets as a false economy.
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American Civic Association
Washington
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
C. L. Eohelman
Cleveland
Eshelman
Beneft Fidellara
Laelf
Indianapallo
Pueblo
Countess Sued for 25000 Over Dubious Deal
The Countess of Warwick, sued in the English high courts for 25000 by hotel proprietor A J Paine over dealings with Ernest Terah Hooley. She gave ten notes of 25000 for 100000 Pump Timber Company shares, of which only 50000 were received. shares deemed practically worthless. Paine won 75000 in arbitration. Hooley offered three notes, Paine accepted one and discounted it, but the Countess had not fulfilled repayment.
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Countess of Warwick
A. J. Payne
Victoria Street
Ernest Terah Hooley
Pump Timber Company of America
Heart exhibit in murder trial at Geneva
In Aurora Illinois a year ago Mrs Estelle Dunas was killed by Henry Moore of Plano. The prosecution sought to admit her heart as evidence in the trial, the undertaker moved to display the organ to the jury, and the judge ruled the organ could be shown if the prosecution’s claim Morris shot the woman through the heart was substantiated.
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Associated Press
Aurora
Estelle Dunas
Pontiac
Geneva
Kenry
Plana
Khed
Dumas
Carnes
Teng
Morris Init
Orough
Harbor maintenance route eyed by Manitowoc delegation
Washington dispatch reports Representative Davidson arranged with the Port of Engineers to meet Manitowoc delegates in January to discuss shifting harbor upkeep to the federal government. The district engineer favors federal assumement, costing 4000 to 10000 dollars yearly, while a local board may oppose. Davidson reportedly sought a careful check before deciding.
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Sperfal
Weshington
Davidson
Powt
Jinar
Manitowue
Csurict
Sraums
Taffe Id
Farmers Well Informed in Chicago Jury Pool
Report from Chicago dated December 14 notes farmers in the jury box are well informed about national issues and Sherman act implications. Both sides have accepted many jurors, with more to be tested and questioned as court reconvenes. Lawyers expect additional challenges to the defense and government in the ongoing panel examination.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Borh
Meven
Weceptagre
Vourt
Venirenen
Linn
Chral
Senators debate Confederate veteran care at home
Washington senatorial discussion urged investigation of oppression and neglect at the National Soldiers Home in Los Angeles County California. Senator Works of California urged extending to Civil War veterans the same protection as others while condemning wealth driven displays of ostentation and urging restraint in public affairs. He warned of a widening gap between rich and poor and criticized lavish governmental spending.
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Associated Press
Washington, D.C
Theo
Pan
Works
Steamer Delhi Wreck Forces Abandonment of Crew
Salvage reports place the Delhi in peril with the entire crew ordered to abandon ship while only a few passengers remain aboard. All others have been carried to Sangler by mule, cargo may be saved. The Princess Royal, the Duke of Fife, and two young princesses await clothes and baggage at Yangler.
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Associated Press
Glonttar
Trone
Spartal
Delhi
Sangler
Princesa Royal
Duke of Fife
Yangler
Pictures to Teach Faith Through Stereopticon Aid
Milwaukee and Green Bay papers report Rev. Barth of Stephenson Michigan urging use of stereopticon views to teach Christian doctrine geography and catechism to children. He described the device as a powerful educational tool in religious instruction before Gren Tay diocese priests.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Dee
Green Bay
F. xX. Farth
Stephenson, Mich
Gren Tay
Barth
Dave
Reyes Hiding Place Known. U.S. seeks Reyes whereabouts
The Department of Justice will not disclose Gen Hernando Reyes location amid surveillance after his indictment in Laredo, Texas for alleged neutrality law violations. Reyes is linked to a reader of a new Mexican revolutionary movement, and Mexican authorities have released him on $16,000 bail.
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cPy
Associated Press
Washington, D.C
Dee
Department of Justice
Hernardo Reyes
Mexico
Department
General Reyes
Lireda
Texas
Abdul Hamid Returned to Constantinople from Salonik
A Chicago dispatch reports ex sultan Abdul Hamid has been brought back to Constantinople from Salonik where he was confined in Vila Alatini since his exile on April 27, 1915. He is said to be extremely ill.
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Ay Associated Preas
Bertin
Chicago
Abdul Hamid
Constantinople
Salonik
Vila Alatini
Russia says U S passport issue not concern of foreign ministry
In St Petersburg on December 14 the Novoe Vremya published an interview with Foreign Minister Sergius Sazonofft about the American demand for Russia to recognize passports issued to Jewish American citizens. He said the issue did not concern the foreign office and that neither the interior ministry nor consuls had blocked entry of Jewish American merchants and funders into Russia.
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Associated Preas
St. Petersburg
Sergius Sazonofft
United States
Russia
Novoe Vremya
Ministry of the Interior
Abolish Suspension Rule At University of Wisconsin
Milwaukee dispatch reports the Wisconsin faculty abolishes a rule that suspended students convicted of disorderly conduct or misdemeanors in municipal court. From now on such students face discipline by the student court and the faculty rather than automatic university suspension.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Newa
Madison
University of Wisconsin
Halted Winona street service restored under receivership
By Associated Press. Winona Minnesota December 1 halt service was restored on the street railway as receivership of the Winona Railway and Light company brought trainer motormen from elsewhere. Strikers remain orderly and no interference with cars operated by strike breakers. Each car bears a placard stating it is under protection of the United States court and warning against molestation.
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Associated Press
Winona
Minn
Winona Railway & Light Company
United States
Women to Join the Army Proposed in Germany
At a meeting in Duenseldorf the Patriot Women's union led by Privy Medical Councillor Witnek proposed mandatory military service for women. The Associated Press reports the plan aims to expand roles for women in national service amid ongoing defense preparations.
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Associated
Tress
Duenseldorf
Germany
the Women's Union
Witnek
Large appropriation added to house public buildings bill
Washington December 14 The house committee on public buildings reported a sizable appropriation to the nation’s spending plan now under debate The committee voted 14 to 3 amid opposition from Democratic leaders and Underwood as the bill faced scrutiny and possible millions in funding added to the program.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
Iim
Three Cent Fare Proposal Before Rate Commission
Superior case filed by the Commercial club seeks three cent street car fares for Superior. The hearing before the rate commission is set for January 15. The petition also asks extensions of lines to other city parts. Wuecow of Forest Avenue is reported dying rumor unfounded. relatives say his condition is serious but not critical.
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Associated Ra 5
Superior
Wic
Commercial Club
Rate Commission
W. OH. Wueeow
Forest Avenue
Wussow
Lorimer bribery trial reveals threats and blackmail claims
A Chicago lawyer testified that Clarence Darrow sought $10,000 to drop his tax fight against International Harvester. Witness Katherine Wood said Charles A. White boasted of powerful Chicago backers and threatened to make the Lorimer group pay, adding he carried a revolver for protection against the Lorimer crowd.
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Lorimer
Gen
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Maxwell Edgar
Chicago
Clarence 8. Darrow
International Harvester Company
Edgar
the Harvester Company
Enitentiney
Afiss Wood
White
Chicago Tribune
Miss Wood
Mica Wood
Deneen
Sullivan
Jones
Roger Sullivan
Report on Maine Explosion
The investigation report says the battleship Maine was blown up in Havana harbor by an exterior explosion. Admiral Vreeland headed the board, with Col. William M. Black, and found damage from a low form explosive between frames 28 and 21 on the port side igniting the 4.5 inch reserve magazine and triggering a broader explosion on the forward magazines.
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Associated Presp
Washington, D
Taft
Congress
Maine
Jiavana Harbor
Admiral Vreeland
Navy
Williiam M. Black
Corps of Engineers
Army
Yavana
Water Commission Elects Stolze President
Milwaukee December 14 A Wisconsin special from Manitowoc reports Major Henry Stolze Jr named president of the city water commission at its organization. Old rules and regulations were kept and existing employees were assured retention if work remains satisfactory.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Was
Wisconsin
Manitowoc
Henry Stolze, Jr
City Water Commission
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