First Skirmish Lost by Packers' Counsel
Chicago December 21 United States District Judge Carpenter overruled motions to strike counts two and three and to exclude purchases by the National Packing company tied to the alleged packers conspiracy. The ruling grounds the government’s case while allowing opening statements. Buckingham opened for the defense denying excessive profits and price fixing.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Ill
United States District
Carpenter
Schwartzchild and Sulzberger Company
New York
National Packing Company
Tridey
Schwarnschild and Sulzberger
New York Butchers’ Association
Schwarzschild
Sulzberger
Wigmore
George T. Buckingham
Buckingham
Ptr
Cold Weather Hits New Richmond Wisconsin
A cold snap accompanied by considerable snowfall disrupted activity in New Richmond on December 1 as frigid conditions swept the area and generated wind and snow in the vicinity.
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Associated Preas
New Richmond
Wis
Congress in recess after sessions and bills advance
Washington December 21 both houses recessed until noon January 3 Senate met at noon with President's message on financial and departmental matters Senator Brown Nebraska predicted the Senate would pass the Sherwood service pension bill after holiday recess Senator Hoot New York introduced a bill to implement the fur trade treaty with England Russia and Japan Adjourned 231 pm until noon Wednesday January 3 House met at noon read President's message Tariff board report ordered printed after general discussion on party lines Won a victory in urgent deficiency bill conference report both houses passed it and was signed by the president Adjourned 231 pm until noon
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Brown
Nebraska
Hoot
New York
England
Russia
Qiscussion
Associated Press
Congress
House
Knox
Taft
Sherman
Clark
White House
Nicholas
Tariff Board
Underwood
Ways and Move
Aes
Payne
Mec
Kenyon
Senator Brown
Appomatox
China rejects republic in official note from Peking
Premier Yuan Shi Kal refuses to accept a republican form of government in a formal statement from Peking. The reaction follows a Shanghai peace conference where revolutionary delegates urged a republic and imperial delegates urged continued monarchy. Washington gloomy over stalled peace talks as Fung Shi Kai clings to monarchy and anti foreign sentiment rises.
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Associated Press
Peking
China
Yuan Shi Kal
Shanghai
Tang Shao Yi
Wing Ting Fang
Wu Ting Fang
Tiee
Washington
D. C
Fung Shi Kai
Iea
Serious fighting reported in Teheran conflict
Serious fighting between Persian constitutionalists and Russian troops is reported from Teheran with no details in the Tabriz dispatch. A truce near end is threatened as St Petersburg dispatches say Persia must accept the Russian ultimatum to dismiss American treasurer-general W Morgan Shuster or Russian forces will advance on Teheran.
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Teheran
Constitutionaliste
Tabriz
London
St. Petersburg
Persia
W. Morgan Shuster
Kashin
Mrs Garfield's Funeral in Neenah Wisconsin
Funeral services for Mrs. William Garfield were held in Neenah with a 1 pm service at the house and a 2 pm service at the Scandinavian Lutheran church conducted by Rev. Silvan of Madison. Large attendance included Neenah Menasha residents and relatives. Pallbearers were George Jagerson Hans Jensen August Hause John Johnson Ole Olson and Mr Knutson. The city treasurer opened the tax bill and issued free tax receipts to Nels Bartleson Nels Smith and C W Howard. Many Neenah and Appleton residents traveled to Dale to attend Henry Miller's funeral.
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Neenah, Wis
William Garfield
Scandinavian T Lutheran Church
Silvan
Madison
Neenah-Menagha
George Jagerson
Hans Jensen
August Hause
John Johnson
Ole Olson
Mr. Knutson
Carl Clausen
Nels Bartleson
Nels Smith
C. W. Howard
Neenah and
Appleton
Dale
Henry Miller
New Government Paper Standards Proposed After Adulteration Case
The congressional joint committee on printing found adulterated paper used for years in the government printing office. Substituting clay for wood or rag fibers threatens unreadable records within a century. The committee pushes a reform and standardization of government paper, bidding for 25,600,000 pounds for the coming year.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Congressional Joint
Government Printing Office
Scientific Party Returns From Peru Expedition
Four members of Professor Bingham's Yale led expedition to the Peru ruins Macedu Pichu return to New York. They left in June and brought back maps of unexplored regions. The party ascended to the summit of Cofopuma, the second highest mountain in South America.
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New York
Profesor Bingham
Yale
Macedu Pichu
Peru
Cofopuma
South Ameria
Treaty Abrogation Signed and Tariff Debate Opens
Congress signed the abrogation of the 1832 treaty with Russia effective January 1, 1913, while Taft announced goodwill notes with the Russian emperor. The tariff board report on wool was ordered printed as Underwood and Payne sparred over its implications. Senator Kenyon introduced a bill to bar liquor transport into restricted territories, with discussion of the Sherwood pension bill and Appomattox remark.
Governor Declines Special Session for City Election Reform
Madison Dec 21 Governor McGovern will not call a special session to enact non partisan city elections or meet current demands. Officials stated the issue was decided by the last legislature and will not be revisited before the 1913 session convenes.
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Northwestern
Madison
Wis
McGovern
Sioux City Wins Fight Over Freight Rates
Inter state commerce commission ruled in favor of Sioux City over Minneapolis and St Paul. Sioux City Commercial club had challenged Chicago Northwestern and other lines claiming bias freight rates to the northwest were too high. Commission ordered Sioux City rates reduced to equal levels with St Paul and Minneapolis to similar destinations.
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Associated Press
Washington
WW. C
Sioux City
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Blows City
Interstate Commerce Commission
Siomn
Commission form government ruled constitutional by Supreme Court
The Supreme Court today upheld the constitutionality of the commission form of government. Seventeen cities including Springfield rejoice, as the ruling sustains the law used by these municipalities. The commission system, passed during a special session of the forty sixth General Assembly, faced earlier defeats in committee.
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Illinois State Supreme Court
Springfield
Billn
Comseiter
Associated Press
Wingis
Preme Court
Carbondale
Clinton
Devatur
Jixon
Elgin
Flamiston
Hillsboro
Jacksonville
Evance
Moline
Ottawa
Pekin
la Salle
Rock Island
Spring Valley
Waukegan
Minos Xeveral Assembly
Reyes Captured in Tamaulipas Reports Say
Reports from Camargo Tamaulipas and Mexican newspapers The Neuva Era and The Democrata claim General Bernardo Reyes was captured yesterday in the Tamaulipas district. Juay Sanches Azecona cites a judge confirming the capture, while the interior department reports no news.
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Mexico City
Bernardo Reyes
Camargo
Tamaulipas
Neuva
Democrata
Yie
Liberal Club
Juay Sanches Azecona
Madero
Safe Blower Shot After Attempted Safe Blast
Green Bay suspect Pam Murphy of Washington Avenue was arrested in Joliet after a failed safe explosion at Moore Brothers stove foundry. He was wounded in the groin by a policeman and may die.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Green Bay
Anya
The
Gazette
Joliet
Pam” Murphy
Washington Avenue
Joliet, I
Maloney
Murphy
Santa Fe
Moore Brothers Stove Foundry
Quiet Scene at Swatow as Monterey Sails
Amoy China December 21 report from Swatow says all is quiet after the United States monitor Monterey sailed yesterday afternoon. Tension is expected at Chaochow north of Swatow where local levies Cantonese troops and Hakkas from interior districts might clash.
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Associated Presa
Amoy
China
Swatow
United States
Monterey
Chaochow
Edwin Hawiey Asked to Reorganize Wabash Railroad
Edwin Hawiey, a dominant factor beyond a single railroad, has agreed to aid the Wabash Railroad with expert advice. Bo many wick people are willing to take everything but care and exercies.
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Edwin Hawiey
Wabash Railroad
Immigration post filled by Wadena official Maxfield
St Paul Minn December 21 The state immigration board named H J Maxfield of Wadena immigration commissioner to succeed the late George Welch Maxwell was not an applicant for the position Maxfield is county attorney of Wadena county
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Associated Press
St. Paul, Minn
State Immigration Board
H. J. Maxfield
Wadena
George Welch
Maxwell
Maxfield
Wadena County
New Rest Cure Found by Women in Cathedral of St John the Divine
Large attendance at the vesper service in the Cathedral of St John the Divine New York shows a shift from novelty to a new regular pattern. Women seek the cathedral as a rest from city life, drawn by the music and the tranquil, thick-walled space.
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Cathedral of
St. John the Divine
Cathedral of St. John the Divine
New York City
New York
Boy Rescued From Sun Worshipers Temple
George Lindsay twelve is heir to WW II era estate and was taken from a temple by his relatives. His uncle Charles Lindsay led the seizure after detectives were attacked by cult members. The boy, kept in the temple about six months, is now with his mother who is barred from returning him. Judge Pinckney to hear the case January 4.
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Chietso
George Lindsay
Lindsay
Philadelphia
Charles B. Lindsay
Anid
Gerry Society
Pinckney
Man Arrested in Bid to Bribe Juror in Rice Case
J J Hyrne was arraigned before U S Judge Holt on an indictment charging attempting to bribe a juror in the Scheftela bucket shop fraud case. He pleaded not guilty and is held in default of 10000 dollars bail.
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Associacon Press
New York
George Graham Rice
B. F. Scheftela & Co
J. J. Hyrne
United States
Holt
Ball
President Taft Nominates Foreign Ministers and Ambassadors
President Taft sent to the senate nominations including Matt Northrott of Virginia as minister to Venezuela and George J. Weitzel of Missouri as minister to Nicaragua. Also named are Robert Woods Bliss of New York as ambassador in Paris Arthur Bally Blanchard in Tokyo Montgomery Schuyler Jr. of New York to Mexico City George Tost Whiteler of Washington to Rome and Charles S. Wilson of Maine to St. Petersburg.
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Associated Prawns
Washington
BD. C
Prespaent Taft
Senate
Matt Northrott
Wear Virgina
Venezuela
George JT. Weitzel
Misssouri
Nicaragua
Embassiea
Robert
Washington, D. C
Rome
Charles 8. Wilson
Maine
St. Petersburg
All the specie recovered from wrecked Delhi cargo
All the specie and bullion in the cargo of the Peninsular and Oriental steamer Delhi, wrecked off Cape Chartel earlier, was landed today. The article notes the Princesse Royal and their daughters were rescued with difficulty.
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Associated Press
Tangier
Morocco
Delhi
Cape Chartel
Duke of Wise
Chicago & Wisconsin Valley seeks interurban line permit
The Chicago and Wisconsin Valley Street Railway company filed with the state railway commission for a certificate of convenience and necessity to build an interstate line from Portage to Madison in Wisconsin.
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Madison, Wis
Chicago & Wisconsin Valley Street Railway Company
State Railway Commission
Vortage
Madison
NO SECRET TO ROOSEVELT IN NEBRASKA BALLOT FIGHT
John C. YeIser a real attorney filed a petition to place Roosevelt on the Nebraska primary ballot but refused to say if authorized by Roosevelt. He noted the candidate need not accept nomination and cannot withdraw his name. Secretary Merrick of the La Follette league doubted a Roosevelt run harms La Follette forces. Sherman May Retire. Vice President Sherman urged to consider retirement if not desired as governor candidate. Taft allies discuss running mate choices before convention.
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Wey
Os Coewes
Omaha
Neb
John C. Vetear
Secretary of State
Rooesvell
Roosevelt
Fla
Yelwer
Nebraska
Uptorneye
Tinesin
Dee
iMerrick
la Follette Btrte League
John ©. Yelser
Mr. Roone
Volta
Troomavelt
Tansevelt
Taft
Tunsevelt
Carrick
Sherman
Washington
Dt Waa
New York
Justice Simpson Resigns from Minnesota Supreme Court
St Paul news reports Associate Justice David Simpson submitted his resignation to Governor Eberhart. Judge Andrew Fischl of Minneapolis District Court was named to succeed Simpson, with Charles Rally named as assistant attorney general to replace Judge Watt. Simpson retires to private life.
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Associated Press
St. Paul
Minn
David 9. Simpson
State Supreme Court
India
Eberhart
Andrew Ficst
District Court
Minneapolis
Simpson
Charles
Watt
Ufe
Large steamer links. Pensanes England Dec 11
A large steamer, three miles south of today, entered port late morning with two heavy lifeboats damaged. The vessel’s crew reported injuries and the ship condition is being assessed by harbor authorities.
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Associated Press
Pensanes
Mngland
Port Lale
Bier
Judge Opposes Death Penalty Following Quebon Case
Chicago December 21 Judge Adelor Petit who presided over the murder trial of four men convicted in the killing of truck farmer Wred Quebon says he is opposed to capital punishment. The four were originally sentenced to hang tomorrow and the judge issued a statement today.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Adelord, Petit
Wred Quebon
Atwood Breaks Record In 130 Mile Hydro Flight
Providence R I Dec 21 Harry W Atwood of Hoeton completes a 130 mile hydro plane flight from Point of Pines near Lynn Mass to Narragansett Bay near Edgewood Yacht Club. He claims the flight today surpasses the prior record by fifteen miles in the same type of craft.
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Associated Preas
Providence
R. T
Harry WN. Atwood
Hoeton
Point of Pines
Lynn
Masa
Narragansett Bay
Edgewood
Taft Pushes Currency Reform and Canal Toll Review
President Taft sent a broad message to Congress covering currency reform Panama Canal tolls and other government questions. He endorses a national bankers association with strong government supervision and urges protection of individual bank independence plus a non political reform stance. He also supports rural parcel post and naval, pension, and river harbor improvements.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Taft
Congress
Monetary Commission
Parcels Post
Parcela Post
Perginga Canal
United States
St Tole
Navy Garde
Miselssippi
Ohio
Missouri
Special Board of Engineers
Lakes
Gulf
Bresnahan Charges Murphy Demands Public Apology
St Louis manager Roger Bresnahan says he has filed charges against Chicago Nationals owner Charles Murphy and seeks a public apology. The dispute stems from a verbal clash in New York last Friday over Victor Suer, with Bresnahan quoting Murphy threatening to run him from the league.
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Associated Presa
St. Louis
Roger Breschahon
St. Louis National Baseball Club
Charles W. Murphy
Chicago Nationalsaut
Nactional Commission
Murphy
Bresnahan
Chaiman Herrmann
Cincinnati
New York
Jriday
Breannan Wuld
Victor Suier
Hufy
Dental
Champaign
Iil
George AL Hinff
University Ofllinois
University of Chicago
Second wreck this week near Glencoe Minnesota
The Columbian, last Chicago Milwaukee & St Paul train, wrecked again near Glencoe after colliding with a northbound local. Engineer Kent Ferguson of Minneapolis suffered a broken wrist and bruises from jumping free. Conductor James Raymond of Minneapolis injured a shoulder. Louis Berger of Minneapolis sustained minor injuries.
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Associated Press
Glencoe
Minn
Columbian
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Odeasa
Hutchinson
Kent Ferguson
Minneapolis
James Raymond
Minneapolia
Louis Berger
Weather notice and cryptic date clue reported
The fragmentary text mentions rain and colder conditions with unclear references to Sanaa Daye Day and a date like 21, plus a cryptic 1908 style note. The readable elements suggest a local weather update or calendar hint, but specifics are absent.
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Jame
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Teherne—Heath
Neenah
Scientific Party
Feend Nuina
Old City
Fers
Compact
Karmal
Iixing
Reosin
Twin Cities
MR. Reyes
Mexico -City
Tom Murphy
Serl
Edwin Bawley
J. Masfeld
Minnesota
Boe
Tye
Gieorme
MR. Taft
Nicarakoe
Portage
Company
Auka
Coronel
Supreme Covert
Cader
Judge Petit
Ieaven
Atwood
Hydro-Aeroplane
Ace Brother
Itvesnshan
Tenpran
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