Roosevelt Sends Sympathies as Italy Earthquake Strikes
President Roosevelt via the State Department expressed horror and sympathy to King Victor Emmanuel over the southern Italy and Sicily earthquake disaster. The American Red Cross issued an appeal for relief funds while awaiting donations and Italian embassy updates. The Scorpion remains closest American naval asset near Constantine.
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State Department
Eiam
Casey
Mesanze
Ree Cross Society Associn Appeale
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
Victor Emmanuel
Italy
Sicily
American National Red Cross
Italian Red Cross
Weather Bureau
Recast
Wveather Bureau
Italan
Red Cross
American National Red Cross Today
Telegraph
Trajan
Red Crogs Society
American Society
Treasury
United States
Constantinole
Taft or Burton Emerges as Ohio Senate Contest Fears
In Columbus on December 29 1910 United States Senator Charles Dick arrived amid talks over the Ohio race to succeed Senator Joseph Bensen Yoraker. Charlie P Taft and Theodore E Burton await a caucus decision while Senator Foraker fortified his position at the Chesterton hotel and pledges strong influence in the vote.
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Associated Press
Columbus
United States
Charles Dick
Joseph Bensen Yoraker
Charlies P. Taft
Cincinnati
Theodore E. Burton
Cleveland
Burton
Turton
Taft
Foraker
Chittenden
Detel Lority
Senator Foraker
TO WED IN MINNEAPOLIS
Due to a diphtheria outbreak near Madison, Meant Toreh residents are quarantined and public gatherings banned for days. Miss Marnie Dahle daughter of ex Congressman Herman B. Dakte will wed Nels Beim a Twin City Oil executive in Minneapolis on New Year’s night instead of at Moor Hearth as planned.
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Madison
Wis
Toreh
Marnie 3
Minneapolis
Will Accompany Taft On Panama Trip
President elect Taft invited a group of engineers to join his Panama voyage led by Arthur P. L. Davis chief engineer of the reclamation service. Isham Raundeigh James Dix Schuyler and Frederick P. Stennaston also named with Alfred Noble unable to depart. Teall to visit Augusta to discuss Taft’s Panama trip.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Taft
Panama
Arthur PL Davis
The
Reclamation Service
Freeman
Frovidence
Zeu
New York City
Isham Raundeigh
Chicago
James Dix Schuyler
Los Angles
Cal
Frederick P
Stenrna Aston
Alfred Noble
Teeb
Augusta
Mr. Tatt
Real Battle in Venezuela Enters Fighting at Macuro
Port of Spain dispatch reports heavy combat near Macuro on the Venezuelan coast between Castro adherents and the gunboat Miranda supporting President Gomes. About twenty killed and fifty wounded as the Miranda withdrew and then returned with volunteers from the Venezuelan community. The clash lasted roughly four hours with reinforcements pending.
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Castro
Associated Press
Port of Spain
Trinidad
Macuro
Juan Vicente Gomes
Gomez
Miranda
Guayra
Macura
Torres
Ayain
Gomes
Caravao
He Venezuelan Consi
Menanxives
Maecu
Fifteen Injured as Floor Collapses in Maryland Court
In Ellicott City a second floor of a two story building collapsed during a hearing for William Hapwood, causing about fifteen injuries including ex-Judge J. T. Rogers and State's Attorney Martin Burke. Justice B. H. Wallenhorst oversaw the case, and several bystanders escaped as the room collapsed into a mass of fallen beams and debris.
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Associated Presse
Baltimore
Ellicott City
B. H. Wallenhorst
William Hapwood
J. T. Rogers
Martin Burke
William S. Powell
Willam Hall
Charles Jones
Bashford Seeks 500 Dollars Back Pay from State
Former Judge R M Bashford, appointed to fill Justice Daysodd’s term, sues Secretary James A Frear for 8000 in back pay. Bashford contends salary law set 6000 a year, he received 2900 for six months. case set for January 26 in the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
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Madison
Wis
R. MM. Bashford
Supreme Court
Davidson
Daysoday
James A. Frear
Cassaday
Frear
Bashford
Use of Census Materials in American Economic History
The American Historical Association met in Washington to close its session with talks by Joseph A. Hill on census materials in economic and social history. William Nelson of New Jersey discussed The American Newspapers of the Eighteenth Century as Sources of History. James Ford Rhodes and Talcott Williams addressed newspapers for history from 1850 to 1877 and for recent decades respectively.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
American Historical Association
Joseph A. Hill
Census Bureau
Talcott Williams
Philadelphia Press
Knox appoints chief aid and shifts state post
Washington dispatch reports Senator Knox names Winthrop of Massachusetts as assistant secretary of state under the incoming Taft administration. The move follows the announced selection of Knox as secretary of state. In other news, Trinity Episcopal church reschedules choir rehearsal to Wednesday at 7 30 due to Friday New Moon observance.
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Associated Press
Washington, D.C
Reeking Winthrop
Massachuset
Treasury
Robert Tracon
New York
Oaruayis
Fithy Hoot
Taft
Knox
Trinity Episcopal | Church
Hekate
Failed New York Banker and His City and Country Home
Henry W Poor and Co bankers and brokers at 83 Wall Street faced assignment. Once publisher of Poor's Manual of Railroads, Poor's suspension startled observers as creditors and assignee prepared a long statement but avoided asset and liability figures. Wall Street chatter suggested mobilities could total up to five million dollars. Settlement aims to realize substantial surplus for creditors.
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New York
Henry W. Poor
H. W. Poor & Co
Wall Street
Trial opens in murder case of Capt. Erb at Red Gables
Media Pa Dec 29 Mrs M Florence Erb and her sister Mrs Catherine Beisel go on trial in Delaware county court charged with murder in the death of Capt J Clayton Erb at Red Gables near Village Green on Oct 1 1908 Beisel charged with firing the fatal shot Erb held on bail while Beisel in jail as jury panel of seventy five is drawn with Judge Isaac Johnson and DA McDade presiding The two women plead not guilty amid a crowded courtroom with prominent attendees and a lengthy voir dire to select a verdict suited jury
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Associated Press
Media
M. Florence Erb
Catherine Beisel
Delaware County
Sirbana Hirs. Beisel
Isaac Johnson
McDade
J. Rohrman Robinson
Frank B. Rhodes
W. Roger Fronefield
W. C. Alexander
Philadelphia
Mary Gibron
Harry Beisel
William JT. Broomall
Erb
Mrs. Erb
Bebel
German and English sermons draw crowded Oshkosh church
Sunday services in German and English attracted full attendance at the Oshkosh church. Interior repairs after a fire will begin once weather improves. Mrs. Livingston, sister of Mrs. Hines and J. R. and W. H. Chanman of Oshkosh, arrived from England after a long stay in Kansas.
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Oshkoshed
England
Kansas
Chy
Menasha Lodge Elects Officers at Special Meeting
The Menasha lodge E F F U elected officials led by President Charles Robinson and Vice President J J Mohr. Other posts filled include advisor Joseph Schlegel secretary J Arnold treasurer G A Augustine warden Mrs G A Augustine and inner guard Fred Euil. A funeral for the infant son of Mr and Mrs Julius Bergelin was held at Tayco street with Rev Helmes officiating.
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Northwestern
Menasha
Wis
Menasha Lodge
E. FF. U
Charles Robinson
J. J. Mohr
Joseph Schlegel
Arnold
G. A. Augustine
F. H. Helvey
Fred Euil
Julius Bergelin
Tayco Street
Helmes
Epworth League
Methodist Church
Koch
Company I
Pallas
Oregon
Baltimore
Tinoia
St. Agnes Guild
Armory
Elke’ Hall
Fox Club
Chicago
Daniel Sullivan
George Welly
Green Thay
Twin City
Marital Troubles Spotlight Captain Hains Jr Trial
Dense courtroom narration details Capt. Peter C. Hains Jr and his wife Claudia as prosecutors seek mental condition evidence. Witness Samuel Reid testifies of alleged love confession to Annie and family links surface as alienists prepare to testify.
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Associated Press
Flushing
Peter C. Hains Jr
Claudia Haina
Chornton J. Hains
Samuel C. Reid
North
Chicago
Captain Haina
Captain Hains
Crane
Tield
Hains
Annie
Trul
Reid
Prince
Trome
Comea
Kentucky
Thornton J. Hains
Honticule
Apt
Peter ©. Haina Jr
Jia
Haina
Peter Hains
Auslin Kint
Hatne
Marriet
Darrin
Decmare
Hanna
Fort Milton
Tripritisa
Walham TH. Anniq
Charles Birchfield
McIntyre
Tirrney
Thers
My. Storm
White
Tait Leaves Fond du Lac for Blue Island Business Move
Alex Tait, longtime Fond du Lac wood and coal dealer on West Flrat Street, has purchased Bauer & Lampert’s coal and material business in Blue Island and will move there with his family. Blue Island, a 12,000 population town sixteen miles south of Chicago, is noted as the new home for Mr. Tait after selling his Fond du Lac interests earlier to J. C. Harcum.
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Fond du Lac
Dee
Alex Tait
West Flrat Street
Bauer & Lampert Company
Blue Island
Flue Island
Allingla City
Mr. Talt
Blue Leland
Chicago
J. C. Harcum
Burnton
I. E
WIRE PULL FOR M ELROY IN WISCONSIN
A delegation of La Follette supporters from Mibraukes Wisconsin plans to visit Madison on New Year’s Day or Saturday to press for the appointment of Robert M. La Follette as United States district attorney for the eastern district of Wisconsin. The group reportedly backs Melfroy for the post and seeks the senator’s influence to secure the appointment.
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Spretal
Mibraukes
Wis
Ultra la Follette
Madison
Robert M. la Follette
United States
Wisconsin
Baims
William
Meletroy
MecRirey
Defends the Gatun Dam in Engineering News letter
Zohn A. Stevens, former Panama Canal chief engineer, defends the Gatun dam in a letter to be published in this week’s Engineering News. He says there is no justification for sensational reports attacking the dam’s design that have circulated recently.
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Associated Press
New York
Zohn A. Stevena
Panama Canal
Jaaue
Gatup Dam
Trial testimony notes on witness identifications and onlookers
Prosecutor's notes indicate Tierney identified individuals on the float while Vivenny claimed not to see Arthur Andrews or De. McBriu. Stephens and others were mentioned. Vivenny and Viernny asserted Elrvey Rockwell was on the float, though Rockwell testified he was not on the float when the shooting occurred.
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Tierney
Vivenny
Arthur Andrews
de. McBriu
Stephens
Viernny
Elirvey Rockwell
Rockwell
Initiates Large Class At Oshkosh Fraternal Reserve
An initiation ceremony at Waudinag hall on Algona Street marks a major event for Oshkosh council No 1 Fraternal Reserve association. Expected attendance exceeds 100 members with delegations from Fond du Lac Waupun Appleton Menasha Omro and Winneconne. A reception and dance will follow the ceremony.
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Ttatory
Oshkosh Council
Waudinag Hall
Algona Street
Tg. Vrounelt Wits
Oshkosh
Fond du Lac
Waupaen
Appleton
Waitin
Menasha
Omeo
Winneconne
Coma
Three Railroaders Killed In Head-On Freight Crash
Three railroad workers were killed and one injured in a head-on collision between two freight trains near Knightstown Indiana on December 29. Engines and cars were wrecked with unknown cause. The victims named include Charles Fisk and John Tumley of nearby towns and Ray Anson of Greensburg Indiana. A separate brief note reports Madlen B. D. Dee and other individuals killed by a switch angle but details are unclear from the fragment.
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Associated Press
Knightstown
Ind
Bie
Here Loute
Oad
Charles Fisk
D. Dee
Telor Marquardt
South Dakota
Odvn Wallows
Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce Sets January 21 Meeting
The Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce schedules its next session for January 21 at city hall to launch the new year. A prominent speaker is sought, and a large attendance is expected as the membership drives resume after New Year with a goal of reaching 300 members.
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Ovhkosh Chamber of Commerce
Caimpaign
Rengheil
Nmingy
Unio
Skating Hope As Cold Snap Fills Lake Winnebago Ice
Local skaters seek a cold snap to thicken the ice on Lake Winnebago and surrounding areas. Large crowds gather on clear stretches while North Park lagoon is poor for skating. boaters warn of accidents with boats and scouts on the lake urging city action to ensure safe skating conditions.
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Oshkosl
Lake Winnebago
North Park
Remehoty
Gehicoal
Oshkosh Danish Books Ordered for City Library
Oshkosh directors of the public library met on Monday evening to review routine business and approve a new Danish language book purchase. A prominent Danish clergyman offered several titles, and the board ordered Amal as initial stock. If demand grows, they will increase the Danish collection.
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Publile Stom
Ycar
Oshkeeh
Danlas
Theo Aaloteta
Efert
Weilge
Pentel
Hitchcock Is With Taft On Arrival Day In Augusta
An Associated Press report from Augusta cites Hitchcock, chairman of the Republican National Committee, arriving on the invitation of President Taft. The visit is likely to last a week with potential talks on cabinet and party matters. Taft’s movements and comments during the day are noted, and Hitchcock says he has no information of interest beyond standard political discussions.
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Hitchcock
Ehenanan
Beree van
Danuiry
Free
Taft
Calabrian Earthquake Disaster Reported Death Toll Tops Sixty Thousand
A chaotic dispatch across Rome and Tome depicts Calabria and Sicily struck by a massive earthquake followed by fire and a tidal wave. Messina and Reggio suffer extensive destruction with tens of thousands feared dead. Rescue efforts underway as horror grows and figures rise toward sixty to seventy thousand casualties.
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Fellee
Messing H
Glolitt
Caunty
Messina
Tondan
Rome
Tore
Ely
Strait of Messina
Econmels
Davasteted
Tribuns
Italy
Messin
Eity
Citania
Catania
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Taft OR
Ohio
Will Accompany
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Venezuela
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Reeking
Winthrop
Henry Wipoors
Tualdo Park
Cui
Saar
Ftzinay
PO Lezingiuy Avaivol
Sister
Newad
E. FP. U.—Watch
Annis
Captain Haine
bin Wire
Todas
Rai
MR. Tait
State
Blue Inland
M’elroy
la Follette
Gatun Dam
Tima
Fraternal Reserve Association
Lansund
Onhkosh Chamber of Commerce
Library Board
Anak Vandale
Imhi
Pope
Agnoriated Tress
Tome
the Tribune
Calabria
Sfelly
Ma~ Rie
Mensinn
Reggio
Mewine
Ermactia
Victorid Bellas
Mussa
Crscane
Coscuga
Consenza
Cus
Cotania
Naples
Lisbon
Ragusa
Port Royal
Jama
Fen
Aquila
Tal
Ahrozal
Alglera
Vile
Palermo
Azas
Tina
Tbs
Skashan
Persia
Spain
Canton
China
Martinique
Haytien
Guadeloup
G. Domingy
Galabria
Mendoza
South Americ
Manilla
Peru
Bellasor
Santander
Colombia
Riviera
Ane
Unnan
Ching
Valparnian
Calle
San Francisco
Kingston
Jatt
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