Floods in Texas Leave 10,000 Homeless and Drownings Feared
Central Texas floods worsen as 20 to 14 believed drowned. Brazos river five miles wide, Trinity and Colorado rivers out of banks. Up to 18,000 homeless in three big river valleys, with Waco center of disaster and portions under ten feet of water. Rescue stretched across towns including Elmira, Temple, Waxahachie, Marlin, Hetty, and Austin.
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Austin
Brazos
Trinity
Colorado
Dallas
Trinity River
The
Railr
Waco
Elmira
Temple
Waxahachie
Marlin
Hetty
Hillsboro
Malone
Statewide Strike Threat Looms Over Colorado Mines
Denver Colo December 4 Union leaders warned that Colorado’s federation may call a state wide general strike to back southern Colorado coal miners. They charged Rockefeller interests tied to strike bound mines seek to crush unions, arguing a broad strike could entangle all industries if needed. Secretary of Labor Wilson is in town attempting to restart peace talks between owners and strikers.
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Denver
Colo
Colorado
Rockefeller
Wilson
Largest ever Insurance policy for CPR property in Montreal
Montreal December 4 The writing of what is believed to be the largest single insurance policy will be completed here The Canadian Pacific railroad property valued at about 112 to 115 million dollars will be insured for upward of 100 million dollars Five insurance companies will participate in the deal.
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Montreal
Quebec
Canadian Pacific Railroad
Mine Not Opened As Sheriff Reignites Fire
Salt Lake, Dec. 4. Sheriff Smith did not open the Utah Apex mine today to check if Ralph Lopez, the Mexican, was suffocated by poisonous gases used by his besiegers. Instead, he rekindled the fires to ensure the job, and dense smoke again pours into the mine. The plan to suffocate the outlaw has been endorsed by the county commissioners.
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Salt Lake
Smith
Ralph Lopez
Pankhurst Arrested Aboard Majestic In Plymouth
Emmeline Pankhurst was arrested by Scotland Yard detectives aboard the steamship Majestic at noon. A police boat pursued as a suffragist bodyguard left the quay. A conflicting report said she was locked up in London while later it was stated she was jailed in Exeter.
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Plymouth
Eng
Emmeline Pankhurst
Majestic
Scotland Yard
Exeter
Pankhurst
London
Wilson Improves but Stays Indoors at White House
Washington December 4 The cold that kept President Wilson in the White House yesterday showed improvement but he will remain indoors again today. The president’s decision to stay inside added trouble for Tumulty his private secretary as a suffragist committee visiting here vented its displeasure at him for not mentioning suffrage in his latest message to congress.
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Washington
Wilson
White House
Congress
Dr Best 406 Majority In City Water Commission Vote
Official canvass shows Dr James A Beet elected to the city water commission by 406 votes over Charles F Colesworthy. Total votes 1428 with 683 for and 762 against mayoral measures. Other official counts include Matlock 1180, Moorhouse 1121, Jack 859, Brown 881, Phelps 160, Vaughan 340, Hutchinson 165, Ell 203, Murphy 151, Gadwa 61.
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James A. Beet
City Water Commission
Charles F. Colesworthy
City Council
Commission
WM. Blakely
W. F. Matlock
Lee Moorhouse
Marion Jack
J. T. Brown
D. D. Phelps
John Vaughan
S. P. Hutchinson
Bridegroom Kidnapped Then Returns For Bride in Missouri
Leonard Lillibridge a Carterville merchant returns to Missouri to claim Miss Jessie Moore saying five friends kidnapped him an hour before the wedding a week ago and drove him to Oklahoma. The bride elect sister of the National Bank cashier has been prostrated since.
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Missouri
France
City
Leonard Lillibridge
Carterville
Jessie Moore
Oklahoma
National Bank
Lillibridge
World’s Largest Opal Worth $30,000 Belongs to Austrian Emperor
A 17 ounce opal, described as the largest in the world, is valued at $30,000 and is owned by the emperor of Austria. The gemstone’s size and price are highlighted as remarkable, underscoring imperial ownership of a rare jewel.
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Austria
Four Water Commission Members to Resign After Book Review
Four of five Pendleton water commissioners submit resignations effective after accountants export and examine the books and gravity system work. The remaining member is Dr. James A. Best. resignations hinge on audit results amid campaign accusations. Mayor Matlock will appoint four replacement commissioners if able to recruit reputable men.
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City Water Commission
Will Moore
G. I. la Dow
J. T. Brown
Marion Jack
Pendleton
James A. Best
Matlock
Legest
Beat
Dr. Best
Businessmen travel to Lewiston show for Pendleton Round-up
Twenty one business, professional men and farmers from Pendleton left by special car for Lewiston to attend the annual livestock show. Led by J W Tallman, the group includes F E Judd and W L Thompson of the American National bank, Frank Curl, Tom Thompson, and others. They expect to return tonight, arriving in Pendleton tomorrow morning.
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Pendleton
Lewiston
Idaho City
J. W. Tallman
The
Commercial Association
F. E. Judd
American National Bank
Frank Curl
Tom Thompson
Marion Jack
W. D. McNary
State Hospital
Dr. Hagood
William Slusher
W. L. Thompson
Fred W. Lampkin
East Oregonian
James A. Cooper
Howman
E. J. Swartzlander
Umatilla Reservation
Willard Bond
Will Wyrick
Ed Kirkpatrick
R. F. Kirkpatrick
W. C. E. Pruitt
L. L. Mann
R. N
Ex-syracuse mayor McGuire to return to New York
James K. McGuire, on indictment for soliciting a corporate campaign contribution, arrived aboard the Steamer Buenos Ayres from Puerto Rico in Havana. He said he would proceed to New York to answer the charge.
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Havana
James K. McGuire
Syracuse
New York
Buenos Ayres
Porto Rico
Roseburg hosts Oregon boosters meet on resource use
General report from Roseburg on booster discussion of exploiting Oregon resources. Items mention plans to mobilize state assets and boost development.
3000 Rebels Await Battle at Tampico
The report notes 3000 rebels preparing for combat against 1500 federal troops at Tampico as authorities urge a public exhibit. Berlin dispatch adds that 250 Reichstag members signed a petition asking the government to allocate half a million dollars for a Panama exposition exhibit.
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Tampico
Berlin
Reichstag
Walla Walla Man Rescued From Bridge Suicide Try
Fred O Brockman slipped toward a leap from Main street bridge into the Umatilla river Tuesday evening, but Lou Steelhammer blocked the act. Friends guarded him at Bowman hotel then he was taken to a hospital. Brockman, residing in Walla Walla with wife and baby, had come to town for lodge campaign duties.
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Fred O. Brockman
Walla Walla
Main Street
Umatilla
Lou Steelhammer
Bowman
Brockman
Lodge
Doncaster Transferred to La Grande Division
H B Doncaster assistant superintendent of the O W R N has been transferred to the second division with headquarters at La Grande Ore He leaves North Yakima this week and previously served as chief clerk to R E Strahorn at Spokane on the road during its valley build
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North Yakima
Wash
H. B. Doncaster
la Grande
Ore
R. E.strahorn
Spokane
James Whitcomb Riley Moves to Florida for Health
The poet James Whitcomb Riley, in failing health, has been taken to Florida hoping the milder climate will extend his life through winter. He has endured years of poor health and recently could no longer endure northern cold. The photo shows him aged and changed from his peak Hoosier verse days.
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James Whitcomb Riley
Florida
German cruiser to scene in Tampico clash
Telegraphic dispatches report fighting likely between 1500 federal forces and 3000 rebels near Tampico as the German cruiser Bremen sails from Vera Cruz to the area. Huerta may secure oil from British producers to fuel the railway, with rebels offering protection to oil interests. Villa reports no opposition in his march toward Chihuahua City. Congress may consider annulling the recent election and Belgian rail concessions. Authorities bar press from Wilson address. U.S. seeks release of two Americans held near Mazatlan.
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Mexico City
Tampico
Bremen
Vera Cruz
Huerta
O'Shaughnessy
Tuxpan
Indianapolis Strike Reported Broken by Employers
Employers say the Indianapolis strikers have been broken and work has resumed on a substantial scale though strike leaders dispute that any workers returned. Business activity increased through the day with no early trouble reported. Also, Marengo judge voids Sunday barber shop ban allowing shops to open on Sundays in the city against Rowland.
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Indianapolis
Employers' Association
Teamsters
Marengo
Charles H. Donnelly
Circuit Court
Eclty Ordnance
John
Rowland
Governors and Hodges lead Good Roads meeting in Newton
In Newton Kansas today the Governor, the Mayor of Missouri, and Hodges of Kansas spoke at the opening session of the Good Roads Association. The conference will continue through tomorrow with principal addressers and discussions on road improvements.
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Kansas
Newton
Kans
Mayor
Missouri
Hodges
Good Roads' Association
Heavy Snowfall Across Southwest Disrupts Colorado Transport
A major winter snowstorm blankets the Southwest, crippling traffic and delaying rail service in Denver and surrounding areas. Officials report heavy accumulations since Monday, with up to 16 inches by noon, widespread drifts, and coal shortages worsening conditions for the poor. Colorado, Wyoming, and northern New Mexico see general snowfall as schedules are interrupted and trains face long delays.
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Colo
Colorado
Wyoming
New Mexico
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Mazatlan
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