Zelaya Forces Move on Bluefields in Nicaragua
New Orleans dispatches report Zelaya’s army, aided by interior recruits, advancing on Bluefields while Estrada’s defenses waver. The outnumbered defenders fear fall, await naval marines, as Zelaya outsmarts Estrada with a swift strategic push from Rama. Night attacks anticipated with about four thousand Zelayan troops approaching rifle range.
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Zelaya Turts
Rama
Bluefields
New Orleans
Zelaya
Extrada
Estrada
Kama
Mueufields
Bluefield
Koma
Trile
Hie
Zolnaya
Tie
Bluefielde
Mother Sentenced for Burning Child on Stove
In San Francisco on December 11 Mia Lillian Hooper was convicted on no technical charge of battery for placing her baby son’s hand on a red hot stove to punish him for disobedience. She received 30 days in county jail as the court heard evidence of the child’s scarred hand.
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San Francisco
Mia
Lillian Hooper
Zelayan advance signals danger to city amid harbor defense
Runners from the interior carried the first news of a Zelayan advance toward the threatened city as American battleships remained in harbor for protection.
Miners Union to Defend Elizabeth Flinn in Supreme Court Fight
The Western Federation of Miners will defend Elizabeth Guley Flinn with its funds and pursue the case to the highest tribunal. Local No. 1 of Butte sent $500 for her defense. Authorities seek an insane commitment to halt the publication of the Industrial Worker as the press resists suppression.
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Spokane
Western Federation of Miners
Elizabeth Guley Flinn
Hickeet
Miners Union Local No. 1
Butte
Mont
Industrial Worker
T W. W. la
Sullivan
Navy rifle champions praised by President Taft in Army and Navy Journal
The Navy winners of the national individual rifle match defeated 624 contestants and were complimented by President Taft. He noted Navy sailors excel in small arm use, stressing its value for shipboard efficiency and directing gunfire.
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Army and Navy Journal
Midsa
Andrew D Denny
Mateh
Mitley
Roewch
Witner
Taft
Navy
Willy Lo
Alwiys
Death by live wire shocks Special Tiger Theodore Canham
In a attempt to remove a live wire from the track area, Special Tiger Theodore P. Canham was electrocuted today. The incident occurred in an improvised setup during an operation to clear the wire. Medics attended but he did not survive.
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Tiger Theodore
P. Canham
Train Derailment Report at Mile Post 217 1 2
Pendleton reports an inquiry into the December 8 1900 derailment of train No 9 near milepost 217 1 2. The committee absolves individual blame while noting a kink in the track caused by prior damage and a faulty inspection, with no injuries and significant equipment and track damage.
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Coo
Wednnesday
Cithtene
Pendleton
Bord
Mile Post
Hampson
Browcell
Sandhurst
Rouge
OR & N
W. Rollins
Mystery purchaser in coal claims inquiry shifts to Minneapolis
Spokane dispatch reports the Cunningham land inquiry will resume in Minneapolis after holidays and then move to New York. F Curhing Moore of Walla Walla admits Cunningham was to receive a share for locating the property, suggesting stealthy compensation. Moore is first witness to acknowledge Cunningham's interest in the claims and related transactions.
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Spokane
Cumhingham Con Land
Minneapolis
H. V. Winchel
Winchell
Miles
Ieee Anh
Wright Brothers Aircraft Accident Reported
A Wright brothers era aviation incident is noted with a plane crash in an ambiguous report. A captain and a corporal are mentioned among the injured, and the aircraft is described as wrecked with the craft collapsing in a crash. Details remain unclear due to garbled text and missing names.
Strangled and Abused Girl Found in Detroit
Detroit residents reacted with high excitement after the discovery of Helen Brown's body. The victim had been strangled and brutally abused. authorities reported no clues to the killer's identity.
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Detroit
Mich
Helen Brown
Whitin Chicage Company
The Traveling Salesman at the Oregon Theater
Henry B. Borri presents The Traveling Salesman at the Oregon Theater on December day. James Forbes newest comedy follows The Chorus Lady and features a lively cast with fresh humor and original characters, promising a strong holiday season show.
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Henry B. Borri
James Forbes
Oregon Theater Sudays
Mr. Porhes
Lely
Porbus
Steamer Bere Ha Sighting Off Sip Point Reported
A confused OCR fragment reports a steamer named Bere Ha from Fertile to Mexican and Central American ports being seen near Sip Point. Colonel Drake of the Standard Vessel is cited by Wire service as morning coverage, with unclear phrasing about an incident or pursuit.
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Seattle
Dew
Bere Ha
Josben Astrander
Bo Te Teljory
Atrais
Colonel Drake
Sip Point
Mits NEN Teal Gains Freedom From Ait
New York on December 13 Judee Poster allegedly repeated the incident at Mere Ben Seal charged with conspiracy in the Brunk Gould case. Mrs Teal wife of a theatrical manager spent time in jail. Before a new trial is granted she plans to sue for damages for Italian imprisonment and arrest.
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New York
Judee
Tolay
Kermit Outdoes His Strenuous Patter
Nairobi dispatch reports Colonel Roosevelt arriving without change while his son Kermit captures three specimens he sought. Roosevelt is in splendid health and will stay a few days.
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Kermit
Nairobi
Rooaevelt
Roosevelt
Triple Crime Horrors Shock Savannah Shreds Unfold
In Savannah Georgia on December 11 a savage triple crime left Mrs Eliza Gribble and her daughter Mrs Carrie Ohlander dead and Mrs Maggie Hunter fatally injured. Bloodhounds pursue suspected black assailants as crowds fear violence. The victims were alone in the Gribble house when attacked and hacked with an axe. Mrs Hunter regains consciousness to aid identification.
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Alou
Savannah
Eliza Gribble
Carrie Ohlander
Maggie Hunter
Gribble
Generous Act to Seek Reinstatement for Cadets
Cadet Sutton from Oregon defends fellow cadets who were dismissed for hazing at the United States Military Academy Weer Point. Colonel J A Devers seeks Sutton’s account as lawmakers weigh punishment for hazing. Sutton asserts no intent to harm and hopes for reinstatement, though likely denied amid congressional pressure.
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Sutton
Washington
Lonstesh
Weer Point
Suttong
Webster
United Shanes Millters
Tie Haners
Congress
Weer Poing
Anenapolis
Hancre
Voune Sutton
Military Academy
Minister Egan to Visit America Ahead of Christmas
December report from Washington notes United States minister Derrick and official Cookman in the north pole controversy granted leave of absence by the State Department. They will depart Copenhagen by day for America to join Christmas activities. Previously only Thomas J. O'Brien served as minister to Denmark and no Notre Dame English professor had authored several novels.
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Washington
Mauriven Francie Henn
United States
Ty Derrick
North Pole
Haas
Grintet Lerve
Eft Department
Will Gill
Copenhagen
America
Cook
Ben Ton Af
Thomas J. O'Brien
Denmark
University of Notre Dame
S E W S T P E P O T S P A R G R A N T S P A S S A N D
Portland grants park and Roseburg are described as resource and growth hubs in southern Oregon. The piece notes regional expansion outgrowing facilities that were previously ample. F. L. McCrea arrived from his wheat farm near Holdman to discuss development needs.
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Portland
Graiits Park
Roseburg
Phelfic
Oregon
F. L. McCrea
Holdman
No Trace Found in Kidnapping of Alma Kellner
Louisville detectives searched a twenty mile radius for Alma Kellner, missing since Wednesday on the way to church. A 30 officer detail scoured every likely spot while five thousand reward notices circulated nationwide for information on the kidnapped child.
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Louisville
Alma Kellner
Pendleton Residents Rally For Red Cross Stamps Drive
Pendleton clubs organize a war aid effort through Red Cross stamp sales at local drug stores. Each one cent stamp acts as a bullet in the fight against the great white plague. Funds stay in Oregon to aid sufferers and consumptives, with sales rising since the month’s start and thousands sold daily.
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Pendleton
Red Cross
Visiting Nurse Association
Oregon
St Pendleton
Portland
Hodgen Visited City From Birch Crook
A. G. Hodgen, a well known professional adventurer from Birch Crook, was in the city today.
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A. G. Hodgen
Birch Crook
Revenue wine merchant goes mad kills family then himself
Pierre Bouvier, a wealthy Marseilles wine merchant, massacred his wife, mother, and four children with a razor and revolver before pursuing the chief clerk’s daughter. He shot the clerk, then killed the daughter and finally shot himself. The spree ended with Bouvier’s suicide.
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Fuzor
Tis Clerk
Marseilles
Pierre Bouvier
Bouvier
Inlaw
Ragor
Rutt and Clark Gain Lap in Six Days Race
In Madison Square New York Rutt of Rutt and Clark gained a lap on rivals in the eighty bicycle race. The pair teamed up after each late teammate left. Rutt began with Stole and Clark with Floyd McFarland of California. The change cost a lap but added a new gain. the morning standings showed 2410 miles and three laps.
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New York
Rutt
Rutt and Clark
Madison Square
Clark
Stole
Floyd McFarland
California
Pendleton Auto Company Expands to Garden City
Pendleton Auto Company buys Inland Garage in Walla Walla and opens a Garden City branch. The 130 by 60 foot facility will display Franklin automobiles with no in-house repair shop, storage space added, and J. W. McCormmach leading the new agency as its president, with Corkrum and McIntosh heading to Calgary after the sale.
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Inland
Wola Walla
Pendleton Auto Company
Walla Walla
Moliiion
J. W. MecCormmach
Coupins
Waila Walla Union
WHT
Franklin
Corkrum
McIntosh
Teayt
Calgary
British Columbia
Ood
Bur
Tbe Franklin Agency
Mir McCormmach
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Fastrada
Fistrada
Bluefielx
Varquen
W. F. MM
Elizabeth Flinn
T. W. W. Paper
H. Co. Roesch
AINA
A. Buckley
W. A. Brown
Hotel
RE. P. Marshall
Furnish Ditech Co
Hell
Chaser
F. Cushing Moore
Cunningham
Decies
Replin
Engieheart
Cohristal
Wee
Gil
the Traveling Salesman
THE
Mits
NEN Teal
Ploodiounds
Trail OF Monsters
Egan
S&t
Grants Pass
Gill
Garden City
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