Train Plunges Over North Carolina Trestle
A Southern Railway passenger train 11 plunged 25 feet into Reedy Creek four miles north of Greensboro killing twelve and injuring about forty. Conductor George Cable dragged himself two miles to the station. George Gould son of Jay Gould survived unhurt. Names of the dead and injured include Greensboro residents and notable officials. hospital treatment followed at Greensboro.
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North Carolina
Harry Jelief
Jay Gould
Charlotte
N. C
Southern Railway
Greensboro
George Cable
Neane
George Gould
John A. Broadnax
A. Holewmb
Mt Airy
N C
Edward Sexton
Caton
Soc
Ao P
Cone
Richmond
Nolin Pullman
Co AL White
Charles Tagll
Robert Russell
New York
Burton Marver
Southern
Greanthorn Hospital
Runaway Borsled Fatal Crash in Fayette Indiana
A runaway bobsled on a icy hill killed 16 year old Frank Klumpe and injured fourteen others, including eight with serious to critical injuries, after the sled crashed into a passing Wabash locomotive near Fayette Indiana on December 16.
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Fayette
Ind
Frank Klumpe
Wrecked Sailors Feast on Christmas Cake Near Port Burwell
Port Burwell Ont Dec 11 Forty or more sailors from the ear ferry Ashivbula went ashore on shoals near the city after the vessel wrecked early yesterday. Hunger gnaws as the only food available is a large Christmas cake baked days earlier in a model boat, providing scant sustenance.
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Port Burwell
Ont
Thle Clty
Rabies Spread Reported Across California Cities
Berkeley dispatches state that a virulent rabies form exists in California with laboratory tests confirming the menace. From Pasadena to Stockton the disease may have fastened on the San Joaquin and Sacramento valleys, raising alarms about widespread exposure.
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Berkeley
Calif
California University
California
Pasadena
Stockton
San Joaquin
Sarcramento
Territories wilt gh statehood move sparks U S debate
Washington December 15 Chairman Hamilton of the house committee on territories says Arizona and New Mexico will be granted separate statehood in this congress if they avoid features Taft objects to in Oklahoma's constitution. He believes the president would withhold approval otherwise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hamilton
House Committee On Territories
Arizona
New Mexico
Congress
Taft
Oklahoma
Railroad Cannot Live on Two Cent Fare
Des Moines Dec 15 A Missouri decision on the two cent fare law is cited as constitutional where a railroad cannot earn reasonable profit Judge Smith McPherson granted a temporary injunction blocking the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City Railway and Light Co from complying with the two cent fare law The injunction follows a petition by Mrs Elizabeth D McClintock a Penn stockholder who says dividends have ceased and stockholders must protect their interests The restraining order bars the Attorney General state railroad commissioners and two county attorneys from enforcing the law
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Des Moines
Ais
Missouri
Smith McPherson
Cedar Rapids and
Towa
Penn
Byers
Inw
Sam Angle Improves Wireless Service
Navy completes preparations for a major wireless test with the Salem and Birmingham sending messages about 100 miles and receiving from a high power land station 5000 miles distant. A land station will be at Great Fork Missouri. Cruisers follow a route from the west coast of the British Isles toward Africa and then to the West Indies. If tests fail, a high power wireless tower may be erected near Washington and vessels will get more powerful instruments.
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Washington
Navy Department
Salem
Birmingham
Great Fork
Moes
Weet
Britiah
Nouth
Africa
West Indies
Bad Weaner
Lady Trotter lands record Tweed salmon catch
London news notes Lady Trotter caught the largest salmon of the season on the Tweed at Crookston water. The fish weighed 48 pounds and was landed in seventeen casts after a 4 12 round battle. Editor Marston hails the feat as extraordinary for a lady.
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London
Ith
Senvoy
Croulston
Tweed
Creth
Marston
Fiehing
Pistol that renders target unconscious without injury
London reports a nonlethal pistol exhibited on Row Street. The device uses tiny charges and pepper lycopodium to stupefy a person temporarily. Inventors say such a siphon pistol would aid travelers and protect women on lonely roads.
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London
Row Street
Prisoner Hopes For Freedom Amid Timing Appeal
Winston Conn Warren, a 61 year old prisoner, seeks release after a life term for the 1859 killing of his 18 year old wife by drowning her in a brook. Two of his brothers report assurances the appeal will be granted this week as Warren awaits a Christmas hopeful outcome.
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Winston Conn
Weathorefiel
Warren
Big battle unfolds in Nicaragua amid unrest
Unconfirmed reports from New York on December 15 claim insurgents and Zelaya’s troops clash near Tr oma as rebels seize initiative for the first time in over a week. Cha morro forces move heavy arms to Betrada’s HQ, while US Marines are reported landing at Corinto as Managua reels under a popular upheaval amid volatile weather.
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New York
Zelaya
Troma
Betrada
Chamorro
Zelaya Nominates Successor Amid Unrest
Washington dispatch reports Dr Caldera stating Zelaya promised to back Senor Madrie in exile. Madrie photographed with Zelaya in Managua palace but is not broadly popular. The broadcast warns that Madrie and Zelaya’s backing will likely fail to ease the current crisis.
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Zelaya
Nannie
Washinton
Dr. Caldera
United States
Mancagua
Pedia
Senor Madrie
Menimun Palace
Madre
Tasked TN precarious Condition Reported
Charlee Ni Haskell suffers acute indigestion but is improved today according to a terse bulletin. The report mentions a minister and unnamed officials, with limited details and a brief note on a governor securing a few hours of sleep.
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Charlee
Haskell
Tecumary
Oplatis
Pay Christmas Dividends From New York Report
Dec 15 report notes dividends paid ten days before Christmas as firms in railroad, financial and industrial sectors dispense funds. Although December payouts are slightly smaller, they keep circulation steady among stockowners. Also mentions Oye Knolls, the Pint Rock FHeepian, returning home after a county visit.
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New York
Railroad
Financial
Industei Compuiritew
Oye Knolls
Kent
Leopold's End Draws Near in Dramatic Decline
Brussels dispatch reports King Leopold's condition worsened this morning as physicians consulted. London sources say a sinking spell raised fears for the aged monarch's fate, with palace authorities noting a shift away from the royal residence in Brussels.
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Brussels
Leopold
London
Royal Palace
Pili Lune
Hit
Hungary
Stephanie
Butter Swerchmen Return to Work in Butte Yards
After a conference between representatives of the striking switchmen in the Butte yards, W. M. Clark of Indianapolis, vice president of the railway conductors, and Robert McIntyre of the Brotherhood of Railway Teammen, 40 etri returned to work today. The Amalgamated Copper company's local mites also resumed operations this morning.
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Utte
Mint
Dee
Butte Yards
W. M. Clark
Indianapolis
Robert McIntyre
Brotherhood of Roliweay
Labor showdown in Pittsburgh as AFL takes on steel trust
In Pittsburgh on December 15 officials of the American Federation of Labor held a council of war signaling the start of a broad crusade against United States Steel. The impending clash centers on suppression of labor and suspected abuses by steel executives. Officials warn of possible widespread disorder as the dispute intensifies.
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Great
Pittebure
Liebor Interexis
United States Steel Corporation
American Federation of Labor
Steel Trust
Dinter for Julge Gaytor in New York City
A December 16 report notes Mayor elect Gaynor will be hosted at Cafe Boulevard by the Honeerian National Democratic club. The event, planned for next Monday night, features complimentary drinks as the future mayor is welcomed by New York City bar hosts.
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Dinter
Julge Gaytor
New York
Etoce
O-Judee Gaynor
Mieht
National Democratic Club
Role
Miner Wil
New York City
Arrests in Indian Woman in Federal Case
U S Marshal unit seeks an Indian woman, mother of Frank Johnson, for contempt of court in a federal larceny and witness murder case in Portland. She fled after subpoenas, while her son faces trial. authorities aim to locate and bring her in, with potential jail time of at least one month upon capture.
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TE. Manimerelay Ta
Portland
Waren
Mrink Johnson
Aout
Portinni
Tho Murther
United States
Frank Johnson
Elf
Hack
Yakima
Adams
Walter Romaon
Johnson
Johnson Tee
Wittesse
Syme
Tfeanght
Name Change Confirms Popp to Pope Switch
New York docket records reveal Charles Albert Popp has legally changed his name from Pope to Pope effective December 15, 1909 after Supreme Court approval. The reversion reflects a formal name adjustment with celebratory approval noted in the proceedings.
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New York
Mr. Popp
Charles Albert Popp
Supreme Court of the
Empire State
Pope
Fopp
Many Injured in Wreck Near Greensboro
Many persons were injured when Southern Railway train No. 1 was wrecked north of Greensboro North Carolina. Four were seriously injured as two sleepers and two day coaches overturned after striking a broken rail.
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Greensboro
N. C
Southern Railway
Mob Marches to Lynch Black Defendants in Arkansas
A mob of enraged citizens in Osceola Arkansas moves toward the jail with deputies guarding entrances to potentially lynch six Black defendants accused of brutal crimes. Reported victims include a woman burned after her home was robbed and a man who was drowned in icy Mississippi water.
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Arkansas
Osceola
Ark
Dee
Cummings
Open New Cafe Opens in Upper Broadway District
New York on December 15 reports the opening of a cafe claimed to be the finest in the world in the upper Broadway district. The service is predicted to be better and likely more expensive than other fashionable venues. The manager, from a famous London hotel, reportedly earns $50,000 annually.
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New York
Broadway
Trix
Sereer
London
Ex-Queen Sues Heirs Over 410000 In Alleged Misuse
In Belgrade ex Queen Natalie sues General Petrovitek heirs for 410000 claiming he diverted funds in the two months before his death. Hearing promises sensational disclosures as guards surround the courtroom with officials and police present to shield Judge M. Tarditch from threats by defense agents.
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Natalie
Petrovitek
Belgrade
Petrovteh
Alexander
M. Tarditch
At. Maatitch
Anabstitutic Can Demonstrated at Greenwich Hospital
A controversial procedure at the Seamen's hospital in Greenwich was shown by Professor Jonnhesen of the University of Buacharest. He claimed to have overcome prior limitations using strychnine and stovatne, detailing an operation in London with 19 surgeons to remove a tubercular gland.
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Seamen's Hospital
Greenwich
Profesor Jonnhesen
University of Buacharest
Thenurt
Ita
Ionnesco
London
A& Mon
Bucharest
Allen Returns From U A C Meeting at Hermiston
RW Allen director of the experiment station at Hermiston arrived back in Hermiston last night after attending a meeting of the U A C association.
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RW. Allen
Hermiston
U. A. C. Association
FEOFGD BANDIT TAUNTS POLICE IN SAN FRANCISCO
A single armed bandit in San Francisco taunts police while committing a string of robberies and a murder since December 3. He robs Gleason Courteen drug store, kills the Burns-Harman night manager, fights off a detective, and targets Charlotte candy stores at Market street, with ongoing letters sent to authorities.
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San Francisco
Cal
Gleason-Courteen
Charlotte
Market Street
E. H. Gleason
David B. Green
Franklin and
Turk Streets
Green
Burns-Hamman
Baldy Street
Foss
W. EB. Schneider
Schneider
William II
Hawkins
Ellis and
van Ness
Willow Avenue
Glenem Courneen
Hon Noland
Gaylord
City Hal Avenue
Vinness
Orivene Floris
Duke Johann of Brunswick Marries Princess Elizabeth in Berlin
Berlin, Dec 15. Duke Johann Albert of Mecklenburg Schwerin regent of Brunswick and Princess Elizabeth of Stolberg Nosela wed today before many German nobles. Born December 1857 at Belowern, he became Brunswick regent June 6, 1907 after election by the Brunswick diet amid a throne succession dispute with the Duke of Cumberland. Princess Elizabeth, born at Rossa in 188?, was previously married July 1904 to Duke Johann’s first wife.
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Berlin
Johann Albrecht
Mecklenburg-Schwerin
Brunswick
Elizabeth
Strosberg
Rossa
Germany
Johnnn
Belowermn
Brunewick
Duke of Cumberland
Wood Named Army Chief of Staff After Bell Promotion
Secretary of War Dickinson announced Major General Leonard Wood as Army chief of staff successor to Major General J Franklin Bell. Bell will take a new post, while Wood remains commander of the department of Sherman.
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Wanltiaten
Dew
Dickinson
Leonard Wood
She
Arhucko Brothers settle duties case at docks
New York December 15 Arhucko Brothers urgent competitor of the American Sugar Refining Company paid into the government treasury 605 57a in back duties after uncovering irregularities in weighing sugar cargo at the docks. The voluntary settlement does not affect prosecutions of individuals responsible for the wrongdoing.
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New York
Arhucko Brothers
American Sugar Refining Company
United States Aurent Simpeon
Mie Firijuds
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Pore
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