Shame of Spokane appeals for free speech fight
A San Francisco dispatch reports Industrial Workers of the World posters in December claim Spokane officials and civic groups conspired to deny free speech. The pamphlet accuses police and judges of torture, wrongful arrests, and habeas corpus denials, urging workers to hold meetings, expose the scandal, and send funds for legal defense to Idaho.
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Spokane
John
Wash
Citizens Alliance
Chamber of Commerce
Pinkerton
Superior Court
State of Washington
United States
State of
Washington
Industrial Worker
Outlawa
Workers of America
W. Heslewood
Covur Walene
Idaho
Industrial Workers of World Secretaries Named
Industrial Workers of the World lists officers including Vincent St. John as secretary in a brief notice.
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Dustrial Workers of the World
Vincent St. John
Morgan Gift To Striking Shirtwaist Workers
New York December 29 A check running well into five figures was the Christmas gift of J Pierpont Morgan to his daughter Anne Morgan and will be turned over to the striking shirtwaist workers according to Mrs Morgan today The financier is said to have offered no objection when his daughter told him of the purpose of the gift
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New York
J. Pierpont Morgan
Anne Morgan
Mise Morgan
Wright Brothers Decline to Enjoin Aviators
New York December 29 Attorney Williamson for Wilbur and Orville Wright says reports they will enjoin aviators from competing at the Los Angeles meet are false. He states the Wrights will not act to hinder other inventors while their patents are not infringed.
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New York
Wiliamson
Wilbur
Orville Wright
Wright Brothers
Los Angeles
Wrights
Dayton
Union Men Resort to Dynamite Methods
Salt Lake, Dec 29. Two attempts to dynamite the steel derrick for the new million dollar Utah hotel at the head of Main street were made early today. Non union workers were on the site, work halted, and armed guards placed around the property. The engine operating the derrick was wrecked with no serious damage otherwise.
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Salt Lake
Utah Hotel
Main Street
Vanderbilt Millionaire Trips Stir Omaha Mystery
Alfred G Vanderbilt is said to pass through Omaha en route to Cheyenne on a secret train maneuver. The private car attached to the fast mail disrupted service, then Vanderbilt stayed in Cheyenne before flying east. Officials note a second rush trip was ordered for the next day with three hours in Cheyenne. Vanderbilt calls the matter private.
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Omaha
Union Pacific
Alfred Gytine Vanderbilt
Cheyenne
Milionairs
Vanderbilt
Strikers Await Outcome of Perham's Visit
Minneapolis December 29 The strike situation in Minnesota is at a standstill as H B H Perham an official of a trainmen's union travels to Washington to present some strikers demands before the Interstate Commerce Commission members in the capital.
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Minneapolis
Minnesota
H. BH. Perham
Washington
Perham
Anid
Interstate Commerce Commission
Major General Wiley Dies in Franklin at 66
Major General John A. Wiley, a prominent Pennsylvania figure, died tonight at age 66. Once commander of Jarreco interests and a brigadier in the Spanish American War, Wiley was a well known military and civic leader in the state.
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Wiley
Franklin
John. A. Wiley
Amed
Jarre O Interests
Gote
Wool prices seen rising for next spring say Greene
Charlie E M Greene the well known woolbroker from Portland, with Edward J. Burke, reports optimistic outlook for wool prices next spring as mills reopen and demand for finer wools grows. shearing around January 20 and market activity expected to pick up between January 16 and February 5 as woolgrowers hold stock.
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Charlie EM. Greene
Portland
Edward J. Burke
Neouring
Oregon
Greene
Arsome
Jamsey
Phon- Ux
Arizona Olipaive
Ivilex
Prives
Zelaya Still President of Nicaragua Says Provisional Madriz
Zelaya declares he remains head of Nicaragua and that Madriz is only provisional. He rejects claims of wealth obtained through concessions, cites papers and flags as proof, and says he will stay abroad indefinitely. He criticizes press reports and asserts freedom to travel, seeking peaceful Central American union via Mexican and U.S. mediation.
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Zelaya
Nicaragua
Madrix
Mexico
Cordova
Jose Santos Zelaya
Madriz
Mexico City
Zenya
Tu Nithraguan
Additon
Zefaye
Intercollegiate vote on football rule changes
The Intercollegiate Athletic Association adopted a resolution to modify football rules to reduce player injuries while preserving core features. Only three opposed. Yale Princeton Pennsylvania and others weighed in, with Harvard cautious about binding changes. Cornell and Stanford favored safer rules, while West Point urged radical changes.
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New York
The
Intercollegiate Athletic Association
E. K. Hall
Dartemouth
West
Amethy
Frofesso Alonzo A. Stagg
Univers'ty of
Chiengs
Wits
Stagg
Thes
Hemothy
Association
Yale
Princeton
Pennsylvana
Mnett
Harvard
Jordan
David Starr Jordan
Leland Stanford University
West Point
Hall
Dartsmouth
San Francis
Nany
Former President Kelavk of Nietragua Visited amid cheers
Former President Kelavk of Nietragua arrived today amid security by several representatives. He was escorted to his car as crowds cheered at the regular event, with local officials noting the cordial reception and orderly procession.
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Nietragua
Tadiy
Woman Takes Her Life in Dining Room at Boars Hotel
A 39 year old woman, Dora Chappell, was found dead by suicide in the dining room of the Boars hotel at noon. The report notes prior letters addressed to L B Lenhart and Mies Mekonney in Indianapolis and mentions Kent from the state agricultural department arriving in town.
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Ports Tet
Toc
L. B
Lenhart
Loy Mekonney
Indianapolia
Mies Dora Chappell
Boars Hotel
Yeadlock Over O Choice of Building Stone
In Montana a special session of the Legislature debates substituting Montana stone for the cheaper Bellfordh stone for a proposed wing of the courthouse. Republicans favor Montana stone arguing it’s a local resource, while Democrats push for the house’s preferred substitution. The discussion continues with hopes for a breakthrough.
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Métenn
Mont
Rec
Montana
Strikers at Butte Return to Work After Conference
Butte December 29 The switchmen formerly with the Northern Pacific railroad informed officials they will resume work tomorrow. The move follows the St Paul conference outcome and signals the strike in the area is effectively broken.
Women Charged With Murder are Released in New York
New York December 24 Dr Hughes today authorized the return of Mrs Caroline B Martin mother of Mrs Ocey Snead victim of the New York bath tub murder mystery and Miss Mary Snead an aunt Both women were detained awaiting extradition on a charge of being implicated in the murder of Mrs Ocey Snead on November 24
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New York
Cartoonist Homer Davenport Falls Into Nervous Breakdown
San Diego December reports Homer Davenport the cartoonist remains in a nervous breakdown at the home of A. G. Spaulding. Spaulding said Davenport’s condition was unchanged since his arrival last week from New York.
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San Diego
A. G. Spaulding
Homer Davenport
Spaulding
New York
Tolstoi Noted as Improved on Dec 29
Moscow reports Count Leo Tolstoi is improving at his bedside after a high fever struck him last Sunday. Bulletins issued today describe his condition as showing signs of improvement.
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Tolstoi
Moscow
Leo Tolstoi
Americans Driven from Halibut Banks
Vancouver dispatch reports Canadian fisheries steamer Kestre and William Jolliffe driving American halibut boats from the northern Alaska coast banks. Canadian cruisers guard the three mile limit, pushing vessels from Harbors and forcing smaller American boats into open waters with financial losses and weathering storms.
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Vancouver
B.C
Kestre
William Jolliffe
Caudhiin Fisheries Protective
Ng the Houke
Dixon Entrance
Alaska
Flecate Strait
Train Wreck on Big Four Near Cleveland Reported
A passenger train on the Big Four railroad wrecked near Cleveland today with several persons seriously injured.
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Big 4
Cleveland
Big Four
Cardinal Satelli in Critical Condition in Rome
Cardinal Satelli's health deteriorates in Rome with nephritis and blood poisoning. doctors say recovery seems unlikely as the year ends. The Vatican medical staff monitor his condition closely amid uncertain prospects.
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Cardinal Satelli
Rome
Storm toll rises after Boston harbor wrecks
The Davis Palmer wreck is confirmed near Broad Sound with 12 crew lost. A second schooner wreck reported by Captain Kemp of the tug Ariel suggests a collision risk near the graveyard shoals. Ada K. Damon ran ashore near Ipswich. dyke breaks flood Chelsea tidal lands affecting thousands. Death toll projected 50 to 60 with more vessels missing after the Christmas week gale.
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Captain Kempt
Ariel
Chee
Boston
Davis Palmer
Broad Sound
New England
Kemp
Arie
Sookamp
Hopalong
Lynn
Hoboken
Cape Cod
Palmers Failors
Ada K. Damon
A K. Brewster
York
Maine
Ipswich
Chelsea
Canadian Atlantic
New Foundland
Nova Scotia
Storgis
Cosen
Wright Brothers Halt Flights for Awhile in France and Florida
Darton Ohio December 28 The Wright brothers will not contest for the Michelin cup again and plan no flights for some time Orville Wright stated the pause may end in Florida where they expect to establish an aviation course The Michelin cup was never formally claimed by Wilbur Wright and is not in his possession.
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Darton
Ohio
Wright Brothers
Wilbur Wright
France
Orylle Wright
Wrights
Orville
Florida
Queen of Swindlers to be Tried in Vancouver
Mire Mende Myrtle Titian in a case described as the Queen of Swindlers. She faces trial in Vancouver after a hearing before Judge Bean in Vallemiver Washington. Prosecutor Thaelps sought dismissal of county proceedings to permit transport for trial. An arrest warrant exists for swindling in Vancouver.
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Vallemiver
Wash
Mire Johnson
Bean
Diethney
Thaelps
Vancouver
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