King prorogues Parliament ending session and triggers election
London reports King George prorogued Parliament ending the session and prompting a general election. Lords and liberals clash over veto power while the king vows to follow his late father's example and reflect on Edward VII. The next vote could decide the fate of the House of Lords amid public weariness.
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George
House of Lords
Father
London
George ‘Oday
Lord Loreburn
Edward VII
Commons
Taft assigns railroad securities inquiry commission
Washington notes President Tafts commission for investigating railroad stocks and bonds began its first session. The panel will probe over capitalization and methods to remove water from securities, with Dr. A T Hadley of Yale as chairman and a roster including F Strauss Walter L Fisher F N Judson B H Moyer and William E Griswold.
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Washington
Taft
A. T. Hadley
Yale University
Hadley
Healtes
F. Strauss
New York
Walter L. Fisher
Chicago
F. N. Judson
St. Louis
B. H. Moyer
Madison, Wis
William FE
Griswold
Criminal Negligence Might Cause Indictments After Factory Fire
New Ark officials tell grand jury to review Saturday’s factory blaze that killed twenty four people. Investigators say evidence points to criminal negligence by someone and likely indictments if proven. No more bodies have been recovered.
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New Ark
iInvestigating
Woman Impersonating Monk Arrested at Solovetsk Monastery
An 18 year impersonation of a monk by a woman at the Solovetsk monastery in Rus sia was uncovered. She followed the rules and was seen as exemplary before likely facing church discipline and imprisonment in a convent.
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St. Petersburg
Solovetsk
Russia
Wettest November in Twenty Years Sets Rainfall Record
Pendleton could see the wettest November since records began if even a tenth of an inch falls in the next two days. The month already totals about 4.16 inches, 1897’s second only to this month, with 4.24 inches in 1897. Normal for November is 1.51 inches. The year’s total so far is 12.24 inches, leaving 0.74 inches needed next month, a rarity in twenty years.
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Pendleton
Divine Am Asked For Prohibition And Suffrage
Phoenix delegates to the constitutional convention heard a chaplain urge divine aid to secure statewide prohibition and equal suffrage for Arizona. He prayed that the delegates reconsider the pigeonholed suffrage amendment and prohibition clause before the convention adjourns.
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Phoenix
Arizona
Constitutional Convention
Fourteen Miners Die in Antlers Asphalt Mine Blast
Fourteen American miners were killed in an explosion at the Jumbo Asphalt mine near Antlers Oklahoma. The Choc taw Asphalt Co operated the mine, and the report was received by State Mining Inspector R. W. Church.
Population Show Seattle Surpasses Portland in 1900 Census
The census bureau reports Seattle as 237,194 and Portland 207,314 in the latest counts, with substantial increases since 1900. Director Durand says both cities faced padding attempts with private groups involved and that rechecks corrected many names, noting initial enumerations were inflated by thousands.
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Washington
Census Bureau
Portland
Ore
Seattle
Wash
Durand
Trial of Slayer of Alma Kellner Opens in Louisville
The trial of Joseph Wendling charged with the murder of eight year old Alma Kellner began in Louisville Kentucky. Wendling the janitor of St John s Parochial School was captured in San Francisco after a nationwide search last summer.
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Louisville
Navy
Joseph Wendling
Alma Kellner
St. John’s Parochial School
Wendling
San Francisco
Johnson Denies He Is a Physical Wreck
Chicago telegram from Jack Johnson the pugilist arriving this afternoon denies he is physically broke down as reported. Oregon's crop of fine apples will increase rapidly from year to year.
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Johnson
Chicago
Jack Johnson
Oregon
Sugar Trust Monopoly Challenged by U S Government
The department of Justice petitions the U S circuit court to outlaw the American Sugar Refining company and related firms, alleging a ruthless monopoly. It accuses leaders Have Meyer Doner Atkins Thomas and others of directing a 90 million dollar trust absorbing seventeen refineries to dominate the sugar trade and fix prices.
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New York
Department of Justice
United States Circuit Court
U.S
Wise
American Sugar Refining Company
Ia Alged
Trust
Havemeyer
Doner
Atkins
Thomas
Burglary at Lodging House in Matlock Brownfield Building
Joe Boyd, manager of the Waffle Hoys lodging house, mourns £20 in gold and clothing stolen from his trunk in the lodging house office. The burglary occurred this morning between 7:30 and 8:15. Boyd suspects the culprit and has alerted officers.
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Joe Boyd
Waffle- Hoys
Matlock- Brownfield
Boyd
Lodging House
Stone Figures Damaged at Amiens Cathedral
A visitor reports serious damage to stone figures beside the Amiens Cathedral front portals. Two figures near the left portal have been mutilated. Local boys use the square and steps as a playground, likely causing the mischief, and authorities face a lamentable risk of irreparable harm to a major Christendom monument.
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Amiens
Paria
Christendom
Miners Weigh AFL Charter But May Seek UMWA Aid
St Louis reports the Western Federation of Miners may seek a charter from the United Mine Workers of America if a charter from the American Federation of Labor is not secured. AFL executive council weighs insulation on charter. President OConnell opposes. Outcome uncertain.
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St. Louis
Western Federation of Miners
American Federation of Labor
United Mine Workers of America
Charles Moyer
O'Connell
International Association of Machiniat
Clergy Barred From Business Under Papal Decree
Rome announces a papal decree to be published next week that forbids clergy from involvement in business or any financial enterprises. The rule will take effect January 1.
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Rome
Diaz Says Madero Plot Fails To Spark Uprising
President Diaz publicizes a letter declaring the Mexican revolution minor and a bid by Madero for power. He asserts uprisings are sporadic and not popular, vows suppression and peace, and warns that socialism risks business interests and foreign safety. Rebels reportedly capture Chihuahua town amid conflicting reports.
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Chihuahua
Mexico City
Diaz
Madero
Rebels Take Town in Chihuahua War News
El Paso reports Cruces in Chihuahua is held by about two thousand rebels after a Friday capture following a fierce battle. Twenty rebels were reported killed near Chihuahua, while later advices say insurgents were routed after a day of fighting. The arrest of Dick Evans in Juarez sparks local outrage as he is held incommunicado and claimed that Madero could whip Diaz. his parents cannot see him and the American counsel is urged to intervene.
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el Paso
Cruces
Chihuahua
Dick Evans
Juarez
Madero
Diaz
Evans
LeBlance Girl to Stand Trial for Glover Murder
Boston reports Hattie LeBlance, 17, accused of murdering Clarence F. Glover of Waltham, will be tried today. She is expected to testify about the night of the killing and her three day concealment in the Glovers' residence. Mrs. Lillian M. Glover will also testify she knew nothing of the alleged plan.
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Boston
East Cambridge
Hattie LeBlance
Clarence F. Glover
Waltham
Glovers
Lillian M. Glover
River and Harbor Improvement Report Shows 211 Projects
The 1912 river and harbor improvements total 22.23 million dollars with 211 projects urged for congressional funding. Highlights include 1.795 million for the Columbia River and 300 thousand for Gray's Harbor. Politicians warned the figures could spark battles over Taft's pork barrel policy and a larger rivers and harbors bill likely to top fifty million dollars.
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Washington, D. C
U. S
Bixby
Army Engineers
Columbia River
Gray's Harbor
Taft
Congress
Miss Dorothy Green Returns From Thanksgiving Visit
Miss Dorothy Green, Thanksgiving weekend guest of her aunt Mrs. E. P. Marshall, returned to Walla Walla last evening where she is a student at St. Paul’s Academy.
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Dorothy Green
E. P. Marshall
Walla Wallaa
St. Paul's Academy
Zeuske Case Returns to Court Over Helix Land
The Zeuske land dispute near Helix resumes in the equity department before Judge Benn. Emma Zeuske sues A Zeuske to retain possession of 320 acres, a conflict dating back years after a prior circuit and supreme court reversal. Testimony likely to span several weeks.
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Zeuska
Benn
Equity Department
Circuit Court
Emma Zeuske
A. Zeuske
Helix
Supreme Court
Zeuske
Emms Zeuska
J. P., Winter
Council For Defense
Illinois gains four more congressmen
Washington column reports Illinois population at 6,638,591, up 817,041, entitling the state to four additional members of the U S House.
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Illinois
Washington, D. C
Two All American Teams Are Chosen
Ted Coy selects an All American team for the New York World with Yale Harvard and West Point names. The New York Sun also releases a selections list featuring Yale Harvard and Penn names. Walter Camp has not announced a team yet.
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New York World
New York Sun
Walter Camp
New York
Ted Coy
Yale
Kilpatrick
McKay
Harvard
Weir
West Point
Morris
Fisher
Paul
Smith
Sprackling
Brown
Wendell
Mercer
Pennsylvania
Scully
Cozens
Annapolis
Pennsvania
Three Killed in Express Train Wreck Near Grafton
Wheeling Nov 28 Three trainmen died and three were seriously injured when the New York Chicago express on Baltimore and Ohio tracks wrecked near Grafton West Virginia. Several passengers were hurt but most escaped. The fatalities were engineer L J Flannagan fireman H Dennis and conductor Joseph Weaver. The crash occurred as a yard engine backs into a siding and the passenger engine strikes it causing derailment.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Grafton
West Virginia
L. J. Flannagan
H. Dennis
Joseph Weaver
New Emporium to Dominate World’s Dry Goods Market
London plans a vast New Emporium to house William Whitley’s enterprise. Foundation stone laid for a five story, 600 by 350 foot store with three domes reaching 150 feet. Central dome mimics Venice’s Santa Maria della Salute as the project pledges to outsize Marshall Field’s Chicago store.
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London
William Whitley
Marchall Field
Chicago
Santa Maria Della Salute
Venice
Helping Each Other Brings Gratitude to All
A call for small acts of kindness to brighten others’ days. Encourages shared effort where everyone pitches in, creating a ripple of thanks and community spirit.
Taft’s Last Chance To Push Key Legislation In Congress
Washington dispatch notes Taft plans a strenuous December session with a Democratic Congress and half of his program passed. Analysts expect a bold administration push, possible tariff revision, and resistance from disgruntled Republicans who may revolt.
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Taft
Congress
Washington
Moran and Wolgast dispute over championship referee
San Francisco Nov 25 Owen Moran the only boxer to knock out Battling Nelson planned to leave for New York today. Within ten hours of Nelsons knockout Moran engaged in a heated exchange with Ad Wolgast over a proposed title bout. Wolgast favored ousting the referee Moran deemed that idea outrageous.
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San Francisco
Owen Moran
Nelson
New York
Moran
Ad Wolgast
Wolgast
Fruits in Baltimore Exhibition Showcases Maryland Trials
In the Fifth Regiment Armory Baltimore displays the largest Maryland fruits flowers nuts canned goods and vegetables in one place under the Maryland State Horticultural Society. Other Maryland groups host exhibitions and conventions this week including the Maryland Cereal and Forage Crop Breeders association the Maryland State Bookkeepers association and the Maryland State Dairyman's association.
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Baltimore
Fifth Regiment
Maryland
Maryland State Horticultural Society
Maryland Cereal and Forage Crop Breeders’ Association
Maryland State Bookkeepers’ Association
Maryland State Dairyman's Association
Miss Fritz to Defend National Typewriter Title
In St Louis the national typewriter speed championship unfolds at the National Business Show. Miss Rose Fritz of New York defends her title against swift challengers from the Mississippi valley and Southwest as a week long exhibit showcases devices and machines for business transactions at the Coliseum.
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Miss Fritz
St. Louis
Navy
Mississippi Valley
Southwest
Rose Frits
New York
Miss Frits
Postpone Liability Case Before Supreme Court
Washington November 2 Various cases involving employer liability slated for today at the U S Supreme Court have been moved to January 16 on motion by Attorney General Wickersham The matters include Northern Pacific threat faced Pacific? Pabcock New York New Haven & Hartford railroad Walsh and Mondue v New York New Haven Hartford railroad Louis Winters and wife longtime East End residents were visiting from their home near Freewater
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Washington
United States Supreme Court
Wickersham
Parific Threuat Ae Pabcock
New York New Haven & Wartford Rational Oa Walsh
Walsh
Mondue
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroa
Louis Winters
County
Freewater
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