Balkan Peace Talks Falter as Greece Demands Participation
Athens dispatch reports Greek plenipotentiaries must be recognized to proceed with peace negotiations. Turkish protests delay session, while Balkan alliance unity grows. Fort Brewni at Janina reportedly near fall as Dardanelles conflict rages with Greek cruiser Georgio Averoff leading naval actions.
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London
Turkey
Greece
Tehaladja
Europe
Daneff
Bulgaria
Athens
Brewni
Janina
Fort Bizani
Georgio Averoff
Sleep Walker Kills Self in Hotel Fall
A Springfield contracting carpenter named B. E. Houston died after falling from a first floor hotel window in Decatur. He reportedly walked in his sleep and may have stumbled over the sill while somnambulant. He was US years old.
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Decatur
Dee
B. E. Houston
Springfield
Woman Writer Fatally Hurt in SevenStory Fall
Frances A. Grom, a newspaper writer from Angeles, reportedly fell or jumped from a seven story office window. She landed on the roof of a neighboring building, sustaining fatal injuries. The incident occurred on December 19, with authorities investigating the circumstances of the accident or possible self harm.
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Angeles
Frances. A. Grom
Thirty-One Miners Die in German Mine Disaster
In Dortmund Germany on December 19 thirty-one coal miners died when black damp caused a massive explosion at the Achembach mine. Six bodies have been recovered and twenty-five are missing. the blast was so severe that all trapped miners are believed dead.
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I Dortmund
Germany
Achembach
Ben
Politicians blamed for McNamara dynamite plots
Indianapolis December report on the McNamara conspiracy states the special assistant district attorney faulted politicians for blocking labor unions and courts, arguing local authorities failed duties and allowed the crime wave to spread. He cites 92 explosions tied to open shop firms and the Times building bombing.
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McNamara
Indianapolis
James W. Cial
Uial
Noel
Los Angeles Times
United States
International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers
Filipino Bandit Is Slain In Philippines Encounter
Ar cani a notorious outlaw chief in the Philippines and murderer of at least seven persons was killed in a clash with Lieut. E. H. Johnson of the Philippine constabulary near Basilan. Two other outlaws from the same band were killed as constabulary and Moro volunteers under Civil Commander George A Helfert of Zamboanga chased the gang. The pursuit continues as remaining members are hunted.
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Manila
Arcani
Philippines
E. H. Johnson
Philippine Constabulary
Constabulary
George A Helfert
Zamboanga
Basilan
Aeroplane's Birthday at Simms Station
Dayton reports the Wright brothers nine years after their first flights at Simms Station North Carolina. The first flight lasted twelve seconds, the last six and a half minutes, marking early aviation milestones. The day also notes the National Association of Railway Commissions convening in Washington with President Staples opening remarks and committee reports kickoff.
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Dayton, O
Orville
Welbur Wright
Simms Station
N. C
Railway Commission
Washington
National Association of Railway Commissions
Interstate Commerce Commission
C. E. Staples
Wilson Warns Financiers In Post Panic Speech
President elect Tim Wilson warned big financiers who manipulate securities and money markets in a New York address. He urged public opinion to pressure those who create panics and pledged to curb their influence. He defended changes in economic policy and stressed prosperity for all, not private wealth.
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New York
Presiden Vite the Son
Tim
Haman
Democratic Party
Dictiensary
Wilson
Explosion Destroys Rochester Roundhouse in Simmerville
An explosion in the boiler room of the New York Central roundhouse at Simmerville destroyed the stone structure. Fifteen locomotives housed there were damaged beyond repair. Local offices put the damage at 150000 dollars.
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Rochester
N. Y
New York Cent
Simmerville
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