Joes Celebrate No Charter Is Possible
In St Petersburg a heated political backdrop unfolds as three-way talks between Prime Minister Witte employers and workers push to reopen closed establishments. A parliamentary election law nears completion, promising near universal second-degree suffrage while direct suffrage remains denied. Reports cite government impotence amid telegraph ties, mutinies, and renewed calls for martial law or a constitutional framework.
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President Mitchell Ill on Train to Home in Indianapolis
News item reports President Mitchell of the Mine Workers taken ill on a train from Pittsburg and now resting at his Spring Valley home in Indianapolis with acute stomach trouble affecting his heart. Medical fears are stated as unfounded, with no serious outcome anticipated.
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Illegal Chicago charter ruling prompts appeal to high court
Judge Mack in the eleventh district declared the last legislature act illegal as it aimed to create a new city charter. The ruling targets the first reform attempt under the amendment, challenging the municipal court system overhaul as unconstitutional for affecting more than one article of the state constitution. The case will be taken to the state supreme court.
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Catholic bank in Mexico closes under Arizona charter
Mexico City report says the Catholic bank operating under an Arizona charter has closed its doors while a receiver is appointed. It held about 800,000 in deposits, mostly from poorer customers, and the action affects residents of Mexico.
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Miners Offer Cent Each to Pay Senator Patterson Fine
In Durango Colorado, twelve hundred Silverton miners aim to raise funds to discharge the $1,000 contempt fin e on United States Senator Thomas McDougal Patterson by contributing one cent each Many unions telegraph plans to give Patterson has not yet agreed to accept. Burned to Death in Fairfield Iowa A woman attempting to prepare Thanksgiving dinner using a can thought to be kerosene caused a gasoline explosion she died from the resulting flames.
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Train wreck near Penn Haven Junction kills two
Philadelphia on December 1 reports a Philadelphia express wreck on the Central Railroad of New Jersey near Penn Haven Junction ten miles north of Philadelphia. Two men died and about a dozen were injured, none fatally, as the engine and cars plunged 24 feet onto the adjacent Lehigh Valley tracks after taking a sharp curve. The wreckage damaged the engine combination baggage smoking car and coach, with trains thrown from the rails.
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Turkish Ministers Hold a Conference at Yildiz Palace
An extraordinary council of ministers is in session at Yildiz palace in Constantinople to consider the situation arising from ambassadors refusing to modify their demands on the financial control of Macedonia.
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Silver price advances as brokers cite strong demand
In San Francisco dealers report silver rising as demand exceeds supply. Prices climb about six cents per ounce reaching the highest level since 1896. Brokers say buyers are outstripping sellers in the market.
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Michigan Player Denies Reported Attempt to Harm Self
Chicago reports that Dennis Clark of Michigan denied claims of an attempt to harm himself after the football game yesterday that allowed Chicago to defeat Michigan.
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Chicago Wins West Title In Dramatic College Football Battle
Chicago University defeated Michigan in a heated scoreless contest at Marshal Field before 27000 fans. Eckersall 50 yard punt neared the goal line before Clark failed to advance after being tackled by Catlin who played with a broken rib. The safety secured Chicago's lone points and the defense emerged as the decisive factor in a hard fought showdown.
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Football casualties of the season prompt game ejectment
The article recounts season injuries among youth players including brain concussion blood poisoning and other causes. An early ejectment of a rough offender is described as a coach ordered removal from the game after a protest from Yost. The victim, Curtisam, was led off crying, later able to return to play after teammates and a trainer worked to revive him.
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Three Mutual Life Executives Resign En Masse
New York December 1 officials announced that Andrew C Field former head of the supply department Charles J Smith head of the press bureau and Adrian Iselin Jr director have resigned their positions at Mutual Life Insurance Company.
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Notice to The Equitable Must Increase Its Reserve in Germany
Berlin dispatch reports The Equitable Life Assurance Society warned it must raise its reserve in Germany or suspend operations and a receiver may be appointed. The dated notice indicates potential curtailment of business unless financial requirements are met.
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Hinsey Loses in Knights of Pythias Membership Case
Chicago December 1 Master in Chancery Stein recommended dismissal for lack of equity of the bill by John M. Hinsey once president of the Endowment Bank of the Knights of Pythias to keep his membership. Hinsey was deposed in 1901 and later expelled, and has fought since to remain in the order.
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Nine Burn to Death on a River Craft
Mobile, Alabama report describes a blaze aboard a houseboat on the Middle river between the Tensas and Alabama rivers. Nine occupants perished, the lone survivor being the negro steward. Owners could not explain the fire or its origin.
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Injunction Continued in Kelly v National Baseball Board
Cincinnati December 1 The temporary injunction against Michael J. Kelly of the St Paul baseball club against the national baseball commission is continued in force until a final hearing can be had, per United States Judge Thompson tos.
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Needle in Tongue Prompted Emergency Operation
A thread ed cambric needle pinned to Mrs. S. A. Robertson’s waist lodged on a fork as she fed herself yesterday in Des Moines Iowa. The needle pierced the tongue from back to front and was hidden among the food until found. An operation was performed to remove it.
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Russia to pay Japan for prisoners' upkeep in $25 million balance
Tokyo reports Gen. Kuroki to depart Port Danny for Japan. A $25 million balance in favor of Japan for prisoners' expenses is cited. Queen Alexandra marks her 61st birthday in London with celebrations. New York covers a Supreme Court move to recount ballots in five ballot boxes for the mayoralty race.
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