Arkansas River Flood Threatens Pine Bluff Property
Pine Bluff officials fight to stem the Arkansaw river with mats while seeking permission from Secretary of War Wright to alter the river’s course. Property valued around 5 million dollars remains at risk as frontages crack and residents rush flood control efforts. Meanwhile Oklahoma flood conditions ease but deaths and displacements rise across several states.
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Pine Bluff
Ark
Wright
Lux
Cutom
Guthrie
Okla
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Texas
Missouri
Archbold's Testimony in Standard Oil Hearing Progresses
In New York on December 1 John D Archbold described the Standard Oil history from early rival companies through the trust era as testimony moved from liquidation to holding periods. Counsel for Archbold hopes to finish his direct testimony today while government cross examination will take several days. Archbold spent yesterday on the stand with government assistance.
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Tom House
Archipota
State Department
Rosenthal
Standard
Archbold
New York
John D. Archbold
Standard Ojl Company
New Jersey Company
Standard Oil
Postmasters in Classified Service Expanded East of Mississippi
Washington orders all fourth class postmasters in states east of the Mississippi and north of the Ohio moved into the classified civil service. About 15,000 positions affected. examinations required for new appointees while current holders are exempt. Orders aim to extend coverage to offices with salaries under 100 dollars. Another order allows filling vacancies without exams until civil service can certify testing capacity.
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Washington
Mississippi River
Ohio River
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
New York
Jersey
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Indiana
Haswais
Wisconsin
Michigan
Wilneis
Post Office Department
Civil Service
Civil Service Commission
Commission
Hold Up Crowded Streetcar on Thirty-First Avenue
Four desperadoes armed with revolvers held up a crowded street car on Thirty First Avenue New York on December 1. They throttled and robbed the conductor and terrorized the passengers before escaping with purses and valuables as many teens and women returning from a dance hall were aboard.
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New York
Tower Thirt Avenue
Newly Appointed German Ambassador Lacks Audience
Berlin reports Count Bernstorff, recently named ambassador to the United States, has not yet received an audience with Emperor William and has not been invited to visit President Roosevelt. His farewell audience may occur by week’s end. Independent phone men meet in Chicago as the 12th annual convention of the International Independent Telephone Association opens for a three day session.
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Count Bernstorff
Germany
Berlin
United States
Baron Sternberg
William
Roosevelt
Chicago
Tthe International Independent Telephone Association
Harriman Sees Prosperity Threat in Idle Money and Labor
E H Harriman spoke at a New York Economic club dinner noting he cannot fully express his views yet and recalling telling the U S president three years ago that current proposals could be harmful He warned that idle money and idle labor threaten national prosperity and urged policy to use both productively.
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New York
E. H. Harriman
United States
Economic Club
Harriman
Virginia Railroads Win By State Court Route
The U S Supreme Court ruled state regulation of railroad rates is a matter for state legislatures and courts. It reverses a federal injunction on a 2 cent per mile passenger fare, directs railroads to seek Virginia’s highest court first, and keeps the case on the federal docket to avoid statute of limitations issues.
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Shington
United States Supreme Court
Virginia
State Corporation Commission of
United States Circuit Court
Pritchard
Inia
Circuit Court
Supreme Court
Lower Court
United States Court
Commission
Supreme Court of Virginia
State Court of Last Resort
Statute of Limitation
Steinheil Crime Anew Under Reconstruction Question
Paris December report states Madame Steinheil, suspected in last May’s husband murder, was questioned at length by Magistrate Andre. Interrogation to continue two days to decide if a reconstructed crime scene will be required, with Steinheil moved in a closed van from St Lazare Prison to the palace of justice.
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Paris
Madame Steinheil
Huband
Andre
St. Lazara
Palace of Justice
Peaceful Outlook in Balkan Talks Between Russia and Austria Hungary
In Vienna today prospects for a joint approach to the Balkan crisis through an international congress appear brighter. The political climate has eased as Russia and Austria-Hungary move toward accord on the matter, suggesting a calmer path forward.
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Russia
Austria-Hungary
Balkans
Vienna
Dec. L
Balkan
Drowning of Frisco Police Chief Biggy in Bay
William J. Biggy long time San Francisco police chief was drowned in the bay last night while returning from Belvidere aboard the patrol launch. His son remains missing. Engineer Murphy did not see the chief go overboard. The incident follows a period of tension between the chief and graft prosecutor Heney amid accusations of incompetence and lax prison guard duty.
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San Francisco
Cal
William J. Biggy
Bigey
Belvidere
Murphy
Morris Haas
Heney
Bisgy
Thousand Cattle Slain as Foot and Mouth Disease Spreads
Washington reports that foot and mouth disease once prevalent in Maine New York Pennsylvania and Maryland is now under control. Government inspectors have ordered all infected animals to be killed with about 1000 livestock destroyed to prevent further spread.
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Washington
Retary Wilson
New York
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Lords Day Alliance Opens Meetings in Pittsburg
The International Federation of Sunday Rest Associations of America convened in Pittsburg to organize the Lord's Day Alliance of the United States during a national convention. Also reports show the Illinois Steel plant in South Chicago reopening after 18 months idleness, with 14 men resuming work, and Pope Pius X.’s condition improving though he remains bedridden in Rome.
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Federation of Sunday Rest Association
Pittsburg
Lord's Day Alliance
United States
International Federation of Sunday Rest Associations of America
Chicago
Illinois Steel Company
Rome
Pope Pius X
Ways and Means seeks power to subpoena tariff critics
The Ways and Means Committee plans to ask Congress for authority to subpoena witnesses for supplementary tariff revision hearings. Frictions with critics like J W Van Cleave and H Miles are cited, as the panel aims to gather comprehensive data on labor costs and to present a thorough impartial tariff bill. The panel, chaired by Payne, seeks unity across factions to support a complete revision and proper wording to endure court interpretation.
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Washington
Ways and Means Committee
House
Congress
van Cleave
J. W. van Cleave
National Association of Mannufacturers
H. Miles
Tariff Committee
Payne
Miles
Champ Clark
Taft
Senate
Supreme Court delays Standard Oil writ decision amid holiday break
The U S Supreme Court postponed ruling on the Standard Oil writ of certiorari for three weeks at the request of Standard Oil counsel. Attorney General Bonaparte opposed extensions, Chief Justice Fuller granted until December 21 for filing briefs. The case ties to Judge Landis' $29 240 000 fine and may be issued January 4 after holiday recess.
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Washington, D. C
Standard Oil Company
Landis
United States Supreme Court
Bonaparte
John S. Miller
Chicago
Miller
Department of Justice
Standard Oil
New York
Washington
Fuller
Supreme Court
Circuit Court of Appeals
War Vessel Expected to Have a Restraining Influence
The American cruiser Des Moines arrived at Port au Prince as foreign sailors and marines ready to be landed if rebels and government troops clash. General Simon leads 6,000 rebels toward the capital, with reports of intent to reach Port au Prince by week’s end while police leadership is reshuffled amid escalating tensions.
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Port Au Prince
Hayti
Des Moines
Simon
Revolutionary Movement
Petit Grave
Alexis
Cameau
Nau
Hyacinthe
Plen
Shaon
Nord Alexis
General Firmin
Tancrede Auguste
General Leconte
Interior
Auguste
Pleads Guilty to Rebate Charges in Ludington Case
Grand Rapids dated report states Stearns Salt & Lumber of Ludington pleaded guilty in a U.S. court to six rebating counts tied to Pere Marquette shipments. Judge Knappen to sentence tomorrow. company earlier pled guilty to 20 counts and was fined $20,000. Proceeds Against St Paul notes a federal grand jury probe of rebate claims against the St Paul railroad.
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Grand Rapids, Mich
Stearns Salt & Lumber Company
Ludington
United States
Pere-Marquette
Knappen
St. Paul
Chicago
Federal Grand Jury
Inter- State Commerce Commission
Indiana Supreme Court Appeal in Lamphere Case
Laporte Indiana December 1 Attorneys Worden and Weir for Ray Lamphere filed an appeal to the Indiana Supreme Court after Judge's ruling, seeking to set aside the verdict and overturn a murder conviction.
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Indiana Supreme Court
Laporte
Ind
Worden and Weir
Ray Lamphere
Keefe Named Immigration Commissioner in Taft Administration
Daniel J. Keefe, president of the International Longshoremen's Union of Detroit, was appointed commissioner general of immigration to succeed the late Frank P. Sargent. Newberry sworn in as secretary of the navy and attended cabinet meeting. Satterlee accepts offer as assistant secretary of the navy, notifying the president of his acceptance.
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Washington
Daniel J. Keefe
International Longshoresmen's Union of Detroit
Immigration
Frank P. Sargent
Satterlee
Bodies of 124 mine victims recovered at Marianna disaster
Pittsburg reports 124 bodies recovered this morning from the Marianna mine explosion. Miner Frank Elinger, the lone survivor, described hearing a hiss and gas prior to the blast, taking cover, and enduring hours of pain before being rescued by Fire Boss William Underwood.
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Pittsburg
Marianna Nna
Frank Elinger
William Underwood
Chicago Woman Kills Self After Poisoning Daughter
In Memphis a woman registered as Mrs. Schmitt of Hot Springs Ark and believed to be Mrs. N P Errington of Chicago gave carbolic acid to her 9 year old daughter and then took poison herself. The child died later, with depression due to illness cited as a possible cause.
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Chicago
Memphis
Tenn
Schmitt
Hot Springs
Ark
N. P. Errington
Schiller Street
Manila Bids the Fleet Farewell
Manila December 1 The Atlantic fleet sailed for Colombo on its way back to America via the Suez Canal. About 1,500 sailors landed for shore amusements while Admiral Sperry and other officers attended a reception this afternoon.
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Manila
Colombo
Island of Coylon
America
Suez Canal
Admiral Sperry
New York World Admits Kaiser Interview Was Fake
New York World admits its published synopsis of the Hale interview with the German emperor was a fraud. After investigation the paper says the interview words were not uttered and will publish an editorial of regret. Dr Hale had warned the World that the synopsis was a fake.
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NEW York World
New York
the World
Edward
Prince von Buelow
Berlin
Hale
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