Persia Chief Killed With Warat Hand
Teheran reports the assassination of Ala Ed Dowleh a Persian official linked to a Russia favored accord. Three assailants killed him seven times near Teheran. Russia demands Shuster’s dismissal and a cash indemnity, prompting Persia to reject the ultimatum and the foreign minister to resign. Troops move toward Teheran as Moscow seeks enforcement.
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Berlin
Teheran
Ala-Ed-Dowleh
Exshah
Russia
Berlan
Shuster
Teberan
Persia
National Council
W. Morgan Shuster
Ghev
Grey
Teneran
St. Petersburg
Persian National Council
Hetsht
London
Taft
Washington
W. Morgan Shuster, Jr
State Department
Om Calg
Hills to direct Taft campaign and chair RNC bid
President Taft appointed Forrest Slody as executive clerk and Sherman Allen as chief clerk in a move that relieves Hilles of much work. Hilles remains a key adviser and speculation grows that he may become chairman of the Republican National Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilles
Taft
Washington
Ph Forster Sloday
Sherman FP. Allen
Reeve Hilles
Republican National Committee
Ministers Serve on Juries in Cook County
Judge Owens ordered a trial plan shift as 16 local clergy including Bishop Faliong and Rabbi Hirsch along with two physicians assess the sanity of a group detained as insane. Ministers, ordinarily exempt, served on juries at Owens request in the county court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cook County
Chicago
Owens
Faliong
Rabbi Hirsch
Weather forecast for Rock Island Davenport Moline and vicinity
The forecast calls for generally fair conditions tonight and Saturday with little temperature change. Tonight's low near freezing, 7 am temperature 33, high yesterday 59, wind 6 mph. No precipitation, humidity 79 at 7 pm and 89 at 7 am, water stage 2.5 with a 0.7 drop in 24 hours. Astronomical notes cover sunset 4:30, sunrise 7:02, and Mercury visibility after sunset. Constellations and bright stars listed with comparative brightness. December planetary positions noted including Mercury in Sagittarius and Venus in Virgo Libra. A meteor shower and asteroid Ceres in view are mentioned.
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Rock Island
Davenport
Moline
J. M. Sherier
Mercury
Perseus
Andromeda
Ursa Minor
Ursa Major
Draco
Cassiopeia
Gemini
Canis Minor
Taurus
Orion
Auriga
Lynx
Lepus
Aries
Pisces
Cetus
Flavius Eridanus
Sculptor
Phoenix
Aquarius
Pegasus
Delphinus
Cepheus
Cygnus
Lyra
Capella
Pollux
Procyon
Aldebaran
Betelgeux
Saturn
Uranus
Neptune
Cummins Proposes Primaries Across States Next Session
Sen Cummins of Iowa announced a bill to establish presidential primaries starting August 1 next year. The plan would let electors of both parties announce preferences for presidential electors and candidates, with conventions only shaping machinery for national committees.
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Washington
Cumting
Iowa
Italians Bombard Mocha. Three Dead
A bombardment of Mocha on the Arabian coast yesterday caused damage but left three Turks dead. An Italian cruiser was forced to withdraw when a Turkish shell passed over it. Reports say the bombardment will likely resume December 4 with more powerful Italian warships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perim
Mocha
Arabia
Grandstand collapse injures dozens at Mississippi fair
In Jackson, Mississippi, a temporary grandstand at the state fair grounds collapsed yesterday before the Ole Miss versus Agricultural and Mechanical College football game. Between 50 and 60 people were hurt, with about a score seriously injured and three possibly fatally. An estimated 1,500 watched as the stand tipped and fell, trapping many under debris while others helped pull the injured to safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Miss
State Fair Grounds
University of Mississippi and
Agricultural and Mechanical College
Sulser Urges Abrogation of Russia Treaty
New York December 1 Congressman Sulser chairman of the committee on foreign relations urged that Russia live up to its treaty with the United States or the treaty be abrogated. He has introduced a resolution calling for abrogation, expected to come to a vote soon.
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New York
Russia
Congressman Sulser
Committee On Foreign Relations
Sulser
Decatur Neb Fire Destroys Business Section
Fire this morning burned the business portion of Decatur Nebraska causing an estimated loss of 75 000 dollars. Names tied to the blaze include Niegus Wassen Self and John Holicka who shot his sweetheart Anna Triebickoerski before taking his own life. Jealousy is cited as the motive and the woman's condition is described as critical though improving later.
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Decatur
Neb
John Holicka
Anna Triebickoerski
Holicka
Outrages and unrest flood China amid bank burglary
Multiple dispatches report ongoing uprisings along the west river with looting in Canton and armed robberies including the Surban bank securing $5,000. Troops remain idle as China faces strife and international concern.
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Hongkong
Canton
Washington
China
United States
Calhoun
Manila
Philippines
Yuan Shi Kai
Peking
Legations
William J. Calhoun
Nanking
National Assembly
Baron Cottu
Yangtse River
Hankow J
Wu-Chang
Butter 45 Cents at Kansas City Amid Shortage Claims
Kansas City reports creamery butter at 45 cents a pound, 8 to 10 cents higher than a year ago, with shortage blamed on farmers wives buying less for holidays. Chicago board notes prices remain near two years ago, attributing rise to agitation and consumption shifts. Garrison shifts in Peking show Manchu and Chinese troops balanced amid regent policies and Yuan Shikai fears of unrest.
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Kansas City
Chicago
Hale
Chicago Butter and Egg Board
Peking
Yuan Shi Kai
Mail service orders disband unions as inimical to government
Chicago dispatch reports a general order from First Assistant Postmaster General Grandfield calling for the disbanding of secret unions among postal workers. The directive, issued December 1, labels union membership as inimical to government interests and incompatible with the oath of service, while fraternal secret societies outside the postal service are exempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
First Assiatant
Grandfield
Posal Service
Beattie Family Receives Private Confession Outline
Richmond reports the News-Leader printed an outline of a private confession said to be left by Henry Clay Beattie Jr. for his family. It claims he planned to kill his wife two weeks before the crime and cites a loveless, forced marriage asserted against his father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
the News-Leader
Henry Clay Beattie, Jr
Beattie
Chicago Crime Wave Reaches Thanksgiving Toll
Chicago reports forty burglaries and more than twenty highway robberies along with numerous pickpocket thefts during Thanksgiving eve and night. Police say arrests were few as the crime wave peaked.
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Chicago
Berlin Metal Workers Strike Shuts Down Thousands
In Berlin a lockout of metal workers went into effect last night affecting 50,000 to 60,000 men. Representatives of both sides confer today to reach a settlement. The 53,000 women garment makers who struck earlier remain out, with a prospect of settlement emerging.
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Berlin
Despondent Iowa Man Ends Life in Minneapolis
Wellington Frye 22 of Dayton Iowa died by his own hand in Minneapolis. Despondency over marital troubles and loss of his position was given as the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Minn
Wellington Frye
Dayton
Iowa
Huntings season death toll tops a hundred in report
Chicago dispatch reports the hunting season closed with 100 deaths and 37 serious injuries. Federal officials will study five years of data and seek state laws to reduce hunter fatalities. A dangerous companion caused many deaths and injuries, while several self inflicted incidents raised alarms about handling firearms in the field. Senator Cartier and Deputy Game Warden O Neill exchange remarks amid discussions on future game law revisions. Cardinals named by Pope Pius in Rome.
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Chicago
Wilson
Agricultural Department
Charles G. McRoberts
Charles H. Aldrich
Twenty-fifth Ward
Antioch
Ill
A. A. Hayes
Santa Fe Railroad
Belpre
Kan
McLouth
John Clemm
Clemm
Andrew Finsland
Superior
Wis
Edward Smith
Saginaw
N. C
Charles Cartiers
Ludington
Mich
Ontonagon County
O'Connell
O’connell
Cartier
Senator Cartier
Warden O'Connell
Michigan
Taft Criticizes Own Tariff Views on Errors and Policy
The Outlook quotes President Taft criticizing his own tariff speech and arguing the need to avoid disturbing business. He defends the Payne tariff act as a revenue producer, discusses the tariff board, and cautions against relying on guesswork amid policy shifts. He notes the dangers of high tariffs fostering monopolies and outlines board members.
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New York
Taft
la Follette
Pres.dent
MacVeagh
Emery
Vase
University of Virginia
Sanders
Reynolds
Howard
Congress
Cay
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Czar
Cummins
Niegus
Wassen
Rome
Pius
Cardinal Farley
Consiators
Propaganda Congregations
Cardinal O'Connell
Congregations of Rites and Studies
Cardinal Falconio
Congregations of Propaganda and Religious
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