Congress in The Weather A Session To Clear Decks
Washington Dec 2 Congress met for a short session that will end March 4 with a democratic transition. Senate presiding by Bacon and Gallinger adjourned for memory of Vice President Sherman while the House adjourned noon tomorrow. Notables Cannon and Cullom among veterans facing final three months.
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Not Enough Evidence In Dynamite Case Rests Defense Begins
Indianapolis December 2 The government rests its case in the dynamite conspiracy trials and moves to dismiss four of forty five defendants for lack of proof. William K Benson Moulton H Davis John R Carroll Spurgeon Meadows are released with no impact on the remaining cases. Ryan first witness Herbert Hockin resigns as secretary treasurer of the International Iron Workers. John E McClory appointed as successor.
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Supreme Court holds Rail Merger a Trust
Washington reports the Supreme Court ruled Union Pacific by acquiring Southern Pacific stock created an unlawful combination in restraint of interstate commerce. The court orders a decree dissolving the merger and bars stock voting and dividends, with a plan to dispose of shares to fully dissolve the tie. Market reaction follows, with Union Pacific and Southern Pacific shares dropping in New York.
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British Protectorate for Egypt is Arranged
Geneva reports Egypt under British protectorate likely to be proclaimed in January. The move is expected to boost business for the Swiss Popular Bank, Cairo. In Bloomington Illinois, Fire Chief Frank Todd dies from a gunshot wound inflicted by policeman Clinton Hovious, who is jailed on a first degree murder charge.
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Eight Millions For Year s Work On Mississippi
Washington reports estimates totaling 57 million dollars for river and harbor improvements nationwide for the coming fiscal year. The plan exceeds last year’s appropriation by 16 million. Highlights include Mississippi river works from the head of passes to the gulf.
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Burglars Haul in Alpha Safes Blown and Cash Stolen
Special to The Arcus Alpha II December 2 burglars visited three business places, blew Hawley & Sexton store safe securing 300 dollars, Earl Knox furniture 60 cash and 500 notes, Cederberg restaurant 4 dollars and candy. Town offers 50 dollar reward for capture.
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Airman Falls 2000 Feet in Fatal Parachute Accident
A Jacksonville aeronaut Richard Frayne died after falling 2000 feet during a balloon ascent with partner Jack Crosby. Frayne’s parachute opened but he reportedly failed to engage safety wristlets, with 3000 witnesses at the Tri-County Fair seeing the fatal plunge near Evergreen cemetery.
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New Map of Turkey Land Is in Making
London reports the creation of a new map for European Turkey after the armistice is signed by Turkish and Balkan plenipotentiaries. Relations between Russia and Austria-Hungary appear cordial, with speculation Serbia may gain a small Adriatic port linked by railroad.
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Crooks Clean Up Town in Illinois
Dixon on December 2 reports burglars looted several hundred dollars from Manlius sites including the Chicago and Northwestern depot Maurice Smith's hardware store and Melvin's grocery. Sterling also reports the Nelson post office four miles east of town burglarized Sunday night with a blown safe and about $100 in cash and stamps taken.
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Pope Announces Four New American Bishops Today
Rome reports the pope officially appoints four American prelates, including Rt Rev Dennis J. O'Connell bishop of Richmond Rt Rev Patrick A McGovern bishop of Cheyenne Rt Rev Austin Dowling bishop of Des Moines and Rev Edward J Hanna auxiliary bishop of San Francisco. A consistory was held by the pope to confirm the appointments.
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Cardinals Designated at Papal Ceremony in Rome
On the heads of several prelates, with Archbishop Farley of New York and Archbishop O'Connell of Boston, were designated cardinals on November 27, 1911. Several hundred Americans per day attended as the red hat was present at today’s ceremony. The pope looked well and his voice was quite strong.
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Government bill totals exceed one billion for next year
Washington reports the coming year’s federal outlay at 823.4 million, not including the postal service, with a 72.1 million rise from this year. Pension and naval costs push total to about 1.105 billion, while White House upgrades and redecorations are also outlined.
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Wholesale Bribery Alleged in Jefferson County Campaign
Steubenville Ohio December 2 a special grand jury began investigating charges of wholesale bribery tied to the recent Jefferson county campaign. Prominent politicians and county workers were summoned before the jury as the inquiry unfolds.
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Democrats Seek Chicago Berths in City Hall Rally
Several hundred Democratic office seekers crowded Chicago city hall and the county building before daylight in a prelude to new officials taking office. An extra bailiff force was needed to maintain order as Democrats control most city and county posts. Municipal Bailiff Cermak has over a hundred vacancies and more than a thousand Democrats have applied.
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Albert K. Smiley dies at 85 in California
Albert K. Smiley, 85, founder of the Lake Mohonk conference on Indians and other dependent peoples, died in Redlands California today. Mrs. Smiley is not expected to survive more than a few hours.
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City Takes $60 in Ludewig Case
Dr W H Ledewig paid Rock Island $60 to settle damage from an auto collision with a hose wagon of fire company No 2 on Sept 2. The vet bill was $35 and $25 covered horse care while injured horses were out. Both animals have recovered.
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