Oklahoma Becomes State Bid Sees Opposition From New Mexico
Washington reports a commission majority favors a bill admitting Oklahoma and Indian Territory as a single state named Oklahoma. New Mexico and Arizona reportedly oppose the plan as illegitimate. Also noted are currency reforms in the Philippines and anti trust measures in Congress.
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Washington
Dec
Commission On Territories
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
New Mexico
Arizona
Gallinger
Senate
District of Columbia
Congress
Commission
Cuban tobacco in Texas prompts soil study forecast
Secretary of Agriculture reports the Bureau of Soils has identified Texas soil types and leaf characteristics suitable for large scale production of high grade Cuban like tobacco. Small quantities grown this year were tested by leaf dealers in New York and Philadelphia who described the leaf as Cuban in character.
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Washington
Dee
Adieniture
Texas
Bureau of Soils
New York
Philadelphia
Mitchell Figures Increased Cost
Serniton Tec ent Mitch el, answering questions, said 20 per cent of the increased wages, taking President Bauer's statement as a basis, would raise the cost of Inbior 17 cents per ton.
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Serniton
Tec.ent
Mitchel
Bauer
Inbior
Passenger train wreck on Queen and Crescent
Chattanooga Tenn December 3 A passenger train crashed into a box car at Sunbright nearly the entire train was burned and the fireman express messenger and a black tramp are believed killed Investigation urged Virginia constitution cited in quelling alleged disenfranchisement Also notes on Philippine tariff bill and DC representation site selection for a public building in DeKalb Tennessee
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Sunbright
Sessenger
Women in a quarrel over club expulsion in Racine
In Racine Wisconsin the Women’s club faces a high stakes internal dispute after a member seeks a circuit court order to stop her expulsion. Mrs A J Pierce has been notified to appear and resist expulsion while no formal charges were filed. The case centers on forcing formal charges to allow defense.
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Racine
Wis
Woman's Club
A. J. Pierce
Death of Salem FH Wales noted in Wales New York
Salem IH Wales father of Mrs. Root wife of the secretary of war is dead. He once edited The Scientific American from 1848 to 1871 and served as president of the department of parks in IST. He ran for New York mayor as a Republican in 1874 and 1305 he became vice president of Exat Riv Zella Fletter of Battle Creek Mich is mentioned in a romance note.
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Wales
New York
Salem IH
Root
Secretary of War
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Scientific American
Department of Parks
Ist
Exat Riv
Hebard's Crew Saved by Bosun Chair Amid Ocean Peril
In a perilous dawn rescue off a rocky shore, two mates Hurrell and Jackson rode a fragile skiff through pounding seas to reach the stranded Hebard. They clung to the ship and after repeated setbacks hauled crew members ashore as Oscar Carlson and his sons aided the effort. The rescue followed a blinding snow storm that obscured the vessel’s bearings.
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Pec
Sault Ste. Marie
Mich
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Max Wnise Point
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See
Plest
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Jackson
Oscar Carlson
Barrow
Howe
Cress
Ani
Craise
Carteson
Ims Sons
Osene
Corleson
Storm Ravages Suburban Area Injuring Denier Family
A severe wind storm swept western suburbs damaging the home of Professor Jol Denier. He and his wife were injured, with Denier sustaining facial cuts and a broken nose, while Mrs Denier suffered a head injury and a broken left arm. Denier’s mother in law was slightly hurt, and his young daughter Viola was uninjured. The storm knocked down outhouses fences telegraph lines and trees across parts of Mississippi and Tennessee.
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Denier
Wrocken
New Olen
Jol Denier
Professor Denier
Fee
Ala
Eufanli
Alasaye
Clayton
Claxton
M46
Tragic End Marks Chaos in Carroll Area
James Te Faust was shot and killed near Carroll while attempting to travel through a window in his brother Charles Faust’s residence. Charles Crone, a nephew of Charles Faust, surrendered and claimed Faust plotted to kill the writer, whom he had once tried to kill. Crone described Faust as a dangerous madman with a long, tangled history including a term in Tong penitentiary and escapes from custody.
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Clarence
Ain Insane Asylum
Toledo
Me Town
Tai Ne Hospital
State Officials Accused In Kidnapping Case In Sullivan County
Indianapolis reports that Sheriff John S. Dudley and his Sullivan County deputies allegedly kidnapped James Dillard. A citizen from Sullivan County and others claim Dillard was taken from Tadhans after protests, with no protection against blows. Governor Durbin may face a requisition from Illinois for Dudley. The incident is expected to reveal sensational details when public health updates precede a Durbin statement.
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Pec
Dave
Durbin
Robinson
John S. Dudley
Sullivan County
Ind
James Dillard
Tadhans
Dillard
Ding
Lsinois
Dudley
Bet on Football Sparks Honeymoon Breaks in Michigan
A bet on the Michigan football game at Anchor Michigan led a Toledo couple, Edwin Thomas and Mine Lesots, to plan a hurried wedding in Chicago if the wife lost. The wager dictated a swift ceremony upon a Michigan win, with the couple married a year earlier and parents ready to bless their return to Toledo.
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Achor
Mich
Nettie Backon
Edwin Ft
Thomas
Toledo
Michigan
Chicae
Toleda
Deadly explosion on a Pacific steamer and bank burglary
A Pacific steamer suffered a deadly blast while an attempted bank robbery in Aurora led to a confrontation. Henry Kellvy fired on burglars who fled. one surrendered later and guided police to his companion. Paris reports Premier Combes faced clerical opposition as deputies debated government orders. Reynolds Mitt to wed Miss Istl Gray on Feb 23.
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Sioux City
Aurom
Aurora
Henry Kellvy
Eaelier
Kelsey
Paris
Combes
Chamber of Deputies
Chamber
Anonyma Specimen of the Screeds Seet in Chicago
Chicago reports a dispute over an anonymous writer accused of maligning north side women and their families. Doctors and lawyers discuss the letters, power of Washington influence, and possible female authorship. forged signatures and names like Mrs. Julia E. Manterre surface in the intrigue. The piece notes attempts to shield the writer and questions sanity and motive amid a public scandal.
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Duffeld
Detrott
Julia E. Manterre
William — Manterre
Manterre
Walsh
Myre
Prutfield
Chicago
Mia
Dutfield
Graham
Mildrew Walsh
Sly
Detroit
Mildred
Three Children Worth Million in Cripple Creek Mine
In Omaha Nebraska a dispute centers on William Mazer's three children, aged 7, 5, and 3, who were placed with Nebraska Children's Home Society after being deserted by their father two years earlier. The heirs reportedly hold a one million dollar gold mine claim at Cripple Creek, discovered by the father. Guardianship and custody issues arise as efforts to locate the children continue with plans to move them to Colorado where a guardian will be appointed.
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Omaha
Neb
Dee
Wal
Willian Mazer
Miu
North Platte
Cripple Creek
Huger
Nebraska Children’s Home Society
Colorado
Noted Horseman Dead at Woodburn Farm Kentucky
Lexington reports the death of Alexander John Alexander son of Hon. Robert Alexander and nephew of Sir William Alexander of England. He owned Woodburn farm over 3000 acres, a famed trotting horse base, and held extensive property in Chicago and Louisville.
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Alexander John Alexander
Robert Alexander
William Alexander
England
Woodburn Spring Station
Woofort County
Chicago
Louisville
Woodburn
Kentucky
Alexander
United States
Ais
Chicago Livestock Exposition Highlights Agricultural Students
At the International Live Stock Exposition Secretary Wilson addressed the Federation of Agricultural Students in Chicago. Delegates heard about the event and the competitive classes showed strong results with Iowa, Wisconsin, and Minnesota earning multiple prizes across divisions.
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Etary Wilson
Federation of Agricultural Students
Chicago
Wilstai
Wilkon'a Addry
Justice Graves Rules on Saxe V Vogel Hoard Suit
Relatives visited Milwaukee area families in December and a dispute over a $55 hoard bill led to a court decision by Justice Graves. Mr and Mrs Len Saxe claimed payment from Arthur Vogel and wife for hoard of a second husband. testimony shows June payment of $4, continues to mid July, then dissolution of friendship and ensuing hoard issues.
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Atilwauker
Milwaukee
Emain
Hoeard
Justice Graves
Len Saxe
Arthur Vogel
Vogels
Sagasta Resigns Amid Opposition Cadence in Madrid
Premier Sagasta announced his resignation saying the opposition has treated him with unwarranted discourtesy. The letter to King addressed the strain on his conduct and the lasting impact on his family amid political turmoil in Madrid.
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Sagasta
Madrid
Naval moves by Britain and Germany against Venezuela
London reports Britain and Germany ready to secure satisfaction from Venezuela with naval measures. German warships already off Venezuela’s coast and British ships expected soon. Possible Monroe Doctrine involvement discussed in Washington.
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Great Britain
Germany
Venezuela
Washington
Dee
Streeter and Associates Convicted of Manslaughter
King Mee and Capt Streeter along with William McMan ners were convicted of manslaughter in the Kirk case. The court sentenced them to imprisonment in the penitentiary.
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Streeter
King Mee
Streeters Honey Heelithe
William McManners
Toke Kirk
Laday
Odds Narrow as Caleb Powers Conviction Appeals
In Frankfort, a fresh trial for Caleb Powers proceeds amid renewed legal debate. A jury verdict previously handed a sentence. prosecutors seek uphold while defense argues error, with prospects of prolonged imprisonment under appeal.
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Caleb Powers
Frankfort
Bank robbery near Hole-in-the-Wall cited in Bridger County
Reports from Billings Montana recount three masked bandits entering a Bridger county bank and absconding with 2000 pounds before riding toward the Crow reservation. The robbery is linked to the notorious Hole-in-the-Wall hideout region long used by outlaws. Also notes a new all steel steamship planned for South Haven to operate between Chicago and South Haven next year with a 280 foot length and an estimated cost of 275000 dollars.
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Billings
Mont
Bridger
Corben County
South Haven
Mich
John C. Perne
Michigan Steamship
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