Voting on lawmakers in England begins amid high stakes
London and Manchester polls launch a two week general election amid intense interest. Early results show coalition Liberals and Labour holding 25 seats against Unionists, Irish nationalists, and others as voters decide in 10 London seats, 5 Manchester seats, and rural constituencies.
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Four Erbst ein Jurors Picked for Browne Trial
Four jurors to sit in the trial of Attorney Erbstein on bribery charges were accepted by prosecution and defense as the noon recess began in Judge Brentano's court. Browne faced accusations of buying votes for Senator Lorimer in a prior trial.
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Chicago
Erbstein
Lee O'Neil Browne
Lorimer
Brentano
Land for Superannuated Ministers In Texas Bequeathed
Will of Dr Charles F Simmons leaves 633 acres in Live Oak County Texas and 10000 for homes for Methodist Episcopal South superannuated ministers. Land to be split into 63 ten acre farms with cottages wells and improvements funded. Two daughters receive 190 each and widow gets 150000 cash. Simmons fortune came from patent medicine business.
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San Antonio
Texas
Live Oak County
Charles F. Simmons
Methodist Episcopal Church South
Margaret D. Freudenstein
St. Louis
Maude Feamster
Strike Vote Drives Western Engineers to 90 Percent
Cleveland Ohio December 3 Warren S Stone head of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers reports that 90 percent of engineers voting on western railroads favor a strike unless managers grant the demands or a 15 percent wage increase.
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Unsettled and colder weather with snow likely tonight
The forecast warns of a cold night with low temperatures around 15 to 20 degrees and snow possible Sunday as clouds linger. Winds are light, humidity around 72 percent, and river forecasts are suspended for the winter due to ice on the Mississippi. Astronomical notes include sunset at 4:29 and Venus crossing the sun's path.
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Mississippi
J. M. Sherier
Venus
May split up vote by progressives in Iowa senate race
Des Moines reports Senator Young challenges progressive Republicans to enter a social primary in January or February to decide who will succeed Dolliver. Attorney General Byers and Senator Cummins back the plan, while Young argues multiple contenders could split the progressive vote, aiding his election.
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Iowa
Dolliver
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Aterney
H. W. Byers
Cummins
Youngs
Camlkete
How ard seeks state senate bid in Goebel case
Lexington Ky December 3 James Howard convicted in the Goebel assassination announces his candidacy for state senator on the Republican ticket in the Seventeenth district. He argues vindication and political rehabilitation following the trial.
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Lexngton
James Howard
Goebel
Sevrenteenta
Caleb Powers
LordsMayor Hosts Luncheon For 750 American Sailors
Lord Mayor Strong and the City of London held a luncheon at Guildhall for 750 American sailors from the visiting fleet. The Bluejackets arrived by train to Charing Cross, marched with the Coldstream Guards band to Ancaster Hall, where prominent guests awaited. Crowd cheered as the visiting crew were welcomed by officials and dignitaries.
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Strong
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City of London
Guildhall
Charing Cross
Sims
Cold Stream Guards
War Office
Ancent Hall
Supreme Court Hears Attorney Fierce on Discharge
Washington December 3 The Supreme Court heard an attorney for an officer who was summarily discharged argue that under the last two administrations it was necessary to bow to the scepter and be a lickspittle. Alexander S. Bacon of New ...
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Washington
Alexander S. Bacon
New
Christmas Fleet Visit and Political Reverberations
A disparate set of notes recalls a congressman from the Eleventh district, Howard, who was pardoned amid ties to the Goebel assassination. It details testimonies by Henry E. Youtsey, the only life-sentenced conspirator, and a jubilant reception of visiting sailors. Additional items cover Justice White interrupting a speech by Bacon Reeves, debates on military justice and imperial sentiment, Taft denying Morgan rumors, and a Nebraska bank robbery with $2,000 stolen.
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Howard
Goebel
Post Aviator Falls in Sixty Foot Crash at City Park
Augustus Post, famed aviator, fell about 60 feet in a Curtiss biplane at New Orleans City Park race track. He was badly bruised and rushed to a hotel. spectators aided at the scene. Other pilots Ward Ely and McCurdy performed several flights with notable glides and a 19 minute flight by Ward.
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Augustus Post
City Park
Post
Ward
Ely
McCurdy
Jack Leon arraigned on manslaughter charge in boxing death
Chicago pugilist Jack Leon was arraigned in Maine on a manslaughter charge for the death of Billy Dunning after a Thanksgiving Eve boxing match. He waived hearing and was bound over to the April term of the supreme court in $2,000 bail, arranged by his manager.
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Chicago
Populton
Maine
Jack Leon
Billy” Dunning
Presque Isle
Leon
Supreme Court
Take Honor From Cook University Weighs Cancellation
Copenhagen officials discuss cancelling the degree conferred on explorer Dr. Cook after his confession indicating possible error in his North Pole claim. The university council votes to await an investigation to decide if Cook is a swindler or deluded.
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University of Copenhagen
Copenhagen
Cook
North Pole
undecided on judges for Taft as Root reports
President Taft remains undecided on judicial appointments after Senator Sutherland of Utah is dropped from consideration. Senator Root said Taft has no chosen candidates yet. Rumor swirled as Taft took possible successors Walter H. Sanborn, W. D. McHugh, and Frederick W. Lenmann to Fort Myer to witness the drill.
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Taft
Washington
Sutherland
Utah
White House
Walter H. Sanborn
St. Paul
W. D. McHugh
Omaha
Frederick W Lenmenn
St. Louis
Supreme Court
Fort Myer
Counterfeit Two Dollar Bills Reported in Chicago Area
A new counterfeit two dollar silver certificate was found this morning in Washington. Chief Wilkie suspects broad circulation in Chicago and attributes it to a counterfeiter who has troubled the secret service. The note fails on close inspection but could fool casual observers.
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Lawmakers Visit Taft in Washington
Senators and representatives crowded the White House executive offices to pay respects to President Taft. Taft devoted his entire morning to meeting the lawmakers.
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Washington
White House
Root Named Arbitrator Succeeds Fuller at The Hague
Washington December 3 Senator Root today was named permanent arbitrator for the United States at The Hague tribunal, succeeding the late Chief Justice Fuller. Wendling Murder Trial Begins in Louisville with arguments opening this morning and likely to conclude this afternoon.
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Louisville
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Alma Kellner
Chicago Garment Strike Hints at Settlement Terms
Terms for a settlement in the garment workers strike were tendered to the city council settlement committee and Major Busse by employers and tentatively accepted by workers. The strike’s end rests on the strikers accepting the terms.
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Garment Workers
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Aviators Barred From German Forts
Berlin reports the ministry of war took steps to guard German defenses against espionage by aviators. Aviators are prohibited from sailing above or within 10 kilometers of fortresses without a written permit from military authorities.
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Berlin
Ministry of War
Move to Impeach Balinger Pressure in Lowers House
Washington reports say a Democrat will introduce a resolution in the coming session seeking the impeachment of Interior Secretary Richard A Balinger. Some Republicans fear the Democratic and insurgent control could push a majority impeachment resolution through, though a majority report may exonerate him on public lands and Cunningham coal claims.
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Secretary of the Interior
Richard A. Ballinger
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Cunningham
October livestock movement shows rising cattle and sheep, hogs tight
Washington reports October receipts at seven leading cattle and sheep markets rose to 1,188,324 cattle and 79 high total sheep, while hogs fell to just over 1,000,000. Meat stocks at five packing centers total about 90 million pounds, the year's lowest.
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Bureau of Statistics
Department of Commerce and Labor
Fix Patronage Slate Cullom and Lorimer Conferring
Washington reports indicate Illinois senators Lorimer and Cullom are discussing federal patronage today. They are cautious about candidates for Chicago and Peoria posts as the president’s prior appointments await Senate action and possible reappointment. Representative Mann pushes for District Attorney Sims.
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Lorimer
Washington
Sesson
Congress
Senate
John C. Ames
Chicago
Len Small
Kankakee
United States
S. M. Fitch
Internal Revenue
Julius S. Starr
Peoria
Mann
Sims
Escape Death in Snow Men Dig Out in Alpine Slide
In Salida Colorado J H Habernteht and J J Donnelly were swept down a snow covered pass with a wagon and team. They crawled free sustaining minor injuries while both horses perished and the wagon was wrecked. A separate report notes national banks show loans down 16.5 million, cash up 35 million, deposits up 159 million with total reserves at 75 million.
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J. H. Habernteht
J. J. Donnelly
Washington
Diaz Steps Toward Ending Rebellion in Mexico
Reports from Chihuahua detail battles at Padernalles with prisoners and rebels gaining some regular soldiers. A peace commission, ordered by President Diaz, departs to discuss terms to end the turmoil, warning insurgents they will face a hard lesson if arms persist.
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Texas
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Tuesda
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Diaz
Mihy Sears
GRAFT TRIO LOSE CONTENTION IN CHICAGO
Judge Chetlain denied the habeas corpus petition as Judee Chetlain remained in the custody of Cook County Sheriff Frank Harriman John M. Taylor and Charles M. Eving former Illinois Central officials accused of defrauding the railroad of more than a million dollars in padded repair bills.
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Judee Chetlain
Cook County
Frank B. Harriman
John M. Taylor
Charles M. Eving
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Ead
Regalar Repair
Billie
Chetinin
St Louis Man Appointed Solicitor General Succeeds Bower
Frederick W Lehmann of St Louis today appointed solicitor general of the United States to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Liosd W Bowers. He was born in Prussia, educated at Tabor College, admitted to the bar in 1870s, and has practiced in St Louis for two years. He heads American Gar association and chairs city charter body, also leading St Louis Library. City faces costly Petersburg fire with half a million loss.
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Bower
Washington
Dee Frederick W. Lehmann
St. Louis
United States
Liosd W. Bowers
Leaman Wee
Prussia
Issa
Tabor College
Lehmann
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American Gar Association
Board of Freeholders of
St. Jani
S J. Louis Whrary
Four Mountain States Grow in Population
Washington dispatch reports population gains for four Mountain states. Nevada leads with about 190,084 residents, Utah shows 259,624, while Colorado and Idaho register significant increases. Data reflects a decade trend, with notable growth in urban and rural areas alike.
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