College man taken for drug attack in theatre box
Newark Dec 6 Armand Megara a South American pharmacy student is accused of stabbing a needle into Mrs Marjorie Graff in a theatre box and rendering her unconscious Other women report similar incidents Megara who was in the box with Mrs Graff has been arrested A long needle was found Doctors say a drug used to treat delirium tremens may have been injected in minute quantities A chemical exam will be made
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Newark
N. J
Armand Megara
Marjorie Graff
Falls 10 DeatHe Bearing Corpse Falls 10 DeatHe Bearing Corpse
The body of James North a janitor at the University of Illinois medical school was found at the bottom of an elevator shaft in Chicago. A dissection room corpse lay on him and authorities believe he moved a corpse onto a roller table to open the shaft but the car was absent. He died in the fall with the table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Dee
James North
Medical School
University of Ilinois
North
Troublesome Regiment Is Removed From Zabern
The $9th infantry moved out of Zabern today following sustained friction with locals. The regiment’s officers were accused of mistreating civilians and the emperor intervened to remove them. Part will go to Hagensa near Strassburg and part to Bitech north of Alsace. The viceroy Count von Wedel was assured there would be no more military interference with civil rule.
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Zabern Zabern
Germany
Zabern
Hagensa
Strassburg
Bitech
Alsace
Alsace Lorraine
Count von Wedel
Tokio Fans See Americans Play
Tokyo fans greet visiting Chicago Americans and New York Nationals after a delayed arrival four days late to Yokohama. President Kamada pitched the first ball at Keio University grounds in a first game won by Chicago 9 to 0, New York 4 to 5.
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Tokio
Japan
Chicago Americans
New York Nationals
Yokohama
Keio University
Kamada
Eas Chicago
New York
Posse Fails to Locate Lopez After Utah Mine Search
Bingham Utah Dec 6 nine Utah county sheriffs closed in on the Utah Apex mine seeking the bandit Lopez known as the desperado Zoe. Despite sweeping the mine after deadly gas was released the posse failed to find Lopez and guards remained at entrances with more searches planned. It is believed he escaped through a hidden exit into the mountains. The pursuit began Nov 21 after he killed a miner, then shot and killed officers during attempts to capture him.
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Bingham
Utah
Zoe
Ralph Lopez
Lopes
Lopez
Doctor's kimono seen by jurors in Knabe case
In Shelbyville Indiana the trial of Dr Craig focuses on whether the throat wound on Dr Helene Knabe was self inflicted. Augusta Knabe identifies a kimono given to Dr Knabe claimed chemically treated to remove blood stains. Des Moines saloons reopen on stay order. Chicago lawyers argue for new trial for Daniel Donahoe in conspiracy case.
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Shelbyville
Ind
Craig
Helene Knabe
Knabe
Mondey
Augusta Knabe
Knabte
Des Moines
Preston
Weaver
Iowa Falls
Supreme Court
Donahoe
Chicago
Daniel Donahoe
Clarence Funk
The
Criminal Court
Weather Forecast for Peck Island Area
Rain or snow tonight and Sunday with colder temperatures near freezing. Winds shift from east to northwest, highs around 48, lows near 42. Precipitation .06 inch. Humidity high. J M Sherier local forecaster. Astronomical events note Jupiter visible at dusk. Morning stars Mars Mercury Venus Saturn. Rigel and Betelgeux noted as first magnitude stars.
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Peck Island
Davenport
Moline
J. M. Sherier
Jupiter
Mars
Mercury
Venus
Saturn
Orion
Rigel
Betelgeux
Radicals Force Direct Primary in New York Conference
At the New York Republican state conference radicals won the vote to approve a direct statewide primary law. The motion to reaffirm the last platform’s conservative primary stance failed 192 to 187. An amendment to move most state offices to appointment by the governor was recommended.
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New York
William Barnes
Court of Appeals
Lst
Assembly
Agreement ignored by London rail strikers
In London 1200 Great Western Railway workers refused to honor a conference drawn agreement after a Wednesday strike. The men claim the pact is unfair and note the union has not officially sanctioned the strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Rail
London
Eng
Great Western Railway
Board of Trade
Admiral Niles Dies in Gotham Bookstore Death
Rear Admiral Niles, retired, dies of heart disease in a Gotham bookstore with his wife at his side. Born in Ville, Illinois in 1849, he retired from service in June 1911.
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York
Dec
Niles
Ville
Five Women Riders Convicted in Volo Rail Rowing Case
Waukegan Ill Dec 6 Five of the six women defendants in the Richard 208 rail riding case at Volo were found guilty by the jury at 7 o clock Only one ballot found the two ringleaders Captain Emma Stadfield Mary Sabel Anne Stadfield Alma Walton and Levina Raymond were among the convicted Kate Wagner was acquitted The jury foreman said the verdict was forced by the evidence Mrs Stadfield stormed the courtroom and the court adjourned until Monday The judge declared it immaterial whether Richardson was a wife or not and noted the statute against violent assembly The defense hinted at unwritten law as the crowd from every township watched public opinion laments and taunts marked the proceedings.
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Waukegan
Ill
Volo
Bulley
Emma Stadfield
Mary Sabel
Anne Stadfield
Alma Walton
Levina Raymond
Kate Wagner
Richardson
Emil Bolinger
Lake Forest
Donnelly
Ralph Dady
Dady
John D. Pope
Cady
Jesus
Lake
Weak Heart May Set Suff Leader Free
Mrs. Pankhurst remains jailed in Exeter with a weak heart hindering forced feeding. Police surround the jail as suffragists anticipate her release or transfer. Arson campaigns linked to suffragists continue in Liverpool Manchester and London, with letters to Prime Minister Asquith found at scenes. Bryan dismisses an Inquirer question on women’s suffrage during a Washington address. The president’s cold improves and he plans meetings with suffrage delegates at the White House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exeter
Eng
Asquith
Washington
Rock Creek Park
White House
Illinois
Medill McCormick
Flood Victims Suffer Cold as Refugees Hover in Trees
In Bryan Texas on December 6 cold weather worsened a flood crisis. Refugees shelter in tree tops after hours in rising Brazos river bottoms. Death toll reaches about 50. Rescue flourishes with boats from Houston and Galveston. Flood area spans Harlin to Richmond, with marooned families evacuated. Denver endures 45 inches of snow amid partial streetcar and coal deliveries.
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Bryan
Texas
Brazos
Harlin
Richmond
Houston
Galveston
Denver
Colo
Kansas City
Paige
Kansas
Missouri
Indianapolis Mayor Threatens to Shoot to Kill
Harry R. Wallace, new mayor of Indianapolis, warns the public that police will shoot to kill on the slightest provocation during the current teamsters strike. He succeeds Samuel L. Shank and cites past mob activity during the recent car strike as a warning to strike breakers and property holders.
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Harry R. Wallace
Samuel L. Shank
Indianapolis
Teamsters
Striking Teamsters Return to Work in Indy Rally
In Indianapolis on December 6 three hundred strikers returned to work and union officials predict a thousand will resume by Monday. Labor leaders report 300 employers signed contracts at the union scale with non-discrimination, while officers of the Vehicle Owners' association say none of the major team owners signed. In Trinidad, a military commission found Louis Zancanelli guilty of murder and ordered investigations into UMWA organizers A B McGary and Samuel Carter. In Calumet, a judge declared 141 Allouez copper strikers guilty of contempt for picket violations and sentenced later while dissolving an October writ allowing wholesale arrests.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Trinidad
Col
Military Commission
Louis Zancanelli
George Betcher
A. B. McGary
Samuel Carter
United Mine Workers of America
Calumet, Micch
O’brien
Allouez Copper
Aged Miser Hugh White Found Dead in Niantic Shack
Hugh White a 70 year old jeweler known as a miser was found dead in his Niantic shack used as office and home. Police study two wounds to head and a possible fall as cause. Two suspects held for coroner's inquest. Nearby shopkeeper found the body with door partly open. White had been in Niantic 15 years with scattered street presence. He leaves a daughter in Cincinnati and a son in St Louis. Quaker Oats denies dissolution suit conspiracy. Great Western Cereal also files response.
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Niantic
Hugh White
White
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Monterey Deserted by Train Loads
From Mexico City to Juarez reports describe Monterey as starving for food and plagued by rebel attacks, with hundreds of refugees, including Americans, arriving on a direct passenger train. Huerta refuses to meet a delegation of idle dressmakers seeking army-contract aid. women plan appeals to Senora Huerta. Villains and federals clash as Villa orders pursuit near Ojinaga. fugitives, including Terrazas family members, face confiscation and protection for noncombatants.
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Mexico City
Monterey
Huerta
Senora Huerta
Juarez
Chihuahua
Francisco Villa
Villa Ahumada
Ojinaga
Villa
United States
Salvador Mercado
Terrazas
Palomas
Columbus
N. M
Jose Salazar
Pascual Orosco
Democrats win 13 hour day on currency bill in Senate
Washington D C Dec 6 Democratic senate leaders aided by ten Republican votes pushed for a 13 hour day session on the currency bill. A two hour recess from 6 to 8 pm was the only break in a session that began at 10 am and ran until 11 pm. Republicans Borah Brady Brandegee Cummins Grenna Kenyon La Follette Norris Erkins and Smoot backed the move.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Borah
Brady
Brandegee
Cummins
Grenna
Kenyon
la Follette
Norris
Erkins
Smoot
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Satterti
Posse
Barnes
Admiral Niles
Gotham
Charivari Party
Liverpool
Manchester
Rosholme
Inquirer
National Popular Government League
Helen Todd
California
Miss Todd
Niantic, Ill
Quaker Oats
Quaker Oats Company
Great Western Cereal Company
Great Western
Quaker
Menace
Dolphin
Dominion Waters
Dominica
M. B. Wheelock
Citizens State Bank of
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Wheelock
Morgan
Hartford
Conn
J. Pierpont Morgan
Cedar Hill
Deering
Miami
Fla
William Deering
Bucharest
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