Ballinger Declared An “Honorable Gentleman” In Hearings
Washington reports the Ballinger Pinchot inquiry majority finds Ballinger not guilty of wrongdoing. Republicans sign the majority, Democrats and Madison oppose it. Conclusions praise Ballinger, fault Pinchot supporters, uphold Alaskan coal claims and land restorations, and endorse leasing to curb monopolies.
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Weather Forecast for Rock Island Area Tonight and Thursday
Generally fair weather continues with colder nights and a low around 15 degrees. Multiple low pressure centers bring snow or rain to the lake region and upper Mississippi valley, while a high pressure area extends from the Gulf to Saskatchewan keeping temperatures below zero in parts of the Missouri valley and northward. Astronomical notes indicate Jupiter’s moons visible and Geminid meteors ongoing for seven days.
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Congressional Day in Washington and Wisconsin Fire Wardens
In Washington the Senate sworn in Claude A. Swanson of Virginia and Joseph M. Terrell of Georgia, succeeding Daniel and others, while the House heard the president’s message amid questions on Ballinger and conservation policy. A later report criticized Ballinger’s interior tenure, noting partisan shifts and quorum issues. In St Paul a conference focused on Wisconsin’s fire warden system and other forestry topics.
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Minn
Lake States Forest First Conference
Wisconsin
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Barrier Flies Over Memphis Wins 5000 Dollar Prize
Memphis news reports aviator John B. Barrier won a $5,000 purse by flying a monoplane 16 miles in a triangular course over Memphis at 6,500 feet. The route passed directly over the city with the Mississippi River nearby.
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Japanese Ball Cancellation Sparks Diplomatic Tension
Pasadena reports indicate society girls refuse to dance with Japanese naval officers at a ball for Rear Admiral Yashiro's fleet, prompting the Hotel Maryland to cancel the event. The Japanese admiral took the cancellation as an insult and canceled a proposed return dance aboard his ship.
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Unfolded Saga of Canceled Dance and Antitrust Rumors
A benevolent highwayman and Japanese officers stir tension as Pasadena society girls refuse to dance with Japanese guests, prompting a canceled ball aboard a ship. Separately, U S antitrust actions target a conspiracy controlling major enamel ware output with firms listed, while a presidential letter miscommunication fuels political intrigue.
Heavy Snow Hits Eastern States In Multiple Regions
Snow blankets New York and Virginia as storms slow transit. New York reports nearly five inches since Monday with trains late and low temps around 22 to 27. Harrisonburg sees a foot of snow and blocked roads signaling a harsh Virginia valley storm. Wheat and rye crop conditions are listed by the agriculture department. George Tzs chuck, longtime treasurer of the Omaha Bee, dies at 53.
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Ohio
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Chattanooga
Colwell Lead Company
New York City
Harrisonburg
Virginia
McCann Loses Before State Supreme Court
Speinefield, Fla. Dec. 7 The supreme court today denied a petition for certiorari and affirmed the judgment of the lower court in the case of Edward McCann former inspector of police of Chicago. McCann was convicted of receiving bribes from owners and keepers of disorderly houses.
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Wilson Denies Looting Charge in Lorimer Probe
Robert E. Wilson of the Illinois legislature testified before the Lorimer investigating committee that a July 15 visit to St. Louis aimed to arrange a banquet for Lee O'Neil Browne, not to disburse a jackpot. The Democrat said he voted for Lorimer at a dying Sheriff Barrett’s request and denied paying money to legislators.
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Arkansas Gains Heavily Population Rise Noted
Washington reports census bureau figures showing Arkansas at 1,574,449, up 20 percent from 1900 with a 183,385 rise since 1890. South Carolina stands at 1,515,400, an increase of 175,084 or 13.1 percent over 1900.
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Coalition gains four more in tight London election
London reports show the coalition leads with 167 seats to 151 for the unionists as unopposed returns come in. In Ireland, William O'Brien wins a seat in Cork defeating William Redmond, while Healy defeats Roche in another contest.
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Wire conference proves futile in ruling on law
Washington on December 7 saw a meeting of telegraph and telephone companies with the Interstate Commerce Commission fail to reach a conclusion on how the law applies to their business. Chairman Knapp gave the companies until January 1 to submit further statements.
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Conference of Telegraph and Telephone Companies
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Accident on the R I S Track Leaves Worker Footless
Monmouth reports Frank Wheelock, an employee of the Rock Island Southern, lost his left foot when a rail boom broke during unloading along the right of way. The rail splintered the foot beyond repair in yesterday’s accident.
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Attack Upon Tariff Opens In Congress
Washington reports that Senator Hale used senate rules to delay for at least 24 hours the introduction of a tariff resolution. The House began with Sulzer of New York introducing a bill to repeal duties on meats and cattle, marking the session's first tariff move.
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