Storm Daunts Cities As Temps Plunge In West North
A December storm rages across the nation bringing heavy snowfall and zero to 32 below temperatures. New York reports traffic delays while western Missouri Oklahoma and Nebraska contend with rain sleet and snow. Trains run late and several areas face power and telegraph disruption. In the north wind closures persist as crews battle blizzards and farmers report distress among sheep herds. London notes telegraphic paralysis as the storm cuts north from the south with gales easing in the Channel.
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Illinois Central ticket agent Otto Crocker dies by suicide
Centralia ML December 15 Otto C Crocker a ticket agent for Illinois Central and Baltimore and Ohio shot himself at Sandoval last night in a personal crisis report authorities say Crocker ending his life in a local residence police investigation underway
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Obrien Awarded Fight Purse After Referee Disregarded
Philadelphia pugilist Jack Obrien won a purse of 450 pounds against Yank Kenny of New York after Kenny repeatedly refused to follow the referee. The bout in Liverpool ended with Kenny’s defiance, accepted on conditions amid ongoing boxing controversy.
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Jack Obrien
Philadelphia
New York
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Free exercise of all professions approved by lower house
In City of Mexico on December 15 the lower house passed a bill enabling free practice for all professions by a 76 to 56 vote. Opponents among physicians and lawyers fought the measure, while supporters pressed for liberal reform. Don Pablo Maceo was hailed by supporters, while opponents threatened El imparcial, later dispersed by police as the senate reviewed a similar bill.
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Labor and race clash at federation meeting over Negro in unions
At the Federation of Labor convention a debate on a motion requiring all affiliated unions to join central labor bodies in their areas sparked a major clash over race. Opponents warned it would force white unions to admit Black workers and threaten Southern unions. The measure failed amid strong speeches by Charles Eckard and others. A separate resolution urged protest against U S Senate confirmation of Frank E Baker as circuit judge in Indiana due to his father’s injunctions against union workers.
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Chicago
United States Senate
Frank E. Baker
United States
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Baker
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Indianapolis
Killed in His Gallery in San Francisco
Adolph Oppenheimer, a key witness in the Theodore Current case, was shot and killed in his shop gallery in San Francisco. Robbery is named as the motive. the incident occurred early this morning amid a period of legal turbulence surrounding the Lamont murder case.
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Theodore Current
Blanche Lamont
A Floral Inscription and a Florist’s Misunderstanding
A village pastor recalls a German undertaker famed for mistakes and jokes. A customer asked to telegraph a floral design for "Gates Ajar." The undertaker phoned the florist and, after confusion, exclaimed that he wanted "Heaven wide open" for the design.
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Treaty Debates and Tariff Tangles Dominate Washington
Washington reports chronicled bitter tariff and treaty wrangling in Congress. The Senate planned a Monday vote on the Hay-Wauncefote treaty amid debate on canal neutrality and U S control, while the House moved to extend the Philippine revenue bill and ship construction reports.
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Debate on Isthmian Canal Treaty and Coastwise Trade Rights
Discussion centers on whether the treaty allows discrimination in favor of U S coastwise trade and if the canal counts as part of the U S coast. Spooner argues nations along the route retain defense rights. Tillman and Batley press questions on blockades and fortifications. A Morgan report critiques France England and Panay Canal interests but supports the current treaty. The Schley court awaits its final report promised soon.
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David Nation’s Visit and Carrie Nation Divorce Fallout
Marion, Ind, Dec 1. David Nation, once married to Carrie Nation, visited relatives then headed for Galion with his daughter. He laments the misery caused by Nation’s marriage, claims she prays for his death, and says he will outlive her as Kansas grants divorce. He vows to end their association entirely.
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Diamonds Plentiful After Portland Robbery Arrest
Police arrest W. H. Woods and his companion Prue Johnson for the Lewenthals sample case theft in Portland. Search of their Omaha home yielded ten diamond pins three studs a ten point diamond set stir and large diamonds on Woods cravat. A ring valued at 150 and multiple diamond rings on the woman were found. She claims recent inheritance funded by diamonds. Police expect to recover about 10000 worth of diamonds stolen in Portland. Johnson had a prior conviction for a separate $25 robbery.
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Senate confirms consular and postmaster nominations
The Senate confirms C. H. Egbert of Illinois as consul at Durango Mexico. Postmasters confirmed include A. W. McIntire Mendota J. A. Bohrer Bloomington L. E. Wheeler Springfield Indiana J. H. Warnock Princeton T. TH. Adams Vincennes W. A. Stevens Columbus W D Yage Fort Wayne L V Buskir Bloomington S EK Kay Terre Haute J. & Culbert Portland A. M. Bain Martinsville R P Grimes Anderson J. M. Crain Wabesh J B Holleman Ben Vernon M M Nye Crawfordsville.
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J. B. Holleman
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Crawfordeville
Earthquake Shocks Salem Timely Report
At 12 50 this morning a distinct earthquake shock was felt in Salem Oregon lasting three seconds no damage reported but alarms and curiosity followed the brief tremor observed across the far western city.
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Boston Stock Failure Hits Brokers at Noon
The assignment of Wainwright Brot & Co stock brokers was announced on the stock exchange at noon. Deer 15.
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Next Scene of War Edges Toward War as Chilean Dispute Grows
Officials fear Chile seeks a pretext to avoid replying to Argentine settlement proposals over disputed roads. Chile requests delay of talks until Friday, prompting talk of troop movements and possible recall of Portela. US mediation offered but viewed with suspicion by Argentina. Chile prepares conscription and military readiness amid rising tensions.
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Track Elevation Ruling Alters City Rights in Damages Case
The Mississippi Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to hear new hearings for John Jackson and Esther Lonergan against Chicago over damages from Northwestern railroad track elevation at Forty seventh street. The decision signals potential shift from prior opinion limiting city police powers cited as necessary for public safety.
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Nordica claims million-dollar heirs dispute
From Nordica relatives in Siouxty, Nordica says she has placed a claim with ex-Speaker Reed and another attorney for 3 to 4 million dollars as the direct descendant of Ichabod Norton. She asserts Norton’s heirs did not receive indemnity for revolutionary era losses and presents a genealogy establishing her direct line.
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Close Call at Indian Wholesale Grocery Heist
Three safe powers at D. Kirk & Son wholesale grocers in Indian Ohio faced a high handed attack by Dr. Don C. Hughes who fired upon them and wounded one. A bullet hit the doctor near the heart but lodged in a medicine case. Robbers fled with the wounded companion in tow.
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Making of Tinplate Shows Steel Giant Haste in Modernizing Plants
Pittsburg Dec 1 The Chronicle reports United States Steel Corp plans extensive improvements and enlargements across open hearth and Bessemer plants to lift finished output. The US Steel boards aim to equip Duquesne open hearths, add mills for various gauges, and introduce automatic rolling to boost capacity two thirds to three fourths, preparing to compete with foreign makers and possibly making the US the world leader in tinplate.
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Old Man Too Slow in Basin Dispute Fatal Shotgun Fight
Decatur Illinois December 13 John Pliley aged 50 was killed by his son in law Willis Ray after a domestic dispute at Pliley’s country home. Pliley armed a shotgun but Ray shot first with a revolver and killed him. Coroner’s jury ruled justifiable homicide.
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Laura Bul Sentenced Again for Montana Robbery Partner
Laura Bul, companion of Ben Fitzpatrick, the Montana train robber, was moved from prison to Leavenworth to serve a five year sentence after yesterday's 15 year term. A brutal cold wave hits with snow disrupting rail traffic and freezing ferries as ice closes the harbor.
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Ben” Fitzpatrick
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An Impossible Promise At The Waterfall Romance
A young couple near a waterfall discuss dying for love as the girl asks if the boy would jump in after her. He admits he cannot swim and retorts that his undying love has always existed, highlighting practical hesitation over romance.
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Dea
Canadian Ears and Frostbite Folklore
The report claims Canadians endure ears forced under caps in cold climates, causing ears to stick out. It states American ears rarely frostbite and natives suffer due to extreme cold, describing cultural and physiological differences in ear exposure and injury.
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