Turbulent Nicaragua Battle Ends With Heavy Losses
In a decisive clash near Rama and Recreo, Zelaya forces and Estrada's insurgents fought fiercely. Mena's reinforcements broke through, the hill fell in ten minutes, and about 1,900 prisoners were taken. The US sent aid via the cruiser Des Moines and Prairie with Red Cross funds to Bluefields. Madriz reportedly forming a cabinet from Leon factions.
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Chamorro
Diaz
Estrada
Recreo
Tatumble
Mena
Rama River
Washington
Rama
United States
Prairie
Colon
American Red Cross Society
Bluefields
Madrix
State Department
Caldera
Managua
Madriz
Leon
Kansas Bank Guaranty Law Invalidated by Judge Pollock
Topeka Kans December 24 Judge Pollock of the U S district court ruled the Kansas bank guaranty law invalid granting two injunctions in the decision.
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Kansas Bank
Topeka
Kan
Pollock
United States District Court
Weather forecast for Christmas by region varies greatly
Washington dispatch notes varied Christmas day weather. Northwest faces snow and cold but no extreme temps. From the Mississippi to the Rockies snow in the north with mixed snow and rain central that turns to slush. Storms expected for the upper lakes and Ohio valley.
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Washington
Mississippi River
Rocky Mountains
Upper Lake Region
Ohio Valley
Four Candidates in Missouri Democratic Nomination Deadlock
In Butler Missouri on December 24 the Sixth district Democratic convention failed to break a deadlock while nominating a successor to the late Congressman De Armond. After three sessions and the 484th ballot the field remains four candidates with no clear lead.
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de Armond
Butler
Eight Die in One House Fire in Hillsville Pa
Hillsville Pa. Dec 24 Oil lamp exploded in home of Santano Cierbo killing at least eight, including Cierbo and wife and three children and three boarders. Two boarders badly burned as fire destroyed the house and escaped by jumping from windows. In Charleston Ill a Santa Claus costumed woman suffered serious burns to her beard ignited by candles. In St Francisville Ill nine business buildings burned. operator Irma Browne severely burned, rescuer Guy Jordan hurt.
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Charleston
Ill
Santa Claus
Clara McClory
Hillsville
Santano Cierbo
Cierbo
St. Francisville
Irma Browne
Guy Jordan
Miss Browne
Deny They Discriminate Roads Reply to Chairman of State Board
Springfield Dec 24 Chairman Berry of the state board of rail road and warehouse commissioners received telegrams from general managers of major railroads including Chicago and Alton Illinois Central Chicago and Eastern Illinois Chicago Burlington and Quincy Wabash Vandalia and Big Four. They deny discrimination in furnishing coal cars to mines and say they serve all alike, with promises to investigate any specific board actions.
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Roads
State Board
Springfield
Ill
Berry
State Board of Railroad and Warehouse Commissioners
Chicago and Alton
Illinois Central
Chicago
Ilinois
Burlington and Quincy
Wabash
Vandalla
Big Four
Fail to reach agreement on switchmen strike talks
In St Paul on December 24, railroad and switchmen representatives met with Governor Eberhardt and state officials. Proposals were exchanged but no settlement reached. Negotiations will continue.
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St. Paul, Minn
Eberhardt
Railway Council
American Federation of Labor
McEwen
Explorers Club Backs Cook Scoffs at Summit Claim
The Explorers' Club voted to accept the committee report severing Cook's Mount McKinley claim after a thorough inquiry found no evidence supporting it. A Danish press agent and journalist are described as first to see Captain Cook near Bronxville and narrate a polar discovery tale.
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Explorers’ Club of
New York
Mount McKinley
Explorers’ Club
Cook
Board of Governors
Plan Vindication of Ballinger by Cannon
Special correspondence from The Argus reports that a committee to investigate Ballinger Pinchot issues will include a progressive Republican allied with honest administration aims. It notes past investigations, including Lilley submarine charges, as a cautionary precedent and predicts political maneuvering shaping the Ballinger inquiry.
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Cannon
Ballinger
TAV
The
Argus
Washington
Jon
Pinchot
Land Office
Congressional Investigation
General Land Office
Controversy Over Cook Pole Claims Intensifies in Copenhagen
A Danish law student and a publicity man in Copenhagen are alleged to have aided Dr. Cook’s pole narrative. The claim, echoed by Belgian expedition comrade Henry Arktowsky, suggests Copenhagen publicity shaped Cook’s fame. Evidence points to paid literary help behind Cook’s marketed journey.
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New York
Cook
Denmark
Copenhagen
Dr. Cook
the Pole
Chicago
Floods, Heat Sweep Europe From Madrid to London
Madrid reports floods after heavy rains near the Portuguese frontier drowning at least 11 people in Ciudad Rodrigo and leaving hundreds homeless as bridges and roads wash away in the Tormes valley. A weather wave brings sudden heat across western and southern Europe with London and Paris recording record warmth and widespread melting snow.
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Madrid
Portugese
Ciudad Rodrigo
Tormes
London
Europe
Spain
France
Switzerland
Great Britain
Paris
Stow
Eight Die In Gas Explosion At Chicago Carterville Coal Mine
An explosion in mine A of the Chicago and Carterville Coal Company last night killed eight men and endangered 400 others. Open lamps used by the engineer and assistants caused the disaster. The dead include Eugene Barrett Salvatore Greco Thomas Harber W T Pierce Pietro Romeo George Snyder Thomas Williams. Rescue work saved hundreds as crews evacuated to surface within minutes and recovered additional bodies this morning.
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Mertin
Chicago & Carterville Coal Company
Eugene Barrett
Salvatore Greeco
Thomas Harber
W. T. Pierce
Pietro Romeo
George Snyder
Thomas Williams
Herrin
W. T.pierce
Pierce
Gordon Schaffer
Lorimer Seeks to Oust Northcott for Springfield DA
Senator Lorimer of Minnesota works to secure for his ally Richard Yates the Springfield district attorney post previously renominated for William A Northcott by President Taft. The move comes as Attorney General Wickersham offers to withdraw three reappointments if Lorimer presses. In Brussels, King Albert asks cabinet members to keep their portfolios.
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Washington, D. C
Lorimer of
Minnois
Heaven
Richard Yates
Springfield
William A Northcott
Taft
Senate
Wickersham
Lorimer
Congress
Northcott
Leopold
Brussels
Albert
Daughter of Mark Twain Dies in Bath
Miss Jean Clemens, daughter of Samuel L. Clemens, later known as Mark Twain, was found drowned in a bath tub at the Clemens home in Redding Connecticut. Authorities believe an epileptic seizure occurred while she was in the tub. she had a long history of epilepsy. A maid discovered her body after she did not come to breakfast.
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Redding, Conn
Jean Clemens
Samuel L. Clemens
Mark Twain
Clemens
Miss Clemens
Harriman Estate appraised low while wealth exceeds 200 million
New York reports Edward H Harriman was worth over 200 million at death though an appraisal put the estate at 14400000. Authority says transfers to wife and eldest son before death accounted for the gap. Mrs Harriman’s wealth may top 220 million, possibly the world’s richest woman. In Florida, W J Bryan’s illness improves and he plans to depart for Minnesota this afternoon.
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New York
Edward H. Harriman
Tiy
Harriman
New Operation Faces Alfonso
Paris dispatch reports from Madrid on King Alfonso’s health indicating a private communication describes his condition requiring a new operation. World news notes the development amid ongoing coverage of his illness and the potential implications for Spain.
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Paris
Gi Blas
Madrid
Alfonso
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Matuty
J. M. Sherzer
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