End of Year Aviators Hoxsey Moisant Die In Falls
Los Angeles and New Orleans report two fatal crashes as year ends. Hoxsey, aviator, dies in a 1000 foot plunge after losing altitude in high wind. Moisant crashes in New Orleans while attempting a risky circle, his machine spiraling to ground. Both deaths mark the year's aviation toll and the dangers faced by early flight pioneers.
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Leon Delacrange
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Cecil Grace
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Inisan
Los Angeles
Stanley Moisant
John B. Moisant
Vote Sellers Sent to Jail in Ohio Workhouse
Five men indicted for selling votes in Manchester and brought in from Ohio were punished. One fined 100 dollars and eight months in the workhouse, all disfranchised for five years. Officials urged public aid to identify others who sold votes, with a notice signed by Judge Bhir and Prosecutor Stephenson asking citizens to come forward about buyers and those shielding them.
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Consignment To Be Opened On January First
Notice asking any person who received money at the last election to inform the undersigned at once and promising to keep names in confidence to facilitate work.
Germanys Heroes To Be Remembered
Berlin reports a commission to create a hero fund in memory of those who sacrificed to save others. Andrew Carnegie previously funded hero funds for Britain and France, totaling over a million dollars. At St Paul, Rose Moore died from burns in the Concord flats fire, the third fatality.
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Bloodhounds Kill Burglary Suspect Near Carrier Mills
Had followed trail Mount Vernon reports a pack of half mad bloodhounds tore a man to pieces after cornering him in an empty shed near Carrier Mills. The hunter owner John Roberts was exonerated by a coroner's jury.
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Winter Severe in Italy Snow Avalanches Halt Railways
Severe winter with heavy snow disrupts railways in the province of Cuneo. Avalanches are widespread. one buried a house near Tendan in the Maritime Alps, killing four and injuring two, likely fatally. Authorities fear more victims in the ongoing disasters.
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Lexow Era Investigation Returns to New York Light
New York on December 31 recalls former State Senator Clarence Lexow as the fairman of the famed Lexow committee. The 1890s probe into police corruption and political influence remains a defining moment in reform history.
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Roosevelt Ready to Back Taft in 1912 Bid
Washington dispatch reports President Taft seeks renomination with Roosevelt likely to refrain from opposing him. Roosevelt's stance hinges on party splits, Standpatters control the convention, Hitchcock shapes delegates, and federal posts have swung to Taft’s favor to secure a renomination.
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Narrowly Escapes Loss of His Eyes in Auto Fire
Dr G G Craig Jr escaped serious facial injury when an acetylene lamp on his car exploded sending a flame three feet forward. He was in the city’s east end after a professional call when lighting the lamps before dusk. A leaking gas pipe from the acetylene tank filled the lamp, causing the blast.
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Trade sets new record with total 3 billion dollars
The foreign commerce of the United States in 1919 is expected to set a new record, with the 11 months ending November totaling 3.063 billion in exports and imports. December figures may push the annual total near 3.4 billion, though exports likely fall short of 1907 by about 76 million. Exports of foodstuffs show a marked decline from 1900 levels, while imports rise to record highs.
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Court Halts Coal Rate Cut and City Price Plan
Des Moines judge restrains the city council from reducing coal prices pending a hearing in Council Bluffs next Friday. McPherson railroads also issue an order halting the state railroad commission from enforcing a coal rate cut. A permanent injunction hearing is set for next Friday in Council Bluffs.
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Dead bodies in house two weeks prompt police probe
In Cleveland Ohio Herman Mielke says his wife Anna and his 32 year old daughter Herwina lay decomposing in an upstairs room for two weeks while he ate and slept downstairs. Police said he is under investigation as Missouri names a new chief justice.
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Robin May Collapses in Court Session After Poison Incident
A confused courtroom scene disrupted by Robin’s collapse during a week of arraignments. Police and district attorney scrutiny followed. The incident occurred as the prisoner was to appear, moments before a judge’s assessment and a detective bureau review.
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Kansas Banks Looted In Morning Robberies
A string of bank looting actions hit Kansas towns early this morning, with Waterville and nearby areas reporting combined losses around six thousand funds. Police investigation focuses on suspects arriving by car and using swift getaway routes. Whitelaw, the American ambassador to Great Britain, and Mrs. Reid were noted as sailing for New York on the same day.
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New York
Eight Killed and Two Hurt in Cave-In Near Thacker
Eight miners died and two were injured in a cave-in at the Lich Fork mine near Thacker in Bluefield area West Virginia. The incident occurred with teams responding to the underground collapse. Rescue operations and mine officials coordinated safety procedures as authorities investigated the causes.
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