Kentucky frontier shootout leaves two women dead near Devon
In a border feud between Christians and Daniels, Mrs. Charles Daniels and her 16-year-old daughter were shot as they blocked a posse at their doorway to shield the father and brother. The two men fled. one posse member was wounded.
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A Lords Budget Debate Echoes Plain Talk by Burleigh
London November 26 Lord Balour Burleigh addressed the Lords in plain language about the budget. He warned that victory would be temporary and loss could weaken the house’s position, prestige, and usefulness. His candid speech dominated yesterday’s upper chamber session, arguably more influential than Roseberry’s, given Roseberry’s eroded party confidence.
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Altmans Acquitted in Bombing of Chicago Factory
Vincent and Joseph Altman were acquitted by a jury in Chicago for throwing the bomb that wrecked the Standard Bash and Door factory in 1908. The verdict came after a trial that stretched to midnight. The defense denied the pair’s involvement in the gamblers war linked case.
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Vincent
Joseph Altman
Robbers Fights Turn Fatal In Bemidji Gun Duel
In Bemidji Minnesota on November 26 a robbery crew blew a safe at Poposky and faced Deputy Sheriff Andrew Johnson and Sheriff Hazen. Johnson was fatally shot with a rifle bullet to the lung, Bemidji officers returned fire and killed one robber identified as Jim Smith. The second robber escaped.
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Weather and River Bulletin for St Paul Area
Weather details announce rain tonight or Saturday with a 7 am temperature of 43 and a high of 54. River bulletin notes nearly stationary Mississippi stages from Dubuque to Muscatine and lists nearby gauge readings and astronomical events for the period.
Murphy Buys Philadelphia National Club in Syndicate Deal
Philadelphia November 26 The Philadelphia National League baseball club was sold today to a syndicate led by Charles W Murphy of the Chicago club. John Kling named probable manager and Mike Donlin expected as outfielder. John T Brush of the New York club listed among new owners.
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Charles W. Murphy
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John Kling
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Mike” Donlin
John T. Brush
New York
Prominent Mourners at DeArmond Funeral in Missouri
Hundreds including Governor Hadley and Senators Warren and Stone gathered in Butler Missouri to honor the late Congressman DeArmond who died saving his grandson in a fire. The blaze likely started from defective attic wiring. the congressman and boy were buried together.
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Congressman DeArno
Congressional Committee
Hadley
Warren
Stone
Congressman DeArmond
DeArmond
Avert Strike Averted at Alton With Pay Increase
Machinists on the Chicago and Alton system settled after months of negotiations. A new schedule grants all employees a 2 cent an hour raise and a nine hour working day, with improved shop conditions.
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Peavey Elevator Case Delayed to April 1
Washington November 26 The Interstate Commerce Commission delays the Peavey elevator orders delaying their effective date until April 1 to give the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals time to hear the cases.
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Peavey Elevator
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Zelaya’s Managua Fortifies Palace as Power Fades
News from Panama reports Managua under Zelaya’s regime has turned the palace into a fortress with troops in the streets. Jails overflow, mail and telegraph are censored, and diplomats face restrictions. Marines may head to the canal zone. Grace and Cannon, once insurgent allies, were reportedly executed on Zelaya’s orders.
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Madison banker pleads guilty in court
Phil Allen former vice president of the First National Bank of Mineral Point Wisconsin pleaded guilty to four of 26 counts in the indictment and was sentenced to 10 years in Fort Leavenworth. He plans to implicate others after being taken to La Crosse to testify before the grand jury. He had been jailed weeks unable to post 50 000 bail.
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Two Berlin Aeronautists Die in Balloon Collapse
Berlin reports the deaths of Dr. Brenckmann and Hugo Francke two renowned aeronautists after their balloon collapsed today on November 26. The incident marks a fatal mishap ending their daring air explorations in the city.
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Brenckmann
Hugo Francke
Peace and Chilean settlement adrift in Alsop claim
United States and Chile face a fragile dispute over the Alsop & Co. claim from 1879 as diplomatic tensions risk severing relations. Brazil’s Washington mediation, Knox’s ultimatum, and Chilean withdrawal threats shape the tense backdrop while a potential arbitration looms.
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Cement and Steel Rails Seal Cherry Mine
The article notes cement and steel rails used to seal the Cherry Mine and discusses ongoing claims with The Hogue referenced. Senate authorities argue the claim's justice was long established, with the controversy over the amount. Pan American circle in Washington hopes for an eventual settlement without further friction.
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Smothering Fire Ends Mine Rescue in Cherry
After an all night deliberation Chicago fire officials mining experts and state inspectors agreed to seal the main shaft and keep air cut off to smother the fire. 204 bodies remain in the third vein as work ceases indefinitely and attempts shift to testing fire conditions with imometers.
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Iene
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Urbana
Gompers Threatens Pardon Refusal if Supreme Court Acts
The text notes Samuel Gompers alleging the nine Ne. Wan Based officers of the American Federation of Labor were sentenced to imprisonment for contempt in the Bucks Store case. He accuses Associate Justice Wright and warns he will not seek a presidential pardon if the Supreme Court declines to review the case.
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Supreme Court
Postal Bank Security Debate Shapes Postal Savings Measure
Senate leaders near agreement on a postal savings bank bill while lower house opposition, led by Speaker Cannon, remains. The bill originally required postmasters to place deposits in local banks with government security tied to bank assets. Cummins favors changing security to be set by a three‑member cabinet panel, gaining some support but still facing firm opposition.
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Senate
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Hig First Post
Cummins
Th Treasury
Cummoins
Seven Deaths From Los Angeles Crash
Los Angeles November 26 Nicholas Jacobs a real estate dealer and his two daughters and two sons are dead and Mrs Jacobs and a baby are dying after a collision between their auto and a Santa Anna trolley car. Two other sons and a girl friend escaped by jumping. The auto crossed the track and was struck throwing it 40 feet. The trolley then collided with a street car injuring eight more people some seriously.
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Mrs Roosevelt Arrives in New York En Route Home
Mrs Theodore Roosevelt with daughter Miss Ethel Roosevelt reached New York aboard the Koenig Albert from Genoa. The party plans to sail back to Italy in February to reunite with her husband and son after their African hunting expedition.
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Theodore Rosevelt
Daugher
Ethel Roosevelt
Lloyd Line
Koenig
Verdict Awarded Ten Thousand to Passenger in Car Fall
In Galesburg Illinois on November 26 1919 a dr ult court awarded Joseph Teranski ten thousand dollars damages against the Rock Island Southern interurban for injuries received when he stepped from a car. The outcome follows a misstep during alighting and cites the defendants as responsible for the incident.
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Joseph Teranski
Rock Island
Cook suffers nervous breakdown after record work
New York reports Explorer Cook has a nervous breakdown and is in a serious condition due to overwork preparing records for the University of Copenhagen. In Kansas City, the K club at the University of Kansas pushes plans for a $76,000 stadium at the local stadium site.
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