Immigration slump at New York port crowds Ellis Island
The Associated Press reports a sharp drop in New York immigration with nearly 800,000 fewer arrivals than 1910 and a projected 20 percent decline. Commissioner Williams cites varied possibilities from economic conditions to broader European departures, while ships for Europe show heavier steerage traffic and crowding on wharves. Hetty Green leases Chicago property for 9 years at $65,000 annual rent, valued at $1.625 million, marking a record sale price for Desplaines and Monroe area.
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Europe
Europa
Williem Williams
Igng
Hetty Green
PRIS
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JF. T. Senfesty
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Desrourn and
Monroe Streets
Telephone rate war declared in the West
The Postal Telegraph company launches a coast to coast rate war with a new 26 cent ten minute rate. Sacramento is 86 miles distant and the plan promises a four cent a minute rate to trigger reductions. Officials say the lower rates will extend to all major California towns and other western states within six months.
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San Francisco
Nee
Postel Telegraph Company
Sacramento
Ty Prstal
California
Gregor
Washington
Dievada
Utah
Wireless apparatus tested by Signal Corps air planes
Washington December 2 Associated Press reports two members of the army signal corps await results of wireless gear for air craft shipped yesterday from the Signal Corps laboratory to Fort Augusta in Georgia winter headquarters. The new device, developed by Signal officers, marks a major advance in wireless signaling for aircraft. The system aims to locate antennas and will be mounted on end posts at the aircraft tips in a test setup. The apparatus is compact and weighs about 30 pounds, powered by a small generator attached to the propeller shaft.
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Dec
My Army Slamal Corps
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New World
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Pitsburg
Widows Claim Relatives After Kentucky Man's Death
Two women claim to be widows of William Th. Wehwer, who died in an apparent electrical accident in Martford City Indiana. Officials checked Covington Kentucky records and Newport licenses but found no marriage record. Local searches failed to confirm a marriage to Wehwer before his death.
Marriage records and burial locations differ for two women
A Hartford City woman and another at Knoxville, Pennsylvania, were said to be married to Weaver. One woman was buried in Knoxville after death near the Ohio River at Cincinnati, while the Hartford City spouse claimed the marriage occurred on the Kentucky side of the Ohio River near Cincinnati.
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Ohio
Cineloat
PROFIT IN PINE CONES IN NORTHERN MINNESOTA
Northern Minnesota residents explore a new winter industry shipping pine cones to overseas markets. A Connecticut firm has a contract to ship to Switzerland and other nations, seeking aid from the Minnesota forestry board. Seeds will be extracted by a special process before shipment.
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Dee
Jack
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Connecticut
Switzerland
Germany
Japan
Minnesota Forestry Board
Alani Jewelry Co
Sunger Loan Co
Threetoro
Browns Pitcher May Join outlaw League on Coast
Joe Tinker of the Chicago Cubs believes Mordecai Brown may stay on the coast to pitch in Cy Moreing's outlaw league if offered strong terms. Brown unhappy with his Chicago berth, could appear in the independent league next summer if trades prove unlikely. Oldest Banker Dead in Los Angeles at 94 years Washington Madley, longtime bank president, dies at his Whittier home. born 1837 in St Gilford County N J.
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Joe Tinker
Chicago Cubs
Mordecai Brown
Nitcher
Cubs
Cy Moreing
Moreing
Chicago
Joe
Associated Pres
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Washington
Madley
United States
Ly End
Whittier
Here
St Gilford County
of & Savings Bank
Choose That Gift Here at Wolfson's This Christmas
Final rush shopping is on with Wolfson's offering wide bread stocks and varied assortments. Fast service helps tardy buyers save time and money as hours remain until Christmas.
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Wolfson’s
Price Range List for Ladies Accessories and Apparel
A catalog of women’s wear and related items with price ranges from 3 cents to $20. Items include silk hose gloves handkerchiefs nethkwear handbags umbrellas calendars ribbons perfume atomizers aprons toilet sets manicure sets glove sets jewel boxes pin trays mesh bags beauty pins silk garters sachet bags hats sweaters dresses furs. Not every item has a fixed price, and some prices span wide ranges reflecting sale or stock variation.
Requests pour in for souvenirs from Maine wreck
Talented sentimentalists and patriotic groups request artifacts from the Maine wreck while authorities refuse disposal. No items are granted and discussions of using staff, mounts, bells, and whistles as museum adornments are shelved pending official plans. In other notes, a fatal fall in Michigan and the retirement of a star pitcher from baseball are reported.
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Washington
Nec
Maine
Patriotin
O ‘Ganizations
Congr
Prince Wins Case At Pots te Gelwt Court
In a Pots te Gelwt court, Prince Wilhelm of Geeuney prevailed in a speed dash case. His chauffeur Whe, arrested in excess speed, faced a fine, with the prince appearing to defend him and request leniency.
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Pehico August Williohn
Erince Wilhelm
Geeuney
Tiger Bath
Ecuador's President Dies Sudden unforeseen event shocks Guayaquil
Ecuadorian president Estraga died suddenly in Guayaquil after a brief illness while he was recuperating in Quito. Francisco Andrade Maria, president of the chamber of deputies, assumed temporary charge. The article notes prior political turmoil and a plot uncovered during the president’s visit to Quito.
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Estraga
Quito
Subpoenas Issued Against Plumbers Association in Federal Case
Nearly 100 persons in the Pacific Coast plumbers’ association were summoned by the United States attorney, notified to appear in federal court in Los Angeles on Friday in February as defendants in a suit to dissolve the combining group. Defendants are scattered across Macfie constables areas in St Louis Chicago and Philadelphia. Also included are misspellings and random notes from other reports.
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United States
Pacific Coast
St Louis
Chicago
Philadelphia
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