Paris Police Crackdown on Americans Suspected in Mona Lisa Theft
Paris police and secret service agents launch a broad drive to nab an alleged American crime ring blamed for a wave of robberies including the Mona Lisa theft. Prefect Lepine faces sharp criticism as investigators link Eddie Guerrin and other fugitives to the Louvre heist and related burglaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prefect of Police
Paris
Lepine
Louvre
Prefecture of Police
Guerrin
Eddie Guerrin
Devil's Island
England
M. Lepine
Knights of Pythias name 10 welcome visitors for district session
A two member committee from each of three lodges Jeff D Nordhaus A L Koenig Elk lodge No 35 Paul Friesen J Rheiner Lotus lodge No 89 J F Shannon Sam L Schlesinger Unity lodge No . will greet delegates to the third grand chancellor district session in San Antonio December 28 29 About forty to fifty delegates from eighteen lodges are expected John F Onion supreme representative will open the meeting Rev C B Cross Rev Samuel Marks and Rev S H C Burgin speak on the first day with Burgin delivering fraternal greetings Pythian Sisters join the first day exercises and will provide a luncheon after the December 29 adjournment
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Knights of Pythias
San Antonio
Jeff D. Nordhaus
A. L. Koenig
Elk Lodge
Paul Friesen
J. Rheiner
Lotus Lodge
J. F. Shannon
Sam L. Schlesinger
Unity Lodge
Burgin
Misquoted exchange echoes on a Houston line
A short, cryptic exchange linked to Houston unfolds with a witty paradox. The dialogue hints at travel and agency, suggesting someone claims to have been acted upon rather than acting, a linguistic travel through a terse social snippet.
Russia Japan treaty aims to bar American goods from Manchuria
St Petersburg dispatch reports unofficial word that a Russia Japan commercial treaty seeks to exclude U S goods from Manchuria as part of a tariff war in retaliation for the abrogation of the Russo American treaty. The pace of talks suggests ratification may come within two weeks.
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ST. Petersburg
Russia
Japan
Manchuria
United States
Senators Hope for Amendment Agreement in Election of Senators
Senator Borah, serving as Senate manager, predicts both houses will agree on a constitutional amendment for popular election of senators this session. The Bristow amendment allowing congressional state regulation is at issue, with Democrats opposing federal interference. Senator Borah expects a satisfactory compromise to win ratification efforts. Meanwhile Dr William Mayo and Dr Charles Mayo have relatives in hospital matters, with William rushing from Rochester to Winona and then to Chicago by fast train before continuing to New York.
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Washington
Borah
Senate
House
Judiciary Committee
Congress
Leaders Silent On Carmen Strike Effort Across Railroad
Kansas City dispatch reports labor leaders withholding comment on possible nationwide action by Missouri Kansas Texas carmen. Boilermakers' head J A Franklin notes no settlement moves since St Louis meeting and cites union recognition as the sole strike issue.
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Kansas City
Missouri, Kansas & Texas
Boiler Makers’ Union
J. A. Franklin
International
St. Louis
Texas
President Taft Gifts Papers and Turkeys to White House Staff
President Taft distributed Christmas gifts in Washington D C to White House police and Secret Service officers, executive office workers, and clerks who received turkeys five dollar gold pieces and other tokens. Clerks held a half holiday but funded gifts themselves in many departments. The turkey came from Alabama, not Rhode Island.
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Washington, D.C
White House
Secret Service
Mr. Taft
Tuskaloosa
Ala
Rhode Island
Uncle Sam
Forestry Service
Department of Commerce and Labor
Bureau of Printing and Engraving
Woman Has Contract for Irrigation Ditches
Mrs. J. C. Myles of Taylor leads twelve families with well equipped wagons toward Medina where she holds a contract with the Medina Irrigation company for ditch construction. The firm builds a huge dam on the Medina river to irrigate thousands of acres. over 60 people travel with the party, stopping briefly in Austin for supplies on the way to San Antonio.
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Austin
Tex
J. C. Myles
Taylor
Medina
San Antonio
Myles
Medina Irrigation Company
Medina River
Successor to Justice Harlan Narrowed to Nagle and Hook
Washington announces a strong likelihood that the next Supreme Court nominee to succeed the late Justice Harlan will be Charles Nagle secretary of commerce and labor or Judge William C. Hook of Leavenworth Kansas. Hook remains in contention as Nagle leads in probability but cabinet appointment timing may influence the choice.
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Washington, D. C
Justice Harlan
Charles Nagle
Secretary of Commerce and Labor
William C. Hook
Leavenworth
Kan
Hook
Eighth Judicial Circuit
Nalge
Judge Hook
McCrory executive killed by fist blow in Omaha store
David Stepsy, assistant general manager of the J C McCrory company with stores in 55 cities, was killed tonight by a blow to the face after a quarrel in a McCrory store. Henry Lawrie of Hayes Stirlingshire, England, claims a unique family record with seven sons and six daughters all serving in the army.
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Omaha
Neb
David Stepsy
J. C. McCrory Company
Howard McGrath
McCrory
Henry Lawrie
Hayes
Stirlingshire
England
Railroad Time Table Arrivals and Departures From City
The schedule lists numerous northbound and local trains with arrival times from the north and Palestine, and departures for the north, local destinations, and mixed service from Laredo. It also notes through services from Houston, New Orleans, Dallas, Galveston, and Fort Worth with corresponding times and destinations.
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Palestine
Laredo
North
Mexico
Houston
New Orleans
Esceee
Gal-Veston
Dallas
Fort Werels
Ciro GM
New Or
Dallas, Fort Worth
Waco
Houston and
Galvesnmoe
Fort Worth
Oklahoma City
Kansas City
Chicago
Famous physician hurries 10 brother
Dr William J Mayo, famed Mayo surgeon, makes a rapid 1300 mile trip by special train and the 18 hour Chicago New York flyer to reach his brother Dr Charles H Mayo in New York. Charles H Mayo had gall bladder inflammation after appendix surgery at Presbyterian Hospital.
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Associated Press
New York
Pennsylvania Railroad
William J. Mayo
Mayo Brothers
Rochester
Presbyterian Hospital
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Parisan
Milo
Pere la Chaise
Business Directory
Pierce Arrow
Miller CO
Houston St
Mills Engraving
Exas Steam Laundry Bldg
Hugo Schmeltzer & CO
West Commerce St
Guessaz & Ferlet Co
Spert Printers
Bels
West & Gutzeit Bedell
Elks’ Hall
Europe
Houston T
E. A. Holland
Hicks Building
Manchuaia
Tokio
Korea
William
Charles Mayo
William Mayo
Minnesota
Minn
Winona
Northwestern
Mayo Hospital
Carmen
Charlies Nalge
Supreme Bench
Southeastern
Arkansas, Oklahoma
Louisiana
Q. M. Bynum
W. E. Fitch
Housten St
District Pass
Galveston
E. Houston St
A. R. Atkinson, D. F
P. A
A. & Alp. RY
Geo. F. Lupton
G. N
Coast
Kerrville
Sun Gay
Cotece
Oes
el Paso
West
San Francisco
New New Orleans
East
Sunset
Sivcevs Ceoatvececs Gvo
Victoria
Cuero
Santa Fe
Southern Pacific CO
Atlantic Steamship Lines
Atlantic Seaboard
Stubbs
Broadway
A. R. Atkinson
G. H
A. Ry
San Antonio, Tex
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Fred Harvey
E. H. Dallas, D. P.A
W. Commerce St
W. C. Hirzel
Gunter
Turkey
Wagenfehr Poultry Depot
Meterological Observatory
Many
Bavaria
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