Ex-Attache Recalls Belgrade Death of King Alexander
Rudolph Cardozo, ex-attache to King Alexander of Servia, recounts the night of June 11, 1903, when a mob killed the king and Queen Draga in Belgrade. He describes their romance, the exile of Milan, and Alexander’s choice to stay with Draga despite public opposition.
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Alexander
Draga
Servia
Rudolph Cardozo
Washington Register
Rudolph L. Cardoso
Buda Se Hungary
Ashington
Belgrade
Cardozo
America
Seattle
Mr. Cardozo
Dense fog causes serious Chicago streetcar crash
In heavy fog in Chicago on December 13 a Halstead street car was struck by a Belt Line train at Fifty-ninth Street. Fifteen people were seriously hurt and two are expected to die. Motorman Michael Whidorn was fatally injured. a crossing flagman suffered a fractured skull.
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Chicago
Halstead Street
Fifty-ninth Street
Michael Whidorn
Bank president cites Chadwick knowledge of wife finances
In Oberlin President Beckwith of Citizens National Bank says Dr Leroy Chadwick knew of his wife’s financial deals. He produced two $10,000 signed checks and two telegrams, claiming Chadwick held many talks with his wife about her business affairs as she supported the play An American Citizen at the Seattle theater. George Stewart Christie replaces James Nelli in the role and draws Seattle crowds.
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Oberlin
Beckwith
Citizens National Bank
Dr. L. 8S. Chadwick
Leroy 8. Chadwick
Chadwick
Nells Company
Seattle
George Stewart Christie
James Nelli
Witt Explains Slaughter House Location On Beacon Hill
City council supporters of L A Witt's sheep slaughter house on Whatcom avenue dispute Beacon Hill residents' claims of odor. Witt insists sanitary precautions prevent nuisance and says the plant is eight blocks from Frye Bruhn and over a half mile from the hill. He cites odor as no greater than a chicken processing site.
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L. A Witt
Beacon Hill
Whatcom Avenue
Northern Pacific
Benson Hill
Witt
Mr. Witt
Star
Second Avenue
Frye-Bruhn
Laughable Headlines About Colman Dock Sinkage
A historical critique notes that a local paper exaggerated a dock danger, while the Colman dock remained safe. The Star reported the true facts ten days earlier, with Treasurer Morgan confirming no risk and engineers confirming stable conditions.
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THE
STAR
Morgan
Dock Company
Eeeseene
Explosion at powder plant leaves dozen fatally hurt
Fire and blast at the Toronto and Niagara Falls Powder tunnel in Niagara Falls New York kill three men and fatally injure about a dozen others. The incident occurs shortly after noon prompting a large rescue and investigation effort.
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Niagara Falls
N. Y
Toronto
Moro feud erupts as plot targets Samal chief Datto Facundo
A clash in the Moro village near the Samal Datto Facundo's life was threatened by two Lanao Moros and a grudge tied to an escape from a Dakota train. The conspirators allied with a tribe member, forming a deadly plan that nearly succeeded before a premature move spoiled it.
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Datto Facundo
Pedro
Mariano
Dakotas
America
Datto Facun
Feud Threat Looms After Failed Knife Attack in Seattle Car
Datto, protected by A Lewis in Manila style guard, faced a deadly assault by a rival chief in a Seattle car incident. Moros and Lanao factions watchful, fearing outbreak as the chief nears safe passage to the islands. Datto’s people rally, while tensions mount among tribal fighters.
Fire at Webster Hall injures three firemen in East Boston
A blaze at Webster Hall in East Boston stormed through the building this morning. Thirteen firemen were trapped by a falling roof and carried away unconscious. several believed badly hurt. The fire caused about 100000 dollars in property damage.
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Boston
Webster Hall
Seattle to host regulation bull fight at Madison Park
Seattle plans a bull fight next Friday and Saturday at Madison Park with selected bovines from a large stock. Organizers promise regulated events and additional arrangements to accompany the spectacle.
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Seattle
Madison Park
Veteran stunt show in Robles headlines by champ of Spain
A veteran fighter identifed as Robles, the Spanish champion, joins a mixed attractions program. He will attend and perform stunts described as bronco busting while aided by men noted for valor deeds. Event promises entertainment and crowd appeal with additional acts and treatments.
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To Robles
champ@ador
Spain
Callahan Failure Shocks New York Stock Exchange Trading
New York City Dec 13 The failure of J Callahan was announced on the Consolidated Stock Exchange trading floor. The report notes the collapse impacts a local firm, with details pending on creditors and legal actions as authorities review the situation.
Three Daughertys Found Dead In Springfield Home
Springfield asphyxiation case reports Mrs Bridget Daugherty 75 with daughter Anna and son James Daugherty found dead in their residence from natural gas. Police say the trio died of gas inhalation this morning in their home.
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Springfield
Bridget Daugherty
Anna
James Daugherty
Wild Scenes At Opening Of Hungarian Reichstag
Vienna December 13 rioters disturbed the opening of the Hungarian chamber of the reichstag troops were called out opposition members surged in seizing Premier Tieras and forcing the guard from the hall they attacked the tribune president and wrecked the rostrum ministers seats were smashed debris piled as if for a bonfire a mob gathered outside to stone government supporters
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Vienna
Legislative Halle
Tieras
Neata
Salmon Packers Fight Over Lower River Operations
Salmon packers and cold storage men from the lower Columbia meet to discuss fishing legislation. They aim to draft a recommendation for legislative delegates on whether the lower river should be shut to protect upper river interests. The dispute centers on lower river packing versus upper river gains from reduced lower river operations.
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Astoria
Ore
Lower Columbia
Upper Columbia
Lower River
Four Men Sentenced By Federal Judge Han ford
Four indicted prisoners appeared before Federal Judge Han ford and pleaded guilty. Bliray Shouks and Lee Finey received four months in the U S penitentiary and $100 costs each, Ben Lines got one year and $100 costs, George Wilson four months and $100 costs. The City of Puebla docked at 3:80 with passengers and a general freight cargo from the south.
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Hanford
Bliray Shouks
United States Penitentiary
Lee Finey
Ben Lines
George Wilson
Puebla
Plead insanity used in Chadwick case by defense
Defense lawyers in the Chadwick case argue insanity plea may justify their client’s actions. The strategy relies on established legal tests and expert testimony to persuade the court. The defense seeks to avoid conviction by proving mental incapacity at the time of the alleged offense.
Statement by Rev C A Eaton on Chadwick case
Rev C A Eaton of Louisville says he advised Mrs Chadwick to place her affairs with reputable lawyers or business men and has had no further knowledge of her. He notes she never attended Euclid Avenue Baptist Church or contributed to its work and asserts no connection beyond the above.
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Louisville
Chadwick
Ihs
Chas. A. Eaton
Chadwick Indicted Again In Forgery Case
Cleveland and New York dispatches report Mrs. Cassie L Chadwick faces new forgery indictments related to a 5 million note held by Ira Rey nolde and forged Carnegie notes. The grand jury and prosecutors discuss insanity defense, Carnegie ties, and witness testimony including banker Reynolds.
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Cleveland
Cassie L. Chadwick
Ira Reynolde
Cuyahoga County
Mia. Chadwick
H. W. Bell
United States
New York
Carnegie
Sullivan
Mrs Chadwick Holds Firm After Bank Arrests
United States marshal Frank M. Chandler has arrested Oberlin bank officials and will pursue further criminal cases in Ohio. Mrs. Chadwick awoke, ate breakfast, and met with her lawyers Carpenter and Po, who said she has little hope of securing bail and faces decisions about returning to Cleveland.
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Frank M. Chandler
United States
Ohio
Oberlin
Carpenter
Chadwick Case Probe Intensifies In Oberlin Bank Failure
Judge C G Washburn calls a special grand jury session in Loraine County to probe the Oberlin bank collapse. Mrs Chadwick faces two formal indictments in Cleveland as attorneys oppose her return without an emergency. Rumors link John D Rockefeller to potential rescue, but no action follows.
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C. G. Washburn
Loraine County
Grand Jury
Oberlin
Cleveland
John D. Rockefeller
Hillman Indicted in Garden of Eden Real Estate Case
Hillman real estate man and founder of the Garden of Eden was arrested by a U S deputy marshal. He faces an indictment charging use of the United States mail with intent to defraud. He pleaded not guilty and was held on $1000 bond awaiting hearing.
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Co. D. Hillman
Hillman
Censor at Work Reports Signals From East and Lisbon
London dispatches raise conjecture on a major move at Port Arthur as no decisive news arrives. Lisbon reports Russian second Baltic squadron with twenty one vessels arriving off Massama des Portugal steaming by ships in port.
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Port Arthur
Lisbon
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Alaska
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Third Avenue
David Brattrom
Datto FA
A. Lewis
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Andrew Carnegie
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CL Aebwreh
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J. Callahan
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