Defense Lawyer’s Acclaimed Attack on McManigal
Indianapolis December 24 United Press says Senator John W Kern for the defense in the dynamite conspiracy trial lambasted Or tle BE McManigal the self confessed dynamiter The government case is too circumstantial and asks the mind to infer too much He says McManigals uncorroborated fiction damns the whole tale and that his motive was revenge He accuses careful coaching of defiling innocent men
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United Press
Indianapolis
Ortle
McManigal
John W. Kern
Kern
Passengers Won’t Be In Port Christmas
United Fruit steamer Turrialba ran aground on the Egg Harbor shoals during a blizzard. About 60 passengers were aboard as life savers stood by. The Costa Rica to New York voyage began December 19 at top speed with hopes of landing by Christmas Day. Tugs were en route to pull the vessel free.
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United Prees
Atlantic City
N. J
United Fruit
Egg Harbor
Costa Rica
New York
King press ahead in Northwestern race for secretary post
Portland political strategist Judge Will R. King jumped into the Northwestern race for secretary of the interior ahead of Charles G. Helmer. By entering first King earned the endorsement of John Pattison, the state’s Democratic national committeeman, potentially shifting support from Heifner. Heifner plans to depart after Christmas for his son’s Spokane wedding.
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Will R. King
Portland
Charles G. Helmer
Northwestern
Helfer
King
John Pattison
Heifner
Pattison
Esat
Ministers Plan New Year March On Chicago Mayor
Five hundred ministers planned to march to Chicago city hall next Monday to protest the New Year’s celebration. If their protest fails they will pursue legal action to close saloons. Police extended closing hours to 3 a m for that night.
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Chicago
McWeeney
Car Bandit "Sure Playing In Luck" Robs Conductor
A masked bandit wrecked a street car by piling ties on the track then fired at the crew and robbed Conductor Fred Williams of 26 dollars. The escape followed, marking the seventh robbery on the same line in six weeks.
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Prees
Los Angeles
Fred Williams
English Aviator Edward Petrie Dies In Yorkshire Crash
London reports aviator Edward Petrie was killed when his mono plane crashed near Marske Yorkshire during a attempt to fly from Brooklands to Edinburgh. He perished instantly as the machine plunged to earth.
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London
Edward Petrie
Marske
Yorkshire
Brooklands
Edinburgh
Woman Dies of Fright After Poison Mouthwash
In London an inquest found Mrs. Ethel Frost aged 20 died from fright after swallowing carbolic mouth wash labeled poison. Her scream to husband, Oh I am poisoned, preceded her collapse, though the full bottle would not have harmed her.
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United Press
London
Ethel Frost
Klickitat Wreck Leads to $10,000 suit against Interisland Co
Pope and Talbot owners of the barkentine Klickitat sue Interisland Steam Navigation Co for 10000 dollars. They claim negligence by crew of the towboat Ke Au Hou tasked with towing Klickitat from Hilo harbor, leading to the wreck on November 9.
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Pope & Talbot
Barkentine Klickitat
Hilo
Interisland Steam Navigation Co
Honolulu
Interisland Co
Ke Au Hou
Klickitat
Hilo Harbor
Teaching happiness to another armless girl Kitty Smith's Wonderful Christmas
Kitty Smith, an armless girl teaching at Maywood Home for Disabled Children, plans a Christmas gift by traveling to Nebraska to inspire another armless girl to live fully. She will show using her feet what others do with hands, proving happiness comes from helping others and staying busy.
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Kitty Smith
Maywood
Dee
Nebraska
Mise Smith
Ife
Miss Smith
Chicago
Arma
Children's Home Society of
Ilinois
Paynette
Wis
Tough Girl Advice Highlighted in Eddie Case in Los Angeles
In Los Angeles on December 24, the defense and prosecution in former City Prosecutor Guy Eddie's case, charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor, adjourned until Thursday. The state neared completion as Mrs. Alice Phelps testified Eddie kissed and hugged her in his private office and urged she act as a detective while adopting the role of a “tough girl” to endure affection. Prisoners at the county jail honored jail reform worker Rose C. Sharpe with a heavy silk wool shawl for her services.
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United Press
Los Angeles
Guy Eddie
Alice Phelps
Eddie Wa
Phelps
Eddie
Rose C. Sharpe
Judges Go to Law Over Election Dispute
A libel suit was filed Monday in Superior Court after a dispute between John F. Heman and A B Chapman, judges of election in precinct 45. Heman seeks four thousand dollars in damages on two specifications against Chapman, based on an affidavit alleged to be filed by Chapman accusing the plaintiff of unfitness to act as election officer.
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John F. Heman
A. B. Chapman
Superior Court
Heman
Chapman
Paris probe into morphine trades after Bichet death
General inquiry initiated into illicit morphine sales in Paris following the death of Rene Bichet. Authorities report the vice is worst among young women who frequent night cafés, highlighting a growing social concern.
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Paris
Rene Bichet
Armless girl performs tasks with toes and willpower
A remarkable armless girl draws and embroideres with her toes though never taught. She sharpens pencils with a knife, washes, dresses herself, sweeps, mops, cooks, and eats in public without drawing attention. She states no task is too tedious to undertake or finish.
Lid On In Los Angeles On New Year’s Eve
Los Angeles police chief Sebastian declared the city will enforce the law on New Year’s Eve. The usual closing hour will be observed and revelers must be decorous. A delegation of celebration supporters showed concern but were reminded there will be no leniency.
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United Prees
Los Angeles
Sebastian
Man sues for damages over nine missed meals
Frank Wertz files suit against Sheriff Wm Hammel claiming nine jail meals were skipped during his incarceration. Wertz, released on bail, seeks damages estimated at 35 000 dollars, arguing negligence in meal service.
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United Prep
Los Angels ER
Frank Wertz
Wm. Hammel
Wertz
Samage«Ling
Colorado bill targets appendix surgery fears
Denver December 24. The new Colorado House considers a bill to make removing a healthy appendix a misdemeanor or felony for doctors. The proposal aims to curb unnecessary operations amid legislative debate.
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United Press
Denver
Surgeons of
Colorado
House of Representatives
Viceroy Charlies Hardinge Wounded In Delhi Bombing
Baron Charlies Hardinge viceroy of India wounded by a bomb from a housetop and resting at the vice regal lodge in Delhi. Doctors aim to prevent tetanus as his condition improves after treatment including morphine for sleep.
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United Presse
Delhi
India
Charlies Hardinge
Vice Regal
Fire destroys records in case of Jack Black trial
Jack Black, who escaped a San Francisco county jail after years, faced Superior Judge Dunne on a war charge of assault with intent to commit robbery. He was sentenced to one year. originally he had been sentenced to 26 years. The 1906 fire destroyed the case records, delaying their restoration until his escape.
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San Francisco
Jack Black
Dunne
Black
Smudge pots save a great fortune for citrus growers
Weather bureau warnings prompted use of smudge pots and limited telephone links in parts of Southern California. Frosts in recent mornings dropped temps below 30 degrees in many orange regions, prompting protects that saved hundreds of thousands of dollars for growers.
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Dy United Presse
Los Angeles
Weather Bureau
California
Taft and Party Land in Panama for Canal Zone Visit
President Taft and his party arrived in Panama at 8 a.m. to be greeted by canal commission and government representatives. President Porras plans a Christmas ball in honor of the visitors.
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Colon
Panama
Taft
Canal Zone
Panama Canal Commission
Porras
Effort to Kill Prince Yamagata Foiled in Tokyo
In Tokyo on December 24 a 22 year old youth attempted to reach Prince Marshal Yamagata, an elder Japanese statesman, but police blocked him before the residence. After the failed assault he swallowed morphine and was arrested this morning.
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Prince Yamagata
Tokio
Marshal Yamagata
Japan
Big Iron Works Burn To Ground In San Diego Blaze
The Standard Ironworks, a pioneer San Diego industry and among the largest, burned to the ground early today. No injuries reported. fire origin under investigation.
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BIG Iron Works
San Diego
Cal
Standard Ironworks
Good-Bye Earth! San Francisco Death by Bay Drowning
W. C. Conner, a man identified by city notes, drank Christmas cheer and leaped into San Francisco Bay. He was pulled from the water and treated with a stomach pump. The incident occurred among water front friends as searchers investigated the scene for further details.
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San Francisco
Dee
Earth
W. C. Conner
Bay
Boy Held on Murder Charge in Los Angeles
Martin Rickert, 14, is held without bail on a murder charge after shooting his father Daniel Rickert. Mrs. Rickert and the other three sons attended the court appearance before Police Judge Chesbro in Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles
Martin Rickert
Daniel Rickert
Chesbro
Taylor Berserk As Pledged Support Crumbles In Legislature
Consternation hits Speaker hopeful Taylor as damning list of 49 pledged lawmakers surfaces. Reports show Taylor claimed 62 pledges but many legislators deny pledges or back coalition to defeat him. King County support dwindles amid apportionment disputes and intra party splits.
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Howard Taylor
Taylor
Star
House
King County
Retives Moren
Brooks Pnrt Appleman
le Sourd
Miles
Beam
Stream
Thomas J. Corkery
Balkan Allies Back Demands in Move Toward Adrianople
London December 24. Semi official sources say powers urge Turkey to abandon Adrianople and accept terms of the Balkan allies. Refusal by the Porte could renew war endangering European peace as Constantinople's Young Turks press for hostilities. Diplomats at multiple hotels relay telegrams while envoys press Turkish officials to concede to avert a new conflict.
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United Presse
London
Turkey
Adrianople
Europe
Constantinople
ASK NEW JUDGE IN COUNTY SUIT ON WHITE RIVER
Pierce county seeks to move a trial to Seattle from Eastern Washington with a judge to avoid bias in a suit against King County over the White River. The county claims a 1906 dam altered the river course, filling Commencement Bay with silt and hindering navigation.
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White River
J. L. McMurray
Pierce County
Seattle
Washington
Pierce
King Counties
King
McMurray
United States
Commencement Bay
Tacoma
Mrs Gunnesses Reported Across the Nation
In La Porte Indiana on December 24 authorities note at least twenty sightings of women believed to be Mrs Belle Gunness appearing in various states following the Lamphere confession and its disclosure.
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LA Porte
Ind
Belle Gunnesses
Ray Lamphere
Confession Claim On Fire Shrouds Notion Of Escape
Convict Meyers claims Gunness escaped as her murder farm burned, but police ignore the alleged confession and telegrams. Authorities call Meyers’ tale a possible frameup to dodge a prison sentence for horse stealing.
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Meyers
Gunness
Meyer
Just Naturally Crooked Says This Poor Boy
New York man Henry Magnus, severely crippled and cross eyed, pleads guilty to robbery and assault in the first degree. He receives a reformatory sentence rather than a state prison term after explaining his lifelong inability to hold work and his theft as a result.
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New York
O'Sullivan
Henry Magnus
Magnus
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