War Between England and Germany More Than Possibility
London December 27 1911 United Press story quotes J Ramonyld labor leader criticizing the foreign office. He argues England’s diplomacy is run by aristocratic elites, not democratic will, and that policy toward Germany risks war if reforms are not made. He says official policy diverges from public opinion on Germany and Russia.
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London
United Presa
United Texes Associations
Germany
British Foreign Office
United Press
J. Ramenyld
Labor
House of Commons
Foreign Office
Macdonald
England
Oxford
Life Story of Col Goerthals Big Boss of Canal
The Brooklyn piece notes Col Goerthals life from 1858 through his canal work. He studied at the College of the City of New York 1873 6, West Point 1880, served as engineer officer, instructor at West Point until 1888, rose to captain 1891, directed Mussel Shoals canal work on the Tennessee River, served in the Spanish American War, joined fortifications board, graduated War College 1906, chief engineer of the Panama Canal from February 26 1907, promoted lieutenant colonel then colonel in 1909.
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Goerthalstorn
Brooklyn
College of the City of New York
West Point
Mussel Shoals Canal
Tennessee River
War College
Panama Canal
Panama Canal’s Big Boss Col. Goethals Seen In 1913 Era
Reporter visits Col. George W. Goethals in Culebra Zone as work on the canal nears the 1913 opening. The stern chief explains discipline, restlessness, and daily routine from 7 am to 10 pm, while highlighting his plain talk, fair treatment, and insistence on cutting alcohol and gambling among workers. Graves of fallen laborers dot the hills as Goethals remains a commanding, respected leader.
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Culebra
Canal Zone
Col
George W. Goethals
Panama Canal
Canal Commission
Col. Goethals
Antonio
Tony
Only Congressman to See His Mother Register in Santa Ana
U S Senator W Alden Smith of Grand Rapids Michigan accompanied his 76 year old mother Leah Margaret Smith to register at the county clerk’s office in Santa Ana. He declares he may be the only congressman to have his mother register and argues for women’s franchise and citizenship while noting other members may lack mothers or reside where women cannot vote. He affirms support for women taking on civic duties. A separate quip references Johnny A Yankee debating a Thames Mississippi size joke.
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Santa Ana
Cal
U.S
W. Alden Smith
Grand Rapids
Mich
Geo
KR. Smith
Leah Margaret Smith
Congress
Johnny
Thames
Mississippi
Not Safe to Ask Her Mother Judge’s Witty Exchange
A fragment shows a court-like aside where a man recalls proposing to a woman and hesitating to ask her mother, fearing disapproval. The judge interjects with a dry remark about risk and acceptance. The exchange hints at social constraint and parental approval in a light, humorous tone.
Two Minute Cure for Cold in Head or Chest
A reader describes a fast home remedy using Hyomei inhalant. Boil water, inhale vapor for two minutes under a towel to clear the head and chest. Claims quick relief from cold, sore throat, and cough. 50 cents a bottle, sold by druggists. extra bottle marketed by The Quaker Drug Co.
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Quaker Drug Co
Clever acrobat family wedding joke involving Wise Smith
A comic exchange reveals Wise Smith married a widow with ten children who are a remarkably clever acrobatic family. Smith assists with finances as the group tours.
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Smith
Local Grocery Advertises Produce and Livestock Prices
A scanned ad listing various farm products and meat items with prices. Items include apples, hens, ducks, roosters, pork products, onions, carrots, tomatoes, cabbage, lettuce, cucumbers, oats, celery, pears, timothy hay, alfalfa, wheat hay, and whole corn. Prices shown per unit or by weight where legible.
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Wenathz
California
Judge Won't Hold Harvey on Murder Charge
Justice Gampeson dismissed the murder charge against Nathan Harvey in the Hill family case for Mrs Hill and ordered his release. He will be rearrested on a new charge for killing another Hill family member to bind him to the grand jury.
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Harvey
United Presse
Oregon City
Nathan Harvey
Hill
Gampeson
Woman Confesses to Hurled Baby Aboard Pullman Car
In Oakland on December 27 a woman identified as Mrs. C. W. Weishorn confessed to hurling her newborn from the window of a Pullman car. She is guarded at Fabiola hospital and may face a murder charge, according to Sheriff McAuley.
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United Press
Oakland
Cal
C. W. Weishorn
Fabiola Hospital
McAuley
Counterfeiting Suspects Arrested in Portland Dye Works
In Portland on December 21, Merlin Bert Yost 18 and Russell Weatherby 17 were turned over to federal authorities on counterfeiting charges. Police raided a cleaning and dyeing shop they owned, seizing metal and several unfinished bogus silver coins along with other counterfeiting paraphernalia.
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Vortland, Or
Dee
Merbert Yost
Russell Weatherby
Burns detectives probe funds tied to McNamara dynamite case
Indianapolis dispatch reports Burns detectives and U S Secret Service probing evidence possibly linking large independent rivals of the National Erectors association to the McNamara dynamite conspiracy. Indication found that funds used by the McNamaras originated from within the Tron Workers' treasury.
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United Press
Indianapolis
Burns
United States Secret Service
National Erectore’ Association
McNamara
McNamaras
Tron
Treasury
State sheriffs may recover unauthorized civil process fees
Oregon sheriffs collected fees for service of papers in civil cases not authorized by law. Assistant Attorney General Crawford wrote the opinion, subject to review by the attorney general. It is believed individuals who paid these fees may seek recovery.
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United Press Ueason Wire
Salem, Or
Crawford
Hunt Estate Valued at 1.5 Million in Angelus Case
The 1.5 million dollar estate of John W. Hunt, former Hotel Angelus owner, was admitted to probate by Judge Rives in Los Angeles. One third goes to relatives and 1 million to charity.
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Angeles
John W. Hunt
Angelus
Dallas
Tex
Rives
Dr Otto Joslen Trial At San Francisco Court
Fred Clark, proprietor, testified the 17 year old candy girl Ethel Williams knew Dr Otto Joslen was married and that she joked he was “my wife’s niece” when introduced by Joslen. Edward J Wood of Drake Advertising Agency said Joslen presented Williams as his wife’s niece.
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Ban Francisco
Fred Clark
Otto C. Joslen
Ethel Williams
Dr. Joslen
Clark
Ethel
Dr. Jossen
Edward J. Wood
Drake Advertising Agency
Jonsen
Miss Williams
California women voters count rises to six hundred seven thousand
A census directed by the Women's Progressive League of Los Angeles reports 670 140 eligible women voters in California, compared with 583 000 men registered at the October election.
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California
Los Angeles
Women’s Progressive League
Indian Prince to Be Spanked for Durbar Insult
The Gaekwar of Baroda faces censure after a Durbar conduct perceived as disrespect. He wore casual dress and gave only a perfunctory bow to King George V, prompting an apology and steps to curb future acts.
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Gaekwar
Baroda
Delhi
George
England
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Relieve Stomach Inflation
An ad promises quick relief from fullness and gas with Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets. It claims digestion improves instantly, with a trial package available free on request from F. A. Stuart Co. and tablets sold for 50 cents at druggists nationwide.
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Stuart
F. A. Stuart Co
Stuart Bidg
Marshall, Mich
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