Little Girl Victim of Brutal Murder in Detroit
Detroit, Dec. 14. The murder of Helen Brown, 13, of 271 Third Ave, Was revealed by the discovery of her body in Whitman's truck yard. The girl had been battered, her throat bearing finger marks, and there were threats of lynching as authorities detained a young man for questioning before releasing him.
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Detroit
Mich
Helen Brown
Third Ave
Whitman
Fifth Street
George C. Kineside
Irowde
Pupil of Orville Wright Injured in Airship Accident
Berlin reports Captain Engelhardt, a former naval officer and pupil of Orville Wright, was piloting an aeroplane over Johanniethat field when it lost balance and plunged to the earth. He was unconscious and moved to a hospital. extent of injuries unknown.
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Berlin
Englehardt
Johanniethat Field
Engelhardt
Orville Wright
Potsdam
Ben
Pretty Woman Swindler Dupes Cap Hill Women
Det. in Twitver Colorado reports a young woman duped women in Denver's Capitol Hill and fashionable district by selling bogus furs. She claimed hardship after her husband’s death to gain sympathy and offered furs for 150 to 200 dollars. Patrons wore the furs, then found imitations. No one is prosecuting the swindler.
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Twitver
Colo
Det
Capitol Hill
Denver
West
Gle
Jack
Watron
C. D
Army Men Object to Physical Test
Washington reports that General J Franklin Bell chief of staff outlines proposed modifications to the Roosevelt physical tests. He says riding tests and training should not be abolished but conditions can improve, and notes changes may excuse tropical stationed officers and those near retirement from testing. Bell seeks extra officers to replace those on detailed duty and urges a volunteer army after a war declaration.
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Washington
J. Franklin Bell
Bell
Tropics
Congress
Herne Home Burned in Southampton Fire
The home of the late James A. Herne actor and playwright burned early today in Southampton. Mrs. Catharine C. Herne widow and her son Jack Herne and staff escaped unharmed but saved few possessions. Loss estimated at $50,000.
Fleet Leaves Manila for Far East Ports in Transit
The United States Pacific fleet departed Manila with ships including the Tennessee Washington to Shanthai and Pennarivania and West Virginia to Hongkong while Maryland and Colorado head for Kobe Japan and California South Dakota to Yokohama. Admiral Sebres and other officers received a farewell at the Army and Navy club in Manila. In Marshalltown Iowa teachers show over 43 percent leaving schools for married life in a period study.
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Manila
United States
Pacific
Tennesses
Washington
Shanthai
Pennarivania
West Virginia
Hongkong
Maryland
Colorado
Kobe
Japan
California
South Dakota
Yokohama
Sebres
Army and Navy Club
Marshalltown
Miss Frick Hires Anna O Neill At Four Hundred A Month
Pittsky Dec 4 Miss Anna O Neill, famed for her dancing in The Pirates of Pen zance last winter, becomes companion to Miss Helen Frick in the Prick mansion. Salary four hundred dollars monthly plus horse and maid, with O Neill from the south. She rose to prominence after stepping in for Luellie Roessing during rehearsals and attracted attention for her charm and talent.
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Daughters of
Miss O'Neill
Luellie Roessing
Paul Griffey
Miss Roessing
Miss O'Neil
Mrs. Griffey
New York
Miss Prick
Miss. O'Neil
Miss Frick
Papa
Taft's Message Elicits German Approval
Berlin reports Tafts message gains approval from German outlets. Observers note the tariff clause reduces fears of trade wars while Tafts ambiguous Nicaragua stance signals US aims to restore order in the republic. Commentators say foreign interests in China Canada and Belgian Congo shape the presidents outreach.
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Berlin
Des
Vitcial and Journal
Fatic
Taftsmes
Congress
United States
Tageblatt
Taft
Nicaragua
China
Canada
Belgian Congo
Marathon Dance Stopped by Police in Mont
After 14 hours 41 minutes of nonstop dancing a marathon event ends when police act on Mayor Nevin's orders. Three of 63 couples drop out, six girls hospitalised for ruptured blood vessels, another stricken with muscular paralysis. Crowds of 500 jeer as promoters push on through morning hours.
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Mont
Nevin
Farty
New Italian Cabinet Formed By Sonnino
Rome December 14 Baron Sidney Sonnino ex premier named to form a new cabinet after Giolitti could not arrange terms with Martini and Finocchiaro Aprile Sonnino’s ministry includes interior Guicciardini foreign affairs Scialoja justice Artotta treasury Salandra marine Bertolo war Spingardi agriculture Lugzatti public works Rubini Instruction Danea posts and telegraph Disantonofrico
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Rome
Sidney Soh
Nino
Giovanni Giolitti
Martini
Justice
Finnocchiara
Aprile
Baron Sidney Sonnino
Count Guicciardini
Signor Scialoja
Maryland Man Thirsts For Blood Of Zelaya
Washington dispatch notes a flood of over 350 resolutions introduced by senators in the current session. A standout proposal by Senator Rayner seeks to authorize the president to seize President Zelaya as a common criminal for the murder of two Americans in Nicaragua, demanding a trial under the code of war.
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Washington
Rayner
United States
Zelaya
Nicaragua
Wakonda Plans Water Works Vote and Special Election
Through Commercial club agitation Wakonda schedules a December 2 special election on water works. The move promises fire protection, convenience, and a commercial boom for the city. J. Thomas Jr. was taken to Sioux City for surgery on an intestinal obstruction and was reported improving.
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Wakonda
Wasa S. D
Commercial Club
J. Thomas, Jr
Sioux City
St. Joseph's
Zelaya Defends Acts as President Amid US Criticism
President Zelaya says the United States unjustly condemns his administration in an AP interview. He claims Knox proposed an independent investigation into the case and warns that US attempts to shield Americans in foreign revolutions would trigger further revolutions. Zelaya says he is willing to resign but fears uprisings and supports José Madris as a successor acceptable to all factions.
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Nicaragi
United States
Zeliya
Star
Associated Press Center
Knox
Res
Isidore Herera
France
Washington
Ze~jaya
Jose Madris
Cartago
Nix
Latin America
Nicaragua
Actress Flora Zabelle Receives 5000 Demand Note
In New York a letter threatening severe acts unless paid 5000 reaches Flora Zabelle, wife of Raymond Hitchcock. A clerk at the Hovel Flanders says Zabelle will discuss with police. Armenian language and a heart with dagger symbol appear on the note. no signature.
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New York
Flora Zabelic
Flora Zabelle
Raymond Hitchcock
Flanders
Flora Zapelle
Storm on Lake Erie Causes Heavy Loss of Life and Property
A fierce Lake Erie storm left fifty nine lives lost and one million dollars in vessel property destroyed. Twenty sailors were rescued. four boats wrecked and one aground with heavy damage. Ships involved include the Clarion with 15 lives lost, 6 saved. the W C Richardson with 14 saved. the Marquette and Beasmer No 2 wrecked with 38 lives lost. the Josiah G Munro grounded during a rescue attempt. A sailor from the Richardson, exposed, died by suicide.
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Love
Lake Erie
Clarion
W. C. Richardson
Marquette
Beasmer
Josiah G. Munro
Liver
Richardson
Man killed by powder blast at Homestake works near Nemo
Thomas Cunningham, a powder man at the Homestake railroad extension site near Nemo, was killed when a delayed powder charge exploded during an inspection. The blast sent his body a considerable distance. From Rapid City dated December 8, the report notes the fatal accident and ongoing investigation. In Aberdeen, Robert Montgomery, 19, offers a $360 reward for his wife and children who left the city with a man named Sprague.
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Rapid City
Thomas Cunningham
Homestake
Nemo
Aberdeen
Robert Montgomary
Sprague
Goulds Loving Notes Shown By Angry Actress
A statement from Bessie Van Dorn, publicly known as Beaste de Vole, reads she was engaged to Mr. Gould and that letters from Gould planned their marriage. She cites newspaper notoriety and promises to publish letters to vindicate herself, noting slow court timelines and fears of prejudice as an actress.
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New
Dec
Bessie
Bessie van Dorn
Beaste de Vole
Zelaya's Son Sued Over Promised Marriage Suit
New York reports Dr Anabel Zelaya son of Nicaragua's president faced a 100000 dollar suit from Elizabeth Juliet Hero. She claims he courted her as a Columbia medical student and promised marriage. Her mother cites over 200 letters of affection. Trial expected in days.
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New York
Anabel Zelaya
Nicaragua
Medical College
Columbia University
Supreme Court
Elizabeth Juliet Hero
Zelaya
Miss Hero
Mother Dies to Save Her Babies at Wayne Fire
In Rung Concordia on December 13 Mrs. Frank Hicks and four children perished when a crude oil stove exploded in their Wayne home. The husband was severely burned while fighting the blaze. Mrs. Hicks carried her nine month old to safety, then reentered the house to save the other children, all aged 3 to 10, who died with her. The bodies were recovered this morning.
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Concordia
Frank Hicks
Wayne
Republic County
Here
Forger Surrenders in Louis Der 13 Bloomington Man
Gilbert J. Creek of Bloomington Ind surrendered to police today in Louis. He stated he is under indictment there for forgery.
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At. Louis
Der
Gilbert J. Creek
Bloomington
Ind
Fori Ory
Weather and political notes from December reports
Temperature climbs in the Southwest with Dodge City registering above zero and Kansas City at 16 degrees. Meanwhile New Mexico’s governor and chief justice nominees are named as William J. Mills and William H. Pry, heading to the territory’s leadership roles.
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Kansas
Weather
Kansas City
Dodge City
Washington
Fens
Wilhim J. Mills
Willers HL Pry
New Mexico
Territory
White slavery traffic report flags grim immigration abuse
Washington reports by the Immigration commission describe ruthless methods used to lure women into the United States for immoral purposes. It condemns white slave traffic as a grave immigration issue and urges stronger enforcement, cross-border cooperation, and legislative action to curb the practice.
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Washington
United States
Immigration Commission
Trac
Ita
Amidayita
Commission
United 81
Department of Commerce and Labor
Conneaut Car Ferry Missing Off Long Point
A car ferry named Conneaut with a large crew is missing after reporting wreckage near Long Point on Lake Erie. The vessel was en route between Conneaut Ohio and Port Stanley Ontario and was due in Detroit. A green painted yawboat found by the steamer Davock suggests possible linkage to the Clarion disaster.
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Conneaut
ENS Tt
Here
Port Stanley
Detroit
Mich
W. B. Davock
Davock
Long Point
Lake Erie
Clarion
Chief Red Cloud Vacates Tepee for Hunting Ground
Red Cloud the famous Sioux chief is reported dead. Superintendent Brennan of Pine Ridge Indian Agency in Washington to attend an education meeting confirms the death. Ted Cloud, aged six, had lived at Pine Ridge for 26 years.
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Washington
Red Cloud
Brennan
Pine Ridge
Indiana
Ted Cloud
Woman Clerk Steals Thousands in Salary Fraud
A detailed report notes a woman clerk diverted several thousand dollars from her department. She faced charges, was dismissed, and the court considered her actions a breach of trust. The case centered on embezzlement from her income as an employee.
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Wannington
Oma
Armed lunatic terrorizes citizens in chaotic night
A distressed account describes an armed man forcing entry at a residence owned by Mrs. Charles Carr, menacing residents, and a chaotic scene involving gunfire and arson. The report merges unclear names and events, noting a sheriff’s death and subsequent pursuit, with authorities claiming the suspect fled toward the countryside.
Public Sentiment Flows Toward Cook in Pole Controversy
New York reports public opinion turning toward Dr Cook amid a pole controversy. The piece notes distrust in the scientific community and alleges crooked influence by critics. It highlights claims about Cook’s past and credibility in a heated public discourse.
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New York
Cook
Suffragists Hide in Hall and Are Caught
A small band of suffragists hid in Albert Hall yesterday as they prepared for an assault on Premier Asquith. Government wardens searched every corner, uncovering women in picking cases, on the roof, and even inside a large organ. One woman nearly fell into a 40 foot well during the draw of the hall.
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London
Albert Hall
Asquith
Nberall
President Zelaya Nearing Resignation in Nicaragua
Washington reports from Dec 13 indicate Zelaya plans to retire as Nicaragua’s president. General belief spreads in the country and American consular officers appear to credit the possibility. The latest dispatch notes Jose Madriz discussing Zelaya’s departure, but no definite confirmation is available.
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Washington
Zelaya
Nicaragua
State Department
Jose Madriz
Am Zelaya
Arsenic Not Found in Erder Medicine, Grand Jury Told
In St Louis on December 13, reports say none of the medicine prescribed for William J. Erder contained arsenite as charged by Dora A. Doxeyta. Eight bottles found in the flat ash pit were analyzed by city chemist Dr. Thomas Buckland. He said labels showed the vials held Erder’s medicine and contained no arsenic. Buckland testified before the grand jury which was to conclude its investigation today.
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Bt. Louis
William J. Erder
Dora A. Doxeyta
Erder
Thomas Buckland
Eity
Buckland
Grand Jury
Central Americans Denounce Uncle Sam
Fifty members gathered in Mexico City to denounce U S policy toward Nicaragua. Resolutions condemned the president and Secretary Knox, with speakers attacking American actions. Attendees included adherents of Zelaya and supporters of another Nicaraguan candidate.
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Mexico City
Knox
United States
Nicaragua
Asdherenta
Zelaya
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