Governor Bliss Bars McGovern Corbett Fight in Detroit
Michigan Governor Bliss announces that the McGovern Corbett sparring match planned for Detroit next month will be treated as a prize fight under state law and directs Wayne County Sheriff Dickson to prevent it. Wm Considine of the Metropolitan Athletic Club counters that the event is sparring and will proceed to be tested in court.
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Bliss
Detroit
Dickson
Wayne
Supreme Court
Michigan
Young Corbett
Terry McGovern
Wayne County
Wm. Considine
Metropolitan Athletic Club
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Considine
McGovern
Corbett
Lynch Must Stand Trial For Treason
London dispatch reports the grand jury has been summoned to consider indicting Colonel Arthur Lynch for treason. The proceedings aim to determine whether charges will proceed against the political and military figure amid wartime tensions and imperial governance.
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Lynch
London
Arthur Lynch
Mem
Irish Parliament Member Arrested on Treason Charge
The Galway MP arrested June 11 facing high treason linked to actions in the South African war and alleged command of the Irish brigade. The Lord Chief Justice noted the charge is historically grave, and Colonel Lynch’s trial is expected to start January 20.
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Galway
Baron Averstone
London
Lynch
Big Hailstones at Catalina Island Hit Avalon
Immense hailstones and deluging rain plague Catalina Island with strange weather. Hail sizes range from pea to inch and a three quarter long chunks. Forty eight inches of rain reported by morning. A southeast gale raged until noon yesterday, then calm. Steamer Hermit abandoned its trip yesterday.
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Avalon
Catalina Island
Hermitas
Samuel Allen Case Delayed in Federal Court
In Los Angeles on December 19 Samuel Allen the forest rangers accused of assault on J. W. Briggs of Kern City appeared in federal court on habeas corpus, the hearing adjourned to January 9 due to Kern County DA’s absence. Allen released on $500 bail.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Samuel Allen
J. W. Briggs
Kern City
Kern County
Allen
Murder at Fresno: Old Store Owner Slain for Robbery
Fresno, December 19. T H Eicholz, an elderly storeowner living in the rear of his shop, was murdered last night. Police say the assailant crept up while he sat by the fire, struck him with a hammer, then delivered two axe blows that split the skull. one blow severed the head. No clues yet.
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Fresno
Cal
T. H. Eicholz
Allied Powers Favor Arbitration On Venezuelan Dispute
Washington reports partial replies from Britain Germany and Italy on arbitration for the Venezuelan crisis. Britain favors arbitration with safeguards while Germany backs it in principle with many adjustments. Italy supports arbitration but will follow the senior powers. London notes aim to arrange a satisfactory solution without excluding Venezuela. Dutch ships observed Curacao as Holland considers joining the action.
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Great Britain
Germany
Italy
England
London
United States
Reuters
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Castro
Bowen
Venezuela
Foreign Office
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Balfour
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France
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Hague
Holland
Curacao
Secretary Root awards Seattle leg of troop transport contract
Secretary Root announced acceptance of the Boston Steamship Company bid for moving troops and military supplies between the United States and the Philippines via Seattle or Tacoma. The San Francisco route remains for now, with potential business shares to the port if army transport arrangements prove satisfactory.
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Sec
Retary Root
Boston Steamship Company
United+ States
Philippines
Seattle
Tacoma
San Francisco
Pure Food Bill Passed in House
Washington dispatch reports the House approved the pure food bill on December 19, sending it to the Senate for consideration.
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Washington
House
No Christmas Turkey Shoot Cancelled This Year
A. W. Marion announced no turkey shoot at Kern City grounds due to high turkey prices and scarcity. He said 100 to 150 birds are needed for a proper event, and obtaining them would be difficult if not impossible, disappointing many who look forward to the annual gathering.
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Kern City
A .W. Marion
Round Up of Ladrones in Riza Province
Manila dispatch notes the round up of ladrones in Riza province is proceeding with authorities pursuing suspects across the region. The report emphasizes ongoing efforts to restore order and seize illicit targets. Local officials urge residents to aid the crackdown by reporting suspicious activity.
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Manila
Ladrones
Riza
Forces Drive Bandits From City in Manila Action
A large constabulary force works with Manila police to seal the north city boundary. The United States Asiatic fleet prepares to begin evolutions tomorrow lasting two weeks, focusing on landing tactics, fortifying, and supplying a naval base on Luzon near Subig. Battleship Kentucky is present and Oregon expected soon.
Worswick Will Hold His Job
San Jose California December 19 Judge Rhodes of the Superior Court sustained the demurrer in the case ex mayor Charles J Martin et al versus Mayor Worswick et al The suit claimed illegal conduct of last May’s election The judge supported the city charter interpretation that elections occur every two years and found no unlawful use of ballots or registers An appeal may go to the Supreme Court.
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San Jose
Cal
Rhodes
Superior Court
Charles J Martin
Worswick
Suprem Court
Family row sparks deadly fire and arrests near Redding
In Anderson, twelve miles south of Redding, the Dales home was destroyed by fire believed caused by incendiary action. The Dales, a married couple, quarrel in court over community property while the husband sues for half. Yesterday he won judgment. she sues for divorce and all property plus alimony. The stepson was arrested for battery after a quarrel with the husband. District Attorney Dosier opened an investigation into the events.
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Redding
Cal
Dales
Anderson
Here
Dosier
Battleship New York reaches Santa Barbara in record run
The battleship New York arrived from San Francisco today at noon, completing the voyage in twenty two hours. It will stay in the Santa Barbara channel for ten days.
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Santa Barbara
Cal
New York
San Francisco
Santa Barbara Channel
Judge Temple Il lness Shakes Supreme Court
Justice Jackson Temple of the Supreme Court lies seriously ill in a San Francisco hospital. He had been ailing for some time yet continued his work until his condition worsened and doctors sought to relieve him with hospital care.
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San Francisco
Justice Jackson Temple
Supreme Court
Justice Temple
Doubting the Company Faith in Wage Records
Scranton Pa December 19 The strike commission opened with Chaime man Gray recalling last Wednesday when wage statement accuracy was questioned The miners lawyers challenged the Pennsyl vania Coal Company manager’s good faith The chairman said the company may have failed to show exact numbers of men sharing earnings but did not mean to impugn overall good faith Eight witnesses all non union testified to boycotts intimidation and violence by the strikers.
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Scranton
Gray
Pennsylvania Coal Company
Testimony in Hammond case completes jury selection
In Superior Court this morning a jury for William Hammond in the Paul Franchesi murder case was completed after summoning a special panel. Self defense is the defendant’s plea. about fifteen witnesses have testified or will be sworn, with Ida Frazier among the first to testify about the events before the shooting.
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William Hammond
Paul Franchesi
Tehachapi
T. A. Johnson
W. T. Allen
Daniel Burke Jr
L. J. Danner
David Knight
Peter McCart
B. F. Coburn
James Arp
Gus Schamblin
Ida Frazier
Hammond
Taylor
Temperance Lectures by Hon J M Glass in Pasadena
Hon J M Glass of Pasadena a noted temperance orator will speak at 7 30 Sunday and Monday evenings at the Christian church. Lectures titled Our Country Present and Future and Christian Citizenship will discuss wealth concentration social evil gambling and related temperance issues. The Good Templars lodges will attend in a body.
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J. M. Glass
Pasadena
Christian Church
Good Templars
Lodgs
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