Washout Threat Ends Town as Arkansas River Breaks
Pine Bluff Ark Dec 2 The wash log flood endangers practically all business along the riverfront with 95 million dollars in damage feared. Land caves in as water scrapes the town and five blocks may be washed away. Citizens race to relieve pressure by cutting a new river channel and raising temporary dykes while appealing to Washington and the president as a last resort.
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Pine Bluff
Ark
Washington
Haskell Starts Fight Against Oil Interests in Oklahoma
Guthrie Oklahoma two governors announce a vowed battle to nullify an Indian land grant and challenge President Moonevelt’s approval. An ouster action targets a utility’s control as the case moves through courts while tensions rise over oil and gas shipments to eastern markets. A murder case in Austin unfolds with a wife implicated as investigators probe motive and timing. The Justice Department intensifies anti trust litigation and potential monopolistic practices under the Sherman Act.
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Guthrie
Oklo
Bec
Hickell
Tim
Moonevelt
Malsa
Taft Peace Pledge Amid Uncertain Political Winds
Washington dispatch notes reactions to Taft and Cannon as factions weigh the chance of a Cannon speakership. Reports cite correspondence from Mann of Chicago and support from New York naval figure Colonel Thompson, with Canodian opposition analyzed and hopes for legislative progress amid party realignments.
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Washington
James R. Mann
Chicago
Hinds
Ming
Cannon
Howe
Mann
Death by Excitement in Norwalk Fire Tragedy
Mrs. Dollie Stotts aged sixty five died at her Norwalk home from shock sparked by a roof fire. She tossed bedding from the flames and immediately collapsed onto it, dying on the scene.
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Norwalk
Dee
Dollie Stotts
Edna Bill Launches Campaign to Save Father from Gallows
A misguided effort began today as Edna Bill appeals for help to save her father Herma Blilik from execution. The chain of letters aims to reach Governor Deneen but the message appears forged and public view is skeptical.
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Iloole
Edna Bill
Herma Blilik
Deneen
Resort in ruins after lakefront fire at Scarmer park
Meadville Pa December 2 The Exposition Purk resort on Lake Conmmut is partly in ruins after a $200000 fire that destroyed forty buildings including four stables. A brisk wind fanned the flames across the park as dynamite apparently contributed to the blaze.
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Meadville
Lake Conmmut
Tshes
Bismarck
New Postal Rate Change Between U S and Germany
A tabled notice states a new postal rate effective January 1 for letters sent via Great Britain and France. Direct routes remain at five cents while certain Jotters priced through the nearest phos route may incur adjustments.
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United States
Germany
Great Britain
France
Saloon Clampdown Trial Highlights Local Voting Aftermath
Fred Lie h stands guilty as jury returns verdict after five hours in court. Attorney George Th Phelps filed a temporary restraining order to protect a Han cock candy saloon. Outcome tied to recent voter referendum and county legal actions with bond set at five thousand dollars.
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Windy, Dee
George Th. Phelps
Hancock
Grosvenor Warns Against Slashing Wool Duty
Congressional veteran General Charl es H Grosvenor told the Ways and Means Committee that any material reduction in the wool duty would destroy an industry that should be fostered. The Ohio Woolgrowers question why wool prices are lower this year as they press for protection amid fall market pressures.
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Washington
Charl Fes H. Grosvenor
Ways and Mean C Committee
Ohio
Champ Clank
Hocane
Grosvenor
Bones found in maple stump near Fin, Indiana
Human bones were found in the charred remains of a maple tree stump in Fin LaPorte County Indiana. Police believe the bones may belong to John Koweneld a local hunter missing since November 22. Investigators are awaiting identification and further clues in the case.
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Indi
Tite
John Kow~eneld
Chief Biggy Body Missing Sparks Police Confusion
In San Francisco on the 26th the body of Chief of Police Ways has not been found and the inquest notes suggest accidental death. Officials show no action toward a permanent successor and leave open the vacancy.
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Chief Biggy
Sant Francisco
Dow
Tate
Newport Conference Vindicates Navy Builder Ideas
Washington reports that the Newport conference vindicates major naval construction concepts and rebukes critics of Rear Admiral Cappa whose preliminary report criticized the navy’s battleship program. The conference supports the big ideas of battleship construction.
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Washington
Newport
Cappa
Sixtieth anniversary crowds in Mienha party led to deaths and injuries
In Mienha on December 2 a large crowd gathered for the emperor's sixtieth anniversary celebration. Reports say about 12 killed and 600 hurt as a stampede and crowd crushes occurred during the event. Police are counting injuries and attempting to manage the scene as officials mourn. Meanwhile in Washington the sixtieth anniversary of Emperor Franck for an Australian throne was marked by a ceremony at St. Patrick's cathedral with Roosevelt Fairbanks and other officials attending.
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Pane
Pete Menses
Washington
Jose Opt
St. Patrick's Cathedral
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Fairbanks
Cairiot
Hhh
China
Atibawador Pakahiva Tn
Knox County All Dry After Tight Campaign Vote
Mt Vernon reports Knox County votes 2485 to make county dry, with Mt Vernon giving a 404 majority to dry. Beal law referenced from three years ago. 22 saloons in Mt Vernon shut, churches and streets seen dry pageantry.
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Knox
Mt Vernon
Sia
Bislnens
Laat Uleht
Port Prince Revolt Captures City Tension Rises
Port au Prince faces a coup as citizens seize control with soldiers absent. General Legitime installed, police, port, and area under rebel rule. Government officials flee or seek refuge. insurgents in the south gain strength as foreign ships monitor events.
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Port Au Princs
Port Au Prince
Antoine Simon
Line
Jaoniel
Tost
Lol Barto
Legation
Alexis
Turenke Jean Giles
Solon
New Pact With Japs Assures Pacific Peace
Washington December 2 The note explained Japan and the United States issued two letters accompanying a declaration of policy in the Pacific. The exchange, dated November 20, reiterates mutual aims for free trade and the defense of the status quo in China, seeking peaceful development and equal opportunity for commerce.
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Detwood
Japan
Sune Koo
Wonie Mothe
Ote
Mr. Takabins
Me Root
Pacific
United States
Mme Neonepirate Hotel
Washington
Muelle Ocean
China
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