American wife of Englishman gains separation
Mrs. French was granted child custody under a court produced-visit agreement after testifying her husband beat her on multiple mornings to entertain his guests and kicked her while she slept. Sister Mrs. Frank Austin Smith and other witnesses corroborated the abuse including a charge of infidelity involving Marie Celeste Beach. Captain French did not appear. The marriage occurred in London on June 17, 1909.
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Marie Celeste Beach
Colombian congress rejects oil and bank concessions
In Bogota on December 1, lawmakers closed their session without approving government grants for oil and bank concessions. In Washington officials state the United States had no role in pressuring or influencing any withdrawal of Pearson negotiator concessions in Colombia.
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Bogota
Colombia
Colombian Congress
Washington
White House
United States
Pearson
Faust Spaghetti promotes nutrition and savings for families
An advertising pitch asserts that Faust Spaghetti provides substantial nutrition at a fraction of beef cost. It claims a 10c package equals four pounds of beef and invites readers to request free recipes to discover many cooking ways.
Turkey Signs Writen Apology Over Kavakli Case
The Turkish government sent written apologies to Russia after Kavakli Mustapha, jailed on a Russian steamer for assassination, died in prison awaiting execution. Turkish police claimed he was a common murderer but Russia later called him a political offender and demanded his release. Azim Bey, ex-prefect and governor of Adana, is mentioned in connection with the case.
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New York
Jose Santos Zelaya
Nicaraagua
United States
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Zelaya
Nicaraugua
Associated Press
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Kavakli Mustapha
Shefkat Pasha
Kavakli
Azim Bey
Adana
Jewelry theft at Connaught residence misread as governor general loot
London December 1 report says jewelry stolen from the Duke of Connaught’s residence belongs to a longtime friend of Connaught not the governor general of Canada. The items include gifts from the duke and bear his monogram, initially suggesting royal ownership.
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Associated Press
London
Duke of Connaught
Canada
Duke of C
Marriage licenses issued by probate court Monday
Marriages recorded include Eddie Collins and Lillie Clark Joseph Metzger and Ethel Strachan Andrew R. Heinrichs and Texey Regina Mathias. The licenses were issued out of the probate court on Monday.
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Lillie Clark
Joseph Metzger
Ethel Strachan
Andrew R. Heinrichs
Texey Regina’ Mathias
Parisian Sage promises refund if dandruff and hair issues persist
The advertisement claims Parisian Sage will restore life and lustre to dull hair of men women and children or the purchaser will receive a refund. It positions the product as a complete remedy for dandruff split ends hair loss and scalp itch.
May Irwin Shines In A Widow by Proxy At Lyric Theatre
May Irwin delivered a strong performance in the satirical farce A Widow by Proxy at the Lyric Theatre. She dominated the show with comic timing and carried much of the production, while Gloria Grey played the Widow by Proxy in a plot about saving a fortune. The program also promotes Little Women at the Lyric with four Alcott sisters and previews The Little Millionaire and George M. Cohan's style in upcoming productions.
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May Irwin
Mobilians
Lyric Theatre
Miss Irwin
Catherine Chisolm Cushing
Gloria Grey
Gloria
Lyric
Miss Alcott
Alcott
Amos Bronson Alcott
Emerson
Thoreau
Hawthorne
George M. Cohan
Tampa
Fay
Tampa Times
Bert Leigh
George Cohan
Tampa Bay
Cohan
Mr. Leigh
Miss Burgess
Mae Peoeasiog
Rear Admiral Clark Victim of Paralysis
Rear Admiral John Howe Clark former medical director of the navy died in Amherst at 76. He entered the navy as a surgeon in 1361 25 and was later appointed medical director and president of the naval examining board in 1893.
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Navy
Associated Press
Amherst
N. Hi
Dee
John Howe Clark
Clark
Naval Examining Board
Dr King’s New Discovery Praised for Croup Relief
A Chester Ohio parent Lewis Chamberlain credits Dr King’s New Discovery with quick relief for his children’s croup. He describes sudden choking and urges prompt use of the remedy for fast, effective help.
Japanese battleship Kirishima launched at Barrow
Nagaski December 1 reports the Japanese battleship Kirishima launched today. The vessel displaces 27,500 tons with turbine engines of 7,000 horsepower, contract speed 28 knots, coal capacity 4,000 tons and oil tanks 1,600 tons. Armament includes eight 14 inch guns sixteen 6 inch guns and eight torpedo tubes.
Garment Worker Shot in Philadelphia Strike Turmoil
In Philadelphia on December 1 a garment worker named Harry Skulnick was shot by an unidentified man from a passing taxicab while being escorted by a city detective during a strike. Two suspects were arrested as workers remain off the job after months of protest.
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Philadelphia
Harry Skulnick
Skulhick
Notary Public Bond Filed by Attorney Lovejoy
Attorney George W. Lovejoy posted the required bond in probate court to act as a notary public after appointment by Governor Emmett O Nea l.
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George W. Lovejoy
Emmett O'Neal
Preliminaries For America's Cup Races Begin To Take Shape
Atlantic trials loom as Lipton prepares Shamrock IV and Shamrock 23 for 1914 competition. Burton Turner and Gould named as key figures with discussions of crew, plans, and racing strategies in England. Critics note shift from modern to older skippers and debate next captaincy and pilot choices.
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United States
England
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Lipton
Thomas Lipton
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Albert Turner
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W. P. Burton
Captain Gould
Sycamore
Cadets Jubilate Over Big Victory at West Point
West Point cadets greet Army football team at the wharf after the Navy victory. A mule and navy goat parade with the score 22 tied to the mule marks the celebration. On the train home the squad elects Vernon R. Prichard as next year's captain, a 22 year old from Iowa scheduled to graduate in 1916.
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Academy
Ley
Harry Tuthill
Vernon RE. Prichard
Prichard
Cartherelle
Iowa
Vanquished Navy Football Team Receives Loyal Welcome
The vanquished Navy squad returned to Annapolis amid a warm, orderly welcome by Midshipmen, Naval personnel, and townsfolk. The special train arrived late after a cold vigil, horses were unhitched, players were greeted individually with yells, and the celebration closed with the siren yell and promises of next year.
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Navy
Midshipmen
Foreign Cruise Proves Pleasant and Successful
Rear Admiral Charles J. Badger announced before returning to the United States that the Navy’s Atlantic fleet cruise to Mediterranean ports was most pleasant and successful. He said cordiality and courtesy to officers and men was universal and the voyage fulfilled its aim of broadening experience and exposing personnel to foreign countries.
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Associated Press
Ville
Francé
United States
Uni States Navy
Mediterranean
Squadron Sets Sail From Marseilles
United States steamships Vermont and Ohio with the fuel ship Jason and the supply ship Celtic departed Marseilles after saluting French batteries. They will rendezvous with the rest of the American squadron off Gibraltar.
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France
United States
Vermont
Ohio
Jason
Celtic
Gibralter
Pennsylvania adopts commission form in most cities
Philadelphia reports that most Pennsylvania cities have adopted the commission form of government. A single five member council will govern, with one member serving as mayor, replacing the former double council system. Excludes Philadelphia Pittsburgh Scranton and a few chartered towns. The five councilmen will pass and enforce ordinances.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Scranton
Personal Envoy at Washington
President Wilson told callers that Mexican factions currently hold influence with no U S actions planned. William Baya and General Carranza allies arrived at Nogales recently, while Querido Modeno the Mexican foreign minister was reported in Vera Cruz. The U S maintains a wait-and-see policy as the financial blockade strains Huerta and the Constitutionalists.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
United States
Lars “Sclaces
William Baya
Carranza Mal
Nogales
Nogeles
White House
Querido Modeno
Vera
Maine Leads List in Hunting Fatalities
Boston dispatch reports Maine leads northern New England in hunting deaths this season with eleven fatalities. Four killed by mistaken identity, six by accidental discharge, and one by an elder brother. Wounded over sixty. New Hampshire and Vermont each logged one fatality. Massachusetts saw no open-week deaths.
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Inchusetts
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New Hampshire
New England
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