Two Brothers Shot Ten Death in Petros
William and Robert Russell were killed at a soft drink stand in Petros Tennessee as Beecher Holmes and his younger brother were charged with murder. The Holmes brothers allegedly opened fire after the Russells testified against them on whiskey selling charges. Authorities moved the suspects to the state prison branch due to threats of lynching. Eastern manufacturers seek northwest hardwoods, especially birch, for clothespins.
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Associated Press
Petros
Tenn
William
Robert Russell
Beecher Holmes
Russell Brothers
Holmes Brothers
Robert
Branch Staté
External Vicks Treatment for Croup and Pneumonia
The notice praises external Vicks treatment for croup and pneumonia, condemning internal dosing of children. It advises rubbing a small amount on the throat, keeping warm with a flannel, and trusting the body heat to release menthol and thymos compounds for easier breathing. It markets Vicks at 25c, 50c, and 1.00.
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Vick
Bede
Vick’s
Two Negroes Held for Child Murder in Cuba
In Havana on December 26 two men, Jose De La Cruz and Cardenas, were arrested for the murder of six year old Eugenia Hernandez at Artemisa Pinar del Rio. Investigators connect the crime to a ritual called vypodopism as they drew blood from the child to cure a sick woman, Salvadora Arjona, before a powder explosion killed the girl.
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Associated Press
Havana
Eugenia Hernandez
Artemisa
Pinar del Pio
Jose de la Cruz
Cardenas
Salvadora Arjona
Riot at Plaza Ends in Death and Injuries in Los Angeles
In Los Angeles on December 26 Rafael Adams a Mexican man was killed and five policemen injured as officers moved to disperse a crowd of unemployed men gathered at the Plaza. About twenty rioters were arrested after stones and clubs were used in the clash. Adams a leader among the resisters was shot by an officer. The Plaza was cleared and the disturbance ended.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Cal
Rafael Adams
Plaza
Adams
Wound Up House Party Ends in Double Tragedy
Dallas carpenter Frank Long hosted friends at his home on December 26. As guests left he suddenly fired on them killing Mrs. J. T. Pollard, wife of a Dallas policeman, then killed himself.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Tex
Frank Long
Long
J. T. Pollard
Ely Cream Balm Promises Quick Catarrh Relief
An advertisement touts Ely Cream Balm for relief from catarrh and stuffed noses. It claims the spray clears air passages, relieves headaches, and ends foul mucous, promising breathing ease by morning after using a small bottle. A second brand, Big's Dream Balm, is endorsed for similar relief.
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Ely
Big
Veteran sergeant tests army shoes on cross continental walk
In San Francisco Sergeant John Walsh, a 64 year old U S Army retiree, serves as the official army shoe tester. Employed by the War Department, he travels back and forth testing shoe durability as samples are evaluated for contract use. He began his current trip last May and wore out several pairs before planning another leg to the Atlantic coast.
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San Francisco
United States
John Walsh
Uncle Sam
War Department
Army
Walsh
Atlantic Coast
Shoop Seeks Arbitration Over Chicago School Head Dispute
The Associated Press reports John D. Shoop seeks arbitration to resolve his removal as Chicago public schools superintendent. An arbitration commission of five men is planned. Mrs. Ella Flagg Young may be reelected, with Mayor Harrison signaling acceptance.
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Associated Press
Chicago
John D. Shoop
Ella Flagg Younng
Arbitration Commission
E. R. Litzinger
Shoop
Young
Tyron
Harrison
Siamese Twins to be Separated in Paris
Paris reports two month old Siamese twin girls joined face to face by a narrow flesh seam have arrived for separation surgery. A radiograph indicates no shared vital organs and their vigor requires woolen vests to restrain arm movements for safety.
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Associated Press
Paris
Mrs. Ley Returns to Face Fraud Indictment in New Orleans
Florence Ley alias Iola Jeannette Strong McEvoy Ley surrendered to U S Marshal Loisel in New Orleans after an indictment accusing her of using the mail to defraud W B Henry of 75 dollars with a fake legacy tale. She vowed to reveal information about Henry and claimed a prior threat involving her husband.
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New Orleans
Florence Ley
Iola Jeannette Strong McEvoy-Ley
Mobile
United States
Loisel
Federal Grand
W. B. Henry
Federal
Henry
Angel
Wil Henry
Mr. Ley
Will Henry
Mrs. Ley
Louis H. Burns
Rampolla Will Disputed as Rome Seals Apartments
In Rome on December 26 the late Cardinal Rampolla’s apartments are sealed at request of St Peter’s administrator to protect documents of interest to the church amid reports of a later will. A key bearing Rampolla’s handwriting suggests a box containing a will existed, but the box is missing and no one claims loss or theft. Authorities say they lack grounds to act.
Huerta Plans Federal State Guard for Mexico City
President Huerta plans a federal district garrison of 5000 men to guard the capital and environs after January 1. The force will operate independently of the federal army and is not included in the plan to enlist militiamen in every state. The guards are said to be already enlisted and ready for active service. The article also notes the world gold production has risen about fivefold since 1887.
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Mexico City
Huerta
Federal District Guard
Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy Popular
The old time Sage Tea and Sulphur mixture returns as Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy. A ready to use product sold in drug stores for about 50 cents a bottle that darkens hair and makes gray disappear without obvious application.
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Wyeth
Fire hits Ocean Springs early morning blaze
A fire reported at 2 45 this morning in Ocean Springs Mississippi caused damage to a local building. Firefighters were dispatched promptly and contained the blaze, with no injuries reported. Investigators will determine the cause.
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Ocean Springs, Miss
Springs
Miss
Villa Sees Slow Advance As Ojinaga Siege Looms
Juarez Dec 26 A large rebel force under General Ortega moves 4 200 men toward Ojinaga while federal troops in the frontier town behind trenches brace for a siege. Villa vows clemency to regulars but will execute officers and volunteers captured.
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Associated Press
Juarez, Mex
Francisco Villa
Chihuahua
Ojinaga
Presidio
Texas
United States
Villa
Huerta
Francisco Castro
Pascual Orozco
Ortega
Japan
General Villa
Tolman Son Seeks Parole Help By Surrendering Notes
Elmer E. Tolman offers to turn over notes totaling 600000 and close businesses by 1914 to obtain a pardon for his father Daniel H. Tolman. Governor Glynn had received the pardon application, and counsel Benjamin F Spellman said the son will meet any conditions. Notes cover about 25000 borrowers most owed small loans. cancellation of the debt would follow.
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Daniel H. Tolman
New York
Elmer E. Tolman
Benjamin F. Spellman
Tolmans
Tolman
Glynn
Spellman
Elmer Tolman
Stabbed Brooklyn Man Receives Six Heart Sutures
Vincenzo Lauro survived a stabbing after doctors at Holy Family Hospital performed a rare operation. Six stitches were placed in the heart tissue without general anesthesia due to his weak condition, with cocaine used locally. Surgeons reported rapid improvement and expected recovery.
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Associated Press
New York
Vincenzo Lauro
Holy Family Hospital
Brooklyn
Nineteen Fishermen Drown Off Faroe Islands During Hurricane
Nineteen fishermen were drowned when a hurricane wrecked small craft off Thorshaven Faroe Islands. The storm overwhelmed crew at sea and left many boats wrecked or missing.
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Associated Press
Copenhagen
Thorshaven
Faroe Islands
Deputy Kills Prisoner in Clash with Rescuers
In Unicoi county East Tennessee a late Wednesday battle left one dead and three fatally wounded. Deputy Sheriff Gillis fatally stabbed while attempting to arrest Jack Edwards. Harris Tilson and Grindstaff were wounded. Sam also shot and likely to die. Edwards was in deputy custody during the rescue attempt.
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Associated Press
Chattanooga
Devils Creek
Unicoi
East Tennessee
Jack Edwards
Gillis
Sheri
Harris Tilson
Sam
Edwards
Tilson
Grindstaff
British Exports to Mexico Surge in Early Year Months
British exports to Mexico for the first eight months of this year were considerably higher than in the same periods of the prior two years, indicating a notable rise in trade activity with Mexico during the period.
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Mexico
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