Pullman Co Reduces Prices on Upper Berths
In Chicago on December 1 the Pullman Company announced to Interstate Commerce Commission officials that upper berth rates would drop by 20 percent where the lower berth rate exceeds 1.50. The hearing involved no testimony as the offer aimed to satisfy George Loftus in a case over upper berth rates for Chicago to the Pacific coast.
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Chicago
Dee
Franklin K. Lane
Ki. EK. Clark
Interstate Commerce Commission
Fernald
Pullman Company
George 8. Loftus
Pacific Coast
Interstate Commerce Commissioners
Red Cross Seals On Sale National Campaign Begins
The Red Cross society with national headquarters in Washington plans a large fund raise via sale of holiday seals from today through year end. The seal stamps, used on letters during the holiday season, aim to exceed last year's 50 million sales as funds for its anti tuberculosis drive.
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RED Cross
Washington, D. C
Red Cross Society
Aged Actress Julia Wyatt Dies at 87 in New Haven
New Haven December 1 Mrs Julia Wyatt once famed for her stage prowess and her role as Topsy in Uncle Tom's Cabin has died at her home at age 87.
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New Haven
Julia Wyatt
Topsy
Fighting in the Mountains Delays Mexican Unrest
From El Paso a report says Sonora hosts bands of revolutionists organizing in the mountains with no insurgent moves yet. Americans relocate families as towns along the Chihuahua to Madera line report insurgent control and mountain clashes with many wounded. Federal troops are sent to affected towns. In Eagle Pass Luther T. Ellsworth resigns as U S consul at Ciudad Porfirio Diaz to take effect soon.
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el Paso
Sonora
Madera
Chihuahua
Eagle Pass
Luther T. Ellsworth
United States
Ciudad Porferio Diaz
State Department
Washington
Diaz inaugurations mark eighth presidency in Mexico City
American Ambassador Henry L. Wilson acted as dean of the diplomatic corps and presented congratulations from various powers including the United States at the inauguration ceremonies for Diaz's eighth succession in Mexico City.
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Mexico City
Diaz
Henry L. Wilson
Diplomatic Corps
United States
Woman Convicted of Manslaughter in Cashmere Shooting
Spokane set today the 73 year old Mrs Hannah Beebe found guilty of manslaughter in the death of James Sutton a neighbor rancher. Sutton was killed when he tried to drive through the right of way across property owned by the Beebe women. Beebe's daughter Mrs Della Totten was previously convicted of murder in the first degree.
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Spokane
Hannah Beebe
James Sutton
Cashmere
Della Totten
Sutton
Miss Helen Taft Presented to Society at White House Tea
Washington December 1 Miss Helen Taft was formally presented to society this afternoon at a tea given by Mrs Taft in the White House.
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Washington
Helen Taft
Dr Cook sells confession tale to New York publisher
Dr Frederick A Cook, who now concedes uncertainty about reaching the North Pole, sold his story The Story of Cook's Trip to the North Pole to a New York publisher after seeking a London magazine deal. He toured from Canada to Troy, New York, meeting editors before returning to Europe.
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New York
Frederick A. Cook
North Pole
Cook
London
Brooklyn
Bloomsbury
Dr. Cook
United States
Canada
Troy
N. Y
Walter Winans
Winans
Europe
Mr. Winans
St. Petersburg
England
East
Exhibition of Colonial Fruits Opens in London
London December 1 The Royal Horticultural Society opened the exhibition of colonial grown fruits and vegetables the most notable of its kind. Sir Edward Grey secretary of state for foreign affairs delivered the formal address opening the event.
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London
Royal Horticultural Society
Edward Grey
Memorial Unveiled for Franklin Confederate Soldiers
A handsome monument to Franklin county Confederate soldiers was unveiled in Rocky Mount Virginia with impressive ceremonies and a large crowd in attendance today.
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Rocky Mount
Franklin County
Express Strike Settled At Last
New York December 1 final settlement of the express strike among express company employees ended weeks of disruption in the city. Drivers and helpers voted to accept terms, with wages up five to eight percent and an eleven hour day. Sunday and holiday work will not be required under the new open shop agreement.
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New York
Express Company
Diaz Begins His Eighth Term in Mexico City
Gen Portfirio Diaz inaugurated for an eighth consecutive term amid a grand civic and military ceremony. The official residence was packed with thousands as senators, representatives, officers and diplomats observed in full dress uniforms. Streets were lavishly decorated and displays of loyalty were prominent, encouraged by authorities.
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City of
Mexico
Portfirio Diaz
Mexican Republic
Diaz
Manicure and shaving sets showcased as Christmas gifts
Eastman Commercial Company highlights manicure and shaving sets as elegant Christmas presents, emphasizing their appeal for seasonal shoppers.
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Eastman Commercial Company
Two Women Burned In South Hayes Fire At 344 A. H. Smith Home
Firefighters from Box 23 fought a kitchen gasoline explosion that set 344 South Hayes avenue ablaze, injuring Mrs. Higley and Mrs. Bowers while saving two adjacent structures. The fire caused total loss of belongings. no insurance on furnishings.
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South Hayes Avenue
A. H. Smith
H. W. Sligley
Soldier to Hang for Murder at West Point Barracks
Victoria B C December 1 Unless saved by executive clemency Thomas Allen a gunner Royal Canadian artillery will die on the scaffold tomorrow for the murder on August 1 of Captain Peter Elliston his commanding officer. The crime occurred at West Point barracks when Allen shot the captain from a barracks window as he left the company office fifty yards away. Allen harbored a grievance over a prior imprisonment for violation of army regulations.
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Victoria
B. C
Thomas Allen
Royal Canadian Artillery
Allen
Peter Elliston
West Point Barracks
Mrs Cook Loses $1000 Suit Over Federal Building Site
In district court Judge J M Stevens instructed the jury to verdict for the defendant in the Mrs A L Cook versus W F Kasiska case over a $1000 subscription to buy a federal building site. Kasiska canceled his subscription after noting a different site could be within delivery limits.
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A. L. Cook
W. F. Kasiska
District Court
J. M. Stevens
Blackfoot
Alfred Budge
Federal Building
South Arthur Avenue
West Lewis Street
Cook
Sam Free
Kasiska
West Center
Garfield
Methodist Church
Pocatello
Uncle Sam
Erguson & Terrell
Light sentences for amateur highwaymen from portneuf district
Forrest Young and Harley Quinn were sentenced to six months in the county jail for holding up Otto Nelson on the Whitman street bridge and taking $1.26. Judge Alfred Budge noted the act as a boyish prank. The case began as highway robbery but was reduced to petty larceny after a subscription backing from local citizens. Other sentences included James H. Wilson and Charles Barnes for first and second degree burglary related to a Portneuf siding break-in.
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Otto Nelson
Whitman Street
Portneuf
Forrest Young
Harley Quinn
Alfred Budge
L. DS. Shurch
Nelson
Tribune
Terrell
Pocatello
Budge
James H. Wilson
Boise
Charles Barnes
Wilson
Barnes
Portneuf Siding
Uncle Sam after the Sheep Men
United States District Attorney C. H. Lingenfelter filed two suits in federal court seeking damages for feeding sheep on Pocatello and Weiser reserves. Edward Newman faces 800 dollars for 5000 head on the Pocatello reserve in 1910. H L Mitchell is charged with 6000 head on the Weiser reserve for 50 dollars. Foresters had warned stockmen to keep off the government lands. The government vows to enforce sleep grazing laws on reserves.
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Boise Statesman
United States
C. H. Lingenfelter
Federal District Court
Pocatello National Forest
Weiser National Forest
Edward Newman
Newman
Pocatello
H. L. Mitchell
Mitchell
Weiser
Wheat market closes higher on December wheat
Chicago price for December wheat ends at 9.14 and a quarter cents, reflecting a modest gain as trading closes.
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Chicago
Burke Loses Suit Over $1000 Commission Claim
Frank W. Burke, a cattleman, failed to obtain $1000 commission from Alfred Humphrey after finding a buyer for an Idaho ranch near Power City. A district court jury of eight of twelve ruled Burke not entitled to the fee. Attorneys Clark & Budge and Standrod & Terrell appeared. This morning Judge Budge granted a continuance in York Brothers vs Faure. An appeal to the supreme court is expected.
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District Court
Frank W. Burke
Alfred Humphrey
American Falls
Burke
Humphrey
Idaho
Power City
Clark & Budge
Standrod & Terrell
York Brothers Vs. Faure
Budge
Supreme Court
Taft's Message Drafts Revised for Congress
Washington dispatch reports Taft's message to Congress has been revised three times. The document is expected to be ready for distribution by Friday night or Saturday. A separate special message will follow, detailing the engineers' report on western reclamation projects funded by the ten million dollar appropriation.
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Washington
Taft
Congress
West
Recall principle added to Arizona constitution
Phoenix December 1 legislative recall principle written into Arizona constitution as a newly drafted measure applying to all elective offices in the state.
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Phoenix
Arizona
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America
Hayes
Federal
Stevens
Forest Young
Lingenfelter
F. W. Burke
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