War Clouds Over Fez As Vessels Gather For Morocco
Valetta Malta December 31 The Bacchante flagship of Admiral Walker with Canopus Victoria and Diana heads to Gibraltar in support of the Moroccan crisis followed by the Implacable A Tangier dispatch says rebels have captured twelve sultanate cannons and chest of treasure in a night attack. Madrid December 31 Germany says it will monitor Morocco like France and Britain while Portugal ships to protect interests. Tangier Madrid and London weigh French British views amid fears of foreign intervention. A Tangier Times dispatch notes Fez siege and Christian mission concerns with no immediate disturbance in Tangier.
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Melilla
Paris
London
Mortcco
Fez
Lendon
Times
Algeria
Coal famine investigations merged for coordinated effort
Chicago authorities led by Attorney General Hamlin and an aldermanic committee began separate probes into the city coal famine but merged efforts to work more intelligently together.
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Chicago
Hamlin
Aldermanic
Magistrate Brann Finds Inspector Brooks Overstepped Authority
New York magistrate Brann ruled that Police Inspector Brooks violated the penal code and exceeded his authority by forcing entry into Canfield's gambling den on December 1. Brooks must stand trial as ordered by the court.
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Canfield
American in London Charged with Murder of Two Wives
George Chapman, already on trial for poisoning a woman thought to be his wife, was arraigned today on new charges of murdering his first and second wives. Autopsies of their exhumed remains indicated poisoning. Chapman sought protection from the U S Consul General Evans. Chapman had come to London from America in 1893.
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George Chapmen
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Evans
Chapman
America
Two More Wrecks Strike Rail Lines in Separate States
In Colorado a South Park locomotive and four cars derailed after jumping an embankment four miles east of Breckenridge. Engineer Daniel Williams died. Fireman Frank was badly scalded. no passengers injured. In Arkansas at Fort Smith crossing in North Little Rock thirty railroad workers were injured when a switch engine crossed ahead of Hoodlum train. Cars derailed and many jumped. about thirty were crushed or hurt.
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Breckenridge
Daniel Williams
Frank
Williams
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Ark
Fort Smith Crossing
North Little Rock
Harvey K. Glidden
Wyoming
Sidden
United States
Robert Miller
Idaho
Albert Nelson
Daniel O. Nowlin
Nelson
Edward Smith
Wyman Parker
St. Anthony
Steve Adams
Steve
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Wyoming Line
Mr. Adams
Castro Accepts Arbitration Principle on Venezuelan Crisis
Washington December 31 Secretary Hay reports President Castro accepts the general principle of the powers proposed arbitration before The Hague Tribunal The answer will be sent to London Berlin and Rome today In Paris December 31 Venezuela promises France to treat her claims as those of Great Britain Germany and Italy but Belgium Spain and Holland refuse a similar pledge
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Spain
Morocco
France
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Washington
Hay
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Hague
Parise
Vaennezuela
Italy
Belgium
Holland
Idaho Mail Contracts and Rail Work Awards
Washington reports Idaho mail contracts awarded to Leestarg, Blackbird, F. O'Connor, and W. G. Feagley with Walter M. Campbell of Boise named a railway mail clerk. Frederick W. Sherman of Park City Utah receives a patent for a journal box. Two bids for Cheyenne piano building elevator installation come from New York firms and Otis Elevator is lowest bid.
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Walter M. Campbell
Boise
Idaho
United States Mail
Blackbird
F. O’connor
Forney
Yellow Jacket
W. G. Feagley
Frederick W. Sherman
Park City
Utah
Treasury
Cheyenne Patlo
New York
Otis Elevator Company
Robert Bacon Resigns from J P Morgan & Co
In New York J P Morgan & Co confirms Robert Bacon has retired due to ill health. Bacon has served as Morgan's representative in the United States Steel Corporation and other major corporations.
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J. P. Morgan & Company
Robert Bacon
J. P. Morgan & Co
Macon
Morgan
United Steel Corporation
City Railway Grand Jury Calls Annulment of Brooklyn Charters
The Brooklyn Rapid Transit company faces a grand jury presentment urging cancellation of its charters and government takeover of surface and elevated lines. The document asserts conditions are intolerable and claims officials admit cure but refuse to act, while proposing operation on a three cent fare basis for profit.
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King County Grand Jury
Brooklyn
Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company
Cay
Kahn to Contest Seat in California Race
Congressman Julius Kahn contests his Fourth California district loss to Livernash after a Superior Court tally shifts the majority. A partial recount on the sharp tally method narrows Livernash’s lead and signals potential changes in the seat outcome.
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California
EH. J. Livernash
Livernash
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Hebbard
Kaho
Nevada tobacco smuggling ring eyed by port collector
Nevada P. Stranahan, collector of the port, believes an organized gang smuggling tobacco into the United States via North Atlantic passenger lines operates with identified principals. He plans to close the net and arrest the ringleaders.
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New York
the Evening Post
Nevada P. Stranahan
Valet Charged With Stolen Jockey’s Diamond Links
London police court hears Calor a Swiss valet charged with stealing American jockey Ted Sloane’s diamond sleeve links valued at 425 dollars, his dress suit and other articles. Sloane, who planned to go abroad, attended the trial.
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Ted Sloane
Calor
Sloane
Famous Doctor Departs New York for England
Dec 31 report notes Dr Lorenz orthopedic surgeon from Vienna leaving New York for England. The item also mentions Sherman’s Piano Titan reportedly damaged the old post office building to span it.
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Vienna
England
Sherman
P.O
Side Tracked at Auditorium and Masquerade Night at Hall
Entertainment listings for tonight include Side Tracked at the Auditorium and a masquerade at St. Joseph's hall. Watchnight services are planned at the Methodist and Episcopal churches. A strong man act is scheduled at the Elk Galoon.
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Acquaintances Court Notes Invite Jackson Basin Attention
The district judge would impose a minimum of about one hundred fifty years on the writer’s subject, described as lazy with a whisky thirst. The piece suggests Glidden disrespects neighbors in the Jackson basin and warns of forthcoming lively Jackson’s Hole news.
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Jackson Basin
Jackson's Hole
Idaho Teachers Association selects Reed for next year
The twelfth annual Idaho State Teachers Association meeting in Weiser concluded with Miles S. Reed of the State University chosen as president and Boise hosting the next gathering. Helen Costen of Boise elected first vice president as officials praised discussions on youth education and a luncheon program accompanied by musical numbers.
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The
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Seasion
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University of Idaho
Helen Costen
Salt Lake Tribune
Timber and Stone Law Sparks West Versus Eastern Debate
The Kooteani Herald notes timber and stone concerns drawing protest in the West against repealing the law. Supporters say repeal favors big companies, while maintaining the act allows settlers to acquire land, pay taxes, and share public burdens.
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Corn Profits Soar in December Trading Surge
In St Louis during December Thomas A Oleage reported a profit of 860000 dollars from corn dealings. The strong gain reflects a sharp rise in corn prices and trading activity for the month.
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St. Louis
Thomas A. Oleage
Durbar Commemoration Releases 188 Prisoners
Dalhi observes Durbar with a release policy as 188 prisoners are freed in a commemorative act. The ceremony marks a historic event with officials signaling a move toward clemency and reform.
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Dalhi
Durbar
Reclamation of Arid Lands Predicted to Transform West
Washington reports that federal reclamation of 50 million acres of arid public lands will create about 1.25 million farms and raise population by roughly 99.9 million. Gains include $1.25 billion in land value and $740.5 million annual product value, funded largely by farmers via extensive canals and reservoirs.
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Congress
United States
New York
Atlantic
Maine
Florida
North Atlantic Division
South Atlantic
San Francisco
New Year's Night Elocution and Music at Auditorium
Citizens are urged to attend a New Year’s Night program at the Auditorium featuring elocution and music. The event promises rare art that will please and bring joy, with the house opening to the public as part of a festive celebration.
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