Washington Rumors and Rail Disasters Across Continents
A chaotic summary lists a wide range of items: an alleged violation tied to export controls in Washington, Inspector General and district attorney actions, and discussions about royal society invitations. It covers shipyard plans in Glasgow, arrests, volcanic upheavals, and a raft of maritime, aviation, and political notes including a Philippine expedition, a Chinese emperor death account, and British military leadership shifts. The report also mentions accidents in the U.S. and Canada, railway disruptions, court cases, and economic figures from the Democratic committee.
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Washington
Department of
Fertyteo
Romrvyls Tine
Royal Geographical
Alan Yukon
Rookeveli
Celine
Dean Farthing
Kingston
Montreal
Diccssan
Algernon Borthwick
Bret Daron Glenesk
London Morning Pont
Aurelog
Empress of
China
Autoaero Committee
Ax ‘4 Club
France
Wiswalaw
Mie Calle
Prof Curie
Radhin
Wlence
Parle University
Henry Wilkinson
Seutenart
Kevgrs
Oat
Gee Wilkinsen
Roslecy
University of Jenat Terinasy
Briana
Persia
Over 100 Perish in Fire Aboard British Steamer Bardista
A British steamer Bardista from Liverpool bound for Alexandria with forty four crew and fifty passengers caught fire near Veltia Island. The blaze raged to 200 feet amid exploding torches as crew fought to save lives. Rescue efforts by warships and shore crews were hampered by heavy surf. Captain Chiles Littler steered toward shore while First Officer Frank Watson and several engineers assisted. Fifty bodies recovered, seventy rescued. many Arabs panicked and perished.
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Island of Veltia
Bardista
Liverpool
Alesandria
Nasta
Chiles Littler
Sardinia
Frank Watson
Tiree
Seagraves
Bishop and Nell
Elahleen
Grant
Fear Transport May Be Lost in Pacific Storm
A large passenger steamer carrying a busbar from Narvacan to Ube sank during a night storm near San Fer nom in Union province. Around a hundred passengers and crew drowned or were missing with sixteen bodies recovered and more awaiting shore. Authorities feared Americans or Europeans may have been aboard as rescue efforts continued.
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Manila
Narvacan
Ube
Pengasinen
Streck
San Fernom
Union Province
Vicenya
Conetibulars
Auction results from Chicago Numismatic Society sale
An 1884 silver dollar brought $280 at the Chicago Numismatic Society sale. Only five exist. A 1799 copper cent sold for $82.50. Two 1856 cents with a lying eagle design, copper and nickel, brought $31 and $37.50 respectively.
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Chicago
Chicago Numismatic Society
United States and Japan Agree on Pacific Policy Pact
Washington reports an outline of a five article declaration between the United States and Japan. It pledges peaceful commerce in the Pacific, mutual respect for territorial possessions, and defense of China's independence and equal opportunity. The pact also commits to consult and act together if the status quo is threatened.
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Washington
United States
Japan
Pacific
China
Hitchcock Named Postmaster General Choice in Taft Cabinet
Hot Springs Virginia February 29 Frank Hitchcock has been offered and accepted the position of postmaster general in the Taft cabinet. Announcement of the cabinet selection is not expected until Taft completes his picks. National chairman Hitchcock brings familiarity with postal affairs and long political experience to the role.
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Taft
Hot Springs
Frank HE. Hitchcock
Tait
Toc
Hitchcock
Republican National
Hirehead
Hitcbeck
Fire destroys St Christing's Girls School at Saratoga
Forty girl pupils at St Christing's school fled during a fire that broke out in the laundry and spread rapidly. The blaze caused extensive damage to the building and belongings, estimated at 5,000 dollars, but no injuries were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga
Ratoga
St. Christing’s School
Official Is Short. Wabash Deputy Postmaster Missing
In Wabash Indiana on November 29 Claude Stitt deputy postmaster vanished and postoffice inspectors investigated his accounts. Officials announced a shortage of 2622 dollars. Stitt had been on bond of 2500 dollars.
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Wabash, In
Claude Stitt
Hime
Stitt
Retired Farmer Cunningham Swindled of $9000 in Indianapolis
William B. Cunningham, eighty three, a retired farmer in Indianapolis, was swindled out of $9000 yesterday by confidence men. The incident occurred on November 23.
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Indianapolis
William B. Cunningham
Cunningham
Navy Officers Barred From Public Discussion
Washington dispatch reports Secretary Metcalf issued an order under presidential authority barring naval officers from further public discussion of the New conference without presidential permission. The edict pivots on restricting official comment to protect policy deliberations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Metcalf
Steamer Sunk In Fog Collision Off Sandy Hook
The freighter Georgic rammed and sank the Panama liner Finance in fog near Sandy Hook. Eighty-five aboard. three passengers and one crew member died. Most passengers and crew were rescued by Georgic boats or brought to New York aboard the Alliance. Irene Campbell refused to abandon ship.
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New York
Sandy Hook
Georgie
Btar Une
Finance
Georgic
Sandy Hook At &Eiclock
Mowbray
Liverpool
Clark
Irene Campell
Weil
Arti
Resna
Melita
Alliance
Haiti blockade stands as US declines to recognize port closures
Washington reports Haiti’s authorities admit a paper blockade of Aquia and Jevenso ports. The United States will not recognize the closures, citing tradition and lack of armed enforcement. Port au Prince informants say shipments must land in the capital, underscoring continued Haitian control.
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United States
Washington
Hat
Blowkase
Aquia
Jevenso
Forc
State Department
Netley
Furniss
Port Au Prince
Haltien
George T Hamilton Found Guilty in Infernal Machine Case
Neuritton Michigan November 29 George T Hamilton accused of sending Sheriff Bock an Infernal machine last July was found guilty and sentenced to ten years imprisonment.
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Neuritton
Mich
George T. Hamilton
Bock
Wife Shot, Husband Arrested in Meadville Incident
Meadville Pa Nov 28 Alton Hoover twenty three of Atlantic surrendered himself two hours after three shots were fired at his wife two taking effect probably fata wounds.
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Meadville
Alton Hoover
Atlantic
Aged Woman Arrested in New York Theft Case
Mrs. Allen K. Peck, seventy five, was arrested last night in New York on a grand larceny charge for securing money on worthless titles to land in Kentucky.
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New York
Allen K. Peck
Kentucky
Victims of Hunt Number 44 Reported Across Regions
The tale recounts hunting fatalities and injuries with 44 dead, 92 in 1907, and 74 injured. It notes state disparities, including Minnesota and Wisconsin, and mentions incidents from Chicago to Kansas, a couple's tragedy, and a judge wounded near a shooting. The report highlights drownings and deer-related deaths as multiple fatalities.
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St. Paul
Minursiya
Wisconsin
Mincls
Mielijyon Yanumber
Betwe
Gantz
Warsaw
Uf Peak
Albert Skinner
Port
Stuart
Kansas
Trestleble
J.C. McKinten
Sme
Fla
Fines Levied on Liquor Violators in Warren County Court
Madge Grindeland imposes fines on convicted Warren Minnesota residents for intoxication offenses. Dee, 1dy, and four others faced indictments. one man received a $99 fine with added costs totaling amounts. Charles Neleen pleaded guilty to liquor violation with a minor, receiving a jail sentence of thirty days.
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Madge Grindeland
Warren
Minn
Dee
Stewquist
Deland
Charles Neleen
Phen
Unclear fragments report Eau Claire burglary disrupts home
An incomplete account from Eau Claire Wisconsin describes a burglary at a residence where a man named Ott heard noises in a bedroom and chased the intruder who fled through a window. The report also mentions a railroad district and money being involved, though many details are garbled.
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Eau Claire
Doc
Anton Ott
Dany County
Duralar
Ott
Alvo
South Dakota Seeks State Mine Bond Reform
A garbled item notes a South Dakota state matter involving Beuth Dakota Product for seeds and a bond or fee of 65,000 dollars. Mentions Homestake and a figure of 7.46 percent with a Monday date reference. Names and details are unclear due to OCR issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beuth Dakota
Ye Pierce
Ieee of State
Fhorerty
Ford
South Dakota
Mlea
Bank robbery case looms as indictment targets Carnegie party
A damaged report notes a robbery at Bank of Stohen with mentions of Warren Ming Dee and Janie KT Mireugh amid security checks. Indictment tied to involvement around a Carnegie cheque and a university endowment payment dispute. William A. Shanklin of Ty university is named in connection with a payment claim related to Mr Carnesie.
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Warren
Ming
Dee
Ot Nolan
Rae
Seurity
Janie KT
Tertimond
Bank of Stohen
Carnigie
Checkarette
Iowa
Willam A. Shanklin
Ty University
Andrew Carnesie
Mr. Carncete
Log Breaks Man's Leg Near Dusham Creek
A man was injured when a log broke while he was working near Dusham Creek, west of Eau Claire. The log caught him between a tree and the ground, snaring him at two points and breaking his leg yesterday.
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Wis
Lina
Dusham Creek
Automaton accident claims Colorado official in New York
A fifty year old man named John Cleveland Osecod, once an executive at Colorado Fuel and Iron, was killed in New York on December 1 after being struck by a street automat. He died within half an hour from his injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Automat
New York
John Cleveland
Pry
Colorado
Receiver Appointed Over Farmers Store in Wisconsin
A Wisconsin farmers store fell under a receiver with assets valued at about $3,500. The appointment targets creditors, mostly farmers who contributed capital. The action was taken December 1 and involves the store's receivership to protect lenders and stabilize operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Almens, Wis
Dee
Mabilir
Early crop profits cited from 12,000 bushes raised
A brief mention notes Wheeler and kin growing 12,000 Frain bushes this year. They sold 6,000 bushels at 45 cents each, predicting about $5,200 profit for the year.
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Wheeler
Aged Man Kills Himself in New Ulm Hayloft
A sixty year old man, Dee Ehrlich, is reported to have hanged himself in a hayloft above the rifts of the Bentzin farm near Cottonwood. The incident occurred on September 2 as families and local authorities investigated the tragic death.
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Paul Gross
Celler
Cornette Vandervnt
Clyro
Glascow
Gew
Toad
Williams Metrvea
Hindmere
Paferret
Leeds
England
McQueen
Get Johm F. Weeton
Bat Boonariani
Department of Cantornta
Ban Franny Hysaewete
PF Alemith
Anton Joweph Aryan
Richegrond 1Vau Timex Dispatch
Bern
Merifhel
Imal
Bureau of
Pardle Apd
Navy
William M
Thy van Nesten Rust Company
New Vis
Ralvetiog Artsy
Cassinlien
Vrath Copper Company
Marquette
Mick
Robert Warren
Thirteen Peare
Ace of
Gillet
Retert Miller
Fiteen
Frank Steida Steinwitz
Wom
Arbon
Weity Ar
Broadway
Cleveland
Hed Cloud
Neb
Canal Street
New Yars
Pao Thesten
Faye T
Arkan
Etenter
Teo
Chicago, Chi Humai & Loulaville Railroad
Cln- Slowatt
Lake Winnipeg
Manitoba
Vidal
John Stephenson
Fisher Bay
Stephenson
Tibet
Durar
Hatten County
Gilmore
Levne
Edward Weed
Devulanina
St. Louia
Cocrsa
Augusta
Soga
Yates Conte Ay
Atoni Mettieg
Elvit Cervier Reform League
Pittsburgee
Lewis Hanon
L. Banen
Webster City
Fons
Presbyterian Hospital
Chienee
Inez Aveust
Springfot
UL Owen Kindare
Bellevue Bowhtat
Notlen
Amer Foom Sheet and Tin Plate Company
South Sharon
Democratic National Committee
Secretary of State of
National Committee
Linecoln
Pittsburg
Duma
Naval Ministry
Philippines
War Department
Einemas
Dix
Seattle
Guam
Adjt
Ainsworth
Honolulu
Maciia
U. S
Haiti
Minnesota
Michigan
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