Petition Details Tortures of Zelaya Prisoners
A petition from prominent women in Managua to acting U. S. consul Henry Caldera denounces torture of Zelaya era prisoners and the intervention by the American government. It cites widespread terror, confiscations, and abuses including execution threats and resistance by Ambel Chavez, a firing squad commander who refused orders.
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Zelaya
Managua
Henry Caldera
United States
Cannon
Grace
Associates
Adeneme
Ambel Chavez
Grove
King Leopold I Remains Moved by Torch Light Procession
The body of King Leopold I was carried from Ladken pavilion to the palace under torchlight, escorted by troopers. The hearse bore crepe and eight horses drew the crown coffin into a chapel room. Royal officers bore the coffin to the transformed chapel as plans unfold. Princess Louise’s counsel seeks deposits in Leopold or Baroness Vaughn names and bars executors from destroying papers.
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Proor
Brussels
Leopold I
Ladken
Heting
Louise
Pricipal Bank
Leopold
Vaghn
Leoold
Englishman Wins Marathon Over Dorando in Indoor Race
B. W. Gardiner of London defeated Dorando Pietri in an indoor marathon event. Gardiner clocked 12 minutes 25 seconds for 23 miles, a new indoor world record, and completed the full 26 miles in 2 hours 37 minutes 12 seconds.
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London
Pietro Doerando
B. W. Gardiner
Albert Hat
Gardiner
Extra Trains West to Carry Presents
Chicago dispatch reports railroads plan additional special trains to move a huge volume of Christmas express parcels in the week before the holiday. Managers expect early runs to handle the load with limited delays on passenger services due to express traffic.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Former railway clerk held to answer in four embezzlement counts
Ivank C. Radcliffe formerly chief clerk in the land department of the Southern Pacific company was held for trial in the superior court on four counts of felony embezzlement. Police Judge Shortall fixed bonds at $1000 on each charge. The San Francisco report is dated December 18.
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Prust
San Francisco
Ivank’ C. Radcliffe
Land Department
Southern Pacific Company
May Build New Railroad Through Timber Lands
Redding December 18. W J Cossons engineer arrives with twelve Southern Pacific surveyors and horses to establish headquarters and plan a branch line to Hareka or through timber lands northeast of the city. Officials refuse to discuss details of the project.
Sorth Proposes to Divide California into Siskiyou State
Sacramento December 18 A plan to create a new state named Siskiyou would comprise Del Norte Humboldt Trinity Shasta Lassen Tehama in California and Coos Curry Douglas Josephine Jackson Klamath Lake in Oregon with Yreka as proposed capital. Maps have been published in Ashland Yreka Klamath Falls and nearby towns as education work proceeds quietly.
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Associated Press
Sacramento
Siskiyou
del Norte
Modoc
Humboldt
Trinity
Shasta
Lassen
Tehama
California
Coos
Douglas
Curry
Josephine
Jackson
Lake
Ore
Bon
Ashland
Yreka
Klamath
Falla
Jack
Relative of Taft Dead at Johns Hopkins Hospital
Mrs Horace Taft, wife of the Taft family's brother of President Taft, died in Baltimore at Johns Hopkins Hospital at age 50. The obituary notes the fashioning of many new tiara as beaver and telemed at the shop with a snmyt little allegretto.
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Taft
Baltimore
Horace
President Taft
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Cowardly ex officer balks at arrest in pawnshop murder
Chicago December 18 Emil M Koler former patrolman at Maxwell Street faces cowardice charges for not arresting the murderer of Bernatt Greenburg a pawnshop owner shot by a robber Monday night Koler says he would rather be a live coward than a dead hero and favors only an even break over risking his life.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Emil &. Koler
Maxwelltreet
Bernatt Greenburg
Woman Aged 15 Dies at Philadelphia Jewish Shelter
A brief obituary from Philadelphia reports the death of Mrs Brayne Makendersky at the Jewish sheltering home aged 445. She was born in Kiev and had 19 children with 150 descendants living across various regions. Her oldest grandchild is 70, and the notice mentions a relative listed as Hen ria Abratimn Monkendensky of New York.
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Philadelphia
Brayne Makendersky
Kiev
Rusia
Henria Abratimn Monkendensky
New York
Teddy Sends Wild Animals to Washington Zoo Gift
Five lions a leopard and other wild animals were sent to the Washington Zoo as a gift from former President Roosevelt. An African ranchman captured the animals when young and presented them to Mr Roosevelt in Philadelphia.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
President Roosevelt
Washington Zoo
Roosevelt
Widow Eliza Anderson Remarries at Sawtelle Home
Los Angeles December 18 Three weeks after the death of her first husband 73 year old Mrs Eliza Anderson wed 71 year old Oliver E Cox The couple both reside at the Sawtelle Soldiers Home and the ceremony was performed by a Justice of the Peace at Sawtelle.
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Associated Prose
Los Angeles
Eliza Anderson
Oliver E. Cox
Snake Rail Wreck Injures Dozens on Chicago Limited
In Illinois near Western Springs the Oriental limited on the Chicago Burlington & Quincy line derailed due to a snake rail in freezing weather. More than 20 passengers were injured but none killed as cars toppled from the track into a deep embankment.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Western Springs
Ill
Trix
Mayeray Demurrers Wilt 1 Heard Jan. 17
Council Bluffs report notes demurrers by Mayeray and about 80 associates on the criminal case slated for argument January 17. The irregular spelling reflects OCR from the era. Proceedings focus on pretrial demurrers in a large conspiracy-style matter.
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Mayeray
Breer
Council Bluffs
Cayee
Mayhray
Demerrers
Prayer Day Declared for Joseph Smith Recovery
A faction within the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints requests Sunday for prayer and fasting for the recovery of Joseph Smith the church leader and sole surviving son. He is reportedly dangerously ill at his home in Independence Missouri and all churches of the denomination are urged to observe the day of fasting.
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Reorganized Church of Latter Day Saints
Joseph Smith
Smith
Independence
Row Re Takes Baby As A PhEpGR
Assoc Prensa reports a man named Alexander opposed to police efforts to take a baby pledged as collateral. He argued the infant should be given a home while insisting the real motive is funds.
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Row RE
Lewis Stang Sets Five Mile Auto Record in Indianapolis
In Indianapolis on December 18 Lewis Stang drove a 200 hp Pint to victory with a five mile record of 3 17.70 at the Motor Speedway. The fastest mile stood at 39.36 seconds and a new quarter mile mark of 8.05 seconds was set during the run.
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Indianapolis
Lewis Stang
the Motor Speedway
Olive Burbank mother of famed horticulturist dies at 96
Mrs Olive Burbank mother of world renowned horticulturist is dead in Santa Rosa at age 96. A native of Massachusetts she had lived with her son in this city for 32 years.
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Wreta
Santa Rosa
Olive Burbank
Baother Burbank
Winlight
Streetcar With Crew Dead Runs Four Miles
In St Louis on December 18 an out of control streetcar killed a motorman and a dying conductor after a struggle with a negro highwayman who fired on them and escaped with money. Conductor NP O'Brien resisted orders to surrender and was shot, while motorman Ed Goody was killed as he attempted to assist.
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Associated Press
ST. Louis
NP. O'Brien
Ed Goody
O'Birien
Armitation Progress Reported in Chicago Wage Talks
Bargaining between the railroad general manager conference committee and the Switchmen’s Union continues. Reported progress comes amid ongoing discussions on wages and conditions as unions seek terms in the dispute.
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Chicago
Der
Watt
No Smoking Incident Involving J P Morgan Jr On Pier
Patrick Lowery a longtime vedovore on the White Star line piers accuses J P Morgan Jr of smoking despite a clear No Smoking sign. Morgan, consulted with a London banker preparing to depart, takes a cigarette from a case, lights it, then moves to curb the act after Lowery admonishes him.
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New York
Patrick Lowery
White Star Line
Hudson
J. P. Morgan, Jr
Morgan
London
Ory
Lowery
Pinchot Declines to Resign as Michigan President Hope
Giford Pinchot chief forester denies he will resign to accept the presidency of the University of Michigan. He stated he will remain in his current post and continue forestry work. The report emphasizes his rejection of stepping down for the Michigan job.
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Pinchott
Associated Pros
Washington
Giford Pinchot
Forester
University of Michigan
Reform Bill Triggers Strikeaze Amid Labor Tensions
The article reports a drastic bill passed by parliament amid widespread disruption from a strike and lockout dispute. Strike leaders and employers face investigation into aid for the strike as unrest continues into the year.
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Tegtalas
Grand Duke Michael Nicholayevich Dies in Cannes
The Grand Duke Michael Nicholayevich, chief uncle of Emperor Nicholas II and the imperial house's eldest representative, has died in Cannes. Born in 1882, he joined the army at 14 and became a general by 20, fighting in the Crimean War, the Turkish war of 1877-78, and participating in several battles.
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Associated Press
Cannes
France
Duc
Michael Nicholasyieteh
Nicholas
Imperial House
Nicholas I
Stockton Opens Saloons on Sundays Amid New Ordinance
Stockton mayor R Riebenstein will sign ordinances allowing Sunday saloon openings starting tomorrow after the council passed the measure unanimously. Restaurant and druggist license applications due by 5 pm. Saloons must reduce exterior boxes to 3 feet and remove curtains.
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Associated Press
Stockton
Rt. R. Riebenstein
Brooklyn cashier finds miscounted ten dollar bill
NY internal revenue cashier George Sangster reports a $990 overage from a $10 bill detected in change. He has repaid the amount and seeks the missing payer to return the funds. The note mentions celebratory Egyptian revival motifs in a separate context.
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New York
George Sangster
Internal Revenue Department
Brooklyn
Willy
Custer Indian Fighter Kieah Garrett Dies at 60
Sanbas City reports Kieah Garrett, 60, who fought with General Chater in his campaigns, died at his home. Authorities say Garrett served in the Custer era and his death was noted today December 18.
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Custer
Associated
Proms
Sanbas City
Kieah Garrett
General Chater
King of the Umpires Heads Nationals in Surprise Vote
After three days of deadlock the National League elected Thomas B. Lynch known as the king of umpires as president. Brooklyn’s Ebbets opposed John Heydler who was nominated for secretary and elected unanimously for a three year term. Lynch served as NL umpire from 1880 to 1902.
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Rees
L Ater
Provident
Na Jonal Baseball League
Thomas B. Lynch
Ebbets
Brooklyn Club
John Heydler
Harry Pulliam
Heydler
Lynch
National League
VSRH
Tragedy Hits Traveling Show in Mississippi Free Fight
In NABEN Mississippi a manager of a traveling theater group was killed and five others injured in a free-for-all. Evans reportedly drank and struck Rock Johnson with a pistol before Rock’s brother Harry Johnson shot Evans in the forehead. Johnson and five troupe members were arrested. three injured are women from the show.
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Preas Naben
Evans
Rock Johnson
Harry Dobinion
Rock
Johnson
Snow Falls in Las Vegas Valley for Second Time
The Clark County Review notes snow covered Las Vegas last Sunday for several hours, with earth staying white through Monday. Earlier snows were rare, the heaviest on record occurred in 1884 with four to five inches, and a rainy week followed the event.
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Las Vegas
Stewarts
Wiltons
Clark Caunty Review
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