Blizzard Delays and Die Hard Winter Train Wreck Tragedy
Storms sweep across Wyoming Kansas Missouri and Nebraska causing heavy snow and frost. A Cheyenne passenger train plows through sheep triggering large stock losses and several deaths. A frozen herder in Wyoming is reported among the dead, while a Mexican border herder is unnamed. Kansas City and Missouris cities report the first major winter storm with thundering winds and downed wires. Nebraska and western states record up to four to five inches of snow with frigid temperatures and widespread travel disruption.
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Cheyenne
Dee
Territio
Uintah
Freneu
Sweetwater County
Crafie
Evens
Aneas
Hock
Dee Ik
Jane Maye
Charles Farner
Barnes
Garden City
Kansas
Missouri
Kansan City
Mint
Kanna
Liston
Minn
Ousha
Nebraska
Iran
Aince
Chase County
Paria
Iglesias Guilty in Puerto Rico Labor Conspiracy Trial
In San Juan the Pederwelun of Workmen of Porto Sire chief Iglesias and nine associates faced a district court on a conspiracy charge. Iglesias received three years four months and nine days. seven others got four months. Two acquittals. Case tied to timing when Mototsco currency changes and veteran merchants resisted wage hikes. Appeals loom as proceedings continue.
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San Juan
Dar
Vgletiam
Pederwelun
Porto Sire
Sas Juan
Iglesias
Ue Hines Axsoniatiog
Aum
Inbiir
Porto
Kbit Iglesias
Ben Vist Mentence
Marto Rico
Peiterstion
la Minder
Sutuct
Savage
Luce
Isiéetas
Bern
Parte Hive
Huntington Estate Transfer of Pacific Improvement Scrap Stock
The Huntington estate stock totaling 50 shares has been transferred on the company books from Huntington to General Thomas H. Hubbard as intermediary for George Hubbard. Previously announced purchase by George Hubbard sparked speculation about ownership for Sarles and other investors. The formal transfer settles the dispute.
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San Francisco
Huntington
Huntinton
Cloneral
Thomas H. Hubbard
Kiwit Searies
Tim Purchere
Gevers Hubbard
Fragmentary Leavenworth News Item Described Weather Impact
A damaged excerpt reports rain and storms affecting Leavenworth Kansas on December 12. It mentions a teen injury, a halted event, and a note about President Roos, with references to a society and Spokane. The legibility is poor, but the fragment indicates weather disruption and local reactions.
Wife of alleged grave-exhibitor calls mock display fake
Mrs. Aliene Athens, wife of Carl Athens, claims the grave demonstration was a farce. She says food and drink were secretly supplied, her husband was not a hypnotist, and the exhibit was staged to seek revenge. She alleges she aided his supposed burial and vows future action if needed.
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Kansas City
Carl Athens
Aliene
Atheno
Auseno Suse
Lis Alvep
Mulib Aenix GarsodoFae
Aris Athena
Byw
Arhelo
Bin
DecoTae & Némeds
Omasy
Ho Re
Kanens
Woman Poses as American Tract Society Agent in Paterson Fraud
New York dated report says a woman claimed to collect funds for Miss Stone’s aid, bearing Bishop Potter and others’ names. She befriended Mrs. George Davidson, took a luncheon, stole a silk dress, and fled with a checked amount after cashing a check, prompting police notice.
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New York
Paterson
N. J
Keyna Bunlock
Miss Stone
Sexys
Ue American ‘Tract Society
Bishop Potter
Archbishop Corrizan
J. Pierpont Morgan
Garrett A. Hobart
George Davidson
Pawrson
Wonderfully Close Race In Six Day Cycle Meet
A six day track race at Madison Square Garden features American teams clinging to the lead against determined foreign rivals on day five. Crowds remain large while fatigue and injuries mount, with tactics including attempted laps and late surges. standings show tight interchanges among McEachern, Walthour, Bauer, Newkirk, Maye, and Lawson among others as the day ends.
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Buseck
New York
Madison Square Garden
King
Weluck
Lawson
Intter
Julias
O'Clork Juak
Jullas Jost
Atdoiowk
Cnites
Tearf
McEachern
Walthour
Bauer and
Mclean
Cress
Newkirk
Munro
Mays
Wieser
Mahcock
Samuelsin
O Hall
Meares
Fredericks
Jawit
Fults
Butler and Motein & Newkirk
Museo
É Maye
Witton
Bahcoek and
Turville
Hull and
McLoren
Jullue
In the Sweat Box and a Secret Portland Theft
Brief notes report police expect to recover 400 dollars worth of diamonds stolen in Portland two months ago. Pros Johnson and a companion arrested with part of the jewelry are said to blame each other. Lowenthal, the theft’s source, is due in the city tonight. Also noted is a Washington marriage: Miss Ficlen May, daughter of the secretary of state, to Mr Whitney of New York in February.
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4Rief
Poiice
Portland
Johnson
Lowenthal
Miss Bay
Washington
Mien Ficlen May
Nee Whitney
New
Church of the Covenant
Thin City
Teunis
Hamlin
Remini
Tariff bill on Philippines aims to raise government revenue
Washington dispatch outlines the Philippine tariff measure to extend U S duties to imports from the archipelago, restore pre court ruling, fund education and roads, and support police and harbor improvements. The bill targets revenue for Manila's administration, with the United States treasury receiving funds for Philippine debt and development. House action includes reports from Payne and Richerson, with next votes planned and a push for continued commission oversight.
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Washington, D
Pasne
Committee On Ways and Ricane
Philippine
Supreme Court
United States
Philippine Archipelago
United Stats Philippine Commission
Philippines
Manin
Tropics
United Stans
Interna
Treasury
Commission
Hepburn bill favors Nicaragua canal construction
Washington December 13 The house committee on interstate and foreign commerce voted to favorably report the Hepburn bill for the Nicaragua canal. Representative Pletcher was the only member voting against reporting. Amendments were proposed but rejected to keep the bill close to its original form. Chairman Hepburn was urged to push the measure to a House vote at the earliest practicable time.
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Tcky
Kentucky
Goebel Tagedy
Washington
House Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Nicaragua
Pletcher
Allan
Alker
Adamson
Georgia
United
Hepburn
Dev
Congress
McKinley
Hay
Fairbanks
Mackie
Minority Report Opposes Philippine Tariff Bill In House
Washington December 13 lawmakers released a minority report from the Ways and Means committee on the Philippine tariff bill. The document condemns imperialism and colonial rule, arguing the measure would establish colonies and deny self government. It cites a projected army cost of 450 million dollars next year to justify opposition.
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HOURR
Wastaxton
Det
Howse
Boo
Cannon
Unlihaons LonseNt
Senate Bam
pAcenenecaeaion
Moser
Adams
Dinsmore
Ark
Payne
Philpines
Richantean
BAI
Spat Ye
Ratdngton
Dex
Ak Hepecesnative Rinne Aes
Twa
Taylor
Rens
Washington
Ways and Mexns
Robertson
Dem. la
Representative McCall
Rep
Mass
McCall
Hichardson
Tenn
House
Democrats of the
Ways and Means
Philippine Archipelago
Jong Slave
Mase Islands
T Elf
Philippines
Umut
United States
Senator Depew to wed Miss Palmer in France this holiday
New York reports Senator Depew will wed Miss Palmer in France during the holidays. He has booked passage on the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse, sailing tomorrow to Southampton Cherbourg and Bremen. The date is not set and will be decided after arrival. After holidays on the Riviera the senator will return to New York with his bride in January and resume duties in Washington shortly thereafter.
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New York
United States
Depew
Riviers
Monator
Washington
Mrs Gault Hurt In Fall On Harrison Street
Mrs Ella Gault, 60, mother of lawyer C E Gash, suffered a fractured thigh in a sidewalk fall near 1401 Harrison Street Thursday morning. The injury is serious and likely permanent, leaving her to rely on crutches for life. London bullion totaling £20000 was withdrawn from the Bank of England for shipment to Roumants.
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Triurus
Harrison Street
Ella Gault
C.E. Gash
London
Bank of England
Special Session on Tax Law Dominates Legislative Debate
The piece argues for a special session to advance the governors plan of a new tax law prepared by the state tax revision mission. Proponents cite potential revenue from reassessment to cover costs, while opponents warn of expense and political risk.
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Stanley
Community Charity Turkey Supper At Unity Church
A church event at Unity Church hosts a turkey supper this evening from 6 to 8 o'clock, with oysters served in various forms. Proceeds support charity, and warm meals were reported to have drawn many attendees last night, prompting many to stay rather than head home after the meal.
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Unity Church
Durrant Witness Shot in San Francisco Shooting Gallery
Adolph Oppanheimer, a principal witness against Theodore Durrant, was found shot to death in his Dupont Street shooting gallery. A robber stole a $7 box from the premises. the killer fired from behind with his own rifle, causing instant death. The dead man was discovered by his son.
Feil Through Elevator Shaft At Swift Plant
St Joseph Missouri December 2 C T Cloud and two well known townsmen linked with Swift Packing company died after falling through an elevator shaft at the Swift plant in the city two days earlier. George Lavigne defeated Tin Hegarty in Oakland California December 12 in the fourth round. Australia in the eighth.
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Feil
St. Joseph
C. T. Cloudas
Swift Packing Company
Swift
Lavigne
Hegarty
Oakland
Cal
George
Tin Hegarty
Australia
Bent Murdock Amid Farcical Abduction Tale From New York
The El Dorado Kansan reports a humorous rumor that Bent Murdock abducted a North Carolina heiress, based on sensational New York coverage. Murdock denies the claim, noting his east visits, meetings with officials, and a harmless, well behaved trip, while editors in Kansas anticipate further coverage.
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Murdock
Kansas
New York
North Carolina
T. D. Murdock
Congress
Bent Murdock
el Dorado
Vince
Man
Kandas
Mundescent
East
Fifth Avenue
White House
Roosevelt
Mr. Murdock
Biss
Ellen Crapsey
Miss Cropsey
Jeltz
Pitt Avenue
T. B. Murdock
Washington
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Ryan
Brewer
Long
Scott
Curtis
Bill Rice
Waldorf-Astoria
Cropsey
30000 Men Called for Chile Guards
London dispatch dated Valparaiso reports decrees calling out a large number of conscripted and territorial guards to place 30000 men at Chile's disposal to defend mountain passes. The Times notes the action follows local orders and signals heightened security measures in the region.
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London
The
Times Today
Valparaiso
Chile
Factional split ends Washburn football captaincy clash
In a bitter split among Washburn football players, Omar Mehl was chosen as captain by one faction led by Ritchie and Worsley, ending ongoing factional tension. Other vote breakers and later notes on Studebaker estate and a Oregon earthquake follow in brief.
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Omar Mehl
Nalbeck
Washburn
Met
Ritchie Wis
Worsley
Mel
Patente
Ander
Pe Anderson
Road
Leach
Leach and Iinse
Maxwell Ashi Bug
Haines
Moss
BtZele
Dadiumat
Ritchle
Riteh Hon
Ac Cent
Hutsb
Etten
Ome Ay
Htehin Fmction
Avery
Abilene Paper Declares Leland Has Lost
A local Abilene newspaper prints a clear positive statement asserting that Leland has lost the matter in question. The page notes the conclusion and emphasizes the outcome, reflecting the paper’s stance on the dispute and its final ruling.
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Abilene
Metcalf Picked for Pension Agent Post in Washington
A Washington dispatch reports Senator Burton claims Col Wider R Metcalf will replace Cyrus Leland as pension agent, with Leland expected to be reappointed. Burton’s victory is described as the year’s greatest Kansan political win, though some doubt lingers about the final appointment.
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Wwe
Weahington
Burtoiy
Mietauif
Cyrus Leland
Gasory
Burton
Leland
Abin
Ar. Burton
Wassan Tepes
Thait
Cohan
Beaditches
Papeete
Woosevelt Ras
Tad
WS Metcalf
Ot Lawrentn
Orly
Twentieth Kegan
Sunator
Burton Haw Dees Agatnet Locard
Furtun
Huns
Appointovens
Catholic Federation Plans Chicago Meeting After July Session
The American Federation of Catholic societies adjourned after a three day session and set the next meeting for Chicago on the third next July. Officers elected include President T B Sinha of Columbus and Secretary Treasurer Cincinnati. The executive board formed with P Mooney as chairman and Anthony Matre as secretary. Plans for field work and new headquarters in Cincinnati were discussed amid notices of forthcoming printing and convention schedules. A bank run on Formulowsky’s bank continued with weather forecasts predicting fair conditions.
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Catholic Federation
Cincinpati
American Federation of Catholic Societies
Chicago
Aner
T. B. Sinha
Columbus
Fraufmann
Cincanati
Alhony Mutre
Phipmens Parlets
Cincinnati
Armerica
Vwitich
O'Rourke
Phi Belphin
Ae Me Tame
Pembern
Comenttier
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Travenworth
Kan
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the Society of the Wood
Spokane
Carl Athena
New Jersey
Omaha
Taft
Minority Report
Senator Depew
Paris
Mrs. Gault Hurt
C. E. Gault
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Washbuars
Studebaker
South Bend
Ind
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Buena Ventura
Rio San Juan
Colon Columbia
Herald
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Union Pacific Tea CO
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Boston
Alladelphia
Chio
Minnespolis
St Louis
Oregon
Baiem. Ore
Dec
Barton
Washington Dispatch
Ouste
Col. Metcalf
Senator Burton
Washington Sorres
Nmetowit
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Kannex
Teland
Wantington
Civil Service
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Mim
Waather
Doc
Kanly Fair
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