US Marines Land At Daiquiri In Cuban Crisis
Reports from Havana say American marines landed at Daiquiri after President Gomez authorized the occupation to protect foreign property. Gen Monteagudo prepares a follow up with ample ammunition and machine guns as rebels resist with guerrilla tactics near Aligarcia and Bayate where Swedes in a Swedish colony face property losses.
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Havana
Cuba
Gomez
Daiquiri
Paducah
Oriente Province
United States
Beaupre
Oriente
Monteagudo
Santiago
Idstene
Aligarcia
Spanish-American Iron Company
Bayate
Minnesota
Gomez Learns of Invasion at Daiquiri Plot
President Gomez learns American marines have landed at Daiquiri from the Paducah. The governor of Oriente province confirms the report, noting the revolt centering in that region and its impact on Cuban affairs.
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Gomez
Havana
Daiquiri
Paducah
Oriente
Quebec Court Rules Swear by Bible for Testimony
Judge Laurendeau in Montreal rejects an agnostic witness who vowed to tell the truth, ruling that Quebec courts require swearing by the Bible or testifying is barred. The decision hinges on traditional oath practices influencing admissibility of testimony.
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Montreal
Quebec
Laurendeau
Vaniman Sails Safely Across Meads and Bay
Melvin Vaniman took his airship Akron from the hangar in Atlantic City N J and circled over the meadows and bay for about an hour before making a safe landing.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Melvin Vaniman
Akron
Atlantic Ocean
Zeppelin NIL Begins Maiden Flight Across German Cities
The new military airship Zeppel in NIL started its maiden trip over Basel Frankfurt am Main Goettingen and Bremen to Hamburg about 450 miles distant.
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Zeppelin
Frederickshaven
Germany
Zeppelin Nil
Basel
Frankfort-on-the-Main
Goettingen
Bremen
Hamburg
Snake Attack Kills Three Children in Greenville Farm
In Greenville near D C three children died after a rattlesnake bit two boys aged eight and younger while they were at a hen house on George Henderson’s farm. The mother’s rushed attempt to help the others led to a drowning in a wash tub.
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Greenville
D. C
George Henderson
Here
Thirteen in Boat in Quebec Squall Drownings
Six people drowned when a boat overturned in a squall near Chenneville Quebec. Report notes thirteen aboard include six men and seven women. Authorities and local observers consider the superstition surrounding the number thirteen in this tragedy.
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Chenneville
Quebec
Wanta Four-Ounce Hate Debate boastful society woman
Mrs Emmons Blaine a prominent Chicago society figure argues against the notion that a woman should wear a hat heavier than four ounces. She contends the idea is a mistake and challenges fashion norms of the era.
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Chicago
Emmons Blaine
Eight Hour Law Passes in Senate Vote
Washington reports the Senate approved House Bill extending the eight hour principle to contracts involving labor on government work by a decisive 45 to 11 vote. The measure aims to set standard work hours for federally contracted labor.
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Washington
Senate
Government 10 Attack Packers Barons Subpoenaed
Federal probes target the beef trust as costs rise across food. Lawmakers plan to subpoena meat packers, with Edwards' resolution to investigate meat price hikes. Attorney General Wickersham to discuss civil action in Chicago. Moss committee targets the meat inspection service. Prices for poultry eggs potatoes and beef show marked increases over the past decade, with overall wholesale prices up 17 percent since 1900.
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Washington, D. C
Beef Trust
House
Department of Justice
House Judiciary Committee
Edwards
Georgia
Clayton
Chicago
Wickersham
Wilkerson
Moss Committee
Meat Inspection Service
Henry
House Rules Committee
Judiciary Committee
Department of Commerce and Labor
Kaiser's Fleet Arrives in Hampton Roads for Naval Visit
In bright June sun Norfolk awaits as Germany's three warships, visiting the United States in a gesture of courtesy, weigh anchor at Lynn Haven Bay and steam up Hampton Roads to join Uncle Sam's eight dreadnaughts. Officers in dress uniforms and hundreds of bluejackets stand eager for ceremonies and a formal welcome.
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Norfolk
Germany
United States
Lynn Haver Bay
Hampton Roads
Uncle Sam
Illinois News Two Veterans Quit U of I Urbana
At the end of the current academic year August 31 two men tied to the University of Illinois since 1868 retire from service. Thomas Jonathan Burrill vice president and professor of botany and Samrel Walker Shattuck professor of mineral resources and comptroller receive retiring allowances from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching in recognition of longtime service and age.
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Urbana
University of Illinois
Thomas Jonathan Burrill
Artiversity
Samrel Walker Shattuck
Mim
Carnegie Foundation For the Advancement of
Cardinal Blesses Policemen at St Patrick’s Cathedral
Hundreds of policemen gathered outside St Patrick’s Cathedral as Cardinal Farley left his residence and knelt to seek his blessing. The cardinal appeared deeply moved by the spontaneous tribute and affection shown by the officers.
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New York
St. Patrick's Cathedral
Cardinal Farley
Graduates Told to Dress Plainly in Washington
Washington officials require modest commencement attire for girl graduates this year. Silks satins low necks short sleeves and ornate headpieces are banned. The board directs white dresses affordable by all and natural hair only.
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Washington
Board of Education
Oil Lands Filed Upon in Wyoming District
Five thousand acres in Alkali, Butte, and Conant Creek oil district filed on within a week. Geological survey reports suggest the field continues Salt Creek fields in northern Nottona county.
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Riverton
Wyo
Butte and Conant Creek
Geological Survey
Salt Creek
Nottona County
Aviator and Passenger Die In Mono Plane Crash
Bremen’s famed aviator Albert Buschmaetter and his passenger Lieut. Stille of the German army were killed when their monoplane plunged to the ground just after starting.
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Bremen
Albert Buschmaetter
Lieut
Stille
Burnham's Body Cremated in Heidelberg Cemetery
Daniel H. Burnham renowned Chicago 1893 World Fair architect was cremated at Heidelberg cemetery, marking the final resting rites in Germany. Historian, public buildings, and design circles note his influence on urban planning and monumental architecture.
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Burnham
Heidelberg
Germany
Daniel H. Burnham
Chicago
Heidelberg Cemetery
King Alfonso Sends Condolences to Wright Family
Madrid reports King Alfonso cabled condolences to Orville Wright on the death of his brother Wilbur Wright.
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Madrid
Alfonso
Orville _Wright
Wilbur Wright
Miner George Engel Kills Sister-in-Law in Duquoin Dispute
In Duquoin a miner named George Engel fatally stabbed his sister-in-law Anna Yost in the heart with a butcher knife during a family quarrel at Phillip Yost’s home. Engel wounded his wife, Michael’s wife, who is paralyzed below the waist and not expected to recover.
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Duquoin
George Engel
Anna Yost
Micheel
Engel
Phillip Yost
Drainage district levee breaches near Mound City road
Breaks in the drainage district levees, arriving from Memphis, sent water over the ground. Water has fallen and practically all of the Mound City roads are open.
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Memphis
Mound City
Drowned river engineer Henry Decker found in field
The body of Henry Decker a river engineer who drowned at the Cairo wharfboat last January was found in a Belmont Illinois cornfield. It is believed the body was washed ashore by recent high water.
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Field
Cairo
Henry Decker
Belmont
Wio
Youth Drowns In Sangamon River Near Mount Auburn
Taylorville family mourns as 13 year old Pearl Riley son of Tyler Riley drowns after cramps while swimming with three companions in the Sangamon river near Mount Auburn. The accident details describe a group swim interrupted by cramps and the recovery of the body. Authorities warn of river currents and urge supervision during swimming activities.
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Sangamon
Taylorville
Pearl Riley
Tyler Riley
Sangamon River
Mount Auburn
United Brethren Organize in Charleston Church
In Charleston the United Brethren, led by Rev. J. B. Connett, are arranging for the organization of a church in the city and vicinity under his direction as presiding elder.
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United Brethren
Charleston
J. B. Connett
Danville Banker's Wife Burned In Barn Fire
Mrs John Ratcliff wife of the Citizens bank cashier was likely fatally burned while trying to save her burning barn from an explosion of gasoline.
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Danville
John Ratcliff
Citizens’ Bank
Illinois stock breeders meet bid among three cities
Springfield Peoria and Rockford bid to host the Illinois State Live Stock Breeders Association annual meeting slated January 7 to 10. The executive committee forwarded invitations to a special committee. The gathering normally draws about 800 delegates, with others swelling the number to about a thousand.
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Springfield
Ilinois
Illinois State Live Stock Breeders’ Association
Peoria
Rockford
Yates Named Insurance Attorney for Illinois Dept
Springfield reports former Governor Richard Yates has been appointed by Governor Deenen as attorney for the Illinois Insurance Department, succeeding O. B. Ryan. The annual salary is four thousand dollars.
Celebrate Golden Wedding in Duquoin
Judge and Mrs. George W Wall marked their golden wedding anniversary in Duquoin. Judge Wall serves as president of the Minors Board of Law Examiners.
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Duquoin
George W. Wall
Judge Wall
Minors Board of Law Examiners
Decision on Rate Bill Soon in Springfield Court
Springfield officials announced the June term jurors for the federal court and expect a Monday decision in the 2-cent rate bill case. The Chicago, Peoria and St. Louis route challenges the state law as disputed in the pending matter.
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Springfield
Chicago, Peoria & St. Louis
Devco Repair Survey Begins in Cairo
Government Engineer Luther Y. Kerr, in charge of closing, initiates a survey on Devco repairs in Cairo as part of efforts to assess infrastructure needs and plan funding. The project aims to identify mechanical faults and schedule corrective work.
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Devco
Cairo
Luther Y. Kerr
Farmers Meet at Sterling for State Institute
Sterling notified the State Farmers association executive committee will hold the next state institute at Sterling on February 20. In Carthage, Lois Brown, seven year old daughter of W S Brown, a Bas co mail carrier, was thrown from a horse and suffered a broken neck.
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Sterling
State Farmers’ Association
Carthage
Lois
W. S. Brown
Basco
Cost under two cents a week keeps Troy homes connected
The notice proclaims that no home in Troy or Jarvis township can afford to be without The Osl, emphasizing its low weekly cost of less than two cents.
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Troy
Jarvis Township
Young Editor Elopes to Clayton for Wedlock
Ffarlie Kirk editor of the Inn Observer and Miss Alma Allen eloped to Clayton to marry. Justice Werremeyer officiated with O. D. Shinn paper owner acting as guide and witness. An aunt opposed Kirk's visits as Allen’s guardian home. The couple traveled with Shinn to attend the Southern Illinois Editorial Association meeting.
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Ffarlie Kirk
Inn
Observer
Alma Allen
Clayton
Justice Werremeyer
O. D. Shinn
Miss Allen
Kirk
Beware of Mercury in Catarrh Ointments Warns of Mercury in catarrh ointments and urges doctor guidance
A warning against mercury-containing catarrh treatments notes they harm smell and the system and urges using Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney Co Toledo taken internally. It claims the remedy contains no mercury and is sold by druggists with testimonials available. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Col
Toledo
Ohio
Fp, J. Cheney & Co
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