Senator Smoots Case Rivals Roberts in Senate Battle
Washington reports say Senate electoral committee chair Barrows will chair a Saturday meeting to decide on protests against Senator Smoot of Utah. Petition mass from forty states signals a thorough, potentially historic inquiry rivaling the Brigham Roberts case, probing Mormon loyalty and oath conflicts with U S Senate duties.
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Abduction Case Tangles Chicago and London Authorities
Solomon Segal of Chicago is wanted on an extradition warrant for abducting a young girl in London. Police traced him after a purported money loss incident and say the girl will remain in London as the warrant was sworn in Chicago in October. Segal’s wife and a niece eloped with his sister’s daughter and the abduction charge was filed by the girl’s brother.
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Chicago Doctors Denounce Bathing Fad At Meeting
Chicago physicians at the annual Chicago Eclectic and Surgical society meeting condemned dry baths and rough towels. Prof John Dill Robertson argued bathing harms the skin and contributes to illness. he cited a Greenland Eskimo case to illustrate risks of sudden cleansing.
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Tacna and Arica to adopt Chilean civil reform plan
A Valparaiso dispatch via the New Herald confirms plans to apply Chilean civil administration methods in Tacna and Arica. The reform aims to change provincial governance, with civil and administrative changes to be enacted in the disputed territories.
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Winser of Foreign Affairs
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Arica
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Chile
Millionaire Kidnap Victim Edouard Wentz Reported Hospitalized
Cincinnati dispatch says Edouard L. Wentz the millionaire kidnap victim recovered from a wound from a balile between the kids and officers two weeks ago and was reported in a Cincinnati hospital. An inquiry across city hospitals found no evidence of his presence.
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Death at New York Dance Clip Tragic Evening
A New York dance event ends abruptly as Christopher Hauck dies during a masquerade. He was watching dancers with his two daughters when a fight over charges escalated, and an apoplectic stroke struck him down. The gathering halted immediately as medical aid arrived.
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Col Tolbert Alect Dead Railroad Official Mentioned
Gallatin Texas December 10 Col Tolbert Alect died today he was superintendent of the Chesapeake and Nashville railroad and at one time associated with the late Colfis Huntington the report states
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Chesapeake & Nashville Railroad
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Huntington
Senator Clark Improves After Operation
New York reports Senator WL A. Clark much improved after an operation described as a likely complete success. Details remain sparse as officials decline to confirm full outcomes.
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WL A. Clark
Diamond Thief Caught After Gems Thrown In Mud
New York reports a diamond theft where a man posing as a bank president’s private secretary obtained jewels worth around five thousand dollars. After a late night visit and a sale ruse, he fled with a tray of gems. A crowd chased him to Harlem where he dropped the diamonds, most of which were recovered except one.
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Himelf
Riot on Halstead street during streetcar strike
A mob attacked a streetcar crew after fares were refused because the conductor did not wear a union badge. Police intervened as passengers rough handled the conductor and motorman, who fled after a partial car wreck. Traffic halted for an hour until officers dispersed the crowd.
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John O'Mara
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Italian Sicilian strikers buy revolvers in Trinidad
In Trinidad Colorado on December 10, Italian and Sicilian strikers traveled to buy revolvers and ammunition and threatened further assaults on coal company employers. The shooting's attacker was instigated by a Italian woman who also participated. United Mine Workers plan to open a supplies depot in town for strikers in nearby camps amid fears of more clashes with guards.
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Colo
Berwyad
Coldest Weather Clips Temperatures Across Regions
Reports from St Paul and surrounding areas note the coldest weather of the season with thermometers near zero. Official readings show 74 degrees above in one zone, while others register well below freezing, prompting widespread concerns about heating and travel conditions.
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Weather Bureau
Russians Burn Money as Bank Notes Destroyed
In St Petersburg on December 10 the State bank burned 12.5 million dollars in paper currency. The notes had been saved in August to meet anticipated trade demands but after the grain season they were no longer needed. The circulating value remains 315 million dollars, unchanged from before August.
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Miner Injured In 70-Foot Daly-West Incline Fall
Paul Eckerson, a young man from Park City, was badly injured in the Daly West mine when a 70 foot fall occurred on the incline. He suffered a broken nose and a fractured skull with serious head injuries. Doctors say recovery possible but injuries are severe and life may be at risk due to head trauma.
Dowie Must Pay Costs in Zion Church Receiver Case
Judge Koblsaat in federal court refused to alter a recent order requiring John Alexander Dowie to pay the costs of the Zion Industry receiver. Creditors sought the change contending Dowie’s advocacy had not been technically proven in court.
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Koblsaat
John Alexander Dowie
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Bishop of Columbus chosen by Propaganda after delay
In Rome the Propaganda congregation met to confirm the Pope's appointment of James I. Startiey of Rochester, Ohio, as bishop of Columbus. The session, postponed from Monday to gather all cardinals for the Advent sermon, concluded with the nomination approved.
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Kew
Janes I. Startiey
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United States Navy Celebrate Formal Occupancy Event
Hundreds of U S marines and blue jackets landed today to participate in proceedings marking the formal occupancy of a naval station. Flags were saluted as the ceremony unfolded and the station’s staffing was addressed in a formal observance.
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Civil Service Reform Annual Meeting Opens in Baltimore
The National Civil Service Reform league opens its annual meeting in Baltimore with President Inman leading and the morning session focusing on reading and discussion of the reports.
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Deg
National Civil Service Reform League
Russo-Japanese Treaty Prospects Signal Czar Approval
Paris reports definite info that Czar has signified approval of general conditions for a Russo-Japanese agreement. Overtures stem from conferences between Admiral Alexieff and Japanese authorities and will be conveyed to St Petersburg. Officials expect negotiations to proceed, despite Tokio’s pessimistic air due to delays tied to the Czarina’s illness.
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Riches Known in Alaska Tale Reaches Seattle
Henry Behrens, saved from starvation in Tanam county last summer by Henry Bramoler and Jack Dalton, travels to San Francisco. He recounts eighteen days without sustenance eating wild animals and raw meat, and claims a fabulous Alaskan creek will be shared only with his rescuers.
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Henry Bramoler
Jack Dalton
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Dalton
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Mining man Drucker dies at 70 in Bellevue hospital
Adolphus Drucker long involved in British Parliament and a major mining figure in Rossville BC dies in Bellevue hospital after two days at Grand Union hotel. He was 70.
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Rossville
B.C
Belevue
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Grand Union Thotes
Wentz Doubts Rumors Of Missing Son Rescue
Dr. I. H. Wentz, father of FE Ts Wentz, denies knowledge of any rescue claim from bandits. He denounces circulating rumors as the work of a crack-brained Bristol Tenn. figure following his son's disappearance.
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FE. Ts. Wentz
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Tenn
Our Manchurian Trade and U S Tin Policy
Andre and Barbary, leaders of the Manufacturers and Producers association, report a letter from the secretary of state acknowledging resolutions on United States tin trade with Manchuria. The secretary notes the issue’s great importance and confirms presidential attention to the matter amid prior efforts.
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United States
San Francino
Dee
Andre & Barbary
Manufacturers’ and Producers’ Association
Ktale Ilay
Manchuria
Tia
McKinley
Loosevelt
Gold Coming In From Lingird Freres and IBC Reported
New York December 10 reports show gold shipments announced: Lingird Freres 8500 003 and International Banking Corporation 300,000 yen.
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Lingird Freres
International Banking Corporation
Canada Reciprocity Debate Highlights U S Canada Trade Ties
John Charlton member of Canadian parliament and United States and British joint commission spoke before the Boston chamber of commerce on reciprocity with Canada. He warned liberal tariff cuts could prompt Canada to adjust tariffs and urged natural products focus while noting Canada faces a choice between closer ties with the United States or joining a broader imperial trade bloc. The U S could set the pace by preserving tariff policy.
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John Charlton
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Boston Chamber of Commerce
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Ma Charlton
Wood backed Bellaires. AP recall of Havana correspondent
Senate committee recalls Col. Charles Tihl assistant general manager of the Associated Press who sent letters on dates tied to General Wood. Bellaires went to China in 1901 and AP reported on him in September. Wood in October deemed the reports unfounded and Bellaires remained then was dismissed after new information.
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Vellaires
Father and child flee toward California in suspected abduction
Chicago police halt search for Julie Georgiana Andronythe, a ten year old taken from Goethe School. Authorities say the abduction involved the child’s father Lewis Androg with possible attorney aid guiding them toward California.
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Georgiana Andronythe
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Visnaa Dee Auditia Huawary Independent Recognition
A fragmented note indicates Visnaa Dee Auditia Huawary was once acknowledged among independent figures in anama.
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Dee
Auditia- Huawary
Anama
Chinese Labor Demanded by BC Cannery Contractors Amid Trade Tensions
Chinese merchants in British Columbia plan to require a wage guarantee for workers after a chartered steamship supplies crews for canneries. The Monann steamer repairs contract was awarded to the British Columbia Marine Railway in Esquimalt for $15,000 after a collision incident.
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Supresa
India
Yokoham
Japan
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Patera
Cass
Silmon
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Stein
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British Columbia Imarine Railway
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Noted Lawyer Dies in Prison in Tennessee
Nashville Tenn Dec 10 Col TH Clay King died today in the penitentiary where since August 1 1899 he had served a life sentence for the murder of Attorney David L Poston in Memphis The case stemmed from litigation against King by Poston for Mrs Gideon J Pillow wife of the Confederate officer King was author of Kings Digest of the Law of Tennessee and his final trial sparked factional tensions as Poston's friends once chartered a train to try to lynch him
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Tenn
TH. Clay King
David IL. Poston
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Poston
Gideon J. Pillow
Toston
Tennessee
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Bavarian Diet Upper House Rejects Army Offender Dismissal
Berlin reports that Bavaria’s upper house rejected a lower house resolution demanding dismissal from the army of officers and NCOs guilty of maltreating soldiers. War Minister Von Asch, initially supporting the measure, warned that such dismissals might encourage abuse as a privilege, while General von Fries blamed minimal penalties for ongoing abuse.
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Millionaire-linked divorce action in Philadelphia court
London: Madelina Caroline Gardner files to set aside a divorce decree granted to Annk Graham Gardner from Frank L. Giavene. Gardner, an American now abroad, is said to be worth at least 10 million dollars through connections with Barn Jamata and mining ventures in South Africa. The action cites wealth allegedly acquired via the late mining associate.
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Madelina Caroline Gardner
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Annk Graham Gardner
Frank L.giavener
Anha Graham
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Barn Jamata
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Cardy
Rau
Mutiny Report Ties Somali Leaders to Mad Mullah Forces
An East Africa dispatch says Somali leaders under British influence mutinied and joined the Mad Mullah's fighters, signaling unrest in the Horn of Africa.
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Mrs Katherine Soffel Freed From Western Penitentiary
Katherine Soffel wife of the jail warden in Allegheny County was released after serving twenty months for her role in the Biddle boys escape. During her imprisonment her husband obtained a divorce and she plans to retire at her father’s home despite offers to join the stage.
Demand same concessions from steel export rivals
Tittsburg December 10 A petition from the Throughshire National Association of Manufacturers and Steel Products, representing concerns across the United States and allied nations, asks the railroad commission for the same special concessions granted to steel manufacturers for export goods.
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Throushire National Association of Manufacturers
United States
Ancion Entuntries
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Eight Teams Tie in Sun Day Bicycle Pace Standings
New York December 10 report shows eight teams tied for last place in the sun day bicycle pace with Moran and Keesan one behind. Other three teams appear unable to catch leaders. Race segment details list pairs and distances including 1400 miles, 109 miles with laps, and 1590 miles with laps.
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Contenet-Breton
Leainter- Mutler
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Newkirk- Jacobson Bedell Trothers
Hoot Dooland
Howler-Fisher
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Riots and Tensions Near Milton With Armed Mine Workers
A mob of about fifty armed men from the Ryeal mine in Stockton California halted forty would-be miners near Milton. They were marched away under threat and forceful language as armed laborers, imported to replace strikers, faced unrest. About 150 Milton strikers fueled a volatile scene as further disturbances loomed.
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Military Against Civil Authority in Poole Habeas Case
The District court postponed the habeas corpus hearing for Victor Poole, held in the guard house, to tomorrow. Gov Peabody suspended the writ. the case may go to higher courts to challenge martial law and the governor’s action. Frank A. Hangs represents the Western Federation of Miners.
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Victor Poole
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Bebel Warns on Budget as War Talk Flares
Berlin December debate on the budget sees Herr Bebel of the Socialist party warn that a strong power could seize Kiava Cho when convenient, urging prudent measures in East Asia. A speaker predicts a likely large rise in the military estimate.
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Mohammedan Lord Stanlexipl. Derrydies in London
London reports the death of Lord Stanlexipl derry who died today of pneumonia. Born in 1827 he was educated as a Roman Catholic but later embraced Mohammedanism.
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Died with his roots Oklahoma Desperado and Robber
Described as a noted desperado of the Territory, Jim Harker was killed at Sibeney, Oklahoma, by a farmer named Donahue. The incident follows a violent career that included robberies and a deputy’s death, with Donahue reportedly surrendering.
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