Robbers dynamite safes of two banks and escape with cash
Two men dynamited safes at the Far mer e State Bank of Keene and the Commercial Bank of Aurora, securing about 2 503 from the latter and 5 000 total reported. A pitched battle with citizens followed as the robbers fled by automobile toward Gibbon, pursued by posses and authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keene Bank
Gibbon, Neb
Commercial Bank
Gibbon
Neb
Keene
Gibbox
Citton
G. T. Holloway
Holiaeay
Teo
Tolda
Aires
Cabinet Member Chosen Hints at Taft Cabinet Choice
A Washington dispatch reports Philander C. Knox of Pennsylvania is expected to be named Secretary of State in Taft's cabinet. The selection, requested by Taft, is seen as a move to place a trusted man in the key post. Public opinion notes Knox's abilities and readiness to serve effectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Knox
Secretary of State
Chicago
Talis
Despondent Man Dies by Poison Route
A distressed individual recorded in a diary ends life by poison path. The scrawled text mentions warnings to young men and references companions, money spent, and lingering questions about motive. The readable lines imply a tragic, self-inflicted death connected to personal strain and social pressures.
Heaviest penalties in capital building fraud case
Four men in Dauphin County were sentenced to lengthy terms and fines for conspiring to defraud the state in a capitol building project. The defendants include Joby H. Broderton of Philadelphia and James M. Shamaet of Schuylkill, facing prison terms and a $900 penalty with possible bail pending appeal to the superior court.
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Marriebate
Judea
Kankelda
Dauphta
Abia Itr
Pailadelphia
Ptta
Apywal
Joby HH. Broterton
Paladelphta
James M. Shamaet
Sohnetown
Superiotes
Board of Public Grounds
Bathnogs
Farmuira
Lot
Wor
P. Souter
Spring City
Y Win le Mathes
Mela
Gress
Aunor General
State Rece
Pfoands Ant
Willings
Wen
Residence Burglary Report Across New York, December
Report details a burglary where thieves looted a Brooklyn residence of Miss Elizabeth Estes and stole twelve heirlooms valued at about 18 dollars. The article notes the family’s distress and disruption during the owners’ absence, with furnishings and carpets also taken. The case is tied to a broader Washington note on Senate inaction regarding appropriations and reserved appointments.
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New York
Dee
Buelats
Darepe
Elizabeth
Pstox
Brooklyn
Misa Estes
Conferring On Answer To Foraker Speech Washington
A Dec FY note describes Serbert Jan sym Htrowne discussing the defender who reported the president’s recent remarks to Congress on the Enns vital issue. The president and Secretary Wren defend the answer prepared for submission to Congress, indicating steps toward the Fauaber resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foraker
Washington
Dec
Serbert Jansym Htrowne
Deteensar Pein
Roeraen
Conger
Enns
Preaktent
Ida
Wren Aleg
Fauaber
Disease scope and front-line response cited amid tuberculosis concerns
The article notes hundreds of thousands of beds for tuberculosis care in the United States and ongoing efforts to control the infection, with a national expectation that eradication is unlikely without improved containment. It also reports a New York fishing boat disaster near the Battery, where many crew were aboard and the scene described as rough with large whitecaps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiso
United Beale
Caited
Dramatic Trial Details of Annie slaying unfold in court
Fragmentary testimony centers on Thornton Hatne and brother Captain Peter C Mason Jr. as prosecutors argue over who fired first at Annie. Witnesses describe revolver handling and protests of innocence while defense claims police and prosecutors misframe the homicide.
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Annts
Vagtel
Thorntes J
Halas
Teter C Mason, Jr
Annty
Herbert Funk
Ratside Sachs Club
Balas
Annie
Red
Puck
Abe Thomson Haine
Gad
Funk
Thartes J. Hatne
Annis
Peter C Iatus
Baytide Yecht Club
Ato
Aljerman Uogan
Hatas
Flusting Creek
John Vatna
Deranatrath O
Ceanses Thay
Agata
Thornton Hatny
Annals
Frederick Storm
Thornton Haine
Weiler
Anais
Moretag
Thornton Halas
Rie Poth
Major Mane
Melmyre
Storm
Georgia Welcomes Taft in Augusta Crowd Cheers President
A vociferous Augusta welcome greeted President Taft as the Taft party arrived by train. Citizens lined the platform and escorted Taft to Terrett Cottage. Taft acknowledged the display, saluting the militia escort and distributing Taft pins, while Mrs. Taft waved to the crowd before departing for accommodations.
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Acgusta
Georgia
Wim
Taft Cts
Taft
J. C. Hala
Chamber of Commerce
Pete
Landos A. ‘Thomas
Terrett Cotege
Thomas
Tos Air Hotel
Terret Cottage
Teft
New York
Washington
White House
Damilie
Robert
Coariie Tef
Andre
Mre
Helen
Tadga SV
Fr. Hire
Nera
Washinton
Roccevell
Sr Taf
Protests Rise Over Higher Freight Rates
Pro tests against higher freight rates spread from several major shippers as Pacific Coastal company managers warn of impact on raw materials. Protesting groups oppose the proposed tariffs on materials, arguing eastern and western manufacturers would face disadvantage, while finished goods may shift toward imported products.
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Fan Franetera
H. A. Jonen
Saath. Com Facific
Girne Agalare
Westhound
Apts
Pacife
Jadas
Previous record broken at Hee France in high diving
In Joanans France, Wright the Austian seraplarien of Dasten Ohio set a new society record for heavier than all iv chbues. He attempted for the Michelin cup, remaining in the aft one oar. The test presstious trend is the hear. The ageons and rucne tote duriiye the eer be Te.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joanans
France
Hee
Wile Wright
Dasten
Ohio
Tte
Panam Rite
We. Wael
Morale Siasion to Rail Rates Shapes Eastern Freight Policy
Distracted by confusing phrasing, a 1908 report notes moral suasion as a tool to influence freight rate increases on eastern trunk lines. Subcommittees focus on shipper objections and interline disagreements to prevent a rate-cutting war while considering a possible extension of the Canadian Pacific route to New York City via the New Haven and Hartford system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gereray
Teo
Tomot
Jancacy
Canadien Pacific
New York City
New York
New Ttates
Harvard
Sapoctetion
New Haven
Wartford
Cabinet Dinner War and Brilliant Affair
Washington reports a cabinet dinner at the White House with many guests including the Vice President Mrs. Fairbanks Secretary Root Secretary CottelYou Secretary Wright Attorney General Mrs. Tonaparte Postmaster General and Mrs Meyer and other officials and their spouses. The guests list features numerous named individuals and high officials.
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Washington
White Hoate
Mra
Fairbanks
Bectatary Root
Cottelyou
Bectetary
Wright
Tonaparte
Juanter
Meyer
Newberry
Ales
Gaitett
Wilson
Segatee
Mr. Knox
Wiggle room for larger appropriation debate in wartime forestry
Warlineton Dee reports on calls to raise national forest funding amid proposals to increase appropriations for forestry work and timber sales. The discussion links forest management to trade and agricultural needs, stressing the urgency of more money for forestry services and related research.
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Warlineton
Dee
Pinchet
Ehial
United Breton
Arkansas Men Are Killed by Negroes
Fragmented report from Hampton Arkansas details the killing of multiple men including Charles Abbott a merchant. The narrative is garbled but indicates a violent incident with several fatalities involving Black suspects and local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas
Hampton
Ark
Charles Abbott
A Neerchant
Rumor of Venezuela War With the Netherlands Denied
The Foreign Office and Caracas officials deny reports that Venezuela has declared war on the Netherlands. They say even if hostilities exist, a declaration could not take effect beyond Venezuela's borders. President Castro reportedly left South America amid turmoil. Gomes' status as president or provisional head is uncertain.
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Berile
Castro
Veneanele
Netherlands
Moy
Castro Ie
Jerael
Venezuela
Europe
Cogote
Colombia
Ealy Banle
Gomes
Venezuéla
Tolisad
Christmas Gift Save Turns Tragedy at Rail Crossing
A feature describes Margaret OLeary, 12, who saved pennies for a Christmas present for her father. He died at a railroad crossing in Chicare as a wreath spelling out Let Christmas present was placed on his catchet. The tale blends sacrifice and loss with a child’s simple wish.
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Baby
Chicare
Dee
Margaret O'Leary
Bert
Wren
Eight of crew drown when ship sinks off Goodwin Sands
A Swedish steamer collided with the Getran steamer off Goodwin Sands near Dover, England. Eight crew members drowned. survivors were landed at Dover and a German steamer Pelderive Marlies was involved in the incident.
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Vewerl
Getran
Dover
England
Tere
Linthulmen
Tone
Gomtinin Sands
Pelderive Marlies
Ot Tone
Tro Ormeby
Eurobyck
Danish Dancer May Perform Before Roosevelt at White House
Noted Danish dancer Anelin near possible appearance at the White House after a day in Washington. The performer, linked with the Kisn company, is expected to showcase dances and is under consideration for a formal program with President Roosevelt in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roohevelt
Washington
Anelin
Foul Kisn
White Hugey
Market Close Glassed by Unsteady Trading
New York trading opened with selling pressure as many major shares fell to new lows. American Smelting surged to 10 points above yesterday while Northern Pacific and Southern Railway slipped. Broad weakness hit Chicago, St Paul and Western houses with declines, though some supports cushioned losses and sparked brief rallies.
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New York
StorbenAith
Qarapared
Eresaed Great Carfell
Delaware
Northern Pacific
New York Central
Chessyoakr Fe Obla
Southern Railway
General Electric
International Metal
Kete
Saula Bouthweatern
Gataway J
Chicago
St Paul Sare
Apotis
Omaha
Weallesy House Kiectte
National Tad
Lavawanna
Iowa Central
Canadian Pacific
Wabesh
Pittebure
St Towle
Accet Car and Foundry
American Melting & Herne
Amer, Serittog & Refine
Anuginds Lining Co
Atchteon
Atenicom
Haltimere & Ohl
Brooklyn Rapid Transit
Wis
Cheadpeate’ & Obie
Chicago North
Chicago Sul
Bt Paul
Colorade
Colorado & Bonkers
Trelaware
Hadéott
Deever
Rio Crandm J
Rio Grande Pii
Narihert Pd
Northern
Central
Reading
Rock Jat
Mock, Island. Co
Bouthers Pacifier
Southern
Mallway
Union Parte
United States Steel
United States Btrepid
Western Union
Wall Street and Market Notes from New York and Chicago
Stock prices span Amalgamated Copper to United States Steel with quotes from New York and Chicago exchanges. Cattle, hogs, and sheep receipts in Chicago and Kansas City reflect market steadiness, with prices for various grades and futures noted alongside commodity figures for sugar, coffee, and wheat.
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Polag
Japan
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Teves
Gang Man
Dudge
Vatuasle
Senate
Toasevelt
Hemdaway
York
Dre
Nethonal Association
Ately
Tahets
United
Chord
Rovewer
Arge
Ulla
T Salil
Sinmbus
Der
Constaneman
Westeqund
COODS
Wilbur Wright
Belibe
Chinaman
New
Dee James Jeckice
Jack Tortella
Tethnesroea
le Chung
Coirers
Provine
Tel
Hen Mangmen
Deadman
Chung
Porprtte
Salvation Army
Radetits
Portela
Jenkins
Mary Morrison
Haslemere
Portelia
Vancouver
Choe
Portella
Jevusa
British Columbia
Ottawa
Phyalelan
Bineyard Mene
ARGER
Germany
Holland
Papa
Swedigh
Goodwin Janos
Chicago Livestock
Chalet Letyy
Alent Hs
Naib Fa
Deversber
Jase
Mareae City
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