Anti Taft Republicans Push For Uninstructed Delegates
Washington dispatch reports anti Taft Republicans aim to max uninstructed delegates at the Chicago convention to boost Roosevelt’s chances. Taft allies expect this and plan to push for instructed delegates. The party fight to control the convention starts in January with focus on Taft Roosevelt dynamics.
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Chicago
Washington
Issie
Roosevelt
Taft
LaFollette
Mr. Taft
Colonel Roosevelt
Peace Bureau Seeks Arbitration on Russia Persia Clash
The Peace Bureau in Berne reports sending a circular to signatory nations of the Hague Convention urging a collective move to halt Russia's military action against Persia. It argues the Russia Persia dispute is suitable for arbitration.
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Berne
International Peace Bureau
Hague
Russia
Persia
Pastor accused in Fort Riley blast case named in confession
Rev. Charles M. Brewer of Olustee Oklahoma, a former U S army chaplain and Baptist pastor, was named in a confession by Private Michael Quirk linking him to a string of Fort Riley explosions. Brewer was arrested in Olustee and held for marshals while Mrs Anna Jordan of Kansas City was arrested after a telegram from Commissioner Chase.
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Junction City
Kan
Charles M. Brewer
United States Army
Olustee
Okla
Michael Quirk
Fort Riley
United States
Chase
Brewer
Anna Jordan
Kansas City
Quirk
Prince Albert dies at Windsor Castle in 1861
Fifty years ago today December 14 the death of Prince Albert consort of Queen Victoria is noted. He married Queen Victoria in 1840 and fathered the future King Edward VII. The article also mentions the old Madison Square Garden site in New York sold to a syndicate to build a mammoth show building.
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Prince Albert
Victoria
Windsor Castle
England
Edward VII
Madison Square Garden
New York
New York and Harlem Railroad
Pensacola to Be Sold as Junk After Striking Navy Register
Washington Dec 14 The old Civil War ship Pensacola was stricken from the official Navy list and will be sold for junk to the highest bidder.
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Pensacola
Washington
United States
Navy
Duchess of Fife Rescued After Delhi Wreck Off Morocco
The Duchess of Fife was taken to safety after the steamer Delhi wrecked off the Moroccan coast. Navigation and rescue operations confirmed her safe transfer and health status.
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Delhi
Morocco
Lorimer to Testify in Lorimer Election Probe
Senator William Lorimer of Illinois will testify Monday as the Senate select committee probes charges of corruption in his election. The defense plans two witnesses beyond Lorimer, aiming to finish the hearing before the holidays as agreements with government witnesses and rebuttal are set.
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Washington
William Lorimer
Ilinois
Senate
J.orimer
Hanecy
Lorimer
Lorimer Tounyer
Russia Passport Row Sparks House Action
The House passes the Sulzer resolution 30 to 1 to abrogate the 1832 treaty with Russia over Russia not honoring US passports for American Jews. Maltby of New York is the sole opponent. Officials hope pressure will prod diplomatic handling of the passport dispute.
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Washington
House of Representatives
Sulzer
Russia
United States
George W. Maltby
New York
House
Taft
Paris Officer Killed En Route By Airplane
Lieutenant Van theaume died while en route by aeroplane to lunch with his brother in law.
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Paris
Vantheaume
Appendicitis Operation Reveals Nail Inside Appendix
In Duluth Minnesota on December 14 Lester Brewers underwent an appendectomy at the Duluth hospital. During the operation the appendix was removed and found to contain a nail. He is reported in satisfactory condition.
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Duluth, Minn
Lester Brewers
Duluth Hospital
Perkins urges national trust licensing and court control
George W. Perkins of New York told the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee that immediate relief should create a business court within the Commerce and Labor Department and license interstate corporations. He proposed licensing with compliance rules, public disclosure, and punishable imprisonment for individuals, plus a studying commission to review the Sherman Act and possible national incorporation.
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Washington
George W. Perkins
New York
J. P. Merran
Senate Committee On Interstate Commerce
Perkins
Department of Commerce and Labor
Busines Court
Congress
House
Senate
Flags Train and Saves Brother in Illinois Incident
In Pana Illinois on December 14 seven year old Peter O'Brien freed his younger brother by flagging an oncoming train after the boy’s foot became caught in a switch.
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Pana
Ill
Peter O'Brien
Weather forecast for Indiana Illinois and Wisconsin
Forecast notes fair weather for Indiana and Illinois with likely continuation into tomorrow. Wisconsin also fair today and probably tomorrow. Light variable winds across the region.
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Indiana
Ilinois
Wisconsin
Entombed Briceville Miners May Still Be Alive After Raps
In Briceville Tennessee on December 14 rescue teams chasing raps from a shaft near Cross Mountain mine renewed hope that more than 100 entombed men might be alive. Federal rescuers labored to follow messages scratched on walls while 38 bodies had been recovered in the latest count.
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Briceville
Tenn
Cross Mountain Mine
Big Fred Bone Ham Arrested In Kaufman Murder Case
In Chicago on December 14 detectives escort "Big Fred" Bone Ham to the city. He was arrested in Oakland by Detectives O Connor and Fgan sent from Paris by Inspector Hunt, with help from driver Robert Channell who drove the trio the night of the murder of Mrs Edmund Kaufman.
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Chicago
Big Fred" Boneham
Edmund Kaufman
Oakland
O'Connor
Fgan
Paris
Inspector Hunt
Robert Channell
Roosevelt Endorses Progressive Principles in Boston
Colonel Theodore Roosevelt endorses the Progressive Republicans of Massachusetts at a conference with the league's executive committee, reinforcing his support for their platform and reforms.
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Roosevelt
Boston
Theodore Roosevelt
Massachusetts
The
League
Indictments by Grand Jury in Greenville County Case
Grand jury reports fifty four indictments in Greenville Ohio. Former county commissioners William Townsend Noah Sipple and B F Arnsburgh face aiding and abetting false claims. Perry L Turner county janitor and others charged with false vouchers forgery and fraud over county payments.
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Greenville
William Townsend
Noah Sipple
B. F. Arnsburgh
Henry T. Frye
J. R Holland
John W. Lewis
Two Plans Outlined for Trust Regulation
A report notes Lyng UHI VF National League outlines two regulatory approaches for trusts. The piece highlights proposed methods, involving oversight, and references governing bodies and potential impacts on operations.
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Nbs
Lyng Uhi
VF National League
Reyes in Open Revolt Gaining Ground in Mexico
Mexico City reports that General Bernardo Reyes is believed to be a figurehead for Gomez while actual leadership rests with Millo Vasquez Gomes. Rebels, including three former Maderista captains, threaten Cananea and Monterrey, with rumors of a march by Sunday to seize power.
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Mexico City
Bernardo Reyes
Galena
Nuevo Leon
Diak
Monterey
Maderista
Cananea
Mexico
Culquitt
Texas
Reyes
Millo Vasquez Gomes
Republic
Cars For Men Only Petition In Waterbury Rush Hours
Several hundred suburban residents submit a petition to Waterbury officials requesting rush hour street car service designated for men only. They argue that during peak times women passengers crowd seats and subject seated men to criticisms.
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Waterbury
Conn
King’s Sister in Jeopardy off Morocco Liner Delhi Stranding
Gibraltar December 14 Princess Louise sister of King George and the Duke of Fife with their daughters were in danger when the liner Delhi ran aground off Cape Spartel Morocco. The princess royal and her daughter were rescued by lifeboat and landed at Cape Spartel then traveled to Tangier and boarded a warship to Gibraltar while the Duke of Fife stayed aboard the Delhi.
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Gibraltar
King George
Princess Louise
Duke of Fife
Delhi
Cape Spartel
Morocco
Princess Royal
Tangier
St Patrick's Day Holy Day Reinstated With Limits
Rome decrees St Patrick's Day remains a holy day but no longer falls under compulsory fasting or abstinence. The July decree had removed it from obligatory Mass and work abstinence, but the Irish Catholic hierarchy requested a new decree to preserve its status without legal fasting.
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Rome
St. Patrick's Day
Holy Seeing
St Patrick's
Railways to Increase Excursion and Commutation Fares
British railways decide to raise excursion and commutation fares by seven to ten percent on January 3 to offset higher wages for railway employees. The move affects travel costs across Great Britain and reflects wage cost pressures faced by the industry.
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British Railways
London
Great Britain
Dies Calling For Mother In Box Car Tragedy
Charles Mount a Cincinnati boiler maker and Patrick Brennen were riding in a box car near Columbus Indiana when Brennen cried for his mother and soon after died. An autopsy found death from acute congestion of the lungs. They were enroute to Marion, Indiana seeking employment.
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Columbus
Ind
Charles Mount
Cincinnnati, O
Patrick Brennen
Cincinnati
Brennen
Kings
Marion
Kate Gannett Wells Dies in Boston Home
Boston December 14. Mrs Catherine Wells known as Kate Ganett Wells, author, died suddenly at her residence in the city. The loss comes amid muted tributes recalling her literary contributions and public life.
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Kate Gannett Wells
Boston
Catherine Wells
Kate Ganett Wells
National League president reelected amid sale tangle
Detroit magnate Frank Navin reportedly bought the Providence club of the International League for 65000 dollars as votes were cast on Lynch reelection. The national committee heard a proposed reclassification of leagues with members from the Pacific Coast, American, and International leagues attending.
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Detroit
Providence
New York
Thomas Lynth
National League
Ebbets
Brooklyn
Fogel
Philadelphia
Charles Murphy
Lynch
Ebbets and Fogel
W. Brown
Louisville
William Winslow
Russell
Cal Kwing
Pacific Coast League
T M. Ghivingston
American Association
Howard Barrow
International League
Frank Navin
Provedence Club
Mine Cave In Near Kingston Coal Mine Damages Church
A mine cave in near Kingston Coal Mine in Wilkes Barre area caused surface subsidence and damaged the Kingston Coal Church and nearby houses. church leaders and officials pledged further safety work spending around 20 000 dollars to strengthen the building and prevent more collapses during rededication services.
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Wilkesbarre
Courtdale
Hoon
Kingston
Missionaries Missing Near Tibetan Border Feared Murdered
Secretary of the Foreign Christian Missionary society appeals to Secretary of State Knox for inquiry into the disappearance of missionaries Rey A. Hardy of Nashville J. C. Ope of Carlisle Ky and three others. They have been missing for two months near the north China Tibetan border amid fears of revolutionary killings.
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Mincimati
Poreign Christian Missionary Society
Knox
Hardy
Nashville
J. C
Carlisle
China
Curie Named in Divorce Petition of Langevin Wife
Mme Langevin cites Mme Curie in a divorce petition filed in Paris courts. She seeks separation maintenance and child custody amid alleged marital misconduct by P C Langevin, a College of France professor. A separate note from Hartford City describes a $875 Christmas pipe organ purchase related to a Presbyterian church.
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Paris
Hartford City
Ind
Dee
Andrew Car
George H. Sheldon
Cingete Ae
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