Militia Bill Gains Support Amid Senate Debate
Washington December 25 Special. Proctor and Alger back the militia act while southern senators oppose it. The issue centers on state troops under national control and the need to train officers for U S service. Support from ex secretaries of war Proctor and Alger strengthens the push toward final passage as Root’s cabinet tenure nears its end.
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Vinol Strengthens Body by Stomach Action
An advertisement extols Vinol as a tonic that rejuvenates and strengthens by directly stimulating the stomach to extract from food the elements needed for flesh bone and blood. It claims brain and nerve benefits and includes a testimonial from Ella Starr. The sellers promise refunds if Vinol does not meet claims.
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Dunlap Murder Trial Turns on Witness Stand Testimony
Aledo reports the Dunlap murder trial reaches a climax as Tona Dunlap testifies she learned of strychnine as a corn cure in Ashland Nevada from her aunt Emma Helenia and used it with her mother after purchasing five cents of the poison from Bert Tudor at Craig drug store.
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Roosevelt weighs arbitration offer on Venezuela crisis
Washington reports Britain and Germany propose Roosevelt arbitrate the Venezuela dispute. The president has not yet decided, with Hay conferring in private. Rebels threaten Caracas while Castros forces face pressure as blockader tensions rise in La Guayra. Meanwhile Astor funds a New York hospital project and state politics shuffle future appointments.
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Riots at Lown State University Near Closing
President McLean of Lown State University reports the investigation into recent student riots is nearly finished. The sophomore class agrees to pay damages totaling about $500 caused by the disturbance.
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Republican Judicial Convention Set for Detroit March 6
Grand Rapids Mich Dec 25 The Republican state committee met Tuesday and decided to call the state judicial convention at Detroit on March 6.
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Coal for the Poor Approved by Detroit Board
Detroit aldermen passed a resolution to appropriate 50,000 dollars for hard coal to be sold to the poor at cost. The council did not specify how the funds would be raised or where the coal would be purchased.
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Vanderbilt remark and Chicago robbery report
On leaving the Vanderbilt residence Dr. Austin Flint said Mr. Vanderbilt has turned the corner He will get well. Two men entered a Chicago butcher shop and while the proprietor was at the counter one man robbed the till of 102 dollars.
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Explosion Wrecks Hot Springs Club Hurts Dozens
An explosion in the Turf Machining Club home and pool room in Hot Springs Arkansas injures more than a dozen men and leaves many severely hurt. The building collapses trapping about one hundred people inside as spectators flee the falling structure. Proprieties include Chambers and Walker operators and several named injured patrons and workers.
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Missing Executive Newsman Feared Lost at Sea
Reports indicate the subject was not aboard a vessel in the Atlantic. He reportedly stopped at a New York hotel on Thursday night and may have taken a steamer to Europe shortly after.
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Uruguay Legation Involved In Child Kidnapping Case
Washington December reports state the United States considers a case involving the Uruguay legation amid a custody dispute. Helen Sparhawk seeks the return of her one year old nephew Joseph Ames from Argentina via the steamer Soldier Prince. The State Department will investigate any legation involvement.
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Complaints of Soldiers Abuse in Philippine Reconcentration
Reports detail charges against United States soldiers for violence and the water cure during reconcentration campaigns in the Philippines. Investigations target Captain Towne and Major Hunter, with Miles and MacArthur involved. Father Augustin death inquiry completed, money raised locally tied to private prosecution in Boston. Other items note liquor smuggling hearings in San Juan, a lighthouse keeper’s death in Lime Point, and a fatal shooting in Springville.
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Collision injures several on Colorado special and freight
In Rogers Nebraska a head on crash between the Colorado special and a freight train injures multiple passengers and crew. Engineer William Bay of Omaha and others from Chicago Lyons Ottumwa and Evansville suffer bruises wounds and possible internal injuries as the eastbound freight was about to take a siding. The passenger train did not exceed forty miles per hour when danger was spotted.
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Tragic Milling Accident in Gas City Claims Life
Dee Cappell a 25 year old millwright at Western Strawboard Works dies when crushed by a revolving shaft. His body was mangled and removed after being found by a coworker. officials and doctors responded.
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Favorite Prescription could aid many women says reader letters
The article argues engagement often leads to maternity without warning and promotes Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a cure for female weakness. Mrs Jordan Stout of Frederick County Virginia shares relief from back pain after using the medicine and Pleasant Pellets, claiming renewed health in months of use.
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Coroner Delays Inquest Over Atlanta Train Killing
The coroner in Atlanta resumes the inquest into the shooting death of James Ewing of Indiana aboard a northbound Southern train in Atlanta. Suspect Frederick Stephenson claims amnesia and the case is adjourned until after Christmas.
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Missing Briggs boy 14 believed at New York City
Word arrives that Morris Briggs' son from Howell Michigan, aged 14, is missing and believed headed for Europe via New York City. He left a $75 note and 200n deposit, entailing plans to publish a book after travels. a book with his name was found at Niagara Falls during the search.
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Crown Princess Louise aloft as Saxony seeks action in Geneva
Dispatch from Dresden reports King George of Saxony sending top police to Geneva to monitor the fugitive Crown Princess Louise who allegedly left a confession for her husband and vowed not to return to the Saxon court. The pope may be asked for an absolute divorce as Dresdners sympathize with the princess. Professor Giron is described as an extreme identist. In Illinois, Acting Governor Northcott hosts a dancing party at the executive mansion for his children Amy and N J Northcott. In Nebraska, Hubbard is hit by a fatal armed hold up at a popular saloon with robbers looting the till.
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