La Follette Campaign Travels Through Midwest and Beyond
Senator La Follette departs Washington for four days of campaigning in Ohio with stops in Youngstown Toledo and Dayton and a Cincinnati pulpit appearance if invited. He plans a January swing through Michigan Illinois Indiana including Danville and Indianapolis before resuming western states campaigning. The push aims to secure delegates amid Roosevelt movement growth and westward invasion plans.
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Wickersham Willing Interview Before Panama Trip
New Orleans December 25 Attorney General Wickersham said bears in cotton could be prosecuted if facts showed a conspiracy to depress prices. He noted no evidence had been presented and argued such action would affect interstate commerce. He spoke before sailing for the Panama canal zone with Mrs. Wickersham and foreign ambassadors.
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France
Mme. J. Loudon
Turks and Arabs Concentrate for Attack in Ainzara
Rome dispatches report Turkish and Arab forces mass near Birtobras with intent to strike Ainzara. Wireless messages indicate coordinated concentration and possible assault.
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Andrew Carnegie Enables Peace Banquet This Saturday
Andrew Carnegie makes possible a peace banquet to be held on Saturday. Organizers plan a community gathering to promote harmony and goodwill with local leaders and residents invited to attend.
Lauder’s Narrow Escape Across Clyde
Glasgow telegram reports Harry Lender the Scottish comedian endured a three hour rowboat voyage across the Clyde from Gourock to Dunoon in a gale. Buffeted and nearly sunk, the Columba liner sighted the danger but rescue proved unnecessary. Lender said he would not make the crossing again for any earnings, driven by concern for his ailing son.
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Woman Mayor Now Boss in Hunnewell Kansas
Mrs. Ella Wilson the mayor of Hunnewell Kansas holds firm control as the city council largely resigns. With veto power now secure she can end any measure by refusing to sign it and councilmen must seek her approval. The move quiets previous defiance and alters council dynamics.
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Ella Wilson
Boy Dies in Bicycle Crash in Terre Haute
Seven year old Ralph Ladd was killed instantly when he rode into the street in front of a car driven by A. G. Cummings, manager and treasurer of United States Powder Co., as his mother collapsed on learning the news. Special family reunion plans had been arranged for Christmas.
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Ralph Ladd
A. G. Cummings
United States Powder Company
Ill health drives widow to take poison in Indiana
Mrs Viola Wren of Lebanon Indiana aged forty nine died after taking carbolic acid and morphine in a suicide linked to ill health. She was found by her mother Harriet Atkinson with whom she lived for three months. Her father and brother had previously died by self harm in the family tragedy. Husband unaware until arrival at the Atkinson home. Summer-like warmth reported in Connecticut with Highland Lake scene of canoeing and early budded trees.
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Lebanon
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Viola Wren
Ben F. Wren
Harriet, Atkinson
Garramone Found Guilty of First Degree Murder
In Golden Colorado a jury convicts Mrs Angelina Garramone of first degree murder for killing Mrs Maria Lagardia on August 20 1910 with a recommendation for life imprisonment.
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Maria Laguardia
Taft Picture Removed From Mexican Customs Office
In Juarez on December 26 the Taft portrait in the customs house reception room where Taft met Diaz two years ago was removed. An official coat of arms now hangs in its place as Madero bans living-person portraits in federal buildings, a policy seen as aimed at Diaz.
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Farm values growing Illinois gains 2 billion in wealth
Illinois farm wealth rose by two billion dollars as total farm property value reached over 3.9 billion. Population climbed 16.9 percent from 1900 to 1910 while the number of farms declined by 4.6 percent amid slight land acreage change. Land value averaged 95 dollars per acre with eastern central areas at 125. Farm size grew about five acres as machinery and buildings contributed to the wealth increase.
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Flagman Dies After Runaway Horse At Lafayette Crossing
James Davidson aged 83, a Wabash railroad flagman for 35 years, was struck by a runaway horse at the Main street crossing in Lafayette Indiana. A buggy shaft caught his coat and dragged him for several hundred feet. he was unconscious when found and fatally injured.
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Ills resident commits suicide in church amid ill health
Minonk Illinois December 25 Meiner Zinger former Illinois Central railroad worker Chicago killed himself with poison. His body was found in the German Baptist church. Despondent over ill health.
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Town Marshal Shot and Mob Lynches Suspect in Georgia
Donaldsonville Georgia December 25 report Marshal A Roberts was shot and killed by John Warren a black man captured and lynched by a mob that had followed the officer who went to arrest Warren.
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Johnson and Jeanette Practically Matched for Heavyweight Fight
Chicago December 26 Joe Jeanette and Jack Johnson are practically matched to fight thirty rounds or more the bout to the finish for the world heavyweight championship. Articles to be signed in a day or two and leading clubs nationwide invited to bid for the bout.
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Clara Barton Celebrates Ninetieth Birthday
Clara Barton, founder and head of the Red Cross Society, marks her ninety years with family and friends. The milestone underscores her lifelong service and leadership in humanitarian work and disaster relief.
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Red Cross Society
May Proclaims a Republic in China as Sun Yat Sen Threatens
Shanghai reports that after Sun Yat Sen arrived as Wu Ting Fang’s guest a protest was made to premier Yuan Shih Kai over armistice breaches by imperial troops. The immediate trigger was the capture of Tai-Yuan-u and Sun Yat Sen may be named president if Yuan does not respond by Wednesday.
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Kaiser's Son Adalbert to Join Bremen on Atlantic Cruise
Semi official word says Kaiser's second son Adalbert will join the German cruiser Bremen at the Atlantic station this summer. The plan would bring the bachelor prince into frequent contact with New York and other American ports.
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Taft Receives Life Story of Joe Pals
President's Aunt recalls nephew Will with a gift as Taft receives the life story of Joe Pals. The feature frames a personal reminiscence tied to a public figure and a ceremonial gift.
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Germany not feared by Knox threat of tariff war
The report notes Germany faces Knox pressure amid tariff threats, while other items mention a failed Chinese peace conference and Pope's regret over not stopping war in Tripoli.
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President Taft Receives Record Christmas Letters and Gifts
Washington Dec 26 President Taft enjoyed a record Christmas as letters and telegrams from across the nation overwhelmed the executive mansion. A specially bound Life of Job W appeared among gifts while Taft read in the White House library. Cabinet members and families celebrated quietly at home as holiday plans continued.
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Peace Banquet Set for Saturday Night in New York
Andrew Carnegie arranged a peace banquet for the next evening in New York with President Taft as guest of honor. He organized an executive committee to manage the dinner and to reassure officials and attendees that no graft or extortion charges would mar the event.
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Henbest Held for Grand Jury in Hotel Fraud Case
Albert Henbest, a fifteen year alleged fraudster, was held to a grand jury in Rock Island after admitting a long run of deceptive practices. He had been sought in Peoria and other cities and expressed relief at his arrest. Forecasts show rain in Indiana and Maine today, with unsettled Wisconsin weather and possible snow tomorrow.
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