RUSHING FOOD TO NICARAGUA
The United States ordered the cruiser Prairie to carry $5,000 worth of staple supplies to Bluefields to aid starving Zelayan soldiers and injured combatants in Rama. Red Cross funds cover expenses as Captain Shipley reports dire conditions with 1,000 wounded and possible epidemic risk, urging humane aid for prisoners.
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Uncle Sam
Bluefields
Zelaya
Red Cross
Captain Shipley
Washington
Rama
United States
Prairie
Colon
American Red Cross Society
Shipley
Des Moines
American Red Cross
Isthmian Canal Commission
Secretary of the Navy
Leonidas
Winthrop
United
Zelaya Flees to Corinto After Surrender
Zelaya leaves Managua for Corinto after yielding the presidency to Dr. Madriz and suffering a defeat at Rama. He is escorted by his bodyguard and a small group of supporters as the revolution proceeds.
Settlement Near As Switchmen Strike May End
In St Paul on December 25 officials and the railway workers union report only one obstacle to ending the northwest switchmen strike. Railroads offer immediate rehire where possible and prompt return as vacancies appear. Union president Hawley demands simultaneous reemployment of all strikers. Governor Eberhart seeks concession to this demand.
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St. Paul
Northwest
American Federation of Labor
F.J. Hawley
Switchmen’s Union
Eberhart J
Ex-Cashier Thomas M. Casey Released After Prison Term
Jefferson City Mo December 25 ex cashier Thomas M Casey of the Salmon and Salmon bank Clinton completed three fourths of a five year sentence in the penitentiary and was released. His citizenship was restored by Governor Hadley.
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Jefferson City
Thomas M. Casey
Salmon & Salmon Bank of
Clinton
Hadley
Traction Car Kills Family Driving Home
In Hamilton Ohio a traction car fatally struck a covered wagon carrying Christmas gifts for William Payne and his wife Mary Payne. The couple, parents of nine, died at the scene on December 25.
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Hamilton, O
William Payne
Mary
Guard Is Finding Favor
Regular Army officers favor expanding the National Guard to improve efficiency. Assistant Secretary of War Oliver told a House committee that he hopes the guard will grow to 200000 and that the War Department will pursue a policy to strengthen the guard as an effective force.
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Washington
National Guard
Oliver
House Committee On
War Department
Record of Record-Breaking US Philanthropy in 1909
The total public benefactions in the United States for the last twelve months reached $141,250,000, a new high and $40,000,000 more than any prior year. Major donors included John S. Kennedy of New York, $26,550,000, John D. Rockefeller, $12,826,000, and Andrew Carnegie, $6,056,511. Over a third of the 1909 gifts supported educational work.
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New York
United States
John 8. Kennedy
John D. Rockefeller
Andrew Carnegie
Inquiry Continues Into Phenix Fire Case Amid Sheldon Death
George P. Sheldon dies at his Greenwich Conn home delaying proceedings to recover allegedly overdrawn salary from his Phenix Fire Insurance Co of Brooklyn. Investigation into the company’s affairs will go on with books from Atlanta and Chicago to be examined and the district attorney’s office to press ahead.
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New York
George P. Sheldon
Greenwich
Conn
Phenix Fire Insurance Company
Brooklyn
Atlanta
Chicago
Physician Uses Oxygen to Aid Vanderbilt Kin
Madison New Jersey December 27 Oxygen was used to prolong the life of Hamilton McK Twombly brotherinlaw of William K Vanderbilt who is critically ill with heart trouble in Madison. Little hope is held out for his recovery.
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Madison
N. J
Hamilton McK
Twombly
William K. Vanderbilt
Insurgents Await Change as Washington Ties Up Congress
In Washington the insurgent movement signals a shift away from the old order. Cannon’s leadership is seen as representing the old system, while insurgents edge toward a new framework. Congress acts to require railroads to report accidents, aiding public statistics and the ICC. Washington’s local focus challenges national priorities and playground expansions draw cabinet attention.
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Washington
Capitol
Cannon
Interstate Commerce Commission
Girl Santa Claus Burn Incident Reported in Charleston
A girl in Charleston suffered serious burns after a Christmas tree incident during a holiday event. Miss Clara Clary was involved and was reportedly pat by Santa Claus figure when the tree catcher or décor caused a fire. Emergency crews responded to the scene.
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Santa Claus
Pat Charleston
Drew
Charleston
Clara Clary
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North Pole
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Nicaragua
Coats
Congress
District of Columbia
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Hitchcock
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Stenlik
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Coleone
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Ehipieig
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Natia
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Ether Americaa
J. A. Harwood
South Side
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