Littleton backs away as steel inquiry sparks floor row
Democratic Stanley committee turmoil widens as Martin W. Littleton tensions pull him from the panel. Chairman Stanley vows to press on while Littleton seeks to end the steel probe amid Republican support to terminate the inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Stanley
House of Representatives
Martin W. Littleton
Representative Stanley
Representative Littleton
Steel Corporation
Committee of the House
Littleton
House
Underwood
Navy hydro aeroplane tested by Lt. Rodgers at Newport
Lieutenant John Rodgers, aviation instructor at the naval academy, piloted a Burgess-Wright hydro aeroplane above the Atlantic fleet at anchor Newport and landed in the water near the battleship Ohio.
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Newport
John Rodgers
Naval Academy
Navy
Naval Air
Ohio
Bones and Skull Evidence in Poole Kemper Murder Trial
In Lafayette Indiana bones and a broken skull pieced with wire were entered as evidence in the trial of John Poole for the murder of farm hand Joseph Kemper. An undertaker and assistants described the wound found in the skull. The prosecution says Kemper was killed after demanding wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
Ind
Joseph Kemper
John Poole
Kemper
Poole
Chauffeur Sues Bride's Parents for 30000
William Costello, a West Virginia chauffeur who eloped with Miss Helen Peach, files suit in the U S circuit court here seeking 30000 against her parents Mr and Mrs Harry W Peach of East Liverpool Ohio. He alleges they persuaded his wife to leave him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland, C
William Costello
West Virginia
Helen Peach
Harry W. Peach
East Liverpool
United States Circuit Court
Marengo Civil War Vet Miles Grennon Dies at 71
Miles Grennon, longtime Marengo resident and personal friend of Abraham Lincoln, who served as a pallbearer and last of the Civil War veterans in Lincoln’s military escort, has died at his home in Marengo at age seventy one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marengo
Ill
Miles Grennon
Abraham Lincoln
Taft Attends Theatre Box Opening Night
President and Mrs. Taft attended the National theater box to see Mme Mazimova in Marionettes. The president received a warm reception from the audience during the performance.
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Washington
Portuguese Cavalry: Most Daring Riders Clash With Royalists
Portuguese cavalry units emerge as the boldest forces opposing advancing royalist troops. Reports describe swift charges, disciplined maneuvers, and notable riders who direct assaults and cover retreats. The clash marks a pivotal moment in the campaign with heavy emphasis on mounted action and tactical mobility.
Special Troop for Gen Orozco Mobilized at Border
A Mexican War Department dispatch says a special fighting troop of the army and rurales will follow General Pascual Orozco to the northern border. The unit aims to stop Regista incursions into Mexico and is expected to defeat Regista forces at Canada de Caracheo where rebels retreated after a cavalry clash, with forty Regista troops wounded. Bridges on the Tehuantepec railway were burned to delay traffic.
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Monterey
Mex
Mexico City
Pascual Orozco
Mexico
Revistas
Orozco
Regista
Canada de Caracheo
Tehuantepec
Labor Leaders Must Face New Contempt Trial
Samuel Gompers John Mitchell and Frank Morrison of the Federation of Labor must stand trial again in the District of Columbia supreme court on contempt charges tied to Buck's Stove and Range cases. Justice White overruled a motion to dismiss under the statute of limitations, ruling contempt is not a criminal offense and not subject to the limit.
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Washington
Samuel Gompers
John Mitchell
Frank Morrison
Federation of Labor
Supreme Court of the District of Columbia
Buck's Stove and Range Company
Justice White
Chinese Students Return Fueled by Vengeance to China
About 150 Chinese students in America, left destitute after the Manchu government failed to remit funds for two months, plan to sail home on the Tenyo Maru and Persia. They have sworn allegiance to the revolutionary party and vow action against the celestial government.
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San Francisco
America
China
Persia
Revolutionary Party
River and harbor funds asked for next year
General W. Hi. Bixby chief of engineers proposes appropriations totaling 29 525 698 for river and harbor work. Illinois requests include 240 000 for Chicago harbor 5 000 for Waukegan harbor and 20 000 for the Illinois river. Indiana asks 25 000 for Indiana Harbor and 10 000 for Michigan City harbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
W. Hi. Bixby
War Department
Illinois
Waukegan Harbor
Tihross River
Indiana
Michigan City
ARMS OF REBELS FOUND ACROSS RIO GRANDE BORDER
Texas authorities report rifles and ammunition tied to the Reyes revolution uncovered at Laredo and along the Rio Grande. about 300 miles of frontier from Laredo to Brownsville now patrolled. Immigration Chief W. O. Staver notes at least 2,000 Mexicans crossed illegally in the last month despite patrols.
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Austin
Tex
Laredo
Rio Grande
Colquitt
Hutchins
Brownsville
W. O. Staver
Immigration
Beattie, Jr. Executed for Wife Murder in Virginia
Henry Clay Beattie Jr died by electric chair in Richmond prison for the murder of his wife Louise Beattie. Authorities attempted a secret burial after dark with grave diggers at the cemetery. Two spiritual advisers stayed with him until 8 p.m. He did not confess.
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Richmond
Henry Clay Beattie, Jr
Louise Beattie
Beattie
Deal on to Purchase Paper In Richmond
A sale of the Morning News Richmonds morning paper and Democratic party organ is reportedly underway. An Indianapolis newspaper man plans to form a company to take over the paper and under new management it would become a Republican organ.
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Richmond
Ind
Morning News
Democratic Party
Indianapolis
Oyster digestion and the effects of cooking on self digesting shellfish
Dr T. Allen explains oysters are eaten raw for a biological reason. The oyster’s liver stores glycogen with hepatic diastase, which digests the glycogen when crushed, making raw oysters self digesting. Cooking destroys the ferment, negating this advantage.
Tar party case in jury's hands
Lincoln Center Kan Nov 24 The tar party cage went to the jury after two and a half hours of argument by attorneys. Defense focused on proving the accused had no part in planning or carrying out the assault.
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Lincoln Center
Kan
Hawkes
Chester Anderson
David Ritchie
Salina
Clark
Simms
Schmidt
Attorney McCurdy
Beverly
Mayor Aims to Cut Food Prices in Indianapolis
The Indianapolis mayor proposes steps to lower living costs by reducing food prices. Officials say the move targets consumer relief and retail pricing, with city actions and potential programs discussed.
Mayor Shank to Bring Thanksgiving Turkeys to Indianapolis
Indianapolis November 24 Mayor Shank plans to buy 1200 to 1500 turkeys from southern Indiana to sale at cost with expenses covered. A. J. Long of Fillmore will supply 700 chickens 500 pounds butter and 20 cent turkeys with market day set for Tuesday then possibly Wednesday. The move attracts mixed reactions from citizens.
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Indianapolis
Shank
Indiana
A. J. Long
Fillmore
Poultry Trust
Jury Box Again Filled in McNamara Trial
Los Angeles November 24 twelve jurors prepared to hear James B McNamara dynamiting the Times building. Five sworn seven face peremptory challenges and possible removal. Jurors named Bain Green Lisk Sexton Andre Marshall McBurney Olcott Stevens Brode Bisbee Coke. Newark November 24 public service commission officials receive 300 from a Portland college man as repayment for trolley fare thefts in 1903.
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Los Angeles
Cal
James B. McNamara
Times
Robert M. Bain
F. P D. Green
Byron Lisk
J. B. Sexton
William
Newark
N. J
Public Service Commission of
New Jersey
Portland
Ore
TRY GIRLS WHO SHOT STOKES
Lillian Graham and Ethel Conrad, show girls, went on trial in New York on indictments accusing them of attempting to take the life of millionaire sportsman W E D Stokes. Two additional counts accuse them of assault. Both women appeared in court styled for the proceedings as Supreme Court Justice Marcus of Buffalo presides and jurors are expected to require time to be chosen.
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New York
Lillian Graham
Ethel Conrad
W. E. D. Stokes
Supreme Court
Marcus
Buffalo
California Autoist Killed in Oakland Crash
Oakland November 24 P Saville Smith cashier of a building company drove his automobile into an obstacle and was killed.
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California
Oakland
Cal
P. Saville Smith
AF of L declines direct McNamaras defense funds
In Atlanta on November 24 the American Federation of Labor rejected a direct appropriation for the McNamaras defense. The convention adopted a committee recommendation to appeal to labor groups nationwide for additional funds, with no direct contribution approved and no amendments allowed.
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Atlanta
American Federation of Labor
McNamaras
Young Slayer Caught in Lawrence Arrest
Albert Mark a fifteen year old wanted in Maplewood Missouri on murder charges was arrested in Lawrence Kansas on November 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Kan
Albert Mark
Maplewood
St Louis County
Missouri
Appeals Sought From Full Court On Beef Packe rs Case
Chicago beef packers seek a stay of trial. Chief Justice White refers the matter to the full court, citing its importance. Attorneys say a Supreme Court stay request may be filed at the first sitting, with Dec. 4 set for action.
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Washington
White
Chicago
John S. Miller
Carpenter
United States District Court
Stpreme
Chief White
Miller
Levy Mayer
Strike Oil Flow Near Duquoin Prompts Land Boom
Oil wells along John Harris farm west of Duquoin Illinois have begun flowing at about 1350 feet depth. Land values jumped from 65 to 1000 dollars an acre in twelve hours as St Louis capitalists hold options on most nearby acreage and the stream may negate the need to shoot the well.
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St. Louis
Monarchist raid repulsed at Guimaraes frontier
Advices from Montalegro report a small monarchist vanguard crossed the frontier to seize Guimaraes but was repelled by republican troops from Chaves. The Duke of to, uncle of Former King Manuel, is named to command the monarchists as Miguel of Sie na and his son are referenced. A band of masked robbers in Guimaraes pillaged homes before action halted.
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Lisbon
Portugal
Montalegro
Chaves
Ofto
Manuel
Miguel of Siena
Guimaraes
Minho
Sert
Nvrauit
Witnesses Threatened in Los Angeles Times Dynamiting Case
William J. Burns said prosecution witnesses in the Los Angeles Times dynamiting case have been threatened with death after resisting defense bribe attempts. He spoke before the American Bankers association secretaries' section in New Orleans.
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New Orleans
Los Angeles Times
William J. Burns
Tective
Sta
American Bankers’ Association
Heavy Deer Slaughter Raises Alarm Near Thornapple
In Chippewa Falls Wisconsin on November 24 the heaviest deer slaughter of the year is reported along the Thornapple river. Outlaw defender of Cameron dam Jobe Dietz kept hunters away for eight years letting the deer prosper. Dietz is now jailed and hunters find the deer abundant and the season fruitful.
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Chippewa Falls
Wis
Thornapple River
Jobe Dietz
Cameron Dam
Dietz
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UP Committee
Stanley II
Rodgers
Sues Bride
Lincoln
President Taft
American Press Association
Fox
Gen. Orozco
Revista
Canada de Caraceo
Gompers
Mitchell and
Morrison
Buck
Chicago Harbor
Texas Rangers
DR. T. 3. Allen
Kansas
Samuel L. Shank
Bucks Poultry Trust
Mr. Shank
McNamara
Stokes
M’namaras
American Federation
Duquoiin
Princelg
Duke of
Oporto
Burns
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