Football this year kills fourteen men
The 1911 football season caused fourteen deaths and sixty seven serious injuries, with the University of Wisconsin's John F. Moll among the latest victims. Michigan led in injuries among large colleges, while Yale saw many injuries but fewer fatal outcomes, and a high school girl, Irene Butrum of Evansville, Indiana, suffered a broken arm during play.
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Chicago
John FE. Moll
University of Wisconsin
Maroons
Marshall Field
Moll
COGN
Aera Michigan
Yale
Irene Butrum
Evansville
Ind
Attempt to Kill Governor Tener Sent via Mail
A mailed device found at Charleroi Pennsylvania aimed at Governor John K Tener contained powder a match steel bullet lead sheet and a note Drive the Republican bosses out The package mailed from Philadelphia was opened by Postoffice Inspector Williams who soaked it then cut it open with a penknife A memorial to state's heroes dedication slip accompanied the parcel No sender identifiediciary.
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Pittsburg
John K. Tener
Pennsylvania
Charleroi
United States
Tener
Philadelphia
Postoffice
Williams
Young Hunter Injured in Accidental Gunfire in Henry County
In Newcastle Indiana Richard Hayes twelve year old son of O E Hayes a Henry county farmer near Lewisville became the first hunting season victim. A gun discharged injuring his right thumb. Companions bound his arm to staunch the blood then rushed him to a nearby house for medical aid. None of the boys are over fourteen.
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Newcastle
Ind
Navy
Richard Hayes
O. E. Hayes
Lewisville
Henry County
Four Arbeiter children burned in Detroit gasoline blast
In Detroit on November 27 two of Mrs. Richard Arbeiter’s children died in a house fire blamed on a gasoline explosion. Two other children were rescued. the mother was away at the time, leaving the kids alone in the home.
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Detroit
Mich
Richard Arbeiter
Arbeiter
Governor Tener Pennsylvania Executive Receives Infernal Machine
Governor Tener of Pennsylvania reported an infernal machine discovery at a state executive office. Police and bomb squad operations followed, with no injuries recorded and the device later deemed harmless after inspection.
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Pennsylvania
Tar party appeal leaves two defendants potentially free
Lincoln Center Kansas November 27. The tar party trial closes with Edward Ricord jailed and others home. Scranton Everett Clark and Jay Fitzwater appeal while free on bond. Sherrill Clark and John Schmidt may face only fines. New trial arguments set for December 18.
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Lincoln Center
Kan
Edward Ricord
Ricord
Miss Chamberlain
Watson Scranton
Grover
Everett Clark
Jay Fitzwater
Scranton
Chester Anderson
Delbert Kindelsparger
Bryan draws three lessons from Prinz Joachim stranding
In Kingston Jamaica November 27 passengers of the Prinz Joachim stranded on Atwood Cay reached Port Antonio and then traveled by special train. William Jennings Bryan among the passengers proposed three safety measures: a pair of wireless operators per ship, lifeboats with motors, and a lighthouse on Atwood Cay. He will stay with his daughter Mrs Owen.
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Kingston
Jamaica
Prinz Joachim
Atwood Cay
Bahamas
Port Antonio
William Jennings Bryan
Osme
Bryan
Owen
Morse condition worsens in Atlanta prison
Charles W. Morse the New York banker serving a term in the federal prison here was reported to be in worse condition. He will not be removed to Fort McPherson until after physicians consult, according to the report from Atlanta on November 27.
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Atlanta
Charles W. Morse
New York
Fort McPherson
Mexicans Fear Intervention From American Press Voices
Mexican papers condemn possible U S interference as the American ambassador defends neutrality law enforcement on the frontier. El Pais and El Diario warn of northern barbarians and note the changing circumstances since the Madero era while Mel Sheppard is cited on workouts.
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Mexico City
Mexico
United States
el Pais
Madero
Reyes
el Diaro
el Imparecial
Mel Sheppard
Rock Island Strike Averted After Negotiations
Chicago November 27 Eight thousand Rock Island shopmen will not strike following a conference between international brotherhood officers and Rock Island’s general committee. The agreed plan from October 10 will be trialed by the company with no wage increase and changes in working conditions to satisfy both sides and avoid stoppage.
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Chicago
Rock Island Railroad
International Brotherhood
Rock Island
H. A. Mudge
Premier Yuan Shih Kai Faces Weak Authority in Peking
In Pekin on November 27 Yuan Shih Kai's grip on power weakens as cabinet formation fails and foreign diplomats warn of possible disorders. Legation guards stay alert amid rumors of a republican cabinet with Sun Yat Sen as president and Li Yuan Hung as premier. Prince Chun swears to uphold a constitution based on the nineteen principles.
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Pekin
Yuan Shih Kai
Yangtse-Kiang
Yuan
John Jordan
Legation
Sun Yat San
Li Yuan Hang
Wu Ting Fang
Sah Chen Ping
Huan Hsin
Prince Chun
New York Burglar Uses Chloroform in Harlem
Forty detectives have been sent to Harlem to catch a burglar who has been chloroforming flat dwellers in their sleep and robbing them of money and jewelry. The suspect has targeted residents across the area, prompting a large police response.
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New York
Harlem
Vis Tee
Britain Supports Russia Over Dardanelles Blockade
Constantinople November 27 Sir Gerald Lowther the British ambassador told the Porte that Great Britain will back Russia in its protest against the Dardanelles blockade.
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Dardanelles
Constantinople
Gerald Lowther
The
Porte
Great Britain
Russia
Low proteid diet to lift mood and energy
Dr. T. J. Allen explains excess bile and low spirits stem from high proteid intake. A low proteid diet, about ten percent, with fruit sugars, starches, and fats for the rest, promotes healthier buoyancy.
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Dryden
FIGHTING AT HANKOW IN CHINA DESCRIBED AS INCONCLUSIVE
Reports from Shanghai indicate fighting at Hankow continues with conflicting dispatches. Republican sources cite General Li Yuan Hang claiming a great victory after two days of combat and driving imperial forces from recent positions. Other reports say the battle is indecisive though imperial lines show slight improvement. Rebels began bombarding Nankin after capturing outlying forts.
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Shanghai
Hankow
Li Yuan Hang
Nankin
Bankers on a Cruise Promote Caribbean Isthmus Tour
New Orleans November 27. Three hundred fifty bankers and families from the American Bankers association convention sail on four steamers for a Caribbean sea tour and Panama Canal visit. The ships depart within five minutes of each other and stay three-quarters of a mile apart. Colon to be reached next Thursday with a Panama City stop and a return to New Orleans by December 7.
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New Orleans
American Bankers’ Association
Caribbean Sea
Isthmus
Panama
Colon
Panama City
Canal
Spencer to Die in Chair for Blackstone Murder
Springfield Massachusetts news reports Bertram G. Spencer convicted of first degree murder in the death of Miss Martha B. Blackstone. After a five hour jury deliberation he faces a death sentence in the electric chair. defense argued insanity, which was rejected by a majority.
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Springfield
Mass
Bertram G. Spencer
Martha B. Blackstone
Spencer
Elgars Symphony No 2 premiered in Cincinnati
Elgar’s Symphony No 2 in E flat was performed in Cincinnati for the first time in this country. Music lovers from across the nation attended the concert by the chief symphony orchestra and greeted the presentation with enthusiastic reception.
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Cincinnati
Elgar
Woman Sues Chinaman for Breach of Promise in Spokane
Anna Hopper of Spokane files breach of promise suit against Gong Lee a seventy year old Chinese immigrant from Pullman seeking 50 000 in damages. The complaint states he promised to marry on November 6 then postponed to November 22 and did not wed. Gong Lee described as a market gardener and said to be wealthy.
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Spokane
Wash
Anna Hopper
Gong Lee
Pullman
Roosevelt Refuses 1912 Nomination Bid Clarifies Candidacy
In Philadelphia on November 27 the newspaper reports Theodore Roosevelt rebuffing pressure for his renomination in 1912. He stated he would not back Taft, nor seek the nomination himself, and rejected all signs of a pledged or receptive candidacy despite offers from prominent leaders.
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Philadelphia
Theodore Roosevelt
North American
Roosevelt
Mr. Taft
White House
Colonel Roosevelt
Fourteen Dead and Sixty Seven Hurt in Football
A Sunday paper reports fourteen killed and sixty seven seriously injured in a football game in year. Chinese rebels capture Tiger Hill fort commanding Nan Fin. Senator Works criticizes Taft and backs La Follette. Western governors to ride special train to show eastern opportunities. Harmony meeting of Tiltons, Republican editors split. Rev Gates denies charges related to Leonidas Merritt ore properties. Mrs Patterson testifies about killing her husband. European monarchs face less secrecy as General Booth dedicates home for children in Western Springs Illinois.
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Tiger Hl Fort
Nan Fin
Works
Taft
LaFonllette
Tilmots
F. T. Gates
Leonidas Merritt
Patterson
Europe
Ballington Booth
Volunteers of America
Western Springs
Ill
Thugs Attack Telegraph Operator in Economy Station
Richmond Indiana November 27 thugs assaulted Richard Snyder a telegraph operator at the C and Q depot in Economy seventeen miles north of Richmond as he worked in the telegraph room two men entered the waiting room Snyder drew fire from the room and fell unconscious Dan Murphy another operator rushed to aid and the assailants fled a posse pursued them through the snow with the motive believed robbery clear though injuries were minimal.
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Richmond
Ind
Richard Snyder
Synder
Dan Murphy
Snyder
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Henry U. Mudge
T. J. Allen
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