New York Conference Favors Princeton President Wilson
In New Haven Nov 20 a New Haven Union report claims a secret New York meeting of leading Democrats formed a conservative coalition to block Bryan and Hearst and back Woodrow Wilson of Princeton for 1908. Attendees include John P Hopkins Roger C Sullivan Hobaker Charles Hanillin James Smith Frick Willett and Parkers group at the Metropolitan Club. Aims include halting Bryan and securing Wilson with Southern New York New Jersey influence.
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Opposes Public Ownership Commission Report Declared Undesirable
The National Civic Federation public ownership commission, after an exhaustive investigation in Europe and America, is understood to be unanimously opposed to public ownership as unscientific, wasteful, and morally undesirable. The commission is preparing its report and will submit it to the federation before mid January.
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Tailor Tries Death By Own Action In New York Mystery
Italian tailor Felice Bellone shot himself and was hospitalized after the suspected murder of his wife at their apartment on Fourteenth Street. Police and family identify him as the missing husband. her murder occurred yesterday at 413 Fourteenth Street. Bellone’s condition is serious but not considered life threatening.
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Roosevelt Praises Scots At St Andrew's Society Dinner
President Roosevelt and former President Cleveland sent messages read at the St Andrew's Society dinner in New York honoring the society's 150th anniversary. Attendees included Andrew Carnegie and Sir Mortimer Durand. Messages praised Scotch contribution to American citizenship as four hundred people gathered for the event.
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Columbia
Magoon May Be Postponing Cuban Conference
In Gravana on November 3 Gov Magoon meetings with Cuban Senators and Representatives chosen last election were postponed from tomorrow to Sunday at the palace. Magoon says he will discuss topics in person with Congress members. Liberals expect a resignation move to trigger new elections. Senor Alfredo Zayas notes the issue may alter control of the Senate depending on who remains or is removed.
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Moody nears Supreme Court confirmation amid DOJ retirement
Attorney General Moody is expected to be confirmed as associate justice of the Supreme Court. Senate action may come by mid next week, after which Moody will retire from heading the Department of Justice. His annual report notes Evkins anti-rebate law success, with $415,000 collected from offending railroads and other corporations and 60 cases pending. potential fines could exceed $120,000,000 if the government wins.
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200 Years' War Ends in South Celebes Fortress Surrender
News from Singapore via Antilochus reports Hollands 20 year campaign ends with the capture of Barupu fortress in South Celebes. Rebels held a near inaccessible position, but a cordon and siege forced surrender of 90 men, ending the insurrection.
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Jump from Jail Wall in Schuylkill County Escape Try
Special to The Washington Post from Pottsville Pennsylvania on November 20 reports two inmates attempted to escape by scaling the jail yard wall. The rope was too short leaving them dangling and injured. Both men were later arrested at Long’s Hotel in St Clair while serving long burglary terms.
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Mining broker commits suicide in Pittsburg home
Nova William D Carver a 30 year old local manager for Makeover Brothers mine owners and developers shot and killed himself today at 328 Melwood street East End Pittsburgh. He had worked five years for the firm and came from Philadelphia last March to lead the branch office.
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Makeover Brothers
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Ruef and Dinan Indicted on Conspiracy and Perjury
San Francisco grand jury charged Abraham Ruef and Police Chief Jeremiah Dinan with conspiracy in a case tied to alleged protection of a rouge of ill fame. Dinan was also indicted on perjury, bonds fixed at $5,000 each. No effort will be made to remove Dinan before trial.
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Gillette trial defense shifts as cross examination tightens
In Herkimer New York on November 20 Chester Gillette faced a brutal cross examination that eroded his credibility as witnesses offered to prove his character or Grace Brown despondency. The defense relied on ten witnesses but the prosecution impeached much of Gillette testimony, leaving his fate largely dependent on his own statements. The trial resumed after court adjournment with renewed questioning on finance motives and the Adirondacks trip, including questions about Grace Browns pregnancy and their breakup.
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May tell strike secrets in Chicago courtroom saga
A special to The Washington Post reports a carefully executed coup led by State’s Attorney Healy provoking a sensation as testimony begins in the Cornelius F Shea and fourteen labor leaders trial before Judge Ballar. Albart Young, Shea foe in the Teamsters affair, pleads guilty. Holt signals further evidence. observers expect disclosures about the 1905 Teamsters strike and internal Chicago union power struggles.
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STANDARD DEFENDS ITSELF New York Navy 3 The Standard Of Company
In a statement signed by William H Libby the foreign department argues that the current corporate form is essential to manage large foreign trade. The company contends that it must compete with foreign oil producer combinations and cites numerous examples. American producers would be crippled abroad if the government’s efforts to dissolve the company succeed.
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Mrs Archie Lance Commits Suicide as Son Marries
Special to The Washington Fest. Washington New Jersey November 2 Mrs Archie Lance wife of Councilman Lance killed herself in the cellar of their home at almost the same time her son Irving was marrying Milas Grare Carpenter at Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church Newark. She spoke of the wedding then hanged herself using a rope tied to a beam and jumped from the stairs.
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Burglars Seize Safe From New Orleans Home
Robbers entered the home of Mrs Frank Emmett in New Orleans on Wednesday evening and carried off a small safe containing diamonds and jewels valued at about $000. The safe, found later in a shed, showed two drill holes near the combination lock but its contents were untouched. The safe had been in the shed for about forty eight hours.
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Dinner in honor of Secretary Root set for December 12
The Pennsylvania Society will host a dinner for Secretary of State Elihu Root at Waldrid Astoria on Wednesday December 12. The tribute honors his national service and his notable recent journey to the republics of South America.
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Indictments Likely in West Westland Land Grab Probe
Federal grand jury in Salt Lake City is said to have voted five true bills against two railroads a fuel company and several officials in a massive alleged grab of timber and coal lands. Indictments to include Union Pacific Oregon Short Line Utah Fuel Company and others pending additional evidence from Pueblo and Denver. A senator’s brother testified gaining immunity while Interstate Commerce Commissioner E H Claile fixed on the Denver and Rio Grande system and coal firms.
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King Menelik and Abyssinian Succession Fears Rise
Rome reports serious concerns over a possible grave disturbance in Abyssinia as King Menelik contends for the throne. Adel-Abeba dispatches indicate anxieties about the succession struggle amid political tensions. Meanwhile a bankruptcy sale at 180 East nn features Tappan goods with showcases and fixtures offered by Brown Tolgon Auctions.
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Hearst Says He Will Not Seek Public Office Again
Mexico City reports quote William R Hearst denying any bid for office. He said he had no desire to run or accept a nomination, later modifying the remark to avoid ruling out another candidacy, while not naming a specific office.
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Willam R Hearst
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Hennessy and Jordan Strike Ends in Lynn
In Lynn Massachusetts November 30 1910 or 1911 the Hennessy and Jordan firm ended a strike by inviting pickets to warm offices and offering coffee and refreshments. Workers agreed to return to work at 1 PM after discussing terms. The factory sits on exposed marsh land and guard pickets were present during talks.
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Elopers Arrested In Burlington Train Reunion
Special to The Washington Post St Louis dispatch reports Orville Sherman and Esther Bersop, young elopers, were arrested after arriving by Burlington train at Union Station this morning. Gr ville Sherman, seventeen, and his fiancée, Grville’s one year younger, fled Peoma Ill and Mopon, Ill to marry without parental consent. Police Chief Crecy wired to intercept them on arrival.
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Boon to Russian Peasants as Emperors Signs Mortgage Law
The Empress... wait, the Emperor signed a law permitting peasants to mortgage their lands to raise money for improvements or purchases. It enables funding only through government or agrarian banks, aimed at equalizing peasants with other classes and curbing exploitation by unscrupulous lenders.
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British Military Attache Appointed to Washington
Major B R James of the Royal Warwickshire Regiment is named military attache to the British Embassy in Washington, succeeding Lieut Col AE Gleichen. Also noted Bishop George F Seymour of Springfield remains seriously ill with pneumonia after a week at death’s door, and Ohio cases indicting the Columbus Trust and associates move toward trial.
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Mrs Patrick McGowan Injured In City Accident
Mrs Patrick McGowan wife of the president of the board of aldermen was knocked down at Fourteenth street and Second avenue suffering a compound fracture back injury and severe facial cuts. She is in Polyclinic Hospital in serious condition after the Wednesday evening incident. A cabman took her home and President McGowan arrived as she was brought in. A crowd gathered and no clear account emerged. Her muff and purse were missing.
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Dewey Guest at Luncheon in Philadelphia Hails Navy Leaders
Admiral Dewey visited Philadelphia to attend a luncheon hosted by the Navy Relief Corps and observe a city program for training schools. Due to his wife’s illness he returned to Washington that night, with a notable contingent of naval officers and Italian guests in attendance at the Walnut Street hotel events.
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SETH LOW PAYS BACK TAX
Former New York mayor Seth Low paid the city of New York 27 997 for five years insurance? tax. Comptroller Metz says he was not responsible for the amount, but Low insisted on paying. Edward M Shepard sent the check to the comptroller with Low s letter explaining the mistaken deduction of mortgage interest not eligible for deduction under the statute.
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Bailey divorce granted after drunkenness cruelty claims
Mrs Helen J Bailey daughter of Congressman Johnson of Richmond Ind obtained a divorce from Osval d Bailey an insurance inspector in Judge Spegels court She testified he drank from the wedding night onward and bore a flask of whiskey to the altar She also charged him with cruelty and neglect including giving their baby cigars custody of the child awarded with alimony to be decided later
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Storm Grips Ben Soundland In Severe Snowstorm
A severe snowstorm grips St Johns Newfoundland on November 30. The island seaboard faces ice and gale conditions, steamship traffic halted, freighters detained, and vessels report exceptional Atlantic gales. Labrador coast also affected as arctic ice floes approach. Heavy weather disrupts shipping and port operations.
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Japan-US tensions rise over San Francisco school segregation
Washington officials weigh the risk of a Japan US clash after a San Francisco school segregation interview with Henry Miller, consul general at Yokohama, suggesting Japan would risk war to defend national dignity. Officials stress diplomacy while preparing for possible naval and defense needs.
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