French Flag Revolt Tops Haiti Crisis as Alexis Flees
Infuriated Haitians besiege the palace as Nord Alexis abdicates under threat. Gen Legitime becomes provisional president while Gen Simon is urged to march on Port au Prince to avert anarchy. Foreign nationals fear warships may land, and factions clash as Simon and Canal factions vie for control.
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Legitime
Simon
Revolutionary Army
Fort Wu Price
Nord Alevig
Aare
Tusty Koutn
Port Au Prince
Genton Simon
Carty
Phousands
Gan Simon
Jacmel
Sform
Hattuang
United States
Tacoma
Des Moines
Canal
Romaina
Carteron
Marcelin
Finance and Commerce
Duguay Trouin
Gen Marcelin
Nord Alexis
Fann
Gen Canal
Cameau
Duguay
Simon Simon
Antonor Firmin
Enyiles
Gonaives
Fouchard
Jeremie
Phe Coun
Lot Nord
Alexis
Committes of Public Safety
Gen Legitime
Mm Qiéste
Prudent Chapoteaz
Laforest Happolyte
Wd Doanimy
Jules Coleou
Port Au Prinece
Hyneinthe Coleous
Hyacinthe
End of Leprosy Tragedy Husband General Dies in Camp
Mrs J Wardwell, leprosy sufferer wife of Civil War general Wardwell, died in Los Angeles after exile and years of isolation. Her case, once sparked federal attention in Arizona, ended in tragedy with her death and lingering stigma.
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J. C. Wardwell
Los Angeles
Cal
J . Wardwell
Gen Wardwell
Arizona
Hogrita
Mia Wardwell
Wardgéil
Sawtelle
Itombstone Ariz
Tombstone
Wardwell
Court Hearing Highlights Clemenceau Rendition of De Sagan Custody Battle
Paris reports detail the high society custody case of Princess de Sagan formerly Miss Anus Gould and Count Boni de Castellane. Clemenceau grills the count, denounces insults and forged documents, and supports the princess retaining custody as hearings resume with deception and divorce finances exposed.
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Paris
Princess de Sagan
Anus Gould
New York
Boni du ‘Gantellane
Marquise de Castellane
de Sagan
de 'Castellane
Palace of Justice
M Clemenceau
M Bonnet
Count de Castellane
Bt Clemenceau
Misa Gould
De‘Gastellane
Ife
Lken de Castellane
Migs Gould
Anna Gould
Clemenceau
Marquise
Burglars Roost First National Bank Looted in Mass
Three men robbed the First National Bank in Peppell Massachusetts, blew the vault with dynamite, and fled toward Groton in an automobile with about $14,000. Ernest Tarbell fired at the robbers but missed. Police halted search as no trace was found. A safe but not gold was left behind in a closet.
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Massachusetts Bank
First National Bank
Groton
Ernest Tarbell
Deoree
Tarbell
Cthes
Jenkins Acquitted In Trust Funds Case In Brooklyn
Jury finds New York financier John G. Jenkins Sr not guilty of misappropriating funds from Jenkins Trust Company of Brooklyn. He faces acquittal on two other indictments for forgery and perjury. The verdict ends days of trial at the Brooklyn Supreme Court.
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Trust Company
New York Deep
John G. Jenkins, Sr
Jenkins ‘Trust Company of
Brooklyn
Supreme Fesort
Jenkins
Taft Neutral on Senate Fight as Taft Teaches Candidacy Pace
Hot Springs Va December dispatch reports President elect Taft plans to stay neutral in Ohio Senate race. He will not back or oppose any candidate including his brother Charles P Taft or other figures such as Burton Foraker and Dick. Arthur Vorys may seek authorization to spend for Taft’s support while Taft himself remains noncommittal.
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Clemenceau
Italy
de Lugan
M Clemenceau
France
Prince
Mme Gould
New York
Versailles
de Sagan
Ats
Chateau Marais
M Clemenceau Gald
London
Wo Clemenceau
M Jumier
M Rousset
George Gould
Hot Springs
Willam H. Teft
Ohio
Joseph E. Toiaker
Arthur I Vorys
Yam
Tne
Charles P Taft
Senate
Taft
E Hs
William H
Charles PF
Henry V
Columbus
Theodore E Burton
Andrew L Hants
Harry M Daugherty
Foraker
Arthur Vorys
Vorys
Otto
Washington
Fatt
Burton
Cleve
Ters Foraker
Hacks
Becton
Cleveland
Harmoni
Bere Ithe
For~akers
Dcp
Tate
Myron T Her
Cot Herrick
Freaqury
Baby Emperor Ascends on Dragon Throne in Forbidden City
In Peking, December 2, a mourning period for late rulers was briefly suspended to witness the crowning of the infant Emperor PL FI as HsuaneT sf. High officials and many courtiers arrived as palace ceremony preparations proceeded, with lavish processions outside the palace noted in bright morning sunshine.
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Forbidden City
Peking
Cus
Waclock
Whitman
Yehonala
Momn
Carridden
Mongolia
Heaven
Cor Tudhus
Puri
Grand Council
Board of Vites
Board of Rites
Crmitg
Wool schedule politics linked to Whitman Aldrich affair
A Wall Street era transcript reveals alleged dealings between William Whitman and Senator Aldrich through North, a late secrétaire, as the Dingley wool schedule reshaped duties from four to five per cent and boosted a key ally’s profits. Whitman testified amid a wider probe into payoffs and influence within the Senate finance committee.
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Dingley Fay
Willam Whaman
Thnational
S Nb North
Tha
Nenus
North
Senate
Uc Woof Association
Edrich
Dugles
Wintmain
Ie Tule
Witman
Frnk P
Benneth
Champ Cathad
Whitmillin Ant “Orth
Dingley
Wth
Aldeh
Mio
Whiman
t+ tross
Whitman
VL Mill
Arlington
Chef Benefe
Bennetts
Senate Fence
Trulay
Ut National Association of Wool Growers
Bennett
Widow of Traction King Seeks One Third of Estate
Mrs Mary Adelaide Yerkes Mizner widow of Chicago traction magnate Charlone Yerkes aims to break his will. She seeks dower rights entitling a life interest in one third of the real estate and one third of the personal property. Executor Louis Owsley disclosed her plan to contest the will amid claims against the estate and settlements.
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Tracion
Washington Post
Chicago
Mra
Mary Adelaide Yerkes Mizner
Charlone Yerkes
Yerkes
Louis Owsley
Debate on ministerial responsibility in Reichstag
On December 2 the Reichstag debated ministerial responsibility with Liberal and Center support for constitutional change. A special committee was urged to refine five resolutions, delaying a final motion beyond Christmas. Socialists mocked ministerial appointments tied to favorites, while Prince August Wilhelm attended, and Georg Ledebour mocked Palazzo politics amid raised laughter and sharp criticism.
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Berm
Reichstag
Center
Bf James
von Bethmann-iotweg
Federal Council
Reichstartek
Hundesrath
Heinrich Muller
Germany
Herr Muller
Prince August William
Georg Ledebour
Hussar
von Podblelsk
Skat
Baron von hiderlen-Waechter
Herr von Schoen
Margaret Illington Retires From Stage After Nervous Break
Special to The Wooniupin suse New York reports actress Margaret Illington announces retirement from the stage after a nervous breakdown in Boston. She will go West for the winter and will not perform again. Also notes a sale of Persian rugs at 1407 G St today.
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New York
Daniel Frohman
Margaret Mington
Jie
Boston
To Post Advertisers Early Submit Ads for Holidays
The Post urges advertisers to send in notices early to ensure better service amid heavy holiday patronage. Early ads improve handling and timing, with copy for The Sunday Best due by 7 p.m. Saturday.
War on mayoral bid convulses Atlanta ward vote
In Atlanta, Mayor Woodward loses to independent Robert Visidoa amid a reform push led by a committee and broad church rabidly mobilized by Maddux backers. Women, preachers, and congregations support the anti Woodward effort. Maldon backs Woodward despite a mixed record after two terms and a contentious primary.
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Washington F
Atlanta
James
Woo
Nen Mee
Robert Visidoa
Ware
Maduox
Madnox
Georgia
Woc
Woodwar Woodward
Primars Maldon
Woodward
Indictment in Forgery Case Ties Easton Factory Manager
Talbot county grand jury returned two true bills against the manager of a Norfold Shirt Factory connected to Easton in a missing person case. One bill accuses forging a note in April 1908, the other for forging another name to a note dated April 1908. The case involves family claims and alleged financial motives amid rumors of disappearance.
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Easton
Washington
Norfold
Brooklets
Gus
Talbot County Grand Jury
Thomas E Leaverton
Court in Role of Cupid Orders Marriage License Issued
Roanoke Va Dec 2 Witham Cromer and Miss Jule E Pugh applied for a marriage license but were refused because the bride was under age. After confirming the mother’s guardian, the corporation court ordered the clerk to issue the license.
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Washington Post
Roanoke
Witham
Cromer
Jule E Pugh
Clerk Brook
Corporation Court
Corporation Pee
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