Artist Kills Self as Wife and Children Hear Shot At Home
A man identified as an artist shot himself after a dispute over his estate, according to hotel staff and Mrs Souther, who returned from a walk and found the apartment door bolted. The revolver lay in the room as he died, while Mrs Souther and her children faced a distressing scene and the manager assisted in forcing the door open.
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Souther
Onca
Ile Mae
Jen
Soufier
Jay
Southbid
Laugang
New Val Times
Sonther
Abess
Souther Dies in Apparent Self-inflicted Wound at Hotel
In Washington, M r Souther was found gravely wounded with a bullet in his brain. Coroner Nevitt and a physician attended. death deemed instantaneous. Known in National Capital circles, he left behind three children and was closely linked to the Cosmos Club. Cremation planned with funeral services set for tomorrow morning.
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Souther
Nevitt
Revitt
Manger Mile
Grafton
Cosmos Club
Washington
Tariff Reform Battle Divides Churches and Lords in Britain
London reports show Anglican and Catholic voices opposing the Lords as tariff reform dominates the election. The Archbishops abstained from voting, churches unite against the Lords, and conservatives face pressure to present a clear budget plan while Morning Post warns of a tough campaign ahead.
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London
Atatea
Yang
Balfour
Conservative Morning Post
Firemen Overcome By Smoke At Moving Picture Parlor
Forty Philadelphia firemen were overcome by smoke while battling a blaze in a moving picture parlor at Twelfth and Market streets. Many were taken to nearby hospitals or treated in ambulances. crews contained the fire with minor damage, likely from crossed or electrified wires near the scene.
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Philadelphia
Twelfth and
Market Streets
Whch
Congregation Scours County for Missing Pastor’s Daughter
The Haghaonville Presbyterian Church in Dutchess County joins in a search for Margaret Doherty, 19, daughter of Rev William H Doherty, who vanished after leaving friends to roam fields and byways. Authorities and locals urging quick return as area-wide hunt continues.
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Tishsus
Haghaonville Presbyterian Church
Dutchess County
Margaret
William H Doherty
Miss Doherty
Explorer Secretary Says Doctor Not Broke Down
Christianie Deck Walter Lonsdale secretary to Dr Frederick Cool arrived at Christiantand aboard the steam er United States with all records and reports on the north pole position. He said Cool was overworked but not broken down. The Jolly Collection furniture rugs books and china is previewing at Sloan Galleries 107 G St for sale starting Wednesday with catalogues available at 1407 G St.
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Jolly
Sloan Galleries
Ilam
Mexicans to press Nicaragua policy in Washington
Mexico plans to send Senor Creel and Dr Luis Anderson to Washington in coming weeks to press a program on Central American interests regarding Nicaragua. Diaz ally Creel to present representations to Secretary Knox as Latin American diplomats expect a united approach with Costa Rica. The plan's details depend on U S replies and ongoing talks with Taft and Knox.
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Mexico
Costa Taca
Washington
Enrique Creal
United States
Luis Anderson
Castan Fican
Senor Creel Ha
Mexico City
Senor Creel
State Department
Mreaton
Affais
Central America
Knox
Anderson
Anerson Ox
Peeta
Costa Rica
Nowers
Mem Wera
Costa Rcan
Dise
Creel
Taft
Knoxi
Congress
White House
Know
Estrada
Warships Ready as Washington Orders Immediate Sailing
Four modern war ships at Philadelphia Navy Yard prepared for instant sailing. Michigan ordered into commission to sail to Hampton Roads. Idaho set to sail with secret destination. Columbia to Brooklyn to be converted to transport for possible Central American actions. Smith readied to sail to Newport RI. Vermont to Hampton Roads with apprentices. Princeton sails to Colón with stores, under orders to join Vicksburg at Corinto.
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Philadelphia
Washington
Philadelphia Navy Yard
Michigan
Hampton Roads
Columbia
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Central America
Smith
Newport
Cos
California City
Princeton
Corinto
Vicksburg
Rockefeller Gift to China Report Denied by Authorities
A Chicago dispatch reports John D Rockefeller may donate 2.5 million dollars to China but authorities deny the claim. Dr Ludwig Hektoen and Prof C Chamberlain say they heard rumors but cannot confirm any gift. Herold McCormack, son-in-law, knew only of the Oriental commission’s return.
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Rockefelier
Washington Post
Chicago
John D ‘Rockefelier
Ludwig Hektoen
Rush Medical College
Bektom
Rockefeller
Tgc Chamberlain
Ching Sali
China
Herold McCormek
John D Rockefeller
King Gustave Works As Coal Heaver on Workers’ Day
King Gustave of Sweden disguises as a laborer to mingle with workingmen and learn their condition and wishes. He vows to continue joining various craftsmen, gathering firsthand opinions amid a prolonged general strike and government efforts to ease the dispute. The royal fund aided the unemployed as imports of relief were debated.
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Stockholm
Gustave
Guestave
Royall
National Fund
Impulse to Shoot Fires Wounds Two Friends While Hunting
In South Bend Indiana Clarence Lichty 17 told companions Denied Foster and William McCormick both 17 he was driven by an impulse to shoot. He commanded Blaze away and fired buckshot wounding both Foster severely and McCormick lightly. Lichty said the urge came suddenly and he did not intend harm.
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South Bend
Ind
Clarence Lichty
Foster
William McCormick
McCornick
Lichty
Score Injuries Reported After Severe Storm Hits Terre Haute
A powerful storm sweeping southwest Indiana caused wide damage in Terre Haute. Dozens were hurt as debris struck pedestrians and a buggy overturned injuring a girl. roofs collapsed at Wabash Distillery and wholesale grocers Hulman and Goldsmith.
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Terre Haute
Tne
Indiane
Terre. Haute
Cratteltet
Goldsmith Commission Company
Hulman & Co
Bayonets Keep Order at Aetna Plant Riot Ends
Bridgeport Ohio December 3 The Aetna Standard plant riot eased as fifteen hundred militia from three regiments took control of the tin plate works and surrounding area under martial law. Gov Harmon ordered nine national guard companies home and work to resume, while talks with union leaders yielded no immediate statement.
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Bridgeport
Ohio
American Sleet and Tin Plate Company
Larkin and
Lewis
Te Amalesmated Association of Tron Bteel
Tin Plate Workers
Joshua Bivhap
Ohio State Board of Arbitration
Columbus
Otis
Stelteers
Gov Harmon
Ohie National Guard
American Sheet and Tin Plate Company
Urge Parker for Governor in Democratic League push
Special to The Washingwe reports a movement by Democratic League members to back Alton B Parker for governor if he accepts the nomination. Leaders discussed Edward M Shapard and others like D Cady Herrick and Thomas Osborn as alternatives, evident at the Saratoga conference where the league was launched.
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New York
Democratic League
Alton B Parker
Parker
All Party 5
Premdant
League
Edward M Shapard
D Cady Herrick
Thomas
Osborn
Chefly
Saratoga
Demératic League
Child Sees Double Tragedy In KC Area Home
A five year old boy, Carl Campbell, was found alone in a Kansas City Kansas apartment with the dead bodies of his father Joseph Campbell and mother Nyra Campbell, both slain by the same weapon found in the child’s hand. Neighbors, disturbed by a night of cries, discovered the scene after Joseph Campbell shot and killed his wife and then himself on Saturday night.
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Kansas City
Carl Campbell
Kans
Madman Kills And Robs In San Francisco
A man was arrested early today on suspicion of killing last night and robbing two drug stores on Van Ness Avenue while attempting to assault a man on Holdy Avenue. The suspect, described as insane, fled after hearing a bright bathhouse light and fired two shots at clerk Sohneider.
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Boscla Vo Yue Waerugton
San Francisco
Williams FL. Schnelier
Hetman Baths
van Ness ‘Avenue
Holdy Avenue
Clerc Sohneider
Death from a sore tooth hits Chicago professor
A University of Chicago history assistant professor Joseph Warren died after blood poisoning from an ulcerated tooth. The 24 year old, a Harvard alumnus, was preparing to join Harding’s administration.
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Chicago University
Chicago
Joseph Warren
Unioealty of
Harding
Warren
Harvard University
Calhoun Denies Refusal to Serve as China Minister
Chicago attorney William J Calhoun, a veteran diplomat and Interstate Commerce Commission member, confirmed that Secretary Knox offered him the China post. He said he asked for time to consider, then suggested he would reconsider if the President urged, but has not been formally tendered the position. His career spans Cuba and Venezuela inquiries under McKinley and Roosevelt, with ties to Senator Cullom and Chicago firms.
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Roosevelt
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Dee
William J Calhoun
Knox
Minster
China
Calhoun
Washington
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Taft
Law Partners &T Ing
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Shieszo
Danville
Calhouny
McKinley
Cuba
Spain
Venezuela
Castro
Roozevelt
Bil Calhoun
Interstate Commerce Commission
Calhoun, Lyora & Sheean
Dunne
Cal *Houn
United States
Senator Long
Kansas
F Ton
Oregon
Frederick A Delano
Wabash Railroad
John Hays Harmond
Estgineer
Charles R Crane
Cranes
Doctor Upholds Death by Own Action in Public Talk
Dr Charles I Fazany argued that death by one’s own action can be justified under modern social conditions. He cited unemployment, poverty, and rent burdens as factors shaping a suicide’s despair. The West Side talk framed economic hardship as a societal issue influencing personal choices.
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New York
West Side
Charles I Fazany
Prince Enrico Ruspoli Dies at Rome Chateau
Rome notes the death of Prince Enrico Ruspoli at his chateau in Nemts. He was born in Rome in 187, married Mrs Eugenia Berry of Oak Hill, Nashville widow of a wealthy manufacturer. He was a member of the Ruspoli line, cousin to Prince Francesco Ruspoli, head of the Hallam dynasty, with ties to notable European nobles.
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Prinessinrico
Nemt
Rome
Mayo
Washington
Enfeld
Baton
Nashville
Mise Eugenia
Berry
Oak Hill
Prince Ruspoli
Luigi Ruspoli
Pring Frencesco Ruspoli
Oberthe
Annele
Prinee Padio
Boanie ‘van Zandt
New
British steamer Strathclyde overdue with crew of thirty five
Special to The Washington Port New York Dec 1 The British freight steamship Strathclyde Captain Crovar sailing from Barry in October for Hampton Roads in ballast has not been heard from for 37 days A heavy Atlantic gale period raises fear of a mishap The ship about 370 feet long carried a crew of about 35 men and was built at Orangemouth England The usual voyage time is under twenty days
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Strathclyde
Washington
New York
Crovar
Barry
Hampton Roads
Orangemouth
England
China Protests over Manchurian Railway Dispute
Peking protests Russian claims to railway administration in Manchuria. A circular note to powers rebukes a Russian communique issued in October, calling it a violation of the Portsmouth and Harbin accords of May 199. The note argues Russia overstepped agreements and challenges the rightful control of Manchurian railway zones.
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Vlaams
Portsmouth
Peking
jPariemoutn
Hartin
49 Roads Threatened by Union Referendum and Strike
A union blockade threat grows as negotiations stall. Widespread action could extend from Pittsburg to Detroit and Chicago, with 12 900 workers at risk, demanding higher wages and altered overtime rules. Snow delays freight as Northwest tensions rise with unions signaling readiness to strike on short notice.
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Toledo
Fort Wayne
Detroit
Buffalo
Chicago
Grand Tice
Burt
Buffalo Duinet
Hawley
Northwest
Congress 16 Ready Real business begins tomorrow
The Democrats of the Senate are poised to select Bacon of Georgia as leader as Champ Clark calls for renewed action on the Cannon rules. Insurgent Democrats and Fowler of the latter wing warn the party about potential divisions and policy obstacles as the message is set to arrive and shape next moves.
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Bacon
Georgia
Champ Clark
Fowler
Washa Yon
Fr Clark
House
Clath
Clark
Bolivia
Benatey
Ema
Antate
Congress Convenes for Senate and House Sessions
The Senate opens at noon with Vice President Sherman presiding and a roll call. A resolution notes the Senate is ready for business and a death of Senator Martin N. Johnson will be acknowledged. The House begins with noontime session under Speaker Gannon, confirms quorum, and addresses the deaths of Francis J. Tassauer and David A. De Armond. An adjournment is expected.
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Senate
Sherman
Martin N. Johnson
North Dakota
Gannon
Noan
Francis R Lassiter
David A de Armond
Sikh First Congress
Martin Johnson
Braneix
Viginta
David
de Yrmont
Lel Sered
Denate
Tor
Senator Killed in Duel Across Congress Crisis
A chaotic special session era unfolds as factions clash over leadership and agenda. Reports say a duel-related fatality and shuffles in House and Senate committees color the opening days, with Democratic leaders seeking to curb sugar and waterway bills while probing alleged thefts and reforms.
Donkey Party Ends in Fatal Saloon Shooting
In Atlantic City New Jersey a dispute at Daniel Shuggs saloon on 120 Baltse Avenue after midnight led to Ernest Crown being shot in the abdomen by Albert Watkins a special officer. Crown died soon after at the city hospital. Watkins surrendered to authorities.
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Washington Pee
Atlantic City
Dee J
Daniel Shuggs
Baltse Avenue
Ernest Crown
Albert Watkins
Shuggs
Watkins
Crowns
City Hospital
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