Rich Planter Betrayed by Fear of Cold in New York
Detectives arrest Cirillo Jose de Florday, sought in Munich for obtaining jewels valued at 334,000 marks with forged checks. Investigators linked him to a scam involving Otto Koch, court jeweler, and recovered about 10,000 dollars in jewelry from his Times Square room. de Florday claims American citizenship with a San Francisco wife and child.
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New York
Otto Koch
Washington Post
Duachardner
Cirillo Jose de Florday
Munich
Germany
Russell
Smigh
Times Square
San Francisco
Mexico
Fla
Havana
Miesvages
de Florday
Ron Chile
Viera
Bank of
Wiesbaden
Reid Lectures On Lincoln Ambitious Politician and Leader
American Ambassador Whitelaw Reid spoke at Hir Tinghan University in England about Abraham Lincoln. He argued Lincoln was a skilled partisan and strategic statesman, not a simple, reformist hero, and challenged popular myths portraying him as merely humorous or decorative. He described Lincoln as ambitious from youth, a persistent worker, and wary of sentimental labels.
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Furmingham
England
Whitelaw Reid
Hir Tinghan University
Abraham Lincoln
Ieid
Reid
Lincoln
White House
Lincoln White
Will View Body of Lewis Trunk Murder Suspect Arrives
New York detective Lieutenant James Kane of the police bureau travels to Providence to pursue a trunk murder case linked to William Lewis. Foster authorities plan to exhume a body buried a month to confirm identity, amid reports Lewis was connected to Albert C. Caller.
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New York
Providence
R L. Dee
Jamee + Kane
New York Detective Bureau
Wiliam Lewis
Lewis
Albert C. Caller
Kane
Lawia
Willem H. Lewis
Foster
French Lose Heavily in Senegal Engagement
Paris reports confirm official advisories that Lieut Cot Melt and Lieut Joly were killed in a clash between a French column and tribesmen in the Oualal region of Senegal French West Africa. The battle began November 9 with 000 natives attacking, lasted about 90 minutes, and ended with the enemy routed. French losses included 6 officers, 2 noncommissioned officers, and 69 infantry, plus several wounded. The Sultan of Massatet, Dodmourah, and a former sultan of Ovalai were killed.
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Paris
Pater
Cot
Melt
Dieut Joly
Oualal
Senegal
French West Africa
Brulowise
Massatet
Dodmourah
Ovalai
Equitable Life Reelects Retiring Directors at Annual Meet
New York December 7 retiring directors were reelected by the Equitable Life Assurance Society at its stockholders and policyholders annual meeting. An officer said no announcement would be made on selecting new voting trustees to replace those who relinquished control of the majority stock on June BE.
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New York
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Chinese Girls Caged Aboard Ship During Smuggling Plot
San Francisco officials report seven to eighteen year old Chinese girls captured on the steamer Manchuria describe brutal conditions. They were confined in a 34 foot square locker below decks with no light or ventilation, fed only dried fruit and cola tea. Immigration investigators vow a thorough probe into the smuggling ring.
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San Francisco
Manchuria
Harry Fadian
China
Edsel
Murder claim over $40000 iron box found in flames
Noble county officers conclude Mrs. Minerva Williams 85 was murdered for 40000 hidden in an iron box kept at her Kennettsburg home. Burned remains found in the ruins after a long isolation from relatives. Relatives say she shunned all contact for five years and kept the money in the iron box.
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Cleveland
Ohto
Dee 7
Noble County
Minerva Williams
Willow Recluse
Kennettsburg
Wayne Township
Consuls Protest Up In Ottawa Drawing Rooms
Ottawa Ontario December seven The Washington Post reports debate in parliament over the status of consuls general residing in Ottawa at vice regal drawing rooms The premier Sir Wilfrid Laurier says consuls general have no official status in Canada yet carry semidiplomatic duties He calls for formal recognition and an understanding with Britain on semidiplomatic rights for consuls including Australia New Zealand and South Africa ahead of the imperial conference in London in spring
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Hobelalth
Washington Post
Ottawa
Ontario
Wilfrid Laurier
England
Canada
Australia
New Zealand
South Africa
London
Bank Teller Surrenders After $44,600 Heist
Walter A. Hall, 24, a Greenwich Bank teller, surrendered in New York after fleeing to Canada last July. He confessed stealing $44,600 from the Herald Square branch, remanded for sentence, citing a desire to see his newborn baby as motive. He turned over $15,500 claimed as the remainder of the funds.
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New York
Walter A. Hall
Herald Square
Greenwich Bank
Hall
Canada
Man conducts own murder case in St Louis court
Austin Greaves a carpenter with no formal legal training cross examined his own wife in the murder case against Alfred Hunter. She testified that Hunter had threatened her husband. Greaves, smiling at his skill as his own counsel, anticipated the prosecutor's objection. He planned to call his 14 year old daughter to corroborate life threats. Trial expected to go to the jury tomorrow afternoon.
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St. Louis
Austin Greaves
AlJfred Hunter
Greaves
Secretary Wilson cites farmers and consumers unions to curb prices
In his annual report Secretary Wilson argues farmers are not to blame for high farm prices and points to middlemen as the major cause. He proposes farmers and consumers cooperate to cut middlemen profits, estimates 1910 agricultural product value at 38.925 billion, larger than 1909 by 306 million.
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Wilson
Bis
Trial scene in Vincennes Moore murder case
In Vincennes Indiana on December 7 Mrs Ola Gibson shouts to the crowd in the Moore murder trial as attorney Kes singer defends Menlo Moore. The defense claims Gibson attacked Moore’s wife and calls Gibson a relentless black scoundrel while Mrs Gibson denies the accusation amid a courtroom uproar.
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Vincennes
Ind
Ola Gibson
Kes
Singer
Menlo Moore
Counterfeit Five Dollar Note Ring Busted in Italy Link
New York reports Richard H. Taylor and agents arrest Cesare Paoletti, alleged Circulation mastermind behind a high quality counterfeit five dollar note. Investigations trace the fake to Italy with shipments via Anchor Line steamship, Piazza Italia hull. Paoletti confessed to circulating notes as authorities trap him and seize 500 counterfeit bills. Paoletti’s arrest follows undercover efforts on a saloon sting and an impending ship arrival. The scheme reportedly began about a month ago and Paoletti awaits examination after bond denial.
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New York
Richard H. Taylor
United States Secret Service
United States
Shields
Cesare Paoletti
National Bank
Taylor
Moverment
Paoletti
Mechanics and Metala National Bank
Treasury
Italy
Secret Service
Tombs
Greene's Bail Forfeited in Imeoua-Gajmor Green Case
In the Richmond federal circuit court of appeals Judge Rose affirmed that Maury C Leary's administratrix cannot recover 349000 from B D Green L L Kellogg and the Norfolk and Western Railway because Green fled to Canada and the petition to intervene was not timely filed, ruling the intervention against public policy and barred for late presentation.
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Richmond
Federal Circuit Court of Appeals
Imeoua
Gajmor- Green
Rose
Maury C Leary
James D Leary
United States
B. D Green
L. L. Kelloge
Norfolk and Western Railway
Jrcary
Greene
Canada
Leary
Roze
White
Riot Over Pay-As-You-Enter Cars In Toronto
A mass meeting at Massey Hall to protest pay-as-you-enter streetcars led to a riot in Toronto. After fiery speeches the crowd attacked and wrecked twelve cars, injured eighteen, and smashed windows on about 100 more. Police failed to restore order. Mayor Geary appealed, and rioting ceased at midnight with twelve arrests.
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Ontario
Mage
Toronto Street Railway Company
Massey Hall
Board of Control
Geary
Saveral
Russian Balalaika Orchestra Delights Washington Audiences
An Imperial Russian Court Balalaika Orchestra recital at Columbia Theater wowed a large crowd including Mrs. Taft. Conductor W. W. Andreeff showcased the three stringed balalaika with dulcimer and domra, performing Russian folk tunes and standard pieces to enthusiastic acclaim. Australian contralto Eva Mylott added notable numbers in both parts, with "Caro Mio Ben" and "My Head Is Weary" drawing strong reactions.
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Volga
Mr. Andreeff
Eva Mylott
Giordani
Goring-Thomas
Shaw Warns Radicals in Direct Vote Move
Former Secretary of the Treasury Leslie M. Shaw warned on December 7 in New York that direct primary laws and initiatives threaten the Constitution. He argued framing founders trusted a wiser people and cautioned against direct election of U S senators by the people, citing past ruinous proposals.
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Treasury
New York
Leslie M. Shaw
Shaw
EASTON YACHTSMEN MEET IN CHESTER BAY CLUB
The Chesapeake Bay Yacht Club met in Easton Maryland urging a canal to connect the Tred Avon and Miles rivers and the dredging of Tred Avon River branches. Officers elected include Commodore F. Carroll Goldsburgh Hugh treasurer Alfred L. Tharp vice commodore T. Clifford Morris secretary Dr. Charles R. Enos rear commodore George K. Kinney fleet chaplain Dr. S. D. McConnell. A regatta committee was named A. A. Hathaway chair and members T. Clifford Morris Samuel A. Rohrer.
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Chesapeake Bay Club
Washington Post
Easton
Chesapeake Bay Yacht Club
Tred Avon
Miles
F. Carroll Goldsburg Hugh
Alfred L. Tharp
T. Clifford Morris
Charles R. Enos
George K. Kinney
S. D. McConnell
A. A. Hathaway
Samuel A. Rohrer
Debates Planned Over Ferrer Death Trial
Madrid reports the government accepts Republicans bid to discuss the Ferrer execution. Next week in the chamber deputies Republicans plan to charge ex Premier Maura and ex Interior Minister Laderta with judicial murder, while Premier Canalejas seeks final disposal. The clash is set between Republicans and Conservatives, with the government staying neutral unless the monarchy is implicated.
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Madrid
I- 19
Ferrer
Chamber of Deputies
Republians
Maura
Laderta
Canalejas
Loving Cup for Wilson at Princeton Banquet
Gov elect Woodrow Wilson received a loving cup from Princeton University seniors at a Dec 7 banquet in Princeton New Jersey. He said the gift signified embarking on an unknown voyage and vowed to navigate it with pleasure regardless of the destination.
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N. J
Woodrow Wilson
Princeton University
Clas
M. Dwight
Morristown
Ex-Sultan Loses 4.6 Million in Turkish Suit
Leipzig December 7. The imperial supreme court refused to entertain Abdul Hamid under duress claims and ordered Reichsbank to surrender 4.5 million dollars on deposit for the deposed sultan to the Turkish representatives.
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Leipzig
Germany
Reichabank
Abdul Hamid
Imperial Supreme Court
Vessel Adrift Four Days On Starvation Voyage
The bark Matanzas laden with lumber from Brunswick to Philadelphia drifted off Brandywine shoals for four days in contrary winds. The crew faced starvation four times in five weeks as steamships supplied provisions, most recently the El Paso rescuing Capt Trim and eleven crew after four days without food.
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Del
Bec
Matanzas
Brunswick
Philadelphia
Brandywine Shoals
Delaware
el Paso
Trim
Movements of Ocean Steamships Arrived and Sailed
Arrivals include Mew York Kaiser Wilhelm der Grease from Bremen President Grant from Hamburg Indjece from Genoa Liverpool Friesland from Philadelphia Plymouth OGeccanic from New York Queenstown Cymrc from Boston Havre Chicago from New York. Sailed include iNew York Campania for Liverpool Majestic for Southampton Europa for Naples Regina Trade for Naples Guthlend for Autworn Liverpool Merfon for Philadelphia London Sardinian for St John NB Avonmouth Hoyal George for UWalltex Southampton Teutonic for New York Copenhagan Fursia for New York Green Mendoze for New York. Reports note Cape Race La Lorraine from Havre for New York dock about 10 2 m. Saluring Empress of Britain from Liverpool for St John NB dock about 8 30 m Thursday Mali from Bremen for New York dock about 30 a m Thursday Browhest Nyndant from New York for Rotterdam wigneled.
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Kaiser Wilhelm der Grease
Bremen
President Grant
Hamburg
Indjece
Genoa
Liverpool
London
Sardinian
St John
N. B
Slascouset
Prinzess Irene
New York
Mali
Nyndant
Rotterdam
Madero Scores Diaz in Washington Interview
Gustavo A. Madero, head of Mexican revolutionary committees in Washington, criticizes President Diaz in his first interview since arrival. He defends Senor Sanchez-Azcona against charges, calls Diaz a dictator, and notes Mexican assurances and promises. Representative Wilson pledges Congressional action.
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Washington
Francisco Madero
Diaz
Senor Madero
Senor
Juan Sanchez-Azcona
Genera
Gen. Diaz
Senor Sanchez-Azcona
Senor Medero
Roland
Senor Sanchez-Agcona
Gen
Senor Sanchez-Agrcona
Col
Thomas 8
Hopkins
Representative Wilson
Pennsylvania
House Rules Committee
Adat
Senor Senches-Agcona
Rebels Ready to Make Stand at Guerrero
Special to The Washington Post from Mexico City reports a battle is brewing in Guerrero as government troops arrive after finding rebels at Santo Tomas. Rebels fortified Guerrero for a first strong defense while Monterrrey dispatches indicate Francisco I. Madero leads a small revolutionist band west of Castro Cienegas, with Gen. Geronimo Trevino sending troops to pursue.
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Washington Post
Mexico City
Guerrero
Hihauhau
Santo Isabel
Santo Tomas
Cashuarich
Monteray
Mex
Francisco I. Madero
Castro Cienegas
Coahuila
Geronimo Trevina
Madero
Revolt tensions as Honduran capital braces for attack
Puerto Cortez Honduras reports expect imminent revolutionary action. Government forces reinforce entrenched city while residents flee to the border or the United States. The unrest fuels speculation over leadership of any expedition against the Honduran government and signals a grave crisis for President Davilia. Nearby a boarding house fire on Fourteenth Street Northwest causes $3,000 damage. Mrs Blye and her son escape unharmed.
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Puerto Cortez
Honduras
Lyaeloas
New Orleans
Repubic
United States
Davilia
George M Blye
Fourteenth and I
Misa Bessie Burrell
Ilya
Retail Merchants urge Christmas evening closings vote adopted
The Retail Merchants Association of the Chamber of Commerce urged department stores and retail establishments to close evenings during the Christmas rush starting Friday night December 16. The resolution, introduced by T. C. Dulin, was adopted unanimously to relieve clerks and employees.
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Retail Merchants’ Association
Chamber of Commerce
T. c. Dulin
Soothing Remedy for Painful Foot Callouses
Painful, thickened foot callouses press nerves and cause discomfort. Soak feet ten to fifteen minutes in hot water with Calocide compound dissolved. May need several nights of treatment for complete cure. Calocide is a scientific preparation available at druggists for twenty five cents and also treats corns bunions sweaty or ingrown nails.
Virginia Candidates Qualify for Rhodes Scholarship
Special to The Washington Port reports six of eight Virginians who took the Cecil Rhodes exam at the University of Virginia qualified. Names include Frank F. Helme of Richmond John Puryear of Charlottesville Edwin N. Moore of UVa Perry C. Durham of Richmond College Hugh D. Hite of Boydton and Richard H. Thornton of South Hill. The appearance date before the Oxford board is not yet set.
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Oxford
Washington Port
Charlottesville
Cecil Rhodes
University of Virginia
Frank F. Helme
Richmond
John Puryear
Edwin N. Moore
Perry C. Durham
Richmond College
Hugh D. Hite
Boydton
Richard H. Thornton
South Hill
North Carolina Supreme Court Invalidates Mileage Exchange Rule
The North Carolina Supreme Court struck down a railroad mileage exchange rule as a breach of state-legislature agreement. Harvey, a traveling salesman, was denied mileage exchange at Wilson and forced off a train after a crowded station, sued for 2500 dollars and won in lower court. The ruling nullifies the regulation across the state.
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Charlotte
N. C
Supreme Court
Lower Court
Harvey Va
Atlantic Coast Line
Harvey
Wilson
N.C
Superior Court
Clark
Woman Burned to Death and Daughter Escapes Fire
In Poughkeepsie on December 7 Mrs. J H Jenkins writer 72 died in a boarding house fire while her daughter Mina Eva Jenkins 40 barely escaped. Both were trapped on the third floor and removed after firefighters gained control. The elder Jenkins died. Mina Eva Jenkins was hospitalized at Vassar Hospital and expected to recover.
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Poughkeepsie
J. H. Jenkins
Mina Eva Jenkins
Caleb
Thompson
Miss Jenking
Contro
Vaonar Hospital
Athens Hen Lays Flat Eggs And Fails To Hatch
A humorous Athens Pennsylvania tale reports a hen squeezing through a tight fence, laying a dozen flat eggs, and attempting to brood them. The bird’s dream of hatching flat eggs ends in despair as she cannot turn the eggs, leaving the nest unhatched.
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Chicago
Athens
Eiga
Eas
Ken
Revival by prayer restores coma victim Victor Waldron
Victor Waldron, a Yonkers boy run over by a car, awoke after a 43 day coma. Doctors warned death, but church congregations and friends prayed widely. Now conscious at home, he begins nourishment and shows signs of recovery. Parents credit divine intercession alongside medical care.
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Park Hil Reformed Church
Boys’ Club
St. Andrew's Church
Victor
George L. Rives
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