Mystery of the Knights of the White Death Case Solved
A parcel of bizarre letters threatening death unless large sums were left at marked spots prompted detective work inspired by Conan Doyle. Driver William Pollard, 4 years old, and others connected to Calvary Cemetery were questioned as investigators traced the plot from grim notes to the arrest in Rhapston.
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Drastic justice for India
Lord Minto in Calcutta denounces the Someties and endorses a summary justice bill to curb anarchist activity. He warns of “The Volunteers” as a group of murderers and arsonists with up to 15,000 members. The viceroy stresses stamping out the conspiracy aimed at assassinating government officials and discrediting British rule.
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Maniague Gunman Shot by Posse in Town Rampage
A fugitive from a Connecticut sanitarium opened fire in Edgewater, robbed stores, and rode a horse driven wagon in a wild town raid. He, identified as Os car Pomeroy from Nebraska, was wounded by a pursuing posse and taken to Morris Plains State asylum. no bystander injuries were reported.
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Reichstag Denies Payment for Interview Suppression
The Reichstag secretary states no funds were used to suppress an interview with Emperor Wilhelm. He says the author withdrew the piece willingly, convinced publication would be inopportune, and the writer did not receive money from imperial coffers.
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New Diamond Mines Reported by German Government
Berlin announces that diamond mines near Luderts Bay in German South Africa are highly valuable. Director Dernburg says output under government direction will reach 35,500 dollars daily. Separate note lists round-trip Baltimore to Baltimore and Return fare by Baltimore & Ohio Railroad.
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Yale President Hadley Urges Academic Focus Over Athletics
Cambridge mass December 11 President Arthur Twing Hedley of Yale University addresses Harvard students at the annual awards of academic distinctions. The second group includes F H Burr captain of the football team Theodore Roosevelt Jr G BE Roosevelt and P D Smith. He cites a shift from debaters to athletes and argues for greater public attention to intellectual prizes over sports.
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Call for Senate Candidacy Stirs Florida Political Clash
Former U S Senator Wickinson Call announces bid for the next Florida Senate term. He vows to oppose the State government and the Standard Di party, arguing the primary system disenfranchises white voters and undermines constitutional rights, while invoking the nation’s founding figures and slaveholding era.
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Insurance Man Goes Free in Major Prominent Men Indictments
A court freed John Ro Hegeman president of Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, dismissing perjury and related indictments as insufficient evidence. The decision could quash charges against other insurance officers including George W Perkins and Charles Fairchild, with potential appeal likely.
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Cortelyou Touted for Presidency of New York Trust Company
Washington report says Secretary of the Treasury George B Cortelyou has been offered the presidency of the Union Trust Company New York following Edward King's death and is considering the position. If he accepts he would be the fourth Treasury secretary to head a major New York trust in succession.
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Telephones on railroads reveal new dispatch systems
The Great Northern Railroad has installed a telephone dispatch system on the Minot division covering 239 miles and plans to extend it across the Montana and Butte divisions for a total of 1,866 miles. Northern Pacific already uses telephone dispatching between here and Fargo and will install a system at Spokane.
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Dying Burglar Flips Identity After Knife Threat
In Indianapolis a dying burglar, struck by a shot to the brain during a failed attempt to rob Schrader's grocery, reveals his name as Dee U-W A Xerng of Scranton Pennsylvania. He refused to identify himself but admits his residence at 127 Beach Street, Scranton, before medical staff report his condition.
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Plans for Evaluation All Leave by April
War Department releases initial details on Cuba withdrawal of the American army of pacification on the island since 1906. Movements begin January 1 and finish by April 1, with transport from Havana following the inauguration January 28. Marines sail aboard the Prairie and Sumner, while officers and civilians depart for Newport News Fort Myer and Fort Snelling.
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Megantic launches as largest White Star steamer
The Megantic, 34000 gross tons, twin steel screw steamer, was launched in Belfast yesterday by Harlan and Wiley. The ship is described as the largest and most notable addition to the White Shrine fleet and will navigate a new winter service between Montreal and Liverpool starting in spring 19.
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Beauty in Flames at Rancecas Stock Farm Fire
Mount Holly N J special report says Miss Lil Ian Barnes Livingston, owner of the Rancecas stock farm at Jobstown, was fatally burned when a lamp exploded in her apartment last night. A servantless blaze engulfed the room as she read, with flames spreading from head to toe before being controlled.
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Notice to Advertisers for Tomorrow's Post Issue
Notice to advertisers indicates all advertisements for the next Post issue must be received at the office. The brief line signals a deadline and processing requirement for ad submissions.
Dutch Naval Move Sparks Looming Venezuela Clash
Wilenstad Curacao December 11 Dutch ships Jacob Van Heemskern and Gelderland sail for Venezuelan waters cleared for action to pressure Caracas. They may seize Venezuelan merchant vessels as tensions rise after President Castro arrives in Paris for an operation. France warns against protests and Castro acts as private citizen.
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Call for Congressional inquiry into Panama Canal deal
The Indianapolis News commentary urges a federal investigation into the Panama Canal affair. It cites William Nelson Cromwell’s statements and questions the stockholders and bondholders, stressing the presidents denial of Americans profiting from the deal and the need for public accountability.
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Liquor Men Start Church By Reform Pastor in Maryland
Rev Al fred P Thurtz of St Luke Church of the New Dispensation has formed a congregation of saloonkeepers to oppose prohibition and back liquor interests. He vows to fight local option moves, claiming strong backing and plans to expand the effort if Maryland succeeds.
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Women fashion edict mandates spring three piece suit
Toledo Obie reports the Nations Cloak Salt and Skirt Manufacturers Association in session in which delegates from Chicago St Louis Cincinnati Cleveland and Toronto declare husbands must buy a complete spring outfit for wives. The three piece suit with hipless styling in colors ash rose green taupe electric blue reseda stone gray catawba cedar or wistarias is urged as essential.
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Against Alleged Grafters in Capital Scandal Trial Denied
Pennsylvania judge Kun kel refused to order a new trial in a capital grafting scandal case. Former officials James M Shumaker Johnstown William Under Spring Civ and William L Mathues face sentencing Friday and may appeal to the State Supreme Court.
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Flaming Car Chases Train Near Raleigh Causing Fire
A compressed cotton car on a Norfolk bound train caught fire near Raleigh on the Southern Railway. Trainhands attempted to uncouple the burning car but heat prevented removal. The line ran two miles downhill before halted by a junction where the Southern and Seaboard lines lie within feet of each other for hours.
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Abduction Accusation Voiced in Jamaica Affair
Robert Waleton, 27, surrendered to the district attorney in New York charged with abducting Jane Gladys Hobart, a Hewks teacher, after promising marriage and deserting her in Jamaica. Hobart reached New York safely. Waleton allegedly pursued lumber business in South America with her, then deserted her and left for the South.
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Vanderbilt to Sell Estate in Lake County Proposal
Vanderbilt plans to sell an estate near the lake after a failed bid to obtain the Successful Lake property. William Kande notes little development on the site, while Vanderbilt has leased part of the land to Albert Hanlon. A large offer for the lake was rejected at a township election.
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Two Die and Eight Ill From Propline Poisoning Incident
Two members of the George Vanhorn family in Mendenhall Chester County are dead and three others sick after a poisoning incident tied to a local grocery store. John Vanhorn, 8, died yesterday and his sister Mabel, 16, died last night amid severe suffering. Victims were aged 8 to 16 and illness spread to nearby households.
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House Approves Resolution on Executive Attack on Congress
The House adopted without dissent a resolution creating a five member committee to examine executive actions hindering Congress and report to the House. The measure follows President Roosevelt’s remarks and seeks to curb executive interference while ensuring unity of the chamber. leaders expect similar action in the Senate next week.
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