Weston Mob Seeks Life of Alleged Attacker Stirring Riot
State troops rescued William Furby a Black man from a several hundred strong mob at Weston West Virginia station after hours of siege. Deputies and militia backed by a train carried him to Clarksburg as crowds outside demanded his life for an alleged assault on Miss Anglin.
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Ra Road
Club Won't Admit Loft. Loeb Rejected by Union League Club
The Union League Club of New York refused Collector William Loeb's membership after the committee found no action possible since he did not deny charges that he was Hebrew. The rejection followed attempts by George B. Cortelyuu and Howard S. Fowler to oppose Loeb, while several candidates were elected from the waiting list.
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the Treasury
Howard S. Fowler
Rebels Threaten Chihuahua as Government Forces Advance
Special to The Washington Post from Mexico City December 27 reports a battle at Mal Paso as government troops under Col Cuellar and Gen Navarro press rebels from opposite sides. About 2,000 Cuellar troops and Navarro forces clash while rebels intrench. Separate skirmishes near Casas Grandes and Ventanas canyon show ongoing insurgent strength.
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Washington Post
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Navarro
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Tabacca
Simall
Vera Cruz
Mexico
United States
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San Carlos
Canyon
Ventanas
Miulato Barranco
Zui
Cuihuahua
Consat
Toros
Counterfeiters Plant Raided in Brooklyn Seizing 12-Pound Cache
Secret Service agents raided a Brooklyn counterfeiters' plant and seized 12 pounds of counterfeit quart, plaster molds, aciis alloys, and partly finished f igs. Two Russians, Frank Sheberg and John Droos, were arrested, in the United States nine months, with total seizure valued around 6000 dollars.
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Secret Service
Brooklyn
Tne
Frank Sheberg
Johm Droos
United Wireless Probe Demanded by Congress Over Stock Conspiracy
A Philadelphia representative for Col C G Wilson's United Wireless Telegraph Company seeks a full congressional inquiry into alleged stock schemes and coercive tactics against wireless businesses. He claims conspirators pressed for a $5,000,000 stock surrender and vows to reveal sensational evidence, including petitions and raids, to expose improper influences and protect legitimate operations.
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Unit d Wireless and Telegraph Company
Col. Wilson
United Wireless Telegraph Company
Wilson
Petition and fraud allegations surround mail scandal
In Portland Maine a county in Pennsylvania faced United Wireless over a demand for 5,000,000 stock. The petition was withdrawn by Mr. Stroh who claimed he had been deceived by the man named. The company says only complaints came from stool pigeons of the conspirators and urges a congressional inquiry into the mail fraud business for justice to the innocent.
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Philadelphia
Col. C. GC. Wilson
United Wireless Telegraph Company
Department of Justice
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New York
Congress
Continental Wireless Telephone and Telegraph Company
United Wireless
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Manheim
Lancaster
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Charles Hughes
Insurance Department
Robin
Brit Hotchkiss
Aeina Indemnity Company of
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Rotin
Hughes
Northern
Atlantic National
Hotchkiss
Providence
Wife Now Accuses Clapp in Desperate Quarrel
Special to The Washington Post. Herbert Mason Clapp a wealthy Philadelphia clubman who was shot Dec 3 is arrested after leaving St Marys Hospital. His wife accuses him of assault and battery aggravated assault and battery with intent to kill desertion and nonsupport and Clapp is held on $3,000 bail awaiting a further hearing. Mrs Clapp is under bail on a charge of shooting her husband.
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Washington Post
Philadelphia
St. Mary's Hospital
Herbert Mason Clapp
Bribed Men Tell All In Adams County Election Fraud
Columbus dispatch from December 27 reports Gov Harmony denying a legislative probe while West Union officials pursue indictments in Adams County vote buying. Grand jury tensions rise as 747 indictments planned, with 220 pled guilty and 2 not guilty. Religious leaders and prominent citizens named in selling votes, including Dem central committeeman John A McCarty. Authorities vow a thorough, patient sweep of the county, with numerous arrests and fines imposed.
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Ohio
Harmony
Adams County
West Union
Blair
Sami Howell
Howell
Frank Salisbury
Franklin Township
Salisbury
Isaac Hilton
Ren Brush
Stephenson
John A. McCarty
Peebles
Democratic Central
McCarty
Grand Jury
Quakes Worry Isthmian Canal Zone in December Shocks
Special to The Washington Past reports strong earthquakes in Chirqui Veraguas and Los Santons 150 to 200 miles from Panama City on December 20 and 21. David suffered the most damage to stone buildings while other towns with wooden structures avoided major harm. The tremors raise fears the canal could be struck by a future catastrophe.
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Canal
Washington
Colon
Chirqui
Veraguas
Los Santons
Panama City
David
Imperial
Cal
Nevada Governor Plays Santa as Christmas Tree Fire Burns Tiny
Gov Dickerson of Nevada, briefly Santa at Canson City, was slightly burned when a taper on his cotton beard and robe sparked flames. Prompt bystanders quickly extinguished the fire, saving him and the scene. He awaits regrowth of eyebrows and lashes. children doubt Santa’s authenticity.
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Washington Post
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Santa Claus
Canson City
Indeterminate life terms hit Brooklyn kidnapping ring
Judge Fawcett sentenced Maria Rappa and Stanislaga Pattenzass to maximum terms for kidnapping, locking them at 3.5 to 49 years in state prison. They abducted 8-year-old Giuseppe Longo and 7-year-old Michael Rizzo, sons of Brooklyn Italians, after a ransom note demanded 15,000. In a raid on East 634 Street, Longo was found and ten prisoners were captured, including two women.
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Brooklyn
Maria Rappa
Stanislaga Pattenzass & Menace
Giuseppe Longo
Michael Rizzo
Longo
Rizzo
East 634
Surviving Sea Ordeal Ends With Tragic Yacht Wreck
Key West reports Mr and Mrs Stuart Bennett dead after their yacht Lebra wrecked on a piling near the coast following a collision. Survivor Herman Parker recounts clinging to the wreckage with Bennett until Bennett drowned and Mrs Bennett, hysterical, plunged overboard after hours of struggle. Parker was rescued later. search for Mrs Bennett continues. A Kansas City streetcar crash kills two and injures over fifty on the intercity viaduct.
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Key West
Fla
Dee
Stuart Bennett
Gulf
Lebra
Wlngler
East Coast Railway
Herman Parker
Bennett
Bennetts
Parker
Mrs. Bennett
Mra. Bennett
Mr. Bennett
Northern Bank of New York Closed Amidst Manipulation Claims
The Northern Bank of New York, nine branches with deposits about 6.9 million, was closed by State Superintendent Q H Cheney for the benefit of depositors as irregular transactions are investigated. Chairman Joseph G Robin and others face scrutiny while Robin remains in a private sanitarium. officials hope to present facts to the grand jury.
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Northern Bank of
Q. H. Cheney
Cheney
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Hotchkiss
Whitman
Joseph G. Robin
Central Valley
N. Y
Justice Amend
State Supreme Court
James H. Gifford
Robin
Banking Department
State Banking Department
Aetna Indemnity Company
Hartford
Aetna
Northern Bank
Troops Rescue Man From Meb
A brief report details troops rescuing a man near Meb massacre scene with ongoing pursuit and authorities tightening security as the situation develops. The article notes related regional tensions and ensuing inquiries affecting local and national commentators.
Governor Wilson Silent as Republicans Plan a Coup
New Jersey senators aim to push reform bills before Wilson's inauguration. Reports say the GOP will rush a batch of measures through in the opening days, including utilities reforms, to undermine Wilson's administration while Democrats gain no leverage.
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Trenton
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New Jersey Senate
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Dr. Wilson
Taft Awaits Leaders On Legislative Program
Taft has not mapped out his legislative program awaiting Republican leaders return to Washington. A conference with Rep Dwight reinforced momentum for a coherent set of public measures. Taft considered attending Hampton Institute anniversary events and declined Mooney’s offer for secretary role. Ex-minister Payakoff dies during parliamentary debate in Sofia amid impeachment discussions.
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Taft
Dwight, i
New York
House
Hampton Sme Institute
Hampton
Granville W. Mooney
Ohio Assembly
Alco
Mooney
Ashtabula
Burton
Washington Post
Sofia
M. Payakoff
Finance
Aobranje
Stambauloffist
Taft to Run Again as Rest of Party Unites Behind Him
Taft remains the likely 1912 renomination candidate with party unity urged by leaders across states. Roosevelt’s stance is clarified as noncommittal while Taft aims to harmonize factions and leave convention outcomes to delegates, not endorsements.
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Taft
White House
Roosevelt
Mr. Taft
Mr. Roosevelt
Republican Party
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