Taft Plans South Visit and Cabinet Progress
President elect Taft outlines a plan to engage Southern leaders during a Birmingham visit and stresses independence of action over partisan gain. He vows to tour the South early in his administration, discuss cabinet progress, and reassure that his aim is national unity rather than regional domination. The report mentions Gen Rhodes, Birmingham mining interests, and Taft’s anticipated trip from Panama toward the South.
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Dixie
Lodge
Meyers
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Birmingham
Rhodes
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Charles P Taft
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Amhase Uur Whitelaw Reid
Court of St James
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Confesses Perjury as Wife Testifies at Rankin Murder Trial
In Luton City on January 2, Mrs Wad Morris, wife of one of eight alleged Night Ride suspects, testified she had perjured herself under pressure and threats. She then admitted her husband was not at the scene the night Capt Rankin was killed and that she had lied to protect him. The scene showed fear and resolve as she sought to correct her testimony, while defense attorneys pressed alibi claims and Odd Fellows accusations were debated. The trial's proceedings continued with rebuttals and the grand jury returning indictments before adjournment.
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Witness Describes Years of Brutal Abuse in Erb Case
Mrs M Florence Erb testifies in Philadelphia area trial that she endured two years of beating and insults by Capt Erb. She recounts being struck, dragged, and threatened with a pistol during a violent quarrel at Red Gables and in Philadelphia, including the so called spread eagle incident. She asserts husband pressed her to leave and forced maid dismissals as the case unfolds.
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Catharine Heisel
Erbs
Erb
Beisel
Red Gables
Eri
Vinal
Tihs
Philadelphia
Poulson
Point Breeze
May Find Another Planet
Cambridge mass Jan 2 The possibility of a planet beyond Neptune suggested by Harvard University calculations. Irregularities in Neptune orbit may be perturbed by an unseen body, though officials stop short of a discovery and note perturbations rather than proof.
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Neptune
Harvard University
Politician Surrenders to Start Prison Term in Ohio
Michael Ryan, once a prominent Cleveland politician, surrendered to the county sheriff and was sent to the State penitentiary in Columbus to serve a one year sentence for ballot-box stuffing as a primary election judge. He had fled the penitentiary for three years and vanished twice when sought. He announced his plan to surrender two weeks ago and followed through today after the holidays.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Michael Ryan
Columbus
Ryan
Fight Alabama Day Law Challenged in Court
Hyannisville based ok Brewing Company filed a federal lawsuit in Montgomery seeking a restraining order against Alabama prohibition enforcement. The company contends the law costs about 125000 dollars annually and may violate the interstate commerce act. Judge Thomas G Jones set January 7 for arguments.
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Montgomery
Ala
United States
Ok Brewing Company
Hyansville
Thomas G Jones
Yuan Shi Kai Dismissed in China Crisis Sparks Near War Fears
Peking reports an edict removing Yuan Shi Kai from office for leg rheumatism and appointing Na Tung as grand councilor and former Peking customs chief. Diplomatic circles fear revolutionary unrest, foreign troops, and potential Manchu restoration as officials scramble to manage the fragile regency and growing international pressure.
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Peking
Yuan Shi Kai
Ne Tung
Yuan Shi
Yuan Shi Kaa
Prince i Chu
Prince Ching
Canton
Pekine
Tientsin
China
Curacao
Yuan Shi Au
Fuan Shi Kats
Legation
Chang Chi Tung
Na Tung
Board of Foreign Affairs
Yuan Sui Kai
Line Drawn at Trousers Fashion Debate Divides Women
Washington Post report on a Chicago New York divide over Robo Androgyn gown resembling baggy trousers. Some praise comfort and practicality for walking while others call it ugly and unsuitable for conventional fashion. Proponents cite ease of movement. opponents fear warmth and loss of feminine silhouette.
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Speeal
Washington Post
Chicago
New York
Charles Henry Henrotin
Margaret Warren Springer
Would Live Like Christ Movement Forms In Cleveland
A union meeting is set for tomorrow afternoon in Cleveland to organize 112 residents to attempt living as Christ would on earth. Plans are not yet defined. representatives from 200 Christian Endeavor societies the Epworth League and the Baptist Young People's Union will attend, with Catholic members signaling intent to join.
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Wannington Ivet
Cleveland
Ohio
Epworth League
Denies Volcanic Activity In Pocahontas County
Special report from Morgantown West Virginia states geologist Dr I C White explains the reported volcanic activity in Pocahontas County is likely peaty soil on fire from dry conditions. He notes no evidence of active volcanism in the state and says recent fires may smolder for days, with heavy rains not always stopping them.
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Washington Foo
Morgantown
Wva
I C White
Pocahontas County
Old Virginia
Pocahontes County
Prohibition Party Turns On Local Option Laws In New Year Study
Chicago January 2 The national survey from Phila delphia written by Michael J Fanning analyzes the November election showing that counties with local option or anti saloon laws often reduced Prohibition vote while states with such measures boosted partisan gains. It notes Chafin’s vote suffered in areas with option laws and rose where options failed.
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Antica Oan League
Michael J Fanning
Phiadelpa
Eugene W Chafin
Sual
Areater
Chafin
Organi
Indiana
Kerturk
Gregor
Crafin
President's English Outfit For African Expedition
The Washington Post notes a planned British expedition to Africa includes rotproof tents a small kit of cooking utensils and provisions. Items listed include mosquito netting felt hats lanterns dubbin brush sets toilet articles and small camp gear with a L-hoe gun rocket mechanism mentioned in the catalog.
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Washington Post
London
Bos Vet
Shot fox worth $600 in Sullivan county dairy note
In Monticello New York on Tuesday Albert Wynkoop of Grahamaville shot a silver gray fox that was carrying a rooster. Wynkoop sold the skin to a New York dealer for 600 dollars. A dealer valued it at 800 to 1400 dollars. It is the county’s only silver gray fox killed in sixty years aside from one other.
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Washington
Monticello N Y
Albert Wynhoop
Grahamaville
Monticello
M. Wnkoop
New York City
Sullivan
Alx to Chapelie Kalker Water at Christian Xanders
A fragmentary notice references water quality at Christian Xanders Quality House 909 with an address list for city offices 1417 G Street and 419 Pine. It mentions Baltimore and Ohio Railroad return rates and Sunday service limits.
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Chapelie Kalker
Baltimore
Ohloa
Nightquake Rescue Efforts Captivate Readers
Dramatic scene descriptions show soldiers and volunteers aiding survivors after a severe quake. Queen Helena of Italy sufferred injuries in a rush for safety. A British party and others worked tirelessly in life saving, while looters faced consequences and a convicted Nas’ minister aided relief efforts in Italy.
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Italy
Nas
Gohth
First Englishman to reach London from Messina in daring rescue
The London broker Constantine Daresa details a perilous night aboard the Cardiff steamer and hotel stay in Messina. He describes a dark sea night, a collapsing building, and a courageous rescue by Daresa, Craner, and crew that saved twelve people from certain death amid wreckage and rising flames.
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