Tobacco Plan Seeks Breakup of American Tobacco
Federal judges approve plan modifications in the four and a half year effort to dissolve the American Tobacco Company monopoly. Independent or minority stockholders seek review while preserving assets and books, with court continuing to scrutinize terms and procedures for possible further action within six months.
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Hugacion
Amartan Tubacco Company
Tobacco Company
Sure Ine Des Isin
Jude Lambe
United States
Attor Reo Mitkinsham
Othee
Supreme Court
Wife sues over husband’s affection at Huntingdon Hall
Mrs Francine Pareway sues for $10,000 damages alleging the affections of her husband were won by Misses Mary and Florence Houses, proprietors of Huntingdon Halls, a girls school in Los Angeles. The case was continued to February 21 after a briefing.
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Washington
Los Angeles
Cal Noy
Francin
Mary
Florence
Huntingdon Halls
Parexoy
Newaboys
New York
Ailsa Mary Housel
Huntingdon Hall
Plan to Abolish Tips In Philadelphia Hotels
At a Philadelphia meeting, members of the Philadelphia Hotel Association agreed to work together to abolish the tipping system. The group comprises managers of the city’s leading hotels and plans a coordinated move to end tipping in the hospitality sector.
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Philadelphia
Weshlngton Post
Will of Edwin Abbey Creates Mead Abbey Art Fund for U S
The will, filed for probate in New York, leaves most of Edwin Abbeys estate to a fund to purchase paintings for the American nation if his wife Mary Mead dies before him. Provisions include annuities for several individuals and Chelsea Lodge furnishings for the Royal Academy. The Mead Abbey fund would buy works from the Royal Academy annual show and forward them to the Corcoran Gallery in Washington as property of the United States.
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New York
Edwin Austin Abbey
Royal Academy
London
Bte
Mary Gertrude Mead
Abbey
Winlang
Royal Academy of Arts
Royal Academy Ag
Chelsea Lode
Corcoran Gallery
Boston Art Museum
Corcoran
Washington
United States of America
Rebels Lose 400 as Juchitan Battle Ends Rebels and federals clash near Juchitan Oaxaca
Federal and rebel forces fought near Juchitan Oaxaca. Rebels estimated 290 to 400 dead with many wounded after a hand to hand assault. The 15th battalion aided a small garrison and routed the rebels who were about 5000 strong. The garrison nearly exhausted ammunition as the battle ended with fierce street fighting and trench charges.
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Mexico
Juchitan
Oaxaca
Gomes
Jefe Portico
San
Figutine
Morodto
Rapid
Wuna
Election Draw Sees Victory for Taft and GOP Rise
In Washington, Republicans claim wins in New York and New Jersey signal a national shift toward the party. Democrats argue results vary by state with local issues influencing votes in Philadelphia Cincinnati Columbus and elsewhere, suggesting a drawn battle. Leaders like Dalzell and Campbell weigh trends, while Taft’s backers predict a Republican tide next year amid mixed public sentiment.
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New Jersey
New York
Maryland
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Columbus
Museachusetts
W L Howser
Progressive League
Campbell
Hourne
Joseph A. Taggart
A. & Guyer
Mitchell
Yullip E. Caypypell
Tylgo Dietrict
Sak Guyar
Balzell
John Dalzell
Xenaea
Prince of Trimmers
Wilson
Smoot
Utah
Ahance
Senate
Taft
Sutherland
Massachusetts
Bryan
Chamberlain
Oregon
Harman
Underwood
Ohio
Harmon
Cincin
Naila
Chased by Sea Serpent Sighting Near Galveston
Haggart of the steamship Mendocino reports a sea monster in the gulf that trailed the vessel for three days. About 60 feet long, copper colored, with a rough hide and uneven teeth, it was struck with firearms and buckshot but showed no clear injury before disappearing.
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Galveston
Nova
Haggart
Mendocino
Gulf
Woman pleads for dog in store defense
Mrs Andrew Blellen defends her Newfoundland Carlo after a reported intruder was bitten as she left the dog tied behind the counter and went upstairs. She says Carlo acted as a watchdog and only fought the man who tried to enter the shop, and she declined police requests to euthanize the dog.
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Carlo
Specter
Stamford
Conn
Noy
Andrew Blellen
BleHen
Progressives Hold Balance in New Mexico Legislature
Albuquerque Nov 8 Progressives Republicans will hold the balance of power in the New Mexico legislature likely deciding two United States senators. With about half returns, the senate appears 12 regular Republicans 11 Democrats and progressives with one seat in doubt. In the house 21 Republicans and 24 Democrats and progressives with three seats in doubt. If Democrats and Progressive Republicans unite they may each elect two senators. Republican managers concede little.
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Waver
Vee
Alauquerque
Mex
United States
Senate
McDonald
Bluebloods Lose City as Grace Wins Charleston Mayor Race
Special to The Weshingws com Charleston Nov 8 special report notes a political upheaval as John P Grace defeats T T Hyde by 235 votes to become mayor in Charleston. Grace’s victory signals a shift from the city’s old elite and triggers protests by Hyde supporters, including vandalism at the News and Courier office.
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Weshingws
Charleston
John P Grace
T T Hyde Grace
Grace
Blue Blood
Rhett
Hyde
News and Courier Offics
Consolidated Street Railway
ERRORS BEAT GORMAN BALLOTS MARKED WRONGLY
Results from Maryland counties show Phillipy Lee Goldsborough Republican elected governor by about 2700, with running mates Harrington and Poe defeated. Ballot mismarking under a state law invalidates the entire ballot, cost Republican votes, while Democrats gain seats. Remaining text notes turnout, legislature composition, and potential extra session.
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Washington Post
Baltimore
Nova
Phillipy Lee Goldsborough
Harrington
Poe
Goldaborough
Kansas City Real Estate Broker Fatally Wounds Hand in Taxi Attack
Special to The Washington Post reports George R Andrews a two year old? real estate broker leaped into a drug store and attempted self amputation of his left hand after a taxi incident. A hatchet found in the cab matched the wounds with three cuts described as severe, investigators suspect mental strain from financial worries and long illness.
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Washington Post
Kansas City
George R Andrews
Call de Agrest
Andrews
Treaty Angers ERUICES Over Morocco and Congo Policy
Berlin reports a tense reaction to a new Germany France pact on Morocco and the Congo. Crown Prince, appalled by Bethmann Hollweg's policy and Lingequest's resignation, has contacted two brothers to appeal to the emperor to prevent further mismanagement.
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Berlin
Germany
France
Morocco
Congo
National Zeitung
von Bethmann- Hollweg
von Lingequest
Dantsh
Vaniman Puts Off Flight for Atlantic Crossing
Melvin Vaniman and F A Setherling of Akron Ohio announced after a conference that the transatlantic flight with the airship Akron will be delayed until next year. The postponement follows a preliminary test showing the need to install a third engine as originally planned.
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Atlantic
Dingle
Washington Post
New York
Melvin Vaniman
Akron
Me Vanimen
F A Setherling
Ohio
Fraud charges against two publishing executives and lawyer
New York officials arrest Branf Orrt president of the Columbian Sterling Publishing Company and JFB Atkins attorney. They face $15,000 bail each on mail fraud charges over selling stock in the company. A third arrest, Eugene Yates, a Brooklyn salesman, followed with similar charges. The alleged scheme involved $2,000,000 in misrepresented stock with promises of dividends. Orrt was tracked to St Louis and remanded to Tombs. Atkins held for examination. Yates to have a hearing tomorrow.
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Branf Orrt
Columbian Sterting Publishing Company
JFB
Atkin
postofMlée Inspectora
Desfraud
Suce
Atlin
Columbian-Sterling Publishing Company
Brown
St Louis
Post Office
McQuillan
Tme
Brooklyn
Eugene Yates
Orrt
Atkins
Mystery Body Identified as Lord Sholto Douglas Stirring NYC
A New York death case centers on a body believed to be Lord Sholto Douglas brother of the Marquis of Queensberry. Coroner Feinberg cites strong grounds of identification by actress Mary Noble, while others dispute the link, with observers recalling a prior impersonation. The body bears hotel labels and was found dead by a bullet wound in an uptown hotel room, as investigators seek corroboration from the English consul and other witnesses.
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New York
Sholto Douglaz
Marquis of Queensberry
England
Marquis
Chicago
Doug- Jay
Far West
Seat- Ue
Wash
Shotto
Lal
Tand Douglas
Hotel Astor
Maurice Stuart
San Francisto
Maurice
Stuart
Lord Douglas
Feinbers
Lord Tigugias
Mary Noble
Douglas
Miss Noble
Sholto Douglas
Lord Shuite
Migs Noble
Alcazar Theater
San Francisco
Lora
Qeiland
Alcazar
Engileman
Misa Noble
Abe
Sholton
Feinberg
Nobie
Lord Rhotto Douglas
Charles Ullrich
Oakland
Cal
Meuricd Stuart
Ulrich
Ghetto Douglas
Wolfred Nelson
Astor Home
Shoko Cougins
Nelson
America
Rhotto Douglas
Wee
Bakersfield
Margaretta Mooney
Mung
Lord Sholto
Leré Sholto Douglas
Old Soldier Dies By Suicide In Perry
Nov and Martin Steven, an elderly veteran known as an old soldier, took his own life yesterday by placing a dynamite stick in his mouth and lighting the fuse. He was found at his Perry residence, and authorities are investigating the death as a suicide.
Marching On Peking as Manchus Close In on Chang Army
Turmoil in Peking as Liang Chi-Chiao returns from exile and Chang Shao-Tsen leads Lan-chin troops toward the capital. Foreign powers guard the rail line and a looming siege prompts fears of further unrest. Hankow reports 400,000 destitute and two thirds of the city burned with hundreds of deaths as rebels ignite fires and looting spreads.
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Liang Chi-Chiao
Peking
Nova
Liang Chi-Ching
Japan
Lu Gén
Chang Shao-Tsen
Gen Chang
Hankow
Wuhu
Navy
Tee
David HM Memorial School
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Tekang
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RE. Knight
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