Rebels Seize Fort at Nanking as Changs Routed in Hankow
Wireless dispatches from Nanking report the capture of a key fort near the city and the surrender of imperial forces. Rebel artillery and infantry gains threaten Purple Hill and Lion Hill as Hankow battles intensify along the Yangtze. Officials say Shantung independence is proclaimed by some factions while foreign observers note chaotic command.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nanking
Tiger Hill
Yesturiny
Naning
Ein
Nantelg
Lion Hill
Jien Chang
Ammander
Purple Hill
Ste Eurr
Hankow
Shantung
Manchuria
Edicta
Yuan Shifai
Lagthau
Valroad Saat
Taiyuanty
Senate panel says Roosevelt did not authorize merger action
A March 9 Senate judiciary panel report claims President Roosevelt was not authorized to permit the absorption of the Tennessee Coal and Iron Company by U S Steel. Senator Nelson remarks that the merger violated antitrust norms and should not have been tolerated before the President intervened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate Committee On the Judiciary
Benater Nelson
Minnesota
Prau
United States
Steel Corporation
Roosevelt
Wickershaw
Tennessee Con Andi Lion Company
Tennessee Company
Ate Corporation
Nelson
Termentes Coal and Tron Company
T J Beffore
Gompers Reelected Rochester Wins Convention Bid
The thirty-first annual convention of the American Federation of Labor adjourned with Rochester New York chosen as the 1912 meeting site over Seattle and Richmond after a lively contest. Gompers’ reelection was not contested. A carpenters dispute was resolved with reintegration into the building trades. Resolutions condemned Triangle Waist Company fire conditions and urged inquiry into the Row Jews movement. The McNamara defense fund received proceeds from a White Rat Actors Union benefit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Federation of Labor
Seattle
Richmond
United Brotherhood of Carpenters
Atlanta
Rocheater
Bagen
Rochester
Seattle Wash
Richmond Va
Gompers
Samuel Gompers
United Brotherhood of Carpentern
Greoull
Whitty
Cif
Building Trades Department
Triangle Walut Company
New York
United States
Russia
White Rat Actors Union of America
Bill
McNamara Defense
Fight for Trust Company in Providence Board Clash
New York reports renewed battle for control of Industrial Trust Company of Providence. Samuel P Colt, founder and largest shareholder, seeks to direct affairs after resigning as president during illness. Proxies grant him substantial influence, stirring calls for harmony or risk to the bank’s stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Industrial Trust Company of
Providence
New England
Samuel P Colt
Colt
Whrectorg
Col
Tablet unveiled in memory of John Marshall in circuit court
The United States circuit court of appeals in Philadelphia unveiled a tablet honoring John Marshall, first Chief Justice, with portraits of former associates and three judges. Chief Justice William H. Taft presided, and Judge George Gras accepted the tablet as about a thousand bench members attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Marshall
United States Supreme Court
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Pennsylvanie Ber Association
Supreme Court
United States Court
Lurton
Philadelphia Oy
Military Aviator Killed in German Army Action
A German Army aviation officer, Baron von Freytag Loringhoven, died in action. The report notes a scarce, unclear path of service and hints at broader movements of German military transport via planned routes from New York Atlanta and New Orleans, with a Sunset Limited launch planned for December 4 to San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Baron von freytag-Loringhoven
Calieras
New York
Atlanta
New Orleans
Rosas
New York Horse Show Closes After Crowded Madison Square Garden
The national horse show ends at Madison Square Garden with 1700 horses competing and 10000 prizes awarded. Pan ama owned by Mrs H L Pierce wins saddle horse championship with Avoca as reserve. Rosalie captures best middle weight, Indian Flower gets reserve. Hunters show strong entries with Lord Seaton and Robbin Hood topping three-horse display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosae
Indian Flower
Snapshot
Fubbon
Hunters
Pinun
Rodden
H. L. Bell
New York
Madison Square Garden
Old Garden
William 4 Moore
Stotesbury
Philadelphia
Panama
Mra HL Piercey
Leominster Mase
Hosalle
W A McGibbon
H. L Pierce
Horve
Godfrey Preece
Avoca
George Gustav Rowlig
Ashtwaight Clase
Mra Mew Gaibbon
Rona
A McSroy
St. Catharines
Ont
Cansdlante
Jamas Dunn
Surrey
England
Scepter
Parker
Kirin
Queen Light
Bawerd McLeas
Joe ‘Washington
Harness horses contest crowns three championship ribbons
The evening show opened with three harness classes including singles and pairs. Winners included Menella and Phyllis for the single 14.3 to 15 hands class, Lady Seaton champion in the 16 to 15.2 hands, and Robin Hood earning reserve in the 15.2 hands and over class. A chestnut owned by Frederick Buil and other top contenders from Avondale and Harriman farms competed for ribbons across multiple divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moore
Lord Seaton
Lady Seaton
Robbim Hood
Payne Whitney
Carlton
Merry Lass
R Pawnsmith
Philadelphia
Donsy
Edward R. Garken
Shetland
Cranbay
Mra
John Ger
Ken
Gazelle
Charles E Bunn
Hever
Misa Helen Starrett
Rumebout
Edward McLean
Washington
Gapshot
Frank Palmer
Louis Haight
Little
Prine
Tonso Sauvage
Wingham Kuleht
George Watson
Black Paddy
Baron ‘Hf M
van Voorat Tot Voorst
Royal Dutch Hussers
Firet
May‘tak
Lisut
Herbert C. Cox
Toronto
Hush Wilson Keywick
Edwin H. Weatherbee
Arthur White
Clade
Hydra
Hom
Adam Bock
London
Ontario
Witiner Knightsbridge
Hugh Wson
Duke of Ashley
Mounted Service School
Megantic
Woden
Julian Morris
Banco
Clarence F Layit
Avon Noy
Eliver Fox
Lambert Sackett
Ambrose Clark
Gloversville
Frederick Buil Bix
Harnesa
Claanes
Thafiet
JM Harelmans
Ladr Ditham
William Fosters
Metvathy
King Gauree
Eawand McLeans
Adr Ditham
King George
Judge Moore
George Chipthase
Akon
Nola
Vida Fayre
Wood Gurgomester
Wallenstein
Robin Hood
Avondale Farm
JW Harriman
Nala
Carnegie on Reform and Marriage Advice from Skibo
Andrew Carnegie, on his 78th birthday, shares views on trust reform and a call to marry young. He urges a maximum price for labor via an industrial commission and rail regulation, while advising reporters to avoid splurges and focus on living within income. He notes Roosevelt’s role and cautions men about alcohol and snuff, ending with train travel details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steel King
Roosevelt
Epsgratta
Washtoxton Post
New York
Andrew Carnegie
Bla
Skibo
Carnegie
King Edward
Rahnog Ted Rae
Edward
X Brant
Col Roosevelt
Young
Taft Loses Bid in Club Election Turmoil
Washington Post Cincinnati reports a sharp defeat for the Taft slate as Republicans under Charles P Taft and Julie Fleischmann fail to wrest control of the Bisine Club from Herrmann and Hynicka. Rudolph Herrmann’s slate wins most posts. the officer group includes Ray Ausenbrann as president and Voula Fenweb among several others. George B Coy returns to active support for Herrmann and Fydigks, while Albert Motril and the new dealers’ nominees secure multiple offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washngton Post
Cincinnati
Obie Navy
New Deal
Charles P Taft
Julie Fleischmann
Bisine Club
George B Coy
Ieutenante
Herrmann
Fydigks
Ray J Ausenbrann
Voula Fenweb
Heny G’ Hauck
Jacob Fyrich
John ‘0 Eckert
Dudley Sutphip
BS Mogrissey
Albert Wiiman
Fingn Ll. Gonwey
Stewart Hagen
Frank W . Daugherty
Jacob EH Falk
Joseph Thn
Adam Schmidt
SA Algaler
Walter Reinhart
George Rexner
Robert Connell
Harry Richter
Thomas Grayton Roubert Rudgpohler
Lows F Pink
Willam J Ruerte
Meet on ship wed in port romance ends in Hoboken
A romance at sea culminated as Dallas Price of Boston, VP of Rodgers Wheel, and Sophie Helferick of Homesdale Pa, daughter of Mrs Julia Helferick, wed aboard the liner Pennsylvania in Hoboken after meeting on November 12 and engagement announced November 16. The couple, passengers on the ship, had a reception on board before their November 28 marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New York
Hoboken
Dallas Price
Rodgers Wheel Corporation
Boston
Mish
Sophie Helferick
Mra
Julia Helférick
Homesdale
Price
S W Oa Price
Music Deaser
Botton
Miss Helferick
Brunetti
Vania
Noember
Taft Praises Dryden After Death
President Taft expressed sorrow at the death of former Senator John F Dryden of New Jersey. He recalled Dryden as a conscientious, earnest, and hard working legislator with vast business experience who served on the Panama Canal committee while Taft was Secretary of War. Newark reports Dryden died Monday afternoon in New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wuchang
Meokow
Wirelam
le Remuon
Wiriet
Solaereph
Sebels
Tee Rey Job Wan Ar
Shanahal
Japan
Sis
Fle Waw Wu Ting
Tang
Ines
Waithington
Auraea
Adtanca United Ching
AC Fiydin
Farrignrgs
Amer Vans
Tingang
Li Yuen
Waham
Autramnery
Taft
John F Dryden
New Jersey
Dryden
Newark
N. J
United ‘State
Bonatok John Dryden
Taft to Attend Service for Junior Tafted American Mechanics
President Taft will attend the Phase 1 giving services at Wesley Methodist Episcopal Church in Northwest Washington. A committee presented the invitation, accepted by the President, with Rev W R McKenny to preach the Thanksgiving sermon. Local and national officers, plus delegates from Maryland and Virginia, are expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Gederal Safted
Maryland
Virginia
Colonels Reassigned in Army Postings
Army announces changes in colonel assignments. Col WL Pitcher is relieved from the Twenty-seventh Infantry and Col RM Getty succeeds him on the examining board at Fort Leavenworth. Col Getty is listed on the attached officers chart with Pitcher’s name. Col WC Buttler, unassigned, takes Col Getty’s place on the Fort Leavenworth board. Col did Rogers proceeds to the Second Infantry and Col AR Paxton, unassigned, is ordered to the Twenty third Infantry at Fort Clark Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yeaterday
WL Pitcher
Twenty-seventh Infantry
Col RM Getty
Fort Leavenworth
Piichers
Col Getty
Cal W C Buttler
Did Rogers
Second Infantry
A R Paxton
Twentythird Infantry
Fort Clark
Gaekwar 80n Hurt At Harvard Square Car Stop
Gaekwad Gaekwar of Baroda India elder son of the Gaekwar was seriously injured while exiting a electric car in Harvard Square en route to the Harvard Yale game. He fell on his face sustaining brain concussions. He was taken to Stillman infirmary where he lay unconscious for hours. He regained consciousness later and was reported resting comfortably that night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Mast
Jaisiut Gaekwar
Baroda
India
Gaeiwar
Harvard Square
Stillman Infirmary
Guckwar
Harvard
Tomght
Pilson Says He Will Not Seek Pennsylvania Governor Race
Congressman W B Pilson of Pennsylvania, AFL delegate, announced he will refuse to run for governor. He cites heavy labor responsibilities and time constraints, stating Mr Wilson has too much labor work ahead to accept the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esesman Wilson
Washington
Atlanta
W B Pilson
Pennsylvania
American Federation of Labor
Wilson
Sangresk
Criticism causes death by own action at Troy hotel
Eliya Noy, cashier of the Troy National Bank and trustee of the Nations Mutual Relief Association of Troy, Pa, was found dead in his Rathbun Hotel room with four bullets in his head after leaving a note saying he could not stand criticism amid the relief association’s bankruptcy. Also from London, William Fontague Hay, tenth Marquis of Tweedale, died aged 62.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliya
N Oy
E. Backer
Troy National Bank
the Nations
Mutual Relief Association of
Troy
Rathbun
Aeyang
Relief Association
Oaxaca Declares Rebellion Against Central Government
Oaxaca's legislature and Gov. Juares formally reject the central government as open rebellion spreads. Reports describe Zapata followers clashing near Monterey and a tense seizure atmosphere as authorities anticipate possible negotiations before military action.
Bold postal wagon robbery nets $125000 haul
A bold robbery in Bern saw $125000 stolen from a postal wagon while collecting shipments from Berlin substations. The thief fled but was later detained accidentally. most of the money was recovered. Among the seized items was $96 in American currency and a letter mailed to America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bern
Varlona Berlin
America
Want Lowden to Retire in Illinois Primary Feeder Row
Chicago dispatch reports a Republican feeder organization urging a preferential primary vote for presidential candidates by fiat against Frank O Lowder, a homal committeeman, with a note from B. H. Fletcher, chairman of the organization committee of the Republican League of Wilmington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Frank O Lowder
aa‘Homal
National Republican Committee
Lowden
B. H. Fletcher
Cheirman
Organization Committee
Republican League of
Woman bails at judge in county court scene
Ann F Holmah claims to be a sister of Giivar Hirschberg, Pittsburg millionaire, shouting at Judge Man rep in Los Angeles Superior Court. The scene ended with a struggle as the pair were escorted out. Hotman's divorce case moved to Orange County court. New York actor Grimth dies in Springfield. Local ad notes real estate lending at 4 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Navy
Atme Simibo
Ann
Holmah
Giivar Hirschberg
Pittsburgh
County
Yorre
Hotman
Orange County
Spencer Granted Time in Murder Trial Verdict Read
Bertram G Spencer, found guilty of first degree murder for hiring Miss Marthe Blackston, will not be executed immediately. Judge Crosby set January 1 for the defense to file exceptions and ordered keeps on guard with no outbreak observed. Spencer showed calm as verdict read, while his wife and sister soon embraced. his mother reports she is a nervous wreck at the family physician’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springtida
Maze
Bertram G Spencer
Othe
Marthew
Blackstons
Crosby
Atternese Tor
Spencer
Spenler
Berlin News Reels Socialist Gain and Proposals Stir Europe
A detailed European briefing reports the Socialists' rising prospects in the Reichstag ahead of January elections, a revived plan for an Anglo American German alliance, and hotel industry moves to attract American investment. It notes a Russian woman aviator joining the Turks at Tripoli and public protests over streetcar class proposals in Berlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
England
Tripoli
Veatritatas ‘Post
Berlin
New M
Socialista
Éavertaig
Hroyshoys
Reichtag
Governmint Commission
Kmiper
America
Hagland
Trevelera
Germany
Mehy
Trance Bwttzerland
Princess Stachowskaya
Realain
Ales
He Ttalians
Students Favor Wilson in Ohio College Poll
Ohio college students favored Woodrow Wilson in a College Press Association poll, leading La Follette by a wide margin. La Follette drew 443 votes, Wilson 41, Harmon 368, Roosevelt 404, Champ 26, Bryan 34, Debs 36, with only male students voting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yhioans
la Follette
Taft
Harmon
Columbus
Ohio
Woodrow Wilson
Ohie
College Pree Association
Wilson
Senator la Follette
Wilsons
Yat
Hanrthon
Roosevelt
Champ
Mark
Bryan
Debs
Evacuation Day Observed in New York 128th Anniversary
Evacuation Day marked in New York with a parade of 108 members of the Sid Guard and a dinner. British troops celebrated the milestone, marching uptown in full regalia to the old Constitution pile and to patriotic displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
York
Prisoner Sentenced After Assault on Morris Bennett
A prisoner is sent to jail for assault on Morris Bennett. An individual named Say He Slew Two is suspected in related killings, with ties to Efforta and Windy City. Police investigate connections to Comen-Sad and Jokn Kabosta amid historic homicide allegations dating to 1008.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Man Ape
Wittens Mickle
Sengha
Efforta
Comen
Windy City
Jokn Kabosta
Murder suspect Smith tied to Chicago killings across years
Chicago police link James Smith to multiple Chicago and Washington murder cases from 1906 to 1908 including the Mickle and Bennett assaults. Authorities note close resemblance to John Kabusta in a Chicago circular, while Smith denies any crime and says proof must come from officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Smith
Morris Bennett
Maryland
Chicago
Washington
Smith Whente
William Hi Mickless
John Rebusta
Smith
Kabusta
Louie-Fabordeau
John Grigal
Chicago Cuthorics
Two Buried At Sea Aboard Transatlantic Ship
New York November 25 two bodies were buried at sea from the Pennsylvania steamship Hamburg after a stormy voyage. Pier Landowski a Russian man who killed himself in his cabin was buried during the height of a wild electric storm as waves swept the vessel. Four days later Celife Fresimen a girl about years old who with her mother Ross was bound for America to join her husband died aboard after illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ataca
Pennsylvania
Hamburg
Peirs Landowski
Celife Fresimen
Ross
Sn. Patera
NSJ
Com Piimioga
Famine Echoes From Russia Spark Aid Appeals
Reports from St Petersburg describe famine in Orenburg and Targal regions reactivating 19th century hunger patterns as peasants crowd towns awaiting relief. Bishop appeals for government aid. In the U S South Carolina line Southern Railway announces daily Asheville train with through Pullman sleeping cars from Winston-Salem to Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Petersburg
Orenburg
Targal
Russia
Ankeville
North Carolina
Southern Railway
Asheville
Wiondelly
Agnenemie
Washington
Throush
Pullman
Southern Railws
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Gen. Chang
National Assembly
Shantumg
Yuar
Bin
Ingty
Yuan Hang
Shanai
Gen Wu
Siating
Americo Pontius
Chungking
Yangtze
Hue
Mer
Drclared Z. R
Nelson Um
Big Steel Trust
Fight For Trust Company
Samuel Colt
Industrial
Marshall
E. T. Stotesbury
Alfred Mo MacLay
Oliver
Pinan
Henry Lawrence Bott
Bavaide Elmhurst
1Ifford Siften
Lent Cifford Siftop, Jr
Bon
Achegl
Mattoea
Wong
Pittyburgn
Jio
Jim
Ana
Baltimore and
C. F. Taft
Tafted
American Mechanics
Army
Gaekwar
Rich Harvard Sesuor Ie
William Dfontague Hay
Tweeddals
Gaxaca
Madero
Concila
Mexico City
Critcal
Zapata
Federat
Reytetan
Monterey
Oaxaca
Fenito’ Juares, Jr
Metere
Madere
Caracas
Cazaca
Goy Juares
Porfirio Diag
Reno Juares
Popaipua
Claea
el Paso
Tex
Zeymga
Oaxacs
Davyhces
Zepetia
Paria
Paria &‘Abteie, Weemengess and “Era Eke! Registan
Federal
Hikve
Lostory
Calléts
Hades
Cananes
Rio Grande
Reyes
Laredo
Texas
Mexico
Torreon
Webber
Tella
HholeTime
Sonn Grimth
Mustritis
Springfield
Oer Madey
Spencre
Angela
Mie Bany
Munich
Egypt
Shorean
Mork
Catttornian
Bere Athinwion
Soules
Pest
Jehu Ka- Bacha
Allan Joke Kriegel
Jehm Mrager
Iles Cabbage
John Gregor
Alee
Enksx
Dourt
Mickle
Chengo
Pugha
Ruaman
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