Pope Holds Secret Consistory Names New Cardinals
Rome Dec 11 The pope held a secret consistory the second of his pontificate and created several new cardinals including foreigners, signaling a move to balance foreign and Italian elements in the sacred college. Nearly thirty cardinals attended as the pope read an allocution about troubling times and the spread of Catholic faith. He announced plans to honor Latin America with a cardinal from that region and named bishops including Nozaleda Baria Merrachaert and Brennan.
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Rome
Sacred College
Pontifical Court
Joseph Samassa
Erlau
Hungary
Mar Spinola
Seville
J. A. de Arcoverde de Albuquerque Cavalcanti
Rio Janeiro
Cagaino de Azevedo
Vatican
Mgr Nozaleda
Manila
Valencia
Petra
G. Baria
Nueva Caceres
Philippine Islands
T. Merrachaert
Trouble Brewing on Turko-Persian Frontier at Mosul
Constantinople reports rising tension on the Turko-Persian border at Mosul and Bayazid where frontier lines are unsettled. About five thousand armed Persians gather near Surbulak south of Lake Urumiah and threaten to seize a border strip.
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Constantinople
Mosul
Netah
Bayazid
Surbulak
Lake Urumiah
Railroad workers consider nationwide strike after arrests
Warsaw reports a St Petersburg alert that the central Moscow union committee will likely order a general railroad strike to start at midnight in response to the arrest of M. Kruvte jeff of the St Petersburg workmen’s council executive committee.
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Warsaw
Bec
Railroad Men's Union
St Petersburg
Union of Railroad Men
Moscow
M. Kruvtejeff
Richardson Says Mistake In Cuba Cablegram
Washington December 11 the state department received a cablegram from Mr Richardson secretary of the American embassy in Brazil dated Rio de Janeiro relative to the mistake that appeared in a telegram. The tone of the cablegram indicates speedy settlement and clarification.
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Washington
State Department
Me Hichardson
Amerian Embasey
Brasil
Setriemrat
Freight steamer Georgie afloat after grounding
A damaged report from Liverpool on the Dee river notes that the White Star freight steamer Georgie, which ran ashore inside a harbor yesterday, has been reported afloat and appears undamaged after the incident.
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Liverpool
Dee
White Sear Bee
Cases Not Called In Court December Title
Dec 11 The cases against Gebel, pochers, were not called to be heard tomorrow. The note indicates further appearance dates and pending proceedings as listed in the court calendar.
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Gebel Pochers
Nantucket lightship in distress appeals for help
Wireless from the Nantucket lightship reports a developing leak and sinking risk. The gunboat Hist and lighthouse tender Azalea race to assist, while officials expect a tow to the Massachusetts coast once seas moderate and steering issues are resolved.
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Newport
R. J
Nantucket
United States
Hist
Azniea
New Bedford
Naval Torpedo Station
Naval Training Station
Holt
Roseaux
Jorgenson
Dennis
Mass
Naval
Massachusetts
Alarming shift of U S manufacturing to Canada sparks tariff debate
Chicago reports show 132 percent of manufacturing concerns moved to Canada due to tariff restrictions with fifteen Chicago headquarters. Losses are estimated in the millions as the Illinois Manufacturers' association considers reciprocity legislation to ease free exchange of goods. Congress may act this session.
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Chicago
United States
Canada
Innots Manufacturers’ Association
Ee A
En. O
Congress
Weston
Russian government challenge sparks general strike in Russia
Reports from St Petersburg describe a growing push for a nationwide general strike within forty eight hours after arrests of workmen council leaders. riots and confiscations followed as press freedom was challenged and railroad workers in Riga Orel and Moscow face martial law and mass suspensions. Stay tuned as unions vow to await Moscow signal while authorities pledge full prosecution for strike related acts.
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St Petersburg
Eydtkuhnen
East Prussia
Russia
Krustaloff
Workmen's Council
Russ
Riga-Orel
Livonia
Moscow
M. Dronshiiny
Posts and Telegraph Operators
M. Kokhanowski
Durnovo
Post and Telegraph
Emperor Thanks Cossacks For Loyal War Efforts
Dec 11 reports Emperor Nicholas issued a day of thanks to Cossack troops for well sacrifice and untiring loyal services to throne and fatherland at war and in maintaining order. A municipal arbitration board appeals to Premier Witte to release M Krustaloff amid threats of a general strike. Telegram from Kiev notes postal and telegraph strike there has ended.
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St Petersburg
Nicholas
Municipal Board of Arbitration
Witte
M. Krustaloff
Workmen's Council
Kieff
Dentists Drills Scented Lubricant Tale Baffles Readers
A quirky tale notes scented lubrication on Boech dentists drills. The column describes drills with varied bevels and directions, note on lubrication inside the handle and gears scented with attar of roses. It mentions Mrs Clarence Mackey becoming school commissioner in Roslyn and a birthday gift request for twins.
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Clarence Mackey
Roslyn
Stamford Actor and Fritz Williams Injured in Auto Crash
Ime Leo Dittrich Stein and Fritz Williams, both well known in Stamford, were injured late at night when a fast moving automobile driven by a man named S E Wbiridge of Hartford struck them as they walked along the street. The collision occurred when the car came up rapidly from behind.
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Stamford
Ime
Leo Dittrichstein
Fritz Williams
Rendéen
Capitol committees named for fifty ninth congress
Washington December 11 Speaker Cannon announced committee assignments for the fifty ninth Congress. Key figures include Paine New York on Ways and Means Eben ez er Hill Connecticut on Foreign Affairs Tawney Minnesota on Appropriations Jenkins Wisconsin on Judiciary Hepburn Iowa on Interstate and Foreign Commerce and others. Also noted are bills and debates on harbor projects river improvements and public buildings with lawmakers Sperry and Be v active in proposing measures while awaiting a river and harbor bill for the session.
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Washington
Cannon
Paine
New York
Ebenezer Hill
Connecticut
Tawney
Minnesota
Jenkins
Wisconsin
Hepburn
Iowa
Hill
Illinois
Hull
Fowler
New Jeron
South
Ohio
Burton
Grosvenor
Wadsworth
My Henry
Lacy
Sherman
Hamilton
Michigan
Sibley
Pennsylvania
Bartholdt
Gardner
New Jersey
Sailway
New Hampshire
Laudenslager
Tlinois
George D. Lilley
Overstreet
Indiana
Sperry
Cooper
Henry
Treasury Department
Higgins
Navy
Sorees
Brandegee
Senate
Jenkins & Havens
Platt
Franklin P. Lee
Stamford
New Haven
Hartford
Duck Island
Westbrook
Housatonic
Meriden
Congress
United States
John Moriarty
Waterbury
Morgan Kavanagh
Moriarty
Kavanagh
Bev
Edward EL Crandall
West Haven
Seventh Connecticut Volcnteers
Weston Ferris
First
Connecticut Cavalry
John Platt
Twenty-third
Connecticut Volunteers
Stephen C. Smith
Middletown
Sixth
U. & Infantry
William A. Lincoln
First Connecticut Heavy Artillery
Weather forecast for Connecticns with snow and warm trend
Forecast warns of night snow this afternoon and rising temperatures by Tuesday. Winds shift from west to southwest. winds remain breezy with cooler air moving in from the west.
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Cock Oveth
Land Bought Pivots Toward Naugatuck Trolley Route
The sale of land by St Francis church corporation removes the final hurdle to a Seymour to Naugatuck electric line linking Waterbury south. A Pennsylvania buyer acts as agent for Connecticut Railway and Lighting Co controlling the Naugatuck Valley Electric Co. The piece sits opposite St James cemetery on the river road. The railroad plans face a price dispute with commissioners to resolve before finalizing route control. In Naugatuck, The F H Lewis Co warerooms advertise pianos and delivery nationwide with warranty and easy payment plans, urging early purchase.
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Naugatuck
Dee
Seymour
Naugatick
Waterbury
Ansonii
St Francis Church Corporation
St James's Cemetery
Pennsylvania
Connecticut Railway and Lighting Co
Naugatuck Valley Electric Co
Lively House Tilt Over Committee Assignments
Washington December 11 details a lively clash in the house between Mr Lamar of Florida and minority leader Mr Williams over committee assignments. Lamar pressed to discuss, Williams refused citing harmony. Lamar removed from Interstate and Foreign Commerce committee amid debate on railroad legislation and a Tillman bill to grant the Interstate Commerce Commission power to set maximum reasonable rates.
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Washington
House
Lamar
Florida
Williams
Too Norrow
Lamar Was Taken Off the Committee of Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Senate
Tillman
Interstate Commerce Commission
Lineman Electrocuted in New London Incident
John Haw king, 35, a lineman for the New London Gas and Electric Co, was electrocuted while on a pole behind City Hall while placing a new wire. He removed his rubber gloves for easier tool handling and received 2300 volts, death immediate. He leaves a widow and one child.
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New London
John Hawking
Ineman
New London Gas and Electric Co
Hearing Postponed in Slayback Versus Raymond Suit
Bridgeport reports the hearing of the civil suit brought by John P. D. Slayback against C Munson Raymond was postponed for a week. A conference in Pittsburg is believed to be underway that may yield a compromise.
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Bridgeport
John PD
C. Munson Raymond
Pittsburg
Investigation into Home Life Insurance Co Hearings Begin
The legislative insurance investigating committee opened hearings in New York on the Home Life Insurance Co. George E. B. Inc, president, testified that the firm pays no broker commissions in investments. He denied personally carrying life insurance, but suggested some officials may have received commissions on their policies. Mr Ide stated the company pays a pension and cannot work.
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New York
Home Life Insurance Co of
Legislative Insurance
George EB. Inc
Kive
Charie E. Hughes
Ide
Trans Atlantic Turbine Steamer Carmania Arrives
New York reports the Carmania, a turbine steamer and sister ship of a Conard fine liner, docking after the first turbine powered crossing to this port. The voyage faced severe weather near the harbor, with the ship maintaining high speeds and eight decks onboard.
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New York
Atlantic
City Faces Annual Fees Loss Under Court Ruling
Judge Robinson of the superior court ruled fees counted as costs will not be allowed for cases from lower courts. The city would lose 700 to 1000 dollars yearly, as funds will only be paid where money is actually expended. Clerks and officers previously received via city treasury. Clerk Marsh sought guidance after Judge Wheeler noted the costs were initially large.
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Robinson
Superior Court
George W. Wheeler
Marsh
Missing brig Harry Smith Afloat Near Nantucket Sound
The brig Harry Smith from the Azores bound for New Bedford rode out yesterday’s storm five miles south of Sow and Pigs light in Nantucket Sound and could not be seen this morning. A New Bedford tug searched the area as wind and sea moderated. The vessel had drifted about ten miles during the night. Serial damage from yesterday’s storm reported.
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Wools Hole
Mass
Harry Smith
Azores
New Bedford
Nantucket Sound
Wessel
City News In This Winter Weather Tragedy And Town Talk
Mire Mars Laird widow of Captain Laird of the police department dies at her niece’s home. Mrs George Condit of 20 North Willow Street. Aldermen may consider designation of streets for coasting at tonight’s meeting to prevent danger near trolley cars. Philip McEwor caretaker of the green shovels snow early, but a misreport led to confusion about his presence.
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Mire Mars L. Laird
Captain Laird
Police Department
George Condit
North Willow Street
Tiek
Philip McEwor
Christmas Gift Furniture Suggestions and Prices
A vintage ad lists numerous furniture items with price ranges from $1 to $225 including chairs tables dressers and bookcases. It highlights easy rockers oak and leather pieces and urges early shopping with options to reserve items for later delivery at the Hampson Sellen Furniture Centerbury Agency for the Celebrate! Crmwret Leg te Reid & Baghes at 608 Bank Street.
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Jardiniere
Hampson -Sellen Furniture Canterbery
Reid & Baghes
Bank Street
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