Odessa Train Crash Kills Ten Reported Blame On Operator
Ten persons died and ten or more were seriously injured when the second section of Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul train No 15 crashed into the rear of the first section near a signal tower at Odessa Minnesota. Officials blame the operator for not setting signals. heroic rescue followed as passengers aided the wounded and escaped the wreck.
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Odessa
Mino
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Seattle
Ortenville
Minn
J Mzichards
Ethe
St.Paul Road
Mobridge
Eliza Clement
Boson
Mass
W. H. Perry
Vancouver
KE. Leblan
Wash
Ralph D. Brown
Levy
Mont
Dr. Sherman
Leola Kennedy
Newcastle
Ind
L. Revier
F. J. Mather
Butte
Ralph Amy
Aberdeen
Irs
Addie Treutsch
W. A. Williams
Lemmon
S. D
Iraldus Pierce
J. Alexander
John Samuelson
S.D
Joseph Sandal
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Twin Cities
Property Owners May Collect Mob or Riot Damage
Washington December 18 The legality of indemnifying property owners for damages by mobs or riots was upheld by the U S Supreme Court. Several cases under this law are pending in Illinois state courts involving claims amounting to many millions of dollars.
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Washington
Supreme Court of the United States
Murder Verdict Reverses 36-Year-Old Killing
Donaclo Espalin, an 80 year old man living in New Mexico, was declared innocent by court order after witnesses from decades ago testified. He had fled to Old Mexico after the murder and later moved to Ysleta, Texas where he was arrested. The court ruled the evidence too incomplete to convict.
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Albuquerque
N. Mex
Donaclo Espalin
Espalin
Old Mexico
Ysleta
Tex
Fanatic Draws Six Years in Pen
In Atlanta federal prison the Rev. Frank W. Sandford leader of the Holy Ghost and Us Society of Shiloh receives a six year sentence for causing the deaths of six people aboard the yacht Coronet in a Portland Maine discharge report dated December 18.
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Portland
Atlanta
Frank W. Sandford
The
Holy Ghost
Us Society of Shiloh
Waterloo Improvements 1911 Annual to Be Published
The Waterloo Evening Courier prepares its annual Improvement Number for 1911. The issue will be condensed to lighter bulk, with accurate concise reporting of Waterloo’s progress and history. Price remains 10 cents. extra copies limited with reservation closing December 30.
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Waterloo
Waterloo Evening Courier
Iowa
Peace Meeting Opens Between Wu Ting Fang and Tang Shao Yi
In Shanghai a peace conference opened at 2:30 PM with Wu Ting Fang and Tang Shao Yi representing rival sides. Five delegates from each side attended, welcomed by the municipal council, while security kept all but delegates out. Tang Shao Yi stated he represents not the throne but Premier Yuan Shi Kai. Both leaders voiced hope for progress, aided by US Consul Amos P. Wilder in discussions on general interest. A separate dispatch from San Francisco reports Sun Yat Sen elected president by the revolutionary convention at Wanking.
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Shanghai
China
Wu Ting Fang
Tang Shao Yi
Yuan Shi Kai
Canton
Amos P. Wilder
United States
San Francisco
Sun Yat Sen
Eleven Tentative Jurors for Chicago Meat Packers Trial
The trial of ten Chicago meat packers charged under the Sherman anti trust law was set to resume before Judge Carpenter in Federal Court at 7 PM. Eleven tentative jurors remained in the box when the court adjourned after summoning a new venire of seven. Attorneys planned to hear excuses from veniremen and proceed, with both sides having used fourteen of their thirty peremptory challenges.
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Chicago
Carpenter
United States District Court
Fort Dodge's Oldest Resident Patrick O'Reilly Dies
Fort Dodge Iowa December 18 Special Fort Dodges oldest resident Patrick O Reilly died this morning within three months of his hundredth birthday. He emigrated from Ireland at age 21. Smoke Martins Standard 5c cigar.
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Fort Dodge
Patrick O'Reilly
Ireland
Wanderer Converts to Hope After Near Suicide at Bridge
Charles Pike, despondent over recent losses, walked to the Fourth Street bridge to end his life but heard a quiet call to live. He joined a YMCA men’s service, found purpose, and later testified at the Waterloo Rescue Mission. His wife is deceased and his children are separated. The mission’s work and increasing attendance are noted.
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Charles Pike
Fourth Street
Pike
Milford R. Hughes
Waterloo
Fifth and
Commercial
Hughes
Ottumwa Mayor Captain Sam Harper Dies at 68
Captain Samuel H. W. Harper, longtime Ottumwa mayor and former Iowa state G A R commander, died at his home after heart trouble at 68. He served as state senator, commanded the Forty sixth United States Colored Infantry in the Civil War, and his funeral will be held with city office closings and a 12 to 2 posting at First Presbyterian. Also Cedar Rapids reports the death of traveling man George Larimer.
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Ottumwa
Samuel HW. Harper
Grand Army of the Republic
Harper
Iowa
Forty-sixth
United States Colored Infantry
Presbyterian Church
Cedar Rapids
George Larimer
Die Hurt In Trolley Crash Near Walcott Kansas City
A fog bound head on collision on the Kansas City and Leavenworth electric line 16 miles north of Kansas City killed three men and seriously injured nine. The dead are Albert Lowe Walcott motorman G Royel Kansas City dispatcher Clyde Taylor. A misunderstood order caused the southbound motorman to not wait for the other car to pass. The injured were rushed to the car barn as physicians came from Leavenworth.
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Kansas City
Leavenworth
Here
Albert Lowe
Walcott
Kan
G. Royel
The
Electric Company
Clyde Taylor
Glenn Culver Arrest in Orchard Bank Robbery Case
Glenn Culver was placed under arrest in Osage Louisiana in connection with an alleged attempted robbery of the Orchard bank. Cashier E O Cnapper identified Culver who entered the bank with a revolver used as a club. Culver denied he is the man sought. Hearing set for tomorrow.
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Osage, la
Glenn Culver
Orchard Bank
Orchard
E. O. ‘Cnapper
Culver
Black Hand cases heard in Cedar Rapids hearing begins
Cedar Rapids Iowa December 18 United States Commissioner Harwood opens a hearing this afternoon for several Solon suspects linked to the black hand case Dozens of Solon residents attend the proceedings seeking updates on the investigation.
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Cedar Rapids
Solon
United States
Harwood
Three Kehoe Sisters Set Corn Husking Record
Misses Lizzie Mamie and Roxie Kehoe from Lanesboro Iowa husked and cribbed 1,790 bushels in five and a half days, hauling one mile. Their average per day was 198 bushels, a feat that would rival mechanical huskers.
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Lanesboro
Lizzie
Mamie
Roxie Kehoe
Cops wake burglars after they sleep on tools
Chicago December 18. Two men who forced a room above a saloon entered with burglars’ tools and slept so soundly that they awoke only when shaken by police. A porter later found them and alerted authorities.
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Chicago
Taft Serves Notice on Russia Treaty Abrogation
Senator Heyburn’s objection blocked a senate vote on Taft’s dec 14 action to abrogate the 1832 treaty with Russia. The chamber met at 2 pm to ratify Taft’s notice sent dec 15 and the text terms make abrogation effective jan 1 1913. President Taft’s message and Lodge’s substitute for Sulzer were presented in open session.
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Washington
Heyburn
Idaho
United States
Senate
Taft
Russsia
Foreign Relations Committee
House
Russia
Lodge
Kelly's manslaughter case to be decided
Des Moines reports the fate of Dr Harry D Kelly who was found guilty of manslaughter for killing two men. Attorneys will argue Wednesday that the verdict is inconsistent due to jury findings of Kelly's sanity on the morning of the tragedy.
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Des Moines
Harry D. Kelly
Kelly
Witnesses Called On Benjamin Marks Trial
Two witnesses testified in Council Bluffs on December 18 in the Benjamin Marks trial linked to the J. C. Mabray swindle case. Henry Ruhsert of Douglas, Wyoming, said he lost 1000 dollars and wrote the police chief seeking help to warn others and recover funds. John Hemelbreacht of Bancroft, Nebraska, claimed a 65000 dollar loss and repeated testimony from the Mabray case in federal court.
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Council Bluffs
Benjamin Marks
J. C. Mabray
Henry Ruhsert
Douglas
Wyoming
John Hemelbreacht
Bancroft
Neb
Mabray
United States
Holy Roller Walks on Water Tragedy in Macon
After a Holy Roller meeting in East Macon Mrs Eliza Therpa declared she could walk on water. She waded into the river barefoot and was swept under by the current. Her body was recovered ten minutes later with nearly a hundred witnesses. The tragedy may lead to action against the religious group.
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Macon
Holy Roller
East Macon
Eliza Therpa
Ahr
Aha
Warfate
Tipan
Department Gives Crop Estimates For United States
Washington December 18 department of agriculture released crop production and value estimates for the United States. principal crops include corn 2 433 488 000 bushels winter wheat 430 666 000 spring wheat 190 682 000 all wheat 621 338 000 oats 922 298 000 barley 168 240 900 rye 33 119 000 buckwheat 17 749 000 flaxseed 19 270 000 rice 22 934 000 potatoes 292 737 000 hay 47 444 000 tons.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
United States
Black Hander Aims Torch At Adams Home
A man described as a "blackhander" attempted to torch the home of John Adams in Solan lat night, burning several hundred dollars worth of hay and prompting an arson investigation.
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Cedar Rapids
Der
John Adams
Solan
MANY SALOONS SAVED BY DEGREE
Des Moines reports a supreme court ruling allowing saloons operating when the Moon law took effect to continue existing. A saloon license is a continuing right unless a multi law violation occurs or all saloons are abolished. The decision affects Dubuque Des Moines Davenport and other cities but Waterloo remains unaffected.
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Des Moines
Dec
Supreme Court
Iowa
Waterloo
Dubuque
Davenport
MacVeagh Urges Wide Finance Reform For Money System
Secretary MacVeagh calls for immediate banking and currency reform and tariff changes based on customs service experience. He warns of a 1913 deficit once Panama Canal costs are included, urges nonpartisan action, and backs Aldrich Plan with proposals for bank equality, specific duties, and a unified budget system.
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Washington
Customs Service
MacVeagh
Congress
Treasury
Panama Canal
Postal Service
General Fund
Aldrich
National Monetary Commission
Treasury Department
General Shopmen Strike Looms Across Western Railroads
Chicago dispatch reports a planned general strike of shop employees on western railways from Chicago to the Pacific coast after a St. Louis conference of international union officials. About 306,000 workers may be affected as Harriman and Illinois Central locals push plans for the largest railroad strike in U S history. James W. Kline leads negotiations and threatens a broad strike zone if needed.
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Chicago
Winots
Pacific Coast
St. Louis
Harriman
Illinois Central Lines
Illinois Central
Briggs Hotel
Con~ Ferers
Western Railroads
James W. Kline
Blacksmiths
General Managers’ Association of the Western Railroads
Coe College Suspends 25 Students Over Dancing
In Cedar Rapids on December 18, Coe college faculty suspended 25 students for dancing. In retaliation, the students resolved to do away with all college athletics.
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Cedar Rapids
Coe College
Supreme Court Advances Rate Case For February Hearing
The high court agreed to hear a constitutionality challenge to a long and shoe haul amendment within interstate commerce law. The case was advanced for Monday, February 18, with details about the mountain rate dispute referenced in Washington.
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Washington
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M'Keene
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Minneap
Miss Peterson
Green Bay
Wis
Thomas Alexander
Second Oak
San Felice
Tang Shao Li
U. S
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Martin
Wanderer
Capt. Harper
Orchard Cashler
Senate Treaty Action
DR. Kelly
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U.S. Treasury
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