Frenzied Royalist Plot Suspected After France President Attack
Paris December 25 A man named Jean Mattin waiter 24 attacked President Armand Fallieres as he walked with Secretary Rompandou and Colonel Lasson near Rue de L Etoile. The assailant was restrained and charged with assaulting a magistrate. Royalist papers and plots are cited, but officials question the motive, deeming him possibly a notoriety-seeking crack. The incident sparked political speculation and diplomatic concern.
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Armand Fullieres
France
M. Ramondou
Lasson
Elyze Palace
Rue de Letoi
M. Fallieres
Rompandou
Mercier
Duke of Orleans
Patrie Francaise
Massis
Mattie
Hie
Libre Parole
L’action
Steinhell
Paulin
Dreyfus
Fallieres
Phillippe Artrosse
Court of Appeals
Ccanda
White
Diplomatic Corps
Bleyze Palace
Fuller
Mathis
Half Million Illinois Unionists Protest to Roosevelt
Springfield December 24. Five hundred thousand trades unionists of Illinois through their officers tonight sent a protest to President Roosevelt against the sentencing of President Gompers Secretary Morrison and John Mitchell of the American Federation of Labor. They argue the men may be guilty of a breach of law but deny the use of free press and free speech is a breach of fundamental principles. They solicit Roosevelt to use his influence to prevent incarceration.
Dorando Wins Exhibition Relay Over Doughty and Micers
In Mall River Massachusetts on December 25 Dorando Petri the Italian marathoner won a twelve mile exhibition relay at the athletic grounds defeating Floyd Doughty of Providence and Samuel Micers of Cambridge by half a lap. Dorando's time was 1 08 39 against 1 04 18 for the Doughty Micers team. A large crowd witnessed the event with Doughty leading early and Dorando taking the lead in the second lap and never relinquishing it.
Welsh runner Smallwood wins ten mile relay in Philadelphia
Percy Smallwood of Wales defeated Robert Hallen of New York and Michael Spring of Brooklyn in a ten mile relay in Philadelphia. Hallen led the first five miles with Smallwood gaining two laps, then Smallwood built a large lead in the second half finishing over three laps ahead.
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Welchman
Philadelphia
Dee
Percy Smallwood
Dorando
St. Louis
Robert Hallen
New York
Michael Spring
Brooklyn
Hallen
Smallwood
Spring
Federal land condemnation for Fort Mason docks project
Condemnation proceedings ended in United States circuit court authorizing federal acquisition of land near Fort Mason to build permanent army transport service docks. The tract covers about five city blocks. Congress had appropriated 750000 dollars for the work and plans call for modern docks surpassing any similar Pacific coast construction.
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Fort Mason
Army Transport Service
United States Circuit Court
Congress
Pacific
Pan American Scientific Congress Opens Sessions in Chile
In Santiago on December 25 the Pan American scientific congress began its first session. President Monett and his cabinet attended along with the diplomatic corps and delegates from American republics. Prof Leo Rowe of the University of Pennsylvania chaired the American delegation and praised John Barrett for his bureau work and the bureau’s future usefulness.
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Santiago
Chile
Pan-American Scientific Congress
Monett
Leo 3
Rowe
University of Pennsylvania
John Barett
Bureau
Tragedy at Christmas Festival in Louisville
George Rider, a prominent farmer, was stabbed to death by Edgar Parrish during a Christmas celebration at a Christian church in Louisville Missouri. The dispute began after Parrish claimed to defend several young women who refused Rider’s advances at a recent box supper. Parrish stabbed Rider as he moved toward him near the door. the crowd tried to intervene.
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My Morning Journal
Louisville
George Rider
Edgar Parrish
Parrish
Rider
Robbery at First Nations Bank in Monrovia California
The First Nations bank of Monrovia was robbed Monday night with losses around 29 000 dollars. Detectives work the case but no arrests or clues have been found. The bank says it was secured for 25 000 with a casualty company and stockholders face a loss under 5 000. bank capital is 100 000 with 90 000 surplus and 20 000 undivided profits.
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My Morning Journal
Los Angeles
First Nations Bank of
Monrovia
Cal
John Bartle
Severe cholera outbreak in St Petersburg amid cold wave
St Petersburg records a sharp cholera rise as Thursday cold snap continues. Thirty-one new cases and five deaths were reported today, signaling a worsening health crisis in the city.
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Tive Preese
St. Petersburg
St Petersburg
Hungry Arm Parades in London Over Christmas
A Morning Journal report from London dated December 25 describes large crowds of unemployed men marching through fashionable districts shouting for work. Police guarded the processions, and more than a thousand homeless gathered on the Thames embankment for Salvation Army shelter tickets, with many left out in the cold. Charities supplied mass dinners, but needs far exceeded resources.
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London
Glasgow
Tyne
Po- Hce
Thames Embankment
Salvation Army
New York City Christmas Benevolence Sets New Standard
New York celebrated Christmas 1998 with broad philanthropy as donations funded dinners and gifts for about 14 000 people. Hospitals jails and homes all held celebrations with special services and church choirs aiding patients and residents. The Salvation Army and Volunteers of America organized large efforts at Grand Central Palace and through 5900 holiday meal baskets.
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New York
St. Patrick’s Church
Salvation Army
Volunteers of America
Grand Central Palace
Audteoerlum
Infant dies in quarrel between parents in Philadelphia
Philadelphia on December 25 Alfred Turner ten weeks old was killed during a parental quarrel. The father William Turner attacked the mother over breakfast. The mother dropped the infant to the floor and was crushed to death as she fell or was knocked down. Both parents were arrested.
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Philadelphia
Alfred Turner
William Turner
Mre Turner
Portugal Forms New Cabinet Led by Henriques
In Lisbon on December 25 Arthur Alberto de Campos Henriques, previously minister of justice in Ferreira’s government, created a new ministry as interior minister and appointed Renhor Repregueira as finance minister, Sousa Telles as war minister, Wenceslao de Ima as foreign affairs minister, Louis K. Castro as public works minister, Antonio Cabral as marine minister, and Joao Alarcan as justice minister.
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Arthur Alberto de Campos Henriques
Ferreira
Interior
Renhor Repregueira
Senhor Sousa Telles
Senhor Wenceslao de Ima
Louis K. Castro
Antonio Cabral
Joao Alarcan
Ingle Dam Intervenes in Pittsburg Corruption Probe
Pittsburg reports federal help for a grand municipal funds case. The Department of Justice will probe national banks serving as city depositories after $176,000 allegedly used to influence deposits, with $17,500 accounted. Prosecutions eyed for former German National Bank officials. A nine-defendant conference plans unified defense though some cases will be tried separately.
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Department of Justice
Department
League
Rameary
Vilsack
German National Bank
Minors Battle Marshals in Stearns Fire Fight
In Stearns Kentucky a clash erupted between striking miners and five U S marshals over a temporary restraining order. Marshal John Mullins was killed and miner Richard Ross wounded as the hotel was set ablaze and miners fled. Marshal Ryan was missing amid fears of further fighting.
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Morning Journal
Danville
Stearns
Here
John Mullins
United States
Richmond
Richard Ross
Marshal Tate
Somerset
Marshal Bryan
A. M. J. Cochran
Covington
Silver
Ryan
Henry
Waddell
Messenger
Tate
Mullins
Marshal Ryan
Death Ends Wild Auto Race On Boulevard
A wild auto race on a boulevard near San Lendo in Oakland results in the instant death of chauffeur William Mowry and severe injuries to A Jorgenson, Miss Marie Jorgenson, and Mary Jonsen. Mowry’s car crashed on a sharp double turn as he sped, the steering wheel and seat area crushing his chest. The others were thrown clear and survived.
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Oakland
Calif
San Lendo
William Mowry
A. Jorgenson
Marie Jorgenson
Mary Jonsen
Mowry
John Morgan
Authorities On Trail Of Night Rider Band In Tennessee
Nashville reports arrests in Humphreys county of alleged night riders. The band is charged with many whippings and visits as Attorney General V B Bowman is said to have several confessions. A dynamite plot against a large realty owner and a plan to kill a merchant who paid under a dollar a bushel for peanuts are said to have been thwarted by these actions.
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Nashville
Tenn
Humphreys County
V. B. Bowman
Deputy Sheriff Fires Fatal Shot in Russell County
Zeale Ala Dec 24 John W Chambers deputy sheriff of Russell county shot and killed George H Thompson fifty years old during an altercation as Thompson and others beat a negro. The deputy ordered them to desist and Thompson reacted leading to the fatal discharge.
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Zeale
Ala
John W. Chambers
Russell County
George H Thompson
Thompson
Brussels Musician Francis Gavaert Dies
Francis Auguste Gavaert, a noted musician, composer, and director of the Brussels Conservatory, died today in Brussels.
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Brussels
Francis Auguste Gavaert
Conservatory
Granada and Mills Weddings Imply Notable News
Grenoble report notes General Favrier's death after a censure vote tied to Panama scandals. In New York Ogden Mills announces Beatrice Mills to wed the Earl of Granard on January 14 in a private ceremony at the bride’s father’s city home. Boston bicycle meet sees Jackie Clarke defeat Major Taylor in a controversial sprint after Taylor balks at rerun.
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Grenoble
France
Favrier
Legion of Honor
Panama
Chamber of Deputies
New York
Bee
Beatrice Mills
Earl of Granard
Ogden Mills
Major Taylor
Boston
Park Square Coliseum
Jackie Clarke
Worcester
Taylor
Clarke
Murderous bandit seized in Missouri
Fred Henderson, who admitted killing Deputy Marshal Magruder and wounding Marshal Cain, was arrested at Mexico Missouri after fleeing from Centralia where he held up the Chicago and Alton station agent earlier today.
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St. Louis
Republic
Mexico
Fred Henderson
Magruder
Cain
Henderson
Centralia
Chicago and Alton
Nighttime depot hold-up nets $30 in Chicago and Alton scene
Centralia Illinois night operator W. J. Oney at the Chicago and Alton depot was robbed by a boy who approached the ticket window early today and took just over $30. The youth thanked the agent and left smiling as witnesses watched.
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Centralia
Mc. Dee
W. J. Oney
Chicago and Alton
Uecket
Oney
Giant Clock Installed at University of Chicago Campus
One of the world’s largest clocks has been placed in Mitchellover at the University of Chicago. Professor Kart B. Ferson designed the mammoth timepiece and provided for a bell weighing 74 900 pounds. Strikes can be heard five miles, and the four illuminated dials are readable for half a mile.
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Chicago School
Chicago
Mitchellover
University of Chicago
Kart B. Ferson
Oklahoma and Kansas governors form panel on Lansing prison abuses
Governor Haskell of Oklahoma and Governor Hoch of Kansas create a joint committee to investigate alleged cruelties toward Oklahoma prisoners confined at the Kansas state penitentiary in Lansing. The move follows a sensational report by Kate Marnard, Oklahoma charity and corrections commissioner.
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Guthrie
Okla
Haskell
Hoch
Kansas
Oklahoma
Kansas State Penitentiary
Lansing
Kate Marnard
Taft Competes In Christmas Golf Tournament At Country Club
Augusta Ga Dec 25 President elect Taft participates in the annual handicap golf tournament of the Country Club. He defeats Major J B Cumming club president without a distinguishing score while riding.
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Augusta
Taft
Country Club
J. B Cumming
Taft Recalls Warm Christmas Greetings in Augusta Visit
After a long ride with his family, Mr Taft spent the afternoon in horseback travel and dining with Mr. and Mrs Landon Thomas. Christmas symbols such as mistletoe holly and gift baskets were exchanged as he praised the cordial greeting from locals in Augusta.
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Landon Thomas
Augusta
Mr. Taft
Noted Oklahoma Bad Man Ready to Yield
Guthrie December 25 Gov Haskell announced Henry Starr the noted bandit had informed him he was ready to surrender to the state and stand trial if immunity from extradition to other states could be guaranteed Starr is wanted in several states for various offenses but the governor declined to permit such an arrangement and said he would not consent to extradition guarantees
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Guthrie
Okla
Haskell
Henry Starr
Starr
Deputy Sheriff Killed at Hogan Institute Disturbance
Deputy Sheriff Nicholas Mitchell was shot and killed at Hogan Institute during a Christmas disturbance twenty five miles south of Pryor Creek. Sam and Henry Frye, Cherokee descent and prominent locals, are under arrest while a posse seeks George Frye.
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Pryor Creek
Okla
Nicholas Mitchell
Hogan Institute
Here
Sam
Henry Frye
George Frye
Fryes
Longmont Victorious in High School Championship Football
In a muddy field Longmont high school defeated Englewood of Chicago 13 to 6 to claim the national high school football title. Longmont led 2–0 after a safety, then scored two touchdowns and a goal in the second half. H. Scrubs starred with strong all around play, followed by Benjamin and Pliska. Piper also contributed for the Longmont squad.
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Morning Journal
Denver
United States
Longmont High School
Longmont
Cole
Englewood High School
Chicago
H. Scrubs
Benjamin
Pliska
Piper
Police Hunt Wife Murderer in New Brunswick
Morning Journal Special Leased Wire reports police search for George BR Holman after he shot his wife following Christmas dinner at his father’s home in New Brunswick New Jersey. The couple had separated weeks earlier and the husband allegedly attempted suicide after a confrontation.
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George BR. Holman
Angee
Holman
Death of Kansas City lawyer Henry M. Withers at 63
Henry M. Withers prominent Kansas City lawyer dies at home from heart disease aged sixty three. He was the son of General Pickett Withers of the Confederate army and hailed from an old Virginia family that came to America in 1864. He played a long role in local Democratic politics.
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Kansas City
Henry M. Withers
Mr. Withers
Pickett Withers
Virginia
America
Johnson Wins World Heavyweight Title in Rushcutters Bay Bout
The fight ends in the fourteenth round as Jack Johnson of Texas defeats Tommy Burns of Canada for the world heavyweight title. Police stop the bout when Burns is overwhelmed. Johnson earns the crown with a decisive victory in a sold arena. Burns earns $36,000 to Johnson's $5,000 in a $35,000 purse.
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Morning Journal
Sydney
N.S. W
Dee
Jack Johnson
Galveston
Texas
Pugilist
Rushcutter’s Bay
Tommy Burns
Helalt
James J. Jeffries
Burns
Ted
McIntosh
Burn
Johnson
Peter Jackson
John L. Sullivan
Sullivan
Bob Fitzsimmons
Hank Griffin
Los Angeles
Jeffries
Noah Brusso
Hurn
Rushcutters Bay
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