Insurrectos Threaten City as Forces Advance
Reports from Chihuahua state four insurrecto scouts distributed warnings to stay indoors after a specified time as rebels planned to seize the city. Soldiers fired on them, driving the group away toward the mountains while reinforcements and wireless towers arrive. Gerald Brandon and F A Sommerfeld return with varying safety updates from the front.
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Chihuahua
Sonora
Guerrero
Navarre
Pedernaires
Gerald Brandon
Herald
War Office
F. A. Sommerfeld
Sommerfeld
The Girl and the Kaiser At Herald Square Theater
Theatrical gossip notes mixed reviews for Miss Lulu Glaser in The Girl and the Kaiser at Herald Square New York. Critics cite weak music and story but praise Glaser’s charm and tender passages with Tribune predicting another hit.
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Lulu Glaser
Herald Square Theater
New York
Vienna
Bernard Buchbinder
George Jarno
Leonard Leibling
Rocco
Joseph II of
Austria
the Tribune
Miss Glaser
Harry Conor
Mrs Campbell Engaged for Frohman’s The Foolish Virgin
Mrs Patrick Campbell is engaged by Charles Frohman to play the wife in The Foolish Virgin, Henry Bataille drama. A crehedgement was made by cable. She will rehearse upon arrival in New York and the first New York performance is set for December 5. The play, originally titled Le Vierge Folle, is running in Paris at the Gymnase theater. Campbell was last seen in Electra on a Gotham stage three years ago.
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Patrick Campbell
Charles Frohman
America
Henry Bataille
Cable
New York
Aunt Dilsey and the railroad suit in North Carolina
John Drew recalls a southern lawyer telling of Aunt Dilsey a colored widow who sued a railroad after her husband Sam was killed by a freight train. The case yielded a $1,000 award and the railroad check was converted.
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North Carolina
Aunt Dilbey
Sam
Dusky Widow
Puccini Opera The Girl of the Golden West Delights New York
The Metropolitan Opera hosts Puccini s Italian grand opera with an American libretto amid high social excitement. Destinn stars as the girl with Caruso as Johnson. the three act drama intensifies the familiar tale with stellar singing and a realistic production that moved audiences deeply.
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New York
Goldten West
Giacomo Puccini
Metropolitan Opera House
Hidden wealth sparks defiant claim in fragment
A readable fragment shows a woman receiving cash and questioning ownership. She asks if the money is truly hers and if anyone can take it away, then asserts that Sam wants to use it. The scene captures tension over control of the funds.
Henry W Savage announces plan aiding native writers
Henry W Savage, agent for the American dramatist, prepared to unveil a practical plan after months of work. The move aims to benefit talented native writers and bolster Savage’s role as a leading producer of home dramatic works.
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Henry W. Savage
Mr. Savage
Vaudeville and Broadway Notes Breathe New Life Into Stage
Arnold Daly returns to vaudeville while Dustin Farnum begins his second Cameo Kirby season. May Robson rehearses a new Emily Munford play as Kathryn Osterman debuts Their Weight in Gold. Henry Miller plans The Ghost for early next year and prods The Girl and the Kaiser star Harry Conor as lead in The Girl and the Kai ser. Jessie Millward joins The Girl in the Taxi in London. Charles A Bigelow joins vaudeville after Anna Held company. Renter Kennedy becomes a naturalized American. Maclyn Arbuckle to perform The Welcher until his new play premiere. Probert acts father in Baby Mine at the Chicago company. Henry Guy Carleton rumored near death in the South. Rose Stahl's Maggie Pepper production slated after holidays. George Jarno signs with Shuberts for five years of new works. One act The Three Thieves by Paul Armstrong readied for vaudeville. Arthur Klein producing. Porter Emerson Browne, 29, with two plays to his credit.
Dustin Farnum Stars in The Silent Call
Dustin Farnum is set to star in Edwin Milton Boyle's The Silent Call. He will wear chaps a flannel shirt with a knotted handkerchief a broad brimmed slouch hat and two boots.
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Dustin Farnum
Edwin Milton Boyle
Henry Arthur Jones Play Set by Authors' Producing
The upcoming Henry Arthur Jones drama will be staged by Authors' Producing. Katherine Kaelred is named for the lead role in the new production, titled We Can't Be as Bad as All That.
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Henry Arthur Jones
Katherine Kaelred
Warfield to Rehear Belasco Play on Reincarnation
David Warfield begins rehear sals of a new Belasco drama rumored to center on reincarnation. Warfield is cast as an old Dutchman who dies in act one and returns in a transformed earthly form.
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David Warfield
David Belasco
Warfield
Earth
Scrappy Joyce Seeks Union League Franchise Move
John J. McCloskey, manager of the Butte club, received a telegram from William Scrappy Joyce seeking a Union league franchise. Joyce, former New York Giants manager (1897–1899), is in St Louis. his wife indicated a letter would confirm his wishes. Mike Finn to manage Ogden. Twin Falls backing rumor denied. Allan of Twin Falls to fund team if locals balk.
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John J. McCloskey
Butte
William Joyce
Joyce
McCloskey
Mike Finn
Ogden
Twin Falls
Harry F. Allan
Idaho City
Bankruptcy Petition Shows Debts of 111 996 and Assets of 1 002
August Downing an Albany educator filed in Utica district court a bankruptcy petition listing debts of 111 996 and assets of 1 002. He says he used his personal credit to obtain funds to aid the Opp Mining company of Jacksonville Ore and other mining concerns.
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Utica
N. Y
Augustus Downing
Albany
United States District Court
Opp Mining Company
Jacksonville
Ore
Boone Mayor Orders Muzzle for City Dogs
Boone Iowa December 23 Mayor Wilder orders all dogs in the city muzzled for one year after rabies deaths and multiple bite injuries. He is also considering killing all dogs in the city to prevent further attacks.
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Boone
Iowa
Wilder
Wilders
Janitor Dies After Finishing Christmas Decorations
In Denver on December 23 William C Hutchinson the janitor at the Twenty third Avenue Presbyterian church collapsed and died shortly after completing Christmas decorations. Doctors attribute death to heart disease.
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Denver
Twenty-third Avenue Presbyterian Church
William C. Hutchinson
Colonel to Visit South in March for Tulane Dedication
New Orleans reports President Theodore Roosevelt will tour the South in March visiting New Orleans on the 11th for one day before proceeding westward. He is expected to dedicate Tulane University.
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New Orleans
Theodore Roosevelt
Tulane
Brady's Stars Shine in Probert in Forest Scene
William A. Brady features George Probert as the pageant star as a dramatic memory falters. The villain remembers his identity and the heroine screams and flees into the woods revealing he is a surgeon in the play.
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William A. Brady
George Probert
Revival of Aristophanes The Birds and Baby Mine in Chicago
A Chicago company plans a spring revival pairing Aristophanes The Birds with Margaret Mayo’s modern farce Baby Mine. The production will be staged under the sponsorship of a midwestern university active in theater and drama programs.
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Aristophane
Chicago
Margaret Mayo
Tenant Seeks Home Via Advertised Want Ad
A prospective renter scans want ads to locate a suitable dwelling. The item notes standard finder methods and emphasizes public listings as the common route for securing a new tenancy.
Mercy Sought After Second Trial For Mrs Martin
In Oakland on December 23 a nine hour deliberation ended with Mrs Isabella J Martin found guilty of dynamiting Judge Ogdens home on March 11 1907 and given a mercy recommendation. She conducted her defense pro se and moved jurors to tears with her plea.
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Oakland
Cal
Isabella J. Martin
Ogden
Supreme Court
Martin
Baby John" Martin
Chimay
Baby John
Attell Wins 15 Round Bantam Bout in Tulsa
Monte Attell, holder of the world bantamweight claim, won the decision over Billy Wagoner of Chicago in a fast 15 round bout in Tulsa Oklahoma. Attell dominated the contest delivering severe punishment while controlling the action throughout.
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Monte Attell
Tulsa
Oklo
Billy Wagoner
Chicago
Attell
Billiard Champ Daly Recovers Title After New York Win
Jack Daly of Chicago, recent three cushion champion, reclaimed his title from Alfred De Oro in New York. He visited relatives in Butte and Anaconda, where locals recall his month in the Florence hotel and a prior shoulder dislocation from a car accident. Daly’s rematch victory proves his comeback strength.
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Jack Daly
Chicago
New York
Alfred de Oro
Butte
Anaconda
Daly
Hugh Daly
Florence Hotel
de Oro
Thiel and Vaudeville Actress Wed in Salt Lake City
L. F. Thiel and Margaret May Cochran have married at the city and county building after four years of vaudeville collaboration. Thiel holds the Union Association baseball franchise for Salt Lake. Cochran has performed an aerial act and will retire from the stage following an accident that forced Thiel’s earlier retirement.
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Salt Lake City
L. F. Thiel
Margaret May Cochran
Thiel
Union Association
Salt Lake
Hack Hrows Three Wrestlers in Sioux City Match
George Hackenschmidt the Russian wrestler won a handicap match at Sioux City, throwing Charles Sauer, William El. Okout, and Paul Damke in 41 minutes after agreeing to throw the trio within one hour.
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Sioux City
Towa
George Hackenschmidt
Charles Sauer
William EI. Okout
Paul Damke
Signature Admits Grove Cold Cure Claim
Advertisement asserts BE. W. GROVE signature and proclaims a universal cold cure in one day using Bromo Quinine laxative. Claims the product used worldwide for relief and promises quick results. No verifiable medical claim beyond the vintage patent medicine style.
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BE. W. Grove
Butte Christmas Charity Boosts 600 Families
Volunteers and organizations including Joshers Club Salvation Army and local churches distribute groceries meats clothing and furniture across Butte for Christmas. Adjutant J W Hawk leads Army relief while William Gemmell and helpers coordinate meal baskets and deliveries.
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Joshers, Salvation Army
Churches Help
Mercy H&nd
Butte
William Gemmell
Joshers’ Club
Mr. Gemmell
Lou Frank
Paul Albertson
Byron McNutt
Joshers
Gemmel
John Moroney
al Frank
Ross McGred
Thomas Lavell
Salvador Army
J. W. Hawk
Adjutant Hawk
Salvation Army
The
Eagles
Emeryville Results Show Paine Wins Recreation Handicap
Oakland December 28 Jack Paine outfooted top sprinters to win the Recreation handicap at Emeryville Raleigh P D beat Fort Johnson into second Sea cliff the favorite started poorly Weather was fine and track fast First race Futurity course Tender Bloom won with Media second and Pleasant third time 1 10 1 5 Second race six furlongs Darling ton won Farnell Hall second J H Barr third time 1 13 1 5 Third race mile and a quarter Buckthorn won Star Actor second Endymion third time 2 07 2 6 Fourth race six furlongs Jack Paine won Raleigh P D second Fort Johnson third time 1 12 4 5 Fifth race mile and 20 yards Boggs won Nebulosis second J C Clem third time 1 42 Sixth race six furlongs Capital won Beda second Lady Rennselaer third time 1 13 3 5
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Oakland
Emeryville
Jack Paine
Raleigh P. D
Fort Johnson
Seacliff
Media
Pleasant
Darlington
Farnell Hall
J. H. Barr
Buckthorn
Star Actor
Endymion
Nebulosis
J. C. Clem
Capital
Beda
Lady Rennselaer
Indefinite suspensions hit Juarez racing circle
Juarez officials suspend three jockeys S Smith Manders and Rettig for bribe and payoffs. Follie Levy set a new six furlong track record at 1:11 2 5. First race results include Maxim's Pride Pilain Olive Smiley with times listed.
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Maxim’s Pride
Pilain
Olive Smiley
Pitapat
Merkle
Keen early betting results across six race card
Bob Lynch wins the first race at 7 to 2 with Acumen second at 20 to 1 and Follie Levy takes the handicap event in 1 11.2. Clint Tucker wins the selling six furlongs with Hidden Hand third, Time 1 13 3-5. Ramon Corona lands the one mile selling closer, Kopke runner up, Fred Mulholland third, Time 1 40 1-5.
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Bob Lynch
Crossover
Acumen
Follie Levy
Meadow
Execute
Clint Tucker
Tommie Grath
Hidden Hand
Ramon Corona
Kopke
Fred Mulholland
Rainy Pensacola Race Meeting Closes With Turbulent Conditions
A Pensacola meeting closes in heavy rain with the gentlemens riders race canceled. Races include Virginia Lindsey defeating Emmy Lou in 1:57 3-6 for sixteenth mile, How About You winning 1:58 over Grecian Bend, Chess at 24 to 1 taking six furlongs in 1:22, Chief Hayes 1:21 1-5, Pinta 1:20 2-5 with Profile holding 1 to 2 odds, and other results from Teddy Bear Eva Tanguay and Lady Chilton subplots.
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Pensacola
Venon
Virginia Lindsey
Emmy Lou
Octopus
Chess
Lady Maxim
Chief Hayes
Teddy Bear
Eva Tanguay
Pinta
Profile
Lady Chilton
Imprint wins Moncrief six furlong handicap at Jacksonville
Jacksonville Dec 23 Imprint proves class by winning the six furlongs handicap in race four among the top 2 year olds. Earlier results include May Weed first at five and a half furlongs with Whim second and Morpeth third, time 1 09. Del T. placed second in Mindinette five and a half furlongs, time 1 07 4 5. Isabel won six furlongs in the third race, The Whip second, Trustee third, time 1 13 3 5. Sebastian won the mile and 70 yards, Bobco second, Mauleton third, time 1 46 3 5. Ta Nun Da won the mile and a sixteenth, Queen Margaret second, Judge Walton third, time 1 48 1 5.
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Jacksonville
Moncrief
May Weed
Whim
Morpeth
Mindinette
del T
Sebastian
Bobco
Mauleton
Ta Nun da
Queen Margaret
Judge Walton
Horse Race Card Saturday Six Furlongs
First race lists six furlongs with entrants Golf Ball Swede Sam Tramotor Busy Man Keene W Lady Adelaide Deneen Meada Jessup Burn Swagerlater Passenger Braxton and 105. Second race features six furlongs Military.
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Golf Ball
Sam
Tramotor
Busy Man
Keene W
Lady Adelaide
Deneen
Meada
Jessup Burn
Swagerlater
Passenger
Braxton
Horse Race Card Sees Multiple Runners and Fast Track
A crowded racing card lists horses across fifth and sixth races with names such as Pride of Lie, Veneta Strome, Direct, Green Bridge, Miles, Bonnie Bard, and Keep Moving. Fifth race is one mile seventy yards selling with Green Bridge favored. Sixth race features six and a half furlongs Massa and Keep Moving among entries. Weather is clear and the track fast.
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Man
Hannah Louise
Emma G
Waner
Titus Sr
Belle of
Iroquois
Bambro
Evran
Black Sheep
Billy Myer
Joe Moses
Biskra
Arionette
Pride of
Roy Junior
Arasee
Black Mate
Raleigh
Jim Basey
Green Bridge
Altamore
Miles
Bonnie Bard
Elgin
Sir Angus
Sepulveda
Massa
Eddy Graney
Bf of Fortune
Ocean View
Phil Mohr
Belfast
Ossabac
Goodman Wins 10-Round Lightweight Bout In New York
Jack Goodman of New York defeated Lew Powell of California by a popular decision in a ten round lightweight bout. The early rounds were tame as both fighters clinched often. Goodman secured the decision with sharp work in the final rounds, Powell's late rally in the last round not enough to alter the outcome.
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New York
Jack Goodman
Lew Powell
California
Goodman
Powell
Ashbell Beats Rogers in Columbus Wrestling decision
Jim Ashbell of Columbus defeated Yankee Rogers of New York after one fall and a foul call in a wrestling match witnessed by Governor Harmon. The bout lasted one hour and marked Rogers’ refusal to continue after the foul.
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Columbus
Ohio
Jim Ashbell
Yankee Rogers
New York
Governor Harmon
Rogers
Ashbell
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News For Dramatists
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Kirby
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Henry Miller
Jessie Millward
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Anna Held Company
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Henry Guy Carleton
Rose Stahl
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