Morale Support Letter On Congo Abuses From New York Figures
Prominent New York figures including Morgan Jr., Tynan, Abbott, Knox, Parkhurst and Morgan sign a letter urging action to investigate and reform abuses in the Congo Free State. The missive warns of labor taxes, forced labor, punitive expeditions and court injustices, calling for sustained U.S. support and measures to back reform.
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Ow York
Bee. S
Piermont Morgan, Jr
Tynan Adwoie
New York
Congo
Peking
Ehiounn
Werner
Vonditona
Posti
Ngan Fn
Aruel
Denis Blacks
Ehaden Trav Nosein
Mhme
Neila ehUfren
Ponthets
Boia
Conia
Ehder
Andinga
Tas
Thera
Unita Staten Grive
Ganga
Staten
Rev
Menara
Lyman Abbott
Henry Mattel
Witfred Fe Robbins
Gearra W. Knox
Chardon
Parkhurst
John
Peter Wild
Richards
Ansan
Auorbire
Perc G. Grant
Steaara
William Jas’ Seledin
Willi M. Douglas
Gharien
Sphiprey
Peneer Praisk
Grorce Faven
Utiaty Ret
DP. Wheeler
Robert c. Oyen
J. Merpant Morgan
Wills James
Deportation of English Gypsies to Germany
A garbled London document describes Gypsies arriving in Hamburg from England. It notes they were searched, categorized as German subjects, and that their horses and belongings were handled by German authorities. The report claims the group felt relief after a lengthy stay and planned to return to England if possible.
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Tinmiurg
Bec
Hamburg
Lincoln
England
Young girl stops purse snatcher in Chester
In Chester Pennsylvania a young girl chased and struck a Black purse snatcher who tried to steal her purse near Highland Avenue and Thirlaw station. She landed punches and an umbrella blow, causing the assailant to flee unharmed, while she remained calm.
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Chester
Ata
Thirlaw Station
Alroady
Wally
Highland Avenue
Negro Coothad
Hut
Miss Jump
Miss Jump Heroine in House Attack Case
Fragmentary OCR from a historical page describes Miss Jump confronting an attacker in a house. She warned her brother Whit, fled, then fired at the intruder, who struck a man with a pistol. She pursued and fired again, with the assailant wounded. The report notes Miss Jump’s pluck and nerve.
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Phin
Mies Jin
Ktepping
Ais Hanks
Eric Ty
Fred
Girls leg broken in New Jersey State final
In a high school basketball game at the New Jersey State fair today, player Goldberg suffered a compound fracture of the right shin after a scramble for the ball. Teammate Wha and substitute pressed into action as the injured girl was carried off to a side room for care.
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Renton
Girhe
New Jersey State
Dulig Goldberg
Helen
Malesea
Imediata
Dee
Moutball Ag
Yala Abintral Weekly
Yale
Hoth Alde Hines
Utesew Euler
Wan An Hswer
Eritleisig Thal
Youny
Noth
Alis
Tillen
Ik Wis
Ander
Tomtald
Appaseu
Shere Tuvimat
Jos
Pitthus
Thong
Elf Foothill
Histors
Eulek
Evi
Lin State Aledical Institute
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America and England to Play Football Series
A long note outlines a planned football series between America and England. It mentions selecting a strongest eleven from major cities and preparing for a five week tour with matches in England under a British captain Milnes, aiming to showcase top players and athletic form ahead of a broader international contest.
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Selicton
Wen
Mata
New York
Philadelphia
Benton
Paterson
Milnes
Aimerien
Allie
England
Milnex Hin
Praioters
Agsnetitinn
Hughinel
Hiwaditinn
Wedding Day Shooting Shocks Village
December 25 reports an investigation into the shooting of Mrs Mary Gillmere Gulthore 19 at her wedding reception. shots fired from darkness struck her shoulder while guests fled. Officers seek Andrew Warrell, a young farmer, after a witness statement. The weapon described is a large caliber home made pistol with heavy bolts. The incident occurred as the bride spoke to guests near the doorway.
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Rutan
To VL
Mig
Mary Parker Gulthore
Chiartes Milnure
Menring
Aresult
Ion
Enty Gillmare
Andrew Warrell
Filinere
Sears Ond
Riot on ML danworth avenue street car report
Investigation into a reported riot on ML avenues Worth street car noted three men under arrest. Witnesses claim bricks were thrown breaking windows during a dispute over fare payout. Soldiers from the Ninth Cavalry and Eighteenth Infantry gave statements. no fault assigned to either white or colored soldiers.
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aAve H WwOorth
Win
Daivenworth Hound Aireet
Walsh
Rawiukion
Ninth Cavalry
Tam
Tere
Ehalmed
Oll
Eighteenth Infantry
Yale Adopts New Football Rules Amid College Debate
Yale Alumni Weekly reports approval of a new football code amid heated discussion. The article notes spectators observed the scrimmage and praises changes, emphasizing improved strength, agility, and strategic play while warning of lingering debates about safety and pacing.
Thoroughbred Race Meet Results On Dec 24 and Dec 25
Race card from Dec 24 in Gian Francisco and New Orleans tracks shows multiple six to seven furlong sprints and longer routes. Winners include Mt Chihuahun, Goverun Davis, Ms ren Moss, Ocean Share, Chinily, Corgalolts, and U. Prier with close seconds and thirds listed for each event.
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Gian Francisco
Rusuke
Mt Chihuahun
Jim Pardergust
Exapo Ibid
Mice
Goverun Davis
Slavic
Initlinunabte Unha
Thirst Veee
Ren Moss
David Noland
Lie TM
Gime
Wera
Foon
Ramns Ible
Nonie
Ita
New Orleans
Dersing
I Fa
Money Dress
Jasper Uird
Letdy Vis
Orblering
Routh vi Nile
Pith Ree
Tlerinakis
Pride
Vette
Con
Hantington
Twins Reach Ages and Resemble Depew Despite Eighty Seven Years
In Depew on December 2 two brothers born in Davenport in 1814 mark 87 years of age. They remain active as leading merchants, amateur photographers, and rowing enthusiasts, with a strong resemblance to Depew. Observers note their long partnership persists and they may touch the century. A Fort Tong telegraph later reports Cantala Ancien’s recovery is now certain, though assailant trace remains absent.
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David Aid
Jonathan Comer
Alr
Devenport
Tevonpont
Oklahoma City
Okla
Fort Tong
Cantala Ancien
Old Man Sullivan on Pugilists and Boxing Era Views
Sullivan comments on weight divisions and boxing era changes, praising past champions and predicting future stars. He discusses his own career, the shift in fighters’ physiques, and a proposed four round match with Charles Mitchell.
Stanford to meet Waseda in international baseball tilt
Captain Presles of Stanford University has received notice from manager Iso Abe of Waseda University accepting Stanford’s challenge for an international baseball contest. The return match follows last year’s series with games to be played in Tokyo in May.
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Los Angeles
Cali
Stanford
Presles
Iso Abe
Waseda University
Toklo
With his Christmas money a boy defends mother with revolver
Cinrinnanti Dec 25. Henry Siebele 16 of 4125 Chambers Street bought a revolver to protect his mother after Brinker 44 attacked his wife with a hatchet. He fired wounding Brinker and was arrested.
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Cinrinnanti
Hia
Henry Siebele
Chambers Street
Henry Brinker
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