Funeral Attended by Govern or and American Colony
Guayaquil December 7 funeral of Thomas Nast the famed caricaturist and father of American political satire. The Coast General, governor, consular corps, Neugaynan colony and many friends attended. the British consul offered a prayer. Nast died after three days of fever at noon. coffin covered with the American flag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guaynnut
Ecuador
Thomas Nast
Oon
Netlean Colony
Nast
Guayaquil
Landau
Bavaria
Yen
Fam
W York
Leslie
England
New York
Italy
Mazzini
Garibaldi
Sicily
Kingdom of Italy
United States
Warper
Prest- Lincoln
Nast ‘Tweed
Ast
Grant
Elephant
Donsey
Death's Curtain Falls For Him In Jealous Tragedy
Philadelphia report of Barry Johnstone, actor with Keith’s Bijou, killing Kate Hassett and then shooting himself after a period of jealousy. Johnstone died of peritonitis at Hahemann hospital with two sisters and two brothers at his bedside. Hassett, wife of Everett Beckwith, a Chicago businessman, was a recent leading woman in Mme Modjeska’s troupe. Police note a prior acquaintance and entrance to Hassett’s room before the fatal sequence. Also mentions Stockholm prize distribution.
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Philadelphia
Barry Johnstone
Kate Hassett
Keith
Bijou
Hahemann Hospital
Johnstone
Syracuse
N. Y
Miss Hassett
Everett Beckwith
Chicago
Misa Hassett
Mme Modieska
Richard Mansfield
Miss Stassett
Keli
Thils City
Boston Negroes Push Idea of Separate Public Schools
In Boston a serious proposal emerges to establish separate public schools for negro children. The plan originates with the negro community and receives support from white parents whose children attend integrated public schools. Rapid black population growth forms two colonies in the west and south ends, with motives rooted in social segregation and perceived inferiority in mixed classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
West End
South End
Painters Hire Ex Senator Hill to Fight Court Case
Schenectady December 7 ex Senator David B Hill has agreed to defend the Painters Union against William Potter the expelled guardsman who obtained an injunction stopping the union from admitting him. The union has not yet reinstated Potter and officers say no such action will be taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schenectady
Douglas H. Pratt
Painters’ Union
David B. Hill
William Potter
Pratt
Hill
Potter
Leishman to Confer with President in Washington
John G. A. Leishman United States minister to Turkey has been visiting Fitzaburg and left tonight for Washington to confer with the president before returning to Constantinople as he resumes his post.
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Fitzaburg
John G. A. Leishman
United States
Turk
Washington
Constantinople
Mother Dead and Daughter Ill Haunt Dressler Family
New York December 7 Mrs Annie Koerber mother of Marie Dressler the actress died today at her home in Bay Side Long Island With the actress critically ill news of her mother's death was withheld in Atlanta Dressler rose to fame first in Atlanta with the Frank Deshon company at the Lyceum and later drew northern theatre managers after a strong early start in the city Friends here mourn the death and her illness persists Marginal note references her early stage success and admired role performance
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New York
Annie Koerber
Marie Dressler
Bayside
Long Island
Atlanta
New York City
Frank Deshon
Lyceum
Miss Dressler
Fire destroys Wathan Wolff building in Buffalo blaze
A large fire in Buffalo tonight leveled the Wathan Wolff & Sons building, dealers in hides and oils. Watchman John Krautmann is believed to have perished in the blaze. Loss placed at 50,000 dollars.
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Buffalo
Wathan Wolff & Sons
John Krautmann
Both Brothers Seek Divorce in Urbana Suit
Alva C. and Alvina A. Buckles, grocers, filed separate suits in the court of common pleas for divorces. Both brothers live in the same township, married seven years ago, four days apart. Both wives left after two years. whereabouts unknown. They hired the same attorneys and allege gross neglect and willful absence.
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Urbana
Ohio
Alva C. and
Alvina A. Buckles
Court of Common Pleas
Hope for a modification on British cattle order
Boston cattle traders report no reply to Acting Consul Clipperton's cable requesting a change in Britain's quarantine to allow Portland shipments of western and Canadian cattle. The New England export trade stalls while Washington considers an official U S statement on foot and mouth disease and whether loading at Portland is wise.
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Boston
Great Britain
Clipperton
New England
Portland
Washington
United States
Aguinaldo backs American Philippines policy says Selmer
Washington reports Aguinaldo now favors the American occupation as best for the Philippine islands. George Selmer, Manila newspaper publisher and longtime observer, says Aguinaldo lives modestly in Manila near neighbors and freely travels about. Selmer disputes claims of constant assassination fear and notes Aguinaldo still holds some political ambition. He attributes blame for troubles to General Otis and says many senators and representatives share this view.
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Jos. Ohl
Washington
Wrecial
Aguinaldo
Philippine Islands
Philippines
Taft
George c. Seller
Manila
Selmer
Orient
Congress
Cooper
House Committees On
Aggie
Mr. Selmer
Philippine Republic
Bay Front
Cavite
Luna
Tere
United States
Malolos
Otis
General Otis
Senate
House
Mr. Sellner
Remains of Thomas Reed Leave Washington for Portland
The body of Hon. Thomas Brackett Reed former Speaker of the House departed Washington for Portland Maine for burial Tuesday afternoon. Accompanied by Mrs Reed and family the cortege included Amos L Allen Asher C Hinds and Augustus Payne. Roosevelt and Cabinet members sent flowers as crowds paid respects at the Arlington hotel before the train. Interment planned at Evergreen cemetery with services at First Parish Unitarian church Portland. The House will adjourn in his memory after introducing a condolence resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Thomas Brackett Reed
House of Representatives
Portland
Reed
Catherine Reed
Amos L. Allen
Roosevelt
Cabinet
Senate
Diplomatic Corps
Lodge
Justice McKenna
Supreme Court
General Draper
Massachusetts
Hitt
Littlefield
Joseph W. Symonds
John C. Small
First Parish Unitarian Church
John Carroll Perkins
Evergreen Cemetery
Sherman
New York
House
Congress Faces Week of Debates on London Dock Bill
Washington dispatch outlines a light week in Congress with the London dock charges bill, the Wagner Butler election contest, and the statehood bill likely to spark prolonged debate. Immigration and executive business will fill days ahead of Christmas adjournment, with votes and committee reports shaping key actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Elections Committee
Wagner V. Butler
Missouri
London Dock
Northwest
Wagner-Butler
Butler
Senate
Beveridge
Cold Wave Grips Wisconsin and Michigan Overnight
Wisconsin and upper Michigan lie under a cold wave tonight the season's coldest with near zero temperatures. Strong winds sweep the region as light snow falls across the state and rail traffic reports little or no delay in Milwaukee and surrounding areas.
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Michigan
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Wis
Upper Michigan
Abernathy in coma as doctor warns on brain bleed
Mrs James R Abernathy remains somnolent after sudden sleep while reading aloud. Doctor says cerebral hemorrhage likely, predicts awakening by next Thursday if blood has serum, notes potential fatal outcome if brain is congested. Spiritualists gather at bedside believing she is in trance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
James R. Abernathy
They All Spoke for Ireland at Lafayette Theater
A large gathering honored Irish envoys Michael Davitt Edward Blake and John Dillon at the Lafayette theater in Washington. Dillon was absent due to illness in Chicago. Senators and representatives from multiple states attended as speakers urged home rule for Ireland and praised Irish patriots.
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Washington
Michael Qavitt
Edward Blake
John Dillon
Lafayette Theater
Dillon
Chicago
Thomas M. Patterson
Colorado
Congress
Messrs. Littlefield
Maine
Alexander
New York
Reeder
Kansas
Kern
Illinois
Sims
Tennessee
Caldwell
Ilinois
Gilbert
Kentucky
Dovener
West Virginia
Bowersock
Graff
Reeves
Joy
Missouri
Hedge
Iowa
Zenor
Indiana
Gacek
Bellamy
North Carolina
Esch
Wisconsin
Cooper
Foss
Minois
Miller
Fowler
New Jersey
Burkett
Nebraska
Mesers
Davitt
Blake
T. V. Powderly
Ireland
Emerald Isle
Enator Patterson
Land League
United States
Treta
England
Police Protect Great Maestro Mascagni Amid Threats
New York December 7 Special. The conductor Mascagni was escorted to the concert hall by a captain and a large police cordon. His experiences since arriving in America have shattered his nerves and he fears personal violence, leading him to seek police protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mascagni
Jewish Women Thank Secretary Hay for Humanity Efforts
The Council of Jewish Women, meeting in Baltimore, adopted a resolution expressing appreciation to Secretary Hay for his letter to European powers on Romanian Jews. The group debated adding an international congress at the St. Louis World's Fair to discuss Jewish affairs, but deferred due to no local section in St. Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Council of Jewish Women
Hay
Europe
Solomon
St. Louis
Dropped Dead at a Wedding in Bloomington
In Bloomington Ts on December 7, Miss Augusta Rueger collapsed and died while serving as bridesmaid at a friend's wedding. She was to be married next Wednesday. She was buried in the dress meant for her own wedding gown, and her body was escorted to the grave by the six attendants she had chosen for her wedding party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Augusta Rueger
Miss Rueger
Yale Students Enter Floral Trade With New York Firm
New Haven florists fear losing Junior promenade business as a group of wealthy Yale students form a New York florists firm at 109 Fifth Avenue. Members include Ogden Mills Rea sos, Arthur Havemeyer, B G Kemmayer, Joseph W Sidenburg, H Percy Schenk, Horace Gould, and Marcus Daly. They bid to supply flowers to Yale sweethearts and control New York society floral trades.
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New Haven
Conn
Yale
Society Floral
New York City
New Company
Ogden Mills Rela
Soh
Whitelaw Reid
Arthur Havemeyer
B. G. Kemmayer
Joseph W. Sidenburg
H. Percy Schenk
Horace Gould
Jersey City
Marcus Daly
Anaconda
Copper King
Run for My Life: Syracuse Druggist Dies of Heart Failure
Syracuse, December 7. George W. Holloway, a well known Syracuse druggist, called his physician in a panic saying he was dying. The doctor arrived to find Holloway dead on the floor from heart failure.
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Syracuse
N. J
George W. Holloway
Clarence Mackay Arrives to Witness Cable Laying
Clarence Mackay president of the Postal Telegraph Company arrives in San Francisco with Vice Presidents Baker and Ward to witness the start of cable laying to Honolulu. They expect the Honolulu to Yokohama branch via Guam to be in operation by July 1, 1963.
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Clarence Mackay
San Francisco
The
Postal Telegraph Company
Baker
Ward
Commercial Cable Company
Honolulu
Mackay
Yokohama
Guam
Tragic Griffin Merchant Ends Life by Self Harm
Joseph Dierksen, a forty year old Griffin Georgia merchant from the Dierksen Bros. grocery firm, cut his throat this morning after long illness and melancholia. He died four hours later with his brother at his side. Funeral planned for ten o clock tomorrow.
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Griffin
Joseph Dierksen
Dierksen
Dierksen Bros
John Dierksen
Norway
Goddard House
Broadway Street
Joseph Dierkgen
Joseph Dierken
Puneral
Austrian Surgeon Adolf Larehg Visits Baltimore Hospital
Baltimore physicians heard Dr. Adolf Larehg an eminent Austrian orthopedic surgeon who visited the hospital for crippled children. He advised treatment methods to physicians and later attended a city drive and dinner at Maryland University Hospital with Dr. Mueller. A public clinic at Johns Hopkins Hospital is planned for tomorrow forenoon.
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Baltimore
Adolf Larehg
Maryland University Hospital
Mueller
Lorenze
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Monterey Coal Company Formed for Campeche Lands
A Monterey Mexico report says Jose Castelletas efforts led to the creation of the Monterey Coal Company to explore and develop 57 000 acres of coal lands in northern Mexico. The firm will begin with one million dollars in paid up capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Laredo
Tex
Monterey
Jose Castellet
Campeche
National Senate
Monterey Coal Company
Georgia Fair and North Cold Monday News Brief
Weather notes new cold in north and west with fair conditions in the south and coast. Prominent newspaper man F H Richardson ill at East Point. George P Erwin dies after brief illness. Georgia House to sit through session days. Captain Howell comments that city department accounts will require two thirds council vote to be paid. Griffin merchant Joseph Dierksen dies by self-inflicted throat wound. Haynes hotel fire in Calhoun. inmates escape unharmed. Negro gamblers shoot at officers near Warayress, eleven captured. British schooner Bessie Parker towed into Savannah after mast and stays lost. Southern items include Mexican International Road machinists paid on gold bonds. Large timber land sale in Alabama. Minnesota and Washington farmers to settle. US steamer Panther reaches Norfolk with Marines aiding isthmus railroad protection. Domestic: ex-Speaker Reed’s remains travel to Portland for interment, many hotel visitors. Belmont staffer Victor Bloom faces jewelry robbery charge. Barry Johnstone dies from self-inflicted wounds after Miss Hassett killing. Umbria voyage brings Putnam Strong to New York. Foreign: Taft creates zones to protect Philippine farmers from ladrones. Archbishop Chappelle heads home from Genoa after Rome stay. Poor in London petition court. Penruddocke case yields light sentence. Consul General Wast dies of yellow fever in Guayaquil.
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F. H. Richardson
East Point
George P. Erwin
State Executive Department
House of Representatives
Evan FP. Howell
Elons
Georgia
Joseph Dierwsen
College of Act
Haynes
Calhoum Fur
Waryerass
Bessie Parker
Savannah
Ingale
Speaker Reed
Warhington
Portland
Victor Bloom
O. H. P. Belmont
New York
Belmont
Barry Johnstone
Hassett
Putnam Strong
Umbria
Taft
Philippines
Archbishop Chappelle
Rome
Genoa
America
London
Penruddecke
Wast
Guajaquil
Ecuador
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Loraz
Zenan
Emil Fisher
Berlin
Veive
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Raedical
Russier de Martens
Agliraldo
National Capital
Abernathy
Washington City
Yale Stud
Florists
Halloway
Joseph Dierrseh
Griffin Merchant
Lorenz
Portiona
Southern
Walker
Winton Counties
Alabama
Minnesota
United States Steamship
Panther
Trampton
Caley
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