December 7 in History: Key Events and Figures
A compendium notes events on December 7 in various years. Highlights include the 1777 Chestnut Hill battle, 1815 Ney’s execution, 1839 birth of Sir Redvers Buller, and 1891 Loppy’s execution at Sing Sing. It also recalls 1903 views on Admiral Bridgeman and 1903 Channel Fleet role.
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Chestnut Hill
Marshal Ney
Redvers Henry Buller
Judiciary
Johnson
Loppy
Sing Sing
Maceo
Portugal
Netherlands
Thomas DB. Reed
Thomas W. Lawson
Toston
Boot and Shoe Workers Vote for National Officers
The Boot and Shoe Workers Union in Boston votes again on national officers after a referendum dispute. The board split over irregularities, declaring Tobin and Lovely elected, while the majority awarded Hickey and Murray the posts. Tobin and Lowry have long held office.
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Boston
Mass
Boot and Shoe ‘Workers
Board of Inspectors
John F. Tobin
Collis P. Lovely
Thomas Bb. Hickey
Charles Murray
Tobin
Lowry
Nickey
Counci
Hickey
Carnegie Gift May Face Litigation Over Palace Design
Dutch architects who competed for the Palace of Peace design protest the jury's choice of M Cordonnier. They claim the winning plan exceeded funds and breached competition rules, urging the award be set aside to prevent possible litigation.
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The
Hague
Palace of Peace
M. Cordonnier
Virginia Man Weds a New York Heiress
Miss Alice Pulsifer daughter of Fred K. Pulsifer a wealthy New Yorker, married Thomas Boyd Crockett at the bride's Glen Ridge New Jersey home. Crockett is from an old Virginia family and formerly served as a lieutenant in the regular army. They will honeymoon on a ranch near Yellowstone Park.
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New York
Glen Ridge
N. J
Alice Pulsifer
Fred K. Pulsifer
Thomas Boyd Crockett
Crockett
Me, Him and I musical comedy heading to Elks Opera House
About fifty cast members head a touring edition led by Billy W. Watson Mike Kelly and Billy Arling ton in the roles of the German Irishman and the Tramp. The show promises updated scenery costumes and new musical numbers for the third annual tour.
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Ton
Billy W. Watson
Mike Kelly
Billy Arlington
Elks’ Opera House
Welch Family Auction Notes Aims for Household Gear
Maria Welch reports plans to purchase a White Vest Glovves Shoes and other items for Thomas at home by the fire as part of a local sale note.
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Thomas
Bluefield Stores Offer Finest Holiday Goods This Season
Bluefield Book and Stationery Co announces a wide sale of Christmas presents with selections suitable for everyone. Visit the store to choose items and enjoy a broad holiday lineup not seen before in Bluefield.
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Bluefield Book and Stationery Co
Bluefield
Bluefield Council Asked to Grant Fifty Year Water Franchise
The common council of Bluefield West Virginia will consider adopting an ordinance granting W D Roberts and C T Martin a fifty year water works franchise. The pact covers construction operation and maintenance of pipes mains stand pipes and heating stations within a defined boundary west of the Norfolk and Western switch tower and extends to future street openings. Original ordinance file noted December 8 1906.
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Bluefield
West Virginia
W. D. Roberts
C. T. Martin
Norfolk and Western Railway Company
Roberts
Martin
Common Council
City of
Carter Furniture Co. Offers 20 Percent Off All Purchases
A local advert states twenty percent savings on all purchases at Carter Furniture Co. Shoppers are invited to visit the store for discounted furniture and home goods during the sale period.
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Carter Furniture Co
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bayard Smith
City
Elkhorn
W. Va
Kramer
Sioux Pub, Co
Sutherland
Iowa
Marshall Street
T John L. Cracken
Greenspon
Dr. Holand
Rogers Street
A. S. Booker & Co
Crystal Bottling and Cider Company
Graham, Va
W. R. Crenshaw & Company
Daily Telegraph
J. E
J. A. Chalkdyell
Willowton
Binefield Transfer Co &10
W. H. Cunningham
Graham Block
LC. Smith
Bee
Veterr Talon
Mr. Totwapkies
Roanoke
Hoanoky
Admiral Bridgeman
Francis Charles Bridgeman
Home Fleet
Earl Fitzwilliam
Bridgeman
Channel Fleet
Boot and Shoe
Garnegie
Virginia
Welch
Is Maria
Mount Vernon Flour
West Virgina
Council
Mt. Vernon
Princeton Avenue
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