Christmas Eve Tragedy: Dentist Kills Wife Then Wounds Child
Cameron West Virginia December 24 Dr M C McCracken a local dentist shot his wife fatally wounding his two year old child after a quarrel. The mother escaped and carried the child four blocks to their grandfather William Kin kaird home with blood streaming from her back and the child’s head. McCracken was arrested at his home and taken to Moundsville jail.
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Cameron
W. Va
M. C McCracken
Kincaid
McCracken
Moundsville
Has Forgotten Past. New Haven Strangest Cease Noted
The report from New Haven Conn dated December 24 describes a puzzling cease or pause that has occupied attention, with details sparse and unclear, hinting at an unusual historical or legal event requiring clarification.
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New Haven
Conn
Unidentified man sought by Grace Hospital staff
Hospital physicians seek identity of a semi conscious man in Grace hospital since December 10. He could not give his name and nothing else could be learned about him.
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Grace Hospital
Miss Jones Near Fatally Attacked in Richmond Home
In Richmond on December 24 Miss Florence Jones a grandniece of Civil War chaplain Rev W F Jones was attacked by an unknown burglar in her home. A baseball bat lay by her side and she was felled by a blow as the intruder surprised her on the stairs. Doctors held faint hope for her recovery.
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R. E. Lee
Richmond
Florence Jones
W. Jones
Robert E. Lee
Grand Camp of
United Confederate Veterans
Castro signals stepping back from Venezuelan leadership
Cipriano Castro states to the Associated Press that he doubts the Caracas government’s stance and may withdraw from affairs of the nation. He promises no obstruction to the current administration in settling foreign disputes and says he will speak further when his health improves.
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Berlin
Cipriano Castro
Associated Press
Venezuela
Caracas
Green Hen Lays Green Eggs from Ireland Shocks Cumberland
James A Welsh of Westernport receives a bright green Irish thoroughbred hen from Patrick J Welsh of Castlebar Mayo Ireland. Transport from Ireland cost 5 dollars 68 cents. The hen reportedly lays green eggs.
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Cumberland
James A. Welsh
Westernport
Patrick J. Welsh
Castle Bar
County Mayo
Irelend
Ireland
Rumors Fly About Exec Fight Credit Denied
Gossip surrounds an executive bout amid betting talk with Chicago's Bob Fitzsimmons cited as predicting a victory by a noted Black contender famed for a powerful punch. The overheard chatter dampens the reigning champion's stock as odds shift.
Burns and Johnson Ready for World Heavyweight Fight in Sydney
Tommy Burns and Jack Johnson have completed training and prepare to challenge for the world heavyweight championship in Sydney. Burns enters as a slight favorite, Johnson seeks a knockout, and both claim top form. Tickets sell fast as crowds flock to the stadium expected to overflow with spectators and visitors from Melbourne and beyond.
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Sydney
S. W
Tommy Burns
James J. Jeffries
Jack Johnson
Peter Jackson
Burns
Johnson
America
Bob Fitzsimmons
Fitzsimmons
Tovic
Melbourne
Chicago Association of Commerce gains rail aid for southeast cargo
Chicago offers a new fast freight service with material backing from Illinois Central and Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis enabling a fall share of southeast business for the city. The move follows their ongoing effort to expand Chicago’s freight network and attract regional commerce.
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Chicago
Chicago Association of Commerce
Illinois Central and
Nashville, Chattanooga
St. Louis
Chicago Air Service Promises Fast Southeast Delivery
Chicago's new twenty four hour nearer service to markets in the southeast claims to exceed any railroad connections to New York Boston and Philadelphia. The boast highlights quicker deliveries and improved distribution for southeastern markets.
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Chicago
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Quientiots to Meet in Santiago Today
Santiago Chile December 24 Everything is ready for the fourth international American conference opening tomorrow in this city. Delegates from nearly all American republics will attend with a US delegation including Rowe Coolidge Bingham Revised Moses Gorgas Homes and Rommel among others to discuss hygiene quarantine commerce and rights of citizens.
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Santiago
Chile
Americas
Ohe
United States
Leo S. Rowe
University of Pennsylvania
Archibald C. Coolidge
Harvard University
Hiram Bingham
Yale University
Paul 8. Revised
University of Wisconsin
Bernard Moses
University of California
William C. Gorgas
United States Army
Isthmian Canal Commission
William H. Homes
Smithsonian Institute
George M. Rommel
United States Department of Agriculture
Urgent reform urged for detached service of officers
General Bell chief of staff in his annual report calls for an adequate remedy for evils from detached service. He notes a lack of sufficient regular troops for a first class war and a weakened infantry arm even in peace. He also criticises cavalry organization and the need to reinforce seacoast fortifications.
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Washington
United States
Bell
Calvary Organization
Christmas Greeting From Blue Ribbon Flavor Extracts
A holiday message wishing readers a Merry Christmas from Sublette and Barnes on behalf of Blue Ribbon Flavoring Extracts.
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Merry Christmas
Sublette & Barnes
Perjury Hearing Sought Against Cabmen Witness
Attorney McIntyre asks the court to commit for perjury the cabman witness Martin Skura, a key prosecution witness, during state 15 proceedings. The sensational incident punctuates the ongoing hearing as vital evidence is debated.
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McIntyre
Martin Skura
Cabmen
Thornton J Hains confident acquittal near in New York trial
In Flushing New York prosecutors rest case against Thornton J Hains over the killing of William Annis. The defense plans to present its case next week after a Saturday outline. A key moment came when defense lawyer McIntyre sought perjury charges against witness Martin Skura, who recanted a prior statement under cross examination. Skura testified he was directed to stay near the stage and observed movements between the club and dock, with the cabman noting Mrs Annis alighting.
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Flushing
N. Y
Thornton J. Hains
Long Island
Wm. Fk. Annis
Hains
McIntyre
Martin Skura
Skura
Mclintyre
Joseph Shay
Eugene Young
Annis
Retiring Major Irwin Ends 31 Years of Army Service
Major Francis G. Irwin of the 2d Cavalry will retire from active duty tomorrow after more than thirty one years. A Kentucky native and United States Military Academy graduate of 1882, he has risen to major and served recently at Fort Des Moines. Abe Attel and Biz Mackey to headline boxing show in New Orleans at the Southern Athletic Club with a ten round bout at 122 pounds.
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Washington
Francis G. Irwin
Calvary
Irwin
Kentucky
United States Military Academy
Fort Des Moines
New Orleans
Abe Attel
Biz” Mackey
Cincinnati
Southern Athletic Club
Taft Receives English Pheasants for Christmas Dinner
Four brace of English pheasants, plumed and fattened, arrived in a hamper shipped from London to the Taft cottage in Augusta, Georgia, for Christmas dinner in memory of Whitelaw Reid, the American ambassador to Britain.
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Augusta
London
Taft Cottage
Whitelaw Reid
Court of St. James
Taft Family Dinner Postpones Christmas Plans
The article notes no Christmas celebration has been planned by the Taft family after a dinner where a pheasant dish was served. It mentions the president-elect Mr Reid's reputation as a pheasant producer and suggests such serving could be seen as an endorsement.
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Reid
Taft
More Pittsburg Bankers to be Arrested
Pittsburg Pennsylvania December 24 evidence and statements from the Voters League and Scranton detectives show at least 176000 dollars was paid to councilmen for selecting banks as city depositories. Only one bank officer has been arrested so far with more arrests almost certain. detectives continue work after Christmas.
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Pittsburg
Voters League
Scranton
League
Night Rider Trial Testimony in Union City Case
Thomas H. Cloar testified that he was threatened with death if he spoke at the night riders trial. He said Huffman and Harris urged him to join to learn Union City guard duties and plan to attend to Judge Jones Attorney General Caldwell and others urging the band’s extermination. He claimed the night riders planned to “get” Rankin and Taylor that night, but he was not with them when Rankin was killed.
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Union City
Tenn
Thomas H. Cloar
Rankin
Cloar
Bob Huffman
Bud Harris
Huffman
Jones
Caldwell
Waddell
Night Rider
Taylor
Judge to Rule on Bail for Cooper and Allies in Carmack Case
Nashville December 24 Judge Hart heard the bail application for Colonel Cooper Robin and former Sheriff Sharp in the Carmack murder case. He said a decision would be rendered Monday.
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Nashville
Tenn
Hart
Colonel Cooper
Robin
Sharp
Senator Carmack
Bail Granted in Pocahontas Thanksgiving Night Killing
Jas J Lawson, who killed Frank Butt at Pocahontas on Thanksgiving evening, was bailed in Tazewell for 2000 dollars. A large Pocahontas witness group attended, with Commonwealth and defense counsel present. Abe Vicars testified Lawson spoke to Bailey before the shooting, then shots were heard after Vicars left.
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Tazewell
Jas
J. Lawson
Frank Butt
Pocahontas
Commonwealth
R. O. Crockett
T. C. Bowen
Vicars
Bailey
Lawson
Alex Smith
Smith
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