Robbery in Flat Leaves Victim Mourning and $400 Loss
A wealthy and well connected woman and her daughter faced a thorough break in at their third floor flat. Jewelry, an antique Venetian neck chain, an expensive violin, bankbooks, and money were strewn about after intruders forced the door with a jimmy. A premonition saved her diamonds. total loss around $400 with valuables missing and the violins left promising potential clues for police.
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Coe Aris
Yesoon
New law course at Tech led by Homer Albers
A new business law course at the Institute of Technology will be conducted by Homer Albers of Brookline, a leading Massachusetts lawyer and educator. The course, to begin in January, is expected to be popular and to be taught on a rigorous, scientific basis.
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Institute of Technology
Homer Albers
Brookline
Albers
Tom” Lawson
Tech
Massachusetts. Bar.ys
Boston University Law School
Y. M. C. A. Law School
Harry Jaquith
Wellesley
Noted Painter John McAuliffe Dies in Accident
New York December 9 John McAuliffe a noted portrait painter of race horses and former house painter died today by an accidental fall from a window He left seven unfinished portraits in progress Nearly every major American racing stable had its best horses depicted by him McAuliffe was 70 and had come from Ireland in 1847
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New York
John McAuliffe
America
McAuliffe
Ireland
Maine survivor killed in New Jersey shooting
Samuel Griffen, a colored sailor who served on the battleship Maine during its destruction in Havana Harbor, was accidentally shot and killed at Patergon, New Jersey, on December 9.
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New York
Samuel Griffen
Maine
Havana Harbor
Patergon
N. J
Vessels Trapped as Outer Harbor Freezes at Taku
A despatch from Taku reports Berlin that the outer harbor has frozen over and about fifty vessels are locked in the ice, risking slow maritime movement.
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Berlin
Taku
Evening party at 183 Washington Street hosted by Weisbart and La Farge
A social gathering hosted by Charles Weisbart and Leo La Farge at 183 Washington Street drew about forty couples. After entertainment, Weisbart received a diamond ring from the ten Associates. Fr. Farge also received a gift.
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Charles Weisbart
Leo la Farge
Washington Street
Mr. Weisbart
Renews
Fr. Farge
Vanderbilts and Astors to unite in New York wedding
New York reports the Vanderbilt and Astor clans to join through a high noon ceremony at Mrs William Post's East Thirty Ninth Street home. Miss Daisy Post, Margaret Louise, follows the Post line while James J Van Alen, Newport and England heir, wed. Guests include Orme Wilson and Roosevelt Roose vel t. Detectors watch wedding gifts for security due to their immense value.
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New York
Vanderbilts
Astors
Bishop Potter
Daisy’’ Post
Margaret Louise
Frederick Vanderbilt
James J. van Alen
Newport
England
Young van Alen
Select Society
America
Social season set for London drawing rooms
New York reports buzz among girls to be presented at London court in spring. Miss Margaret Luise Post, soon Mrs James J. Van Alen Jr, and Miss Elsie French, soon Mrs Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt, are among those expected. Both couples plan to sail for Europe after their weddings, with the Van Alens sailing next Wednesday.
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Miss Post
Elsie French
Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt
Duchess of Marlborough
Miss French
New York
London
Margaret Luise Post
James J. van Alen, Jr
Europe
Charming Alice Hay Daughter of Secretary Hay
Washington December news profiles Miss Alice Hay daughter of Secretary of State John Hay. The article notes her devotion to her ill father both at Sunapee Lake New Hampshire and in Washington. It highlights her beauty talent and athletic interests including golf and walking attire and her popularity in official social circles.
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Alice Hay
Secretary of State
Washington
John Hay
Sunapee Lake
N. H
Avalid
Iss Helen
Alice
Miss Hay
Enraged to Lord Balfour Lady Ulrica Duncombe’s claim
London December 9, Lady Ulrica Duncombe the sole unmarried daughter seeks support amid a family dispute with Lord Balfour over a marriage settlement. The scene centers on legal and social tensions within the aristocracy as statements are filed in court.
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Lord Balfour
London
Ulrica Duncombe
Laas
Suffragists' Modesty Outraged by Donor Display
In New York on December 9, suffragists faced a scandal at the National Suffrage Bazaar as a donation of porcelain medals depicting “French ladies” provoked a puritanical furor. The New England booth threatened to exclude the items unless the display remained, while the donor’s intent and the suffrage cause clashed over aesthetic norms.
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New York
New England
Wasi Oo
The Headsman of Votes and Vexed Voters
A caustic poem sung by a political figure, boasting of firing workers and axing opponents to secure votes. It laments starving families left behind after purges, claims loyalty to political friends, and envisions judgment by voters who wait for next year’s election. Strong names and places are implied by context.
Fragmentary note hints at boxed return to sender
A damaged OCR snippet mentions a boxed return to a sender with phrases about curves, airy draperies, and an association. The text is incomplete, but suggests a correspondence or package item possibly tied to a group or society. No clear names, dates, or places are recoverable from the fragment.
Miss Hanna to Come Out Soon
Farmington reports Miss Ruth Hanna youngest daughter of a prominent family is preparing to come out soon with society in the town and surrounding area. Local interest centers on her debut and the season’s social events planned to welcome her introduction.
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Hanna
Farmington, Conn
Ruth Hanna
Miss Hanna to Make Social Debut This Winter
Miss Hanna daughter of Senator Hanna will debut this winter as a social centerpiece. Senator Mark A. Hanna, now a schoolgirl here, plans his debut in Cleveland during the holidays. Her coming out will occur in the holloway season when the school closes for Christmas vacation. Miss Hanna is described as an attractive town figure and a social favorite. The Hannas have moved to town recently and are well known locally.
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Miss But Hanna
Senator Hanna
Mark A. Hanna
Cleveland
Hanna
Hannas
Hobart Mansion Rental Hints At Grand Lafayette Season
The Hobart mansion in Lafayette has been rented amid plans to entertain extensively. Hanna expects to go out a great deal, signaling a bustling social period centered on the estate.
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Hobart
Lafayette
Diss
Hanna
Miss West to Wed Duke of Westminster in Country House
London dispatch reports that Ruthin Castle resident Shel Omnes West is engaged to marry the Duke of Westminster. The announcement confirms the couple’s betrothal following a social gathering at a country house this week.
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London
Duke of Westminster
Westminster
Duke of Westmninster
Ornwallis
Ruthin Castle
Highshire
Atherton
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