Belmont Croker clash for seventh district bid
New York reports Perry Belmont defies Richard Croker over the Democratic nomination for New York's seventh congressional district. Belmont accuses Croker of dictating O Grady's convention and vows libel suit if charges persist. Nomination battle pits Belmont and O Grady against party factions as Jan 7 election looms.
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New York
Dec
Perry Belmont
Seventh Congressional District
Richard Croker
Belmont
Democratic Club
Congress
Croker
Nicholas Muller
Staten Island
Muller
Democratic State Committee
O'Grady
Curran to Handle City Hall Callers at Jan 1
Michael P Curran General Collins private secretary will be among the men meeting callers at City Hall after January 1. Curran, a famed Boston newspaper figure and president of the Boston Press Club, has long served in public affairs and editorial roles.
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Nicholas Muller
Pickering
Montague Lessler
Curran
Collins
City Hall
Michael P. Curran
General Collins
Boston
Presi
Dent
Boston Press Club
Globe
Inter
Republic
Board of Police
Cleveland
Cush ing Medical Supply Co. Promises Quality Despite Cuts
The firm argues that price reductions do not lower quality claiming they maintain the 1852 standard. It touts Old liquors purified by Dr Cush ing's Process as the only reliable option for home or hospital use. Located at 580 Washington St Boston.
Cecil Rhodes Buys Dalham Hall Estate in Suffolk
Cecil Rhodes, aging director of the British South African Company, has purchased the Dalham Hall estate near Newmarket for about £100,000. The property includes a residence built in 1704 by Bishop Ely and 2476 acres of shooting grounds. The estate has long belonged to the Affleck family and is now the residence of Sir Robert Affleck.
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Cecil Rhodes
Old Estate
London
Dalham Hall
New Market
Bishop Ely
Dalham
Afleck
Robert Affieck
Jealous husband cuts wife in Roxbury near murder
James B P McCluskey, a marble cutter, attacked his wife with a razor amid jealousy and drink, slashing her throat and fleeing. Police caught him eight hours later at Revere as Mrs McCluskey lay wounded in City Hospital. the son and precarious home life are noted.
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Roxbury
James BP. McCluskey
Revere
McCluskey
Station 9
East Boston
McDermott
Hampden Street
United States Gypsum Company Formed in Consolidation
The consolidation of two gypsum controlling firms creates the United States Gypsum Company with 10 million dollars paid-in capital. No bonds or public stock. underwriting completed. Advisory committee includes George D. Emery Boston Emil Durr S T Meservey Fort Dodge W A Avery Detroit Hewitt Bolce Kingston. Principal office in Chicago with branches in Omaha St Louis Buffalo.
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Chicago
Dec. X
United States
George D. Emery
Boston
Emil Durr
T. Meservey
Fort Dodge
W. A. Avery
Detroit
Hewitt Bolce
Kingston
N. Y
New Jersey
Omaha
St. Louis
Buffalo
Homeless Seek Christmas Cheer at City Charity Lodge
At The Wayfarers Lodge on Hawkins Street, 88 homeless men found shelter last night seeking a Christmas meal and a bed. Night Clerk Smith and a duty officer processed applicants from 7 to 11, many penniless, sharing tales of lost work, old sailors and wood turners, and uncertain plans for the day ahead.
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Wayfarers
Hawkins Street
Smith
Mechanics’ Hall
Salvation Army
Mr. Smith
Jimmy" Campbell
United States
Navy
China
Mediterranean
Boss Tweed
Hartford
Spain
New York
Pardner
Maine
Boston
Agent Smith
Lowry
Cclors
Post
Berlin trade falls as November exports drop
Berlin reports November foreign trade statistics show a 60 130 tons drop in exports for the year. Tokyo’s budget notes a 23 75 million dollar surplus to fund debt redemption and national improvements. Liverpool reports six bodies found in the Dingle tunnel aftermath of yesterday’s electric train fire. Cape Town covers DeBeers Mining Company annual meeting where the chairman announced plans or results.
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Berlin
Germany
Tokio
Liverpool
Dingle Station
Cape Town
DeBeers Mining Company
Kimberley
Dewey Hotel owner McKay secures divorce in Guthrie
Telegraphed from Guthrie Oklahoma on December 24 Colonel Nathaniel McKay owner of the Dewey Hotel in Washington D C obtained a divorce from his wife Jennie Pope McKay of New York City. This followed a day of district court proceedings and reflects a high profile separation in society circles.
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Guthrie
Okla
Nathaniel McKay
Dewey
Washington, D. C
Jennie Pope McKay
New York City
Vinita
I. T
Death of Clarence H. King noted mining expert
Clarence H. King an esteemed mining engineer died in Phoenix at 58 from pulmonary trouble. He helped organize the United States Geographical Survey and authored more Colorado Grand Canyon literature than any other scientist.
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Phenix
Ariz
Clarence H. King
King
Organization of
The
United States Geographical Survey
Grand Canyon of
Colorado
Soldier's Picture Found On Virginia Battlefield Mystery
A Massachusetts soldier left a small blue card inscribed To my mother with a photo. Rescued from an Old Dominion attic after 39 years, the tintype, made in Boston on Aug 24 1861, bears embossed markings Holmes Booth Hayden No 19 Waterbury Conn and Patent Applied For. The card arrived in Abington Virginia via mail last week.
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Massachusetts
Boston
White House
Virginia
Virginia Cavalry
Richmond
Old Dominion
Thomas M. Colley
Abington
Holmes
Booth & Hayden
Superfine
Waterbury, Conn
Old Fashioned Bargains and No Money Down Ad
A 1902 year end Christmas note from a retailer thanking patrons for loyalty and promising low prices and easy terms. The message emphasizes honest service, no schemes, and continuing to offer NO MONEY DOWN and PAY AS YOU CAN with a little a week. It extends season greetings and a Happy New Year.
Wife Says Grover Cleveland Is Far From Well
In Princeton on December 2, Mrs. Grover Cleveland issued a statement clarifying the ex president’s health. She says reports of recovery are exaggerated and that he has not left his room for nearly five weeks while relatives remain unconcerned overall about his condition.
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Grover Cleveland
Princeton
N. J
Cleveland
Missouri Excursion to Newport News for Ship Launching
The Missouri battleship launch in Newport News, Virginia is set for Saturday December 28. Lieutenant-Governor John A. Lee and Mrs Lee accompany, with Virginia Lee and Miss Marion Cockrell naming the ship. Senator Cockrell will speak at the launch, and Vice-President Spencer will address the banquet.
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ST. Louis
Newport News
Missouri
Louisiana Purchase Company
Corwin TH. Spencer
Spencer
State of Missouri
John A. Lee
Dockery
Senator Cockrell
Lee
Earl of Garrick Dead in London
Somerset Arthur Butler fifth earl of Carrick dies in London at age 79 born in 1835.
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Earl OF Garrick
London
Somerset Arthur Butler
Earl of
Carrick
Street killing spree in Dingess ends with two dead
In Dingess Logan county, two men Walter Adams and John Mullens died in a street gun attack by intoxicated riders from two Logan county men. Constable John Dillon was killed trying to arrest the shooters and Adams was wounded. a posse pursues the attackers.
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Adams
Alice Roosevelt Club Formed by Chicago Women
Chicago women on the North Side form the Alice Roosevelt Club to carry on philanthropic work for the poor. Mrs. James T. Cunningham conceived the idea after meeting Miss Roosevelt. The club seeks the President’s family name to inspire aid and relief, with an autograph portrait to be raffled for funds.
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Chicago
America
White House
North Side
Alice Roosevelt
James T. Cunningham
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MR. M. P. Curran
News of the World
Merry Christmas
Captain Mahan’s
the Times This
Alfred T. Mahan
Alice Roosevelt Club
Boston Wine & Spirits Co
Dock Sq
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