Train Killed Bennett Blinded by Snow
John Bennett a 40 year old North Cambridge day watchman at the Derby desk factory Somerville was killed at Somerville Junction late yesterday afternoon. He had just finished work and crossed tracks to reach a train when heavy snow and a slipped step led to a fatal accident as a Lowell division Boston and Maine train struck him. Remains sent to Fudge & Son undertakers and Medical Examiner notified.
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John Bennett
North Cambridge
Derby Desk
Somerville
Somerville Junction
Bennett
Lowell
Boston & Maine
David Fudge & Son
Somerville Avenue
Durrell
Flanagan Denies Using Short-Weight Hammer in Record
York, Dec 25 James B Sullivan of the A A U alleged a short-weight 56 pound hammer aided records. Champion John Flanagan denied using the faulty hammer for his Oct 20 1901 world record stating the weight belonged to the Greater New York Irish Athletics Association and was measured and verified before acceptance. The club loaned the hammer, it was mislaid, and a replacement was found.
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W York
James B. Sullivan
John Flanagan
Greater New York Irish Athletics Association
A. J. Harberg
Pastime Athletic Club
J. O’brien
O’brien
Flanagan
Sullivan
Greater New York
Christmas Services at the Cathedral
Archbishop Williams led a pontifical high mass at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross, followed by a sermon on Christmas lessons. A large crowd attended. five priests, ninety Brighton seminarians, and two choirs assisted. Soloists Included Ellen A McLaughlin Mabel Pratt Joseph Judge and Dr F X Mahoney.
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Archbishop Williams
Cathedral of the Holy Cross
St. John's Seminary
N. R. Walsh
Brighton
Whalen
Ellen A. McLaughlin
Mabel Pratt
Joseph Judge
F. X. Mahoney
National Hussars drill and dance in Berkeley Hall
The National Hussars of American Zionists held a drill and dance in Berkeley Hall last evening with about 500 people present. Philip Seidman served as floor director.
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National Hussars of American Zionists
Berkeley Hall
Philip Seidman
Skating at the Public Gardens Observed by the Post Office Boy
Children enjoyed skating in the Public Gardens as snow fell. Large boys in a line caused others to fall while fewer people remained as darkness set in. Fancy skaters drew crowds, a photo session drew many, an officer kept order, and the boys hoped to see their image in the Post. George Murray.
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Post Office
George Murray
Arbitration proposal raises Venezuela issue at The Hague
Washington reports say Caracas discussed arbitration of Venezuela disputes by The Hague with the allies. President Roosevelt has not ruled to accept or reject the arbitration proposal. Officials caution no confirmation yet, but expect an early decision. If arbitration proceeds, the U S may demand the blockade be lifted to safeguard American shipping.
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Washington
Caracas
Castro
Venezuela
Hague
Hay
State Department
Roosevelt
Bowen
United States
Christmas Observed by Blind Kindergarten Children
In Jamaica Plain at the kindergarten for the blind a simple Christmas program featured recitations and songs by the children. Gifts were presented and a general festive mood followed, marking a cheerful holiday gathering for the visually impaired youngsters.
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Jamaica Plain
Coal Freight Arrives at Boston Plant Liner
The Plant liner Boston delivered from Yarmouth Nova Scotia yesterday carrying 58 bags and 19 barrels of coal as freight. The coal was consigned to residents of Boston.
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Yarmouth
N. S
Boston
4500 Tons of Coal Reached Boston by Sea Yesterday
The sole sizable coal arrival at Boston by sea yesterday was the Swatara towboat from Philadelphia carrying barges Indian Ridge with 1493 tons of anthracite to Marston Coal, Saucon with 1506 tons to Batchelder Brothers, and Shawmont with 1501 tons of bituminous coal for Revere Beach and Lynn railroad. Other vessels and barges head toward Boston, weather permitting, while several steam colliers and schooners seek shelter.
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Boston
Philadelphia & Reading
Swatara
Philadelphia
Indian Ridge
Marston Coal Company
Saucon
Batchelder Brothers
Shawmont
Revere Beach & Lynn
Bee Line
Perth Amboy
Nickerson
Howard
Baltimore
Nottingham
Provincetown
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
Wellington & Wild
Lynn
Salem
Lancaster
Monitor
Fire Island
Harrisburg
Ashland
Chatham
Coal relief stations planned for Brighton turkey roasts
Residents crowded open coal stations as Brighton relief committee distributes coal for roasting turkeys and keeping warm. Two more stations set for Saturday at Oak Square and Market Street. The committee will not haul more coal to residences unless occupants are infirm or ill.
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Brighton
Linwood Boy Drowns While Skating at North Uxbridge Pond
Uxbridge December 25 reporting the drowning of 13 year old Frank Savage of Linwood during skating on North Uxbridge Pond. The body was recovered.
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Linwood
Uxbridge
Frank Savage
Napoleon Savage
Porto Rican Robber of General Miles Sentenced in Hawaii
Pedro Rodrigues the Porto Rican who robbed General Miles and Colonel and Mrs Maus in Honolulu en route to the Philippines was found guilty of larceny in the first degree and sentenced to three years hard labor in Oahu penitentiary. Police recovered clothing jewelry and valuable private papers belonging to General Miles and Mrs Maus.
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Miles
Hawaii
Honolulu
Victoria
B. C
Pedro Rodrigues
Maus
Philippines
Oahu
Rodrigues
General Miles
Long List of Misfortunes in Princess of Saxony's Family
A scrambled historical feature recounts a string of dramatic calamities in Austria Hungary royalty over five decades. It traces a lineage through emperors, archdukes, and marriages, noting disappearances, assassinations, and scandals from Maximilian's Mexican tragedy to Meyering, Rudolph, and Meyer's era, ending with royal tensions and a royal wedding in Hyde Park. The piece blends sensational lore with dates, names, and places to sketch a distressed dynastic portrait.
Ban Johnson Nearly Lost His Wing Shot Reputation
A Chicago fishing party in upper Wisconsin devised a prank to swap Ban Johnson’s shells with blank or loaded substitutes. Johnson, set as the group’s marksman, shot birds only when guided, then blamed hard luck. A night return revealed the ruse, preserving his reputation amid the spoof.
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Ban Johnson
Comiskey
White Sox
Upper
Wisconsin
Fifield
Ban
East
Chicago
Nighfall
Meyer Hosts Rome Christmas Dance at American Embassy
At the American embassy in Rome on Christmas Day Ambassador and Mrs. Meyer presided over a party attended by General and Mrs. Cloris of Washington Miss Carew sister-in-law of President Roosevelt St Louis fair commissioners A W Eivaris New York John Mason Little Boston and Mr Chapin New York The Pope received greetings from Emperor Francis Joseph and the kings of Spain Portugal Belgium and Saxony
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Rome
Meyer
Cloris
Washington
Lowell Defeats Lawrence Polo Team At City Hall
Lowell beat the improvised Lawrence squad 11 to 6 at City Hall on polo this afternoon. McGilvray from Portland and McKay played notably, Bartlett subbed in late, with Lewis Hart and Holderness delivering strong team play. Jean struggled to meet his usual standard.
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Lawrence
Lowell
Polo
City Hall
McGilvray
Portland
McKay
Bartlett
Lewis
Hart
Holderness
Jean
Mourners Ride Street Cars in St Louis Strike
A cab and carriage drivers strike in St Louis extends to 390 of 670 drivers out. Only one of 17 stables agrees to wage demands, while funerals and social events are disrupted as mourners ride street cars to cemeteries and hearses are driven by owners. Many liverymen would pay the wage scale but refuse to recognize the union.
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ST. Louis
Liverymen’s Association
Clinton Beats Worcester In Double Polo Victory
In Clinton on December 25 Worcester snowed under in an early game as Clinton romped 7 to 2. The night match saw Clinton again dominate Worcester 14 to 5 with Worcester yielding throughout. A record crowd witnessed the afternoon contest.
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Clinton
Worcester
Sporting Man Kills OffICer in Hot Springs
Chief of Detectives John Donahue was shot and killed by Frank Dougherty, a race track follower, on a Hot Springs street. Dougherty allegedly attacked a woman with an axe, and as Donahue attempted arrest he was shot between the eye. A 16 year old boy in a buggy returned fire, wounding Dougherty in the face and breast. Dougherty later shot himself, doctors say he cannot live. The crowd dispersed after assurance he would not survive amid talk of lynching.
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John Orth
Montevideo
Valparaigo
Cape Horn
Tase
Archduke Joseph
Hungary
Elizabeth
Infecani
Geneva
Alencon
Paris
Archduke Otto
Saxony
Archduke Francis
Hohenberg
Austria
Hot Springs
Ark
John Donahue
Frank Dougherty
Dougherty
Donahue
Gbuggy
Death by Own Action in New Bedford Jail Cell
Henry B. Hines, just started a six months term for larceny, hanged himself in his House of Correction cell in New Bedford this morning. The incident occurred on December 25, shocking prison staff and raising questions about inmate welfare and supervision practices.
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New Bedford
Henry B. Hines
House of Correction
Brookline Warrant Delivers Town Meeting Call Dec 30
Brookline distributes copies of the town meeting warrant today. Warrant covers appropriation and expenditure of 479,922.25 dollars. Selectmen urge the town to avoid the new metropolitan water system.
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Brookline
Dan Lane Joyful In Possession Of Monkey
Down in the cellar of 291 Beaton Street a full grown monkey sits in a box while the Lane family of Councilman Dan Lane endures a restless night. Lane suspects a Santa Claus prank from a neighbor and vows to retaliate. He jokes about using the monkey in a future campaign and warns against it being used as a repeater.
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Dan Lane
Beaton Street
Boston
Santa Claus
Lane
Commonwealth Avenue
Rich Woman Dies of Burns in Northampton
Miss Mira Strong, one of the wealthiest residents of Northampton, died at Dickerson Hospital after suffering burns when her clothing caught fire from a candle while she tended the cellar furnace. Her brother woke to see her engulfed in flames rolling in the snow.
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Northampton
Mira Strong
Dickerson Hospital
Hebrew National Association Holds Dance
The fifth annual concert and hall of the Hebrew National Association was held last evening in Copley Hall. The grand march was led by N. L. Burnee and Miss Rose Burnce, followed by Louis Braines and Miss Rose Sinkelman and many other couples.
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The
Hebrew National Association
Copley Hall
N. L. Burnee
Rose Burnce
Louis Braines
Rose Sinkelman
Fire at Vaughn Machine plant. $25,000 loss
Peabody December 23 one of the large brick buildings of the Vaughn Machine Company's plant burned tonight. Loss estimated at $25,000. Fire started from an electric wire and gained headway. High winds blew away from other buildings. none were damaged. Loss insured.
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Peabody
Vaughn Machine Company
Munroe Recovers After Christmas Club Fight
J F Munroe, 2, of 21 Albion Street, was badly cut during a Christmas celebration at a Castle Street club near Tremont. A unknown assailant wielded a razor, leaving Munroe with a dozen facial and hand wounds needing 31 stitches. He is employed at City Hospital.
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J. F. Munroe
Albion Street
Munroe
Castle Street
Tremont
City Hospital
Telephone Wires Down in Charlestown
A storm toppled three telephone wires in Charlestown after 10 pm injuring no one. Wires fell along Henley Street between Main and Warren, Bunker Hill and Everett corners, and Main near 198. An electric wire posed extra danger until Patrolman Olds cut the lines with large shears.
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Charlestown
Henley Street
Seven saved after three days on rock
Victoria B C December 2 The rescued captain and crew of the ketch Marquise of Linlithgow were brought to Launceston by a steamer after spending three days on a small rock in Bass Strait two and a half miles from the mainland. They had no food or water as waves swept over them but patched a broken dinghy to reach shore.
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Victoria
B. C
Marquise of
Linlithgow
Launcester
Bass Straits
Washington Continental basketball beats All-Collegiates 13 to 1
In Schenectady New York on a December night the Washington Continental team defeated the All Collegiates, a group drawn from Williams Cornell Hamilton and Colgate, by a score of 13 to 1.
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Schenectady
N. Y
Washington Continental
Williams
Cornell
Hamilton
Colgate
How the Novel Ended Reflects a Firelit Twist
Dialogue from a Philadelphia Record item notes Helen and Sue debating endings in fiction. Sue recalls reading a tale with a bad finish, while Helen learns their mother burned it, highlighting a domestic view of literature and censorship.
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Helen
Sue
Philadelphia Record
Trickster Skinner Surprises Wife With Cook Abruptly
With a warped ruse, Skinner told his wife she must learn to cook to earn a surprise. She complied, but the supposed reward turned grim when he fired the cook, leaving her to face the consequences of the prank in Detroit.
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Kidder
Skinner
Slimkins
Detroit Free Press
Harkins Worries Over Jilted Ring Purchase
A vivid aside notes Harkins is unsettled not by the jilting itself but by the ring being bought at Miss de Riche s father’s store and paid for, a detail that fuels his annoyance.
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Harkins
Miss de Riche
Jove
Harper’s Bazar
Politics as a screen door joke from Los Angeles Herald
A quoted quip compares politics to a screen door with opposite push and pull sides, attributed to Smarticus and Spartacus in the Los Angeles Herald. The exchange frames political dynamics as contradictory forces.
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Smarticus
Spartacus
Los Angeles Herald
Uncivil conduct to be reported to proprietor as a favor
A London restaurant displays a rule promising that any incivility or inattention by staff will be considered a favor if reported promptly to the proprietor, underscoring a formal push for guest feedback and courtesy.
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London
Clara Cash’s Age Praise Masks Gossip Jibe
Detroit Free Press quotes Mr. and Mrs. Cash exchanging a barb about Clara aging gracefully while she disperses compliments about others. The brief item captures social wit and family dynamics in a domestic snapshot.
The Influence of Clothes
A brief Detroit Free Press note contrasts clothing and gentlemanly conduct. Jerry asks how attire shapes manners while Joe suggests clothes make a man feel ready to act as one, highlighting social perception in dress.
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Jerry
Joe
Detroit
Rees
Men and women recount bold acts and jilted lovers
In a Washington Star excerpt Miss Miami Brown and Miss Olina Jefferson Tompkins discuss fickleness and provocation. The women recall Rastus Pinkley attempting a kiss, leading to a flatiron strike and his subsequent jilting.
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Miami Brown
Olina Jefferson Tompkins
Rastus Pinkley
Washington
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