Senator Patterson Hosts Irish Home Rule Meeting
A large Washington audience welcomed Irish envoys Michael Davitt Edward Blake and John Dillon with Senator Thomas M Patterson presiding. Speakers urged Ireland's move to home rule, noting a bloodless struggle and pending land and educational reforms.
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Washington
Michael Davitt
Edward Blake
John Dillon
Lafayette Theater
Dillon
Thos. M. Patterson
Colorado
Congress
Messrs. Sims
Tennessee
Gilbert
Kentucky
Gooch
Bellamy
North Carolina
Patterson
Mr. Blake
T. V. Powderly
Ireland
Emerald Isle
Land League
Blake
United States
England
Rhythmic Beats Discovery Reported by University of Chicago
The University of Chicago announces a discovery in heart muscle research as of December 8 in Chicago. Researchers describe the finding as a potential breakthrough in understanding cardiac tissue and rhythmic properties.
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University of Chicago
David A. Lingle
Jacques Loeb
Lingle
Chicago
First New York Newsboy dies. early cry of papers remembered
Henry L. Gat chit, reputed as New Yorks first newsboy to cry papers aloud, died at his Brooklyn home. He once stood in Park Row when Cooper Union was a cornfield, inspiring the evolving newsboy yell. Copenhagen reports widespread famine due to industrial stagnation and severe winter, with suspensions in building and rising unemployment.
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New York
Henry L. Gatchit
Brooklyn
East Side
Cooper Union
Park Row
Denmark
Copenhagen
Winter Cold Wave Sweeps Across Multiple Regions
A wintry cold wave sweeps across several sections of the country bringing low temperatures and icy conditions. Meteorologists warn of potential travel disruptions and residents are urged to bundle up and check local advisories.
Chicago Faces Severe Coal Shortage Amid Freezing Weather
The Chicago cold wave reached a zero temperature with five weather related deaths and widespread destitution. Rail traffic is delayed with suburban trains 20 minutes to 30 minutes late and long delays on through routes. Coal shortages hit all classes as fuel becomes scarce and many yards cannot supply at any price.
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Chicago
New Cup Yacht May be Named Eagle Upon Launch
The Herald reports the new cup yacht to be christened Eagle when launched from Herreshoff’s slip in April. The name is considered likely and popular as it is presented as representative and national.
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New York
Herreshoff
Herald
Senate votes on Oklahoma statehood dispute in Indian Territory
Washington December 8 Senator Quey read resolutions from the Indian Territory legislative committee opposing a bill to merge Oklahoma with the Indian Territory and expressing sympathy for Oklahoma in its statehood drive.
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Washington
Quey
Senate
Indian Territory
Legislative Committee
Oklahoma
Freezing Temperatures Reach Deep South Across States
Frigid weather spreads south of the Ohio river with record cold in Alabama Mississippi and north Texas. Temperatures drop into the teens and twenties in Louisville Nashville Memphis and other cities as rain falls in southern Texas and snow covers Oklahoma and north Texas.
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Texas
Alabama
Kentucky
Arkansas
Louisville
Ohio River
Mississippi
Oklahoma
Nashville
Memphis
Chattanooga
Fort Worth
Tex
Little Rock
Ark
Fort Smith
Montgomery
Atlanta
Charlotte
N. C
Augusta
King of Portugal Ends Royal Visit to England
London reports the King of Portugal completed a three week stay in England and departed for homeward voyage, marking the close of his royal visit.
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London
Portugal
England
Weather Report From Wisconsin and Michigan Counties
Weather data from Wisconsin and upper Michigan cities shows very severe conditions with widespread cold and wind. Reports indicate heavy snowfall in regions around Milwaukee and nearby counties, with hazardous travel conditions expected through the night and into the next day.
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Wisconsin
Upper Michigan
Milwaukee
Deep Freeze Grips Midwest with Subzero Temps
The cold wave hits Madison Wisconsin with temperatures at two degrees below zero and LaCrosse also at two below. Western and central Wisconsin report trains late by thirty to fifty minutes. Oshkosh notes livestock suffering from the cold while Marinette sees benefits for logging. Ohio cities like Columbus record lows near zero with three inches of snow and strong winds. Alpine is twelve above while Sault Ste Marie reaches zero as Lake Huron winds gust forty two miles an hour.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
LaCrosse
Oshkosh
Marinette
Petro
Columbus
Ohio
Cincinnati
Severe cold grips Tennessee Mississippi and Arkansas
Memphis reports the thermometer at 28 degrees and weather across Arkansas Mississippi and western Tennessee is the coldest of the season with continued frigid conditions.
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Tennessee
Mississippi
Arkansas
Memphis, Tenn
Coldest of the season grips Kansas City region
The article notes tonight is the coldest of the season in the southwest area with temperatures near zero. The Missouri River near Kansas City is blocked by floating ice, a first for the year.
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Kansas City
Missouri River
Snow Swamps Jamestown Area Stranding Traffic
In Jamestown New York December 8 an average of two feet of snow has fallen. Streetcar traffic is blocked railroad trains greatly delayed and country roads nearly impassable.
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Jamestown
N. Y
Fearfully Frigid Weather Hits St Louis
A brutal cold wave sweeps St Louis with frigid conditions gripping the city on December 8 as temperatures plunge and residents brace for icy winds and difficult traveling conditions.
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St. Louis
Balfour Warns Britain to Enforce Venezuela Claims
Premier Balfour says if a satisfactory reply is not received from Britain and Germany a plan will be taken to enforce Great Britain's claims against Venezuela.
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London
Balfour
Great Britain
Venezuela
Stalk of Wheat Reaches Twenty Six Inches
Fort Worth observer Colonel H. C. Hollaway displayed a farm wheat stalk from Tarrant County measuring twenty six inches, highlighting local agricultural prowess on display day.
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Fort Worth
H. C. Hollaway
Tarrant County
House Honors Former Speaker Reed With Unanimous Resolution
Washington memos report the House adopted a unanimous resolution honoring Thomas Brackett Reed, former Speaker, noting his twenty two years in the House and six as speaker. The action followed precedents set by earlier memorials for Benton Blaine and Stephens. The body adjourned in his memory.
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Washington
House
Thomas B. Reed
Benton
Blaine
Alexander Stephens
Reed
London
Sherman
N. Y
House of Representatives
Thomas Brackett Reed
American Republic
Five Casualties From Drowning and Asphyxiation Near Sex Houston
Mark Johnson of the Houston and Texas Central road died by accidental asphyxiation. Five men were lost at sea after the fishing boats The Shark Lucy and Ami sank. Names listed include William Hill Jake Stein Herman Reincke and Antone Mauer.
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Houston
Dec
Mark Johnson
Houston and
Texas Central Road
Shark
Lucy
Ami
William Hill
Jake Stein
Herman Reincke
Antone Mauer
Hill Retained by Painters Union in Potter Case
Schenectady N Y Dec 8 Doug lass N Pratt recording secretary of the Painters union says ex Senator David B Hill will represent the union in the Potter matter. Potter the expelled guardsman obtained an injunction blocking the union from treating him as not a member. The union has not reinstated Potter and says no action will be taken while the case proceeds.
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Austin
Supreme Court
J. W. Riggins
W.W. H. Thompson
McLennan County
Waco Council
Riggins
Painters’ Union
Potter
Schenectady
N. Y
Douglass N. Pratt
The
David B. Hill
William Potter
Pratt
Hill
Thousand Watch Start Of Six Day Bicycle Race
In New York on December 8 a crowd of about ten thousand filled Madison Square Garden to witness the start of the tenth annual six day bicycle race beginning at 12 minutes after midnight.
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New York
Madison Square Garden
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