White House New Year Reception Sees 3354 Guests
More than 2000 citizens queued at the White House gates on January 2 to pay respects to the president after a grand New Year reception. Gen Miles led the military and Adm Dewey with Adm Melville led the naval contingent. Lord Pauncefote headed the diplomatic corps as the crowd viewed uniforms from many nations. The public reception closed the day’s ceremonies.
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Attorney in Wolfsohn case defends heirs claim
In Los Angeles Oscar Bamberger, who represented Wolfsohn heirs in their attempt to recover 10000 from New York Life, stays in the case despite heirs waiving the claim. He doubts the Chicago man posing as Wolffsohn. In Jackson Mississippi the general assembly convenes Tuesday with A J Russell of Lauderdale assured as speaker after others withdraw. Governor McLaurin’s lengthy message will follow the session.
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Moody seeks administrator for Dwight L. Moody estate
In Springfield probate court W R Moody eldest son requests appointment as administrator of his father Dwight L Moody estate. No will exists and action set for Tuesday. Fitzsimmons to Fight McCormick in New York sparring card slated January 20 at Industrial Hall Philadelphia with 45 percent purse for the winner.
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Carnegie Gift Funds Cooper Union Plan Completion
New York on January 2 notes Andrew Carnegie has donated 300 000 dollars to Cooper Union to establish a day program completing the final element of the original plans. The gift aims to advance educational access and support for students at the institution.
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Cooper Jion
Indiana woman accused after child death in Noblesville
Noblesville Indiana January 2 7 year old daughter died after receiving a large dose of rough on rats from her mother Mrs Jefferson Bilhymer age 30 wife of a farmer. The mother has been mentally imbalanced for two years and had threatened to kill her daughter. She is to be declared insane and sent to an asylum as she is closely watched to prevent self harm.
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Jefferson Bilhymer
Animals Threaten Keeper as Lion Prey Snaps at Chicken
Fred Hingson of Wallace circus winter quarters was seized by panthers while attempting to rescue a chicken from a sick lion. His arm was torn and he was badly scratched. injuries may prove fatal. The incident occurred in Peru Indiana on Monday.
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Fred. Hingson
Wallace Circus
Family Narrowly Escapes Gas Poisoning in Rushville
Rushville Indiana January 2 1909 The family of Ben L Smith a lawyer narrowly escaped death from burned natural gas fumes after a clogged furnace pipe caused six people to be prostrate The same fate struck the household Sunday night with deadly sickness doctors attended Mrs Smith for several hours
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Royals take polo title opener over Racine in Muncie
In the first of three games for the polo championship of the United States the Royals of Muncie defeated Racine Wisconsin by four goals to one Monday night in front of an immense crowd, with many turned away.
Indianapolis Plumber's Dog Beats Rival in Shelbyville
A Indianapolis plumber witnessed his bulldog Jack lose to a local dog in Shelbyville Ind. on Monday. He struck the loser’s brains out despite 100 onlookers pleas. Arrests will follow.
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Osgood Man Reaches 100 Amid Health Challenges
John Yow of seven miles north of Osgood celebrated his 100th birthday on January 2. Born in Germany on January 1, 1800, he is deaf and nearly blind but still walks around his home, marking a century of life.
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Bloomington train robbery left Davis with blank mind after head wound
Washington Ind Jan 2 George K Davis who died in Louisville 14 years ago was shot in the head by a train robber near Bloomington Ind He recovered in a measure but his mind was a blank.
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Man from LaGrange Killed by Train at Broadway Crossing
Munro Walters recently arrived from LaGrange Indiana was struck and killed by a passenger train on the Broadway crossing of the Pennsylvania Railroad in Fort Wayne on Monday night.
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Elderly Gibson Countian Daniel Ward Dies at 100
Daniel Ward aged 100 born in England resided in Gibson county Indiana. His wife died at 90. He is survived by three sons.
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Three Tramps Die From Cold at Hamlet Depot
News from Findlay Ohio reports three tramps froze to death after asking shelter at a Henry county depot. One witness offered payment for coal but the agent refused per orders, and the men slept in a box car until Sunday morning. In Vienna the new currency law debuts a krone replacing the kreutzer and siorin in Austria Hungary.
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French drives Boers from Colesburg in night flank
Gen. French presses Boer forces at Colesburg after a nighttime maneuver. British cavalry and artillery completed a turning movement, forcing the Boers to flee in disorder toward Norvalspont and the Orange River.
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British American Furniture Company Formed in Stratford
After a three day Canadian Furniture Manufacturers convention in Stratford, a new firm named British American Furniture company is organized with $3,000,000 capitalization. A charter has been issued for the venture in Toronto.
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Wyatt Sharp Recaptured After May Escape in Kansas Penitentiary
Denver report says Wyatt Sharp, who escaped last May from the Kansas penitentiary where he was serving a 13 year murder sentence, surrendered to police. A. Whetstone is noted in 201896.
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Five Story Flat Fire In New York Feared Casualties
Three alarms answered for a blaze at 754 First Avenue. Fire origin suspected sudden flash trapped tenants. Loretta Lennert six months died of smoke suffocation on the top floor. Others injured or rescued including Kelleher and Kelleher’s companions. building gutted worth $300,000. ten families displaced.
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Pauline Tichman
Pensioning Old Employes Begins for Pennsylvania Railroad
The Pennsylvania Railroad on its eastern lines initiated a pension system with about 950 long serving workers retired on pensions averaging about half their former wages. A roughly $300,000 fund is available, with plans to extend westward requiring a larger appropriation. No senior managers affected. future hires limited to age under 35.
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Eden Baptist Church Destroyed by Gas Explosion
A gas explosion in Stromsberg Nebraska damaged the Eden Baptist church just one year after dedication. The blast, starting from an acetylene gas lighting system in the basement, injured two people seriously as New Year’s watch meetings filled the building. Mrs. J. L. Johnson and daughter Pearl sustained serious injuries.
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University of Chicago Receives 3.37 Million Gift
The University of Chicago announced a New Year gift of 3 370 000 with President Harper aiming for 4 million. He cannot yet raise 315 000 though John D Rockefeller has offered to extend the limit for three months. Harper remains confident of securing the balance by March. Barnstable Mass Edwin Kay Snow charged with Whittemore murder pleaded guilty and was sentenced to be executed March 15.
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Johnn PD. Rockefeller
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Edwin Kay Snow
James T. Whittemore
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Superior Court
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Plans to Admit Water to New Sanitary Canal Tuesday
Chicago observers report that unless plans from Monday night fail, water will be admitted to the big new sanitary canal on Tuesday. The canal will carry waters from the Great Lakes toward the Mississippi River and may in the future be used as a ship canal.
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Zinc output control plan forming in United States
Information from Chicago dated January 2 reports a proposed combination to regulate zinc production. Initial steps have begun with work underway in Kansas City to organize the scheme.
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Kansas City
Zoo keeper attacked by lions in Vienna garden
A Vienna zoological garden keeper was attacked after entering a lion enclosure. Authorities report the incident occurred around January 2 as staff responded to the unverified account of the breach. No further details on injuries or outcomes are provided in the fragment.
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Vienna Zoological Gardens
Americans Capture Prisoners and Guns at Cabuyao in Laguna de Bay
The 39th Infantry landed Monday, occupying Cabuyao south of Laguna de Bay. Two Americans killed and four wounded. 150 Filipino prisoners and four six pounder guns seized. Gunboat Laguna de Bay shelled the town, enemy retreated toward Santa Rosa. Americans burned area. reinforcements summoned from Calamba. More regiments mobilized at San Pedro Macati and Pasig for further southward advance.
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California Gold and Silver Output for 1899 Reported
Frank Leach and Charles G ale of the U S mint release a coast wide preliminary statement showing California produced 1899 gold totaling 15 000 000 and silver 636 000 with increases of 561 406 in gold and 220 606 in silver from the prior year Ex Congressman Osborne Dead in Washington obituary notes he served Civil War and helped investigate Andersonville prison charges against Wirtz
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Yale retires professor Fisher names successor Emery
New Haven Connecticut January 2 Yale faculty member Prof Irvin Fisher retires due to ill health His chair will be filled by Prof Henry Crosby Emery of Ellsworth Maine Bowdoin College Emery is 27 and will be the youngest professor in the faculty. The Bundesrath steamer case important for Delagoa Bay authorities and British seizure status in Durban.
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King Carlos speech to cover South Africa but likely no England focus
New reports from London suggest King Carlos will address the South African situation in tomorrow's curent speech. The exact emphasis on England or the Transvaal remains doubtful and uncertain.
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Mixed World News Notes From Europe and America
A roundup of brief items: John Churchill to accompany the Duke of Marlborough to the seat of war. J B White named U S consul at Hanover. Partello, a treasury agent, returns home. Imperial titles granted in Germany. large fire in Greensboro, N C causes about 100000 in losses. Poultry show opens in St Louis with record entries. Obituaries include George Metzle aged 75, Frank Sheppard dies in London. Bicycle record set in Los Angeles. boxing results in Hartford. USS Texas carries Maine remains to Arlington. Earthquake effects in Cocopah country. Croker breaks leg in England. Washington Gridiron Club guests in Charleston. Saratoga refloated near Cuba. Bourke acquitted in Savannah. new electro cyanide plant to open at Hot Springs S D.
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W. J. Clary
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United States Mouse Club forms in Albany
The United States Mouse Club, formed by Lovee and led by John H. Grube of Albany, promotes imported mice as pets. Officers include Mrs. Leland Norton of Chicago and Mrs. Poyer of Oak Park. the club highlights elaborate housing, ventilation, and care requirements for fancy mice.
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United States
Clmb
John H. Grube
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Mre
Kingman Poyer
Oak Park
Japale
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Rethmuller
Leland Norton
Ciaipago
Norton
Rothmailer
McCoy Defeats Maher To Seize Championship Class
New York January 2 Kid McCoy defeated Peter Maher in a five round bout at Coney Island Athletic Club to claim the heavyweight title in a well fought contest. The scheduled 25 round event drew lighter than expected attendance and the prize was to be the gross receipts.
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Peter Maher
Coney Island Athletic
Baptists of America Grow With Wide Reach and Institutions
The Baptist Church movement in America numbers eight members per the source and claims a nationwide reach with 2 million in attendance and 9 percent property value. It operates over 180 educational institutions including universities and seminaries for both sexes and supports racial inclusion in its mission.
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