Reed remembered as Maine statesman with famous wit and clashes
A Washington special to the New York World profiles Thomas Brackett Reed, Maine congressman and ex speaker, recounting his sharp wit, political tactics, social life in Washington, notable moments, and a memorable watch mishap that delayed his early career remarks. The piece sketches his anti trust stance, humor with reporters, and scenes from his career and public life.
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Christmas Warning From Atchison Champion
A brief Christmas reminder notes that readers with bills paid and provisions ready can plan to buy presents. The Atchison Champion outlets a cautious nudge encouraging preparedness for holiday giving and self-sufficiency.
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Hundred Indictments Charged For Vote Selling
Shoals Indiana December 10 After a week long grand jury session 104 indictments were returned all charging citizens with selling votes at the last election. Indicted names are not released and about 500 arrests have been made. Warrants will send defendants to the February term of court. Coldest For Many Years In New York And New England The cold wave caused 8 above zero on December 9 the coldest in 20 years with coal scarcity and relief efforts funded by charities and a $100000 city aid. Rivers misted due to the temperature gap. Defeat of Blue Squadron At Mayaguez Porto Rico December 10 Admiral Sumner’s white squadron captured Mayagueza mined the harbor and reported later ships seen off Ponce suggesting possible pursuit of Atlanta and San Francisco. White squadron would win by entering harbor and mining for an hour before blue squadron arrives. would lose if intercepted at sea or after anchoring.
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Fan to Power Trains With Fireless Generator Scheme
A unique lighting scheme tests electricity for trains using a rotary fan attached to the locomotive boiler head to generate power for a dynamo. Proposed on western routes, the plan claims trains traveling at forty-five miles per hour or faster will receive enough power to light the entire train.
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Indians as cotton pickers arrive in Mississippi
Choctaw Indians are brought to Mississippi to harvest cotton. Described as quick and active with nimble fingers, they can pick a substantial amount after weeks of practice, touted as effective field hands for cotton picking. Newt Wayne?
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Former Ohios Man Appointed
St Louis reports Colonel Edward C Culp of Salina Kansas appointed secretary of the Louisiana Purchase exposition ceremonies at a monthly executive meeting. Culp, 48, served in a similar post at Chicago for the Columbian expo and was born in Plymouth County, Ohio.
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Bloodless surgery praised by Dr. Loreny in Chicago interview
In a Chicago interview Dr. Adulf Loreny, famed German surgeon, extols bloodless orthopedic methods for congenital dislocations in children. He cites experiments on 800 cases, notes safer outcomes than traditional bloody surgery, and recalls a decisive demonstration that won broad American and European acceptance. The doctor emphasizes teaching American surgeons and the joy of easing suffering for mothers and children.
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Rockefeller Given Honorary Fireman Title in New York
John D. Rockefeller, head of Standard Oil, expressed joy at being named an honorary fireman by the North Tarrytown fire patrol after decades of patient waiting. He said he could now enter fire lines without being barred by police and claimed a dream realized. The New York dispatch noted the mixed pleasure among Rockefeller and the fire brigade members.
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Justice Harlan Honored at Supreme Court Dinner
The New Willard hosted a banquet for Justice John Marshall Harlan to mark 25 years on the U S Supreme Court. Attendees included Wayne MacVeagh presiding in Knox’s absence as Rev. Richard D. Harlan spoke of the justice’s joy and gratitude amidst ornate decorations and palms.
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