Chief Attorney Denies Spalding Election and Withdrawal
Delaney Nicoll attorney for Andrew Freedman of the New York Baseball Club issues a public letter in New York December 24 denying the legality of Spalding's election as president and claiming the National League status remains as before the supposed election. He urges clubs to make no reply to Spalding and withdraws the implication of resignation.
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New York
Delaney Nicoll
Andrew Freedman
New York Baseball Club
National League
Spalding
Spalding Executes a Coup in Cincinnati Club
The Commercial Tribune reports that John T Brush of Indianapolis will be replaced by Colonel J D Elson of Columbus and Cincinnati associates supported by the Spalding faction in the National League club ownership. Brush will hold a lease on Western Avenue grounds but no team, as players transfer with the franchise.
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Spalding
Cincinnati
The
Commercial Tribune
John T.‘Brush
Indianapolis
J.D. Elson
Columbus
Cincinnati Club
National League
Brush
Western Avenue
New Players for Detroit Bring Experienced Outfield Duo
Detroit announces two new signings for the American League club. William Lange, ex Chicago outfielder, and Richard J. Harley, last season with Cincinnati, have both accepted terms offered by Detroit.
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Detroit
Mich
William Lange
Chicago
Richard J. Harley
Cincinnati
Washington Talks to Buy Freedman Interest in New York Club
President Spalding met with Edward B. Talcott in Washington on December 24 to urge Talcott to return to baseball and buy Andrew Freedman’s stake in the New York club. Talcott is weighing the proposal.
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Freedman
Washington
Spalding
Edward B. Talcott
Andrew Freedman
New York
Talcott
Chicago diver breaks world record underwater stay
Captain Louis Sarcho set a world record by remaining under water for nine hours in a ten foot deep tank at the Coliseum. His feat surpassed the prior 8 hours 30 minutes and recalls his Maine wreck exploration that drew attention in Manila harbor.
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Chicago
Louis Sarcho
Coliseum
Sarcho
Manila
Fort Dearborn cancels Walcott Childs bout over terms
Fort Dearborn Athletic Club officials halted the Childs-Walcott match. They cite Chicago press opposition to Walcott and say his terms were too high for the private club. The show date may shift to January 14 to promote harmony at the building.
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Chicago
Fort Dearborn Athletic Club
Childs-Walcott
Walcott
Childs
Chicago Athletic Association
Lawyer Loses His Mind In Birmingham Shooting
W M Little, a Birmingham lawyer and former consul to Honduras, shot and seriously wounded William L Dodd, president of the Southern Mutual Aid association, after entering Dodd’s room and declaring he would die. Little, representing Dodd in a charge related to the Birmingham Debenture Redemption company, fired multiple chambers. only one bullet hit Dodd and his brother James Dodd. Dodd is expected to recover. Little hails from a prominent North Carolina family.
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Birmingham
Ala
W. M. Little
Honduras
Cleveland
William L. Dodd
The
Southern Mutual Aid Association
Little
Dodd
Birmingee Debenture, Redemption Company
James Doda
Caroline
Murder at Negro Festival in Florida Printing Tragedy
In Jasper Florida on December 24 Henry Norman, a Black man, killed another Black man at a festival in Avoca, Hamilton County. Earlier a Black man named Roundtree fatally cut the throat of Lee and wounded Joe Lee, father of the slain man.
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Jasper
Fla
Henry Norman
Avoca
Hamilton County
Roundtree
Lee
Joe ‘Lee
Traffic through Soo canal shows 28 million tons in 1901
Sault Ste Marie December 24 The lake traffic through the Soo canal for 1901 totals 28 403 065 net tons of freight with less than 3 000 000 tons credited to the Canadian stock There is an excess of 2 759 992 tons over last season In that period 18 090 618 tons of ore passed through from Lake Superior.
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Sault Ste Marie, Mich
Lake Superior
Jokes Sparked a St. Louis Marriage Proposal
In St. Louis Missouri Dr E C Walden son of a Cincinnati Bishop stoked a dare at a supper table over a newlywed couple. He challenged Miss Bessie Simms to marry him and soon after the ceremony was arranged and the knot tied with friends and a clergyman in the Rialto Building.
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St. Louis
E. Cc. Walden
BE. OC. Walden
Cincinnati
Bessie Sie
Jacksonville
Miss Simms
Dr. Walden
C. H. Brooks
Rialto
Benzozone Theme Captures Chicago Scientists
Chicago researchers react to Professor Frederick G. Nevy of Michigan claiming a new substance benzozone that destroys typhoid and cholera germs. Prof Jordan doubts its properties while noting ongoing work in intestinal antisepsis. Nevy says tests show complete destruction of intestinal germs, reportedly tested on five Ann Arbor students.
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Chicago
University of Chicago
Frederick G. Nevy
University of Michigan
Michigan
BE. O. Jorden
Bacteriology
Novy
Ann Arbor
Sullivan to Appeal Case in Chicago Conspiracy
Alexander Sullivan steps toward a motion for a new trial in a Chicago conspiracy case. He posted bonds totaling 310000 for a 2000 verdict while bonds were signed by Peter Fortune Maurice Curran William Gavin and M W Kerwin. Attorneys Hardy and O Donnell say they will file for a new trial within weeks after Judge Smith returns post holidays. The record on appeal is being prepared with alleged material errors to secure a rehearing.
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Chicago
Alexander Sullivan
Smith
Peter Fortune
M. W. Kerwin
Dearborn Avenue
Maurice Curran
Greenwood Avenue
William Gavin
Wabash Avenue
Hardy and O'Donnell
Sullivan
Passing of mining expert Clarence H. King
Phoenix obituary notes the death of Clarence H. King aged 58 a renowned mining expert and engineer who helped organize the United States Geological Survey and authored extensive literature on the Grand Canyon of Colorado.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Clarence H. King
King
The
United States Geological Survey
Grand Canyon
Colorado
Iron magnate James Hicks dies in New York
James Hicks, prominent Cincinnati iron manufacturer, died at the Waldorf Astoria on December 24 from blood poisoning. He arrived in New York a week earlier and was last reported licking an envelope when a lip cut allowed infection to develop.
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New York
James Hicks
Cincinnati
Waldorf-Astoria
Grain dealer Lewis H. Evans dies in Kansas City
Kansas City grain dealer and board of trade member Lewis H. Evans died of heart failure today. He arrived in Kansas City five years ago from Chicago.
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Kansas City
Lewis H. Evans
Board of Trade
Chicago
Union Traction to Raise Philadelphia Street Car Wages
The Union Traction Company, which runs every street car line in Philadelphia and employs over 5,000 workers, will increase wages from 18 to 19 cents an hour on January 1. This follows long standing agitation among employees.
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Philadelphia
Union’ Traction Company
Savings banks keep or cut 4 percent rate in January
Several New York saving banks will maintain the 4 percent interest rate in January including Seamen's Savings Bank East River Savings Bank Bank for Savings and Irving Savings Institution. Williamsburg Savings Bank and Metropolitan Savings Bank have lowered their rate from 4 to 3 percent.
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New York
Seamen's Savings Bank
East River Savings Bank
Bank For Savings
Irving Savings Institution
Williamsburg Savings Bank
Metropolitan Savings Bank
Wages May Be Raised by Chicago Meeting of Managers
Eastern railroad managers meet in Chicago on December 24 to discuss wage increases for trainmen enginemen firemen and switchmen across major systems east of Chicago. advocates argue higher pay boosts efficiency and reduces congestion. If enacted, several hundred thousand workers would receive raises and payrolls would rise by several million dollars.
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Chicago
General Managers’ Association
Chicago Machinists Strike Near Settlement
Costly labor dispute in Chicago involving about 200 union men may end soon as leaders on both sides hold conferences. Wages lost and company costs mount with Allis Chalmers reportedly paying around 200000, unions about 30000, while conspiracy charges against W J Chalmers are dropped. The strike tests the strength of the IAM and the Amalgamated Trades association.
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Chicago
W. J. Chalmers
Allis-Chalmers Company
International Association of Machinists
Amalgamated Trades Association
Will Ask For A Million For Buffalo Exposition
Washington reports Congress will be asked to donate 1,000,000 to cover the Buffalo exposition deficit of 1,500,000 with Buffalo city to supply the remainder. The NY delegation led by Senator Platt will push the measure after holidays, facing opposition to further exposition appropriations. South Carolinians in Congress demand at least 200,000 for Charleston. Senator Allison questions paying off debts of bankrupt concerns.
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Washington
Congress
Buffalo Exposition Company
Buffalo
New York
Platt
Senate
House
Allison
Committee On Appropriations
Joy Warms Their Hearts Baby Born to Klein Couple
In Trenton New Jersey on December 24 Mr. and Mrs. Peter Klein of 229 Busling Street announced the birth of a daughter. Mrs. Klein is 63 and Mr. Klein 70. The father welcomed guests to the kitchen as their baby girl slept in a crib. The couple, married forty years, say they never had a child before and regard the birth as a blessing. They compare their age to stories from biblical times and express joy at Sara Yn Bible times.
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Trenton
N. J
Peter Klein
Busling Street
Sara Yn
Bible Times
Cleveland A Sick Man Reported Still Reclusive
Princeton New Jersey December 24 Mrs Grover Cleveland issued a statement on former President Cleveland health saying reports of his complete recovery are unfounded he is not yet well and has not left his room for nearly five weeks.
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Princeton
N. J
Grover Cleveland
Cleveland
Guthrie Confession Ties Creek Indian to 1897 Tulsa Murder
Soda Fire of Vinita Oklahoma admits in Vinita to killing Louis Wilson near Tulsa in May 1897. Wilson disappeared from his home and his skeletal remains were found in the woods a year later. Fire says he enticed Wilson into the woods and shot him to satisfy a wish to kill somebody.
Alger Resting Quietly After Midnight Report
Detroit December 25 reports General Alger resting quietly at 1 o'clock this morning with no indications of immediate danger or further complications.
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Alger
Detroit
General Alger
Vatican Sees Hope in U S Diplomatic Move
The Pall Mall Gazette prints Rome dispatch claiming the Vatican grows hopeful the United States will appoint a diplomatic representative. It notes the pope wants a semi official envoy now, possibly a minister later, and discusses potential cardinalates for the United States including Cardinal Gibbons and archbishops Ireland or Corrigan.
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London
Pall
Mall Gazette
Vatican
Cuba
Philippines
United States
Cardinal Gibbons
Ireland
Corrigan
Curia
Rome
Washington View of Diplomatic Talks With Vatican
Washington report notes Archbishop Ireland's Washington visits hint at establishing diplomatic relations with the Vatican. The White House tentatively admits discussions on appointing a Vatican envoy to address the Philippines issue. The pope favors a solution satisfactory to the United States and may choose a non cleric acceptable to the American hierarchy to carry this effort forward.
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Washington
Owashington
Ireland
Vatican
Minnesota
White House
Philippines
Chappelle
Cattle Tail Cutting at Goshen Farm Shocked Community
Rev. Andrew Schriver, a retired Methodist preacher near Chester, reported a trusted farm hand severed the tails of 14 Holstein cows. The motive appears revenge for a reprimand after neglect to follow orders. Authorities were notified soon after the discovery.
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Goshen
N. Y
Andrew Schriver
Schriver
Chester
Awful deed of farmer ends in double tragedy
Peoria Dec 4 At Yates City last evening August Vieberg a 62 year old farmer living at Farmington shot his wife through the abdomen and then shot his 14 year old stepson who interfered three times He walked 17 miles to his daughter Mrs Davis home and shot himself through the head dying in three hours His wife is dying but the boy will recover Vieberg shot his wife because she refused to return or grant a divorce.
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Peoria
Yates City
Fire devastates Connellsville square in Pennsylvania
Connellsville Pennsylvania reports a major blaze that wiped out nearly an entire city block. The fire caused an estimated 75000 dollars in losses. In Deadwood South Carolina the opera house burned with most contents lost and supplies for the national guard damaged, valued at about 35000 dollars.
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Connellsville
Deadwood Opera House
Deadwood
S. C
National Guard
Fire Damages Jackson Bros. Furniture Store in Shreveport
A large blaze in downtown Shreveport, Louisiana, began at Jackson Bros. furniture store and threatens extensive damage. The estimated loss exceeds $100,000 as of December 24.
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Shreveport
Jackson Bros
Creosoting Works of Southern Pacific Burn in Houston
The immense creosoting plants of the Southern Pacific Railroad in Houston burned today. Loss estimated at about 100000 dollars with no insurance.
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Burns
Houston, Tex
Bec
Southern Pacific Railroad Company
Permits Issued For U S Citizens Visiting British Lands
The State department notified that American citizens wishing to visit British territories in South Africa may obtain permits from the United States Embassy in London. Permits allow landing in South Africa only. an additional permit at the port of disembarkation is required to proceed inland.
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State Department
South Africa
United States
London
United States Gypsum Company Formed in New Consolidation
A 25 company merger creating the United States Gypsum company was announced in Chicago with a capital of 10 million dollars. Advisory committee members include George D. Emery Emil Durr T S Meservey W A Avery and Hewitt Boyce. Principal offices will be in Chicago with branches in Omaha St Louis and Buffalo.
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Chicago
United States
George D. Emery
Boston
Emil Durr
Meservey
Fort Dodge
W. A. Avery
Detroit
Hewitt Boyce
Kingston
N. Y
Omaha
St. Louis
Buffalo
Comedian Moulan in Court Over Alimony Bail Bond
Frank Moulan, comedian with the Castle Square Opera company, appeared in Center Street police court on a charge raised by his first wife Annie Moulan of 459 West Twenty-second Street. She accuses him of abandoning and failing to support their 10 year old son. Magistrate Brann heard that Moulan says he has paid $10 weekly alimony per a Chicago divorce decree. The court reserved decision until January 10 for final disposition, with possible bonding to secure support.
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New York
Frank Moulan
Castle Square Opera Company
Annie S. Moulan
West Twenty-second Street
Center Street
Brann
New Method strengthens steel far beyond prior processes
Translation from Frankfurter Journal reports Charlotteburg Technical High School has completed tests on Giebeler steel. The process reportedly doubles strength and hardness while cutting production costs by half. Tests show Giebler steel resists penetration much more than Krupp sword blades, and a Giebler representative will travel to Pittsburgh to pitch the invention to American steel magnates.
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Washington
Murphy
Frankfort
Frankfurter Journal
Charlottenburg
Giebeler
Meckelburg
Giebler
Harvey
Krupp
Boechier
Pittsburg
America
Miner Fell 200 Feet At Calumet and Hecla Mine
Houghton Michigan December 24 Matthew Schultz a mine watchman plunged from the 11th to the 18th level of the Calumet and Hecla mine He was terribly mangled and his candle lighting his cap fired his clothing the remains were burnt to a crisp
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Houghton, Mich
Matthew Schultz
Calumet and Hecla
Pastoral Call to Roxbury
Owatonna Minnesota December 24 Rev Murray Wilder Dewart son of Rev J H Dewart former Owatonna pastor elected pastor of St James Episcopal church Roxbury Massachusetts.
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Roxbury
Owatonna
Minn
Murray Wilder Dewart
J. H. Dewart
St. James Episcopal Church
Mass
Poisoned by Pork In Columbus Governor's Clerk and Family Affected
Columbus Ohio reports Charles C Lemert executive clerk to Governor Nash and his entire family were poisoned by eating pork at dinner last evening. Authorities believe all will recover and monitor their condition as the investigation continues.
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Columbus
Charles C. Lemert
Nash
Senator Depew cites Panama Canal sale offer in Paris
In an interview in Paris Senator Chauncey M Depew states that Mr Hintin former president of the Panama Canal company offered to sell the canal for 40000000 dollars. He notes the United States would likely have bought the property rather than argue over the price.
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Chauncey M. Depew
Paris
Mr. Hintin
Panama Canal ‘Company
United States
Kentucky tragedy ends in double tragedy for Preston family
Charles Preston, 30, took 3 year old Jessie Marionsleigh riding on Powell River across the Cumberland mountains in Kentucky. The ice broke and the girl drowned. Preston, in a failed rescue effort, then killed himself in the presence of the child’s mother.
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Charles Preston
Jessie Marionsleigh
Powell River
Cumberland Mountains
Kentucky
Preston
Depew Palmer wedding slated for December 28
General news item reports the wedding fixed for December 28 in Nice between Senator Chauncey M. Depew and Miss May Palmer. Other items note Rear Admiral Sampson’s improving condition, debate over underground telegraph lines, and various political and military updates from around the world.
Iowa Victim Says Kansas Farm Deed Case Heads to Chicago Court
Chicago magistrate hears claim of fraud in a 160 acre Kansas farm valued at 15000 dollars. Charles McCoy alleges Minnie McCoy and her daughter Lulu used name similarity to wrongfully transfer land once owned by Lulu M. McCoy of Phillips County. Witnesses to be brought from Kansas as case continues.
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Kansas
Chicago
Minnie McCoy
Lulu McCoy
Charles McCoy
Lulu M. McCoy
Lulu
McCoy
Joseph McCoy
Phillips County
Kan
Lili McCoy
James Coffey
Woodruff
Misnie McCoy
O. S. Wing
Hamburg
Wing
Coffey
Miss McCoy
Largest trolley line opens from Painesville to Port Huron
The Moore-Everett line now under Vanderbilt control begins operating with a three-car train from Painesville to Port Huron via Cleveland Lorain Norwalk Toledo and Detroit. Expected expansion will connect Chicago to Buffalo within six months with speed 20 to 30 mph and luxurious cars.
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Painesville
Port Munron
Mich
Moore-Everett Syndicate
Tode
Vanderbilts
Chicago
Buffalo
Lake Shore
Michigan Southern
New York, Chicago & St. Louis
Lakes
William K. Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt Trunk Lines
Vanderbilt
Erie
Henry W. Everett
Cleveland
Lorain
Norwalk
Toledo
Detroit
Port Huron
The Franking Privilege and Public Lemmata
A historical note on the franking privilege shows congressmen abusing free mailings by franked laundry messages and labeled boxes. Examples include shirts marked with official communications and empty boxes sent as public documents. The piece discusses what counts as an official letter and the line between acceptable use and abuse.
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Congress
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Manver
Arizona
New Jersey
Pope
Farm Hand
Pennsylvania
T. S. ‘Reservey
Moulan
Germany
May Palmer
Nice
Sampson
Marquis of Londonderry
London Chamber of Commerce
Francis A.cook
Brooklyn
Santiago
Chamber of Deputies
McClellan
Secretary Long
George Brown
George E. Belknap
Dewey
Delarey
Topeka
Nicaragua Canal
Lew Wallace
Crawfordsville
Ind
Horace W. Carpenter
Pacific Coast
Columbia University
Woman's Club of
Denver
Fire and Police Board
Tulsa
Alexander Gunn
Herington
Kas
Abilene
David B. Hill
Philbin
Molineux
Finance Department
Plymouth
Laverna Schlatter
Washington, D. C
Francis Schlatter
Schlatter
West
Missouri Fruit Experiment Station
Charles Oscar Keller
Chattanooga
Henry Portér
M. J. Kinard
Kinard
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