Uncle Jack Returns After Ten Year Absence for Soda
In Illinois, Janesville resident known as Uncle Jack White reappears after ten years away. He had left to buy soda for cookies, traveled to Texas and North Dakota, then returned to his wife and family in a tale of steadfast love and patient reunion.
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Jack” White
Janesville
Mattgon
Ill
Jack
New York World
John White
Farmington
Tinele Jack
Mattoon
Texas
North Dakota
John
Red Haired Indian of Passamaquoddy Dies at Pleas ant Point
Sopiel Haney, a Passamaquoddy Indian living on the Pleas ant Point reservation near Nastport, Missouri, died at age 69. He faced lifelong shunning from fellow tribe members due to his bright red hair.
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Passamaquoddy
Pleasant Point
Nastport
Sopiel Haney
London dispatch reports sharp fighting in Orange River and Transvaal
Lord Kitchener’s Johannesburg dispatch dated December 21 notes heavy British casualties after Boer and native forces attacked mounted infantry near Begindoryn. Dewet’s forces repelled by Dewet at Langberg with twenty British dead. Damant wounded after Boers surprised Damant’s guard at Tafelkop. Boers later dispersed. British captured prisoners including Commandant Keyter.
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London
Lord Kitchener
Johannesburg
Orange River
Transvaal
Begindoryn
Partie
Britz
Dewet
Dartnell
Campbell
Langberg
Botha
Col. Damant
Tafelkop
Orange River Colony
Roosevelt to Form New Cabinet Amid Cabinet Shakeup
Gossips say President Roosevelt is assembling a new cabinet independent of McKinley lines. The plan reportedly keeps Long and Wilson, hints Shaw’s resignation notices, and mentions Rod and Hay as likely McKinley holdovers with Knox undecided. Taft possibly eyed for Attorney General.
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Crane
Shaw
Long
Wilson
McKinley
Rod
Hay
Roosevelt
Knox
Taft
Ohio
Department of Justice
German Emperor to Visit Holland in Spring
Berlin officials announce that the German emperor and empress will repay Queen Wilhelmina and Prince Henry of Holland with a visit early in the spring. The aim is to use imperial influence to restore a lasting reconciliation between Wilhelmina and the Prince Consort.
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Kaler
Holland
Berlin
Wilhelmina
Prince Henry of
Mrs. Frank Leslie Remains Ill in Hospital
Mrs. Frank Leslie illness worsened and she was moved to Roosevelt Hospital, occupying a private room. The exact ailment was not learned, but she was reported resting more comfortably than at admission.
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Frank Leslie
New York
Roosevelt Hospital
Eminent English Chemist Sir Joseph Gilbert Dead
London date December 24 Sir Joseph Henry Gilbert renowned chemist and former Sibthorpian professor of rural economics at Oxford has died He was born in 1817 and toured Canada and the United States in 1882 and 1884 to study conditions.
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London
Sir Joseph Henry Gilbert
Sibthorpian
University of Oxford
Canada
United States
Plan to free Miss Stone using new diplomatic approach
Washington reports Spencer Eddy the U S charge d affaires at Constantinople has devised an ingenious plan to secure Miss Stone's release. Officials withhold details to avoid jeopardizing the effort. Sofia advices say Mme Tsilka is doing well but cannot be moved for another week. Miss Stone is also reported well.
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Miss Stone
Washington
Spencer Eddy
United States
Constantinople
Sofia
M. Tsilka
Mme. Tsilka
Coal Famine Strikes Lima Ohio City
Lima Ohio endures an unprecedented coal shortage with no relief in sight. Since last Wednesday no coal has been held in the city as wood climbs to ten dollars per cord. Hundreds trek miles to meet incoming wagons and buy fuel before others can reach them. Railroads report thousands of car loads awaiting movement between Lima and Cincinnati.
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Ohio City
Lima
Cincinnati
Riot in Sofia Targets Turkish Commissioner Residence
A revolutionary demonstration in Sofia on December 24 sparked clashes as police struggled to hold back rioters angered by Turkish policies. Thousands joined the disturbance in solidarity with anti Turkish protesters, shouting for a revolution and threatening the Turkish commissioner’s residence.
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Sofia
Bulgaria
Turkey
Donia
Roosevelt selects Shaw after Crane declines Treasury post
President Roosevelt receives Governor W. Murray Crane of Massachusetts’s rejection of the Treasury offer and immediately moves to nominate Governor Leslie M. Shaw of Iowa. The plan hinges on Shaw’s probable cabinet appointment and signals retirement for Secretary Wilson of Iowa origin.
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W. Murray Crane
Massachusetts
Governor Show
Washington,d. C
Roosevelt
Treasury
Leslie M. Shaw
Iowa
Crane
Shaw
White House
Bat
Wilson
Department of Agriculture
Tower
Kermit Roosevelt Revives White House Bridle Path Ride
The reopening of Col. Bingham’s bridle path near the White House attracts Washington society girls and young matrons as well as boys who ride to the White House stables for brisk canters. Kermit Roosevelt leads daily rides, boosting interest in horseback activity since the president’s family arrived. The once neglected path shows less weed and grass as riders enjoy quick trots around the grounds and monument area.
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Col. Bingham
White House
Monument Grounds
Smithsonian
Kermit Roosevelt
John Gilpin
Kermit
San Juan Hill
Society Girls
Washington
Roosevelt
Missionaries Seek Lifting of Sudan Travel Ban
Christian mission aries in London press renewed calls to end the government embargo on Sudanese work. Lord Lansdowne replies that security concerns keep missionaries away from far North Africa posts. Missionary societies say hundreds of top evangelists would risk martyrdom to obey.
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London
Sudan
Lord Lansdowne
North
Africa
North Africa
South Africa
Boston Bank to Liquidate
Boston stockholders unanimously vote to liquidate the Third National Bank on December 24. Moses Williams Francis B Sears and Frederick E Snow named as the liquidating committee.
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Boston
Mass
Third National Bank
Moses Williams
Francis B. Sears
Frederick E. Snow
Captain Cook Showing Morning Improvement at Naval Hospital
Washington D C Dec 24 Capt Francis A Cook was described as a little better at the U S naval hospital though he remains bedbound and quiet His sons are with him at the hospital description notes his improving condition and family presence
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Cook
Washington, D. C
United States Naval Hospital
Francis A. Cook
Chicago Market Report Prices and Closing Figures
May wheat sold at 80c to 82 1/4c, closing at 82 1/2c. May corn traded 66 3/4c to 67 1/4c, closed at 67 1/4c. Oats steady and firm with May at 45 1/4c, close 45 1/2c. Hog products and all items finished higher.
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Chicago
Turpentine Meeting Gathers Louisiana Mississippi Executives
Louisiana and Mississippi turpentine manufacturers gather in New Orleans as executives discuss the industry. Dec 24 meeting highlights collective action and regional collaboration on production, pricing, and trade.
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New Orleans
Mississippi
Louisiana
Boston to Welcome Italian Palace From Venice
Mrs. Charles F. Sprague of Brookline plans an Italian palace at her country home transforming the Venice palace into a brick and marble mansion. She moves a full set of wood, marble, tapestries, and furnishings worth about twenty million dollars to Boston. Mrs Gardner, famed for wealth, has about five million.
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Charles F. Sprague
Weld
Congress
Jack Gardner
Boston
Missing Koys with Tramps in Illinois and Indiana
Harvey D Cromwell, 19, of Clay City Indiana who taught near Perth disappeared December 16 with little money. Traced to Terre Haute and Mattoon, registered under his name at a hotel, then vanished after a tramp party was seen with him. Suspected derangement after illness.
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Koys
Mattoon
Til
Harvey D Cromwell
Clay City
Ind
Perth
Terre Haute
Cromwell
Maine elects Dr G E Fellows president of the University
Bangor trustees elected Dr G E Fellows assistant history professor at Chicago University as the new president of the University of Maine. He will take office January 1, succeeding Dr A W Harris who leaves to lead the Jacob Tome Institute at Port Deposit Maryland.
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Bangor
University of Maine
G. E. Fellows
Chicago University
Maine
A. W. Harris
Jacob Tome Institute
Port Deposit
Fellows
Woman stops jail escape in Walla Walla
Eight prisoners overpowered jailer Malone as he locked cells. Mrs. Susan Rees wife of Sheriff Kees confronted them with a revolver and drove the prisoners back to their cells. Sheriff Kees and his family live in the jail building and Mrs Kees heard the commotion to rush to the rescue.
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Walla Walla
Wash
Malone
Susan Rees
Kees
Smallpox Breaks Out at Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Boston reports an outbreak of smallpox at MIT affecting about 2,000 students with Frank C. Lane of Portland diagnosed with a varioloid. Hundreds of students, dispersed for Christmas recess, have been exposed to the disease across the country.
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Boston
Mass
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Frank C. Lane
Portland
Military Men Demand Return of Misamis to Military Control
Reports from Manila dated December 24 say Cagayan de Misamis leaders including the president and vice councilors have been supplying ammunition to insurgents. General Davis has therefore requested that Misamis province be placed back under military control.
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Manila
Cagayan de Misamis
Davis
Misamis
Six Die In Trolley Car Tragedy At Coopersburg
Six people killed and at least ten injured in a Lehigh Valley trolley crash on the Coopersburg branch near Lehigh Mountain last evening. The crowded car, sliding on wet rails after a heavy rain, derailed at a sharp curve and split apart. Victims include Mrs. D. Fetzer and Tobias Kessier. injured include Mrs. Albert Yeager and Edwin Simon.
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Allerton
Allentown
Coopersburg
Lehigh Valley Traction
Lehigh Mountain
D. Fetzer
Tobias Kessier
Center Valley
Ambrose Reinhart
Stocker
Leidig
Jennie June author Jennie Croly dies in New York
Mrs Jennie Croly known by pen name Jennie June dies at noon at 128 West Forty Third Street from heart failure. Born December 19 1830 in Market Harborough England she became a pioneering American newspaper woman and widow of David G Croly.
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New York
Jennie Caroll
Jennie June
West Forty-third Street
England
United States
Pioneer
David G. Croly
Arnica Salve Praised by Soldiers for Wounds and Burns
The Pride of Heroes claims Bucklen’s Arnica Salve heals scratches, bruises, cuts, wounds, corns, and sore feet. It is also said to treat burns, scalds, boils, ulcers, skin eruptions, and piles. Available at Houseworth Bros. drug stores for 25 cents.
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Houseworth: Bros
Tragedy in Kentucky A merchant drowns attempting rescue
In Middlesboro Kentucky on December 24 Charles Preston a local merchant killed himself in front of the child’s mother after his sleigh ride accident with Jessie Marion an eight year old girl on the Powell river across the Cumberland mountains. Preston attempted to save the girl but the ice broke and she drowned.
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Middlesboro
Charles Preston
Jessie Marion
Powell River
Cumberland Mountains
Icq
Preston
Mrs Austin Pencake Flour Praise Sparks Sharing
A friendly ad style note urges readers to tell friends about Mrs Austin's Pencake Flour and its delicious flavor, highlighting word of mouth promotion.
Mrs Bertha Varley Dies by Carbolic Acid Drink
Guthrie Oklahoma December 24 Mrs Bertha Varley committed death by her own action here by drinking carbolic acid after being named as a co respondent in a divorce suit. Her body was found on the banks of the Cottonwood river.
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Guthrie, Ok
Bertha Varley
Cottonwood River
Saved at a Grave's Brink by Sulectric Bitters Review
Mrs H Newsom of Dacatur Alabama credits Sulectric Bitters with ending three years of severe indigestion waterbrush stomach and bowel dyspepsia. She reports a 35 pound gain and improved appetite after using the medicine. Houseworth Bros. drug stores sell it for 50 cents as a guaranteed cure for indigestion loss of appetite and related troubles.
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H. Newsom
Dacatur
Ala
Houseworth Bros
Fight to Death in the Dark in Logansport Saloon
A shooting occurred in a Logansport saloon on December 24 when Soélomon Johnson faced rival Jim Bell. The lights were cut by the saloonkeeper causing chaos as the two men clashed and exchanged shots.
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Logansport
Ind
Soélomon Johnson
Kenneth Quarries
Jim Bell
Johns Fee Nae Higntet A
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