President calls for end of electoral college limits in twentieth century proposal
Ex President Cirland writes in a New York World special issue urging radical changes to electing the president. He argues for removing constitutional tenure limits, extending the office, and increasing legislative efficiency by reducing election turmoil and frequent Congress sessions. He says a direct popular vote and longer tenure would better serve the nation and protect citizens' interests.
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New York
Twentieth Cortiny
Wohl
To-Morrow
Cirland
Thoughtink
Congressiona
New Postmasters Named Across Washington State Districts
A list of recent postmaster appointments shows Coloma in Parke County with D Tennett as vice postmaster after Woodward's resignation. Horntown in Putnam County names CH Michael replacing O G Dorsett. Kor in Oneroil County installs H A Lauerner with G T Shaffer as vice after resignations. Scatesville Warrick County joins J W Stephens as postmaster with T Stephens as vice after resignations. Zul Alien County names WS Townsend with Alfred Chausse as vice postmaster after resignation.
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Warrick County
J. W. Stephens
T. Stephens
Zul
Alien County
WS. Townsend
Alfred Chausse
Judge Canfield Dead In Chardon Ohio
Judge D W W Canfield a northern Ohio leader died suddenly at age 72 from apoplexy. He served two terms in the legislature and had been a common pleas judge since 1880, marking fifty years as a prominent figure in the region.
Trouble in Light Empress Designs New Emperor to Succeed Kwang Su
A late century dispatches indicates the empress dowager designated a youth son of Prince Tuan as heir to Kwang Su. If confirmed the move could offend China and provoke Western powers. Reports note court questions on occupation of Pekin and calls to curb empress influence.
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Washington
Prince Tuan
Kwang Su
Fey
China
I Som
Kwang Si
Hanis
Tusa
Great Britain
Pekin
Ching
New York
Sengafu
de Tania
Taku
Redain
Isis
Vince
Editor Harmsworth To Publish Twentieth Century Newspaper
New York December 25 Alirel Harmsworth editor and proprietor of the London Daily Mail will take charge for one day on the New York World to illustrate his ideas of a twentieth century newspaper. He will direct Tuesday's edition in form size style and contents. Joseph Pulitzer reportedly offered to pay Harmsworth $20000 to accept the challenge.
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New York
Alirel Harmsworth
London Daily Mail
New York World
We. Thesday
The
Harmsworth
Joseph Pulitzer
Marmeworth
Harmaworth
Cudahy Refuses to Withdraw $25,000 Kidnapping Reward
A second letter from the Omaha Kidnappers threatens Mr. Cudahy unless he rescinds his $25,000 reward for the arrest and conviction of the trio. The note, similar in tone to the first, claims Pat Crowe is not involved and mocks police progress. The father reviewed the threat with officials, but Cudahy maintains the reward remains.
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Omalla
J. A. Gudahy
Pat Crowe
Cudahy
Bergon
Cadahy
Eurly
B.A. Cudahy
South Oamba
Ward
A. Cadaby
Booz Inquiry Concludes at Wey Come Military Academy
A military court of inquiry at Wey come Academy, presided by Generals Hroske, Bates, Claus, and Captain Dean, wrapped up testimony on charges connected to Cadet L Hoot. Interims marked the proceeding as it eyed relevant evidence and prepared a War Department report to Washington. Publicly ongoing testimony ended with Monday’s closed session anticipated to be exclusive.
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Teanby
Weycome Military Academy
Hroske
Bates
Claus
Dean
Governors Island
War Department
Washington
Mills
Hein
Academy
Anarchists Target Italian Socialists in Barre Shooting
Barre Vi December 29 A police chief shooting is linked to a broader anarchist plan to kill Italian socialists here A confessor says a score of socialists were marked for murder and police foiled the plan during a socialist dance Two Italians Innocente Belli and Duilio Berlucchi were arrested for the assault Chief Brown remains out of danger according to doctors
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Innociente Belli
Duilio Berlucchi
Chief Brown
Fort Wayne Clergymen Hopeful for Progress in Church and Society
Fort Wayne clergymen across denominations express optimism for the twentieth century, arguing faith will grow stronger as science and social progress continue. They reflect on past church trials, Vatican infallibility, and the broad reach of Catholicism, predicting better conditions for humanity and religion ahead.
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Fort Weyne
Journal-Casette
Dioclesian
Constantine the Great
Voltaire
Diderot
Spain
Portugal
Featee
Italy
Austia
Hayaria
Pius VII
Napoleon
Church of Christ
England
Pits IX
Leo XII
Herman Joseph Aleading
Fay
Uslut
Min
Samuel Wagenhals
Clever Pat Crowe Eludes Police in St Joseph
In St Joseph police and detectives again fail to trap Pat Crowe and ally Ralston alias Mee, despite a citywide sweep led by Captain Henry Franz. A squad searched a single building this evening, but no trace of Crowe or Ralston was found as officers reported they were in hiding earlier in the day.
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ST. Joseph
Pat Crowe
Henry Franz
Crowe
Ralston
Meee
Crowes Pal
Felleemen Dilion
Carsin
Woman in the Case in Omaba Detected by Police
Police chief Donahue states there were four women involved in the case and hints at motives linked to appearances, noting no specific woman is being pursued at this time. He discusses how a woman could abduct a child on the streets more easily than a man and mentions ongoing inquiries.
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Omaba
Donahue
Douglas Eouity
Crowe
Jim Hoes
Acsoman
The New Road to Muncie Opens with Chicago Connection
The first train on the Chicago, Indiana & East railroad entered Muncie this morning amid civic enthusiasm as the train returned to Chicago this afternoon. The line, linking Converse to Muncie with direct Chicago connections, aims to secure a township subsidy by December. A prior bridge delay prompted river necessary work and a rival lands dispute over right of way.
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Lanapolis
Dee
Chicago, Indiana & Easter
Muncie
Ind
Chicago
Monis
Sun
Madison Street
Subs
Wysr Company
White River
Iulyond Company
Died After Initiation in Secret Knights at Royal Arch
In Carbon, Hawaii, December 9, four months after a saloon keeper named Desson was killed during an initiation into the Knights of the Royal Arch a paddle used with a blank cartridge caused his death by blood poisoning. The paddle incident led to a lawsuit. Desson’s widow won $1,000, with further court action expected as neither side finds the verdict decisive.
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Carbondalh
RF. C. Densop
Te Soto
Royal Arch
Brs
Desson
General Miles Promises More Disclosures
In Charlotte on December 29 Lieutenant General Miles, en route from a hunting trip, said he has not read Alger's work in full and noted the press already condemned the matter. He suggested Alger may still comment on perceived rottenness of the overall affair.
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Charlotte
N. C
Goldsbara
Miles
Tosday
Washington
Treat
Algor
Alger
Preas
Colonel Bryan Goes Hunting in Chambers County Galveston
W. J Bryan arrived in Galveston with Col. Moody for private game preserves across Chambers County where he plans several days of hunting. The party, including Hood and Jett, began their day at early hour and will continue through the trip.
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Galveston
Tex
Der
W. J Bryan
Hood and
Jett
Col
W. J. Moody
Chambers County
The Century Closing Signaled Science by Induction
The Reverend Samuel Wagenhall reflects on the century’s science, praising empirical induction over deduction. He notes universal laws emerge from many facts, with steam and electricity shaping modern life, while warning against misusing empirical principles in transcendent realms.
The Industrial Age and the Coming Century
The Rev D W Moffat discusses civilization at century’s turn, noting the economic revolution powered by steam and electricity, education expansion, and growing religious and ethical influence. He warns of serious problems as wealth concentrates power, with continued discussion on Page Two.
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