Fire hits Herald Square theater in Broadway blaze
New York December 23 Herald Square theater damaged by fire. Blaze started by a large electric sign near the front spread to offices and roof. Thirty five feet of roof collapsed as chorus and actors fled in costumes and some donned street clothes. Loss estimated at 50 to 60 thousand dollars.
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Thirty-fifth Street
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Three Twins Company
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Lee Shubert
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Teacher Saves Lives of Pupils in Ohio Fire
Circleville Ohio December 23 Forty two schoolchildren narrowly escaped cremation when fire broke out in District School No 5. Teacher Luther Compton directed students to exit through the blazing doorway, the sole escape route, and all were saved.
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Circleville
Luther Compton
Gompers Contempt Case Decision Anticipated Today
Washington December 23 Justice Wright will deliver today his decision in contempt proceedings against Samuel Gompers Frank Morrison and John Mitchell officers of the American Federation of Labor brought by Bucks Store and Range Company President Gompers has said he will go to jail if found guilty The case likely goes to the U S Supreme Court on appeal depending on the outcome
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Washington
Justice Wright
Bucks Store and Range Company
Samuel
Miners Return to Work as Strike Ends in Paint Creek
Charleston W Va Dec 23 Nearly 2 000 miners idle for a week resume work today after peaceful settlement between operators and strikers in Paint Creek coal fields The accord ends the long tea check off union-only rule and the discrimination clause allowing only union men to be employed in future mining operations
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Charleston
W. Va
Paint Creek
Eliot Discusses Unions at Harvard Lecture
Cambridge Mass Dec 23 President Charles W Eliot in a classroom lecture addressed the strife between employers and trade unions. He called the two greatest evils of unions the limitation of output and the restriction of apprenticeships, saying such limits hinder economic progress.
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Cambridge
Mass
Charles W. Eliot
Iarvard
Taussig
Battle With Negroes Near Londos Inspires Firefight
Londos Ky Dec 23 A clash between officers and a group of negroes at Artiemus ended with Deputy Brooks and a negro named Soley fatally wounded an officer named Robert mlb and others wounded after the group attempted to round up suspects accused of robbery. The blacks fired first and the officers returned fire in the ensuing duel.
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Soley
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Policeman Kills Three in Georgia Town Incident
In a distressing event in Georgia, a police officer fatally shot three individuals during a confrontation. Details remain scarce as authorities investigate the circumstances surrounding the violence and confirm identities. Local residents reel from the abrupt tragedy and await official updates.
Policeman in Shootout Kills Three Men in Street Clash
A giant crackler sparked a street confrontation in which Patrolman Cain Walters fired his automatic revolver at three youths, Charlly Moore Virgil Moore and Leonard Smith, killing them. The officer was wounded and likely to die from gunfire.
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Virgil Moore
Leonard Smith
Cain Walters
Teller Says Silver Question Is Settled
Washington December 23 Senator Teller clarifies a letter to Sir Moreton Frewen denying any intent to revive the silver issue He dissents from Goschen plan for small notes of ten or twenty shillings noting Goschen favored a silver mix and gold accumulation He as a commission member will not seek to alter the 1896 gold standard declaring the question settled for at least a generation.
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Moreton Frewen
Teller
Aldrich Commission
Goschen
Aliens in Year Show Small Net Population Gain
Washington reports the net increase in the U S alien population for the year ending September 30 was 6298. Secretary Straus notes 724112 foreigners arrived Oct 1 1907 to Sept 30 last while 717814 left, implying a possible 48 percent shortfall in net gains if earlier years were accurately counted.
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United States
Straus
Cooper Bail Hearing Today in Carmack Murder Case
In Nashville Tennessee on December 23 the criminal court adjourned the bail hearing for Colonel Duncan B. Cooper his son Robin Cooper and John D Sharp charged with murdering former Senator E W Carmack The court ruled that a prisoner cannot forfeit the right to apply for bail and the hearing resumes today with additional witnesses to testify about the killing
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Nashville
Tenn
Duncan B. Cooper
Robin Cooper
John D. Sharp
E. W. Carmack
Former cashier accused robbery tied to cracksmien
McAlester Oklahoma December 23 H Barr Elliott formerly assistant cashier of First National Bank at Bufaula was arrested on information from County Attorney Deubert charging him with robbing the bank Deubert says Elliott has returned 2700 dollars The robbery was believed to be the work of professionals
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Okla
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Churches Close Saloons After Revival in Ottumwa
Ottumwa Iowa December 23 saloons in the city have all been closed following a religious revival. Saloons claim the petition backing the action is insufficient and plan a test case. This marks the first closure since prohibition days.
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Ottumwa
Woman throws acid blinding mayor in New Jersey city
Dr Charles E K Smith mayor of Washington New York state city was partly blinded when a woman patient splashed carbolic acid over his head and face. He said she threatened to shoot him but he disarmed her and called her crazy.
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New Jersey
Washington, N. Y
Charles EK. Smith
Notice to patrons on irregular paper delivery
The notice asks patrons who do not receive their paper regularly to inform the office. It urges timely communication to correct delivery gaps and ensure continued service.
Humphreys' Specifics Advertisement From Old Medical Book
An old medical catalog lists Humphreys' Specifics with various remedies for fever, worm diseases, infant ailments, headaches, dyspepsia, croup, malaria, colds, kidney issues, eruptions, rheumatic pains, eye troubles, whooping cough, breathing problems, diarrhea, dysentery, bronchitis, toothache, neuralgia, nervous debility, mouth sores, and other conditions. It cites prices and mentions Humphreys' Homeo Medion from New York authors William and John Surcets.
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William
John Surcets
New York
EOS
Castro Sought Life of Gomez and Venezuelan Reform
In Willemstad Curacao December 23 reports say President Castro’s fall clears the path for reorganizing Venezuela’s government. Former Foreign Minister Jose de Jesus Paul is commissioned to Europe to settle all outstanding disputes while Acting President Gomez forms a cabinet seen as representative and capable.
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Ife
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Paris
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Hazel Jury Out Today In Mother Murder Trial
In Toledo Ohio on December 23 17 year old Harvey Hazel stands trial for murdering his mother. Both sides rested and Judge Morris postponed the charge until morning as the jury is to retire today with a verdict likely by night.
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Harvey Hazel
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Record Run of Coal to Cincinnati Starts Today
Cincinnati dispatch reports the Kanawha river will ship more than 1,000,000 bushels of coal today, the largest outbound movement since spring. The volume hinges on boat availability as a small river rise allows a big breakout toward Cincinnati.
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Kanawha River
No Test in Electrocution Case
Trenton New Jersey December 22 Giacinta Meek was electrocuted. The much tasked test to resuscitate the executed man was not attempted.
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N. J
Giacinta Meek
President Walks In Snow Observation
Washington December 23 In four inches of snow President Roosevelt walked for a long distance with two guard service escorts as he braved the wintry conditions.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Brerel Service
Liver medicine claims and bottle sizes
An advertises Woods Liver Medicine in liquid form claiming to regulate the liver relieve sick headache constipation stomach and kidney disorders and act as a gentle laxative. It also says it treats chills fever and malaria with tonic effects felt after the first dose. The $1 bottle supposedly contains 2% times as much as the 50 cent size and is sold by H. J. Moogk and C. P. Guenther.
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H. J. Moogk
C. P. Guenther
Christmas Gift Sparks Yearlong MOC A Membership
A reader suggests giving a yearlong membership in the MOC A as a top Christmas present for a boy, noting it lasts the entire year.
Pittsburg to Rejoin Grand Circuit with New Park Track
The Sporting World notes Pittsburg plans a large park with a mile track and clubhouse for horse and auto owners. A grand fall race meeting of national importance is envisioned, aiming to join the grand circuit and revitalize light harness racing.
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Pittsburg
Driscoll Seeks Featherweight Title From Attell
The National Athletic Club discussion signals a possible title change as British boxer Driscoll, famed for both boxing and punching, eyed Attell's featherweight crown. Attell, shown fading in his latest bout with Wolgast, may have lost speed cleverness and ring generalship, raising Driscoll as a serious challenger if he makes 122 pounds.
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Atteil
British Isles
National Athletic Club
Dem Driscoll
England
Abe Attell
al Wolgast
Circling Globe on Bikes Across the World Tour
German cyclist Robert Hellmich with Hungarian rider George Weldon left Paris in July for a world circumnavigation. They arrived in Los Angeles as part of a prize race that drew American competitor Henry Fisher from New York. Hellmich leads Fisher by hundreds of miles.
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Robert Hellmich
George Weldon
Paris
Los Angeles
Cal
Henry Fisher
New York
Hellmich
Fisher
Nelson Signals Return After Spring Pause For Rematch
Battling Nelson said he would silence demands for a fight with Welsh, Thompson, and McFarland for now at Joast. The Dane explained he will be out until spring, may accept a match in March, but April seems likeliest for a possible return to the ring.
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Thompson
McFarland
$12,000 Paid for Two-Year-Old Trotter Robert C
Patchen Wilkes stock farm sold the two year old trotter Robert C. by Peter the Great Cocoon for $12,000 to C. G. Moore of St. Clair Michigan. The price set a new record for a two year old trotter.
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Peter the Great
Patchen Wilkes
C. G. Moore
St. Clair, Mich
Loftus stakes win noted in October trots at Lexington
A lengthy note recalls Robert winning the Loftus stakes during October trots in Lexington Kentucky and finishing fourth and earning money in the two year old futurity.
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Robert
Lexington
Middies Gymnastic Team to Represent Naval Academy
The Naval Academy will be represented by a strong gymnastic team with several meets against top college programs this season. Columbia is expected to send a team to Annapolis on Feb. 20 and the University of Pennsylvania on Feb. 27, with a Lehigh meet likely earlier. McCloskey named Milwaukee manager for 1908 season, succeeding Barry McCormick. Howell Poor Rowell case noted. Powell-Indeed? How? Howell had been a vegetarian and advised friends to follow suit before biting a bug mid-conversation.
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Apmapolia
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McCloskey
Milwaukee
St. Louis
Barry McCormick
Howell
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Starper’s Weekly
Campaign Train Arrival At Platform Cheering Candidate
A campaign train arrives with a cheers and a platform welcome. The candidate appears on the back platform, waves, and speaks hoarsely as the engine shrieks away. The scene captures a historical campaign moment from the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Irate farmer questions batch of farm hands at office
A farmer blasts a clerks claim that farm hands are swift workers and jokes they are stationary engines until they hear the dinner bell. The exchange features a minister's remark about stipends, reflecting light, period humor from Pittsburg Post and Punch.
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Pittsburg
Harvest Note From Atlanta Constitution Poem
A rural glimpse says a harvest corn is in the crib and the possum is tillin The table stands heaped with food and appetite runs high in a vivid Georgia kitchen vignette from the Atlanta Constitution.
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Atlanta Constitution
Modern Genius Compiles Life and Cards
A Washington Herald item notes plans to compile a subject’s life with post cards while mentioning there were no letters. The snippet hints at a biographical project and source material in archival form.
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Washington
Campaign Influence Quietly Shapes Power Behind The Scenes
A Washington Star note describes a figure whose influence grows through unseen channels, never speaking publicly nor drafting writings, yet steering decisions via written checks and behind the scenes actions. The piece underscores a quiet, financial form of influence rather than public rhetoric.
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Washington Star
Ill Wind and Longer Coats in Fall Wear
Exchange in St. Louis Post-Dispatch notes fashion forecast with longer overcoats returning for the fall season. Public mood supports practical outerwear as temperatures cool and styles shift toward heavier fabrics and extended silhouettes.
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St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Holiday's Advance Note Seeks Yuletide Cheer
A light verse from the New York Globe imagines the holiday season as swains greasing shoes dressing finely and hanging mistletoe to ensure proper conduct from the miss. The tone playful and seasonal, hinting at festive preparations and social customs.
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New York Globe
Made Good With Wind Campaign Remarks
A Kansas City Times report comments on a political figure's whirlwind campaign, noting strong energy and broad activity. It highlights the speaker's vigorous efforts and the public perception of his vigorous, windy style. The piece frames the campaign as dynamic and forceful.
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Kansas City Times
Barefoot cure advice ends in tragedy humor
A quip filled bit from The Tough Bluff and Kansas City Times discusses barefoot remedies and insults, then notes a man dies. The exchanges mock bravado and marital expectations, framing men as open books while wives demand visible checks.
Specious Statement About Fishing Luck
The Houston Post notes a speaker claiming abundant luck in fishing, but the remark is contradicted by the context, illustrating a facet of perception versus outcome. The piece underscores irony in casual boastfulness without broader detail.
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