Battle Over Command Of Navy Hospital Ships
Washington discusses a dispute between the bureau of navigation and the bureau of medicine over who should command hospital ships. Surgeon General Rixey argues medical officers have led these vessels, while Rear Admiral Brownson contests. A joint board’s recommendation to place hospital ships under medical command has cabinet approval. The matter centers on the Relief and Brownson’s resignation to the president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hixey
Brownson
Washington
Bureau of Navigation
Bureau of Medicine of the Navy
Presley M. Rixey
Navy
Rixey
Admiral Brownson
Army
Army and Navy Board of Medical Officers
Secretary of War
Secretary of the Navy
Interference with Japanese hospital ships sparks debate
A speaker argues that naval hospital ships should be medical department controlled and neutral in all times, not commanded by line officers. He questions Geneva and The Hague guarantees if line crews serve aboard and notes the need to meet naval and medical needs during long deployments near Magdalena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hese
Tle
Russia
Internao
Epie
Magdalena
Brownson
President Sides With Hixey In Rixly Controversy
In a murky dispute the president backs Hixey and pressures Brownson to sign a relief order. Brownson resigns amid tense pressure, with a smoking pen scene and officials at the White House remaining silent. A P Rixey statement reinforces the asserted alignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hixey
Brownson
Oasta
White House
Pr. Rixey
Charles 5
Navy ship command dispute over hospital ships
The exchange centers on who should command vessels linked to the navy aboard the hospital ship Relier at Mare Tslans naıve yard. Brownson objects to a staff officer or civilian physician in command and argues for trained navigators to preserve discipline and safe conduct of fleet operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stokes Potty
Relier
Mare Tslans
Navy
Brownson
Cep
Indiaman in Trouble Aide Accused of Embezzlement
Dost master Charles F. Lovelace, accused of diverting between 1000 and 2000 dollars from government funds, surrendered to U S court and was released on a 4000 dollar bond. Former editor of the Wabash Star, Lovelace later ran the Tintington Morning Journal and moved his plant to Ocean Park California. He is son in law of Nes Shick, a retired stock dealer now with him in Ocean Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ocean Talk
Cal
Dostmaster
Charles FL. Lovelace
United States Court
Marion
Ind
Charles Te. Lovelace
Wabash Star
W. ST. Sharp
Tintington Morning Journal
Ocean Park
Nes Shick
Lovelace
Indiana
Tintinetan Democrat
Wabiush Star
Archbishop Mannon condemns battleship fleet tour as hypocrisy
Archbishops Mannon in St. Louis denounces the United States battleship fleet's world tour as a grave mistake. He calls the mission a sham of peace while hinting at menace, citing 25,000,000 pounds of ammunition and a double standard in policy.
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St. Louis
John J. Mannon
United States
Pacific
Mallory's Successor Appointed in Florida
Jacksonville December 26 Governor Broward appointed William J. Bryan of this city to be United States senator to fill the term of the deceased Mallory, expiring March 4 1909. Lirvan, a 31 year old attorney, county solicitor for this county, is not related to William Jennings Bryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Fla
Broward
Wiliam J. Bryan
United States
Vice Mallory
Lirvan
Dinwal
William Jennings Bryan
Big Gift to Cambridge
Trinity college Cambridge receives a large bequest totaling 2,004,000 pounds from Lady Seree Pierce, whose husband Sir William George Pierce, chairman of the Fairfield Ship Building and Engineering Co, died November 2. The fortune passes to Trinity on Lady Pierce's death.
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Cambridge
Trinity College
Seree
William George Pierce
Mairfield Shipbuilding and Engineering Company
Pierce
Uniformed machinist barred from San Francisco venue
W Alger, a machinist aboard the armored cruiser Pennsylvania, says he was refused admittance while in uniform and sober to a public amusement venue in San Francisco. Afterward, several of his fellow workers were barred from the same place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
W. Alger
Pennsylvania
Alger
Man Battered Head Injures Skull in Brie Scene
Keller, about thirty five, is in a local hospital with a fractured skull after an alleged suicide attempt by head-butting a stone wall. Despondent over inability to go home for Christmas, he inflicted the injury and may die.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brie
Jolmim
Keller
Tie
Nin
Ao Ston
Families of Convicts Remembered in New York Dinner Series
A 1926 notice notes families of over 800 convicts being served Christian dinners by Abs. Didlington and the Trisun League in New York, highlighting community support amid prison terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Pee
Abs
Didlington
Dbouth
Trisun League
Patrons urged to notify office about missed newspapers
Readers are asked to inform the office if their newspaper is not delivered regularly. The notice requests timely reporting to ensure delivery corrections and continued service.
Humphreys' Veterinary Specifics for Horses and Livestock
Humphreys' Veterinary Specifics claim to cure diseases of horses and livestock by acting on the sick parts directly. Advertises remedies for fevers, lameness, stomach issues, distemper, worms, mange, ulcers, and other ailments. Sold by Humphreys Medicine Co. New York, with mail order option and price list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humphreys’ Medicine Co
Cor
Willara and
Jobo Streets
New York
Dean Sumner’s raid offers church aid to west side residents
In Chicago on December 26 Dean Walter T. Sumner from the Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul visited Levinisky’s saloon on Green and Lake streets and other spots in the west side jungle area. He told crowds the church is ready to help and distributed Christmas cards with church addresses. Detectives accompanied the effort, and a donor handed Sumner $5 for the poor as he pledged to aid any distressed person who seeks help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Der
Walter T. Sumner
SS. Peter and Paul
Washington Boulevard
Peoria Street
Levinisky
Green
Lake Streets
Mayor Fined for Assault on Newsman at Police Station
Dec. 26 Flyin reports Justice of the Peace George R. Thompson found Mayor Maye or Trice guilty of assaulting Jack Reavis, a newspaperman, and fined him plus costs. An appeal was filed with bond set at 50 dollars. The mayor testified he acted in official capacity to eject Reavis after ordering him to leave.
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Flyin
Justice of the Peace
George R.thompson Maye Or
Trice
Jack Reavis
Charles Fisher
Reavis
Bec. Bo
Rock Island Publisher Looney Cleared On 34 Indictments
Dee Looney, Rock Island politician, lawyer and newspaper owner, was acquitted on all thirty four counts of bribery extortion and conspiracy. The grand jury found no guilt and the judge ordered a verdict of acquittal amid claims the charges were driven by enemies of his Rock Island daily News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Dee. Vu
Robbery Scene in Carmi Endangers Local Businessmen
In Carmi Illinois on Tec 26 a well known young businessman Van Cleve Held was waylaid by masked men and robbed of a large sum, suffering serious injuries. Around the same time an attempt was made on the home of John W. Powell, another prominent local businessman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carmi
VanCleve Held
Diieghwasyigen
Shige
John W. Powell
Mda
Gift to His Native Village Celebrated in Ludlow
Springfield reports Charles I Rodd plans a Christmastime gift of 2000 dollars to Ludlow for the town’s youth who reach their majority and have avoided intoxicants, with the interest aiding those who have not indulged in liquor or tobacco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Charles 1 Rodd
Tietires
Ludlow
Averted in Tragedy in Saintville School
In Tragedy case at Telleville HL Prec 26 Miss Jetuui na Guents, a teacher, faced a near miss when Santa Claus fashioned by Andrew Uhl, a pupil, caused a disruption. Miss Gruents and the bua were quietly turned away from the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Telleville
Jetuuina Guents
Santa Claus
Andrew Uhl
di Pres
DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills Offer Quick Relief
DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills provide swift relief for kidney and bladder troubles. A well recommended treatment priced at 200, sold by Win FF Jungkunz, druggist, Sir Stephenson Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
Win FF Jungkunz
Sir Stephenson Street
Harriet M. Burbank Piano Teacher at Grove Street
The Journal notes Harriet M. Burbank operates a piano studio at 84 Grove Street. This short listing identifies her as a piano teacher with unspecified services and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet M. Burbank
Grove St
Vest fashion sale from one dollar to five dollars
Classified note advertises a range of vests in various styles and patterns priced from 1.00 to 5.00. Mentions Golden Faele with a cryptic 12-21d6¢ imprint.
Tennessee Christmas Bloodshed Reported in Eastern Towns
Knoxville dispatch notes a violent holiday week in eastern Tennessee with multiple fatal shootings. Incidents include Newport officer Robert Knowles shooting William Allen, brothers-in-law Murray and Norton killing each other near Del Rio, Alex Wright fatally shooting his wife near Straht, Willan Crowder killed by John Tall, and Leather Wallace killing prominent Eldridge after breaking into a Harris post office.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Tennessee
Newport
Robert Knowles
William Allen
Allen
del Ro
Isane Murray
Luke Norton
Straht
Alex Wright
Missouri
Tealousy
Tsahelia
John Tall
Felow
Willan Crowder
Laether Wallace
Lee Eiidridge
Itolston Valley
Wallace
Harris
Eldridge
Their Romance Blasted Elopement Ends in Deportation
James Henry Parrot, a young Englishman arrested for embezzlement on arrival in New York, was deported a week ago. His wife Grace Lawrence, a ward in chancery under English law, could not marry until she is of age. An attempted marriage at This Island station failed as Parrot had already been shipped back to England.
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New York
James Henry Parrot
Grace Lawrence
Willeave
London
Chaplin
Tsland
Miss Lawrence
Parrot
England
Friend of Wm McKinley Dead in Warrensburg
Captain A R B Logan, lifelong friend and comrade of President McKinley, has died at his Warrensburg home. The two were schoolmates in primary grades, joined Civil War service together, and later studied law in the same class, with Logan attaining major before the war ended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. McKinley
Warrensburg
A. RB. Logan
President MecKinley
Logan
President McKinley
Dutch Cabinet Resigns Amid Election Crisis
The Dutch cabinet of nine ministers has submitted its resignation. A dissolution of Parliament is likely after its defeat on army estimates in the second chamber, prompting this abrupt change in executive authority.
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the Hague
Council of Ministers
LaSalle Hotel to Rise Twenty Two Stories in Chicago
Excavation for a twenty two story hotel, The LaSalle, to be located on the northwest corner of LaSalle and Madison streets, will begin on Mirren 1. When completed it will be the largest hotel in the west, costing about $2,800,000 plus roughly $1,000,000 for furnishings.
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Chicago
LaSalle
Mirren
Madison Streets
Two Burned to Death in Store and Apartment Fire
North Paver Ohio December 26 Two people died in a blaze that consumed the general store and apartment above it. Michael Veltrie age fifty lived over the store and Joseph Jusan aged thirteen were killed. Mrs Veltrie leaped from a ladder and sustained internal injuries.
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North Paver
Currier
Michael Veltrie
Joseph
Veltrie
Divorce Record Broken In New York Court
New York December 26 The divorce court calendar broken as Judge Newberger called the last of 180 cases. Forty seven were ready for hearing and heard over two days. The remainder carried over to the next term. Most cases were undefended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Newberger
AMD
Two More Devil Wagon Victims In Des Moines Scene
Des Moines, Dec 26. An automobile crash into a cab left one man certain to die and two others seriously injured. The injured are Ralph Loy, I. Gruenwald, and C. L. Vandervort.
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Des Moines
Ralph Loy
I. Gruenwald
C. L. Vandervort
Mary Coleatt Dies While Finishing Christmas Tree
In Youngstown Ohio on December 20 Mrs Mary Coleatt twenty seven collapsed while decorating a Christmas tree. Her two children who were coming downstairs witnessed her sudden death due to what was believed a hemorrhage.
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Youngstown, C
Mary Coleatt
Ste
Teddy Bear Craze Fades in New York Stores
New York toy dealers report the craze for teddy bears is dying. By Tuesday night most toy departments were nearly cleared out except for remaining teddy bears, signaling a sharp decline in demand.
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New York
Green Christmas Weather Across New England
Boston reports a green Christmas with rain in New England except for Maine and New Hampshire where woods stayed clear. The day saw scattered sprinkles and mild temperatures, with unusual warmth noted across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Christinns
Green
Maine
Woods
Freeport Water Co Notice on Semiannual Rent Discount
The Freeport Water Co announces semiannual water rents due at the water company office behind the First National Bank on January 1, 1008. Payment in full in advance earns a 16 percent discount if paid on or before the date. Office hours include evenings from December Voth to January 1st, inclusive. 10 percent is worth saving.
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First National Bank
Freeport Water Co
Daily Journal delivery terms in citywide service
The Daily Journal offers citywide home delivery at 100 per week with service across all parts of the city. Subscriptions include continuous seven day access and doorstep distribution. Customer service details are available at the newspaper office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Daily Journal
Christmas Festivities Aboard U S Ships In Port of Spain
Thousands of sailors from the American fleet enjoyed shore leave and celebrations in Port of Spain Trinidad on Christmas Day though torpedo boat crews stayed aboard for a five day voyage to Para. The regatta was the event, with Admiral Evans and his staff observing from the launch.
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Port of Spain
Trinidad
Browel
Turkey
Admund Evans
Connecticut
Para
Ren
Admiral Evans
Christmas Day at Home in Cities Across the Nation
Christmas Day brought generous scenes from Chicago to New York and beyond as Salvation Army, Volunteers of America, churches and fraternal groups fed the hungry, housed the homeless, and aided the afflicted. Across major cities crowds enjoyed lavish meals and festive decor, despite pain and misfortune.
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Chicago
Salvation Army
Volunteers of America
Henison
Lfe
New York
Bronx
Battery
Brooklyn
Coney Island
Washington
Philadelphia
Weston
St. Louis
San Prancisces
New Orleanams
Bernhardt Stars in Sleeping Beauty Musical Version
Sarah Bernhardt staged a novel take on The Sleeping Beauty adapted from Jean Richepin and Bear Cain with music by Franci Thome. Bernhardt and others drew enthusiastic responses in the principal roles at the Dec 26 performance.
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Bernhardt
Sarah Bernadt
Quayo
Jean Richepin
Bear Cain
Franci
Thome
Dudo
Bryan Visits for Duck Hunting at Bake Surprise
Lee, Ge Williams Jey and son join Colonel Wo L. Moods as guests for several days of duck hunting on his Bake Surprise preserves.
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Talveston
Lee
Wiliam Jey and Son
Wo. L. Moods
Christmas Dinner Tragedy in Wilde Park Ma
Dr Walter R Amesbury of Milford shot and killed his wife Anna a music teacher at Roanoke College Danville Va as the family sat down to Christmas dinner at 220 Metropolitan Ave Wilde Park Massachusetts The couple reportedly argued over family matters before the shooting which the police say was instant and accidental The older Amesbury son and another relative restrained the father after the shots were heard in the kitchen
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilde Park
Maas
Walter R. Amesbury
Milford
Anna
Roanoke College
Danville
Jennie Rees
Played a Losing Game on Christmas Night
New York reports Santa Claus in disguise visited John Distler’s home causing a burglar scare. Distler roused by a noise created a loud scene to deter intruder. The family silver remained intact but a large stash of silverware appeared on the dining table, believed taken from other houses.
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New York
Santa Claus
John Mistler
Distler
Ife
Beef and Mutton Adrift in Atlantic Ocean
Nearly 300 cattle and 1000 sheep are adrift after a Jersey City to Brooklyn cattle float sank following a leak. Of 365 cattle and 1660 sheep aboard, 1000 sheep and most cattle were washed away or drowned as the vessel sank in the Atlantic, with 92 cattle surviving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Atlantic Ocean
Jersey City
Brooklyn
Harry Thaw's Christmas Bounty in Prison
Harry Thaw gave Christmas presents to every inmate in the ward at his home since June 71906. He presented each keeper with a box of cigars and each matron with a half dozen handkerchiefs. Every tale prisoner received a box of chocolate and two cigars, and each women prisoner a handkerchief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Thaw
New York
Stanford White
Warnen
One Tragedy of Christmas in Pittsburg
Jackson Stilley, aged fifty, a well known resident of West Elizareth near Pittsburg, died when he slipped while attempting to hide Christmas gifts and fell down stairs breaking his neck. The incident occurred on December 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Jackson Stilley
West Elizareth
Two Women Shot in Chicago Dance Hall Tragedy
In Chicago on December 26 Theresa Zilinkis, 23, was shot dead and Victoria Stokes, 19, wounded in the arm by Frank Koselski, fiancé of Zilinkis. The incident occurred while returning from a dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dastard
Chicago
Theresa Zilinkis
Victoria Stokes
Frank Koselski
Allinski
Roosevelt trip to Pine Knot with Roosevelt family
President Roosevelt departed this morning for Pine Knot Virginia accompanied by Mrs Roosevelt and Theodore Roosevelt Jr. The headline notes that dividends paid to stockholders of the New Bedford cotton mills in 1907 were the largest in the city’s history.
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Roosevelt
Pine Knot
Troosevelt
Lleodore Roosevelt, Jr
New Bedford
Lass
Christmas Rush Hits New York Parcels Transport
New York City mailed and expressed 3,841,000 parcels during the holiday rush. Wigmakers form Hutman Pate Workers union threatening strike amid industry tensions. Pillsbury-Washburn Floors declares 8 percent preferred dividends from Minneapolis. The city reports various fatal incidents and mine deaths. Immigrants in Ellis Island wish Miss Helen Goulil a merry Christmas at a dinner. The Laughlin tin plant aims to operate all twenty three mills within a week. National Wool Growers’ Association sets January meeting dates in Helena. A deadly Christmas crime roundup includes murder, suicide, and stabbing near Pittsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Wigmakers
New York
Hutman Pate Workers
Pillsbury-Washburn Floor Mills Company
Minneapolis
New Franklin
George Beard
Jacob's Creek
Laughlin
Martin’s Ferry
City of Mexico
Pittsburg
National
Wool Growers’ Association
Helena, Mont
Tahiti Princess Terri Pomare Visits San Francisco
Princess Terri Pomare of Tahiti, daughter of Queen Maran, is in San Francisco on a royal visit. Whitelaw Reid, U. S. ambassador to Great Britain, has arrived in New York. February J is set as the London bout date between Tommy Burns and Jack Palmer. Ally Sloper notes domestic fretfulness with Bridget leaving Willie ill and a flooded cellar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terri Pomare
Tahiti
Queen Maran
San Francisco
Whitelaw Reid
United States
Great Peitain
New York
Aoki to Sail Jan 7 Steamer Departure Planned
Japanese ambassador Viscount Aoki will depart San Francisco aboard the steamer Vianehu rin on January 7 bound for home. The voyage marks the official return from Washington, Poc. with travel details noted for press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Viscoywa Aoki
Vianehurin
San Francisco
Thompsoun’s Trouble Sparks Bizarre Local Rumors
In a quirky town tale, residents discuss Thompsoun’s odd behavior as Iles complains of constant stumbles and sworn chatter. His spouse reportedly intervened to curb the swearing and noisy exchanges, leaving neighbors curious about the source of the disruption.
DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills Sold at Stephenson Street
DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills advertised for weak back bladder inflammation backache and weak kidneys. Sold by Wim F Jungkunz druggist at 85 Stephenson Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
Wim. F. Jungkunz
Stephenson Street
Sweater coats and fur caps for Christmas gifts
Antique clothing dealer Rear Lvecke at 82 Galena Street offers sweater coats sweaters smoking jackets and fur caps as festive presents with a Christmas sales pitch pointing to the New York hotel location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lvecke
New York Hotel
Galena St
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Bureau Disputation
Surgeon General
Riney
RIXLY
Mallory
VA. i
Qaulasy, Epleootic
Vres J
Ob, Uuke
WORMS
Etots
Giube
SURES
J. KK
PAP
Starlag
Fule
Sumner
Clergyman
Dempsey and McMahon
Desplaines Street
Dean Sumner
Dean
McMahon
Wan Colitb A
Earth
Ward
Chancery
Phuc
Stin Harbor
Bryan
Doug
Belsam
Utiva
F. Dow
Helen Goulil
Ellis Inland
Mrs. Subbubs
Mr. Subbubs
Bridget
Willie
Ally Sloper
London Telegraph
Adie Tene
WAS Blatz Brewing CO
Milwaukee
Aoki
Thompsoun
Iles
Thrift
Davis Gr
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