Naval row over Brownson resignation and reform plan
Washington reports a heated dispute in navy circles after Rear Admiral Brownson resigns as chief of the Bureau of Navigation amid a clash with President Roosevelt over hospital ship command. President names Commander Winslow as successor, while Brownson and Rixey spar over disclosure and medical staff control concerns.
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Navy
Brownson
Willard Herbert Brownson
Bureau of Navigation
Roosevelt
Jack Robinson
Charles E. Stokes
Relief
Mare Island Navy Yard
Bureau
Wessel
Rixey
Cameron McR
Winslow
Pecan Crop Hits Record Yield in Texas
In Luling Texas on December 26 farmers report this season’s pecan crop as the largest seen in the nation. Across orchards growers averaged about 33 dollars per tree, signaling a strong yield and profitable season for local pecan farmers.
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Luling
Tex
Dee
Archbishop Glennon Voices Protest Against Armadas Display
Archbishop John J. Glennon addressed a crowded St Louis cathedral on Christmas morning, denouncing the deployment of the American fleet as inappropriate and hypocritical. He warned that the show of peacemaking disguise concealed a menacing purpose, with vast ammunition tied to the mission.
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St. Louis
St. Louis Cathedral
John J. Glennon
Pacific
Frisco Fire Destroys Block Damaging Factory District
A major blaze in San Francisco destroyed the block bounded by Mission Jessie First and Second streets. Several factories and stores burned out with losses over 200000. Firemen saved a large portion of the factory district, with stock losses mostly.
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San Francisco
Mission, Jessie
First
Second Streets
Charity Gifts Reach 250000 In Cincinnati This Year
Cincinnati organizations gathered about 250000 from residents to aid feeding the hungry clothing the ragged and sheltering the homeless. United Jewish Charities received 50000 while the Associated Charities collected 23195 04 along with extensive food clothing and goods. Salvation Army took about 7500 and the Children's Home about 10000. Union Bethel receipts totaled 10000 with 6000 donated. Cincinnati Boys Home received 2500 and other institutions helped push the total to 250000.
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Cincinnati
Children’s Home
Union Bethel
Cincinnati Boys’ Home
Widows’ and
Old Men’s Home
Protestant Children’s Home
Cincinnati Orphan Asylum
Rodman Widows’ Home
Colored Orphan Asylum
Last Christmas for 105-Year-Old Graul at Altenheim
Gottlieb Graul, aged 105, celebrated his birthday at Cincinnati Altenheim Avondale with a cake bearing 105 candles. A separate party for Mrs Minnie Marks who turned 102 was postponed due to her son Supt Krug’s mother’s death. she hopes to reach 125.
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Cincinnati
Dee
Gottlieb Graul
Cincinnati Altenheim
Avondale
Graul
Graut
Altenheim
Supt. Krug
Minnie Marks
College Street
Marks
Local Animal Trainer William Bell Dies in Kansas City
William Bell, a well known animal trainer, collapsed and died in Kansas City from heart disease last night.
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Kansas City, Mo
Bell
Pittsburg Banker Leopold Vil Sack Dies at 68
Leopold Vil sack, a Pittsburgh banker and brewer worth millions, died at his home today from heart failure at age sixty eight. He was known as a prominent financier and industrialist with extensive holdings in banking and brewing.
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Pittsburg
Leopold Vilsack
Fire kills two men in Bradford home blaze
In Bradford on December 26, Henry Meiser and Antodia Obert died from burns when a fire destroyed Andrew Baltow's residence. Two other men were seriously injured.
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Bradford
Henry Meiser
Antodia Obert
Andrew Baltow
A Green Christmas in New England Brings Unusual Weather
Boston reports a green Christmas with clear ground across most of New England except Maine and New Hampshire. Lack of snow shut down skating and ice sports, while Salvation Army and others provided meals and small gifts to thousands of destitute people and needy children.
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Boston
Dee
New England
Maine
New Hampshire
Salvation Army
La Salle Hotel to rise as West's largest with 1170 rooms
Excavation for a twenty two story La Salle hotel will start March 1 on the northwest corner of LaSalle and Madison streets in Chicago. The $2.8 million structure plus about $1 million for furniture will be financed by Hotel La Salle company led by George H Gazley of New York.
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Chicago
la Salle
LaSalle and
Madison Streets
Hotel la Salle Company
George H. Gazley
New York
Loss of Money Drives Lawyer Ernest Stedman to Suicide
Ernest Stedman, a New York lawyer and president of the Lyons Building and Operating Co, killed himself by leaping before a subway train at Fourteenth Street station. The firm, with seven million dollars in office buildings hotels and apartments, was recently forced into bankruptcy, prompting a citywide panic among riders.
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New York
Ernest Stedman
Fourteenth Street Station
Stedman
Lyons Building & Operating Company
Suicide of ex artilleryman in Akron over job woes
Anton Garseh, honorably discharged from the United States artillery, ended his life by carbolic acid in Akron last night. Despondent over lack of work, he took the fatal dose at his home, authorities said.
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Akron, O
Anton Garseh
United States Artillery
105 Bodies Recovered From Darr Mine Disaster
In Jacob Creek Pennsylvania thirty bodies were recovered today from the Darr mine bringing the total to 105. Many were found at entry 29 believed to be the explosion scene and thirteen more were identified today.
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Jacob Creek
Darr Mine
Teddy bear craze wanes in New York toy market
New York reports a drop in demand as the Teddy bear craze ends. Toy dealers say stores emptied of most plush animals after holidays, but teddy bears remain in stock, unlike the many other furry toys that sold out earlier.
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New York
Wage Reduction Shocks Railroads Across Nation
New York reports that the Erie railroad has cut salaries for its workers and expects other railroads to follow within a month. Over 200000 employees may be affected with potential savings exceeding two hundred thousand dollars yearly for the Erie and millions for the industry overall.
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New York
Erie Railroad
Bryan and party arrive for Texas duck hunt
William Jennings Bryan and his son joined by Governor Campbell and son, George A. Garden, arrived in Galveston, Texas, to hunt on Colonel W. L. Moody’s preserves at Lake Surprise. The group set out just before noon for the day’s excursion.
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Galveston
Tex
William Jennings Bryan and Son
W. L. Moody
Lake Surprise
Governor Campbell
George A. Garden
Dallas
Brakeman Killed by Tramps Near Henderson Ky
John Ray a Louisville and Nashville brakeman was shot and killed at Hanson City after ejecting four tramps from a train. He was returning with a lantern when he was murdered. Four suspects are in custody facing murder charges.
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Henderson
John Ray
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Hanson City
Here
Christmas Tragedy in Hyde Park Wife Shot by Husband
Dr. Walter R. Amesbury of Milford shoots and kills his wife Anna Amesbury a music teacher at Roanoke College as the family prepares to dine at Mrs. Jennie Rees's home in Hyde Park Massachusetts. He is arrested and claims the shooting was an accident.
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Hyde Park
Mass
Walter R. Amesbury
Milford
Anna
Roanoke College
Danielsville
Jennie Rees
Man Found Dead in Covington Timber Yard
Harrison Bennet, 38, of Letitia and William streets Covington, was found dead yesterday afternoon lying on a timber pile in Thomas Street by Lewis Watts and George Manning.
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Covington, Ky
Harrison Bennet
Letitia and
William Streets
Thomas Street
Lewis Watts
George Manning
Pair dies after love tragedy in Philadelphia
George A. Green 35 shot Miss Edith Wonderly 22 then fatally wounded himself leaving a note that they died for love. Green, married and separated from his wife, likely caused the double tragedy early Wednesday in Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia
George A. Green
Edith Wonderly
Green
Mansion Destroyed in Riverside Fire Suspected Arson
Cincinnati December 26 Fire destroyed the colonial mansion of J B Hall former broker at 3947 Liston Avenue Riverside early yesterday morning endangering the lives of his family including two aged parents Mrs Hall and two small children Police suspect a firebug started the blaze.
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Cincinnati
J. B. Hail
Liston Avenue
Riverside
Hall
Secret plans seen to reorganize telegraphers for next strike
Chicago Illinois December 26 secret plans to reorganize the Commercial Telegraphers to strike on the eve of the Republican national convention in Chicago next June have been disclosed. Organizers are repairing breaches in the ranks after a recent walkout not long ago.
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Chicago
Admiral Dewey at Seventy Still In Fine Form
Admiral George Dewey remains vigorous at seventy and is famed for remaining calm under pressure. A Manila Bay memory captures his steady demeanor as he once said You may fire when ready Gridley. He mentions arriving too late for Christmas in 1837 as a light note.
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George Dewey
Mark Twain
Manila Bay
Gridley
Admiral Dewey Turns Seventy A Life Of Health And Happiness
Washington on December 26 Admiral George Dewey marked his 70th birthday born in 1837 in Montpelier Vermont. He urged youth to stay outdoors seek exercise and stay socially engaged stressing health as vital happiness lies in work and a blessed domestic life. He praised friendship as a key dividend of life.
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Washington
George Dewey
Montpelier
Vermont
Dewey
Roosevelt
Manila Bay
Columbus man freed by governor on Christmas pardon
Don Purkeyville, 45, a life prisoner, received a Christmas pardon from the governor in Columbus. Eleven years earlier he had been sent from Shelby county for the killing of his wife. While on parole about twelve years ago he learned of his wife’s infidelity, visited her in jail, and shot her as she stood in her cell.
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Columbus, O
Don Purkeyville
Shelby County
Johnsons Latest Three Cent Move In Cleveland
Mayor Johnson wins three cent car fare for the city and pushes penny level prices for park foods. The public parks would drop prices to three cents for sandwiches ice cream and pie with coffee also targeted for three cents. Park commissioners will discard bids and enforce the lower rates.
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Cleveland
Johnson
Aoki Plans Departure for Home on Steamship
Viscount Aoki the Japanese ambassador will sail home on the Manchuria leaving San Francisco January 7. He is to be accompanied by Viscountess Aoki. The trip was moved from Seattle to honor his wife’s health and wishes. The ambassador will depart Washington December 30.
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Washington, D. C
Viscount Aoki
Manchuria
San Francisco
Aoki
Seatle
Washington
Suicide at Christmas Party Ends James Hornish’s Life
On a crowded St. Louis street corner during a Christmas Eve celebration, James Hornish, despondent over marital troubles, consumed carbolic acid to end his life, silencing a joyous gathering of students.
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St. Louis
James Hornish
Ill Starred Scientist Dr Peasden End Life Wish
Dr Joseph Peasden a leading chemist at a charge packing firm near Chicago prayed physicians to end his life with a drug as he faced a fatal tetanus which followed a nose fracture and a fall. He awaited medical verdict on Christmas Eve.
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Chicago
Joseph Peasden
Chicago Baptist Hospital
Peasden
Peesden
Contained Red Stockings theft arrest in New York
Edward J. Donlon a clerk at the Grand Central hotel postal sub station was arrested for stealing mail packages and readdressing them to a young New York woman. A package with a pair of red stockings was involved and inspectors say Donlon confessed.
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New York
Edward J. Donlon
Grand Central Hotel
Donlon
Cotton Goods Men Curtail Production
Boston December 26 cotton manufacturers announce an agreement to curtail spindles by eighty percent, reducing output to about twenty five percent of normal. Mills will operate around five days per week and prices are expected to hold steady.
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Boston
McKinley’s Friend Captain Logan Dies in Warrensburg
Captain A B Logan famed criminal lawyer and lifelong friend of President William McKinley died here on Christmas morning of pneumonia. Logan, a Warrensburg native and schoolmate of the president, passed away after a brief illness in the holiday season.
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Warrensburg, Mo
A. B. Logan
William McKinley
Evansville Man Burns Eyes in Powder Explosion
Otley Lynn, 26, an L N employee at Howell Indiana, filled a car axle with powder and detonated it. The blast burned his face and he is expected to lose sight in both eyes.
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Evansville
Ind
Dee
Otley Lynn
L. and N
Howell
Flood Fears Rise as Headwaters Soar at Gallipolis
Residents in the low lands fear a flood as rises at head waters push the thirty foot stage toward Gallipolis. The city faced rising waters and authorities prepared for evacuations if needed.
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Gallipolis
Roosevelt on Visit to Pine Knot Virginia
The Roosevelt family departed Washington today for Pine Knot Virginia where they will stay until Monday.
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Roosevelt
Washington
Pine Knot
Virginia
Partly Cloudy and Warmer Then Rain Probable Friday
Partly cloudy skies give way to warmer conditions tonight. Rain is probable Friday across the area, with possible showers extending into the afternoon.
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Glennon
United States
Frisco
Bryan Duck Hunting
Wekiow Fauwcell
Admiral Dewey
M’kinley
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