New Year's Reception at the White House a Brilliant Function
Thousands gathered today at the White House for a New Year's reception. Officials mingled with laborers in an egalitarian display as the President and Mrs. Roosevelt met ambassadors, judiciary, and citizens. The event featured a Marine Band program and a reception line in the Blue Room with Fairbanks and cabinet members nearby.
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Washington, D.C
Marine
Diplomatic Corps
Judiciary
Arms
Navy
Orloas
Roosevelt
Fairbanks
Thousenuis
New Orleans Free Mail Delivery Reduced by Order
A large portion of New Orleans streets lack sidewalks and will be cut from free mail delivery per a Postmaster General order. The city has contracted to build sidewalks and expects delivery to be largely restored within a year as work proceeds.
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Hearst to contest New York mayor election
Albany January 1 The first paper served on the new attorney general Jackson was an application for reargument on Hearst’s petition for leave to begin quo warranto proceedings to test George B McClellan’s title to the New York mayoralty. Hearst claims he was deprived of the office by fraud and violence in the 1905 election.
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New York
Albany
N.Y
Jackson
William R. Hearst
George B. McClellan
Hearst
Attempted train wreck near Danville shocks passengers
Reports describe an attempt to derail the Florida Express near Whittles, Virginia, with rocks placed on the track. The engine jumped the rails, injuring several passengers slightly while detectives investigate.
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Zvilie
Persident Spencer
Lawyers On
Whittles
Danville
Rowe
New Laws in Effect and College Musical Plans
Washington reports new federal laws taking effect, including free alcohol, pure food, and interstate commerce anti-pass provisions, with navigation license reforms. Presbyter ian College reopens after Christmas with New Year boosts in lodging, four new practice planes, and a concert series by alumni and Dr. Fisher featuring recitals and a commencement concert.
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Congress
Ecbyterian College
Presbyterian College
Conservatory
New York Attorney General Elect Opens Recount Prospects
Attorney General elect Jackson writes Hearst offering to rehear or renew quo warranto petitions against George B. McClellan the mayor of New York. He takes office January 1 1907 and says immediate settlement of the questions is demanded for the welfare and dignity of the people. Hearst representatives say they will accept the offer and papers to institute a recount are ready for submission.
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Jackson
William R. Hearst
Wiliam Randolph Hearst
Julius Mayer
State of
George B. McClellan
City of
Hearst
New York Central Labor Body Reshapes After Ultimatum
New York January 1 The Central Federated Union voted 64 to 54 to obey the A F of L ultimatum from the Minneapolis convention. The action requires seating reassigning delegates from Theatrical Protective Union and Musical Mutual Protective Union, and excluding about twenty independent unions. If officers do not diplomacy, a split could form a rival central body and unions may realign.
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Central Fede|ated
Federa Hon of Labor
Mineapolis
Te FU
Theatrical Protective
Musical Mutual Protective
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General Assembly Opens in Harrisburg with Routine Start
Harrisburg, Pa Jan 1 The General Assembly of Pennsylvania convened at noon in a routine session after the organization and governor Pennypacker's last message. A recess was set to Jan 14 for committee selections and the real work to begin after the inauguration Jan 15.
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Harrisburg
Gem Leah Assembly of Pennsylvania
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Gage Against Mining Company in North Carolina Debate
Devensboro NC January 1. Reports from a North Carolina political scene recount reactions to Congressman Blackburn's letter alleging a corrupt bargain with a book trust involving Governor Glenn and Congressman Hackett. Lawyers deem it criminal idle, with fears Blackburn could be indicted. Judge Bynum denies prior consultation with Blackburn. In court, Julian Leroy White vs Montgomery Mining Company saw bids rise from 10000 to 25000 as creditors seek asset sale confirmation. Norfolk and Western case saw damages of 5900 for a man killed in Virginia wreck. Southern Life and Trust to raise capital from 200000 to 300000 as stockholders meet next month. Secretary of State retains attention.
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Washington
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Monroe
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Louelle May
George B. May
Norfolk and Western Railway Company
Clement Manly
Winston- Salem
J. C. Buxton
Winston-Salem
Virginia
United States Coruit Court of Appeals
Southern Life and Trust Company
From Messenger Bay To Assistant General Manager of Southern
News items report J T and family returning to Greensboro from New York after two years, Latham arriving for a cotton trade visit, Boyd promoted to maintenance supervisor of the third district with Charlotte HQ, and McManus named assistant general manager of the Southern overseeing Charlotte and Atlanta division. A prep for Greenville and Washington posts follows.
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Greenville
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Chicago Editor Very Ill in Hampton
Alfred Seapt editor of the Electric World from Chicago is gravely ill with pneumonia at the Hampton home of Henry Schmeltz after a Christmas visit. He arrived with his wife and contracted a severe cold en route, with pneumonia developing after arrival. Governor Warner Begins Second Term in Michigan
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Hampton
Newport News
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Electric World
Henry Schmeltz
H Hampton
Speeltz
Levore
Warner
Lansing
Michigan
Warmer
Kelly
House of Representatives
Hughes Inaugurated Governor of New York State
Charles E. Hughes was today inaugurated governor of New York in Albany with a large crowd. The brief ceremony lasted about thirty minutes, with prayers by Bishop Burke and Bishop Doane, and a short welcome and reply from the retiring governor. A parade of National Guard and other companies preceded the event.
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Charles EB. Hughes
New York
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Doane
Whalen
Third Brigade
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Father Shot as Daughters Look On in Georgia
Monticello Georgia December 1 James Falk a local merchant was shot dead at 2 am on his veranda in front of his two daughters Ruth and Mary by Hubert Waldrup a youth who had just returned from a dance with the girls Falk had objected to the girls going to the dance but Waldrup promised they would be home before midnight The murder occurred when an attempt was made to guide the girls into the house without disturbing their father Waldrup shot Falk after an exchange over the girls and the night ended in tragedy.
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Bell Telephone Company
Charlotte
North Carolina
South Carolina
Greensboro
Raleigh
B. A. Woodruff
Mt. Airy
Lagman
Monticello
James Falk
Ruth
Mary
Hubert Waldrup
Prince Henry of Croy Visits Norfolk on Business
Prince Henry of Croy, Prince of Westphalia, stayed several days in Norfolk and returned to New York tonight. He visited the Virginia Club and met local social leaders, noting Jamestown Exposition interest as his primary concern while here.
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Croy
Norfolk
Henry of Croy
Prince
New Year Festivities Mark Paris City Celebrations
The text notes widespread New Year celebrations in Paris with numerous outdoor fetes and performances across amusements venues. Receptions were held at prominent homes and institutions, with social events spanning both wealthy and modest households.
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