Garfield blamed for bitter attack on Ballinger policy
Washington rumor spreads that former Interior Secretary Jimmy Garfield, a staunch defender of Ballinger's conservation stance, may be ousted amid the Ballinger Pinchot controversy as Congress readies a probe and threats of administration changes loom.
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Washington
House
Senate
Ballinger
Land Office
Ballinger-Pinchot
Jimmy” Garfield
Taft
Garfield
Roosevelt
Jimmy
We Lands
Secretary of the Interior
Congress
Exploding lamp kills eight in Hillsville quarry town
Eight people die and two are seriously injured when an oil lamp explodes in the home of Santana Cierba in Hillsville nine miles from Newcastle. The tragedy occurred early today at the Hillsville residence.
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Newcastle
Santana Cierba
Hillsville
Coal mines in Butte face shutdown threat amid switchmen strike
No coal mines close. Butte Montana December 4 report says a general shutdown of the mines is threatened due to the railroad switchmen's strike, creating an alarming coal shortage for the area.
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Butte, Mont
Butte
Revolution Loses Head in Central American Arrests
Kingston Jamaica December 24 reports that the Salvadorian Revolution connected to the hard Blow situation has suffered a severe setback with the arrest of General Alfaro, the movement’s leader, and several other prominent figures opposing President Figueroa are in custody.
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Kingston
Jamaica
Alfaro
Cantors
Figueroa
Infant in Arms as Wife Flees Drunken Husband in Pittsburgh
Mrs. Joseph O'Leary, three weeks after giving birth, fled her Marion Street home with their infant in her arms as her husband allegedly beat her. He allegedly threw a chair as she escaped, then chased her through the snow. Police arrested O'Leary on drunkenness and disturbance charges.
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Pittsburg
Joseph O'Leary
Marion Street
O'Leary
Collins
O’leary
Setback for Santa in Oil City Fire Loss
The Adams Express Company office in Oil City Pennsylvania was destroyed by fire on December 24 along with 500 Christmas parcels that were received or en route.
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Oil City
Adams Express Company
Cardinal Sato Deteriorates as Blood Poisoning Develops
Rome reports Cardinal Francia Sato HNI once papal delegate to the United States worsened today. Doctors said blood poisoning has developed, adding to the alarm and tension surrounding his condition.
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Rome
Francia Sato Hni
United States
Peace Maker Separation Case Hears Forgiveness Offer
In Mineola Long Island supreme court William Gould Brokaw testified he would forgive if his wife would tell the truth. He said he bore no personal ill will but distrusted her due to inconsistent statements. His wife was not present in court during the questioning.
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New York
William Gould Brokaw
Supreme Court
Mineola
L. I
Brokaw
John F. McIntyre
Franklin
Sentece
West Point
Hand
United States Court
United States Supreme Court
Annapolis Truant Rehearing Not Favored By Navy
Navy officials rejected a proposed rehearing for three Annapolis midshipmen who withdrew from the academy. F C Bennett of Texas and S A Arnold of Michigan were dismissed, while Ralph Sanford of Connecticut resigned after taking a Thanksgiving day exit. The move followed speculation that West Point supporters influenced the request.
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Washington
Navy Department
Annapolis
F. C. Bennett
Henderson, Tex
S. A. Arnold
Greenville
Mier
Ralph Sanford
Bridgeport
Floods Cause Severe Damage Across Spanish Provinces
Tremendous damage and many deaths feared in Salamanca and Leon due to floods. Burgos Bilbao Valladolid and Somora reported severe losses as houses are swept away. Portugal reports flood damage extending nearby.
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Madrid
Salamanca
Leon
Burgos
Bilbao
Valladolid
Somora
Portugal
Wife joins prisoner in Cecil county jail death attempt
In Elkton Maryland a 32 year old man John Gilpin recently convicted of extorting $100 from his father in law attempted suicide by swallowing strychnine smuggled into the Cecil county jail by his 15 year old wife. Both are in critical condition.
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Elkton
Cecil County
John Gilpin
East May Be Bound Up By Great Strike
Announcement states 125 000 railroad workers east of the Mississippi will file wage demands with the railroads on January 3. Demands seek a 12 to 23 percent increase depending on position and service length. An adjustment committee from employers and a separate employee committee will attempt to reach terms to avert a massive railroad strike.
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New York
Mississippi
Local Social Roundup Highlights Springfield Visitors
Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Taylor and son James Earl visit Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Taylor. Miss Frances H. Hamlin goes to Cleveland. Miss Katherine Quick heads to Virginia for two months. A cotillion at the Propylaeum honors Emily Taggart and Thomas Taggart Jr with elaborate decorations and host Miss Edith Dean as guest.
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T. B. Taylor and Son
James Earl Taylor
R. C. Massmann
Springfield, O
J. M. Taylor
Frances H. Hamlin
Cleveland
Katherine Quick
Virginia
Thomas Taggart
Propylaeum
Emily Taggart
Miss Taggart
Killarney
William Day
Jeanette Reid
Fur workers to strike across four cities
The International Fur Workers union announced a coordinated strike set to begin tomorrow in New York Philadelphia Boston and Baltimore. About twenty thousand employees will walk out demanding union recognition a 25 percent wage increase and a nine hour workday.
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New York
International Fur ‘Workers’ Union
Philadelphia
Boston
Baltimore
Old cabinet sticks in Belgium as king keeps ministers
Brussels December 24 Albert I begins his reign with the cabinet of his uncle Leopold II. Through Premier Schollaert the ministry offered to resign but the king asked them to retain office.
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Brussels
Albert I
Leopold II
Schollaert
Burglars Blow Safe in Columbus Store Heist
Yeggmen blew the safe of the 8 8S, Kresage & Co. store in the business district during the night and escaped with $1,500, the day's receipts.
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Umbus, CO
Kresage & Co. Atore
Lucy's Way
A grandmother sews by the window when her granddaughter Lucy aged five climbs on her lap and plucks the white hairs. Lucy explains she is removing the “busting threads” from grandma's hair, prompting a gentle exchange about hair color and aging.
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Lucy
Grandma
One Bromide Quinine Laxative Use Cited in Cure Note
The fragment notes a brand Bromo Quinine Laxative and mentions a signature ER W Grove. It references using the product to cure a cold in one day, with a focus on the claimed remedy and its attribution.
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ER. W. Grove
Two Women Held on Fugitive Charge in Bathtub Murder Case
Mrs. Caroline B. Martin and Mrs. Mary W. Snead, relatives of murder victim Ocey Snead, were arraigned at the Tombs police court on charges of fleeing justice. Extradition papers reportedly secured and they were to be sent to New Jersey later today.
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New York
Caroline B. Martin
Mary W. Snead
Ocey Snead
West Orange
N. J. Bathtub
Tombs
New Jersey
Fire destroys Avenue nickelodeon. actor dies at machine
In Pittsburg on December 24 a theater fire at the Avenue nickelodeon trapped operator James Estep inside the film machine cubbyhole. The 18 year old wife, present in the auditorium, witnessed his death as a film exploded.
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Pittsburg
Nickelodeon
James Estep
Lewiston Firefighters Die in Falling Wall Disaster
Two Lewiston firemen were killed when a wall collapsed during the destruction of a large business block. The blaze gutted several stores and many offices, with damage estimated at 250000.
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Lewiston
How Is My Papa Today A Diphtheria Tragedy Tale
Denver reports through the Blynn estate case the death of J Leonard Blynn a head salesman for Nevin Candy Co after an appendicitis operation. His 13 year old daughter Marton suffered diphtheria and remains unaware of her father’s death due to hospital rules. The estate totals $5500 in assets with a will directing the widow to receive the property and stating no intent to disinherit the child.
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Denver
Colo
J. Leonard Blynn
Nevin Candy Company
Steele Hospital
St. Joseph’s
Mr. Blynn
Blynn
Delta Upsilon House Burns at Cornell University
Fire this morning destroyed the Delta Upsilon fraternity house at 6 South Avenue on the Cornell campus. The 1991 building, valued at 25,000, suffered total losses of 20,000 with 7,000 insured.
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Ithaca
WN. Y
Delta Upsilon
Cornell University
South Avenue
Mackay Gift to St. Leo's Hospital from Clarence Mackay
Greensboro reports St. Leo's Hospital received a $230 Christmas gift today from Clarence H. Mackay of New York.
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Mackay’s
Greensboro
N. C
St. Leo's Hospital
Clarence H. Mackay
New York
Durrieux Gambler Sought in Leopold Heir Case
Paris reports detectives hunt M. Durrieux, first husband of Baroness Vaughan, amid a fight over King Leopold II's estate. The baroness Caroline Lacroix, tied to Leo pold, may be still married, impacting the paternity of Leopold’s potential heirs.
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Paris
Louise
Saxe-Coburg
Albert I
Belgium
M. Durrieux
Vaughan
Morganatia
Leopold
Caroline Lacroix
Durrieux
Sports Trade Gossip and Early Season Rumors
The piece notes Roy Wheeler of Marquette entering Wisconsin Indiana basketball numbers 25 and mentions Dean Barnhart as captain. It reports potential deals involving Bill Dahlen and Harry Lum ley, praises Frank Arellanes as a top speed pitcher, and quotes Owen Taylor on self-sufficiency. It notes Reds players for sale, possible admission-rate hikes for Philadelphia clubs, Duffy Lewis linked with Tris Speaker, and a quirky auction of John Anderson with weight jokes.
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Roy Wheeler
Marquette
Wisconsin
Indiana
Dean Barnhart
Brooklyn
Bill Dahlen
Harry Lumley
Frank Arellanes
Owen Taylor
Boston Americans
Patsy Donovan
Lake
Block
James Hughes
Dan Howley
American Association
Reds
Pauxus
Lafitte
Ashley
Keyes
Doescher
Ferguson
Carmichael
Dolan
Imfielder
Patterson
Clarke
Albany
Jimmy Collins
Providence
John Anderson
John
Bil
Jimmy
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Maude
Maude Fealy
James Durkin
St. Paul
Miss Fealy
Hugo Sherwin
Durkin
Santa
Satolli
CTY UE
Mabel N. Smith
Pittsburg, Pa
C. M. Brown
Detroit
George A. Gemmer
George Bliss
Elizabeth Holliday
Lucy Arrick
Helen Wheelock
Cecelia Wulsin
Corouthy Bennett
Edna Schnull
Katherine Gibson
Mary Hendrickson
Oftrud Schmidt
Josephine Parrott
Elsie Edwards
Irene
Jessie Milner
Lenna May Blue
Helen Sturgis
Lawrence Belding Cummings
N. Meridian Street
Robert Loonen
Arthur Bradford Grover
Henry Morrison Talbot
Frederic McMurray Ayres
A. B. Gates
William Moore Rockwood
Ruth Pratt
Majory
Louise McGowan
Frances Gladding
Mary Ledge Mcixee
Hervey Bates, Jr
Jersey
J.C. Dahlman
Omaha
Mamma
Pettis Dry Goods CO
King
Baroness Vaughan
Annette Kel
VENUS
Grace An WeaeEy
LA Petite Revue Elix
Arry & Barnes & Crawford
Obtverti
Ffrrill Prothers
Nermann
Shews & Ashley
Majestic
Jock Co
Damon and Pythias
W. H. Crame
David Barob
Matinee Daily
Colonial W. Cor
Windy
N. Y.S
Lea
Arta
Bertie Fowler
Ihean & Warren
Tori Troupe
Coloniscope
Geggman
REX Theater
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