Fatal blaze in Cincinnati leather district
A morning fire in Cincinnati destroyed two factories and damaged eight more in the leather district. One fireman and an unidentified boy died, ten firemen were injured, and several nearby properties suffered major damage. The Krippen dorf O Neill Shoe and Taylor Poole Leather factories burned. the cause is unknown. Walter Morris, 18, is dead. Charles Schwangle, a fireman, is missing and may be buried. The loss is estimated at about 2 million dollars.
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Joss
Robert Greer
Tme
Krippendorf-O'Neill Shoe Company
Taylor-Poole Leather Company
Victor Safe and Lock Company
U. S. Lather Company
Henery Nurre
McDonald Tinners and Plumbers Supply House
Wildburg Box Factory
Payne Motor Works
Cahill Shoe Company
Walter Morris
Charles Schwangle
Sea Board Air Line Thrives on Local Traffic Growth
Since its reorganization the Sea board Air Line has become highly prosperous due to its cultivation of local traffic along its lines.
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Seaboard Air Line
Bitter war between France and Germany over Cherbourg port
An article notes the bitter Franco German dispute over Cherbourg as a major port for German liners. It criticizes French government favoritism, high charges, inadequate facilities, and neglected Western railway services, warning Cherbourg may be abandoned while Le Havre and Boulogne benefit from better conditions and patronage.
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Western Railway
Paris
Cherbourge
Readies of thid Duper Promise Cure All Suffering
An old advertisement promises a $100 reward for proof that a tonic called Hall's Catan-fake cures ailments by purporting to strengthen the body and stomach with a claim of testimonials. The notice urges readers to buy and try the remedy with statements of high efficacy and a Toledo company backer.
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Cork
ENEY
Toledo
Three Cushion Championship Opens With De Oro Defense
Alfred De Oro world champion in pool and three cushion billiards defends the latter title against John Dely starting tonight at Doyle's Academy in New York. The match runs three nights amid speculation on cross discipline success and De Oro’s recent pool title record. Daly is a former three cushion champion.
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New York
Alfred de Oro
John Dely
Doyle's Academy
Daly
Fierce Snow Storm Delays Trains in Colorado
A fierce early season snow storm snarls rail traffic in Denver and surrounding areas as wires go down. The storm advances rapidly eastward, disrupting transportation and disrupting service along the line.
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Colorado
Denver
Colo
Strike settlement eyed as 30000 engineers face western railways
Grand Chief Stone of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers says the strike of about 30 000 engineers on sixty one western railroads will be settled within twenty four hours.
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Chicago
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Christmas provisions arranged for American fleet
London reports officers of the American Atlantic fleet have contracted for vast quantities of delicacies for the Christmas feast. The battleships head to Gibraltar to be moored within a day or two and spend Christmas there. British government arranges special mail delivery for the sailors.
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Gibraltar
Mine Disaster in Leigh Coal Shaft Traps 360 Men
Four hundred workers are entombed in the Preoria coal mine at Leigh after a fire. Eighty feet of flame and smoke rose from the main shaft as rescue crews tried to reach the men. A roll call shows 360 missing with efforts to enter the mine continuing for days.
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Manchester
St Leigh
Hieyven
Revollers
James
Budapest social scandal threatens as blackmailer dies in cell
Vienna reports a Budapest gossip rattle as Vigyazo, a handsome hairdresser, blackmailed aristocrats with details of affairs. He was arrested after a millionaire’s wife alerted authorities, and he killed himself in custody. Victims fear further disclosures from his papers.
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Budapest
Paris
Hungary
Vigyazo
Hussars
Halrdemer
Urgent Demand for Railroads Physical Valuation Law
An Augual report from the Interstate Commerce Commission to Congress urges passage of a federal law to value railroad properties. The feature highlights government valuation as a priority during the present session in Washington.
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Interstate Commission
Washington
Dad
Interstate Commerce Commission
Congress
Senator Lorimer Exonerated by Senate Privileges Committee
Burrows of Michigan reports the Senate committee on privileges and elections exonerates Senator Lorimer of Ohio fraud accusations. The panel’s report is signed by all committee members except Beveridge of Indiana and Frasier of Tennessee. Washington observers note the split signatures.
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Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections
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Oliners
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Burrows
Michigan
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Indiana
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Tennesse
Reach the Cause and Back Pain Vanish with Doan's Pills
P M Beaulieu of Spearfish Dak reports a winter kidney issue with severe backache from a cold settling on the kidneys. After using Doan's Kidney Pills the symptoms disappeared and his kidney trouble relief persists. Doan's is sold by dealers at 60 cents a box from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo N Y.
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Foster-Milburn Co
Buffato
Death Penalty Long Fight Ends in California
Mark A. Wilkins is resentenced to be hanged in February for the murder of Vernie Carmile in Elmhurst near Oakland. The 1907 poisoning case led to a protracted legal battle lasting years, with Wilkins finally losing all appeals and facing execution.
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Mark A. Wilkins
Vernie Carmle
Elmhurst
Wilkins
Wilkine
ArchbisHop Ireland Marks Priestly and Bishop Jubilees
Archbishop Ireland today observed the forty ninth anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood and the thirty fifth anniversary of his consecration as a bishop in St Paul. Only three US hierarchy members are older in service than he. Preparations begin for a sacerdotal jubilee celebration next year.
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United States
St. Paul
Cardinal Gibbons
Baltimore
Hogan
Kansas City
Huan
Philadelphia
Boxing Rumors Hint Heavyweight Title Shakeup Near
Tommy Burns, ex-champion, backs a bid for the coming heavyweight crown. Jack Louter protests, while Hugo Kelly and Frank Klaus eye the middleweight title in Boyton within weeks. Handy Ferguson returns under Aleck Mc Lean, who works harder for him than for other fighters.
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Hng
Jack Louter
Hugo Kelly
Frank Klaus
Boyton
Handy Ferguson Ia
Aleck McLean
Aleck
Markham Heads Illinois Central Ry Election of New President
Ghiteawd, Ill Dec 21 Charles H elected president of the Minnesota Central Railroad to succeed J T Harahan who retires next month He began in 1881 as a Banta Fe section laborer and later held key posts with Southern Pacific Oregon Lines Houston and Texas Central and Southern Pacific before leaving to pursue other business about eight years ago.
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Fresno
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Houston and Texas Central
Boxing figures and events maneuver in early 1911
In New York on December 28 Jack Sullivan and Frank sparring figures, George Green of San Francisco the original Young Corbett, and manager Joe Woodman prep for Langford and Eingland bout around January 1. The French federation invites promoters to a world congress in Paris on March 10, 1911.
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Jack
Negroes Plan Grand Ball to Save Fingerprint Burglar
Chicago residents plan a large charity ball tomorrow to raise funds for appealing the murder conviction of Thomas Jennings, a Black ex convict known for the fingerprint evidence linked to the Clarence Hiller killing. Proceeds aim to bring the case to the supreme court to challenge fingerprint admissibility in trials.
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Thomas Jennings
Jennings
Clarence Hiller
Supreme Court
Beginning of astronomical winter in northern hemisphere
Washington notes that today is the shortest day and longest night of the year in the northern hemisphere. Winter officially begins at noon tomorrow as sun and earth reach minimum separation, with nights shortening until June 21 when the longest day occurs.
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Washington
Northern Hemisphere
Rockefeller Makes More Requests to University
Chicago December 21 John D Rockefeller gifts the University 10 000 000 and withdraws his representatives from the board of trustees declaring it his last gift to the university He has given the institution in all 20 000 000 in bequests
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John D. Rockfeller
Chicago University
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Fred T. Gates
Board of
University
Lemagneaux Breaks Flying Record in 423 Mile Flight
Paris on December 21 reports Paul Lemagneaux flying in a Bleriot machine covering 423 miles in five hours and sixty nine minutes without alighting to establish a new world distance record for flight.
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Paris
Paul Lemagneaux
Considerate shoppers ease busy clerks during holidays
During the holiday shopping rush, being considerate helps tired clerks. Polite interactions reduce stress and speed service, benefiting both staff and customers in crowded stores.
Retreat Phrase Traced as Motto in Obscure Text
An archival snippet shows a terse motto “me 0 RETREAT” repeated, hinting at a chant or slogan tied to a historical group or event. The readable portion lacks context for a full background or identifiable individuals.
Perkins Leaves Morgan Firm Amid Campaign Controversy
New York report says George W. Perkins exited J P Morgan & Co due to his role in a gubernatorial campaign backing Henry L. Stimson. Henry P. Davison now holds a dominant position at the firm formerly led by Perkins. Rumors say Morgan was angered by Perkins activity potentially affecting Taft era politics.
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George W. Perkins
J. Pierpont Morgan
Henry L. Stimson
Wall Street
Henry P. Davison
Mr. Perkin
Morgan
Howton
J. P. Morgan
Perkins
Stimson
Taft
Roosevelt
New York Banker Charged With Bank Stock Forgery and Auto Theft
Charles A. Belling, third vice president of the Bronx National Bank, is jailed on charges of securing about $26,000 from several banks and forging stock certificates during the year. He has paid $6,600 for auto joy riding, while friends describe him as a friwane.
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New York
Charles A. Belling
Bronx National Bank
Enticement Case Involving Four Local Residents
Hot Springs Herald reports Claud Fanning Riley Housaker Maggie Gordon and Etta Husted were brought back from Alliance Nebraska by Sheriff Jenson after leaving Sunday night. The three men and Miss Husted are charged with enticing a fourteen year old girl from home though the girl says she went of her own accord. All are in custody awaiting a justice court hearing this week. Fanning and Miss Gordon claim marriage.
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Riley Housaker
Maggie Gordon
Etta Husted
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Alabama Society Hosts First Waldorf Ball in New York
Alabama Society of New York plans a debut ball and reception at the Waldorf Astoria tonight. Prominent members include Judge H. M. Somerville, former president, and Dr. John A. Wyeth, noted surgeon, among the honored attendees.
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Waldorf-Astoria
Alabama Society of
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John A. Wyeth
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