Dr Frederick Cook Hides Behind Plain Self, Aids Sleuths
Reports detail how Dr Frederick Cook avoided detection while journalists from Hampton's Magazine hunted him for months. They tracked his public appearances, used a solicitor to locate him, and observed his open movements in New York City, Troy, and on a steamship to Quebec, all without disguises. No one recognized him despite crowds, as Cook insisted he sought no money and preferred privacy while awaiting publication of his confession.
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York
Cookus
Renee Hampton
Hamp
Oie J Press
Frederick A. Cook
Cook
Ms Country
New York City
Hampton
Story
Arctic
North Pole
William Cook
Proprie
Wm. Cook
Troy
N. Y
T. Everet Har Th
Hampton's
London
Dr. Cook
Quebec
Ray Long
Harry
Avenue A
Tel
Dr. Bh
Cook Rell
Probe Into Life of Mrs Glover Servant?
A brief notice examines the life of Mrs Glover, described as a servant figure, with focus on domestic roles and community ties. It highlights curiosity about her background, duties, and social context in the local area.
Cambridge Case Sensation in Glover Murder Trial
In Cambridge Massachusetts Hattie Leblanc and Mrs Lillian Glover face murder trials for Clarence F Glover's death. Defense attorney Melvin M Johnson seeks to prove Glover's wife had motive means and ability to kill. Glover testified about firearms but denied intimate relationships with others.
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Cambridge
Mass
Hattie Leblanc
Lillian Glover
Clarence F. Glover
East Cambridge
Hattie
Melvin M. Johnson
Johnson
German tariff as an example in New England trade talks
Former Governor Guild told presidents of New England boards of trade that Germany shifted from revenue tariffs to protective tariffs. He cited German tariff commission work and asserted Germans produce ten finished goods for every one in the United States, widening foreign trade.
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Boston
Mass
New England Boards of Trade
New England
German Tariff Commission
Drivers Ratify Strike Settlement
Drivers and helpers of the major express companies ratified the agreement settling the strike. With Adams Express excluded, other firms grant wage increases of 5 to 8 percent, an eleven hour work day and overtime pay. Adams men receive slightly less.
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New York
Big Express
Adams Express Company
Adams
Insane Murderer May Be Set Free
Chicago December 1 A man named Wm Muetsch imprisoned for the murder of his two daughters Gertrude eight and Jennie two has been thrice tried and once sentenced to death. If he can prove to a physician that he is sane he may be released within a few days.
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Chicago
Gertrude
Jennie
Wm. Muetsch
Census figures released for Pennsylvania and West Virginia
Census announcement lists Pennsylvania with 7,665,111 residents and West Virginia with 1,221,119, reported from Washington D C on December 1.
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Washington, D. C
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Pullman Proposes 20 Percent Sleep Car Rate Cut
In Chicago on December 1 the Pullman Company offered a voluntary reduction averaging 20 percent on upper berths costing $1.50 or more to avert a deeper cut. G S Pernahl testified the firm would consider six mills per berth, with uppers 29 percent below lowers but not under $1.25. ICC said proposals would be considered. industry opinion favored acceptance.
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Chicago
Interstate Commerce Commission
Pullman Company
United States Circuit Court
Commission
G. S&s. Pernahl
Pullmans
Interstate Commerce Commissioners
Washington school meeting to hear anti tuberculosis report
Miss Nettie Sabelwitz will present the State Anti Tuberculosis association progress and financial disbursements at the Washington school meeting tonight. A large attendance is expected after a mooted discussion. Summary of disbursements is published by permission of Mr E S Hebrd.
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Washington
Nettie Sabelwitz
State Anti
Rate Cutting War By Three Roads
Formal notice announces fare cuts by Grand Trunk Erie and Wabash on Chicago to New York and Boston routes. The plan targets first and second class fares with significant reductions effective January 1, triggering a likely nationwide rate war that prompted prior warnings to Pennsylvania and New York Central.
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Chicago
New York
Boston
Grand Trunk
Erie
Wabash
Big Western
Seaboard
Pennsylvania
New York Central
Michigan Central
Panhandle
Miss Leneve Not Aboard Majestic as Ship Arrives
The Majestic docked in New York today with officers reporting that Ethel Clare Leneve, Dr. Crippen's companion, was not aboard. A cable claimed Miss Allen on the Southampton matched her but she denied it and offered no home details.
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New York
Majestic
Vata
Ethel Clare Leneve
Dr. Crippen
Canada
Miss Allen
Southampton
Taft Finishes Final Draft of Annual Message
A Cabinet meeting at the White House today indicated President Taft has completed the final draft of his annual message to Congress.
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Washington, D. C
White House
Taft
Congress
Wisconsin Anti Tuberculosis Association disbursements detailed
A Wisconsin report itemizes expenditures of the Wisconsin Anti Tuberculosis Association for 1909 including administration, field work, lectures, publication, legislation, working equipment, office costs, and miscellaneous items. The document notes a grand total of 1909 expenditures and includes a Milwaukee interview with Senator Robert M. La Follette praising the association and its educational campaign against tuberculosis.
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Hutchins
la Follette
Milwaukee
Robert M. la Follette
Wisconsin
Wisconsin Anti-Tuberculosis Association
Harper House Fire Destroys Rock Island Hotel
Fire at the Harper hotel, the city’s largest hostelry in Rock Island Newfoundland, caused about 50 000 dollars in damages. Defective attic wiring is suspected. Birdie Welch, an employee, was seriously burned and several other women injured.
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Rock Island
Harper
Birdie Welch
Peace Doubtful In Garment War Chicago
Chicago December 1 garment workers on strike endorse the closed shop at a mass meeting and declare their leaders lack authority to negotiate peace or make definitive proposals in any case.
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Chicago
Cheago’s
Peace hopes rise in Chicago garment strike mediation
Chicago leaders report progress as a civic strike committee led by Mayor Busse presents secret proposals to 40 000 garment workers. The strikers and manufacturers plan further talks after today’s debate on the compromise plan, with the key obstacle being the closed shop.
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Chicago
Busse
Civic Committee
Countess Tolstoi Near Death From Grief in Russia
Reports from Yasnaya Polyana say the grieving Countess Tolstoi is gravely ill with fever and near death. Her mounting desolation followed Tolstoy’s illness and death, including her seizure at the station and stark vigil beside his bier at the poverty oak.
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ST. Petersburg
Toilstoi
Yasnaya Poliana
Tolstoi
Princess Helen Debut at White House Reception
The president's daughter Princess Helen was formally presented to society this afternoon in the East Room, becoming the fourth debutante presented at the White House. Previous honorees included Miss Nellie Grant and Misses Alice and Ethel Roosevelt.
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Washington, D. C
Helen
White House
Taft
Nellie Grant
Alice
Ethel Roosevelt
Three Hurt as Horse Truck Plows Through Fire Scene
In Dallas on December 1 a horse truck struck a woman and two city firefighters while they battled a blaze. The fire destroyed property valued at about $100,000 as crews fought to contain the spread.
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Dallas
Texas
Home Missionary Conference Ends
A regional Home Missionary Conference concluded after sessions covering outreach, funding, and church planting strategies. Delegates issued final resolutions and outlined next steps for member congregations and mission projects.
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Home Missionary
Mission Convention Highlights Brotherhood Moment at First Methodist
Final session of the Home Missionary convention at First Methodist drew a large audience. Rev Louis Potts spoke on Jewish life with remarks contrasting Orthodox beliefs and Christian ideals. Bishop McIntyre united with Dr I L Thomas in a touching show of fellowship as 200 delegates from Minnesota and West Wisconsin were served meals.
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Home Missionary Convention
First Methodist Church
Bishop Hamilton
Boston
Louis Potts
Ward Platt
Kansas
Dr. Potts
Missionary Board
I. L. Thomas
South
Southland
Virginia
Dr. Thomas
Board of Home Missions For Higher Education
Bishop McIntyre
Brother Thomas
Mr. Thomas
Haywood
Benj. S. Haywood
Fire devastates Dallas area destroying multiple buildings
Fire in Dallas, Texas, late last night and today destroyed thirty frame buildings, six small stores, six boarding houses, and parts of the Buell planing mill and Dallas Ice and Fuel company. Loss estimated at $250,000 with about five hundred homeless as firefighters struggle with low water pressure three blocks from Main Street.
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Dallas
Texas
Buell Planing Mill
Dallas Ice and Fuel Company
First “Topsy” of Uncle Tom’s Cabin dies at 87
New Haven, Conn. December 1. Julia Wyatt, famed as the actress who created the part of Topsy in the original company of Uncle Tom’s Cabin, will be buried here tomorrow. She died Tuesday at the age of 87 after a long stage career.
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New Haven
Conn
Topsy
Julia Wyatt
Glove evidence cited in Wendling murder trial
In Louisville on December 1, Joseph Wendling's defense receives a point as Benedict Thomas testifies he found a matching glove in the church where Alma Kellner is believed murdered. Father Schumann notes a basement odor, Dr. Ruby links a tooth to Alma, and Officer Quill recalls Wendling with a bullseye lantern near the church after the girl's disappearance.
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Louisville
Joseph Wendling
Alma Keliner
Benedict Thomas
Wendling
Alma Kellmer
Father Schumann
J. C. Ruby
Alma Kellner
Jerry Quill
St. John’s Church
Man Slain While Trying to Save Brother in Bull Attack
Montreal dispatch reports W T Rodgers of Philadelphia fired at a wounded bull near Lake Coulonge, killing his own brother in a desperate rescue attempt. The body was shipped to Philadelphia for burial.
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Montreal
Fred Drexel Rodgers
Philadelphia
W. T. Rodgers
Lake Couloinge
Duke of Manchester Improves After Appendicitis Operation
The Duke of Manchester who underwent appendicitis surgery last night is improving and his doctors believe he will recover. He married Miss Helen Zimmerman of Cincinnati in 1900.
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Duke
London
Manchester
Missi Helen Zimmerman
Eugene Zimmerman
Cincinnati
Diaz Sworn In Amid Guerilla Threats in Mexico
In Mexico City Diaz was sworn in for the eighth time as president amid ongoing guerrilla threats across Chihuahua and northern Mexico. No public jubilation marked the induction.
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Diaz
Mexico City
Chihuahua
Mexico
Weather Brief for La Crosse Region and Surrounding States
Forecast through Friday evening calls for generally fair skies and cold conditions. La Crosse temps dip to 14 tonight rising to 22 by Friday with light winds around 12 mph and no precipitation. Wisconsin expects colder east portion tonight, clearer Friday. Minnesota and Iowa see fair, warming conditions tonight and Friday.
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la Crosse
Wisconsin
Minnesia
Iowa
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