Dr. Cook Seeks Public Statement On Pole Claim
Dr. Fred Albert Cook arrives in New York amid debate over his pole discovery claim. He plans to issue a public statement later while defending his mountaineering feat and profits from lectures and magazine stories totaling about 121000.
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New York Herald
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Cook Is Said To Have Left On Deposit In the Trust Company
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McKinley
Falling walls destroy Toledo Biscuit plant and waste workers
In Toledo Ohio on December 23 a fire started by wires caused the Toledo Biscuit Company plant to collapse. The wall fell in all directions trapping six firefighters who escaped harm. The plant a major biscuit maker tied to the biscuit trust will be rebuilt and about 150 workers lost their jobs.
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White Hope Seeks Laurels In East Boxing Circuit
Carl Mor the "hope of the white race" knocked out Marvin Hart in Oklahoma Tuesday night and heads east to face challengers in the light class. If not aligned with the Memphis winner, he will meet the winner of a fight between Tommy Ryan's pupil Con and Al Kubiak on January 5.
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Carl Morthe
Marvin Hart
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Tommy Ryan
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al Kubiak
Briggs Foe Wins Bout After Last Round Scuffle
Millville Mass December 23 Wood Briggs of Brockton woke to learn Erle Whitney of California was knocked out in the eighth round of a ten round scheduled bout. The misr last night left Briggs in the arena as the referee stopped the fight.
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Famous Southern Theatre Destroyed by Fire in Norfolk
Fire devastated Odd Fellows hall once the 5k Opera House in Norfolk today. The blaze levelled the famed southern circuit venue, causing estimated damages to reach about 150000 dollars.
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van Dee
Odd Fellows Hall
Opera House
Even Preacher Sold His Vote in Ohio Probe
Startling disclosures in an Ohio vote probe reveal a preacher involved in the scheme that threatens 1 500 voters with disfranchisement amid alleged ballot irregularities and coercion.
Adams County vote buying indictments rise to 531
West Union Ohio December 23 special grand jury indicts 172 more Adams county voters in the election probe bringing total indictments to 531. Boodling involved preachers, officials, and buyers paying often eight dollars per vote with ballots marked at the booth. Conservative leaders estimate at least 2 090 votes are purchaseable.
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Adams County
West Union
Ohio
L. J. Fenton
H. Z. Blair
Blair
Republican Committee
Taft
Cincnnati
Court House
River Sand as Cure for Stomach Ailment Claims
Dr William Windsor of Seattle travels to Minneapolis where he endorses sand as medicine after drinking muddy river water. He says sand cleanses the system and cured his stomach trouble though snow blocked his visit and the blowing sand settled.
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Minneapolis
Minn
William Windsor
Seattle
Wash
Mr. Windsor
Mississippi
Christmas Gifts From Mrs Rockwell Will Aid Hospitals
In Scranton the will of the late Mrs Jas W Rockwell provides gifts to local institutions. West Side Hospital Association 10000 West Mountain Sanitarium 10000 Hahnemann Hospital 5000 Taylor Hospital 3000 Carbondale Hospital 3000.
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Scranton
Jas W. Rockwell
West Side Hospital Association
West Mountain Sanitarium
Hahneman Hospital
Taylor Hospital
Carbondale Hospital
Xmas Cheer for Lagrosse's Poor Fortunes Remembered
A brief reads of charity efforts to aid Lagrosse's poor residents this Christmas season. Community groups mobilize to provide food, clothing, and gifts to needy families in the Lagrosse area.
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XMAS
Lagrosse
Returning Husband Rejoins Family After Christmas
A husband returns home to his family for the holidays, reuniting after a period apart. The reconciled couple shares plans for a peaceful new year and stronger family ties.
Christmas Aid Reaches La Crosse Settling for Hope
La Crosse Elks and local groups mobilize a large Christmas drive with ten wagons delivering clothing and food to the poor. Humane Society’s C. H. Berry coordinates children's clothing while City Mission trims dinners and offers a bright tree for poor children. Jail inmates and West Salem insane asylum receive special meals, and Sheriff Duncan plans a generous holiday dinner. Junior Parmenter returns to face desertion charges, seeking a new start for his family with County Judge Brindley’s help.
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D. C. Dewey
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Dewey
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Humane
C. H. Berry
Mr. Berry
Duncan
la Crosse County
Insane Asylum
West Salem
Junior Parmenter
John Brindley
Parmenter
Poor Commission
Judge. Brindley
Spokane Police Refuse Warrants for Six Santa Clauses
Spokane December 23 Chief of Police Dout refused to serve warrants for the arrest of six Santa Clauses overseeing Salvation Army kettles. Warrants issued on Flora Bilkiss's complaint alleging illegality of inducing belief in Santa. Earlier this week Bilkiss attacked the Santas and overturned kettles.
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Spokane
Wash
Salvation Army
Mann
Flora Bilkiss
Bilkiss
Wilson To Fight Old Boss Rule In New Jersey
Governor-elect Woodrow Wilson declares the contest for the U S Senate is about people versus boss rule. He accuses former Senator James Smith Jr of bad faith after claiming he would not run. Wilson warns Smith's candidacy would again empower selfish interests over the people and pledges to resist organization used for individuals.
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United States
New Jersey
Woodrow Wilson
Wilson
James Smith, Jr
Newark
James E. Matine
Smith
Roosevelt Vote To Go Dry In New Jersey
Roosevelt New Jersey faces a decision on liquor licenses as Judge Adrian Lyon prepares to rule this afternoon or tomorrow morning. Saloonkeepers seek renewal amid holiday business while residents have signed numerous remonstrances, making a dry outcome likely.
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Roosevelt
N. J
Adrian Lyon
Christmas Toy Day Brings Santa to Philadelphia Poor
In Philadelphia the Christmas Toy Day tradition grows as afternoon papers began the plan two years ago. Santa Claus travels by car from morning until night, delivering gifts to the city's needy as vehicles ferry him to various neighborhoods.
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Philadelphia
Afternon
Santa Claus
MConnell Declines To Enter Fight After Speakership
In a surprising turn, MConnell announces he will not engage in further contest after securing the Speakership. Officials and colleagues weigh the implications for party unity and upcoming votes.
McConnell Declines Speakership Bid Ushering Ingram For Speaker
Hon J E McConnell of La Crosse County will not run for speaker of the Wisconsin Assembly. He writes Republicans that harmony matters more than the office and endorses Assemblyman Ingram of Pepin for the post. La Crosse observers note his withdrawal avoids regional conflict with Lieut Gov Morris presiding in the Senate.
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J. E. McConnell
la Crosse County
Assembly
McConnell
Charles A. Ingram
Pepin
Ingram
la Crosse
Tom Morris
Senate
Huston Granted New Trial In Mail Fraud Case
Justice Wright set aside the jury verdict against James N. Huston former treasurer of the United States and ordered a new trial. The court ruled the evidence did not warrant infliction of sentence on the charge of using the mails to defraud.
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Washington, D. C
James N. Huston
The
United States
New Delay in Engineers Strike
Chicago December 23 The declaration of war in the wage dispute between 61 western railroads and 32 000 engineers was postponed again as U S Labor Commissioner Charles Neill presented railroad opposition to the brotherhood. No details were given on the Neill engineers conference or its duration.
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Chicago
U. S
Charles Neill
Brotherhood
Coldest and Warmest Forecast for La Crosse Area
La Crosse records 26 degrees and a high of 32 with 6 mph winds and 9% precipitation. Forecast to 7 p m Saturday calls for fair weather in La Crosse and vicinity, much colder tonight, with generally fair conditions across Wisconsin Minnesota and Iowa and rising temperatures inland.
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Iowa
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