Death of Bowery Boss "Little Tim" Sullivan
The Bowery mourns as "Little Tim" Sullivan a renowned Tammany leader dies after a life of ruthless politics yet noted generosity. He died late Wednesday and requested his funeral not delay the Bowery Christmas dinner he and "Big Tim" Sullivan hosted for years. Bowery workers thugs and laborers mourn him and recall his strong connection to his community.
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Tim” Sullivan
Bowery
New York City
Tim
Big Tim’ Sullivan
The
Sullivan
Baseball Talk Promises Fresh Start for Local Fans
The city awaits a timely baseball discussion as last season’s effort nearly withered despite strong individual players led by Joe Safford. Fans blamed managers, presidents, and directors, but those critics were misguided.
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Joe” Safford
La Crosse Baseball Powers Push for Downtown Park
The editors argue La Crosse must keep a baseball team, push for a downtown park, and seek strong city support. They praise baseball’s national exposure and urge the board of trade to discuss turning sport into a business asset and community booster at the next meeting.
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la Crosse
Board of Trade
Belgium's Alfred Endorses Leopold Congo Policy
Alfred the new Belgian king startled the world by approving the late King Leopold's Congo policy and saying he will carry it out. Critics say he may be a brute at the outset, but outcomes warrant watching his stance and possible misgivings about the policy's un Christian elements.
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Alfred
Belgium
Leopold
Congo
Tawney warns of possible Democrat take of lower house
Jim Tawney tells Republicans their district shows the lower house may fall to Democrats. He suggests the strike here ended with gains and notes public dislike of strikes unless in a just cause. He underscores vigilance in his own district.
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Jim” Tawney
Jim
Daring Crookedness Questioned of Cashier Allen
Paraphrased remark implying cashier Allen's bold crooked behavior. The line echoes a legal or editorial note on his alleged wrongdoing and raises public concern about integrity.
Peary Records Disqualification Suggestion Questioned
The suggestion that Peary submit his records to the men who disqualified Cook is fair.
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Peary
Cook
William Phillips Named London Embassy Secretary
William Phillips becomes secretary of the American Embassy in London in a notable society circle appointment. While a Harvard student he courted Astor Caroline Dayton, a New York society debutante, and the marriage will occur before his departure for London.
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William Phillips
New York
London
Young Phillips
Harvard
Miss Astor
Caroline Dayton
Miss Dayton
Black Crook Jr. Company Headlines La Crosse Show
Spotlight on the Black Crook Jr. company arrives in La Crosse for Christmas night. Two major acts promise a grand program led by Courett, famed jail breaker and handcuff king, claimed to have escaped 150 jails.
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Black Crook JR
la Crosse
Courett
Coerett
Photographer Braves Dreadnaught Turret For A Shot
A fearless photographer climbs the 130 ton dreadnaught turret to capture the moment of firing. The sequence includes a silence before the blast and the suspenseful "fire" command. Lyman H. Howe presents the footage at La Crosse theater with a tour of France and Canadian winter scenes and other portraits.
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Lyman H. Howe
la Crosse Theater
Gorge du Var
France
Ice Palace
Montreal
New Year's Attraction: Graustark Thrills Readers and Profits Firms
Graustark by George Barr McCutcheon captivates readers and earns substantial income for the author and two publishing houses. The romance centers on a love story hidden behind a royal throne and has become a financial success for all involved.
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Graustark
George Barr McCutcheon
Dramatic Rights Fuel Playhouse Boom Across Major Cities
Theaters secure dramatic rights for a best selling book, with over a million readers and a new edition. Audiences in New York Chicago and Philadelphia packed houses, showing strong demand for dramatized storytelling. New Year’s Eve and Day performances at La Crosse theater.
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Marjorie North
Countess Dagmar
la Crosse Theater
Ers
New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
Kidnapped Hungarian Boy Found Near Modesto
Stephen Sumegi, a Hungarian boy believed kidnapped from Clevaland Ohio two years ago, was located today at G. W. Hanford’s ranch near Modesto California. He is in the custody of authorities at the Hungarian consul’s request on behalf of his mother Mrs Elize Sumegi. Hanford says he took the Sumegi boy from an eastern orphanage about two years ago.
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Modesto
Calif
Stephen Sumegi
Clevelafid
G. W. Hanford
Elize Sumegi
Hanford
Sumegi
English student and club member with New York roots
An English student who excelled at university and was a popular figure in several clubs. His home is listed as New York.
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England
New York
Quips and Cranks and Wanton Wiles Ride
In a Buffalo News item Weatherby drives at high speed with Fate at the wheel. He starts swift, hitting fifty three seconds then faster on the third mile before a roadhouse visit ends in a drink.
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Weatherby
Fate
Buffalo News
Wellington's Death Shrouds Diplomatic Funeral Etiquette
The French ambassador frets over attending the Duke of Wellington's funeral at St Pauls fearing past injuries to France. Baron Brunnon counsels that since the duke is dead the invitation is acceptable and only if asked to attend his resurrection would he refuse.
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Wellington
Duke of Wellington
St. Paul’s
Russia
Baron Brunnow
Baron Brunnon
London Times
Tailor Charges Extra Postage on Statements
A Somerville Journal item notes a customer dispute over a suit price. The tailor explains the $2 added to the bill covers postage for statements sent before payment, highlighting a billing friction between customer and tailor.
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Somerville Journal
Booking office and the boy who paid no attention
A Birmingham school lesson on railway booking led the teacher to ask a boy named Spry about where tickets are sold. The pupil’s quick reply to the seaside outing question was to joke that his father would have to pawn his tools before boarding.
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Birmingham
Ofice
London
Montanan Misreads Chester Walls In Chester Inn Tale
A Detroit Free Press item recounts Senator Depew noting a tale heard aboard a ship about a Montanan in Chester. The man, newly arrived in Liverpool, asks how to amuse himself and misunderstands the famed city walls, asking if he is being mocked as a tomcat.
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Depew
Europe
Chester
Liverpool
Chester Inn
Tom Cat
Detroit Free Press
Votes and Bargains Versus the Busy Shopper
A Washington Star quips that the woman has moved beyond protest and into shopping so she cannot be a suffragette, contrasting suffrage sentiment with consumer activity. The line humorously depicts gender roles and political engagement in a light editorial note.
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Washington Star
Frederick's Thoughts A Father's Crib Comment
A young mother peeks into the nursery and sees her husband gazing at their sleepily loved child. He then declares his astonishment at the low price of the crib, remarking it costs only three dollars and sixty cents. The moment contrasts tender emotion with frugal practicality.
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Frederick
Amelia
First Things First On Wheat Pigs And Colt
A Courier Journal snippet records a brisk exchange about farming fortunes. The banter checks on wheat yields pig health and a colt’s progress, ending with a nod to Bill and his wife as plans unfold.
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Courier- Journal
A Mysterious Meeting in Helena von Ritz’s Castle
A young American messenger confronts the alluring Helena von Ritz in her lavish chamber. He demands haste to reach his chief, while she flirts with danger and hints at deeper intrigues and travel of midnight. He offers a single slipper as pledge and security for tomorrow’s rendezvous.
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Monsieur
Richard Pakenham
England
Helena von Ritz
Europe
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