President hails Colored Y M C A work in capital
President Roosevelt spoke at the cornerstone laying for the Colored Y M C A in Washington. He praised progress over the last twenty years, noted the building’s role in moral and educational uplift, and urged both colored and white supporters to fund and join the effort.
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White Star Liner Sinks Big Vessel Off Sandy Hook
A White Star liner collided with the Panama Steamship Finance off Sandy Hook in dense morning fog. The Finance sank. eight passengers are unaccounted for as tugs and Sandy Hook life savers rush to the scene. The Georgie freighter is named as the other vessel. reports conflict on whether the Finance was cut in two.
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Roosevelt Dines Quietly as Russia's Czar Chooses Turkey
A historic Thanksgiving scene shows President Roosevelt dining at the White House with his family in a simple private room. The Russian czar reportedly prefers turkey, and inspires note of Russia’s famed disappearing table method now replaced by modern serving systems.
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Roosevelt
White House
International Auto Race Opens in Savannah Crowd Watches Start
In Savannah a 25.13 mile race for the Auto Club of America grand prize and purses worth about 5 000 for the American winner and nearly 12 500 for a foreign driver drew 25 000 spectators. Haupt and Chadwick led the field as the start, delayed by half an hour, began with the Regal and Lozier among the first to race.
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Widow Steinheil Arrested as Accomplice in Paris Murder
Madame Adolph Steinheil widow of the May murder is arrested in Paris charged as an accomplice. She claims Alex Wolff killed her husband for robbery, Wolff arrested after her statement. Chauffeur Remy Couillard, once tied to a pearl found on the murdered man, is released after admitting the ornament was placed in his pocket.
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Lighting committee to hire expert for city plant plan
The common council lighting committee decided to hire an expert to study installation of a municipal lighting plant. The committee plans to push the matter through and expects the expert's report soon.
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Fate of Lamphere in jurys hands in Gunness case
LaPorte Indiana November 26 The fate of Ray Lamphere accused of murdering Belle Gunness rests with a twelve person jury after Judge Richter finished instructions. Six verdict forms were given for possible outcomes including first degree murder with death or life, second degree murder, manslaughter, arson, or not guilty. The defense urged no compromise, while Lamphere pondered Thanksgiving in jail as jurors deliberated with one ballot reportedly showing no change from prior rounds.
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Aged Man Found Dead Beside Road in Winona
Elisha Bundy, an elderly resident of Winona, was found dying by the roadside on a Minnesota City road after exposure and hunger. Described as drunk by bystanders, he remained incoherent as investigators, Sheriff Parr and Coroner Steinbach, later confirmed the death despite an initial missed alert.
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Haytian Rebellion Spreads Rapidly in Hayti
Kingston Jamaica Nov 26 Advices from Hayti state the revolutionary movement is spreading and all foreigners have left the southern portion where fighting is in progress. Port au Prince has seen no disorder yet but may face trouble if governmental forces do not gain a decisive edge. President Alexis’s popularity has waned for about a year and many merchants in the capital would welcome his downfall.
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Dorando Petri Wins Madison Square Marathon
New York November 26 Dorando Petri and Johnny Hayes are the most tired men in America on Thanksgiving Dorando who won from Hayes in the marathon at Madison Square last night is happy while his rival is all in
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Funeral of Miss Fanny Nevins in Asheville
The body of Miss Fanny Nevins who died recently at a Asheville sanitorium arrived from New York this morning with her brother Andrew Nevins. The remains were taken to the aunt Mrs Harry Kincaid’s home for a small gathering before burial. Rev C N Moller of Christ Church conducted grave services. Pallbearers were L C Colman J M Hixon F H Hankerson E M Wing Orlando Holway and S S W Anderson.
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N. C
New York
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Christ Curch
Austria faces warlike affair over Turkish boycott
Vienna reports an Austria Turkey row with an ultimatum to withdraw the boycott within six days. The Austrian ambassador at Constantinople will be recalled December 2 and the new envoy will not proceed unless the boycott ends. Attacks on Rome embassy and flag burnings fuel Austrian anger as Franz Josef allows Archduke Franz Ferdinand to help direct Balkan policy.
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Roosevelt Says He Will Go Back to Work After Presidency
President Roosevelt stated from the White House that he plans to work for himself after leaving office. He said the people should not provide for ex-presidents and he will begin his “last stroke” by resuming work following discussions about an upcoming African trip.
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Roosevelt
White House
United States
Parsonage Blessed at St Wenceslaus Dedication
Rev N Rapp presided over the blessing of the new St Wenceslaus church parsonage with Rev X Till as pastor. Masses at 7 and 8 and high mass at 9 were celebrated by Rev Francis Kopecky of Waterloo, and Rev F Aloisius Kolar of Winona would deliver the sermon. Children carried the cross from the old to the new parsonage.
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Marquette Notre Dame game biggest Thanksgiving battle
After selling hogs at Horner's packing house, John Bailey a farmer two miles north of Hayward Minn is believed murdered for the hogs money. His team strayed into a farm yard where the body was hidden after his assailants followed him from Austin.
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Championship Games Set As Smaller Schools Fight On
Western gridiron holds few marquee battles as the title crowns are fixed. Marquette against Notre Dame at Milwaukee draws heavy interest while many district matchups spread across the nation including Carlisle Indians vs St. Louis and Ohio vs Kenyon.
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Girl's Slayer Gets Quick Sentence
New York reports John Montesana was condemned to die in the electric chair in Newark New Jersey for the murder of 14 year old Edith Pickett. After a rapid trial the jury was impaneled in 33 minutes, the verdict reached in 39 minutes, and sentencing took 10 minutes. The defense claimed a pact of death by self but Montesana's diary showed intent to kill and then die by own action.
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John Montesana
Newark
N. J
Edith Pickett
Mentsana
Death toll rises as Sardinia wreck search continues
Rescue parties comprised of marines and sailors attempt to board the smoking liner Sardinia off Valetta to confirm fatalities. Fifty six remain missing and are believed dead. among the dead are 18 crew, one European, and 64 Moors.
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Isle of Malta
Sardinia
No Children Likely if Birth Trends Persist Worldwide
PREDICTS CHILDLESS WORLD Itaca Nov 26. Prof Walter P Wilcox warned before a Cornell class that civilization may see no children remaining within a century as birth rates fall under human control. He said birth rate declines stem from personal choice used for private economic gain with inadequate regard for social welfare and progress.
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ITACA
N. Y
Walter P. Wilcox
Sanitary Science and Public Health
Cornell University
Mae Otis Is Cleared In Murder Plot Case
Mae L Otis of Manston Wisconsin was discharged by Municipal Judge Gemmill after defense argued moral anesthesia left her unable to form criminal intent. The court ruled no statute covered the offense and no crime was committed.
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Mae L. Otis
Manston
Wis
Gemmill
Married Today La Force Terhune and Hazel Lil las
La Force Terhune and Hazel Lil las of Viroqua were married by Justice Hunt this morning and left joyful after a Thanksgiving celebration with turkey.
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Hazel Lillas
Viroqua
Justice Hunt
Sailors Enjoy Thanksgiving Fete in Manila Harbor
November 26 Manila reports a festive Thanksgiving for battleship crews. Though only a portion can go ashore, ships host elaborate meals and sports. Eighty special conduct sailors from each battleship gather on the pier and are welcomed by the governor general. The sailors may attend theaters free as Manila parties decorate the city.
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