Belgium Faces Possible Succession Contest After Leopold II's Death
Belgium may see a succession dispute as King Leopold II dies. Prince Albert, Leopold II’s nephew and heir presumptive, takes command of the royal household while Baroness Vaughan, rumored to be Leopold’s companion, travels toward legal matters and Paris. Lucian, reportedly born to Leopold and Vaughan, is named as a possible claimant. Funeral plans set for St Gudula Collegiate Church with simple rites.
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Brussels
Belgium
Vatican
Leopold
Vaughan
San Remo
Italy
Lucian
Albert
Leopold II
Balincourt
Louise
St. Gudula
St. Marys
Barroness
Paris
Cold Wrecks Train On Burlington Line Injuring Twenty
Blizzard like cold caused a Burlington Road passenger train derailed near Western Springs fifteen miles west of Chicago. Twenty people injured, several seriously, including at least two women. Six Pullman coaches left the tracks as rails contracted. relief trains moved to Aurora and Chicago hospitals.
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United Press
Chicago
Ill
Bee
Burlington Road
Seattle
Western Springs
Here
Burlington
Aurora
Fatal Train Collision In Cleveland Kills Five Officials And Passengers
The failure of Engineer Adams to see a switch engine signal caused Lake Shore train No 1 from New York to Chicago to collide with a yard engine near Union station. Five people died including four switchmen and Engineer Burns. One more fatal injury reported with several others hurt. All Pullmans except the last derailed. fifteen Vassar girls aboard were unharmed.
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United Press
Cleveland
Adams
Lake Shore
Chicago
New York
Union Station
Vassar
John Swales
George Frank
Edward Bascher
W. G. Burns
H. L. Adams
Sugar Trust Victims Delays Sentencing Until Jan Eight
In New York City five former American Sugar Refining Company employees convicted of conspiring to defraud the government over weighing imported sugar face deferred sentencing by Judge Martin until January 8. Their lawyers plan motions for a new trial and briefs. four bail set at 2500 each, Oliver Spitzer’s bail at 10000, with mercy recommendations under review and possible post New Year action.
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New York City
American Sugar Refining Company
Trust
Martin
Checkers
Oliver Spitzers
National League Elects Thomas Lynch President Today
Thomas Lynch, a former amateur baseball figure, was unanimously elected president of the National League today. Lynch succeeds the retiring official as the league launches a new era under his leadership.
Laredo Red Men plan Feb celebration with citizen mass meet
The Red Men of Laredo and the Board of Trade organize the 22nd of February celebration with two committees and a mass meeting to finalize plans. Local pride runs high as past Washington events drew visitors, and officials urge broad attendance at Red Men hall Monday afternoon to ensure success. Also noted is Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup for colds in children, sold by Reed's Drug Co, and a Royal New Britain, Conn. note that Thomas Lynch was elected president of the National League after a deadlock.
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Laredo
Texas
Board of Trade
Messrs
Joe Netzer
Ike Alexander
Julius Wormser
August Richter
J. K Beretta
Rufus Jones
Times
Washington
The
Red Men's
Kennedy
Reed’s Drug Co. d
Mrs Taft Attends Funeral In Watertown
President Taft arrived in Watertown with Captain Butt to attend the funeral of his sister-in-law Mrs Horace Dutton Taft who died in Baltimore. He was met by Taft school pupils and driven to the school for the service to be held that afternoon.
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United Press
Watertown
Conn
Taft
Captain Butt
Horace Dutton Taft
Baltimore
DeWitt's Little Early Risers and Witch Hazel Salve Ad
The best pill is DeWitt's Little Early Risers the safe easy pleasant and sure little liver pills. DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve is the original good for cuts burns or bruises and especially for piles. Sold by Reed's Drug Co dl.
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DeWitt
Reed’s Drug Co, dl
Judge rules three cent fare and transfer fee in Cleveland Railway dispute
Federal Judge Taylor today upheld the three cent initial fare and one cent transfer as the arbiter of the Cleveland Railway dispute. The ruling confirms the smaller fare structure in the ongoing transit controversy.
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United Press
Cleveland
Taylor
Influenza danger eased by Chamberlains Cough Remedy
The greatest danger from influenza is pneumonia. Chamberlains Cough Remedy cures influenza and counteracts its tendency toward pneumonia. Sold by all dealers.
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Dug
C. Richter
First State Bank & Trust Company
Laredo, Texas
Guaranty Fund Bank
Marri
Age’ and
Prince
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Man Cars
Gine
Sugar Trust
National League
Thomas Lynch
League Today
New Britain
Brush
Heidler
Lynch
Mrs. Taft
Watertown Conn
Laredo National Bank
United States
Splacea
Coe
Tre
Pluto
Eres
Wet Lee
Onion Growers
Planet Jr’s
Barker Weeder & Mulder
Joseph Netzer
Sanitary
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