President Roosevelt attends Army and Navy game in Princeton
President Roosevelt travels from Washington to Princeton by a seven car special train to watch the annual interservice football game at Princeton field. He will sit on the Navy side in the first half and the Army side in the second half, returning to Washington after the contest.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Princeton
N. J
Naval
Military
Ethel Roosevelt
Root
Edward Root
Loeb
P. M. Rixey
W. S. Cowles
Douglas’ Robinson
Corinne Robinson
Isabelle Hagner
Pennsylvania Railroad
Taft
Woodrow Wilson
Princeton College
Navy
Belief in Moderate Use of Beer and Wine Stirred by Cleric
In Fitchburg on December 2, Rev. Alexis W. Stein of Christ's Episcopal church announced his belief in the use of beer and wine as a remedy for misuse. He cited home consumption with family and modest social drinking as harmless and enriching, opposing the American saloon. The piece notes adjacent political items: four leading newspapers seized and Spain's Montero Rios resigning, with possible Moroccan and European diplomatic implications.
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Fitchburg
Alexis W. Stein
Christ's Episcopal Church
Stein
Barcelona
Montero Rios
Spain
France
Princeton Greeted by Thousands of Pennants for Naval Army Game
Princeton N J December 2 thousands of pennants decorated the town for the annual Army Navy football game. President Roosevelt Mrs Roosevelt and Secretaries Root and Taft attended events as crowds arrived by train. Police detectives and Jersey City officers were added to preserve order at University Field. The West Point and Annapolis teams traveled with large contingents, while Roosevelt's arrival marked a high profile celebration in Princeton.
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Princeton
N. J
West Point Military Academy
Annapolis Naval Academy
Roosevelt
Root
State Department
Taft
War Department
Philadelphia
West Point
Princeton Inn
Navy
ARMY
Wilhelm
Smith
le le Howard
Erwin
Ht Chambers
Pierson
Weeks
Moore
le le O'Brien
Abraham O
E Causey
Christy
Shafroth Mettler
Woodrow Wilson
Mre. Roosevelt
Wilson
Mies
Alice Roosevelt
Aninapollo
J. Pierpont Morgan
Spanish cabinet seeks new ministry after Montero Rios resignation
Madrid reports a new cabinet is formed to quell the Catalonia Separatist movement as Weyler's repression fails to satisfy both sides. Barcelona reports ongoing agitation and unrest following the resignation accepted yesterday.
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Madrid
Montero Rios
Catalonia
Weyler
Barcelona
Moran Takes Oath as Suffolk District Attorney
John B. Moran was sworn in as Suffolk County district attorney after winning the election last month over M J Sughrue. He named Judge Edward F. Johnson and Fred Cottle of Woburn as bondsmen, and said he chose outside bond to avoid obligations within the district he will serve.
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Boston
John B. Moran
Suffolk Nowy
M. J. Sughrue
Secretary of State
Edward F. Johnson
Fred Cottle
Woburn
Moran
New U S Attorney for District of Oregon
Portland Oregon December 2 William C Bristol named to succeed Francis J Henri as U S attorney for the district of Oregon Bristol a Republican and long time friend of Henri is 35 years old and well regarded in the state legal profession
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Portland
Ore
William C. Bristol
Francis J. Henri
U. S
District of Oregon
Henri
Iur
Bristol
Father shoots daughter in Chepachet home
William D. Salisbury of Chepachet shot his daughter Lena B. Salisbury in the family home late last night. He was arrested on an assault with a dangerous weapon charge and held on $8000 bail. Lena, about 26, is in critical condition and not expected to live. The shooting occurred after she returned from a school event. the elder Salisbury, about 65, was present. Lena was moved to a neighbor’s home for care. Salisbury was sent to Providence to be jailed.
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Chepachet
R. L
William D. Salisbury
Lena B. Salisbury
Miss Salisbury
Salisbury
Providence
Ape
Peru Minister Pardo Leaves Callao for Washington
Lima December 2. Senor Felipe Pardo Peru’s minister to the United States and brother of the president left Callao yesterday with his wife for Panama enroute to Washington.
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Lima
Peru
Senor
Felipe Pardo
United States
Callao
Panama
Washington
SEN. DEPEW HAS NOT RESIGNED
Albany reports a persistent rumor that Chauncey M. Depew resigned the U S Senate seat. Governor Higgins said he has not received any resignation or communication from Depew. Depew said he has never considered resigning and refuses to answer further questions on the matter.
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Sen. Depew
Albany
Chauncey M. Depew
U. S
Higgins
Kenstor Depew
New York
Dee
Powers Reject Sultan Offer In Naval Stance
Paris reports in the highest government quarters that the powers have rejected the sultan's counter proposals after review. They plan to resume naval demonstrations in Turkish waters on Monday and likely seize Lemnos and Lambros. They will not halt the Dardanelles passage due to likely disruption of international commerce.
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Paris
Associated Press
Lemnos
Lambros
Dardanelles
Unanimity of Ambassadors Weakens Ottoman Resistance
Constantinople reports via Sofa that the unanimity of the ambassadors is starting to affect Ottoman anti are. Military leaders opposing powers’ concessions show signs of weakening as the union against acceptance grows softer.
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Constantinople
Sofa
Bulgaria
Deve
Switchmen's Union Nonopposes President Stance Explained
Buffalo N Y Dec 2 The Switchmen's Union of North America says it does not take part in the railroad brotherhoods movement in Chicago to push state regulation of railroads An interview with F T Hawley master of the union notes that workers may not fully grasp President Roosevelt's position He expects issues to be settled without wage cuts and wages intact
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Buffalo
Switchmen's Union of North America
Railroad Brotherhood
Chicago
F. T. Hawley
Meester
Wwley
Roosevelt
Loomis Fellowship in Chemistry at Yale Receives $10000 Gift
The Sheffield Scientific School at Yale announces a new Loomis fellowship in chemistry funded by a $10,000 gift from Henry B Loomis. The fellowship will be open to candidates pursuing the Doctor of Philosophy degree in chemistry.
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New Heaven
Conn
Loomis
Sheffield Scientific School
Yale University
Henry B Loomis
Fatal Blow Is Mine No 1 Explosion At Diamondville
A large blast in Diamondville Wyoming mine No 1 late last night killed 18 to 25 men, many English miners. Officials say a blown shot of giant powder caused the explosion. five bodies have been recovered and the mine plans to resume shipments in four or five days.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
Diamondville
Wyoming
England
Stabbing at Can Company Guard Echoes Union Strike
In New York on December 2 an attack wounded Charles H. Scott, a special Watchman guarding non-union workers at the American Can Company’s new West 14th Street building. Three assailants fired three bullets, but Scott defended himself with a club until police captured Edward Lanck, David Marks, and Wm. Krusas. The strike involves the House Smiths union and supports non-union contractors including Post & McCord.
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New York
Housesmiths Union
Charles H. Scott
American Can Company
West 14Th Street
Scott
Post & McCord
Edward Lanck
David Marks
Wm. Krusas
November fire alarms total sixty for department
During November the fire department answered 60 alarms, including 19 bell alarms, 2 telephone alarms, and 17 still alarms. No great loss occurred. The previous November had 66 fires, with several grass fire alarms noted.
New Zealand Defeats England 15 to 0 in Rugby
In London on December 2, the New Zealand rugby team shut out England with a 15 to 0 victory. The match showcased New Zealand's scoring prowess and solid defense as they dominated the English side at scale.
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London
New Zealand
England
Coal Prices Rise With Monday Increase
The notice states coal will rise on Monday with a 50 cent per ton hike. Lowell dealers plan higher prices across fuel types including stove coal at four dollars per ton and No 2 nut coal at an unspecified amount. Boston prices show higher freight impact, but consumers are not spared the effect of the shift.
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Lowell
Pnet
Boston
Hood's Sarsaparilla Proclaims Longevity and Value
Advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as economical and effective with a bottle lasting longer and delivering more benefit than rival tonics. It claims the medicine offers 300 doses for one dollar, emphasizing affordability and strong health benefits.
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Hood
Not Guilty Verdict In Dr McLeod Case New Trial Sought
Halifax December story reports Hope Young's murder conviction overturned by the Nova Scotia Supreme Court with a new trial ordered three judges for and one against. Key issue cited includes a jail statement to a crown prosecutor possibly influenced by a detective promise and contested medical evidence in the Digby trial involving May Young aged four.
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Halifax
N. S
Hope Young
Supreme Court
Miss Young
May Young
Elmer E. Young
Boston
Mass
Minnie Ward
Woods
Digby
Seven Years Sentence For Crawford and McLeod's Case Stir
In Boston on December 2, 1900, William Hunt and Louis Crawford pleaded guilty as accessories after the fact and received six to seven years in state prison. Dr. Percy D. McLeod was found not guilty on all counts, ending a high profile trial over an unlawful operation linked to Susanna A Geary. The courtroom was crowded, with family members present and a strong public reaction to the verdict.
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Boston
Percy D. McLeod
Susanna Geary
Uugedy
Stevens
William &. Hunt
Louis W. Crawford
Susanna A. Geary
McLeod
Geary
John J. Cahill
Salem
Hunt
Philadelphia
Dr Roberts
Crawford
Isaac T. Paul
Mary
Dean
Neston
Susanna Agnes Geary
Miss Geary
Shepherd King Company
New England
New York City
Mra
Yale museum uncovers vast Chiriqui collection
In New Haven on December 2 a hidden trove at Peabody museum of Yale University was revealed. Beginning 1860, Prof O C Marsh collected Chiriqui Indian antiques from Panama for 19 years. George Grant McCurdy opened the stored boxes this week finding over 5000 objects, largely pottery, making it the world’s most complete set of its kind. The Chiriqui civilization is noted as pre historic and second only to the Aztecs.
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New Haven
Conn
Peabody Museum
Yale University
O. C. Marsh
Panama
Geo. Grant McCurdy
New Cunard Turbine Steamer Carmania Sails on Maiden Trip
Liverpool December 2. The Cunard line turbine steamer Carmania began her maiden voyage to New York with a large passenger list. Several marine engineers join to observe turbine performance on the voyage.
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Liverpool
Cunard Line
New York
Robbers Raid Riverside Rhode Island Stores and Bank
Three masked robbers headed by a man in a silk hat raided three stores and a blacksmith shop in Riverside Rhode Island early today. They dynamited safes at Penniman Crumb grocery and Anthony Coal and Lumber Company, taking about $600 plus $460, firing shots to frighten residents, and escaped by boat across the Providence River. Police have strong descriptions of the gang.
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Penniman & Crumb
Riverside
Anthony Coal and Lumber Company
Coal Company
Providence
Pawtucket
Three Killed and Four Hurt In Jersey City Tunnel
Three laborers died and four were seriously injured in the Erie railroad tunnel near Jersey City when a Western Flyer train rounded a curve. The foreman had posted watchmen to warn of approaching trains, but the signal was not noticed.
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New York
Jersey City
Bangor Woman Dies by Suicide Amid Nervous Disorder
Bangor Me Dec 2 Mrs Charlies 8 Jones aged 28 wife of a prominent fish merchant committed death by own action by asphyxiation at an early hour this morning She had endured a nervous disorder for months and it is supposed she took her life during an attack of temporary insanity She is survived by her husband a daughter her parents three sisters and a brother
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Bangor
Charlies
Jones
District Insurance Reforms Urged in Drake Report
Washington on December 2 Supt of Insurance Drake urges regular examinations of life and fire insurers in light of developments in New York and a general revision of national capital insurance laws in his annual report to District commissioners.
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Washington
New York
National Capital
Drake
District of Columbia
London visits Berlin as Tucker seeks British aid
London reports Harry St. George Tucker, president of the Jamestown Exposition Company, left for Berlin. Head officials promise full assistance to ensure Britain’s contribution reflects its status in naval and military power.
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London
Harry St. George Tucker
Berlin
Admiralty
War Office
Great Britain
Child Dall Dies After Kettle Tar Incident in Hrunewick
In Hrunewick Maine on December 2, eight year old James Dall died from severe burns suffered when a kettle of tar boiled over, clothing ignited, and he endured extensive injuries before succumbing yesterday afternoon.
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Hrunewick
James Dall
Explosion wrecks safe at W. H. M. Beott & Co store
A late night blast at the W. H. M. Beott & Co store in Penabuck, Terryville, shattered a 2A safe and stole about $100 in postal receipts and stamps valued around $100. Local authorities investigate the incident as a burglary tied to the explosion.
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Terryville
W. HM. Beott & Co
Penabuck
McCall Pursues Hamilton for Testimony in Paris
John C. McCall secretary of the New York Life Insurance Company sails for Paris to urge Andrew Hamilton to return to testify before the insurance investigation. McCall expects to obtain a written statement prepared for John A. McCall and declines to discuss potential changes in the company due to the inquiry.
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New York
Johnn C. McCall
New York Life Insurance Company
McCall
Paris
Andrew Hamilton
New York Life
Read in that branch of jones to select the best dentist
In the good old time people endured suffering due to lack of science and the art of surgery. The piece notes the need to choose a skilled dentist as medical progress advances.
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Jones
Cme
Kent
Mertimerk Treet
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Burns
Hamilton
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