Postmaster General Smith resigns amid Roosevelt tribute
Washington December 17 Charles Emory Smith of Philadelphia resigns as postmaster general to take effect early next month. Henry C Payne of Wisconsin will be nominated as his successor with confirmation in January. Smith remains until January 15 if needed and returns to Philadelphia to resume editorship of the Philadelphia Press.
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Charles Emory Smith
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Henry C. Payne
Wisconsin
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Philadelphia Press
Payne Named Postmaster General and Milwaukee Leader
Henry C. Payne, chosen to succeed Charles Emory Smith as postmaster general, has long been a Milwaukee citizen active in Wisconsin politics for over twenty five years. He has served as Republican national committeeman from Wisconsin and was vice-chairman of the national committee in the last two campaigns. He previously spent ten years as Milwaukee postmaster under Grant, Hayes, and Arthur, helped receivers of the Union Pacific in the 1890s, and later engaged with the Milwaukee and Minnesota railroad, now part of the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul system, plus the Wisconsin Telephone company and street railways. He is currently vice-president of the Milwaukee Electric Railway and Light company. He is returning home soon after a stay in the East.
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Charles Emory Smith
Wisconsin
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Grant, Hayes
Arthur
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Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Wisconsin Telephone Company
Milwaukee Electric Railway and Light Company
East
Maine Floods Eased as Snow Falls North of Bangor
Reports from eastern Maine indicate flood danger has passed as high water recedes since noon. Cold weather and new snowfall at about 7:30 p.m. will hasten river and stream freezes, aiding flood control and recovery efforts.
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Bangor
Maine
Snowy Nantucket Stretches Eight Inches Deep
Nantucket reports the first snow of the season with eight inches on the island. A northeast gale drives heavy drifting, making tonight the toughest for coast patrols in a long time.
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Nantucket
Northeast Storm Strikes Highland Light Tops Season
A fierce northeast storm began at noon with winds to 38 mph by 7 p.m. and heavy snowfall. Three lumber laden schooners likely stranded before reaching the shoals as a southbound steamer's whistle was heard. the storm is expected to worsen overnight.
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Highland Light
Blizzard off Chatham coast storms blow 45 mph gale
Chatham December 17 a very heavy northeast gale with heavy snow sweeps the coast. Wind reached 45 miles an hour at 10 o'clock and is increasing. A large number of vessels are feared to be caught offshore. No observations since noon recorded three lumber loaded schooners off shore.
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Madrid Jail Mutiny Suppressed After Barcellona Breakout Attempt
London dated dispatch reports Barcena jail prisoners mutinied and nearly overpowered guards. Troops were deployed to restore order and suppress the disturbance.
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London
Madrid
Daily Mail
Barcelona
HYOMEI Germicide Cures Coughs Fast Says Government Data
Advertisement touts HYOMEI inhaler as a cure for lingering coughs and bronchial illnesses within 24 to 48 hours. It claims to kill germs causing coughs catarrh bronchitis pneumonia and consumption. Government statistics cited show a 34 percent drop in consumption deaths in twelve months.
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R. T. Booth Co
Ithaca
N. Y
Labor Conference Opens Second Session in New York
The second labor capital peace conference met at the board of trade rooms in New York with leaders including Frank Sargent and Senator Hanna in attendance. Speakers urged cooperation, education, and a joint plan for dispute settlement while noting labor rights and industry needs. Samuel Gompers was introduced to the gathering and warmly welcomed.
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John Mitchell
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Scranton
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Hanna
Archbishop Ireland
Frank W. Merrick
Boston
Labor Committee
National Council of the Congregational Church
Thomas H. Canning
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Geo. E. McNeill
Federation of Labor
Marcus Marks
E. B. Durand
Industrial Commission
S. R. Callaway
Durand
Brotherhood of Firemen
Chas. M. Schwab
Carroll D. Wright
U. S
Joint Committee
Lewis Nixon
Sargent
Lynn Burglars Steal From Union Street Cigar Store
Lynn December 17. The cigar store of Charles N Harden at 159 Union Street was broken into early today. Thieves removed 375 from the safe and 6 from a tin box in the register. An iron tobacco cutter was taken after the safe lock was smashed. Doors were secured, leaving mystery over entry. Police investigation underway.
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Charles N. Harden
Union Street
Capture of Commandant Kritzinger Shakes Cape Colony
A dispatch from Lord Kitchener dated Belfast reports Commandant Kritzinger captured near the Pretoria frontier. Kritzinger, called Cape Colony’s De Wet, led invasions and is blamed for many atrocities, while Kruger may seek peace as leaders consider terms. Sprigg says outlook brighter than ever.
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Lord Kitchener
Belfast
Pretoria
Beettece
East Africa
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Kritzinger
Cape Colony
Schepers
South Africa
Europe
Kruger
Cape Town
J. Gordon Sprigg
French Chamber Reaffirms Public Worship Budget Victory
Paris December 17 The Premier Waldeck Rousseau urged reestablishment of public worship estimates opposed by the budget commission. A 352 to 187 vote kept the concordat, preventing a church hierarchy Rome would head. Caillaux then presented the revised 1902 budget and provisional credits.
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Chamber of Deputies
M. Waldeck-Rousseau
Budget Commission
Rome
Chamber
M. Caillaux
Colombia and Venezuela May Soon Open Hostilities
Semi official reports from Washington indicate imminent armed conflict between Colombia and Venezuela. Delays stemmed from Colombia lacking arms, now being remedied. British steamer Bamreagh, once suspected of arming Boer forces, is chartered by Colombia and nearing Colon to distribute arms to troops.
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Venezuela
Bamreagh
South Africa
Colon
Man Drowned, One Saved In Provincetown Dory Tragedy
In Provincetown on December 17 two dory trawlers Antone Tarres and Joseph Cabral set out from Race Point to tend nets. A capsizing dory left Joseph Oliver dead at 25 and Joseph Raymond clinging to survival until rescue as strong winds churned a heavy sea.
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Joseph Raymond
Oliver
Antone Tarres
Joseph Cabral
Race Point
Young Man Shot By Marx Cannot Recover
James Q. Stiff of Oak Grove Virginia who was wounded while with others attempting to chastise Herbert Marx at Marx’s Oak Grove home was moved from the Emergency hospital to his home today. Doctors say he cannot recover.
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Washington
James Q. Stiff
Oak Grove
Boy Killed by Train in Barre Vermont
Edward Levendel, 12, son of John Levendel of Barre, was killed instantly when he slipped on ice while attempting to board a passenger train on the Montpelier and Wells River line and was run over. The accident occurred at the local station today.
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Edward Blevendel
John Levendel
Montpelier and
Wells River
Sweater Attire Ban Case Yields 26 Cent Verdict
In Boston superior court William Sheene sued a local theatre for 1000 dollars claiming breach of contract after being ejected for wearing a sweater. The jury awarded 26 cents, including one cent interest, ruling he may recover the admission price if a breach occurred. The case moves to jury consideration on the contract breach issue.
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Boston
William Sheene
Russo-Persian Treaty Rumor Sparks Berlin Debate
Berlin reports doubt over a Russo-Persian treaty with officials questioning its consistency with Persia treaties and Germany 1871 pact. Lokal Anzeiger treats the report as pivotal, suggesting Persia may be a Russian province and that Britain suffers while Russia nears influence in the Indian Ocean.
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Germany
Lokal Anzeiger
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Indian Ocean
American Express to give $10 Christmas gift to 10000 employees
New York on December 17 James C. Fargo president of the American Express company announced that the entire U S workforce of about ten thousand would receive a Christmas gift of ten dollars. He noted last year each employee received five dollars.
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James C. Fargo
American Express Company
United States
Earthquake Shakes Crete Towns Causing Damage
A sharp quake struck Agram and several Crete towns Tuesday afternoon, causing significant property damage. Panic spread among residents but no fatalities were reported.
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Agram
Cretian
Cuban Elections Postponement Denied by Root Letter
Secretary Root writes to Sidel G. Pierra, Maso party representative in Washington, denying his request to postpone Cuba’s elections. Pierra is currently in the capital.
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Root
Sidel G. Pierra
Maso Party
Cuba
Visit this winter spot with warm climate and English charm
If not, you should take the trip in this winter for it is an ideal spot to locate during the severe winter months. The temperature averages 75, and as it is an English possession the tourist does not feel homesick. First class iron steamers run from New York at $50 round trip, meals and berth included. For full particulars and staterooms, apply Geo. F. Tilton, city passenger agent, 214 Washington St, Boston. Telephone 2022 Main.
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Geo. F. Tilton
Washington Street
Boston
Main
New Sleeping Car Service in Chicago
New sleeping car service announced from Boston South Station at 6 p m with through routes to Buffalo Detroit and Chicago via Boston and Albany New York Central and Michigan Central rails. It is billed as the best quickest safest and only direct double track service from New England to those points. Send for West Bound. A S Hanson General Passenger Agent.
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