Cool Villain Confessed Four Murders and Merry Christmas
Frank K. Burness, a self confessed murderer, was found guilty of first degree murder in Brooklyn after disclosing four killings including a shoot of Captain George H. Townsend on November 10 for $6.80 owed. Judge Crane will sentence him Monday. Burness, about 44, told the jury he held no grudge and wished them a merry Christmas.
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New York
Frank K. Burness
Crane
Brooklyn
Burness
George H. Townsend
Charles K. Buckley
Friars Lands Sale Completed in Philippine Islands
Archbishop Ireland announced a cablegram from Monsignor Guidi confirming the final contract between the U S government and the church for the friars lands in the Philippines. He praised Gov Taft and Guidi for ending long negotiations and foreseeing civil and religious peace under Roosevelt era policy.
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St. Paul, Minn
Ireland
Monsignor
Guidi
Philippine Islands
United States
Islands
Church
Associated Press
Philippines
Gov. Taft
Monsignor Guidi
Mgr. Guidi
President Roosevelt
Gov
Taft
Rome
Pope Leo
Mgr
Leo XIII
North Station Saloons Protest Erupt in Boston
Suburban league members protest the many saloons near Boston North station and crowded approaches. Judge Emmons notes licenses cannot be moved yet and the board may rescind at North station next May, with gradual improvement planned.
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Boston
Suburban League
North Station
Emmons
North
New plan to restrain liquor sales in no license towns
Deposit, N Y December 22 A Drive by the Deposit Law and Order league seeks an injunction against three saloon keepers in Deposit Broom county alleging repeated violations of the liquor license law. If granted the injunction the dealers face contempt of court if they again violate the law.
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Binghamton
N. Y
Deposit
Broom County
Excise Department
Deposit Law and Order League
Buchanan Arrives in Panama on Diplomatic Mission
Panama December 22 W S Buchanan United States minister to the republic of Panama arrived accompanied by United States Consul General Cudger who met him at Colon Bogota on Saturday December 19 United States Minister Beaupre left here today for Cartagena.
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Panama
W. S. Buchanan
United States
Republic of Panama
Cudger
Colon
Bogota
Beaupre
Cartagena
Snow Snow Snow for Christmas Trees Ad
Asbestos snow imitating real snow that will not burn or melt is sold in a 10c package. Available in the toy department with toys games and children's chairs. Located in the basement on Merrimack Street by A. G. Pollard & Co.
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Merrimack Street
A. G. Pollard & CO
A Queer Charge In Chicago Distillery Arrests
Five officers and instructors from the Columbus laboratories were arrested by U S deputy marshals in Chicago on charges of operating a distillery in a fashionable district. The case cites displaying a distiller sign and making a distillation mask in an unregistered location. Prisoners include Chas Norton J Wesener A Gehrmann W A Evans and A D Solomon U S commissioner Northern district.
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Chicago
Columbus Laboratories
U. S
Solomon
State Street
Washington
U. S. Revenue
Chas. Norton
J. Wesener
A. Gehrmann
W. A. Evans
A. D. Solomon
Northern District
Thirteenth Guest Dies In Travelers' Home Fire
A fire at the Travelers' home hotel in Menominee Michigan on December 22 sent twelve guests leaping from second story windows. James Beatty was found dead among the ruins, Joseph Vorachek fatally burned, and Fred Jenski severely injured. The hotel was mostly destroyed.
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Menominee, Mich
James Beatty
Joseph Vorachek
Fred Jenski
Dr. Oren B. Cheney Dies at 87 in Lewiston
Rev. Dr. Oren B. Cheney former Bates College president and first Bates leader died after several days illness in Lewiston Maine at age 87. His death marks end of an era for the institution and local community.
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Lewiston
Oren B. Cheney
Bates College
Cheney
Bates
Christmas Gift Was Her Last in Boston Parlor
Miss Mary Lothrop of Randolph collapsed and died at Mrs. Anne M. Lovewell's South End parlor after declaring a Christmas gift. Dr George E Thompson attributed the death to heart disease.
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Boston
Anne
Mary Lothrop
Randolph
Anne M. Lovewell
South End
Geo. E. Thompson
Viceroy Seizes Kaiping Mines Port From Company
In Tien Tsin on December 22 the viceroy ordered customs to take over the port of Ching Wan Tao from the mining company that bought the Kaiping mines from Chang Yi. The government asserts the mine's control belongs to China despite private investment, citing Russian interest and a government-backed, official-managed enterprise.
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Ching Wan Tao
China
Russia
Can You Take a Week's Vacation with Royal Blue Line
Advertises a seven day personally conducted Washington trip with all expenses from Boston for 25 dollars. Listings show multiple departure slots including Jans 15th 29th Feb 12th-26th March 11th-25th and May 6th, plus Florida tours and Land of Sunshine options. Address Joseph P. Taggart N E P A 260 Washington St Boston Mass.
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Royal Blue
Washington
Boston
Florida
Land of Sunshine
Joseph P. Taggart
Washington St
Mass
Pope Grants Dispensation from New Year’s Day Abstinence
Rome has granted a dispensation from abstaining on New Year’s Day which falls on Friday this year. The apostolic delegation in Washington announced receipt of the pope’s word and has circulated notices to all bishops confirming the relief.
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Washington
Rome
Dutch Parliament approves funds for Krupp guns
The second chamber of the Dutch Parliament voted 1 750 000 to purchase new Krupp quick firing guns. The measure aims to modernize armaments and strengthen coastal defenses amid rising naval tensions.
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The
Hague
Debate over Army Expenditure Splits Socialists and Progressists
A heated parliamentary session saw a narrow 50 to 38 vote on a large military outlay. Socialists and Progressists argued against the necessity amid costs for social legislation, highlighting fiscal and policy disputes over defense funding.
Special Xmas Chocolates Ad At 238c Pound Box
A sale of fifteen chocolate varieties offered at 238c per pound box with regular 40c goods. No item under one pound. Candy in fifty style packages. Ko Ko Korn Krisp blends coconut honey and popcorn at 20c per pound. Russell’s fresh old fashioned chocolates and marshmallows 10c per dozen. Howard the druggist at 197 Central Street.
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Russell's
Howard
Central Street
Ferry collision off Grand Street injures Winslow and America
In New York today the ferryboat America collided with torpedo boat Winslow mid stream off Grand street in the East river. The ferry hull was stove in and the Winslow sustained damage though the extent awaits examination. The Winslow altered course for Newport then returned to the navy yard without aid.
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New York
America
Grand Street
East River
Winslow
Newport
Navy Yard
Insurance Fire Damages Cronin Building in Troy
Fire in the Cronin building in Troy on December 22 caused about $25,000 in damages. The structure housed insurance companies, lawyers offices, and the Model Clothing company, with investigators still determining the cause.
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Troy
N. Y
Cronin
Model Clothing Company
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