Noble Charity Feeds 150000 on Christmas Day 1900
The Salvation Army at Madison Square Garden fed about 4000 guests at a Christmas dinner with 4000 spectators in the galleries. Commander Booth-Tucker spoke of spreading tables nationwide to touch 150,000 hearts. Helen Gould aided a sanatorium dinner while others funded meals and gifts for schoolchildren and public workers in New York and nearby areas.
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New York
New York City
Salvation Army
Madison Square Garden
Booth- Tucker
United States
Helen Gould
Woody Crest
Tarrytown
Howard Gould
Port Washington
L. I
Timothy D. Sullivan
Bowery
Frank Tilford
Lyric Hall
Thomas Reynolds Democratic Association
Departments of Charities and Corrections
Salvation Army feeds 1500 in Cleveland Armory
In Cleveland on December 25 the Salvation Army served 1500 needy people at Gray's Armory. Senator Hanna attended and praised the organization, calling it practical Christian labor that fills gaps others cannot. He urged citizens to support the work to advance law, order, and civilization.
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Cleveland
Salvation Army
Gray's
Hanna
Christmas Cheer From Salvation Army in Chace Hall
Boston crowds of the city slums gathered at Chace's hall for a Salvation Army Christmas feast led by General Booth supporters. About 6000 filed through long tables, many taking meals home in baskets. Mayor Hart, Gov. Crane, and local ministers attended brief services and offered prayers before the meal. A large neighborhood dinner was also served at Bethany Mansion on Merrimac Street with hundreds more fed and given holiday readings.
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Boston
Santa Claus
Salvation Army
Mr. Chace
General Booth
America
Col. Cozens
Hart
A. Humb
Roxbury Congregational Church
John Gilbert
Broomfield Methodist Church
Crane
Bethany
Merrimac Street
Two Days Late From Havre To New York
New York reports the liner Normandie arriving two days late after battling head winds and tempest seas from Havre to Newfoundland. Commander Petters and Purser Stirrat say the first 12 days were the worst weather they had encountered at sea.
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New York
la Normandie
Havre
Newfoundland
Nebraska
Allen State
Petters
Stirrat
Seafaring Crew Battled Enormous Seas in Iron Lighthouse Crisis
A dramatic account describes crew endurance as great green seas struck their vessel. The storm wrecked the iron lighthouse, crushed two lifeboats, and bent the forward bridge rails, testing every crew member’s resolve.
Trial of Cor nelius Alvord Jr. Opens in U S District Court
Cor nelius Alvord Jr a defaulting cashier at the First National Bank of New York faces trial in U S district court tomorrow for a $690000 defalcation. Investigators expect his restitution of stolen funds to be examined as part of the case with bank officials remaining reticent. The sale of his Mt Vernon home and Mrs Alvord’s jewelry valued at not less than $150000 are noted as partial recovery.
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New York
Cornelius Alvord, Jr
First National Bank
United States District Court
U. S
Alvord
Mt. Vernon
Catholic Converts League Formed in New York
A new organization of Protestants who converted to Catholicism was formed at a Paulist Fathers church meeting. The Catholic Converts League of America elected Dr. Benjamin F. DeCosta as president, George D. MacKay as vice president, Annie E. Burritt as secretary, and S. Coates as treasurer.
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New York
Catholic Converts’ League of America
Benj. F. DeCosta
Church of St. John, the Evangelist
Geo. D. MacKay
New York Stock Exchange
Annie E. Burritt
Bridgeport
Conn
S. Coates
Antilla Floated After Grounding Off New Jersey Shoals
The British steamer Antilla, ashore on Great Egg Harbor shoals in heavy fog, was floated this morning with four wrecking tugs. She left Nassau on Dec 20 for New York with a small general cargo and two passengers who were rescued by a life-saving crew after the vessel stranded. she then steamed to New York under her own power.
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New York
Great Egg Harbor Shoals
Nassau
West Indies
Panic Fire at Manhattan Music Hall Causes Panic
Flames burst through the floor of the Manhattan Music Hall on the Bowery in New York on Christmas night prompting a panic as the crowd surged toward doors. Ushers opened all exits quickly and no serious injuries were reported.
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New York
Manhattan Music Hall
Bowery
J J Traynor Dead Former New York Democrat Leader
James J. Traynor former secretary of the New York democracy era has died in New York. He translated Fontenack Fables into English poetry and contributed extensively to Catholic periodicals.
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New York
James J. Traynor
New York Democracy
Katz Brothers Option on Rogers Locomotive Expires Today
The New York Tribune reports Katz Brothers option on Rogers Locomotive Works at Paterson New Jersey expires today. It is uncertain if full stock will be subscribed to exercise the option. If successful, International Power Company of Providence Rhode Island may buy them out. if not, Providence company may negotiate with Mr Rogers for purchase of the works.
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New York
the Tribune
Katz Brothers
Rogers Locomotive Works
Paterson
N. J
International Power Company of
Providence
R. 1
Rogers
Five Story Hartford Granary Destroyed by Fire
Hartford December 25 E P Yate and Co granary a five story brick structure at 1411 Main street was gutted by a fire causing about 20000 in losses partly insured The fire started in the basement and by the time firemen arrived had climbed to the top four floors where 100 tons of hay were stored It took three hours to bring the blaze under control.
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Hartford
Conn
E. P. Yate & Cos Granary
Main Street
Jockey Tod Sloan Returns in Christmas Handicap
San Francisco event marks Tod Sloan's first saddle appearance since returning from land at Tanforan. Eddie Jones wins the Christmas handicap, coloring the day with a notable result in the bay area meet.
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San Francisco
Cal
Tod Sloan
Tanforan
Eddie Jones
Prisoner Obrecht Reiber's Death by Hanging in Cell
New York December 2. Obrecht Reiber, jailed on attempted felonious assault charges, died by hanging in his cell at the West Twentieth Street station last night. He used a handkerchief to end his life, authorities report.
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New York
Obrecht Reiber
Weat Twentieth Street
Richmond HMeb Wins Steadily Improving Pact
New York reports Lt. Richmond HMeb won tonight as he showed steady improvement though observers could not yet see any visitors.
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New York
Richmond
Hmeb
Graves Maryland Malt Whiskey as Medicinal Purchase
Health is the main concern when buying malt whiskey for medical use. The text argues Graves Maryland Malt Whiskey costs more than cheaper aged substitutes because it is worth more, especially for licensed dealers, druggists, and grocers, with medicinal qualities vouched by its party and mis?dness.
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Maryland
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Rheumatism Cure
An old advertisement claims Hood's Sarsaparilla offers a cure for rheumatism and promises health benefits. The text describes general restorative effects and encourages readers to purchase the remedy.
Textile operatives unite strong new union in Massachusetts
Washington reports that the American Federation of Textile Operatives forms a united body with the two major Massachusetts unions. It creates a fund governed by an emergency board and aims to protect wages, hours, and child labor rules while avoiding unauthorized strikes. The group projects growing influence in northern centers and intends pressure on state legislatures, especially Rhode Island and Massachusetts, for shorter hours and stricter factory laws.
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Washington
American Federation of Textile Operatives
Massachusetts
New Bedford
Acushnet
Fea
United Textile
American Federation of Labor
Trades’ Union
Rmed
Thinadda
Barrie
Oro Nemal
Aftanen
Uolone
Federetion of Labor
Ampentann Federetion of Labor
North
South
Stoum
Cto
Federation of Labor
Ike
Rhode Island
Hoar
Lodge
Lovering
Lancashire
The Scranton Strike Ends More Recruits Quit
Scranton December 25 reports that ten of thirteen Syracuse recruited men were sent home and two others quit after scouts for the strike secured their departure. Only two cars operated in the county and one car ran off the track causing damage. General Manager Salliman remained confident he could recruit replacements after the holidays as crews elsewhere shrink.
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Scranton
Carmen
Syracuse
N. Y
Patterson
Salliman
The Subsidy Bill Office Statement In Cleveland
Senator Hanna denies a Philadelphia lobby backing subsidy of American shipping and says foreign steamship groups seek to stop it. He notes no Philadelphia lobby exists, calls the subsidy a business measure long in preparation, amended twenty times, and urged by the President in multiple messages and party platforms. Details await Congress for work.
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Cleveland
Hanna
Philadelphia
Washington
Congress
St. Louie
Simultaneous Newspapers of the Twentieth Century
Alfred Harmsworth editor of the London Daily Mail discusses future journalism in the North American Review. He argues newspapers remain clumsy and fragmented and envisions a portable compact form. He praises US papers and predicts centralized, multinational newspaper groups dominated by a few leaders. He advocates nonpartisan press serving the people's will.
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New York
Alfred Harmsworth
London Daily Mail
North American Review
Harmsworth
United States
Great Britain
Fpulitzer
Dana
Bennett
Hearst
Raymond
Jones
Childs
Medill
Lawson
Russell
Cummings
Taylor Pulsifer
Halstead
Patterson
de Young
Singerley
Godkin
Greeley
McKel
Cartridge linked to Goebel murder found in state auditor vault
In Frankfort Kentucky a bullet cartridge was found in the state auditor's vault. The cartridge matches the type believed to have killed Gov Goebel. The discovery implicates Henry Yoursey who worked in the auditor’s office at the time and had access to the vault. Another clerk, Ratee, reportedly saw Yoursey with a box of cartridges.
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Frankfort
Dee
Goebel
Jenry Yoursey
University of Chicago tour prompts inspection tonight
A Chicago dispatch notes an inspection visit aimed at forming a new department within the university. The brief mentions a campus tour to assess northern medical institutions and potential integration with university programs.
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Chicago
Ths University of Us Cave
Stern
Fragmentary note on wartime governance and people
A fragmented OCR note mentions rising tensions and governance during a war era, referencing individuals and a general sense of concern. The readable bits indicate a discussion of policy or order, with names partially legible but many words garbled.
Race war erupts in Cementville area of Indiana
In Cementville near Utica, Indiana, racial violence erupts as armed Black residents clash with whites. Lee Ranger and John Red Hegroes incited intimidation. Samuel Kendall’s saloon was captured and Ranger was shot, with Kendall hiding in fear as police marshal warrants and deputies in to restore order.
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Jeffersonilie
Ind
Cementvvile
Pan-Handlgrai
Manles
Utis City
Lee Ranger
John Red
Ranger
Redmont
Samuel
Kendall
Talen
Craze with Rum Ends in Violent Pursuit
A drunken confrontation near Fufala and Bufala led to a volley of assaults as a full brood Indian named Tiger fought back against L. B. Roper and others. Roper retrieved a Winchester after a chase, firing at Tiger and wounding him in the arm while officers pursued.
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Muskogee
J. T
Dee
John Theer
Milee
Fufala
Bufala
L. B . Roper
Tiger
Hie
Mitt
Date Porter
Senier Pap Saad
Marshel Johnsen
Murderer Surrenders in Kufala After Quarrel Over Liquor Trade
Indignation rises over a free sale of liquors and firearms. J. Smith of two miles south of Checta fights T. Thompson at Hufala, resulting in Thompson being fatally wounded. the assailant surrendered and was brought to Kufala.
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Kufala
J. Smith
Checta
T. Thompson
Hufala
Thompson
Hodge Family Death Details Reach Cedar Rapids
First definite report from Cedar Rapids confirms Dr. and Mrs. Van Renssaeler Hodge of New York mission work in Pao Ting Fu China per Rev J Lowerie. The Hodge-Simcox family and Dr. Taylor defended themselves to the end in the Simcox house, perished in flames, while Simcox children Paul and Frances escaped only to be decapitated by Boxers and thrown into a well.
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Cedar Rapids
van Renssaeler Hodge
New York
Pao Ting Fu
China
Robert 8. Sinclair
Hodge
J. Lowerie
Hodge-Simcox
Taylor
Simcox
Cashier Arrested for Embezzling from News Company
Bridgeport Conn Dec 24 Ernest T Mayer cashier of the New York and Eastern News Co owned by Adams Express Co was arrested this afternoon on a charge of embezzling 1500 of the companys funds and committed in default of 3000 bail The charge stems from periodic disappearances of money over time Mayer is connected with several city organizations and was former assistant superintendent of the Boys club.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Ernest T. Mayer
New York and Eastern News Co
Adams Express Co
Mayer
Buchanan Winthrop Dead
New York reports the death of Buchanan Winthrop a prominent lawyer and Yale alumnus after an appendicitis operation. He was a direct descendant of John Winthrop and led the Winthrop family in the city. Born November 11, 1841 he served as treasurer general of the Protestant Episcopal convention and clerk of Grace Church vestry. He also held Yale fellowship ties.
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New York
Buchanan Winthrop
Winthrop
John Winthrop
Massachusetts
Yale University
Convention
The
Protestant Episcopal Church
Grace Church
Sunk schooner found off Kennebunkport coast
A sunken vessel about 70 tons was located by a pilot boat three miles off shore near Cape Porpoise. The schooner lies nearly submerged with only the top mast showing and presents a navigation hazard on the busy coast. No identification or history of the craft could be learned.
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Kennebunkport
Cape Porpoise
Bryan Persists as Fusion Policies Vindicated
Leavenworth Kansas December 25 W J Bryan wires from Lincoln Nebraska to the Evening Standard stating the principles of Democracy live and the policies fought for by fusion forces will be vindicated He believes the people will return to the teachings of the fathers and the traditions of the republic as the twentieth century begins
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Leavenworth
Kan
W. J. Bryan
Lincoln
Neb
Evening Standard
Two Lodging House Victims Asphyxiated in Hartford
James Nolan a 70 year old builder and Mrs Mary Pillion were found asphyxiated in a Hartford lodging house. The woman was dead and the man unconscious and not expected to live. They turned a gas stop cock into a radiator but burners were not lit. Nolan was widowed with grown children. The woman had recently consulted a husband.
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Hartford
Conn
James Nolan
Mary Pillion
Nolan
Telephone directors chosen in Manchester meeting
The Northern Telegraph Co held its annual meeting at the Pirot National Bank in Manchester New Hampshire and elected officers for the year. A dividend of 212 percent was declared. Elected are President Frederick Smyth Clerk A H Wale Treasurer A F Emerson Directors Mrs Frederick Smyth A Clarke and C H Anderson.
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Manchester
N. H
Northern Telegraph Co
Pirot National Bank
Wap
Frederick Smyth
A. H. Wale
A. F. Emerson
A. & Clarke
C. H. Anderson
New Owl Head Mountain House Plans Near Newport
C D Watkins, chief stockholder in Owl Head Mountain House Co, arrives from New York to discuss a four story hotel near Owl Head for next spring. The elaborate structure aims to cost about 340,000 and attract summer visitors to Lake Memphremagog.
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Newport
C. D. Watkins
Owl Head Mountain House Company
New York
Owl E Head Nest Spring
Lake Memphremagog
Rothern Appears in Hamlet After Accident Return
H Rothern the actor, long sidelined by an accident that canceled dates nationwide, returned last night at the Olympic theatre in Loute Missouri presenting Hamlet to a crowded house. The interrupted tour will be resumed.
Pollard & Co. A G D Co Offer Low Price Winter Woolen Goods
A fragment advertises children's and misses under VEps with winter woolens sold at very low prices. It mentions up to 999 dozen in run 66f and values of bead and garment items, urging readers to purchase, listing Pollard & Co and A G D Co as sellers.
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Pollard & CO A. G. D. CO
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Senator Hanna
Popton
Bicamahip
U. S. District Court
Catholic Converts’ League
Antilla
Bowery Amusement Resort
J. J. Traynor
Catholic Periodicus
Tod” Sloan
Frisco
Hobeon
Organized Labor
Action of the American Federation of Textile Operatives
Car
Hanna Denier
London
Prof
8Tagg
Care
W Leahert
Cementville
Eastern News Company
Bryan
Hartford Lodging House
Opera House
OF the
Phelan Stock CO
Elia Cameron
James Durkin
St. Paul
Johnson
Randolph
Bandamour
Savoy Theatre
Mark Murphy
Mr. Murphy
Riley and Hughes
Lloyd Hassimer & Olivette Wille
Aba L. Arnoldson
Mardeo
Bruns
Nina
Savoy
Moning
Nmiusiic Hall
W. H. Emery
NEW York Star Big Burlesque Company
Sousa Girls
Olio—Burke
McEvoy
Glockers
Carlin and Brown
Henrietta Dwyer
Madame Robinson
Sam T. Atams
la Belle Parsons
Macnee
Favorlite
Onigan Jack Rlesque Company
Crayon Work
G. B. Coburn
Market Street
Hygeia
Harvard Brewing
Lowell, Mace
Afrwertiers
Courier
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