Whimsical snips from a bygone year in print
A collage of light verses and social musings touches on Japan Korea relations, comets, fashionably bold ideas, and odd curiosities from a New York to Paris lens. Notes on weather, politics, poetry unions, a tailless cat, and lent festivities weave a breezy, era-tinged panorama.
London hunger line prompts broad reform effort
London faces 40 000 hungry children amid calls for deeper change than reform of the house of lords. A New York report cites bakers forming a group to cut bread prices, echoing late trust era promises. The public mood remains uncertain, with memories of past roguish schemes.
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House of Lords
Roosevelt Visits Port Maurizio Sparks Local Jubilation
The entire village greets President Roosevelt as he arrives to cheers in Porto Maurizio. The crowd erupts with excitement and recognition of the distinguished visitor's arrival.
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Honorary Citizen Bestowed on Roosevelt in Italian Town
Throngs line streets of Porto Maurizio as crowds welcome Mr and Mrs Roosevelt arriving from Genoa. Town decorates with American flags and posters while officials confer Roosevelts honorary citizenship and name a new drive Roosevelt boulevard. Crowds cheer as they depart station for Villa Monte Calvaro.
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Ship explosion saves all as 20 injured in transfer to Kanawha
Twenty passengers were slightly injured when the British steamship Cairnona caught fire in the English Channel and transferred passengers to the Kanawha amid high seas. One child was killed. Cairnona crew restrained panic and ensured all passengers reached lifeboats. Cairnona then returned to Dover.
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Train Decapitates Girl on Nickel Plate Tracks
In Cleveland Ohio a unidentified young woman about 40 laid her head on the railroad rails at American Avenue and the Nickel Plate, waiting for a fast freight. After a slower train passed she moved, then returned to the rails and was decapitated by the second train. Marshal Stamberker seeks to identify her.
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Seven Round Bout Fatal In New Jersey Fight
Police intensified efforts to locate Frank Kelacer, a high school boy and principal in a seven round fight in Passaic Tuesday night in which Gilbert Trehou, 17, was seriously injured and died Friday night. Twenty one men and boys arrested remain as witnesses. A second item notes the new North Dakota dreadnought will arrive at Charlestown navy yard to be placed in commission Monday.
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Brownsville Jubilation After Inquest Exoneration
Brownsville, Texas, reacts with joy as Washington clears citizens of wrongdoing while declaring the Galveston incident involved guilty Black soldiers in the fatal raid. The military court of inquiry findings bring a controversial resolution to the town’s tensions.
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Kansan Has Four Wives in Bigamy Case at Winfield
Charles Cox of Winfield Kansas is charged with bigamy for having four wives. Wife No 4 accuses him of lying about relationships revealed by papers and letters. Investigations locate wife No 1 in Pawhuska wife No 3 in Powen Cite and wife No 2 in Oklahoma City.
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Charles Coxte
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Rykin
Powen Cite
Okla
Oklahoma City
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Broker Elliott Made Baronet After Scottish Succession
Arthur Powell Elliott, a prominent New York broker with Isaac Btar Jr. & Co., is now a baronet after receiving word of Sir William Bronte’s death. He had long been heir presumptive to the title, which passed to him on the uncle’s death and succession to the estate.
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aArthur Poewell Elliott
Isaac Btar, Jr
Rewburghshire
Scotland
Packing Company Fails Uphold Col Roosevelt
Kansas City follows a court action where the American Dreamed Hee company, organized in 1901, places Arthur W. Morse as receiver in Missouri and BE So McAn any as receiver in Kansas. Assets total 456000 with 150000 in obligations. receivership sought by William O’Malley of Chicago. The Armotrdale plant in Kansas is cited. A Vatican remark about Roosevelt is noted but not central to the filing.
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Selmne
Kansas City
Arthur W. Morse
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Armotrdale
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William O'Malley
Chicago
Five Thousand Dollar Settlement Quieted Marital War
New York City reports a cash payment of 5000 to Emma Ballen Miller, wife of Gen Charlee F Miller,Standard Oil heir of Franklin, Pa, in exchange for her agreement to live apart and drop divorce action amid her husband’s wealth dispute.
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Charlee F Miller
Franklin
Emma Ballen Miller
Largest seal fishery expected as Labrador nets 15000 seals
St Johns Newfoundland reports the sealing steamer Labrador has a catch of 15000 seals. The season is expected to set a new record with a total catch surpassing all prior years and value projections reaching high figures.
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Newfoundland
Labrador
TransAndes railroad tunnel opens after long buildup
Santiago Chile saw the TransAndes tunnel opened with the first train carrying many dignitaries. The 12 000 feet high five mile long tunnel links Chile and Argentina and was built with American methods and machinery.
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Chile
TransAndes
Argentina
Dead King Menelik Improves Health in Abyssinia
A dispatch from Addis Ababa reports King Menelik’s health has slightly improved amid public order assurance. The Paris embassy note confirms continued stability as authorities maintain calm during the transition.
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Pope Meets T R Prominent Clergy as Controversy Lingers
Rome reports say the pope expressed regret at missing a meeting with former president Roosevelt during a Thursday audience. The incident remains a live topic with critics targeting Cardinal Merry del Val for blocking the Cologne Choral Society, while Antigonish’s Bishop John Cameron, North America’s oldest Roman Catholic bishop, died at his residence after a 1827 birth.
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Wreck on Georgia railroad near Berrelia kills two
An August Georgia railroad wreck near Berrelia results in two dead. One white man and four Black men are seriously injured. Authorities cite a misunderstanding of orders as the likely cause.
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Berrelia
Lakes to the Gulf measure unchanged in House vote
Washington reports two minority reports to the center on the river and harbor bill. The bill adds ten million to the Mississippi and Missouri river items while lakes to the gulf remains at the existing level. Senate opposition is likely led by Senator Burton, with Senator Nelson supporting river projects and Senator Hatton opposing the Mississippi valley item.
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Aviator Makes Record at Mourmelon France
A new world record flight was established when aviator Dante Kinet and a second passenger piloted a Farman Oiplane V2 model in Mourmelon France. The flight occurred on Friday and ended without further detail in the damaged text.
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FOSS TAKES OATH OF OFFICE IN MA STATEHOUSE
Massachusetts congressman Eugene N Poss took the oath of office Thursday amid a ceremony on the house floor. He was escorted to the dais by his brother George E. Pose as Republicans and Democrats displayed a show of respect. Their mother and the brothers’ wives sat nearby as the event drew cheers from the delegation.
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President keeps stance on Indianapolis visit
An authoritative White House announcement states the president has not changed his mind about visiting Indianapolis. No May visit is planned, and officials emphasize the decision remains firm.
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White House
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Engineer Killed Four Hurt in Wheeling Train Collision
A head on collision Friday between two freight trains on the Baltimore and Ohio at Rover's Point eight miles east of Wheeling, resulted in the death of Engineer Nash and injuries to four trainmen.
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Doctor Passes Complex Work to Brother’s Path
The note describes a doctor shifting substantial tasks to his brother, provoking questions about their professional roles and family dynamic. A second speaker clarifies the brother is not a physician but an undertaker, reframing the relationship.
Rear Admiral at the Front: A Courtroom Question
A judge weighs whether a rear admiral can be assigned to front line duty. The case analyzes naval doctrine, eligibility, and potential exceptions for senior officers. Proceedings focus on authority, risk, and implications for command structure.
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