Watch Lost on Fifth Avenue Sparks Humble Reward Ad
A well dressed woman drops a gold watch in mud on Fifth Avenue after a brisk encounter with a bold suitor. He retrieves it, she insults him, and he later places a five dollar reward ad for the return of the watch noting questions will be asked. The episode ends with the man grinning and the watch ticking in his pocket.
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Pith
New York Times
Bret
Misa
Blu
Mies
Sly
Fifth Avenue
Notable Critics Call Famous Duns Dull in Youth
A literary sketch recalls how Gibbon Hume Clarke Boileau Dryden and others were labeled dull or slow in youth. The write ups note early judgments of dullness and potential as scholars, merchants, or poets before their later achievements.
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Gibbon
Hume Ithla
Adam Clarke
Boileau
Popa
Dryden
Wentuilugter
Dr. Busby
Street naming debate shifts to letter and number systems
The article argues for a standardized street scheme using letters and numbers, noting many favor the American style but voices remain divided. It cites examples like Vienna addresses in Klosterneuburg and Mariahilfer Strasse, highlighting the burden of long names and suggesting numbering or lettering to ease navigation.
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F Royal
Vienna
Klosterneuburgsuraees
Aiterator
Mariahitergrasse
Politeness Said to Be Secret of Happy Marriage
Mme Nordica remarked that politeness wins happiness in marriage and outsiders may see it as scarce at home. The reader considers the idea, noting exceptions and urging others to test the claim.
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Mma
Nordica
Mme
Under Dog Keeps Stray Boston Terrier After Porter Finds Owner
A hotel porter picked up four stray Boston terriers and, with no claims, decided to keep one. A Milwaukee man offered for a dog with a pedigree, the porter found a match and charged 390 for the outfit. The visitor paid ten dollars, and the porter billed another ten for preparing the dog for shipment.
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Milwaukee
Dogs as Sentry Dogs Throughout British History
The article notes dogs used by British forces from Elizabethan times to suppress rebellions in Ireland and wars with Scotland. It mentions 600 bloodhounds under the Earl of Essex to track fugitives after battles and asserts the bloodhound’s role as a consistent tool of war.
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Earl of Essex
Ire Inna
Elizabeth
Scotland
Taft Abrogates 1832 Treaty With Russia
President Taft notified the Russian government of terminating the treaty of commerce and navigation of 1832 effective January 1 1913. The move follows three years of strain as both nations seek a modern friendship and commerce pact. Senator Heyburn urged delaying the matter for executive consideration due to a large commercial contract at stake.
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Washington
Preadent Taft
Foreign Relations Committee
Senate
Russia
Taft
George Bakhmatieff
White House
St. Petersburg
United States
Senate Ag
William H. Taft
Heyburn
Heybert
Idaho
Secretary of Treasury Issues Annual Report on Banking Reform
Washington reports the Secretary of the Treasury MacVeagh outlines progress toward swift banking and currency reform. He praises the nonpartisan work of the Foster Commission, foresees Congress adopting its plan, and lists 1915 expenditures and Panama canal costs. He also urges civil service retirement, customs reform, a budget commission, auditor buildings, and abolition of ad valorem duties.
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Washington
Congres
Commission
MacVeagh
Panama Canal
General Fund
Congress
Interest in farming grows amid educational push
Dr. A C True head of the Office of Experiment Stations says expanding practical agricultural education is key to country life and production. He notes the task is vast and urges adding at least 20 000 to the next year's appropriation for agricultural education to reach the masses on farms.
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Washington
Repid
A. C. True
Office of
Department of Agriculture
Wilson
Emperor and Queen Empress Lay Cornerstone at Delhi
In a grand assembly of native rulers and British officials, the bingy emperor and the queen empress laid the cornerstone of a new government building. When finished it will move the seat of government from Calcutta per the emperor's coronation proclamation. Reports from DinELais say the king has not been assassinated. Both royal pair are in excellent health.
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Delhi
Bingy
Calcutta
DiNelais
Jondan
Doctor held for murder in early case at Bad Axe
Bad Axe Mich December 36 Nr Rha A MacGregor after days of preliminary examination was held for circuit court on a murder in the first degree charge for killing Cyril Sparling. Nurse Margaret Gibbs charged with being accessory after the fact waived preliminaries and was bound over to the circuit court for trial on a bond of $1000.
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Mich
Rha
A. MacGregor
Kitlag Cyril Sparling
Bai
Misa Margaret Gibbs
Nurge
Sparling
Treult
Clara Barton Sends Christmas Message From Sickroom
Miss Clara Barton founder of the American National Red Cross sends a Christmas message asking for renewed peace and goodwill. She states she is feeling better and hopes to celebrate her impending ninetieth birthday on Christmas Day.
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Rec Cross Society
Washington
Clara Barton
American National Red Cross
Governor Barmin declines Jackson day attendance
Governor Barmin of Ohio declines to attend the Jackson day banquet on January 16. W J Bryan accepts an invitation and is expected to speak at the dinner, as the national Democratic committee meets by January 16.
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Washington
Barmin
Ohio
W J Bryan Kee
London Man Sentenced for Assault on Lloyd George
Allan Rose McDougall was convicted at the police court and sentenced to two months hard labor for throwing a bound box at David Lloyd George as he left a women’s meeting, striking him in the face.
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London
England
Allan Rose McDougall
David Lloyd-George
Potee Court
Strike rumor swirls over Harriman Lines amid walkout talk
A rumor from December 18 hints at a record breaking walkout to pressure Harriman Lines. Internal sources show mixed signals with leaders denying a general strike and about 500000 workers reportedly involved.
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Junior
Harriman Lines
Verdict in 58 Minutes Acquits Young Women in Millionaire Case
In New York City the jury acquitted Lillian Graham and Michel Conrad of attempting to kill W. E. D. Stokes, the hotel owner. The jury rejected the attempted murder charge, finding not guilty of assault with intent to do bodily harm. The courtroom erupted in hysteria as the defendants embraced and a cheering crowd escorted them from the building.
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New York
Lillian Graham
Michel Conrad
W. E. D. Stokes
Migs. Graham
Migs Conrad
Criminal Court
Marcus
Aveault
Varuna
Buckner
Stokes
Misa Greham
Ethel Conrad
Wildcat
Risk Bill Passed by Lords
London December 16 the workingmans compulsory insurance act becomes effectively law after passage in the house of lords and awaiting the king's signature It commits England to compulsory general insurance against sickness and unemployment and is expected to have a wide impact on social and industrial life.
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London
House of Lords
England
Lloyd-George
Death from neglected faucet oil draw at Bethlehem plant
Jacob Denyan, an employee at Bethlehem Steel, died after he used a torch to light a dark area near an oil tank. While tapping oil, he forgot to turn off the faucet and a lighted torch ignited the oil, causing fatal flames.
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Bethlehem
Jacob Denyan
Bethlehem Steelworks
Denyan
Banking system attacked as useless by Piatt Andrew
Piatt Andrew, member of the monetary commission, denounces the current banking system at the Waldorf before the National Civic Federation. He argues for a central banking system as the true relief from banking evils and panics, a measure the commission will propose to Congress soon. Andrew replaces Secretary MacVeagh who could not attend due to a cabinet meeting.
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New York
Piatt Andrew
Waldorf
National Civic Federation
Andrew
Monetary Commission
Treasury
MacVeagh
Taft
Congress
British to Bar American Meat Packers From Army Supplies
London reports the British government will exclude all American meat packers facing prosecution from tendering for British army and navy meat contracts. The action applies to firms that previously held large government deals, pending the US legal proceedings' outcome.
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London
United States
British Isles
Armay
Navy
Heir Found for Vast Newfoundland Estate Dispute
Josey Colla a sixty five year old Brooklyn carpenter is named heir to an estate valued around eighty six million dollars tied to Newfoundland land and water front rentals. The complex trust has provoked dispute involving King George and nobles with portions reportedly redirected to Lady Elizabeth Churchill.
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New York
George
Duke of Marlborough
Duke of
Devonsite
Josey Colla
Brooklyn
Newfoundland
England
Elizabeth Churchill
Pope Suffering From Fever Amid Vatican Health Watch
Rome reports Pope Pius IX shows a slight fever but officials say no serious danger. Personal physician Prof Marchiafava cautions reduced Christmas celebrations as a precaution while monitoring the pontiff's condition.
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Rome
Prof
Marchiafava
Pius
Vatican
Marchte
Richeson Injures Self In Hid Cell Trial Delayed
Boston minister Clarence V. T. Richeson awaiting trial for murder injured himself with a tin piece in his cell. Doctors say the wounds are severe but not intended to kill and anticipate imminent operation to prevent infection. District Attorney Pelleter agrees the act was not a murder attempt. Richeson is expected to appear in court January 15 for the trial.
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Boston
Clarence V. T. Richeson
Avis. Linnell
Hyannis
Richezon
Pelletier
Richeson
Ganners Seek Court Aid In Wisconsin Canning Industry
Manitowoc reports the pea canning industry may seek court help to counter a Wisconsin labor law limiting women to fifty five hours a week. Packers argue courts could grant permits allowing longer hours, despite the industrial commission lacking such authority. If denied, many canning plants might shut sections and move work to other plants.
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Manitowoc
Wisconsin
Industrial Commission
Six Families to Reside in Box Cars in Friendship
Six families moving from Baraboo will live in two abandoned box cars arranged as residences near the new railroad station in Friendship. No vacancies exist within ten miles. homes cannot be built that fall due to lumber-hauling constraints, while the county plans a courthouse over a mile from the station, creating a town a mile long.
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Baraboo
Adame County
Friendship
Senator Stephenson to Present Historic Axe Relic
Senator Stephenson will present to the Smithsonian in Washington a relic from Wisconsin’s early days. The item is a section of basswood from the Montreal river tributary to Asaland containing the haft of an ax said to have belonged to an early explorer. The tree grew around the blade and the tip protruded over five inches from the bark when found.
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Stephenson
Marinette
Smithsonian Institution
Washington
Wisconsin
Montreal River
Asaland
City Council Questions Dairy Bathing Ordinance
An ordinance proposes dairy farm hygiene rules requiring cows to be bathed before milking. The measure regulates production care and sale of dairy products within the city limits.
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Tacine
Fish Hatcheries Planned by the Commission
The commission proposed two lake fish propagation facilities. One hatchery would be built near Sheboygan and the other at Sturgeon Bay. Each site is estimated to cost 6000 dollars.
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Madison
Herberlee
fla__ commission
Sheoygan
Sturecyr@ Bay
Former resident elected to Arizona frat legislature
Sent to the Arizona Legislature, Sand du Lac Frank L. Crofoot, a former resident of this city, has been elected a member of the frat legislature of the new state of Arizona.
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Arizona
Sand du Lac
Frank L. Crofoot
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