Amundsen Seeks Missing Dr Cook On Arctic Quest
Copenhagen reports Captain Roald Amundsen plans a four year voyage aboard Fram to prove a polar drift from Behring Strait to the North Pole and begins a systematic search for Dr. Frederick Cook. Despite Cook’s disappearance, Copenhagen University and the Royal Geographical Society say honors were for Arctic exploration, not the pole discovery.
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Copenhagen
Roald Amundsen
North- West Passage
Fritjof Naneen
Fram
Behring Straits
North ‘Pole
Dr. Cook
Cook
Christiansand
Sverd@rap
Christiania
University of Copenhagen
Royal Geographical Society
Frederick A. Cook
University
Pole
Married woman elopes with boy. both jailed for perjury
Mollie Cremeans aged 60 and her 21 year old husband Charles Cremeans were arrested in Bluefield West Virginia after a brief east honeymoon. She had four prior marriages with a death and a hanging in her past. The couple, lacking lawyers, faced perjury charges as the marriage license was sought.
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Bluefield
W. Va
East
Mollie Cremeans
Charles Cremeans
Tom Arlington
Cho Len
Seven Children Die in Fire at Brkeevtle Pa
A blaze at Brkeevtle near here killed seven Bronosky children aged from 1 to 12 and injured two adults. Fire and a powder explosion followed an overheated coal stove in the miners home. All victims were foreigners. six from the Bronosky family and one boarder. Mrs and Mr Bronosky and the boarder escaped via a window with serious injuries.
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Periebs
Ahen
Bronosky
Brkeevtle
Bronos
Blood Feud in Chinatown Triggers Police Sweep
Dozens of detectives and patrolmen moved into New York's Chinatown as a tong war erupts after Shew Jung the 75 year old treasurer is killed and Low Jung wounded. Gunmen from Boston linked to the Hip Sing and On Leong factions are blamed amid killings and robbery of a money safe.
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New York
Chinatown
Galvin Sayls
New
Boston
Leong
Shew Jung
Ae Long
Low Jung
S . Nt
Jung
Amed for Congress in Missouri District Convention
Fragmentary text indicates a December date in Dade County and a Dickinson candidate seeking the Missouri district seat to succeed the late David A. The convention was in session.
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Dade County
Dickinson
Sabciac Nation
Missouri
David A
Ses
Zelaya Attacks Knox Policy Over Nicaragua Clash
Former Nicaragua president Zelaya, in Salina Cruz, assails Secretary Knox as biased by false reports from American vice consul Harry Caldera. He says US pressure led to Knox's note and vows to remain private, planning six months in Mexico City or Europe if climate allows. He praises Mexican officials for kindness and criticizes US intervention.
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Salina Cruz
Mex
Knox
Nicaragua
Managua
Zelaya
Guerrero
Mexico City
Europe
Diaz
Louis A. Cousin
Robert C. Bowe
Cannon
Groce
Guatemala
Caberera
United States
Harry Caldera
Washington
Juan Breising
Bail, Reading Railroad Executive, Stricken by Insanity
Bernard H. Bail, second vice president and general freight traffic manager of the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad, became violently insane in his Reading terminal office and was removed to a hospital. Overwork is believed to have caused the breakdown. Bail was a longtime Reading official and a leading expert on freight traffic.
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Philadelphia
Bernard H. Bail
Philadelphia & Reading Railroad Company
Reading Terminal
Liner Celtic Fire Discovered En Route to Liverpool
The White Star liner Celtic, four days out of New York, was found burning in the cotton hold last Wednesday. The ship arrived safely at Liverpool yesterday with the blaze still burning, lines sealed, cargo being discharged to locate the origin. The ship sailed Dec 18 for Queenstown and Liverpool. extent of damage is unknown.
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Liverpool
White Star
Celtic
New York
Queenstown
Hamberton
Wholesale Grocer Captain Prouty Dies in Des Moines
Des Moines business figure Captain C. C. Prouty long active in wholesale groceries died this morning at his Des Moines home. He built a prominent local trade and was a respected community member. Funeral arrangements are pending.
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Des Moines
C. C. Prouty
Testimonial at cathedral honors Bishop McGolerick
In Duluth Minnesota a reception at the cathedral auditorium raised 7000 dollars for Rt Rev James McGolerick to mark 28 years since his consecration. He donated the entire amount to support the new orphan asylum funds. In Centralia Illinois a mining disaster left four miners dead in a wind caused dust explosion at mine No 6 near the cage landing 700 feet underground.
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Duluth
Minn
Cathedral Auditorium
James McGolerick
Centralia
Ill
Here
Goldman Speaks on White Slave Evil in New York
Emma Goldman wrapped up a New York lecture on the white slave traffic in the Women's Trade Union hall before departing for the West. She denounced reformers as capitalistic hyenas and argued prostitution stems from economic slavery, urging society to stop policing prostitutes and allow humane, lenient treatment to reduce the evil.
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New York
Emma Goldman
Women’s Trade Union Hall
Emma
Clark University
Wellesley
Europe
America
Denver
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Accused Woman Sees Counsel After Two Years in Jail
In St Petersburg on December 30 Catherine Breshkovskaya, held for two years in the fortress, met with her counsel M. Zarudny to discuss defense ahead of a February trial on charges of membership in a revolutionary organization. Zarudny reports she is in good health, cheerful, and unreconciled to the government, and may refuse to present a defense. Nicholas Tschaikovsky, to be tried alongside, will present alibis and deny membership though he sympathizes with its aims.
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St. Petersburg
Catherine Breshkovskaya
Revolutionary Organization
M. Zarudny
Rme
Breshkovskaya
Nicholas Tschaikovsky
Social Revolutionary Organisation
Railway Man Stricken and Dies on Private Car
George L. Romasser chief claim clerk of the Burlington railroad in Kansas City suffered a paralytic stroke and died on the private car of J. P. Cummings general superintendent as the train neared Kansas City from Maryville Missouri.
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Kansas City
George L. Romasser
Burlington Railroad
J. P. Cummings
Burlington Today
Maryville
Carmichael Banker and Leader Dies in Wellsburg
Thomas A. Carmichael banker and oil producer dies in Wellsburg at age 47. He served as vice president of the National Rivers and Harbors Congress and was a noted figure in West Virginia. His death occurred on December 30.
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Wellsburg
W. Va
Thomas A. Carmichael
West Virginia
the National Rivers and Harbors’ Congress
Boy James Friel Murder Mystery In Pittsburg
Pittsburg detectives investigate the death of 14 year old James Lawrence Friel found in an abandoned north side house with a knife wound to the throat. He disappeared December 13 after attending school. Police suspect homicide amid a yeggman rife district as they search for clues and motive.
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Pittsburg
Greater Pittsburg
James Lawrence Friel
Friel
Cook's Closest Friend Brands Him a Humbug
Charles Wake of New York, an Arctic explorer and Cook supporter, deserts the Cook camp after Copenhagen University’s adverse ruling. He says he was deceived, claims Cook has not explained himself, and notes uncertainty about Cook's location while mentioning Mrs Cook’s whereabouts. Wake questions Cook’s motives and finances.
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New York
Charles Wake
Explorers’ Club
Frederick A. Cook
Cook Standard
University of Copenhagen
Dr. Cook
Wake
Europe
Col Gordon Named U S Senator for Mississippi
Jackson announces Colonel James Gordon of Okolona to fill the Mississippi Senate vacancy after the death of A J McLaurin. The appointment is temporary until the legislature meets in three weeks and Gordon will not seek the term. Ten candidates are expected in the upcoming contest. Gordon, 76, is a Confederate veteran.
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Jackson
Miss
Noel
James Gordon
Okolona
United States
Mississippi
A. J. McLaurin
Gordon
Frederic Remington Dies Suddenly at Home in Ridgefield
Frederic Remington the artist died at his Ridgefield Connecticut home from heart failure and shock after an appendectomy performed Thursday. He had been in good health until last Sunday when he felt ill and was treated by doctors including a New York specialist. He was 47. The body will be taken to Canton New York for funeral services at the Universalist church Tuesday at 2 PM. wife Eva Canton of Gloversville survives him.
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Ridgefield
Conn
Frederic Remington
Remington
New York
Mr. Remington
Canton
N. Y
Universalist
Eva Canton
Gloversville
Freight Train Wrecks Near Primghar Iowa
A northbound freight on the Sioux Falls Onawa branch of the Illinois Central wrecked three miles south of Primghar Iowa. The engine and several cars plunged from a trestle injuring no one. Track torn up over a long stretch. coal cars and merchandise in wreckage. Bulging rails suspected as cause.
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Primghar
Sioux Falls-Onawa
Illinois Central
Lang Knocks Out Fitzsimmons in 12th Round Fight
Bill Lang the Australian heavyweight stopped Bob Fitzsimmons in the 12th round at Mushcutter's Bay Stadium Sydney New South Wales. The bout was even until the final round when Lang pressed Fitzsimmons to the ropes and finished him with a right hand uppercut.
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Sydney
Bill Lang
Bob Fitzsimmons
Mushcutter’s Bay Stadium
Lang
Fitzsimmons
Christmas Blizzard Paralyzes Eastern Railways and Claims Many
The Christmas blizzard crippled traffic from Pennsylvania to Maine the severest in 23 years. Railroads and cities push to restore inter city and local movement. Expected normal by Tuesday night with another storm from the west. Casualties include 5 dead in Philadelphia 18 in New York 15 in New England with 12 aboard the Davis Palmer wreck off Boston harbor.
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Pennsylvania
Maine
Philadelphia
New York
New England
Davis Palmer
Boston Harbor
Washington
Boston
New Bedford
Providence
Fall River
Newport
Pawtucket
Woonsocket
New York Cleared Snowbound After Christmas Storm
Eighteen people died in and around New York from the Christmas storm and related accidents. Ten thousand workers cleared roads and tracks as traffic returned to normal. Shipping suffered but no single wreck caused loss of life. two vessels faced severe weather in the region.
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New York
New England
Thurman
Tome River
New Jersey
Mary Ann Kirby
Long Island Sound
Boston Blizzard Toll Reaches Five Million in Damage
Five million dollars in damage estimated around Boston from the New England blizzard. Four deaths reported yesterday and 2,500 residents fled after a tidal wave breached the Island End river dyke. Thirty-two towns dark as electric service lags. Chelsea and Everett worst hit with weeks to repair tide gates. Homeless sheltered in schools and churches as crews work to restore power and flood relief operations continue.
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Boston
New England
Island End
Atlantic Avenue
Chamber of Commerce
Chelsea
Everett
Two Children Die In House Fire At Loveband
Fire swept the home of L Sonnecalf in Loveband on December 29, killing Rose Sonnecalf aged eight and Paul Sonnecalf aged five. Neighbors Stanley Lever and Cliff Lattimer, noted professional ball players, attempted to rescue the youngsters but were repelled by the flames.
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Loveband
L. Sonnecalf
Rose
Paul Sonnecalf
Stanley Lever
Cliff Lattimer
Tolstoi Health Again Causes Anxiety in St Petersburg
The health of Count Leo Tolstoi in St. Petersburg is worrisome as he has kept a high fever since last night. Doctors were summoned today from Moscow and Tula to treat him.
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St. Petersburg
Leo Tolstoi
Moscow
Tuluta
Business College Meet Opens in Louisville
Five hundred delegates from diverse business and commercial departments of U S colleges gather in Louisville for a three day session. The aims include promoting closer relations and standardizing entrance and graduation requirements among institutions.
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Louisville
Kyw
United States
Wounded man hurt by accidental gun discharge at home
West Point Nebraska Charles Guenther of St Charles was seriously wounded when a younger brother fired an accidental discharge. The incident occurred in the family home and left Guenther in serious condition.
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West Point, Neb
Charles Guenther
St. Charles
Died Ignorant of Indictment of Phenix Fire Chief
Greenwich Conn Dec 24 George Preston Sheldon former president of the Phenix Fire Insurance company of Brooklyn died at his Greenwich home while critically ill from ptomaine poisoning He was indicted for grand larceny in New York related to financial irregularities at the firm Detectives awaited extradition papers in the event of recovery Sheldon led the company for 21 years and faces a New York trial The report says the company evaded state scrutiny under his direction with securities pledged for loans He drew excessive salary used funds for speculation and leaves a widow three daughters and two sons
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Greenwich
Conn
George Preston Sheldon
Phenix Fire Insurance Company
Brooklyn
State Insurance Department of
New York
New York Insurance Department
Sheldon
William H. Hotchkiss
William T. Jerome
State Insurance Department
Yale
Taft Rules Whisky Definition Under Pure Food Law
President Taft issued the ruling on whisky under the pure food law clarifying that whisky made from neutral spirits remains whisky when diluted to potable strength. He detailed branding for varieties and allowed straight whiskies to be labeled aged in wood, with bourbon or rye notes where appropriate. Blends cannot include neutral-spirits from molasses and potable rum is identified as such.
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Washington
Taft
Bank Looters Use a Girl as Their Tool
In Chicago a criminal court opened the trial of eight Italians accused of conspiring with crippled 17 year old Angeline Schiavone to steal from her banker father. Prosecutors say Angeline funneled about $30,000 from the bank, hoping to marry Michael Schiavone, her cousin and the banker's son. Angeline and relatives of Pasquale Schiavone face conspiracy charges. Angeline to be tried separately.
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Chicago
Criminal Court
Angeline Schiavone
Fleming
Francisco Schiavone
Angeline
Michael Schiavone
Pasquale Schiavone
Vessel Wrecked in a Gale Off Boston
Hull and five masts of a five masted vessel, likely the Davis Palmer, were sighted at Harding's Ledge near Point Allerton. The hull was submerged while the mast stumps remained above water, indicating the ship struck the ledge during the storm and went down with all hands.
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Hull
Mass
Davis Palmer
Harding’s Ledge
Point Allerton
Fortune of Leopold Reveals Royal Private Wealth
Baron Goffinet testified before a notary for King Leopold’s daughters and stated the late king’s private fortune ranged from 3 to 8 million dollars. The disclosure places the monarch’s wealth in the multimillion category and reflects the financial scale of the Belgian royal estate.
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Brussels
Baron Goffinet
Leopold
Tragic Death in Jail in Stillmore GA
John Murphy died after being burned inside the Stillmore jail as he attempted to burn his way out. His cries were heard by outsiders but aid arrived too late.
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Stillmore
John Murphy
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