Polar explorer interview raises questions on pole claim
The doctor defends his pole ascent while reporters press for cross examination and future installments promise answers on doubts about his records and methods. He clarifies views on Peary, Copenhagen remarks, and plans after returning home. Cotton commerce discussed with Iron Mountain rail officials and Monroe merchants.
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Monroe Progressive League
Anderson
Iron Mountain Railway
Monroe
B. M. Flippin
Flippin
Girls at Su gar's Theatre and Christmas on the Stage
Clyde Fitch's comedy Girls lights up Sugar's Theatre with a breezy portrayal of independent women. The piece features three bachelor girls in New York and a brace of colorful supporting characters, earning praise for lively dialogue and true-to-life heroines. Also noted is a Christmas tableaux from The Sins of the Father Company with a black Santa by Mr Pickens, and backstage yuletide humor.
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Clyde Fitch
New York
Nick
Mr. Pickens
Pickens
Andy
Santa Claus
Unc
Lyceum Theatre Sees Steady Crowds Despite Weather
Bad weather fails to dampen attendance at the Lyceum Theatre. Last night drew a good crowd to view Tim Bridgers’ Indian Bride and The Silent Message, with Jean Goes Fishing and Effecting a Cure on the program tonight. The final show last night drew a strong reaction.
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Lyceum Theatre
Tim Bridgers
Jean
Wes
How Engineers Pace the Rails by Habit and Skill
An engineer explains that arriving on time hinges on habit and knowledge of the run. Factors include wheel size load engine condition and track grade. With distance marked by mile posts and time by a watch, the navigator judges progress to meet station deadlines despite variable conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iron Mountain
Southern Delegation Seeks Retaliation Over German Potash Duty
Washington December 25 a Southern congressional delegation urged President Taft to take drastic action against Germany for raising export duties on potash sent to the United States. Included were Senators Percy Fletcher Terrell Overman and Representative Lever. They warn higher potash costs will raise farm prices in the South. Taft hopes for a satisfactory arrangement with Germany. cabinet discussion planned.
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United States
Washington
Taft
Germany
Percy
Mississippi
Fletcher
Florida
Terrell
Georgia
Overman
North Carolina
Representative Lever
South Carolina
South
Fire destroys New Orleans building. rescuers battle flames
A massive blaze in New Orleans traps workers as bricks fly and smoke fills the air. Firefighters rush hoses from the railroad, risking death to save colleagues. The first body recovered after 8 PM is George Mu?awski of Engine Co 49, with many crew members from multiple companies killed.
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George Mu ‘Awski
Company No
Profits in Meat for Armour & Co in year end report
Armour & Co reported for the year ended October 22 a business total of 250 million dollars, up from 1909. Net earnings on capital were about 6 12 percent. Net profits reached 9.808 million with 2 million in dividends, leaving a year end surplus of 38.817 million. Total assets stood at 125 million with current assets 62.766 million and current liabilities 10.791 million. There is a profit and loss surplus of 73.983 million.
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Chicago
Armour & Co
Toronto Union Builders Reach Lively Workforce
Toronto Ontario reports nearly nine thousand men employed in the building trades indicating strong activity and steady employment in construction sectors across the city. The figure underscores a robust labor market and ongoing urban development projects.
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Toronto
Ont
Mantell to Meet Sullivan in New York Ten-Round Fight
Calendar of sports notes a Sunday boxing bout Frank Mantell against Jack Sullivan set for ten rounds in New York. Also lists college basketball games in New York and Annapolis plus the close of the intercollegiate chess tournament in New York with matchups including M I T versus Brooklyn Polytechnic and M I T versus New York City College.
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Frank Mantell
Jack
Baseball Notes and Baseball People in 1910s Era
Baseball notes mix player updates and management moves across leagues. Zach Wheat played every Dodgers game last season, Otis Johnson seeks another trial with the New York Americans on the spring trip, Billy Evans impresses Cuban fans in Havana, and Detroit signs pitcher Jack Lively via Pacific Coast League outlook. Managers Hugh Duffy and Patsy Donovan shown shaping rosters, with signings and replacements noted. William Zimmerman signs with Danville in the Three I League, Clarence Rowland buys the Dubuque Three-I club, and Eddie Collins expected to earn $6000 next season after earning $1000 a month when joining champions.
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Billy Evans
Havana
Jack Lively
Detroit
Hugh Duffy
White Sox
Hugh
Patsy Donovan
Boston Red Sox
Jake Stahl
William Zimmerman
Heinie Zimmerman
Chicago Cubs
Danville
Clarence Rowland
Aberdeen
Wash
Winnipeg
Jacksonville
Ill
Dubuque
Eddie
Screen Vignettes and Orchestra in Evening Program
Kalem presents Jim Bridgers Indian Bride and Essanay shows The Silent Message, with Vitagraph entry Jean Goes Fishing. Hudnal's Orchestra plays nightly from 7 30 to 10 30 oclock.
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Jim Bridgers
Kalem
Essanay
Hudnal
Admission Details for Matinee and Evening Shows
Matinee at 3:30 with adults ten cents and children half-price. Night show at 7:30. Doors open thirty minutes before both showings. Admission note lists matinee prices as six and ten cents.
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J. G. Sanders
North Pole
Dodor
McKinley
Herchel C. Parker
Mount McKinley
University of Copenhagen
August W. Loose
Peary
Mari
Etah
Waldorf-Astoria
Copenhagen
Genasco
Trinidad Lake
U. S
L.A. Powers
Cumberland
New Orleans
Ferd Levi Stationery Co., Ltd
DeSiard Street
the Complete Toy House of
Penmanshy
Penman
Thurman
Morr's
Business College
Thomas Dixon
the Clansman
THE
Southern Press
Atlanta Journal
Father
Norfolk
Virginia
Raleigh News and Observer
Dixon
Memphis
Zach Wheat
Brooklyn Dodgers
Otis Johnson
Sugar’s Theatre
Daly's
Theatre
M. KE. Sperling
Vitagraph
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