Senate Opens With Remembrance and Brief Sessions
Washington December 5 Senate adjourned after opening in memory of Senators Hanna Hoar deaths. Preliminary committees named in the House to start business Knox of Pennsylvania and Crane of Massachusetts to be inducted. The week will be exceedingly brief with an early adjournment to prepare for later legislative effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Hanna and
Hoar
Washington
Congress
Senator Penrose
Senator Quay
Senator Lodge
Senator Hoar
Messrs. Knox
Pennsylvania
Crane
Massachusetts
Congress Set for Light Work First Week of Sessions
Washington December 5 Little in the way of legislative business is expected during the first week. Roll calls and oaths fill the days as new members are sworn in and committees are named. The president’s message may be read Tuesday with few other actions likely. Pension bills and minor measures loom as the week’s main items with early adjournments anticipated. There may be debate over Heflin oath amid objections tied to past remarks about the president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Senate
House
J. Thomas Heflin
Thompson
Alabama
Body of Albert Holbrook Found in Ice on Stump Road
The body of Albert Holbrook, a Providence manufacturer who disappeared on December 1, was found Sunday afternoon. He was skating on Stump Road when a hole opened in the ice revealed the body. Authorities reported no signs of foul play in the death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln, R. 1
Albert Holbrook
Providence
Aftermath of Missouri Pacific wreck near Holden
In Kansas City on December 5, police report only sixteen of more than fifty injured remain in hospitals. Most have returned home or continued westward, with many traveling onward from Missouri towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Missouri Pacific
Holden
Missouri
Bank Shortage Reported At Madill First National
Investigation of the books of the First National Bank at Madill I T shows a cash shortage estimated between 22000 and 25000 dollars. One bank officer is missing and the remaining officers say they do not know his whereabouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ardmore
I. T
Cracksmen Wreck Bank Vault in Plymouth
Cracksmen entered the Bank of Plymouth in Plymouth Nebraska and used two dynamite charges to blow the vault door damaging the building. No money was taken and no injuries reported.
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Plymouth
Neb
Bank of Plymouth
Nature Spares The Stricken Rose From Grief
Nature spares the suffering by avoiding grief in a rose’s heart, while a science note claims hair loss in women comes from a germ attacking follicles. Newbro's Herpicide is advertised as destroying the germ and enabling natural hair growth. Sample requests sent to The Herpicide Co. Detroit. C. D. Knoefel, Special Agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newbro
Herpicide Co
Detroit
Mich
C. D. Knoefel
Panama and United States Reach Trade Settlement
An executive order signed by Secretary Taft for President Roosevelt and assented to by Panamanian President Amador ends long disputes. Panama agrees to tariff cuts from 15 to 10 percent with exceptions, reduces consular fees and port charges to 60 percent, and grants absolute free trade between the canal zone and Panama. Free entry privleges apply for vessels at Colon and Panama, with US sanitation and quarantine authority in both harbors.
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Panama
United States
Taft
Roosevelt
Amador
Canal Zone
Republic of Panama
Government of
Canal
Colon
More Soldiers Wanted in Zeigler Illinois Strife
In Benton Illinois on December 5 Sheriff Siecin investigated Zeigler after a quiet night with about fifteen shots fired. Deputy U S Marshal Skaags recovered thirty eight sticks of dynamite found between the office and pump station tied in two bundles with lighted fuses. The dynamite lay above Zeigler’s main water supply risking water and pump facility. Captain W E Satterfield requests Adjutant General Scott send two more militia companies, aiming for four to cover the area.
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Benton
Ill
Siecin
Zeigler
United States
Skaags
W. E. Satterfield
Stein
Scott
Norway Finance Minister Boosts Loan To 10 Million
In Christiana on December 6 the finance minister raised the proposed loan from 7.5 million to 10 million with 2.5 million placed in a special reserve for use during distress. The move surprised many members who sought details, but the bill passed by a large majority and was reported the next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christiana
Norway
Fires in Akron lead to seven arrests in police sweep
Seven suspects were arrested in Akron on Sunday in connection with three fires occurring an hour apart in different city parts. Most were discharged. The last blaze Sunday morning showed kerosene evidence. estimated loss from the three fires totals about $125,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Ohio
Startling Evidence for Dr King’s New Discovery
Testimony pours in praising Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption and coughs. T J McFarland of Bentonville Virginia reports three years of bad bronchitis cured after using the remedy. It is said to cure throat and lung troubles including pneumonia and grip with guaranteed satisfaction. Free trial bottles offered by O D Enoefel, druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. D. Enoefel
Trisl
Federal arrest ends Beckwith case over Chadwick loan
In Cleveland on December 5, Federal agents arrested Citizens Bank of Oberlin President C. T. Beckwith and Cashier Spear after a day of talks with U S district attorney and bank examiners. The bank, capitalized at 60000, holds a 210000 loan to Mrs Cassie L Chadwick, with no clear security or remittance. Beckwith declined to comment on how the transactions occurred and expressed hope for full settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ohio
United States District Attorney
Citizens Bank of Oberlin
C. T. Beckwith
Spear
United States
Marshal Chandler
Oberlin
Beckwith
Chadwick
Citizens National Bank
Cassie L. Chadwick
Beck
Dr Leroy Chadwick Reaffirms Support Amid Chadwick Case
Dr Leroy S Chadwick husband of Cassie L Chadwick issues a cable from abroad denying reports on his wife and life. He supports her in current troubles and says creditors persevere and he will stand by her. Philip Carpenter confirms Chadwick abroad for health and Newton claim matters were settled before he left.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Leroy S. Chadwick
Cassie L. Chadwick
Europe
Philip Carpenter
Newton
Chadwick
Boston
Chadwick case claimants assured on payment
George Ryall, attorney for Herbert D. Newton, says no late developments in the Chadwick case. He pledges that all those people will receive their money, though no definite payment time is set, and his clients remain untroubled and confident the claims will be paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
George Ryall
Herbert D. Newton
Chadwick
Newton
Providencia Strands on Harbor Bar off Rio Grande
The British bark Providencia under Captain Symons, sailing from Fernandina on August 10, ran ashore on the north bar of Rio Grande harbor. The crew were landed and two mates died.
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Harbor Bar
Rio Grande Do Sul
Brazil
Providencia
Symons
Fernandina
Fla
Prince Fushimi Takes Rest Day in Boston
Fatigued by sightseeing and social duties in his honor the imperial prince spent Sunday at a hotel apartment in Boston. Local reports note the visit followed a busy schedule of tours and social functions during his stay.
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Prince
Boston
Prince Fushimi
The
Imperial Family of
Japan
Fabie Hotel
Starved to Death by Misers and Medicine Claims
A moral tale contrasts a miser starving his ass with modern medical advice urging digestion help. Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are advertised as a scientific, positive cure for dyspepsia, with claims of immediate digestion aid and safety for delicate invalids.
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Stuart
Fire Panic Strikes Gotham Theater No Injuries Reported
Smoke from a bonfire outside blew into a Gotham theater window during a Sunday performance. A woman shouted fire triggering a mass rush for the exit as women and children led the exodus. Attaches struggled to calm the crowd but no one was hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Gotham Theater
Chigren
Tragedy in Springfield as William Charles shoots James Smith
William Charles killed James Smith at Smith's west Springfield home last night. Charles, who entered the house during a conversation, drew a revolver and fatally shot Smith before fleeing. Domestic troubles are cited as the motive.
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Springfield
William Charles
Jas. Smith
Charles
Smith
Infant Crown Prince Baptized at Quirinal
Summary of incidents includes a Harbin Red Cross warehouse fire with large losses, a Denison Texas rooming house fire killing three, a Houston elevator blaze at South Texas Grain with 160000 dollar loss, Holden Missouri Pacific train wreck injuring 45, Pittsburg fire killing Mrs Rock Perry and two children, Selma Alabama Cottonseed Oil plant fire causing 100000 damage, and a federal report on 812870 aliens arriving with cotton yield forecast at 12160000 bales, the largest in U.S. history.
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Crown Prince of
Italy
Red Cross Society
Harbin
Denison
Tex
South Texas Grain Company
Houston
Missouri Pacific
Holden
Rock Perry
Pittsburg
International Cottonseed Oil Company
Selma
Ala
United States
Woman reports miraculous recovery with Electric Bitters
Mrs 8 H Newson of Decatur Alabama endured three years of indigestion and stomach and bowel trouble. She tested Electric Bitters and claims immediate improvement and complete recovery, praising the medicine as the only remedy for liver kidney stomach and bowel issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Newson
Decatur
Ala
O. D
Hot fight forms for Hemenway seat in lower house
Indianapolis December 5 A clash to replace Congressmen Hemenway is stirring. Col Frank B. Posey Evansville and John W Brady Princeton are named candidates with George A Cunningham Evansville possibly joining. Timing depends on next year’s session with no immediate vacancy unless an early call occurs.
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Indianapolis
Hemenway
Washington
Loe Beer
Frank B. Posey
Evansville
Senate
Beveridge
Rumor says Japan loses 203-Meter hill at Chefoo
From Saint Petersburg dispatches dated December 5 officials deny confirming that Japan abandoned 203-Meter hill. Experts say capture gains useless without neighboring forts. Kuropatkin cites left flank casualties and two Russian wounded left in trenches since October 16 subsisting on looted bodies for forty five days.
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Kuropatkin
Trial of Wood Opens in Federal Court in Mathews Bank Case
Indianapolis December 6 The trial of John H Wood president and cashier of the defunct First National Bank of Mathews Ind began in federal court He faces charges of making false entries misusing funds and embezzlement The bank failed last spring with 10000 capital and caused local uproar among workers who had entrusted savings to the bank He was located in Ohio when indictment was returned and the case is compared to the Brown Brodrick Collins trial last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
John H. Wood
First National Bank of
Mathews
Ind
Brown-Brodrick-Collins
Wood
Ohio
Plucky Kokomo Girl Foils Housebreaker
In Kokomo Indiana on December 5 Louis Glunt was jailed after Miss Lulu Hunt a domestic in Charles Lucas’s home spotted him. She aimed a revolver at his face ordered him to sit and kept him prisoner until police arrived about half an hour later after she telephoned for help.
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Kokomo
Ind
Louis Glunt
Lulu Hunt
Charles Lucas
Glunt
Miss Hunt
Lucas
Grant
Robbers Frightened Away At Indiana Bank
Five would be robbers seized and bound Dr. Pritchard as he walked to check a patient at 2 am in Gosport Indiana. They dragged him into a back room of the Farmers bank and blew open the safe door with nitroglycerin but fled before reaching the money drawers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gosport
Ind
Farmers’ Bank
Dr. Pritchard
Farmer Struck by Shredder Accident Near Hartford City
Dora Kirkwood, a well known farmer southwest of Hartford City Indiana, fell into a corn shredder while operating it. His left arm was crushed and his right arm was severed at the elbow as he attempted to free himself. Doctors say he cannot recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford City
Ind
Dora Kirkwood
Boy Mortally Wounded in Hunting Accident
In Portland Indiana on December 5 Edward Rite nour fifteen was shot by his brother Grover while they hunted. The pellet struck the boy in the hip and groin and he was seriously injured, possibly fatally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ind
Edward Ritenour
Grover
Boy Killed Crossing Pan-Handle Tracks at Dunkirk
Robert Sullivan aged fifteen was struck by a through freight on the Pan Handle tracks at Dunkirk Indiana while crossing. His body was cut in two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Key
Ind
Dunkirk
Robert Sullivan
Fatal Fall From Chair Sparks Tragedy in Indiana
In Evanaville Indiana a four year old child of Arvin T Lett of Pike county fell from a chair at the dinner table and broke its neck dying instantly. In Princeton Indiana Clayton Welst a coal miner quarrel with Carl and John Wilden ended when Welst struck with a brick and died instantly. the Welst brothers were arrested.
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Princeton
Ind
Carl
John Wilden
Clayton Welst
Chefoo Hears Nothing No Port Arthur News
Chefoo December 5 reports no news from Port Arthur today. No new developments or dispatches were received, leaving observers awaiting updates on the distant port and related events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chefoo
Port Arthur
Reasons for statehood in Oklahoma voiced in annual report
Washington December report of Oklahoma Governor T. B. Ferguson argues for statehood crediting rising population and $540 million in property. It notes immigration near 100,000, homesteaders taking 1.5 million acres, railway expansion, rising land values by $6.47 million, bank deposits up $18.38 million, and debt paid off ahead of schedule.
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Washington
Our
Republic
Oklahoma
T. B. Ferguson
Congress
Honor for Archbishop Farley in Rome Jubilee Audience
Archbishop Farley of New York has been named by Pope Pius X to assist at the pontifical throne and to take part with the college of patriarchs and archbishops at papal functions. Delegations from New York Albany and Syracuse arriving in Rome for the Immaculate Conception jubilee were received in audience by the pope.
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Farley
Rome
Dec
New York
Pius X
College of Patriarchs
Albany
Syracuse
Murdered for Small Sam at Stonecliff
In Stonecliff two miles above Thurmond, George Dane was killed by Sam Miller and an accomplice who beat him with an iron bar. They fled on a passing freight train. Miller remains at large while the accomplice was arrested in Minton. The motive is believed to be robbery of Dane’s small sum.
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Sam
Charleston
W. Va
Stonecliff
Thurmond
Sam Miller
George Dane
Miller
Minton
Dane
World’s Fair structures to be sold to Chicago wrecking firm
St. Louis reports a contract will be signed this week for the sale of eleven big exhibit palaces stock barns festival hall the colonnade of states pavilions aerodrome bank intramural railway hospital press building and police and fire stations and other World’s Fair structures costing 15 million dollars for 386 thousand dollars to a Chicago wrecking company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Chicago
Writer John Wagner Found Dead in New York Hotel
John Harrison Wagner, author of Mr Wix of Wickham and special writer for a local newspaper, was found in his hotel room in New York with a bullet wound and a revolver beside him. Friends seek to know cause. he was thirty nine and Australian.
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New York
John Harrison Wagner
Mr. Wix
Wickham
Wagner
Bes
Hobo Stew A Culinary Triumph For The Tramp
A Pilgrim essay describes hobo camps forming near towns with shared meals. Tramps pool spoils into a large pot for hobo stew made from beef pork chicken bread potatoes carrots onions and more. Camps vanish quickly due to risk of detection as migratory patterns move April to September northward and November onward southward.
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Middle West
Pacific Coast
Pigeon Courtship on a South Jersey Farm
Era Magazine describes a pigeon farm in south Jersey home to a thousand pigeons. A former Philadelphia bookkeeper runs a coop where young doves test mates by selecting boxes. Mating pairs fight with beaks and wings, yet most doves stay faithful. nesting begins once mates are chosen, with parent birds as young as eight months.
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South Jersey
Philadelphia
Mrs. Dove
Era Magazine
Correcting Names of Quail in America
A government ornithologist argues the true quail is the Bible quail from the old world and not found in America. He notes the American bird is often called partridge, but that bird is the ruffed grouse, while the true partridge is also Old World. He defends the common name bobwhite as fitting its cry.
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America
Kelfer’s Mission in Congress to Protect Southern Voter Rights
General J Warren Kelfer former speaker and re elected congressman from Ohio s Seventh district issues a statement outlining his missions to secure legislation preventing disfranchisement of voters in the South.
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Kelfer
Congress
Columbus
Ohio
J. Warren Kelfer
National House of Representatives
South
Boy Killed by Switch Engine in Indianapolis
Eight year old Harry Kohn son of Mr and Mrs Maurice Kohn 1710 Rembrandt street was killed at Eighteenth street and the Belt railroad when struck by a private switch engine his body was severed in two in a gruesome accident reported from Indianapolis on December 5.
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Indianapolis
Harry
Maurice Kohn
Rembrandt Street
Eighteenth Street
Belt Railroad
Bloomington man identifies suspect in South Bend theft
South Bend police report John Stipp of Bloomington identified Thomas Edward Clark, known as Red Austin, as the person who swindled him for $4,000. Clark is detained on a dwindling charge in the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend, Ind
John Stipp
Bloomington
Ind
Thomas Edward Clark
Austin
Kruger Body Lies in State in Cape Town
The body of former Transvaal republic president Paul Kruger lies in state at the Huguenot Memorial building in Cape Town. It is daily visited by large crowds as the nation mourns.
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Cape Town
Transvaal Republic
Paul Kruger
Aged physician touts Vinci cod liver oil drink
Local druggist Chas. D. Knoefel endorses Vinci a cod liver oil preparation drawn from fresh cod livers not oil. He claims it strengthens the aged and treats coughs colds bronchial and lung troubles with a money back guarantee. Mrs Martha Fraser of Portland Maine testifies to its health restoring effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. D. Knoefel
Vinci
Fioine
Martha Fraser
Portland
New Albany
Long Hair Edicts in Medieval England Stir Debate
A London Standard summary traces 12th century hair fashion and enforcement. Henry I ordered soldiers to cut hair, Anselm required clerks with long hair to crop, and William of Malmesbury notes knights trimming after a dream of strangulation. The trend spread among military men before fading as fashions returned to curls and false alternatives appeared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew of Westminster
Henry
England
William of
Malmesbury
Henry I
London Standard
Bone Structure and Strength of the Human Skeleton
The article explains two bone types compact and spongy noting compact bone is twice as strong as oak and hollow pillar design boosts strength in long bones. It cites a thigh bone sample withstanding 448 pounds without damage and describes skull tables distributing impact.
Battle Hymn author urged to write sequel in defiance of principles
Julia Ward Howe read The Battle Hymn of the Republic to Elizabeth Cady Stanton. Stanton praised it but urged Howe to write another titled The Battie Her of the Republic, criticizing boastful tones and urging adherence to principles. The note appears in the New York Telegram.
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Julia Ward Howe
Elizabeth Cady Stanton
Lizzie
Republic
New York Telegram
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Chefoo Rumor
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