Salvation Army Leader Duffin Testimony in Abduction Case
Gen James W Duffin commander in chief of the American Salvation Army testifies in a suit by the Booth Army seeking a perpetual injunction over the use of the Salvation Army name. He admits prior prison terms for abduction and describes army size and Brooklyn post history. The cross examination questions commissions to solicitors, funds control, and police actions, with notes on statements by District Attorney Clarke.
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American Salvation Army
Salvation Army
United States
Booth
Duffin Army
Duffin
Cady Herrick
Booth Army
Lancaster
Penn
Middletown
Brooklyn
Clarke
Astoria
L. I
Public
Au Gree
Morley Presents Reform Plan for India in Lords
Lord Morley the Indian Secretary outlined a plan to reform India's governmental administration in the House of Lords. He warned against alarmist views, saying there is no uprising though unrest exists, and affirmed a continued pursuit of constitutional reform despite terrorist bombing fears.
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London
Lord Morley
House of Lords
India
King Edward's throat ailment not cause for alarm says London
London reports clarify that winds at Biarritz gave King Edward throat trouble during the stay there. Other courtiers also noted throat discomfort but officials say the king's illness does not unsettle his household.
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London
Edward
Biarritz
Bill withdrawn over hop substitute ban in beer
London December 17 David Lloyd George’s bill prohibiting hop substitutes in beer was withdrawn from the House of Commons after liberal opposition accused it of protecting domestic industry. The measure faced opposition from free trade Liberals who deemed its protectionist aims excessive.
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London
David Lloyd-George
House of Commons
Khomyakoff Likely To Stay As Duma Crisis Eases
St Petersburg December 17 Nikolai A Khomyakoff president of the Duma has not yet definitely withdrawn his threat of resignation made during an exciting parliamentary session yesterday afternoon. There is reason to believe the incident will be settled once members feel calmer.
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Petersburg
Nikolai A. Khomyakoff
Duma
Fire truck versus streetcar in Second Ave collision
Slippery pavement caused a high speed crash when Fire Truck No. 46 from East 67th Street collided with a Second Avenue streetcar near Eighty-sixth Street. Motorman William Bluth and driver John R. Hade were seriously injured and taken to Presbyterian Hospital. the car blocked First Avenue for over an hour as passengers panicked and traffic stalled.
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Second Avenue
John R. Hade
East Eighty-fifth Street
William Bluth
Avenue A
Presbyterian Hospital
Bluth
East Sixty-seventh Street
First Avenue
Eighty-sixth Street
First
Second Avenues
Angelo Tontino
Hade
Eighty-fifth
Eighty-sixth
Charles Sheridan
Hook and Ladder Company 16
John
Vaughan
Foral
George Apple
Simon Elected President of Haiti After Revolution
Haitian Congress unanimously elects Gen. Antoine Simon president after Nord Alexis flees. Crowds cheer outside Parliament as forts and gunboats salute the moment. U.S. to recognize the new government. naval officers to fire a twenty one gun salute. The American cruiser Tacoma reached Cape Haitian amid tensions and arrests of Firming followers.
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Port AU Prince
Antoine Simon
Haiti
Nord Alexis
Washington
State Department
Furniss
Simon
Haitian
Olga Stein on Trial in Embezzlement Case
Olga Stein, arrested in New York last March and extradited to Russia, was put on trial in the district court today for forgery and embezzlement. Victims allegedly lost more than $150,000.
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Petersburg
Olga Stein
New York
Russia
Ships ashore and historic notes from world press
The report lists multiple 1909 era items: boat 059 wrecked off Bembridge with fourteen crew rescued, Dirigo in distress at Rio de Janeiro, Brazil authorizes 75 million dollars for armaments, A Deucher elected Swiss President, Horace Wells memorial planned in Paris, Dublin Senate elects Walsh as Chancellor, a rear end collision in El Achir Tunnel with casualties, and Pan American Scientific Congress holds preliminary session.
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Bembridge Ledge
Isle of Wight
Bembridge
Rio Janeiro
Dirigo
Baltimore
Honolulu
Buenos Ayres
Beene
Paris
Horace Wells
Hartford
Dublin
Constantine
el Achir
Santiago
Chile
Pan-American Scientific Congress
Disastrous Fire In Russian Town Reported
Dispatches say a great fire rages in Rostov town center destroying WH and the entire area. Details are incomplete as reports vary in coverage from St Petersburg.
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ST. Petersburg
Rostov
Elman Recital at Carnegie Hall Draws Mixed Praise
Mischa Elman, an 18 year old Russian violinist, gave a Carnegie Hall recital after a NY debut with the Russian Symphony Orchestra. Critics praised his intense talent and tone but faulted his intonation, rhythm, and mature artistry, noting temperament and lack of poise as hindrances to greatness. The program included Bach, Lalo, Sinding, Joachim, Schubert, and others.
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Mischa Elman
New York
Carnegie Hall
Europe
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Lalo
Bach
Handel
Sinding
Joachim
Brahms
Wilhelmj
Schubert
Auer
P Nini
Sophomore Dramatic Association stages Facing the Music at Waldorf
At the Waldorf Astoria last night the 1911 Columbia University Sophomore Dramatic Association staged Facing the Music a three act farce. Reginald W Catlin played John Smith and drew praise for his performance. Sergi Duffell as G J Dwyer pleased as the inept sleuth. Julius W Noyes as Miss Fotheringay was commended for makeup. Performances continue tonight and tomorrow.
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Raymond B. Hotchkiss
Reginald Woodward Catlin Dick Desmond
Cielo Albert Mendelsohn
Duncan Smith
James Barton Nealey Sergi. Duffell
Geoffrey James Dwyer Mabel
Granville Mercer Williams
Nora
Marion Hawthorne Morriss
Miss Fotheringay
Julius Wentworth Noyes
Pouting
Harold Baxter Liebler Jones
William MacRossie
Waldorf-Astoria
Sophomore Dramatic Association of
Columbia University
James Henry Darnley
Columbia Glee Club
Reginald W. Catlin
Sergi. Duffell
G. J. Dwyer
Julius W. Noyes
Kremer Presents Piano Recital at Mendelssohn Hall
Aloys Kremer gave a piano recital in Mendelssohn Hall last night. He performed selections by Chopin McDowell Grieg and Liszt.
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Aloys Kremer
Mendelssohn Hall
Chopin
McDowell, Grieg
Liszt
Theatre matinees shift and holiday productions announced
The Wednesday matinees at the New York Theatre begin earlier with Miss Innocence from Dec 30. A new American play by Marion Fairfax based on Mr Crewe’s Career will be produced. The Warrens of Virginia returns Dec 28 at the Academy of Music. William Faversham rejects canceling The World and His Wife for England, Harvey plans Birmingham production. Ben Greet’s company stages The Little Town of Bethlehem in January. James T Powers stars in Havana with Schubert management and Mme Courtenay to lead. Edwin A Reekin buys Paid in Full for Yiddish stage. Mile Adeline Genee meets President Roosevelt after seeing The Soul Kiss. No Christmas matinees this season at Empire Lyceum Criterion Hudson Knickerbocker Savoy. American Dramatists Club hosts Augustus Thomas dinner at Delmonico’s. Empire hosts third Dramatic Arts season program including A Privy Council and Glimpses.
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Virginia
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Charlotte Walker
Academy of Music
William Faversham
Martin Harvey
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the World
England
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Birmingham
London
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Bethlehem
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Katrina Trask
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Schuberts
Mme. Courtenay
Opera Comique
Paris
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Adeline Genee
Washington
Roosevelt
White House
Mile. Genee
National Theatre
Charles Frohman
Empire
Lyceum
Criterion
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American Dramatists’ Club
Bronson Howard
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Delmonico
Collier Foxhounds and Auto Fined for Duty Front
Peter F. Collier of Meadow Brook and Monmouth County Hunt Clubs faced customs rulings over fifty nine foxhounds imported with pedigrees not presented and a touring car with 2200 dollars duty after repairs abroad. Collier protested alleging discrimination against American tourists and asked President Roosevelt to intervene.
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Fifth Avenue
Meadow Brook
Monmouth County
Mr. Collier
Collier
J. J. Couch
Board of General Appraisers
Mr. Carnegie
Cortelyou
Harriet A Thaw Dies at 85 in Frankford Asylum
Harriet A Thaw aged 85 aunt of Harry K Thaw died Tuesday night at the Friends Asylum for the Insane in Frankford a Philadelphia suburb. Her long confinement there was cited in Thaw’s second murder trial as part of a defense of insanity later revealed to the public.
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Philadelphia
Harriet A. Thaw
Harry K. Thaw
Friends Asylum For the Insane
Frankford
Asylum
Harry Thaw
Stanford White
Thaw
Army Officials Transfer for Duty Across United States
Major T B Mott of the Fourth Field Artillery is relieved to join a Chicago inspection board for public animals. Major J H Rice proceeds to Watertown Arsenal Massachusetts for ordnance material work. Capt E W Clark reports to Washington for Quartermaster duties. First Lt G H Richardson leaves Presidio San Francisco to sail January 5 for the Philippines. First Lt W P Innes becomes assistant at Fort Renoremount depot. Major W Y Stamper details for general recruiting and moves to Columbus Barracks Ohio then Providence Rhode Island to relieve Capt H J Watson. First Lt J C Maul heads to Waukegan Illinois to inspect Battery C Illinois National Guard. First Lt W S Barriger assigned to transport McClellan then Newport News for Quartermaster duties. Capt W H Bertsch granted three months leave after relief from recruiting at Fort Slocum.
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T. B. Mott
Fourt Field Artillery
Chicago
J. H. Rice
Ordnance Department
Watertown Arsenal
Mass
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Washington, D. C
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Medical Reserve Corps
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San Francisco
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Fort Renoremount
W. Y. Stamper
Third Infantry
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Fifth Field Artillery
Waukegan
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Illinois National Guard
W. S. Barriger
Eighth Cavalry
Quartermaster General of the Army
McClellan
Newport News
W. H. Bertsch
Fourth Infantry
Fort Slocum
N. Y
Navy Officers Assigned to New Posts and Commands
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Washington, D. C
Bureau of Navigation
W. McLean
Carpenter M. EB. Carroll
Home
E. B. Capehart
Rainbow
J. A. Hoogewerff
Monterey
Monadnock
O. .W. Koester
M. C. Dale
Mohican
R. M. Hughes
Concord
D. P. Mannix
J. H. Is
Tokio
Peking
China
Movements of Naval Vessels Arrive in Caribbean and Atlantic Ports
Dispatch notes ships including Dolphin at Port au Prince and Cape Haitien, Solace and other vessels in transit to North American and Caribbean stations. Reports reference routes via St. Grematen Roads, Philadelphia and Colon, with destinations Bradford Salem Cleveland Denver Iloilo. Fragmentary text limits full clarity.
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Port Au Prince
Oma
Cape Haitien
North Carolina
St Grematen Roads
Birmingtondelphia
Prairie
Colonstine
Elphia
Solace
Pradford
Salem
Bradford
Charleston
Cleveland
Roosevelt Fleet Dinner in Colombo Pressed by Governor
In Colombo Sir Henry McCallum entertained thirty American Navy officers and fifty Ceylon officials at dinner. He recalled the fleet’s departure from Hampton Roads a year ago and cited President Roosevelt’s aim to prove U S sea power across oceans. Admiral Sperry stressed maintenance over display as the fleet sails the world. in Manila Rear Admiral Harbor leads the Asiatic squadron on a cruise among the Philippines.
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Colombo
Ceylon
Henry Howard McCallum
Hampton Roads
Roosevelt
United States
Pacific
Atlantic
Sir Henry
Mr. Taft
Admiral Sperry
America
Lord Nelson
Hammerstein Announces Operas at Manhattan House
Arthur Hammerstein said Pelleas et Melisande will play at the Manhattan Opera House within two weeks followed by Louise and Salome Miss Garden will sing Salome with Dalmores and Mile Gerville-Reache in the other chief roles Pelleas et Melisande cast remains mostly the same with Dalmores now singing Pelleas
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Arthur Hammerstein
Pelleas Et Melisande
Manhattan Opera House
Louise
Danish dancer Adeline Genee meets President Roosevelt
Adeline Genee the Danish dancer touring with The Soul Kiss company was received by President Roosevelt by special appointment. She has performed for European royalty and is expected to appear privately at the White House this week.
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Adeline Genee
Soul Kiss” Company
Roosevelt
Europe
White House
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