Leopold I of Belgium described as a crafty ruler and hunter
A lengthy profile portrays Leopold I as a controversial Belgian king known for personal wealth, distant domestic life, and despotic overtones abroad in the Congo. It contrasts him with his popular nephew Prince Albert and touches on his health, finances, and public persona.
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Elizabeth
Charles
Bavaria
Belgium
Prince Albert
Leopold
Albert
Europe
Leopold ER
Attlée- Country
Indiana
Tom Green County
Texas
Netherlands
Soas
Belgiuum
Senate
House of Representatives
Congress
Stend's
Leopold I
Owd
Paris
Stead
Belaiany
Nimacif
Edvh
Flanders
Léopold
Bile
Dentteen
Maine
Lissa
Brussels
Margills
Bellamy Storer
the Ohloan
Hilzapeth
Leipzig
Husbad
Lunébeon
Ske
Princess Elizabeth
Pas Tients
14 Killed In Southern Train Wreck Near Greensboro
A Southern Railway passenger train derailed after its engine and cars crossed a trestle near Ready Fork, killing 14 and injuring about 30. Names of the dead include John A. Dreadnax and E. B. Halcomb. The wreck occurred as the rear coaches plunged into a small creek, with survivors describing a panicked scramble for escape as rescuers rushed to the scene. Local hospitals received the injured, and another car with more victims was enroute to Greensboro for treatment.
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Reldaville
N G
Ati
Southern Railway
Mallee
Greensboro
D. G. Nolen
Pullman Care
H. White
Charles Hagby
Richard Eames
New York
Isaac,Donila
Pullman
George’ Gould
Norfolk
Thommanville
N.C
Gould
Richmond
Atlanta
Charlotte
Bt Luke's Hospitii
Ensboro
G. H. Goble
Richins Pallman
Senate Seeks New Master of Ceremonies for Easy Post
Washington on December 16 reports the senate may hire a young, well dressed, quick witted master of ceremonies at a $2000 yearly salary as incumbent Alonzo H. Stewart nears retirement after twenty two years. Also noted are 14,974,448 men available for military duty not organized and a $500 reward offered by Governor Willson for the arrest of Almy Kellner kidnapper in Louisville.
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Senate
Wall
Washington
Alonzo H. Stewart
U. S
Frankfort
Willson
Almy Kéllner
Loulaville
Bomb Thrown at Bishop in Braganza Anniversary
Lisbon marked the revolt anniversary of the Seminarists with a bomb thrown at the bishop of Braganza. The bishop was not injured. No special political significance is attached to the act.
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Lisbon
Braganza
Jim Crow Bild Before Congress House Bill Separates Streets
Washington December 16 Representa tive Heflin of Alabama introduced a bill to compel street car companies in the District of Columbia to provide separate streets and care for whites and negroes. Accident reports come under Eschlein requirement for railroad companies to report all accidents to the Interstate Commerce Commission.
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Washington
Tie Heflin
Alabama
Atret Car Companies
District of Columbia
Dee
Interstate Commerce
Collapse At Plains Damages Cemeteries And Town Structures
In Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania on December 18 tremors caused mine subsidence under Plains affect graves at Stovak Catholic cemetery and Sacred Heart cemetery. Headstones toppled and sunken surfaces split. Streets and foundations around the cemeteries and the new city hall suffered cracks and damage, with water flooding broken mains. Authorities fear further subsidence and additional property harm.
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Wilkes-Barre
Bddien
Acores
Stovak Catholic
Plains
Sacred Heart
Fraud findings deepen mystery at Phenix Fire Insurance
New York reports sworn testimony before Superintendent Hotchkiss reveals ex Atlanta office head Harry Stockdell fled with an estimated 45 000 to 60 000 in a defalcation over three years. Company officials say the shortage existed before 1907 and property turned over does not balance the gap. The revelation does not alter the department's assessment of the company's condition.
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New York
Tnsurance Hotchkiss
Phenix
Inpuratce ‘Company
Harry Stockdell
Atlanta
Congo
Budindas
South
Uintil
Hotehkles
Atlanta General Agency
Stockdell
Sheldon
Wright
Georgia
Hotchkiss
Wood
Woman sacrifices life to save children from fire
In Mountain Virginia on December 16 Mrs John Lewis Martins leaped from a burning house to save her three children. She died after attempting to smother the flames with a blanket and fleeing through a window to an open field.
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Veln Mountain
John Lewis Martin
Martin
Sfire
Convict Morass Found Guilty in First Degree Murder Case
Norristown Pa December 16 Nick Maringe the third member of the quartet of accused murderers of George Jobneoh the East Norriston cobbler was found guilty of murder in the first degree. Upon hearing the verdict interpreter Frank Moses informed the attendant Maringe exclaimed It was all Ilex that they put up against me.
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Norristown
Nick Matinge
George’ “Jobneoh
East Norlton Cobbler
Frank Moses
Maringe
Ilex
Met
Governor Hughes' Father Died in Albany Mansion
Albany New York December 16 Governor Hughes father David C Hughes died at the executive mansion after a week of illness apoplexy. The governor and his wife have wintered there and were stunned by the news.
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Governor Hughes
Albany
N. Y
Reyv
David C. Hughes
King Leopold Dying Amid Artificial Support Amid Relapse
King Leopold of Belgium faces imminent death with doctors reportedly losing hope. He remains alive only through artificial means, tubes inserted to support a failed digestive function after paralysis halted natural operation. European reports note no perceptible organ activity since the procedure, with medical staff uncertain of recovery prospects. Meanwhile New York reports a record Christmas mall arriving aboard ships, including White Star and Oceanic liners, carrying thousands of sacks and gifts.
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Leopold Ap
Europe
New York
America
Atlantic
White Star Inner Oceanic
Chiriatmas , Aifta
Auto Explodes Hurts Man in Asbury Park
In Asbury Park a repair accident caused an auto explosion that blew through a door, injuring Charles Lea Bowler. The machine’s wreckage valued at 941000 and a nearby three story building valued at 10000 were destroyed. The incident prompted no further details on injuries or cause.
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Asbury Park
No 1
Charles Lea
Bowler
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