Major Orlando J. Smith Founder of American Press Dies
Major Orlando Jay Smith, founder and longtime president and general manager of the American Press Association, died at his home in New York after a long illness. A Civil War veteran born in 1842, he built the nation’s largest newspaper syndicate and mentored many prominent journalists. He authored works on philosophy, religion, and economics and maintained horticultural interests on his New York farms.
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Perry
Ortaxds
Jay Smith
American Pression
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Caucer
Walter B. James
Blake
Danniston
Orlando Jay Smith
American Press Association
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America
Major Smith
Americas
Associaton
Terre Haute
Intl
Vermont
Hiram Smith
Schoort
Asbury College
Tdepauw University
Smith
Potomac
Ohio
Cumberland
Indiana Cavalry
Atlanta
Loyal Legion
New York
Association
Imawaik
N. Y
the Ferry
Pulitzer Going to Panama to Investigate Canal Sale
Joseph Pulitzer publisher of the New York World arrives at Old Point with friends to reach Panama to investigate canal purchase conditions and obtain evidence for government procurement. The trip coincides with President Taft's planned Panama arrival and Roosevelt's push to prosecute publishers over canal articles.
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New York World
Newport News
Joseph
New Y ‘World
Old Point
Zir
Pulitser
Liberty
Panama
Hied Taft
Pelitser
Roosevelt
Congrest
Mr. Pulitzer
Elbert Hubbard Crushed By Falling Tree Near East Aurora
Roycrofter and author Elbert Hubbard was badly injured while felling a tree near his East Aurora colony in Buffalo New York on December 21. He misjudged the fall direction and was crushed as workers nearby assisted. Hubbard will be laid up for some time.
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Roycrofter
Buffalo
N. Y
Elbert Hubbard
East Aurora
Hubbard
Fatal rattlesnake encounter ends in death near Kissimmee
Kiesimee Florida December 21 H C Fountain a contractor was hunting Arty miles down the Kissimmee river when a large rattlesnake he stirred struck sinking fangs into him. He cut away the poisoned flesh and dug out the wound but died twelve hours later despite medical aid.
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Kiesimee, Fle
Kissimee
H. C Fountain
Hin
Burglars Blow Open Safe in Allentown Store
In East Texas Behulor's store burglars entered via the cellar and dynamited the safe, stealing over $2000 in stamps cash and securities. The blast woke all fifty residents who initially thought quarry blasting caused the noise. A railroad pickaxe forced the cellar door for entry.
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Allentown
Lehigh County
Behulor's
East Texas
Mwithe
Railways win steel rail price concession in Pennsylvanian order
Railroad leaders report a $2 per ton price cut after the Pennsylvania Railroad placed a 126000 ton order. The contract requires inspectors from the railway to have access to rail plants and oversee every rail’s manufacture for quality control.
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Pennay
Pittsburg
Der
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Pennsylvania
Steel Trust Expands Mills Near Pittsburg With 2 Million Outlay
The steel trust plans to add two finishing mills five blast furnaces and twelve open hearths at Homestead and Duquesne for a total investment of 2 000 000. The announcement came from Pittsburg December 21 and details the expansion slated to boost production capabilities.
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The
Steel Trust
Homestead
Duquesne
Brief Bits of Local Life and Notices
Local items report a new stable erected on Wisner Street by Eugene Wirtz, St John’s Institute closing for holidays, and the arrival of a baby to Mr and Mrs Charles Haugh of Corenville. Other notes mention a gift subscription offer, stork arrival near Hugh Dean’s home, new dwelling paintwork on Church Street, cellar door replacement at A D Kichelber’s store, and Major Charles Font acting as auctioneer for A J Rudy & Sons at Ladiesburg with a bid of 600 dollars for land between Johnaville and Unton Trige.
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Eugene Wirtz
Wisner
St. John’s Literary Institute
Charles Haugh
Corenville
Tun News
Gentral Rairoads
Jisal
Hugh Dean
Chantinne Alver
Wriana Naws
Wm. A. Linha
Mast Church Street
Banda
J Henry Lampe
A. d. Kichelberwera
Commer Market
West Third
Leo Welberg
Laontory
Johnaville
Deaths and funerals in Woodville and Winndyville this week
John P. Enoch a retired farmer and Union veteran died December 1 at Woodville aged 70 after seven months illness due to heart trouble. Surviving daughters are Max Moleaworth of Woodville and Mire Pall Nicodemus of Winndyville. Funeral held December 30 at Prospect church with Rev Courtney officiating and pallbearers named. Roberta Keefer Shipley infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry J Shapiy died at home aged 2 days of heart failure. Funeral at home with Rev Chas F Steck officiating and Mt Olivet cemetery burial. FP Schroeder was funeral director.
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Wsena
John P. Enoch
Gurney Molesworth
Woodville
Wiscounty
San A
Max, Moleaworth
Mire Pall Nicodemus
Winndvilles
North Market Street
Chas F. Steck
Mt. Olivet
FP. Schroeder
Weller Deed of Trust Filed in Favor of Clingan Bond Set
Mr and Mrs John W Weller filed a deed of trust in favor of Lewis S Clingan who posted a bond of 8000 dollars Attorney L P Duckey represents Mr Clingan.
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John W. Weller
Lewis S. Clingan
L. P. Duckey
Clingan
Wheelless Express Surges at Sixty Misses Wreck
A milk train on the Ontario and Western line ran at express speed for two and a half miles after a front wheel detached near Summitville New York. The missing wheel was found two miles away at Redlite Switch. Officials call it miraculous no wreck occurred as the wheel buried in a bank.
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Middletown
N. Y
Ontario & Western
Summitville
Redhlite Awitch
Pache Appears in Fight Opera Roles Amid Noble Farewell
The text recalls Bignor Martine Pache's close friendship with a celebrated prima donna and notes his support at her farewell moments. It mentions his debut in fight opera as The Pasha in A Trip to India, with audiences expected to judge his performance.
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Pache
Dadona
Signor Pache
India
Metropolitan Opera Star to Perform at City Opera House
Signor Martine Macho praises a famed opera diva as she headlines a Browdwig concert at the City Opera House. The event showcases a baritone voice and a bold performance in a classic touring program.
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Metropolitan Opera House
New York City
Hiritoin
Prifay Donna
Chatinelion
Elamed
Signor Martine Macho
Nesrabd
Christian Ratings
Aga Nigh
City Opera House
Fenone Browdwig
Cadia
Stoner Paohe
Grambopene
Pere
Tito Dima
Christmas Shopper Dies After Train Collision in Washington
Washington December 21 A 50 year old man M Fitzgerald returning home to Ballston Virginia from the city with a basket of Christmas provisions was struck and instantly killed by a train of the Great Falls and Old Dominion Electric road while nearby the city.
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Washington
Ball’ Ston
M. Fitzgerald
Cir
Great Falls
Old Dominion
Baltimore Plans Large Steel Rail Purchases For Next Year
The Baltimore and Ohio railway expects to need 50 000 to 60 000 tons of steel rails next year with two thirds to three quarters from Bessemer. The railroad also plans to buy numerous drizines and cars.
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Baltimore
Dov
Baltimore & Ohio
Bessemer
Quarantine Eased in Maryland Over Foot and Mouth
Secretary Wilson of the Agriculture Department modified the Maryland quarantine on foot and mouth disease, releasing most of the state except Carroll and Baltimore counties for immediate slaughter and unrestricted movement of cattle sheep calves swine hay straw hides with district consent. The amendment keeps forbidden districts restricted and threatens penalties for shipments to DC or other states while state authorities oversee compliance.
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Department of Agriculture
Maryland
Carrol
Baltimand
Canvana
A. D. Melvin
Santa Claus at City Opera House Draws Large Crowds
Santa Claus impersonation by Cieo List at the City Opera House Saturday drew Lance crowds with the matinee marking the largest attendance in the venue’s history. The afternoon featured stockings filled with candy and prizes for numerous children, while the evening showcased amateur entertainment including Dick Schell winning first prize for singing and dancing.
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Opera House
Pearce and Scheck
City Opera House
AG Thia
Cieo
List
Ruth Worman
Viela Swomley
Cercha Smith
Jesse Ramsburg
Ernest Stapley
Richard Harriaon
Hoy Grey
Mattie Waters
Paul Michael
Mica Margarect Logie
Edgar Yieger
Mia Margaret Smith
Tommy Ordemarty
Dimes Gorman
Mies Shanar Rocky
Menroe
Dick Schell
Earl Feigley
Dorsey and Thompson
Peice
High School Fraternity Banquet At Y M C A
High School fraternity boys met at the Y M C A for Bible study and social time. A 6 splendid supper was served by Mr. Chas Doll followed by short speeches led by Jonetmaster Me stave Hendrickson. Attendees included Earl J. Hargett, Fred Ordeman, Edward Thomas, G H McGregor and others.
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Chas
Doll
Stave Hendrickson
Earl J. Hargett
Scholl Herperger
Garrett DeGrange
Amis Hendrickson
Newell Duvall
Carrol Hendrickson
Marion Shirley
Dorsey Sappington
Dean Hendrickson
Fred. Ordeman
Edward Thomas
Hdward Delaplanc
Earl Zeigler
Howard Albaugh
Roger Fisher
David Johnson
Layter Michael
G. H. McGregor
Hammond Urner
Urner
Law's Grip Highlights Color Line and Minstrel Ads
A 19th century court report notes Tom Carter, a 17 year old colored youth, reprimanded by Justice John Francia Smith after an assault on Grace Snowden. John Anglebright, jailed on a wife beating charge, faces a $500 bail for a hearing. The piece also promotes the Dafue Minstrels at City Opera House with John Lane, the Alabama Dancing Wizard, and mentions the VeRuge Bros. Idess Minstrels.
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John Francia Goth
Grace Snowden
Broadway
Mith
John Nglebright
Short Myers
VeRuge Bros. Idess
City Opera House
Darkey
John J. Lane
Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Buck
Wing
Lea Vaudevile
City Re House
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Haviland China
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