Penrose Opposes Postal Savings Bill in Congress
Senator Penrose, chair of the Senate Post Office committee, opposes the postal savings bill this session until monetary reform plans are reported by the monetary commission. He aligns with Aldrich and Weeks, delaying favorable action. Carter plans to press the measure after the holidays with assurances of administration support.
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House
Congress
Penrose
Senaté “Committee On
Cartér
Postal Savings Bank
Commission
Aldrich
Mittee
Representative Weeks
Massachusetts
Carter
Canal Zone
United States
Dolphin
Washington
Taft
Administration
Pias
Bng
Meyer
Secretary of the Navy
Burkett and Borah
No Hope For Satolli Cardlinal In Final Hours
Rome reports no hope for Cardinal Satolli's recovery with doctors noting the death may occur within 48 hours amid brief signs of improvement. Separate items tell of a man found dead in Baltimore & Ohio yards near Chicago, Royace Sandot, Austrian, 40, and a Bellevue Hospital wedding in a taxicab as C H Smith, convalescent, wed Mrs L R Rotzell after Smith collapsed returning from obtaining a license.
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Rome
Satolli
New -York
H. Smith
Bellevue Hospital
Mra
L. R
Rotzell
Hospital
Smith
Cashier and $20,000 Gone in Englewood Branch
Chicago Nev 29 Some $20,000 and George A Capron cashier of the United States Express company at Englewood branch office in Chicago disappeared Christmas Eve. Delec4ya of the company are searching for Capron and the missing canney.
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Chicago
Nev
George’ A. Capron
Cizhier
United States Express Company
Englewood
Chienzo
Delec4ya
Capron
Canney
Woman Attempted Child Murder and Fire Fatalities
A distressed Mrs. Lipp, reportedly ill, attacked her home with intent to kill her children by burning them. She set fires, killed a pet dog, burned chickens, and crushed a skull before police arrived. one child sustained minor burns while Mrs. Lipp and her husband were injured.
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Chethnatl
Mra
Mary’ ‘Lipp
Hi P
Tabbite
Boralog
Shower bath for mules at Henry colliery
Wilkes Barre December 29 The Lehigh Valley Coal Company announced a novelty in mining a concrete mule bath installed at the Henry colliery. The 40 foot long, 4 1/2 foot deep trough has a shower running the full length to wash the mules used in mining operations.
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Lehigh Valley. Company
Wilkes-Barre
Lehigh Valley Coat. Company
Henry
Taft Preparing Care for Trusts
President Taft begins drafting the first special messages to Congress. He plans to address amendments to the interstate commerce and Sherman antitrust acts and proposes a voluntary system for federal licenses to corporations seeking federal jurisdiction. Cabinet and ICC members have studied these changes extensively since his inauguration.
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Washington
Taft
Iits
Congress
Intertate Commerce Commissioners
Fire Destroys Basshill Town in North Carolina
A major blaze in Basshill N C destroyed the town with thirty one business firms and most dwellings. The bank burned but papers were saved. Estimated losses exceed 50000 dollars in severe winter weather, causing widespread suffering as residents became homeless.
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Basshill
N. C
Raleigh
N. G
Basehill
N C
Eleven Year Old Girl Found Intoxicated in Snow
In Tebanon Pennsylvania on December 29 a policeman found a nine year old girl lying in a snowbank appearing dead. Investigation by police reportedly showed the child was intoxicated and that an eleven year old girl had become too drunk to know her actions and deserted the younger child. John Rosentafer was arrested for furnishing liquor to the children.
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Tebanon
Seed
Slater
John Rosentafer
Heir to 30 000 Rumor Ends in Despair
Seattle December 29 Patrick M Smith a seventy seven year old janitor was found dead in his room after receiving letters from friends in Ireland claiming he had fallen heir to $30 000 He had become despondent over his appetite for drink and believed the money would go to him which led to his tragedy
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Seattle
Wash
Patrick M. Smith
Ireland
Gridiron Victim Dies After Football Injury
Twenty one year old Rice died at Went Penn hospital from brain injury after a football game between the Hunting ton Chemical club and the Walker A C. Des. He was stricken with palsy and collapsed at the hospital, authority reporting the accident occurred during the game.
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Gridiron
Pittebiurg
Dac
Charien
Rice
Penn
Indurteg
Ton Catmetic Club
Walker
C. Des
Campaign in Ohio Promotes Eye Disease Prevention
A wide campaign in Ohio advocates saving sight, arguing that two minutes of treatment per child at birth could have saved millions in value to individuals and the state. Edward M. Van Cleeve leads the drive, urging persuasive advertising and personal outreach through schools, doctors, lawyers, and civic groups to extend the program nationally.
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Ays
Caen
Gtr
Parlueadente
St Echvols
Diitora
Prem Os Chimmiadtion
Detwile
Facawatatanee
Edward Me. van Cleeve
Columbus
Eakely
Lena
Efat
West
Aratunt Fabercutoala
Campaign to prevent infant blindness and aid the sightless
A mass lecture campaign led by Charles Campbell of Massachusetts aims to inform the public and physicians about preventing infantile blindness. The Ohio state commission for the blind plans workshops to employ blind individuals in factories and homes, with emphasis on protecting infants' eyesight through medical and prophylactic measures.
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Pwalp
Cleave
Les
F. Campbell
Remetil
Wwe
nemulUeado
Ohlo
Japan
Ofifo
Obio
Charles
Campbell
Massachusetta
Masssachusetta
Expert Proclamation Ranks Yankee Doodle and Dixie Top Popular Airs
A government expert proclaims Yankee Doodle Dixie and Star Spangled Banner among the most popular songs in patriotic contests. The work traces origins and evolutions of these tunes and America’s best known patriotic pieces, noting multiple variations and manuscript facsimiles in a detailed study.
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Congress
Library
Bonsiecks
Cently
Apd
Dixie
Batiner
Columbia
America
Sal
Plese
Atorien
Ranier
Wiven’ Ag
United States
Coast Guard report recalls vast sea rescue feats
The annual Coast Guard report highlights heroic rescues at sea including a woman rescued from the brink of a fall, intoxicated mariners saved near a dock, and a man who climbed a cliff to safety. It cites 1,376 marine disasters last year, 8,800 lives affected, 22 vessel losses, and $16,108,090 in property involved. It also notes 1,819 aid cases valued at $13,316,815. A separate note describes W R Clark’s model flying machine with four propellers and a gyroscope, claiming new aerial navigation ideas with two 40 horsepower engines.
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United States
Sxeriice
Je Lee
St. Dock
Muursby
Poperty
Gorvige
Clark
Spokave
Ashott
Odd Football Plan Draws Southern Intercollegiate Attention
The executive committee of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association contemplates possible rule changes as they discuss future football schedules. Plans suggest dividing games into three halves, each of two periods, a proposal reported by The Southerner. Dr. W. T. Dudley of Wadgarutt is mentioned as a leading figure in national committee circles.
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Ford
Mina
Southern
W. TL. Dudley
Wadgarutt
Antreralty
Novel Playhouse for Children Aims to Serve 2000
A proposed five story New York playhouse for children would offer a roof garden, outdoor walls that open, and rooms for gymnasiums, dancing, and crafts. It anticipates heavy rain and includes a swimming pool in the cellar if funds allow.
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York
New York
Phils S
Tevera
Howard Bradstreet
The
Association
Wwe
Earth Inc
Moweliten
Harris Offers Harvard Playwriting Chair Plan
H B Harris proposes creating a Harvard playwriting chair by funding ten donors at $25,000 each. He has already set aside the money and urges others to join, inspired after visiting Cambridge and discussing with Professor Baker about the need for technical training in playwriting.
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H. B. Harris
Harvard
Beory
B. Burris
New York
Harvard University
Cambridge
Dulveralty Dramatic Club
Baker
Harris
Aia
Delaware Farmer’s Mouser Mocking Bird Dominates Mice
Bridgeville resident King owns an English mocking bird renowned as a mouse catcher. In a field outing the bird reportedly captured ten mice in a short span, replacing several cats for pest control. He notes the bird’s productivity and keeps it free from rats and other pests.
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King
Bridgeville
Del
Winter Garb Contrast Highlighted by Women
Fragmentary OCR notes mention women and contrast in clothing choices under cold weather. References to elbows sleeves and terms like Philadelphia Eventog Bulletin appear garbled. No clear event, date, or names are readable.
Madriz Entry Sabotages Term for Peace in Nicaragua
Reuters report from Managua and Bluefields details a split in Nicaragua over peace terms. Madriz refuses to recognize Estrada’s assembly while preparing to land troops. Estrada offers to meet with Madriz commissioners but rejects the assembly’s authority. Zelaya’s supporters celebrate his downfall and taunt the government with telegrams from Managua.
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Entrada
Washington
Nicara
Bluefields
Madrie
Entrade
Madriz
Estrada
Madriz Commia Bioners
Revolutionary Party
Nadria
Yale
Managua
Estrate
Nicaraguéne
Zelaya
Oto
Frozen Yard Death of a Cigar Maker in Lancaster County
A Lancaster county cigar maker, aged around years old, was found frozen to death in the yard of Hewis in Centre Valley. Charles Appel of Allentown reported the grisly discovery, the ongoing investigation involves a Stranger sworn Esort One-Legged Cook in Boston. The article also notes immigration actions and other varied 1882 news items including hog prices and a found infant in New York.
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Charles’ Appel
Allentown
Thane -de Pugr
Lancaster County
Charles Appel
Valley
Hewis
Esort
Boston
Washington
Mary
Mary Baker Biddy
Chestnut Hutt
Denica
Gaby
Ash -Can
New York
Park Avenue
Walter
Retribution and Life Sentence Reported
Fragmented OCR reports a court scene with a defendant facing punishment. The text mentions an order by a stern judge and references a life sentence. Names and specifics are garbled, but the overall tone notes a severe judicial outcome.
Rock Slide Kills in Oronse Province Church Hit
A rock slide near Medrid in Oronse Province brushed a church and seats, killing twenty-five people and injuring many others. Rescue efforts continue as authorities investigate the incident and assess damage to nearby structures.
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Medrid
Rares ‘de Valddorrad
Oronse
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Witti
wPhiladelphia Eventog
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Mack
Capua
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