Emperor William Condition Report Draws Mixed Confidence
Berlin reports from Dec 7 indicate Emperor William’s condition is less satisfactory than official lines admit. Chancelor von Buelow approves AP naming him as source for claim that recovery progresses naturally and that the emperor feels well, with bulletins deemed unnecessary and no cause for concern.
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Berlin
William
EMBLIN
Vor Enelow
Willi ‘ums
Associates Press
Associated Press
som
Von Buelow
Death Strikes Noted California Pioneer Jesse D. Carr
Dr Jesse D Carr a famed California pioneer and contractor who marked his 88th birthday last June collapsed suddenly and is rapidly sinking. He built the Santa Fe star routes west from Missouri and held large land interests in California and Oregon as his condition remains grave.
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Dec
Carr
California
Missouri State
Oregon
Jesse
Fatal fight in Oklahoma claims two brothers-in-law
Oklahoma City, Dec. 7. Six miles south of the city Oscar Letherdge killed his brother-in-law Oscar Smith by crushing his skull with a stove wool stick. Smith's brother J E B Smith was fatally wounded. Letherdge, whose wife had left him, forced entry after being denied admittance at her father's home. the youths attempted to remove him and the deadly confrontation ensued.
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OKLAHOMA CITY
here
Oscar Letherdge
Oscar Smith
J. E B. Smith
Letherdge
Smith
Pilgrimage of Norwegians Through Chicago for Holidays
Several hundred Scandinavians from the west and northwest passed through Chicago en route to their homes for the holidays. The annual pilgrimage of Norwegians Swedes and Danes saw travelers leave on a special train for New York where they will meet five hundred more countrymen and sail Wednesday.
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CHICAGO
New York
United States
Swallowed Embalming Fluid Tragedy Strikes Veteran
In Bloomington Illinois a 72 year old Civil War veteran identified as T J Q O Lively whose residence is listed as Napa California died last night in Maron Indiana by swallowing embalming fluid. No motive or reasons for the act are known. The second item notes the U S Supreme Court denied for the present the motion to dismiss the Minnesota case against the Northern Securities Company and postponed further consideration until its merits are heard.
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J. QO. Lively
Napa
California
Maron
Lively
WASHINGTON
United States supreme court
state of
Minnesota
varsts
Northern Securities Company
Germany population growth fueled by falling death rate in 1902
In Burin Germany, 1902 saw the largest population increase on record at 902,312 or 16.61 per thousand. Births held just above 2,060,000, while the gain came from a drop in the death rate to 20.56 per thousand from 22.45 in the prior decade.
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BURLIN
Germany
Congress Convenes for First Regular Session of 58th Congress
Washington dispatches report the opening of the 58th Congress with the senate and house convening. Quorums are noted, a joint committee to notify the president is formed, and the president's message is placed before the house for reading.
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WASHINGTON
Cannon
Pinckley
Texas
Bryan Receives Loubet After Ambassador Porter Arranges Audience
Paris dispatch reports William J. Bryan being received by President Loubet with Ambassador Porter arranging the audience at Bryan's request. Bryan plans to depart Paris tomorrow for Switzerland.
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PARIS
Wiliam J. Bryan
Loubet
Porter
Mr. Bryan
Bryan
Switzerland
President's Message to Congress on Commerce and Law
The President lauds recent achievements in domestic and foreign policy, urging robust supervision of corporations via the new Department of Commerce and Labor and the Bureau of Corporations. He explains aims to inform, enforce laws, and balance capital and labor while preventing abuses, with steady, non revolutionary action and emphasis on obedience to law. Government receipts total $660,395,074 with expenditures noted.
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bureau’of corporations
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Killer shoots and kills then takes his own life in Brooklyn hotel
New York reports Lester C. Fitzgerald, a factory man, shot and killed Mrs. Matilda Wood in a Williamsburg Brooklyn hotel and then fatally shot himself. Police say he believed Mrs Wood rejected his advances. Fitzgerald was married, but his wife had divorced him and he had since remarried.
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NEW YORK
Lester CC
Citywide Lockout Shuts Down Restaurants in Protest
In San Francisco on December 7 about 1500 to 2000 workers were locked out as city restaurants closed seeking a satisfactory adjustment with cooks and waiters unions. Some outlets in outside districts remained open while downtown houses faced immediate shutdowns.
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hoyeale
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Lion Tamer Killed in German Menagerie Cage Accident
In Dessau Germany on December 7 Ivan Hischer, a lion tamer, was fatally mauled by four lions during a daredevil act. A crowd watched as the tiger and other animals attacked the trainer, causing a panic and injuries among spectators before assistants removed the animals. The tragedy occurred as the performer attempted a spring through a hoop.
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DESSAU
Germany
Ivan Hischer
Von tamer
Hans
Frau Fischer
Runaway Six Horse Team Injures One on Sierra Street
A wood hauler’s six horse team went uncontrolled after crossing the Sierra street crossing. The wheel horse fell beneath the wagon load, injuring it seriously with several broken ribs. The team was stopped and the animal taken to Parry's stable. Also a lost English brown plaid rug between Ralston and Bell streets with a $1 reward at 1 Bell Street.
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Parry
Ralston and
Bell streets
Bell street
Panic at the Races at Madison Square Garden
A staged panic during a six day bicycle race at Madison Square Garden caused by a joker shouting fire. Referee Reeves halted the race as riders dismounted and a mass scramble nearly caused collisions. The event resumed with leaders around 224 miles, while several riders fell and one pair withdrew due to injuries.
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NEW YORK
Madison Square Garden
Reeves
Kramer
Fenn
Aimar
Metenan
McLean
Sirir
Gaugelty
Retligh
Geauseldre
Breton
Contesrte
Buller
Leander
Krebs
Piterson
Jacobson
Newburk
John
Menus
Redell
Root
Dortan
Lardgett
Galvin
Keegan
Turville
Fisher
Bowler
Walthour
Mun
milan
Quy
Samson
Vanderstuyff
Dedspith
Dove
President nominates Gen Leonard Wood to major general
Washington Dec 7 The President will send to the Senate the nomination of Gen Leonard Wood for major general and 167 other officers tied to his promotion along with about 25 civilian appointees who failed confirmation including Dr Crum as collector of the port of Charleston All commissions dated at original appointments and regarded as recess appointments.
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WASHINGTON
senate
Leonard Wood
Roosevelt Stands Pat On Colorado Strike Conditions
President Roosevelt declined to intervene in the Telluride district mining strike. He will not order an investigation at this time. An appeal from the Western Federation of Miners was presented by Senator Teller and Patterson urging federal action to adjust the miners versus Colorado authorities.
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Roosevelt
Telluride
Colorado
Western Federation of Miners
Teller and Patterson
District Court Advances Ruling in Bank vs Southern Pacific
A district court session in the strict attorney’s office ruled against the Parmers and Merchants Bank in favor of the Southern Pacific Railway Company on costs. The estate of W M Longfield had its final accounting approved and distribution ordered. Cc L Joslyn of Iceland reported men and horses ready to cut the first ice crop, weather delaying formation.
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Parmers' and Merchants' Bank
Southern Pacific Railway Company
W. M. Longfield
Cc. L. Joslyn
Iceland
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