Mark Twain at 70 at Delmonico dinner event in New York
Mark Twain celebrated his 70th birthday with a Delmonico dinner hosted by Col. George Harvey. About 170 authors attended, nearly half women, in a historic American gathering. England sent a congratulatory cable from 40 prominent writers. A bust souvenir was given, and Roosevelt sent a letter of congratulations.
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Mark Twain
Delmonicos
George Harvey
Harper and Brothers
America
England
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Thomas Hardy
George Meredith
Alfred Austin
Arthur Balfour Austin Dobson
Andrew Lang
Rudyard Kipling
Anthony Hope
Gilbert Parker
Sir Conan Doyle
Edmund Gosse
Ian Maclaren
W. Bs. Matlock
Humphrey Ward
Israel Zangwill
Bachgiest
Mark Twait
John Kendrick Bangs
Amelia Barr
Hamilton W. Male
Caroline Wells
Irving Bachestor
Rex Beach
Andrew Carnegie
George W. Cable
Louise Morgan Sill
Hopkinson Smith
Virginia Frazer Boyle
Agnes Repplier
Wo D Nesbit
Trouble With The Turk Near An End
The foreign office says the quarrel between the powers and Turkey is practically settled with only details remaining to secure a satisfactory adjustment.
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Dee
Foreign Office
Turkey
Stole from the Ianthe involves Peoria fisherman four months
Harry Lindsey, a Peoria fisherman, was sentenced to four months in the workhouse after stealing a $20 copper lubricator and bed clothing from the Ianthe, belonging to Charles McHugh. The items were found in his possession, taken from the boat at its winter quarters on the Hinots river. In a separate item, gas from a soft coal stove caused the death of Israel S. Anderson, a traveling salesman in Buda, Sureau county, who died at home on Sunday.
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Harry Lindsey
Hinots
Israel S. Anderson
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Anderson
Father Gopon Reported Organizing Forces in Russia
From Berlin to Washington reports describe Father Gopon rallying loyalists to sub due a radical element in Russia. The dispatch notes a broad mobilization among post and telegraph workers and other groups, with the government encouraging orderly action while reforms proceed.
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Law and Order Party
Russia
Illinios Senator Farnum Faces Murder Charge in Kopf Case
Chicago dispatch reports State Senator Frank C. Farnum of the Nineteenth district was arrested on a murder charge tied to the stabbing death of County Commissioner John V. Kopf. A clerk, George Gill Roberts, is held for the actual stabbing in the Thirteenth ward. Farnum awaits grand jury, bonds set at 26000 for Dec. 16.
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Frank C. Farnumin
Warren Avenue
Farnum
John V. Kopf
George Gill Roberts
Lorimer
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Senator Resigns as Equitable Life Director in January
Washington December 6 Senator Chauncey Depew will resign as a director of the Equitable Life Assurance Society at its next meeting. New directors named include Sir William Mather Alexander Humphreys J Edward Swanstrom Tom Randolph George F Vieter Wallace L Pierce Thomas T Robert Daniel A Tompkins T DeWitt Cuyle Thomas Spratt Frank S Witherbe Jane McMahon Eben B Thomas. Eldredge of New York testified about local expenses and foreign investments of the company at the insurance investigation.
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Board of Directors
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Tom Randolph
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Frank S. Witherbe
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Eben B. Thomas
Cuyler
Ver Cleveland
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York
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Preeive Life
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San Domingo turmoil as armed unrest continues in city
In San Domingo, unrest persists amid tense politics. Men are under arms but peace remains unbroken. A new mayor, E. L. Beach, was elected in Chenoa to fill the expired term after the previous mayor Nickel was murdered by William Leducci.
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Boston’s Beans Cost City Millions in Bean Demand
Boston wholesalers report Bostonians spent 6,598,272 to fueling beans as nearly 69,000 barrels were needed to meet demand. The city’s baked bean habit drives high retail and wholesale consumption, with steady strain on supply during the year.
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Premier Campbell-Bannerman Takes Dual Roles in Government
London report states Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman will serve as prime minister and keeper of the treasury, holding both posts. He told King Edward he cannot submit arrangements for a new government until December 11.
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Sir Henry Campbell Bannerman
First Ford
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Savanna Boy Found Guilty in Savanna Murder Case
Jesse KostEr was found guilty yesterday of murdering Jacob Weaver on June 24 near Savanna and sentenced to life in Joliet. His father Edward and brother Frank were acquitted, sparking indignation in Savanna over the verdict and belief they aided the 17 year old defendant.
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Shaw avoids urging ship subsidy in annual report
Secretary of the Treasury Shaw sidesteps the ship subsidy question while noting Europe dominates trade and urging measures to improve American sea transport south of the equator. The report details 1905 revenues and expenditures, showing higher receipts, lower costs, and a large deficit, with continued excess of expenditures over revenues over the past two years. It also covers debt changes, per capita circulation, gold reserves, and bank activity including failures and new bank charters, ending with a note that the continuation is on Page Two.
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Harvard Coach Reid Meets Roosevelt on Football Changes
Harvard football coach William T. Reid Jr returned from Washington after a conference with President Roosevelt. The president sought his views on changes to the game to allow continued contests without recent disagreeable results. No public outcomes were announced.
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Irish Convention Opens as Redmond Sees Home Rule Hope
Dublin December 6 The Irish national convention opened at the Mansion House with John Redmond presiding The gathering focuses on Westminster Liberal changes and home rule prospects Though William O Bryan and Timothy Healy are absent the mood stays hopeful Redmond says Irish hopes depend largely on themselves A home rule resolution condemning the present system of governing Ireland is carried by a large majority
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Bernhardt Ejected From Quebec Under Police Escort
A Quebec report says Sarah Bernhardt and her company left the city last night with police escort after a violent attack by a heckler who hurled rotten vegetables at the performers. The incident followed uncomplimentary remarks about French Canadians and the clergy.
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Sarah Bernhardt and Company
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Bedells Ahead in 58th Hour Bicycle Race at 984 Miles
Bedell brothers lead the race at the 58th hour with 983 to 984 miles covered as Vanderstuyft and others close in. Lape and McDonld set pace with 983 miles and 174 miles behind the record at 61st hour. Meanwhile Herman Kane dies from injuries after a runaway accident near Geneseo and a deer misidentification death occurs near Hemet California.
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