Republican Convention Fight Over City Choice
The Republican national convention likely to be held in Chicago after consideration of host city bids from St Louis and Pittsburg. The committee fixed June 21 for the convention and moved to an executive session to decide time and place amid spirited testimony from Chicago Pittsburg and St Louis advocates.
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Joseph E. Briscoe
Republican Party
Todd
Hanna
P. Raymond
Chicago
George R. Peck
R. C. Kerens
Missouri
St. Louis
C. P. Walbridge
Walbridge
Mississippi River
Nathan Frank
Walter B. Stevens
Stevens
United States
Penrose
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
John Dalzell
Dalzell
Scott
West Virginia
Republicans Debate Next Convention Site at Arlington Hotel
The Republican National Committee reopened sessions in Washington to decide the next convention location and schedule. Chairman Hanna noted two Porto Ricans seeking representation and read communications from Porto Rico parties. Mayor Todd of San Juan outlined the party’s 1899 origin and the federal party’s later start.
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Washington, D. C
Republican National Committee
Arlington Hotel
Hanna
Republican Party
Heath
Porto Rico
Todd
San Juan
Federal Party
Local Senate Split Reveals Party Line on Puerto Rico
The text notes each party holds two seats in the local senate and that his party cast 58 000 of 181 000 cast votes. He advocates Americanizing the island and supporting the administration, with Puerto Rico seeking representation at the upcoming Republican national convention.
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Senate
Porto Rico
Russians Are Friendly and Roosevelt Message Noted
In St. Petersburg on December 12 the semi official St. Petersburg Journal comments on President Roosevelt s message to Congress. The tone is friendly and commends arbitration while backing an expansion of naval strength. Abbe Loigny s book.
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St.Petersburg
Roosevelt
Congress
St. Petersburg
Proposal to index and condemn Abbe Loigny book in Rome
Rome December 12 news reports proposals to place the last book of Abbe Loigny on the index and to condemn it by the holy office Archbishop Migret of Albi now in Rome supports Abbe Soigny praising him as France's greatest Catholic thinker and saying he should be heard before condemnation.
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Rome
Abbe Loigny
Holy Office
Migret
Albi
France
Abbe Soigny
Abbe
Russia Denies Tempting Negotiations Amid Cold Siege
From St Petersburg the paper says Russia is not delaying talks with Japan. It cites Port Arthur reports that troops in the far east endure extreme cold, with troops housed in tents and hospital care still insufficient.
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St. Petersburg
Novoe Vremia
Russia
Port Arthur
Far East
President selects Ohio man as first U S minister to Panama
Washington December 42. The president has chosen W. I. Buchanan of Ohio to serve as the first United States minister to Panama.
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W. I. Buchanan
Ohio
Washington, D. C
United States
Panama
Bolivian President Resigns as Velasco Steps Down
New York dispatch reports Bolivian vice president Lucia n Velasco has resigned. A congressional committee reviewing the matter reports in favor of accepting the resignation.
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New York
Lucian Velasco
Republic
la Paz
Bolivia
Herald
Congressional Committee
Robbery at Pavonia Station: Safe Blown Open
Five masked desperadoes held up the Pennsylvan ia railroad station at Pavonia Camden N J early today and blew open the safe after a running duel with two policemen The station was wrecked by the dynamite blast and the robbers escaped
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Camden
N. J
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pavonia
Marfa Livery Owner Shoots Self Over Love Affair
Special to The Light El Paso Texas Dec 12 G C Anderson a livery stable owner and former lawyer from Marfa shot himself at midnight holding the girl’s picture after a love affair failed. The shot left his brains scattered in the room.
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G. C. Anderson
el Paso
Tex
Marfa
Traction Company Wins Injunction Bridge Crossing at Calder
The Traction company secured an injunction this morning and put in a crossing on the Southern Pacific at the intersection of the tracks with Calder avenue in Beaumont. The railroad had blocked the crossing for months.
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Beaumont
Tex. Dee
Traction Company
Southern Pacific
Calder Avenue
Crusade Against Straw Bondsmen Sparks New York Arrests
New York December 12 A county crackdown aims to end illicit straw bondsman practices near hospital and police facilities. Authorities anticipate large-scale arrests in coming days as part of the crackdown.
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New York
Margot Stone Engaged to Count Alexander Beroldingen
Mrs. Joseph F. Stone of New York announces the engagement of her daughter Margot Stone to Count Alexander Beroldingen of Austria. Margot Stone was formerly Miss Mary Burnet of Cincinnati.
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New York
Joseph F. Stone
Margot
Alexander Beroldingen
Austria
Stone
Mary Burnet
Cincinnati
Married in Waco as Dodson Couple Wed in Texas
Special to The Light reports Marcellus Dodson of Wilson Arkansas wed Miss Bessie Dodesu of Waco, daughter of architect W. C. Dodson. The couple departed for their Arkansas home after the ceremony on December 12 in Weco Texas.
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Weco
Tex
Marcellus Dodson
Wilson, Ark
Bessie Dodesu
Waco
W. C. Dodson
Arkansas
Deserter Sent to Mare Island from Waco
City Marshal John Collins escorted the deserter to Mare Island after the man left the navy in Waco about two years ago. They traveled from Frisco to Mare Island with the young service member.
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Frisco
Waco
Tex
John Collins
Mare Island
Navy
San Antonio Boy Barbour Signs with Rockford Team
Louie Barbour of San Antonio received a telegram from Hugh Nicol Rockford manager confirming his terms and sending the contract. Barbour began pro ball last season in the city and played for the Independent club. he was not listed in Moore’s reserved players, who may have waived any claim.
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Louie Barbour
San Antonio
Rockford
Hugh Nicol
Barbour
Moore
Movement to Consolidate North and South Texas Leagues
A two week old effort to merge the North and South Texas Baseball leagues and exclude San Antonio has yielded no results. Inside circles expect the South Texas league to return in 1904 with four clubs and Wade Moore leading the San Antonio team with a young, energetic squad.
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South Texas
Cit San Antonio
Wade Moore
San Antonio
Prohibition Game Clause Warns Landlords and Renters
Article 389 and 390 of the public code warn landlords and renters against allowing or renting property for games prohibited by the chapter. Fines range from twenty five to one hundred dollars for violations. The text targets houses under control or premises used for such play or exhibitions.
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P. C
More Time For Knapp Death Row Squeeze Delays Executions
Hamilton Ohio December 12 Alfred A Knapp the self confessed murderer of two wives and three others will not die in the electric chair today thanks to a circuit court appeal to the supreme court. His attorney John M Thomas Jr secured the stay promising a further lease of life as a final decision may come at least a year hence.
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Hamilton, C
Circuit Court
Supreme Court
Alfred A. Knapp
John M. Thomas, Jr
Gambler's Bondsmen Discharged in New York Case
District attorney frees twelve men indicted for maintaining gambling rooms in New York City due to insufficient evidence. Many others may face the same outcome after raids by county detectives last winter.
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New York
Presbyterian church marks centennial in Kinsman Ohio
The Presbyterian church of Kinsman Ohio began its hundredth anniversary celebration today. A number of former pastors and visitors take part in the event underscoring the church’s long history in the Western Reserve.
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Kinsman
Western Reserve
Presbyterian Church
Gottman Swindler Traps East Side Lawyers
A man named Gottman weaves a domestic tragedy tale to prey on East Side lawyers. He collects up to 50 from each victim by passing bad checks, with partners in on the joke until a unit leaks the scheme. The con man targets estranged spouses and seeks divorces as the pretext for funds.
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New York
Gottman
East Side
Goldman
East Broadway
Cashier swindle suspect fled after fake checks
A man named Gottman allegedly conned for a $100 check and begged for change in cash. The victim received only cancelled checks deemed worthless by the bank, and Gottman has not been arrested. He was believed to have access to a large sum before the scheme was uncovered.
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Gottman
Christmas in England King Edward’s Gift Tradition Brightens Yuletide
England faces hard times yet enjoys a brisk Christmas trade as London crowds shops with French German and Russian toys dominating shelf space. King Edward and Queen Alexandra lavish gifts on friends and staff while royal charity gifts and Osborn house traditions persist. Princess Victoria the most democratic shopper is added to the family list with a new baby joining Princess Charles of Denmark’s brood.
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Russia
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Last Day of Six Day Bicycle Race at Madison Square Garden
Ten teams rode the final day with eight still on wheels. Leaner Buttier Walthour and Munroe among favorites. Bedell Bowler Fisher and Newkirk Jacobson show chances for first money. Moran Keegan and Krebs lost original teammates. rivals struggle for sprint pace in last mile.
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Madison Square Garden
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Nat Buttier
Walthour
Munroe
Bedell Brothers
Bowler
Fisher
Newkirk
Jacobson
Keegan
Moran
Franz Krebs
Contenat
Breton
Samson
VanDerstoft
Gugoltz
Othe
Sophomores Win Interclass Texas Football 16 to 0
In Austin Texas the final inter class football game at the University of Texas ended with the sophomores defeating the juniors 16 to 0. The bout drew heavy student attendance and secured the sophomores as class champions for the year.
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Austin, Tex
University of Texas
Kelly to Tackle Langford in Boston Tonight
Sam ford, Boston’s tireless sparring contender, meets New York lightweight Jimmy Kelly at the Cri Athletic club tonight. The bout comes after ford’s frequent ring activity and builds on his growing Boston following, with fans betting he can outlast the favored Kelly in a twelve round match.
Toledo owner to sail Crescéus to Europe for racing bid
C H Ketchum of Toledo Ohio plans to sail Crescéus the trotting stallion to Europe today and aims to return early next year with W Wag to challenge American championship. Ketchum will train the horse and seeks success in European racing before competing in the United States again.
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New York
C. H. Ketchum
Toledo
Ohio
Crescéus
Europe
United States
OKeefe to Meet Gardner in 10-Round Bout
Chicago lightweight Jack O Keefe and Gus Gardner who drew with Martin Duffy will clash before a Grand Rapids athletic group tonight in a 10 round at 186 pounds. Both have trained faithfully and aim for an engaging contest.
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O'Keefe
Gardner
Grand Rapids
Mich
Jack O'Keefe
Chicago
Jimmy Britt
Gus
Martin Duffy
Final football game to close flot campus season
Special to The Lig reports the final game on the flot campus will be played in the spring. The junior and senior classes will clash in a football contest to close the season.
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Waco, Tex, Pec
Beaumont Weather Report Notes Light Rain
Special to The Light reports fine rain fell this morning in Beaumont Texas with a light shower across the area. The brief item notes mild weather conditions and no significant precipitation.
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Beaumont
Tex
Thia
Archbishop Harty Sails for Philippines from San Francisco
The Right Rev. J. J. Harty, archbishop of Manila, left San Francisco on December 13 aboard the steamer Cote He expects to reach Manila in January.
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Archbishop Harty
San Francisco
Cal
J. J. Harty
Manila
Philippines
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