Roosevelts New Year Reception Draws Big Crowds At White House
President Roosevelt greeted thousands in a New Year public reception at the White House. Diplomats from Germany, Britain, Russia, Italy and other nations, plus members of Congress and officials, moved in a steady human stream past the president. The event lasted over an hour with the First Lady accompanying the president as he welcomed all comers.
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Roosevelt
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Secretary Hay Entertains Diplomatic Corps at White House
Exclusive AP report from Washington notes Secretary Hay hosted the diplomatic corps at noon following a cabinet reception. Other cabinet homes were open to callers and some legations including China, Japan, and Korea had open houses. Minister Wu and Takihara celebrated New Year customs with tea and hospitality today.
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White House
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Knox
Hitchcock
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Wilson
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Legations
Q Street
Takihara
Japan
Legation
Pardons Recommended for Several Prisoners by Board
Exclusive wire reports the board of pardons recommended clemency for multiple inmates. Names include John Wilt s Sus quehanni and others with life imprisonment or reduced sentences noted. The list mentions cases involving assault burglary stolen goods liquor violations and felonious entry across Philadelphia Lancaster and surrounding locales.
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Board of Pardons
John Wilts
Susquehanni
Scone Dupree Tiurdee
WA Jan Padeux
Bayottie
Frank Uleling
Bivil Ailulphlu
Siveauly Aml Wattery
Charles Salas
SUSI
Aesauler
Balward
Éhunlous
Janes Gillespie
Seluwl
Will
Burghutys Predentele Walters
Miele
Dubge Laure
Michael Daoraghi
Selvyskill
Assault
Hell Widhe
Marry Miller
Tioga
Wseautt and
Batten
Governor Stone Hosts Pennsylvanians at Dinner
Exclusive dispatch reports Governor Stone entertaining a roster of notable Pennsylvanians at the executive mansion. Guests included General Jol A Urioke United States Senior Fenroe Captain J T Dean and Attorney General Elkin. General Brooke and officers visited Mount Giving Cywnp Meade and Middletown for a navy post site. Penrose plans return to Washington.
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Jan
Stone
Gener
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United Shiitesamy
Quceth
United Sjutes
Fenroe
J. T. Dean
Brooke
Elkin
W. O F. Richinivon
National Guard
Ionnsylvania
Genel Brooke
Pakly
Mount
Tragedy at Chatham Depot In Fatal Train Collision
Two men died near the Chatham New York depot when a westbound passenger train struck their carriage on the track. Names and ages are unclear in the report, with damaged details about the victims and cart involved.
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Chatham
N. 4
Javed Cyden
Wid Bie
China
Jackson Defeats Handler in Local Bout
Exclusive wire report from Irene Walterbury Connecticut. Petey Jackson defeats Jimmy Handler in the third round at a brisk afternoon bout in Walterbury. Event features, crowd details, and earnings not disclosed.
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Walterbury
Conn
Petey Jackson
Jimmy Handler
Unclear Sports Play Report From Tonight
An abbreviated wire report notes a basketball foul and a disputed play involving Berntein and Wilke in a Meen round, with tense action and unclear framing. The brief item mentions a division over a score and a key clash on the court tonight.
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Berntein
Tenaga Wilke
Forecaster Dunn Attacks Prof Moore Over Weather Service
The Associated Press reports ongoing feud between Professor Willie J. Moore, chief of the Weather Bureau, and former forecaster Dunn of New York. Dunn, who resigned during the Spanish American War, seeks reinstatement and accuses Moore via a letter to Secretary Wilson. Moore refuses reinstatement citing Dunn’s refusal to serve in the West Indies, saying the charges do not affect Moore’s integrity.
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Washington, D. C
Willie J. Moore
Weather Bureau
Dunn
New York
Wilson
Moore
Weather Service
West Indies
Watch Party Fatal Shootout in Robbins NC
A New Year’s party at Jesse Griffin’s residence in Robbins resulted in three deaths and two injuries. George Dunbar, Harry Dunbar, and Fletcher Bennett died. Mrs. George Dunbar and Arthur Dunbar were wounded. The host disarmed a shooter before Bennett seized the weapon and fired. Bennett was killed in return fire and Arthur Dunbar was wounded. Mrs. Dunbar survived.
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N. C
Jesse Griffin
Augusta
George Dunbar
Harry Dunbar
Fletcher Bennett
Arthur Dunbar
William Cobb
Cobb
Griffin
Dunbar
Harry
Bennett
Mayor Low Inaugurated In New York City
Jane Seth Low, former Brooklyn mayor and Columbia College president, inaugurated as mayor of New York amid a broad shift of Democratic incumbents to the fusion ticket. John N. Patrihatye becomes comptroller, George F. Hives named savings, and other offices saw turnover. Police Commissioner Partridge vows vigilance as he assumes duties while debates on the abolished chief of police linger.
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Jane Seth Low
Brooklyn
Columbia College
Ilessuod
Queens
Laiverta
Erant
Chang
John Whalen
Coheliveen
Mr. Low
Wales
Tan Wald
Low
Devery Wae
Fils
Thineton
Partridge
Police Department of
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Puritdge
Six Day Bicycle Race Update From Doetin Mass
Exclusive wire reports the Doetin mass event continuing with riders Butler Metaan Parland Maye Freean Munroe Gougelts King Sungteleon Leander and ute named among leaders as WT miles remain today. racers compete amid fatigue and heat.
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Aly
Butler
Metaan
Parland
Maye
Freean
Munroe
Gougelts
Seh King
Sungteleon
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Ute
Woman Critical After Wharton Assault, Police Seek Clues
Report from Washington dated January 1 notes Mrs. Bia Gilbert Dernie, a furniture maker, was badly beaten in her home about three days ago. Her condition remains critical as authorities pursue leads in the case.
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Waablugion
Mra
Bia
Gilbert Dernie
Palma Ticket Elected in Cuba After Tight Polls
The Palma ticket appears set to win Cuba’s electoral college with Thomas Estrada Palma favored for the presidency as Maso supporters abstain. Santiago de Cuba celebrates by raising a forty foot Cuban flag and fireworks at midnight with a national hymn and spectators including American officers.
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Choate Announces Temporary Retirement from Law Firm
Joseph H. Choate withdraws from the law firm of Evarts Choate Beaman after nearly fifty years of service. He cites his duties as U S ambassador to England as preventing active participation and notes the deaths of Evarts Beaman Butler require a firm name change.
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Mvarts, Choate & Beaman
Joseph H. Choate
Choate
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England
Reeiterd
William M. Evarts
Charles C. Beaman
Prescott Hull Butler
Gorman Likely to Win With Ease in Maryland Assembly
Ambiguous early results show Mitchell of Murford elected speaker and Senator John P. Miller of Baltimore County as president of the senate. The assembly offices were re elected. Republican resistance noted but Democrats appear to hold a comfortable working majority on joint ballot and in the house. It is anticipated Mr. Gorman will win the prize when voting begins.
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House
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Gorman
Emperor William's Yacht Contract and Naval Ceremony
In Berlin the Emperor William desires his new yacht built in the United States be christened by President Roosevelt's daughter Alice and, at a New Year reception, he briefly met the U.S. ambassador Andrew White to request Roosevelt allow Roosevelt to christen the vessel. Carey, Stolth & Barbey arranged the American schooner yacht contract with Toepiend and Pownoy Ship Building in Schwei County, for completion in time for the spring season.
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Wiam
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Mousevelt
United State
Andrew K. White
Carey, Stolth & Barbey
Deaths of a Day: James Newnan Former Secretary of State Dies
James Newnan, former secretary of state, dies today after long service in Ohio politics. He held roles in both legislative chambers and was elected state secretary, serving one term, with a career spanning many years in public service.
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Governor pardons ex-treasurer Bartley amid scandal
Governor Savage handed a pardon to Joseph Bartley the former Nebraska state treasurer whose accounts showed a deficit of 750,000. Bartley, jailed for nineteen years, was pardoned after the governor argued the treasurer had been made a political scapegoat and deserving clemency.
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Barnley
Fuel Famine Pressures South Carolina Mills
A South Carolina industrial representative in Roanoke reports severe fuel shortages around Columbia due to floods and high water halting water power. Mills face possible suspension as coal shipments are sought, with railroads hampered and some lines forced to burn wood.
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Rhodes Hearsinsurgents Flee as Barracks Burned Near Manila
Lieutenant Charles Rhodes of the Sixth Cavalry with two orderlies attacked a small insurgent force six miles from Manila. He feigned retreat, then flanked and drove them out, capturing rifles and revolvers, burning the barracks before returning to Manila. Reports say Samar is largely stagnant while Batangas shows improving antiinsurgent campaigns.
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Charles Iv. Rhodes
Sixth Cavalry
Sthodes
Rhodes
General Wheaton
Salind
Samar
Batangas
Negro Day at Charleston Exposition Opens With Emancipation Theme
An exclusive Associated Press report from Charleston describes Negro Day at the exposition. Speakers highlight emancipation day, praising progress yet opposing full social equality while urging unity with white southerners. Booker T. Washington was unable to attend the celebration.
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Wishonda A. Miler
South Carolina
Callene Jm
Dietriet
Ile
Booker T. Washington
Fire Destroys Greenhouses of J L Dillon
Special to the Scranton Tribune reports a severe fire at the J L Dillon greenhouses on Raet street causing extensive damage. The fire department responded with an engine but the greenhouse complex sustained total destruction and the cause is under investigation.
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Raet Otreet
Governor Shaw’s New Treasury Appointment Moves East
Exclusive wire from The Associated Press reports Governor Shaw, newly named secretary of the treasury, will depart Des Moines for Chicago tonight and reach Washington Friday night. He plans a two day stay and return to Des Moines for the Grant child banquet, as Governor Curving greets him and notes Shaw’s state legislative visit.
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Leslie M. Shaw
United States Treasury
Chicago
Washington
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Grant
Governonelor
Shaw Talay
Shaw
Jon
Steamship Arrivals Report From The Associated Line
Arrivals listed include Zeelani from Antwerp Brave Gee and others like Paul Southasipto Majendo and Maverford touching Liverpool Antwerp and Soule aMpld in transit. Philadelphia and New York ports also show arrivals while Watdemaria Thoress sailed from Bremen to New York.
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Zeelani
Antwerp
Brave
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Maverford
Philadephia
Watdemaria Thoress
Bremen
Rockefeller's Conditional Gift Sparks Endowment Debate
An exclusive wire report from Lewsburg Pa notes Rockefeller pledged 40 of 310000 to boost Luckner University endowment. The remaining funds faced confusion and uncertain prospects of payout amid institutional wave of changes.
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Jan
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H Rockefeller
Luckner
Murder of travel writer and prospectors in Philippines raid
Exclusive AP report from San Francisco outlines the murder of Pandia Rall in Luzon on November 17 near Mavitac. Rall, plus F Emerson Hoar and Charles Muller, had three coal claims. attackers burned camp, killed natives, and left no mercy. Lt. DeWitt led a search party.
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Mavitac
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Rall
F. Emerson Hoar
Charles Muller
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Hoar
Manila
DeWitt
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Sinilown
Ralli
General Dick Boosts Hanna Forces in Columbus Rally
Exclusive: Gen Dick travels from Arkon to Columbus to aid Hanna faction in the Ohio legislature contest. He is tipsily expected to arrive at 2 pm and influence key votes on speaker McKinnon and clerk Uhl, with plans to back party interests in Cuyahoga County.
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Hanna
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House
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Muskingham
Price
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Genie
George B. Cox
Cincinnati
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Cecilianominsion
Hust Broad Street
Saloonkeeper Kills Man in Newport News Shooting
A white saloonkeeper, LeFrank Butler, shot a man in Newport News, Virginia, delivering a fatal wound after an altercation at a saloon. The incident, described as the third shooting affair in the area, prompted police to question witnesses and report tensions in the district.
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Dan
LeFrank Butler
Butler
Eiderd Moghes
Boer losses tally 14 687 in 190 total casualties
Official returns from Leodop summarize Boer losses for 190 total killed wounded and surrendered with a final figure of fourteen thousand six hundred eighty seven men.
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Leodop
Train wreck near Glencoe kills two and injures numerous
A through Baltimore and Ohio passenger train derailed west of Glencoe on a steep grade. The locomotive jumped the track, the engine and cars piled in a ditch, fire from exploding gas tanks left two dead and seventeen injured. Injured were rushed to Meyersdale for treatment as relief trains arrived from Cumberland.
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Meyersdale
Pennsylvania Railroad to raise wages for trainmen
Exclusive wire from the Associated Press reports Philadelphia January 1 that the Pennsylvania Railroad will increase wages for about 45 000 trainmen by four to twelve percent effective January 1. The plan, long in discussion as an adjustment, excludes clerical workers and may later include them. Railroad officials rate it as an adjustment despite the clear rise in pay.
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Michigan defeats Stanford 40 to 0 in big win
Exclusive wire reports Michigan University football team crushed Stanford University 40 to 0 today. Quarterback leads offense as defense shuts down Stanford in Ci venue. Strong victory boosts season hopes and conference standing.
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Michigan University
Stanford University
Local Weather Word Salad From 1008 Data
Unclear OCR fragment reports extreme temperatures with garbled words and missing measurements. The readable bits mention January 1 1008 and a severe temperature trend, but concrete values and locations are not recoverable.
Weather Outlook for Washington Areas Thursday and Friday
I Foresee a fair but colder Thursday in eastern Pennsylvania with increasing cloud cover. Friday brings warmer temperatures with likely rain or snow in northern portions and wind shifting from north to south.
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