Burglars murder and rob Ohio station agent
Edward Hutchinson, Baltimora and Ohio Station agent in Clarington, Ohio, was robbed and murdered at an early hour as burglars bound and gagged him, then burned the station to conceal their identity. They reportedly fled with a large sum of money, with a theory that they recognized Hutchinson and he suspected them. Hutchinson had worked for the road years and arrived three months ago from Newark.
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Clarington
Ohio
Edward Hutchinson
Baltimora and Ohio
Hutchinson
T Heory
Taft Delivers Speech in Boston on Philippines Progress
Secretary of War Taft spoke in Boston as a guest of the Merchants Association and defended imperial policy. He argued seven percent education for self government is insufficient and cautioned against rushing independence, while outlining progress in political education, sanitation, and schooling in the Philippines. Taft was warmly received. several clergy suggested he might become president.
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Boston
Taft
Merchants' Association
Philippines
Large AAAS meeting opens at University of Chicago
One of the country’s largest gatherings of scientists convened at the University of Chicago for the 58th annual AAAS meeting. Sessions run all week with concurrent conventions by the American Chemical Society American Folk Lore Society Association of American Geographers American Mathematical Society and others. Prominent speakers prepared significant papers.
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Chicago
University of Chicago
American Association For the Advancement of Science
American Chemical Society
American Folk Lore Society
Association of American Geographers
American Mathematical Society
American Psyeological Association
Reclaim Jersey Meadows Discussed by Officials
New Jersey delegates from the recent National Drainage association convention led a meeting of county and municipal officials in Trenton to plan reclamation of the Jersey meadows. Dykes and canal work could reclaim millions of dollars worth of land for commercial use and expand the water front opposite New York City.
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Trenton
N.J
New Jersey
National Drainage Association
Baltimore
Taday
Jersey Meadows
North River
Bay
New York City
Farm House Burned Near Sumner
The farm house of Philip Schmidt burned yesterday about four miles southeast of Sumner due to a defective flue. Practically all household goods were saved and there was some insurance.
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Sumner
Phililp Schmidt
No Competition for Gold Marks BoE Purchase in London
London on December 30 reports no competition for gold with nearly 5.9 million dollars in the market fully secured by the Bank of England at a discount. The event supports the view that American demand for the metal is largely met. Discount rates loosened as a result.
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London
Bank of England
Clayton Coroner Probe Probes Glair Voyant Mystery
Clayton coroner's jury plans deeper inquiry into Madelyn Odell Clayton death in Janesville Wisconsin as stomach analysis drags with no definite cause. Police weigh own action or exposure while husband Fred Clayton faces testimony. Beloit fanatic rumor checked, Los Angeles father L J Odell to arrive for the inquest.
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Madelyn Odéll Clayton
James Gibson
W.W. Bhdden
B. G. Smith
Be Joit College
Appleby
Fisher
Fred Clayton
Tallman
Clayton
Madelyn
Los Angeles
Cal
Troops Stay at Goldfield as Nevada to Seek Extra Session
Washington reports Governor Sparks planned a proclamation calling Nevada's legislature into extra session. President Roosevelt was informed troops would stay at Goldfield about three weeks. Captain Cox advised two full companies would be ample while others remain in service in Nevada. Highland Nobles host a New Year’s Eve dance at K of P hall with Gould’s orchestra.
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Washington
Sparks
Nevada
Roosevelt
Goldfield
Gaptaln Cox
Spelling and Declamation Contests for Blackhawk County Pupils
Spelling and declamatory contests culminate March 17 in Waterloo with city and rural pupils competing for county titles. City districts gain entry for spelling. declamatory rounds stay rural for fairness. Township schedules run Feb 7 to Feb 29, leading to six district finals and a final county event.
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St. Patrick's Day
Blacktawkounty
St Patrick's Day
Waterloo
Elliott
Cedar Fells
Laporte
Atx
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Spectacle Made DP Death Wisconsin Woman and Train
In Westfield, December 30, a Wisconsin Central passenger train was wrecked as a large crowd watched. Mrs McGown told her husband she planned death by her own action in this man’s case. The woman, once in a state hospital for the insane, had been allowed home for the holidays.
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Wisi
queGena
Wisconsin Central
Westfield
McGown
Extraordinary death by self harm and other 1900s items
Reports from New York describe Mollie Desmond dying after attempting suicide eighteen months earlier by swallowing needles. Birmingham observes pre-dry rules with “bargains in booze” and wild sale signs as saloons mark the last Sabbath before liquor prohibition. notes on Zimri Dwiggins’ Nebraska banking death and Peoria mayor Dr William Hamilton’s death. market listings show macaroni price and butter and egg market prices with one day sale at H Eightey’s.
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New York
Mollie Desmond
Birmingham
Ala
Silcoms
Soda Roadtain Enterprises
Plans to land Republican convention in Waterloo Iowa
Sioux City leaders push to attract the Republican state convention this summer to Waterloo with a new auditorium and ample hotel and hall facilities. Local real estate and business groups back the bid, citing strong rail access and prior hosting experience. A state central committee list is detailed, while Wisconsin Chief Justice J B Cangoday dies in Madison.
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State Committee
Waterloo
Guilty pair located Floretta Whaley and Rey Cook found
San Francisco reports an interview with Rev Jere Knode Cooke former pastor of St George’s Hemsted Ly detailing a scandal. He and Floretha Whaley, a 17 year old heiress, are allegedly located in a Green Street flat. A child was born during the interval as the rector works as painter and decorator.
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The
All Today
Jere Knode Cooke
St."George’s Church
Hemsted
Ly 'L
Nis
Floretha Whaley
Green Street
Thin City
Died at Storm Lake. burial near New Hartford
Mary Elizabeth Chappel died at Storm Lake last Saturday aged, funeral set for Tuesday at the Baptist church in New Hartford. Fremont Dean travels to Storm Lake for services. old residents Ray Moore, R. W. Palmer and E. Bourquin to lead. Also notes New Hartford plans a New Year ball with many invitations and expectations of a busy year ahead.
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Fremont Déan
Duller County
Mary Elizabeth Chappel
Storm Lake
Baptist Church
Ray, Moara
R. W. Palmer
EB. Bourquin
Burlington Accidental Death at Elevator Shaft
Burlington Illinois dispatch reports Joseph Sater unemployed man killed when an elevator car fell on him after a cable snapped at a concrete building under construction. The incident sets a grim tone for New Year safety as authorities investigate and workers assess site hazards.
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Burlington, Ill
Joseph Sater
Exhumation Proclaims Body in Druce Case Coffin
In Highgate Cemetery the 43 year old exhumation of a bearded elderly man’s coffin confirmed the remains are that of Thomas Charles Deuce, dispelling the lead myth and supporting the Druce claim. Official home office statements state the find undermines romant ic tales from the perjury trial.
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London
Thomas Charles Cruce
Highgate Jeemetery
Robert C. Caldwell
Thomas Charles Deuce
Home Office
T. GC. Druca
Heavy quake records from Washington coast observatory
A very heavy earthquake was recorded at Cheltenham Maryland, beginning at 12:20 a.m. and lasting two hours. A second long tremor noted at Shianjorapne near Wey Shor in Bay recorded at 12:33 p.m. lasting over an hour, with strongest motion at 12:46 p.m. in Washington measuring about five millimeters.
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Cheltenham
Maryland
Weashorinbay
Dastle
Washinton
Roses Bloom in Winter at Pennsylvania Railroad Garden
Dover and York report mild days and springlike weather spur bloom. Dandelions and rosebuds emerged in flower beds and yards across Pennsylvania towns as a late December warmth continues.
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Delaware
Pennsylvania Raiload Company
Pennsylvania
York
Reform sweeps Denver gambling houses closed
Denver authorities under May or Speed act to enforce laws, closing openly run gambling houses. An open letter to district attorneys urged enforcement and warned the attorney general would act if needed. At midnight Sunday, close laws will be enforced and prize fighting halted statewide in Colorado.
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Denver, Co
Denver
Speed
Colorado
Coal land fraud indictments quashed by federal judge
Dec 30 in Denger, Judge Lewis of the federal court quashed all indictments and sustained all demurrers in coal land fraud cases, releasing several prominent defendants from prosecution.
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Cola
Lewis
Federal Court
World greeting by telegraph to circle globe in ten seconds
At the Naval Observatory Washington will send a New Year greeting around the world at midnight. Pre arranged with telegraph and cable companies the message should complete the circuit in about ten seconds. Roosevelt and party depart Charlottesville for Washington on a special train at 5:30 pm. Elwood Chesbro and H. K. Porter of Shell Rock were in town Monday.
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Naval Observatory
Charlottesville
Roosevelt
North Garden
Washington
Elwood Chesbro
H. K. Porter
Shell Rock
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