Army Reduced to Pitiful Size Says Hagood Report
Washington reports Captain Hagood’s coast artillery study detailing why regular army ranks are slender, citing post exchanges and pay, with a 100 page illustrated volume showing a Niagara Fort march and understrength units. The document analyzes enlistee retention and station changes.
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Washington
House Committee On Military Affairs
Army and Navy
War Department
Johnson Hagood
Coast Artillery
Uncle Sam
Fort Niagara
Hagood
Adjuannt
Scott Proposes Probe of Mine Accidents
Senator Scott introduced a joint resolution proposing the appointment of a commission to investigate recent coal mine explosions. The commission would report to Congress and make recommendations as may be proper.
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Scott
Washington
Yodng
Evans Dentes Rumor on Fleet Destination
The New York Herald reports a rumor about Rear Admiral Evans regarding the Atlantic fleet’s path. Inquiries suggest he denied dining in the Wardroom recently and urged readers to obtain the full story from the White House.
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Evans
New York
the Herald
Jesk Menenge
Connecticut
Atlantic
Pacific Ocean
Ihe
Suez
White House
Paca
Rail dispute in Oklahoma stalls first deposit plan
An Oklahoma issue involving Lee and the rail piper delays establish a local development order. Officials cite a new commission rule as the reason for the setback in funding and the failure to secure the expected 2 cent rate.
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Okla
Lee
OK Shoma
Ldoinih
Alate Be Jhe
Emperor Frantis Joseph Delivers Speech After Illness
Vienna reports Emperor Franz Joseph, having recovered from illness, traveled from Schoenbrunn to the Hofburg this morning. In the throne room he read a speech from the throne to Hungarian and Austrian delegations as crowds lined the lavishly decorated street routes.
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Francis Joseph I Schoenbrun
Hofburg
Vienna
Oliphant Dies From Wound In New York Stock Office
James H. Oliphant, senior partner of Oliphant & Co., died at 2 AM from a pistol wound at his office yesterday. The shooter, Charles A. Geiger of Beaufort DC, killed himself after the act. A coroner found Geiger’s papers showing desperate accounts and failed investments, including an $80,000 bank balance exhausted.
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New York
James H. OliPhant
Stock Exchange
James H. Oliphant & Co
Chas. A. Geiger
Beaufort
D. C
Oliphant
Geiger
Gelgar
Fifth Avenue Bank
Mr. Oliphant
Fsat
Triple murder in Missouri shocks rural Meron
Albert Filley, a farmer near Meron Missouri, killed his wife and 4 year old daughter and his brother with a hammer and gunfire. He then attacked the brother’s wife and remained at the scene after police arrival. Authorities described him as insane. The victims include Mrs Filley and Clay Filley’s family.
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Meron
Dee
Albert Filley
Here
Filley
Vegetarian Cafe Opens in Indianapolis Buzzes with Anticarnivorous Pride
Indianapolis readers report the opening of a new vegetarian cafe on North Illinois Street. Manager W. F. Nelson, linked to the White Rose vegetarian society in New York, promotes meatless fare such as nut loaf steak and walnut gravy. The venture aims to please those weary of meat and fiery dishes.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Ilnois Street
Mets
Nelson
New Venture
Comex
White Rose
New York
Vegetarian Society
Health Culture Club
Hate Creek
Mich
Nelson Ways
Albert Turner
American Woman in Crazy Parisian Stunt
Paria December 24 Mime Patterson formerly Miss Virginia Knox described as a multimillionaire of New York had a meal served today in her restaurant car the diner was smashed and she jumped from the automobile breaking her leg taken to hospital
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Paria
Patterson
Virginia Knox
New York
Fragmentary local notice yields unclear names and events
The readable parts mention a person perhaps named Trey and a family near here with references to laughter and a garden or farm. Details are fragmented, and no clear action, date, or organization can be established from the legible text.
Carousals mark corpses rescue in mine horror
Washington reports the coal mines of the United States show high fatality rates with 22,849 miners killed in seventeen years and 1908 alone listing 6,801 killed or injured. Governor Dawson plans an extraordinary West Virginia legislative session to address stricter mining laws starting January 28.
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Washington
United States
Dawnon
West Virginia
Darr mine disaster toll climbs as rescue ends in sight
At Darr mine Creek Pa up to 11 o clock today six bodies were removed with many more located. Officials estimate at least 200 men entombed. State troopers were deployed to control crowds as rescuers worked by fan and without fire. Burials to be arranged by Pittsburg Coal Company.
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Dacubs Creek
Darr
Troop A
State Constabulary
Greensburg
Pittsburg Coal Company
Fiendish Crime By Black Suspect Sparks Columbus Shootings
Columbus Ohio December 23 armed posse mounted police chase a Black suspect who attacked Mrs. W B C Hershey wife of Excelsior Seed president. She was in a cellar when gagged unconscious. Husband away at work. No description yet. Mob fear and patrol wagon with belongings rushed to scene.
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Columbus
Ohio
W. B. C. Hershey
Excelsior Seed Company
Mra. Hershey
Immigrants Swamp Gotham Pesthouses
Immigrants with contagious diseases arrive in New York faster than health authorities can handle. One day recently ninety nine such immigrants were turned over to local authorities by federal health inspectors. All hospitals accepting contagious cases were overcrowded. Dr Darlington, commissioner of health, says cases among arriving migrants are rising alarmingly.
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New York
Darlington
20 Injured and one killed in Wreck at Sensimton
St. Paul dispatch reports a wreck late Friday aboard a passenger train near Sensimton, Ohio. About 20 people sustained injuries, with one fatality confirmed. The collision involved multiple cars. rescue teams responded quickly and transported injured to nearby hospitals. Authorities are investigating the cause and listing the victims, with reports indicating heavy damage to several coaches.
Taft Returns From World Tour Talks Japan Peace and Trade
Taft speaks in Jersey City after returning to Washington from a world journey. He says Japan favors peace and cites trade as a major factor. the trip’s purpose was to inspect the Philippines, with return route chosen to save time. He declined to take questions.
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New York
War Taft
President Grant
Secutary Taft
Jersey City
Washington
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pacific
Japan
United States
Taft
Philippines
Siberia
Duped girl forced to steal in Pittsburg tale
Mabel Hall a 19 year old daughter of Professor B A Hall was arrested in a flat with Frederick Allerton alias Clarke and his wife. She says she was coerced into shoplifting after eloping and being deceived, with $500 and jewelry taken and a cache of valuables found at the flat.
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Pittsburg
Mabel Hall
B. A. Hall
Frederick Allerton
Aliia Clarke
George One
Miss Hall
Federax
Allerton
East End
Pirch
Frederick Clarke
New York
Receiver for Big Glass Company Appointed in Pittsburg
Pittsburg December 23 William P Knight was appointed receiver for the National Glass company by Federal Judge Ewing upon a petition from Fairfield Pot and Clay company Ohio corporation. Receiverships follow embarrassment of several subsidiary concerns. company alleged threatened with guns and unable to meet obligations.
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Pittsburg
Fairfield Pot and Clay Company
Ohio Corporation
William P. Knight
National Glass Company
Ewing
Parliament Member Gets Jail Sentence in Contempt Case
Dublin report says Laurence Grimell, MP for North West Meath, was sentenced to six months in jail for contempt of court after a comment made in a speech about cattle driving. The decision underscores a strict stance on court remarks by elected officials.
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Dublin
Laurence Grimell
North Westmeath
Captain Hobson for International Peace
Washington dispatch reports a concurrent resolution promoting international peace was introduced in the House. Captain Richmond Pearson Hobson of Alabama advocated it as a wedge for his navy enlargement plan, insisting he favors peace and would deter attacks.
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Hobson
Washington
Richmond Pearson Hobson
Alabama
English Whip ELOPER WITH GAY SOCIETY BEAUTY
A sensational tale from New York describes an Englishman eloping with a wealthy socialite, famed for beauty and fortune. The scandal ties to Standard Oil circles and elite Southern connections, with friends warned of the affair amid travel and a Virginia excursion. The husband denies details while the couple remains abroad.
American aid forPersur in Druce case arrest in Hoboken
Robert Caldwell, American witness in the Druce case, was arrested in Hoboken on a cable request from Britain for perjury connected with testimony at the Druce hearing. He had testified at Marylebone police court on November 5 about the late Duke of Portland and mock funeral plots. He faced extradition on perjury charges after leaving Taon m A.
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New York
Robert Caldwell
Druce
London
Hoboken
N. J
Ateamer
Kaiserin
Auguste Vintoctin
Brillonette Caldwell
United Beater
Caldwell
Estinen
Marylebone
Dhiew
Duke of Portland
Duke
T. C. Drown
Cruce
T. C. Cruce
Taonm
Two Lives Lost in Springfield Fire and Three in Blazes
Springfield reports two persons missing after a morning blaze at Johnston Hatcher company and Jones furniture, with total loss around 140000. Detroit fire gutted a six story brick building at Jefferson and Woodward, injuring Assistant Fire Chief Kelley and Pipeman Hummel, with losses near 140000 and 250000. Baltimore fire on West Baltimore Street caused about one million dollar damage to several firms including nzii Brothers millinery and Reinhard Meyer Co.
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Springfield
Johnston-Hatcher Company. & Department Establishment
J. L. Jones
Johnston
Detroit
Jefferson and
Woodward Avenues
Edwin
George
D. E. Kellogg
Kelley
Robert Hummel
Baltimore
Des
Baltimore St
Nzii Brothers & Co
Haltimore Overall Company
Valentine & Co
Reinhard, Meyer & Co
Denny Wallpaper Company
Ship Subsidy Campaign Gathers Support in Cleveland
In Cleveland local advocates press Congress to back a ship subsidy. Senators and congressmen spoke at the annual Merchant Marine League meeting, drawing wide representation from state and national business and marine interests to rally support for the measure.
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Cleveland
Congress
Washington
United States
Merchant Marine Leavan
Slump to Fill Congress Seat in Virginia
Bristol Va Dec 28 Bascom Slump chairman of Virginia Republican organization will take the congress seat long held by his father Campbell Blump who died recently He defeated Democrat Colonel Bailey by about 00 votes Bailey counted on ninth district once Republican but now Democratic several times in recent years Would vote to win His attitude favoring saloon in Bristol in past elections and the Democrats lag far behind what it has seen
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Bristol
Bascom Slump
Republican
Virginia
Congress
Campbell Blump
Colonel Bailey
Lew
Slack Haxe at Work in New York Explosion Report
A damaged report notes an explosion at a work site in New York harming a worker and family. It mentions a barber and his wife with four children, and references a local accident investigation and repairs continuing after the blast.
Law Enables New Committee Seat In District Plans
Owl producers urge a test of the new law as committees shift. A representative notes the committee on the District of Columbia gains one new member while the joint committee remains unchanged.
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OWL
Dalsell
Washington
District of Columbia
Debate Over Congress Power On Interstate Oil Pipelines
A special inquiry examines whether Congress can force pipeline owners to operate as common carriers for interstate oil moves. Debates center on eminent domain, intrastate versus interstate routes, and the legality of pipe lines divided by state lines. Cases may soon reach court to resolve the legal questions and potential settlements.
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Epa
Congress
Wan Net i
Tse
Standard
State Ines
Stoff
Relief 13 Urged for Ute Indians in South Dakota
The secretary of the interior sent a message to the Senate urging a providence and urgent deficiency appropriation for Ute Indians off their reservations near the Cheyenne River agency South Dakota. Authority to spend part of their tribal fund to prevent want and suffering is requested.
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Washington
Secretary of the Interior
Senate
Cheyenne River
South Dakota
Blind boat designer injured on Wave during trials
Newport December 21 Captain John B Herreshoff the blind boat designer was painfully injured when he fell down the hatchway aboard the government ferryboat Wave during her trials.
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Newport
John B. Herreshoff
Nna
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