Telegraphic Brevities Snapshot of Early 1900s News
Detroit man Wesley Watson shot by brother in Middleport Ontario in mistaken burglary killing. Haitian president Nord takes oath to constitution and vows tranquility. Missouri governor’s wife A M Dockery critically ill. W A Clark Jr’s daughter in law not expected to live amid family turmoil. Los Angeles jewelry theft at Westminster Hotel. Aaron Burton funeral held at Brooklyn home. Mosby noted Confederate cavalry leader aged ninety. Vanderbilt condition slightly improved. hospital plans near New Haven. Unidentified man killed by horse pulling a streetcar in New York. Connecticut sugar industry pushed to oppose tariff-reducing treaties. Iowa school closed due to mild smallpox-like cases. Michigan Sugar Manufacturers oppose sugar-tariff reductions. Ky. man Mills shot by Turner. feud linked to old dispute. Tenn. Lizzie Hillhouse shoots Marsh over marriage plan. Whayne will dated. widow named executrix. Boiler explosion on Lizzie Massey kills two, injures one near Wa.
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Wesley Watson
Detroit
Samuel
Middleport
Ont
General Nord
Republic
A. M. Dockery
Missouri
W. A. Clark, Jr
Senator Clark
Montana
Clark Milions
Butte
A. W. Williams
Hartford
Aaron Burton
John F. Mosby
Brooklyn
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt
Broadway
New York
New Haven
Wood Heights
James Peterson
Alice
Ruddl
Pensacola
Fla
Walker Hemphreys
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
W. M. Para
Humphreys
Barnett
8 Alpha Epsilon Fraternity
C. B. Harvey
Wm. C. Levere
Iowa
Cita
State Board of Health
Michigan Sugar Manufacturers’ Association
Michigan
Congress
William Mills
Ray Mech
Middiesboro
M. Burch South
Christopher Turner
Turner
Mills
Christopher
Wesley
Jon Turner
Toone Station
Eake Jackson
Tenn
Lizzie Hillhouse
Marsh
Robert C. Whayne
Louieville
Testator
Fidelity Company
Mariners mourn engineer Samuel Dunn killed in tug collision
Samuel Dunn an engineer was fatally injured when the tug towing a lumber laden barge Maple from Richmond Cedar Works to Norfolk collided. Directors of the Chicago Theological Seminary have conferred upon Rev G Campbell Morgan London D L Moody's Northfield successor. The diploma is prepared as a Christmas present for Dr Morgan at East Northfield. William F Hasketts a Detroit baker stabbed by stepson Forest W Webster died yesterday after a quarrel in which Webster claimed self defense.
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Samuel Dunn
Richmond
Chicago Theological Seminary
G. Campbell Morgan
London
D. L. Moody
Northfield
Dr. Parker
City Temple
Dr. Morgan
East Northfield
William F. Hasketts
Detroit
Forest W. Webster
Webster
Hasketts
Dying Former Senator Dwight M Sabin of Minnesota
Chicago reports the death of former United States Senator Dwight M Sabin of Minnesota at the Auditorium annex hotel. He was stricken with heart failure around 11 PM while accompanied by his wife and daughter. Sabin served in the Minnesota Legislature, as a U S senator, and led Republican activities.
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Chicago
United States
Dwight M. Sabin
Minnesota
Auditorium Annex
Sabin
Mr. Sabin
Senator Sabin
Manius
Ill
National Republican Committee
Death of Frederick Temple Archbishop of Canterbury
London dispatch reports the death of Most Rev Frederick Temple archbishop of Canterbury at 8:15 pm with wife and two sons present. Born November 9 1871 in the Ionian Islands he rose from Rugby headmaster to bishop of Exeter and Peatn then Canterbury at age 75 after a storied career and liberal religious stance. He will be buried at Canterbury and successor likely Bishop of Winchester.
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London
Frederick Temple
Canterbury
All England
Westminster Abbey
Edward
House of Lords
Winchester
Santa Maura
Ionian Islands
Blundell's School
Twarton
Devon
Balliol College
Oxford
Balliol
Blundell
Kueller Hall
Rugby
Exeter
Peaen
Rugby School
Bampton
Tee
England
Temple
Gladstone
Remier
Benson
Prominent Residents Die in Missouri Connecticut and London
In St Joseph Grace Combe seventy two a pioneer resident and mother of ex mayor John Combe dies after a short illness. In Stamford William Hoyt eighty four former leather merchant of Hoyt Brothers dies at Moronton. London notes the death of Henry Lewes aged about sixty five connected with Mary Ann Ellot union.
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ST. Joseph
Grace Combe
John Combe
Stamford
Conn
William Hoyt
New York
Hoyt Brothers
Moronton
Londo
Henry Lewes
George Ellot
Mary Ann
Postmaster Adams assured of aid from Carnegie
Washington telegram reports that Volney Q. Irwin withdraws a bid on Crawfordsville federal site causing possible condemnation of his jointly held property with Mrs. Frances Smith. Government weighs other sites while negotiating with Mrs. Smith. Vincennes gains a Carnegie library after assurances from Carnegie secretary. building valued at 26000 dollars. Rural routes in Knox county approved for rapid service by Feb. Indiana postmasters appointed including Gillam Jasper and Hobart Lake.
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Journal
Washington
Treasury Department
Crawfordsville
Volney Q. Irwin
Parsons
Irwin
Mrs. Smith
Mr. Irwin
Vincennes
Thomas B. Adams
New York
Carnegie
Knox County
Indiana
Machen
Senator Penrose forwards evidence on Ambassador Clayton case
Senator Penrose of Pennsylvania sent to President Roosevelt affidavits bearing on last winter's charges against Ambassador Clayton in Mexico. The new evidence focuses on testimony supporting or refuting the accusations as of December 24.
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Washington
Senator Penrose
Pennsylvania
Roosevelt
Clayton
United States
Mexico
Ambassadors, ministers and officers face shifting posts
The dispatch outlines changes at the U S mission to Liberia and the New York navy yard, with leave granted to Rear Admiral Rogers and Rear Admiral Barker reassigned to the North Atlantic Fleet. It notes a personnel reshuffle in the Signal Corps urged by General Greely and mentions a Chinese empress message to the President. The report also covers licensing rumors in Costa Rica and patent office statistics favoring England. The piece closes with transfers linking Fort Myer and the Philippines assignments for several officers.
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Clayton
Carmen Mining Company
Penrose
Congress
State Department
J. R. A. Crossland
United States
Liberia
Crossland
Missouri
Monrovian
Legation
Costa Rica
New Orleans
Loteria de la Beneficencia Publica
Carrillo
Costa Rican Legation
Frederick Rogers
Albert 8. Barker
New York Navy Yard
North Atlantic
Patent Office
England
Europe
Germany
Washington
Evan H. Humphreys
Seventh Cavalry
Signal Corps
Fort Myer
Virginia
Philippines
A. M. Miller, Jr
Ninth Canal
Patrick P. Carey
Artillery Corps
Fort Terry
New York
Arbitration Plan Concluded After Roosevelt Negotiation Hint
The article notes an arbitration plan as a conclusion of the first page discussion, urging adjustment of ongoing troubles promptly. It reports a decline to state whether President Roosevelt could serve as arbitrator, leaving the suggestion unresolved.
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Roosevelt
Calvo Doctrine Challenged by Dickinson in Salvador Case
Former Postmaster General Don M Dickinson of Detroit helped arbitrate the Salvador case. He dismissed the Calvo doctrine which held foreign states should not intervene for their subjects. Dickinson cited Mexico’s President Diaz rejecting Calvo in a $2,000,000 case as a binding precedent toward ending nonintervention beliefs.
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Detroit
Mich
Don M. Dickinson
Arbitration Commission
Salvador
Washington
Dickinson
Washington Dispatch
Calvo
Venezuela
Brazil
South
Central America
Sir Henry
Diaz
Mexico
Incident at Laguayra Blockade Provokes Near War
The Italian cruiser Giovanni Bausan blocked the American Red Line steamer Caracas at Laguayra harbor on December 23, risking a clash with the United States. After protests and conferences, Lt. Cmdr Diehl convinced the Italian captain to allow entry. The Caracas arrived with freight and passengers, while British and French ships monitored the situation and radioed for instructions.
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Caracas
Giovanni Bausan
United States
Dewey
Laguayra
Red Line
Woodrick
Laguayra Harbor
Tribune
New York
San Juan de Porto Rico
Willemstad
Curacaa
Schuck
Great Britain
Bausan
Red D
Marietta
Diehl
Troude
Boulton
Boulton & Co
Ine
Washington
Uiton
Catain Woodrick
Tandea
Enya
Tea Harbor
Caracas Blockade Stirs Venezuelan Port Actions and Protests
News from Laguayra reports the Caracas will not enter Puerto Cabello, landing two thirds of cargo and unloading only at Willemstad. Protest filed with American consul, curbs on future cargo handling, and neutral passenger mail ashore under flag of truce. Panzer German ships Panther Gazelle and captured prizes reported. Italian minister to Venezuela named as Baron Alictti amid political shifts.
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Cara
nan =ae
Warshi
Caracas
Diehl
Laguayra
Boulton
Boulton & Co
Puerto Cabello
Willemstad
Curacao
Venezuela
Coro
Panther
Maracaibo
Gazelle
Bausan
Tribune
Castor
Araya
Maria Luisa
Caronero
Josefita Carmen de Vega
Carnelia
Guanto
Castro
la Victoria
Matos
Carlo Alictti
Signor de Riva
Italy
Rome
British Views on Arbitration in Venezuela Crisis
London reports reveal a lengthy British note to the United States secretary of state outlining expectations for arbitration in the Venezuela dispute. Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman condemns Britain’s drift toward conflict and stresses preserving the United States’ goodwill as essential to Britain’s policy and humanity.
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London
Lansdowne
United States
White
Washington
Lord Lansdowne
Great Britain
Dunfermline
Henry Campbell-Bannerman
Venezuela
Sir Henry
Germany
War Office
Lkely
Castro Accepts France in Settlement on Claims
Paris reports President Castro has accepted France’s terms for equal treatment in settlement and payment of claims. The French aim is to safeguard its claims from being subordinated to those of powers using force. The view favors arbitration and an international commission to execute arbitral decisions, potentially including French claims.
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Paris
Foreign Office
Castro
France
United States
Egypt
Greece
Kipling Poem Attacks German Alliance In The Times
A London cable reports Rudyard Kipling’s poem The Rowers in The Times criticizing Britain’s alliance with Germany over Ve nezuelan troubles. The verse portrays anti German sentiment and questions joining hands with German foes amid global tensions and wartime debts.
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New York
the Sun
London
the Times
Germany
Rudyard Kipling
Kipling
Biggar Case Given to the Jury
In Freehold New Jersey December 23 The Laura Biggar trial concluded testimony today and both sides prepared final summaries The defendant Miss Biggar again testified contradicting earlier witnesses Josie Lane and Molliekin about alleged improper relations during J Bennett s lifetime Dr Hendricks described his relations with Miss Biggar The case was given to the jury this evening
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Freehold
N. J
Laura Biggar
Miss Biggar
Josie Lane
Molliekin
J. Bennett
Dr. Hendricks
Admiral Sehley Suffering From Severe Illness
Washington December 2 Rear Admiral Winfield S. Sehley is reported to be suffering with a severe attack of illness His condition may require confinement to his home or bed under medical care as authorities provide updates on his status and potential treatment options
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Washington
Winfield
Sehley Ts Hl
Rites At Point Loma Describe Tingley Ceremonies
Dr J A Anderson testifies in libel suit about his initiation into the Society of Lost Mysteries of Antiquity at Point Loma. He describes light muslin costumes, barefoot rites, Sun Order badges, the dog Spot tales, a queenly purple robe for Mrs Tingley, and harsh child discipline including food withholding. The proceedings touch on the theosophical split with Mrs Tingley’s authorities.
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San Diego
Cal
Tingley-Times
J. A. Anderson
San Francisco
Tingley
Anderson
Ancient Order of Scribes
Point Ma
Theosophical Society
Universal Brotherhood
Robbery on a Train Between Paris and London
New York dispatch reports a major jewelry theft on a train journey from Paris to London. Countess of Carnarvon loses about 25000 dollars in diamonds and gems from a locked green tray in a dressed case, with twelve rings eighteen gold bangles ten brooches two watches and other valuables stolen while other items remained undisturbed.
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New York
Paris
London
Herald
Countess of Carnarvon
Carnarvon
Ritz
Gar du Nord
Earl
Victoria Station
Dreas
Lockie
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Advertisement Claims Classic Relief
A vintage ad touts Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a fifty year remedy for teething children. It promises calming effects on gums and bowels, relief from diarrhoea, and wind colic, urging readers to request the product by name and noting price per bottle. The ad also promotes throat and cough remedies, mouth drops, and general medicinal tonics sold by Pike's.
Train and car schedules for Greenfield Knightstown and Shelbyville
Passenger and freight car timetables indicate departures from Georgia and Meridian streets and Union Depot with varied start times from early morning to late night. Theater and express cars operate from Shelbyville to Indianapolis and other intermediate points. Tickets are sold at Huders drug store and Ena ley's pharmacy in Stubbins Hotel block.
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Andersen
Muncie
Anderson
Elwood
Kentucky Avenue
Indianapolis
Kentucky
South Capitol
Marion
Alexandria
Greenfield
Knightstown
Georgia
Indian
Meridian
Meridian Streets
Union Depot
Louisiana
Shelbyville
Wiington
Meridian Sts
Huder's Drug Store
Car
Washington
Pennste
Ebe
Enaley’s Pharmacy
Stubbina Hotel Block
Ianta
Washington Streets
Greenwood
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Anyoe
Hibben, Hollweg & Co
Indianapolis Fire Insurance Co
Union Traction Co
Ind
Senay ‘Trust Co
St Pr
Gaioa Cig
Water Co
J. F. Wild & CO
Stevenson Building
H Paamebedine & Co
S. Meridian Street
Lizzie Massey
Elizabeth River
George M. Wilcaptain
William Byman
Archbishop of Canterbury
W. Q. Irwin
Adams
Andrew Carnegie
Geological Survey
Federal
Durbin
Charles L. Henry
William 8. Bonner
Chauncey B. Hershey
Clarence E. Kelly
Ernest G. Moore
Fort Wayne
William E. Ogden
Jeffersonville
George J. Peacock
Evansville
Francis E
M. E. Vaughn
Pendleton
Ee John P. Hillis
Greencastle, Ind
National Hotel
Robinson
Gillam
Jasper County
Oppa G. Bishir
Ellen Logar
Hobart
Lake County
Charles ©. Johnson
Jennie Shrey
Kit
Jay County
Melvin Mortimer
William R. Crum
Linton
W. J. Hamilton
Mack Nitterhouse
J. P. Parks
David Miller
Ca. C
Sul
Biggar
Rear Admiral
Sehley II
Point Loma
Countess of
Mrs. Winslow
Pike
Hood
Atkins
Barry
MILI
East
Washington St
Cleveland
Cleveland Line
Bee Anderson
Fort Wa
Union City
Snd
Boston Limited
Benton Harbor
Ton Harbor
Elkhart
ST. Louis
Louis Accommodation
Bt. Louis Southwestern
Iilim
Bt. Louis Limited
Terre Haute
Matteo Louis Express
Exposition
Emndaeten
Kankakee
Lafayette
White City
Cincinnati
Beavnce
Ty Ticket Ham
Dayton RY
W. Wash
Sternetanets Saeans Sc
Toledo
Detroit Express
Daytos
Cincinnati Limited
Springfield
Springfeld
Decatur
Chi
Louis RY
West Wash
Griese Tmall
Ventibale
Lake Erie & Western
Cilengo
Michiennex
Aso Muncie
Lafayte
Mich Cy
Columbus
Louisville
Piqua
Vincennes Express
Madison
North Vernon
Dayton
Xenia
Pittsburg
Phil
New
Logansport
Martinsville
Richard
Bradford
Philadelphia
Baltimore
W. A. Dayton
Engezeroen
Pittebourg
Louis Limited
Louis
West
Magnolia Block
Capitol and
Anderson, Muncie, Marion, Alemamierts
Indianapolis & Eastern RY
Greenfield Line
Franklin
Southeastern Traction
Franklin R. BR. Co
Indianapolis & Martinsville
Rapid Transit CO
Mooresville
Achingtor Street
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