Scandinavian Vessels Blown Up In War Losses Reported
Correspondence of Associated Press from Stockholm shows mid December totals of mine disasters. Sweden eight ships sixty lives Denmark six ships six lives Norway five ships six lives plus Holland three ships fifteen lives. Financial loss for twenty two ships nearly ten million dollars. London figures note fifty four British ships captured or destroyed in four months, with cargo and vessel values totaling over twenty nine million dollars.
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Associated Press
Stockholm
Sweden
Denmark
Norway
Holland
London
Liverpool
Taft Warns National Prohibition Risks and Local Government Loss
Former President William H. Taft told the Boston Bar Association banquet that national prohibition would revolutionize government and destroy local governance. He argued it is unenforceable and would empower federal machinery, enabling power seekers in Washington. The remarks framed prohibition as a dangerous, impractical policy.
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Associated Press
Boston
William H. Taft
Boston Bar Association
Washington
Bargain Dishware and Kitchenware Sale List
A fragmented sale notice lists wine glasses six for .220, fancy cake plates 25c value 19c, large glass lamps 75c value 65c, gold band plates and soup plates 1ic value, white mixing bowls 26c, 13 piece chocolate sets $2.00 value, white bowl and pitcher items, Jap items $1.65 and $1.00, and various small values including 7c and 186 w 100 one's 190. The text suggests a clearance style listing of assorted tableware and accessories with many broken price notes.
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Hershey
Jergen
Dodson
Caldwell
Ovnoeederes
Lydia E. Pinkham
Cardus
King’s Discovery
Colgate
Hobson's
Blease Pardons Forty Four Prisoners in Clemency Move
In Columbia on December 29 Governor Blease granted clemency to forty four state prisoners, including ten life term inmates. The total pardons by Blease reached 101,488 over four years. One life prisoner was pardoned, nine paroled, and twenty three offenders were serving homicide sentences. Charles O Day alias Charley Cross was paroled on condition of federal arrest for a Gordonaville Virginia post office robbery. He had been sentenced to fifteen years for robbery alongside John Fisher who escaped a year ago.
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Columbia
D. C
Blease
Charles O'Day
Charley Cross
Gordonaville
United States
O'Day
John Fisher
Santa of Army Entertains Poor Children at Salvation Hall
The post season Christmas event drew hundreds of children and parents to the Salvation Army hall on Conti street. Paul Hillman as Santa Claus handed out toys candies fruits and nuts to over 300 youngsters. Shoes and stockings were given to those in need with 100 pairs of each. Recitations by Florence Gilbert L D Gilbert Florence McAdams and Norman Gilbert accompanied by songs from Mrs. Clara Coleman and a duet by Captain and Mrs. Callear. Captain C. Smith offered a prayer and Mrs. W. L. Price spoke briefly.
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Salvation Army
Conti Street
Santa Claus
Paul Hillman
W. L. Price
Florence Gilbert
L. D. Gilbert
Florence McAdams
Norman Gilbert
Clara Coleman
Callear
C. Smith
Alamo
Belgian Families Set for Southern Farm Colonies
London reports a plan to send 300 to 500 destitute Belgians to 12 Southern states. Each Belgian community will have a church and school, farm land for fifty families, and initial equipment including a horse, cow, hens, barn, and provisions. They sign a contract to repay the loan starting in the second year.
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London
W. H. Manss
United States
Manes
New York
New Amateur Code Calls For Ethical Play in Sports
Chicago officials release a code from the Athletic Research Society urging athletes to avoid grandstand applause, treat opponents as guests, accept officials’ calls, honor amateur ideals, and strive for honorable competition. William Ball of New York City chaired the ethics committee.
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Chicago
Athletic Research Society
Bis
William Ball
New York City
Committee of Ethics
Vitalitas touted at Deep Water Jubilee in Houston
Public demonstration of Vitalitas drew thousands at the Deep Water Jubilee in Houston Texas with hundreds testifying to health improvements for kidney trouble head aches rheumatism and general debility. Forty three detailed statements from local residents were collected to share patient outcomes and experiences with Vitalitas.
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Houston
Texas
Vitalitas
B. Feist
E. E. Hunt
el Campo
Mary Shook
Goose Creek
J. M. Jones
Milan St
A.ro
McKey Street
Haus- Widen
J. Ll. Wilson
Humble
Sutton’s
Multiple residences listed for rent on city streets
Reduced rentals listed for several properties including a 2 story frame residence at 904 Government St and a 2 story brick residence at the S E corner St Anthony and Joachim Sts. Also included are 2 story brick at 109 S Hamilton between Church and Government Sts a frame residence at 29 Montauk between Hallett and Georgia Ave a frame cottage near Auphin and Julia St a 112 story frame residence at 21 Sette a 2 story frame residence at 759 Augusta St on Washington Square and references to Sege Husgett Yuille, 72 St Francis St Mobile Ala.
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Government St
Michigan Avenue
S. E
St. Anthony and
Joachim Sts
S. Hamilton
Church
Government Sts
Montauk
Hallett
Georgia Avenue
Auphin and
Julia Sta
Sette
Augusta St
Washington Square
Thirteen Hoboes Fined by Recorder in City Circuit
Thirteen of thirty seven vagrants appearing before the recorder were fined as part of a city crackdown. Local officials noted ongoing efforts to curb vagrancy and enforce public order.
Hoboken Theatres Face Fumigation or Closure
Hoboken health board orders theaters fumigated or shut after a diphtheria outbreak. Nearly 150 diphtheria cases reported in the city as of today.
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Hoboken
Hoboken, N. J
Board of Health
Groves Tbill Tont Tonic Promoted For All Ages
The advertisement touts a tonic described as invigorating to the pale and sickly and claims to build up the system. It markets the product as suitable for adults and children and emphasizes its health benefits.
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Negomentus Groves
T Bill Tont
Rosefield Captain Arrested Under Rat Law
Captain P. A. Krause of the American schooner Rosefield was arrested Monday afternoon by Officer Drago of the health department for alleged violation of the rat guard ordinance. He posted bond to appear in recorder's court Tuesday afternoon.
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P. A. Krause
Rosefield
Drago
Health Department
Krause
Recorder’s Court
Sam Fanegro
Gran Jury
Robert BE
Gordon
Pineous
Ike
Cotmissary
Potter Confined At Home After Prolonged Illness
Dauphin street merchant Thomas J. Potter is confined to his Warren street home in a critical condition after a long period of illness with numerous falls noted recently. Neighbors report concern as his health remains unstable.
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Thomas J. Potter
Dauphin Street
Warren Street
Mr. Potter
Kolb is named manager of Travelers Insurance Chicago office
William H. Kolb son of Captain Reuben F. Kolb has been promoted to manager of the Chicago office for the Travelers Insurance Company health and accident department with a salary of 7200 dollars per year He previously managed three states from St Louis earning 6000 dollars annually The appointment follows his rapid rise in the industry and holidays were spent with his father in Montgomery.
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Montgomery
William H. Kolb
Reuben F. Kolb
Chicago
Health and Accident Department
Travelers Insurance Company
Kolb
St. Louis
Mr. Koly
Birmingham
Robert Jemison
Jemison
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Political Machine
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Madras
Ae Eae As
Gwils
Santa OF
ARMY
America
Catherine
Sege-Husgett & Yuille Ents
ST. Francis ST
Mobile
Als
L. Hammel Dry Goods Company
T. J. Potter
WM. H. Kolb
Reuben F
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