Boost for Governor Hughes Endorsed by NY Republican Club
A New York Republican club overwhelmingly defeated a motion to pledge delegates and endorsed Governor Charles E. Hughes for the 1908 presidential nomination. Over 300 members attended, with only nine voting against. A committee was to be formed to promote Hughes’ candidacy among Republican groups nationwide.
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New York
Wee
Ely
Charles Eyang Hughes
United States of America
Mveting
Purpnarnt
Hughes
Aeninnes Ya Club
Ianwire
Preventice
Job Hedges
Young
Republican Club
Fleet Presses Flotilla as Torpedo Boat Accident Delays Battleships
The Atlantic fleet chief, Rear Admiral Evans, tried to save Benjamin Northway a first class fireman on Missouri who died of peritonitis after reaching San Juan Trinidad. The American torpedo boat flotilla returned from its Rio de Janeiro voyage due to a machinery accident on the Lawrence. Damage is minor and repairable in a day. Arethusa has sailed for Patience. The Meet remains un-signalled. The flagship Connecticut reports the entire fleet about 200 miles from Trinidad at noon.
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Washington
Evans
Atlantic
Benjamin Northway
Doald
Missouri
Hiumpton Roads
San Juan
Port of Spain
Trinidad
Dee
American Torpedo Boat Flotilla
Ofelnck
Rio de Janeiro
Pacific
Lawrence
Arethusa
Pata
National Bank Reserve and Deposit Report Summary
Washington December reports the nation bank status with total loans and discounts at 853,237,008 and individual deposits at 2660,784,788. It lists assets and resources including stocks and United States bonds, noting a 21.91 percent legal reserve against deposits and a net balance of house certificates in banks on the given date.
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Washington
H.tamthtit
Fann
Ital
United States
Anke
Pleasant Act Ends In Tragic Carbolic Acid Death
Waterbury man Edward Keasant fifty years old at 20% Bush street died by his own hand tonight after swallowing carbolic acid. The death follows a family saga of tragedy with a brother driven to insanity and another brother who killed himself with carbolic acid and a revolver. A secretary in a carpenter program also reportedly harmed himself in a separate crisis.
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Waterbury
Dec
Edward Keasant
Jock
Mie
Muder
Evon
Jing
George Lockwood
Onlelde
Nantick
Ding
Ties on track and Santa letters aid raise hopes
A Writ of public spirit follows a near train wreck after a man moved a tangle on the track at night. Edward Kelsey led the effort to clear the rails and prevent disaster. Community groups organize Santa letters drives, enlisting Mrs Granville and Arthur Smith to coordinate volunteers, distributing gifts to 200 children with branches in Sunshiners and Mayflower.
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Maine
Vale Happen Heights
Edward Kelsey
Haven
Bil Haven
Kelsey
Wallingford
Alvovery
Bitnehine Society
Fitts
Santa Chins
Ta-Fay
Washington
Diktare
W. A. Granville
Inshine Society
Arthur Smith
Elke’ House
Granville
Sinithy
Elles Ware Art Edita
Sante
Amistant
Major Tuttle
Iim
Santa Clara
Santa Clauy
Banta
Bim City
Otolek
Mra. G
Mayflower
Mra
George H. Simmons
Orchard Jatreet
Coreopats
Heanor Booth
Orchard Treet
Sunshiners
Coluinn
Margaret
Willie
Cathie
Jella Collins
Jhitte Collinsus
Ure
Italians In Wild West Display At Grand Avenue Saloon
East Strent aunt Latg Nusee and 40 Haven street resident Galuori drew revolvers in a Grand avenue saloon at 11 30 last night. Criablo Cinleolia dodged behind the bar as patrons fled through windows. Patrolmen Doody and Peterson subdued the pair, charging them with breach of peace and carrying concealed weapons. Mayor-elect Stndley plans a festive entertainment tonight with Santa Claus and a monster float to follow a district party the same evening.
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Olwan
Grant Avenue Pole
Thomas
J. Dunn
Michael Doody
OG Peterson
Peterson
Doody
Murtie
Kelty
Santa Claus
Sunshine Santa Trip City Event for Children
Sunshine Santa will visit today with two autos taking part in the event. Coreopsis Phoning an Entertainment for Children will be held with Miss fwoth on Thursday afternoon.
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Miss Fwoth
Five Killed in Paris Subway Tunnel Collapse
In Paris on December 12 five workers were killed when a pressurized air explosion occurred in an unfinished subway tunnel beneath the river Seine near Notre Dame. A sudden roof collapse and a rush of air hurled workers against the wall. others escaped as a desperate scramble for the exit ensued in darkness.
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Parln
Pilitan
Behe
Notre Dame
Pante-Strieken and & Tad
Cumming Case Sheds Light on Bankruptcy Assets
The Cum ming bankruptcy hearing drew creditors backing objections from People’s Bank and Trust Company. They alleged his stated assets of 7995 were overstated, claiming about 700, and suggested possible private income or discretionary funds. Several creditors filed or considered objections as the referee heard testimony on the 4th of this month.
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John R. Booth
Newton Sigainst
Alexander Cumming
Tooth
People's Bank and Trant Company
New Haven
Cumming
Trust Company
Austin
Washiigton
Fitzgerald Wank Patrolman Promotion at Meeting
Police officials named a new interim patrolman and assigned regular duties. Patrolman Michael Ine was promoted from Grade 1e to Gylde B for this appointment, marking a notable career change at the precinct.
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Fitzgerald
Anit
Dury
Michael Ine
Unclear 20th Century News Patch From Washington to Hartford
Fragmented OCR reads of a mid century newspaper item mention Lord Keela Povcott in Washington and a death in Chi STATE. Other lines reference drowning, a Wallingford woman dead, a Waterbury man death by own action, a detective captain, employments, missing woman, arrests for play, and sports events including tennis and polo.
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Fintve Urlen
Unnel
Keela Povcott
Washington
Burkere
Chi State
Erauaw
Mnin
Healy
River
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Sunshine
Lorre Ueanlne
Ate
New Baresi
Death by trolley in Augar vill fatal accident
Moman Scanlon of 180 Eastetree was killed when struck by a trolley at Augar vill as he drove a coal cart across the track toward Mt Carew. Motorman John Rogers reported the trolley rang its bell and could not avoid the collision. Scanlon died at New Haven Hospital later that evening.
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Eastetree
River
Mt. Carew
Connecticut Company
Scailon
New Haven Hospital
Harlan for Federalism at Louisville Dinner
New York December 23 Justice John M Florin addressed a Kentucky reunion at Hotel Para where an extension of federal power was debated. President Roosevelt and Vice President Garner sent letters praising Justice Harlan as a patriot and public servant. Speaker Cannon likewise lauded his contributions to the national judiciary and American citizenship.
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New York
John M. Florin
United States Nupromeé Cert
Kentucky
Penang
Justice Harlan
Roosevelt
Flarlan
Kentuckion
Cannon
Trivianal
Believe Woman Dead Funeral Postponed After Apparent Trance
Special to the Journal Courier Wallingford Dee 9 a thorough exam by two New York specialists and the medical examiner concluded the woman believed dead by relatives was likely in a trance. Funeral postponed yesterday as kin kept faith she might revive. Doctors agree the body’s warmth and lack of decay complicate certainty. Funeral set for 2 pm tomorrow.
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Journal Courier
Wallingford
Dee
New York
Ilar No Allen
Biwayer
Healy Pushes Funds for Artesian Well Project
Allegations of a tense city council scene as Alderman Healy seeks a $100 appropriation for an electric engine pump at the artesian well. A special committee is formed to report on the measure, with discussions over Bennett memorial fountain and winter water supply.
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Alferman Tichard I. Healy
Mayer Jann P. Studley
Vauxtaught
Tayar
Temi
Nani- BK
Healy
Bewley
John C. Johnson
Bennett Memorial
Weir
Department of Mbile Works
Joon
Homan
Statiimots
Heale
Heals
Bennett Immorial
Poesibin
McKernene
Malloy
Fouswety
Tronview
McKennens
Heatly
Loom
Muswell
Lawson confirms it Rowton Der 2% movement roosevelt
New York interview reveals a plan to launch a movement to preserve President Roosevelt and elevate Governor John A. Johnson of Minnesota Democrat to support Roosevelts re election. Lawson claims Republicans risk if financial interests back rivals and vows Bryan must remain honest and unpurchasable.
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Der
Thomad W. Tap Hai
New York
Unday
Roosevelt
John A. Johanqn
Minnemia
Lawson Childs
Rogehvelt
Necessaary
Chester
Beyah
Lawson
Bryan
Steamer New Hampshire Delayed By Tug In New York to City Run
The New Hampshire left New York for its city run yesterday afternoon but slowed due to a tug and did not arrive until about 11 39 p m four hours behind schedule. The Menils at the Southwest fed and Bperry VWehts started about 3 o clock yesterday morning and ran until 240 of elfvek last night, according to the readable fragment.
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Hirasy
Elvek
New Hampshire
New York
Iits Elty
Wenal
Pittsburgh Coal Exec Reports Higher Death Toll in Mine Disaster
W H Woods ford, vice president of Pittabirs Coal Company, asserts new figures show about 300 dead rather than 175 as previously stated. Based on six canvasses of the homes, the tally appears high, with forty-eight bodies recovered so far.
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Pitteburg
W. H. Woodsford
Pittabirs Coal Company
Jacob Ciel
Missing girl Gerti reported by Dorothy Willer at police HQ
Dorothy Willer, fifteen, told Sergeant Gilson that her sister Gertie Wider vanished while shopping with Robert Wider at FW Woolworth Co. A crowd on Chapel Street later led to Gertie found crying in the crowd. she was returned home to her relieved family. The Wider family includes Samuel Wider and siblings Dulla Helen Gartl Jenin Doyle.
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Pease
Gerti
Dorothy Willer
Alexer Gidoon
Gilbson
Dorotty
Samuel Wider
Ake
Robert
Dulla
Halen
Gartl
Jénnin Doyle
Christmay
FW. Woolworth & Co
Gertie
Gow Jowt
Dorothy
Chapel Street
Hurricane on Coast Rips Through Chatham Area
A severe whistorm struck Chatham Mass and nearby regions in the afternoon causing overturned beach Dowte, uprooted trees, blown fences and chimneys. Wind veered from south to north then suddenly died as the storm passed.
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Chatham
Mass
aimiet @ enim
Unity of Irish Nationalists Foreseen From Party Talks
Dublin December meeting reports unity on self government and a national parliament. Redmond and O Brien back measures for Catholic rights, land reform, and universal settlement, with disagreement over immediate national convention timing and representation basis.
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Genmiierneo M. P
Conk
Parkimentary Party
Johnni Reamond
O'Brien
Redmond
Billy
Housmond
Frau Von Elbe Recants In Moltke Case Hearing
Berlin reports the hearing of the Eferden Von Moltke case resumed behind closed doors and later opened to the public after Frau Von Elbe the divorced wife of Count Von Moltke modified prior testimony. Her changes appear to affect the defense substantially, undermining many of Harden's assertions based on earlier declarations.
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Berlin
Eferden-Von Moltke
Tosday
Ube
Frau von Isibe
Count von Moltke
Herr Harden
von Moltke
Fog causes mishap near Lowell amid Norfolk line confusion
A fogbound mishap on a Norfolk line near Lowell led to a minor collision damaging no property. A work train reportedly blocked a street and delayed freight bound for New Haven before shifting load and resuming operations. No injuries or fatalities were reported.
Dennehy Named Chief Of Detective Bureau In Secret Session
In a secret session of police commissioners Thomas J. Dunn was named head of the detective bureau. Sergeant Dennehy, the reported choice, has long served in the bureau and stood highest on the civil service examination list. Owen Marlowe, of Howard Avent Station, was named as a sergeant to succeed Dunn at Grand Avenue precinct. The vote and details were kept private with officials stating the decision was unanimous.
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Thomas J. Dune
Ji “. Dennehy
Bursgu
Henry D. Cowles
Te Pollen Forse
Vanna
Dunn
Ube
Dennehy
Dueny
Daniel Py
Dentehy
Cowles
Eteas
Uke
Abbjer
Dian
Jana M. Ushnan
Mander
Ownex Marlowe
Ageant Dunn
Grand Avenuépo- Hos
Board of Civil Service Commisioners
New Haven
Weather Record For Eastern New York And Washington
Fair in coastal areas with snow inland and colder air moving in. North winds turn brisk with increasing temperatures dropping by midweek. In Washington and surrounding regions, forecasts indicate continued cold with potential wind chills and light precipitation.
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New York
Washington
Efratan
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