Harvard President Elliot Provokes Jewish Critics With Martial Spirit Plea
A Vermont rabbi denounces Charles W. Eliot of Harvard for urging Jewish youths to join the military to reclaim a martial heritage. Header argues Jews are biologically inferior in some traits and laments civilization have eroded the warrior instinct, while conceding respect for Eliot as a force for good and warning against invoking armed strength over spiritual values.
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Tral
Ellot
Menorah Society
Filet
Bylot
Altor
Milid
Hla
Utterandes
Antoxten
Ted A
Modarhomadnens
Titot
Town Holds Back Wages Over Unpaid Work
Mastonbury officials faced a shutdown as workers demand payment for services rendered since October. Town leaders postponed settling accounts, prompting a halt on funds and possible resignations as a town meeting to resolve the dispute is anticipated.
Diphtheria Strikes Family of Zakole and Athoet
Three children from the Zakole and Athoet families succumb to diphtheria after a severe illness in May. Surviving Mary and Annie aged five and three died yesterday. George Zakole, two years and seven months, died earlier. The two younger children were buried Saturday. George will be laid to rest beside the Uittmesters at St Mary’s Church this morning.
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George
Anniie Zakole
James Athoet
Mary
Annie
St. Nye
Trustees Enjoined In Eddy Trust Case In Boston
In Boston on December 20 disputes over Mary Baker Eddy's fortune prompt trustees Fernald, Baler, and McLallah to face litigation. Former Senator Chandler says the suit seeks a million dollar charitable appropriation from the Eddy estate. The action, linked to the Christian Science fund, targets the deed of trust and the rights of Mrs. Eddy and her heirs.
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Boston
Mary Baker Olover Eddy
Christan Selene Church
Trimtes McLallah
Fernald and
Baler
Mr. Eddy
Temmot
Rhéneker J Roiter
Buddy
Concord
Special Session Looms as Nevada Legislature Likely to Convene
Nevada governor Sparks plans a January 4 special session urged by President Roosevelt to address state matters. Reports from Goldfield say the governor’s telegram asked for extra-legal action while Goldfield officials resist resignations and county commissioner Rosenthal refuses to vacate. At Fall River, Pall River HHL reports 42,701,878 dollars in stockholder dividends for 1907, with total capital around 2,475,000 dollars and per-share payouts noted.
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New York
Dee
George & Nixon
Nevada
Waldorf-Astyrid
Sparke
Nixon
Goldfield
Nixon Road
Renn
Nev
Joan Boaris
Preadent Roosevelt
Nevadale
Warrington
Rosenthal
Gélvernor Sparks
Fall River
Maas
Meares
Tiaddin
Skeleton man Perry found dead in lonely hut near Providence
Charred tale reveals Perry known as The Skeleton Minn, died of natural causes in a remote hut on city outskirts. He traveled with a troupe for years and was a familiar figure in Providence. His widow and two children reside in New York City.
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Panton
Lowes Jy
Providence
Charion VL
Perry
Wevimil
Ctrouses
Minn
Wan
Hik Wiflow
Daugher
New York City
Walker Identified In New Britain Case
Julius H. Pease of New Britain was identified by banker Robertling and Bin Dieno in California as the man reported as Walker. The Savings Bank of New Britain confirmed the identification after ten days, as Pease alone recognized Mr. Walker. The Eastern New Britain man observed the person and corroborated the police report.
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Julius H. Pease
New Britain
Eiobertling
bin Dieno
Fuit
Pease
Win
Savings Bank of
Willa F. Walker
Walker
Thaws Second Trial At Hand In Famous Murder Case
Harry K Thaw faces a second trial for the Stanford White murder with Evelyn Nesbit expected to repeat her testimony. The defense plans to argue insanity and dismiss unwritten law claims while prosecutors prepare expert rebuttals and call James Cinch Smith, Daniel O'Reilly, and other witnesses. Mrs Thaw is reported ill but may attend the opening hour, with family members traveling to New York for the proceedings.
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New York
Harry K. Thaw
Kaylee
Branford White
Wittiam Thiw
Ciy
Thaw
S Nfo
Fromtom
Otter
Mira
George Varnegie
Harry Thaw
Josiah
Howard Taw
Ale
Conton
Yarmouth
Ringley
Busten
Neal Thi
Joel
Will
Potrae
Monttay
Witneesen
Evalen
Ani
Stanford
White
Mattison Square
Waleh
Ferome
Evelyn
Leen
Stanford White
Harry ‘Thaw
Berlen
Jerome Will
Coltene
Whitey
Thane
Hell
James Cineh Smith
Smith
Jerome An
Daniel O'Rely
Thayew
Couwal
Martin WW
Allleton
Brooklyn
Alton Th. Parker
Mir
O'Reiy
A. Riseell Peabody
Mr. Peabody
Saivaye
Bin
Special Legislation Meeting Sparks Confusion Across States
Fragmented OCR readouts note a special legislative session with mentions of a pay freeze, new trials, and political maneuvering in multiple states. References to Waterbury, Hartford, and New Haven suggest regional activity. Collated lines indicate ongoing political scheduling and proposed policy shifts affecting governance.
Taft Speech Tour Interrupted by Sleep at Early Session
Taft secretary of war William Howard Taft arrives at an 2:60 o clock morning event in Fenton for three speeches in a day. He does not appear on the platform due to the hour and is reported to have dozed briefly before continuing plans to address Boston ministers and Merchants and Manufacturers Association members. He is later scheduled to visit New Haven and speak at Lincoln Day events in the year’s early calendar.
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William Howard Taft
Fenton
Taft
Boston
Merchants and Manufacturers Association
Feminda
Bevan
Conneeticut Araft
Washington
New Haven
Fin
Mail Congestion on New Year’s Day Strains Mail Office
The article notes heavy mail volume on New Year’s Day and Weihnashtay as offices struggle to handle first class mail. It cites attempts to recruit qualified workers and mentions delayed parcels and notices from various corporations. It also references dividends sent by New Haven area companies and other firms sending out notices.
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Muimiber
Marriage of Erion Toselli and Courtnee Montignoss Questioned
Authorities consider delaying the marriage of music teacher Erion Toselli and Courtnee Montignoss, former wife of Saxony’s crown prince, after a London ceremony on September 25. Officials weigh recognition of foreign divorce claims while court already refused to acknowledge marriages abroad for purposes of divorce.
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Florence
Dre
Lagalian
Erion Toselli
Haliend
Rector Hardy Dead in Pomfret Parish
Archdeacon Lucus ML Mardy rector of Christ Memorhitehurch Pomfret died in the afternoon after four years of illness. He served eight years here, formerly at Histon Hopking Hall in Burlington, born in New Hampshire. Survived by his wife and one daughter.
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Dee
Lucus ML Mardy
Christ Memorhitehurch
Bright
Cranston
K 1
Previota
Histon Hopking Hall
Surlington
New Hampshire
Nonsense OCR summary due to corrupted text
A garbled OCR item mentions a meeting of various groups and railroads with references to companies and capital, but key names, dates, and places are unreadable making a coherent summary impossible from the legible fragments.
Women Insulted on Meadow Street in Mead Ward Incident
In a Meadow Street disturbance Miss Minerva Herman and Miss Mina Wolter report insult and assault by Victor Marion at 48 Greenwood Street near Bradley & McCabs. Marion allegedly struck a woman on the cheek after an attempted escort home. He was locked up as witnesses described a growing crowd and police involvement. charges include breach of peace drunkenness and resisting arrest.
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Minerva Hermin
Ani
Mis
Greenwood Sire
Bradley & McCabs
Meadow Street
Victor Marion
Ah Hallow
Columbia Mye
Water Street
Victor
Mies Harmon
Mina Wolter
Kar
Hint Wolter
Victor Strane
Bath
Herman
Mike Weller
Laken
Pollen Heads
Vietor
Miler Herman
Ditin
Gibson
Vistote
Sargeant Gihaon
McDermott
Vietar
Opened Store Sunday Sparks Community Debate
A store in Wit tow and Orange Hfriete began Sunday hours sparking protest from Mint neighbor bond residents. Christian Arbiturh notes the boycott and argues open Sundays clash with religious observance while he claims no health or profitability concerns were raised by locals. He asserts his legal rights and readiness to stand by them.
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M. Liebhian Keit
Wittow
Orange
Mint
Willie
Iin
Optima
Normal Girl Dead In Winchester Area Attack
Helen Brown, 19, daughter of Mr and Mrs Hugh Brown, died at Grace Hospital after an alleged assault near Winchester Avenue. She had been a student at New Haven Hospital. Funeral services set for 8 tonight at St Marys Church, with burial at Saint Horward’s Cemetery.
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Tunerat
Morray Martiing
Eveloek
Bt. Marys Ehutet
Burlay William
St. Horward
Evestery
Immigration restriction act prompts court expulsions
The Transvaal government enforces a recent immigration restriction act requiring all residents to register. British troops and leaders including a noted lawyer are ordered to leave within forty eight hours for noncompliance. Many Chinese residents face similar treatment as Beijing exiles depart and thousands remain unregistered. Activists vow to continue agitation, hoping imperial intervention will follow.
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Vietna
Tly
Beijing
FokuNe
Eount i Wim
Weather Record for Washington and New England Regions
Weather summary notes Monday and Tuesday with rain in southern portions and greater wind from the north. The forecast covers New England and parts of New York with increasing winds and unsettled conditions across Monday to Thursday.
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Washington
Dee
Eoglind
York
Old South Church Free Sermons Amid Broad Attendance
A report from a historical church gathering shows Rev. John Galbraith presiding over morning sermons by AC Goodell and D. Binstrop with William Mallalien participating. Afternoon addresses included a talk on character by Tina Kin Dolliver and Horace from Iowa. Governor John Lafates preached to a large audience, as plans for a paper and local fundraising were discussed.
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AC Goodell
Binstrop William Mallalien
Tina Kin P Dolliver
Double Tragedy In Abington Off Lover and Daughter
Edith Ashley an 18 year old Abington resident died from a gunshot wound inflicted by her lover Samuel Stetson of Rockland after she told him to end the relationship. Stetson shot himself minutes later near a village schoolyard as Mrs. Ashley returned home.
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Maas
Edith
Daughier
Mtr
Ashley
Bryckton
Samuel Fl. Stetson
Rockland
Penn
Sue
Kennedy Elevated to Titular Bishop Amid Ceremonial Honors
The ceremony for Jonnes as titular bishop drew telegrams of congratulations from many and featured gifts including a gold pectoral cross from the pope an episcopal mitre and crosier from college students and an episcopal ring from Mr Farley chancellor of New York.
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Mit
Farley
Chretbishop
New York
Colege
Dry Sunday in New Haven Keeps Saloons Quiet
Police report a dry Sunday with saloons quiet in New Haven as temperance discussions and Captain Brewer note few intoxicated individuals. Matthew O’Brien’s presence in the city is linked to a chilling effect on gatherings and a reduced street activity in Grand Avenue and surrounding districts.
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Potles
New Haven
Matthew O'Brien
Bridiepart
Temperance Fortes
Connesticut
Cowlea
Grand Avenue
New Alaven
Lamer P. Brewer
Benner
Grand Javenue
Congress Avenue
Bitshiere
Captain Brewer
Duranos
Dixwell
Howard
Pastor Phillips Pushes Name Change at Congregational Church Meeting
Rev. Phillips of the church urges adopting a new name and democratic governance to unify factions, restore office, and strengthen church growth. A report by Frank R. Luckey notes McKay was acquitted of charges while tensions over church identity and leadership persist amid revival efforts.
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Taylor Church
Whornton
Tighe Phillips
Miuroh
Dativaret
Hew
Charles McKay
Uape
McKay
Tnd
MaKay
Hutrebes
R. Luckey
Jean
Phintinn
Shelton Avett National Church
Kame
New Haven
Phillipa
Futuien
Newman Smyth
Ate fMuroh
W. Sneathy Bo
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