White's Game and Piatt Legal Battle in Kansas Sparks Feud
The article details a public dispute involving Senator Piatt of New York and William Aten White of Emporia. Legal maneuvering may bring a civil suit over alleged libel with questions of where and how the case could be tried. Attorneys Boardman, Plact & Shoey are named as counsel, while White vows to pursue Piatt and defend himself amid attacks about intrigue and political maneuvering.
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Belault
Piatt
New York
William Aten
White
Emporia
Kansas
Garver
Pratt
Ranis
Welch
Kanes
Gerld
Platt
Senitor Pratt
Boardman, Plact & Shoey
Larkeys
Piatt Eeema
Fife
Mr. White
Roosevelt
Wettig
Milo Goodrich
Congress
Stone
Michigan
Ge Geedrich
Minn
Kawerd Ard
Motohkiss
Justice Letters Reflect on a Magazine Controversy
New York editor Thernae C. Pratt declines to permit reproduction of a controversial Allen White article in a magazine. Pratt condemns the piece as highly offensive and malicious and pledges to pursue punishment for the attack on his reputation.
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Benster
New York
Thernae C. Pratt
Tine Allen White
White episode sparks Platt power struggle in New York
Reporters recall offers from McClure's Magazine to correct inaccuracies in the White arrest and possible personal confrontations with Senator Platt's family. The episode signals a coalition forming against Platt led by Roosevelt, Odell, and Low aiming to nominate Theodore Roosevelt in 194, with Woodruff and Dell in key roles for United States senator.
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McClure
Magasine
Patts
White
Kansas
Platt
New York
Tile
Odell
Low
RUNAWAY STREET CAR IN SAN FRANCISCO KILLS ONE
In San Francisco on December 4 a street car on Filmore street ran away down a hill at high speed for four blocks. It crashed into an empty car at Lincoln Street, derailing, killing one passenger and injuring nine others. Victims include Mrs. Mary Tyee, Mrs. Mary Kelly, Robert Keller, and Josephine Bisley, with various injuries reported.
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San Francisco
Cal
Bera
Mary Tyee
Mansie
William Mansie
Mary Kelly
Domentic
Robert Keller
Rober
Coe Tunloon Ming Josephine’ Bisley
J. Puatschnitn
Roy Phelps
Takiien Sitiehe
Union Street
Lincoln Treet
A White Christmas Forecast From Forecaster Smith
Forecaster Smith warned of possible rain turning to snow as a winter storm looms. He cited a warming trend by the 24th and a brisk northwest wind of about 12 miles per hour, with temperatures around 42 degrees at minimum. The report notes a high pressure system over Colorado and eastward movement, signaling unsettled late winter weather ahead.
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Cidec” Smith
Colorado
Far From Well Priveston on Grover Cleveland’s Health
Priveston N Y Dec Mi Mrs Grover Cleveland issued a statement on the former president health status. She said reports about his health have been misread and that he remains not fully recovered with his condition improving but not complete. He has stayed in his room for nearly five weeks and remains under care.
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Priveston
N. Y
Grover Cleveland
Lawyer Shoots President of Insurance Firm in Birmingham
William Little, a lawyer and former consul to Honduras, shot William L. Dodd, president of the Southern Mutual Aid association, in a Birmingham hotel room after declaring intent to die. Dodd was wounded and expected to recover. Little, from a prominent North Carolina family, acted amid mental strain related to a fraud case against Dodd.
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Hirmingham
Ala
William Little
Honduras
Cleveland
Wiliam L. Dodd
Southern Mutual Aid Seseciation
Little
Dodd
Birmingham
Maingramn Mture Company
Dotki
James L. Dodd
Buller
North Carolina
United States as World Power at New England Society Banquet
At Horsham hall Philadelphia December 24 the New England Society of Pennsylvania hosted nearly 400 guests. U S Attorney General James M Beck opened the speeches. Associate Justice Brewer urged that the United States be a world power through justice, honesty, and diplomacy, not only military strength. Wu Tingfang praised America’s help to China and said the United States will be a world power in commerce and peace.
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Philadelphia
New England Society of Pennsylvania
Horslewburn Hall
New York
Baltimore
Washington
Boston
U. S
James M. Beck
New
Brewer
United States Supeemse Court
United States
Conditte
Scohich
Council of Nations
Mamiar
Wu Tingfang
China
America
Sumter
Pensions Granted to Kaneans and Washington Veterans
Pensions for Kaneans and Washington residents granted in a week long list. Names include Joan Starr of Leavenworth with 17 dollars, Simeon Hansen of Garland 19 dollars, Alien Anderson of Leavenworth 8 dollars, John Mellvin of Winfield 18 dollars, and others such as David Drumheller Far River 4, Andrew Seartent Wichita 15, Jon Allison Newton 8, Joseph Corle ckapon 10, and Moses Hedres Newton among additional entries.
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Washington
Spain
Joan Starr
Leavenworth
Janes Koi
Westphalia
John Mellvin
Winfield
Simeon Hansen
Garland
Alien Anderson
David Drumheller
Far River
Andrew Seartent
Wichita
Jon Allison
Newton
Joseph Corle Ckapon
Moses “Hedres
Albert Rarer
Teavenwrrie Oi
Adtcicn
Mrs Frank Leslie Hospitalized in New York
Mrs Frank Leslie, long ill, has been taken to Housevert hospital New York in a private room. She was resting more comfortably after admission with conditions improving though still delicate.
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Frank Leslie
New York
Frank Lessie
Hoosevert Hospital
Conid
WM E CHANNING DEAD Concord author of Channing poetry
William Ellery Channing the last of the Concord circle including Thoreau Hawthorne and Emerson is dead. Born Boston November 29, 1818 he authored original poetic works nine volumes and left manuscripts for future selection. He married Ellen Fuller in 1842 and leaves five children. His poems include The Wood Woman Near Home Kot John Brown. In prose he wrote Youth of the Post and Painter Thoreau the Poet Naturalist and Conversational in Rome between an Artist a Catholic and a Critic.
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Concord
Mass
Willam Ellery Channing
Brotherhood
Thoreau
Hawthorne
Emerson
Concord News
Boston
Ellen Fuller
Margaret
Will White Address at State Teachers Association Meeting
William Ajen White will speak Friday morning at 9 in Representative Hall on The Country Hall and the Country School. Dr. A. B. Winship discusses Lowell and Longfellow Thursday at 11, with the cantata The Coming of the King by the Pekas Chorus Society in the Auditorium in the evening. Crane & Co. issues a souvenir programme for attendees featuring session programmes, quotations, notes, and a 32 page pamphlet for visitors.
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State ‘Teachers’ Association
William al Jen White
Association
White
A. B. Winship
Lowell
Peka Chora! Society
Aualtorium
Jess ‘White
Saasrek Weill
W. Ll. Torminus
New Forks
Wiliam E. Conneiley
Crane & Co
Storm in Foothills Hits Golden Home and City Hall
A terrific gale swept the foothills from Cheyenne to Pike's Peak. In Golden the old city hall was blown down and a nearby residence crushed, with the occupant escaping. In the Boulder district four old pines were destroyed and numerous buildings lost chimneys toppled.
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Denver
Rocky Mountains
Cheyenne
Pike's Peak
Golden
Old City Hall
Boulder
Chinese court to hire an American adviser
Victoria B C December 24 The steamer Bramer arrives with news that the Chinese court has decided to engage an American adviser. The official's name is not given. Commentary notes that China may benefit from a learned approach to foreign affairs, though new statesmen may lack experience in diplomacy.
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Victoria
B.C
Bramer
Orient
Japan
China
Tragic Allentown Streetcar Crash Kills Six
Wet rails and snow caused an electric car to jump the track on a sharp curve near Allentown and Coopersburg. Six people dead and many injured as motorman Stocker tried to stop the car before it struck a pole and careened off the rails. Names and ages of victims and injured listed, including Rev. Tobias Keesler and several Allentown residents.
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Allentown
Here
Coopersburg
Tobias Keesler
Irwin Renner
Sceonhill
Albert Yeager
Jacobs Fotser
Agaknbrose Reinfurd
Freedenaville
Frank Wesley
Wall Pfifer
D. Wilt
Center Valley Pout
Ieee
Albert Teager
Anl
Tallan
Harry J. Reichard
AL. Lichich
Charles Stocker
Allenty
Hen C.F. Newcomer
Coa
Rev. Kottel
Passer
Stocker
Phes Kiked
Wen Ee
Turkeys Given to White House Staff by President
Roosevelt era Christmas notes describe eighty seven turkeys distributed to policemen ushers servants garden staff and stable men with season’s greetings. Henry Pinckney directed the gift while express wagons delivered packages to the White House. The day includes stockings gifts and a quiet family celebration with plans for a Potomac cruise if weather allows.
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Washington
White House
McKinley
Henry Pinckney
Roosevelt
Santa Claus
Taft
Captain
Mrs. Cowles
Oly
Roosevelt Familly
Potomac River
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr
Dr. Rixey
Shoul
Bite
Hazen Urges Immediate Supreme Court Ruling on Public Questions
Judge Z T Hazen of Shawnee District Court endorses a law used in Colorado and other states to submit questions of public importance to the Supreme Court without oral argument for swift resolution. He argues it could resolve the district judge appointment dispute before new terms begin, by deciding who holds seats.
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Z. T. Haxen
Shawnee Gistrict Court
Hazen
Colorado
Supreme Court
Kansas
Any Will Suit Him In Congressional Fight
L Atherton, ex state renter, arrives from Russell with a complacent attitude on the congressional contest. He doubts entering active backing this time and says any of the three candidates will suit him. Atherton notes support for Wellington but remains naturally favorable to him only if chosen. he believes the party will elect whoever is nominated.
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L. Atherton
Tis L. Atherton
Russell
Jook
Wacoeney Land Office
Judge Atherton
EB. W. Wellington
Congress
Topescu
Weltington
Danes Seek West Indies Sale Plea Amid Debate
Copenhagen reports a Danish West Indies sale petition filed with few signatures from the former parliamentary committee that favored selling the islands. Bankers and business leaders oppose the move while the reform agenda contemplates proposals before the bar body reconvenes. Christmas dancing and a ball at the Masonic Lodge mark the holiday events.
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Copenhagen
Danish West Indies
Pleblade
Bam
Fruit Growers to Meet Annual Kansas Horticultural Society
The twenty fifth annual meeting of the Kansas State Horticultural Society convenes in Topeka at the state house on Thursday and continues through Friday. President Weilhomn or Rev Coblents will offer peace at an evening session. the program includes annual trustees’ reports, committee reports, exhibits, and talks on topics from apple cultivation to flower culture, with University and college lecturers, and musical entertainment.
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e-Kanss
Topeka
Wellington
Wedlhouse
Kansas
G. W. Maffet
Lawrence
Aanpure College
Hunter
University
Death Rate Cut In Halp
Washington December report from the War Department highlights improving sanitary conditions in the city. Month to month death rates show decline versus last year with no deaths from yellow fever in November and no fever cases. The seven year trend for November deaths shows a lower-than-average count.
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Washington
Iusular Affairs
War Department
Aioe
Kansas Millers Plan Protest Over Rail Freight Increase
The Kansas millers announce a protest against an impending rail freight raise set to take effect January 1. They argue the move hikes carload flour rates above those in Nebraska and Missouri, placing Kansas mills at a disadvantage for shipments to cisterns and paints. They seek equal treatment with competitors if all states adopt similar rates.
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Kansas
Nebraska
Missouri
Karas Millers
Kanas Millers
Kansas Millers’ Association
Wagon Plants Unite for Consolidation in Utah
In Salt Lake City on December 24 stockholders of Consolidated Implement Company and Co-Operative Wagon and Machine Company voted to consolidate. The new firm will be the Consolidated Wagon and Machinery Company with capital stock of 1.5 million, two thirds preferred and one third common. Branch routes exist in Utah Idaho and Weombe with the aim to cut expenses from running two separate establishments.
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Combi
Salt Lake
Utah
Consolidated Iamplement Company
Co-Operative Wagon and Machine Company
The
Wear
Consolidated Wagon and Manchiery Company
Idaho
Weombe
Prunes Sold in 200 Carloads by California Fruits
California Cured Fruit association has sold 200 carloads of prunes to J K Armedy company. Market remains brisk with fewer than 100 carloads of this year's crop likely unsold in thirty days amid limited packing stock and rising rates.
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San Jose
Col
California Cured Fruit Association
J. K. Armedy Company
War Would Affect Europe in Chilt-Aun Situation
Neu Freie argues that a war between the ousters would harm Europe’s interests, disrupting trans-ocean trade and Franco-American relations. Consuls appeal to ambassadors in Constantinople amid ongoing violence, urging action to curb crimes and protect villagers as missionary reports warn of dangers at the Porte.
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Europe
Wicons
The
Neu Freie
Deceust
Trans-Oceana
Tatope
United States
Constantinople
Asmenaina
Marston
Ston
Iowa Man Expected to Take Treasury Post in Washington
General impression in the city is that Gov. Leslie M. Shaw will accept the Treasury portfolio. He sailed for Washington after being offered the post and is due to arrive tonight or tomorrow morning. President Wilson is likely to keep the Agriculture Department, with James Wilson remaining as secretary. The cabinet was in session about an hour, with congratulations exchanged and discussions touching Shaw’s possible elevation and the administration’s plans for the farm program.
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Washington
Dne
Leslie McShaw
Thin City
Shaan
Manton
Snasoc
Dent
Ietee Seth
Panola
Cnesteraes
Cyesary
Araie Dev
Shaw
Ciary “Wilson
Will Remutri
Wilson
Tng
Fnrenilp
Ee Frieaan
Bney
Woman Risks Life to Save Sisters Children From Fire
In St Paul Minnesota Maud Peterson aged nine saved her sister and two younger siblings from a house fire. She remained at the home to care for the children while Mrs Charles Hanley was away, likely saving the four and two year olds from harm amid the flames.
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St Paul, Minn
Maud Peterson
Maud
Charles Hanley
Hanler
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