Death in Ring Prompts Police Scrutiny of Philadelphia bouts
In Philadelphia Broad Street club rooms eighteen year old James Curren collapsed and died from a brain blood clot after a boxing match with Benny Barnett. Curren, a first time fighter, was lured by promised prize money and was fatally injured by experienced Barnett who failed to appear earlier. Warrants issued for those connected with the fight as Barnett is under custody.
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Good scores at traps at fourth annual clay bird championship
Lester German former baseball star and high gun on clay birds. More than 100 contestants competed despite adverse weather in New York on December 19. Amateurs led by George S S McCarthy of the Florida Gun Club Philadelphia with 96. Professionals topped by J A R Elliott of Brooklyn with 38 in his division, while S Glover of New York and Lester B German both scored 97.
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Brooklyn
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Chicago Club Censured for Ticket Scalping in World Series
Cincinnati December 19 The National Baseball Commission finds the Chicago club deserving of the severest criticism and censure for the handling of ticket sales during the world's championship series in Chicago. The report states the club must be held responsible for the misconduct and wrongdoing in selling wickets.
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National Baseball Commission
Chicago
Frustrated Patrons Cite Justified Complaints at Game
Patrons voiced anger over service interruptions and crowd handling, with complaints filed to the commission deemed justified and warranted. Officials promised review and corrective steps to address the issues impacting attendance and enjoyment.
Shrubb and Longboat Set for 26 Mile London Race
Newarak reports Tom Longboat will race Alfred Shrubb, the English champion, at Madison Square Garden on January 8 or 9. The London Olympic distance of 26 miles 385 yards will determine the winner.
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Jilted Lover Kills Girl in Somerville Shooting
James B. Harmon age eighteen shot and killed Maud Hartley age eighteen in Somerville Massachusetts after she told him she no longer loved him. He reportedly said she will never marry another.
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Eight Sailors Drowned in Lindholmen Collision Off Dover
The Swedish steamer Lindholmen sank after a collision with the German steamer Friederike near foodwin sands. Eight Lindholmen sailors drowned. Also, Boston reports the Home Circle Supreme Council has been orderedin from further business in Massachusetts.
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Order Against Fraternal Society
Boston
Supreme Council of the Home Circle
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Conference to Fix Fee for Harriman's Railroad Work
A White House conference began to settle payment to E. H. Harriman's Southern Pacific for dam work after the Colorado River overflow created the Salton Sea. Roosevelt urged Congress last year to appropriate 1.5 million dollars to indemnify the railroad for saving property.
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E. H. Harriman
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Arizona
White House
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Congress
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Want Flour Ban Lifted By Nebraska Millers
Nebraska millers threaten to oppose Secretary Wilson’s ban on bleached flour in interstate commerce. The industry must grind winter wheat and relies on bleaching to produce marketable white flour, with bleachers used in most mills across the state.
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Storm delays big liners on North Atlantic run
December storms lash the north Atlantic delaying trans Atlantic service. The Teutonic from Southampton is three days overdue. Also delayed are La Prov ence from Havre the Baltic from Liverpool the Campania from Southampton the St Paul from Southampton and the Minneapolis from London.
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Minneapolis
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Fleet Receives 15000 Pounds Tea From Colombo
Colombo Ceylon December 19 15 000 pounds of tea presented to officers and men of the fleet. The chairman of the Ceylon Planters association praised the achievement of marshaling the American fleet in a stately procession from sea to sea.
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Ceylon
Ceylon Planters’ Association
Taft eyes Panama Canal work as engineers to survey
Augusta Georgia reports Judge Taft plans annual visits to the isthmus to supervise canal engineering features at Gatun and assess dams and hydraulics. He confirms Knox as secretary of state and notes Gatun lake data gaps prompting a $55,000 survey. Central division work on the Culebra cut runs 60 percent over estimate, seeking $1,150,000 additional funds.
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Canal Dams Report Under Consideration by President
Washington December 19 The president is weighing a thorough examination and report on the foundations under the Panama Canal locks and major dams. He contemplates employing eminent civil engineers to conduct this important study.
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Washington
Panama Canal
Root Denies Cabinet Resignation Over Bad Knee
Washington reports that Secretary Root did not resign his cabinet post over a knee injury sustained while stumping for Taft. He remains largely off his feet as treatment continues, with recovery slower than hoped.
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Taft
Washington
Root
Still Considering Arrests for Libel In Panama Canal Case
Washington reports Attorney General Bonaparte said after a cabinet meeting and talks with the president that the Department of Justice is still weighing criminal libel prosecutions tied to publications about the Panama canal purchase.
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Washington
Bonaparte
Department of Justice
Woman Dead After Collision With Former Comptroller Car
Mrs Burl Greer dies from injuries after being struck by a car owned by William B Ridgely former comptroller of the currency Ridgely was not in the vehicle at the time Greer had recently sued Ridgely for 25000 dollars in damages Chesapeake Kansas City December 19 story dateline Kansas City Missouri
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William B. Ridgely
Burl Greer
Ridgely
Five Million in Gifts Sent to Europe via New York Post Office
More than 5.0 million dollars in money orders were sent to foreign countries through the port of New York between December 2 and December 16. Britain and Ireland received more orders than any other country, followed by Italy Sweden and Germany.
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Europe
New York Post Office
New York
Great Britain
Ireland
Italy
Sweden
Germany
Roosevelt Dines at Fairbanks Mansion Opens Social Season
Vice President Fairbanks hosts a formal opening of Washington official social season at his K street mansion with President Roosevelt as guest. Tension between the two leaders is noted amid Delavan Smith related Panama matter coverage and accusations stemming from the Indianapolis News publication.
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Fairbanks
K Street
Roosevelt
Delavan Smith
Indianapolis News
Panama
New York World
Foreign trade bulletin notes lower imports and higher exports
Washington reports the 1908 fiscal year showed lower import prices and higher export prices. The preliminary bulletin of the Bureau of Statistics highlights manufacturers' materials imported and foodstuffs exported as the main shifts in the U S foreign trade.
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Washington
United States
Bureau of Statistics
Steel profits reach sum of 704 million in 1907 hearings
Judge Gary testified to the House tariff committee that US Steel's profits and finances show an interest payout of 180.7 million and dividends of 262.35 million with a 97.65 million surplus. Total capitalization is 868.58 million with bonds outstanding at 480.2 million and subsidiary bonds at 125.35 million.
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House Tariff Committee
Gary
United States
Clark
United States Steel Corporation
Texas saloons must close statewide decree from governor
Galveston Texas December 19. Governor Campbell announces a statewide closing of all saloons effective tomorrow. He says the remaining counties and cities not enforcing the Baskin McGregor liquor law have been addressed and will comply with the order.
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Chicago Hogs and Cattle Markets Decline and Stabilize
Market reports from Chicago on December 19 1908 show hog receipts estimated at 11 000 with prices ranging from 4 75 to 6 35 for various grades. Cattle and sheep supplies were steady with official receipts yesterday at 27 834 and shipments 4 812 and tomorrow’s estimated 43 000.
John A. Babcock Ghigago Promise
A brief note shows John A. Babcock in Ghigago Illinois urging timely calls for a square deal. The fragment emphasizes prompt service and fairness in dealings.
Countess Accuses Spouse and Forges Abroad
Washington dispatch reports Mrs. A L Rogers an American wife of Count Brockenheimus vor Lowenhielm a Dane who says her husband fled after dabbling in Russian politics She admits stealing six silver forks while housekeeper for Ralph L Calt and receiving a ninety day jail sentence Her tale links international marriage to her woes and failed chicken raising in Laurel Maryland Dallas Texas origins are noted.
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Washington
Brockenheimus Vor Lowenhielm
A. L. Rogers
Ralph L. Calt
Laurel
Peace Day to be Observed by Churches Nationwide
Tomorrow in the District of Columbia and across the country churches will observe Peace Sunday. Sermons will promote universal harmony as the American Peace Society urges peace and a reduced navy. The day follows support from the London Peace Congress and church leaders worldwide.
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District of Columbia
American Peace Society
Society
Universal Peace Movement
United States Navy
Universal Peace Congress
London
Lambeth Congress
Episcopal
Peace Congress
Eddie Quinn SLAIN Bank Robber Shot By Ohio Marshal
Eddie Quinn, once a Joliet penitentiary escapee, was shot dead by the Greenwich town marshal while he and accomplices attempted to loot the First National Bank of Greenwich. A revolver duel left Quinn dead and the marshal seriously wounded.
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Christmas in Wall Street gifts rise this year
New York report notes stock exchange members plan hundreds of thousands in Christmas gifts. The usual 10 percent of a year's salary will be exceeded as banks through directors arrange liberal donations. Messenger boys, runners and elevator men await the holiday with satisfaction.
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Grafters Are Sentenced in Pennsylvania Capitol Frauds
Four men were convicted of conspiring to defraud the state in capitol furniture contracts. Judge Kunkel gave the maximum two year terms and a $500 fine to J. H. Sanderson, W. P. Snyder, W. L. Mathues, and J. M. Shumaker.
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Harrisburg
Kunkel
State Capitol
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W. P. Snyder
W. L. Mathues
J. M. Shumaker
Mirror MNeips Broker Kill Himself in Joplin Report
Stock broker Colonel Henry B March Sank died after shooting himself in the head. The fatal act occurred before a mirror, while he stood in his office in Joplin Missouri, according to the sparse details available.
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