New Williamsburg Bridge Opens with Navy Parade and Festivities
The Williamsburg bridge linking Manhattan and Brooklyn opened with dedicatory ceremonies, parades, and a naval water display. Mayor Low and Brooklyn officials joined in the center crossing with President Swanstrom as crowds watched burns of fireworks and speeches at the Brooklyn plaza.
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Brooklyn Bridge
Peddler Edward Moyer Seized in Brown's Tower Murder
Edward Moyer a peddler is arrested on suspicion of killing Clendennin telegraph operator at Brown's Tower. Brakeman Robinson of Jersey Shore identifies Moyer and recalls his remark about payday on the railroad before the murder.
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Williamsport
Edward Moyer
Clendennin
Brown's Tower
Moyer
Robinson
Jersey Shore
Derricks Collapse at Sayre Locomotive Works Fatal for Chicago Worker
In Sayre Pennsylvania a hoist weighing a ton fell when timber braces supporting a derrick snapped during erection of the Lackawanna locomotive works. C. H. Perham of Chicago was killed and Thomas Peterson of Chicago was seriously injured.
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Sayre
C. H. Perham
Chicago
Thomas Peterson
Old Red Cloud Nearing Death at Pine Ridge
Red Cloud the renowned Sioux chief lies dying in a tepee by the government-built dwelling at Pine Ridge. At 85, nearly blind and hard of hearing, his mind is clouded as death seems imminent. The report notes his long life and frailty amid tribal and federal history.
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Tiger Roars At Banquet In Cage As Fans Cheer
A tiger performed in a cage at the banquet hall end while attendees cheered and praised the athletic display. The scene combined spectacle with festive surroundings during the event.
Fire destroys home in Arensbury area. Brooks family perishes
In Brownsville Pennsylvania a fire destroyed Henry Brooks and his wife with their baby in Arensbury. The blaze killed the family with unknown cause. No further details on origin are given.
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Brownsville
Dee
Henry Brooks
Arensbure
Alleged Burglar Suspects Nabbed After Theater Tickets Found
Miss Isabelle Cameron from Madison Avenue chased two burglars from her home and recovered stolen items valued in the thousands. The thieves dropped some loot while fleeing, and two theater tickets for A Girl from Dixie led detectives to arrest them at Madison Square Theater before the curtain.
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New York
Isabelle Cameron
Roderic Cameron
Madison Avenue
Dixie
Madison Square Theater
Miss Cameron
International incident and Batavia labor stalemate noted
The United States minister has informally discussed the Alexandretta incident with the Turkish minister but has not filed a formal reparations demand. Officials seek settlement. In Batavia there is no labor change and no arbitration prospect before year end. Factories report four months of stock on hand.
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Minster
Leishman
Alexandretta
Tewik Pasha
Joreian
Aurora
Batavia
State Board of Arbitration
Hooker
Train Parts and Wrecks Near St Louis Kill Fireman
A long freight train on the Illinois Central split on a steep grade near Church Road and toppled into a following passenger train. The passenger engine overturned, killing fireman Thomas Hastings. no passengers were seriously injured.
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Thomas Hastings
Consul General in Disgrace Amid Club Scandal
In Mexico on December 21 United States Consul General Andrew D. Barlow refuses to discuss resignation from the American Club. No official word on leaving the consul generalship. Local sentiment says the American colony has had enough of Mr. Barlow amid charges of drunkenness and indecent behavior at the club.
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Andrew D. Barlow
United States
Barlow
Consul Barlow
Scotty Mickle to inherit four million dollars
Des Moines reports Adam Mickle known as Scotty of Spencer Iowa, a former livery hostler, is to receive four million dollars after a banker traced a possible Australian inheritance linking Scotty to a distant relative. The tale notes his low earnings and Scottish birthplace.
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Des Moines
Adam Mickle
Spencer
Scotland
Mickle
Scotty
Australis
Australia
Returns on a Warship
Rear Admiral Cotton departed Beirut aboard the United States cruiser San Francisco with Consul Davis bound for Alexandretta where Davis had previously left on December 8 after an incident with local police. A naturalized American named Attarian, freed from prison, accompanied the departing steamer.
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Cotton
Beirut
United States
San Francisco
Consul Davis
Alexandretta
Davis
Attarian
State Official Upholds Color Line in Missouri Case
Miss Evans a St Louis county teacher resigned rather than attend a meeting with a colored teacher. State Superintendent Arrington advised paying salary and upholding the color line. In Chicago a 15 year old colored boy is accused of stealing a dress suit and overcoat from former Captain Oberlin N Carter at 808 North State Street after his army release.
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Miss Evans
St. Louis County
Arrington
Chicago
Oberlin N. Carter
Fort Leavenworth
General Merriam Denies Comment On General Wood
In Denver on December 21 Gen H C Merriam rejected claims he said the appointment of General Wood would lower the army moral standard. He said published interviews enlarged his words and credited him with an uncalled for remark harmful to himself and the army.
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Denver
H. C. Merriam
Wood
DeWees Wood Plant to Restart Full Operations
In McKeesport Pennsylvania on December 21 the DeWees Wood plant of the Ameriedh Sheet Steel was announced to start up in full on Monday, adding 600 workers to the payroll after months of partial shutdown. This decision brings welcome Christmas news to the workforce.
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McKeesport
DeWees Wood
Ameriedh Sheet Steel
No Hearses for Dead Move Amid Chicago Strike Turmoil
In Chicago on December 21, nearly 75 funerals faced disruption as livery drivers strike. Police used clubs to disperse crowds guarding undertakers’ wagons while relatives walked in rain to stations. Some sick moved to hospitals despite strike, with judges and clergy transported by undertakers.
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Chicago
Anna Vieck
John McLaughlin
Frank Kummerow
Laughlin
Undertaker Kummerow
Pope Receives Unforeseen Bequest From Predecessor
In Rome on December 21 Pope Pius X is said to have inherited 9 million dollars from his predecessor, with more funds found hidden in walls totaling 1.85 million. Cardinal Gotti delivered Leo XIII's bequest, tied to its intended timing and successor.
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Pius
Leo
Cardinal Gotti
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Lord Kitchener Improves After Leg Injury in India
A Calcutta dispatch to the Times reports Lord Kitchener, commander of British forces in India, is much improved after breaking a leg while passing through a tunnel on horseback. He will remain confined to his carry on his official duties.
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Lord Kitchener
India
Calcutta
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