Reid as an optimist at London Thanksgiving dinner
Whitelaw Reid the US ambassador delivered an upbeat address at the American Society Thanksgiving dinner in London praising Roosevelt, urging optimism despite losses. He recalled past reverses, quoted a sun dial motto about clouds and urged faith in American resilience and opportunities ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
American Society
Whitelaw Reid
United States
George Stuar
White
Roosevelt
Reid
Marchioness of
Wynne
J. J. van Alen
Sydney Cloman
Cloman
Isaac Seligman Richard A. Westacott
Joseph
Lady Lawrence
H. Gordon Selfridge
Taft Party Toasts in Russia on Trip to Moscow
Secretary Taft and party on a train toward Moscow were toasted for Thanksgiving with speeches praising Siberia and Liberia. Taft spoke of Liberia’s future and accepted a toast for the next U.S. president. Taft sought to speed his return to catch a Hamburg-bound steamer, signaling possible schedule changes.
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Ufa
Russia
Taft
Moscow
Roosevelt
Emperor Nicholas
United States
Thft
Liberia
St. Petersburg
Washington
Montgomery Schuyler, Jr
Nicholas
President Grant
Hamburg
Hands Off In God We Trust Sermon Sparks National Debate
During a Thanksgiving sermon at Madison Square Presbyterian Church Rev Dr Charles H Parkhurst urged respect for national religious evidences while opposing any move to repeal or reduce those signs of divine foundation he said relate to the nation. He warned against introducing new intimations that would undermine the nation’s religious heritage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Madison Square Presbyterian Church
Charles H. Parkhurst
Calvary Baptist Sermon Endorses Hughes for 1908 Presidency
Dr. Robert 8. MacArthur at Calvary Baptist preached on world politics and named Governor Hughes as a presidential candidate for 1908. He also praised President Roosevelt's policies during the sermon.
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Robert 8. MacArthur
Calvary Baptist Church
Hughes
Roosevelt
Three Husbands in a Week Shocks South Norwalk
South Norwalk reports the death of Mrs MiNie Dauchey, who wed three men in one week before turning 15. She first married a tattooed circus man, fled, and wed Peter Strum. both unions were void due to age. A week later she married Edward Dauchey with parental consent, later joining the Salvation Army.
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South Norwalk
MiInnie Dauchey
Peter Strum
Hbdward Dauchey
Salvation Army
Walker traces Richmond man to New York on foot
James Penkins a 65 year old colored man walked from Richmond Virginia to New York for work. He arrived exhausted and asked police for aid after a month on the road. He was arraigned at night court and sentenced to six months on Blackwell's Island for vagrancy.
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New York
James Penkins
Weston
Richmond
Jenkins
Fort Lee
Blackwell's Island
From Drowning Rescue To Diamond Ring
New York detective Carl S Rubing earned a different prize than a bravery medal when the woman he saved from drowning two years ago, Miss Catherine Stuehliner of New York, became his wife at Spring Lake New Jersey during his vacation. Rubing, a strong swimmer, heard a scream and pulled her to shore after she nearly died. The romance began from that rescue and led to marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Carl 8. Rubing
Spring Lake
N. J
Rubing
Catherine Stuehliner
Chinese Labor Immigration Defeated at New York Board Meeting
At the Board of Trade and Transportation meeting in New York the motion to admit a limited number of Chinese laborers was overwhelmingly defeated, despite initial support for potential benefits.
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New York
Board of Trade and Transportation
First Entry for New York to Paris Race
The first definite entry for the New York to Paris automobile race under Le Matin auspices has come from United States citizen C. H. Tangeman of the Automobile Club of America. He will drive a twenty five horsepower car.
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New York
Paris
le Matin
United States
C. H. Tangeman
Automobile Club of America
Emigrants to Europe May Reach Seventy Thousand
New York November 29. Gustav H. Schwab of the North German Lloyd says the 50,000 emigrants leaving New York for European ports will be far short of the actual number. He estimates at least 60,000 and perhaps 70,000 will sail.
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New York
Gustav H. Schwab
Lloyd
Schwab
Centenarian Woman Married at 102 in Seneca Falls
Mrs. Samuel Decker celebrated her 100th birthday today in Seneca Falls New York. She was born November 27 1798 and is now bed ridden. Her third husband cares for her, the couple having wed when she was 102.
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Senaca Falls
N. Y
Samuel Decker
Civil War Veteran Henry Stone Dies at Petersburg Home
Petersburg Ind November 29 Henry Stone 83 a Civil War veteran is dead at his home two miles west of the city. He served in the Union forces and lived in the area for many years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petersburg
Ind
Henry Stone
Baron Fairfax HKeturns
Lord Fairfax a United States citizen who went to England to accept the title of Baron Fairfax has returned to New York. He is a member of a New York banking firm and is understood to resume his business career in the city.
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New York
Lord Fairfax
United States
England
Baron Fairfax
Deed of An Aged Man: Murder Suicide in Manhattan Hotel
John Whitley a Brooklyn dealer and inventor killed his wife with two pistol shots as she slept on the ninth floor of the Belleclaire Hotel Broadway and Seventy Seventh Street Manhattan then leaped to his death. Financial troubles and a nervous disorder are noted as possible causes. A blood stained envelope read I can't write, John. Jewelry and a note seeking notification of death were found among the couple's valuables.
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New York
John Whitley
Brooklyn
Reliance
Hotel Belleclaire
Broadway
Seventy- Seventh Street
Manhattan
Whitley
Belleclaire
John
E. Logan
Eighteenth Avenue
Mohammedans Learn New Tactics Against Plague
In Lahore, India, November 29, reports say Muslim communities are adopting new knowledge and practices to assist British efforts to stamp out the plague. Government campaigns emphasize public health measures and cooperation with local leaders.
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Lahore
India
Collapse on London Bridge During Bridge Widening
A twenty ton steel girder being placed for Blackfriars bridge widening collapsed on London Bridge. It swept away the surrounding staging and sent twenty workmen into the river. All were rescued except two. several workers were seriously injured.
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London
Black Friars Bridge
Thornless cactus exhibit by Luther Burbank at National Museum
The United States National Museum展示 a specimen leaf of a thornless cactus developed by Luther Burbank of California. The cactus promises a valuable forage plant for both arid and moist regions, offering a thorn free option for grazing.
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Washington
United States National Museum
Luther Burbank
California
Rest cure eyed by James J. Hill in New York talk
James J. Hill arrived in New York and commented on the nation’s finances saying the country needs the rest cure. He quipped that everyone wants to sleep a long while and wake up with clear eyes.
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New York
James J. Hill
Three Unknown Negroes Die in Railway Collision Near Hurts
A Southern railway passenger train struck three unknown black men walking on the tracks at Hurts south of Lynchburg Virginia. The fatalities occurred on November 29 as the train traveled through the area.
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Richmond
Hurts
Southern Railway
Lynchburg
Grant & Co. suspends payments and other 1900s notes
A. W Grant & Co. of Montreal suspends payment. Madison Woolen Co. in Maine restarts full time Monday. Panama's President Amador arrives in Washington to meet President Roosevelt. Timme of the Treasury resigns. Al Kaufman defeats Jack Sullivan in Colma after 25 rounds. College scores include Cornell 4 Penn 12 and Earlham 80 Butler 0. Wellington star Stothower suffers brain concussion. Columbus North Dakota suffers a major fire loss of 50 000 with 18 000 insurance. Masons leader W H S Wright dies in St Paul at 65.
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A. W Grant & Co
Montreal
Madison
Amador
Panama
Washington
New York
Roosevelt
Ernest G. Timme
Treasury
State Department
Secretary of the Treasury
al Kaufman
Colma
Cal
Columbus
N. D
W. H .S. Wright
United States
Angus Hotel
St. Paul
Demand for Currency Falling in Philadelphia Mint
Demand for currency to relieve stringency appears to be falling as no gold shipments have arrived since the $10,000,000 consignment three days ago. Alfred A. Norris, chief clerk, says mint work continues at full capacity with some departments operating until 10 PM.
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Philadelphia
Alfred A. Norris
Mint
Italian blows up tram car at Verona mine
An Italian suspect testifying in Hancock Michigan on November 28 admitted blowing up a tram car in Verona mine underground passages near Bessemer with dynamite. He said the car was too heavy to move and that he blew it to pieces so the company would receive a lighter one.
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Hancock, Mich
Verona
Bessemer
Foreman Killed By Lineshaft Accident In Anna
Cornelius Pelley a 42 year old foreman at a stone plant in Anna Illinois was fatally mangled after he was caught in a high speed lineshaft his both arms torn from his body and he died at the scene the incident occurred November 28.
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Anna
Ill
Cornelius Pelley
Hogs and cattle receipts and prices in Chicago market
Chicago market report for November 29 1907 shows estimated hog receipts 22000 with price ranges from 415 to 470 for light and mixed packers and 420 to 425 for rough grades. Cattle and sheep receipts around 6500 and 15000 with brisker demand and prices steady to higher. Western cattle and stockers also listed with varied prices. lambs and sheep ranges provided. Official yesterday receipts 13649 and shipments 8520. Friday estimates 16000.
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Texas
Hog and cattle market report from Chicago
Chicago November 29 1907 hogs priced 15 higher than Wednesday with ranges 4 30 to 4 85 for light and mixed packers 3 60 to 4 70 for hogs and 4 65 to 4 70 for pigs. Cattle strong sheep steady.
John A. Babcock Urges Timely Delivery of Square Deal
John A. Babcock emphasizes the need for prompt fulfillment of a fair agreement and warns of consequences if delays occur. He stresses accountability and seeks reliable service.
Robbers seize freight depot funds in Goldfield heist
Nine robbers overpowered watchmen and blew open the Tono pah Goldfield and Bull Frog railroad depot safe. They left with several thousand dollars in scrip misread as checks and the personal effects of agent S. W. Brooks. Investigators detained several suspects as the town reels from the bold early morning theft.
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Goldfield
Tonopah
Goldfield and
Bull Frog Railroad
Bluffs
S. W. Brooks
John S. Cook Bank
Brooks
Seven Die in Gas Explosion Fire in City Rooming House
A gas explosion in a two story brick rooming house at St Louis Avenue and Santa Fe Street in Kansas City kills seven men and injures two. Victims named include Patrick Tucker Adolph Summerbeck Michael Harlan Thomas Lane John Shea Jack Sheehan with $10,000 loss. one injured man George Gavin survives seriously burned.
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Kansas City
St. Louis Avenue
Santa Fe Street
Patrick Tucker
Adolph Summerbeck
Michael Harlan
Thomas Lane
John Shea
Jack Sheehan
French
Organ nest ruins forty five dollars for Plainwell widow
Plainwell Michigan on November 29 notifies that Mrs Ella Prindle placed 45 dollars in an organ deposit believing it safer than a bank. Mice gnawed and mutilated the bills while the organ served as a nest. Bank sent the damaged notes to Washington and Mrs Prindle received nine fresh five dollar bills.
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Plainwell
Mich
Elladle
Treasury Department
Washington
Prindle
Ten Miles Carrying 100 Pounds Endurance Race
In Kankakee Illinois on November 29 six men carried 100 pound sand sacks over ten miles. William Neuman Jr led when called off and completed the course in 1 hour 45 minutes. Of forty eight starters seventeen quit after the first mile and only thirteen remained at mile five.
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Kankakee
William Neuman, Jr
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Clinedingt
Wash
Annie M. Bradley
Arthur Brown
Utah
Arthur
Lawrence
Mohammed
Allah
Vail Coking
Landenwoer
Chicago
J. W. Culver & Co
Iowa
John A. Babcock
Wits
The
North American Commission Company
Kansan City
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