Turbulent Day as Stocks Plunge Then Rally in New York
Panicked trading on December 8 sent copper and steel to sharp declines with frantic selling and later a partial recovery. The New York Stock Exchange saw extreme pressure as brokers shouted, large blocks traded, and close to 2.9 million shares changed hands amid a market-wide swing.
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New York
Northern Pacific
Peamie
Cora Tuer
of & Tiard
Tatiar
Suewiy
United State Bree Corporahien
Tigl Trek Bsw
Boston
Boston Stock Exchange
Amalgamated Copper
Eoon
Weal
Utah
Osceola
Pittsburg
New York Stock Exchange
Pittsburg Exchange
U. S Steel
Crucible Steel
London
Munroe & Munroe
Broad Exchange
Montreal and Soston
MARRIAGE LICENSE LIST AND OBITUARY NOTES
Fragmented notice lists marriages and obituaries with names such as Annie Lew Watt Stewar and Bertha Wad tyooT, plus Henry Jobber and Emma Smith Norton. It mentions weddings, residents, and funeral services, with dates in December and locations including St Aloysius and local addresses.
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Tosaitarco
Annie Lew Watt
Stewar
Bertha
Coorge
Caroline
Reed
Georgie
Georg Beter
Macgaret
Mings
Ferfimun Priel Ass Eotlle
Saunders Davil Funes
Sharrows Folat Md
Mate Moat Henry
Emma Smith Norton
Mary
Lomax
Health Office Record Deaths Jun 1 to Jul 4
Death notices list numerous individuals with ages and locations including Hawarden Bluff, Maryland, and Washington DC area. Names include Juln Beil 82, Patrick Braile 48, Burris Ho 29, Feer Bsok 67, Moses Gibson 77, Green Wish 66, Francis Hoopes 72, Mares Ho Lelrt 56, Leonard 62, Mave S20 72, Roser 84, Spencer 66, Vouwar 82, Loe 57, Viner 75, Tri J Wileun 68, and others with addresses such as 654 Mass ave ne and 1532 N J ave nw.
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Pamek Braile
Burris
LS Naval
Feer Bsok
Moses S Gibson
Ty St
Maryland Green Wish
Francis Hoopes
Mares
Leonard
Park Hotel
Stow
Tovexi Or
Childrens Hospital
Sears
Spencer
Mass Ave Ne
J Ave
Funeral Directors and Undertakers Services Featured
Historic Washington funeral notices list W R Speare J W Lee Joseph Gawler and R F Harvey sons offering first class, moderate price embalming and funeral services. Advertisements cite early 1900s addresses, phone numbers, and connected chapels for dignified burials.
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W. R. Speare
F Street
N. W
Ave
R.F Harvey
Polatrfnth Street
JUDGE REMOVES JUROR RAND REPEATS THE CHARGES
In New York the Nan Patterson murder trial resumes after juror Benedict was excused. Rand reasserts charges linking Patterson to Caesar Young’s death and details a revolver purchase and a flight by Morgan Smith. He notes expected witnesses may be unreliable and identifies a key witness who cannot be called. Patterson shows health improvement as trial continues. Nineteen seamen drown when a Turkish boat sinks near Tripoli.
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J. Morgan Smith
Caesar Yount
Smith
New York
John D. Benedict
Davis
Supreme Court
Nan Patterson
Caesar Young
Rand
Benedict
Avis
Miss Patterson
Mr Rand
Young
Hyman Stern
Sixth Avenue
Morgan Smith
Tate
Eighth Avenue
Fifth Ninth Street
Patterson
Leung
Michaels
Stern
Beause
Levy
Session in the Fall Urged by the President
President presses tariff revision as Congress faces potential fall session. Senate Finance Committee members signal willingness to act when the time is right, with Aldrich Allison and Platt hinting at revisions but avoiding current firm stance. White House daily talks with Republicans contemplate an extraordinary spring session now largely abandoned, aiming to finish a tariff measure by next December’s regular session.
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Congress
Senate Committee On Finance
Aldrich
Allison
Platt
Connecticut
Senate
House
Representative Watson
Indiana
Ways and Means Committee
Watson
White
San Antonio
Yex
Louisville
Indian Territory
Rough Riders
Colorado
South
J . Dobbs
Alabama National Bank
Birmingham
J. Q Thompson
Internal Revenue
Alabama
Guardian or Committee Appointment Proceedings
The petition must be sworn and accompanied by certified portions of the record showing the appointment and bond of the guardian or committee. The court may grant ancillary letters as guardian or committee without bond or citation or may cite parties to show cause why the application should be refused.
Heavily damaged ships noted in Japanese fire response
The report describes Bayan completely wiped yet continued from the first page. Bayan appears disabled while the Pallada is listed as a special object of Japanese fire, indicating targeted action against a named vessel.
Duel of Big Guns In Mukden War Reporting
The Russians press heavy and light artillery on Japanese lines while Japanese counterfire is weak. Cold weather and war weariness grow in Japanese ranks. Censorship suppresses public sentiment as Manchurian dispatches report renewed enemy attacks near Paotzuyen Fanshen and Heilintun repulsed at dawn.
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Mukden
Japan
Tokyo
Twucherying
Paotzuyen
Sianchan
Fanshen
Heilintun
Shakhe
Tales With And About Members In The House
A lengthy House of Representatives report recalls Speaker prospects for Sulzer and chatter about campaigns in Elizabeth New Jersey where Mrs Sulzer expresses admiration for Uncle Joe Cannon. Mississippi Congressman Eaton J Bowers extolls Gulf Port timber trade while jokes about case grammar amuse colleagues. Gaines sidelined by illness, Jackson of Maryland stands defeated for re election, and a First district election contest inquiry begins.
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Joe” Cannan
Elizabeth
N.J
William Sulzer
Suite
Filizabeth
Mr. Cannon
William
House of Representatives
Cannon
New York City
Washington
Uncle Joe
Sulzer
House
Japan Accepts Invitation to Second Peace Conference
The charge d affaires in Washington reported to Secretary Hay that Japan accepts the United States invitation to the second peace conference with reservations. Japan will not act on the present conflict and will participate only if no action is taken affecting the war. The Hague conference and Carnegie's donation to the court were also discussed with Netherlands Minister Van Swinderen.
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Legation
United States
Japan
Van Swind@en
Netherlands
Hay
Hague
Hague Court
Andrew Carnegie
Carnegie
New York
District measures and street railway plans discussed
Representative Cowherd of Missouri proposes eight tickets for a quarter for street car customers as the hearing on the Great Falls and Old Dominion cross town railroad bill is set for next Tuesday at 10 in the District of Columbia Committee room. The Senate District of Columbia Committee met to plan the new session with bills on mutual fire insurance and animal cruelty among measures on the calendar.
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House Committee On
District of Columbia
Great Falls
Instrict of Columbia Committee
Old Dominion
American Railway
Oliver
War Department
Byrd
Mississsippi
East Washing Heights Traction Railroad Company
East Washington Heights Railway Company
District of Columbia Committee
Senate
Mutual Investment Fire Insurance Company
Dominion
Late appeal barred in Vladivostok prize case
The United States failed to lodge an appeal in the Vladivostok prize court ruling on the German steamer Arabia cargo, costing a potential basis to renew diplomatic representations on contraband. About 2,500,000 pounds of flour and railway material bound for Japanese ports were seized. British owners of 5,500 sacks of flour had appealed and saw the decision reversed due to lack of proven enemy use.
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St. Petersburg
Arabia
Vladivostok
Admiralty
United States
Amerian
St Petersburg
Washington
Admiralty Court
Russia denies rumors on fleet moves and arms deals
St Petersburg reports Russia will not send the Black Sea fleet to reinforce Admiral Rozhestvensky but plans a Baltic third squadron of five armor-clads four cruisers ten torpedo boats two transports and two hospital ships. Britain denies funding Turkish purchase of ships. Flint denies using Turkish flag for transfers.
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St. Petersburg
Associated Press
Russia
Black Sea
Rojesty Yensky
Baltic
London
Foreign Office
Great Britain
Turkey
Yemen
Red Sea
Constantinople
Charles R. Flint
New York
Nightly Guerrilla Tactics Reported by Sentries
Descriptions recall constant night sorties as Gi berians stalk and capture pickets and sentries, a practice they appear to treat as exhilarating sport.
Russian Shrapnel Faulty Delays Japanese Attacks at Shakhe
Mukden December 8 Russian shrapnel failed to stop Japanese assaults during the Shakhe battle due to shell construction flaws rather than fuse issues. One battery could not explode shells timed to burst above advancing troops, forcing officers to repurpose shrapnel as solid shot as the Japanese closed in.
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Mukden
Shakhe
Philemoneff
Italy to cut food tax with octroi reform plan
Rome reports Treasury Minister Luzziatti says Italy aims to reduce taxation on food by reforming the octroi system, with a six year path to abolition. He notes a 1904-06 surplus and rejects internal loans, pledging budget economies to fund railway settlements and service upgrades.
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Italy
Rome
Treasury
Luzzatti
Chamber of Deputies
Porte Yields to Austria in Detention of Austrian Mails
Constantinople reports that the porte has yielded to Austrian demands regarding the detention of Austrian mails. The Austrian ultimatum sought dismissals of key officials in Soutari and a naval demonstration at Salonika if unmet. Austria’s firm stance led to a quick resolution and the incident is regarded as closed.
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Constantinople
Porte
Vilayet
Soutari
Austria
Salonika
France
Mitylene
Boers Mourn Colenso Day Observances In Kansas City
In Kansas City on December 8 Boers observed the burial of Oom Paul Kruger with crepe and memorial services. Generals Viljoen sent a cable from Bloemfontein noting a $25,000 contribution to the South African relief fund, part of a larger $26,000 donation referenced in the message.
Woman Advice From Dr Pierce on Female Ills
An article argues women should seek skilled medical help rather than rely on unskilled advice. It endorses Dr. De V. Pierce of Buffalo as a trusted specialist offering confidential counsel, free advice, and a $500 reward for uncured cases. It promotes Favorite Prescription and Pleasant Pellets as a treatment combination.
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de V. Pierce
The
Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute
Buffalo
Dr. Pierce
Pierce
Overtures for a Trade Treaty with Austria-Hungary
Berlin reports confirm Austria-Hungary has offered to reopen commercial treaty talks with Germany. Foreign Minister Goluchowski proposed terms are being reviewed by Chancellor von Buelow and Count von Posadowsky-Wehner. If acceptable, Austria-Hungary will be asked to send plenipotentiaries to Berlin.
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Austria-Hungary
Germany
Berlin
Goluchowski
von Buelow
von Possadowsky-Wehner
Count von Posadowsky-Wehner
Vienna
Lawmaker Proposes Amendment to District Code Section
Representative Jenkins introduced in the House a bill to amend section 141 of the March 3, 1901 act establishing a District code. It allows that an infant or lunatic resident outside the District who is entitled to District property or to sue there may apply to a court by petition for ancillary letters as such.
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Jenkins
Davis to Sail Saturday on Finland for Paris Mission
Rear Admiral Charles H. Davis has full instructions to represent the United States on the international commission investigating the Dogger Bank affair. He sails from New York next Saturday aboard the steamship Finland, heading to Paris where Lieut. Commander Roy C. Smith will report for service. Lieut. W. F. Bricker will accompany Davis as flag lieutenant and secretary during the Paris session.
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Charles H. Davis
United States
International Commission
Dogger Bank
Secretary of State
New York
Finland
Paris
Roy C. Smith
W. F. Bricker
Admiral Davis
Queen Draga's Effects Sold At Christie’s Sale
A large crowd viewed the sale of Queen Draga of Servia jewels and costumes. A diamond tiara from her marriage to King Alexander sold for 6100 dollars. a bracelet from the Russian Emperor brought 2400. her bridal gown sold for 150 and a state costume for 1300. No Americans participated. Also notes on a Belfast steamer launch under Cuban flag and various ocean freight movement reports.
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London
Dec
Queen Draga
Christies Unis
Alexander of
Servia
Death notices from Williamsport and Minneapolis
J V Brown prominent Williamsport capitalist and water company president found dead in bed after months of illness heart disease suspected. Judge Greenleaf Clark longtime Minnesota regents leader dies at sixty nine born in New Hampshire Paris December. Paul d Abzac former French consul at New Orleans and consul general at New York is dead. Howard Cale former law partner of Benjamin Harrison and director of Butler College is deceased.
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Williamsport
Water Company
J. V. Brown
Williamsport Water Company
Minneapolis
Minn
Lamanda Park
Cal
Greenleaf Clark
Board of Regents of Minnesota
University
Paris
Paul d' Abzac
New Orleans
New York
Indianapolis
Dec
Howard Cale
Benjamin Har- Hibbon
Butler College
Holiday Decorations from the Housekeeper
As the holiday season nears, decorations should avoid heaviness. Use pine and holly sparingly with bright ribbons in crimson. Wreaths for doors and windows, glass vases for flowers, and crystal candlesticks enhance tables with minimal cost. Fruit bowls and silver dishes provide centerpieces.
Flee from Military Service Drives Russian Refugees to Liverpool
London dispatch reports about 800 Russians leaving London for Liverpool to sail to America, fleeing Manchuria service. Refugees arrive at about 150 daily and strain East End compatriots who aid their transfer. The article notes many Japanese prisoners being brought into Mukden days earlier.
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London
Manchuria
Liverpool
America
East End
Mukden
New Freaks in Twins Distinct in Individuality
Special correspondence from London details Rosa and Josefa Blazek, Bohemian sisters born twenty six years ago joined at the hips. They share abdominal organs, yet maintain distinct tastes, temperaments, and intellects with Rosa more restless and Josefa more sedate. They argue, compromise on dress, and have been legally treated as two persons. They perform on violin, prowl music halls, and have never faced each other directly.
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Washington Post
London
Rosa
Josefa Blazek
Josefa
Ufe
Fona
Paris
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