Wealthy man Herbert Clapp shot in Philadelphia dispute
Special to The Washington Post reports Herbert Mason Clapp, a Philadelphia clubman and grandson of the "Bootblack King," was shot early today on Dil Girard avenue. He lies in critical condition at St. Joseph's Hospital after a quarrel with his wife Mrs. Clapp, who was arrested on assault with intent to kill charges. She claims self defense while Clapp accuses her of attempted murder and reveals prior marital strife including divorces and rumors of a gambler’s liaison.
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Rumor of Carnegie Gift to International Peace Body
Rumor from Boston and New York says Andrew Carnegie plans a $19 million endowment to an international organization. Carnegie, president of the New York Peace Society, may attend a Washington meeting of the American Society for the Judicial Settlement of International Disputes.
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Ex U S Commissioner Hyde Found Slain in Chicago Home
Nathan E B Hyde former United States commissioner for Wisconsin Southern district and former New York lawyer was found dead in his West Side Chicago home. His head bore a crowbar blow. the house showed signs of a break in. He was 76, childless, wealthy appearance noted by neighbors, with a nephew Dr. David L. Hyde uncertain about his uncle's wealth or its disposition.
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Fortunes Built on Tips for Chicago Hotel Purchase
Special to The Washington Post from Chicago December 12. Twenty years after Col Richard H Southgate gave Max L Teich a one dollar tip, Teich and Carl C Roessler bought Col Southgate's interest in the Congress Hotel and annex for more than one million dollars. They credit their rise to waiter tips and recall starting as waiters in Chicago.
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Cannon Names a Democrat Stenographer to House
Robert J. Speer of Macon Georgia was named yesterday as a House Committee stenographer at five dollars a year. He succeeds H P Dodge who resigned and becomes the second Democrat appointed to the stenographic staff by Speaker Cannon in Washington.
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Dix Appoints Republican Verbeck Adjutant General
Gov elect John A. Dix announced the reappointment of Gen William Verbeck as adjutant general of New York. Verbeck, a Republican, was appointed by Gov Hughes in May. Dix emphasized the need to efficiently spend the state 1.5 million dollars annual military budget.
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Hope Diamond Arrives in New York In One Piece
The Hope diamond, famed for its blue brilliance, is in New York intact after rumors of a foreign cut. Cartier on Fifth Avenue acquired it about three months ago and has mounted it in a new necklace pendant with a platinum setting and diamond surround.
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Auction Sells Davie Fugitive's Art to Pay Bills
Boston reports the mising boy broker Davie’s art and furnishings were auctioned for about $7,000 to cover debts including $1,162 for theater tickets and other expenses. The letter to his father in law James E. Cotter reveals Davie’s plea for reconciliation with his wife Anna. Evangelist J Wilbur Chapman had previously supported Davie, later expressing continuing faith despite financial troubles.
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Ask Freedom for Patrick Medical Testimony Sparks Pardon Plea
New York December 12. The Medico Legal Society appeals to Gov White to pardon Albert T Patrick, life prisoner for the Rice murder. They claim medical testimony about embalming fluid entering lungs via the right brachial artery was incorrect. Committee includes Clark Bell, Brot Eckels, and J J Kindred.
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Injured on IGE Crippled By Lack Of Funds
A chaotic city scene describes eight severely hurt victims after a street cleaning attempt by a thousand workers. Laborers refuse to work due to low wages offered by City-Judge F C Dillard of Chicago. No aid is provided to Washington authorities as the outbreak of injuries shocks residents.
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City hospitals swollen as icy streets injure twenty two
Twenty two persons are in Washington hospitals after slips on icy sidewalks from a storm. Superintendent Wood says only 260 workers can clear pavements due to funds, far short of the needed 1,000. without extra congressional funds the city may face another snowbound period. Notable injuries include Judge F C Dillard and several others across multiple hospitals.
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City struggles to thaw clean up streets and save sidewalks
Superintendent Wood reports efforts to clear snow and prevent floods as funds run out. Only a small force remains, with Congress money exhausted and winter expected to stay below freezing, delaying cleanup and risk of flooded sidewalks and cellars.
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Divorced Wife Wins After Reno Divorce Case
Sensational recall and renewal of vows in this city recount a past storm between Sudage Brodthage and his wife at St John’s Lutheran Church. Mrs. Brodthage won a divorce in Reno after contesting desertion while Brodthage pursued custody and a return to harmony. The couple’s past, including their Berlin educated son, framed the case as urged reconciliation in court.
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Six Nuns Defend Asylum From Fire Threat
Six Sisters of Mercy battled a blaze at the Sisters of Mercy Asylum in Buffalo and kept 20 deaf mute children safe until regular firefighters arrived. The two story frame building suffered about 10000 dollars in damage as the nuns held the hose and led the children to safety.
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Moscow Opens to Jewish Merchants
An imperial order confirms a cabinet resolution allowing Jewish merchants of the faith guild to reside in Moscow and the provinces. The directive expands residence rights for Jewish traders in the city and surrounding areas.
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Taft Praises Corcoran Opening At Gallery Event
President Taft and Mrs Taft attended the opening of the Corcoran Gallery third exhibit with about 3000 guests from Congress, army and navy, diplomacy, and society. Prizes totaling 5000 dollars were awarded to exhibitors including Tarbell Melchers Hassam Garber, with works presented and praised for artistic merit.
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Index to Today's Issue and Highlights
Page by page roundup of today’s items across society, sports, finance, and local news. Notable stories include a clubman claim about an art opening incident, a minister pairing with a divorced wife, and tributes to a brewer. Also features bios, theater notes, and district briefs.
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Olympia Stranded by Gale Off Bligh Island Valdez
Passengers and mail were rescued from the Alaska Steamship Company diner Olympia after it ran hard aground on Bligh Island reef during a fierce gale in Prince William Sound. Fifteen hours after impact, 123 people, mail, and baggage were taken to safety as the ship settled. cargo and vessel value were reported.
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Population center shifts in Indiana region
Columbus, Ind. report cites former Lieut. Gov. Miller's statistics showing the United States population center moved 30 miles west and 2 miles north in ten years. The new center is placed in Washington township, Brown County near the Monroe county line at longitude 86 21 4 and latitude 39 13 1. Brown County lacks railroad and has a log jail.
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Wasner Arrested as Insane for Letter to Actress
John C Wasner a 61 year old South Bend resident with an estimated fortune of 750000 to 1000000 was arrested and declared lunatic after writing to Wini fred Greenwood a leading actress in a stock company promising marriage and a life together noting he would bring a marriage certificate to her house The eccentric man also warned to keep the stage powder from his lips in the note which referenced a future marriage and life with the actress
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White Reads Bench Two Associate Justices and Commerce Court Chosen
President Taft names Edward Douglass White as chief justice and Willis Van Devanter Joseph Lamar as associate justices. Five members of the new commerce court plus two Interstate Commerce Commission appointees are also named to fill vacancies. The process followed after screening more than 200 candidates. confirmation proceedings began with White’s swift approval amid progressive scrutiny of commerce court nominees.
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