Wealthy Philadelphia clubman shot by wife in quarrel
Herbert Mason Clapp, a wealthy Philadelphia clubman, was shot in the head and throat at Dil Girard Ave. His wife, Marie Lakier Clapp, was detained on assault with intent to kill and later released on bond. Clapp, now in St. Joseph's Hospital in critical condition, accused his wife of murder self defense, while she claimed the pistol fired during a struggle. Clapp's past includes two marriages and a notorious family history as the grandson of the bootblack king.
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Washington Post
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Pullar
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St. Joseph's Hospital
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Oxford Streets
Derwin
Morris
Texas
Shea
Twenty-third District
Maquor- Ha
Marjesbo
Spruce Street
Thirteenth
Filbert Streets
Herbert Mason Clapp
Union League
Mary Post
New York
Rumor of Carnegie Gift To International Group
Rumor from Boston and New York reports Andrew Carnegie may donate 19 million dollars to an international organization. Carnegie, president of the New York Peace Society, is tied to Hague peace efforts and a proposed School of International Law costing 10 million dollars.
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Andrew Carnegie
New York
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Holland
Palace of Peace
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Hague
Washington
American Society For the Judicial Settlement of
Ex-US Commissioner Hyde Slain In Chicago Home
Nathan E. B. Hyde former United States commissioner for the Southern District of Wisconsin and once a New York bar member was found dead in his West Side Chicago home. His head bore a crowbar wound and the house showed signs of a break in. He was 76 and had lived alone since his wife’s death. Neighbors say he was wealthy, though police found no wealth proof. Dr. David L. Hyde, his nephew, questions the extent of any estate.
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Nathan EB. Hyde
United States
Wisconsin
New York
West Side
Hyde
David L. Hyde
Dr. Hyde
Fortunes Built on Tips From Chicago Waiters Turn Millionaires
Special to The Washington Post Chicago December 12 Twenty years ago Col Richard H Southgate tipped Max L Teich one dollar for dinner. Teich and Carl C Roessler later bought Col Southgate’s interest in Congress Hotel and annex for over one million dollars. They credit tips from diners with building their fortune and say their dream of owning a fine hotel is near fulfillment.
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Washington Post
Richard H. Southgate
Max L. Teich
Carl C. Roessler
Carl. C. Roessler
Col. Southgate
Congress Hotel
Cannon Names a Democrat to House Stenographic Post
Robert J. Speer of Macon Georgia was named yesterday as a House Committee stenographer at five thousand dollars a year. Speer succeeds H P Dodge who resigned and becomes the second Democrat appointed to the stenographic post by Speaker Cannon.
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Robert J. Speer
Macon
Representative Bartlett
Georgia
H. P. Dodge
Jnasher Cannon
Dix Appoints Republican Verbeck Adjutant General
New York December 12 Gov elect John A Dix said he would reappoint Gen William Verbeck as adjutant general, a Republican who was appointed by Gov Hughes last May. Several Democrats pressed for the post as Dix stressed the need to use the $1 500 000 annual military appropriation efficiently.
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John A. Dix
William Werbeck
Verbeck
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Thx
Hope Diamond Arrives in New York in One Piece
The Hope Diamond remains intact in New York after reports claimed it was cut abroad. Cartier, the Fifth Avenue jeweler, acquired it about three months ago and mounted it in a new pendant setting. The necklace features a diamond and platinum mount, described as dazzling.
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Giamonds
Auction of Robert Emerson Davie’s Art Works Reveals His Finances
Boston reports the sale of tart, brocade, and furnishings linked to missing broker Robert Emerson Davie. Proceeds around 7000 dollars will cover bills including 1162 theater tickets and 200 flowers. Davie’s letter to his father in law pleads reconciliation as evan gelist J Wilbur Chapman remains supportive.
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Mass
Robert Emerson
Voranchopi
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Pardon Request In Patrick Case Based On Flawed Medical Testimony
The Medico Legal Society petitions Gov. White for Albert T. Patrick’s pardon, claiming his life sentence for the Rice murder was based on now-disproved medical testimony about embalming fluid entering the lungs via the right brachial artery. The committee includes Clark Bell of the society, Brot. SH. Eckels of Philadelphia, and J. J. Kindred of Astoria.
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Medico-Legal Society
Gov. White
Albert T. Patrick
Sing Sng
William Marsh Rice
Patrick
Society
Clark Bell
Ney
SH. Eckels
Philadelphia
J. J. Kindred
Astoria
Long Island
Injury strikes city as funds heat up streets cleanup
Crippled by lack of funds, eight people are seriously hurt while the city faces a dire need for a thousand workers to clean streets. Laborers refuse to work for the offered low wage set by City-Judge F C Dillard of Chicago amid no aid to Washington authorities.
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Chicago
Washington
City suffers from icy streets amid funding shortfall
Twenty-two persons are in Washington hospitals after falls on icy pavements. Street department head Supt Wood says a lack of funds from a congressional appropriation leaves the sidewalks uncleared, with only 260 laborers instead of 1,000 at work. Judge F C Dillard among the seriously injured, with others listed in Emergency and Georgetown University Hospitals.
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F.C. Dillard
Chicago
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Imard
Dillard
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Elizabeth Calvi
Sixth -Street
William Mr Stephens
B Street
C. Donahue
Fourth Street
Joseph Misaini
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John Carey
Thirty-fourth Street
Gladys Gandley
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William Franklin
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Anton Miller
New York
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District snow cleanup strained by funds and thaw penalties
The superintendent warns that snow removal is hampered by limited funds and staffing as thaw threatens flooded sidewalks and cellars. Only a small force is at work, and a further $1000 Congress appropriation has already been spent, risking no improvement before Christmas.
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Divorced Wife Wins After Reno Divorce Battle
In Reno yesterday the divorce of Mr. and Mrs. Brodthage was finalized after a custody dispute. Mrs. Brodthage testified she supported herself by teaching music and writing poetry and stories. The pair, once married in the city, faced upheaval amid vows recalled and a church posting. John W Nichols represented her, and the case featured sensational desertion charges against Mr. Brodthage. The couple reportedly planned reconciliation and to resume their earlier happiness.
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H. C. Fults
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Splang
Six Nuns Hold Blaze Back at Mercy Asylum
Six Sisters of Mercy volunteers fought a two story frame fire at the Mercy Asylum in Buffalo saving 200 deaf mute children. They steadied a hose as regular firefighters arrived and escorted the children to safety. Estimated damage runs to about 10000 dollars. Fire captains praised the sisters for quick thinking and bravery.
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Sisters ‘of Mercy
Moscow Opens to Jewish Merchants in Imperial Order
An imperial order confirms a cabinet resolution allowing Jewish merchants of the frat guild to reside in Moscow and nearby provinces. The decree expands residency rights in the city and surrounding areas, marking a notable policy shift for Jewish traders.
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St. Petersburg
Der
Cabi Inmet
Mossow
Taft Attends Corcoran Gallery Opening Reception
President Taft and Mrs Taft attend the Corcoran Gallery opening as about 2000 guests from the diplomatic corps army and navy society and Congress fill the hall. Prizes totaling 5000 dollars awarded to Tarbell Melchers Hassam Garber for works amid plans to keep many paintings in the gallery and offer others for sale.
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Amund C. Tarbell
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Gari Melchers
Penelope
Childe Hassam
Daniel Garber
Frederic P. Vineton
Edward W. Redfield
William Sergeant Kendall
Lewis H.’ Meakis
Index to Today's Issue Headlines and Sections
City paper row outlines diverse items from an art opening shooting to a murder case and court actions. It notes a preacher, a shipwreck rescue, marriages, tax bills, and social notes plus sport and theater features.
Olympia Strands on Bligh Island in Alaska Gale
Passengers and mail from the Alaska Steamship Companys liner Olympia were taken off in Valdez area after the ship ran aground on Bligh Island reef during a fierce gale. Fifteen hours after the impact rescue boats removed 123 people with mail and baggage as electric lights failed and the hull flooded. The ship and cargo were valued at 250000 and 50000 respectively.
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Juno
Population's Center Shifts to Washington Township Brown County
Columbus Indiana reports, based on statistics by former Lieutenant Governor Miller, that the United States population center has moved thirty miles west and two miles north in ten years. The new center lies in Washington Township Brown County near the Monroe county line at longitude 86°21′4″, latitude 39°13′1″ in Township 9 North Range 1 East. Brown County lacks a railroad and has a log jail.
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Brown County
Wasner Held Insane After Love Letter Incident
John C. Wasner a 61 year old South Bend resident valued at 750000 to 1000000 was arrested and declared lunatic after sending a bold note to Miss Fred Greenwood leading actress of a stock company. He wrote I am coming to your house to meet an actress who will be my wife our consort through life and eternity and I shall bring our marriage certificate. He warned Keep the stage powder off your lips.
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South Bend
Ind
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Winifred Greenwood
Focal Theatrical
John C. Wagner
White Reads Bench Two Associate Justices and Commerce Court
President Taft nominates Edward Douglass White to be chief justice with Willis Van Devanter Joseph R Lamar and others named as associates and court of commerce judges. Five interstate commerce panel members and two ICc nominees also selected. Senate confirmation follows after exhaustive vetting of over 200 candidates. Hale lobbies for swift action while Heyburn voices cautious opposition to elevating a former Confederate officer.
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Justice White
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Edward Douglass White
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Maine
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