Tribute to McKim Eulogies at Corcoran Gallery
A memorial tribute at the Corcoran Art Gallery honors Charles Follen McKim. Taft Root and Choate praise his work restoring the White House and shaping Washington park systems. The ceremony features remarks on his perseverance, artistry, and impact on American architecture.
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Senator Root
Choate
Mr. Zaft
Washington
Corcoran Art Gallery
Taft
Ewhe Root
Joseph H. Choate
England
Lastaight
Charles Follen McKim
Waller House
United States
American Institute of Architects
MeKim
William J. Meade
McKim
White House
Iif
Tat
Roat
Gilbert
Roat Hext
McKmn
Root
White
Chicago
Laifant
Washogton
Executive Mansion
Potomac
Coate
Benator Root
Stanford White
Augustus Saint-Caudeng
London
Architectural Society
America
Hhis
Richmond Atlanta wreck leaves 12 dead near Greensboro
A Southern Railway Richmond and Atlanta passenger train derailed near Reedy Fork twelve miles north of Greensboro. Officials list nine other dead and twenty five injured, with Conductor George Gable praised for his heroism. George Gould and son aboard were uninjured. several prominent names among the injured and dead.
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Greensboro
N.C
Richmond
Atlanta
Reedy Kork
Here
St. Leo's Hospital
Ant Anniston
Ala
Virgil & Holcombe
ED Sexton
Denton
N. C
Richard Eames
Salisbury
John G. Brodnax
D. Bagby
Charles T. Broadfield
Ameritus
H.L. Stribling
Winston Salem
F. G. Smith
Spencer
Thomas W. Eldridge
John W. Phillips
Reternburg
David P. McBrayer
Anderson
D. B. Hill
Heidsville
Jonas Anderson
Richm A
L. Harris
Beldeville
Will Kinnon
Davidson’ College
Sutrid
George Gould
Unifurt
George F! Gould
Jas! Gould
Goulds
J. H. Toussell
New York
Metropolitan
Russell
Gould
Eafety
Train wreck statement lists casualties and rail fault
Southern Railway general manager Ackert released details of a wreck on No. 1 between Richmond and Charlotte. A broken rail caused derailing, with two couches and two sleepers overturning. Eleven dead and 34 injured reported, including several named passengers and railroad staff. Track cleared and trains resumed.
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Ackert
Southern ‘Ralway
Leckhy
Richmond Vai
Avants
Garlande
Richmond
Charlotte
Norfolk
Chalgetty
CIA
Bag~ Saxe
John AA. Eyondway
Greensboro
N.C
He . B. Kelan
Pullman
G. White
Twashton
D.C
Ed Bagby
Eidward Eames
New ‘York City
Isaac Dammaalls
Porter
Tola
Doba W. Phillips
Petersburg
David P. McBrayer
Anderson
S. C
Alva L. Harris
Heidsville
Wil Kimmens
Davidson College
N. C
Sutral Watson
Baskerle
Arthur Watson
Baskervile
Robert Russell
East Forty-first Street
New York
BT. Cook
F. Smith
Spencer
H. Ribling
Atlante
Richard Doble
Jonna Anderson
Managua Aldermen Clash in Violent City Hall Scene
In Managua, Nicaragua, a riot erupted during a city aldermen meeting when a speech denouncing Madriz and backing the revolution triggered shouting and fighting. Spectators hurled insults as blows flew and two pistol shots were fired. police arrested twenty as soldiers restored order in the capitol streets.
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Corinto
Nicaragua
Managua
Madriz
Ard
Enrique Corda
Nicdragun
Jaerge
Lup
Partsona
Boundary dispute over Macao mediation fails
China rejects Portugal’s bid for arbitration in the Macao boundary dispute. After months of intermittent talks and failed Canton negotiations, Portugal proposed arbitration but Beijing insists the issue spans the city and surrounding territory.
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Macao
Peking
Hee. J
Portugal
Megotiating
Ugal
China
Telpa
Coloane
Chine
Canton
Bomb Thrown at Bishop Marks Seminarist Revolt Anniversary
In Le sbon on December 33 the anniversary of the revolt by seminarists was marked by a bomb thrown at the bishop of Braganza. The bishop was not harmed. No particular political significance was attached to the act.
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Lésbon
Braganza
Taft Knox talk on Nicaragua policy at White House
President Taft and Secretary of State Knox held a long conference in Washington after Taft's return from New York and New Haven. They discussed the Nicaraguan situation and future policy. Knox’s views on Mexico's suggestions regarding Welny a were reported as approved.
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McKinvs
Congress
Washington
Secretary of Agriculture
McKim
Boat
Iealk
Wat
Creeley Jimmy
Thesearchis
sUhile
Toney
Tart
Knox
Secretey Knox
Republic of Mexico
Boox
Taft
New York
New Haven
White House
Carpenter
Guggenheim
John F
Vivian
Denver
Towa
Iowa
Kennedy
Dawson
Hubbard
Smith
Ifangen
Good
Kendall
Armiesun
Horace J. Deemer
Supreme Court of Tewa
Tha’ Supreme Bench
Lurton
Tewans
Supreme Court
Peekhit
Deemer
Dolliver
Town
Ambassador Jusaserand
Navy
Beekman Winthrop
Leigh Palter
Naval Aid
Roosevelt Ames
Messrs
Junserand
Winthrop
Qaft
Grand Army
E. H. Holbrook
Department of the Potomac
G. A. J. George
H. B. Moulton
Moulton
Noted autoist Montague Roberts sentenced in Hartford
Montague Roberts was found guilty in the criminal court of violating automobile law. He was sentenced to three days in jail and fined 150 dollars. the verdict was not set aside. The case stemmed from a September 17 accident in Southington involving F. Ia Keffer of New Britain.
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Montague Roberts
Connecticut
Hartford
Conk
Day
Southington
F. Ia Keffer
New Britain
Murder Case Tied to East Orange Tragedy in Hotel Mystery
Mrs Caroline W Martin mother of Ocey Snead victim in East Orange case is arrested in New York on murder charges. Notes found in hotel room resemble the East Orange note suggesting death by own action. Mysterious woman identified as Mi Mayberry arouses hotel staff, refuses police entry, escapes through basement, leaving documents on the case. Prosecutor Mott says Fletcher W Snead alive, Wardlaw defense tied to Virginia Wardlaw detained at East Orange.
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Héa
Epistle
East Orange House
New York
Caroline W. Martin
Ocey W. M Snead
East Orange
Recorder Mott
Central Office
Ocey Snead
W. M. Shad
East Grange
New Jersey
Virginia Wardlaw
Mex
Martin
Haveeen Ocey Snead
Water Management
Poles
Mayberr
Snead
Mott
Newark
Fletcher W. Snead
A. G.warilaw
South Carolina
Martha
Wardlaw
N. J
Big’ Pister
B. G. Spindler
NUNE LOSE DAMAGE SUIT AT SUPREME COURT VERDICT
In a Philadelphia case, the Academy of the Secret Heart sought damages against the Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad for nuisance from railroad cars and freight station operations. Justice Wright and the Supreme Court ruled for the defendants, with plaintiffs estimating damages at 95 cents. Attorneys McKenney Flannery for the railroad. Wilson Barkwlate and Henry Bowman for plaintiffs. Auction listing mis-scanned items and furniture at 1407 G Street.
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Academy of the Secret Beart
Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad Company
Academy
Supreme Court
Wright
Pisiatutts
McKenney & Flannery
Morgan Jr Returns From England Denies Claims of Taking Over Family Business
J Morgan Jr arrives in New York from England and denies reports he will assume control of his father's great interests. He says he will make his home in the United States and that the charge of his father's business is more rumor than fact.
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America
Mekim
Washengton
New York
F. Morgan, Jr
United States
England
Cows Violate Milk Code Declared Guilty Of Below Standard
In New York on December 15, a public hearing before the commissioners of accounts identified the Helstein cow as the chief source of milk failing sanitary standards. Loren Horton of Bellevue Hospital milk suppliers testified that the cow’s poor butterfat content, sometimes 34 to 22 percent, drives adulteration accusations on dealers, though many are not responsible.
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Aolsteins
New York
Commissioners of Accounts
Helstein
Loren Horton
Bellevue Hospital
Congo Debate And King Leopold's Struggle In Parliament
King Leopold’s condition shows slight improvement after surgery as parliament focuses on the Congo question. Princess Stephanie arrives in Brussels to visit her father, amid Belgians’ loyalty and admiration. Officials urge the world to suspend judgment and allow Belgium’s efforts to prove Congo’s safety.
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Congo
Stephanie
Brussels
Leopold
M. Henkin
England
Belgium
Peary and Bartlett Honored by National Geographic Society
Commander Robert Peary and Captain Robert A Bartlett were feted at the National Geographic Society banquet in New Ward, with President Roosevelt and foreign ambassadors sending felicitations. Gifts included a medal to Bartlett and a preliminary note on Peary’s pole achievement, while a committee weighs whether anyone preceded Peary in reaching the North Pole.
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Roosevelt
Capt
Bartlett
Peary
The
Pale
Duke of the
Robert Wi. Peary
Robert A Bartlett
National Geographic
Soiety
New Ward
North Pole
National One Ax
Uny
Wilile F. Moore
Weather Bureau
Ty Prof. Moore
Baron Mayor Des Planches
Traly
J. G. Tusserand
France
C. Ol. Chester
J. Howard Gore
James Bryce
Great Britain
Gent
Bernett
Thomas 4. Hubbard
Peary Arctic Club
John Barrett
Bureau of South, American Republics
Prof. Moore
Joe” Cannon
Andrew Carnegie
Willard
Kinnerd
Vox
Adesevelt
Nairobi
South Africa
Getograph
Gociery
Rex Salis
National Grographic Society
Willis Moore
National Geographic Society
Nori Pole
Society
Cook
University of Copenhagen
Reary
Fearr
Marcis J. Jesup
Thomas H. Hubbard
Des Planchés
Geographic Society
Ife
Brooklyn Rapid Transit Plans Employee Benefit System
Brooklyn Rapid Transit announces a plan to adopt a pension style system for employees. The company, serving 13,000 workers, aims to follow railroads and major industries in providing benefits under a new law. The move parallels other large organizations expanding employee welfare programs.
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Brooklyn Rapid Transit System
New York
United States
Brooklyn Rapid ‘Transit Company
DREADNOUGHTS FOR CHILE DECIDED BY NAVAL COMMITTEE
Naval committee of the Chilean chamber of deputies recommended the construction of two battleships to be completed within three years. The report indicates strong support for modernizing Chile’s fleet amid regional tensions.
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Sandiazo
Chile
Naval Committee
Chamber of Deputies
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