Baroness Nengelmuller Interview Sparks Washington Stir
Washington society buzzed after a New York report alleged Baroness Nengelmuller called Washington life dull and provincial. An Austrian embassy denial blamed a young journalist who spoke with the baroness and then attributed her words to her, denying any such statements. The baroness, wife of the dean of the diplomatic corps, is praised as a diplomat and hostess noted for multilinguistic talents. the embassy remains a hub of social functions. The incident coincides with rumors of Barons Hengelmuller's impending retirement or resignation from the United States post.
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Railroad station agent killed crossing tracks at Baden
Edward A Miller aged 57, Baden Pennsylvania Railroad station agent, was killed by an express train this afternoon while crossing with mail from a local train. His son Arthur was killed at the same spot eleven years ago. A widow and three children survive Miller.
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Thieves Strike Tenderloin Club in Calculated Hold-Up
Seven men robbed a Tenderloin gambling club of money and valuables after shouting Hands up and firing shots to control players. One robber leapt from a second story window breaking an arm, a wounded bystander was hit by a stray bullet, and police found the room empty with blood on the floor. No arrests were made and identities remain unknown.
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Ritz-Carlton Debut Stirred By Woman Smoking
A party of four at the Ritz-Carlton during its opening night caused a scene when a woman smoked at the table. Guests noticed the cigarette, prompting the manager to note there is no law against women smoking. The incident spotlights differing attitudes toward smoking in American hotels.
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Dooley’s Father Of Twins in Dooley Tale
Special to The Washington row reports Peter Dunne, author of Mr. Dooley, has twins born last Wednesday morning in New York. A caller confirms the birth of a boy and a girl to Mr Dunne and Mrs Margaret Abbott Dunne, daughter of the late Charles Abbott. The family, including the mother, is said to be well. The piece notes the couple wed in New York on December 9, 1908 and hints at travel schedules for Baltimore and Chicago areas.
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Battle claims 950 killed in La Junta as Diaz forces clash
Reports from El Paso and Chihuahua recount a major fight south of Marfa at La Junta where 950 Mexican federal troops reportedly died or were wounded after surrendering to revolutionaries. The telegraph wires were cut and details remained scarce as reinforcements moved to the Pedernales and Ojinaga fronts.
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Death Waits in New Land as Family’s Hope Fades
Philadelphia reports a sorrowful immigration tale. John Pike from Russia arrives with wife and six children, three boys with trachoma and three girls with measles. Officials send the boys back to Russia. the mother and two girls are hospitalized. Two children die the same day, a third the next. The mother waits alone, while the father sails for home.
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Millionaire Philip Medart Ends Life In Secrecy
The family of Philip Medart a 72 year old St Louis millionaire manufacturer admitted he shot himself last night after hours of secrecy. Police were alerted this morning and Medart’s health had been fragile. An Atlantic Coast Line reference appears in the fragmentary notice with train times and a New York address.
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King George Postpones Coronation Date to Queen’s Birthday
A London to World cable reports King George delayed his coronation originally set for May 26 to avoid conflicting with the queen’s forty third birthday. The report notes Prince John, the king’s youngest of six children, will be six next summer.
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Rich Fire Fan Dead In Chicago Fire Enthusiast
Chicago notes the death of Robert Edgecomb a longtime member of the city's "fire fans" clan. He was a West Side real estate owner who never missed a major blaze in decades and his body will be borne by uniformed firemen to the train for burial in Buffalo, New York.
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Doctor's Wife Vanishes After Chess Game Night
Dr Nelson Brecht reports his wife Marie Brecht 30 disappeared from their home at 68 Twenty-seventh Street Northwest after an evening of chess with her father-in-law. Police description lists 5 ft 4 1/2 in, 128 pounds, dark brown hair, gray eyes, wearing gray checked skirt, black fur coat and large black hat with ostrich feathers. Search began Friday night with no clues as to her whereabouts.
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Bribery Jury Disagrees in Browne Trial
Chicago December 17 jury in the case of Attorney Charles Erbstein who was accused of bribing a juror reported it could not agree and was discharged. The bribed juror is said to have sat in the second trial of Lee O Neil Browne who faced charges of buying votes for United States Senator A William Lorimer.
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Forty convicts to go free on Christmas parole
Lansing Mich Dec 17 Forty convicts in Michigan prisons will win liberty on parole as a Christmas gift per Secretary Quigley of the State board of pardons and paroles. He said today that 3 applications for paroles by inmates of the Lonla prison were approved this week, but some men may not be released until after January 1.
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Woman Dies at 105 in Dubois County Home
Mrs Hilzapeth Shoemaker dies at her home near Dubois in her 106th year born in Deophin county she moved to Clearfield county at age 20 and was a long time member of the Methodist Episcopal Church for more years.
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Wilson Speech Surprises Diners at New Jersey Society Dinner
The fourth annual New Jersey Society of Pennsylvania dinner at Philadelphia Union League Club featured Champ Clark and Speaker Cannon criticizing Woodrow Wilson. Clark pledged to become Speaker and urged safe, sane legislation while noting internal party tensions and the electorate’s distrust of improper activity in New Jersey politics.
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Ex Society Leader Freed In Memphis Shooting Case
Mrs Daisy Turner Krauss, former Memphis society figure, was charged with assault with intent to kill Franklin G. Griffith a realty broker after a Memphis home visit. She claimed Griffith drove her mad and mental irresponsibility. Dr William Krauss, once her husband, testified on her behalf noting her condition and lack of responsibility. The case follows a shooting at Griffith’s office last summer after a visit to their Memphis home.
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U S Investigates Lynchings in Rock Springs Texas
Federal agents and special attorneys oversee a grand jury probing the Antonio Rodriguez lynching after he shot Mrs James Henderson. Four indictments issued without naming the Mexican’s death. detectives present with substantial evidence laid before the jury.
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Geza Szechenyi shot during a hunting accident
Vienna Dec 17 Count Geza Szechenyi first cousin of Count Laszlo Szechenyi who married Gladys Vanderbilt was accidentally shot in the face while hunting on Count Victor’s Surpentele estate yesterday. A hunting party member fired at a deer as small shot struck Geza, age 40, now in almost hopeless condition. He married nine years ago and has three children.
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Richard Olney on Law and Justice in Massachusetts
Boston December 17 Richard Olney former United States Attorney General spoke at the Massachusetts Bar Association annual meeting retiring president he warned that a country founded by English stock and strong democratic institutions should show reverence for law and justice but lamented widespread and chronic jewlessness in the nation.
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True to Her Dead Hero Plan to Seize Johnsons Island
Nashville woman Miss Martha O Bryan aged 41 died there as her lifelong friend the Rev J A McNeilly recalled Bealls last acts and her love inspired his daring exploits. Beall plotted to seize the Michigan at Johnsons Island and free prisoners but Col Martins wife is under custody in New Jersey over a mysterious death Ocey Snead. Miss O Bryan devoted her postwar years to educating girls and church work with burial slated tomorrow.
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Wins at Monte Carlo in Effort to Break the Bank
Monte Carlo December 17 W Darnborough an American in an effort to break the bank has won during the past week 96000. Host service to California Standaré or a tourist Lattersonally conducted without change. Washington Bunzer Route Berth A J Poston GA M6 FPowt 165 16th Post Want Aas Are Free Use the classified columns of Trs Post to secure results No charge for the advertising.
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President Urges Armament Retention at Disputes Banquet
Speaking at a banquet of the American Society for the Judicial Settlement of International Disputes, the president calls for keeping current armament to cement fraternal bonds with all countries. He emphasizes unity and cautious strength in international affairs.
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Pleas for Peace Amid War Scare Debated
Statements from President Taft former Ambassador Choate and representatives Bartholdt Bourke Cockran argue against a war scare and for public opinion driven disarmament or restraint. The text contrasts peace with ongoing armament and rising prices, highlighting diverse opinions on conflict and policy.
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Bourke Cock- Tat
Taft denies war scare and urges peace plan
President Taft rebuked sensational claims of a looming war while addressing a banquet at the New Willard. He asserted peace with all nations, urged Congress to strengthen the army and arms, called for a planned international court and arbitration system, and defended canal defenses including fortifications for the Panama Canal.
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