Peirce to Norway and Denby to State Dept Roles
State Department announces Herbert J. Peirce will be minister to Norway with Denby slated to become Third Assistant Secretary of State. David Thompson of Nebraska may be ambassador to Brazil, replacing the current Brazil envoy. Tokyo’s diplomatic post may elevate to ambassador with a promotion of the current minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department
Herbert J. D. Peirce
Norway
Sweden
Congress
Root
Charles Denby
Indiana
Department of State
Peirce
Burtier
David Thompson
Nebraska
Ambaasador
Prazil
Mexico
Llgud Griscom
Tokyo
Russia
Massachusetts
Senator Lodge
St. Petersburg
Perce
Portsquouth
Mer Denby
China
Peking
Chines
Yuan-Shi-Kad
Chi- Provnce
Li-Hung Chang
Chef Eerk
Col
William H Michael
Calicutta
Thompson
David E. Thompson
United States
I Hrazi
Mesna
Eugen Seeger
Luo de Janeira
Penfield
Brazil
Japan
Washington Ag
Selsaman
Canadian Churches Unite Form One Great Body
The central committee of Presbyterians Methodists and Congregationalists in the Dominion agrees on a unifying code to form the United Church of Canada. The new church would adopt the American Presbyterian Confession, be governed by a General Conference with a president, a beneath council, a Presbytery led by a moderator, and seek approval from all denominations in Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Dominion
United Church of Canada
General Conference
Canada
Nipped Plot at Bogota Sparks Trial of Suspects
In Bogota on December 2 authorities halted a conspiracy to overthrow the government. Led by Felipe Angelo, Moya Vansquez, and Louis Marting, others were arrested and to face court martial. Officials downplay danger, while nationwide sentiment leans toward peace and loyalty to President Reyes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Governme
Bogota
Colombia
Felipe Angelo
Moya Vansquez
Louis Marting
Reyes
Aukdia
Cartaraplal
City Court Proceedings and Train Fatality Report
Richard let owas se Gould to rw se sentenced to seven years in the penitentiary after a conviction. Grand jury reports indictments including John Robinson for assault attempt and others for false pretenses embezzlement and property depredation. A train strike killed William Butler near the northeast crossroads. his body moved to the morgue. Citizens file damages due to street grade changes tied to the union railway station. Names listed include Denis Quill Thomas Qui John Quill and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Let Owas
Gould
Rwse
John Robinson
Maret Loveless
Mirtha Linn
Wehird Slater
Harrigan
Rederick A. Wicker
Resus
William Butler
Derev
Nevitt
Union Railway
Beng
Denis Quill
Thomas Qui
Wadsworth Favored by New York County Republicans for Speaker
Majority of New York County’s sixteen Republican assemblymen elected met at Keisenweber’s Hotel to choose a united candidate for the speakership. The caucus ran late with adjournment after drawing up a probable Wadsworth preference, pending absentee input tomorrow night.
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Faeven
New York County
Keisenweber's
Lie
New York
Cancus
O'Ele
Wadsworth
Anti Odell Forces Win Complete List of Officers
The New York County Republican committee completed its organization. Herbert Parsons was elected president. First vice president Alfred R. Page defeated Samuel Strasbourger 34 to 18. Second vice president Julius G. Kramer from the Fourth assembly district. Secretary Thomas T. Walkle from the Thirty third district. Treasurer George Magden. Sergeant-at-arms Edmund Bodie. Page chosen first vice president after victory in a vote of 34 to 18 with Strasbourger’s motion for unanimity adopted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York County Committee
New York
Dec
New York County Republican Committee
Odell
Herbert Parsons
Firet
Alfred R. Page
Juttus G. Kramer
Ensembly
Scorttar
Thomas T. Walkle
Thirty -Atth Afetriet
Trenpurer
George Magden
Edmund Bodie
Page
Samuel Strasbourger
Strasbourger
President Roosevelt silent on Odell attack hinting at later reply
Report says President Roosevelt plans no immediate response to B B Odell Jr accusations. Close friend notes the word yet implying a possible later statement. Republicans backing Roosevelt and Gov. Healy show relief at Odell's bitter remarks amid party reorganization talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
B. B. Odell, Jr
Odell
New York
Black
Depew
Child Labor Law Arrests in Cincinnati
Fifteen warrants issued for manufacturers and storekeepers accused of employing underage workers. Five arrests announced including managers of department cigar manufacturers. Attorney Charles F Williams says more warrants to be sworn in within days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Ohio
J. H. Morgan
Charles F. Williams
Morgan
Sys
New and Wright Acquitted After Long Trial
In Noblesville Indiana on December 22 John New former consul general to London under Harrison and John Wright his business associate were acquitted of stock fraud charges in the sale of 392000 in First National Bank of Indianapolis Elmer Stephenson receiver for the Indiana Banking Company was the plaintiff The case concluded on the fifty first day of trial marking the fifth trial after four juries disagreed The transaction occurred in 1878 but suit was filed six years later.
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Noblesville
Ind
John
New
London
Harrison
Wright
First National Bank
Indianapolis
Elmer Stephenson
Indiana Banking Company
Children Burned To Death In Tent Fire Near Royerton
In Muncie Indiana Dec 2 two Beggs children 8 and 6 perished as a gas stove ignited a tent they shared with parents Mr and Mrs William Beggs. The parents 50 were severely burned and may die. The family lived on Mrs Lucy Moore’s farm. The blaze began while they slept.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncie
Ind
Clark
Mildred Beggs
William Beggs
Royerton
Beggs
Dyspepsia and Stomach Strength Training Advice
A guidance piece urges strengthening and toning the stomach to cure dyspepsia, arguing the organ is weakened by repeated improper use and must be trained to restore its functions. It emphasizes self-discipline and consistent routine to improve digestive health.
Out of Work Couple Die in Double Tragedy in Albany
Fred Harlan and his wife, both about fifty, dead in their Albany rooms after a mutual suicide pact. A coroner’s letter suggests Harlan shot his wife, then their dog, and finally himself. He had borrowed money and felt betrayed by a friend who helped him. The couple had lived in Albany about six months and no regular employment was known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Fred
Harlan
Saratoga
Harlow
Harlows
Tarlow
Little Bessie
Harrow
Wages Will Be Reduced for Glass Workers
Pittsburg December 2 Special report says wages for windowglass workers will be cut by about one to two percent to align with low market prices. A L Faulkner, president of the new workers’ organization, warns wages must fall to keep men employed amid output near 1,000,000 boxes monthly while demand sits around 500,000. One manufacturer notes enough glass on hand and in future American Company production to meet 1906 demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pittsburg
A. L Faulkner
Organization of Workers
Office of the Commissioners
D. C
Ington
District of Columbia
Henry Br. Mac. P
Henry L. West
John Spots
Locomotive Boiler Explodes Killing Several Men
A Lehigh Valley freight train between Van Ritter and Sayre Pa. suffered a boiler explosion at Swamp Siding near Van Etten. Fireman Frank Morris and Freight Handler Leon Dennigan were killed. Engineer Fred Swarthout Brakeman Henry McMahon and Conductor Martin Gallagher were fatally injured. The blast tore the boiler from the carriage sending debris across tracks. Many onlookers witnessed the deafening roar three miles away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmira
Lehigh Valley
van Ritter
Sayre
Swamp Siding
van Etten
Frank Morris
Leon Dennigan
Fred Swarthout
Henry McMahon
Martin Gallagher
Cortland
Lehigh
Signaled Hanging Fails To Prove Death In Jersey City
New York reports that Eawin J Tapley a New York murderer was hanged at Jersey City jail. He reportedly signaled with his hands after the drop to show life convulsively twitching as Rev Emil Meury witnessed. Tapley admitted guilt and expressed remorse before death doctors later found life and pronounced him dead thirteen minutes after the trap sprung.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Eawin J. Tapley
Jersey City
Tapley
Emil Meury
Tapsey
Passenger train wreck near Holly Springs with one dead
A north bound Illinois Central Dinos Central Railroad passenger train derailed over a twenty five foot embankment near Holly Springs Mississippi Canton to Cairo route. One passenger, Mr James Wade of Aiden Mississippi, was crushed to death. Six others injured including Dr William Murphy of Jackson Tennessee and Rev M Evans of Vaiden Mississippi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Central
Memphis
Tenn
Dinos, Central Railroad
Holly Springs
Mass
Canton
Miss
Cairo
James Wade
Aiden
Milss
Wiliam Murphy
Jacksygn
Bell
Jackson
M Evans
Vaiden
Milas
de Colsman
Oxford
Chicago
Salyginga
Pamegminown
Rot Miller
Dechord
Weather forecast and conditions across the U S report
The Weather Bureau notes a passing Northesat storm and a new Southwest disturbance bringing rain to the West Gulf States and Ohio Valley with snow in Western Texas and New Mexico. Temperatures change little in the East, with colder air spreading from the Gulf to the Ohio Valley, and winds shift along the coasts. Flood warnings issued for the Hoanoke and Cape Fear rivers and frost warnings in California.
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U. &. Dept of Agriculture
Weather Bureau
Washington
Lake
Tess
Tennessee
West Gulf States
Ohio Valley
Texan
New Mexico
Mississippi Valley
Dakotas
Nevada
South Atlantic States
Middle Atlantic States
New England
Oye Lake
Lower Lakes
Guilf
Gulf States
Lake Region
Atlantic States
Lower Lake Region
Middle Atlantic
Gulf Coast
Lake Michigan
European
Sii Haya
Grand Banks
Hoanoke
Cape Fear
California
Rein Tals
Asheville
Atlanta
Atlante City
Biemarck
Basten
Hei Cheyenne Wye
Davenport
Towa
Denver
Colo
Galveston
Tex
Helen
Mont
Indianapolis
Ind
Jacksonritla
Fla Kaneas City
Little Rock
Ark
Marquette
Mich
Memphe
Tent
Kew Orleany
New York
N.Y
Omals
Nebr
Pittabure
Salt Lake City
Uten
St. Louis
Paul Springfeld
Vicksburg
Misa
Woman Dies While Dyeing In Indianapolis
Mrs Lowell Brown a young married woman died after being found unconscious on the floor of her room. Her face neck and hands were deeply dyed black, believed to have occurred while dyeing her hair. No explanation could be secured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapoli, Inc
Lowell Brown
Forefathers Day Observed by Natouch Washington Colony
The Natouch Society of New England Women in Washington celebrated Forefathers Day with a musical and literary program at 2107 S Street NW. The second annual event drew Washington society leaders, opened with Mrs Hertha M Robbin’s welcome, featured New England colonial music and a supper during which Hon Henry M Baker gave an address on Forefathers Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Colony
Natouch Society of New England
Washington Society
Hertha M. Robbin
New England
Ienry M. Baker
Death of W. P. Allan Former Grand Master Passes
W P Allan of 522 Sixth Street SE died last night at about seven. He served as Past Grand Master and District representative in the Sovereign Grand Lodge I O O F for years and was Past Grand Secretary. He headed the building and equipment department and was superintendent of the navy yard. A special lodge meeting is planned for this evening. He leaves two married daughters and two sons, one at Bath Maine shipyards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willi F.allan
Sixth Street
Sovereign Grand Lodge
Navy Yard
Allan
Ely
Bath
Grabbbed Shopper's Purse Sequel to Store Theft
A man named William Johnson, described as a Negro, was arrested by Sixth precinct officer Hawks after allegedly snatching a purse from Mrs. Jenne Winfield of 2530 Sixth Street Northwest, during a Seventh Street store purchase. Floorwalker William Flammers detained the suspect until police arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenne Winfield
Sixth Street
Wiliam
Johnson
Hawks
Winfield
William Flammers
Annual election for Fermera and Mechanics Bank Georgetown directors
Washington notes a 1905 annual election for directors of the Fermera and Mechanics National Bank of Georgetown to be held Tuesday January 9. Rolls open from noon to 1 pm at the bank. Also a Grand Lodge meeting at Odd Fellows Hall Seventh Street NW at 7:39 pm to address the death of Wa Alla P G M and R Bradford Grand Past Master. Porter Grand Secretary delivers the notice.
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Second National Bank
Washington, D. C
Seventh Street
Washington, D.C
Adea
Washington Post
Washington
D.C
W. V. Cox
John C. Bokloff
seUdkStralsine
Fermera and Mechanics’ National Bank of Georgetown
B. P. Berry
Grand Lodge
Odd Fellows’ Hal
Seventh Street Northwest
Wa Alla
R. Bradford
Porter
Job. i
Washington Market Comany
Washington Market Company
Jth Street
Center Market
Frank G.yn
White
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POST
Penby
Leishman
Canadian Churches Unite
Harvard
Harvard College
Goq
George S. Hyd
Suffolk
Hails
Anti-Odell
Lentz
Colby
Newark
N. J
Carl Lentz
Republican County Committee
Essex County
Lansburgh & Bro
Afen
Allk
Sanders & Stayman Co
Rier Weber Fiano Watercoms
Washington Colony of
W. P. Allan
Walford
Tain
Sporting C
Barney & Barry
Maticus Instrumenta
Alfords
Oro
Tylog
Matho
Lincoln
Whiting
Hurlbut
Royal Crystal
R. P. Andrews Paper CO
King Paper Co
11Th Street
American Security and Trust Company
Christian Xander
Tth
The
Aoe
U. S
H.T. Marshall Publishing Co
Rrockton
Schwartz & Pelzman
1Th Street
Tharp
Pure Berkeley Rye
N.W
Fireman’s Insurance Company of
Georgetown
Firemrn’s Insurance Company
Thiteen
A. A
Howard
Peter Grogan
7Th St
Bet. H and I Sts
G Street
N. W
Phone Main
Lee
Lottie Shoemaker
Borate
Bea Us
McGill & Wallace
the Sunday Post
St. N. W
Ghee
la. Ave
Eckington,place
Q St
the Hoge & McDowell Co
B. B. Earnshaw & Bro
Gredunces
Dult College
Portamouth
RiaSet Rien
Firat
Bond Bldg
Sith Ara New York
Ariington
Aruetan
Pieszant
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