Congo's New King Promises Humanity and Progress
Leopold II’s nephew Leopold III pledges to govern for the people and expand education and social welfare in the Congo, while Queen Elizabeth stands beside him. The oath at the Brussels hall marks a public vow to advance civilization, civilization, and Belgian sovereignty. Baroness Vaughan case unsettles estate inventory as Belgian court orders appraisal with consular oversight.
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Charles
Alpert
Hall of Deputies
Wie
Socialiste
Brussels
Congo
Num
Brillant
Albert
House of Parliament
Taxen
Ita Democranie
Beisian Congo
T the
Leopold I
Klau Albert
Tang
Belgium
Paris
Pen, Wise
Vaughan
Ballincourt
Louise
Stephanie
Attornneys
Prine ‘Louse
Valghan
Obituary notices from Clarendon and Philadelphia
Died notices list residents Clarendon Virginia and Philadelphia pennsylvania with names including Wia Gilman widow of Will Baldwin and Alexander McCurrery T S S A R A U G H aged sixty six. Military obituary mentions District of Columbia and United States legion with officers including Commander Susy and Lt Cpl Ohs. Funeral details reference Providence Hospital and Speare’s chapel with services on December 3 and December 24.
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Clarendon
Wia Gilman
Will Baldwin
Raat Maran C
Tee
Ak Ana “Annehar
Pheln
Thomas C. Ship
Pauade
United States
Columba
Cuiteert
S. Vohuntentm
In Memoriam O Memory of Young Clifford Brainerd
An obituary note honoring Clifford Brainerd with memories of his schooling and sudden death while at Washington last year. It recalls telegrams to his parents and his mother’s prayers, ending with a farewell by a friend.
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Young Clifford Brainerd
Grane
Taha
Washington
Telegrau
Une
Mane
Incomplete Notices From Historic Rochester Ledger Pages
Fragmentary notices mix passages on marriage and death from early Rochester papers, referencing Lovin The Washington Pree and other entities. The readable lines name Providence Journal and Public Ledger, hinting at public notices printed across multiple papers with scattered telegraphic insertions.
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Washington
Morbing Wie
Sequiien
Purtsoure Pepatety
Mrs Thaw Loses Point In Suit Against Dr Hamilton
Mrs Mary Copley Thaw lost a point in her defense to Dr Ann McLane Hamilton's suit to recover 7000 for alienist services. Justice McLean denied her motion to amend her answer as too generous. She claimed a 1000 payment and alleged Harry K Thaw paid 3000, but the court ruled the allegation too late.
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Washington Post
New York
Mary Copley ‘Thaw
Ann McLane Hamilton
Supreme Court
McLean
Haw
Sehich
Thaw
Harry K. Thaw Reid
Hamilton
Count Bonts Brother III Jean de Castellane Suffering Appendicitis
Special cable reports Jean de Castellane, brother of Counts Hont and Stanislaus, is seriously ill with appendicitis. A surgical operation has been performed. His mother the Marquise de Castellang and his brother Count Jania nus have left for Toni.
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Jean de Castellane
Washington Post
Faris
Count Jean de Castellane
Count Hont
Count Stanislaus de Castellane
Marquise ‘de Castellang
Count Janianus
Toni
Mass for Leopold Knox Sends Floral Wreath at St Matthew's
A requiem mass for the late King Leopold of Belgium was held at St Matthew's Church in Washington with papal delegate Mgr Falconio present. President Taft and cabinet, Supreme Court justices, diplomats, and military officials attended. a ceremonial cenotaph bore a Belgian coat of arms and a wreath from Secretary Knox.
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St. Matthew's Church
Belgium
Lespold. I
Misr
Falconio
Cathollg
United States
Pig Cabinet
Llamatic Corps
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Army
Navy
Washington
Taft
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Minteter
Count de Buisseret
Tin
Knox
HE. L. Buckey
Bawara L. Buckey
St., Matthews Church
Ambrose Beavan
Church of’ the
Immaculate’ Corception
Deneda
John Montgomery
Cooper
St. Matthew's ‘Church
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Wallach A. McCuthran
State Department
Gastein
H. Beresford-Hope
Flood of Xmas tokens overloads Washington post and express services
Washington post office and major express firms overflowed with Christmas mail and packages. Substitutes and extra workers were pressed into service as 30 more sacks arrived than the prior year. Adams Express and Southern Express ran extra wagons and men, handling over 1,000 packages, with packed vehicles awaiting early morning delivery near Union Station, while United States Express reported similar busy conditions.
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Washington,city
Adams; Express Company
Inhfon. Jalep
South
Earpoff Victim of Spy Poison in St Petersburg
The Russian chief of police in St Petersburg was killed by a revolutionist who had served as a government spy. Officials deny any bomb theory as false. The assassin Vasskressensky is linked to a string of vengeance acts, with Bouetzett condemning the act. Popoviteh, once a Russian police agent, is noted in the background.
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St. Petersburg
Dec
Col
Pot
Kerpof
Ieee
Vasskressensky
Vladimir Bouetzett
Pudshea
Viddinle
Bouetzett
Omer Karpom
Quesian Secret Police
Weabington Bist
New York
Hugh Canning
Navy Department
Navy ‘Yard
Brooklyn
Cal
Wancock
Ajax
Apa
Sarsaparilla Sarsatabs Promises Health Boosts
An old advertisement touts Sarsaparilla and Sarsatabs claiming improved health, appetite, sleep, and protection from infections. It advertises vital build form tablets with 100 doses for $1. The copy emphasizes feeling better and guarding against contagious diseases.
Two Tariff Amendments In Congress Amid New Delays
Amendments to the tariff bill will be introduced in Congress after the holidays with administration support. Neither would alter duty rates, and progressives will not be allowed to amend the schedules. Treasury notes missing the phrase payable in gold raise questions about bond redemption, risking lower security value.
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Congress
Treasury Department
Panama Canal
Mt Vreeland
Beaten peddler robbed at home on Tenth Street
Catherine Boyle 62 a Navy Yard figure nicknamed Aunt Hate was attacked as she entered her front room at 1260 Tenth Street Southeast about 9 PM. Choked and kicked, she was robbed of money from her skirt pocket and left semiconscious. She is at Casualty Hospital. no arrests by early morning. Police and detectives continue inquiry.
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Catherine Boyle
Navy Yard
Hate
Casualty Hospital
Marine Barracks
G Street
Lieut. Doyall
Titth Precinct
Detectiva Burlingame
Central Office
Fur Workers Vote for Citywide General Strike
Solomon Weiner, business agent of the local Fur Workers union, announced that 2000 members in New York Philadelphia Boston and Baltimore voted for a general strike. The strike will begin Sunday and affect hundreds of snaps. Weiner says the action proceeds from grievances and demands before the unions.
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Shela
Washington Post
New York
Solomon Weiner
Tillon
Philadelphi
Boston
Baltimore
Weiner
Saya
Health Office Records Pass Along A List Of Births And Deaths
A health office record compiles a long list of names with mixed genders, detailing births and deaths. It includes Leonard and Nalils A Wrey with a boy, Sarah B Wintex with a boy, Wallain Rand Mary G with a boy, and many other couples and individuals, noting residences such as Takoma Park and addresses like 292 Sthat vol. 18 zea Beabansie J Caner. The entries cover infant births and elder deaths, with ages ranging up to 90 years and locations including Lebanon, Wallain Rand, and Bos. The document reads as a registry of life events from a local health office.
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Leonard
Nalils A. Wrey
Gitaward
Sarah B.wintex
Tlurkion A
Catherine Sherwood
Wallain Rand Mary G
Linea
Widen Z
Beoteres Cowen
Rayland
Madeline M. Murphy
Paulina Kuogual
Gis
Charles C
Elosnara Wilson
Lebanon
Eizabeth A. GriNth
Morton
Lucinda Cores
Wiltlund
Lacy
Bréck
George T
Bertha 9
Hutchinson
Frank
Rebecca Jackson
Richard Wd
Statin Tyler
Bish
James Sand Home
B.clark
Rick
Gen
Se Feat
Marton
Stoughton
Fat
EO Yonra
Marriot
Jprauk
Lon
Sur Seb
Daniel Picket
Pak Awe
Mary Lane
Beyer
Satlo Parkot
Bi el Aw
Rhodu J. Fox
Marital Licenses List Includes Numerous Couples Across Counties
A long list of licensed marriages features multiple couples from Virginia and nearby areas, detailing names such as Clarense and Leake, Cora Mors, Josephine Chirido, and others. The record cites officiants including Rev. J.B. Bee Lanantio and Rev. H. G. Spencer, with partners spanning towns like Danville, Roundazill, and Frame Anderedn, reflecting a broad sweep of community unions for the period.
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George T. Grimma
Nelle
Olde
H. G. Spencer
W.H. Hale
Bua L Goodall
A. Beth
Fratte
the Ray
John Weldlay
George Guidwin James
Danville. Va
Helene Jenaphine Paxson
Waahlinton
W. Price
Mary Laurie Harrison
Frame Anderedn
Teadelie Groomen
Patrisx
George W. Loa
Bernie H. Carter
Jute Matthewa
Agoylen Davis
Lottie Daween
Peary fails Cook voyage claims as Denmark verdict cited
Minister Egan says Cook received Danish honors for prior polar work not pole claim. Copenhagen verdict said Cook did not reach the north pole. National Geographic subcommittee plans meet in January to review Cook data. Admiral Pillsbury absent. Peary data debate rages among Geographical Society members as Denmark withholds honors pending results.
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Denmaris
Copeshaged University—Geographic Society
South’ Pole
North Pole
Peary
New Enalanc E Society
New York
Robert’Peary
Manger Peary
Cook
The
Geographic Society
Pillsbury
Boston
Universityes
Piilabury
Cookay
Schley
University of Copenhager
Dr. Cook
National Geographic Society
United States
Copenhagen Board
University of Copenhagen
Gannett
Sormminder Peaty
Dnties
Maurice F
Denmark
Been
Brooklyn
Cooks
Coox
jaciThe
Royal Geographical Society of Denmark
Patron Saint Honor Observed In Spain’s Feast Day
A fragmented report notes an ancient custom in Spain observing the feast day of its patron saint St. Victoria. The event drew attention to the legation and the building was illuminated in honor as evening fell, signaling a formal observance of the traditional tribute.
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Queer
Spain
Legation
Victoria
Vasioh
No French Tariff War Expected by French Senator
New York reports Senator Auguste Calvet of Cherente-Inferieure predicts no tariff war with the United States and expects settlements by April after talks with French officials. He says concessions will be needed but no friction arises. Exporters push Congress to renew the reciprocity treaty with France and Spain, despite abrogation, hoping to restore favorable export conditions as November trade totals rise.
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Sinator Calvet
New York
France
United States
M. Auguste Calvet
Cherente-Inferieure
Congress
Spain
Canada
Jae
Daily for Suffragettes The Wireless Daily Voice
The New York based Wireless announces a new daily suffrage paper titled The Wireless to be edited by prominent suffragists planning to publish by the new year. The publication aims to advance the suffrage cause and replace the former conservative monthly with a modern metropolitan daily edition.
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Bee
Ibis City
Warren
Ohio
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