Race Clash Feared in Wahalah Mob Scene
Reports from Meridian describe a colored mob in Wahalah Mississippi after a Baltimore and Ohio train incident. A conductor was attacked and wounded while attempting to quell a disturbance on board, and a constable was shot and killed as tension escalated among local whites and Black residents.
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Atlanta Saloon Closures Amid Rumors of Attacks
City authorities issued a peremptory order closing all saloons at 4 pm to Wednesday morning for five weeks amid rumors of a planned attack on Black residents. Notices posted Saturday warned trespass or offense. Wyper Woodward offered $70 for evidence to convict.
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Craun Prince Spreads Gold Amid Potsyva Scramble
The Craun Prince distributed gold coins in Pots vam causing a crowd of children to rush the streets and parks. By afternoon the royal offerings drew cheers as spectators watched the dust scattered among the youngsters and the small treasure pieces found eager hands.
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Avery
Wieret
Craun
Standard Oil Victory in Probate Court Case
The Probate Court verdict of guilty against Standard Oil was overturned on a technicality by Judge W Duncan who ruled the Probate Court lacked jurisdiction. The decision does not affect related indictments in Common Pleas Court against John Rockefeller and other Standard Oil officials for anti trust charges.
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Distiller Cal Pepper Dies at Waldorf Astoria
Col Pepper of Lexington Kentucky, a noted distiller, died at the Waldorf Astoria. His wife lay seriously ill with bronchial pneumonia. An autopsy is expected as officials review the death certificate listing kidney lung and heart troubles and a leg fracture.
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Washington Post
New York
James E Pepper
Lexington
Waldorf Astoria
Coronel Harburger
Board of Health
Col Pepper
Health Board
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Richard A. Gibbons
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Roosevelt Returns from Arctic Expedition to New York
The 21 man Peary expedition aboard the Roosevelt arrived in New York Harbor after a grueling voyage. Despite ice, a damaged fore topmast, and a crippled propeller, the crew all returned in good health with 15 Eskimo dogs and two sledges. The party planned Christmas meals in civilization after months in the far North.
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Robert E Peary
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Rooseelt
Civilization
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City Island
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Backer Russell Held Over In Out Of Town Case
Special to The Washington Port Newark December 24 Russell, a well dressed man about fifty, could not produce $1000 bail due to his financier Tim Sullivan being out of town. Indicted in June in Washington for alleged larceny of a loan from Mrs May Buckley, he claims failed bets on Benning track led to losses. He asserts he will repay $912 as soon as he sees Sullivan after a quarrel on their return from a race trip.
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Wilkham G Iussell
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Timothy D. Sullivan
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Michael Galvin
Ann Restedl Russell
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Lth Street
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Lin
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Benning Track
Man Fatally Injured? Skull Fracture In Weekend Assault
Forrest Elmore suffered a fractured skull and a two inch bone fragment was removed after a Saturday assault. He was briefly treated at Homeopathic Hospital before leaving for home. Alfred Grayson was arrested and charged in police court with the assault. trial postponed pending Dimores injuries outcome.
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Barroom Hold Up Seventeen in Columba Hotel Robbery
In Goldfield Nevada on December 24 two masked men robbed seventeen occupants of the Columba Hotel lobby barroom. They took 825 dollars from gambling games, left 2000 dollars in the safe, and escaped through the rear. Inclement weather postponed Dewey Camp United Spanish War Veterans officer elections to late January. Capt Richmond Fearson Hobson was nominated for commander.
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Columba Hotel
Mutual Co operation on Sea and Land to Bind Germany to Peace
Reports from Partz detail Anglo French progress toward a policy named binding Germany over to keep the peace. The entente includes the Russo English entente and steps to weaken Italy from the triple alliance. Military co operation on land and sea is planned, with France and England showing strong diplomatic and military alignment to deter German aggression.
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Associated Press
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Triplice
London
Morocco
Certan
Bonaparte Calls Devlin for Japanese Situation Review
United States District Attorney Devlin has gone to Washington after a telegram from Attorney General Bonaparte. Assistant Block refused details, but the trip likely concerns the Japanese matter. Devlin will discuss with Secretary Bonaparte and may receive instructions for court action. Also noted are changes in train schedules and Union Trust Co deposit advantages.
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United States
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Twenty-third Street
Jersey City
Death for naval men clemency asked for them
The court martial trying Rear Admiral Nebogatoff and 78 officers for the surrender at the Sea of Japan on May 28, 1905, may commute death sentences to ten years in a fortress due to extenuating circumstances and long service. Four officers face shorter terms. many are acquitted. The trial began December 6 and the defense framed the case in political terms.
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President Roosevelt Sends Gifts to Cove School Pupils
New York December 24 President Roosevelt remembered the Cove School at Oyster Bay where his own children were educated. Each year he sends gifts to the pupils and teachers. This year he sent a substantial check to the principal and small gifts to every pupil, such as books.
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New York
Roosevelt
Cove
Oyster Bay
Capt Macklin Betler At Large After Friday Night Shooting
El Reno Oklahoma December 24 Captain Edgar A Macklin, shot at his home Friday night, is slightly improved. Authorities are pursuing several leads to locate the assailant who remains at large.
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Seized for Gab Robbery at Thirty-Atth Street
In New York a well dressed woman was accused of stealing $12 from a man in a taxi. The man, Peter Hogan, identified her as Mrs. Trautman of Lexington Avenue. Both denied the claim. police questioned them, bail was posted, and Dr Trautman was located. The case to be tried in Jefferson Market court.
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Stokes Cuts Ties With West Side MCA Over Real Estate Classes
Rich socialist leader Mr G Phelps Stokes withdraws support from the West Side MCA after learning it offers classes in real estate and stock investments. He argues unearned profits harm workers and cites Jesus teachings on service. The MCA official defends investments as property protection, while Stokes accuses the organization of training youths to profit without labor and of ignoring Christian injunctions to love thy neighbor.
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Pope Receives Sympathy on Christmas Eve in Vatican
Rome reports a flood of telegrams and letters to Pope Pius X on Christmas Eve from the United States and other nations, sympathizing over France’s church crackdown. The Sacred College presented greetings as the Pontiff expressed sorrow and said the church would not stay silent amid persecution. France’s law prompts possible Paris priestly closures and a shift to private worship.
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Bugher Named First Deputy in New York Police
Arthur J. O Keefe becomes first deputy. Frederick H Bugher moves from secretary to first deputy with duties expanded. Gen Bingham appoints Bugher executive officer directing administration and discipline for Greater New York Police. Waldo retired, Keefe to Brooklyn, Bugher 30, son of the late A A Bugher, married into Ludlow family, tied to Washington circles.
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Luther F Welborn
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Mclellan
London Laughs At Durand Story About Townley
London laughs at a cable dispatch claiming Sir Mortimer Durand was recalled due to Lady Susan Townley’s machinations. Townley and her husband departed for Buenos Ayres on December 1 where she has been named minister, while the liberal government denies petticoat influence in any department. The King allegedly avoids pressing the cabinet for a recall.
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Susan Townley
Washington Post
Buenos Ayres
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Edward
Hdward Grey
Debate Over Negro Troops Sparks Senate Battle After Holidays
The Brownsville affair and the Twenty-fifth Infantry dismissal intensify a looming Senate clash over an investigation. Senator Foraker pushes a resolution to probe the President’s actions while Bailey weighs partisan angles and possible bipartisan support. Holiday travel notes and service details for Chicago-B&O trains follow.
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