British Press Discusses Sir Mortimer Durand Peerage and Bryce Succeeding
London editors discuss Sir Henry Mortimer Durand's departure as ambassador and a possible peerage. They debate appointing a Canadian representative for Washington, Bryce plans a mid January visit, and John Redmond's Irish party could succeed Bryce as chief secretary for Ireland, though Liberals doubt the idea.
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London
Washington
Henry Mortimer Durand
James Bryce
Mortimer
Durands Bid Farewell From Washington Stranger Farewell
The retiring British Ambassador and family left Washington aboard the Congressional Limited at 4 PM for New York then sail to Southampton. They spent yesterday making farewell calls to friends and met with Secretary Knot and Secretary Taft at the State Department and other diplomats, as packing and demantling of the embassy proceed.
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Lady Durand
Misa Durand
Capt. Duran
Seventh Lancers
Washington
Congressional Limited
New York
Southampton
Allel
Knot
Taft
State Department
Durands
Hengelmuller Denies Resignation Report
Baron Hengelmuller ambassador from Austria Hungary denies rumors of resignation carried to Washington via Vienna cable. He states the denial is made on authority of his government and has already communicated back.
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Baron Hengelmuller
Austria-Hungary
Washington
Vienna
MONCHEUR CALLS ON ROOT OVER CONGO MATTERS
Belgian Minister Aaron Moncheur called on Secretary Root after six weeks to discuss Congo affairs while in mourning for his daughter. Root reportedly assured there would be no action in Congo while the Belgian Parliament reviews the matter. Also presented to Secretary Root was Uruguay's new minister Donlala Metian Lafinur, with Bermudez accompanying. he will meet the President in the first January week.
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Aaron Moncheur
Root
State Department
Mr. Root
Congo
Donlala Metian Lafinur
Bermudez
Kioot
District Attorney may compel witnesses in Culpeper case
Culpeper Virginia December 27 District Attorney Baker stated the office has authority to summon witnesses for the prosecution of physicians accused of an illegal operation on Viola Strother Bywaters. He underscored that witnesses can be compelled and has previously brought Pacific Coast witnesses when necessary.
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Culpeper
Viola Bywaters
Washington
Baker
Pacific Coast
Woman Cuts Her Throat in West 338th Street Apartment
Mrs Anna Klincke Hart fifty two, wife of a wealthy retired druggist, cut her throat with a carving knife in her West 338th street apartment. She died two hours later. Despondent for some time, police and coroner say it was self inflicted. She is sister of Charles Ebert, an Harlem Savings Bank officer. Husband Richard Klinckehart is well to do, having retired from a profitable drug business.
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New York
Anna Klinckepart
West 338Th Street
Mra Klinckehart
Charles Ebert
Harlem, Savings Bank
Richard Kilnckehart
Havng
Bryan considered as a presidential candidate at next convention
In Topeka on December 27 William J. Bryan hinted he might seek the Democratic presidential nomination at the forthcoming national convention. He said he had not announced a candidacy nor stated he would not run, calling the nomination a high honor no citizen should decline. He rejected claims he would back Senator Stone of Missouri as DNC chairman if nominated.
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Topeka
Kens
William J. Bryan
Mr. Bryan
William J. Stone
Missouri
Democratic National Committee
Scooba militia containment after white riot killings
Meridian dispatch reports Scooba residents appealed to Gov. Vardaman, sending 20 Jackson soldiers under Adjt. Gen. Arthur Fridge to police the town after a racial massacre. Whites attacked blacks following the killing of Conductor Cooper by a black man, with Nicholson’s hut burned and several homes set ablaze, leaving multiple deaths and rising tensions.
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Meridian
Miss
Scooba
Quarels
Vardaman
Jackson
Adjt
Arthur Fridge
Scroba
Ts Party
Conductor Cooper
Simpson
Cooper
Alexander
Singer
Nicholson
Forged Notes Tied to Bank Rediscounts in Pennsylvania
Examiner Cumning lem uncovered $200 000 in forged notes among $1 040 009 rediscounted paper tied to the defunct Farmers and Drovers National Bank of Warnenburg Pennsylvania. Cashier J B F Rinehart posted $1 000 bail on forgery charges after forging signatures on a $5 000 director note. five of eight clerks were related to him and dismissed as the investigation proceeds. An assistant traveled to Baltimore to inquire about rediscounted notes held by banks there.
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Spnilat
Wark Fittsburg
Cumninglem
National Bank of
Warnenburg
Cunningham
Baltimore
J. B. F. Rinehart
First National Bank
Reedyville
C. H Rolby
J. F. Tilton
Greene County
Rinehart
Man Charged After Wife Attack On Christmas Day
Samuel Thomas was taken into custody after allegedly slashing his wife's throat when she refused a kiss. The couple had been separated for years and the woman was hospitalized with serious injuries. Thomas awaits the outcome of the case.
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Samuel Thomas
Thomas
Antil
Kaifa
Homeopathic
Populists Refuse to Disband in Kansas Meeting
Special from To The Washington near Lopezka Kansas December 2 Populist leaders called by State Chairman Hanna to disband and join the Republican party declined to do so Hanna urged that Roosevelt was a suitable Populist but about two dozen teachers said it was too early to disband a party that had twice carried Kansas William J Bryan addressed the State teachers later urging them to maintain their organization.
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Washington
Lopeka
Kans
Hanna
Republican Party
Roosevelt
Kansas
William J. Bryan
Wedding Surprise Formed Union Of Abison And Anderson
The Post reports the marriage of Miss Esther Abison of East Liverpool Ohio to C G Anderson connected with the Geological Survey. The couple plan to wed in Wilmington Delaware and Mr Anderson will bring his bride to Washington early January. Friends plan a $100000 gift in Wilmington. Fire damages Wilmington Candy Company building and nearby stores on Market Street. floodwaters affect surrounding premises. losses estimated at $100000.
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East Liverpool
Ohio
Esther Abison
C. G. Anderson
Geological Survey
Wilmington
Del
Wilmington Candy Company
Market Street
Ferris Estate
Louis Jacoby
F. Schagrin
Former Town Topics Editor Testifies in Mann Perjury Trial
Charles S. Wayne, ex-editor of Town Topics, testifies as star witness in Col W D Mann perjury case. He details alleged payments to praise Ward and says Mann sent him checks and kindness, while Wayne admits later working for Collier's Weekly. Other Town Topics staff corroborate handwriting questions and letters from Mann.
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Town Topics
Reginald Ward
Collier's
Washington Post
New York
Charles S. Wayne
Col
W. D. Mann
Col. Mann
Mr. Wayne
Cal. Mann
Littleton
Garvan
Wayne
Collier's Weekly
Town Taples
Tie
Osborne & Hess
Mr. Littleton
Arthur Rapper
Collier People
Mann
Wiitess
Mr. Garvan
Say
O. E
Mann’s
Town
Toples
May Hartman
Elizabeth Chadwick
William P. Voorhees
J. A. Patten
Wiliam Green
Fair M D Sues Under Aker In Decatur
In Dem Moines Dr Georgia Stewart a prominent physician sues undertaker Harry B Gray for 10000 claiming breach of promise. Gray plans to contest the suit denying heart damage and asserting mutual consent ended engagement. He will offer his own bills and note Dr Stewart sought a spiritualist to push the match. The case cites Gray real estate and alleged six days of service billed at 80 a day.
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Stewart
Gray
Colorado
After Macklin's Assailants at Fort Reno
Acting on instructions from the Attorney General, the United States district attorney for Oklahoma will cooperate with civil and military authorities in apprehending Capt. Macklin's assailants at Fort Reno. No information on the fugitives' identity or whereabouts has been received. A pretty draw game fight started by a ten full pat hand was broken up by a heartless woman, to be told next Sunday's Post.
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United States Istrict ‘'Attorney
Oklahoma
Macklin
Fort Reno
O'Sullivan Rubber Heels Endorsed for All Walkers
Good common sense supports O'Sullivan's Rubber Heels for everyone who stands or walks. The dealer gains a bit more profit from the same product, prompting a call for broader adoption by the public. National Shoe Mfg. and Repair Co. 442 Ninth St. N. W. Washington, D. C. O'SULLIVAN RUBBERCO Lovell, Mass.
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O'Sullivan
Nai Biles
National Shoe Mfg. and Repair Co
Ninth St. N. W
Washington, D. C
O'Sullivan Rubberco
Lovell
Mass
Injured by Runaway Wagon at Seventh and B Streets
Robert E. Stone, an elderly Pennsylvania Railroad employee at Long Bridge, was struck by a runaway delivery wagon from W. H. Hoska at Seventh and B streets southwest yesterday morning. He suffered a fractured left leg and brain concussion, condition critical, and was taken to Emergency Hospital. Driver George Waugh tried to stop the horse. the wagon demolished a tree, the horse was hurt, and Waugh escaped with minor injuries.
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Robert E. Stone
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Long Bridge
Seventh
W. H. Hoska
Stone
George Waugh
Fifth Street Northwest
Waugh
Cardozo Trial Preparations Advance as Charges Soon Ready
The board of education plans to serve formal charges against Francis L. Cardozo, the colored supervise principal of the Thirteenth district, after a conference today between Admiral Baird and Assistant District Attorney Stuart McNamara. The board, aiming to conclude the incident early in the new year, reinstated Cardozo following a district supreme court order. Supt. Chanveller departed for New York for several days.
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Francis L. Cardozo
Admiral Baird
Board of Education
Stuart McNamara
Card
Cardozo
Bradley seeks to break Brown will in Salt Lake
George P Hoover, attorney for Mrs. Anna M Bradley, says he will not take part in the will contest aiming to overturn Senator Brown's will. Bradley claims Brown fathered her two children and plans to gather evidence for a trial in Salt Lake City. Brown's will, valued at 75000, excludes the two children, though Brown acknowledged them in life. Utah law on legitimate children may favor Bradley's case. Brown previously argued for legitimacy in past cases.
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George P Hoover
Anna M. Bradley
Salt Lake
Bradley
Brown
Utah
Mariner
Supreme Court
Foreman Buried Under Sand in Belmont East River Shaft
New York reports foreman Thomas Brown stuck in a shaft at Belmont near the East River, as laborers struck a fault unleashing water and sand. Brown delayed his escape to aid others and has not been seen since the incident in Long Island City.
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New York
Zhomas Brown
Long Island City
Belmont East River
Brown
New Church Bill Reported by Senate Committee
Paris Dec 27 The Senate committee on church and state separation favorably reported the measure amending the 1905 act. The bill will be debated in the Senate tomorrow. Nancy France Dec 27 The Corrections Court fined Bishop Tarinaz $10 for striking a gendarme during his expulsion from the episcopal residence.
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Paris
Senate
Nancy
France
Tarinaz
Harris declines petition to reinstate discharged soldiers
Thomas Harris of Larchmont known as the negro millionaire says he stands by President Roosevelt after reviewing witnesses and will not sign the petition seeking reinstatement of three colored infantry companies. He notes his southern background and states the president acted fairly and wisely.
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Apedal
Washington
Larchmont
Thomas Harris
United States
Roosevelt
South
Harris
Colored Societies of
Mark Harris
Soldier Attacked Woman Near Rock Inland Station
A negro soldier from the Twenty-Atth Infantry attacked Mrs. T.8. Clifford and her sister near the Rock Inland station in Reno Oklahoma prompting great excitement and lynching threats. Hundreds searched for the assailant as police and locals questioned soldiers. both women expect to search Fort Reno for the suspect.
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Reno
Okla
Clifford
Rock Inland Station
H Clarke
Twenty-Atth Infantry
Favors Restoring Canteen at Port Sheridan
Maj. C McComb, commanding Port Sheridan, urges restoring the army canteen to curb soldiers’ drinking after the Christmas Day killing of Corp. Herbert Taylor by Sergt John A. Griffin. He argues canteens would offer controlled soft liquor, reducing village tavern visits and intoxication.
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Washington Post
Chicago
C. McComb
Port Sheridan
Sergt
John A. Griffin
Corp
Herbert ‘Taylor
Weather Forecast Outlook From G S Department Bulletin
The Weather Bureau reports a falling pressure trend across the United States with a high building over the North Atlantic and Eurasia. Expect cloudy and rainy conditions along the Atlantic coast and East Gulf states Friday into Saturday, with no major temperature changes and moderate warmth east of the Rockies.
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G. S. Dept. of Agriculture
Weather Bureau
Washington
Tauraday
United States
North Atlantic Ocean
Eurasian
Manitoba
Rocky Mountains
Statens
Middle Atlantic States
Ohio
Mississippi Valley
Lake
Atlantic Coast
East Gulf
Atlantic
Gulf Coast
Steamera
European
Grand Banks
Inquiry at Brownsville investigates riot by soldiers
Brownsville Texas received an inquiry led by D M Purdy with Maj Augustus B Blocksom and W W Merchler. Four witnesses were examined today and the private inquiry is expected to take weeks. In Pensacola Florida the Fort Barrancas firing inquiry concluded with no further evidence tying soldiers to the disturbance.
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Brownsville
Pansacola
Fila
Fort Barrancas
Injunction Sought To Stop Wife From Hair Pulling
John Glade of Cleveland sought a restraining order to stop his wife Johanna Glade from pulling his hair or whiskers and from interfering with his business. He married in 1905 and claims temper and drinking cause her assaults. Judge Phillips granted the temporary order. Lenora Elson completes a dress after nine years of work valued at $40,000 in Angus Calientas, Mexico.
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Washington Rose
Cleveland
Ohio
John Glade
Johanna Glade
Civeland
Glade
Phillips
Mexico City
Lenora Elson
Angus Calientas
Nas
Preston Burch Married in Baltimore to Miss Elliott
Preston M Burch son of William P Burch veteran race horse trainer wed Miss Mary Agnes Elliott in Baltimore at Cardinal Gibbons residence the ceremony performed by Chancellor Gavin. The couple spent Christmas with her parents and left for New Orleans for South stay then plan to return to Washington. Burch trains horses for the Chicago stables and other owners.
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Washington
Miss Elliott
Baltimore
Preston M. Burch
William P. Burch
Mary Agnes Elliott
Margaret Elliott
Cardinal Gibbons
Gavin
Mr. Burch
Chica
Caffery Nears Crisis as Former Senator Dies Noted
Former Louisiana senator Donelson Caffery remains in critical condition in New Orleans due to kidney trouble. illness is described as a crisis momentarily expected in the next update.
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Louisiana
New Orleans
United States
Donelson Caffery
Washington Market Company stockholders meet January 7 1807
Special notices list the Washington Market Company annual meeting to elect fourteen directors and approve bond consolidation and new debt up to three hundred thousand dollars secured by company property. Also includes met at 7th Street office in Washington and date January 7 noon, plus related notices from other local firms.
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Washington Market Company
Washington
Traders National Bank OF
Wastington
D.C
Traders’ National Bank of
Roowa
J 'Fendall Cain
Washington Post
Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, D.C
John F. Wilkins
John R. McLean
Metropass Building Association
Harry E Gladnand
Webstery
Thos, Reardon
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