Col James G Payne Dies after Civil War Service
Col James G Payne longtime auditor of the District Supreme Court died at his residence 213 Massachusetts Ave. He recruited Pennsylvanian volunteers for the Civil War and served as lieutenant colonel, later quartermaster and captain. He was rector at Georgetown and taught law after returning to civilian life. He leaves wife Katherine Payne and nine grandchildren.
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Buffalo
Hobart Colles
Gro
John S. Talcott
Erle
Bat
Payne
Eris
Pennsylvania
Cumberland Valley
Leutenant
Army of the
Wasehington
Washington
Army
District Supreme Court
Flo
Georgetown University
Col. Payne
St. John's Protestant Episcopal C Church
Har Association of
District of Columbia
Metropolitan Club
Loyal Legion
University Club
Army and Navy Club
Ale
Soh
Kieury M. Payne
Partama
Eleanor MM. Vayne
Los Angeles
Cal
James Megtl Payne
Um, N. Mex
Plan to Aid Destitute Through Red Cross Bond Plan
A new relief method proposed by the American Red Cross aims to aid widows and orphans left destitute by the Cherry Mine disaster. The plan would pool funds from the Red Cross, the United Mine Workers Association, and Illinois legislature, directing support to families until they can provide for themselves.
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Crustey
Cherry Mine
Hencha
P. Bicknell
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Setional Mine Workers’ Association
Ilieis
Vernor Deneen
Af Ailhole
Howenert. T
Red Cyots
Tikinols
Sofa Board
Cherry
Quake in Switzerland and Sicily Catastrophe Recall
A sharp earthquake rattled Switzerland with cracked walls as unseasonably warm weather persisted. Residents in quake districts mourn the Sicily catastrophe's first anniversary, noting the 20,080 deaths and 43 tremors across Sicily and Calabria since the disaster.
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Washineton
Geneva
Switzerland
Leg Breaks As Boy Struck By Truck on Kinth Street
Walter Bous nine years old of 1103 Seventh Street Northeast was coasting down a hill on Kinth street when a truck hit him at Ninth and streets. One leg was broken and he was taken to Jaqualty Hospital in a patrol wagon from the Ninth precinct. Negro Academy Meets at Lincoln Memorial Temple Eleventh and Foster in the thirteenth annual gathering of the American Negro Academy last night.
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Kinth Street
Walter Bous
Seventh Street
Ninth
Jaqualty Hospital
Ninth Precinct
Negro Academy
American Negro Academy
Lincoln Memorial Temple
Zelaya
Marcos Z. Velazquez
Washington
Mexico City
Nicaragua
United Siates
Velazquez
Panama
United States
Gen. Entrada
Fatt
Knox
American Waltham Watches Sell Worldwide Insight
American watches unite global markets through American brains industry and capital. The message urges readers to buy a watch highlighting worldwide reach and national enterprise.
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Waltham
Waltham Watches Emphasized By Jeweler
A jeweler urges customers to demand Waltham watches adjusted to specific temperature and position settings, stressing that these timepieces differ from ordinary merchandise and should be purchased with expert guidance.
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N. B
Waltham
Knights of Labor Endorse Postal Savings Bank Legislation
District Assembly No 0 Knights of Labor adopted resolutions backing bills in Congress for postal savings bank and immigration limits. W H Sim, T Chetubattala spoke as leaders praising Taft and Postmaster General Hitchcock for backing a potent savings bank law. The assembly also urged action against usurious local lending practices and marked its fortieth anniversary.
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Knights of Labor
Pennsylvania
Avenua
Cere
W. HJ. Sim ‘Mons
T. Chetubattala
Assembly
Congress
Taft
Bitchcock
Powtel Savings Bank
Feud Between Tong Societies Sparks Shootings in New York
The On Leong Tong and the Four Brothers feud erupts with the shooting of two elderly men on Pell Street. The murder of Bow Kum last summer and shifting loyalties sparked a war as On Leong witnesses agreed to testify for a price, prompting retaliatory violence and a police manhunt.
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Washington Post
New York
On Leong Tong
Four Brothers
Law Jung
Law Yo ‘Yong
Pell Street
Chinesa
Bow Kum
On Leones
Ben Francisco Chinaman
Little Ben Kum
San Francisco
Mottstrest
On Leongs
Leongs
Sors
City Hall Park
One-Legged Cook Released After Boston Appeal
Boston Christian Scientists succeed in appealing to Washington to free Mrs Mary B Ettinger a one legged cook who had been detained by immigration authorities She had been living in Boston and was thought to be planned as a cook for Mrs Mary Baker Eddy The release order arrived today marking a notable intervention by local church members in federal immigration matters.
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Boston
Washington
The
Washington Post
Mass
Mary B. Ettinger
Mary Baker Eddy
Divorce in Rich Family Ends in Custody Loss
St Louis heiress Maud Bingen Drummond obtained a divorce from Charles R Drummond. she will gain custody of three children. Drummond, son of John T Drummond, a tobacco magnate, faced lavish support and threats of self harm linked to his bucket shop spending and a $104000 legacy.
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St. Louis
Maud Bingen Drummond
Jom Bingen
Charles R. Drummond
John T. Drummond
Tobacco
Drummond
Plaints
Loughrey Wins on a Foul in Twelve Round Bout
Boston reports a foul on Young Wonohue in round five gives Young Loughrey the decision. Philadelphia fighter controlled later rounds while Roxbury opponent troubled by rushing tactics. Also notes six round draws at Duquesne Gardens and a fatal mining explosion near Centrals.
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Loughrey
Boston
Young Wonohue
Roxbury
Dick Fieming
Gnatheight
Young Loughrey
Philadelphia
Armory
Nicaraguan War Stalemate Amid Mediation Push
Reports from Bluefields and Rama describe halted hostilities as Estrada declines surrender terms while Madriz forces mobilize eastward. Zelaya’s exile regime faces taunts from exiled Nicaraguans, and Dr. Marcos Velazquez in Washington issues a duel challenge to Zelaya as diplomatic efforts wobble.
Cabinet members and delegates listed in fragmented December record
A damaged OCR snippet names several cabinet and congressional figures including Senator BROWN of Nebranke and Senator DORAN of Idaho, Representative DALEELL of Penneylvania, and others along with Maurice Francis Egan as minister to Dromet and Benito Legrrado of the Philippines. The passage is poorly legible with many misspellings.
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Brown
Nebranke
Renetor Wethore
Kota Island
Doran
Idaho
Labor Party Motion in Washington Labor Circles
Washington labor leaders debate a workingmen's party as a path to political influence. Mark Jackson and others push for union based politics while opponents warn of a split, citing need for broader union organization first. Several officials and unions in Washington weigh feasibility and timing.
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Mart Jeckeon
Painters’ Union
Central’ Labor
Mankt
Washington
Williard F. Gilmore
Carpenters’ Union
Hhat
American Federation of Labor
Ar. Gilmore
Jackson
Democratic Party
New Zealand
Election Harmonious as Shriners Elect Potentate
Alexander Grant elected potentate of Almas Temple Nobles of the Mystic Shrine at the National Rifles Armory. Seven officers and four representatives chosen with no opposition. Dent to receive jewel from temple early January. New Orleans imperial council officers to be announced. meeting followed a business session showing strong finances.
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Mystic Shrine
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Rabban
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W. Hawiton Smith
Louie A. Dent
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Noyes
Tabban
Gude
Cabban
Lst
W. Hamilton Smith
Jewel
Harrison Dingmoan
Recorder
New Orleans
Imperial
North America
Pyramid Temple
Bridgeport
Boum
Baltimore
Khedive
Norfolk
Alla
Richmond
Almas ‘Temple
A. Jowelta
Louis A. Dent
Mystery in Double Tragedy Poisoning of Aged Preacher and Wife
Washington Indiana December 2 coroner closes investigation into the deaths of William Ritter an elderly preacher and his wife The coroner reports both may have been poisoned and will send their stomachs to the state chemist for analysis Mrs Ritter suffered dementia with one theory suggesting she died in a frenzy while her husband perished from paralysis in the mill house authorities consider murder attempted robbery or suicide by poison as possible causes.
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Washington
Ind
William Ritter
Ritter
Heven
Fatherhrood
Lane Gs
Vetceless
Rome
Funeral for Dennty Mullany Draws Wide Tribute
Hundreds attend and send condolences as Dennty Mullany is laid to rest. Dignitaries from journalism politics and business join representatives from National Press Club Catholic Knights of America and Ancient Order of Hibernians. Services set for St Patrick’s Church at 10 and burial at Mount Olivet. mourners include relatives from New York and Baltimore.
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Ireland
Dood
National Capitol
Murlany
St. Mary's Iale
Cork Hospital
Thurles
Tipperary
Dennis Walsh
Thumes
Sisters of Mercy Order
Fourteenth
E Streets
St. Patrick's Church
Pather Carroll
Burlat
National Press Club
Catholic Knights of America
Ancient Order of Hibernians
J. Fred Kelley
John Kennelly
Evening Star
Wiliam Wi. Richardson
John H.iter
W. H. Walker
Frank B. Richards
Washington Post
Catholic Church
Sitl
C. Sine
Bator
Mothyg Stead
Mephew
Mis
An. Sian
Tudge Denounces Graft and Public Waste in Albany Speech
Supreme Justice Wesley C. Howant denounces graft as a major evil in New York supply costs and public works. He warns that corruption has become routine in estimating public construction costs, citing the Ashokan valley condemnation project as wasteful and disordered.
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Troy
Wesley C. Howant
New York City
Howard
Ashokan Valley
Effort to Avert Large Strike by Rail Unions in Chicago
Northwest switchmen strike action hinges on H B Perham heading to Washington to seek federal mediation. AFL railway branch chair Perham to confer with Chicago leaders. unions face possible general walkout. General Managers Association says intercession unnecessary and does not fear a broad strike or AFL sanction.
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St Paul
Mion
Der
Northwest
H. B. Perham
Washington
Perham
Chicago
P. T. Hawley
Switchmen’s Union of North America
Harshbarger
Harahbarger
General Managers Association of the Railroads
Interstate Earn Merce “Commission
Trufik
American Federation of Labor
Conference to Seek Settlement in Railway Strike
H B Perham of the AFL runs the Washington meeting aimed at a compromise between striking switchmen and railway managers. Martin A Knapp of the ICC and Charles Neill, Labor’s Federal commissioner, will participate. Perham plans to meet them Friday in Washington to brief President Taft on the strike, with Erdman act mediators potentially called in if talks fail.
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H. B. Perham
Runway Department
American Federation of Labor
Martin A. Knapp
Te Interstate Commerce Commission
Charles Neill
Bshea
Perham
Commissioner of Labor
Messia
Knapp
Neill
Zionists Near a Schism at Congress in Hamburg
Delegates at the Zionist congress in Hamburg face deep wrangling as extremists denounce the executive committee for not establishing a Hebrew state in Palestine. They threaten secession to form a separate movement under Dr Stand of the Austrian reichsrat. The executive committee secured a large majority in a confidence vote.
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Hamburg
Dec
Executive J
Palestine
Dr. Stand
Reichsrath
Optimists Club Lecture on Manila Government
A. F. Ferguson lectured under the Optimists' auspices at the Church of Our Father on municipal government, climate, and Manila customs. He quoted Mr. Varguson on adjusting to a place over six month intervals. The talk was the second in a series of free lectures by the Optimists Club.
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Church of Our Father
A. F. Ferguson
Cbareh
Manila
Varguson
Optimists Club
Beskeminge Right Foot Stashed Amputation Notice
Fragmentary OCR hints a medical notice about foot injury and possible amputation at a hospital. Readable terms include hospital, amputate, and patient mentions. Details are unclear but indicate a medical decision point or consent related to a foot injury.
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Beskeminge
Rovdege Hospital
Instructions for Veterans at White House Reception
Veterans of the Spanian-american war affiliated with the Dolted Span ish War Veterans Association in the District will receive instructions from Department Commander Mawson today. They are told to assemble at the G A R Hall at 01:00 Saturday morning in dress uniform or black clothes with white gloves. Instruction one will be mailed to each veteran today.
Murder Return for Charity in Douglas House Shelter
In Douglas Massachusetts a young man entered a charity house and attacked an elderly man, slashing his throat and wounding his windpipe. Mrs. Potter interrupted the brutal act as the assailant tried to flee, leaving the victim severely injured and possibly dying. A suspect was arrested nearby.
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Douglas
Mass
Wer Eltchen
Charles Potter
Wayterer
Ehrieka
Hotels and notable guests listed by city and name
A garbled roster of names and titles arranged by cities such as Chicago Philadelphia and New Jersey. The fragment lists Mr and Mrs, professional titles, and various individuals including hotel guests and attendees with numerous family and personal names. The text resembles a social roster from hotels in multiple cities.
Give Me the Man with the Baby
Dr Peters extols fatherhood as the true test and fuel for male virtue. The baby steadies the man, curbs vice, boosts work ethic, and anchors family and national prosperity. A man with a baby becomes a diligent provider and exemplar, shaping a brighter future for spouse, child, and society.
Cook Sought in Michigan on Train Sightings
Detroit reports a diligent press search failed to locate Dr. F.A. Cook in the city. A man resembling him was seen on a train from London Ontario bound for Detroit. Authorities checked Mount Clemens and Jackson for possible oaths or relatives but he was not found tonight.
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Dec
Newepaper
FA. Cook
London
Mount Clemens
Jackson
Mich
Pape's Diuretic Promises Quick Kidney Relief
An advertisement touts Pape's Diuretic as a cure for backache and urinary troubles. It claims rapid improvement in kidney, bladder, and nervous symptoms with a 58 cent treatment, urging readers to consult physicians or pharmacists for purchase.
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Hank
Thompson “& Pape
Spacera
Papa
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