Col J G Payne Dead Veteran Organizer and Auditor
Col John George Payne a longtime district lawyer and civil war veteran died at his residence in Massachusetts Avenue area. He helped recruit Pennsylvania volunteers, served with the Army of the Potomac, and rose to lieutenant colonel before later becoming auditor of the District Supreme Court and a Georgetown professor. He was active in local clubs and churches and survived by his wife 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
Zelaya
Marcos Z. Velazquez
Mexico City
Nicaragua
United Siates
Velazquez
Panama
United States
Gen. Entrada
Fatt
Knox
Plan to Aid Destitute Through Red Cross Bond Fund
The American Red Cross proposes a new relief method for widows and orphans left by the Cherry Mine disaster. Contributions would form a permanent bond with the Mine Workers Association and state authority, to be managed with Red Cross oversight. The plan, backed by Governor Deneen and others, would consolidate funds for extended relief until families can support 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 Strikes Home and Relatives Mourn
A sharp earthquake shook Switzerland this morning cracking walls and sparking warm weather reports. Residents in quake areas and Italian relatives observe a day of mourning marking the first Sicily and Reggio de Gaia catastrophe anniversary with 20,080 deaths. There have been 43 earthquakes in Sicily and Calabria since the disaster.
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Washineton
Geneva
Switzerland
Leg Broken While Coasting In Ninth Street Accident
At about 8 30 Walter Bous a 9 year old of 1103 Seventh Street Northeast was struck by a truck at Ninth Street and Sixth Avenue Northeast sustaining a broken leg. He was taken to Jaqualty Hospital in a patrol wagon from Ninth precinct. The 13th annual meeting of the American Negro Academy was held at Lincoln Memorial Temple Eleventh and Foster tonight.
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Kinth Street
Walter Bous
Seventh Street
Ninth
Jaqualty Hospital
Ninth Precinct
Negro Academy
American Negro Academy
Lincoln Memorial Temple
American Waltham Watches Sell Worldwide
American Waltham Watches are sold in every country in the world. The text credits American brains and capital in producing the timepieces and urges readers to buy a watch.
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Waltham
Waltham Watches Promoted by Local Jeweler
A recognized watch maker or jeweler in Waltham emphasizes Waltham watches as special items beyond ordinary merchandise. It advises customers to ask their jeweler for watches adjusted to temperature and position for best accuracy.
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Jane
N. B
Waltham
FOSTAL BANK INDORSED BY KNIGHTS OF LABOR
The Knights of Labor District Assembly No 0 at 25 Pennsylvania Avenue North West backed regulations favoring postal savings bank and immigration restriction bills in Congress. The group praised Taft and Postmaster General Hitchcock for backing a strong postal savings bank law and urged passage of the usurious lending measure.
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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 Chinatown Shootings
In New York an On Leong Tong and the Four Brothers clash after Bow Kum's murder and a price on testimony. Two elderly On Leongs are shot. one dies, another survives. Police chief says the feud escalates, with threats of more violence as both sides vow retaliation.
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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
Ouscryim and
Wang
Galvin
Four Brothers Gang
One-Legged Cook Released After Christian Scientists Appeal
Boston Christian Scientists successfully appealed to Washington for the release of Mrs. Mary B. Ettinger, a one legged cook held by immigration authorities. The group had sought her freedom after earlier Boston officials denied release and asserted she had come to serve in Mrs. Mary Baker Eddy's household. The Washington order for her release issued today.
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Boston
Washington
The
Washington Post
Mass
Mary B. Ettinger
Mary Baker Eddy
Divorce in Rich Family Ends With Custody Grant
St Louis heiress Maud Bingen Drummond is awarded divorce from Charles R Drummond, millionaire heir and realty investor, after ten years of marriage. Custody of their three children goes to the wife. Drummond faced accusations of spending in bucket shops and had three threats of self harm.
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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 at Armory Showdown
In Boston the Philadelphia boxer Loughrey defeated Young Wonohue after a foul in the fifth round of a scheduled twelve. Referee Dick Fieming awarded the foul, giving Loughrey the win as Wonohue’s height and tactics troubled his opponent. Earlier, McGovern and Brannigan fought to a six round draw at Duquesne Gardens with Brannigan substituting for Goldman. Meanwhile, a coal dust explosion near Centrals left four miners dead.
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Loughrey
Boston
Young Wonohue
Roxbury
Dick Fieming
Gnatheight
Young Loughrey
Philadelphia
Armory
Piltsbury
Dec
Phil McGovern
Brooklyn
Patsy Brannigan
Pittsburg
Duquesne Gardens
National Sporting Club
Brannigan
Charley Goldman
New York
Nicaragua War Delays Zelaya Mediation and Prisoner Aid
Conflicting peace signals slow Nicaragua crisis as Estrada resists surrender terms while Madriz mobilizes troops eastward. Reports say 1,500 Zelaya soldiers are rationed as prisoners in Rama and Bluefields shelters, with Tacoma and Tecoma commended for aid. a pacification plan stalls amid political arrests and dueling claims of authority.
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Maftit
Bluefields
Commiendera Shipley
Withlack
Des Moines
Tacoma
Prairie
Colon
Hstrada
Hstrads
Rama
Slipley
Blueselas
Ritherta
Shipley
Mans
Barrada
Madris
Bence
Serrada
Istrade
Madriz
Revolutionary Party
Toost
Estrada
Isirana
Madagas
State Department
Madris Party
Estrade
Santos
Prion
Zelaya
Cabinet names and officials listed in December report
A December note lists Cabinet members and officials including Senator BROWN of Nebranke Renetor WETHORE of Kota Island Senator DORAN of Idaho Repremutsttve DALEELL of Penneylvania Repromptative ROBERTS of Mameachuentis MAURICE FRANCIS EGAN minister to Dromet CORCORAN TOM of Waxtington SETH BULLOCK MICHARE WELLER BENITO LEGRRDO Philipine commis siomer and MANTEL J QUEZOW Fellipptina exe saiesioner
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Brown
Nebranke
Renetor Wethore
Kota Island
Doran
Idaho
Labor Party Proposed by Washington Labor Leaders
Mark Jackson of the Painters Body and other labor figures press for a workingmen’s party built on union principles. Critics warn a split risks the labor movement. adoption hinges on unifying union and nonunion workers. Washington leaders cite New Zealand example and favor organized labor initiative.
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Washington
Azacha Workingmen
Mark Jackson
Painters Body
Mart Jeckeon
Painters’ Union
Central’ Labor
Mankt
Williard F. Gilmore
Carpenters’ Union
Hhat
American Federation of Labor
Ar. Gilmore
Jackson
Democratic Party
New Zealand
Welter J.osteo
Organized Labor
Wis
Jonn J. Purcel
Tig Electticians
John H. Love
The
Central Labor Union
Mr. Jackson
Plana
Shriners Elect New Potentate and Officers in Harmonious Meeting
Alexander Grant was elected potentate of Almas Temple at the National Rifles Armory last night, with seven officers and four representatives chosen. The election was unusually harmonious and will see Dent honored with a jewel presentation to Louis A. Dent.
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Alexander.Grant
Ralhan
Almas Temple
Mystic Shrine
Thomas ¢. Noyes
Rabban
Adolphus Gude
W. Hawiton Smith
Louie A. Dent
Messrs
Grant
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 poisons suspected in couple
Washington Ind Dec 2 Coroner closes investigation into the deaths of aged preacher William Ritter and his wife. Bodies found yesterday at the Ritter home. Theory that both were poisoned or killed by a robber. Stomachs to be analyzed for confirmation. Mrs Ritter suffered dementia with possible frenzy before death.
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Washington
Ind
William Ritter
Ritter
Heven
Hundreds mourn Mullany funeral to be held today
Funeral services for Dennis Mullany, who died Sunday morning, will be held today with a 9 30 a m procession from Fourteenth and E streets to St Patrick s Church for a 10 a m requiem mass. Mourners include members of the National Press Club Catholic Knights of America Ancient Order of Hibernians and representatives from The Washington Post The Evening Star and other city papers. Widespread condolences arrived from across the country including Ireland while relatives and clerics from the local diocese attended yesterday.
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Dennty Mullany
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 In Public Trust Debate
Supreme Justice Howard denounces graft as a major public cost in city projects. In a speech at Evansville, he laments waste and disorder in the Ashokan valley condemnation and warns that graft haunts public works as surely as corruption.
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Troy
Wesley C. Howant
New York City
Howard
Ashokan Valley
Northwest switchmen strike potential amid federal intervention efforts
The article describes a pending Northwest switchmen strike with H B Perham traveling to Washington to press for federal intervention. The outcome of Perham's mission could determine AFL aligned unions actions including a possible general railroad strike. Leaders offer cautious comments as the railroad trade body downplays imminent escalation.
Conference Likely To Settle Strike Through Mediation
A Friday conference in Washington may form the basis of a compromise between striking switchmen and railway managers. Participants include H B Perham of the AF of L runway department, Martin A Knapp chair of the Interstate Commerce Commission, and Charles Neill federal labor commissioner. Perham plans to meet Knapp and Neill and may inform President Taft of the situation. The Erdman act mediation could be used, though workers resist its court delays.
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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 Hamburg Congress
Delegates at the Zionist congress in Hamburg face sharp internal strife as extremists accuse the executive committee of failing to establish a Hebrew state in Palestine. Calls to secede grow, but the executive committee wins a broad confidence vote today.
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Boetins
Hamburg
Dec
Executive J
Palestine
Dr. Stand
Reichsrath
Optimists Club Lecture Urges Civic Insight
A lecture at the Church of Our Father by A. F. Ferguson, under the Optimists' auspices, discussed Manila's municipal government climate and customs. The speaker quoted Mr. Varguson on shifting views over time, noting lasting attachment after six months. This was the second in a series of free talks by the Optimists Club.
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Church of Our Father
A. F. Ferguson
Cbareh
Manila
Varguson
Optimists Club
Beskeminge Right: Foot Stashed and Hospital Mentioned
Fragmentary OCR reads unclear on injury and hospital care with possible reference to amputation. No decisive names, dates, or places are recoverable from the readable text.
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Beskeminge
Rovdege Hospital
Instructions for Spanian American War 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 directives from Department Commander Mawson. They are to assemble at the G A R Hall at 01 o'clock Saturday morning in dress uniform or black clothes with white gloves. An instruction letter will be mailed to each veteran today.
Murder Return for Charity in Massachusetts House
Mrs. Charles Potter discovered a young man trying to warm himself as he attacked her 11 year old husband in a shelter house in Douglas Mass. He cut the man's throat and windpipe in a brutal assault. The aged man lies severely wounded with a large sum of money said to be in the house. A suspect was arrested in a nearby town.
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Douglas
Mass
Wer Eltchen
Charles Potter
Wayterer
Ehrieka
Hotels Listed Across Cities With Notable Guests
A garbled hotel register chunk lists numerous names across cities like Chicago New York Philadelphia and Boston. Names include Mr and Mrs, physicians, professionals, and a long roster of guests and visitors. The fragment suggests a society travel notice or hotel guest ledger without coherent events.
Give me the man with the baby
Dr Peters argues that fatherhood transforms men into better providers and moral guides. The baby becomes a balance wheel that steadies habits, inspires diligence, and strengthens economies and families, with the man at his best when he has children to support and model for.
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Fatherhrood
Lane Gs
Cook Sought in Michigan After Train Sighting
A statewide search by newspaper staff failed to locate Dr. F A Cook in Detroit. Reports say a man resembling him boarded a train from London Ontario to Detroit possibly headed for Mount Clemens to take oaths or to Jackson where relatives live. No trace found in either city that night.
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Detroit
Dec
Newepaper
FA. Cook
London
Mount Clemens
Jackson
Mich
Papes Diuretic Promises Quick Kidney Relief
An advertisement extols Pape's Diuretic as a cure for backache and urinary troubles from sluggish kidneys. It claims rapid relief from lameness, headaches, dizziness, and sleeplessness, and urges purchase from druggists with bold assertions of thorough, prompt care and nationwide availability.
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Hank
Thompson
Thompson “& Pape
Spacera
Papa
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