Taft in a New Deal with Senatorship in View
Wade H. Ellis returns from Augusta, Ga., to Cincinnati and confers with Charles P. Taft on Taft's bid for the Senate seat once held by Foraker. President Taft hints at a cabinet post for Burton while Harding emerges as a serious outside challenger. Debate over a party caucus ends with Taft pushing for a caucus next Tuesday. Burton resists. Foraker opposes.
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Wade H. Ellis
Augusta
Cincinnati
Treasury
Burton
Foraker
Wunbus
Wade H. Elia
Gasya
Willam H. i
Brett Charles P. Taft
Baraker
Congress
Elis
Taft
Wcatever
Ellis
Wheedoro & Burton
Kon
Mrr. Tatt
Thorn Baker
Cinanuth
Mr. Y
Nator Foraker
Train Service Announcement From Seaboard Florida Limited
A brief notice touts the Seaboard Florida Limited as the handsomest and quickest train in Florida with electric grit throughout. It announces service commencement, listing 142 Per ave and highlighting Lord Pullman impressions and close dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seaboard Florida Limited
Florservice
Lord Pullman
Per Ave
Mrs Ramsey Seeks Divorce After Desertion
Mrs Clarive Harris Ramsey owner of Westover on the James River and social figure in Richmond and Charles City County has filed suit for divorce from her husband William McCreery Ramsey. Desertion is charged. Ramsey, long in California, seldom visited Virginia, remaining in California to oversee estate affairs.
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Richmond
Hfrs
Clarive Harris Ranpey
Westover
Byrd Estate
Jaman River
Pittsburg
William “McCreery Ramsey
Hamney
Colonial Dames of Virginia
Charles City
Ramsey
Calforna
Siblings on Trial in Erb Murder Case at Media
In Media Pa on December 30 the Erb murder trial entered a rapid session with ten witnesses, including household servants and investigators. Testimony suggested self defense by Mrs Erb while detailing pretrial quarrels at Red Gables and threats by Capt J Clayton Erb. Community reports note Beisel fainted at the scene and asked what would be done, while Erb and Beisel defense lawyers pushed evidence to support their case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Media
Belapt
Erb
Beatrice Matsui
Erbs
Naval Observatory to Broadcast Four New Year Signals
The Naval Observatory will issue four one hour interval telegraphic New Year signals to mark midnight in four U S time zones Eastern Central Mountain and Pacific The first series runs 10 55 p m December 31 and ends at midnight local time The sequence continues with subsequent signals at 1 00 2 00 and 3 00 a m Eastern Central Mountain and Pacific times The note lists time differences among major cities when midnight strikes in Washington Philadelphia and New York
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Naval Observatory
United States
Washington
Philadelphia
New York
Chicago
St. Louis
New Orleans
Denver
San Francisco
Prophetess Warns Naples Doom Under Vesuvius
Naples hears a week old prophecy from Matilde Setting printed in Les Annales predicting Naples destruction. She vows immortality yet faces death, foretelling a mountain’s footsore doom with tremors, storms and lightning that will lay waste to the city and its sea coast villages.
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Vesuvius
Naples
Arenes
Wright to Join Brother in Paris Trip
Orville Wright plans to join his brother Wilbur Wright after recovery from a fall at Fort Myer Virginia last September. They will depart Dayton Sunday for New York and sail for Paris on January 5. They will be joined by Miss Katharina Wright in Dayton before departure.
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Orville
Wright
Dayton
Ohio
Fort Myer
Katherina Wright
New York
Paris
Bur Wright
Hains Trial Focuses on Jealousy Allegations in Annis Case
In Queens trial coverage, Maj Hains breaks as McIntyre collapses from strain while witnesses discuss Capt Peter C Hains, Mrs Annis, and Emma Lavelle. Justice Crane rebukes defense, Mrs Annis defends her husband, and testimony outlines alleged tensions between Mrs Hains and Annis over a relationship and family concerns.
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Maj. Hains
Peter
Washington Post
New York
Dec. W
John F. McIntyre
Defehan
T.denkine Haine
Flushing
Willam EB. Annis
Bayside Yacht Club
George V. Foster
Austin Flint
McIntyre
Mira
Hains
Crane
Indate Petada
Annis
Capt. Hains
Niles
Hany
John
P. Halks
Maj. Haine
Halng
May
Hag
Thornton
Witness Testimony Details Deckhand's Dreadful Day
A fragmentary witness statement describes a dramatic aboard event signaling a captain's role amid a tense incident at sea. The report hints at danger, authority, and the crew's reaction during the confrontation.
Local employee commits suicide after embezzling company funds
A man identified as Troutman, a married worker, killed himself today in a city area after confessing he had embezzled about $120 from a produce firm. He said his brothers in Chicago would repay the remainder, $290, and named his brothers Herman and Felix Troutman. He left a note and had purchased clothing and Christmas presents with the money.
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City
Trout“menhn
Troutman
Thian
Janes Troutman
Leangeles
Herman
Felix Troutman
Chicago
Maybury mine disaster deepens as death toll tops eighty
Survivors recount terror after a powder explosion at Maybury near Bluefield West Virginia. Rescue teams work amid debris as officials confirm at least 80 dead and more than 20 rescued. 50 feared buried. Experts rushed from Kanawha and Norfolk to aid, with hospitals and officials coordinating relief at the scene.
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Phillipa
Warner
Henry
Brady
Yamako
Irescuers
Hell
Kanawha
Norfolk
Speelal
Cincinuath
Wallabte
Pilyeidene
Anfi
Reformers and Police Raid Gambling Safe Sects Unite
A Chicago reform and law and order league coalition launches a campaign against gambling and vice amid raids on public halls and venues. The effort targets street gambling, illegal bets, and associated criminal activity, with emphasis on restoring public morality.
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Chicago
Law and Order
League
Haride
Meria
Deeka Pale ‘Laslédnoes
Halis
Wibe
Fragmentary OCR Item Sparks Name Shuffle
Readable fragments show odd word strings and misread names such as Weldort and Cah Tor Breadreys, with a later label New pointing to Zork. The text lacks coherent context or complete sentences for a fuller report.
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Zork
Taft Opposes Southern Taft Clubs and backs Independent South
Augusta Ga Dec 30 President elect Taft has quieted efforts to form Taft clubs across the South. He doubts political activity now and supports naming any independent Southern group exactly as such. Discussions with Hitchcock Hammond and Anderson focused on broader Republican League influence and potential southern organization.
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Augusta
Taft
South
Hitchcock
John Hays Hammond
National League of Republican Clubs
Ben
Fatt
Hammond
Henry W. Anderson
Richmond
W. N. Mitchell
Atlanta
Charles Hopking
Hartford
Connecticut
Brandegee
Ett
Pums
Lyons
Regtetea
the Treasury
Marriage Ceremony At Blandford Church Recalls Past
Fragmentary notes describe a marriage ceremony at Blandford Church involving Reverend J B Winn of Washington Street ME and a memorial association. The text hints at the date, church roles, and obligations but many words are garbled, leaving uncertain details about the couple and precise timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Pertue
Ano
Laura
J.B. Winn
Washington Street
A-bomb explosion under Kansas City saloonkeeper home
An explosion labeled an a bomb was set off today under Antonio Armenia in Gillis Street Kansas City. The saloonkeeper and his family were not home and were not injured. The house sustained only minor damage after Armenia had recently received an anonymous letter demanding 5000 dollars.
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Petayas
Kansas City
Antonio Armenia
Gillis Street
Armenia
Count Bon de Castellane Loses Custody Battle in Paris Court
The court denied Count Bon de Castellane’s petition for custody of his three sons, keeping them with their mother Princess de Sagan. Beginning October 19 the two oldest will enter a college within 100 miles, under close supervision, with visitation shared equally between parents. The youngest remains with his mother until age ten. the parents may again seek changes if welfare is at risk.
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Paris
Der
Bont de Castellane
Marquise de ‘Castellane
Princess de Gagan
Anna Gould
New York
Coste
Castellane
Marquis de Castellane
de Castellane
Prince de Sagan
Condiona
de Sagan
Teaching History for Practical Life in Secondary Schools
Richmond December 30 a meeting of the American Historical Association featured papers on teaching history in secondary schools. The discussion urged less focus on wars and politics and more on everyday life and ancient history’s practical relevance.
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Richmond
Amican Historical Association
A. M. McLaughlin
University of Chicago
Vaiva Pradég
Beng
Bidwin & Sparks
Pennsylvania
Col 68E
Geog
South Atlantic
Lory
Charles H. Hasking
University
Normandy
United Mater
Willigm
AL Aldereon
Virginia
Clariza A. Moore
N.C
Messina Earthquake Devastation Deepens as Death Toll Soars
Rome reports a second violent Messina quake sealing ruin across the city and Reggio. Officials fear 70,000 of Messina’s 90,000 and 40,000 in Reggio perished, with survivors suffering from cold, hunger, and lack of water. King Victor Emmanuel and Queen Elena visited ruin sites, praising rescuers while hospitals struggle. Foreign nationals’ fates remain uncertain as aid arrives from Britain and Russia.
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Italy
Messina
Rome
Messinas
Sicily
Reggio
Victor Emmanuel
Elena
Catania
Francisco Nava di Bontife
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Leb Peet
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Tim
Hys
Voraker
Warren G. Harding
Marton
Mr. Taft
Ene R. Woruker
Tj Han
Usis
Nell House
State House
Iice
Columbia
Ey Miller
Divide
Pricas
Ram Ramsey
Historic Byrd Estate
Tales ‘of
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Peter C. Hains
Tts
Emma Lavelle
Haina
Bluefield
W. Va
Maybury
Bluefeld
Lesa ¢Han
Tom .Gigon
Ana Setamé
Walker
Dixie
George R. Sheldon
Aiken, & C
W. B.calkins
Missouri
Mr. Calkins
Ways and Means Committee
House of Representatives
Calkins
Mexico
Lodge
Massachusetts
Ward
Brooker
Cortelyou
Genana
Alot
Garfield
Hitcheack
Tate
Aly Gerber
Yohin B. Farwell
Ballinger
Boumb
Bon
France
Globe
Makharoff
Arthur
Cheney
Taormina
Messing
London
Marquisi di
Angelo
Dail
Ronlon
Catana
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Sutie
Maite
Ana
Sieveton
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