Europe Dreads 1907 Readjustment of Powers
London dispatch surveys 1906 end and 1907 prospects across Europe. It notes Britain Italy and France shaping the Anglo French Italian entente and the ongoing readjustment of powers amid domestic reform pressures and rising taxation, with Germany facing internal strains and a potential throne crisis if constitutional demands intensify.
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Washington Post
London
Italy
England
France
Germany
Europa
Pope Hopes for New Year and Empire Outlook 1907
The text notes agriculture and industry in 1906 and into 1907 with widespread gains in profits wages and dividends. It forecasts continued improvement though cautious until the empire’s 1907 prospects are clarified after the electorate acts in a month. The Pope in Rome hopes 1907 brings consolation and relief from 1903 tribulations and prays for the French people.
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America
Rome
Speedy Divorces Spark Episcopal Bishop's Push
Sioux Falls reports Rt Rev W H Hare condemns fast divorces and post decree marriages, urging radical reform from the State legislature. He cites the Baroness de Beaus' case and Count Zbrowski as triggering his residence law drive, and plans to press for stricter rules on causes, cross state actions, open court trials, and waiting periods.
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Sioux Falls
South Dakota
W. H. Hare
Episcopal
Bishop Hare
Baroness de Bteurs
Eliot Zbrowski
Hare
Philadelphia
Alvorce
Pargong
Confucius Promoted to Deity in Imperial Edict
An imperial edict from Peking proclaims Confucius raised to the rank of a god, equal to heaven and earth, due to religious scruples of Christian students at government colleges. The act follows long-standing custom of bowing to the Confucius tablet, which the Christians reportedly objected to.
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Heaven and Earth
Washington Post
Peking
Heaven
Earth
Russian Plotters Arrested in St Petersburg
Report from St Petersburg shows police over ten days captured more than a hundred leaders and members of a Social Democrats military group conducting propaganda in the army and navy. Included were an editor of a weekly paper Barracks twenty five soldiers and several women. Police also seized many Terroristic Social Revolutionists and a list of twenty seven high officials sentenced to death. Also, a plot to blow up attendees at a conference was frustrated. In Kiev, a local Social Democrats committee of forty men was arrested.
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St. Petersburg
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The
Attack on Funeral Cortege Sparks Fatalities in Lodz
In socialist nationalist clashes in Lodz, six people were killed or wounded overnight. A funeral procession bearing four murdered Nationalists was attacked by Socialists as it moved to the cemetery, resulting in one mourner killed and two wounded before crowds dispersed.
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Lodz
Russian
Poland
Dec
Austro-Hungary Names New Embassy Secretary in Washington
Baron Ludwig Ambrizy de Seden is appointed first secretary of the Austro-Hungarian Embassy in Washington. He previously served in Washington from 1898 to 1901 and has since been attached to the foreign office.
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Washington
Vienna
Ludwig Ambrrizy de Seden
Foreign Office
King Oscar Grows Worse in Stockholm Bulletin Says
King Oscar's health worsened with disturbed sleep and little improvement in temperature. A late bulletin from his physicians notes serious condition and unsettled rest, while a separate Vatican encyclical excommunicates the leader of a new sect in Russian Poland.
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Ruier
Stockholm
Oscar
New Law Declared Unconstitutional In Louisville Ruling
Federal Judge Walter Tyans in Louisville held that the 1906 act creates liability only for common carriers to their employes and does not regulate interstate commerce. The decision in the Brooks v Southern Pacific case sustains the railroad demurrer and dismisses the suit for damages.
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Congress
Walter Tyans
N. C
Brooks
Southern Pacific Railroad
Kansas
Evans
United States
LICENSED TO MARRY OBSERVING MANY VIRGINIA BRIDEGROOMS
A scan of a late 19th or early 20th century wedding notice page lists numerous marriages in Virginia and nearby areas. Names include Hugh Frank Boyer, Garris Virginia Most, Clarence Gweeney, Jessia D. Keith, James W. Stephens, Florence Tanaythe, William H. Murray, Ada May Rodda, and many others. Locations cited include Woodstock Fairfax County Charlottesvilles Woodbridge Parcellville Baltimore and Philadelphia with Rev. ministers referenced throughout. The batch presents diverse ages and partners, reflecting a broad slate of nuptials in a single public notice excerpt.
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Hugh Frank Boyer
Garris Virginia Most
Woodstock
F. D. Power
Chrence R Funk
Strasburg
Annis M Meter
Fishora Hui
F M. Bristol
Harry King
Myra Dobson
Alexandris
Theodore Out
Clarence Gweeney
Jessia D. Keith
Baltimore
E H Lamar James W. Stephens
Mlorence Tanaythe
Haltimata
E H. Lemar
Lamy F. Batchelor
Mareatet Oy Sorisythe
HH Lauer
William I. Doming
Alice M. Fitzhugh
Fairfax County
William J. Cox
Benjamin H Rutyoo
St Elmo
Lillie T Reed
OL P Brealey
David A. Taylor
Mamie
Lacey Boring
W. Francis Swinnerton
Penn Yan
Myrtle L. Rathe
B. M. Mott
Raymond P. Repsitl
Teahal Tefeh
James M
D'arlen
William H .Murray
Ada May Rodda
Henry BD Hosley
James F Powell
Hortaville
Lydia M Chisholm
Woodbridge
James B McLaughlin
Charles E. Patric
Springfield
Gbl
Mary J. Vensie
J G Butler
Gordon Gregg
Heaumont Purcell
Parcellville
J. McLaughlin
Ernost N. Hoover
Florence E. Kirby
Bristol
Theodore Bather
Nattie Myers
Mount Airy
Ma 'Pov
Edward Lewis
Hua L. Hawitt
Willan J. Howard Andrew Minor
Avid Hector Durfi
Richard &. Gapkins
Charles Money
Sarah Lindsay
Paul Grifith
Charles Newman
Eig Johnson
Philip Stewart
Walter Pack
Isabella Smith
George W Lee Banford T. Farmer
Henrietta Carter
Biche
Rags
Lula P. Dagner
Richmond
W. J. Howard
Elenend
Herrigt
Diggs
Oxtion
Logan Johnson Jomph Negitt
Amands Wile
Pd O'Connell
Robert Dorsey
Madrid Jackson
Boston
James C Dent
Christopher C. Francis
Lawrenceville N. J
Fannie Brown
Alfred J Taylor
James Carter
Teresa Miles
Deaths in Health Office Record December 26 1908
Health Office list of deaths up to 14 months and 12 months, with names and ages including Walter G Smith 73 Lisle Hawkins 9 Patrick H McDevitt 9 Hugh L Apple 3 Margaret Griffin 6 Mary Lewin 2 Howeon Stewart 42 Hildreth ? Rose Boylan 7 Joseph Gaskins 2 months Fiorenci B Dickpon 9 months Damon Wall 2 days Louise Price 5 years Eugene Chapman 28 Mary Jenkins 55 Corollas Smith 62 Nellis Hopper 57 Martha Stokes 52 Patsy Lucas 67 Cornelius Mather 6 Dolly Minor 8 months Charlotte Davis 58 Elizabeth Magill 60 Dora Kants 12 Laura Taylor 41 John J Reed 68 Somes Thomas 63 Patrick Connolly 70 Our best thanks to patrons. New Year wishes from Wescott Wilcox & ost.
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Ava
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Genton Ct
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Douglas Court Ne
Ant Hildreth
Rose Boylan
Brightwood Ave
Joseph Gaskins
Toesperanca Hall Alley
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Damon Wall
Louise Price
IBM la Droit ¢Ourt
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Mary Jenkins
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K Ot Nw
Patsy Lucas
21St St Nw
Cornelius B. Mather
Everts St Nie
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K St Nw
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Dora Kants
North Capitol #2
Laura ‘Taylor
Freedman's Wesnutt
John J Reed
Emergency
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Patrick ‘Connolly
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Cotton Exchange Profits and Proposed Reform
Representative Livingston of Georgia failed to file a fraud order against the New York Cotton Exchange before a half holiday. Cortelyou will hear the charges Wednesday, with a copy to New York. Burleson of Texas aims to curb bucket shopping by barring telegraph companies from aiding gambling in cotton and food, defining gambling as non delivery and citing dogtail cotton as proof of speculation.
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New York Cotton Exchange
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Guggenheim elected senator to succeed Patterson in Colorado
Simon Guggenheim, age thirty-nine and son of the late Meyer Guggenheim, was chosen by Republican members of the Colorado General Assembly to succeed Thomas M Patterson as U S Senator. The caucus vote was 8 to 1, with 69 of 100 members Republicans participating. Guggenheim pledged to serve as a plain citizen and not represent any private interest, citing independence and a desire to serve the state and country.
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Dec
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United States
Thomas M. Patterson
General Assembly
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New York
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Senate
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Collorado
Art Students Vindicated After Dismissal of Case
New York officials cleared Mies Anna Robinson, bookkeeper for the Art Students' League, in a case tied to a raid by Anthony Comstock. The court halted proceedings after the assistant district attorney said she only distributed the catalog and had no role in its makeup. Magazines were withdrawn and new catalogues issued. no further action will be taken.
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Mies
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Art Students’ League
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Coulee Specal
Mias Robinson
Thair Solar
Art Students' League
Woman Dead Husband Held After Coal Miner Wife Found Shot
In Hominy Station near Pittsburgh Pa Mrs McGeary aged 35 wife of Michael McGeary a coal miner was found mortally wounded in a cow stable. Death suspected from a gunshot but murder or self inflicted unclear. Neighbors found a shotgun in the kitchen. Coroner Armstrong ordered an investigation and the husband was held pending clearance.
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Houston Cook Fired After Murder Attempt and Poison Scare
In Houston on December 3 a mocked assassination attempt on Mrs McGregor wife of Representative-elect McGregor and reports of poisoning in the Hume family prompted many households to fire their negro servants. A McGregor servant faced shooting into the dining room with a bullet nearly striking Mrs McGregor. Police investigate the poisoning claim as well.
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Tex
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McGregor
Charles Hume
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Hume
Museum Opens Free Saturdays in Cincinnati Endowment Gift
Special to The News from Cincinnati Ohio dated December 31 1906 reports Mrs Thomas J Emerys $190000 endowment gift to the Cincinnati Art Museum prompting free admission on Saturdays starting February 1907. The concession honors her late husband and ties to the citys commercial and industrial growth.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Thomas J. Emery
Cincinnati Art Museum
Pope Thanks Gibbons for Catholic Benevolent Legion Note
The Holy Father replies through Cardinal Merry del Val from Rome to Richard B. Moa Pett supreme president of the Catholic Benevolent Legion in Baltimore. He thanks the Legion for congratulations praising the Pope’s stand to protect liberty conscience and religion for the French people. The exchange follows a cablegram from Baltimore.
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Glinder Make Merry At New York Blind Club
The New York Blind Men's Improvement Club gathered at Worth Memorial Hall to welcome the new year with song and cheer. Members celebrated with horns and harmonicas, heard speeches on blind employment and independence, and enjoyed refreshments.
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Philadelphia
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Hunt For Stolen Millions In Wall Street Probe
A Canadian commission hunted Wall Street for traces of embezzled funds from the Ontario Bank of Toronto. Charles McGill, long time general manager, is accused of stealing about 1 92 000 000. Witnesses say McGill was a model man, while investigators press for answers on the missing money.
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Canada
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Washington Monument Society reception at Noyes home
A reception is held today from 2 to 4 PM at 1790 New Hampshire Avenue hosted by Crosby 8 Noyes for the Washington National Monument Society. Many invited guests attend to meet the guests of honor as the society, successor to the 1838 citizen group, continues advisory work to the Secretary of War on monument cars and maintenance.
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Ganley Sold to Washington in New Year's Move
The Pittsburgh club released outfielder Bob Ganley to the Washington American League team without compensation. President Barney Dreyfuss approved the transfer after Frei Clarke informed him Ganley would go to Joe Centillon's squad. The move ends rumors of Ganley heading to Boston in exchange for Abbaticchio.
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Pittsburg
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Frei Clarke
Barney Dreyfuss
Ganley
Joe Centillon
Dreyfuss
Boston
Abbatic
Chio
Admiral Von Koester Retires From Navy Service
Berlin reports Grand Admiral von Koester, inspector general of the navy, has retired after a long career influencing naval development. In Chile, the protected cruiser Minigird Zenteno will represent Chile at the naval review during the Jamestown Exposition in Santiago.
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Letters Against Thaw Bring Holmans to Trial
Mrs. Charles J. Holman will come to New York on her own for Harry Thaw's murder trial. She plans to attend January 20 with her husband and son Howard Mesbit, ready to provide information and letters kept in a safe deposit vault. The Holmans expect no subpoena is needed.
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New York
William Cravara Jerome
Charles J. Holman
Evelyn Neeble Thay
Harry Thaw
Stanford White
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Jerome
Beating Off Masked Robbers at Burlington Station
York Neb dec 31 C G Morris night agent of the Chicago Burling ton and Quincy Railroad fought two masked robbers winning a plucky victory. One robber guarded Morris while the other rifled the cash drawer. Morris used a fire shovel to stun the guard and then grappled the drawer robber as they moved to the platform. The pair fled in the dark after exchanging two shots, leaving behind money Morris retrieved from the floor.
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Hughes Inauguration Day Begins With Military Escort
Albany December 1 With a gallant military ball tonight by Squadron A of New York as escort to Gov-elect Hughes the inauguration festivities began. Tomorrow includes a parade to the Capitol, oath of office, ceremonies in the assembly, receptions at the executive mansion, and caucuses to select officers for the houses as the legislature convenes Wednesday.
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N.Y
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New York
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To-morrow
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Republidcan
Asbestos Plant Burned In Lockland Fire Triggers Fatality Risk
A Philip Caray Company asbestos plant in Lockland suburb was destroyed by fire this afternoon with a $25,000 loss. Bruce Van Zant, a millwright, was likely fatally burned in the blaze caused by spontaneous combustion.
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Cincinnati
Contralto Jacoby Falls From Prompter Box at Opera Rehearsal
Jains Jacoby, contralto with the Metropolitan Opera Company, fell through an open prompter box during a rehearsal. She sustained severe bruises but, after treatment by Dr. McLean, recovered enough to sing at the evening concert though she walked with a limp. The accident happened as the stage dimly lit and after a scenic rehearsal for Salome.
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