German Art World Honors Kaiser at Metropolitan Gala
Ambassador von Bernstorff and J Pierpont Morgan head a guest list of 8 090 art figures at the Metropolitan Museum in a reception praising Kaiser Wilhelm II. Diplomats and local leaders mingle with painters and Royal Academy members as exchanges on postwar relations unfold amid a lavish cultural scene.
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von Bernstorff
J Pierpont Morgan
Metropolitan Museum
Loual
Royal Academy
Queen Helena Aids Surgeons After Messina Quake
Queen Helena of Italy assists surgeons in the Messina earthquake operation, bleeding from the mouth after a fall. Consort and nurses, including aristocratic women led by Princess Teana, organize rescue work, with parrot calls guiding a rescued girl. Helena and volunteers establish field hospitals, distribute food, and oversee evacuations as Red Cross efforts and military support coordinate to relieve the wounded.
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Helena
Italy
Parrot
Signor
Muabello
Barth
Bastim
Maria’ Marti
Conir
Marta Ihscunma
Laken
Regina
Th Itahain Red Cross Society
Princess Teana
Vittorie Colonna
Red Cross Corps
Bayside Murder Trial Hears Thornton Hains Stand
In a Bayside courtroom Thornton J Hains testified about Capt Peter Hains after his wife’s alleged confession. Hains described staying at his house, wandering the home, and acting distraught as crowds jeered Lynch Him. He recounted confrontations with his brother, the shooting on the float, and efforts to prevent violence as the crowd roared.
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Peter
Gen. Hains
Billy
Washington Peat
New York
Flushing
Thornton J Hains
Peter Hatns
Hans
Watness
Hs Counsel Hains Sud
Bay Ridge
Hamilton
Phiippines
Hum Ag
Brother
Claudia
Lou
Port Mamilton
Gen Hains
Annis
Melutyre
Hate
Miyof
Glendia Hains
Connie
Fort Hamilton
Walsom
Heanest
Claudia Thams
Shigat
Viane Steel
Bnew Tunes
Claude
Haims
Sai Tam
Philippines
Sue
Hefe
Percy Malls
Jims
Stuaid Ann
Mills
Jeayeer
Nnis
Winess Ma
Capt Hains
Manhattan
Hains
Annnis
Snake
Cross
Bill Vy Mire Hains
Mr Hains
Bayside
Thornton Hains
Pete
Jesperson
Sailor Man
Roberts
Hams
Bewanse
Haine
Claudia Mlains
Thornton Eats
Reid
Thernton
Ana
Enernion
Ainis
Ger Haid
Ium
Hans Wis
Gvas
William
Rome
Amy
Boston
Claudly
Biltmore Taxes in Arrears Alarm County Finances
The Washing'ot Past Asheville reports $24 000 in county taxes owed by the Biltmore estate have not been paid, hindering teachers' salaries for the last month. Authorities cable George W Van derbilt in Paris to secure immediate payment of at least half the taxes. Property assessed at $2 500 000. no personal local tax.
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Asheville
Biltmore
George W Vanderbilt
Paris
Vanderbilt
Philadelphia Auto Crash Kills Five In Train Car
An accident in Philadelphia leaves Fiward Ro Spader and a chauffeur dead as a car plunged from a train coach. Authorities report multiple injuries and hospitalizations. a medical professor at Collese Tp notes trauma as the likely cause. The investigation traces a daily Philadelphia to New York route via Pa Rail.
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Philadelpha
Stey
Thomas
Widow in Green Mystery Grips Chicago Hotels
Federal agents have obtained clues about a mysterious widow in green said to have blackmailed wealthy out of town patrons at downtown hotels. The probe, tied to four months of alleged losses, remains secret due to high profile victims. Some victims plan to testify before a federal grand jury seeking indictments.
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Chicago
Green
Federal Secret Service
Thom
Federal Grand Jury
French Radicals Gain in Chamber Elections
In Paris on January 4, radicals and radical socialists show net gains of fifteen seats in the chamber of deputies. The socialist Independents gain two seats and the conservatives one, while the progreshiste lose 182. The results mark a government victory, especially for the radicals.
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Paris
France
Chamber of Deputies
Radicale
Th Progreshiste
Seventeen Girl Dies Aiding Sister In Insurance Plan
Miss Jennie Joyce, 17, of Trenton, died by self harm at her sister Mrs William Salt's home. She dunked earbulk acid to enable her sister to claim a 350 insurance policy on the girl's life. Also notes several War Department casualty reports from the Philippines, including Daniel Moonan, William Buros, Ole A Hanson with causes listed as murder by mules, alcohol-related death, and heart failure in December.
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Trenton
Jennto
Joyce
Willam Salt
Philippines
War Department
Daniel Moonan
Svent
William Buros
Ninth Cavalry
Ole A Hanson
Cardiac
Lib Sal
Arcustamud
Pb Bali
Wib
Idia
Eizabeth Grey
Re@ Gables
Sarah Hogan
Blanche Jackerson
Emma Jackson
Erba
Bersel
Kaiser Guts His Expenses Reports Plans To Sell Residences
Berlin January 4 Reports from court circles say an emperor seeks greater economy by selling some of his fifty two provincial residences. He plans to travel simpler and spend more time at Potsdam with the imperial family choosing economies to avoid parliamentary grants. The crown prince also retrenches by canceling renovations at Bubenberg chateau near Potsdam. Sacramento California January 4 The California Legislature opens its thirty eighth session and Perkins reelection is linked to Chicago through service. The Pennsylvania Limited from Washington to Chicago adds sleeping car service without extra fare.
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Berlin
Potsdam
Lulenburg
Prussia
Bubeisberg Chateau
Potsdant
Williem
Chicago
Pennsylvania Limited
Washington
Reid to Stay as Ambassador Under Taft Administration
London dispatch quotes Ambassador Reid stating he will remain as ambassador under President Taft and sees no visible prospect of a change in the situation. The Edinburgh Scotsman, via its London correspondent, reports the assurance amid ongoing diplomatic coverage.
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Taft
London
Edinburg Scatsman
Tondon
Reid
Tafts
Widow Beisel Testifies In Fatal Erb Portrait On Trial
The trial of Mrs Catherine Beisel and Mrs Florence Erb for Captain J Clayton Erb’s murder continues as Beisel testifies about family quarrels, alleged battering, and the night of the shooting. Witnesses corroborate claims of brutal treatment and fear. Beisel describes the dead man’s anger and a choking incident that escalated to violence.
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Catherine Beisel
Decree Tightens Cuban Congress Attendance Rules
Havana Jan 4 Gov Magoon’s January 2 decree, published in the official Gazette, sets new rules for Cuban congress attendance. No senator or representative may miss a session without permission, and concurrent leaves cannot exceed one sixth of each house. The move aims to curb Palma era abuse of leave that halted public business.
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Havana
Gov
Senate
House
Palma
Congress
Italy Relief Bill Sparks Quick Congressional Action
Congress and the President authorized public funds to aid Italy after a devastating earthquake. A House resolution proposed 7,300,000 dollars for relief with naval distribution and ship use, while a Senate measure capped at 1 00,000 dollars but mirrored the action. The two chambers pressed for swift approval, with debates over authority and precedent as Chaplain Couden invoked solidarity with Italy.
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Wea Ag
Ure
United States
Italy
Wich
Congress
Senate
Committee On Appropriations
Hale
Mount Pelee
Benatar Batley
Publc
Committee On
Bailey
Couden
Americans Safe in Italy From Sicily Earthquake
Telegrams from Rome confirm safety of numerous Americans previously believed in Sicily during the earthquake. Names include Emma Lansing and Katherine Lansing of Watertown New York. William Elliott Smith and family of Afton. Philadelphia and Brookline residents. Chicago couple Jacob Bauer. and others across New Jersey, Ohio, and beyond.
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Atco
Rome
Sicily
Emma S
Katherine E
Ce _M Lansing
Watertown
William Elliott Smith
Eunice and
Hien
Afton
Estelle Fagan
Philadelphia
Eleanor M Wood
Alice
Barto
Mary H DeHart
Elizabeth
Mary Oberman
Margaret Mendell
Brookline
Mass
Lillian Elisabeth Adiggs
Elizabeth Penfield
Henriette Hadelman
Florence Bayard
Kate Florence Clark
Florence Tin- Ing
Mary Carruthers
Alfred Harris
Rosalie J A Kan
Cleveland Thomas Robinson and Family
Cleveland
Edmond H
Julian Garrett
Charles H Hapgood
Frederick G Bages
Herbert X Norris
Philadelpnia
Martha Kittridge
Ethel
Clarissa Kittridge
Brookline Wass
John B Wright
Jacob Buaer
Chicago
Thornton A Greene
Marguerite McMillan
Fon du Lardis
Hugo B Foelker
Indicted as grafters face grand jury charges in Pittsburg
Pittsburg January 4 indictments against nine city officials and two bankers allege bribery and conspiracy. Names include Atkinson Brand Kile Wasson Soffel Melaney Rams Vilsack Ferguson and others. All posted bond after arrest awaiting hearings said to occur soon.
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Pittsburg
Voters League
Atkinson
William Brand
Common Council
John F Kile
Joseph Wasson
Jacob Soffel
Melaney
Hugh Ferguson
Rams
German National Bank
Gaye
Hard to Live Like Jesus in Mass Meeting Speech
Special to The Washington Post from Cleveland on January 4 quotes the originator of a recent large Baptist gathering urging pledge to act as Christ would. The speaker laments gaps between his deeds and his ideal, admitting struggle to live up to the Jesus standard while seeking to help others daily.
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Washington Post
Cleveland
Ohio
Hari
Jesus
Iss Baptists
Ine Fm
Christ
Priest Elopes With Girl From Newark Church
Assistant priest Rey Kilomena rian and Julia Lesta both 17 vanished last Thursday. The girl’s father received a letter saying they married in New York and would be heard from again. Kilomena has long heard confessions and said daily mass. Rector Rev James Yuccarell will seek unfrocking, with Bishop O Connor notified.
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Newark
Marned
WN J
Rey Kilomenarian
St Rocws
Julia Lesta
Tod
New York
Rey Father
Atom
James Yuccarell
Tc Xhurch
O Connor
Boy murderer on trial in Bridgeton New Jersey
Walter Zeller one of three Vineland youths faces trial for the murder of William A Read father of Zeller’s grandfather. Read an elderly man over 70 was killed on November 13 to obtain a supposed large sum of money. Zeller Wheeler and an alleged Grigg will face further proceedings after this case.
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Bridgeton
Walter Zeller
Vineland
William
Ro Read
Zeller and Wheeler
Hadley Denies Resign Plan After Bellwether Rumor
Missouri governor elect Hadley stated he intends to remain in office and denied reports he would resign if Jacob Gmelich Chepub lean is declared lieutenant governor. He also rejected claims he seeks a federal judgeship.
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Missour
Denes
Jefferson City
Hadley
Jacob Gmelich Chepublean
British Vice Consul Killed in Reggio Destruction
British vice consul at Reggio Jane-Walker Fox and his wife died in the city’s destruction. The Foxes, residing in Messina, commuted daily to Reggio, a perilous routine amid the chaos of the disaster.
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Walker Fox
His Wife
Miegs
da. Messing
Jane—Walker Fox
Reggio
Relief efforts plume amid Messina disaster chaos
Amid the Messina destruction Italian and American relief efforts mobilize. Ambassador Griscom and Italian Red Cross lead aid. American and Austrian ships transport supplies and rescue troops. Russian sailors report looting, arrest 200 looters, and plan trials. Relief operations encompass naval battleships, cruisers, and transports on the quake coast with 15,503 survivors rescued.
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Griscom
Italian
Red Cross
America
ed—Pope
Budge Chaim
Charity World
Mescina
Giston
Ametian Relief Committee
Lloyd
Earia
le Dla
Ford
Wille
Ashare
Oceania
Civita Vecchia
Count Taverna
Sulin
Amran
Taverna
Thear
Menzina
Messina
Amoss
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Haing
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Catherine Basel
J Clayton Brown
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Klrb
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Erb
Beisel
Catherine Bisel
Capt Er
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Tlew
Jerger
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Lodge
Teller
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Annis Ker
Katherine Davis
May Moss
Frances M and
Elizabeth Botkins
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Priest
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