General Wyman Dead in Hospital After Prolonged Illness
The famed surgeon general of the Vidrral health service passed away at age 85 after a months long decline. Funeral arrangements are announced for St. Louis with burial to follow in Washington. The record notes Wyman’s long career, including leadership in public health policy, quarantine, and hospital reform, plus roles with the American Medical Association and Red Cross.
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Marine
Dard Caves
Providence
Wynn
BO Louts
Wenan Ster
Marie Tate
Fey
Sofa
Edward
Tideleth
Ftukey Wemnan
Hla
Wendine
Washington
Minhelopi
Imeurdonta
Cincinnati
Goo Samaritan Hospital
Tw. Wyman
Fort Stanton
N. Mex
Burony Investization Bureau
Hawaii
Washinxton
Bureau of Publi Wealth
Government Hospital For the Insane
International Sanitary Bureau of Americn Republics
American Public Health Association
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A. M.A
American
National Red Crows
Imperial Society of Mercine
Constantinople
Philadelphia College of Pharmacy
American Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Taterma- Sonal Medical Congress
Pan-American Medical Congres
Mexico
International Congress Arts and Sciences
St. Louis
International Congress On
Naonal Association For Study and Prevention
National Asentiston of
District of Columbia Society
Colonial Wars
District of Columbia
Society Sons of the Revolution
Alpha Delta Phi
Metropolitan
Cowmas
Chevy Chase
Loud Calls for Theodore Roosevelt at Garfield Club Dinner
At the Garfield Club dinner in Youngstown Ohio John J Sullivan as toastmaster urged Roosevelt as the Republican standard bearer amid cheers. He contrasted Taft and Roosevelt and praised the former president as the foremost citizen of the world while criticizing the current administration and urging a shift toward progressive ideals.
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John J. Sullivan
Taft
Roosevelt
Wanamaker
Garfield
Clapp
Youngstown
Theodore Roosevelt
Tomight
Gathol Choy
Subad
Theodore Housevelt
Fident Garfield
Congress
Tat
Sullivan
Republican Party
Pelyate
Theodore Rowse Elt
R. M. Wanamaker
Akron
Iwnich
Judge Wanamaker
Knoxes
Knoxes, Wickersham, Wilsons, Ballinkere
Levimens
McCabes
James R. Garfield
Hoosevelt
Moses Clapp
Minnesota
Ohio
Cleveland
Chiswell Captures Cup as Officers' Mount Wins Show
New York horse show highlights include Hackneys Harness and Saddle classes, Jumpers, and a large turnout of New York Mounted Police. Captain Guy Henry rode Chicawell to win the heavyweight charger cup valued at 20, with Buck Paddy and Duke of Ashley placing, amid a day of drill, judging on conformation and field performance, and strong attendance applauding both American and international entries.
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Washington Post
New York
Flaza Hotel
Hia
United States
Balaton
Guy’ ¥. Henry
United States Cavalry
Chicawell
Buck Paddy
Haran HF
M. van Voorst
Bergamen
More
ChisWell
Fort Riley
Guy ¥. Henry
United States Cavn
Henry
United Staton
Chinwell
St. Nicholas ii
F. M Lowry
Indian Flower
Edward Ntnvhd
FAGE
Gov Mann Refuses Reprieve On Beattie Execution
Richmond reports Gov. Mann will not grant a respite for Henry Clay Beattie Jr who is to die by electric chair for wife murder. Witness lists remain private while an appeal petition from local ministers and supporters seeks postponement. Rumors run rampant as Beattie remains calm, hospital fare provided, and preparations continue at the state penitentiary.
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Laas
Ms Wife
St Bawls
Siba
Washington Post
Richmond
Mann
Henry Clay Beattie, Jr
State Penitentiary
BeAttie
elFeult Court
Chesterfield County
Bestile
Wood
Heatth
Murderers’ Row
Paul Peatie
Beatie
James B. Wood
Dente
Russell Cecil
Second Presbyterian Church
Richmoyga
Henry Clay Beatle
Presbyterian Church
South Richmond
Beattle
Benjamin Dennis
Ceeil
Paul Beattie
Gov. Mann
Hunter Slays Wild Moose in Close Combat
Edward Ledgard of Nova-at tackled a wounded moose that attacked him after a failed shot. He killed the animal with a knife after a rifle misfired, delivering a crushing blow and stabbing the moose to death. The animal weighed 1,688 pounds.
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East Grena Works
Minm
Nova
Edward Ledgard
Ledgard
Mazarin Bible Brings Record Sum at Sothebys Sale
London sale of the Music Library at Sothebys creates a sensation as a Mazarin Bible sells for £3,000 after a rapid bidding sequence. Bernard Quaritch opened at $10,000 with escalating offers, the final price doubling previous auction records for this copy.
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London
Sothebys
Bernard’ Quarrich
Bida
Mr. Quaritch
Impersonator Pastor Case Shocks Gaffney Tightens Mystery
Alana Georgia November report outlines W E B. Reser a bookkeeper from Gaffney South Carolina who confessed to impersonating Rev W A Ferrell of Gaffney to protect him. He claimed the minister asked him to come to Atlanta and meet Judge Broyles to clear Ferrell. Pegged as a public intrigue, the affair drew a second claimant and a judge’s intervention.
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Alana
W. Eb.reser
Gaffney
8. C
Atlanta
W. A. Ferrell
18. C
Broyles
Vwant Ad
Nafalr
Ferrell
Peeler
Threat of a Holy War in Tripoli Airs Turkish Move
Report from Tripoli says Arabs claim orders from Constantinople direct Turkish forces to mount a decisive assault on Italians in Tripoli soon. If city falls Turkish troops would retreat inland and the Sultan would declare a holy war. An official dispatch notes Akabah in Arabia shelled again by Italians and Italian warships now off the Dardanelles entrance.
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Tripoli
Constantinople
Dardanelles
Skagit River Flood Creates Million Dollar Channel Break
A flood in the Skagit River near Mount Vernon creates a new 300 foot wide and 26 foot deep channel above Sterling Head. The cut, accomplished in hours at no cost, shortens the Mount Vernon to Sedro-Woolley route by 2.5 miles, altering a long contemplated government project.
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Buclingham
Wash
Skagit River
United States
Sterling Head
Mount Vernon
St Louis seeks 1912 party conventions for tied funding
The St Louis Post-Dispatch notes a push to bring either the Republican or Democratic national convention to St. Louis in 1912. It reports a $1,000 offer toward a fund to attract one or both conventions, with additional sums toward concentrating effort on a single convention.
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St. Louis
St. Lottie
St. Youle
Thrice Wed to Same Man in New York City Hall
Miss Taura M. Smith reportedly married Michael B. Vlaherty for a third time at city hall with Alderman Charles Delaney officiating. Witnesses described the bride and bridesman as happy and bashful as newlyweds, with only note of two prior divorces in the couple’s past.
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Washington
New York
Taura M. Smith
Michael B. Vlaherty
Charles Delaney
Stolen Fra Angelico Madonna of the Star in Italian Monastery
A small wood panel painting titled Madonna delle Stella by Fra Angelico was stolen from the Ban Barco monastery turned museum in Florence during a violent storm. A rope dangled from a window as alarm was raised. five people including museum custodians were arrested. Police suspect an international gang linked to the Mona Lisa theft in Paris last August.
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Florence
Tuy
Fra Angelico
Ban Barco
Ira Angelico
Leonardo da Vinci
Picouvre
Paris
Princess Lal Elopes With Actor and Fled From China
San Francisco report says Princess Lal mother of the baby emperor and wife of the prince regent eloped with actor Yang Shu Lu. Chinese papers note disgrace though Min Lu Po names the princess and recounts the affair amid Manchu turmoil. News from Peking and Chefoo describe forces landed by American and Japanese warships and the uncertain outcome near Nanking.
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San Francisco
Cal
Lal
China
Yang Shu Lu
Min Lu Po
Gaya
Yang
Mukden
Ching
Johnson backs La Follette for president in primary vote
Hiram Johnson, progressive Republican, endorsed Senator La Follette for President in a formal statement. He argued the people must name their choice, even as the 1999 primary law could allow a solid delegation to La Follette. Army-Navy football special trains offered from Washington Union Station with round trips and Pullman car details.
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Hiram Johnson
la Follette
Army-Navy
Sed
Preaklin Nayiva
Rehtren
Gaturfiay
Union Station
Washington
Gates of Grounds
Pullman
M Newbold
Pifteenthland
Massacre by Chinese Confirmed
A mass massacre by Chinese forces is confirmed in the report. Mounting reports detail casualties and the event’s impact across the region, with authorities promising investigations and heightened security. The article notes broader tensions amid international responses and potential diplomatic actions.
Hammond Cleared Over Passport Influence Claims
Special to The Washington Fest reports John Hays Hammond was cleared amid accusations by Jacob H. Senft that he used influence with President Taft on the Jewish passport issue. A Russian agent, Mr. Wilengin, sent cables to Hammond via Mr. Schiff, stating the passport matter was not discussed with Russia and arose after Hammond’s departure. Schiff stands by his original statement, while Hammond’s friends call the message proof Schiff was misinformed.
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New York
John Hays Hammond
Jacob H. Senft
Taft
Wilengin
London
Schiff
Hammond
Russia
Wilenkin
Swedish Missionaries Victims in Sianfu Massacre Report
Swedish missionaries and European teachers among the dead in Siantu after a massacre that killed several schoolgirls and Chinese workers. Rumors say a German postal worker and others were killed. Some offered 4400 to flee. legations caution action pending further proof. Mission members listed in Stantu.
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Sianfu
Peking
Siantu
Sheng Town
Sumaynaries
Messrs
Sandberg and
Keson
Tesotsin
Ighenal
Heckman
Phillip Manners
Menars, Sand and Erickson
China
Forence Traops
Dams Near Harveyville Face Fear of Flooding
Citizens in Harveyville Hunting Mills Watertown and nearby villages demand an investigation into North Mountain dams amid fears of a flood and a repeat of the Austin disaster. Gov Tener reportedly plans a review this week as three dams close together show logs moving and concrete cracking. The structures hold back water over hundreds of acres to depths of 35 to 49 feet.
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Wanaimmon Pape
Wilkes-Barre
Harveyville
Hunting Mills
Watertown
North Mountain
Tener
Mmady
Ama Ht Ie
Austin
Maryland merchant dies in hospital after stabbing
James Smith of Nebraska is arrested as a suspect in a crime akin to the murder of William Mickle. Police discover a clown mask that could lead to the killer. Bennett shows potential for recovery.
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James Smith
Nebraska
William Mickle
Clown
Mey
Bennett
Two Crimes to Solve End in Hospital and Murder Case
Morris Bennett lies dying after a robber’s attack at Carusity Hospital. James Smalik is held by police in connection with the crime and Bennett’s ward is reportedly visited by a suspicious figure. A dog’s alert near the prison cell raises questions about the same assailant in a separate Seventh Street murder.
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Morris Bennett
Carusity Hospital
Jomex Smalik
Carpenter
Smith
Bennett
Ninth Precinct
Ree
Wil H. Mickie
Seventh Street
Murderous assault and robbery target Fairmont Heights merchant
Early yesterday morning a fatal assault and robbery disrupted Washington as police linked the case to the Mickle murder. James Smith, a Nebraska native, was arrested after an attack on Bennett near Cedar Heights. Bennett, badly injured, was taken to Casualty Hospital with a fractured skull and eye damage. Police pursue a possible Siegel pair and a woman from Alexandria as part of the broader investigation. Authorities stage a wider hunt while detailing witness statements and timeframes.
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Morris Hennatt
Fairmont Heights
Benning
Washington
William H. Mickle
Seventh Street
Bennett
Anguilants
Mick
James Smith
Fvan Nebraska
Smith
Willam Walker
Cedar Heights
Tim
Blacell
Daily
Mac
Betmeit
Alexandria
Newport New
Bla Volee
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New Party
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Wansmake
Appsker
Knox
Morgan- Guegenheim
New York Mounted Police
Moore Gat
Memento
E. T. Stotesbury
Lugano
Como
DeWitt C. Managan
Prince Cuarning
Hamplen
Mil Seelig
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Crow & Murray
Toronto
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Little Mary
Lyndon
Billy Roberts
A. R. van Tassel
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Ethan Allen I
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Th. C. Watson
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Chefoo
Nanking
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Tua Ais
Tsingtao
Emden
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Youn Shi Kai
Camong Fhrelenete
Pinionla
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Chili
National Assembly
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Sianfo
Bhanal
Japan
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Manila
Johnson
California
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Emperor Hlopes
Mickle
Mount Rainier
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Mr. Taft
Baker Tella
Govi Harmon
Eaortal
Spencer
News of Alexandria
i—Shuster
C. M. Jones
Wilerein
Womer
Pennsyl
Gov. Toner
Maryland
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