Wreck on B. and O. at Shenandoah Junction Kills Three
A Baltimore and Ohio wreck near Shenandoah Junction fatal to three, with twelve injured. Victims include L. F. Hoffman and his daughter Nellie of Baltimore and an unidentified white man. Passenger train derailed after a freight collision. day coach overturned. Hoffman and Nellie worked in the cashier’s office at Camden Station. Jesse Cashen of Portland, Conn., suffered head and hip injuries.
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Shenandoah Junction
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Jesse Cashen
Portland, Conn
St Louis
New York Express
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Camden Station
Poll of Senators Clarifies Bryan Nomination Stand
New York World poll of seventy six Democratic senators and representatives in Washington finds forty four declare Bryan’s recent statement as a presidential candidate eliminates all other rivals. Most favor a conservative platform though opinions vary on specifics. only Senator Runsdell of Louisiana names a candidate, backing Governor Johnson of Minnesota.
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Washington
New York World
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Runsdell
Louisiana
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Minnesota
Public Prosecutor to Discuss Baker Death Doings
Public Prosecutor Ernest Koester of Bergen county N J said he would meet District Attorney Jerome to discuss the death of Walter F Baker of Boston and Bogota New Jersey. Chemists reportedly found poison in the organs but an official report is awaited. Edward Baker of Boston the deceased's brother and his lawyer Frank Nay will attend the conference.
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Ernest Koester
Bergen County
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Walter F. Baker
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Balloon identified as La Patrie over Ireland by Lloyds crew
The airship seen over northeast County Antrim has been definitively identified as the French government airship La Patrie by Torrhead Lloyds signal observers. They report the craft appeared to travel southward in cloudy weather and vanished into mist despite earlier claims it was manned. A separate Houston fire destroyed property valued at 750000 dollars last night, engulfing the Frank Dann jewelry store area and threatening the Houston theater housing federal court offices. flames were checked around 2 am.
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Supreme Court rules against railroad in favor of coal firms
The U S Supreme Court today decided the Webster Coal and Pennsylvania Cost & Coke cases against the railroad company, allowing the coal firms to inspect its books in a win for the coal interests. Thaw trial postponed to January 6. 250 talesmen panel ordered. Karl Haus life saved as reports cite a dramatic accident outcome.
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Supreme Court of the United States Today
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Pennsylvania Cost & Coke Company
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Thaw
New York
Harry K. Thaw
Stanford White
Connecticut Weather Forecast News Brief
Forecast for Connecticut indicates a pair of cold nights and Tuesday stay cold. Western winds are possible as a moderating or strengthening factor in the outlook.
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Connecticut
Shot His Wife in Brooklyn Then Killed Himself
Peter Vogel a 60 year old picture frame bilder shot his wife during the night and then killed himself with a pistol. Police found the bodies in a three story brownstone on Putnam avenue Brooklyn after forced entry. quarrels over money and a $20,000 fortune tied to Mrs Vogel's first husband appear to have sparked the tragedy. Bank books show deposits totaling $20,000 to Mrs Vogel and deeds to two houses in her name including 34 Wilton street Norwalk Conn.
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Peter Vogel
Putnam Avenue
Brooklyn
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Bilder
Wilton Street
Norwalk
Conn
Snuffboxes in Diplomacy From Past Councils to Modern Times
The article recalls how snuffboxes once played a role in diplomacy from 18th to 19th century events. It mentions a 1795 Spanish gift to General Pinckney, British plenipotentiaries receiving twenty four boxes, and Sir Charles Russell as a keen collector. It also notes post 1856 gifts to Persian officials following a treaty with Persia.
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Councils of Nations
Charles Russell
England
Bering Sea
Paris
Persia
Turkey
Shah
Mirza Aghra Khan
Farrukh Khan
Mirza Ahmed Khan
Constantinople
Ypsilanti name spellings puzzle and sawfish description
A historical snippet reports Michigan and Washington postal officers tallying 372 spellings for Ypsilanti illustrating wide orthographic variation. The text then abruptly shifts to describe sawfish anatomy, noting their elongated sawlike snout, teeth arrangement, and feeding behavior with a mix of awkward OCR errors.
Buried Alive at Naomi Mine Near Fayette City Pa
Between 25 and 30 miners are believed entombed after a blast at the Naomi mine of United Coal three miles west of Fayette City. Gas and debris blocked the shaft as rescuers work under dangerous conditions. officials estimate at least 30 men inside, with many foreigners among the trapped. Rescue efforts involve Mine Inspector Henry Loutitt and operators from surrounding mines along the Monongahela.
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Walled Coal Company
Ross Hopwood
End Near in Bradley Murder Trial for Former Senator Brown
Washington December 2 The fate of Mrs Annie M Bradley on trial for the murder of former Senator Arthur M Brown of Utah rests with the jury likely before 4 pm. Hoover contends sanity at the time. defense argues insanity and self defense with the revolver’s placement. Arguments conclude, court charges to follow and verdict expected this afternoon.
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Arthur M Brown
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Haker
Accident fakirs target knee injuries for fake accidents
A surgeon warns against men who swindle accident insurance by feigning knee injuries. They travel city to city, slip their knee to appear injured, trigger witnesses, and claim payouts, often moving on after collecting sizable sums. one jailed offender reportedly earned over $11,000 in nine years per the New Orleans Times-Democrat.
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New Orleans Tines-Democrat
How to Win Battles Through Superior Marksmanship
A compact historical reflection argues that decisive warfare hinges on accurate shooting. It cites the American colonial woodsmen and Civil War marksmen as examples where skill with firearms outweighed drill and supplies, shaping outcomes in favor of those who hit what they aimed at.
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Washington
Congress Opens Sixtieth Congress Amid Gilded Gallery Scene
Washington dispatch reports the house convened to start the sixtieth congress with crowded galleries of wealthy attendees. Veterans like Serena Payne and John Dalzell mingled with new members as Speaker Cannon secured re election, while John Sharp Williams pressed for the minority role and adjournment followed lengthy proceedings.
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House of Representatives
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Great Britain
Nicholas Longworth
Cincinnati
Serena Payne
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W. P. Hepburn
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Charles H. Grosvenor
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Samuel W. Smith
Wisconsin
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Morgan
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Virginia
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Mlinois
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Sardine Season Nears Record Profit Along Coast
Lubec Maine December reports from local packers claim the sardine season has been the most successful in years with Eastport and coastal mills showing profits over a quarter of a million dollars. The coast’s catch is estimated at 120 canes and most goods are nearly sold. Many packers cannot fill all orders.
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America
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Eastport
Roxbury Trio Walks 44 Miles To Providence
Three Roxbury youths James McKee Johnny Delaney and John O'Brien began a morning walk from Boston to Providence covering 44 miles in about nine hours. They faced tough conditions with two inches of snow that fell the previous night.
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Boston
Edward Payton Weston
Roxbury
James McKee
Johnny Delaney
John O'Brien
Providence
Editor dies after shooting at Kansas City Post
Kansas City December 2 H J Groves managing editor of the Kansas City Post who was shot and wounded November 22 by General Richard Horne in the editorial room of the Post died today in the hospital.
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Kansas City
H. J Groves
The
Kansas City Post
Richard Horne
Post
Hope Abandoned at Fremont Mine Shaft Disaster
From Deytown California on December 2 a plume of smoke rose from the Fremont mine shaft. Crew members rescued previous day had hope for eleven workers but authorities fear all are dead after the incident. Local officials and rescue teams continue to search the site as families await news.
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Cal
Chew
Pecks Estate Heir Dispute and Danbury Safe Burglary
Danbury reports a burglary at E. Stone Sons dry goods on Main Street where a safe was blown and $1000 in cash plus $500 in diamonds and jewelry were stolen. Separately probate court hears a disputed Peck estate distribution involving Franklin L Peck, his mother Sarah, and other parties amid signatures questioned on a family pact. By 3 pm, lawyers show little prospect of agreement.
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E. Stone & Sons
Main Street
Probate
Franklin L. Peck
City News Highlights From Waterbury Area
Services led by Rev J A Biddle at St Mark s mission Terryville Healing reports from local accidents include a Rabino vitz Co horse incident on Bank street and a separate near Bank and Grand streets wagon mishap West Main street crossing victims listed as recovering Miss Charlotte Holloway and Mrs J J McDonald headline a travel talk on Ireland at City hall The Forum club debate at St Mary s alumni meeting and holiday eve social events note small town happenings with family and community updates
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Waterbury
St Mark's Mission
Terryville
Amilo Admilio
Frank Pepe
Superior Court
Abruary
Rabinovitz Coal Co
Murphy's Cafe
Bank Street
Charlotte Holloway
New London
J. J. McDonald
Ansonia
Ireland
City Hall
Queen's Daughters
Democrat
Bank and
Grand Streets
Hellmann Brewing Co
West Main Street
Margaret Melon
Theresa Kelly
Forum Club
St Mary's
Finton S. Tehan
Henry Lawlor
John M. Hutchinson
W. ©. Keenan
Ruth Keenan
Irene Wigmore
Genevieve Sparadowski
Lillian
Dill Marguerite O'Rourke
Sarah Large
Mary Lahey
Vivian Smith
Gertrude Hartnett
Mabel Bowers
Christine Hartnett
Rosita Keenan
Touring Car Collision Damages Two Vehicles in Milford
A touring car collided with the Ford wagon of plumber Ford last night on Broad Street opposite the green. Five Yale men rode in the auto. Louis Nettleton was thrown from the wagon but only slightly hurt. The front of the car was wrecked and abandoned near Dr Putney’s home after cushions and lanterns were stripped. None of the occupants were seriously injured.
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Doc
Ford
Louis Nettleton
Broad Street
Green
Yale
Nettleton
Putney
McHine
Louisiana Battleship Sails for Hampton Roads Rendezvous
The battleship Louisiana departed New York today for Hampton Roads to join the fleet preparing for the Pacific coast voyage. Commanded by Captain Richard F. Wainwright, the Louisiana is expected to be the first battleship to reach the rendezvous.
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Louisiana
Hampton Roads
Pacifi
Richard F. Wainwright
Wilson Gets Thirty Days For Shop Shaves
Edward Wileson of Naugatuck was sentenced to thirty days in jail on three counts after attempting to short change several merchants. The case arose from a series of incidents last week.
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Wilson
Naugatuck
Edward Wileson
Tenement For Rent At 178 Cooke Street
Three room tenement at 178 Cooke Street with reasonable rent. Apply John J. Dawson. Date 12 2 8.
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John J. Dawson
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