MacArthur Warns of US Germany War Likely Soon
Honolulu report quotes Major General MacArthur saying war between the United States and Germany is likely in the near future and the Monroe Doctrine faces strain from German influence in the Americas. He cites Hawaii as a strategic Pacific shield and notes no attack will occur on the Pacific shore until Hawaii is seized. Publicized via Colonel Jones to Governor Arthur.
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Hawaii
Honolulu
MacArthur
United States
Spain
South America
Pacific States
Hawaiian Islands
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Arthur
Civil Service Reform League Opens Twenty Third Annual Meeting
The National Civil Service Reform league began its twenty third annual meeting in Baltimore on December 10. Daniel C. Gilman opened the convention and delegates from New York Ohio and other states attended with notable figures such as Carl Schurz Edward Wheeler Homer Folks and James R Garfield. The day featured reports discussions and a luncheon hosted by the Maryland Civil Service Reform Association Women’s auxiliary.
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Baltimore
National Civil Service Reform League
Tomyhorrow
Daniel C. Gilman
League
Carl Schurz
Edward Wheeler
Homer Folks
Edward Carey
New York
James R. Garfield
W. E. Cushing
Ohio
Richard Henry
Jury Complete in Rogers Murder Trial in Bennington
The jury for Mrs Mary H Rogers charged with murdering her husband was finally completed after a supplementary challenge. Opening argued she killed for a $500 life insurance, hoping to marry a Bennington man. the name was not disclosed.
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Bennington
Mary H. Rogers
Clarke
Marena H. Rogers
Beck
Rogers
M. Barber
Salt Lake Theater Flyman Hangs Self Before Show
James Mc Gregor a 29 year old master flyman at the Salt Lake theater committed suicide by hanging from the fly gallery thirty feet above the stage. The J M Stoddard company was about to begin its performance when his body was discovered. The leading actress became hysterical and the cast panicked.
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Salt Lake Theater
Salt Lake
Utah
James McGregor
Guseline
J. M. Stoddard
Medegor
Marines and Bluejackets Land at Guantanamo for Exercises
Four hundred U S marines and eight hundred bluejackets arrived at Guantanamo Bay to formalize occupancy as a U S naval station and install the station ship. The Cuban and American flags were saluted with 21 guns. Other items report the emperor opening the diet in Tekio, labor strikes in New York petticoat factories, and a heavy Adirondack snowstorm with fifteen inches of snow.
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Cuba
United States
United States Naval Station
Died at Ball as German Cooks Leader Suffers Apoplexy
In New York a Christmas ball by the German Cooks society ended abruptly when Christopher Hauck, a leading member, collapsed and died after a dispute with a waiter over overcharging for refreshments. He fell dead from an apoplectic stroke as dancers fled. His two daughters were among the masked revelers.
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German Cooks Club
New York
German Cooks Society
Christopher Hauck
Clnb
Hauck
Roof Collapses. One Man Killed in Hubbard Furnace
The roof of the casting house at Andrews and Hitchcock furnace in Hubbard, Ohio collapsed at midnight, killing John Patrick and seriously injuring two other foreign workers. News items span typhoid outbreaks at Butler, strikes in Stockton, a Russian fleet near Korea, a teacher assaulted by students in Sullivan Indiana, a sleeping horse in Gatwick, and a U S destroyer fleet preparing for Manila.
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Youngstown
Dee
Andrews & Hitchcock Furnace
Hubbard
John Patrick
Diamond thief hurls tray of gems into Harlem street
A man posing as a private secretary to a former president tried to buy stones from a diamond dealer. Police chased him on Columbus Avenue in Harlem as he fled with a tray of jewels worth between 38 000 and 50 000 dollars. He dropped the tray and all but one ring was recovered after a quick street search. Simultaneously New York reports gold imports: Lazard Freres 400 000 dollars and International Banking Corp 500 000 yen (250 000 dollars) from Japan.
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Mnd
Columbus Avenue
Harlem
Paat
Lazard Freres
International Banking Corporation
Japan
Martial Law May Follow in Utah Over Miner Strikes
In Scofield Utah Attorney Edler of Salt Lake was arrested as he stepped from a train while aiding striking miners. He faces a criminal libel charge based on a recent interview. Edler appeals to Governor Wells, who will send a representative to investigate. Martial law could be proclaimed if deputies and guards overstep authority. In Ohio Rev James J Hartley may be named bishop of Columbus.
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Utah
Edler
Salt Lake
Noan Potter
Wells
Steubenville
James J. Hartley
Rome
Columbus
Holy Name Church
Ohio
Concessions Sought for Steel Export Trade
Pittsburg reports a petition via the National Association of Manufacturers of Steel Products asking railroads to grant the same export concessions already given to steel manufacturers. A Santa Francisco case notes a defaulting agent located in Honduras, avoiding arrest due to no extradition treaty. A Queens residence of J. Marnard Kissam burned, with losses over 15000 dollars. Lord Stanley of Alderly in London dies of pneumonia at age 87 after illness and a conversion from Catholic to Mohammedanism.
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National Association of Manufacturers of Steel Products
United States
San Francisco
Del 10
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Lord Stanley
London
Lorad Stanley
Alderly
Springfield Man Dies by Suicide in Station House
Ferdinand Mather aged 65 hanged himself from a cell door at the police headquarters. He was from Chicopee and has relatives there. The death occurred today in Springfield.
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Springfield
Ferdinand Mather
Chicopee
King Christian Recognizes Panama Independence
Copenhagen reports King Christian I I recognizes the Republic of Panama as independent following ministerial recommendation. The decision, confirmed by official dispatches, marks Panama as a new sovereign state amid regional changes and international recognition efforts.
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Copenhagen
Denmark
Christian
Riot Wrecks Halsted Street Line Car in Chicago
On December 10 a mob of union sympathizers attacked a non union conductor and motorman on the Halsted street line near Archer Avenue. The crew fled to a nearby building under police guard while the trail of damage halted traffic for about an hour. Both victims were injured and two of the attackers drove the car away, with authorities stating the men had been strike breakers.
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Stockton
Cal
Royal Mine
Hobson
Milton
San Francisco
Halsted Street
Chicago
Chicago Street Railway
Archer Avenue
John O'Hara
Archer
Avyenue
Bad shopping weather shuts stores early in Waterbury
A storm battered Waterbury last night forcing many stores to close by 9. The estimated loss to business was about 20,000 dollars, with footwear and dry goods shops likely to suffer long term. Holiday shoppers may help recover costs in coming weeks as retailers plan longer hours starting next Saturday evening before Christmas.
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Gell
Waterbury Hag
Attorney Guilfoile Moves to Preserve Lawlor Seadden Verdict
In the Lawlor vs Seadden case Attorney Guilfoile filed a remitttur for 4045 dollars with 280.35 interest to Clerk Marsh to avert setting aside the verdict. Judge Wheeler warned that unless Mrs Lawlor remits the amount the verdict would be set aside. The decision leaves the verdict reduced to a 5000 dollar liability with potential appeal looming.
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Tawlor-Seadden
Lawlor
Scadden
Supreme Court
Burning Up Money Notes Issued to Meet Demands
St Petersburg reports 12.5 million in state bank paper burned yesterday. The notes were issued in August to meet anticipated trade demand but the grain season eased needs. Circulation value remains 315 million dollars, same as before August. Abbott, Texas, nearly wiped out by fire. fifteen buildings destroyed, estimated loss seventy five thousand dollars.
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St. Petersburg
State Bank
Connecticut Weather Forecast Strengths and Cold Front Move In
The forecast calls for fair weather tonight and Friday across Connecticut with cooler temperatures tonight and Friday in the northeast. Winds will be west to northwest and gradually ease. Southwest storm warnings are in effect along the New England coast with the system tracking offshore.
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Connecticut
Neig
England
Protest Against Bathing Sparks Health Debate
Chicago debate on bathing argued that cleansing the body causes illness, with Prof John Dill Robertson claiming dry baths harm the skin and that pores should not close. He cited an Eskimo patient who died of pneumonia two days after his first bath.
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Sathy
Chicago
John
Dil! Robertson
Chicago Eclectic Sud Surgical Society
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Memi
Robertson
Ravertson
Greenland
Boston
Wentz not in hospital says father annoyed by rumors
Edward J. Wentz father of the Philadelphia millionaire’s son denies reports of a rescue or hospital treatment after a Tennessee kidnap attempt. He blames a crackbrained Bristol Tennessee source and asks newspapers to stop publishing such rumors. He adds he knows nothing more than his October knowledge.
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Cincinnati
Edward J. Wentz
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Bristol
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Wentz
B. L. Wentz
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Guarding Prisoner Turns Courtroom Tale of Bauby
Attorney Charles W Bauby of Company G recruited a novel bail plan for George Shaloski who fled Worcester after bond. Bauby chained the prisoner to a desk in his office and stood guard military style until daylight. The odd arrangement ended with the prisoner in court and the tale spreading among guards.
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Connecticut National Guard
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Niantic
George Shaloski
Worcester
Barnby
Tie
Shaloski
Bauby
Tello
Tam
Allell
Waterbury Elks traveler returns from thirty one day journey
Fred Johnson a popular Waterbury lodge of Elks member arrived last night after a thirty one day voyage from San Francisco. He sailed down the Pacific coast visiting Colombia and Panama and noted US armed vessels. He observed American influence in Isthmus towns and mused that Colombia could not invade Panama. He also details heating and ventilation issues at Bank Street building and related fuel costs, plus a court hearing on the McEvoy case and rail conditions after a heavy snowstorm.
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Waterbury Lodge of Elks
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Lamp Explosion The Cause In Four Boys Died
Four Olds children Clinton Leon Howard and Horace were burned to death in their parents home in South Coventry after lamp exploded sending a bright fireball. Parents left to visit a neighbor and returned to a house consumed by flames. Financial loss estimated at $1800.
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Fred Olds
Clinton
Leon
Howard
Horace
Olds
Get Your License Now From County Officials
Liquor licenses of all classes for the ensuing year have been received from the county commissioners and are in the county commissioners room of the courthouse. Licensees should call for their licenses, have them framed, and hung in their place of business on or before Monday December 21.
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City News Highlights And Funeral Notices
Community events and obituaries fill the city pages. Mary Hamilton died at 23 Division Street with services by Dr Davenport at Riverside cemetery. John O Connor funeral held at St Patrick's with mass by Father Lawless. The East End pool team won over Gandy's Brooklyn team with a return match set for tomorrow night. A rummage sale at 25 Harrison Avenue benefits Mill Plain chapel and runs all day tomorrow.
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Alice
Daniel Lawlor
Ridge Street
St Joseph's Cemetery
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Brooklyn
Mill Plain Chapel
Harrison Avenue
Mary Hamilton
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Peasley
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Manion
Charles Morrison
Miller
Tewis Simons
Samuel Freidman
Freidman
John O'Connor
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Father Lawless
William O'Connor
Robert O'Connor
Maurice McCarthy
Jeremiah O'Conner
John O’brien
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