Shortage of Beds and Public Health Measures Across Nations
A national Tuberculosis Association report notes only 16 000 beds for 600 000 U S patients and 5 000 beds for advanced cases, urging isolation to prevent spread. Dutch railways require smoke burning devices and spark prevention on all locomotives, with inspectors approving new types. Holyoke baseball manager deal nears, as Michael J McCormack may take over within days amid talks with Nashville’s Bill Meinhard.
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New York
National Associon For
United States
National Association
Holland
Supervising Board of Railways
Zuid-Holland
Holyoke. Dev
Michael J. KidgeCormack
Willich Missignatuh
Holyoke
Fred A. Winkler
Bill Meinhard
Nashville
McCormack
Weather Sweep Shifts Storms Across Regions
Forecast for Connecticut calls snow or rain followed by clearing and warmer tonight. Saturday brings fair, light easterly to southerly winds then westerly by afternoon as a front moves east from Kansas to Lake Ontario. Snow or rain affects eastern lake region and New England. pleasant weather to the west with cooler temps overnight and Saturday.
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Connecticut
Saturda
Kansas
Lake Ontario
Virginia
Atlantic City
Lake
New England
Mississippi River
Haines Case Update Details Witness and Safe Incident
In Mushing V ., Dec 18, John Tanning, the boats man who seized Captain Hains by the wrist and has been missing since October, has been located and may testify. District Attorney Darrin failed to open his safe to introduce Hains's revolver, needing an expert to unlock it. Frederick Storm testified about his friendship with Annie and his lack of involvement in securing special counsel for the prosecution.
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Mushing
John Tanning
Captain Hains
Tanning
Darrin
Thornton Hains
Frederick Storm
Annie
Storm
Annis
John Dayton
A Fine Cod Inspires a Portrait by William M. Chase
The painter William M. Chase recalls renting a cod from a London fishmonger to use as a model. He finished the work in hours, paid nothing to the fishmonger, and later learned the painting sold to the Corcoran Art Gallery for a substantial sum. The shopkeeper praised the cod’s quality, saying, Ah, but it was a fine cod, sir.
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William M. Chase
Hammersmith
London
Corcoran ‘Art Gallery
Distinguishing quality of the problem play
The Pittsburg Post notes the problem play unsettles audiences by posing questions in the first half and leaving them to guess the answer in the second half.
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Pittsburg Post
Scholars All Escape Fire Damages School in Altvona
A fire at a half million dollar school house in Altvona Pennsylvania caused $100,000 in damage. All pupils were dismissed without mishap.
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Altvona
Dee
Alienists Probe Mary Kelleher Arson Case in Cambridge
Cambridge mass Dec 18 Alienists who spent hours examining Mrs Mary Kelleher Somerville woman charged with arson and alleged past deaths in the family say they see no clear reason to stop investigations into the deaths The district attorney refused to order disinterment of bodies pending developments Mrs Kelleher refused to disclose insurance sums or comment on her money but said others want her funds she will be further examined by three attorneys and their findings will be reported to the district attorney She was employed at the house of Andrew Lovell in Cambridge.
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Cambridge
Mass
Mary Kell
Somerville
Atorney Doa di
Hissin
Kelleher
Andrew Lovell
Cmlvidge
New Haven Rail Line Sees Record Football Traffic
New Haven railroad reports show Yale Harvard game drew 39 777 passengers on main line with 34 777 on football traffic and revenue near 62 901 from the 1906 Yale Harvard game. Boston and New York trips also strong with large out of town attendance boosting receipts. The article notes these high figures reflect football travel by outsiders and records an extensive, accident free operation.
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New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Co
Harvard
New Haven
Yale
Boston
New York
Atavism And Anecdotes In Humorous Quotes
A collage of light satire from various papers includes a remark about overestimating earning power and a quip on a canning propensity linked to a Scot heritage. The snippet also notes a doctor advising caution and a sales pitch for a magazine subscription at 42 cents a month.
Death by Jealous Suitor In Somerville England?
Maud Hartley 18, daughter of Mex Hartley of West Somerville, was shot on Highland avenue as she accepted a ride from a rejected suitor, James Harmon. He fled toward the Medford line after firing one bullet into her back and later surrendered. Both families are noted in the city. Hartley’s mother is a physician.
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Sumierville
Bee
Maud Hartley
Agnes Hartley
West Somerville
Highland Avenue
Boston
Janes M. Harmon
James Harman
Medford
Hanenes
Miss Hartley
Harmon
Mike Hartley
Cherry Street
Hhamon
Hartley
Bat
Harmons
Bolly
Miss Martley
Thurman
Harman
Sherman
Nan
Four year old James Brennan dies at factory doorstep
James Brennan aged four of 479 North Main Street, a bricklayer, collapsed and died this morning as he entered Chase Rolling Mill Co to work on a new building. Medical examiner cites hearthille re as cause. He leaves a widow, two brothers and a sister. Funeral plans unsettled pending word from relatives. In Bridgeport, Mathew Fy was denied admission to the Fairfield County bar for the sixth time.
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James Brennan
North Main Street
Th Chase Rolling Mil Co
Crane
John
Thomas
Hudson
Mes
John Heinnickel
New York City
Hertrude Shelton Aide To National Republic Committee
Hertrude Shelton daughter of the Treasurer of the National Republic Committee assists Mrs Ethel at her coming out party hosted at the House on December 25.
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Hertrude Shelton
The
National Republiccan
Mixes Ethel
Offer for Cosmopolitsy ecownts subscription 1909
A special, time limited publisher offer requires advance payment. Subscribers may take a month for 42 cents or a year for $5. Monthly plans must be paid in advance by the 15th of each month.
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Cosmopolitsy Ecownts
Berlin reports deny Venezuela Netherlands war claims
Berlin and the Caracas government deny Venezuela has declared war on the Netherlands. Venezuela is said to be unable to wage beyond its borders and Castro aims to avoid turmoil. President Gomez’s fate and Castro's denial of trouble in Caracas are noted. Senator Castro and part of his suite travel to a private sanitarium for observation. no operation deemed necessary.
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Berlin
Gereman Foreign Office
Castro
Veneuela
Netherlands
Foreign Office
Venezuela
Holland
South America
Informatio
Vicw
Gomez
Gowry
Mel
Casteo
Israel
Senora Castro
Battle On Election Suit Prepares for Appeals
At a New Haven conference the counsel for Governor-elect George K. Lailey weighs an unconstitutional defense to the election court action. A motion may be made to lift the case to the supreme court on constitutional grounds.
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New Haven
Deo
George K. Lailey
Supreme Court
Prominent Swede in New Britain Takes Own Life
Carl J. Modeen a leading Swedish resident and treasurer of the Andre I.C.C. F. died by suicide this morning as his wife prepared breakfast. He was 35, a widower with two children, and the death follows reported personal troubles.
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New Britian
Carl J. Modeen
Andre 1.C. C. F
Abeo
Milone Predicts Speaker Win on First Ballot in Connecticut
Judge Willen J Milone a candidate for speaker of the Connecticut house says returns so far show his supporters ready to nominate him on the first ballot and that pledged backing makes his election practically certain. He claims enough votes to meet the required majority.
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Tristol
Dee
Willen J. Milone
Connecticut House of Representatives
City News Skims Alvahot Talk and Local Incidents
The Rev W H Flynn spoke on The Effects of Alvahot before St Josephs TA society, while Pranets Reeves discussed The Opportunity of Young Men. Daniel Delaney was arrested for theft after taking a $30 overcoat from a local club guest. the coat was recovered in bad weather. St Marys Hospital Aid Society plans a foot sale with home made bread pies and cakes to be donated. Mrs Hattie Taylor age died of heart disease at 4 Grove site. Main Street vied this afternoon at Waterbury Hospital from typhoid. the Brandt family endured several illnesses. Funeral services for Mrs Lydia Octavia Elwell, former Russell School principal, were held at her home with many teachers present. her body later sent to Sutherland VI.
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W. H. Flynn
St Joseph's
T A. Society
Pranets Reeves
Waterbury Business Mews Association
Daniel Delaney
Delaney
St Mary's Hospital
Waterbury Hospital
Brandt
Lydia Octavia Elwell
Russell School
West Main Street
John G. Davenport
Herlin W. Tinker
Russel School
Sutherland, VI
Filley & Crane
Arson charge filed against Waltman in Saugatuck case
David Waltman, once of Union City, is arrested in Saugatuck on three counts of arson. Hearing set for December 28 due to counsel illness. bonds fixed at 2500. Walthman allegedly set fire to stock to collect insurance and burned two houses. Police and detectives gathered evidence linking him to the blazes. If convicted, he faces serious penalties and possible danger to life from the fires.
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Saugatuck
David Walttan
Union City
Waltman
Mapanl
Walthman
Legal muddle and civil suits swirl in city court
Judge Bennett hears multiple cases amid disputes over police actions and lease rights. Attorneys clash as Atlas Machine sues to prevent partial premises lease, claiming risk to power and heat for its operations. The case Burnes v. city involves land damage and contractual responsibility, with ruling pending on a motion to separate the verdict for 500. The proceedings span claims of negligence, property loss, and municipal interference with contractors.
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Genner
Pollen
Tehan
G. Root Coonsel
Price
Root
Cie
Ibs
Agind
Tudge Munger
Ansornia
Cross and Speirsompany
Bannatyne Watch Company
Cross and Speirs
Canal Street
Atlas Machine Company
Atrornes Church
Burnes
Railroad Hill
Bennett
McGovern Construction Company
Sewe Attorney Church
Harrisburg man sentenced in conspiracy to defraud state contracts
Harrisburg defendant Harris Kunkel received a two year prison term on March 1 after conviction on a conspiracy charge to defraud the state in supplying Sirenive to the new State Capitol. The sentence, set at $500 and subject to appeal to the Superior Court, was handed down by Judge 1.
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Harrisburg
Money Seeks An Owner In Reward Case
In Superior Court Judge Casedine heard New Britain Savings Bank petition to determine who among claimants should receive a $5,000 reward for the capture of William F. Walker. The court declared it had no jurisdiction over the matter.
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Aarford
Casedine
New Britain Savings Bank
William F. Walker
Taft Picks George W. Wickersham for Attorney General
New York December 18 reports President-elect Taft has chosen George W. Wickersham of the Strong Cadwalader firm to serve as attorney general. The decision comes from what is believed to be a reliable source in political circles.
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New York
Taft
George W. Wickersham
Strong & Cadwa
Genera
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France
Wright
Bur
Lance
Chicago Record- Herald
Marta
London Express
Evening Democrat
Cosmopolitan Magazine
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Mathew Fy
Fairfield County
Cosmopolitan
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