Explosion Injures Seven In New York Construction Site
In New York on December 1 a dynamite blast at a Fifth Avenue excavation for a new steel building killed three men and seriously injured seven others. Debris, timber, and rock filled the area as workers redrilled a drill hole that contained live charges. Many occupants of nearby hotels and residences were startled by the violent explosion and the scene required hours to account for all victims.
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New York
Fifth Avenue
Sith Street
Fight For The Mayoralty In Kings County
Kings County recount orders a writ of mandamus to align tally sheets with returns and add 125 votes to Hearst mayoral total, lifting his plurality from 15,020 to over 16,000. Also reports Roosevelt luncheon with Gilder and Scott, aiding army navy charity funds. Other notices cover Rawlings case to US Supreme Court and Hughes probe into small insurers.
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Kings County
New York
Justice Fitzgerald
Supreme Court
W. R. Hearst
Fitzgerald
Wilmot M. Smith
Board of
Kings
Roosevelt
Washington
President Roosevelt
Richard Watson Gilder
The
Century
F. H. Scott
Gilder
Belasco
Charles de Kay
Dorothy Gilder
Army and Navy Charity Fund
White's Change for Morocco Conference
Washington December 10 Ambassador White named as U S representative for the Morocco conference was told of European consideration to move the talks from Algeciras to Madrid No direct state department reply is evident but no objections are seen to the change in program An executive session followed passage of local bills in Washington and other routine actions Conferees on the Panama canal emergency bill agreed to restore the bond issuance provision The Senate struck out bonds and passed a separate measure placing 10 million in canal bonds on par with 2 percent government bonds for national bank eligibility
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Washington
Ambassador White
United States
Morocco
Root
Algeciras
Madrid
White
State Department
Senate
House
Panama
la Follette
Wisconsin
Potomac River Front
McCall not sick says family the health fine
New York reports John A. McCall president of New York Life Insurance Co is in good health aside from a slight cold. Elsewhere the German steamer Andes has been overdue forty eight days from Newport News to Guanta Venezuela and is presumed lost with 23 crew. Joseph F Smith and Mormon leaders travel to South Royalton Vermont for a monument dedication to Prophet Joseph Smith.
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New York
John A. McCall
The
New York Life Insurance Co
McCall
Andes
Newport News
Guanta
Venezuela
Manz
Philadelphia
Forthaber
EB. Tesper
F. Bofel
W. Martin
Salt Lake City
Joseph F. Smith
Anthony Lund
Mormon Church
Smith
South Royalton
Joseph Smith
Middies Will Speak Frankly at Naval Hazing Probe
ANNAPOLIS Md Dec 19 The midshipmen of the Naval academy at the hazing inquiry will answer freely and fully all questions and will not further defy authorities. Midshipmen Jordone P Kimbrough and Henry G Cooper Jr have been released from the hospital and will shortly be called before the board of investigation.
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Annapolis
Naval Academy
Forecast for Connecticut
The forecast notes unsettled conditions over Connecticut with potential showers and gusty winds. Breezy northeast flow is expected to ease by afternoon, with cooler temperatures lingering inland. Highs mainly in the 50s and lows in the 40s, with specifies uncertain for coastal towns.
Death in Tunnel Entombs Two Workmen in New York
In Long Island City Pennsylvania tunnel two men lay buried forty feet deep facing starvation suffocation and drowning as hundreds above toil to rescue them. Police say there may be six entombed. rescuers hope to reach them within hours after a message from the imprisoned men begged hurry.
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New York
Pennsylvania Railroad
Long Island City
East
Manhattan Island
Pennsylvania
East River
Meriden Mayoral Fight Draws Record Polls at 5 PM
Meriden appears headed for a historic mayoral vote with turnout rivaling presidential years. Candidates Thomas L. Reilly and George N. Curt Use claim victory as Republicans face defections, Democrats expect Reilly to win by about two hundred.
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Meriden
Thomas L. Reilly
New Haven
Meriden Journal
George N. Curt Use
International Silver Co
Repubican
Reilly
Republian
Watt on Stand in Murder Plot Trial as Beauchamp Case Widens
On the fifth day of Hugh Watt’s trial the financier and ex-MP denied inciting hires to kill his ex wife Julia Watt and Sir Reginald Beauchamp. He said he questioned Marshall the private detective, then dismissed him after unreliable reports. Two men were reported dead in Derby today, civil war veteran John Crosby died naturally at 65, and Thomas Shortell, 32, found dead on the Naugatuck River, death likely two weeks old.
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London
Hugh Watt
Julia Watt
Reginald Beauchamp
Violet Watt
Watt
Marshall
Derby, Bec Aw
John Crosby
Thomas Shortell
Naugatucka River
Governor Lafollette resigns as Wisconsin governor
Madison Dec 19 Governor J Lafollette today sent to the legislature his resignation as governor to take effect on the first Monday in January.
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Madison
Wis
J Lafollette
Bassett denies Waterbury link in aged murder trial
The Bassett murder case resumed in superior court with Dr Donahue and Medical Examiner Crane presenting autopsy findings. Testimony covered skull injuries and embalming, while Bassett testified about his background and connections to Leonard, Cenesky, and Preston, as the jury heard a long cross examination.
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Hobinson
Donahue
Crane
Russell Hand
Moriarty
Lockwood
Bright
Nelson J. Welton
Waterbury
Basc Ace
Bedford
Cana
Cohoes
N. Y
New York
Inter
Sackett Street
Brooklyn
Leonard
Cenesky
Joe Burns
Preston
Lawrence Street
Grover
Swan
Frank Hoyt
Hoyt
Charles Bassett
Ramsett
Jarry
Kellogs
Kelioge
Basett
Kelces Eed
Bascett
Amener
Hummels Choice in DodgeMorse Divorce Trial
Abraham H. Hummel, the New York lawyer, on trial in the supreme court for conspiracy in the Dodge Morse divorce case, elected to let the jury consider only the accusers evidence. The prosecution finished its case, and Hummel’s counsel announced they would rest without offering any defense evidence.
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New York
Abraham H. Hummel
Supreme Court
Dodge-Morse
Hummel
Governor to invite William J. Bryan to Manila Elks event
Acting Governor General Tde says Bryan will be invited on his arrival from China to attend as guest of the Elks. The plan centers on formal welcome and a public appearance linked to the Manila chapter activities.
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Manila
Tde
William J. Bryan
China
Order of Elks
Rare Paintings for Sale At Deep Discounts
Taken for debt, several Genuine 641 paintings of merit valued $3000 to $75 each, offered at only $5 each for immediate sale. Ideal for Christmas gifts, no room for them. Address C. R Paff & Co, 114 Fifth Avenue, New York City. Sold today amid concerns over authenticity and prior unclear provenance.
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Wim
C. R
Fifth Avenes
New York City
John C Thompson to lead both St Joseph cemeteries
John C Thompson, longtime American Ring Co employee, accepted the post of superintendent for the new and old St Joseph cemeteries. Funeral notices include Mrs Fannie Sala at 9 tomorrow from North Main Street with burial at Pine Grove and Mrs Thomas W Conklin at 2 pm from 22 Field Street. George H Nettleton to move to Vienna Ocean Park California for Christmas.
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American Ring Co
New
St Joseph
Fannie Sala
North Main Street
Pine Grove
Thomas W. Conklin
Jotn . Webster
Field Street
George H. Nettleton
Vienna
Ocean Park
Cal
Harry F. Nash
Patrick Nash
Calvary Cemetery
Board of Finance
Yuletide Piano Gift At 24 East Main Street Waterbury
Christmas shoppers are urged to visit the F H Lewis Co at 24 East Main Street Waterbury for a fine piano. World renowned makes offered with oak walnut and mahogany cases. Pianos priced from 100 to 850 dollars with weekly payments and five to ten year warranties. Also available small instruments and accessories with delivery and tuning included.
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F. H. Lewis Co
East Main St
East Main Street
Waterbury
Kimball
Haines
Newby & Evans
Hallet & Davis
Marshall & Wendell
Alexander
Weterbury
Tne
Trial testimony details Bassett case and prison rumors
Witnesses described a convoluted chain of hearsay from Waterbury officials and a hospital about the crime. Bassett claimed he fled from a window to avoid arrest and denied links to other suspects, while detectives and prosecutors framed him as the ringleader in plans to rob the victim.
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Waterbury
Bassett
Kellogg
Auburn
Russell
Benas
Flo
Baswert
Leonard
Joe Rantler
Mr. Lomas
Demesky
Denny
Bridgeport
Bedford
Canada
Dorids
New York
Preston
Grover
Meige
Old Lockwood
Merex
Fassett
Aise
Cenesay
Prestee
Lamnart Pree
Furniture Store Christmas Gift Specials and Prices
Catalog of wooden furniture items with wide price ranges from $1 to $225. Highlights include shirt waist boxes, chests, ladies work tables, library and parlor tables, music cabinets, rocking chairs in Turk Turkish style, parlor suits, dressing tables, bookcases, desk chairs, framed pictures, rugs, china closets, and more. It promises a broad selection and emphasized prices, with sample items like mahogany pieces and oak rockers.
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Inmahogany
Morris Chatre
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