Saloon sentiment shifts as Ellsworth offer looms
A Hudson Ohio despatch reports that a $200000 offer from W Ellsworth, a New York coal magnate, to permit beer sales helped swing Hudson toward dry status. Voters defeated saloons 266 to 88, hoping municipal light gas plants and remodeling Western Reserve College. The liquor issue was tied to an oyster vote in a dry to wet dispute.
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Secard Herald
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W. Ellsworth
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Wealthy Swift & Co Agent Han nan Dies in Brookline
Boston Dec 24 Charles R Han nan New England financial representative of Swift & Co died at his Brookline home after months of illness. Born 1856 in Rochester NY he rose from selling popcorn to college and banking. He organized Farmers' and Merchants banks and loans, led an electric street railway project, and served in Iowa politics before moving to Boston. He is survived by a widow a son and a daughter.
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Charles R. Hannan
New England
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Middle West
Oberlin College
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Quincy
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Detroit
Toledo
Iowa
Jews Bankers’ Association
Leslie M. Shaw
Reprieve sought for Esposito as governor pressed
A deputation of Italian citizens urged Governor to grant a reprieve for Pasquale Esposito who faces execution on December 27. They offered no new evidence and aimed to prove the act was not first degree murder.
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Hartford
London Boxing Match Nears Between Hor Whe and Roche
Articles of agreement nearly signed for a Dublin bout at the National Sporting Club stage likely March 17. Tommy Hor Whe recently beat Gunner Jim Moir to earn a title chance against Jem Roche the Irish champion with a purse of 2500 and a side stake of 740. Evans calls on the governor in Trinidad port. A fatal decapitation occurred in Danbury as Joseph Lacara, 45, was struck by a freight train. Pittsburg plans a brief Christmas holiday, with most mills resuming Thursday.
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Dublin
Connecticut Weather Forecast Brief
Foreast for Connecticut calls for fair, colder weather tonight and Wednesday with brisk southwest to west winds. Sunrise at 5 12, sunset at 4 15. High tide at New Haven around 2 32 am. next tide at 3 18 am.
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Grand Trunk to Implement Broad Pension Plan
Portlaid Me December 24 The Grand Trunk railway introduces a nationwide pension system effective January 1 covering all United States and Canada employees. The plan is company funded with an initial $200000 plus $75000 annually. Compulsory retirement at 65 applies to workers with seven years service, earning a graduated pension starting at $200 with no maximum. Additional provisions cover disabled employees and those dismissed without cause after up to 15 years service.
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Philadelphia Man Died After Anendicitis Operation
Christian W. Stengel president of Feigenspan brewery interests in Newark died in German hospital Philadelphia less than twelve hours after marrying Mrs Marie Louise Felgenspan widow of the man who once employed him. Stengel underwent appendicitis surgery last Thursday and a second operation was performed yesterday. He grew weaker and died shortly after the ceremony was performed following a dying wish of Dir Feigenspan. Relatives attended.
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Feigenspan
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Exploring Expedition to Map Unknown Lands
Chicago announces a broad project by the Meld museum of natural history. George A. Dorsey will lead expeditions circling the globe to study unknown peoples and map inquiries. Dr Herthold Laufer will head a Tibet and lama culture exposition aboard the Lusitania in January for a three year stay. Steel Plant Shut Down for Holidays in South Chicago. Illinois Steel Co will idle its 7000 workers for a week or two after Christmas as a routine seasonal shutdown.
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Buffington
Mrs Longworth Improves After Surgery Recovery Start
Washington report states Mrs Longworth has largely recovered from the operation for appendectomy performed on December 31. Doctors hope she will depart the White House Thursday for rest and quiet as she regains strength. for several days she has been able to move about with assistance.
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Fleet at Trinidad Delays Torpedo Flotilla and Burial of Seaman
Atlantic battleship fleet neared Port of Spain after crossing Dragon's Mouth in four columns. The Lawrence suffered a steering failure. Ordinary Seaman G I Pipes of the Alabama died of meningitis and was buried with ensigns half masted. Rear Admiral Evans praised the cruise. social events planned, measles quarantine aboard Glacier, Brazil reception preparations underway. Agitator Goes to Prison in Kilmainham. Golden Jubilee of Indian Mutiny observed in London with veterans and Lord Roberts presiding. Senator Stephen R Mallory to receive private funeral in Pensacola after dying in Florida.
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United States Steel Acquires National Wire Company
In a bankruptcy court, United States Steel corporation accepted a $600 check for the National Wire company mill, transferring ownership to United States Steel as the Percivers of the wire company settle the claim. Maine reports indicate reduced ice cutting activity this year and a small rise in winter operations on a smaller scale.
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Auguste
Robbery at Chicago Saloon Nets $400 and Watches
Four masked men robed William Wright's saloon taking $400, eight gold watches, and four revolvers from fifteen patrons. They demanded money while customers stood at the bar and fled after removing cash from the register. Justice Harkin speech in New York praises dual federalism and vigilance.
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William Wright
Memphis Bank Fails to Open. Receiver Appointed
Memphis Tennessee December 24. The Memphis Savings Bank failed to open this morning with a notice on the door stating the bank had been placed in the hands of a receiver. E R McTerny was appointed receiver. No official statement issued.
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Memphis Sayings Bank
A Re R
E.R. McTfenry
La Salle hotel permit issued for Chicago site
The La Salle hotel project at La Salle and Madison streets in Chicago received its construction permit. The hotel, with land valued at 2.5 million and furnishings estimated at 3.5 million, is expected to cost about 6 million. Construction may begin between March 1 and May 1, taking fifteen months to complete as a twenty story building with two basements.
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la Salle
Madison Streets
Extradition Bid For Will Walker Traced To Connecticut Agent
A Connecticut agent appeared at the state department to aid in the return of Will Walker, wanted on charges related to funds at New Britain Savings Bank. Indictment copies were supplied, with time expected for extradition possibly two to three months if he resists.
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State Department
Will Walker
New Britain Savings Bank
Electricity to Go and Naval Resignations Headline
In New Haven a plan to discontinue service between New Rochelle and New York City due to delayed heating equipment shows a transit disruption. A fire damages the American steamer Minnesota and its cargo in harbor, with Captain Austin aboard. President Roosevelt accepts Rear Admiral Bronson’s resignation as chief of naval personnel. Captain Cameron Wilson named to fill vacancy.
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Unearth Monastery In Ruined City In Algiers
Archaeologists report uncovering a large monastery amid ruins in Thaged city with preserved cloister and a Christian burial site. The find includes square seating and a Gothic site nearby. authorities describe the city as degraded but rich in relics. Mrs Eddy plans a $1,000,000 charity. Local reports note possible early expansion of the New Castle and Shares area with about 6,960 acres affected.
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Suspects fined as saloons close in Pittsburg
Kenneth O ven hof, Washington. J C feu Stockin, Buale NY. and John O Connor Hs Falls Mass were fined or 60 days at Allegheny county workhouse for being suspects. They allegedly accepted funds from a priest by presenting a fetter and later aided another to the priest’s ill home. One thousand saloons may close as beer prices loom due to scarce barley and brewing losses.
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Chicago
Democrats To Meet In Town Convention Call
Chairman Florence Ch of the Democratic town convention announces a meeting this Friday evening in the city theater. Key business includes selecting three ward trustees to join the town committee, which will name a chairman and revise the charter. Davies H. Fisney may return as chair, while successors are discussed.
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City News Roundup And Local Notes
A late evening at Upson Singleton Co’s store offered 85.00 fur lined gloves for 3.50 tonight only. Police activity remained light with one man brought in. several items reference court and church events. Reports note Detective Kenuassh and Colesante dispatched to a South Brooklyn fray. yet the clash cooled by press time. The obituary remarks on TR Ede’s passing and cremation in Minnesota, with Waterbury mourners unlikely to see his return soon.
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Policeman Stowell Caught Entering Store With False Key
In New Haven detectives halted Policeman M A Stowell as he tried to enter Brode Jorick Ite’s Derby avenue store with a false key. Stowell denied guilt in court and was held on $860 bond on the charge of burglary. A Chicago wage meeting is planned between the Illinois Coal Operators Association and United Mine Workers to discuss a potential ten percent wage increase.
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Chico
Pope at Sacred College holds Christmas greeting with cardinals
In Rome on Christmas Eve the pope joined the Sacred College for greetings with cardinals. No addresses were made but the pontiff spoke familiarly with each cardinal about modernism and the Vulgate revision, and discussed canon law codification with Cardinal Gasparri.
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Saloons to Close in Chattanooga for Christmas Day
For the first time in Chattanooga, Tennessee, all city saloons will close on Christmas Day. The action, not mandated by law or ordinance, comes as a mutual agreement among saloon operators after weeks of discussion, drawing favorable comments from many residents.
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Juatice Harkin
United States Supreme Court
Hotel Plaza
Carliste
Roosevelt
Furbanks
Joseph Cannon
Mar.ian
Hacan
United States
Republic
Congress
Comstita Thom
Chattanooga
Tenn
Christmax
Abandoned at Sea Aquila Abandoned at Charlottetown
News reports the abandonment at sea of the brig Aquila after it left Shelburne Nova Scotia laden with lumber for New York. The 150 ton vessel built in 1888 carried a crew of eight and was transferred safely to the Anchor Line steamer Italia en route from New York to Naples.
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