American ships sail secret mission to aid Miss Stone
Chicago dispatch reports two American vessels the Chicago and the Nashville sailed secretly from Le Franc to the Mediterranean pursuing a mission tied to freeing Miss Stone. Washington receives a dispatch suggesting the captors demand over 50 000 dollars as ransom and may accept it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Nashvillé
Lefranche
Burkey
Miss Stone
Sree
Mediterranean
Nice
Cromwell
United
Miss. Stone
Aleixe
Department Haghiding
Ita
Masonic Benefit Association Faces Receiver Action
In Connecticut a fraternal organization with about 2000 members seeks a receiver as creditors hold over 80 000 to 100 000. The crash follows a history of near two million in benefits paid since its 24 year existence. A suit to collect a death claim spurred the move for receiver appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Bnet
Agin
Connecticut
Nan H
the Association
Hobson to Wed Eleanor Ludlow in City
Captain Hobson famed for the Merrimac affair will marry Eleanor Ludlow daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Ludlow. The engagement was announced at a dinner hosted by Mrs A C Miller. Hobson and Ludlow met last fall at the opening of the new YMCa building where she played a leading role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobson
Ohto
Springera
Oni
Dee
Richmond P
Merrimac
Eleanor Ludlow
Charles Lud
Mege
Bushnell
Mra
A.C. Miller
Mica‘ Ludlow
Yast
Ymcc, DM
Mocketelier in poor health seen in Tartytown
The report notes John D. Mocketeller gras arriving in Tartytown in frail health since his Rockefeller trip to Cleveland last summer. His mustache was shaved, hair is thinning, and he looks very weak, though he can attend to business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mocketelier
Tarrytown
N. Y
John D
Mocketeller Gras
Woman Dies from Fright in Bedford Indiana
Mrs. Sarah Beedy aged 58 died after a fright in Bedford Indiana. She lived with her daughter who runs a boarding house. Drunken men returned home and allegedly caused a knife incident leading to the woman collapsing before aid could reach her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Ind
Sarah rBeedy
Poardets
Tinea
Pyatan Tad
Woman Found Frozen in Rain Barrel Near Strasburg
Mrs. M. Rewe, sixty years old, was found dead on a farm near Strasburg after apparently being overcome by a buzzard or fatigue while drawing water from a rain barrel. She lived alone and was believed to have fallen into the container. In a separate incident near the same area Congressman Owen Vowsoy was shot while shunting, with a ball entering just below the heart. his fate remained uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattoon
M. Rewe
Strasburg
Owan Orefoy
Ieraidlin
Beth
Owen Tovesoy
Invasion Report Tensions Rise Between Argentina and Chile
A report from Santiago de Chile claims Argentine troops invaded southern Chile, risking new friction between the nations. Buenos Ayres notes Argentina’s reply to Chilean notes was sent at 3 pm and may not satisfy Chile. City of Mexico reports Argentine delegates deny withdrawal from the Pan American congress this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santiago de Chile
Chile
Buenos Ayres
Argentina
City of Mexico
United States
Pan- American Congress
Pali-Avtiertoitin
Éleiates
Evdaa
Egerds
Mexico
Hayti
Thea
Nations
America
Floods Abate in Eastern Pennsylvania After Severe High Water
Reports say floods in eastern Pennsylvania are subsiding with the Susquehanna River dropping from twenty nine feet above low water at peak to lower levels. Dozens of coal mines and hundreds of industrial concerns were flooded, leaving about 40 000 workers idle. Up river towns offer good news as fear eases despite lingering high water at the river’s lower end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Susquehanna
Tose
Cuba Trade Figures Show Import Decline Exports Rise
A War Department division report compares Cuba's commerce for 1901 and 1900. Imports fell 9.3 percent while exports rose 39.5 percent, with values of 63,115,821 and 45,228,846 respectively. Washington. Dec. 18. Also: William Allen White faces libel suits over an article in McClure's Magazine linked to his Kansas editorial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onbindy
Almibeta
Washington
Cuba
TC. Platt White
William Allen White
Shecause
The
Kansan
Wreck Toll Rises to Eleven in Perryville Crash
Rockford reports eleven killed in the Perryville disaster with two more listed as missing. New names added include Walter Johnson of Chicago a waiter with Illinois Central and workers George Reynolds Irene Reynolds and Harry Reynolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockford
Ill
Illinois
Central
Perryville
Walter Johnson
Chicago
Hlixols Central
George" Reynolds
Irene
Harry Reynolds
Louis Botha Shot Wounded Near Luneberg
Durban dispatch dated December 5 reports Commandant Louis Botha severely wounded by a leg shot near Luneberg in Transvaal. He allegedly crawled into bushes to escape capture and his current location remains unknown to his followers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Botha
London
Durban
Nkandhia
Zululand
Luneberg
Trans- Vaal
Ohio Republicans in Fight Reach Holiday Deadlock
In Columbus Ohio on December 18 the Republican factional split threatens prolonged friction. Senators Hanna and Foraker may travel from Washington to Columbus after the recess to personally direct opposing forces vying to control the state legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
O .Columbus
Mored
Repubican
Tars Hanna
Foraker
Washington
Columbus
Missouri Coal Strike Settled by State Arbitration Board
Jefferson City dispatch reports Governor Dockery has word from Rich Hill that the coal miners strike was settled by the state board of arbitration. The agreement ends the dispute affecting miners and operators in Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Jefferson City
Dockery
Rich Hill
State Board ‘of Arbitration
Robbery at Fillmore Bank as Safe Blown Open
Burglars entered the Fillmore Bank at night and blew open the safe. The door jammed shut after the attempt. An expert has been sent to open the safe to assess any loss. Amount stolen is not yet known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiines
Burelars
Fillmore, Tih
Texarkana Woman Delivers Five Children in One Birth
Texarkana Texas December 18 Mrs William Walker wife of a cotton raiser living near here gave birth to five children in one day Four are girls and one is a boy The birth occurred at the family home with medical assistance reported by local observers.
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Texarkana
Texas
William Walker
Marcont
London
William Preece
Eugernaent Teleg Bra
Marconi
Atlantic
Jpuara
St. Louis
Belleville
Pheer
Howévar
Chicago Market Report Covers Spring Wheat Prices
The report lists grain quotes including Spring wheat No. 3 at 7 and 8 cents, No. 2 Northern at 16 percent, No. 4 and No. 3 yellow around 64 to 65 percent, No. 3 White at 65 percent, and oats No. 3 white near 48 percent. Prices reflect regional grain trading conditions in Chicago.
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Chicago
Prince George Named High Commissioner in Crete
The Times reports that authorities have chosen Prince George of Greece to serve as high commissioner in Crete. The appointment is set to take effect in August according to the dispatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince George
London
the Times
Prince George of
Greece
Crete
Ator
Sind
Wan Ee
Choate to Return to Post After Roosevelt Conference
Ambassador Choate plans to resume his post at the Court of St James in January following a conference with President Roosevelt. The talks occurred Saturday and touched on international affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosevelt
Choate
Washington
Court of St
Train Stop Delayed After Passenger Incident in Michigan
A train near Joseph, Michigan halted after two passengers were unwell while awaiting status updates. Crews attended to the individuals as emergency responders arrived.
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Joseph, Mich
Wireless Talk Across the Atlantic Signals Seen by Marconi
Transatlantic wireless communication between the Cunarders Etruria and Umbria lasted over five hours in mid ocean. Marconi and Edison figures comment on the distance of about 1800 miles, noting faint signals and calls from Cornwall. Governor Roy Mackont cables royal confirmation amid debate on proofs of wireless bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Etruria
Midocean
Umbria
Maréoni
Liver
Imbria
Sandy Hook
Great
Liverpool
Exchange
Neils
Mersey
M._I. Pupin
Columbia University
Marconi
Newfoundland
Cornwall
Englad
Cope
Spear
St. Johns
Binigst
Capel
Thomas Edison
Roy
G. at.Marcont
Ig ‘Howard
Pope names two American bishops at Rome consistory
At the consistory the Pope announced Rev. John J. O Connor as Bishop of Newark New Jersey and Rev. William J. O Connell as Bishop of Portland Maine. He also urged Italians to oppose new divorce laws and not import such laws to Italy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
John J. O'Connor
Newark
N. J
William J. O'Connell
Portland
Italy
Fire destroys Salem Express office and business district
A blaze in Salem West Virginia decimated the Express office and surrounding business area. The fire caused an estimated loss of 500000 dollars, burning sixty five business houses and fifteen residences. Many residents were left homeless.
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Salem
W. Va
W.va
Express
Northeastern railway orders twenty American locomotives
The Northeastern railway published no American style statistics but has also issued an order for twenty American locomotives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olives
London
Airedtore
Northeastern Railway
Two Die After Crossing Crash at Vandalia Crossing
Report from Logansport Indiana dated December 18 says Frank Hardy and his daughter were killed when their buggy was struck at the Vandalia crossing. Hardy, a farmer, was taking the girl to school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logansport
Ind
Frank, Hardy
Hardy
Gale Deluge Strikes British Coasts Ripping Vessels
A severe December gale rages along Britain’s coasts sweeping ships from harbor to sea and causing extensive wrecks as crews struggle to secure vessels against the storm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Causcee
Thief Leaves No Trace After Stealing Lifetime Savings
Police report a theft where an unknown intruder took $700 from a hiding place. The victim escaped and alerted authorities, but investigators have no trace of the thief or location of the cash as of morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Nel Bor
Court finds McCain warehousing law unconstitutional
Louisville December 18. Judge Field of the Common Pleas division rules that the McCain law regulating the sale of toloaded warehouse goods is unconstitutional. He states exactions under the law against warehouses favoring the forwarders are unreasonable and that warehouses cannot earn a living profit under the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCain
Louisvile
Floods and Market Drops Hit Towns as Damages Rise
Widespread flood damage near the valley and several towns reports losses and high costs. Market prices show crude oil drops and regional cash values vary with Indiana Pennsylvania New Castle and Somerset cited. Authorities investigate a possible murder near Pitteford with a body found hidden by bushes near a creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Sclo
Barnesville
New Castle
Somerset
Rochester
N. Ys
Pitteford
Thézspot
Clayton McMichael Appointed Philadelphia Postmaster
Clayton McMichael a renowned Philadelphia editor and former proprietor of the Philadelphia North American is named postmaster of the city. He will assume duties after completing his service as city treasurer, with term set to expire January 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Clayton ‘McMichael
Philadelphia North American
Mcichael
Alyty
Irish Counties Drafted Under Crimes Act For Mayo Roscommon
Dublin reports large numbers are drafted to patrol important points in Mayo and Roscommon under the crimes act. Proclamations are expected to issue immediately. The police influx is unprecedented since the days of Captain Boycott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iriah
Dublin
Mayo
Roscom
Extra
Boycott
Post Office Safe Dynamited in Wilmerding Heist
Thieves used dynamite to blow open a Wilmerding post office safe early this morning and stole several hundred dollars in loose cash and nearly all postage stamps. Valued at about 1600 to 2000 dollars. Local investigators probe the suburban Pittsburg break-in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Wilmerding
Fragmentary Local Notice From Obscure Page
The readable text shows scattered names and fragments near an air station and track area. It mentions St Louis county editor and a vacant lot by a track, with unclear dates or events. No clear outcome or action is identifiable from the garbled OCR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Houle
Pee
Novak
St. Louie
Alan
Baden
von Gt
Mayor Elect Lew Takes Oath Early in New York
New York Dec 18 Seath Lew takes the oath of mayor two weeks before taking his seat at City Hall. Justin Morgan J O Brien of the appellate division administers the oath in his private chamber. Changes include early sworn in. appointments announced include water supply, gas, electricity commissioners and civil service board members.
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New
Sadie Praibaire
Eeelds Nancies ‘Ciabeau
SiMe
New York
Ney . W
Justin
Morgan J O’brien
Appellate’ Division
the Suprema'court
Electiow
Devinty
J. Hampden Dougherty
Gustav
Lindenthal
Bridge
Williati ‘Ogden
William A. Perrine
Mexander T. Mason
Cornius Vanderbilt
William A. Dykman
Theodora “M. Banta
Nelson Is
Spencer
Civil , “Service
New Orleans Track Shows Close Finishes On Cold Day
New Orleans report notes a cold north wind reducing attendance at the racecourse while ground lay frozen. Despite conditions, racing remained engaging with close finishes. Old Fox, a long shot, won the first race after moving to the lead by the quarter and staying ahead as Alpaca faded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New, Orleans
New Orleans
Fox
Paca
Campaign Against Distilling Company Sparks Trust Push
A Jersey City dispute over the Distilling Company of America prompts a campaign. The whisky trust plans a reopening of the Shufeldt distillery and considers reducing capital from 125000 000 to 85000000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Distilling Company of America
The
Distilleries , Re
Niieteenth
Corning’ ‘& Co
Railroad plans emerge for Omaha to Emporia line
A new railroad incorporation is being prepared to form a line from Omaha to Emporia Kansas as part of the Missouri Kansas Texas system. The Nebraska segment will be organized under a separate company with active Omaha capitalists and a 10 percent stock stake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plana
Chicago
Omaha
Duel Between Butchers Leaves One Dead in Chicago
An afternoon knife duel in the city between butchers Kis Himael ta’ a Deli St Joseph Mol Dee Edward Young and Steven Crockett from Chicago ends with Young fatally wounded. Young used a long butcher knife while Crockett used a shorter blade as they slashed at each other for several seconds until Young rushed Crockett and was pierced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. “Joseph
Mol Dee
Edward Young
Steven Crockett
Chicago
Swi & Co
Young
Crockett
Washington restores Lola Ida Bonine to civil service list
The civil service commission decided to restore Lola Ida Bonine to the eligibles roll for appointment after she was acquitted of the murder of James Seymour Ayres Jr. Bonine had passed a skilled labor exam in the government printing office before her trial, which had paused her listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Valuable Trotting Mare Janice Dead in Santa Rosa
Janice, a renowned American trotting mare, died of pneumonia at Pierce Bros. stock farm in Santa Rosa. She and stablemate Dolly Dillon had earned over $10,000, and an offer of 10,000 for Janice had been refused earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Rosa
Cal
Janice
Queens
Pierce Bros, Santa: Rosa
Dolly Dillon
Reagan
Abduction Case Tangles Austria Russia Diplomatic Reply
A fragmented report from Sofia on December 18 notes Bulgaria seeking Russia's appeal over an abduction tied to a fairest stone case. It suggests Austria may only issue a remonstrance and expects limited diplomatic action. Meanwhile rolling mills in Munkegon Michigan report a corporate restructure increasing capital from $250,000 to $1,000,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Sofia
Austria
Rolling Mille Inevenna Capital
Munkegon
Mich
Rolling’ Mills ‘Company
Fifteenth Infantry Goes to Manila Mission
Fragmentary OCR reveals the Fifteenth Infantry heading toward Manila. The text mentions deployment or movement but details are unclear due to garbled characters and missing context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Ban -Francisca
der Tsa Ta
Fragmented OCR Summary of Unclear Local Item
Readable fragments describe a local matter with names and places obscured. The text hints at a community issue or event but lacks complete details for a clear summary.
Beers and Boer Atrocities Reported After Nameless Clash
A December report states Lord Kitchener’s officers and Colonel en son’s men were treated well by Beers while seventy five others said armed and unarmed soldiers were killed at close range. Witnesses described torture and stripping of clothing, with Boer leaders unable to prevent subordinates’ outrages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Cole
Bena
Bragsch
Lord
Kitchener
Son
Kit
Philippine tariff bill outlined to fund Philippine education
Payne argues the measure raises revenue for a Philippine government after a long tariff policy. It aims to extend United States duties to Philippine imports and funnel funds into schools roads and police. The act would transfer collected duties to the Philippines and exclude foreign shipments from general funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Payne
Washington
Philippine ‘Archipelay
Mediial
Supreme’ Court
United's
Philippine: Archipelago
Anto
Pino Islands
Philippine
United States
Ayste
Buila
Tenencus
Manila
United * States
United Patosana
United Bintee Ma
Philipines
Philippines
Belug
Moore
Tumwa
R. HH. Moore
The
Herald
Winch
Thomas J.‘Phillips
Kicker
Phillips
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