Night Riders Trial in Union City Reveals Confession and Whippings
In Union City Tennessee on December 22 the state neared closing its case against eight alleged night riders charged with Captain Ranken's murder. Frank Mehringer testified in detail about the Ranken case and related outrages. Mrs Halma Thurman Johnson testified about being whipped by the riders during attempts to end her divorce suit. The judge ordered handcuffs and guards for the defendants amid the dramatic testimony.
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Frank Fehringer
Ranken
Halma Thurman Johnson
Frank Mehringer
Johnson
Maine
FISH PROTECTION CALLED NEEDED BY STATES
Washington reports warn migratory fishes face serious decline due to state protections fall short. George M. Bowers, US fish commissioner, urges preservation in his annual report outlining destruction of key species and calling for stronger safeguards. Taft backs open caucus for Ohio senate race. International Smelting and Refining Co. forms in Trenton with $100000000 capital, linked to financiers opposing American Smelting and Refining Co.
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Washington
George M. Bowers
United States Fish Commissioner
New Smelting Company
Trenton
N. J
International Smelting and Refining Company
American Smelting and Refining Company
Guegenhelm
Rittenhouse Succeeds Langham as New York insurer head
New York Dec 23 E B Rittenhouse insurance commissioner of Colorado was elected president of the Provident Savings Life Assurance Society of New York, succeeding Arthur G Langham of Louisville Ky.
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New York
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Arthur G. Langham
Louisville
Bryan Delivers Dollar Dinner Text Against Taft and Roosevelt
In Uniontown Pennsylvania William Jennings Bryan urges continued Democratic reforms at a dollar dinner hosted by regional Democrats. He says leadership came to him without effort and condemns Taft as shaped by financial interests. He accuses Roosevelt of degrading the presidency through party politics during the recent campaign.
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William . Jennings Ryan
Democratic Party
Bryan
Coke
Taft
Roosevelt
Bribery Scandal Claims Pittsburg City Council
Seven Pittsburg city council members were arrested on charges of conspiracy and bribery tied to municipal legislation over the past two years. The Voters' League funded detectives and alleges depositories for city funds, naming J. C. Wasson John F Klein William Brand T C Atkinson Jacob Soffel W H Melaney and Hugh Ferguson among those charged with corruption and influencing votes.
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Voters’ League
J. C. Wasson
Common Council
John F. Klein
William Brand
T. C. Atkinson
Select Council
Jacob Soffel
W. H. Melaney
Hugh Ferguson
Bishop Michaud Near End In Lourdes Visit Report
New York dispatch notes Rt. Rev. John F P Michaud bishop of Burlington Vermont arrived on the Amerika in dying condition after two months abroad and seeking healing at Lourdes waters. He asked to be returned to die in Burlington as physicians had given up hope of recovery from Brights disease. Zelger Illinois dec 22 report details a massive mine fire as Joe Leiter Chicago millionaire and his young wife aid local workers in efforts to save coal at the Zeigler mine.
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New York
John FP. Michaud
Burlington
Amerika
Cherbourg
Michaud
Lourdes
France
Bright
Lester
Flaht
Zelgier
Ill
Zeigler
Joe Leiter
Chicago
Shoppers cause fatal crush in Boston store elevator
A seven year old boy Elmer Birds eye son of George Birdseye a Seattle wholesale grocer was crushed to death in a Boston store elevator. He was being carried by his grandmother to see the toys when the accident occurred. The elevator operator was arrested. Langford Wins In First Round
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Chicago
Elmer Birdseye
George Birdseye
Seattle
Boston
Carnegie on Witness Stand in Steel Tariff Hearing
Andrew Carnegie testifies before the House Ways and Means Committee on steel tariffs, arguing American manufacturers can compete globally under free trade. He avoids numbers, praises Judge Gary and Schwab, mocks questions, and stresses no need for protection. crossfire with Gary and Schwab noted. Second item covers Chicago auto deaths and two suicides, citing specific cases and locations.
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Washington
Andrew Carnégie
House
Carnegie
Charles M. Schwab
E. H. Gary
Gary
United States Steel Corporation
Carnegie Steel Company
Schwab
Payne
Dalzell
Fordney
Dalzelll John
Pennsylvania
Allence
President Felton to Resign From Mexican Central Rail
Mexico City Dec 2 An authoritative report states Samuel M Felton will retire from the presidency of the Mexican Central railroad within the next fortnight. Felton has led the line since 1900 and his departure signals major management changes for the company and its Mexican operations.
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Felton
Mexico City
Samuel M. Felton
Mexican Central Railroad
Country Life Commission Seeks Farm Relief Report
Washington dispatch reports H. Bailey, chairman, and four other members of the Country Life Commission arriving to draft recommendations for President Roosevelt. They expect to deliver a report late in the month. Bailey cites widespread economic issues in distribution, marketing, and farmer cooperation, calling for stronger organization and social improvements including schools and roadways.
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Washington
H. Bailey
Country Life Commission
Hoosevelt
Professor Bailey
New Government in Venezuela Amid Ferment in Caracas
Vice President Gomez has formed a new Venezuelan government replacing the old ministry with a cross section of factions. Dr Baldo and Dr Jose de Jesus Paul have been removed from national councils, and War Minister Ferren is replaced by General Redulo Olivares. Caracas reports claim widespread ferment since Castro’s departure for Europe.
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Port of Spain
Gomez
Castro
Europe
Venezuela
Jose de Jesus Paul
Baldo
Diego Ferren
Redulo Olivares
Caracas
Chicago grain and provisions closing quotations today
Wheat led gains as buying by leading holders lifted market. Dec futures at 1.00 and May at 1.05, July 0.975. Corn and oats closed firm with Dec corn around 0.64. Pork Jan 15.95, Lard 9.30, Ribs 8.27. Chicago cash wheat No 2 hard 1.01, No 4 corn 0.65. South Omaha cattle receipts 2,000 up. steers 4.00 to 7.25, cows 2.75 to 5.00. Hogs receipts 3,300. prices 5.40 to 6.60. Chicago live stock: cattle 4.60 to 7.90. hogs 5.70 to 6.85. sheep 4.00 to 5.00.
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