Court ballot box ruling hits Hearst case in Albany
Albany court of appeals decides ballot box case cannot be ordered opened or recounted by mandamus under election law. Chicago railroad grand jury indicts Chicago and Alton Railroad officials for rebates and free transit to a packing firm employee. New York conspiracy trial ties to the Dodge Morse divorce case, with Hummel and Justice Fursman charged in alleged perjury conspiracy.
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J. A. Wann
Schwartzschild & Sulsberger
New York
Abraham N. Hummel
Rogers
Supreme Court Today
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Edgar L. Fursman
Jerome
Clemente Dodge
Charles F. Dodge
Wormer
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Dodge
Mortimer Ruger
Ruger
Houston
Texas
Aged Confederates Gather for Florida Veterans Reunion
In Jacksonville Florida an estimated two thousand to eight thousand members of the Florida State Division United Confederate Veterans and visiting groups attend the annual Florida Division U C A reunion. The city decorates in holiday style for the event and a grand parade will feature Confederate tags captured by Florida troops. Meanwhile Secretary Bonaparte reprimands Midshipman Merriwether Jr for loss of temper as part of his sentence execution in Washington.
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Bonaparte
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Washington, D. C
Midshipmarriwetter, Jr
Secretary of the Navy
Explosion at DuPont Powder Plant Kills Five Workers
In Birmingham near Boyles, the mixing house at Du Pont Powder Company works blew up today killing five workmen. The accident occurred in the plant’s mixing area as crews were handling materials. Police and safety inspectors are investigating the incident.
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Dupont Powder Company
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Boyles
Civil Service Holds Examinations for Draughtsmen
Brooklyn dispatch reports the United States Civil Service Commission is testing applicants to fill draughtsmen vacancies across service branches. Two seven hour days include drawing, lettering, and mathematics spanning algebra geometry trig logs and projections. Open to US citizens over twenty meeting requirements.
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United States Civil Service Commission
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Southern Bell plans stock rise from one to ten million
New York December 23 reports a special meeting of Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph company stockholders to approve increasing capital from 1,000,000 to 10,000,000 for business expansion. December 12 dispatch notes William E Corey will not resign as president of United States Steel, nor do directors expect it.
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Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company
Corey
Wmn. E. Corey
United States Steel Corporation
Jineetirs
Ttt
Peabody elected president in mutual fire insurance notice
New York Dec. 13 to 15 reports show Peabody unanimously chosen president of a mutual fire insurance company at New York. George W Perkins resigned from the board after the election, which occurred during a trustees meeting. Harriman declined to comment on estimates related to Thomas F Ryan and Hyde’s holdings. The board also noted the finance committee and life company links in the ongoing industry discussions.
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B. Ho Harriman
Thomas F. Ryan
Harriman
Hyde
The
New York Life
Hustere Folly
Alexander B. Off
Wool Prekins
Peabody
Charles A Perkins
Peabery Wee
Mutual Fire Insurance Company
New Yorks
George W
Lo Perkins
Joint Statehood Boom Discussed in Washington
Washington D C Dec 13 joint statehood for New Mexico and Arizona is examined by a president held delegation with Solomon Luna Major Lewellyn and Judge Freeman as New Mexico seeks joint statehood. A bill to admit New Mexico via a constitutional convention is also introduced with two congressmen and funding for schools and elections.
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New Mexico
Arizona
New Mexico S
Solomon Luna
Republican National
Andrews
Doings at Capital of Our Great Nation
Washington report details a Tumam resolution seeking information on bank inspectors and National banks contributing to campaigns. The comptroller cites about 109,400 reports on file and notes inability to inspect them all though he can state their character, with one voice exception.
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Washington
Joe Shaw
Tuman
Injunction confusion over Santa Fe line dispute
A report from Santa Fe discusses whether an injunction against Santa Fe Railway would affect the crossing of the Central track at Willard by the Belen cutoff. Despite claims, court action appears unlikely and construction on the cutoff continues. The piece mentions political uses of injunctions and related technical details.
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Helen
N. MM
Tie Citzen
Santa Fe Ceneral
Santa Fe Hallroad Company
Mesteo
Sante Fe
Fe Allroad Company
Big steel projects loom over Chesapeake Bay voyage and harbour work
Preparations near completion for the Dewey a massive floating dry dock at Solomon's Island to sail to Manila under Navy charge Tug master J D Wood of Norfolk will supervise the voyage aboard the ship with a crew of eight plus 22 sailors for the trip He will live on board and earn 250 dollars a month The Dewey cannot steer requiring tow by a line over a mile long with a potential speed of about 196 miles daily The article also notes a new Chapin Chamber ton wharf project at Menomining venue with depths and pump features and a heavy pumphouse system including a Cornish pump from shaft D and a long rail system with substantial steel framing and machinery details
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Dewey
Solomon's Island
Chesapeake Bay
Manila
J. D. Wood
Norfolk
Navy Department
Wood
Allan
Buee Canal
Caesar
Brutus
TronWood
Mien
Tate
Steel Corporation
Menomings
Ludington
Standard Oil Under Fire in Missouri Suits and Rockefeller Subpoenas
Henry Wollman, with Missouri Attorney General Hadley, said subpoenas were served on James A. Moffatt Frank Q. Baratow and Howard Page in the Standard Oil Missouri actions. John D. Rockefeller may face deposition if served, with possible alternatives in Virginia or New Jersey. Wall Street expects Rockefeller’s return to address the matter. Governor Hoch denounces Standard Oil greed claiming it profits while oil fields yield 60,000 barrels daily.
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Henry Wollman
Hadley
Missouri
Standard Oil Company of
James A. Moffatt
Frank Q. Baratow
Howard Page
Standard Company
Henry H. Rogers
John C. Archibald
Wollman
John D. Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Wall Street
Hot Springs
Virginia
Hoch
Standard
Ottawa
Kan
Kansas
Standard Oil Company
Medicos Meet In Different Places
Beaumont Texas December 1a The South Texas District Medical Association opened its annual convention with several hundred members from southern and southeastern regions in attendance. Key topics include preventing yellow fever epidemics and supporting Texas health officer Dr George B Tabor known for strict quarantines. Surgeons Gather To Discuss Specialties. Louisville Ky December 14 The eighteenth annual convention of the Southern Surgical and Gynaecological Society opened with President Dr Louis C Beebes of Richmond Va presiding. Local physicians plan banquet for visiting members.
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Beaumont
Tex
South Texas District Medical Association
George B. Tabor
Texas
Loulaville
Southern Surgical and Gynaecological Society
Louis C. Beebes
Tichmond
Death of Mrs W F Kuchenbecker in Gallup New Mexico
The Citizen reports the death of Mrs. W. Kuchenbecker wife of a well known Gallup merchant. She died December 12 at the home of her sister Mrs Worth S. Keene in Los Angeles after a months long illness. Her husband and family, long prominent in Gallup and western New Mexico trade, mourn her loss as friends extend condolences.
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N. M
Lae
Eimsted
Anit
Los Angeles
Kitchentiocker
Gallup
Catholic Clergy Call For Polish Autonomy Amid Baltic Turmoil
At a meeting of 417 Polish Catholic clergymen after a long session, autonomy for Poland with its own parliament and language in government offices was demanded along with general amnesty for political prisoners. Across Russia, Baltic provinces face grave unrest as authorities appoint a governor general. Riga fortress reports and ongoing communications disruptions fuel anxiety.
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Russia
Baltic
St. Petersburg
Riga
Ministry of the Interior
Misdemeanor dockets and saloon case verdicts heard
Judge Abbott presided over a crowded district court calendar with fifty three misdemeanor cases. A jury returned a sealed guilty verdict in the territorial case against Joe Badaracco for allowing a minor to loiter at his saloon. The minor, Joseph Brennan aged 18, testified inconsistently while conceding visits to the saloon. The defendant denied acquaintance and claimed absence in Europe from 1904 to 1905. T. N Wilkerson defended him. Additional territorial cases and other trials were planned, with District Attorney Clancy facing pretrial motions in the Hubbell case. Fire damaged Wadbars Kerr grocery in Portland causing significant losses and injuries to firefighters. General Thomas S. Allen, veteran editor and newspaper man, died at age 80.
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Joseph Brennan
Europe
T. N Wilkerson
Tod
Pascual Cutinola
James P. Pulowr
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