Supreme Court to Hear Leo Frank Habeas Corpus Appeal
Justice Lamar grants an indefinite stay as the full Bench weighs whether Leo Frank can seek habeas corpus in Georgia over his death sentence for the Mary Phagan murder. Federal questions include presence at verdict and jurisdiction questions from the Fulton County trial, with potential remand for evidence or a second trial.
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Lamar
Supreme Court
Federal District Court
Georgia
Leo M. Frank
Mary Phagen
Atlanta
Frank
State of Georgia
Fulton County
Newman
Tamar
George Supreme Court
Kolmesn
Georgia Federal Court
Merchants Association Pushes National Guard Interest
The Merchants Association of New York calls for heightened interest in the National Guard and a state constabulary similar to Pennsylvania. Resolutions urge city employers to encourage enlistment among municipal workers with promotion considerations and civil service credit for militia members. Similar recommendations target association members who are employers.
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Morning Journal
New York
National Guard
Pennsylvania
Merchania Association of
Association
Thaw Prefers New Hampshire Stay After Court Ruling
Manchester December 28 Harry K K Thaw plans to remain in New Hampshire as long as possible his secretary said in reply to questions about possible steps after the US Supreme Court decision ordering him turned over to New York authorities The statement reflects Thaws preference for the New England climate and locale despite the transfer ruling.
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Morning Journal
Manchester
N.H
Harry KK. Thaw
New Hampshire
Thaw
Supreme Court of the United States
New York
Wait Tuesday and Wednesday New Mexico
Washington reports a brief notice from New Mexico dated December 28 noting events set for Tuesday and Wednesday. The terse item hints at forthcoming activities but provides few specifics.
Relief Ship Passes Through Panama Canal
California relief ship Calming carries a Belgian relief cargo and passes the Panama Canal on its way to the Pacific coast. The Oceanic commission list notes Hannah to sail from New York with a Kansas cargo, while John Horde from Baltimore and Industry from Pennsylvania are due to depart early January.
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Fe Morning Journal
New York
Alifornia
Caming
Panama Canal
Commission For Relief
Tel Fiom
Pacific Coast
San Petre
Paltrow
Hannah
Kansas
Maryland
John Horde Io
Baltimore
Industry
Pennsylvania
Harpalyoe
Koston
Massetsetts
New England
President Wilson Receives Birthday Congratulatory Messages
Washington December 28 President Wilson began receiving condolences and greetings from foreign rulers and U S officials on his fifty eighth birthday anniversary. Messages came from King George V of Britain and President Ventura Cabrera of Guatemala. The cabinet, led by Secretary Bryan, met at the White House in a rare gathering as Mrs Wilson had died recently and state dinners were canceled. Some messages came from parents naming children for the president whose birthday matched his.
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Washington
Wilson
Wes. Eugen
Lin
King George
Great Britain
Vetroda Cabrers
Gutemada
Bryan
White House
Wileen
Americans Shot in Niagara Waters Sparks Diplomatic Talk
Washington officials without official advices noted that if the men were shot for defying Canadian authority there would be no grounds for American protests. Representative Charles B. Smith of Buffalo presented newspaper accounts of the shooting to Secretary Bryan.
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Morning Journal
Washington
State Department
Niagara
Fort Erie
Charles B. Smith
Buffalo
Bryan
Hunters shot by Canadian soldiers near Nine Mile River
Walter Smith was killed and Charles Dorsch wounded when Canadian soldiers opened fire while pursuing two American hunters near the Nine Mile River at Fort Erie. The incident, described as unintentional, followed orders to arrest the men for alleged game-law violations amid an international boundary patrol. An inquest is planned for Wednesday.
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Dee
Walter Smith
Charles Doreveht
Nineara
Smith
Dersch
Ottawa
Dorsch
Port Erie
Thomas W. Delaney
Kte
Delaney
J. 2B
Curtis
United States
Fort Erie
State Department
Canada to Investigate Shooting of American Hunters
Ottawa reports Gen Samuel tlushes and Canadian militia ministers ordered an immediate investigation into the shooting of two American duck hunters at Fort Erie by Canadian guards. Border tensions rise as raids and dynamiter plots spark patrols and detentions along the international line.
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Ontario
Samuel Tlushes
Fort Erie
Canada
Consuls in Belgium Must Be Acceptable to German Army
Mr. Bryan refuses to make public the notification received by the State Department from the Berlin government. The issue centers on German requirements for consuls in Belgium and whether American authorities will disclose the communication. The report notes official diplomacy and potential implications for U S policy.
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U.3
Belgium
Bryan
State Department
Berlin
German Demand for Consuls in Belgium Sparks Debate
The German government informed the United States it prefers withdrawal of some American consuls in Belgium and that consuls should operate only with military permission. The move aims to limit civil duties under military occupation, while Washington weighs right of conquerors to regulate consular activity without implying sovereignty.
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Havenith
State Department
Belgitmn Leiter
United States
Pecki
Holy Rollers Held for Manslaughter
George House and his wife, members of the Holy Rollers cult in Murphyboro, were held to the grand jury for the death of their daughter Margaret after testifying they refused her medicine and water, following scriptures. The girl died of peritonitis last Tuesday while cult followers gathered outside the jail, chanting hopeful hymns.
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OY Morning Journal
Murphyboro
George House
Holy Rollers
Margaret
Hlouse
Ex-Federal Officers Face Trial After Huerta Era Deaths
Gutierrez and Villa demand trial for officers who served under Huerta as executions are ordered. The case targets ex officers connected to abuses, with charges arising from the pre revolution period and current pursuit of accountability.
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Gutierrez
Villa
Huerta
Brazilian Minister Describes Uncertain Mexico City Politics
Dispatches from the Brazilian minister in Mexico City report a volatile political scene with rival chiefs favoring radical measures, though no alarm. The U S seeks humane treatment and possible general amnesty while urging restraint on executions as factions clash and violence fluctuates across regions.
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Washington
Zapata
State Department
Ville
Gutierrez
Villa
Huerta
Carbajal
Hill prepares evacuation of Naco in border peace plan
General Benjamin Hill orders withdrawal of Carranzista forces from Naco Sonora to Agua Prieta opposite Douglas as part of Brig Gen Hugh L. Scott border peace plan. Maytorena counters with border outposts delaying agreement while Villistas camp near Villa Verde and reports of 500 troops west of Naco and 500 to the south. Scott to meet Maytorena again imminently.
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Ariz
Sonora
Benjamin Hill
Agua Prieta
Douglas
Hugh L. Scott
United States Army
Maytorena
Hill
Here
Villa Verde
Hugh II
Scott
R Scott
Rail line restored after week of floods in Arizona
Normal traffic on transcontinental railroads through Arizona resumed as the Southern Pacific main line reopened after nearly a week of washouts from heavy rains. The restoration returns service to the long route linking Phoenix and other destinations.
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Ariz
Arizona
Southern Pacific
Belgians Claim Capture of 3000 Germans With Little Loss
Belgians, pursuing a Sapping tactics, report capturing about three thousand German soldiers on the east or west battlefronts with minimal losses to their own forces. The claim reflects high casualties on German lines and continued Allied pressure in the theater.
British papers hail raid on Cuxhaven as war enters popular lore
London dispatch reports English papers lauding German raid on Cuxhaven while denying damage. They praise the engagement as one of the century and debate Zeppelin threat, with British fear easing yet warnings to seek shelter during air attacks.
Great Britain Endures Severe Snowstorm and Flooding
A powerful gale and heavy snow swept across Great Britain and Ireland, causing building damage in London and widespread disruptions. A wall collapse in Clipham killed one man and injured several others as telegraph lines faltered and transportation froze. Dublin recorded its heaviest snowfall in years with river flooding.
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Great Britain
Ireland
France
Clipham
British sea plane commander Howell captured after Cuxhaven raid
London report says Commander Francia K. d Hewlett, pilot of one of the British sea planes in the Cuxhaven raid, is a German prisoner. His aircraft was damaged by shell fire and went down in the sea. he was last seen as a German torpedo boat closed in.
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London
Smily
Francia K. d Hewlett
Cuxhaven
Hewlett
Germans drop bombs killing own civilians on Langeoo island
Copenhagen dispatch reports that four British airmen allegedly dropped bombs on Dermrind island Langeoo in the North Sea on Christmas killing civilians, but investigation suggests German airmen fired the bombs misled by fear of British torpedo boats nearby.
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Lomdion
A. Mys
Copenhagen
Daily Mail
Hamburger Fremdenblatt
Dermrind
Langeoo
North Sea
Neutral vessels not wrecked by British mines
Lonton December 29 4 15 a m the Times states eight vessels have been lost in the North Sea since Christmas Eve due to mines No British mine has been laid off the English coast and the losses chiefly affect neutral shipping warned that German mines are securely anchored and may drift far.
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Northeen
Times
England
Admiralty
British raid on Cuxhaven reportedly destroys airship
London dispatch states the Times believes a Parseval shed and airship were destroyed in the British raid on Cuxhaven despite German denials. The report cites strong reasons for believing the raid caused the damage.
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London
the Times
Cuxhaven
War front stalls as storms halt operations in Belgium and France
Yesterday's war news reports a violent storm pausing major offensives along the Belgian and French front. No significant gains or losses are noted. fighting lines remain as weeks of stalemate. Russian reports claim more than 76,000 prisoners captured and Carpathian passes back in Russian hands. A Petrograd dispatch notes Germans on the defensive between the Pilica and upper Vistula.
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Penglish
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Kiel Canal
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Lave Bear
Taubes
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Paris
England
France
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Carpathians
United States
Greatritain
Ambassador Page
Great Britain
Russian General Staff reports gains on multiple fronts
The Russian commander in chief says German attacks were repulsed with heavy losses, cites captured officers and soldiers, and notes advancing actions near the upper Vistula and Opatow Riecz front. Polish unrest and Turkish progress are mentioned, with a French war office update on storms hindering operations but some progress in the Argonne.
Military happenings discussion released by press bureau
Berlin dispatch lists items published today by the official press bureau including a discussion of military happenings and related updates from Say ville Illinois.
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Cbhy
Sayville
Britain Urged to Quick Policy Change on Sea Trade
The United States sent a strong note to Britain demanding early improvement in British naval conduct affecting American commerce. It argues current interferences discourage neutral trade, warns that Anglo policy harms U S exporters, and seeks definite information on Britain's attitude while reserving UK proclamations on contraband.
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