27 Dec 1912
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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1912
Page
1
Admiral Dewey is 75 and hailed as a hero of Manila Bay receiving a flood of congratulations from officials and the public. The city honors his long service with ceremonies and praise from contemporaries.
Washington observers described a steady influx of officials and admirals at Admiral George Dewey's Sixteenth and K Streets home as the Manila Bay hero celebrated his seventy fifth birthday. He remains active as president of the naval general board and plans to stay on the Navy list for life.
The suffragette army marching to Albany with messages to Governor-elect Sulzer arrived at Stockport Center after a five mile march from Hudson. They spent the afternoon coasting on sleds borrowed from local boys amid rousing greetings from residents.
From Indianapolis the three months trialof forty alleged dynamiters ends with the jury deliberating after a long evidence presentation. The court instructed weighing the evidence carefully and all verdicts, though separate by defendant, are to be returned together. Deliberations continued with a 9:30 a.m. court session planned awaiting results.
In St Louis on December 26 authorities examined the body of Mrs Sarah Johnson who died on Christmas Eve with pneumonia and apparent poverty. A bag tied to her wrist held 5694 dollars in cash and three watches. She stated she had sisters in Pueblo and in New Mexico.
An explosion last night toppled an ice cream booth two miles from President Taft’s dancing at the National Theatre in Panama. The blast, reportedly linked to a ball by President Perras Noplet, sparked the incident as Taft’s party attended a separate function.
Major General Leonard Weed, chief of staff, is selected to lead the Wilson inauguration parade. He outlines plans for a balanced show with cavalry, infantry, artillery, navy personnel, national guard, and civic displays. In Detroit, a case questions Kellogg Toasted Corn Flake pricing under the Sherman Act arises.
Both sides remain firm, refusing to recede from positions as talks reach a deadlock. No side shows willingness to compromise, prolonging negotiation stalemate and delaying resolution.
London dispatch reports both Turkish and Balkan allies refuse to yield on terms after armistice. Rechad Pasha calls proposals absurd and warns no concession for defended territories. General Danglis vows to defend Salonika and other key gains against the Allied plan.
London dispatch reports Bulgarian delegates authorize a statement that Bulgaria is prepared to vest control of the Sultan Sehin Mosque at Adrianople permanently in the Sultan's representative. The move seeks to concede to Turkish religious feelings and adapt to Adrianople’s status.
Washington reports Christmas mail was heavier than previous years but delivered with less congestion. Postmaster General Hitchcock says mail was delivered early on Christmas morning and conditions returned to normal by night.
A December dispatch reports four days of fighting in the district between Baba and Daltchi. Turkish forces were driven from the neutral zone on Friday with several hundred killed and wounded, while Servian casualties reached about two hundred. The Servians had just received supplies.
The battleship Arkansas with President Taft aboard departed Colon at 7 this morning for Key West. The president and his party boarded earlier with Colonel Goethals and the Delaware accompanying. Arrival is expected in Key West Sunday with a Washington return Tuesday, when a civil government for Panama is to be appointed.
The steamer Avropa departed from Hobart toward the Mawson expedition today. Expected return with Mawson party members by late March.
Mrs Victor J Mason files suit for 18000 dollars alleging death of husband on May 15 in an accident at sea. The complaint seeks damages from carrier for death by violent means and cites an accident policy. The case names Mason as plaintiff and cites the ship involved as the defendant.
Reports from Colonia Juarez in the Casas Grandes district describe Federal forces clashing with their own troops during an assault on rebels. The conflict allegedly involved misdirection and heavy fighting as both sides exchanged fire and silence fell over the town.
Visitors from across the country began arriving in Staunton Virginia for a winter celebration honoring a home town event. The assembled guests are welcomed as the community prepares a hearty greeting for the distinguished visitors.
The body of a man about 65 is held at the Eakle parlor in Amarillo awaiting identification after a rock train strike east of McLean. The stranger, 5 feet 5 inches tall and 125 pounds, bore letters suggesting ties to J W Moore of Grimes Oklahoma and Funston Bros St Louis, with a possible Forestry Service clue from Kaibab National Forest.
In Missoula Montana the twenty third annual Montana State Teachers Association meeting continues with sessions and department meetings through Friday and Saturday. Superintendent W. Hamilton of Roseman presiding as Rockefeller urged teachers to save pennies.
Fragments indicate a fair Friday with yesterday’s temperature details unclear and broken city values. No complete readings for highs or lows are provided.
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