Zelaya declares aim against Americans in Nicaragua crisis
Washington reports President Taft may be asked for a message as Nicaragua destabilizes. Zelaya orders his generals to kill any fighting with the revolutionists while four American warships stand by at Corinto to seize Nicaraguan ports if needed to protect U.S. citizens and interests. A major battle is reported ongoing with few details available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicaraguan
BIG Battle
Washington, D. C
Taft
Panama
Zelaya
Corinto
State Dept Asked to Probe Detention of American in Mexico
The State Department is urged to investigate American James A. Cook held in Guadallara jail Mexico on charges of robbing a freight train. The department refuses to interfere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
State Department
Guadallara
Mexico
James A. Cook
Temperance Report Endorses Prohibition Progress in Alabama
Roanoke December report from the temperance committee of the North Alabama conference says eleven months of statewide prohibition improved cities and reduced drunkenness poverty crime and liquor trade. It reaffirms opposition to intoxicants and urges parental and educational effort with the Anti-Saloon League praised and continued cooperation promised. Continued on Eighth Page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke
Temperance Committee
North Alabama
Alabama
Anti-Saloon League
Incendiary Fire Kills Two in Youngstown Editor’s Home
An arson fire at the home of G. A. Banfrana editor of a local Italian paper in Youngstown Ohio kills two residents and injures four others. Authorities have not yet captured the perpetrators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngston
Ohio
F& Ef
G. A. Banfrana
Result
Firemen Festival Promises Week of Shows and Free Concert
The upcoming firemen's festival runs December 13 to 18 with the Robinson bill poster and press agent in town. A grand midway on Thirteenth Street and Gurnee Avenue will host Robinson Shows including a circus and vaudeville acts. A free sacred concert may be held on Noble Street featuring Tola and the Robinson Royal Italian Concert band. Proceeds go to the Daughters of the American Revolution with volunteer ticketing and management by the DAR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thirteenth Street
Gurnee Avenue
Talladega
Noble Street
Robinson Royal Italian Concert Band
Tola
Daughters of the American Revolution
Walthour Still Favorite In Six Day Bicycle Race
In New York on December 9, the Walthour Collins team leads the grueling six day race as others retire. Rutt and Stol withdraw due to water on the knee and Keegan Pneumonia ends Keegan Gallvin’s run. The field narrows to eight fronts as endurance test peaks with Walthour Collins again the favorite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Walthour- Collins
Rutt
Stol
Keegan-Galvin
Keegan
Walthour and
Collins
Leopold Unconscious in Brussels King Near Death
King Leopold was unconscious for two hours last night in Brussels and is believed near death. Relatives have been summoned from across Europe as the monarchy faces a rapid end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brussels
Belgium
Leopold
Europe
British Ship Johanna Sinks. Crew Lost
New York reports the British vessel Johanna foundered at sea and part of the crew drowned. Authorities indicate the ship disappeared with loss of life and survivors uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Strong figures on consumption drive alarm across nation
New York reports tuberculosis losses totaling 1.275 billion dollars. About 300000 Americans suffer the disease and lack adequate medical care, with each patient said to infect two others. The figures underscore a grave public health crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
America
Revival of One Per Cent City Tax Proposal in Anniston
Wellborn supports a voluntary 1 percent tax plan to boost Anniston’s business climate and aid industrial growth. He notes many large property owners refuse to participate, while numerous citizens sign on, hoping for a citywide boost. Critics warn a failure would harm Anniston’s image.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. B. Wellborn
First National Bank
Sive
Connecticut pardon-pages for convict No. 1 Warren after half century
Hartford report says John P. Warren, convict No. 1 at Wethersfield, may receive a pardon as the state board of pardons meets. Warren has spent fifty years in prison for murdering his wife in 1859, a crime witnessed by few and confessed at arrest.
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Hartford
Conn
State Board of Pardons
John P. Warren
Connecticut
Wethersfield
Warren
Board of Pardons
United States
Willington
Tolland County
Union
Ife
Board of Pardon
Stay of execution in Kirkpatrick murder case reported
A stay of Tom Kirkpatrick's scheduled execution for the murder of Jim Vaughn was issued by the Supreme Court and Attorney Niel Sterne. Sheriff LeGrand halted prep while Sterne travels to Anniston with official papers, and the gallows remain ready for any emergency as the case moves to further review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Kirkpatrick
Supreme Court
Sterne
LeGrand
Jim Vaughn
Niel P. Sterne
Ligon
Mr. Sterne
Comer
Tom
Attorney's Plea Secures Second Degree Sentence Reduction
A defense attorney's argument secures a second degree sentence reduction, effectively saving the defendant's life by avoiding a harsher penalty. The outcome hinges on legal strategy and the judge's ruling in the sentencing hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torney
Civil Service Reform Leaders Open 29th Annual Meeting
New York December 9 leaders of national reputation in civil service reform attend the twenty ninth annual meeting of the National Civil Service Reform Association with Dr Charles W Eliot as president emeritus. The two day program includes meetings a banquet and discussions on civil pensions consular reform and merit system application to higher municipal offices. Richard Henry Dana chaired the first general session presenting the council report on federal and state reforms and suggested improvements. Tomorrow speakers include William C Washburn Dana Durand and others with Joseph H W Choate presiding at the banquet where Eliot and Edward H Shepard are listed as speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
National Civil Service Reform Association
Charles W. Eliot
Harvard University
Richard Henry Dana
United States Civil Service
William C. Washburn
BE. Dana Durand
V Wrank Th Polk
F. BE. Dotylon
Joseph HW. Choate
Edward H. Shepard
Fatal blaze at Kalamazoo hotel destroys Bureick. $1,000,000 loss
A fire in Kalamazoo last night killed one man and reduced the hotel Bureick to ashes, with property damage pegged at $1,000,000. Fire units from Battle Creek and nearby towns fought the flames until 7 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalamazoo
Mich
Bureick
Battle Creek
Leavett Seeks to Reopen Divorce Case
Ruth Bryan Leavitt's ex husband seeks to reopen their divorce case in Lincoln Nebraska. The move could delay Ruth's planned trip to the West Indies with the Bryan family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavett
Lincoln, Neb
Ruth Bryan Leavitt
Ruth
West Indies
Bryan
Record-breaking Attendance at Grand Lodge Session
Delegates from Anniston reported the largest attendance ever for the Grand Lodge of the Masonic order meeting in Montgomery. Ten attendees from Model City included H. G. Ernest, Judge 8. W. Tate, John Shelnutt, 8 P. Smoot, M. H. Rudisill, J. T. Greene, WN. Y. Titcombe, B.C. Dickingon, Alton Arnold, and Judge W. W. White side. The session adjourned about 5 p.m. Wednesday after starting Tuesday at 8 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Lodge of the
Masonic Order
Montgomery
Anniston
HI. G. Ernest
Taft Plans Northern Black Appointments to High Office
President Taft is expected to appoint Northern African American officials to high federal posts while White Southern incumbents may lose power as terms end. Sources note White House discussions with Black leaders and support for J. O. Napier of Nashville for the Vernon successor, with a likely Northern pick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
Taft
South
Robert Small
Beaufort
Henry A. Ragker
Internal Revenue
Atlantea
Joseph Lee
Jacksonville
Pla
Nathan H. Alexander
Montgomery
Thomas V. McAllister
Jackson
Miss
Walter L. Cohen
New Orleans
Alexander B. Kennedy
Little Rock
W. T. Vernon
Register of the Treasury
Booker ‘T. Washington
Nashville
North
Shop Early for Christmas Cheer and Courtesy
In preparation for holiday festivities, readers are urged to follow the golden rule and shop early. Clerks note they are blessed by customers who avoid the eleventh hour rush and spread calm through the season.
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Grincoges
Walthour
Booster Fund
Civil Service
New York City
Grand Lodge
Model City
L. I. Lee
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