Union Station Renovation Plans Include New Track
Mayor J L Wikle confirms proposed improvements at Aniston Union passenger station will add a new umbrella shed for six cars and convert the men’s waiting room to a ladies private waiting area while creating a large lobby. Louisville and Nashville official T E Brooks notes construction should start after minor details are finalized with Secretary Kennedy of the railroad commission.
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J. L. Wikle
Union
T. E. Brooks
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Wikle
Seaboard
Union Station
W. H. Laird
The
Star At
Montgomery
Anniston
Brooks
Kennedy
Railroad Commission
Louisville and Nashville
Leopold Operated On. King Resting Quietly
King Leopold underwent surgery early this morning and is reported resting quietly this afternoon, though recovery chances remain slight. The aged monarch remained calm on the operating table.
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Brussels
Leopold
Wilson rumors swirl over Taft cabinet reshuffle
Washington December 14 Rumors of a successor to Secretary of Agriculture Wilson are circulating and it appears the administration is signaling that his resignation would be acceptable W O Thompson a Presbyterian minister from Ohio is named as Taft's possible choice for secretary of agriculture Wilson has served longer than any prior cabinet member
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
W. O. Thompson
Ohio
Taft
Eldridge Returns to Oklahoma to Face Liquor Charge
Ed Eldridge, wanted by Oklahoma bondsmen on a liquor sale charge, resisted earlier attempts to be sent back but surrendered after Officer W A Grace arrived with a requisition. Eldridge had been arrested locally, used a habeas corpus writ, posted bond, and finally accompanied Grace to Oklahoma at 1 55 PM Tuesday.
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Ed Eldridge
Oklahoma
W. A. Grace
Shawnee
Okla
Eldridge
Grace
Weller Rolling Mill Seeks Bankruptcy and Fraud Claims
In Gadsden Alabama on a Birmingham court filing creditors allege fraud by the Weller Rolling Mill and Forge Company. They claim the American Trust and Savings Bank gained control through a foreclosure-like action while the plant stayed idle, with a receiver likely soon and operations stalled since October.
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Gadsden
Dee
Weller Rolling Mill and Forge Company
Birmingham
United States
Tutwiler Coal and Coke Company
Birmingham Junk Company
S. Sable and Sons
Koplin Iron Company
Atlanta
Weller Rolling Mill Company
American Trust and Savings Bank
Seven Die in Cincinnati Tenement Fire
A midnight tenement blaze in Cincinnati killed seven people and fatally injured three others while twelve sustained minor injuries. Several bodies were burned beyond recognition.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Taft Visits Yale Corporation Meeting in New Haven
President Taft arrived in New Haven from New York to join Yale University’s corporation meeting. He will attend a banquet tonight and depart for Washington early tomorrow morning.
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New Haven
Conn
Taft
New York
Yale Corporation
Washington
Zelaya Mobilizes 17000 Troops for Corinto Stand
The report says President Zelaya has 17,000 well equipped soldiers ready to march to Corinto on Nicaragua’s western coast to repel a US Marine invasion. In Managua anti American sentiment grows and the American consul narrowly escaped a mob. Zelaya vows to meet the Yankees with cannons. A second report mentions potential action by other Central American nations if the US moves to conquer Nicaragua.
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Managua
Nicaragua
Zelaya
Corinto
Republicans Cling to Unity Over Key Measures
Washington rumor notes Republican House members will avoid major bills that could disrupt the party. They fear loss of re election and worry Democrats might win power. The House will steer clear of postal savings banks Sherman anti trust amendments and the Wood Pulp Free admission.
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Washington, D. C
House
Whitten Denied Bail After Trenton Killing
Andrew B. Whitten, suspected in the death of S. G. Brewster at Trennton about two weeks ago, was denied bail after a lengthy preliminary hearing held before Justice M. G. McCargo. Whitten was remanded to jail, with the city court grand jury to consider his case in January after testimony from numerous witnesses.
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Talladega
Andrew
Whitten
G. Brewster
Trennton
M. G. McCargo
City Court
Knox Will Be Against Lurton
In Washington the Senate faces delaying Judge Lurton’s Supreme Court appointment until Friday. President Taft aims to grant the minority three seats, with Chief Justice Puller possibly retiring later. Secretary Knox opposes Lurton but is believed likely to be confirmed.
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Lurton
Supreme Court
Taft
Supreme Bench
Puller
Knox
Medal for Commander Peary at Geographical Society Dinner
President Willis L. Moore announced all arrangements for the National Geographical Society annual dinner on December 15. Commander Robert N. Peary will receive a specially designed society medal honoring his North Pole achievement.
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Washington, D. C
Willis L. Moore
National Geographic Society
Robert N. Peary
Peary
North Pole
Atlanta Girl Weds Chauffeur After Forced Marriage Allegation
Miss Silvey Speer, daughter of W. A. Speer, divorced and remarried the same day to Marshall A. McKenzie after a court case alleging she was forced to elope withRussell J. Thomas, the chauffeur. A damage suit by Thomas against Speer was decided in Speer’s favor.
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Atlanta
Silvey Speer
W. A. Speer
Marshall A. McKenzie
Russell J. Thomas
Thomas
Chanffer
Ellis
Mr. Speer
Pendleton
Miss Speer
Arnold
Rosses
Brandon
W. 5S
Thomson
Roswell J. Thoman
Misa Speer
W. B. Thomas
Henry Atkinson
Charlotte
Miss Speed
First Ward Ball Held Amid Outrageous Downtown Revelry
In Chicago the First Ward Ball at the Coliseum drew 4000 underworld figures and political boosters. Sponsors Hinky Dink McKenna and Bathhouse John Coughlin praised the event as a success as revelers danced, sipped fizz, and glimpsed a May queen in gauze and roses. The mood shifted after warnings to pace the festivities.
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Chicago
Dee
First Ward
Coliseum
McKenna
John
Coughlin
Jelks Favors Short Political Campaigns For Alabama Governor
Former Governor Jelks spoke in Montgomery opposing long primaries and urged setting a fixed date for future primaries. He suggested a maximum campaign length of thirty to sixty days and endorsed July 1 as the opening date for next year’s gubernatorial campaign. He avoided committing on a possible run for governor and discussed constitutional bond-issuing powers.
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Jelks
Montgomery
Exchange Hotel
Jelke
Beene
J. Campbell
Urthermore
Tolstoi Publisher Sentenced in St Petersburg
The publisher of Tolstoi's book The Kingdom of God Within Us was sentenced to one year in prison in St Petersburg on December 14.
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Tolstoi
ST. Petersburg
Kingdom of God
National League chiefs hold secret meeting in New York
New York December 14 Major league owners gather at the Waldorf Astoria for a pivotal National League session headlined by the possible retention of Johnny Heydler as president. Discussions touch on syndicate plans to seize the Philadelphia club and interleague play after the season.
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New York
National League
Waldorf-Astoria
Alle
Johnny Heydler
John M. Ward
Giants
Joseph D. O'Brien
American Association
James A. Mart
Chicago
Heydler
Messrs. Murphy
Ebbitts
Brooklyn
Murphy
Brush
Philadelphia
Garry Herrmann
Cincinnati
Johnson
Irish Leaders Back Asquith on Home Rule Victory
In Dublin on December 14 a conference of Irish leaders resolved to support Premier Asquith after his pledge of home rule for Ireland. The decision is seen as a major victory for the Liberal cause and party.
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Dublin
Asquith
Ireland
Wyoming launches largest wooden sailing ship
In Bath Maine on December 14 an immense crowd gathered at Peregana Small shipyards to witness the launch of the six masted schooner Wyoming. The vessel is 350 feet long 30.4 feet deep and a gross tonnage of 3730 making it said to be the largest wooden sailing ship in the world.
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Bath
Dee
Peregana
Wyoming
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