Morse Returns to Power as Bermuda Line Plans Sail
Charles W. Morse, once jailed after a 1907 panic and fraud case, is alive at Christmas and heads the Hudson Navigation Company. He plans a Bermuda steamship line and seeks to revive his finances after paying off millions of his indebtedness.
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Bermuda
Hudson Navigation Company
Morse
Great Hastern Steamship Company
Atlantic
New York
National Bank of North America
Europe
United States
F. Augustus Heinze
Atlanta
Hough
Bank of North America
Orld of
Finance
New Molten Steel Projectile Attracts Military Talk
Washington experts discuss a new weapon that scatters molten steel on targets while releasing deadly hydrocyanic acid to deter firefighters. announced by inventor John Hays Hammond Jr. The missile may reach European wars as belligerents seek to buy.
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Washington, D. C
John Hays Hammond, Jr
Negro Saved Girl From Fearful Fate
Atlanta dispatch reports an Atlanta cab driver, a Black man, earned Carnegie Medal praise. A country girl lured to the city by false promises rode to a questionable house, then the driver steered her to a charitable institution and alerted staff, leaving her safe.
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Atlanta
Philippines unrest prompts anxious U S officials response
Washington officials await Governor General Harrison's reply to the inquiry on Philippine affairs. Despite reports of grave disturbances, they say conditions appear serene though agitators are more active than since the insurrection.
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Washington, D. C
Harrison
Eight men seized in Manila revolt plot across Philippines
American authorities report eight arrests connected to a planned revolt spanning the Philippines. Some uprisings began but were quickly quelled by American sailors. Extra guards were posted at Santiago fort and the Medical Buildings as Morse’s success draws jealousies. A farewell voyage awaits Morse’s steamer Oceana to Bermuda under the American flag.
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Manila
Santiago
Medical Bureau
President Wilson Plays Santa Claus for Niece
President Wilson spent Christmas at the White House with family and officials visiting to leave greetings and presents. A large Christmas tree stood in the library as gifts from admirers filled the day and he distributed gifts to White House staff and sent clothing and toys to Washington’s poor. Secretary McAdoo and Mrs. McAdoo headed to San Diego for the exposition opening while Mrs. Sayre remained at the White House.
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Washington
Der
Wilson
White House
Anne Cothran
Pass Christian
Miss
McAdoo
San Diego
Cal
Francis B. Sayre
Stockton Axson
F. B. Sayre
Margaret Wilson
Sallie Mce- Addooo
Edward Howe
Annie Cothran
Helen W. Bones
Former Montgomery policeman shot in Wetumpka
Joseph Peeples formerly of the Montgomery police was shot and killed at 6:30 p.m. in the W. M. Macon grocery store in Wetumpka by Pounds, manager of the Pugh Montgomery-Wetumpka Bus Line. Pounds is jailed. Peeples had been employed by Pounds and was discharged earlier that day. the dispute arose from Peeples dismissal.
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Wetumpka
Ala
Joseph Peeples
Montgomery
Pounds
Pugh Montgomery
Food Ship Camino Reaches Balboa From Panama Relief Run
The steamship Camino arrived at Balboa today after sailing from San Francisco on December 15 with food and clothing for Belgian relief. It will pass through the Canal tomorrow.
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Panama
Camino
San Francisco
Balboa
Deafness Cure Promised If Catarrh Is Involved
An early 1900s advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as treatment for deafness caused by catarrh. It claims the mucous lining of the Eustachian tube inflames and blocks hearing, offering $100 for any case not helped, and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure and Hall's Family Pills sold by druggists.
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Cape Geafores
Saral
Roy Orever
Hall
Etreu
Small Boy Recovers After Toy Torpedo Injury
Meridian Mississippi December 26 Henry 5 year old son of L A Ware 2906 Eighth street sustained mouth and head injuries when a toy torpedo exploded on Thursday He is recovering with stitches in his mouth and head causing pain Anti tetanus antitoxin was given to prevent complications
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Meridian
Mifc
Haney
L.A. Ware
Eighth Street
Carranza Flees Vera Cruz as Villa Forces Advance
Dispatches from Mexico City report General Carranza has fled Vera Cruz as Villa forces press toward the port. Carranza reportedly boarded a vessel in the harbor or fled south toward Puerto Mexico, after a battle just west of the city Friday morning.
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al Paso
Mexico City
Renérta
Eneral Catranza
Vera Cruz
Villa
Carranza
Puerto
Mexico
Tragedy in Mobile as woman shot during street row
In Mobile Alabama on December 26 Chrisy Brown was shot five times at Royal and Palmetto streets during a confrontation with Marty Wright who fled the scene. Brown is in serious condition at City Hospital.
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Mobile
Ala
Chrisy Brown
Royal and Palmetto Street
Marty Wright
City Hospital
Alabama to receive portion of large wire order
Birmingham reports firm belief that part of a 225000 ton wire contract will go to the district. The split includes 125000 tons of straight wire and 106000 tons of barbed wire. Purchases are tied to agents representing the Allies in the European war.
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Birminghan
Birmingham
Ases
Culprits Must Report to Court After Suspended Sentences
Twenty persons convicted and sentenced for offenses in the past six months, now at liberty due to Judge Bilbro suspending sentences for good behavior, must report to the court. The notice stresses their reporting obligation.
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Gadsden
Bilbro
The
Court Opens January Term Seeks Convicts Appearance
The court begins its January term on January 4 and orders convicts to appear before the judge. Failure to appear will trigger the sheriff to arrest the convicts and carry out the sentences.
Schumann-Heinck's Son Marries Miss Strauthann in Paterson
Henry Schumann-Heinck son of Mme Schumann-Heink wed Elsie Strauthann in Paterson New Jersey. The ceremony occurred at the bride's home and Mme Schumann-Heinck maintains a residence at Singac a Paterson suburb.
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Paterson
N. J
Henry Schumann-Heinck
Mme Schumann-Heinck
Elsie Strauthann
Mme. Schimann-Heink
Singac
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Blb
Portune
Star
Charles W
Phillipines
Ings
Oceana
Santa Claus
Pe-Ru-Na
Small Boy
Ganhanza
Merigo
Vera Cruz Harbor
Baker’s Cocoa
Walter Baker & CO. Limited
Dorchester
Alabama
Shumann
Heinck's Son
Wros
Reat
Berman
Clarendon
Perkel
Ality
Berman’s
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