Prohibitionists fill Washington galleries as rules shattered
In Washington on December 11, pro prohibitionists clashed with House rules during a heated debate led by Richard Hobson of Alabama who urged a constitutional amendment. Sparks flew between Hobson and Oscar Underwood as galleries cheered, while Bartholdi condemned prohibition as a law driven pr ish. Prohibitionists departed after the fracas.
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Washington
Associated Press
House of Repre
Richard Pearson Hobson
Alabama
Hobson
Oscar Underwood
United States
Underwood
Mann
Pro Tempro Moon
Bartholdi
Missouri
Christian Temperance Unions
Garden of Eden
Capitol
Final attack on administration currency bill begins in Senate
Senator Hitchcock of Nebraska opened the final assault on the administration currency bill. A Democrat who broke from reserve to draft a standalone amendment with the banking committee presented proposals. The debate focused on four eight or twelve regional banks versus a strong central bank as the preferred structure. Discussion also centered on setting the final vote date with Republicans proposing next Wednesday or Thursday if night sessions end.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senator Hitchcock
Nebraska
Ure
Burton
Commission Government Loses In Columbus By Wide Margin
In Columbus Georgia the December election on adopting a commission form of government failed. Voters backed the existing mayor and aldermen system by 792 to 318 with a total turnout of 1 110 in a special election. The result aligns Columbus with other Georgia cities that rejected commission governance and upheld conservative municipal rule.
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Commission
Friends
Atlanta
Augusta
Rome
Macon
Athens
Not Cold Storage Trust But Lowly Hen Inactivity
The Department of Justice finds little ground for a nationwide cold storage trust. US attorneys nationwide are pressed into service and reports indicate possible urban combines. Officials say the lowly hen is responsible for egg scarcity and higher prices from reduced output.
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Associated Press
Washington
Department of Justice
United States
Spurned Father Breaks Down In Court
New York December 11 Hans Schmidt former priest on trial for the murder of Anns Aumul ier finally broke down this afternoon kneeling and kissing the aged father’s hands after spurning him earlier. His sister accompanied the parent.
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Associated Press
New York
Hans Schmidt
Anns Aumulier
Hisister
Hoods Texan Disaster Totals Deaths and Loss in Central Texas
Houston reports a death toll of 165 and about 20 000 homeless as floods in central Texas over ten days cause an estimated 6 million in property loss. The crest is moving toward the Gulf this afternoon.
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Associated Press
Houston
Texas
Gulf
Supreme Court to Hear Frank Case in Georgia
Atlanta December 11 Attorneys for Leo M Frank served Solicitor General Dorsey with their brief for a new trial in the Frank case. The brief critiques Judge Roan's ruling on the motion for a new trial and argues the verdict was not sanctified by proper discretion. The Supreme Court hearing is set for December 15 with the state’s brief due tomorrow afternoon.
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Leo M. Frank
Dorsey
Marz Phagan
Soprano Court
Roan
Supreme Court
President Abed Delays Duties Colds Rattle Washington
President Abed in Washington is laid up with a cold for over a week. All engagements are canceled as doctors monitor his condition and he plans to rest until he recovers. The illness has affected his voice and prompted a prolonged bed rest.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
State rights on regulating interstate railroads voiced
Governor James M. Cox told the Railway Business Association that state authority to regulate railway securities and rates is obsolete. He urged federal for interstate issues to be settled by the federal commission, proposing small denomination stock for the public rather than government ownership to restore railways to financial health.
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Associated Press
New York
James M. Cox
Railway Business Association
Federal Interstate Commerce Commission
Early Shopping Habit Encouraged by All
The article urges widespread preaching to fix the good habit of early shopping as holidays approach. It notes the effort helps workers facing hard times from Germany to save his son and mentions a trial halted this afternoon as the district attorney consulted alienists before witnesses.
Rebels threaten Tampico as Mexican war widens
Washington reports Secretary of State Bryan and Secretary of Navy Daniels reviewed dispatches from Rear Admiral Fletcher at Tampico. They voiced confidence no Americans or foreigners are endangered by the rebel attack. In Juarez, 3500 Constitutionalists advance with Redalu artillery reinforcements arriving and Mercado's 4000 forces preparing a stand at Ojinaga. Desertion mutiny and executions occur in Guaymas. Rebels seize a British vice consul in El Paso area. Huerta shows calm amid Tampico danger and railway opening celebrations in Mexico City.
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Secretary of Navy
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Fletcher
Tampico
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Mercado
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Chihuahua
Hermosillo
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Texas
Chihauhuu
Luis Terranzas, Jr
Nero Cue
Huerta
Mexico City
Deadwyler case appeals withdrawn settle fines in mayoral vote
The city elected W F Dorsey mayor for two years and Dudley Mathews Hinton Gordon aldermen for two years. The mayor and council met to settle appeals including Deadwyler Moore Kittle for whisky charges with a five hundred dollar fine settled. other disorderly conduct cases against Fitzpatrick and Nichols were carried over to next Friday.
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W. F. Dorsey
Messrs
JA. G. Dudley
Vincent Mathews
H. P. Hinton
Hugh H. Gordon
A. V. Deadwyler
W. R. Moore
John Kittle
Col
T. W. Rucker
Moore
Kittle
Deadwyler
Supreme Court
H. H. Fitzpatrick
D. C. Nichols
Lessee to Double Track Western and Atlanta Railroad
An interim committee on the Western and Atlanta railroad after inspecting Atlanta terminals decided the lessee must double track the line and accept a long term lease. The panel emphasized these two conditions as essential for the agreement.
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Legislative Committee
Western and
Atlantai Railroad
Atlanta
Man Credits Peruna With Saving His Life From Catarrh
Mr Johnson, after years of catarrh and failed treatments including a St. Louis specialist, reports relief from Peruna. He claims the medicine let him walk farther and saved his life, urging readers to request the Peruna Lucky Day Almanac for 1914 from the Peruna Co. and to ask their druggist.
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St. Louis
Johnson
Peruna
Mr. Johnson
Peruna Co
Columbus
Ohio
Witnesses detained delay New York grand jury graft inquiry
Snowstorm delayed witnesses arriving for the grand jury investigation into highway department graft. They are expected to back up the charge that George M. Palmer, state Democratic Committee chairman, solicited corporate campaign contributions and may testify at District Attorney Whitman s inquiry tomorrow.
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Associated Press
New York
Highway Department
George M. Palmer
State Democratic Committee
Whitman
John Doe
Income Tax Law To Undergo Constitutional Test
A notable constitutional challenge is expected to test a current income tax law’s validity. The case raises questions about taxation powers and individual rights under the Constitution.
Case Up In Chicago Involves Interest on Stocks
Judge Landis refused to accept jurisdiction of a suit by Elsie De Wolf former actress now in France. The case tests the constitutionality of the income tax law and concerns payment of interest on stock. Clear records were given to the plaintiff for appeal to the highest tribunal.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Landis
United States
District Court
Misa Elsie de Wolf
France
Bing
Attempt on Sir Lionel Phillips in South Africa
In Johannesburg three shots were fired at Sir Lionel Phillips, South Africa's leading gold mining magnate. A bullet lodged in his neck and another in his thigh. doctors say his condition is not grave. The would be assassin was captured after the attempt.
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Associated Press
Johannesburg
Union of South Afrrica
Lionel Phillips
South Africa
Aayapsin
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