Rigid Addresses Spark Testy City Council Debate
Transcribed remarks show a tense council session with Mr Atkinson and Mr Rosser trading jibes over street railways. Sydney Taf questions Scotland while Ra Rosser seeks a day to resume his argument as comparisons between Indianapolis and Richmond surface amid unfamiliar figures and misstatements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hesser
Council
Atkingon
Sydney
Scotlana
Mr. Rossir
Vie
Floke Smith
Indianapelis
Richmond
Shipping Bill Referred to Commerce Subcommittee
Washington December 12 Senate committee on commerce organized its subcommittees and referred bills. The shipping bill goes to the ships and shipping subcommittee chaired by Frye with Hanna as a member. Berry becomes chairman of the bridges subcommittee, succeeding Vest who stepped down for health. A second group, to study creation of a department of commerce, was referred to a subcommittee of Nelson Hanna and Clay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Washington
Senate Committee On Commerce
Senator Berry
Senator Vest
Vest
Frye
Hanna
Department of Commerce
Nelson
Clay
Senate Adopts Holiday Recess Resolution 1902
Washington December 12 The Senate favorably reports the concurrent resolution adopted by the house providing a holiday recess from December 19 to January 6 1902 It is agreed to Hoar directs the printing committee to study free distribution of the congressional record to libraries Mason reports on a bill against adulteration of food products and criticizes observed items The Senate goes into executive session at 1 p m and adjourns at 4 40 p m until Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Washington
Senate
Allison
Hoar
Committee On Printing
Congressional Record
Mason
Committee On Manufactures
Philippines Tariff Bill Reports In Preparation
Washington December 12 Chairman Payne of the ways and means committee and Mr Richardson of Tennessee the ranking democrat prepared majority and minority reports on the Philippine tariff bill today Payne will keep his report non argumentative explaining the revenue need for the islands including development and schooling while the minority plan promises a broad discussion of colonial policy imperialism and protestion
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Payne
Ways and Means
Richardson
Tennessee
Iron Ore Prospects Spur Marion and Rye Valley Extension
New York and New Jersey gentlemen visited Roanoke and Smith county surveys. They bought an interest in the Marion and Rye Valley railroad and plan an extension into Rye Valley to open rich iron ore deposits once weather allows construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke
New York
New Jersey
Marion and
Rye Valley
Smith County
Fear of Humbug Keeps Many From Trying Remedies
An article warns that fear of being humbugged leads people to avoid radical cures for stomach troubles. It extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a transparent, non secret remedy containing natural digestive ferments and other ingredients, claiming they digest meals thoroughly and relieve gas, acidity, and heart-related symptoms without harsh laxative effects. It contrasts with cathartic pills that only affect the bowels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart
Mathereas
Breesau
Eaton
Eight Persons Burned in Pennsylvania Hotel Fire
December 12. The Fifth Avenue hotel of this place was destroyed by fire at an early hour. One man is missing and several employees and guests were injured by jumping from the second and third floors. Serious injuries included EB Hammond, high constable, burned about face and body. A Aranson of Pittsburg burned by jumping. Patsee George Rickards hands and face. James Melisughitn face and hands. James Barton broken leg. Valentine Daibold proprietor burned about face. Michael McCartney broken leg. Davis is missing and feared burned. The fire was discovered about 1 o clock. flames spread rapidly, guests escaped with difficulty. The hotel value was...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Fifth Avena
Hammond
Burnéa
A. Aranson
Pittsburg
Ny Patsee
George Rickards
James Melisughitn
James Barton
Valentine Daibold
Michael McCartney
Davis
Rclock
Galveston Bondholders to Meet on City Finances
New York December 12 A conference will be held in Galveston on December 17 to discuss steps necessary to meet the citys financial difficulties Bondholders claim about 160000 in bonds remain unpaid plus roughly 40000 bonds retired The city has suffered extensive losses including property damage estimated at 17000000 Efforts to fund debt at slower interest rates were pursued with legislation and negotiations The bondholders representative signaled no reduction of interest but possible postponement if needed
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Galveston
Straits
New York
Boers accused of war crimes in Denson affair
Lord Kitchener released a war office statement from Landen. It reports that eighteen officers and men in Colonel Benson's command were treated kindly by the Boers, while seventy five others testified to atrocities worse than those at the Vl akfontein disaster, including killings at close range and torture after capture. Kitchener says Boer leaders can no longer restrain subordinates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kitchener
Landen
War Office
Denson
Bratenlaagte
Lord Kitchener
Benson
Vlakfontein
Glord Kitchener
Shamrock II Narrowly Escapes Fire Damage at Brooklyn Site
The Lipton cup challenger Shamrock XI narrowly escaped destruction by fire. Firemen saved the vessel, badly scorching one side while the boiler shop of J M Robins Co at Erie Basin, Brooklyn burned during the Shamrock’s laying in. Total damage estimated near $100,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New-York
Thomas’ Lipton
Shamrock
Jonleht
J. M. Robins Company
Erie Basin
Brooklyn
Tha. Shamrock
Cadiz Riot Targets Stores Over Bakery Strike
Cadiz saw rioting on December 2 as mobs led by striking bakers hacked and bludgeoned, looting stores, and clashed with police through the night. Peaceable residents fled as property damage mounted and authorities sought to restore order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cadiz
Yong
Mystery assault on Mrs. Ada Gilbert Dennis in Washington
Washington reports bloodstains found on the Dennis residence balcony and nearby wall after an attack on Mrs. Ada Gilbert Dennis. A boy said he saw a man leaving at midnight. police suspect a woman may have been involved. A man’s coat and a woman’s apron found in a sewer are not confirmed blood evidence. Mrs. Dennis is conscious and slowly improving in hospital.
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Washington
Ada Gilbert Dennis
Dennis
Eleventh ‘Street
William Lansdale
Pollice
Catholics Eschew Politics Federated Societies Meet
The American Federation of Catholic Societies adjourned in Cincinnati after three days with a new constitution and officers. J. B. Minehan of Columbia, Ohio was elected president. other officers include T. J. Kauffmann, Thomas I. Cannon, Daniel Duffy, Anthony Matre, Henry J. Freise, and Christopher O Brién. Executive board names and locations listed. The convention created a general lay Catholic organization not tied to hierarchy or politics, with spiritual advisers as the only clergy. Headquarters will be in Cincinnati until July 1902.
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Federated Societies
Cincinnati
American Federation of Catholic Societies
Chicago
J. B. Minehan
Columbia
Ohio
New York
Thomas I. Cannon
Daniel Duffy
Pottsville
Anthony Matre
Henry J. Freise
Erie
Christopher ‘OrBrién
Nicholas
Gonner
Tow
Gabriel Franchere
Ilinois
Ilinois; “E. O. Reardon, ‘Indiana; George W. Gibbons, Pennsyvenie
P. H. McGuire
Pennsylvania
P. Moonsy
Veachen Thouisiana
Anthony
Watie
St. Philomena Parish
Thin City
America
Children Skated to Death at Slaters Pond
In New Jersey near Pomp ton Lake three children aged 16 12 and 10 died after skating on a pond at Slaters pond when ice broke. They plunged under the ice and could not be reached before help arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tunis Pons
Pompton Lake
N.J
Slaters
Confederate Who Escaped Responds to Galway Letter
Major Galway recounts a Gettysburg stormy incident from memory after reading a book retelling the tale. He suspected possible plagiarism by the author of Who Goes There. Publishers forwarded his note, and Benson replied confirming he was the Confederate who escaped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Gettyshure
Galway
Major Galivay
Benson
South Securities Company Incorporation Filed at Trenton
Articles of incorporation for the Southern Securities Company, capital 100000, filed at Trenton N J. Directors include C Prodrive Smith John R Turner Edward B Hawkins Edward P Magoffin and Walter H Hand all of East Orange. Also notes Boer envoy visit to President Roosevelt and other regional business deals and pending railway ventures across Maine California and Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
N. 3
Southern Securities Company
Capital
C. Prodrive Smith
John R. Turner
Edward P. Magoffin
Walter H. Hand
East Orange
Sam Pearson
United States
Roosevelt
South Africa
Eac
James
L. F. Wilson
Kansas City
Colonization Sconepany
Indianapolis
Ind
Archer County
Texas
Missouri
Indiana
Madras County
California
Maine
Atlantic
William Maxconl
St. Jonna
Northern’ Pacific
Hill
Northern Securities Company
Palabi
Ithaca
N. Yo
Charles DB. Norris
Denman Thompson
Gage
Congress
District Supreme Court
Delos .K. Lone Wolf
Arta
Beatile
Poset Sound
Cincinnati
Oria
Lowry & Goebel
Elm. Street
Wry
Deadlock at National League over President selection
December 1912 New York reports a deadlock among magnates over the National League presidency. The meeting is described as heated with discussions continuing into the afternoon. Names such as Young and others are cited among the factions, with demands for guarantees and a firm agreement before any vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National League
New York
Wen
Basti Louis
Daley
Negroes in Washington seek aid and Liberia talk at White House
Washington dispatch reports a Georgia couple from Atlanta, Peter Smith and wife, visiting the White House to urge President Roosevelt to send Negro citizens to Liberia. Secretary Cortelyou and a U.S. official explain the president cannot provide transport. The old woman insists Governor Candler told them Roosevelt could arrange it. The couple plans to write their statement to the president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
White House
Atlanta
Peter Smith
Ual
South
Liberia
Candle
Roosevelt
Lineria
Arthur Simmons
Cortelyou
Simmons
United States
United ‘States
Coupe
Candler
Smith
Adamson
Columbus
Judes Maddox
Sec.xétany
The
Treasury
Postoffice
Rome
Ins
Oates
Vaughan
Alabama
Bartlett
Georgia
Grand Army to Hold Encampment in Washington
The national council of the Grand Army of the Republic decided to hold its next annual encampment in Washington D C. The exact date will be chosen tomorrow with fall planned. Atlantic City and Denver were in contention before Washington was unanimously selected, aided by the Sherman monument dedication readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. BR
Chicago
National Council of the Grand Army of the Republic
Organization
Washington, D. C
Atlantic City
Denver
National Capital
William T. Sherman
Officers Not Guilty of Murder in Ardmore Case
Commissioner Bradford discharged A. Nelmes A. B. Parsons and A. B. Dyer, Denison Tex prominents. Pomorie arrested on charge of killing George Puryear, president of Denison. Last November Burgess shot Policeman John Croine of Denison, and escaped to the territory. Texas officers pursued and issued. Pur year in 8 tuner mig fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ardmore
Bradford
A. Nelmes
A. B. Parsons
A. B. Dyer
Denison
Tex
Pomorie
George Puryear
Burgess
John Croine
Texas
Bonine Case Concludes Arguments in Trial
Washington December report notes concluding arguments in the trial of Mrs. Lelaida Bonine charged with killing a youth. Clerk Ayres continued today. the case likely goes to the jury tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonine
Washington
Lelaida Bonine
Young
Whitecaps Outbreak Strikes Crawford County
News reports an outbreak of whitecapping in Crawford County near English. In the past week masked men raided homes and whipped William Cunningham former justice of the peace Jesse Tyre and Miss Alice Haycock of Stetting township with hickory switches. The victims suffered severe back injuries and were accused of immoral practices. The community and authorities condemn the attack as the first such incident in years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Albany
Craxfords
English
William Cunningham
the Peace
Jesse
Tyre
Crawford County
Civil Service Reform League opens Boston session
The twenty first annual meeting of the National Civil Service Reform League opened in Boston. Dr D Gilman of Baltimore presided as the council reported progress in restoring classified service in the war department, expanding merit systems in the Philippines, and harmony with the civil service commission. President Billot of Harvard and Carl Schurz spoke at Sanders theater. Billot urged public service integrity and warned against using public posts for political promotion. Foulke praised reform leadership, noting Roosevelt's autocratic capabilities in civil service.
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Boston
National Civil Service Reform League
D. ©. Gilman
Baltimore
Philippine Islands
Civil Service Commission
New York
Sanders
Cambridge
Biliot
Harvard
Carl Schurz
Dre Dantel CG
Gilman
Willire Dudley Poulke
Biiot
Aga Hnlf
Massachusetts
William Dudley Foulke
Indiana
National Civil Service ‘Commissioner
Tuberculosis Hold On Passenger Entrants Galveston
In Galveston on December 12 a passenger named Parl Edwards aboard the Bernard Hale was found with tuberculosis. Customs and Marine Hospital officials confirmed the illness, detaining him while awaiting Treasury Department decision. He was allowed to continue to Amarillo with a recall and possible deportation within a year. Edwards is linked to the cotton firm George McFadden & Bra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Tex
United States
Edwards
Bernard Hail
Marine Hospital
Amarillo
Treasury Department
Amarilla
Howards
George McFadden & Bra
Matricide and suicide shock Upper Sandusky
In Upper Sandusky Ohio on December 12 Mrs Valentine Wisebaker was found murdered at her home with a bloody stove poker beside the body. Her son Heron Jacob who lived in town was later found dead in a Longs livery stable with a bullet wound and the revolver used was recovered. The killing follows a suspected robbery attack after the son visited the house to rob and remorse led to his suicide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper Sandusky
Ohio
Valentine Wisebaker
Long
Policy King Arrested Amid West Side Policy Raids
New York on December 12 Frank Moge president of the Society for the Prevention of Crime and Captain God dard head of the Arti Policy Society led raids on three policy shops on the west side. Eighteen persons were arrested and weaponry and narcotics paraphernalia were seized. Alfred J Adams known as the policy king was arrested in connection with the raids. Prisoners were arraigned before Justice Hinsdale in special sessions and held for examination next Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinsdale
Lavigne Knocks Out Hegarty in Fourth Round
Oakland December 12 George Lavigne KOed Tim Hegarty in the fourth round in a gusty ringside betting night 10 to 6 in favor of Lavigne Hegarty making his first U S appearance weighed in at 158 pounds final round saw Lavigne drop Hegarty with a left as physicians attended the bout continued crowd noted the decisive finish in a holiday eve program from Oakland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland
Cal
George Lavigne
Tim’ Hegarty
Australia
Lavigne
Considera Bis
Hegarty
Aua“trdila
Fire destroys papers in Goebel assassination cases
Cincinnati December 1 Arthur Goebel lost papers relating to the death of his brother William Goebel and the trials of Caleb Powers James Howard Henry Youtsey and others linked to the Frankfort tragedy. The loss includes affidavits confessions and volumes of testimony crucial to the Kentucky prosecutions. Arthur Goebel had worked nights compiling evidence for the prosecution. The next cases expected involve the Howards as Arthur Goebel and his team continue investigations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Lowry & Goebel
Arthur Goebel
William Goebel
Caleb Powers
James Howard
Henry Youtsey
Kentucky
Frankfort
The
Howards
Great Jewish University Fund Drives Growth for Seminary
The Jewish Theological Seminary in New York gains momentum from a major donors’ push totaling 200000 dollars in cash with promises for more. Notable figures Dr. Schecker and Dr. Cyrus Adley join the board as trustees while plans for a new building near Columbia University advance alongside a premier Hebrew library for the institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jewish ‘Theological Seminary
Schéchter
University of Cambridge
University of London
Cyrus Adley
Smithsonian Institution
Ag Clatran
Jean
Itabe
Jacob HB. Seni
Daniel, Guggentan
Léonard Lewissohn
Propa
Schift
Jumbia University
United States
Jeo
Tar
Jong
Trial of Dr Kraus in London Police Court
In Bow Street Police Court London the prosecution wrapped up its case against Dr Kraus former governor of Johannesburg accused of high desert and murder. Counsel for the private defense reserved the right to present. Kraus was remanded to December 18 for committal to January as case proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bow Street
Tordon
Ttsa
Kraus
Johannesburg
Privoteer
Dr. Kraus
Cornelius Broecksna
Joan Douglas Fosters
Malis
Dan
New York
Rosstare
Werford
Junto
Norfolk
Sia
Jose Zeemp
Lucerne
Federal Council
Counc’ Flon
Beemp
Caluit
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Philippines
Wis Bis Hoaly
Elijah IX
Dowie
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Alexander Dowe
Christian Catholic Church
Zion
Samuel Stevensan
Dowle
Stevensan
Samuel W
Packard
Dow
Ste
Dowte
Rove's
Ington -Police
Grove
Gelzbhat
the Bitters
uEee
Hinds
Tila
Chauncey M. Depew
Palmer
Nice
France
Jerebs, Wertheim& ‘Schiffer
Stratton’ & Stormesp
Hirschhorn, Mack & Co
Ilies
Patrick J. Garrett
Las Cruces
N. M
el Paso
Thomas Ferguson
Oklahoma
Oklahoma Vestock Sanitary Committee
Citiens
St Louis
Atcaison
Peka Dea Santa Fa Railway
Ripley
Topeka
Kan
Beaumont
W.G. Parry
Chicago, Rockistona and Pacific Railroad
William’ B Leeds
Gov
Are
White
Goilia
Negra
Valaria
Jas
DR Hathaway
Inman Bidg
S. Broad St
Atlanta, Ga
White Caps
President Roosevelt
King
Brisas
Raenes
Onfergnen
Alfred Benjamin & Co
Whitehall ST
Goebel
Lom
Great Jewish. University
Frvil
Ttailan
Baron Fava
Eryia
Chiean
Erica
Apagne
Paris
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