Affidavit Over Illinois Central Loans Sparks Boardroom Feud
Chicago December 13 an affidavit by Mr Fish accuses Harriman and Peabody of mismanaging the Illinois Central and seeks removal of director Harriman. Fish asserts prior harmony and cites loans and executive power shifts as motives, while denying desires for Missouri Pacific domination. The filing comes as a court battle over proxies and a restraining injunction unfolds.
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Vr Fish
Tidnels Central
Sinek
Sino
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Tnion Pacific
Railroad Securities Company
Horneck
Open Sunday Theaters Debate In New York Aldermanic Hearing
A public hearing before an aldermanic committee in New York discussed loosening Sunday restrictions on theaters and concerts. Clergy and lay groups argued for or against opening venues after 4 pm, with representatives from Protestant, Jewish, German, and labor organizations, plus figures like Walter Damrosch and Joseph Barondess urging reopening under careful guidelines. The board will report next Tuesday amid ongoing contention over a new city charter clause.
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Board of Aldermen
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Eden Museum
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David J Blaustein
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Httle
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Rex
Madison C F Poterg
Actors’ National Brotherhood
Vaudevile
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Joseph Barondess
Federation of Jewish Organizations
Central Federated Union of
Storm Strikes Pensacola Harbor Causing Maritime Damage
A morning storm in Pensacola Florida damaged shipping interests. The Russian ship Avenia dragged its anchors and collided with the British bark Emma Parker. Barges broke moorings and beached, with timber adrift in the harbor.
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Avenia
Emma Parker
MORE MONEY FOR THAW TRIAL
New York officials approved an additional $15,000 to fund the Harry K. Thaw trial. Comptroller Metz said the Davis and Jerome team would seek ways to reduce expert testimony costs as over $24,000 had already been paid at roughly $100 per day. The trial expenses reportedly surpassed $100,000 so far.
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Bell Company Changes Name in Pennsylvania
Harrisburg December 13 Bell Telephone Company of Philadelphia filed notice with Governor Stuart to change its name to the Bell Company of Pennsylvania following the absorption of the Pennsylvania Telephone Company and a capital stock increase from 90 million to 60 million. The new firm will operate in Pennsylvania east of the Alleghenies and in Delaware Virginia New Jersey Maryland and the District of Columbia with headquarters in Philadelphia. The governor approved the papers.
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Stuart
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Maryland
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Columbia
Milwaukee mayor letter sparks pump debate in Atlanta council
Atlanta councilman Taylor cites Milwaukee mayor Becker’s letter contradicting Wisconsin Engine Company claims on the pump project. He plans a Monday resolution to form a committee to tour Milwaukee and verify the pump's performance before final contract actions.
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YT Myers
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Coune
Taylor Tarks
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Becket
Becier
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IMM
Wisco
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Sheriff Wier Dies in Athens at 50
Sheriff John Wier of Athens died at his home at 11 o clock from a paralysis stroke. He served as sheriff for over twenty five years and was a respected Confederate veteran and Mason. He was a Presbyterian, and survived by his wife and five sons and a daughter.
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John Wier
Méetried Jena Ip
Georgia Seeks to Retain Women Postmasters
Washington reports considerable speculation over removing women postmasters in the South. Georgia representatives and two senators press for reconsideration of removals at Conyers and Loccos, with plans to meet the president. Senator Clay delays confirmations of Tocoba and Conyers appointees to hear local charges. officials said removals cite incompetence.
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Journ Corrigay, JR
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Bell
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Loccos
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Scott
Toccoa
McCollum
Frank H. Hitchcock
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D. C
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Clay Accepta
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Admirals Prepare for Long Cruise From Old Point Comfort
Old Point Comfort Va December. The admirals of four divisions and captains of sixteen ships in the Pacific-bound fleet arrange final details for the presidential review before departure through the Virginia capes. Admiral Evans issues general orders for a ten knot cruise with fuel economy and a grand ball at the Chamberlain hotel tonight as the last shore entertainment for officers.
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Virginie Capes
Navy
Evans
Trinidad
Admiral Evans
Pacific
Chamberlain Hostel
Conditions Echoed Bad In Goldfield Nevada
General Funston reports conditions in Goldfield worse than anticipated after talks with citizens. He telegraphed Washington and says martial law unlikely unless necessary. Troop patrols around Festa and city streets may be needed to prevent further unrest prior to labor commission return. A delegation of Goldfield women plans to press Funston on troop withdrawal expectations.
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Associated Press
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Paul
Congress
Ami
Strident Georgia Labor Union Pushes Immigration Crackdown
The Georgia Federation of Labor urges stricter immigration laws and anti railroad measures. The executive address condemns rail industry agitation, warns of foreign competition, and calls for authorized action to shelter urban workers amid a downturn.
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Ot ‘Labor Aotes
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America
Sa Ifold
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Weather forecast across Gulf states and Florida
The report outlines a Saturday rain in Georgia with colder coast conditions, Sunday clearing with brisk south to west winds. Florida shows partly cloudy skies on Saturday with brisk south winds shifting to the west. West Florida, Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana expect partly cloudy Saturday and Sunday rain with southwest winds turning south.
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