Navy Fleet Prepares for Roosevelt Visit Amid Storm at Fort Monroe
The Pacific bound Atlantic fleet rode out fog and wind at Fort Monroe as President Roosevelt was to visit Monday. Admiral Evans said ships were ready to sail, though social plans for a grand reception were canceled due to weather. A Kansas vs Vermont football clash and seaside ceremonies marked farewell week before departure.
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South and West Banks Show Strong Cash Reserves
A comptroller of the currency table from December 14 reports 27 reserve cities and six states. It compares legal reserve and cash on hand with August 22 figures, noting the South and West show the greatest increases while central and eastern cities have the lowest reserves. Baltimore Savannah Galveston and San Antonio are highlighted for reserve and cash gains.
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Office of Comptroller of the Currency
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Galveston
San Antonio
Telegraphers Bring Suit To Enjoin In Independence
F W Ecker W J McKenzie and ten others sue local union No 23 of the Commercial Telegraphers Union of America in Independence Missouri. They say they struck in summer and were advanced funds but forced to sign promissory notes instead of receipts and that notes will be collected now. They allege bankruptcy and misuse of funds by the organization.
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Independence Today
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Hamilton May Enter Race for Congress in District
Rome Ga December 14 Announce ment says Harper Hamilton city court judge will likely run for congress in this district Dr Golding Haralson county candidate says he will come down if Hamilton enters Moses Wright Rome circuit judge is also mentioned as a possible candidate but has not announced.
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Shoe factory burns at Tulane plant in New Orleans
A large Tulane shoe factory in New Orleans caught fire and threatened total loss. In Chicago, a jury in the Thomas Chamales Sunday closing law trial disagreed after about a day of deliberation, with a vote split four to eight on conviction versus acquittal.
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Lula Ga. Elects Danson Mayor in Municipal Vote
In Lula Georgia on December 14 special election W. J. Danson won the mayoral race defeating J. J. Bulce. Elected to the council were J. A. McCubbins HR B. Martin J. M. Martin and E. F. Whitworth with Carter and others listed.
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Cotter Elected President of Pere Marquette Railroad
William Cotter chosen president at directors meeting in Cotter New York. He will hold the office in Detroit and has been general manager for the receivers and in direct charge during the former receivership ending.
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Cason Assigned to Connecticut Flagship for Pacific Voyage
Hartwell Ga December 14 Special Mr McCason scion of a prominent Hartwell family in the navy has been assigned to the Connecticut flagship of Fighting Bob Wrgans. He envisions a 13000 mile journey to Pacific waters starting Monday. Mr Cason is connected with Hartwell Railway Company prior to joining Uncle Sam's sea service.
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Edmund Phinney Wreck at Sandy Hook in Fierce Storm
New York dispatch reports the American bark Edmund Phinney capsized on Sandy Hook beach during a northeast storm. Captain Alfred Anderson and crew were rescued after hours in freezing seas. three men suffered exposure and were hospitalized. The ship, laden with lumber and railroad ties, broke apart as waves swamped the hull. Lifesavers and tug I. J. Merritt aided the perilous rescue amid 72 mph winds and heavy snow and rain.
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Fort Hancock
William Murphy
Stonington
Maine
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Cook
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Gridiron Club Names Officers for Coming Year
The Gridiron Club held its annual meeting in Washington and elected James and Henry of The Philadelphia Press as President for the coming year. Crosby B. Noyes of The Washington Evening Star was named Vice President, John Shriver of The Baltimore American as Secretary, Louis Garthe of The Baltimore American as Treasurer, and the executive committee includes F. A. Richardson, Arthur W. Dunne, and R. V. Oulahap.
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Georgia Post Office Moves Stir White House Fight
Washington dispatch reports a White House visit by Colonel Livingston and Senator Clay over proposed Georgia postmaster changes in Conyers and Toccoa. President to review the cases with Livingston as Meyer investigates. Strong appeals by Clay sought to block the removals, with broader implications for Cortelyou Hitchcock in southern patronage politics.
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Santa Fe Ties Contract Prompts Hawaii Shipping Link
Santa Fe Railway Company has contracted for 5,000,000 railroad ties in Hawaii, the largest such order shipped by water. The deal could spark a San Pedro to Honolulu freight steamship line while Southern Pacific considers similar Hawaii purchases as ties grow scarce in the U.S. Then Bryan plans to address Oklahoma legislators on December 21, departing Lincoln with a stop in Guthrie en route to Texas.
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Stove makers refuse price cuts despite cheaper iron
The Southern Association of Stove Manufacturers meeting in Birmingham decided not to lower stove prices for the coming year. They claim iron price declines do not offset losses from the past year and say current prices must stay to avoid continuing losses.
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Birmingham
Third brewery blaze eyed as fanatical act
Chicago reports a 5280,000 fire at Cooke brewery seen as third attack since a Sunday closing crusade. Attorney Hogan suspects a fanatic or pyro maniac driving the destruction, noting similar assaults on Mullen Company and Tosetil Brewing Company.
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Injured Passengers Survive Train Collision in Macon
A Central from Eatonton passenger train crashed into a freight train at Macon city limits and five people were injured. J P Bloodworth, former legislator of Lewiston, suffered the worst scratches and minor injuries as the engine and caboose were wrecked. A dense fog and wet rails contributed to the rear end collision. the wreck was cleared and the train continued to Macon. In Durango, Colorado the State Bank suspended operations pending reorganization with deposits around 800000 and capital 75000, officials stating assets remain unimpaired and funds and stockholders will be paid in full.
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J. P. Bloodworth
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No Legislation on Money Crisis Discussed by Banking Panel
Washington December 14. A House banking and currency sub committee held a four hour session with Chairman Fowler of New Jersey on a draft bill aimed at broader laws to prevent currency shrinkage. No precise bill details or timeline were decided, and a report is unlikely before after the holidays.
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House Commtee
Congressa
Representative Fowler
New Jersey
Calhoun Trial hinges on Heaney investigation start
Francis Heney, San Francisco prosecutor, plans to head to Portland then Washington to pursue land fraud cases before returning to handle Patrick Calhoun’s bribery indictments. Calhoun, president of United Railways, faces fourteen counts tied to offering bribes to city supervisors with a February 1 trial set.
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San Francisco
Patrick ‘Calhoun
United Railways
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Bristol
King Blizzard Strikes Coast With Severe Northeast Storm
New York reports a fierce northeast gale sweeping the Atlantic coast from Haiti rest to Maine. Ships face delays and some rescue actions occur near Sandy Hook as Edmuns Phinney crew are saved by breeches buoy. A brick chimney toppled at Sutton Place, killing a watchman, and debris injured residents in nearby buildings.
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Sandy Hook
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Weather forecast for Washington DC weekend slips in Georgia cold snap
The bulletin forecasts fair weather in Georgia on Sunday with colder coastal conditions, and a fall in temperatures Monday. It notes fresh southwest to west winds, provides local daily data on low and high temperatures, mean temperature, and rainfall in inches, plus monthly and year-to-date deficits.
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