Agreements Held Up and Council Action Moves On
A council meeting today addressed women prisoners detention and the city stockade plan. The plumbing ordinance, pending ten months, was read and adopted with no discussion. A $50 printing appropriation for 800 copies of the ordinance was approved. A special committee report followed, and the aldermanic board concurred with the council on all items discussed.
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Board of Health
Aldermanic Board
Welch
Father Receiss
Rawson
Aldermeanie Board
Proposals to Create Vice Admirals Sampson Schley Clark
Washington December 19 Representative Pearce introduced a bill reviving the grade of vice admiral and authorizing the appointment of William T. Sampson Winfield Scott Schley and Charles J. Clark to that rank. Senate action and press notices discuss command at Santiago Bay and related protests. Navy letters address Schley credit and Admiral Sampson’s health remarks follow.
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Washington
Tive Pearce
Maryland
William T. Sampson
Scott Schley
Charles “J. Clark
Pearce
Schley
Sampson
Clark
Oregon
Senate
Penrose
Navy
Aptain Clar
Theall
Stayton
W. T. Sampson
Navy Department
Lémly
Admiral Dewey
Admiral Schley
Santiago Bay
Santiago
Department
John D. Logc
W. §. Schley
Porto Rican Paper Seized Sparks Political Clash
December 19 report from San Juan says Mayaguez municipal judge seized an edition of La Voz de la Patria over a critical article about the municipal physician, a Republican. Attorney General James J. Harlan ordered return of the papers after Mayaguez initially refused, citing Spanish law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Juan
Porto Rico
Mayagues
la Voz de la Patria
Federal Party
James
Harlan
Forto Rico
Boer Commandant De La Rey Poised Near Klerksdorp
London reports from December 19 state a cipher telegram purports De La Rey cannot hold out past January. Times correspondent places him 49 miles northwest of Klerksdorp with about 409 men. War Office grows more hopeful about ending the war. Asquith endorses Rosebery speech in Wolverhampton on December 12.
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War Office
London
Associated Press
de Larey
Times
Pretoria
Klerksdorp
Consolidation Plan Reported on Atlanta Street Railways
A special committee reports a written consolidation plan for Atlanta street railway and electric light and heat properties. The ordinance sets a new combined company, the transfer of powers, and annual city payments tied to gross receipts with staged percentages and audits, awaiting adoption.
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H M. Ate Lkinson
Atkinson
Atlanta, Ga
Atlanta
H. M. Atkinson
Atkingon
Wiherdas
H. M. Ellingen
City of
Widereas
Atlanta Railway “and ‘Power Company
Atlanta Rapid ‘Transit Company
Georgia Hleetric Light Company
Atlanta Heating Company
AFLAC
Granta
Prezent Granta
Atlanta Rand Transit Company
Jean Demnation
Atlanta Railway and Power Company
Tata
Hight, Powler and Heat
Bross
Shell Gragat
Railway and Hecht
Lderman
General Council
O Neill Replies to Fr Atkinson Card in The Constitution
James F. O Neill defends Atlanta mayor amid criticisms from Fr M Atkinson. He warns against trivial jests in a grave city emergency, urges serious consideration of council matters, and recalls local support for public defense. O Neill stresses volunteers and local leaders as essential against misled opposition.
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O’neill
Card
Fr. M. Atkinson
Atlanta
Isinson
Hillyer
Ah Sin
Ted
Ah Ain
Ah Sh Dupes
James Fr O'Neisl
Spool Priestess Is an Exhibition in a London Court
London December 1 The trial of Theodore and Laura Jackson resumed at the Old Bailey with repeated testimony and heated cross examination by Mrs Jackson. The defendants alleged a conspiracy and urged a full investigation. The female defendant’s dramatic questioning drew praise and tears, challenging Sir Edward Carson and the judge as the day ended.
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London
Theodore
Laura Jackson
Ann “Odella Dis Dé
Bar
Old Bailey
Uct
Edward Carson
Cropsey Case Still a Mystery in Raleigh Dispatch
Raleigh December 19 Special World News wires report the Cropsey mystery remains unsolved as details trickle in. An attorney for James, identified as Beane, queries whether Neille’s whereabouts or fate are known, with several unnamed figures suggesting possible live sightings or leads.
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Cropsey
Raléigh
N.C
Beane
Elizabeth
Lieve
Avalett
James
Neille
Philippine Bill Before Senate Faces Committee Review
Washington dispatch reports the Philippine Islands revenue bill, passed by the House, was referred to the Senate committee on the Philippines after a brief executive session, with the Senate adjourning to January 6. Senator Hanna introduced a bill granting Mrs. McKinley a pension of 6000 dollars annually.
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Senate
Washington
Philippine Islands
House of Representatives
Committee On the
Philippines
Jane
DeArmond Attacks Privilege Claims Over Nicaragua Canal Bill
Missouri congressman DeArmond demands relief after accusing Post Office Department of stalling rural free delivery. he presents letters to the postmaster general and urges the Nicaragua canal bill as a special order for January 7 1908 while lawmakers weigh authority and impact on rights of way. The debate touches patronage, privilege and possible political motives amid broader canal plans.
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DeArmond
Postoffice Department
Nicaragua
Thionon Eters Bi
Missouri
Hiis
Payne
Henderson
Ware
Philippines
Orle
Fred ‘de
United States
Senate
Hepburn
Aimpad
Canney
Costa
Riva
Hepburn Sala
Richardson
Cannon
Mt San
Nigerian Hopefuls and Georgia Tension in White House Postings
Washington dispatch reports President Harding appoints J Reuk Crogsland as United States minister to Siberia, stirring Georgia Republican tensions as acting chairman William Pledger campaigns for the post. Additional nominations include J D Dancy for recorder of deeds in DC and several postmasters in Virginia and North Carolina.
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Washington
Todopr
J. Reuk
Crogsland
Missouri
United States
Siberia
Wiliam Pledger
Georgia State Committee
Allem
White House
Georgia
Sthis
Atlanta
State Committee
Futre
J. D. Dancy
Port of
Wilmington
Recorder of Deeds
District of Columbia
Henry P. Cheatham
Soon &x‘Pires
Dancy
Senate
Postmias- Aebs
Virginia
Harper
Suffolk
Fance Craig
Waynesboro
North Carolina
Bilmers
I. JB
Dobson
Goldsboro
Control of Trusts Bill Introduced in House by Jenkins
Representative Jenkins of Wisconsin introduced a measure urging a constitutional amendment to give Congress power to regulate commerce and to control, regulate, or dissolve contracts and combinations in restraint of trade. If Congress fails, states may exercise the powers.
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House
Jenkins
Washington
Wisconsin
Congress
United States
Appalachian Reserve Plan Urges Wise Use of South Region
Letter to sonor a, Washington, reports Secretary’s finding of prime economic need in the southern Appalachian area and national interest in protecting via a wise use hardwood reserve. President commends the project to Congress to preserve forest waters and vast plant growth.
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Sonerter Ae
Washington
Ter
Agin
Congress
Canal Bill Moves Before House In Nicaragua Canal Talk
Representative Hepburn of town on the commerce committee today reported the committee in favor of the Nicaragua canal measure. The report argues centralizing authority with the president to manage construction and expenditure, aimed at a safer, unified approach away from dispersing power among many. Admiral Walker is noted in the commission's findings, with praise for the policy's alignment with party platforms and presidential goals.
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HOUSE
Hepburn
Washington
Town
Todey
Nisarfigua Canal
Admiral Walker
Vallegs
McKinsey
I Js
Brady of Canton Chosen for Irish League Committee
New York December 19 provisional executive committee of the United Irish League of America formed by Irish envoys Redmond McHugh and Pontiell held its first meeting at Hoffman house. General Thomas M Brady of Canton Georgia was added to the executive committee. An address to Irish-Americans was drafted urging support for Ireland and forming local branches to cooperate with reform efforts.
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Irish League
New York
United Irish League of America
Redmond
McHugh
Pontiell
Ireland
Hoffman House
John ‘F. Winerty
Chicago
Leagné
Old Land League
United Irish League of
Tréland
Eee
Thomas M. Brady
Canton
England
Indersea
Irish League of America
Liberty
Prolific Crime Tales and Clergy News from the Era
A chaotic dispatch reports Avery Breeden of Claremore killed by a premature explosion at Perry, while Richard Beck is seriously injured. Dr. Charles Herry Brent of St Stephens church in Boston is named first bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the Philippine Islands, with departure planned for March. The old United States mint site in Philadelphia was auctioned without bids, Principal figures present included Secretary Ly man J. Gage. Railroading notes describe stormbound Union Pacific lines in Wyoming and Nebraska delaying trains. The Navy announces that the battle ship Witness will join the North Atlantic squadron after leaving Pensacola, and the battle ship Illinois will be docked at Algiers before heading to Pensacola. A bill fix for women employed by the government is introduced in the Senate, while Indian Territory policy discussions continue in Congress. Oklahoma school lands lease opinions are issued, Cherokee hunger reports emerge from Talequah, and Sheriff Dobbins helps identify Sam Roper, linked to a multi-decade outlaws gang.
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Charles Herry Brent
St. Stephens Church
Boston
Protestant Episcopal Church
Philippine Islands
Brent
Islands
Philadelphia
United States
Chestnut ‘Street
Broad
of the Treasury
Lyman J. Gage
Railroad Young Men's Christian Association
St. Louis
Helen Miller Gould
Union Pacific
Colorado and Southern
Burlington
Wyoming
Nebraska
Navy Department
Al~geria, Lp
North Alantic
Pensacola
Algeria
Senate
Mitchell
Platt
Connecticut
Quaties
Wisconsin
Curtis
Houte
Indian Territory
Oklahoma
Midlothian Library Associate resolution on Sir Henry Camp Bannerman
A deteriorated notice reports the library group backing a resolution against Sir Henry Camp Bannerman to retire from Parliament. A gale hits London harbor with a Portuguese ship wreck and fifteen sailors drowned. Snow and heavy rains affect Paris and other French towns, with coastal incidents noted.
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Midlothian Library
Uberal
Henry
Camp Bannerman
House of Commons
Lindon
Soem
Paris
Bhost
France
Copper Expert Hugh Kekewich Dies by Suicide
London December 19 Hugh Kekewich of Morrison Kekewich Co a leading member of the London Metal Exchange died suddenly this morning. Authorities report he took his own life amid reports of recent copper trading losses and mounting worry over market turmoil.
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Hugh Kekewich
Londo Metal Exchange
Himseu
London
Hugh Keke
Morrison, Kekewich & Co
Exchi
Keltewich
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Pledger
Boevelt
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Kriao
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Georgia Railroad
WiAuins
Lancaster
Courtenay
Mentio
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Joplin
Avery Breeden
Claremore
L.T
Richard Beck
Hay
Honor Zaldivar
Assuadsoun
Wash'néton
Ariitroths of
Salvador
Ravi
Dearinion
Canada
M. Dickinson
Detroit
Mic
David Castro
Ebier
Bale Foe
Treerat
George ‘A. Converse
Conversa
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Hart
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Tallequah
Gens
Snake
Dobbins
Casper
Sam Roper
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Pill Cos
Poe
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