Appointment Held Up Before Adjournment
Washington dispatch reports Joseph Bucklin Bishop, named canal commissioner, has begun duties despite a recess appointment and pending senate confirmation. The issue sparks criticism of dual salaries and legal conflict, with senators vowing examination of canal management and Bishop’s conduct.
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Canal
Senate
Jos. Ohl
Washington
Commission
Bishop
Tim
Tae
TPMT
Wr Bishop
Roosevelt
Kentucky Governor Goebel Murder Case Hint
Charles E Wher in county hospital claims to have information that could clear Caleb Powers of Goebel murder charges. He alleges secrets tied to Powers and mentions a letter from Powers seeking witness support. Wher hints he could testify to possibly save Powers if execution looms.
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Caleb
Goebel
Charles E Wher
Buckrene
William Goebel
Kentucky
Cateb Powers
B“secenes
Powers
Ebler
Gee
Shier
Buck Reng
Tests reveal alleged securities profit masking real estate losses
New York December 22 witnesses before the legislative committee on Insurance Investigation described transfers of profits from securities to hide reduced book values of real estate and bonds at Mutual Life and related firms. A. H. Appleton and Vanderpoel testified about examinations and missing items, while McCurdy Grannis were cited for instructions. The committee adjourned for Christmas and will resume next Wednesday.
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New York
Mutual Life Insurance Company
Legislative Committee On Insurance
Bocnes Ag
H Hughes
Francis H Hendricks
Insurance Department
The
Mutual Life
Isaac Vanderpoel
McCurdy
Grannis
Vanderpoel Catd
New York Life
Vanderpoel
Vanderpeel
Hanover
Andrew Hamilton
Mir Vanderpoel
Metropolitan Life
Vermilye & Co
Henry D Appleton
Qusutam
Wr Appleton
Strange Night Murder on Jenkins Street in Atlanta
George R Richardson is slain by unseen assailants on Jenkins street near Butler, after midnight. Leroy and Collier, with Richardson earlier, did not witness the shooting and know nothing of the killers identity. A pistol was found. coroner to decide inquest timing. Richardson, 27, employed at Van Winkle Machine, lived on Huis street with wife and two children.
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Leroy
Keat Richardson
Georgia
Richardson
Thompson
W . Leroy
George Richardson
T J Collier
Miself Hig
Fmm
Sticking to eleven cents in cotton policy from Farmers Union leader
Dallas vex union president Calvin says no change in minimum cotton price, remaining at 11 cents. He notes Southern Cotton Association head Harvie Jordan urges 15 cents, but Farmers Union believes farmers should know when to sell. About 29 percent of this season's cotton still with farmers, many silent on the issue.
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Dallas Vex Receier
B A Calvin
Farmers Union of America
Harvie Jordan
Southern Cotton Association
Mississippi Booze Supply Sets Record This Christmas
Jackson December 22 Special reports the liquor shipment volume into Mississippi surpasses any prior year. Whiskey from Memphis, Vicksburg, Natchez, New Orleans, St Louis, Kansas City, Louisville and other points floods the state with crates and jugs. Express firms even run special cars for the whiskey trade.
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Jackson
Man with revolver shoots in Ukiah courthouse chaos
Frank Willard, described as insane, killed Sheriff Henry Smith in Judge White’s chambers. He fired at the judge, fled through town pursued by armed posse, exchanged shots with deputies, then surrendered after emptying his pistol. Willard, stated half Spaniard, had prior asylum history.
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Ukiah
Frank Willard
Henry Smith
Canyon
Willard
Eown
Hopsland
Mobile and Ohio vows fair treatment for other lines
In St Louis on December 22 vice president E T Russell of the Mobile and Ohio railroad explained that a traffic deal with the Big Four would not disrupt relations with other Chicago connections. He said Mobile and Ohio will connect with the Big Four at Cairo while continuing to handle freight with its existing partner, the Wabash Central, and will not interfere with long standing ties.
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Ohio
St Louis
E T Russell
Mobile and Ohio Railroad
Mobile and Ohio
Big Four
Chicago
Cairo
New Orleans
Danville
Ill
Vincennes
Ihinels Central
iWiness Central
Three Strangers Shoot Man on Jenking Street Scene
Eyewitness account describes three men approaching on Jenking Street near Bréler Richardson, one wearing a light overcoat, speaking to George who denies working for the Georgia railroad before two pistol shots rang out. George collapsed on the sidewalk with a gunshot wound to the forehead while the trio fled. George, about 27, 190 pounds, was reported by the caller as needing an ambulance and police notification was made.
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Jenking Street
Bréler
Richardson
George
Georgia Rallromt
Wife of Bi-gem? B J Gibbons Speaks on Death
The second wife Emma Holcomb Gibbons recounts her fast marriage to B J Gibbons in Valdosta and explains she is glad he is dead. She describes his persistence, the Norfolk-abroad plan, and his suicide after a brief Atlanta stay. She denies regret, notes financial abandonment, and outlines her uncertain future.
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B J Gibbons
B J Giibbons
Bigamust
Norfolk
Constitution
Atlanta
Tal
Marrie
Valdosta
Nelson Holcomb
Mr Christie
Kimball House
Rome
Virginia
Kimball
Whitehall Street
Nelle Shacaelford
H J Giwbone
Gibbons
Emma Holcomb
Greenville & CG
Ernest L Rhodes
Alarta
United Church of Canada formed by three denominations
Toronto reports a plan to fuse Presbyterian Methodist and Congregational churches into the United Church of Canada. A general conference with a president will govern, followed by a council and presbytery. the plan must gain approval from all denominations in Canada. A separate item notes a man named Gibbons who killed himself after admitting two marriages. details include his wives, a Florida letter, and a December 14 marriage in Valdosta Georgia.
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Toronto
Ont
Dominion
United Church of Canada
General Conference
Canada
Famine in North Japan Reported as Winter Bites Hard
December dispatches describe dire conditions in northeast provinces where thousands face starvation. Relief plans will be vigorously pursued as winter begins and aid from sympathizers is sought.
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Japan
Tokio
Farming Lands Rise in Value Across Dixie
A special report notes Southern farm lands rising 50 to 50 percent in value over two years as industrial growth accompanies agriculture. It cites a total cotton crop value surge to 3.6 billion dollars in six years, lifting farmer confidence, market handling, and cultivation intensity across the region.
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Dixie
Imora
Te South
Europe
Weather summary by state for December weekend
Forecast across states shows Georgia cloudy with rain interior Saturday then fair and colder Sunday with winds shifting northwest. Virginia clouds increasing Saturday with rain west and likely rain east, Sunday fair and colder with winds northwesterly. North and South Carolina cloudy with interior rain Sunday fair and colder, winds from southwest shifting northwest. Alabama clearing and colder with fair Sunday, Tampa none. Mississippi, Louisiana, eastern Texas colder Saturday then fair Sunday with northwest winds. Tennessee fair west and rain east Saturday, colder Sunday with east cold. Local data note high 65, low 46, mean 56, normals 46. past 24 hours 0.9 inches, deficient since month start 5.83, data from various stations.
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Washington
Georgia
Virginia
South
Carolina
Alabama
Mississippi Lousiani
Texas
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