Stamp Sold for Four Thousand Dollar in New York Sale
A Philadelphia dealer sold a 1667 Powtmaster provisional stamp issued in Alexandria to George H. Worthington of Cleveland for 4000 dollars. It is the only known specimen on blue paper, with two or three on buff elsewhere. The stamp’s value reflects England’s higher rare stamp prices, though collectors deem the price fair.
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New York
Philatellata
Philadelphia
George H. Worthington
Cleveland
Alexandria
Mra M. Fawcett
Mr. Worthington
England
America
Girl from Alaska Pleads for Lover in Nebraska
Lincoln Neb December 24 Governor Sheldon announced he would hear the plea of Miss Inga Anderson on January 14 Miss Anderson traveled from Alaska to seek clemency for John B Martin her sweetheart. Martin is serving a five year sentence in the penitentiary for swindling and Miss Anderson will argue on his behalf.
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Lincoln
Nob
Sheldon
Inga Anderson
Miss Anderson
Alaska
John B Martin
Martin
Dyspepsia relief with Stuart's Digestive Tablets
Dyspepsia sufferers are urged to try Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets. The ad claims they quickly digest food, rest the stomach, and restore appetite and happiness. Sample by mail to F A Stuart Co Meraball Michigan. 50 cents per box in stores.
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Stuart
F. A. Stuart Co
Stuart Bldg
Meraball, Mich
Tuart
Avery Drag Store
Memphis Bank Closed by Court Receiver in 1920s
The Memphis Savings Bank closed by order of the chancery court with EL ModHenry appointed receiver. Depositors are expected to be paid in full, and the bank asserts no loss to others. G W McRae serves as president, B I. M Meneger cashier, with deposits over four million. The bank cites a misapprehension about a loan and says proceeds, once realized, belong to officers and directors. The Memphis Clearing House notes depositors will be protected and the bank remains solvent, though closed for liquidation due to financial stringency.
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Lt Ie
Memphis
Tenn
Chancery Court
EL. ModHenry
Abone
Memphis Fevinga Bank
G W McRae
I. M Meneger
Mamyhia Savings Bank
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TAFT BACK IN WASHINGTON AFTER TRIP HOME
Secretary Taft returned to Washington from Cincinnati to settle matters of his mother’s estate. General Bell met him at the station and accompanied him to his home for luncheon, then to the war department where he faced a flood of mail. He spent the afternoon replying, largely personal, and has not yet addressed army officer assignments. He plans a quiet day at home with his family for Christmas with son Robert returning from New Haven for the holiday.
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Washington
Taft
Cincinnati
Ohio
General Bell
War Department
Saecretary
Army
Robert
New Haven
Emperor William to Intervene in Naval League Dispute
Dispatches from Munich say the German emperor will press Bavarian leaders to pause resignations in the naval league dispute until after New Year when Prince Rupprecht visits Berlin. He aims to secure Major General Kelm's resignation to heal the breach between northern and southern branches.
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Berlin
William
Munich
League
Rupprecht
Bavaria
Kelm
Germany
Charity Refused by Cotton Mill District People
December 24 reports from Union Springs Alabama say baskets of Christmas aid were left for the cotton mill district poor but residents posted notices denying the need for charity. In New Orleans temporary receivers were appointed for the wholesale grocery firm A Adler & Co after creditor petitions. firm says assets and liabilities are large and may allow restoration of operations.
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Mim
Montgomery
Ala
Union Springs
New Orleans
A. Adler & Co
New York
Frm
of &E. Naumberg & Co
Knights Templars to Celebrate Christmas in Macon
Members of St Omer commandery Knights Templars will hold a Christmas service at 10 o'clock in the Masonic temple in Macon Georgia. Dr C Dargan and Colonel C M Wily will be speakers for the occasion. The toast will be drunk and the local knights will enjoy a repast befitting the occasion.
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Knights Templars
Macon
St Omer Commandery
Masonic Temple
C Dargan
C. M Wily
Willie's Wisdom Joke From Judge Teacher-Willie
A humorous exchange features Willie-Causs Ts teased for unruly hair. The teacher suggests asking his mother for a comb, and Willie quips that then he would have to keep his hair wed.
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Willie
Christmas Day Service at St Philip's Cathedral
An Atlantic city church reports a powerful Christmas Eve service at St Philip's Cathedral led by Rt Rev C K Nelson with organist J Fowler-Richardson directing a large boy choir and city voices. A 11 o'clock Christmas Day service follows with a specially prepared musical program and festive decorations.
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Atlantic
St. Philip's Cathedral
J. Fowler-Richardson
Si Nebees
C. K. Nelson
Atlanta
C. T. Allise
C. B. Wilmer
St. Luke's
Z . Farland
All Saints
A. Langston
Church of the Epiphany
Gilbert Higg
Spear
Resignation of Admiral Brownson Stuns Navy Bureau
Washington December 24 Rear Admiral William H Brownson chief of the burea u navigation has resigned effective immediately President Roosevelt accepted the resignation and Captain Cameron McR Winslow named to succeed him. Reasons are not given but reports cite disagreements with president on policy and legal questions over retired officers serving active duty. Fleet movement to the Pacific and Port of Spain welcome events follow as the Atlantic fleet completes its first leg of the voyage.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Willam H. Brownson
Bureau of Navigation
Cameron McR. Winslow
White House
Brownson
Metcalf
Navigation Bureau
Loch
Navy
Senate
Judge Advocate's
Department of the Navy
Admiral Brownson
Admiral Browngans
Congress
Atlantic
Pacific
Durin Ita
Winslow
New Hampshire
James
Richardson Clover
Board of Inspection and Survey
William Sins
Port of Spain
Trinidad
British , West Indies
Evans
Christmas Greeting for Ships From Port of Spain
A British style description of English town features and tropical scenery near the gulf, then a Christmas message from Secretary Metcalf to Atlantic fleet officers in Port of Spain Trinidad. The wireless telegram conveys good wishes to over fourteen thousand personnel aboard ships and destroyers.
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Pont
Spain
Washington
Yang
Navy Department
Trinidad
Metcalf
Evans
Port of Spain
San Tuan
Divorce Record Broken in New York Courts
New York reports a record 80 divorce cases on Justice Newburger’s Supreme Court calendar as of December 24. Sixty one hearings were ready. the judge may reconvene to clear the docket. Twenty four cases were disposed of by nightfall. The prior high was 168 in earlier years.
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New York
Justice Newburger
Supreme Cent
Legality of School Tax Debate in Richmond County
Prominent citizens including Jacob Phinisy and H H Cumming hire lawyers to challenge the 1907 school tax levy in Richmond County claiming the total rate of 18.10 per 1 000 is excessive. They seek legal assurance the tax will stay within reasonable bounds without harming the school system. Superintendent Lawton S Evans declined comment.
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Augauta
Auguste
Mesera
Jacob Phinisy
Verdery
H. H Cumming
Richmond County
Lawton
Evans
Public Addsls
PUT BULLETS IN TWO MEN Because He Was Refused A Position in Restaurant
In Philadelphia on December 9 24 William Pateans a waiter at Horn and Hardart’s Ninth and Filbert street location shot John the manager and Frank Rossman after being refused a job. He also fired at the cashier but missed and attempted suicide when the revolver failed to explode. The incident caused a city center shopping district panic and hospital treatment for the wounded.
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Philadelphia
Wiliam Pateans
Horn & Hardert
Ninth
Filbert Streets
John
Monager
Frank Rossman
Pateang
Chickens Ride in a Pullman to New York Show
Augusta poultry exhibitor W C Clecking returned from the Madison Square Garden show with prize bantams. He wired airholes in a trunk to carry the birds, but on the return trip a 3 am disturbance frightened fellow passengers. Cleckley revealed the incident when presenting the birds to travelers aboard the rear Pullman car.
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Augusta
W. C. Clecking
Augusta Poultry Association
Madison Square Garden
New York
Express Company
Cleckley
First motor engine to run on Gainesville Midland Railway
December 24 reports that Gainesville Midland in Bellmont Georgia will install the first motor engine on a steam railway in the state. General Manager Edward L Douglass will use it to pull a passenger train between Gainesville and Athens and between Athens and Gainesville with two daily round trips of about miles each. Steam locomotives will handle freight trains while the motor serves a short passenger run. In Newark an attempted bombing targeted a new steel bridge under construction for the Pennsylvania Railroad near the Hecke river. A dynamite blast created a large center hole. no arrests yet.
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Gainesville Midland Railway
Bellmont
Edward L. Douglass
Gainesville
Newark
N.J
T Pennsylvania Railroad Company No Y
Hecke River
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