Taft Nominates Judges and Commerce Court Officials
President Taft sent to the Senate the nomination of Edward Douglass White as chief justice. He also proposed Willis Van Devanter and Joseph Rucker Lamar as associate justices, and named Martin Knapp, Robert Archbald, William Hunt, John Emmett Carland, and Jillian Mack to the new Commerce Court and related posts. Additional IPC nominees B H Meyer and C C McChord were named to fill vacancies. The Commerce Court, created by the Interstate Commerce Act amendment, will include five circuit judges and will reassign judges after service on the court. President designated terms and the Supreme Court will later appoint future members. The article notes White’s historic selection and discusses expectations around Chief Justice Fuller’s successor and possible choices.
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Washington
Taft
Senate
Edward Douglass White
United States Supreme Court
Asenciata
Willis van Devanter
Wyoming
Joseph Rucker Lamar
Georgia
New Court of Commerce
Martin A. Knapp
Interstate Commerce Commission
Robert W.arch
B. H. Meyer
Wisconsin
C. C. McChord
Kentucky
FIII
Knapp
Commerce Court
Francis M. Cockrell
Missouri
Commission
Messrs. Clark, Harlan, Clements
Lane and
Prouty
High Court
Supreme Court
United States
United States District
United States Court of Customs Appeals
Appellate Court
Mlinois
Supreme Bench
Justice White
White
Fuller
Hughes
New York
Indictments Held Valid in Sherman Antitrust Case
The Supreme Court ruled conspiracy under the Sherman antitrust law a continuing offense and upheld the New York indictment from 1909 against Gustave Beigel and Thomas B. Harned. The ruling addresses statute of limitations while linking the men to sugar fraud schemes.
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Washington
Supreme Court of the United States
New York
Gustave BE
Kisgel
Thomas B. Harned
Freeport Population Reaches 17 567 in Census Update
Washington reports census figures showing Freeport Illinois at 17 567 residents. The 2000 population was 13 258, reflecting growth since the prior count.
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Freeport
Washington
Ill
Hunter Feigler Arrested for Bernhard Farm Murders
Kansas City reports hunter John Feigler arrested in Johnson county Kansas after officers linked quarrels over hunting on his farm to the murders of Mrs. Emily Bernhard, George Bernhard, his son Thomas Morgan, and James Graves. Feigler questioned three hours by Chief H. T. Zimmer. another man suspected. Bodies found in barn and upstairs closet after fatal blows.
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Kansas City
John Feigler
Bernhard
Johnson County
Kansas
Emily Bernhard
George Bernhard
Thomas H. Morgan
James Graves
Kaw
H. T. Zimmer
Feigler
Morgan
Zimmer Feigler
Felgier
Bernhards
George
Rockefeller Narrow Escape From Ice Hose Incident
New York reports John D Rockefeller narrowly avoided injury as a 50 foot ice laden fire hose on a building roof threatened pedestrians. A traffic officer recalls Rockefeller walked by moments before the hose crashed to the sidewalk, surprising the English supervisor who recognized the famed magnate after the incident.
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New York
John D. Rockefeller
Fifth Baptist Church
Rockefeller
Deputy Sheriff Shot Dead in Hutchinson Chase
Deputy Sheriff Thomas Fowler was shot dead in Hutchinson Kansas by an unidentified man who he had arrested on suspicion of burglary. The gunman escaped as five hundred men pursued him. A witness reported two men seen fleeing the scene and three suspects have been arrested.
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Hutchingon
Kan
Thomas Fowler
Ten Thousand Bricklayers Seek High Wages in New York
Ten thousand union bricklayers in New York plan to demand a raise to 75 cents an hour starting January 1 when their current agreement with the Builders' Association expires. The union cites existing pay of 70 cents an hour and the Builders' Association is expected to refuse, sending the dispute to a trade arbitration board for adjustment.
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New York
Builders’ Association
Trade Arbitration Board
Bandits Loot Bank Safe in Pulaski Illinois
The postoffice and bank of Pulaski were robbed on December 18. A large amount of stamps was taken from the postoffice safe, while the bank vault was badly wrecked but money remained untouched. Bloodhounds were secured and are following the robbers.
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Pulaski
Hill
Pulaski, Ll
Bank of Pulaski
Undertaker graft alleged in New York church circles
New York December 13. Dr. Frederick Lynch of the Pilgrim Congregational church declares that graft runs through the city’s business system from top to bottom. He charges that undertakers frequently pay fixed fees to preachers and undertakers for directing business his way.
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Sesk
New York
Frederick Lynch
Pilgrim Congregational Church
Olympia in Alaska Storm Tragedy. 106 aboard Grieve
Wireless operator Hayes stayed at his post as Olympia bucked by heavy seas near Bligh Island Alaska. Rescue boats rush from Seward Valdez and Cordova while awaiting word on survivors. The 1888 Glasgow built liner carried 64 crew and 62 passengers in a second near incidents within ten days.
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Seattle
Wash
Neva Ia
Olympis
Bligh Island
Prince William Sound
Alaska
Seward
Valdes
Katalia
Cordova
Valdez
Olympia
United States Army Signal Corps
Naval Wireless Station
Associated Press
Hayes
Naval
Northwestern
False Bay
San Juan
Glasgow
United Kingdom
China
North Pacific Steamship Company
Orient
Northwestern Steamship Company
Alaska Steamship Company
Morgan-Guggenheim Corporation
Dunbar Castle
Deny Monaco Republic Rumor
Monte Carlo December 13. There is no truth in the rumor circulated in Paris that a republic has been proclaimed in Monaco.
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Monaco
Monte Carlo
Paria
Orders Two to Jail in Brick Pool Probe
Chicago December 18 Mrs Aileen Christopher the government's main witness against the brick truest and her counsel Attorney John A Brown were ordered confined in the county jail by Judge Kenesaw M Landis until they produced documents before the federal grand jury The court found charges against Charles F De Woody of the DOJ investigating bureau groundless The box contained 2000 pieces of evidence for the grand jury with two checks and two rebate railroad sheets identified The hearing showed a willful disobedience to court orders and Judge Landis asserted the documents cited were insufficient to sustain the charges and that disclosure of grand jury information is no excuse for defying orders
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Chicago
Aileen Christopher
Brick Truest
John A. Brown
Kenesaw M. Landis
United States District Court
Federal
Grand Jury
Charles F. de Woody
Bureau
Department of Justice
Brown
Robert W Childs
Fire damages Tammany Hall in New York
Fire at Tammany Hall, the Wigwam home of the Tammany society, damaged the interior and raised fears of spreading to nearby venues like the old Academy of Music and Central Hotel, though flames were contained within the building. In Canada, 26 bodies were recovered at the Western Canada collieries mine at Bellevue, Alberta, including Fred Aulderson of Hosmer.
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New York
Tammany Hall
The
Tammany Society
Academy of Music
Olympic Music Hall
Central Hotel
Vancouver
B. C
Dac
Western Canada
Bellevue
Alberta
Fred Aulderson
Hosmer
Cobra Island Mutiny Quelled After Heavy Bombardment
Brazilian troops quashed a Cobra Island mutiny as 200 plus were killed or wounded. The Reef faced a fierce siege with land batteries, warships, and destroyers. martial law was declared in the federal district for thirty days. The Rio Grande do Sul scoutship joined the uprising but was subdued. the senate voted for a thirty day state of siege despite opposition.
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Rio Janeiro
Marine Corps
Cobra Island
Rio Grande Do Sul
Matinona
Senate
Ruy Barbosa
Fonseca
Treasury
Foreign Office
Departments of Public Works and Telegraphs
Federal District
Nicthyray
Chamber of Deputies
Sary's Straddle Ride Tells of Town Gossip
A comic verse centers on Senes Sary riding a straddle, defying town folk and authority. Her bold style, flirtations, and chatter spark whispers while her family and church figures clash with her stance. Lucius Pringle watches, promising memory of the sight. The piece pokes at rural reaction to unconventional behavior.
Baldwin estate dispute narrows shares in Beatrice Baldwin case
In Los Angeles on December 18 the fight over an $11 million Baldwin estate began before Judge Rives and a jury. Beatrice Anita Baldwin Turn bull seeks a two ninths share claiming a common-law marriage with KE J Baldwin. The dispute hinges on the legitimacy of a child from a presumed marriage under California law, delaying distribution to heirs.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Beatrice Anita Baldwin Turnbull
KE J Baldwin
Rives
Superior Court
Baldwin
Mra Ashland
California
Justice of the peace quits as “Jonah of matrimony” in Needham
Columbus Indiana December 13. Justice David D. Coons of Needham township resigned after noting that all couples he joined in wedlock were divorcing except one. He called himself a Jonah of matrimony.
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Jonah
Columbus
Ind
David D. Coons
Needham Township
American mining expert arrives in St Petersburg to study Russia investment
John Hays Hammond, the American mining engineer and promoter, arrived in St Petersburg on December 13 in the interest of a financial group. He will investigate possibilities for investing American capital in Russia.
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St. Petersburg
John Hays Hammond
Russia
Soldier Barracks Burned at Vancouver Barracks
Fire at Vancouver Barracks Washington caused by a furnace destroyed the new Battery D barracks. Three soldiers were slightly injured. Damages estimated at four thousand dollars.
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Soldier Barracks
Vancouver Barracks
Wash
Dac
Battery D
Speed and fortune drift with Spenditt in a quick quip
A pair of locals debate the fate of Spenditt with a fast horse and a failing show. The riders joke he inherited wealth but now lives without funds, noting an auto that went 60 miles per hour and a horse that ran a mile in two minutes.
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Spenditt
Gossip on the Florida hotel piazza sparks old world talk
Noble women gossip on a front piazza about men, declaring distrust and bitterness. One woman vents that she has never seen a trustworthy man, claiming they drink and flirt as others listen to the exchange in a busy Florida hotel scene.
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Florida Hotel
The Intention Not the Deed Reveals a Sly Bride Proposal
A witty vignette portrays a beauteous creature declaring the man she marries must provide a grand life a fine home two maids an electric runabout a touring car and carte blanche with milliner and modiste. The pale suitor protests yet she quips she would accept the will if the deed lacks means.
Hairpiece Dye Dilemma Sparks Salon Banter
A customer admires a 38 inch braid saying it is lovely but asks to dye it to match her hair. The salesman, calculating the quantities of hair, suggests dyeing her hair to match the witch.
Engagement Announcement Echoed in Euphonioua Banter
A playful exchange centers on a proposed engagement. A youth with a polka-dotted hat band asks what the father said. The girl with two-inch ear drops responds that her memory is blank, likening it to a series of blanks and a curious phrase.
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Euphonioua
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Brick Pool
Landis
Christopher
Contemto
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Sary
Burt Sary
Lucius Pringle
Bach
Beatrice Turnbull
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