Labor Chiefs Fight for Gompers in Contempt Case
Washington reports that the AFL leaders Gompers Mitchell Morrison face contempt findings by Justice Wright. The executive council plans resolutions supporting free press and speech and outlines pending actions, with a January 11 meeting and potential appeal timelines. The case could reach the U.S. Supreme Court if the Court of Appeals upholds the ruling.
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Washington
Gompers
Mitchell
Morrison
American Federation of Labor
Wright
Supreme Court of
District of Columbia
Federation
Mr. Morrison
New York
Great Britain
Court of Appeals
Supreme Court of the United States
Taft to Christen New Pass in New Orleans
New Orleans plans Taft's voyage to use Southwest pass as he returns from Panama. War department to consider opening the channel on Taft's gulf to river transition date. Southwest pass depth near 35 feet is nearly achieved. Ruef sentence postponed in San Francisco. judge sets next ruling for Tuesday morning.
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New Orleans
Taft
Panama
Southwest Pass
Mississippi River
Brother charged with murder in Kentucky case
A coroner's jury on Thursday charged James Wall with the murder of his brother John Wall. The incident occurred near Maysville Kentucky where John Wall was found dead with a fractured skull and the suspect jailed in Maysville.
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Lexington
Maysville
John Wall
James “Wall
Fire kills youth as Gotham blaze injures several
A five story West 127th Street apartment house fire kills Daniel Frizzell, 18, and seriously burns four Looker family members and fireman David Mullen. Mullen saves Mrs Looker by entering the window, battling flames, and wrapping her in his coat as she is rescued. She is hospitalized in serious condition.
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New York
West One Hundred and Twenty-seventh Street
Daniel Frizzell
Looker
Alice Looker
Charles Looker
Harrison Looker
David Mullen
Mullen
Ryan resigns from 31 corporate directorates in NY
Thomas F. Ryan, a leading figure in finance, announced his resignation from the boards of 31 corporations after physician advice. He will keep Mor ton Trust Company National Bank of Commerce and American Tobacco Company, aiming to devote remaining years to leisure after a long 40 year career building consolidations in street railways and large trusts.
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New York
Thomas F. Ryan
Bank Robbers Foiled at Milan State Bank Vault
Wichita, Kan. three robbers tried to loot Milan State bank but retreated after exchanging shots with citizens. They fled toward Conway Springs, a posse began pursuit. Also, derailment near Pennington on the Philadelphia & Reading line sparked untrue reports of fatalities.
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Wichita
Kan
Milan State Bank
Milan
Conway Springs
Trenton
N. J
Philadelphia & Reading
Pennington
Burglar Attacks Reed Couple In Natchez Fatal Injury
Natchez Mississippi December 25 a burglar attacked 70 year old Robert F Reed and his 60 year old wife at their home. Both were injured and taken to the hospital where Mr Reed died Thursday leaving the community shocked by the crime.
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Natchez, Miss
Robert F. Reed
Reed
Stables and 27 Horses Burned in Lima Fire
Fire destroyed the extensive stables of Davis and Sons in Lima on December 25, burning 27 fine horses. Adjoining buildings suffered light damage. Total loss estimated at under 25,000 dollars.
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Lima
Dee
Davis & Sons
Castro Abandons Venezuela Claim and Warships Arrive
Berlin reports Cipriano Castro effectively abandons his bid for Venezuela's presidency. In Curacao, US gunboat Dolphin and cruiser Des Moines arrive, with North Carolina and Maine en route, preparing for possible action. In The Hague Jose de Paul sails to negotiate, linking arms embargo talks to future Venezuela-Holland relations.
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Des Moines
Paul
Hague
Berlin
Cipriano Castro
Associated Press
Venezuelan
Venezuela
Caracas
Castro
Israel
U. S
Willemstad
Island of Curacao
United States
North Carolina
Maine
la Guaira
Curacao
W. I.buchanan
the Hague
Foreign Office
Jose de Paul
Paris
France
Holland
Caracao
Chinese Legation Upgraded to Embassy in Washington
The foreign board received a cable from Tang Shao Yi in Washington stating the U S government favors elevating China's legation in Washington to embassy status. This follows China's proposal and marks a diplomatic upgrade.
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Peking
Foreign Board
Tang Shao Yi
Washington
China
Hargis Case Goes to Jury in Irvine Kentucky
Closing arguments were made in the Beach Hargis case and the jury began deliberations Wednesday evening in Irvine Kentucky. Mrs Hargis expected an acquittal.
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Hargis
Irvine, Ky
Beach Hargis
Plant Fire Destroys Goodjohn Sash and Door Plant
Leavenworth Kansas December 25 fire swept through the Goodjohn Sash and Door Company plant destroying an entire block. Loss estimated at 100000 dollars. The blaze began Thursday and caused extensive damage to the factory and adjacent facilities. Local fire crews battled the flames for hours but could not save the plant.
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Kansas
Leavenworth, Kay
Goodjohn Sash and Door Company
Pittsburg Graft Scandal Moves Toward New Arrests
Pittsburg officials prepared a fresh wave of warrants as a graft scandal widens toward more councilmen and bankers. Voters league funds the operation while prosecutors plan grand jury action early next month with trials likely by February. A council probe seems unlikely, but arrests remain planned after Christmas as political factions brace for the city election. A second story from Xenia reports the death of ventriloquist Albert Larkins amid a schoolhouse fire.
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Pittsburg
Voters’ League of Pittsburg
lDistrict
Blakeley
Grand Jury
Voters’ League
Mit
Lang
Brady
League
Hains Witness Perjures Self in Flushing Trial
In Flushing on December 25 Judge Crane heard defense counsel McIntyre seek perjury charges against cabman Martin Skura, first witness, over a statement about Thornton J. Hains involving Mrs Annis and an alleged brother remark. Skura admitted making the statements but said they were false and will be further examined.
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Flushing
Thornton J. Hains
John F. McIntyre
Martin Skura
Skura
Thornton Hains
Hains
McIntyre
Joseph Shay
Eugene Young
Ranis
Cabman
Justice Crane
Darrin
Probate Practice Strengthened In Atlanta
Wills drawn and probated reports prepared for administrators and guardians with appointments secured. Probate practice noted as a specialty with federal law work transacted in Atlanta.
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Atlantle
Assassination Plot Shocks Chicago Saloonkeeper
In Chicago on December 25, Jacob Geier a 36 year old saloonkeeper was shot twice and wounded at his West North avenue saloon as he closed the business to retire to his living rooms. A $121 was left on the floor and authorities deem the motive not robbery, with the assailant who fled unknown. Geier was to be taken to St Elizabeths hospital for treatment.
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Chicago
Jacob Geier
St. Elizabeth's Hospital
Geier
West North Avenue
Brokers Suspended By New York Exchange
New York stock brokers W H Martin and T W Moorehead of Marshall Spader Co were suspended for three years after an inquiry into dealings connected to the failed Coster Knapp firm. Looted Mail Pouch found in Kansas City. inspectors recovered mutilated letters and drafts from the Twenty-second and Grand railroad station.
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Gotham
New York
Thomas W. Moorehead
Marshall, Spader & Co
Coster, Knapp.,& Co
Kansas City
Post Office
Twenty-second and
Grand Avenue Railroad
Cox & Co. Firm Assigns in Paragould Ark
The large mercantile firm of George W Cox Co. made an assignment for the benefit of its creditors. Liabilities amount to 40000 dollars with assets of 30000 dollars. The action occurred in Paragould Arkansas on December 25.
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Arkansas
Paragould
Ark
George W. Cox& Co
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