Redemption of Land Sold for Taxes Privilege of Redemption Shelters Purchase
The Supreme Court discusses a Barbour county case Callahan vs Russell where a deed to land sold for taxes was challenged. Flora Russell and husband obtained a tax deed after a redemption claim by Callahan but the court held the transaction effectively a redemption for the life tenant and remanded with directions to set aside the tax deed and refund sums. The syllabus notes that equity treats an assignment of tax purchase for redemption as a redemption of the land and that the privilege of redemption does not convert into a purchase right.
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Charleston
Callahan
William F. Callahan
James Stewart
Penelope Jane
A. Moore
Moore
George
Flora Russell
Moore and
Calvin Russell
Brannon
Robinson
Equity
Redemption by Tax Title in Land Ownership Relations
The text states that converting a transaction into a purchase privilege makes it a redemption. It further notes that if parties share land interests and one seeks a tax title to exclude others, acquiring that tax title operates solely as a redemption of the land.
Centenary of Kit Carson Observed
Louisville reports the 100th anniversary of Kit Carson born in Madison County Kentucky. The piece notes his early life as a trapper and scout, service with John C. Fremont, frontier exploits, Civil War contributions, and death at Fort Lyon on May 23, 1868, highlighting widespread historic observances in schools.
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Louisville
Madison County
Kit” Carson
Carson
Santa Fe
Rocky Mountains
Pacific Coast
New Mexico
St. Louis
John C. Fremont
Rockies
Fremont
California
United States
Fort Lyon
Colorado
Merry Christmas at the White House
Washington reports a merry Christmas planned for Taft and family at the executive mansion with all members present and many guests. Christmas boxes flooded the White House for the president and Charlie Taft, whose popularity rivals that of Archie Roosevelt.
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Washington
White House
President Taft
Executive Mansion
Charlie Taft
Archie Roosevelt
International Sanitary Convention opens in San Jose
Delegates from nearly all American republics have gathered in San Jose Costa Rica for the fourth International Sanitary Convention. The opening is scheduled for tomorrow with sessions lasting a week. Dr Wyman, chief surgeon of the U S Public Health Service, leads prominent participants. Topics include yellow fever bubonic plague transmission and malaria, and sanitary measures for European colonies in America.
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San Jose
Costa
Americas
Wyman
Public Health and Marine Hospital Service
United States
Europe
New York Political Equality Association Opens HQs
In Albany strong signals of a coming push for woman suffrage emerge as the New York Political Equality Association under Mrs. O H P Belmont opens its Albany headquarters. Wallace B Hunter leads the effort as the bill to grant suffrage is framed and several legislators reportedly offer to introduce it.
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Albany
N. Y
Dee
New York Political Equity Association
O. H. P. Belmont
New York General Assembly
Wallace B. Hunter
Kansas bank guaranty law struck down by judge
Topeka Kansas December 24 judge Pol lock in the federal district court declared the Kansas bank guaranty law invalid.
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Kansas Bank
Topeka
Kan
Pollock
Federal District Court
Ogey Snead Drug Addiction Ended Life Under Morphine
A two year addiction left Ogey Snead starving and living on morphine days without food. Police report indicates the condition may have led to death during intense drug use. Family and investigators seek answers about the decline and circumstances surrounding the loss.
Detectives Link Family Pact to Death by Own Action
New York reports detectives suggest Ocey Snead died by her own actions amid a defense claimed by Caroline B K Martin the tub death mother. Prosecutors say the family may have played a role in the death as documents surface from a house once occupied by the Weardlans.
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New York
Ocey Snead
Colon Haire
Caroline BK. Martin
Haire
Wardlaw sisters indicted for Ocey Snead murder
In New York the Wardlaw sisters and Mrs. Caroline W Martin and Mrs Mary Snead face indictments in the Ocey Snead case. They are held at the Tombs for thirty days pending extradition to New Jersey. Indictments allege Ocey Snead was choked and drowned by being pushed into water.
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New York
Wardlaw
Ocey Snead
Caroline W. Martin
Mary Sn‘ad
Tombs
New Jersey
Cecey Snead
Martin
Malpractice and Deceit Charges Filed Against Heinze Counsel
The New York bar association filed charges with the appellate division against Sanford Robinson chief counsel for F Augustus Heinze alleging deceit malpractice and gross unprofessional conduct. Robinson previously faced a $250 fine last summer tied to the disappearance of Union Copper Company books sought by the federal government.
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New York
The
Bar Association Today
Sanford Robinson
F. Augustus Heinze
Revinson
Union Copper Company
Taft Plays Santa in Open Shopping Stroll
President Taft joined busy shoppers in Washington as he moved from store to store in a public Santa Claus role. He noted there would be no White House observance tomorrow as the Taft family planned a normal dinner together.
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Washington
Taft
Santa Claus
White House
Toft
Family wiped out in oil lamp blast at Hillsville
An oil lamp explosion in Hillsville Pennsylvania on December 24 killed eight people including Santana Clerio and his wife plus their two daughters and son, along with three boarders. Two others were seriously injured.
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Hillsville
Santana Clerio
Weather Outlook for West Virginia and Virginia
West Virginia regions expect rain or snow with warmer Saturday followed by a colder and generally fair Sunday. In Virginia, the north faces snow or rain while the south sees rain on Saturday. Sunday clears with colder air and moderate winds shifting to northwest.
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West Virginia
Virginia
Murderer Suspect Tied to Hood Family Killings in West Virginia
Charleston West Virginia December 24 Special Raleigh County officials believe Luther Roy Sherman accused of killing A R Blakey and robbing him of eighty dollars may be linked to the Hood family murders. Sherman a Tennessee man married Ocavie Chancellor and said a wife cannot testify against her husband. A revolver found near Blakey’s store was identified by Sherman as his another crime followed within forty eight hours with the beating and killing of Daniel Forman by Charles Chambers at Mabscott mine Beckley Chambers arrested in Beckley jail. In Quimanan J L Lindon shot a man after a knife fight among two Negro workers at the Quinnament Hotel. The stomach wound victim not expected to survive. Arthur Ferrell later wrecked two locomotives at Handley yards after an intoxicated spree. He was captured and jailed. officials suspect insanity from drink.
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Charleston
W. Va
Luther Roy Sherman
A. R. Blakey
Beckley
Raleigh
Hood
Sherman
Tennessee
Ocavie Chancellor
Blakey
Daniel Forman
Charles Chambers
Mabscott
Chambers
Forman
Brokaw Ready to Reconcile Wife Demands Alimony
In New York on December 24 W Gould Brokaw testified he would take back his wife if she promises not to accuse him of other relationships and stops name calling. She seeks separation and six thousand dollars yearly alimony. His offer met skepticism from her counsel who doubts sincerity and foresees a possible scheme.
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New York
W. Gould Brokaw
Baldwin
Explosion Kills Five at Shawnee Rail Shops
In Shawnee Oklahoma at the Chica 80 Rock Island and Pacific shops an engine explosion at noon injured and killed several workers. Officials confirm five dead with two certain, while others remain missing or hospitalized as debris wrecked walls and shattered windows.
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Shawnee
Okla
Rock Island and Pacific
Hugh
Cardinal Satolli in worsening condition in Rome
The Vatican reported Cardinal Satolli’s health has deteriorated due to a blood poisoning complication with nephritis, intensifying concerns over his ailment in Rome.
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Rome
Neer
Satoli
Explorers Club Drops Cook from Roll
The Explorers Club expelled Cook from its roll amid findings of practiced fraud on members and the public. The action followed an adverse report by the Committee on Mount McKinley Claims, though it had no bearing on the Polar controversy.
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Mount McKinley
Explorers Club drops Frederick A. Cook for fraud
In a December 24 executive session the Explorers Club barred Dr. Frederick A. Cook from its rolls for frauds toward members and the public. The action follows a Copenhagen verdict and aligns with a committee report that rejected Cook’s Mount McKinley summit claim as unworthy. The committee found Cook made untrue statements and entered improper financial arrangements, undermining credibility.
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New York
Explorers’ Club
Goteu Iith
Frederick A. Cook
University of Copenhagen
Cook
Gymmi
Mount McKinley
Clu
Miss Jean Clemens Dies in Bathtub Tragedy
Miss Jean Clemens daughter of Samuel L Clemens was found drowned in a bathtubs in Redding Connecticut. The death followed an epilepsy seizure while she was in the tub. Clemens described his daughter as active on the farm and helping as his secretary noting a planned Bermuda trip pending before her death.
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Redding
Conn
Jean Clemens
Samuel L. Clemens
Mark @wain
Clemens
Miss Clemens
Arnold
Brmuda
Mareh
Clara
Mr¢briloviteh
Governor Glasscock Accepts Adjutan General Burlew Resignation
Governor William E. Glasscock in Charleston accepted the resignation of Adjutan-General N S Burlew, tendered yesterday, effective January 1. No successor has been named yet. Burlew cited business pressures as his reason for stepping down.
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Charleston
W. Va
William E. Glasscock
N. S. Burlow
Burlew
Summer heat sweeps parts of Europe in rare reversal
A rare meteorological event raises temperatures to summer levels across western and southern Europe. In London the thermometer jumped from 27 to 55 degrees in hours, while Paris shows near freezing and Switzerland reports ice melting as storms and heat disrupt theaters and daily life.
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London
Europe
Spain
France
Switzerland
Great Britain
Mercury
Paris
Dhe
Therameter
Seyjeral
Weather Upheaval Triggers Floods and Heat Across Regions
The report notes rising flood threats as mountain snow melts, with ten feet of snow vanish from high elevations halting skiing and tobogganing. Hotels report sweltering guests amid 73 degree Madrid temperatures and widespread heavy rain causing damage. A Lisboa ministerial art collection is cited as destroyed in a separate incident.
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Madrid
Gole
Lisbon
Zelaya's Personal Sacrifice and Power Monopolies
The article notes the overthrow of Zelaya and his flight from Nicaragua. It describes how his monopolies spanned alcohol, tobacco, cattle, petroleum, hides, gambling, soap, ice, drugs, lumber, and more. He controlled ports, dock privileges, railways, steamship lines, and enjoyed customs premiums and duties on key exports.
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Managua
Nic
Dee
Zelaya
Nicaragua
United States
Hamps de Mars
Ministry of War
Hese
I Atlantic
Jompers Attacks DC Injunction Action In Editorial
Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor publishes a vigorous editorial in the Federationist criticizing both the District of Columbia injunction action and President Coolidge’s message recommended to Congress on injunctive writs. He argues the District action lacks legal sanction and that the president’s recommendation fails to bind to any existing law or modify it.
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Washington
Samuel Jompers
American Federation of ‘Labor
Federationis T
Supreme Part of
District of Columbia
Hhe
JafUs
Congress
Koth
Governor Grants Twelve Paroles and One Pardon
Gov Marshall announced twelve paroles and one pardon to be executed. Prison authorities were notified to allow inmates to spend Christmas at home. William Smith of Clifton Forge Virginia was pardoned after the governor found a wrongful conviction for stealing a bicycle.
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Indianaplis
Ind
Marshall
William Smith
Clifton Forge
Zelaya Arrives in Corinto With Guard After Managua Flight
Former President Zelaya reached Corinto aboard a special train after leaving Managua by boat to Momotombo. He traveled with a guard of 500 men armed with Maxim guns in a tense arrival at the port city.
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Managua
Corinto, Nic
Zelaya
Corinto
Momotombo
Divorce Suit Filed by Winchester Woman
Mrs. Henry Youtsey of Winchester Kentucky filed a divorce suit against her husband. He is imprisoned in the penitentiary for an alleged assault on Senator Goebel during Goebel 1900 gubernatorial campaign.
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Winchester
Henry Youtsey
Goebel
Goepel
King Alphonso in Grave Condition Sparks Madrid Anxiety
Madrid reports King Alphonso remains critically ill with condition prompting urgent medical advice. Another operation is imperative and court circles fear for the outcome.
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Spain
Paris
Gil Blas
Madrid
Alphonso
Panic Strikes Cleveland Shoppers in Four-Story Fire
Panic swept through shoppers in Cleveland as a blaze destroyed the Fair department store. The four stories burned rapidly trapping and overcoming several patrons and staff amid frantic evacuations.
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Big Department Store
Cleveland
Toronto express wreck injures forty near Fort William
The Canadian Pacific Toronto express crashed east of Fort William. Forty passengers were reported injured in the wreck.
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Toronto Express
Winnipeg
Canadian Pacific Railway
Fort William
Settlement Dispute Between Barrowman and Miner Escalates
A grave condition arises as tensions between James Barrowman and a Miner of Bond Coal Company in Tacoma flare after a settlement dispute. Recovery is hoped as the conflict intensifies.
Bond Coal manager stabbed in Tacoma dispute
James Barrowman, manager of Bond Coal Company at Tacoma near Norton Virginia, was seriously stabbed by Lacey Norman, an employee, after a settlement dispute. Barrowman was cut multiple times losing an ear. his condition remains grave but not yet fatal. Norman is in custody as authorities investigate.
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Norton
James Barrowman
Bond Coal Company
Tacoma
Here
Lacey Norman
Barrowman
Robert Fleming
Strike conference adjourns under governor's call
The Switchmen's strike conference adjourned at 4 p.m. and will not reconvene until the governor calls a session during the holiday period. Governor Elberhart promises satisfactory adjustments and railroads will re employ strikers, who accepted the Chicago wage conference decision. The only remaining issue is when strikers are reinstated. President Hawley states settlement is not referred to Chicago unless other conditions are met, demanding full reinstatement without prejudice.
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St. Paul, Minn
Elberhart Som
Sovernor Giys
Chicago
Hawley
Switchmen’s Union
Nyy
Marty
Strike Settled in Schenectady After Local Talks
In Schenectady New York on December 24 after a conference among James McNaughon vice president of the American Locomotive Company W L Reid manager of the local plant and boiler makers tank men and crewmens it was announced that the strike begun December 7 had been settled The 900 workers objected to the standard time system Meanwhile F A Franklin grand international president of the boiler makers union called a strike in plants at Montreal Dunkirk Richmond Va and Pittsburg prior to this action.
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Schenectady
N. Y
James McNaughon
American Locomotive Company
W. L. Reid
F. A. Franklin
Grand International
Boiltermakers’ Union
Montreal
Dunkirk
Richmond
Pittsburg
King George Day Celebrations Across Greece Mark 64th Birthday
Athens marked the sixty fourth anniversary of King George with nationwide celebrations. Born December 24, 1845, he is the son of the late King Christian of Denmark and ascended to the throne after Greece freed itself from Turkish domination.
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Athens
Greece
George
Christian
Denmark
Albert’s Efforts Fail to Reconcile Leopold’s Daughter
Paris dispatch reports Louise eldest daughter of the late King Leopold left Brussels without reuniting with her sisters. King Albert’s attempts to bring her back as a royal princess failed.
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Paris
Brussels
Louise
Leopold
Albert
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Brokaw
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