Trial scene as Miller attacks Kern and defense lawyers
In Indianapolis on December 24 the U S district attorney challenged defense counsel to defend J E Munsey and H S Hockin amid the thirty two accused bomb plotters case. Miller denounced Kern as paid by the public and urged harsh scrutiny of Los Angeles Times case links.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
United States
Atorney
Charles W. Miller
J. E. Munsey
Salt Lake City
Herbert 8. Hockin
Iron Workers’ Union
Munsey
James BP. McNamara
Los Angeles
Times
San Quentin Prison
McNamaras
Hockin
Miller
John W.W. Kern
Mr. Miller
Kern
Washington
Leo M. Rappaport
International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers
J. J. McNamara
McNamara
Frank Baker
Marion County
J. D. Fredericks
Los Angeles County
Rappaport
Aws
Los Angeles Times
Cleveland
Lord Morley Celebrated on His Seventy Fifth Birthday
London observers including royalty statesmen and men of letters paused their Christmas tasks to send greetings to Lord Morley on the start of his seventy fifth year. The Right Hon John Morley has long been seen as Gladstone’s successor among England’s leading civic figures and remains highly esteemed since his elevation to the peerage five years ago.
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Lord Morley
London
John Morley
Gladstone
England
Taft Plans Christmas Gifts for White House Staff
Washington report says President Taft and Mrs Taft prepared distribution of Christmas presents for White House employees before departing for Panama. The family rooms will be dark during Yuletide, while the president and staff await the return from the isthmus.
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Taft
White House
Washington
Panama
Executive Mancha
Yuletide
Return of President Brings Global Gifts to White House
For several days mail carriers and express messengers have been delivering packages to the White House as a world collection arrives to greet the president and his family upon their return from holidays.
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White House
Defrauding Mail Schemes Tied to Major Firms
A Chicago postoffice inspector reports a $300000 plus fraud connected to a national collection scheme. W W Sellers and Joseph Finkleman were arrested in Kansas City on charges of using the mails to defraud and await hearing January 2. Leaders A H Preman and F H Wendlen are held for grand jury action in Chicago and St Louis respectively. More than fifty agents operated in eastern cities.
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Kansas City
Carnegie Steel Company
R. B. Mundell
Chicago
W. W. Sellers
Joseph Finkleman
Mundell
A. H. Preman
Federal Grand Jury
F. H. Wendlen
St. Louis
Mississippi River
Sellers
Finkleman
United States
Postoffice
Scouring Country for Negro Near Brundidge
Posses scour the Brundidge area after an unknown negro attempted to assault Miss Alice Graves at her home. The assailant visited the Graves house seeking Miss Graves' brother, a county officer, under false pretenses before grabbing the woman.
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Troy
Ala
Bundridge
Alice Graves
Brundidge
Graves
Early Special Session Likely After Wilson's Inauguration
President elect Woodrow Wilson and Speaker Champ Clark expect to call Congress into an early extra session, possibly March 15, focusing on tariff revision. Clark urged quick action while Wilson described the talks as university in tone. Bryan not discussed for cabinet.
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Trenton
N. J
Congress
Woodrow Wilson
Clark
Wilson
Mr. Clark
Bryan
Representative Underwood
Underwood
President Taft Arrives at Colon aboard Arkansas
Taft and his party landed at eight o clock after a smooth voyage from Key West aboard the Arkansas. American Minister Dodge canal officials and Colonel Goethals hosted them at Culebra with a dinner and planned ball at Porras Palace. Taft requested trains ready for a canal viewing by about two thousand sailors and guards on Arkansas and Delaware.
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Colon
Taft
Arkansas
Key West
Percival Dodge
Canal
Geethals
Culebra
Dodge
Porras Palace
Heavy Snow Storm Hits Connecticut Regions
The heaviest storm of the season sweeps Connecticut with over six inches fallen in rural areas. Drifts reach depths of several feet as New Haven reports a severe winter pattern spreading across counties.
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Connecticut
New Haven
Dee
Senator Overman Improves After Appendicitis Operation
Senator Overman of North Carolina underwent an appendicitis operation Saturday and is reported to be improving. He is in Washington.
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Senator Overman
Washington
North Carolina
Brandeis Emerges as Possible Attorney General in Wilson Cabinet
Boston lawyer Louis D Brandeis emerges as New England’s likely pick for attorney general in President Wilson’s cabinet. Also mentioned as possibilities are Senator O Gorman of New York and Judge Westcott of New Jersey. Brandeis is noted for extensive public service and social uplift work, often giving over half his time without pay and funding legal fees personally to aid the public. He previously led a campaign for cheaper, better gas in Boston, delivering multiple speeches that spurred legislative action and improved city gas quality and price.
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Boston
Mags
Louis D. Brandeis
New England
Wilson
Brandeis
O’gorman
New York
Judge Westcott
New Jersey
Baltimore
O'Gorman
Senate
Wescott
Kentucky
Mr. Brandeis
Harvard
Paris Reaction to Madam Bloch Acquittal Sparks Debate
Paris contemplates the acquittal of Madam Bloch for killing Mrs. Minnie Bridgeman of Milwaukee. The court ruling in effect endorses a “right to kill” a measure condemned by conservative French press and sparked sharp discussion in clubs and newspapers.
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Paris
Madam Bloch
Minnie Bridgeman
Milwaukee
Bertulus
Fournier
Temps
Lridal
Train Crashes Into Funeral Cortege Near Waukegan
A northbound Chicago and Northwestern passenger train struck a funeral cortege at Valley Junction south of Waukegan, killing one person instantly and seriously injuring three others. The crash occurred today as the procession traveled through the area. Local authorities investigated the accident scene and coordinated emergency response.
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Waukegan
Chicago and Northwestern
Valley Junction
Here
Weather Outlook for West Virginia and Virginia
Fair and warmer Wednesday in West Virginia and Virginia. Thursday remains fair with pleasant conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Allies watch Austria with some concern
Balkan delegates at the peace talks monitor Austria as they hope for demobilization progress. Allies already map autonomous Albania and a Greek controlled Aegean with neutral Salonica under their protection. Russia imposes strict press censorship while Austria faces delays and pressure to demobilize.
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London
Europe
Albania
Aegean
Greece
Athens
Salonica
Austria
Prieszead
Adriatic
Servia
St. Petersburg
Russia
Refused To Credit Woman S Confession In Georgia Murder
Dublin Georgia December 24 Judge J J Green commits A L Lynn husband of a 22 year old woman to jail for murder after rejecting Mrs A L Lynn confession claiming it to protect her honor. Preliminary hearing produces a letter allegedly written by Lyton and signed by his wife inviting the aged man to visit. Witness Anegra testifies Lynn left the scene after the shot. The woman is not in custody.
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Dublin
A. L. Lynn
F. M. Hightower
J. J. Green
Lyton
Anegra
Lynn
Mother's Day Charter Issued by Mother’s Day Association
The secretary of state issues a charter to the Mother’s Day International Association of Philadelphia. Incorporators include Charles Selden of Baltimore Robert E. Jarvis Frank H. Street Claude L. Jarvis C L Marsden Anna Jarvis and Marceline H. Beury of Philadelphia.
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Charleston
W. Va
United States
Secretary of State
Fifty Injured When Seminole Limited Wrecks Near Americus
Fifty persons were injured when the Seminole limited passenger train on the Central of Georgia Railroad derailed five miles north of Americus Georgia. The tourists were bound from Florida to the central west. Officials cited bad rail alignment as the cause and no fatalities were reported.
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Americus
Florida
Turkey Dinner Arranged for Jail Prisoners in Mobile
The sheriff is authorized by private donors to provide a turkey dinner for each of the eighty-nine prisoners in Mobile County Jail on Christmas Eve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Ala
Desperate Crime in Galveston Hotel
In Galveston Texas on December 24 A M Funk of Cleveland shot his wife in a hotel while their ten year old son watched He then killed himself leaving the wife seriously wounded and the boy to witness the tragedy.
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Galvéstion
Texas
A. M. Funk
Cleveland
Salvation Army Christmas Poundings Seek Local Help
The Daily Telegraph urges Bluefield residents to donate to the Salvation Army through a Christmas pounding for Captain and Mrs. Cleveland and Cadet Miss Smith. Contributions may be left at the Telegraph office Thursday to Saturday, with the paper pledging $5 to start the fund.
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Daily Telegraph
Salvation Army
Bluefield
Cleveland
Smith
Telegraph Business
Army
Mrs Hearst Distributes Gold Christmas Gift at Homestake Mine
Deadwood South Dakota December 24 100000 in gold was given as a Christmas present to 3500 Homestake mine employees. Each worker received five percent of their annual wages as a bonus from Phoebe Hearst mother of William Randolph Hearst.
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Hearst
Deadwood
S. D
Homestake
Phoebe Hearst
William Randolph Hearst
Posse renews hunt for four bandits after train robbery
Springfield reports that a posse began pursuit of four bandits who robbed the Alton Hummer train near Iles Junction after midnight. They forced the engineer to move the train, tried five charges to blow the safe with nitro glycerine and dynamite, but only secured a few packages. A flagman alerted officials, and the robbers fled as police arrived, firing shots. The safe was badly damaged but not opened.
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Sprinfield
Alton
Chicago and Alton
Iles Junction
Greman
Flagman Smith
Pope Appears In Good Health Receiving Delegations
In Rome on December 24 the pope appeared in good health despite the arduous task of receiving many delegations bringing season greetings.
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Rome
Christmas at Rideau Hall Duke of Connaught Visit
His Royal Highness the Duke of Connaught attends Christmas at Rideau Hall in Ottawa Ontario on December 24 as part of royal holiday observances. The event draws local officials and soldiers in a ceremonial tribute.
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Rideau Hall
Ottawa
Ont
the Duke of Connaught
Governor General Plans Quiet Christmas at Rideau Hall
The governor general has no special Christmas plans. The duke and family will spend the day in old English style at Rideau Hall after morning church. Ordinary gifts will be distributed to all servants and employees.
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Dominion
Rideau Hall
Underwood to See Wilson This Week
Washington reports plans for an early extra session between March 4 and April 15. A Princeton conference between President-elect Wilson and Representative Underwood may set a tentative schedule. Democratic leaders favor tariffs and trusts action, with Bryan suggestive of staged Underwood revisions to a broader revenue-focused bill.
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Washington
Dev
Congress
Princeton
Wilson
Representative Underwood
Alabama
House
Underwood
William J. Bryan
Bryan
Detective Shot in Express Car Robbery Near Chandler
Kansas City report says detective W. Gordon was killed when a negro bandit attempted to rob the St Louis and San Francisco express near Chandler Oklahoma. Walter Daniels, a negro porter, shot the robber in the back as he forced access to a larger safe. Eighteen shots were fired. the bandit’s identity was not learned. Passengers praise Daniels for courage.
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Kansas City
Gordon
St. Louis
San Francisco
Chandler
Oklahoma
Walter Daniels
Daniels
First Blizzard of Winter Grips New York
New York woke to the first winter blizzard as snowfall began after midnight and continued into the morning. Broadway was six inches deep with drifting snow while shipping and traffic halted. Charity workers will distribute gifts valued at $100 000 to the poor.
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New York
Broadway
Vital Legal Battle in Archbald Trial
Washington reports the impeachment trial of Judge Robert W. Archbald opens with house managers and defense counsel arguing if an official can be impeached for acts not prosecutable by criminal indictment or information. The debate also covers whether acts before taking office are impeachable.
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Washington
Robert W. Archbald
Thecommerce Court
House
Archbald
Christmas Weather Across Regions Stirs Forecasts
Genuine Christmas weather prevails in the eastern states with rain and snow possible in the west. A gulf storm tracked along the middle Atlantic coast bringing snow to southern New England and the Middle Atlantic, Ohio Valley and Tennessee. The South Atlantic sees rain likely turning to snow, followed by crisper conditions.
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Washington
Dee
Middle Atlantic
New England
Ohio Valley
Tennessee
South Atlantic
New York Coal Trade Sees Record Output in 1911
The Coal Trade Journal reports 1911 coal production topped previous records despite anthracite mine curbs and spring strikes. Bituminous output surged, totaling about 440 million net tons with anthracite near 40 million and demand rising amid higher costs.
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New York
The
Coal Trade Journal
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Louis Brandens
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Ting Mrs. Bloch
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International Association
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Mrs. Cleveland
Cadet Smith
Santa Claus
Telegraph
Ofclas
Chicago and
Negro Bandit
Aliso
Trade Journal
Demstad
Uriek
Seaboard
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