Shows Testifies In Monk Gibson Case In San Antonio
The first witness W H Shows of Jackson County testified about Sept 28 near the Conditt home. He described land views and a bridge over Dry Creek and found a shirt near the bridge. A S White of Edna examined the murder sites for blood footprints while Felix Powell, a key defendant, faced cross examination and was later dismissed after inconsistent statements.
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Dry Creek
Conditt
Monk Gibson
John Gibson
A. S. White
Edna
Charles Stevens
Bexar County
Monk
Felix Powell
Powell
Henry Powell
Dry Creek Bridge
Davies
Felix
Captain McDonald
Mr. Young
Bishop in Oklahoma First Choice for Archbishop
New Orleans December 18 Bishop Meerschares of Oklahoma was the first choice of priests and bishops in session last week for Archbishop Chappelle's successor His name went to Rome with unanimous recommendation Bishop N A Gallagher of Galveston was third choice with Father Laval second
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New Orleans
Meerschares
Oklahoma
Chappelle Am
Rome
N. A. Gallagher
Galveston
Father Laval
Interurban line to Guthrie financed for Edmond run
Oklahoma City on December 18 reports that attorney John W. Shartset for the Oklahoma Traction company says the Guthrie to Oklahoma City interurban line has been fully financed and cars will run to Edmond, Oklahoma by June 1.
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Oklahoma City
John W. Shartset
The
Oklahoma Traction Company
Guthrie
Edmond
Okla
Killed by Own Rifle in St. Louis Incident
Charles B. Eames founder and vice president of the St. Louis Credit Clearing House was instantly killed at his residence by a rifle shot. The old firearm recently came into his possession and was accidentally discharged.
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St. Louis
Charles B. Eames
St. Louis Credit Clearing House
Cabinet Resigns In Greece And New Premier Sought
Athens reports the cabinet of M Ralli resigned over the election of a president of the chamber of deputies. King George summoned former Premier Theotokis to form a new cabinet. In the U S, five men robbed Colby State Bank of 4500 dollars. Hobart Oklahoma voters backed waterworks expansion and a standpipe. A Wichita Falls Tex child died after severe burns. A United States Steel hoop plant near McKeesport Pa burned causing 100000 dollars loss.
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Athens
M Ralli
Champer of Deputies
George
Theotokis
Colby State Bank
Colby
Wis
Hobart
Okla
Charles Walton
Wichita Falls
Tex
United States Steel Corporation
McKeesport
Smith County
Texas
Teachers’ Institute
Tyler
Russia Faces White Terror Amid General Strike
Shudder of horror grips Russia as government mobilizes to battle pro-revolution forces. Workmen council orders a general strike, governors gain dictatorial powers, and tsarist troops brace for clashes. Tsarskoe Selo hosts daily loyalty reviews with Emperor Nicholas and Grand Duke Nicholas addressing regiments.
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St. Petersburg
Russia
Economic Society
Mileukoff
Workmen's Council
League of Leagues
Novoe Vremya
Publishers’ Union
Cossacks
Slovo
Novosti
Council of Workmen
Proletariat
M. Lemient
New Life
M. Hessen
Pravo
Miloukoff
M. Jorin
Russ
Count Witte
Tsarskoe-Selo
Nicholas
Grand Duke Nicholas
Robbery at Buffalo church bishop’s cross stolen
The gold cross set with rubies on a gold chain worn by Rt Rev Charles H Colton bishop of Buffalo diocese was cut from his vestments during the St Nicholas Greek Orthodox dedication in Buffalo on Sunday. Valued at over $1,000, the cross vanished in a post service crush.
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Buffalo
Charles H. Colton
St. Nicholas
Bold Bandits Loot Suffield Savings Bank Heavily
Six armed men bound railroad watchman William Jones and his twelve year old son in the Suffield Connecticut station then pried into the Suffield Savings Bank and blew open the safe after a fourth attempt escaping with about fifty thousand dollars in registered bonds and stocks not negotiable. They overlooked three thousand dollars in cash and negotiable bonds in a nearby drawer. The explosion was heard a quarter mile away.
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Suffield, Conn
William Jones
Suffield Savings Bank
Ma‘e
M. T. Newton
Fire destroys $200000 in furs at East Twenty-First street firm
In New York on December 18 a blaze caused $200000 worth of furs to be destroyed by fire and water at Max Piassecki & Co a wholesale furrier and maker of automobile garments located at 37 and 39 East Twenty First Street. other tenants suffered heavy water damage.
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Alice Roosevelt
Young Men's Christian Association
Dallas
Helen M. Gou
Bud Young
Hazelhurst
Miss
Frank Collins
Bering-Cotter
Houston
New York
Max Piassecki & Co
East Twenty-First Street
Clearing House Steps In After Bank Failures In Chicago
Chicago authorities announce the failures of the Chicago National bank Home Savings bank and Equitable Trust company with Clearing House aid to reimburse all depositors. Comptroller Ridgeley credits the coordinated banking body for averting wider financial trouble and notes large loans to John R Walsh enterprises tied to the institutions.
Ryan Arrives as Pines Delegate Claims Seat in Congress
Edward P. Ryan appears in Washington claiming to be Isle of Pines delegate and seeks support from opponents of the Pines treaty to secure his contested seat in the lower house. He confers with several critics to determine the best path before Congress.
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Isle of Pines
Congress
Blaze at Chicago Leather Works Causes Large Losses
A major fire at a five story manufacturing building at 185 Lake street in Chicago caused total losses of about 119000 dollars. Owens & Co. leather dealers suffered the principal loss estimated at 75000 dollars with the building valued at 20000 dollars.
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Chicago
Dee
Tire
Lake Street
Owens & Co
Political resignations and adjournments spill into next April
In Jettinje Montenegro the ministry resigned on Sunday and will remain out until next April. In Mexico City Congress adjourned today and schedules sessions again in April.
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Jettinje
Montenegro
City of México
Yellow fever cases dip in Panama Canal Zone report
Washington December 18 The October report by Colonel W C Gorgas chief sanitary officer notes three yellow fever cases during the month indicating the disease's early decline Only one case was an em ployee of the commission
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Washington
W. C. Gorgas
Panama Canal Zone
Elk City Seeks Vote on Waterworks Bond Issue
Elk City Oklahoma December 18 A local election will be held to consider issuing waterworks bonds.
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Elk City
Okla
Riot in Shanghai After Strike Sparks Fatalities
Washington reports a serious Shanghai situation with twenty Chinese killed and foreigners dead, following strike related disputes. Navy forces guard streets as police stations burn. two American cruisers head to Shanghai amid rising tensions.
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Partment
Shanghai
Department
Navy
Officers Resign at Chicago National Bank
All officers and directors of the Chicago National bank have resigned and been replaced by men chosen by the Clearing House association. Bank Examiner Bosworth becomes president, forming a syndicate to liquidate the bank and settle claims against Home Savings bank and Equitable Trust company. Comptroller Ridgley says the bank has not failed and remains open for business, guaranteed to meet obligations.
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Chicago
Chicago National Bank
The
Home Savings Bank
Equitable Trust Company
Clearing House Association
Bosworth
Walsh
Ridgley
Suitcase found near railway station in Shreveport
A suitcase containing clothes and a bank book in the name of H. S. Ford was found near Rei nas found Monday morning near Rei ser Station on the Texas and Pacific railway eight miles west of Shreveport. A bloodstained hat was found nearby. The bank book shows deposits in local banks and at Ruston. Foul play is suspected as Ford was not known in the area.
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Shreveport
H. S. Ford
Reinas
Reiser Station
Texas and Pacific Railway
Ford
Ruston
General strike vote in St Petersburg to begin December 20
Workingmen's council in a secret meeting on the outskirts of St Petersburg decided in favor of a general strike set to start December 20. The decision has been communicated to labor leaders in Moscow for approval, after which the strike will be declared forthwith if approved.
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Ingmen’s Council
Moscow
Senate backs holiday adjournment. House debates insurance
Washington reports the senate concurred in a house resolution for holiday adjournment from December 21 to January 4. In the house the insurance debate began with Frederick Landis of Indiana as the first speaker.
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Washington
Senate
Frederick Landis
Indiana
International fleet recalled from Turkish waters
Constantinople December 18 The international fleet which has been conducting a demonstration in Turkish waters has been recalled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
International
Exceedingly Strong Financial Position Flagged
City of Mexico shows the government’s finances are exceedingly strong as of December 18 with a robust fiscal position and ample reserves. The report highlights surpluses, sustainable debt levels, and confidence in ongoing revenue streams.
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City
Mexico
Governor Hoge Visits Austin for a Few Days
Hogg at Austin, Austin, Dec. 18. Governor Hoge is here for a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hogg
Austin
Hoge
Bogus Bomb Frightens President Loubet in Paris
A bogus bomb scare in Paris on December 18 spooked President Loubet and disrupted activities as authorities investigated the harmless device. The incident drew swift police response and heightened security measures around the president.
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Paris
Loubet
Happenings Condensed: Texas incidents and deaths
Cotton mills in Waxahachie will be enlarged. L P Palmer died in Paris jail. Eva Stapleton perished by burns in Mountain Park. Mrs Warner M Jett died when kerosene ignited. Two wagonloads of gambling paraphernalia burned at Hugo. Aug Gust Redles died accidentally near Cuero. Funeral of San Antonio chief Van Riper drew a large crowd. Thomas Gibham tried at Anadarko for killing T C Renfro.
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L. P. Palmer
Paris
Tex
Eva Stapleton
Mountain Park
Okla
Warner M. Jett
Jett
Hugo
Cuero
August Redles
van Riper
San Antonio
Thomas Gibham
Anadarko
T. C. Renfro
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Daris Journal
Westminster
Bind Watchman and Son
Ringeley
Chicago Clearing House Association
James B. Hogan
First National Bank
Chicago “Associated Banks
John R. Walsh
Equitable ‘Trust Company
Illinois
William W. Ridgeley
Clearing House
Comptroller’s
Gore
Clearing House Committee
Comptroller
Clearing House Banks
Ryan
Big Blaze
H. Ss. Ford
Workingmen’s Council
Waxahachie
United States
Garth, Howell & Webb
MO. A. Moore
Bryan
Tro. A. Moore Jr
Mississippi
Alabama
Georgia
Florida
Tennessee
Carolina
Kentucky
Indian and
Oklahoma Territories
Arkansas
Missouri Kansas
North Ad S. Dakota
Iowa
Nebraska
Minnesota
Michigan
Wisconsin
Colorado
Wyoming
L. Robbins
G. P. A. Houston
John Wittman
Southwestern Life Insurance Co
Joe B, Reed
Fribkand
Neerd
Jor B. Rabrd
A. L. Mondrick, M. D
James’ Drug Store
Bryan, Texas
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