Political Pot Boils Over War Rumors and Passports
World and the New World review reports furious talk of wars and imminent conflicts. President Taft states the Russia passport issue remains unresolved and may be decided by the Wilson administration. The government concedes the Newspaper Publicity act may be unconstitutional but asks the Supreme Court for constitutional interpretation. Secretary Meyer denies resignation rumors. Senator Isidor Rayner dies in Washington, affecting Senate balance with a developing GOP-Democratic tie potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Russia
Wilson
Supreme Court
Meyer
Isidor Rayner
Maryland
Washington
Senate
Personal Vincent Astor joins Astor Trust Co board
Notables report Vincent Astor, of age, elected to the board of directors of the Astor Trust Co. President and Mrs. Taft hosted Thanksgiving at the White House with Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Herron and Mrs. T. K. McLaughlin in attendance. Robert and Charles Taft attended. Miss Helen Taft was absent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincent Astor
Astor Trust Co
Taft
W. C. Herron
T. K. McLaughlin
White House
Robert
Charles Taft
Helen Taft
Gee Shee
Marysville
Cal
United States
Andrew Carnegie
New York
Roster of fights and sports notes from 1912 season
Receipts from the Mandat Rivers fight in Los Angeles totaled 19628 dollars though fighter shares were not disclosed. Ad Wolgast lost his lightweight title to Willie Ritchie in the sixteenth round of a twenty round San Francisco bout on a foul. The Toronto International League pennant winner posted a .293 team batting average, Baltimore close behind. Roger Bresnahan was released as St. Louis manager after owner Helen Britton felt he did not try hard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mandat Rivers
Los Angeles
Cal
Ad Wolgast
Willie Ritchie
San Francisco
Wolgast
Toronto
E. G. Barrow
Baltimore
Roger Bresnahan
St. Louis
Helen R. Britton
Multiple Early 20th Century News Snippets Across US
The items cover mining in Alaska, a governor pardon in New York, fires destroying cottages near Atlantic City, a man’s death in Iowa, voter clerk training in Chicago, a large public works bill, a heroic rescue in Bethlehem, a Brooklyn burglar’s sentence, Chicago mayoral New Year plans, the Brush family in New York Giants history, a New York hospital lab plan, mill disease in Spar tansburg, bank warrants for city workers, Adirondack deer hunting stats, and a note on hunting errors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Matanuska
Alaska
Albert T. Patrick
Sing Sing
Dix
New York
Longport
Atlantic City
N. J
Adolph Scheide
Sheldon
Iowa
Twll
Chicago
Vincent Pazzetti
Lehigh University
Bethlehem
Frank Henry
Brooklyn
Harrison
Joan T. Brush
New York Giants
Indianapolis
Brush
St. Louis
Adirondacks
Notable Deaths and Elections Sweep Through 1912 Headlines
Col D M Ransdell dies at 70 while Moses Ground, Seneca leader, buried near Batavia New York. Nebraska vote shows Wilson ahead of Roosevelt by 36 833 with Taft 18 425 behind. Fire destroys Black Mountain NC business section. damages estimated at 50 000. Kenney closes Savings Bank of Liberty Missouri as Roaring twenties begin. Roosevelt shot by John Schrank hospitalized near Oshkosh Wisconsin. Fremont Ohio sauerkraut industry hits record season. Salvation Army plans strong gang in New York to aid police. Salem jury returns not guilty verdicts for Ettor Giovannitti Caruso. Steur sentenced for life in Medina Ohio murder. Red Cross sent 1 500 to Bulgarian relief. Taft warns against 1916 candidacy in GOP reorganization. Four Rosen thal killers to die. sent to Sing Sing. Washington Texas wiped out by fire. Declaration origin noted. Boston Maine workers banned gum and flashy attire on trains. Ex-Senator John P Jones dies in Los Angeles. Kaibab Ute divorce filed Vernal Utah first such case. Lackawanna killer Hickey brought to New York. linked to Central Park strangling case. Rev Joseph Blanchard dies in New York. Deer and moose declines in Maine, yet human deaths rise. Former Senator James Gordon dies in Okolona Mississippi. Theodore Roosevelt disputes Taft over steamship line absorption and New England traffic monopoly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. M. Ransdell
Senate
Moses Ground
Tonawanda Reservation
Batavia
N. Y
Nebraska
Wilson
Roosevelt
Taft
Black Mountain
N. C
Asheville
Stanley’ Kenney
Savings Bank of Liberty
Liberty
John Schrank
Northern Hospital For the Insane
Oshkosh
Wis. Fremont
Ohio
Salvation Army
Jower East
New York
Salem
Mass
Ettor
Giovannitti
Caruso
Lawrence
Christian Steur
Medina
American Red Cross
Bulgarian Red Cross
Rosenthal
Sing Sing
Becker
Washington
Texas
Republic of Texas
Boston & Maine
United States
John P. Jones
Nevada
Los Angeles
England
Kaibab Wasquaw
Conconino
Vernal
Utah
J. Frank Hickey
Lackawanna
Central Park
Joseph Nathaniel Blanchard
Grace Episcopal Church
Madison
N. J
Newark
Maine
James Gordon
Okolona
Miss
Theodore Roosevelt
New York, New Haven
Immigration figures and global political moves highlighted
The Canadian immigration commissioner reports 100000 U S settlers entered the Dominion from April to October. Argentina’s Public Works Minister rejects payment terms for the Faruqhar Syndicate rail purchase. Indian rulers plan funds for three superdreadnoughts and nine cruisers for Britain. Rome says 11549 Tripolitan tribesmen accept Italian rule and troops will withdraw soon. Mounted police quell a riot at Kelliher with arrests and fines. dispute over bank credit to tradesmen sparked trouble. An editor was tarred and feathered. France sees birthrates fall, lowering army recruitment. Premier Asquith says a future Ireland minister will answer for Ireland after Home Rule. Militant suffragettes in England attack mail with acid. Sir Horace Moss, famed music hall figure, dies in London at 80.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tripoli
Kelliher
Canada
France
Asquith
Commons
Ireland
England
Sir Horace Edward Moss
London
European outlook clearer as Albania asserts independence
Albania declares independence and seeks aid to shield nation from war spoils. Report notes 9,000 Turks captured and outlines war indemnities proposed by Bulgaria against Turkey. Mentions historic peace payments from Russia to Japan and Russia to Turkey, including San Stefano and 1870 precedents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albania
Bulgaria
Turkey
Russia
Japan
San Stefano
France
Germany
Balko Turkish Peace Conferees Reach Agreement Basis
Constantinople reports that Balko Turkish Peace conferees have a solid basis for early negotiations. Delegates agree on four points including Adrianople remaining Turkish with fortification reductions and Turkey joining the Balkan confederation for customs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Adrianople
Turkey
Balkan Confederation
Albania Proclaims Independence and Provisional Government
A Valona meeting of Albanian delegates formed a provisional government under Ismail Kemal Bey. Bulgaria presses for a 500 million franc indemnity, while Turkey withholds. In a nearby engagement near Marhamli, Bulgarian forces capture 9 000 prisoners after a fierce battle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albania
Vienna
Valona
Ismail Kemel Bey
London Postal Damage Worth Ten Million Fed by Acid Attacks
About 1,500 postal packets were damaged in London by acids paint and ink introduced into pillar post boxes. Mail clerks deciphered addresses on about 1,000 of them. An estimate values checks in boxes near the Stock Exchange at around ten million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Stock Exchange
Jackson Succeeds Rayner as U S Senator in Maryland
Governor Goldsborough appoints William Parnell Jackson of Wicomico County to the United States Senate, replacing the late Isidor Rayner. Jackson, 44, is national committeeman and president of the Salisbury National Bank the Salisbury Gas Company and a major shirt manufacturing firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republicans
Maryland
Baltimore
Goldsborough
William Parnell Jackson
Wicomico County
United States
Isidor Rayner
Jackson
National Bank of Salisbury
Salisbury Gas Company
Hyde Convicted of Bribery In NYC Court
Ex City official Charles H Hyde found guilty after an hour and fifteen minute jury deliberation in an extraordinary term. He pressured banker Joseph G Robin to loan 130000 to Carnegie Trust Company at the behest of William J Cummins and Joseph B Reichmann, receiving unspecified rewards. He faces up to ten years and a 5000 dollar fine, plus citizenship loss and public office disqualification. He was remanded to the Tombs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Supreme Court
Charles H.hyde
Hyde
Joseph G. Robin
Northern Bank
Carnegie Trust Company
William J. Cummins
Trust Company
Joseph B. Reichmann
Ofence
Gaynor
Mr. Gaynor
Messrs
Stanchfield and
Steuer
Becker
Penny
Hickey Confession Details Mass Murders and Past Killings
Lowell man Frank Hickey admits to killing New York newsboy Michael Ricao Kruck and seven year old Joseph Josephs of Lackawanna. He also claims a Lowell murder from two decades ago and says intoxication triggers a compulsion to kill boys. Erie County DA Wesles Dudley and Buffalo Police Chief Ray Gilson report belief of more victims and injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
N. Y
J. Frank Hickey
Lowell
Mass
Michael Ricao Kruck
New York
Joseph Josephs
Lackawanna
Edward Morey
Wesles C. Dudley
Erie County
Ray R. Gilson
Hickey
Toms River
N. J
Morey
Typhoon Destroys Tacloban and Nearby Areas
A typhoon crossing Samar Leyte and North Panay caused widespread damage with high fatalities. Early counts suggest about 260 dead in Samar and Leyte and 50 elsewhere, Tacloban among the hardest hit with under a dozen deaths. Relief supplies are being sent, no word yet from Mindanao.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Samar
Leyte
Panay
Tacloban
Mindanao
Warren
Potato Prices to Rise If Rail Rates Go Through
Chicago merchants protest to the Interstate Commerce Commission that new railroad classifications would raise living costs with potato prices likely to climb. The inquiry follows complaints from Minnesota potato farmers and Chicago dealers led by H. B. Rohn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Interstate Commerce Commission
H. B. Rohn
Chicago Commission
Minnesota
Markets Warm Weather Yet Trade Expands Nationwide
Dun's Review notes broad US trade growth despite warm weather. Reports from various sections show intensified activity and rising bank clearings with gains around 15 percent from last year and seven percent above 1910. Every region participates with differing degrees in the expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dun’s ‘Review
United States
Exchanen
Markets Update Milk Butter Eggs and Poultry Prices
New York wholesale prices list milk classes butter eggs and poultry by type and weight. Includes regional sources Maryland Virginia Pennsylvania and New Jersey with prices for turkeys chickens squabs ducks geese and related produce along with vegetables fruits and potatoes.
Cheese Straws Recipe Knife Ready
A simple pastry method uses two ounces butter two ounces grated cheese two ounces flour one egg salt and white pepper with cayenne. Mix into a smooth dough roll thin cut four inch straws and bake on tin sheets in a hot oven.
When Ironing Stand On Rug To Ease Fatigue
Practical tip advises standing on a soft thick rug while ironing to reduce foot fatigue and improve comfort during ironing sessions.
Also Mentioned on This Page
LD World
Ware
Millville Council
Ben Franklin Dramatic Club
Gibbstown
Percy Morton
Palmyra High School
Earl Stevens
Bayonne Chamber of Commerce
Trenton
Marston Board of Education
Lawrence Sickler
Glassboro
Palmyra
Riverside
William Misner
Medford
Paulsboro
Datis Reed
Calvary Presbyterian Sunday School
Riverton
Bergen County
Hackensack
Alice Bernardine Conniff
J. Edward Trainor
Ramsey
Pennsylvania Railroad
Charles Bird
Blanche Dwyer
Jacob
Stewart Woolever
Hackettstown
Headley
Ocean City
State Civil Service Commission
Cape May
James W. Davis
Walnut Street School
Woodbury
Richard Robinson
William Sanders
Hoboken
Lawrence Perkins
John Ansley
Clayton Andrews
Moorestown
Pettit
John Olessinsky
Jersey City
Nicholas
Newton Board of Education
Calvin N. Kendall
Sparta Township
Anthony Heerere
Judge Vail
Manhattan Electrical Supply Company
Lewis H Parker
Mullick Hill
Philadelphia
Dimitrieff
Savor
Kirk-Kilisseh
Napoleon” Dimitrieff
Sofia
Marhamli
Vader Pasha
Rayner
Tottering
Josephs Boy
Philippine
State
Delaware
Jersey
Virginia
Peta
Mich
Tenn
S.ssevvreeeseerses
Eversay
Goz
Rade Serel
Chase
Wis
Seevavelt
H. P
McIntosh
York
Ae Davis
Pears
Bbs
BOSC
Bbis
Phila
Penn
Collawane Onsle
Trubbardson Oy Baldwin
Russell Juuntisan
Bpitzenberg
Pennsylvania
Fogliog
Ile Ae
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