Night Riders Testify On Raids In Court In Tennessee Case
Frank Fehringer, a night raider turned state witness, testified amid six soldiers and armed guards about the band’s operations. He described the oath, garb, and leadership of Garrett Johnson and others, noting raids to regulate locals, brutal Whippings, and threats to silence witnesses to prevent testimony.
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Union City
Tenn
Frank Fehringer
Fehringer
Society of
Night Riders
Ranken
Mays
Garrett Johnson
John “Haw
Sleepy Hollow
Christmas in Mexico seen through festive scenes and exchange
The article portrays Christmas in Mexico City and across the nation with shoppers spending freely in shops run by Mexican and expatriate communities. It notes strong American influence with Santa Claus supplanting the traditional Three Kings and highlights celebrations, cock and bull fights, and diplomatic commerce crowds during the holiday season.
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City of
Mexico
Noche Buena
Republe
Dine
America
United States
Oil Giants Ousted From Missouri In Supreme Court Ruling
Missouri Supreme Court rules Standard Oil of Indiana and Waters-Pierce Oil Co to cease all business in state. Waters-Pierce dissolved with 50,000 fine. decision cites price fixing and market regulation to curb competition. Effective January 15, 1906. separate judge would levy 1,600,000 fine on Waters-Pierce.
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St. Louis
Supreme Court of
Missouri
Standard Oil Company of
Indiana
Waters Pierce Oil Company
Waters Pierce Company of
Finchey
Supreme Court
Woodson
Luaiwh
Waters Pierce Company
Eclipse Observed by Pan American Scientists in Chile
Five hundred leading savants gathered for the Pan American Scientific Congress in Santiago Chile observe a rare solar eclipse of 11 seconds total then annular again. Chilean government hosts over a score from the United States while Olympic games begin in honor of the visitors. The congress opens Christmas day and will cover American civilization law immigration labor economics and culture over ten days.
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Santiago
Chile
New World
United States
North
South America
Police
Attempted death by own action by Mia Kiley in Rapid City
Mia Kiley of Rapid City created excitement by taking carbolic acid in a personal crisis. She failed to ingest a fatal dose or was found too soon for doctors, avoiding danger. She confessed to passing a bad check at Security Savings bank and a possible witness in the post office. she will not be prosecuted.
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Mia
Lee Kiley
Rapid City
Wman
Security Vings Bank
Riley
Young Woman Evades Capture in Bank Forgery Case
Mrs. Kiley was watched through Friday by deputy sheriff Lomtlewett and by Geral Earl Grice on Saturday. The forgery caused Security Savings Bank to lose funds. Bank officials refused to file charges, citing cost, while State's Attorney Wood threatened prosecution if charges were not pursued. The watch was discontinued late Saturday and the missing money remained unfound. The bank suspects she had secured clothes with stolen funds.
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Wood
Kiley
C. J. Allen
Slain Stanford White Suspect Thaw Held in Matteawan
Harry K Thaw the slayer of Stanford White remains confined at Matteawan State Hospital and cannot be transported to Pittsburgh to testify in bankruptcy proceedings The US Court of Appeals in Philadelphia affirmed Judge Young s quashing of a habeas corpus writ directing Matteawan s superintendent to hand Thaw to a US marshal The decision leaves open whether the case goes to the US Supreme Court
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Stanford White
Pennsylania
Philadelphia
Harry K.thaw
State Hospital
Matteawan
Pittsburg
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
United States Supreme Court Isot
Judge Young
United States Court For
Western District of Pennsylvania
Robert B. Lamb
Matteawan Asylum
United States
Archbold
Middle District
Pennsylenia
Scranton
Will Hidden In Washtub Probate Case Of Monahan
Boston December 22 A will disposing of two hundred fifty thousand dollars buried in the bottom of a washtub was admitted to probate by the superior court The will of Patrick Monahan wholesale grocer who died September 29 contains about three hundred words and nineteen specific bequests Six bequests are for thirty thousand dollars to his brothers three for charity and the residue to his brothers The will dated 1902 Sinn han told his brothers to hunt for it but never revealed its location The search continued until a servant turned the washtub over revealing the hidden will
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Boston
Patrick Monahan
Sinnhan
Netherlands Withdraws Unrestricted Credit to Castro
Caracas dispatch reports the Bank of Venezuela informed the Bank of Berlin that the unlimited letter of credit to President Castro has been withdrawn. The move signals Venezuela’s regime change and Castro’s ouster, with renewed hopes the revolution will spread. An assassination attempt on Acting President Gomez was thwarted by the leader himself. The Netherlands says hostility toward Venezuela will end and Berlin notes Castro has not yet learned of his dethronement.
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Caracas
Venezuela
Bank of Venezuela
Bank of Berlin
Castro
Germany
Gomez
Netherlands
Berlin
Dakota Calumet Copper Mines To Increase Mining Activity
Preparations at the Dakota Calumet copper mines indicate the company will push mining work with renewed vigor. A deeper shaft requires a new hoist and boiler upgrades worth thousands of dollars, with a cordwood contract awarded to Amos Smith for fuel alongside coal.
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Dakota-Calumet
Amos Smith
Hility News
Death by Own Action Shocks Omaha Union Pacific Cashier
William R. Kelley, 29, cashier of the Union Pacific at South Omaha, killed himself Saturday afternoon at his home 1426 North Twenty Third Street. A note to his wife spoke of unceasing grief and abuse, and that he had been driven to the act by hardship. The body was found by friend J KR Westover after midnight. a second bullet pierced the bed clothing. Kell ey’s family was in Kansas City. Officials found no evidence of financial wrongdoing in Kelley’s accounts. His wife and father, mother, and sister were notified. The Crown mica mine and related ore operations nearby were also described in the same column.
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Omaha
Neb
William R. Kelley
Union Pacific Railroad
South Omaha
J. KR. Westover
Kelley
North Twenty- Third Street
Westover
Kansas City
Euy
Auditing Department of the Road
W. R. Kelley
Union Pacific System
Assaulted by Student Draws Warrant in Deadwood Court
A warrant was issued in Judge Rose's Deadwood court for Lloyd Jolitz on assault and battery charges. Jolitz, a high school pupil, was arrested and released on his own recognizance to appear for trial at 10 this morning. The alleged attack followed school trouble and suspension. The professor victim bears a black eye from the post office incident Sunday.
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Hae
Jolitz
Balkan mine set to resume work with small force
Rochford mining items report the Balkan mine to restart operations with a reduced crew. The Standby mine, among the oldest in the hills, had yielded substantial profits under the new milling process installed by Manager Baker. The mill, water powered, will need boilers to replace water power in freezing weather to maintain winter milling continuity. Standby mine is viewed as having a bright future.
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Crown Mica
J. D. McNickle
Mr. McNickle
Crown
Frank Caughron
North Star
Curtis
Golden West
Chicago
Rochford
Hill City
Balkan
Hills
Baker
Warship Seizure Sparks Global Tensions Across Seas
In Berlin President Castro reacts to reports of a Venezuelan coast defense cruiser being seized. He vows retaliation against Holland as German authorities observe his arrival for health treatment. Dutch battleship Jacob Van Necemskerk arrives at Willemstad towing the captured Venezuelan gunboat 23 de Mayo amid cheering crowds.
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Holland
Berlin
Holand
Castro
Esplanade
Senor Castro
Willemstad
Jacob van Necemskerk
Labor leaders jailed for printing unfair manufacturers list
Samuel Gompers president John Mitchell and Frank Morrison of the Federation of Labor were sentenced in Washington to jail terms for violating a federal injunction. Gompers twelve months Mitchell ten Morrison six for printing a list of unfair manufacturers. The Buck Stove Co of St Louis had secured the injunction. The court delivered a sweeping denunciation as the sentences were handed down.
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Washington, D. C
Samuel Gompers
John Mitchell
Frank Morrison
Federavior of Labor
Jai
Circuit Court of
District of Columbia
Gompers
Mithell
Morrison
United States
Buck Stove Company
St Louis
Mob Hangs Man After Jailbreak In Kentucky
Elmer Hill seized from Monticello jail by about fifty armed men. He confessed at Greasy Creek before being hanged from a sycamore tree after the crowd sang Jesus Lover of My Soul and prayed.
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Danville
Elmer Hill
Mamie Womack
Monticello
Hill
Greasy Creek
Russell Springs
Jesus
Mrs Caroline T Ortwein Dies in Auto In St Louis
Mrs Caroline T Ortwein a wealthy society woman of St Louis died in her automobile on December 23 while returning from a Christmas shopping tour Cause of death was heart disease She was widow of Charles F Ortwein a pioneer grain dealer of St Louis
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Auto
St. Louis
Caroline T. Ortwein
Ortwein
Charles TF. Ortwein
Heavy Snow Causes Suffering Across New York City
A heavy snowstorm has blanketed New York City over the past two days, causing widespread suffering. The storm expanded to cover the entire East today and was moving westward.
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New York
Shot for Slap in Kansas City Divorce Case
A fragmented report details a man’s attempt to conciliate a domestic matter in Kansas City. The text mentions Pyeda, Selersyn, and Bun ald ait lui with unclear actions leading to an arrest and a divorce suit. Names and details are garbled, but court action and alleged motives appear central.
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Ktansas
Lee
Pyeda
Selersyn
Wien
Christmas Dinner Feeds 250000 and Distributes Baskets
The Salvation Army plans a mass Christmas dinner for 250000 with turkey, coffee, and sweets served swiftly. Four thousand Christmas baskets will be prepared with eatables and cards, delivered to deserving families after interviews to identify those in need, with further visits to ensure fuel and food for winter.
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Atlang
Army
Salvation Army
Chicago Christmas Spirit Boosts Trade and Giving
Chicago closes a brisk Christmas eve as more than 60 000 trees have been sold and will carry heavier gifts. The Salvation Army will feed hundreds of the city’s poor while banks corporations and brokerages distribute money to their employees in a generous holiday flow.
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Chicago
Windy City
Taft in Georgia for holidays in Augusta
President elect William J. Taft and his family will spend Christmas and New Year in Augusta as he avoids social engagements. Many presents arrive from admirers nationwide. Taft plans to speak in southern cities before Panama, then Cincinnati Philadelphia and New York, before returning to Washington for the inauguration prep.
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Augusta
William J. Taft
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Deadwood
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Rlis Firth
Taft
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