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Newspaper
Ismay
Location
Ismay, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1909
Page
7
The article describes sailors in port during Christmas enjoying athletic competitions, minstrel shows, and practical jokes. It notes early morning ship dressing with greens, pranks on officers, and Christmas dinners marked by humor, games, races, and lighthearted mischief aboard ships and in Shanghai.
A Detroit boy sold a noisy drum for a dollar after an adult asked the price. That night four drums appeared at the neighbor’s door as the boy’s cousins joined in, forcing the man to confront a persistent drum corps outside his home.
A Philadelphia Public Ledger piece recalls a murder trial exchange where a lawyer tries to shake a doctor by noting doctors sometimes err. The doctor concedes errors occur, the lawyer counters with a quip about the dead, and the moment ends without resolution.
The navy orders the Albany and Yorktown to move to Corinto Nicaragua. The Prairie carries 700 marines, two field pieces, 800000 rounds of ammunition and tents for Panama zone operations. U S breaks relations as the Zelaya government faces pressure, with Rodriguez awaiting new instructions after passports are delivered.
John R. Walsh, president of the Chicago National Bank, has been denied a rehearing of his appeal to the federal circuit court of appeals. He faces a five year sentence in Leavenworth after bail was denied, with deferral allowed pending Supreme Court action. The ruling cites Morse precedent and recalls the 1905 bank closures and 182 counts charged in an indictment.
Des Moines reports the seventh annual Iowa corn exposition in the New Coliseum attracting thousands. Judges have completed evaluating competitive exhibits and will announce awards totaling 20000 dollars and the points used for judging. Daily programs include farm lectures and domestic science talks.
John Mitchell vice president of the American Federation of Labor argues that more men die from football than labor troubles and more are hurt or arrested in election brawls than in strikes. He spoke at the opening session of a sociological conference hosted by the Presbyterian board of home missions in New York.
Canton Ohio December 3 orders abolish the stand guard of one company of regular army troops at the tomb of former president William McKinley. Secretary of War Jacob M Dickin gton has decided to reduce the guard to two non commissioned officers. It is believed this guard will be ample.
Lucien J Irwin, president of the Louisville and Lexington Railroad, faces indictment on charges of rebating. The case centers on alleged improper kickbacks and financial improprieties connected to railroad operations in Louisville, Kentucky.
New York prosecutors disclosed missing weighers records and witnesses in the American Sugar Refining case. Despite missing tally sheets, testimony showed tampering with Williamsburg dock scales. Carpenter Conrad Heller testified he cut a wood stanchion allowing a steel spring to alter beam weights.
Chicago meat retailers challenge Department of Agriculture data showing 46 percent profits. They say a 10 percent annual return would allow retirement in a year or two and fault packers or farmers while stressing retailers are struggling to earn a living.
A blaze damaged the Northwestern Malt and Grain Company plant in Cragin Illinois with damage estimated over 100000 dollars. The fire threatened the 2000000 dollar facility but was brought under control though grain elevators continued to burn fiercely.
Washington cabinet session ends with Taft’s forthcoming message in sharp focus as editors mark up proofs. The rushed document moves to the public printer and awaits congressional reading next week. A general nod to the Nicaraguan situation is noted for inclusion.
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