Congress Opens as Currency Legislation Dominates Agenda
Democratic senators push rapid currency reform as Senate and House set a busy December start. Leaders vow no delay while Republicans seek timely action and a conference to advance the bill. The opening session includes a formal prayer and a full roll call signaling a quorum.
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Anti trust suits seek 29 million in damages in Louisiana
Fifteen new civil anti trust actions filed in the United States district court name American Sugar Refining company as defendant under the Sherman act. Louisiana farmers sugar planters and manufacturers allege monopoly and manipulation of the sugar market causing substantial losses to petitioners. Total damages claimed in the fifteen suits amount to about 29 million dollars with approximately 17.8 million tied to the cases filed today.
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American Sugar Refining Company
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Petithoners Dytiages
Weather observations across the United States yesterday
Weather bureau observations report temperatures and conditions in multiple cities. New York 47 cloudy, Chicago 42 cloudy, Buffalo 48 cloudy, St Louis 58 cloudy, New Orleans 60 clear, Washington 44 cloudy.
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Washington
President Delivers Message In Person Amid Senate Debate
Washington notes show the president spoke in person to kick off the new session, drawing crowds as two measures face Senate scrutiny. High cost of living probes spark debate over tariffs, supply and demand, and potential investigations, while bills on Alaska railroads and currency move forward. Pinchot fights to defend conservation against Ballinger heirs.
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Reasons for Becker’s New Trial Request
Charles Becker's counsel seeks arrest of judgment for his death sentence in the Herman Rosenthal murder case. They argue trial unfairness, evidentiary exclusion errors, accomplice claims against Sam Schepps, verdict against evidence weight, indeterminacy of the Harlem meeting date, and prejudicial incidents including an argumentative charge.
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Becker Appeal Appears in New York Court of Appeals
Albany dispatch reports the murder appeal of former Police Lieutenant Charles Becker, convicted of killing Herman Rosenthal in front of the Metropole, is before the New York Court of Appeals. Mrs Becker, devoted wife, attended in chambers quietly observing the proceedings.
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George A. Hearn Dies After Illness
George A. Hearn prominent New York dry goods merchant and art collector dies aged after pleurisy attack. He suffered illness about ten days prior and died between 2 and 3 pm at his residence 46 East Sixty-ninth Street. He contributed a collection to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Clarkson Cowler his partner and brother-in-law notes the illness progressed.
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Metropolitan Museum
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East Sixty-ninth Street
Democrats Win Portland Maine Mayor Race in 5179 Vote
Unofficial results show Oakley C. Curtis Democrat re-elected mayor over Republican Wilford G. Chapman by a 6 vote plurality in a total of 5179 ballots. Republicans will hold no four vote majority on the city council joint ballot.
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Gas rate fight upheld by New Jersey Supreme Court
The New Jersey Supreme Court affirmed a state board order cutting the Passaic county gas rate from 1.00 to 0.90 per thousand cubic feet for Paterson and vicinity. Counsel for the Public Service Gas Co argued no evidence showed unfair returns, while Frank Bergen and ex Attorney General Robert H. McCarter led the defense.
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Paterson
Supreme Court
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Elizabeth
Robert H. McCarter
Utility Board
Freeholder Andreas Acknowledges Divorce Suit
Surprised by his wife’s divorce filing, Teaneck freeholder Wendel Andreas appeared at Sheriff Heath’s office in Hackensack to acknowledge service. He said the divorce came as a surprise and that he would not reveal his whereabouts or mining properties in West Virginia. He also attended the freeholders’ meeting.
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Teaneck
Robert N. Heath
Supreme Court
Charles H. van Brunt
Sheriff Heath
West Virginia
Freeholders’ Meeting
Child Slayer Laudisi Sentenced to Electroution in Newark
Alfonso Laudisi was sentenced by Judge Harry V. Osborne to be electrocuted in the week of January 4 after a murder conviction for smothering his one hour-old child Tandisl. He aided the state at the trial for the wife murder of Angelo Cerciello. Authorities hint at possible commutation to life.
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Alfonso Laudisi
Harry V. Osborne
Laudisi
Angelo Cerciello
Tandisl
Ten vs Five Children Split in Lake Custody Suit
Mrs. Alice Lake testified she bore ten children from Charles Lake, a wealthy farmer, while he stated he knew of only five. Vice Chancellor Learning heard the conflicting testimony in the chancery court and reserved decision pending reconciliation of the counts.
Girl Jumps From Auto In N J After Ride Go Awry
Miss Bella Keeper of Piscatawayton was seriously injured after leaping from a moving car in Metuchen on December 2. She said a young man invited her for a ride to New Brunswick and, when he took a wrong turn, she jumped out, dislocating her shoulder. William Henderson attempted to追 overtake the car but failed.
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N. J
Bella Keeper
Piscatawayton
No Anto
New Brunswick
William Henderson
Doctor William B. Craig Trial for Helene Knabe Murder
Sensational testimony expected as Indianapolis physician Dr. William B. Craig stands indicted for the murder of Dr. Helene Knabe. The state plans to argue that her death was not suicide as initially believed.
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William B. Craig
Helene Knabe
Fate of physician in farmers hands in Indiana trial
Shelbyville Indiana December 2 Miss Katherine Fleming heiress of Avon will be a surprise witness against Dr William B Craig on trial here for the murder of Dr Helene Knabe. The state kept details secret as Eph Inman opened for the prosecution and jurors consist mainly of farmers. Witnesses include Miss Augusta Knabe and Miss Katherine McPherson.
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Ind
Katherine Fleming
Avon
William B. Craig
Helene Knabe
Craig
Knabe
Indiana
Lléming
Dr. Craig
Eph Inman
Indianapolis
Augusta Knabe
Katherine McPherson
Dr. Knabe
Live Stock Market Recap Amid December Trade
Market news shows cattle and hog futures mixed as receipts rise. Steady to higher prices for heavy cattle and butchers demand amid varied hog and lamb trading. slaughter-ready stock and veal calved into mixed ranges.
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