Stock Exchange Hearing Examines Short Sales Gambling
Washington December 12 The Hughes committee hearings probe manipulation and short sales on the New York Stock Exchange. Frank K. Sturgis and Rudolph Keppler, former exchange presidents, testify on whether short selling and cross sales amount to gambling or legitimate trading. The panel seeks further testimony on market concentration and broker commissions as the inquiry nears a pause for the holidays.
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Washington, D. C
New York
House
Sturgle
Rudolph Keppler
Exchange
Intermeyer
Sturgis
Ross Gates
Keppler
Hughes
Stock Exchange
Mr. Untermey
Mr. Keppler
Frank K. Sturgia
Wrokar
New York Stock Exchange
Honey Money-Trust
Ramuel Untermyer
Rammatee
John G. Milburn
Untermyer
Consolidated Exchange
Sheels
Fermar
Sturkis
Ratelph Wenpler
Governinc
Uncermyersally
Toen
Congress
Lt Tly
Untormyer
Hughes Commission
Cine
Malarmyer
Muscatine Journal Announces Annual Edition for 1912
The Journal plans its big annual edition to be issued tomorrow on Saturday, December 21. It promises a comprehensive review of the year's progress in Muscatine, a pictorial section with over 200 local business and professional figures, and extra copies for distant readers. Price set at 3 cents per copy. orders and mail-wrapped deliveries offered.
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Muscatine Journal
Muscatine
Jowrnal
Moran Quizzed by Strict Attorney at Gnamite Conspiracy Trial
Morennimists questioned on whether Moran approved of Emil Seidel speech denouncing courts after John J. McNamara arrest and a protest against his kidnapping. Moran, a St. Louis defendant, faced objections as he testified about links to the International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers and the Los Angeles murder case.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Emil Seldel
Milwaukee
Saldel
John J. McNamara
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Paull. Morrin
St. Louis
Trin Odas
Merrion
International Association of Fridge and Structural Tron Workers
Life Anch
Seidel
Iron Workers
Milawaulke
McNamara
Los Angeles
Morrin
Seldel
Frank 3. Ryan
Geldel
Charles W. Miler
Jyan
Marvin
Joho G. Hudler
Ute
Gampers
America Federation of Labor
Sfe- Namaara
California
Morein
MeeNamara
Roosevelt Wettors Win At San Francisco Betting
In San Francisco on December 12 the Hotting Commissioner settles bets on the Galoruia election. Roosevelt carried the state with a majority of the electoral delegation, ending a week of doubt as Gab bett declared the winner and the odds favored Roosevelt. The payout of twenty five thousand dalhins is now due.
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Corie Bosal
San Francisco
Cal
Tom Corbvatt
Roosevelt
Gabbett
Peth
Naywlaralurulus
Heads of Harriman Roads Journey to New York
Omaha report states AL Mohler of Union Pacific and SP President Sprawls will travel to New York to discuss the courts merger decision. The plan includes a reorganized Union Pacific coast routes and West Coast access via San Pedro and the Oregon Short Line. Court orders determine when changes take effect.
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Omaha
Neb
AL. Mohler
Union . Pacific Railway
Sprawls
Southern Pacific
New York
United States Supreme Court
Union Pacific
Union
Hay
Southary
Pacific
Ambassador Reid in Serious State
Tandon Dec 13 Whitley Reid United States ambassador to Great Britain is seriously ill with asthma. His condition worsened over the past week as specialists attend him. He returned from America in October, caught a cold, and relapsed after a speech at Aberystwyth University.
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Tandon
Dorchester House
W. Reid
Frank Chance to Be Best Paid Manager
Chicago December 14. Frank Farrel, owner of the New York American club, asserts that Frank Chance, if he becomes a manager, will be the highest paid baseball manager in the United States. Details note Chance demanded twenty nine thousand dollars a year. The transfer formalities will be handled in New York tomorrow.
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Chicago
Frank Farrel
Frank Chenee
Pasepall
United States
John J. McGrayw
New York Nationals
Farrall
Silla
New York
Democrats Will Not Seek Successor for Dead State Rep
Democrats in Aurora Illinois declared they will elect no successor to state representative Tomes A. Alexander a Republican of the forty first district who died prompting the vacancy.
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Aurora
Tomes A. Alexander
Jury Duty Ties To Voting In Independence Court
Judge Clark plans to empanel four woman juries in each cage where testimony isn’t likely embarrassing. He notes women have more time for jury duty than men. Deputy Wadman reports difficulty summoning several prominent women for a case involving a shooting on an interurban street in Independence. Court will relocate to the Commercial Association room to accommodate interested parties at the Blue trial.
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Independence
Ken
Independance Society
Clark
Shevif Edward Wadman
Justice Clark
Commercial Association
Paroled Prisoner To Save Bondsman In Missouri
In Missouri Governor Wadley paroled Aar B. Donaldson from the penitentiary to the Mico penitentiary at Chester with conditions that after serving a portion of his sentence he be returned to Missouri to complete it. This parole, the first of its kind in Missouri, aimed to relieve Illinois bondsmen from a $29,000 bond after Illinois Supreme Court affirmed the sentences for obtaining money by fraudulent representations. Donaldson was convicted in Missouri and Illinois, appealed, and the Missouri Supreme Court affirmed. He formerly served as a minister of the gospel.
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Jefferson City
Wadley
Aaron B. Donaldson
Mico
Chester
Donaldson
Missouri Penitentiary
Missouri
Illinoss
Donalson
Ilinois Supreme Court
Illinois
Missang Court
Srat
Illinois Bondamen
Fireman Rescues Fourteen Women in Pittsburgh Blaze
A dramatic fire at a large north side residence in Pittsburgh drove hundreds into the streets. The blaze destroyed the structure and, though eight women were rumored trapped, a police officer rescued fourteen women from a rear room and brought them to safety on ladders.
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Pittsburgh
dTore Qhay
We Library
Farmer Alexander Leads In Special Election Race
Fragmentary notes mention a farmer named Alexander, age 61, from Lockport, with strong local support as Progressives and Republicans field candidates in a special election. The text references his lifelong farm life and notable personal following.
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Wells
Alexander
Lockport
Philadelphia Candy Trust Attack in Antitrust Suit
Attorney General Wickertam files anti trust action in Philadelphia Federal Court against the Philadelphia Jobbing Confectioners Association. Officials and members allegedly conspired to force manufacturers to sell only to members or through preferred channels, harming direct sales to consumers and non members in the region. The suit seeks injunctions to halt the alleged practices and cites Sherman Act violations.
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Philadelphia
Gandy Trust
Wickerstam
Intervil
Associatio
U. S
New York
New Jersey
Maryland
Pennyslvania
Protests Mount Over Imminent Executions in Oregon and California
News from Sntem Oregon reports condemned murderers Frank Garrison Noble Fauldner Michael Morgan and H B Roberts set to be hanged today in Oregon State Prison. Gov West refused to intervene leaving four executions, while a fifth sentence was commuted to life. Across the nation protests grow at Brisca San Francisco and Folsom with anti capital punishment groups urging clemency.
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Michael Morgan
Nk Garrison
H. BE
Roberta
Lauldner
Cmmp
Morgan
Walt
Brisca
San Francisco
Sips
Anti-Capital Punishment League
Oregon Penitentiary
Folson
Cal
Carson
Jim
Folsom
Roberts elected president of United States Express Company
D J Roberts was today elected president of the United States Express Company filling a vacancy created by the death of Thomas C Platt. Roberts is general manager of the Quebec Montreal & Southern railroad.
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New York
D. J. Roberts
United States Express Company
Thomas C. Platt
Mr. Roberts
Quebec, Montreal & Southern Railroad
Help Santa Claus Offer For Christmas Childrens Joy
The Journal seeks families facing Christmas famine to partner with Santa Claus. Readers may send a letter or form to request ten cent picture back gifts for their children. Paper will forward names to sponsoring families and deliver the toys, with no publicity.
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Santa Claus
Chetsenias
Christus Jay
Nps
Congress in Session Amid Debates and Probes
The Senate met for impeachment trial resumption and holiday recess. House opened at noon debating private pension laws. Members pushed investigations into Peruvian rubber district atrocities and proposed funding for a San Francisco marine hospital. Patent system reform and Indian appropriation discussions continued as committees set January hearings on ship rules.
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Senate
Oon
Archbald
HOUSE
Kindred
Kahn
Public Buildings Committee
Marine Hospital
San Francisco
Oldfelt
Parcels Post Rules Limit Perishable and Harmful Goods
A 1913 outline of parcel post restrictions lists items allowed for short distance delivery when securely packed such as butter lard fish and fruits while prohibiting intoxicants poisons inflammables and obscene matter. It notes fragile articles and packed musical instruments must be carefully labeled. A railroad commission led by Ralph Peters seeks weight arrangements for mail transport and argues contracts limit carrying parcels over four pounds.
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Washington, D. C
Hitchcock
Huw
Ralph Peters
Long Island Railroad
House Post Offes
Not Guilty Plea By Bank Officials Delays Case
Louis N. Seaman and Melvin C. Jocelyn of Elgin National Bank pleaded not guilty to misapplication of 18000 dollars. They stated they were not ready for trial and Judge Wright postponed the case. The government said funds were used to buy a city treasurer draft from Abe Peters Brothers Paving of Elgin, later found worthless.
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Chicago
Louis XN. Seaman
Melvin C. Jocelyn
Elgin National Bank of
Wigin
Lundh
Wright
Abe Peters Brothers Paving Company of
Elgin
Sapaipa
Okla
Sarnia Rumor Claims Pendennis White Sinking
A circulated report from Sarnia Ont. today says the steamer Pendennis White sank in Lake Superior during a winter layup. The claim attributes the loss to a party of intoxicated sailors and notes winter charters at Dit- Inka.
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Pendennis White
Port Huron
Mich
Dee
Sarnia
Ont
Lake Superior
Dit- Inka
Plenipotentiaries Begin Work Monday At Peace Talks
London dispatch reports the Ottoman and Balkan delegations will open formal peace discussions next Monday in St James Palace. Bulgarian delegates arrived. Greek, Turkish, Serbian, Montenegrin, and Greek representatives gather amid preparations. Greek forces push operations in Epirus. Turkish defenses tested as parties prepare.
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London
Eng
Ottoman Empire
Near East
Tuer
Aten
Picture Gallery
Palace
Henry VIII
Charles If
Cameiliors
Bulgaria
Servia
Montenegro
Greece
Ditchess of Sutherland
Stratford House
Mansion House
King George
Edward Grey
Asquith
Buckingham Palace
Constantinople
Tonden
Oteman
Hostilies
Athens
Epirus
Balkan
Nemienta
Paytenek
Tanina
Greale
Thre A
Weather Forecast Summary From OCR Note
Timed forecast shows little change tonight with tall temperatures nearSacramento area. Conditions remain steady with moderate humidity and light winds.
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