Barred from funeral of Melvin H Couch
Monticello New York December 28 barred from the funeral of Melvin H Couch former Sullivan county district attorney Adelaide Branch the wife of his heart described a three year secret life in Couch office as a prisoner and mistress She begged to attend the service while Mrs Couch protested and mourners prepared for the service in their home local jail held Miss Branch on a petty larceny charge later dropped and the Masonic order declined funeral participation
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Monticello
Melvin H. Couch
Sullivan County
Adelaide Branch
Couch
Miss Branch
Mr. Couch
Admiral Dewey
Murat Jaalstead
Masonic Order
Victoriano Huerta Birthday Celebrations Amid Bank Crisis
Mexico City reports three major banks near failure as the government marks Victoriano Huerta's birthday with palace receptions. Diplomatic corps to visit Huerta while financiers meet at the Bank of London and Mexico, seeking a rescue loan. A holiday decree raises financial tension as deposits erode cash flow and potential French aid looms. Rebels near Tampico poised for center-city assault. public circular blames alarm over legal tender decree for the crisis. Huerta reportedly vows anger at bankers, accusing them of pressuring his regime.
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Bank of London
Mexico
Central Bank
Banco Nacional
Tampico
Williams Confirmed as Minister to Greece and Belgium
The Senate confirmed George Fred Williams of Massachusetts as minister to Greece and Brand Whitlock of Ohio as minister to Belgium. Henry M. Pindell’s ambassadorial post to Russia remained pending after a brief executive session amid some opposition. A large number of President Wilson appointments were approved as the new session convened.
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Washington
Senate
George Fred Williams
Massachusetts
Greece
Brand Whitlock
Ohio
Belgium
Whitlock
Henry M. Pindell
Russia
Foreign Relations Committee
Wilson
New Balloon Record Set by German Aeronauts in Russia
Three German aeronauts landed at Perm Russia after traveling 1740 miles in 87 hours to claim a new long distance balloon record. Russian authorities watch them. balloon lacked photographs or maps, so departure from the country is not barred. The crew described a perilous ride past Odessa as garrison opened fire while they dumped ballast to rise above the danger.
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Perm
Russia
Bitterfield
Prussia
Herr Kevlen
Odessa
Christmas on Warships at Vera Cruz and Tampico
Gloomy Christmas for jackies and marines as United States warships at Vera Cruz and Tampico face no shore leaves, no turkey in mess, and potential clashes with Mexican forces. Rear Admiral Fletcher orders caution while troops guard refugees if fighting continues. General Maas accompanies Italian minister Cambiago toward Mexico City.
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Vera Cruz
United States
Vera, Cruz
Tampico
Fletcher
Joaquin Maas, Sr
Signor Cambiago
Mexico
Mexico City
Market Opens With Mixed Gains After Dividend Suspension
The New York Stock Exchange opened with fractional gains and a steady undertone after the New York, New Haven & Hartford suspended its dividend. Canadian Pacific rose amid ex-right moves, while American issue leaders including Westinghouse United States Steel common and St Paul advanced. Mexican Petroleum declined one point as international markets influenced early trading patterns.
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New York
New Haven
Union Pacific
Reading
Central Leather
London
Westinghouse
United States Steel Common
Third Avenue Traction
Northern Pacific
New York Central
St. Paul
American Can
Amalgamated Copper
Mexican Patroleum
International
Harvester
Zelieimerson Freed After Riot Charge Dismissal
Miss Zelieimerson of Jackson Michigan was arrested for assaulting policemen during a suffragette riot at Bow Neaths in the East Ind on December 13. The charge was dismissed and she was released in London on December 23.
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Elie Kimerson
London
Miss Zelieimerson
Jackson
Mich
Bow Neaths
East
Ind
Will Defend Husband in Murder Case
Mrs Royal Glover declares she will testify in her husband’s defense and swear he was justified in killing Daniel de Villiers. She says de Villiers was brutal during their marriage and when he came to find her, but observers expect Glover will likely be held without bail on the murder charge.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Daniel de Villiers
Germans to Drill Turks in Anatolia Mission
Dec 23 Berlin reports that Turkey has asked Germany to send a military mission to form and drill a new army corps in Anatolia, despite the Turkish army having been decisively whipped in the Balkans and trained by German officers.
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Berlin
Balkans
Turkey
Anatolia
News of the Day Briefly Told
Briefly told items include a New York case where Hugh Wall was jailed thirty days for pouring ice water on his sleeping wife, a note that Vice President Marshall sent Wilson a Kin Hubbard book, and Yonkers marriage travels. Other items cover a Cincinnati lighting ordinance with baby carriage lamps, Olean council gifting turkeys, a divorce suit by Mrs. Hattie Steward, and barber shop patrons with total ages 466 years among six customers.
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New York
Hugh Wall
Shall
Wilson
Kin Trubbard
Marshall
United States
Olean
N. Y
Hattie S. Steward
Branchville
Harry Silver
Shoplifting Mystery Ties Two Women in New York
Two richly dressed women arrested in a department store claimed to be Mrs. Alice Benson and Miss Edith Benson mother and daughter They sought help from ex Senator Spooner who said they were old friends and that names were not their own The case was continued as police work to identify the prisoners proceeded A report linked the elder woman to the widow of a former Baltimore district attorney
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New York
Alice Benson
Edith Benson
Spooner
Wisconsin
Baltimore
Sir Lionel Phillips Slips After Shooting
Sir Lionel Phillips, the leading gold mining operator in South Africa, took a turn for the worse as of December 28. Doctors issued a bulletin noting grave anxiety among his family and friends after two bullets struck him on December 11, one in the chest and one in the abdomen, the latter lodging in the liver.
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Sir Lionel Phillips
Johannesburg
South Africa
Sir Lionel
Wakefield Children to Have Christmas Tree
New Haven news reports a truckload of donated Christmas gifts sent to George and Cora Belle Wakefield, children of Mrs. Bessie Wakefield, who awaits hanging at the state prison in Wethersfield. The items include dresses, coats, hats, shoes, overcoats, toys, and a Christmas tree, the first the children will ever have.
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New Haven
George
Cora Belle
Bessie Wakefield
Wethersfield
Wakefield
Frank Webster
Middlebury
Cora
Mandamus Sought Over Fire Engineer Reinstatement
New Haven December 28. A mandamus application to reinstate James M. McDermott as engineer of West Haven fire department engine company No 1 will be filed with Judge Isaac Wolfe of the court of common pleas by Fitz gerald and Walsh for a citizens committee authorized at the Orange town meeting. The move seeks discharge of Joseph A. Casner and reappointment of McDermott. Charles I Roberts, town counsel for Orange, argues town meetings cannot override the board of selectmen in hiring, per the town charter.
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New Haven
James M. McDermott
West Haven Fire Department
Isaac Wolfe
Court of Common Pleas
Fitzgerald and Walsh
Citizens’ Committee
Orange
Wolfe
Joseph A. Casner
McDermott
Board of Selectmen
Charles I. Roberts
Denny Knocks Out Long In Sixth Round Bout
Memphis boxing notes Jack Denny of New Orleans stopped Bobby Long of Indianapolis in the sixth round of an eight round lightweight bout last night.
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Denny
Memphis
Tenn
Jack Denny
New Orleans
Bobby Long
Indianapolis
Honor for Cardinal Agliardi in Vatican ceremony
Rome reports Cardinal Agliardi to be named camerlingo Master of Ceremonies of the Holy See at a Vatican Consistory. The post, second in importance to the pontificate, became vacant with Cardinal Oregina's death.
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Cardinal Agliardi
Rome
Camerlingo
Holy See
Vatican
Oregna
Wilson to Sign Currency Bill Tonight
Washington Dec 23 Senate leaders told President Wilson the currency bill would be signed this afternoon. The conferees report passed the House 298 to 60, with final vote set for 2 30 pm and signature likely around 4 pm. The law awaits an organization committee to implement its provisions. The Aldrich Vreeland emergency measure is extended to June 30 1915 until Owen Glass act starts.
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Washington
Senate
Wilson
House
Secretary of Agriculture
Secretary of the Treasury
Wilson postpones currency bill signing to evening
Washington December 23 President Wilson altered his schedule to sign the currency bill this evening at about 8 oclock inviting members of the senate and house banking and currency committees and several newspaper men to witness. The event will be continued on page 2.
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Washington
Wilson
Senate
House Banking and Currency Committees
Walsh Postmaster Nominated for Middletown Conn
Washington lists 265 appointments to postmasters nationwide including Michael M. Walsh for Middletown Connecticut and Patrick H. Walsh for New Hartford Connecticut. No new comptroller of the currency named despite expectations as currency system reorganization proceeds.
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Washington
Senate
Michael M. Walsh
Middletown
Conn
Patrick H. Walsh
New Hartford
Middletown Postmaster Appointment Likely for Walsh
Middletown reports the appointment of M. M. Walsh as postmaster, amid several candidates. Walsh, a 50 year Middletown merchant and former town assessor, would replace the late Arthur B Calef whose term ended with his death. Walsh is connected to Senator Spellacy by marriage.
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Middletown
M. M. Walsh
Walsh
Congressman Mahan
John H. Mountain
Arthur B Calef
Thomas P. Walsh
Thomas J. Spellacy
Hartford
Sister Mary Admirabilis Named Former Walsh Kin
Sister Mary Admirabilis once of the Sisters of Mercy convent now resides in New Haven and is a sister of Mr. Walsh. Her birth name was Misa CeceHa Walsh before entering the convent.
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Mary Admirabilis
the Sisters of Mercy
New Haven
Mr. Walsh
Misa CeceHa Walsh
Dead at Phoenix Club: Frank Bateman Dies in West Haven
Frank Ta Bateman of 445 Washington Ave West Haven collapsed and died of heart disease at the Phoenix club in New Haven on December 23 after going to the bowling alleys to watch games. A charter member of the club he was observed to be in good spirits before his sudden illness.
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New Haven
Frank Ta Bateman
Washington Avenue
West Haven
Phoenix Club
Bateman
Dillon and Glabby Fight Set in Los Angeles
Indianapolis middleweight Jack Dillon announced acceptance of an offer to fight Jimmy Glabby in Los Angeles on January 15. The bout, reportedly billed as the middleweight championship, would be a 20 round contest.
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Dillon
Glabby
Indianapolis
Ind
Jack Dillon
Jimmy Glabby
Los Angeles
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