Congress May Take Up Indianola Postal Row
President Roosevelt seeks criminal action against residents of Indianola Mississippi who allegedly forced Postmaster Minnie M Cox to resign. Attorney General Knox will pursue charges under a Civil War statute, with district attorney Lee to act if warranted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Washington
Rooseelt
Indianola
Miss
United States
Payne
Minnie M. Cox
Knox
Mississippi
Lee
South Carolina
Baker
McKinley
South
Patrick Henry
Post Office
Cox
Greenville
Congress
John Sharp Williams
Richardson
Tennessee
Williams
Crum
Charleston
Vick
Wilson
N. CC
Texas oil prices rise forces shift to coal fuels
Beaumont oil demands surge price limits use as fuel prompting state investigations into contracts. Consumers struggle to pay 46 to 50 cents per barrel plus freight as oil costs match or exceed coal. Many revert to coal after investing in oil burner systems. lignite mines prep to reopen.
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New York Times
Austin
Texas
Beaumont
Indian Territory
Louisiana
Colgate Hoyt Fined for Speeding Near Mineola
Colgate Hoyt was fined 25 dollars by Justice Oakley for speeding. he plans to appeal. Meanwhile a motion for a new trial for Cord Meyer, convicted of violating the Cock law, will be argued at the February County Court term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mineola, L. I
Colgate
Train schedules from New York to Detroit and Grand Rapids
The ad notes the New York Central and Igan Central trains depart New York daily at 4 00 PM for Detroit and Grand Rapids with direct service through Grand Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Rapids
New York Central
Igan Central
New York
Detroit
Volcano Fire Lights Night Skies Over Central Americas
Corinto Nicaragua December 15 via San Francisco January 3 reports Santiago volcano eight miles from Granada ejecting flames that illuminate the night for miles. Monotumbo near the coast and Isalo in El Salvador emit smoke lava showers, while Atitlan and Santa Maria volcanos threaten or spill pumice along the coast as Guatemala City residents fear an eruption.
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Corinto
Nicaragua
San Francisco
Santiago
Granada
Monotumbo
Seacoast
Isalo
Salvador
Guatemala City
Atitlan
Santa Maria
Plague Not In California Declared By Medical Official
Washington January 3 Surgeon General Wyman of the Marine Hospital Service reports no bubonic plague in San Francisco after investigation. He notes danger potential from Mazatlan Mexico where a severe outbreak raises fears of wider dispersion and calls for decisive Mexican action.
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New York Times
Washington
Wyman
Marine Hospital Service
California
San Francisco
State Boards of Health
Mazatlan
Mexico
Spanish Ship Ashore Off Shipbottom
The Spanish vessel Remedios Pasqual, bound from Buenos Ayres to New York with hides, ran ashore near Shipbottom Life Saving Station. Captain Morata and twenty men were rescued by breeches buoy as the ship settled in heavy seas and is expected to be a total loss. Wrecking tug I. J. Merritt was dispatched from New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
N. J
Remedios Pasqual
Buenos Ayres
New York
Shipbottom
Morata
Merritt-Chapman Wrecking Company
I. J. Merritt
Soft Coal Miners to Act on Wage Demands in January
Chicago reports plans for a 15 to 20 percent wage increase by all bituminous coal miners. The proposal, estimated to total 2 million dollars annually, will be drafted at the Indianapolis convention January 19 and followed by operator hearings. A defense fund for miners is also contemplated amid broader strike fears.
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New York Times
Chicago
Arbitration Commission
Union
Indianapolis
Committee of
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Indiana
Tlinois
Hocking Valley
Illinois
Missouri
Kentucky
Kansas
Springfield
Whisky Shortage Alarm Signals Tight Bond Whisky Supplies
Louisville reports only about 4 million gallons of whisky from 1805 1806 and 1897 remaining in bond while annual use of six seven and eight year old whisky runs around 7 million gallons. Dealers warn there may be none in bond by July 1 risking cornering of 1899 1805 and 1897 stocks and a price surge. Kentucky output drop 12 14 million gallons in 1N7 plus heavy last year demand worsened the shortage.
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Louisville
Kentucky
Mine Cave-In Spreads at Olyphant Threatens Buildings
In Scranton area on January 3 a new fall widened the main cave-in at Olyphant and removed more of the Evans Building support. The structure leans over the cavity and may collapse before night. Cracks appear on nearby property as Delaware and Hudson dumps ashes into the hole to fill it, a process expected to take about a week and risking three more buildings. The four swallowed yesterday, including a hotel, were valued at $30,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Olyphant
Evans
Delaware & Hudson Company
Rarest Bradford Bible Given to Pilgrim Society
A Breeches edition Bradford Bible, considered among Massachusetts’ most valuable books, was donated to the Pilgrim Society by William L. Davis of Plymouth. The 1592 London print holds Bradford family genealogy and will be exhibited in Pilgrim Hall after secure display preparations.
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Plymouth
Mass
Massachusetts
Pilgrim Society
William L. Davis
Pilgrim Hall
Bradford
State House
London
Rubber Strike Settled at Morgan & Wright Plant
The Morgan & Wright Rubber Company strike ends but the Chicago plant will stay shut for days. Machinery was neglected, pipes burst in the cold, and fuel ran out during the walkout. Workers see the settlement as a victory though no wages or hours are affected, but seniority determines layoff during slow periods.
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New York Times
Chicago
Morgan & Wright Rubber Company
Sunset Limited Announces Daily New York Departure
Special Sunset Limited Annex offers Pullman drawing state room sleeping cars. Train leaves New York daily at 4 25 P M with dining sleeping and observation cars. New York offices located at 271 and 1185 Broadway. Adv.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Via
Southern Railway
New York
Broadway
Fire damages millionaire residence at Tuxedo Park
The mansion of Henry W. Poor at Tuxedo Park, a million-dollar house, caught fire at noon due to an overheated furnace. Society members and the bucket brigade kept the blaze contained to one room, with about 1500 dollars in damage to the house. furniture and bric a brac were damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Tuxedo Park
N. Y
Henry W. Poor
Pierre Lorillard
J. F. Pierson, Jr
Walker Smith
New York
Tower Hill
Miss Stoddard
Barbey
Richard Mortimer
Justices denounce judiciary debauchery in Erie County
In Buffalo on January 3 a meeting between Justices Edward W. Hatch and John Woodward and Erie County Bar officials revealed a protest over political influence in judicial appointments. The Justices urged independence from executive power, demanded appellate assignments be controlled by courts, and discussed temporary relief through reassignment and press transparency.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Edward W. Hatch
John Woodward
Appellate Division
Supreme Court
Fifth Judicial District
Justice Hatch
Justice Hooker
Court of Appeals
Eighth Judicial District
First Judicial
Greater
New York
Bar Association of
Erie County
Hatch
Woodward
Fourth Judicial Department
Woodward and Hatch
Rival Coal Rivalry Looms Over Boston Trade
Boston reports a new giant coal company named the John H. Morrison Coal Company backed by the Rothschilds and European capital, forming the Baltimore and Boston Barge Company to supply Boston and New England with foreign and domestic coal. It owns two tugs nine barges and plans harbor lighters. A chartered steamer carrying English coal nears East Boston docks as the strike reshapes competition.
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Boston
the Post
Anthraate Coal Combination
John H. Morrison Coal Company
Rothschilds
New England
Baltimore and Boston Barge Company
Coal
United States
America
Dominion Coal Company
Nova Scotia
Morrison
Atlantic
England
East
Old Lawsuit Settled Over Stamford Estate Dispute
Stamford, Conn. Jan. 3 Part of the estate of actor John Lester Wallack figured in a seven year old Superior Court suit. The case, brought by George Hillen against Emily M Wallack, was withdrawn after a motion to substitute George B. King of New York as sole plaintiff. Hillen's failed bargain involved a nine acre Stamford property with a land deed and mortgage, while liens and rights of way hampered clear title. Hillen, later bankrupt, had his claim transferred to King and the matter ended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Stamford
Conn
John Lester Wallack
George B. King
New York
George Hillen
Emily M Wallack
Hillen
Mrs. Wallack
Long Island Sound
Hilen
Augustus H. Skillin
Coal Prices Expected to Rise as Independent Operators Sell
Railroads end coal contracts with independent operators who had supplied coal at 3.25 a ton. Independent anthracite will be sold directly by the operators at any price they obtain, raising mine prices this week. Previously, only part of the mined coal reached tide water via independents, the rest being carried by coal companies with a commission. The release was at the operators’ request and officials say contracts could not be enforced if they chose release.
Transfer of Bonded Baggage Routes Authorized
Acting Secretary Spaulding directs New York Customs to forward Canada bound baggage by bonded routes when cargo does not fill a full cart. Relief to travelers aims to cut delays from locked car restrictions. New York’s recommendation leads to annulment of Kehon dock-to-store hauling contract. department will seek new bids.
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Washington
Jan
Secretary of the Treasury
Spaulding
Kehon
Dowie lieutenants arrested in kidnapping case
W H Reeves and E W Newcome, managers at Zion Printing and Publishing House in Chicago, were arrested on charges of kidnapping 15 year old Harry Boor. Bond set at 3000 dollars. The complainant Mrs G Bacansch asserts the boy was detained against his will and that her family is not affiliated with Dowie but influenced by Zion Publishing House associates.
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Chicago
W. H. Reeves
Zion Printing and Publishing House
E. W. Newcome
Harry Boor
G. Bacansch
Millionaire Paul McCormac vanishes after taking 30000 cash
Poughkeepsie New York January 3 a 30 year old millionaire Paul McCormac left town with thirty thousand dollars in cash after converting securities at thirty six hours notice and hinting at going abroad. He refused a letter of credit and sold inherited property earlier. Police watch continues amid rumors of strange incidents surrounding his departure.
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New York Times
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Paul McCormac
McCoormac
J. H. McCormac
Hyde Park Road
Monte
J. Haines
McCormac
Alliance Formed Between Wells Fargo Express and Pacific Express
Circulars from Wells Fargo Express and Pacific Express announce a close alliance. Wells Fargo agents are instructed to route all business via Pacific Express, with Pacific Express loaning instructions to favor Wells Fargo. The arrangement follows prior cooperation with United States Express, implying Gould interests extend to Wells Fargo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Chicago
Wells-Fargo Express
Pacific Express
Wells, Fargo & Co
United States Express
Goulds
Wells Fargo
Scrubwoman Marries Heir in New York Ceremony
Mrs Jeannette Kerr once a scrub woman in Mount Vernon wed David F Thom of Glasgow Scotland heir to a large estate. She had been widow of David Kerr who drowned last summer. The couple has three children aged seventeen and younger. They sailed for Glasgow aboard an Anchor Line steamer after the ceremony in New York.
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Mount Vernon
N.Y
Jeannette Kerr
New York
David F. Thom
Glasgow
Scotland
Thom
Florida East Coast Schedules
All information furnished at Southern Railway Offices relative to through car service sleeping car reservations etc. The notice indicates official details on schedules and services.
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Florida East Coast
Southern Railway
Broadway
The Southern's Palm Limited Leaves New York
The Palm Limited departs New York daily except Sunday at 12 40 noon starting January 12 via Pennsylvania Railroad and Southern Railway reaching St Augustine the following afternoon. The train features Pullman drawing room sleeping cars from New York to Aiken and Augusta with New York offices at 271 and 1185 Broadway.
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Southern
S Palm Limited
New York
Penna. R. R
Southern Ry
St. Augustine
Florida
Aiken
Augusta
Broadway
Rockefeller Forecloses Weddell Hotel in Cleveland
The Wed dell House, a longtime Cleveland hotel, was sold at auction under mortgage foreclosure initiated by John D. Rockefeller. The mortgage backed loans nearing 1 000 000, and the property sold for 553 325, two thirds of its appraised value. Cleveland Trust Company bid in the property, acting for Rockefeller.
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Rockefeller
Cleveland
Ohio
Weddell House
Bhis City
John D. Rockefeller
Weddell
Cleveland Trust Company
Pinehurst Sleeping Car Service Update
Special Pinehurst drawing room sleeping car operates from Washington and New York offices Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays on the Southern Railway to Pinehurst North Carolina with intermediate stops at broad avenue offices.
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Pinehurst
N. Cc
Southern Railway
Washington
Wes
New York
Sunday saloons close as new rule takes effect in Manhattan and Brooklyn
On the first Sunday under Commissioner Greene, saloons in Manhattan and the Bronx shut by midnight with doors barred and side entrances used by regular patrons. Brooklyn saloons also closed at midnight amid uncertainty, while police kept watch on fronts as crowds gathered outside in the cold.
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Manhattan
Bronx
Bowery
Third Avenue
Liquor Dealers’ Association
Brooklyn
Greene
Miner Too Cautious in Money Order Transfer
Alaska miner H N Levine known as H N Levyinsky invested 7500 in money orders payable to Elgin Milwaukee and Minneapolis. In Elgin he could not identify himself to the postmaster after proper Alaska routing advice, prompting a Chicago visit for clearance with identification.
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New York Times
Chicago
H. N. Levine
Alaska
Nome
H. N. Levyinsky
Elgin
Milwikee
Minneapolis
Levine
Levinsky
Coyne
Cupid Tricks His Enemy Leads To Double California Wedding
Special to The New Yorkimes from Los Angeles California January 3 Charles Cheney of South Manchester Connecticut was sent by his father to stop his brother Seth’s engagement to Katharine Bell of Los Alamos Santa Barbara County. Instead he fell for Katharine’s sister Mary Cheney and two weddings followed as Charles Mary and Seth Katharine travel east to seek forgiveness.
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New
South Manchester
Seth
Katharine Bell
John S. Bell
Los Alamos
Santa Barbara
Cheney
Carles
California
Caries
Bell
Mary
Connecticut
Charles
Miss Kbeh
Resignation of Kentucky GOP Chairman to be Timed with Deboe Term
Louisville dispatch reports Cicero M. Barnett will resign as Kentucky Republican State Central Committee chairman in March. William J. Deboe will succeed him once Deboe’s U S Senate term ends March 4, avoiding conflicts between federal duties and state party leadership.
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New York Times
T.ouisville
Cicero M. Barnett
Republican State Central Committee of
Kentucky
William J. Deboy
United States
Barnett
Louisville
Washington
Gen
Ohio
Senator Quay
Pennsylvania
Deboe
Virginia Harned Injured For Iris Performances In Detroit
Miss Virginia Harned slipped from a sleigh in Detroit and injured her spine causing the Detroit Opera House Iris shows to be canceled. Dr H C Walker said no spine concussion and possible return Monday in Boston. Daniel Frohman disputed exaggerated injury reports and said she would appear in Boston Monday night with the company.
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Detroit
Mich
Virginia Harnec
Iris
Detroit Opera House
Daniel Frohman
Miss Harned
Boston
Atlantic Coast Line Trains Highlight Route Names
Railroad timetable note lists Florida to Augusta via Thomasville and mentions the Daily RiS A.M. service and the Broadway New York route. Indicates post January 12 timetable updates with office reference and special train notations.
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Florida
Thomasville
Augusta
Atlantic Coast Line
A.M
Broadway
N. Y
Aidr
Senate revolt looms as Odell Platt clash unfolds in Albany
In Albany, Gov. Odell and Sen. Platt face a possible Senate shakeup as Brackett Brown and Elsberg resist the party’s planned leadership. A Saratogian editorial questions outside control and warns of a factional split, while Platt's conference seeks to stabilize the Republican majority amid threats of rebellion.
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Saratogian
Senne Brackett
Brown
Elsbers
Elsberg
Brackett
Page
Eee
Raines
Senate
White
Onondaga County
Platt
Aefare Na
Southern Railway Sleep ing Car Line Ad
The Southern Railway offers a Sleep ing Car Line through Camden Augusta Summerville and Charleston N C with daily 3 23 P M departures from New York and Dining Car Service. New York offices at 271 and 1185 Broadway.
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Camden
Augusta
Summerville
Charleston
N. C
Southern Railway
New York
Broadway
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