Union City Night Rider plot revealed in testimony
In Union City Tennessee December reports detail testimony by Thomas H. Cloar about a plot by Night Riders to attack Union City and assassinate prominent figures opposing the group. Cases mention arrests in Humphrey and Ke Murray counties, with witnesses describing plans to abduct or kill officials including Judge Jones and Attorney General Caldwell, and local boy attendance at the trial.
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Tribune
Union City
Tenn
Thomas H. Cloar
Cloar
Hed Ap
Eland
Clayton
Tnion City
Rankin
Taylor
Arthur Clear
Enderid
William Roberts
Reelfoot
Arthur Cloar
Harris
Harria
West Tennessee Land Company
Tiptonville
Fire kills man and injures several at West 127th Street tenement
A five story tenement at 122 West 127th Street burned early yesterday. Deniel Freezell died in the hallway. Fireman David Mullen rescued Alice Locker from the top floor before being burned himself. Mrs Looker, her sons Aries and Harrison Looker, and others were treated at Harlem Hospital or by fire crews.
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West 127Th Street
Tribune
Deniel Freezell
Clerze
David Mullen
Alice Locker
Mullen
Witness Admits Blackmail In Fire Insurance Scheme
Philadelphia December 24 a witness testified that John M Carroll owner of the Fries Breslin car plant in Camden used fire to recover 116690 from insurers Snyder and Ber man. James A Carroll a nephew said a conspiracy involved others including watchman John Graeff who admitted attempts to blackmail Carroll and to obtain money claiming exposure of the plant fire.
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Philadelphia
John M. Carroll
Carroll
Camden
John W. Snyder
William D. Berman
James A. Carroll
John Graeff
Graeff
Jay
Testi
Aid
New York Life Halts New Policies for Year
New York Life Insurance Company announced it would write no further policies this year. An official statement cites the large existing business and the need to avoid exceeding the 19 percent limit on new business set by the insurance law.
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New York Life Insurance Company
One Third Off Sale at Popular Shop Tomorrow
Joseph P. McHugh & Co announces a one day sale at the Popular Shop with remaining stock offered at one third discount. Items include Liberty chintz pillows, shirtwaist boxes, Peter Pan posters, memory helpers, bentwood umbrella stands, Brownlie Bushseat chairs, and Byrdcliffe baskets, available for personal purchase, mall orders, or C O D deliveries.
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Liberty
Brownlie
Joseph P. McHugh & CO
Broadway Lexington subway route modified by court ruling
The Appellate Division confirmed the commissioners report easing route objections and allowing the Public Service Commission to draft formal subway plans. The revised route from Battery to The Bronx includes a four track northerly section and a Park Avenue East 127th Street to Gerard Avenue spur. Potential gains include fewer curves, lower costs, and time savings for express and local trains.
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First Department
Lexington Avenue
Public Service Commission
Battery
Harlem River
The
Church Street
Vesey Street
Astor House
Broadway
1D Street
Grace Church
Third
Fourth Avenues
14Th Street
Gramercy Park
2D Street
That Avenue
Bronx
Park Avenue
East 127Th Street
Mott Avenue
East 137Th Street
East Islet Street
Gerard Avenue
188Th Street
Westchester Avenue
Pelham Bay Park
Woodlawn
M. K. & T. Purchase Rumor Denied
A Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway director rejected rumors that a sale is under negotiation. He argued the line would lose traffic if controlled by another railroad, noting strong competition in St Louis and Hannibal and stressing the value of its independence amid lingering speculation about Hawley interests.
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Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway
Missouri, Kansas & Texas
St. Louis
Hannibal
St Paul
Frisco
Wabash
Burlington
Hawley
Northern Pacific valuation in Minnesota rate case
Dwight C. Morgan, hired by the state, estimates Northern Pacific property in Minnesota at about 39 million dollars less than company figures and says the Minnesota capitalization exceeds current property value. Testimony before master in chancery Charles B. Otis. State report shows Minnesota stock at 58.7 million, higher than property value but lower than reconstruction cost.
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St. Paul
Dwight C. Morgan
Minnesota
Northern Pacific Railroad Company
Morgen
Northern Pacific
Stevens Slayer Found Guilty in San Francisco Murder
In San Francisco Corean immigrant Whan Chang was found guilty of second degree murder in the death of Durham White Stevens, diplomatic adviser to the Corean Emperor, struck down last March. Judge Cook set sentencing for December with a minimum ten years and maximum life imprisonment.
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San Francisco
Whan Chang
Durham White Stevens
Explosions At South Acton Powder Mills Cause Severe Damage
A December 4 blast at the American Powder mills in South Acton Massachusetts destroyed the glaze mill with no loss of life. The latest explosion in a month caused about $20 000 in property damage and destroyed roughly one thousand pounds of powder. The blast was the most powerful in years, felt across the region.
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South Acton
Mass
Boston
Lowell
American Cartridge Company
Wealthy British Aeronaut Patrick Y Alexander To Arrive
Patrick Y Alexander a wealthy English aeronaut is due to arrive from London tomorrow and depart Monday. He recently paid Griffith Brewer 2500 pounds in settlement of a wager from a November 5 dinner where Alexander promised to fly a mile by mechanical flight within a year or forfeit 2.60 to Brewer Brewer would dedicate the funds to work on mechanical flight.
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Patrick Y. Alexander
London
Alexander
Griffith Brewer
Brewer
Defects in the Army Urge Modern Reform and Legislation
Major General J Franklin Bell urges urgent remedy for evils from detached officers and an inadequately organized army. He warns of desertions, calls for legislative fixes, and favors increased regular troops, reformed cavalry, expanded field artillery, stronger engineer corps, and better pay. He praises signal corps progress and physical tests for officers.
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Washington
Dec
United States
J. Franklin Bell
Bell
General Bell
Congress
Engineer Corps
Panama Canal
Signal Corps
Army Officer in Canada and Navy Movements Noted
The War Department reports the desertion of First Lieutenant Edward I. Rains 20th Infantry once a recruiting officer in Providence with serious allegations including financial irregularities. Rains reportedly fled to Canada and may be pursued. if absent over three months he could be dropped from the army roll. Also listed are orders granting retirements and transfers among Army officers. Navy movements note J K Barton retirement and ship arrivals at Guantanamo Bremerton and Key West with vessels Hist Buffalo Rainbow and others sailing to Havana and Zamboanga.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
Canada
War Department
Edward I. Rains
20Th Infantry
Providence
Rains
Army
Tennessee
Spain
Missing stock sought in Chesapeake Manufacturing case
United States Commissioner Alexander heard witnesses in a chase for bankrupts Barney Karper and Hyman Hurwitz trading as Chesapeake Manufacturing. George Jackerson testified he paid freight on thirteen cases from Baltimore marked Roth and moved to American Lady's Suit Manufacturing at West 224th Street. Eight cases have been seized in the city.
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Barney Karper
Hyman Hurwitz
Baltimore
Chesapeake Manufacturing Company
United States
Alexander
George Jackerson
Henry A. Rosenthal
Roth
Jackerson
American Lady's Suit Manufacturing Company
West 224 Street
Rosenthal
Annie Rosenthal
Prince George Hotel
Pennsylvania Railroad
A. Kreiger
Dunn says bond filed and will assume state treasurer role
Rochester December 24. Senator Thomas B Dunn State Treasurer elect refutes rumor he may refuse the office for lack of a permanent bond. He has filed his bond and will go to Albany next week to prepare to take over from State Treasurer Hauser. He favors amending the law to allow Senate audit of a treasurer's books at term end and release from bonds.
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Rochester
Thomas B. Dunn
Dunn
Albany
Hauser
Senate
Towne embezzlement hits firm with 30000 shortage
Howard O. Wood, attorney for Matheson Lead Company, says the shortage in Edward B. Towne Jr.’s accounts will be about 20000, with Towne bonded for 20000 by Fidelity and Casualty. The remaining loss would fall on banks that cashed forged checks as investigators work on the books.
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Howard O. Wood
Wall Street
Matheson Lead Company
Front Street
Edward B. Towne, Jr
Towne
Fidelity and Casualty Company
Cedar Street
Minority Opinion’s Ethics at Wanamaker Merchandizing
The Wanamaker system valued minority opinion and individual taste, not just mass demand. Sales staff learned to recognize unique customer needs, with examples from a basement sales person finding a specific wooden spoon and piano rooms offering individualized choices. The store promoted a broad piano selection from Chickering to Knabe, emphasizing quality, personal service, and flexible payment terms at its Broadway location.
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Wanamaker
Of Interest to Women Play at Normal Colleges
A Christmas play by the class of 0 at Normal Colleges presented "In the Biskit Isles" to advocate for a new college building. Mis s Bally EB Katz and Miss May Freund co authored and acted as King Snooks and General Amicus. The production featured elaborate costumes, comic dances, and a staged AK tribute ending with a promise to pursue the new building. President George G. Davis and acting president Edward S Burgess attended, with Dr Hunter urging students to influence powerful men.
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McClellan
Board of Estimate and Apportionment
Normal Colleges
Biskit Isles
Normal College
King Fooks
Wistaria
Grace Bennett
Facultata
Louise L. Young
King Snooks
Sasprillo
Mary Thompson
Helen Taistra
Ginger Pop
Goodby
Miss Facultata
George Washington
Amicus
Snooks
George &. Davis
Edward S. Burgess
Thomas J. Hunter
Dr. Hunter
Christmas Cheer At Ruptured And Crippled Hospital
Residents and staff at the Hospital for the Ruptured and Crippled Lexington Avenue and 434th Street celebrated with a Christmas tree and gifts. Children, many in wheelchairs, danced with their parcels while nurses and teachers organized a program led by Miss Jeannette Chapman. Donors included Frank & Gould with 100 pound candy boxes. boys favored watches and girls trunks and dishes. several received manicure or toilet sets.
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Lexington Avenue
Santa Claus
Frank & Gould
T Do
Princepal
Jeannette Chapman
Skeeter Corner
Frederick Sturges
John& Melcher
Geraltyn Ridman
William M. Sloane
Virginia Orton
Robins’ Nest
Tarrytown
Virgil P. Gibney
Homer Gibney
William B. Coley
Henry Parsons
B. P. Bacon
William B. Puteney
Edward G. Roche
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Northern Pacific Valuation
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American Power Mills
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Guantanamo
Buffalo
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Key West
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Zamboanga
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U. S
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Matheson
Orange
X. J
George W. Sharp
Brotland Street
Edward
South
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Wanamaker Piano
Chickering
Knabe
Schumacher
Vose
Emerson
Kurtzmann
Campbell
Knabe-Angelus
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