Night Riders plot testified in Union City trial
Testimony in Union City Tennessee reveals a Night Riders plan to attack prominent opponents and assassinate leaders. Thomas H. Cloar details his recruitment by Arthur Cloar, threats of killing witnesses, and an abortive effort to link the town’s guards to a broader campaign.
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the Tribune
Unionity
Tenn
Union City
Tehe
Thomas H. Cloar
Arthur Cloar
Clayton
Jones
Rankin
Cloer
Reelfoet Lake
Rob Huffman
Bud” Morris
Huffman
Caldwell
Waddell
Night Rider
Night Riders
Taylor
Rankin Wee
Arthur Clear
Muriner
Dsid
William Roberts
Reelfoot
Clear
Harris
Jbim
Weert Tennessee Lend Company
Tiptonville
Man Dies in Early Fire at West 127th Street Tenement
A five story tenement at 123 West 127th Street burned early yesterday. One man, Daniel Freezell, died. Four injured and several overcome by smoke. Fireman David Mullen, rescuing Alice Looker, slid down ladders. both were burned. Looker and his sons Charles and Harrison aided in the rescue.
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Smpire Atea
West 127Th Street
Tribune
Daniel Freezell
Wes
David Mullen
Truck Company
Alice Locker
Mullen
Witness Confesses Blackmail Ties in Fire Loss Case
Philadelphia report says witness admitted blackmailing John M Carroll owner of Fries Breslin car plant Camden in effort to recover 110600 on policies. James A Carroll testified uncle led conspiracy. John Graeff, a watchman, testified he blackmailed Carroll for years unsuccessfully, claiming attempts to recover funds were intended as theft rather than true blackmail.
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Philadelphia
John M. Carroll
Carroll
Camden
Oreo
John W. Snyder
William D. Berman
James A. Carroll
John Graeff
Graeff
John M. Cerroll
Elvet
New York Life Halts Policies Despite Strong Demand
New York Life Insurance Company announced yesterday it would write two more policies that can be executed this year. An official statement says the move is to prevent exceeding the 19% new business limit set by the insurance law given the large volume already written.
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New York Life Insurance Company
yesterGar
Popular Shop sale offers deep cuts on home goods
The Popular Shop advertises a one day only sale with remaining items at one third off marked prices. Liberty chintz pillows stretch to one dollar, shirtwaist boxes two dollars ten cents, Peter Pan posters five tenths, memory helpers two dollars fifty, bentwood umbrella stands five dollars, rownle rushseat chairs five dollars, and Byrdcliffe baskets of handwoven willow. Purchases limited to personal use or mail orders and delivery, at W. 424 St opposite the library, Joseph P. McHugh & Co.
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Liberty
Xs Mall
O. D
Joseph P. McHugh & CO
Subway plan for Broadway Lex route approved by court
The First Department affirmed a commissioners report on modifying the Broadway Lex subway route. The decision lets the Public Service Commission draft formal plans and seek bids, citing fewer property consents needed and reduced costs. The route stretches from Battery to Harlem River with a four track northerly section connecting Park Avenue East 12th Street to East 137th Street and onward toward Pelham Bay Park and Woodlawn.
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Lexington Avenue
Public Service Commission
Battery
Harlem River
The
Church Street
Vesey Street
Astor House
Broadway
0Th Street
Grace Church
Third
Fourth Avenues
14Th Street
Gramercy Park
22D Street
That Avenue
Bronx
Park Avenue
East 12Th Street
Mott Avenue
East 137Th Street
East Islet Street
Gerard Avenue
138Th Street
Westchester Avenue
Pelham Bay Park
Woodlarn
M K & T Purchase Rumor Denied by Director
A Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway director said circulating reports of a sale are unfounded. He argued losing independence would mean traffic losses at St Louis and Hannibal, and that many railroads now compete for MK&T traffic. Despite this, rumors persist of outside interest and Hawley buying the line.
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Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway
Missouri, Kansas & Texas
St. Louis
Hannibal
St. Paul
Frisco
Wabash
Burlington
Hawley
Northern Pacific valuation drifted by state expert
Dwight C. Morgan, hired by the state, estimates Northern Pacific property in Minnesota at about 39 million dollars less than the company's figures. He also says the Minnesota capitalization exceeds the current property value, with the 1980s commission report placing capital at 58.73 million dollars, above the present value but below reconstruction cost, as testimony continues before Master Otis from the rate case.
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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 Whan Chang the Corean who shot and killed Durham White Stevens, diplomatic adviser to the Corean Emperor, last March in San Francisco, was found guilty of murder in the second degree by a jury. Sentencing is set for December 28 with a minimum penalty of ten years and a maximum life term.
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San Francisco
Whan Chang
Durham White Stevens
Cook
Department of the Superior Court
Big powder explosion at South Acton plant
In South Acton Massachusetts the third explosion at the American Powder mills within a month destroyed the glaze mill but caused no deaths. The blast, felt over a wide area, left property damage around 20000 dollars and destroyed about one thousand pounds of powder. The December Boston report notes the South Acton blast as the era’s heaviest since the 1903 Lowell cartridge magazine disaster with multiple deaths.
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South Acton
Mass
Boston
Lowell
American Cartridge Company
Wealthy British Aeronaut Patrick Alexander Arrives Tomorrow
Patrick Y. Alexander, a wealthy English aeronaut, is due to arrive from London tomorrow and depart for home Monday. He recently paid Griffith Brewer $2,540 to settle a wager from a November dinner, where Alexander vowed to travel by mechanical flight within a year or forfeit $2.10 to Brewer, who would pay $2.5 if successful. Brewer plans to use the winnings on flyable flight research.
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Patrick Y. Alexander
London
Alexander
Griffith Brewer
Brewer
Defects in the Army Highlight Needed Reforms
Major General J Franklin Bell in his annual report calls for immediate remedy of defective officer service and an adequate, modernized army. He warns that delays in legislation have left too few regular troops, antiquated cavalry, and insufficient engineers, with calls for increased pay and aviation research.
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Washington
Dec
United States
J. Franklin Bell
Bell
Congress
Engineer
Panama Canal
Esigna Corps
Army and Navy Notes Reflect Desertion and Promotions
In Washington December 74, First Lieutenant Edward L. Rains of the 20th Infantry deserts from Providence duty amid serious allegations. He now reportedly hides in Canada, with the War Department weighing options to pursue or register him. Orders list several officer transfers and retirements across army lines, while Navy reports ship movements and arrivals at Guantanamo and Bremerton.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
Canada
War Department
Edward L. Rains
20Th Infantry
Providence
Rains
Army
Tennessee
Spain
Missing Baltimore stock sought in bankruptcy case
Bankrupts Barney Karper and Hyman Hurowita are under United States Commissioner Alexander. George Jackerson testified about paying freight on thirteen cases from Baltimore shipped under Roth and transferred to American Lady's Suit Manufacturing Company at 68 West 224th Street. Mrs Annis Rosenthal said her husband is West and unreachable. Truckmen described removal from the railroad dock and a cousin's store before delivery to the West 224th Street firm. Eight cases have been seized so far.
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Hyman Hurowita
Baltimore
Chesapeake Manufacturing Company
United States
Alexander
George Jackerson
Henry A. Rosenthal
Roth
Jackerson
American Lady's Suit Manufacturing Company
West 224 Street
Rosenthal
Annis Rosenthal
Prince George Hotel
Pennsylvania Railroad
A. Kreiger
Dunn says bond filed as he prepares to take state treasurer role
Rochester December 24 Senator Thomas B Dunn State Treasurer elect declares he has filed his bond and will travel to Albany next week to assume duties. He advocates amending law to let a Senate committee audit the books at term end and release bonds.
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Rochester
Thomas B. Dunn
Dunn
Albany
Hauser
Dun
Senate
Bonda
Towne Embezzlement Shortage Estimated at 30000
Howard Wood attorney for Matheson Lead Company said the shortage in Edward B Towne Jr accounting will exceed 30000 but the firm will not lose. Towne bonded for 20000 and banks face remaining loss. Mrs Towne has been with her mother in Orange NJ as details emerge of the embezzlement.
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Howard ©. Wood
Wall Street
Matheson Lead Company
Front Street
Edward B. Towne, Jr
Towne
Fidelity and Casualty Company
Cedar Street
Wood
The Ethic Value of Minority Opinion at Wanamaker
A historical look at Wanamaker Merchandizing argues for honoring minority opinion within the store culture. It praises independent buyers, personalized service, and staff training, emphasizing that individual tastes drive better selections and ongoing growth. The Piano Store section highlights a range of premium instruments from Chickering to Knabe with flexible payment options, anchored at Broadway to Tenth Street.
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Wanamaker
Of Interest to Women Play at Normal College
The class of 0 at Normal Colleges staged In the Biskit Isles a Christmas play urging a new college building. King Snooks demanded a queen for the victory, while General Amicus and a parade of doomed annexes highlighted the need. Faculty and presidents attended as the cast delivered humor and a call to work for the project.
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McClellan
Board of Estimate and Apportionment
Biskit Isles
Norman College
Bisekit Isles
King Snoocks
King of
Wistaria
Grace Bennett
Facultata
Louise L. Young
King Snooks
Sasprillo
Ginger Pop
Mary Thompson
Helen Taistra
Snooks
Amicus
Goodby
Miss Facultata
Wiistaria
George Washington
General Amicus
Christmas at Skeeter Corner Brightens Hospital Children
At the Hospital for the Ruptured and Crippled in New York a Christmas party lit the ward. Thirty children, many in wheelchairs, enjoyed gifts chosen to match wishes, with a tree trimmed by teachers and an entertainment directed by Miss Jeannette Chapman. Frank J. Gould contributed 100 pound boxes of candy as part of the celebrations.
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427 Street
Santa Claus
Frank J. Gould
Jeannette Chapman
Skeeter Corner
Frederick Sturges
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