14 Dec 1912
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1912
Page
1
In Atlante City, Coc Corina and Hoostuck were acquitted. Other defendants were cleared in grafting allegations tied to concrete boardwatch bills. The judge ordered the jury to return on verdicts of acquittal for Varmany and Motock, two councilmen, while terms of the broader cases remain unresolved.
Dec 14 in Memester Oklahoma the sale of allotment lands began under George Wright commissioner of the live civilizers. land sold near drought neck at or above its appraised value.
Washington rumors on Governor Wheaton’s cabinet name Colonel Goethals to likely become secretary of war. His Panama work earns him a world reputation and a coast defense expansion is implied if appointed. Though Republican, his politics have been active. A separate item reports John A Smith, seventeen, an employee, decapitated by a freight elevator at Crescent Belting and Packing in Trenton New Jersey.
In a naval clash in the Aegean the Turkish fleet challenged Greek forces as they withdrew from Poenisacis. Gener Sapoutelabis led Greek troops to defeat the Turks, capturing arms, tents, and provisions at thirty miles from Janina. War insurance in London quoted 25 guineas per cent for possible Austria Servia hostilities within six months. Ottoman peace delegates set to begin work next Monday to discuss terms.
Turkish religious head Sheik-ul-Islam marks Near East map as delegates prepare for peace talks with Greek counterparts. British figures including King George Sir Edward Grey and Asquith to host events. meetings planned at St James Palace Mansion House and Stratford House on Dec 1 2. Eight buildings burned in Mount Hope skating rink fire in Fayette County West Virginia causing substantial losses.
Washington December 14 The Senate opened with a close vote on admitting testimony about Judge Archibald's alleged interest in a Boland claim against the Delaware Lackawanna and Western railroad. Witnesses including Baer Richards Meyers Lenahan Carr Wuruke and Kizer reaffirmed prior testimony as managers prepare to finish their case.
W Griffin president and HR McCray cashier of the Athens Banking and Trust Company pleaded guilty to violating state banking laws. They were sentenced to five years each on the chain gang. The notice warns about infectious diseases from colds and promotes Chamberlains Cough Remedy as a safe cure for colds in children without opium. Sold by all dealers.
Santa Claus visits depend on warmth at home with a glowing fire. The ad urges readers to book clean burning coal to prevent a coal famine and stay comfortable through Christmas and the rest of winter.
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