Pittsburg Bribery Trial Reveals Council Corruption
The Pittsburg bribery hearing exposes a rotten city council with seven councilmen and officials accused of soliciting and taking payments. W. W. Ramsey and A. A. Vilsack, former bank president and cashier, are held on $14,000 bonds. Robert Mun, a private detective, provides testimony showing extensive schemes to pass ordinances for money. Sixty councilmen allegedly shared about $45,000 in bribes connected to fuel plant improvements and vote buying. The proceedings extend to multiple witnesses and ongoing court actions.
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Dee
Pittsburg
Firat Place
America
Amore
Millsburg
W. W. Ramsey
A. A. Vilsack
the National Bank
John Klein
Kisin
Softol
Jasaon
Melaney
Ferguson
Men Council
Atkinson
Robert Non
Anper Dent
Jeague
Erenton
Wilson
Herbert Jones
Klein
Brand
Jones
Faeces Klein
Wil
Cilman Klein
Sore AG
Wome
Council
Nic
Wasson
United States Resumes Friendly Relations With Venezuela
Washington December 24. After eight months the United States government resumes friendly relations with Venezuela. William S Buchanan sails from the United States on the cruiser North Carolina as special commissioner to inspect the situation and report. The outcome hinges on the communications to the state department and potential formal recognition of the current Venezuelan government. An office note from the state department records Acting President Gomez seeking satisfactory settlement of all international questions and the presence of an American warship at La Guaira.
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United States
Venezuela
Washington
William S. Buchanan
North Carolina
State Department
Gomez
la Guaira
Lovers Die Together in Tragic Double Suicide
In Bellevernon Pennsylvania on December 24, 17 year old Harry Taggart and 15 year old Sarah Thares were found dead near a reservoir. A revolver lay beside Taggart and notes from both explained they chose death over separation. The couple, described as lovers, died from self-inflicted gunshot wounds as Taggart’s minister father faced a church move.
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Bellevernon
Harry Taggart
Sarah Thares
Taggart
Pan American Scientific Congress Opens With Americas Delegates
Santiago Chile December twenty fourth learned men from North South and Central America gather for the opening of the Pan American scientific congress. Nations of the western hemisphere send delegates to discuss matters of moment including economics agriculture health and engineering. The United States is represented by ten eminent scientists led by Professor A C Coolidge and Professor Hiram Hingham with other delegates from major universities and national agencies.
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Chile
North
South
Central America
Western Hemisphere
United States of America
Scientifc
A. C. Coolidge
Harvard Historical Department
Hiram Hingham
Harvard
Jay & Rowe
University of Pennsyrania
Paul 8. Rennech
University of Wisconsin
William ©. Gorgas
United States Army
Willam H. Holmes
Bureau of American Ethnology
Smithsonian Institution
Bernard Moses
University of California
George M. Rommel
Department of Agriculture
William M. Shepherd
Columbia University
William B. Smith
Tulane University
Louisiana
Postoffice Robbery at Bridgeport Norristown Pa
The Bridgeport post office opposite Norristown was robbed by safeblowers. Money stamps and registered letters were taken. The blast from nitroglycerin damaged the safe and broke a window on Dekalb Street. Postmaster Samuel Wilson could not estimate the loss.
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Norristown
Bridgeport
Dekalb Street
Second Street
Samuel Wilson
Burns Johnson Heavyweight Fight Draws Australia Attention
Sydney reports a big Burns Johnson heavyweight bout set for tomorrow at 8 20 pm local time, mixing American New York timing with Australia’s Christmas mood. The clash between Burns from Texas and Johnson, a Canadian French opponent, fuels intense betting and public interest as sports fans discuss records and form.
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America
Sydney
Australia
New York
Texas
United States
Elna
Commonwealth
Burns
Johnson
Burns V Johnson Fight Money And Prospects
The article outlines Burns earning about 30000 with Johnson at 5000 and Burns potentially taking over 100000 in profits from fight-related ventures. It notes Burns’ aggressive style vs Johnson’s long range boxing, a long battle expected, and mixed views on whether the bout might be a real contest or a fake. Australian sports observers expect a genuine clash despite doubts from America.
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Johnson
Burns
Bim
America
Ten Thousand Dollar Bill Found in Alley by Wagon Driver
Patrick Sullivan, a wagon driver in Ullinaia City East St Louis, found a $10,000 bill in the bottom of an old tomato can in an alley. Conrad Rech, cashier of Southern Illinois National Bank, examined the note and said it appeared genuine. The bill was sent to the sub treasury in St Louis for further examination.
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Ullinaia City
East St. Louis
Patrick Sullivan
Conrad Rech
Southern Illinois National Bank
St. Louie
Dell Seeks Relief After Eating With Stomach Tablets
A customer reports using Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for some time. They claim the remedy aids digestion, reduces stomach discomfort, and prevents heaviness after meals. The user notes the product helps with general well being and urges others to try it.
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Chamberlain
Lova Acoila
Birdg' Christmas Thee How a Lot of School Children Celebrated Christmas
A schoolhouse Christmas tale by Miss Mildren in Frederick county encourages giving over receiving. It recounts Italian children feeding birds daily from a classroom window until a festive bird tree is created from scraps and boxes. The story ends with a lesson on sharing and kindness.
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Christmaas
Frederick
Mise Mildren
Igor
Elest
Cari
Christ Child
Thrat
le Oven
Hila
Chidren
Christa
S'Stern
Poems of Christmas in a school collection
A compilation of Christmas poems including While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks By Night and O Little Town of Bethlehem rendered with period school voice. The verses describe nativity scenes stars angels and Christmas morning songs with authors such as Marcanet Datann Pullurs Brooks Joaquin Miller Martin Luther and Emily Dickinson.
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Bethlehem
Denar
Joaquin Miller
Christmas songs and market prices from 1908 Frederick county page
A fragmented 1908 Frederick County page features Christmas song lines and poetry references, then shifts to a detailed market price list for farm produce. It lists prices for corn, oats, hay, wheat, buckwheat, rye, flour, and other commodities, with vendors Corradap and Howard & Vogt at the New City Hotel, Frederick Market.
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John Ricketta
Messrs
Howard & Vogt
New City Hotel
Timothy
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Nan L, Minppan
Nao L. Mildren
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Kingmen
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Frederick County Farmers’ Exchange
Corradap
Sid Hope
Pear Tea Modern Pharmacy
Ernenna
Cyphers
A. M. Kemp
Peart
Hurc Street
Chas. T. K. Young, Neal Estate and Insurance
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WM. Anderson
Disdae
Rene Markel Ie
Victor Remedy Co
Charles RK. Klein
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Arcut Store
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Wem Pattick Strest
A. Long
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Hope
Manta
jJyldiy
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RED Cross
John Eisenhauer
Haviland
Hall Lampe
John Eisen
Hauer
Widiy
John Haterly
SION
Canket
Lain
Araea
Tritapoe & Tyson
Hanar G. Tartaron
G. Warisa
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Hrunswick
Cizaceham
South Street
Patrick
DU Avenue
Shrick Awel Ngs
Tear Street
Emernhutr Street
Batchteh Street
First National
Fredertel
Mil
Ghursh Street
Homas & Motter
Offige
North Market Street
Cramer & Stauffer
Qpana & Stauffer
Real Eseate
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Tate
Ee Railroad
Praltimore & Ohio Railroad
Baltino
Hagerstown
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