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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1912
Page
2
Istanbul reports indicate Turkish delegates will discuss with Greek envoys at St James Palace London, insisting Turkey retain Adrianople even as Greece refuses to sign the armistice. The note comes amid a week of global economic and political turmoil as US trade soars and high profile investigations unfold.
Georgia legislature protests to Congress arguing the direct election amendment was not properly proposed under the Constitution. The report urges governors to inform other states and threatens to resist changes infringing state sovereignty.
Twenty two of the 27 crew of the freighter Florence perish when the ship runs aground near St Shott's after losing bearings in a gale and fog. Five men survive by guiding others to shore and reaching Trepassy before heading to St Johns. The captain ordered a two am sea retreat but rising tide and worsening gale tore the vessel apart.
Washington December 24 30000 turkeys traveled on a special train from Tennessee toward Christmas dinners in Baltimore Philadelphia and New York. The shipment aimed to fill holiday tables across the East Coast.
Quincy is mourned for George C. Smith a former city clerk and Sul tana steamer survivor who died at 71. Mount Carmel and Raymond report local officers in household science groups and new clubs. Carmi awards damages to Jessie Faust after assault by a conductor.
Comptroller Murray of the currency in Washington permits national banks to invest in all classes of bonds and removes prior restrictions on western securities. First mortgage real estate bonds become legal, aiding western building finance and expanding a safe bond market with 5 to 6 percent yields, says S. W. Straus.
Bronson remarks on his poor condition before Christmas as Woodson acknowledges feeling unwell, a brief exchange reflecting holiday grip and health concerns.
Mrs Barbara Prim reports her seven year old son suffered ringworm on the face for three winters with red spots and itching. After trying ointments without relief she used Cuticura Soap and Ointment for about a month, claiming complete cure. Advertisement for Cuticura products from Boston.
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