Ridgely and Shaw clash over currency plan in Congress
Washington notes William H. Ridgely controller of the currency urges a graduated tax on credit notes, a government guarantee for credit currency, and a larger retirement limit for national bank circulation. He sees a 5 percent fund as a safe reserve to cover costs. Also mentions a deficiency bill, a labor bill, and rail rate law amendments.
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William H. Ridgely
House Committee On Banking and Currency
Ridgely
Secretary of the Treasury
Townsend
House Committee On
Wm Quanty Wenany
Moody
Supreme Bench
Garrett
Tennessee
Interstate Commercce Commission
Confessed Slayer Free in Dana Gilman Murder Case
Dayton Ohio December fifteenth justice frees Curtis half wit after confession claims slayer confessed but court declines to hold him for murder of Dana Gilman. Local police report ongoing investigation and fate of suspect pending further proceedings.
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Tis
Dana Gilman
Curtis
Dayton
Ohio
David Cur
Birdsong Sentenced Five Years for Murder of Dr Butler
Hazelhurst Mississippi December 15 Angie Fox Birdsong convicted of manslaughter for killing Dr Thomas H Butler and sentenced to five years in the state penitentiary. Judge D M Miller pronounced sentence at a special session. Birdsong collapsed entering court and was carried in on a stretcher. Nine jurors petitioned for the minimum $4500 fine and no prison term, alleging irregularities including the judge's relation to the Butler family.
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Hazelhurst
Miss
Angie Fox Birdsong
Thomas H. Butler
State Penitentiary
D. M. Miller
Christmas Tree for King Oscar in Sick Room
Stockholm Dec 15 King Oscar passed a good night and improved this morning. He requested the Christmas tree be brought to the sick room so he would not miss his last Christmas pleasure. Presents from the tree were shared with royal family as tears and thanks marked the moment.
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Stockholm
Oscar
American crews barred at Henley
Regatta stewards at Henley barred all American crews and scullers from future competitions until American rowing authorities finalize an agreement with the Henley committee similar to existing accords with French, German, Dutch, Belgian and Canadian associations.
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London
Henley
Powder blast kills and wounds in Eckman mine area
In Eckman near Bluefield West Virginia ten thousand pounds of powder on mine cars exploded sparked by a mine motor or its current. The blast killed one man and injured nine, with two fatally. Nearby houses were shattered and workers burned, some missing eyes or flesh. Separately Lowell mills posted a five percent wage raise affecting seven thousand operatives starting Monday.
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Bluefield
W. Va
Eckman
Lowell
Mass
Japan Aims to Seize Lanai as Naval Base Rumor
San Francisco dispatch reports U S officers rushing two regiments to Hawaii amid fear of Japan. It claims a syndicate, possibly Japanese, seeks Lanai private island near Honolulu for a naval base. An injunction blocks sale to a syndicate. no troop orders issued. Berlin and Washington discuss U S Japan tensions and Russia’s stance.
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Thomas
United States Army
Lanai
Honolulu
United States
Attorn Gear
Carter
Pratt
Japan
Washington
War Department
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Berlin
William
Roosevelt
Russia
Amur
Siberia
Russian
California
Admiral Doubassoff Survives Attempt on Life in Moscow Bombing
In St Petersburg two assailants attacked General Doubassoff with a revolver and bombs as he rode to Taurida palace. He was wounded in the leg but captured one attacker and helped detain the other. A second bomb failed to explode. the terrorists were arrested. Separately in New York, Henry R. Gemmerich & Co. stock brokers suspended operations with assets and liabilities undisclosed.
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Doubassoff
Moscow
Taurida Palace
New York
Henry R. Gemmerich & Co
Appeals to Roads Clash in French Church Contest
Northwest coal famine sparks swift ICC telegraph to western railroads urging immediate action. University of Washington closes as coal shortages threaten classes and hospital conditions worsen with freezing temperatures. Easton the prisoner in Fort Reno faces a harsh gaffe for profane language. French protests erupt as officials face church property seizures under separation laws amid broader French state church tensions.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Northwest
Tarasion
France
Hussars
Barbontanne
Tts
Norway's Rulers Arrive at Berlin
King Haakon Queen Maud and Crown Prince Olaf of Norway reached Potsdam from England this morning. Emperor William Empress Augusta and others greeted them at the station with warm welcomes. The visit includes a dinner, luncheon at the Norwegian legation, a gala opera, and a church service on Sunday.
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Haakon
Queen Maud
Olatof
Norway
Potsdam
England
William
Victoria
Olaf
New Palace
Turmoil and Violence Described in Teamsters Strike Trial
Chicago report details scenes of turmoil, violence, slugging and shooting during the teamsters strike as A L Fosse of Forbes Teaming testifies under defense objections. The trial records difficulties but the court allows the witness to proceed with his account.
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Chicago
Teamsters
Shea
A. L. Fosse
Forbes Teaming Company
Fosso
105 Year Old Woman Seeks Divorce to Protect Property
Salina Kansas December 15 Mrs Martha Hurt claiming to be 105 years old filed for absolute divorce from John Hurt her third husband. She says he left her in 1898 after she kicked him out and asks restoration of her second husband name and title to all property. She was too feeble to climb stairs and the clerk came to swear her.
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Salina
Kan
Martha Hurt
John Hurt
Divorce plan to live apart for one year
New York reports soprano Corinne Rider-Kelsey and her husband agreeing to separate for twelve months to test marital happiness. If content apart, they seek a legal separation. if not, they may reunite, with friends noting no serious quarrel and the plan seen as sensible rather than revolutionary.
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Corinne Rider-Kelsey
Rockford
Huseband
Fale ‘Triat
Kelseys
EnoWi
Rebel Leader Vega Suicide Amid Cuenca Clash
Guayaquil December 15 reports tell how rebels captured at Ayan car were being moved into Cuenca when a mob attempted a rescue. As troops fired to disperse the crowd Colonel Vega, the rebel leader, drew a pistol and killed himself. Conservatives claim Vega was assassinated by government troops.
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Ecuador
Paez
Cuenca
Ayancar
Vega
Illinois Horticultural Society Elects Officers at State University
The Illinois State Horticultural Society held its annual convention at the University of Illinois in Champaign and adjourned after electing officers. George J. Foster of Normal was named president with S G Soverhill of Tiskilwa as vice president and W B Lloyd of Kinmundy as secretary. An executive board includes Foster, Lloyd, Thompson, Soverhill, Augustine, Reasoner, and other members. directors for the Experiment Station named E A Reihi of Alton, Reasoner, and Soverhill.
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Ilinois Society
State University
Champaign
Ilinois State Horticultural Society
University of Illinois
George J. Foster
Normal
S. G. Soverhill
Tiskilwa
W. B. Lloyd
Kinmundy
George F. Foster
H. T. Thompson
Marengo
W. R. Soverhill
H. Augustine
J. R. Reasoner
Urbana
A. V. Schermerhorn
J. B
C. Heaton
New Burnsides
Directors Experiment Station
E. A. Riehi
Alton
Hartie Appeals After Cursing Verdict in Army Case
San Antonio December 15 Brigadier General McCaskey approved the court martial of Private Alden H Easton of the 25th Infantry sentencing him to ten years imprisonment for continued swearing. Pittsburg December 15 Augustus Hartje libellant in divorce case appeals to the supreme court after Judge Fraser ruled against him last Wednesday.
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25Th Regiment
San Antonio
Texas
McCaskey
Alden H. Easton
We A, 25Th. Infantry
Onlin
Pittsburg
Augustus Hartje
Fraser
Supreme Court
New Cruiser Montana Launched At Newport News Yards
The armored cruiser Montana was successfully launched today at Newport News in front of a large crowd. Miss Minnie Conrad, daughter of W. G. Conrad of Montana, christened the vessel, which is stated to be the last warship on the stocks here.
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Montana
Newport News
Minnie Conrad
W. G. Conrad
Congress Wraps Up Work and Creel Appointed Ambassador
The day in Congress reports the Senate silent. The House rejected a Senate salary raise to 7,500 for senators, members, and delegates by a 106 to 4 vote, while boosting the pay of the House speaker and Creel is named Mexican ambassador to the United States. Enrique Creel, Chihuahua governor, is described as American-born and among the republic’s wealthiest and most progressive men. In Washington, the Brown family leaves for Utah with his body.
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Congress
Senate
HOUSE
M Bers
Creel
City of
Mexico
Enrique Creel
Chihuahua
United States
Senor Creel
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