Litigations on forged cotton bills virtually ended
The U S circuit court of appeals reversed a $7 230 judgment for A Hannay Co against Guaranty Trust Co over about 4.5 million in forged cotton bills. The case tied Knibnt Yancey Co of Decatur Ala and Steele Miller Co of Corinth Miss to New York banking. The court ruled English law governed liabilities since the transactions occurred in England.
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Associated Press
New York
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
United States District
George C. Holt
A. Hannay &Co
Cotton Chants
Liverpool
New York Banking
Knibnt, Yancey & Co
Decatur
Ala
Steele, Miller & Co
Corinth
Miss
Guaranty Trust Company
Henry Wade Rogers
Yale Law School
England
Man Swallows Poison to Avoid Prosecution in Bigamy Case
Houston, Dec. 10 Within an hour of facing a bigamy charge in circuit court J. M. Pincus of Alexandria, La swallowed poison to avoid prosecution. He died minutes later. A warrant was sworn by a relative of Mrs. Ethel Lynch, whose marriage to Pincus was contested.
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Associated Press
Houston
Texas
J. M. Pincus
Alexandria
Pincus
Ethel Lynch
Notre Dame selects 1914 football captain
South Bend Ind Dec 10 Keith Jones tackle of the Notre Dame University 1913 football team was elected captain of the 1914 eleven last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Ind
Keith Jones
Notre Dame University
Swamp Root Endorsed By Nebraska Reader
A testimonial from J. H. St. Clair of West Point Nebraska praises Kilmer's Swamp Root for kidney and bladder trouble. The letter notes prior remedies failed, mentions notary acknowledgment, and invites others to request a sample with ten cents and a mobile item reference. It advertises regular bottle sizes and drugstore availability.
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J. H. ST. Clair
West Point
Nebraska
State of Nebraska
Cuming County
H. D. Hunker
J. H
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Villa Rebel Chief Ruling By Might Condemned
An unusual photograph depicts General Villa as the rebel leader who challenged federal forces in the north. The caption notes his power and the controversial manner of his rise to leadership amid ongoing fighting.
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Villa
Fedreal
Mexico
Chihuahua
Auto Driver Charged With Carelessness
Paris December 10 Moverand the chauffeur of the car that plunged from the Neuilly Seine roadway into the river on April 19, carrying Isador A Duncan's two children and their governess, is sent to the correctional court on homicide through imprudence. The driver fled to a police station for help after the crash. Efforts to resuscitate those trapped failed.
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Associated Press
Paris
Moverand
Neuilly-Sur-Seine
Isador A. Duncan
M. Kastler
Federal troops threaten desertion amid Ojinaga surge
At Presidio Texas on December 10 a crowd of federal troops on the riverbank warned they would desert if rebels attacked. Rebels near Ojinaga were growing in force with 3009 to 4000 expected. Border patrols increased from Marfa and Army surgeon Dr Burnside was sent with supplies. Luis Terrazas arrived at Ojinaga guarded by 1000 federals.
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Associated Press
Presidio
Texas
Ojinaga
United States
Marfa
Burnside
Luis Terrazas
Mexico
Chihuahua
Cotton claims against France rejected by Seine tribunal
Paris December 10 The civil tribunal of the Seine rejected Mme. Cotton’s suit against the French government for 20 million francs. The claimant’s ancestor Jean Thiery died in 1675 and left property. Napoleon seized part to pay his army and sent the rest to Paris. The court found no proof that the government at that time approved or accepted responsibility for sequestration.
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Paris
Civil Tribunal of the Seine
Mme. Cotton
Jean Thiery
Corfu
Napoleon
Prominent East Tennessee Business Leader Dies in Florida
J. Goodson of Morristown aged 63 from Knoxville died in Jacksonville, Florida after a short illness. He had led a large wholesale business and headed a Safe house for twenty five years.
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Associated Press
Knoxville
Goodson
Morristown
East Tennessee
Jacksonville
Fla
Dr Hobson Eczema Ointment Promises Relief
An advertisement touts Dr Hobson s Eczema Ointment claiming to cure itchy eczema tetter salt rheum and skin eruptions instantly It cites Geo W Fitch of Mendota as a testimonial saying he suffered eczema since the Civil War and finally found benefit from the product with a promise to help others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobson
Geo. W. Fitch
Mendota
Likt
Montpelier Doctor Claims Cancer Microbe Found
Dr Boece, professor of pathological anatomy at the University of Montpelier, reports discovery of a protozoan microbe linked to cancer. He says the microbe is waterborne and carried by many animals, with intestinal cancer prevalent in villages consuming large quantities of snails.
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Associated Press
Montpelier
France
Boece
University of
Two Convicted Slavers Sentenced in Savannah Case
Richard Steinberg was fined 200 dollars and given thirty days in jail after being found guilty of violating the Mann White Slave Act. Moses Zacharias, who shared the indictment, received three months' imprisonment, suspended during good behavior.
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Associated Press
Savannah
Richard Steinberg
Moses Zacharias
Steinberg
Redfield Will Leaves Bible to Son in Massachusetts Probate
Mrs. Mary A. Redfield of Pittsfield Mass left her Bible and stand to her son William C. Redfield secretary of commerce. The will probated in St. Paul noting a $125000 estate and Mary W. Redfield named administratrix without bond after property transfers to three daughters.
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Associated Press
ST. Paul
Minn
Pittsfield
Mass
Mary A. Redfield
William C. Redfield
Secretary of Commerce
Western league fielding feats and player records of 1918 season
The 1918 Western league season saw fielding leaders across teams with notable marks. Des Moines and Sioux City posted top fielding percentages and double plays, while Bill Shipke and Westerzil posted strong averages for Omaha and St. Joseph. Notable names include Meinke, Rapp, Justice, Hageman, and Johnson with high assist and putout totals.
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Holke
Wood
Siouk City
Fisher
Denver
Koerner
Topeka
Ina
Des Moines
Sioux City
Bill Shipke
Nationals
Omaha
Shipie
Felding
Westerzil
Tigers
St. Joseph
Peplowski
Tiger
Lincoln
Meinke
St. Joe
Rapp
Justice
Casey Hageman
Cardinals
Miller
Johnson
Steiger
Wichita
Yankees
Shaw
Paul Cobb
Tyrus
Union Association
Davidson
Meadowman
Gardner
Bills
Middleton
Harry Hopper
Red Sox
Ed Holke
St. Louis
Outfielder Jimmy Walsh Sold to Highlanders
New York December 10 Jimmy Walsh outfielder of the world champion Athletics became the property of the New York American League Club when President Frank Farrell sent a check for 4000 to Philadelphia to close a mid season deal.
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Associated Press
New York
Jimmy Walsh
Champion Athletics
New York American League
Frank Farrell
Philadelphia Igement
Danderine Hair Cleanse Promises Dandruff Relief and Shine
An advertisement promotes Danderine as a hair treatment that prevents dandruff, moisturizes a dry scalp, and stops hair loss. It claims hair becomes clean, wavy, fluffy, and lustrous after use and insists Danderine reaches the roots to invigorate and strengthen hair. It also suggests using soap sparingly and buying a 25 cent bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knowlton
Obregon Offers Amnesty to Federal Soldiers in Northwest Mexico
General Alvaro Obregon issued a proclamation offering amnesty to all federal soldiers compelled to arms in the northwest light of Chihuahua Sonora Sinaloa Durango and Baja California. Officers of Huerta’s forces are excluded. Carranza authorized the move as a prelude to enforcing the 1862 law renewed earlier this year.
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Associated Press
Hermosillo
Sonora
Mex
Alvaro Obregon
Mexico
Huérta
Carranza
Obregon
Chihuahua
Sinaloa
Durango
Low California
Guaymas
Mazatlan
California
Bank Shuts Doors in Mariana And Receivers Appointed
Farmers and Miners Bank in Mariana Penn was closed yesterday with Bank Examiner James W. McBurney taking charge. The state bank has $50,000 capital about $100,000 in deposits and $5,000 reserve. Interests tied to Pittsburg-Buffalo Coal Company receivers were named in Pittsburg last Saturday.
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Associated Press
Mariana
Penn
Farmers and Miners Bank
James W. McBurney
Pittsburg-Buffalo Coal Company
Pittsburg
Actress and Theater Manager Arrested Over Immoral Play
New York December 10. Actress Misa Cecil Spooner and Bronx theatre manager Joseph Cone were arrested after police halted a crowded performance portraying activities of white slavers. They were charged in night court with presenting an immoral play and a hearing was set for this afternoon.
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Associated Press
New York
Misa Cecil Spooner
Joseph Cone
Bronx
Plans for downtown office theft foiled in Chicago
Police uncovered fin combinations hidden in Reeves gloves indicating a robbery plot against downtown offices. Leaders Melville A Reeves and Russell Thompson, arrested with Reeves' wife, faced charges for jewel theft from an office building. Police estimate loot exceeded $100000.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Melville A. Reeves
Russell Thompson
Reeves
Reeves Thompson
Music at St Marys Church Benefits Funds
A musical entertainment will be held in the auditorium of St Marys Church on Wednesday night to raise church funds. The program promises an excellent effort with many singers and instrumentalists joining the choir to render classical and popular selections.
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ST. Mary's
St. Church
Dammed-Up Bile And So-Called Remedies Promoted In Ad Copy
An odd OCR fragment promotes laxatives and bile-related remedies with aggressive claims. It references Podophylin and Po Deebe, warns against cathartics, and mixes health advice with dubious product words. The text reads like a sensational medical quackery style ad from a past era.
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Tver
Ayers
Ernest
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Anchq Villa
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Panama
SECY
Redfield
Family Bible
Highlanders
the Merchants Bank
Water and
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Mobile
L. Hammel
D. G. CO
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