Pope Mourns Sudden Death Of Cardinal Rampolla
Cardinal Rampolla former papal secretary of state died last night in Rome at about midnight. Born 1845 in Polizzi Sicily he led papal votes during Leo XIII era and was a possible successor to Pope Pius X. He lived in retirement at the palace of St Martha and shaped doctrine and church administration.
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Associated Press
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Cardinal Rampella
Shaw Rejects Boxing Offer as Age Bites Back
George Bernard Shaw, once skilled in self defense, declined a friendly bout with Maurice Maeterlinck the French composer noting he has not worn gloves in over a century and will not endure a humiliating punchfest for publicity. The item also mentions George Glover of Atmore Fame and a separate incident involving a hole torn in a wall and a hammock incident.
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London
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Maurice Masterlinck
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Famous diamond thief escape from police HQ
Three prisoners, described as the citys most important, tunneled out of the east wall of police headquarters at 1 30 am Wednesday. They used bricks near a window to reach ground level, aided by improvised ropes. Chief Crenshaw and Police Commissioner Schwarz ordered a full investigation into the breach and the failure to log prisoners in their cells.
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Gardner
Atmore
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andford-Orvin Naval Stores Company
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Aetna Insurance Company
Empire Realty and Mortpany
Birmingham
Standard Home Company
Mingham
Frank Olsen
Frank W.crenshaw
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Pope Learns Rampolla is Dead in Vatican Shock
Rome reports Pope Leo XIII learned Cardinal Rampolla’s death only this morning. Cardinal Merry del Val and Giovanni Bressan informed the pope who praised Rampolla as one of the church’s greatest men and ordered high honors for the deceased. Rampolla had been Leo XIII’s trusted secretary and worked on church reunification efforts.
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Reception to Miss Westbrook Promotes County Tomato Clubs
A county reception honors Erin Westbrook, Alabama's champion girl agriculturist, and Miss Robinson of Auburn at the Caw as Hotel. Miss Westbrook, sent to Washington to represent Alabama at the Corn and Tomato club gathering, visits Mobile to inspire local girls and rural school representatives to boost the Tomato Club movement with a large turnout expected on Saturday.
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Man in Jail Over Unpaid Alimony in 1912 Decree
Rudolph Rieman, a laborer of 159 Savannah Street, has been jailed by Chancellor T H Smith for failing to pay alimony of 25 per month following two divorces. The court had extended mercy multiple times since December 1912 but, tiring of delay, ordered confinement until cause is shown.
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Mobile County
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Ambrim Island Eruption Ravages Cocoa Plantations
Dec 17 reports describe a volcanic upheaval on Ambrim Island in the New Hebrides, shifting the coast at the dip point. French and English firms and cocoa plantations were destroyed while a five day rain of cinders fell. About 900 refugees sought shelter at mission stations. no lives believed lost.
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Crowds Eager 10 Draw Cash At Central Bank
In Mexico City crowds gathered before the Central Bank doors to exchange state bank bills for cash. Notices said the bank would redeem only half the bill amount, conditionally on funds deposits from the State Bank. Redemption would halt as each state bank's deposits ran dry.
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Associated Press
Woman breaks umbrella during street assault on Dauphin
A crowd of several hundred watched Mrs. William Ellsworth thrash Ralph Nelson near Dauphin and St. Emanuel streets shortly after 1 o clock Wednesday. She used an umbrella after considering a police club. Nelson offered no defense. No arrests reported.
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Postoffice Committee Cuts Rural Carrier Pay in Bill
Washington December 17. The house postoffice committee eliminated every new proposition in the postoffice appropriation bill including 2,000,000 for increased rural carrier pay as an economy measure. A Democratic caucus may consider authorizing a study by the postmaster general on government ownership of telephones and telegraphs.
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Cowdray Denies Mexican Oil Sale to Standard Oil
Lord Cowdray denied a New York report that his firm planned to sell Mexican oil interests to an American buyer. He stated neither his firm nor he had sold or were about to sell to the Standard Oil Company or anyone else.
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London
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New York
Standard Oil Company
Congress Ashes Debates Narrowed Currency and Rail Policy
Senate currency debate resumes with Republicans predicting passage by Saturday while the Alaska railway bill raises government ownership questions. Secretary Bryan supports embassy property purchases in Tokyo Mexico City and Bern, and Western Federation of Miners leader C H Mahoney accuses Michigan copper mine operators at a rules hearing. Representative Roberts pushes Interstate Commerce to require four steel cars per railroad.
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Massachusetts
Interstate Commerce Committee
James L. Giboo
Republicans of the South Will Bear the Brunt
The Republican National Committee debated reform measures to cut Southern representation at national conventions. A subcommittee proposed four delegates at large per state, one per district, and an extra delegate in districts where GOP vote hits 35 percent or more, with limits to two per district. The plan aims to recognize state primaries and standardize seating of delegates with reduced committee authority.
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Belknap Brothers Duel Over Suitor in Poker Finale
In Rollette North Dakota on December 17 James and George Belknap, two brothers competing for Miss Jessie Peltier, played poker to choose the rightful suitor. James won and proposed during the evening, but George discovered the plan and confronted them.
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Mayor to Demand An Investigation
Mayor Pat J. Lyons announced a report alleging John Broadus a former constable and deputy sheriff created a disgraceful scene at the police station in early December. He will seek an investigation into the report’s truth and, if valid, into who is at fault. Broadus faced drunken and disorderly charges and concealed weapons, fined five dollars or ten days in city cases, with a waived examination in the state case.
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Zapata’s Forages: Rebels Routed Near Mexico City
News from Mexico City reports rebels led by Emiliano Zapata penetrating the federal district. They clashed with federal troops at Mila Alta and San Lorenzo, with Zapata and lieutenants Neri and de la O directing operations. Zapata’s forces allegedly occupied Nepanpa ranch near Mila Alta as government reports note a new rout at San Lorenzo.
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Twenty-Five Bodies Taken From Vulcan Mine Blast
In Castle Colorado on December 17 26 of the 37 men killed in yesterday's explosion were removed from the Vulcan mine owned by Rocky Mountain Fuel Company.
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King Menelik Dead Again Reported By Despatches
A Jibai despatch from Africa reports Emperor Menelik of Abyssinia born 1844 and last reported dead in February. The line notes previous false announcements and mentions Prince Lid Jeassu as a grandson.
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Prison Break At City Jail Spurs Wide Crackdown
Three inmates including George Stone and Glover escaped a city jail after tearing a wall opening with a pipe and cutting a window. Will Stein raised the alarm as officers and sheriffs scour the area and alert nearby towns. The trio used hammocks lowered from a window to flee into Conti street alley in the early hours.
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Stone Wanted In Three States
George Hl Stone, deemed the most dangerous of three prisoners, was arrested last week on charges of obtaining money under false pretenses. He allegedly told victims in Alabama, Florida, and Mississippi he represented multiple companies including Aetna Insurance and Empire Realty.
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Demand for exhaustive medical tests under new eugenic marriage law
A Milwaukee physician argues that a Wisconsin eugenic marriage law requires lengthy, costly examinations. He cites multiple Wassermann tests over months, brain tissue analysis, Nog tests, and extensive spinal and bone checks, claiming such procedures could take six months and strain the physician.
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