British press urges pavilion at Pan Pacific show
London reports from December 19 note British press regrets cabinet decision to skip an official pavilion at the Pan Pacific exposition. Unionist Evening Standard argues expense should not block celebration of a completed commercial enterprise by a powerful nation. Westminster Gazette questions the impact on U S perceptions. A parliamentary committee will be formed to pursue the matter in the Commons.
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iBy Associated Press
London
Unionist
Evening Standard
Westminster Gazette
United States
Great Britain
House of Commons
Man Shot in Norfolk: Suspect Mistaken for Burglar
Norfork Virginia dispatch says F. P. Wilma, 27, was shot by Dr. C. Saunders who mistook him for a burglar. Wilma, removed from a street corner by bystanders, apparently attempted to enter Saunders' home. both men belonged to the same lodge.
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Y Associated Press
Norfolk
F. P. Wilma
C. Saunders
Wilson
Lily Think Wilson
Saunders
Census Bureau reports cotton seed output and processing totals
The census bureau released figures showing 289 118 running bales of linters and 2 201 276 tons of cotton seed crushed from the 1913 crop before December 1. It notes 850 mills and other processing establishments were active in the period prior to December.
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Associated Press
Washington
Census Bureau
Daive
Premonition Mrs Pankhurst Will Eming Inc
A fragmented line suggests Mrs Pankhurst will form or join an Inc later this month. The brief notes an upcoming action with possible organizational plans but lacks clear details or confirmation.
President Wilson Returns to Office After Illness
President Wilson resumed work at his Washington office and met the cabinet after a weeklong illness. He discussed the Federal Reserve Board personnel, seeking highly qualified individuals regardless of political affiliation while aiming for the strongest possible appointees.
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Washington
Wilson
Federal Reserve Board
Water more fatal than whisky in Texas say Times Union
The Jacksonville Times Union cites a remark comparing water and whisky in Texas. The line frames a tongue in cheek judgment on drink dangers within a regional context.
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Texas
Jacksonville Times-Union’ and Citizen
Adjudged Guilty in Federal Cases including Blanks and Henderson
In U S district court John Blanks was found guilty of raising a one dollar bill to ten. Will Henderson was found guilty of robbing a post office at St Elmo and awaits sentencing. James Carter pleaded guilty to illicit distilling and received thirty days in jail and a $100 fine. Juries adjourned until January 12.
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United States District Court
John Blanks
Will Henderson
St. Elmo
James Carter
Pscambia
Moriarity Murder Case Heats Up As Defense Prepares Theory
Defense for Joseph Moriarity alias William Leehan gains momentum as backers from a Lakewood family hint at new evidence. Attorney argues the defendant is a victim of a conspiracy in the death of Mrs. Caroline Turner, whose body was found with facial wounds and possible suffocation or club blows.
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Associated Press
Toms River
N.J
Moriarity
Ume
Joseph Moriarity
William J. Leehan
Lakewood
Caroline C. Turner
Jasper Lynch
Turner
Bank Examiner Takes Charge of Elizabeth First National
National bank examiner assumes control of the First National Bank of Elizabeth Pennsylvania on treasury orders after directors cited excessive slow paper. Bank organized 1898 with capital 50000 deposits 440000 surplus 30000 total resources 580000.
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Associated Press
Pittsburg
National Bank
First National Bank of Elizabeth
Elizabeth
Treasury Department
Nashville Railway to fill vacant president post
The Nashville Chattanooga and St. Louis Railway directors meet in Nashville to fill the vacancies created by the death of John W. Thomas Jr. It is likely the president and general manager roles will be split. Mentioned candidates include Major E. C. Lewis and H. F. Smith.
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Associated Press
Nashville, Tenn
Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis Railway
John W. Thomas, Jr
E. C. Lewis
H. F. Smith
Rockefeller Family Block Occupancy Restraint
In Cleveland on December 19, Judge Neff of common pleas court issued a permanent injunction restraining John D. Rockefeller Laura S Rockefeller John D Rockefeller Jr and their agents from interfering with occupancy of the Weddell block East Sixth Street. The suit followed tenants of Koblitz Brothers who held a 99 year lease being ejected by Rockefeller agents.
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Associated Press
Cleveland
Ohio
John D. Rockefeller
Laura
Rockefeller
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Weddell Block
East Sixth Steet
Neff
Common Pleas Court
Koblitz Brothers
Yale Crew Coaches Announce Session Policy
Yale appoints Richard Armstrong as resident graduate manager in charge of rowing with Guy Nizkaix as head coach and F. Giannini as assistant. The trio plans to tailor coaching to available rowers, not force the English stroke.
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Associated Press
New Haven
Conn
Yale
Richard Armstrong
Guy Nizkaix
F. Giannini
New York
Nicalis
Giannini
Aged 95 Man in Lynchburg Recounts Long Life
In Lynchburg Virginia on December 19 the 95 year old George J Johnson described his long life with memories of the United States and his era. The scant fragment notes his age and status as a long-lived resident.
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Associated Press
Lynchburg
George J. Johnson
Aes
United States
Bible Witnesses Fined for Refusal to Rise Against Request
Chattanooga Tenn December 19 Burke Priddy justice of the peace fined Rev Roy Cotham a minister of the unknown tongue or Holy Roller, witness Sam Helton and the minister's wife five dollars and other costs for not rising. The minister, charged with several offenses, was ordered to the workhouse but later released on a writ of habeas corpus.
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Associated Press
Chattanooga
Tenn
Burke Priddy
Roy Cotham
Sam Helton
Bickerstaff Dies After Delacy Shot in Georgia
Norwood Bickerstaff, brought from Hatchechubbee Alabama by special train for treatment after being shot near the heart, died in Columbus Georgia. Dike Delacy is held under guard at his sister’s home in Seale Alabama as authorities investigate the shooting.
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Associated Press
Columbus
Norwood Bickerstaff
Hatchechubbee
Ala
Dike Delacy
Seale
Wood to command Eastern Department from Governor's Island
Secretary Garrison announced that Major General Leonard Wood will leave as chief of staff next April to command the Eastern Department with headquarters at Governor's Island New York succeeding Major General Thomas H Barry who goes to the Philippines. Garrison did not reveal Wood's successor as chief of staff.
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Washington
Garrison
Leonard Wood
Governor’s Island
New York
Thomas H. Barry
Philippines
Wood
State Auditor Ordered to Purge Pension Rolls
State Auditor C Books Smith must strike 579 names from the pension rolls as directed by the state pension board per an attorney general opinion. Smith sought guidance on authority and the AG ruled he is a ministerial officer enforcing board mandates. A test case to challenge the board’s power may follow.
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Montgomery
Ala
Smith
State Pension Board
Pension Board
Opera bouffe on its last legs in Paris
Take the Paris scene as a cue and cast the opera bouffe concept into an American program as the season shifts. The note suggests relocating performances to local venues to revive interest and audiences.
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Opera Bouffe
Paris
Honest in opinions crooked in tices phrase
A fragment notes a saying about a man being honest in opinions yet crooked in tices, illustrating a paradoxical view of character.
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