Wilson Plans Rest and Recreation for Holiday Break
President Wilson outlines a rest heavy schedule including nine hours of sleep a night and golf at the Mississippi Country Club. He will review letters from the White House, walk with his family, and read in the evenings while drafting an anti trust address and evaluating members for the federal reserve board. He aims to consult cabinet advisers on board personnel and discuss interstate trade commission proposals. The plan emphasizes recuperation before returning to Washington to finalize key policy actions.
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Christian
Miss
Wilson
Sippi Country Club
Federal Reve Board
Congress
Reserve Board
Jose
Washigton
Interstate Trade Commission
Washington
Bureau of Information and
White House
Department of Labor
Associated Press
Gulfport
J. H. Neville
Secret Service
Mrs. Neville
President Wilson
James Sloan
Jack Wheeler
Charles
Judge Neville
Neville
Gulf Coast
Calumet Horror May End Mine Strike Efforts
Calumet Michigan reports four investigations into the Christmas tree disaster that killed seventy two people, mostly children, as peace efforts surge to end months of copper mine labor strife. Operators, guards, strikers, and miners unite in grief while funds pour in to help families and a Citizens Alliance burial offer is debated.
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Associated Press
Calumet
Mich
Citizens’ Alliance
Western Federation of Miners
Bandit Bostick Identified in Hope 10 Case
Investigators in Los Angeles connect clues from a rooming house to John Bostick, the bandit who robbed a Southern Pacific train and killed Horace E. Montague. A black derby, bought in Chicago, and a Chicago newspaper strip detail the suspect. A letter from Iowa with a hotel photo raises questions about accomplices and origin.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
John Bostick
Southern Pacific
Horace E. Montague
Bostick
Iowa
el Monte
Chicago
California
High Tide Causes Major Damage Across Coast
Los Angeles reports the year’s highest tide with huge breakers washing far inland, causing extensive damage along the shore. Coastal authorities monitor surge levels as communities assess losses.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Silver dollar aged 109 found on Yale hockey site
A silver dollar dated 1504 valued at $8,500 was found by William Sullivan during excavation for Yale hockey rink work in New Haven. An old jar contained coins and a 1804 dollar, plus a snuff box with a 1740 hallmark and other artifacts. The find hints at historic water coverage and nearby Northampton canal.
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Associated Press
New Haven, Conn
William Sullivan
Yale
Nuremburg
United States
Connecticut
Northampton
Connecticut State Bank
Continental
Strassburg
United States of America
New York Numismatists Doubt 1804 Dollar Discovery
New York numismatists say it is highly unlikely an American dollar dated 1804 was found in New Haven. They note only 1804 dollars struck in 1858 exist, with mint records absent for 1804 US dollars. Dealers suspect the coin may be Spanish or Bank of England in origin rather than a genuine 1804 US issue.
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Associated Press
New York
New Haven
Algeria
Bank of England
Noted Spaniard Aguilera Dies in Madrid
Albert Aguilera once a prominent Spanish cabinet member died yesterday in Madrid. He served as civil governor of Madrid during the Spanish American war and helped prevent outbreaks of disorders on several occasions.
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Associated Press
Madrid
Albert Aguilera
Bull Dog Burns in Gasoline Lamp Explosion
Jessie Dumas known as Bull Dog, a 24 year old levee camp worker from Mississippi, was severely burned when he tried to light a gasoline fueled lamp in Lucy Louisiana. The lamp exploded upon ignition and he narrowly escaped death.
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Lucy
Jessie Dumas
Bull Dog
Dumas
New Levee
Mississippi
Miss Page Survives London Car Crash Uninjured
Miss Katherine A Page daughter of Ambassador Walter Hines Page drove an auto that slammed into a wall in Barnes London yesterday. She escaped without injury while her companion Harold Fowler secretary to the ambassador sustained slight bruises.
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Associated Press
London
Katherine A. Page
Walter Hines Page
Barnes
Harold Fowler
Prosperous Mobile Banks Declare Dividends on Jan 1 1914
Six Mobile banks announce more than 200 000 in dividends for the year 1913 with the People’s Bank leading at 15 percent semi annual dividend. City Bank & Trust pays a smaller percent but distributes more cash to shareholders. Union Savings posts the smallest payout due to its smaller capital. All banks report strong business and bright prospects for 1914.
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Mobile
People’s Bank
City Bank & Trust Company
Union Savings Bank
Convict Camp Breach Spurs County Probe At Oak Grove
At Oak Grove Alabama on December 26 the Mobile County commissioners opened a formal inquiry into escapes from the convict camp. Since October 17 thirteen prisoners fled, four recaptured, with guards lacking arms while on duty. Guards’ pay and recent hires are scrutinized as the committee prepares to return to Mobile.
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Oak Grove
Ala
Mobile County
John T. Bauer
P. Gaillard
Charles Green
John D. Hagan
Sullivan
Joseph Jackson
James E. Shelton
Shelton
Charles McCarty
Dave Hagan
Jim Foster
Aaron Lundy
Horace B. Ludlow
Ludlow
Jackson
Jim Hudson
Singletary
Whitten
Ewart
Steve Morales
Morales
Mobile
Ticino Cantons Adds Tax on Musical Instruments
Berne December 26 Swiss authorities decide to impose an annual tax on all musical instruments in the Ticino canton as a new revenue source. This move expands tax measures beyond existing duties and affects instrument owners and makers across the region.
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Berne
Switzerland
Ticino
Storm wreckage along New Jersey coast leaves Seabright homeless
A December storm swept the north Jersey shore from Seabright to distant beaches, washing away huts and undermining foundations. Workers shore up 19 buildings as railroad tracks fill with sand. two hotels are almost washed away. No loss of life reported.
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Associated Press
Sealmright
N. J
New Jersey
Seabright
Seneca Aids Crew as Storm Grounds Ship Off Seaside Beach
Revenue cutter Seneca raced along the New Jersey coast to rescue a crew stranded in rigging as a heavy sea from the storm battered Seaside Beach near Point Pleasant. Narby life saving stations reported the vessel in great danger and crew members visible aloft.
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Associated Press
New York
Seneca
New Jersey
Seaside Beach
Point Pleasant
Narby
Monticello Lawyer Led Double Life and Sudden Death
Melvin H Couch prominent Sullivan County figure dies after years of concealing a mistress, Miss Adelaide Brance of Goshen. Investigators find a locked Monticello office suite room stocked with life necessities and comforts where the woman reportedly lived in hiding during Couch’s 15 year secret life. The revelation shocks his family and community.
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Melvin H. Couch
Monticello
N. Y
Couch
Sullivan County
Masonic Temple
Admiral Dewey
Legal contest on sanity of Schmidt addressed in court
In New York on December 26, Hans Schmidt’s defense read 30,000 words of hypothetical questions to determine his sanity in the murder of Anna Aumuller. Dr. Carlos F. MacDonald testified that Schmidt insisted he was sane and wished to die while denying insanity.
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Associated Press
New York
Hans Schmidt
Schmidt
Anna Aumuller
Carlos F. MacDonald
Dr. MacDonald
Admiral Dewey At 76 Enters Navy Board Duties
Washington December 26 George Dewey admiral of the navy began his seventy six birthday by appearing at his offices to discharge duties as president of the navy general board. He received many birthday gifts and congratulatory telegrams from across the country.
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Associated Press
Washington
George Dewey
Navy
Cfies
Navy General Board
Legality Questioned Over Sealing Cardinal Rampolla’s Apartments
In Rome on December 26 the sealing of the late Cardinal Rampolla’s apartments is condemned as high handed and illegal by some. The act allegedly lacked judicial authorization, carried out by a notary at the request of Monsignor Di Diologue administrator of St Beteete.
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Associated Press
Rome
Cardinal Rampolla
Donon
Monsignor
di Diaogue
St. Beteete
Lights on Main Street Fall to Daunt Burglars
Mobile police report daring Christmas morning thefts at Henry R. Hawes Candy on Dauphin street where a wagon carried off about 60 dollars in candy. The night beat officer failed to report the burglary, according to Hawes and Chief Crews. Other incidents include a Mary S. Brees steamship clerk’s cash loss and an attempted robbery at Martin’s Saloon on South Royal street.
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Mobile
Dauphint Street
Henry R. Hawes
Dauphin Street
Wilkinson
Ip Born
Mary
Brees
Martin's
South Royal Street
Hawes
Creteshaw
Candy Merchan
Riot in Plaza district prompts martial law in Los Angeles
Riot among unemployed men in the Plaza district leaves one dead and more than a dozen injured. Police search nearby Mexican quarter for two more rioters as detectives raid night spots and detain armed individuals. Authorities also visit the International Workers of the World meeting place for weapons clues.
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Los Angeles
Plaza
Ind
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Meade
HOPE
Bandit Bostick
Harrison
Pass Christian
Miss Page
Self
Board of Inquiry
North Jersey
Navy Geneva Board
Peter Martin
Peter F. Martin
Sas
South Royal Streets
Mr. Martin
Luling Street
Catherine Sev
Plaza District
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