Taft discussed anti trust laws with Kellogg and others at his home
President elect Taft, visiting Henry W. Taft in New York, heard Franklin Murphy named for a cabinet post by New Jersey leaders. He conferred with Frank B. Kellogg on anti trust matters amid Standard Oil hearings. Judge Franklin Ferris also called, and Congressman Fowler spoke on currency and financial legislation. Taft posed for photos and began a portrait series.
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Fight Against Standard Oil Company
Franklin Ferris
Congressman Fowler
New York
Taft
Henry W. Taft
Formr
Franklin Murphy
New Jersey
Frank B. Kellogg
Standard Oil
Harriman
Kellogg
Supreme Court
Washington
Harri
Interstate Commerce Commission
Missouri
Aft
House
Murphy Declines to Comment on Cabinet Position
Newark Dec 15 Former New Jersey Governor Frank Murphy refused to discuss the president elects plan to present his name for a cabinet post. Murphy offered only the phrase I have nothing to say, declining to elaborate or comment further on the matter.
German Wrestler Siegfried Challenges Frank Gotch
Ernest Siegfried, the German wrestling champion touring France, plans to challenge Frank Gotch for the world title in New York. Siegfried, known as "the air," aims to win new laurels in America and has arranged stakes with Joe Roger and Atlas, offering half-hour throws or a $250 forfeit. Spokane reward raised to 18000 for train robbers after halt near Hillyard.
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Ernest Siegfried
Frank Gotch
Wre
France
Ernest Pies
Gergiany
New York
Spain
East
Ek O
America
Siegfried
Ernest Roe
Madison Square
Joe Rogers
Atlas
Burns Fatal to Child in Marysville
In Marysville Ohio on December 15 Louis Hutchisson aged 5 died from burns suffered when a fire catching object injured him while his mother was nearby. The incident occurred as the child was exposed to flames from a household object. No other injuries are reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marysville, O
Louis
William P. Hutchisson
Expect Good Fight Papke vs Kelly in Los Angeles Tonight
In Los Angeles on December 15 followers of fistiana expect a rattling good fight as Hugo Kelly the Italian middleweight of Chicago faces Billy Papke the Illinois Thunderbolt at the Jefferson Athletic Club. The bout is slated for 25 rounds with a likely long finish as both boxers are famed for stamina. A previous draw between them adds to the anticipation before the winner challenges Ketchel for the middleweight title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Papke
Hugo Kelly
Los Angeles
Fistiana
Chicago
Linois Thunderbolt
Jeffries Athletic Club
Papke
Stanley Ketchel
Kelly
Ketchel
Will Complete Railroad to Shelbyville
Louisville and Eastern railroad in Kentucky gains signed consent of all construction noteholders to a 500000 dollar syndicate plan led by Lawrence Jones S Zorn and Samuel Culbertson The move funds the line extends it to Shelbyville and invites Indiana noteholders to join completing reorganization and removing control from the receiver Only final details remain to seal the deal
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville, Ky
Louisville & Eastern Railroad
Kentucky
Lawrence Jones
S. Zorn
Samuel Culbertson
Shelbyville
Indiana
Lay Cornerstone Of New Theater In Presence Of Noted Guests
The cornerstone will be laid this afternoon in New York for a proposed national theater. Mayor McClellan will speak along with Augustus Thomas and John H. Finley. Richard Watson Gilder will recite an ode. Geraldine Farrar will sing, and Percy MacKaye conducts a dedicatory chorus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dramatic Art of America
McClellan
Augustus Thomas
John H. Finley
The
City College
Richard Watson Gilder
Geraldine Farrar
Percy MacKaye
Farmers' Mutual Tobacco association organized
In Hopkinsville Christian county a mass meeting of tobacco planters repudiated the Planters' Protective association and its officials. They formed the Farmers' Mutual Tobacco association to run a loose sales system in Hopkinsville or, if feared, at Louisville Paducah or other accessible points. Planters from other counties invited to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopkinsville
Planters’ Protective Association
Christian County
Farmers’ Mutual Tobacco Association
Louisville
Paducah
Schwab Testifies on Steel Schedule in Tariff Hearing
Washington December 15 The house ways and means committee will focus on the steel schedule as it drafts the tariff bill for a special session. Charles M Schwab steel magnate testified before the panel while Andrew Carnegie and Henry C Frick of Pittsburgh are expected to appear later along with Judge E H Gary and other steel men.
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Schwab
Washington
Congress
House
Ways and Means
Charles M. Schwab
Andrew Carnegie
Henry C. Frick
Pittsburg
E. H. Gary
Alleged Mamie Warnock Murderer Held in Monticello Jail
Danville Kentucky December 15 Elmer Hill charged with Mamie Warnock murder was moved by night from Jamestown to Monticello jail. Officers traveled through mountains with the prisoner. A mob is rumored to plan an assault to take Hill and burn him alive at the Monticello jail.
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Danville
Elmer Hill
Mamie Warnock
Jamestown
Monticello
Hill
Fined For Bootlegging In Dry Territory
Boston Garry was found guilty of giving away whisky in dry territory and fined 200 dollars. In default of payment he was committed to the Cincinnati workhouse to serve about one year.
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Manchester
Boston
Garry
Cincinnati
Unemployed man ends life in Steubenville
John Sager aged 40 committed death by his own hand by swallowing carbolic acid in Steubenville Ohio. Report says inability to find work drove the act.
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Steubenville
John Sager
Akron man on trial for murder begins case
On December 15 in Akron Ohio the trial of John Giffin, charged with the murder of John Maloney, has commenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron, O
John Giffin
John Maloney
25 Cent Broom Ended For A Year In Midwest
In Indiana and Illinois a broom crop corner ends the 25 cent broom for at least a year. Rear Admiral Sperry pays respects to Sir Henry Edward MacCallum the governor of Ceylon. Theodore Roosevelt Jr named aide de camp with rank of major on Governor elect Lilley’s Connecticut staff. In Sault Ste Marie robbers sandbag Deputy Postmaster Higgins and steal 2500 dollars. Bullfighter Rodolfo Gaona fatally gored in Puebla fight.
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Indiana
Foraker proposes tribunal on Brownsville enlistment case
Washington December 15 Senator Foraker introduces an amendment to the reenlistment bill for negro troops discharged without honor over the Brownsville Texas incident. The plan creates a congress appointed tribunal of retired officers to hear evidence and determine guilt so as to permit re enlistment. The measure reduces executive discretion and relies on a congress appointed board. Also Burton of Ohio says he will pursue the senatorial bid and plans to return to Ohio to fight for the seat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Foraker
Brownsville
Tex
Senate
Congress
Secret Service
Burton
Ohio
Washington House Passes 85 Cent Gas Bill in DC
Washington lawmakers advanced a gas price measure setting 85 cents in the District, sending it to the Senate. Another bill would abolish bucketshops in DC. Representative Henry of Texas pressed for changes to a futures contracts bill, while Chairman Scott signaled upcoming hearings for farmers' unions on the matter.
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Washington
District of Columbia
House
Senate
Henry
Texas
Scott
Agricultural Committee
Insurgents Claim Large Turnout for Rule Change Meet
Washington December 15 insurgent Republican members seeking to revise house rules predict attendance will nearly double their first meeting. A Gardner Massachusetts resolution asking the secretary of state whether the British Commons appointed a committee to study rule changes was considered by the foreign affairs committee. Gardner did not appear and the measure was laid on the table.
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Washington
House
Gardner
Massachusetts
Secretary of State
House of ‘Commons
Great Britain
Committee On Foreign Affairs
Local Notes From Iron Mound Community
Iron Mound residents report illness and recovery among neighbors. Tommy Stevens is on the sick list while Jackson Stone shows improvement. Visitors include Ida B. Stone with J F Stone, and Sallie Smothers from Illinois. Oxen sold by Sherman Stevens to Whit Arbill. Several Stone relatives travel to Winchester for business and visits.
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Leather Flinchem
Misses Temple
Alice Stone
Ida B. Stone
J. F. Stone
Jack Wills
John R. Stevens
Winchester
Sherman Stevens
Whit Arbill
Sallie Stone
Carrie
Florence Poer
Sallie Smothers
Illinois
George Stone
Jackson Stone
Jas
Willie Stone
Fire destroys Hugh Niblack’s house and contents
Ruckerville reports a recent house fire that destroyed Hugh Niblack’s home and most belongings. Luther Brandenburg buys land and a house from Dr. Richard Allan for 2000 dollars and plans a new house near the new pike. School to close Friday with a children’s entertainment Saturday. Reverend C E Nichols preaches his last sermon after three years in the parish.
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Hugh Niblack
Luther Brandenburg
Richard Allan
Brandenburg
New Pike
C. E. Nichols
Jackson Adams
Illinois
Albert Gamboe
John Rainey
Tilman Shearer
Thos
Epperson
W. A. Stephens
Mike Baker
Pearl King
Eva Cobb and Son
Sarah Vice
Snow Creek guest visits and local social gathering
Henderson Vivian of Snow Creek visited Thos. Ogden Jr. over the weekend while Willie Tuyman from near Ruckerville was in the area on business. Jim Bush, working at Winchester, returned Sunday to visit his sister Mrs. Wm. Swept and take a short hunting trip. Miss Mary Watts hosted a social Saturday night with many attendees including Allie, Sallie, Elnora and Bush Kimbrell, Lula and Stella Williams, Cora Garrett, Gilla Bruner, Pearl and Beth Eastin, Lula and Tena Ogden, and several local men like Sam Rayborne, Chas. Swope, Tom Ogden, Henderson Vivian, Jim Garrett, Jim Kimbrell, Clay Robbins, Chas. Young, Clif Johnson, Henry Everman and Carlisle Hughes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson Vivian
Snow Creek
Thos. Ogden, Jr
Willie Tuyman
Ruckerville
Jim Bush
Winchester
Wm. Swept
Mary Watts
Allie
Sallie
Elnora
Bush Kimbrell
Lula
Stella Williams
Cora Garrett
Gilla Bruner
Pearl
Beth Eastin
Tena Ogden
Sam Rayborne
Messrs
Chas. Swope
Tom Ogden
Jim Garrett
Jim Kimbrell
Clay Robbins
Chas. Young
Clif Johnson
Henry Everman
Carlisle Hughes
Attack photographer at Chicago First Ward Ball
In Chicago on December 15 a photographer was assaulted and his camera smashed as the First Ward ball opened under Aldermen John Coughlin and Michael Kenna. Police guarded the Coliseum amid dynamite scare, photographers barred, ticket receipts near 25000 dollars slated for ward alderman campaigns next spring.
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Chicago
John Coughlin
Michael Kenna
Coliseum
Idaho Falls Murder Victim Identified as Schlack of Dillon
In Idaho Falls Idaho on December 15 the body of a man believed to be Waldo A Schlack from Dillon Montana was found at a rooming house. He had been murdered with an ax and letters on the corpse indicate he recently withdrew several hundred dollars from the Helena Montana state bank. A companion who accompanied him to the hotel is missing and police hunt for him. Schlack has relatives in Columbus Ohio.
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Idaho Falls
Idaho
Waldo A. Schlack
Dillon
Mont
Schlack
Helena
Columbus
Millionaire Burns Fortune in dying Moscow tale
A St Petersburg dispatch reports Moscow magnate Petroff on his deathbed had his entire fortune withdrawn and banknotes burned in his presence. He called relatives, showed the ashes, and said they had escaped wealth's evil.
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London
St. Petersburg
Moscow
Petroff
Haiti affairs quiet as US draws naval presence
Washington reports affairs in Haiti have quieted. American naval representations will be withdrawn except for one vessel. The remaining ships will move to Guantanamo for target practice.
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Washington
Haiti
Guantanamo
Elkin Social Roundup Includes Visits and Travel
Miss Bess Trengen of Trenton Mo visits Mrs Thornt Bush in Elkin. Mr and Mrs J R Lisle and Mr James Eubank join Sunday with the Bush family. Mrs Leano Mower Ethel Merritt visit aunt Leano Rankins at Flanagan. Miss Mary Merbone visits brother Cole Merbone near Flanagan. Mr J R Hisle travels with Mrs Sallie Embers to the Masonic Widows and Orphans Home in Louisville Ky. Arnie Lisle sews this week for Mrs Patie Eubank.
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Bess Trengen
Trenton
Masonic Widows’ and Orphans
Louisville
Kentucky
Arnie Lisle
Patie Eubank
Kirk Family Plans Move to Billings Oklahoma
In Clay City, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Kirk and relatives led a group traveling Monday to Billings Oklahoma to establish new homes. Other notes include Mrs. Rose’s return from a visit to her brother Tom Coulee and Geneve Adams visiting friends in Morehead.
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Tom Kirk
John Kirk
Virgil
Si Kirk
Henry Walden
Ethlyn Hoskins
Charlie Russel
Billings
Oklahoma
Steve Rose
Tom Coulee
Geneve Adams
Morehead
Parrish
Mrs. Cruse Rash
Winchester
Rela
Local notes and figures from the city pages
The report mentions the ill but improving daughter of Mrs. Harry Shatlack, Mr. George Adams visiting on business, Miss Patsy Bush in Stanton on business, and highlights the Highland Orphans Home where happy children are cared for by matron Nettie Patterson.
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Harry Shatlack
George Adams
Jackson
Patsy Bush
Stanton
Nettie Patterson
Mob Attacks Jamestown to Lynch Suspect in Kentucky
A mob of about one hundred armed men gathered in Jamestown Russell county on Sunday night with the intent to lynch James Hill white man charged with the murder of 13 year old Mamie Womack. Sheriff kept Hill hidden in the woods all night as the mob searched the jail and residences before leaving after being assured he was moved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville
Jamestown
Russell County
James Hill
Mamie Womack
Hill
College notes highlight talks and vacation period
Dr E A Thompson of Berea Union church visited the college Saturday morning delivering an earnest educational talk. Christmas vacation runs December 23 to January 5. Mr Eagle of Lynchburg entered college Monday. President Taylor leaves Tuesday for the Missionary Conference at Falmouth Kentucky. Y M C A chapel exercises were led by H Martin Rossier and J W Weldon. Rev J W Harris of Little Rock class of 1875 attended and spoke on the college’s purpose and achievements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Thompson
Berea Union Church
Thompson
Eagle
Lynchburg
Taylor
Falmouth
Cumberland
Messrs
College Reopens for Second Term with Special Exercises
Announcements this week promise the college will reopen for the second term on January 19. Ecards show the college building and essential information. Attendance is expected to rise significantly. special exercises and an address by a prominent person will mark opening day. The speaker's name will be announced later.
Fritzi Scheff and John Fox Jr Marry in Secret
A strong rumor in New York says soprano Fritzi Scheff and author John Fox Jr. married at Rector K Fox's Seven Springs Farm home in Mount Kisco. Fox declined details, noting he is not a public figure and asking a three day delay before any public statement.
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New York
Fritzi Scheff
John Fox, Jr
Rector K. Fox
Seven Springs Farm
Mount Kisco
Charles Dillingham
Miss Scheff
Fox
Surprise Your Best Friend This Christmas Morning Treat
A holiday prompt invites gifting Lowney's chocolates or a fruit basket from Mrs. Chas. R. West, with delivery or pickup options emphasized for Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. R. West
Lost eye from stave splitting in Glasgow farmer incident
In Glasgow Kentucky on December 15 George Wood a farmer from Metcalf county sustained the loss of an eye while splitting staves a piece from his wedge struck his right eye splitting the eyeball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glascow
George Wood
Metcalf County
Electric Bitters Promised Cure for Malaria and Stomach Woes
W C Kiestler of Halliday Arkansas praises Electric Bitters as medicine for stomach and liver troubles and run down conditions. The tonic purifies blood, boosts nerves, and adds vigor. money refunded if it fails to help. Available for 50 cents at Phillips Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Kiestler
Halliday
Ark
Phillips Drug Store
Winchester Roller Mills Finest in the County
The oldest and best institution in the county is the Winchester Roller Mills. Why not use home flour the best made Kerr Perfection and White Pearl flour has no equal. November 17, 1941.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Roller Mills
Kerr
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Wash
Great Northern Railway
Hillyard
Flrakfr
Iron Mound
Tommy Stevens
Robert P. Stone
Jas. Curtis
Manda Stone
Ollie Wills
Mollie Merrill
West Bend
ELKIN
Clay City
Lexington
Gime
Winn- Martin Coal & Supply
Mayer Bros
Cincinnati Tailors
Fritzi and
John
John Fox
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