Coal mine disaster claims hundreds in Monongah
Morning Journal reports a catastrophic mining accident at Fairmont Coal in Monongah West Virginia with 25 bodies recovered by 9 PM and estimates of over 550 dead including 16trappers mule drivers and boys. Rescue parties face deadly black damp as hopes fade for survivors and relief funds begin for destitute families.
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Morning Journal
Mairment
Fairmont
Monongah
Siat
Nitte Bentios Hoa
Gas Peril Looms At Pittsburg Prominent Event
The Gazette Times reports fears of fatal gas exposure at a Pittsburg prom event. Authorities say at least ten attendees could die from gas poisoning as people are drawn from the mines, with over 300 present and many already prostrated or hospitalized.
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Dee
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Battleships Leave Norfolk for San Francisco Rendezvous
Atlantic fleet ships including Louisiana New Jersey and Virginia depart Norfolk facing a long voyage to San Francisco after a Hampton review by President Roosevelt. Sixteen battleships head along the coast as the fleet proceeds toward Cape Henry and then southbound for the Pacific.
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Admiral Vans
Hampton Meade
San Francisco
Noosevelt
Louisiana
New Jerseys
Virginia
Bine Ton
Ciorgia
Texan Attempt to Kill Brother’s Family
Cieduch Texas Dee 7 Returning from church services Rev W E K Mason his wife and his mother Mrs W E Mason were fired upon by Kile brother Curth Mason and all were wounded Mrs W E K Mason’s wound is supposed to be fatal The shooter escaped
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Texas
Dee
W EK. Mason
W EO Mason
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Mason
Chicago Wins Republican Convention Delegates for 1908
Chicago wins the 1908 Republican convention location state wide vote 61 to 18 with Denver 4 and Kansas City 18. Date set by compromise June 1 to June 30. Delegates and staff named and rules for selecting at large and district delegates defined by state committees.
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Kansas City
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Willian F. Stone
Dave G. Owen
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Sergeannt
Lee GG. Hitchinger
East Orange
N. J
Tho Errow
State Committee of Congressional Committee
Gridiron Club Fete Features Satirical Stunts At Banquet
Washington event staged by the Gridiron club with 260 guests including prominent politicians and business leaders. President Samuel Blythe lights the electric gridiron as Vice President Fairbanks endures a mock sting, followed by a nature-taking class and quips about money, Wall Street, and Oklahoma's entry into politics.
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Morning Journal
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Gridiron Club
Samuel Blythe
Willard Hotel
Fairbanks
Indiana
Wall Street
John Barrett
George Washington
Potomac
Cortelyou
Pacific
Metcalf
Oklahoma
Bryan
Gridiron Club Clearing House Association
Death Claims Mrs Louis M Taft Mother of Secretary Taft
Mrs Louisa M Taft widow of Alphonso Taft dies after a long illness. Born in Boston in 1827 she was mother of Secretary of War William H Taft and sister to Miss Delia Torrey. Survived by four children Henry W Taft Horace D Taft and Fanny J Edwards. Stepson is Congressman Charles P Taft of Cincinnati Times Star.
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Wasp
Louisa M. Taft
William H. Taft
Taft
Alphonso Taft
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Austria
Russia
Canada
Washington
Delia Torrey
Boston
Samuel Davenport Torrey
New York
Strong & Cadwallader
Horace D. Taft
Taft School For Boys
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Conn
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William A. Edwards
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Charles P. Taft
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Cincinnati Times-Star
Cannon Declares Respect for Gompers and Union Vote
Speaker Cannon told a Washington audience that union leaders like Samuel Gompers merit respect though he would not yield his franchise to any single leader. He noted a larger labor vote for him than ever before, despite AFL opposition, and stressed pursuing his own legislative ideas. The moment followed a plate printers union visit praising his work for workers.
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Washington
Cannon
Organized Labor
Samuel Gompers
Union of Plate Printers
Plate
Charles Smith
American Federation of Labor
Mr. Gomper
Gompers
Choamper
Delegates Trimmed as Territorial Representation Shifts
A 1905 call assigns two delegates per territory to the Republican convention, prompting debate over open ballots. Alaska and other territories face reduced representation while New Mexico and Arizona may retain higher totals as statehood nears. Chicago loses favor to Kansas City, amid Southwest support and Republican alignments.
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Scott
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Moe
Capers
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Delaware
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Idaho
Clinois
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Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Missistippi
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New York
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North Dakota
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Ush
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Virginia
Washington
Wisconsin
District of Columbote
New Mento
P Reezonsa
Associated Press
Republican Party
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Arizona
United States
Chicago
West
Southwest
Kansas City
Ilinois
Mystery in Death of Brakeman John S S Scott
Brakeman John S S Scott died from injuries after being injured in the Santa Fe engine cab near Chapelle. Initial reports claimed he struck his head on a bridge wall while train moved, but bridge inspection suggests he could not have been struck that way. Officials fear foul play and conduct an investigation with Eugene Scott of Trinidad assisting. An inquest is planned.
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the Morning Journal
Las Vegas
Dev
John SS. Scott
Santa Fe
Chapelle
Scott
Eugene Scott
Trinidad
Possible Candidates Reserving Quarters for Republican Convention
Chicago reports Republicans have begun reserving headquarters for the national convention next June. Speaker Joseph G. Cannon led with a reservation and the presidential suite in the auditorium hotel is set aside for him. Vice President Fairbanks Governor Hughes Taft and Senators Foraker and Knox also requested suites. Numerous delegates have reserved quarters.
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Chicago
Joseph G. Cannon
Fairbanks
Hughes
New York
Taft
Foraker
Knox
Saratoga Theaters Close After Police Order
Syracuse theater managers who had arranged benefit performances for tomorrow night cancelled them and announced they would comply with the chief of police order to keep their houses closed on Sunday night.
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Syracuse
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Dee. T
Monarch on Deathbed Amid Royal Dignity and Hope
Stockholm reports the aging king's condition as grave with doctors giving saline camphor and digitalis at intervals to ease pain and prolong life. The royal family and officials wait in the palace as the monarch remains comatose, with a final bulletin noting recovery is impossible though life may endure a few more hours.
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Morning Journal
Stockholm
Bishop Milling
Lund
White House or Nothing for Governor Hughes
State Senator Alfred H. Page, an ally of Governor Hughes, said the governor would not seek renomination. He added the governor would stay in public life only if the Republicans elect him president of the United States.
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New York
Alfred H. Page
Hughes
Republicas
United States
Bryan speaks as Omaha hosts large dollar dinner
In Omaha on December 7 William J. Bryan was the guest of honor at a Dahlman Democratic club dollar dinner drawing about 1,200 attendees. He praised volunteer Democrats ready to fight monopolies and said his nomination stance remains unchanged though he did not commit to running. John H. Atwood of Leavenworth acted as toastmaster with Major James Dahman and Colonel Ray Hoffman also speaking.
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Omaha
John H. Atwood
Leavenworth
Kansas
Othr
James (. Dahmah
Ray Hoffman
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Oklahoma Democracy
Orchard taken to Caldwell in Steunenberg murder case
Harry Orchard was moved to Caldwell by two penitentiary guards as his murder case against ex Governor Steunenberg was called in district court. On defense motion the case was continued for the term and Orchard was returned to jail.
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Boise
Idaho
Harry Orchard
Caldwell
Steunenberg
Wood
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Sunday closing law to shutter New York amusements
New York City public entertainment faces a 24 hour Sunday ban under a new strict interpretation of the existing statute. Police Commissioner Bingham orders eighteen inspectors to enforce the closure of all performances from vaudeville to Y M C A events and to arrest violators. Theaters, cinemas, skating rinks and roller shows in the city face disruption while Brooklyn sees stronger enforcement and temporary injunctions against moves to limit the law. The music in hotels and restaurants remains untouched. The six day bicycle race is delayed and Madison Square Garden doors stay closed past midnight.
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Morning Journal
New York
Mery
Gorman
Poiies
Bingham
Carnegie Hall
Brooklyn
Young Men's Christian Association
Educational Alliance
Madison Square Garden
Six Day Bicycle Race Opens at Madison Square Garden
Madison Square Garden drew a crowd for an opening program before the annual six day bicycle race starting Monday at 1 AM. Frank Kramer defeated Edward Jacquelin in a half mile and again in a one mile duel. Walter Butt of Germany won the ten mile professional race. Louis Darragon of France and Bobby Walthour of Atlanta won the ten mile motor pacer and the Kilometers world pace championship respectively.
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Madison Square Garden
Frank Kramer
Edward Jacquelin
Kramer
Lengt
Eurer
Walter Butt
Germany
Louis Darragon
France
Bobby Walthour
Atlanta
Prenmehman
Drastic Sunday Closing Enforced in Kansas City
Seven measures enforced the Sunday closing law after Judge William H. Wallace led a campaign. A county grand jury indicted traveling actors and theater staff for violating Missouri labor Sunday statutes, 141 arraigned with $200 bonds, others fled the city.
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William H. Wallace
Criminal Court
Miners vow fight against union control at Goldfield mines
Goldfield Nevada December 7 miners association declares a determined struggle to end union domination and reopen idle mines despite water inflow. Officers decline comment on importing nonunion workers though messages promise large labor offers and potential remobilization in twenty four hours. Cave ins and damage accompany the labor tension as federal troops loom in the camp.
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Nev
San Francisco
Union
Troops Arrive in Goldfield Nevada Quiet After Parade
The first detachment of U S troops reaches Goldfield under Colonel Reynolds. 283 officers and men from San Francisco and Monterey join Captain Richardson and Majors Fredericks Kreph. Governor Sparks dispatch described as precautionary with no sign of imminent trouble.
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Reynolds
San Francisco
Twenty-second Infantry
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Cal
Richardson
Wolfe
Wassel
Stewart
Fredericks
Kreph
William Cox
Sparks
Colonel Reynolds
Western Federation of Miners
Associated Press
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