Disaster at Vulcan mine traps 38 in dust explosion
Newcastle Colorado December 16 coal dust in a tunnel blown back into a mountain caused a massive explosion at the Vulcan mine of the Rocky Mountain Fuel company. Forty workers were in the mine. 38 men, all but six or eight Americans and many ranch sons, were killed or were dead as rescue progressed.
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Newcastle
Col
Vulcan
Rocky Mountain Fuel Company
L. L. Crawford
L. Walters
Erlend
J. P. Carrigan
Glenwood Springs
Reso
Portine
Saite
Moog
Newey Ie
Crane
Mexico City Bank Crisis Forces Note Acceptance
In Mexico City on December 16 government actions loom as state bank notes face collapse. Banco Central and Bank of London Mexico managers discuss deposits and liquidity while many banks struggle to redeem notes. Rumors of Huerta decree to mandate acceptance spread, yet merchants resist yet lines form outside the Central Bank amid mounting tension.
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Mexico
City
Zapital
Banco Central
Bank of London
Eontinue
Lnsted
Huerta
Republic
Sta
Central Bank
Property of Refugees Confiscated by Rebels in Mexico
Juarez dispatch reports General Villa issued a decree in Chihuahua City ordering the confiscation of all property belonging to Luis Terrazas Enrique and Joaquin Creel. The vast holdings include banks lands cattle and homes. Terrazas and Creel families are cited as withholding indemnity and facing forfeiture if the revolution succeeds.
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Juarez
Luis’ Terrazas
Enrique
Joaquin Creel
Imines
Francisco Vill
Terrazas
United States
Mexico
Chichuahua
Terrazases
Creemie
Enrique" Creel
United State
Villa
Chihuahua City
Cardinal Rampolla, famed papal secretary of state, dies
Home December 16 Cardinal Rampolla once papal secretary of state died at midnight he had suffered flu attacks but was not known to be ill recently He celebrated the Te Deum for the pope’s recovery and led in papal votes before Austria objected Rampolla had been prominent in the conclave and later retired at St Martha palace prior to death
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Toment
Rampolia
Rome
Marquis del Tindaro
Leo XII
Pope le
Austria
Cardinal Rampolla
Sicily
Congregation of the Universal Inquisiion
Rampoll
Palace of St. Martha
St Peter's
Holy See
Aleshire
Howard
Joseph Keller
Jim
Desperado
Bein
Filpino
Carabaos
Keller
Officers express regret over Carabao dinner incident
Delegations led by Major General Aleshire and Rear Admiral Howard issued a letter of regret after a Military Order of the Carabao dinner drew criticism from President Wilson and his cabinet. Secretary Garrison and Secretary Daniels planned a joint report to Wilson while Daniels urged veteran officers to avoid leadership roles until offensive content is removed.
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Ington
Garrison
Daniels
Aleshire
U.S. A
McIntyre
Howard
Wilson
Carabao Society
Navy
Offic
Taft Guests at Jordan Lodge Kempt in Allentown
William H. Taft served as guest of honor at Jordan lodge F in A M in Allentown Pa joining Dec 16. He spoke to Muhlenberg college King School and local preparatory students gathered in Indian Resformed church about the Liberty Bell's concealment during the Revolutionary War amid Philadelphia invasion threats by British forces.
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Allentown
William H. Taft
Jordan Lodge F. & A. M
Taft
Muhlenberg College
the King School
Philadelphia
Root Denies Presidential Aims In Senate Currency Debate
Washington reports that Senator Root of New York publicly denied any presidential aspirations during the currency bill fight. He stated he would not seek the Republican nomination if offered, while Democratic critics argued the measure risks inflation or panic. The Senate continued to clash over amendments and the scope of Federal Reserve powers as the administration defended the bill.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Root
New York
Hitchcock
Federal Reserve Board
Gore
Jewiah Maca
Toots Cnarne
Martine
Bank Agen
Pearse
Chilly reception due for Churchill in Berlin visit
Berlin officials denied specifics of Winston Churchill first lord of the British Admiralty planned visit to Berlin. German papers speculated it aimed at naval affairs with potential friction in Paris and Berlin. In Oakland California a funeral parade was disrupted when a truck blocked the route and the director assaulted the driver before the procession continued.
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Berlin
Germany
Winston Churchill
Admiralty
Churchill
Viscount Haldane
France
Paris
Lokal Angelger
Kreuz Zeitung
Mr. Churchill
Tageblatt Als
Oakland
Cal
C. Welsh
Welsh
Fire destroys First State bank block in Livingston
A morning fire leveled the First State bank block at Main and Callender, with only walls and a corner bank office remaining. The loss tops $150,000, affecting bank offices, a hardware department, saloon, offices, rooming house, meat market, and the Merchants' Credit Association. Four tenants were rescued from smoke, two people overcome, and defective wiring is suspected. The bank plans a three story rebuild, and aid from nearby towns was requested but not needed.
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Standard
Livingston
First State Bank
Main
Callender Streets
W. G. Conrad
A.W. ‘Miles
A.W. Miles
Dan Smith
Tal
Livingston Abstract Company
Natonal Park Bank
Helena
Eoeing
Billings
Bozeman
John Mustert
William Brat
George McCain
Park Hotel
Abyssinian King Meno ik Dies in Africa Dispatch
London dispatch from Jibuta reports King Meno ik of Abyssinia died on Friday. The notice notes the death as a significant royal loss in Africa, with no immediate details on funeral plans or succession.
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London
Jibuta
Africa
Menoik
Abyssinia
Terrific Colorado Mine Explosion and Other Page Items
Deserted. A collage of brief items: a Colorado mine blast, a Mexican currency issue noted, Cardinal Ramposta dies in Rome, Livingston block fire, Carabao officers apologetic, Senator Root disclaims ambition, Republicans weighing convention basis, West side residents discuss parking, Willow Glencow sets a record, Burma mining report, server hold up, children write to Santa, Questions and answers, two confess and are sentenced, market and stock notes, Golabers cartoon, state curiosities, and a coal tax recovery bid by a coal company.
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Cardinal Ramposta
Rome
Livingston
Root
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Willow Glencow
SoLetter
Burma
Republicans Readjust Lineup For National Convention
Washington report says the Republican National Committee, after five hours of debate, declared it has power to readjust convention representation and reform rules. A plan to reduce Southern influence and embrace primaries was approved for state ratification, with a sub committee expected to report findings and seek a four at large delegates per state and district based delegates. Senator Borah urged a progressive stance for 1916, while tensions over the old system and a possible 1914 convention were debated amid calls for unity against the Democratic victory last November.
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Krom” Ettomal Nybranka’ Estabrook
New ‘Hampshire
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Saunders
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National. Com
Mittee
Depositions Asked in Charlton Case at Como
Naples December 16. Counselor for the defense in Porter Charlton murder case asks Como court for charge elucidation and calls for eight American witnesses plus four alienists in New York to be interviewed on Charlton’s mental state. Court to seek Milan court approval through diplomatic channels after January 1 penal code reform allows visits during investigation.
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Naples
Signor Catapano
Porter Charlton
Como
New York
Chariton
United States
Italy
Sigeor Catapano
Poor outlook for Cupid in Wisconsin
Milwaukee December reports the Milwaukee Medical Society will not enforce the state eugenics marriage law requiring physical fitness certificates from physicians. Doctors say the $3 fee and testing costs are prohibitive and a committee will present the issue to the state board of health. If certificates are not provided, marriage ceremonies by certificate may be halted in Wisconsin after January.
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Milwaukee
Milwaukee Medical Society
State Board of Healt
Wisconsin
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