Spa smodic copper advances buoy dull stock market
The report notes spasmodic advances in copper with North Butte at 33c and Amalgamated up 1% while Granby touched 69% and a million pounds of copper sold at 18c. Despite dull markets, copper strength persists as Lackawanna plans new stock issues and railroad equipment orders loom.
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Paine
Granby
North Butte
Amalgamated
New York
Calumet & Twecla
Alameda
Barnes-Ging
Butte
Alex Scott
Butte & Arizona Tener
Butte & Ely
Butte & London
Butte-Milwaukee
Butte-Montana Eee
Butte & Aadersburg
North Franklin Eeee Oy
Pilot-Butte
Ohio Keating
Stewart Wee
Butte & Bacorn
Tuolumne
Counterfeit Half Dollars Ring Noted In Christmas Rush
Washington reports a surge in small coin counterfeiting tied to the Christmas season. Secret service officers attribute the activity to rush hour spending, with most fakes circulating as half dollars in the East and attempted passings on the public.
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Washington
Secret Service
East
Silver service presented to the Wyoming at Brooklyn Navy Yard
Governor Joseph M. Carey presented a 108 piece silver service to the new battleship Wyoming at the New York Navy Yard in Brooklyn on December 2. The gift from Wyoming was accepted by Captain Frederick L. Chapin, commanding officer, in the presence of civil and naval officers and Wyoming residents.
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United States
Wyoming
U. M.carey
FL Chapin
Joseph M. Carey
New York Navy Yard
Brooklyn
Frederick L. Chapin
Death of stable boy tied to famed racehorse Sysonby
Frank Fisher, former stable boy for Sysonby, hanged himself in his hall room in New York. A wall portrait of the racer and a last verse to owner James R. Keene accompanied the tragedy. The note offered verses praising Sysonby and gave no suicide motives beyond the own act.
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New York
Frank Fisher
Sysonby
Fishler
James R. Keene
Photographs of Rogues as Guide for Visitors
Washington on December 26 reports Maj. Richard Sylvester proposes miniature rogues galleries in hotel lobbies and stations to aid protection of inauguration crowds. A 500 picture gallery of pick pockets and criminals will be maintained at various points for public recognition. He directs ongoing photo exchanges with police chiefs nationwide until the inauguration.
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Washington
Richard Sylvester
Washington Polce
Wilson
Sylvester
Famous Bucking Broncho Meets Appropriate Death
Gray Eagle, famed untamable cow pony, died during a fight for mastery with 16-year-old rider Arthur Scheetz in Los Angeles. The horse slipped and struck a stone curb, killing him. Scheetz suffered a fractured skull in the fall. Gray Eagle had long toured wild West shows and moviemaking.
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Los Angeles
Gray Eagle
Arthur Scheutz
Schentz
Suit Sale at the Clothery on Main Street
Local advert proclaims every suit in The Clothery at 31 North Main is on sale with reduced prices. The notice emphasizes a storewide discount event and invites customers to visit.
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Mc.Donald Shoe Company
North Main Street
North Main
Adv
Probe panel aims to refer perjurer Todd to U S attorney general
Chicago officials investigating alleged political activity by Postmaster Daniel A. Campbell say they will refer to the United States attorney general the confession by William E. Todd that he perjured himself. Todd had testified Campbell paid money to political workers, but recanted admitting the charges were untrue.
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Chicago
Daniel A. Campbell
United States Attorney General
William E. Todd
Civil Service Reform Association
Todd
Campbell
Fire injures boys as workers flee burning manufactory
A four story brick building housing six manufacturing firms on Chicago's west side caught fire today. Two boys were severely injured jumping from a fire escape while 25 girls escaped through smoke filled hallways. About 200 workers were at the site as flames caused damage totaling $0000.
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Chicago
Senate panel to probe 1912 presidential race
Washington December 26 The senate investigating committee chaired by Senator Clapp plans to extend its probe of campaign funds to include the 1912 presidential fight after congress reconvenes. The panel may broaden its power to cover the recent campaign if needed.
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Washington
Senate Campaign Fund
Clapp
Congress
Senate
Retirement Brings McClernand To Brigadier General Status
Washington reports that Gen Edward J McClernand will retire next Sunday with the rank of brigadier general of the line after acting on attorney general and judge advocate general guidance. He heads the cavalry officers board inspecting foreign military establishments and was appointed brigadier by Taft, but Senate inaction requires retirement prior to confirmation.
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Washington
Secretary of War
Edward J. McClernand
McClernand
Cavalry
Taft
Senate
Honeymoon in the mountains for Count de Lasteyrie
Count de Lasteyrie of France and his bride Miss Constance W. Warren of New York plan a mountain honeymoon in a tent after arriving in Los Angeles. Friends say the countess has long pursued outdoor activities and athletics and requested an unconventional first trip.
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Los Angeles
Count de Lasteyrie
France
Constance W. Warren
New York
Fatal Runaway Near Keokuk Kills Woman and Injures Man
In Keokuk Iowa at Golden Point Tl seven miles northeast today Mrs Isaac Baxter was killed and her husband fatally injured when a carriage runaway occurred. Six small grandchildren escaped with bruises and scratches.
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Keokuk
Iowa
Isaac Baxter
Golden Point
Here
Mine water dispute ends as pipeline planned in Butte
Judge Lynch adjourned a injunction case between Charles Geyman and the city of Butte over mine water damage. After warnings and a $25 fine, a settlement sought by both sides dismissed the suit at Geyman’s cost. A pipe line will be installed to remove the water. Also noted: Montana horse shoeing shop dissolution by stockholders and Remington Typewriter Co. v Clinton with venue change request.
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Lynch
Charles Geyman
Butte
Booker
W. H. Perry
Geyman
Alliance
Second
Gaylord
Perry
W. D. Kyle
N. A. Retering
Montana
Remington Typewriter Company
Charles Clinton
Clinton
Boulder
Jefferson County
Fatality in Old Labor Feud In Chicago Union Fight
James Conway officer of United Steam Fitters and Helpers union local 520 was shot and killed at the union headquarters by secretary Thomas Freer. Police say the shooting stems from a five year factional clash among labor leaders related to an automobile owned by the union. Previous killings linked to the same feud include Vincent Altman and Maurice Enright and William Elias Dutch Gentleman.
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Chicago
James Conway
United Steam Fitters and Helpers’ Union
Thomas Freer
Freer
Vincent Altman
Maurice Enright
Joliet
William Elias
Taft Tours Panama Sights in Canal Zone Visit
President Taft spent the day in Panama viewing the Culebra Cut and visiting ruins at old Panama City, once sacked in 1571 by Henry Morgan. He plans no new civil governor nominees until returning to the United States, with Colonel Goethals likely to be named. The party sails at six from Colon aboard the Arkansas, reaching Key West Sunday.
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Panama
Taft
Panama Canal Zone
United States
Goethals
Culebra
Canal
Panama City
Henry Morgan
Charles II
England
Colon
Arkansas
Epects
Key West
Colonel Goethals
Delaware
Ownership of a Boy's Trousers in London Court
A London county court debated who owns a boy's trousers after tearing them in a street football accident. The father claimed payment from a tradesman for the trousers, the registrar awarding 1.25. The judge noted a father’s prior right but denied a new trial.
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London
Cleveland hosts first double screen motion picture theater
A new theater in Cleveland opens with two picture curtains and two projectors. Patrons sit on the right and view one program, then move to the opposite side to watch a different program, all for a single admission.
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Cleveland
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