Prisoners Panic at County Pesthouse Over Smallpox Outbreak
A federal prisoner Davis Blakeley contracted smallpox at the county pesthouse prompting quar antine of about 30 inmates. Sheriff, deputies and federal authorities debated removal and enforcement, with plans for guards and potential armed measures to prevent escape as panic rose among prisoners at the facility.
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Benjani Brateley
Hutte
Ure
United States
Lindsay Te Jelena
Driicoif
Thikeles
Cai
Sher
Dis Ik
Blakeley
Wrerringland
Ley
Eshaise
IL Owas
Pexthouse
Airlag
Bess
Siege
Hinkeley
Copperfield Cut Off From World
Copperfield told by Baker Monday incommunicado as telegraph and telephone lines fail. Deputy Sheriff George Herbert to deliver personal service to Colonel Yaiwaon and other defendants. court action possible. Reports describe arrests and disturbances around the mining town and efforts to restore contact.
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Baker
Copperfield
Ieee
Yaiwaon
Anierton
Copperfeld
Cortu
Glimen
Warner
Lryeson
Joel Banana
Agnor
Copnerord
Dept
Laker
Mother Jones Detained in Trinidad Transit Clash
General orders a detachment of state militia to escort labor activist Mother Jones as she travels through Trinidad to Denver. She is prevented from speaking to strikers, escorted through the depot, and transported under guard to maintain public peace amid a labor dispute.
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Wemdad
Col
Tan
Adit
Gan
John Otane
Tong
Roe
Mother Jones
Ipo
Pasu
Trai Ari
Herua Fae Ng Watson Bug
Line Tift
Te Milititiey Amie
Trinidad
Bouyer
Yin
Mites
Moller Jones
Uyal
Steniersy Wee Aner
le Dn Pol
Denver
Lexan
AL Walsenimtg
Hid
Menor
Benes Wats
Cronoral Chaseill
Metall
eSfobher
Jones Sould
Walsenburng
Mitiva
Emamand
Wienien
Ailey
Chisuaide
Joss
Trai
Tie District
Deall
Jones Cing der Digeare
Une District
Moller
Prison transfer and public appeal amid a grim case
A man named Wariss and associates are slated for San Quentin as authorities move to transfer him after a court order. A note to the jailer expresses anger and a wish for repentance before the departure. The incident follows the decedent’s shooting near Blot and a fatality that same night.
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Tow Angeles
Jan
d-Halplariss
Gurderer
Immedit
San Quentin
Ines
Wiliam Eamimet
Williarm Mryer
Avetal
San Francisco
Ehdail
Mach
James Wariss
Tragic Death Of Jackry Club President At Hospital
New York on January 4, the death of John Titer, longtime president of the Jackry club, was caused by complications of diseases after a hospital stay. He was 3 years old, a patron of racing, known on two continents.
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New York
John Titer
Jackry Elub
Mimouneel Boligy
Unter
Wounded Cared For On United States Side At Siege
Report from Posito Texas describes daylight to nightfall fighting as rebels and federals exchanged heavy fire. Wounded were sent to the U S side for care by Red Cross, with a hospital set up in a church and schoolhouse. Casualties include 60 federals killed, several wounded on both sides. Gen Pran ciaco Castro and Gen Mareslla Carave among those hurt. Continued reporting notes fortifications and reinforcements near Laredo and border clashes through the day.
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Positio
Texas
Tan
Griesa
United States
Amd x. Church
Io Lospit
Tittle
Federal Army
Pranciaco Castro
Luis ‘Tertazas
Mareslla Carave
Ted Cross
Laredo
Revel
Huerta
Nuevo Tareta
Ttly
United One
Loss of Tank Steamer Manuel Calvo Reported
A 1 hour wireless dispatch from New York states the tank steamer Manuel Calvo sank 16 miles east of Sandy Hook while en route with 100 passengers and cargo. Crew reportedly survived with narrow escapes but details and casualty figures remain unclear.
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New York
Manuel Calvo
Sandy Hook
Calvo
Ulspeiet Sala
Herve
Lfe
Manuel Calvolas
Meyer
Calva
Paro Mistake and Miner Strike Across Regions
In today's Standard Paro report mixed with garbled text notes a Butte miners strike and various scattered items. It mentions Mexican wounded treated in the United States, a steamship wire report, sports notes, a murder or body discovery, and local political and legal snippets. The piece reads like a scrambled ledger of incomplete items from across jurisdictions.
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Butte
Cistiichol
Smallpes Bvickener Cal U
United States
Wireless
Sporting News
Ors Evans
Grallarne
Matty Boise
Jessie Metinna
Regioun
Ben
Miners in Butte unmoved by strike talk says leader
President Riley of the Western Federation of Miners says no strike plans are known in Butte and that if any action were proposed he would be informed. J G Lowney, a WFMiners member, was in Anaconda and reported no conference talks. Officials note a contract between the Apacadian Mining Co and the Butte Miners remains a point of caution as discussions continue.
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Butte
Riley
Billte Miners’ Tien
Aft
J. G Lowney
Western Federation of Miners
Bulle
Michigan
Anaconda
Atte Sale
Fie
Mienigia
Riteg Aald
Anawr
Densmore
Mingts
Apacandin R Mining Company
Butte 8 Mnom
Indere Ih
Canimintic
Rmme
Rhe Taney
Day's Developments in Copper Strike in Michigan
Governor Werria of Michigan to investigate conditions in copper country to find a basis for settling the strike. President Moyer of the Western Federation says if Governor Terria publicly declares conditions, the federation will abide by his statements. Densmore of labor department says owners erred in rejecting proposed peace plans. the copper country may face wider conflict despite present disputes. federation officers in Chicago to discuss the question.
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Werria
Michigan
Moyer
Western Veteration
Terria
Federation
Hhe
J. B. Densmore
Department of Labor
Western Federation
Densmore
Chicago
Howshton
Mich
Northern
Western Federation of Miners
John F. Densmore
Washington
Afr
Dengmore
Pennsylvania
Steilar
Copper strike leaders clash over mine owner tactics in Michigan
John F. Densmore, labor department solicitor, described copper country disputes as a clash of unions and mine owners mirroring Pennsylvania patterns. He warned the struggle may extend as operators hire nonunion workers while unionists rally for support. Governor Ferris said he travels to copper country to seek a settlement for all Michigan citizens.
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Federal Department of Labor
Michigan
Ferris
State Labor Body to Take Up General Strike Matter
Chicago report notes the Michigan Federation of Labor will decide at a Lansing meeting on whether to call a general strike among metal miners in Houghton County and miners in Michigan. Charles W. Moyer, president of the Western Federation of Miners, oversees plans while in Chicago hospital after injuries from a post Christmas deportation. He expects to return to copper country to resume command and may travel to Manitowoc en route to Lansing.
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Chicago
Jam
Michigan
Houghton County
Michigan Federation of Labor
Lansing
Mich
Charles W. Moyer
Western Federation of Miners
Mancoeck
Lansng
Governor to Visit Copper Country in Labor Talks
Governor Designate Digitapida plans a January visit to the Upper Michigan copper country to study conditions and appeal to miners. State labor commissioner Tames V. Cunningham will join, with Calumet earmarked as a key stop, amid calls from labor leaders.
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Digitapida
Aten
Jan
t-Cov
Woodheidge N. Ferris
Upper Michigan
Ff Hes
Tlenathlad Tames V. Cunningham
Stark
Calumet
John
Federation Will Abide By Governor’s Statement
Western Federation of Miners leader Charles Moyer says the union will follow Governor Ferris’s public assessment of mining district conditions. He welcomes Ferris’s planned peninsular trip and called for a clear statement on whether conditions justify the strike.
Pressure Montages to Call General Strike by Miners
Denver January 4 Charles E Mahoney vice president of the Western Federation of Miners left for Chicago to urge President Charles H Moyer to call a nationwide general strike of Western Federation of Miners members Union officers face heavy pressure to issue the strike amid telegrams and letters following Mayer s deportation and labor department negotiations Officials say the move would span Michigan coal and metal areas with possible support from United Mine Workers of America and action may be taken by federation officers or the American Federation of Labor upon executive board request
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Denver
Charles E. Mahoney
Western Federation of Miners
Chicago
Charles H. Moyer
United States
Ernest Mills
Tatagraphic
Postal
Mayer
Calumet
Densmore
Government Department of Labor
Mills
Michigan
United Mie Workers of America
Colorado
Neva
Federation Wariho
American Federation of Labor
Weir Mitchell Dies Noted Author and Physician
Philadelphia reports the death of Dr. Weir Mitchell, noted author and physician, in his late seventies after a long career in neurology and medicine. The obituary highlights his medical advances, literary works, and leadership roles, including recognition from international circles.
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Weir Mitchell
Philadelphia
Tan
Will Mitchell
Mitellel
Wise International
Taal Honke
Sas
Hte
Narvaca Diseanen
Elawan Wrasstec
Siilea
Narvaed
Ahha Coinipy
Mitchell
Arlyenota
Ind
Ble
Philadetshin
Met
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Wien
Uoent
Militia
Jovel
Ali
Welanger
Utere
Jang McLennon
Colorado Federation of Labor
Smith
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Talian
O. N. Wilton
Com- Ran& the Federation
Taylor
Webldens
Michigan State Federation
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