Colorado Coal Strike Called Off After All-Day Session
District No. 15 of the United Mine Workers of America unanimously voted to end the Colorado coal strike effective December 10 after a day-long session. The union pledges to reduce wages to match large companies and to push further organizing of Colorado mines. The international board cited the union’s financial condition and a presidential commission as factors in the decision.
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United Mine Workers of America
International Executive Board
International Executive Committee
United Mine Workers
International Board
Wilson
Twenty Nations Converge on Neutral Rights in Western Hemisphere
Twenty nations met at the Pan American Union to discuss the impact of European belligerents' actions in American waters. A commission was formed to seek practical steps for stronger neutral rights, signaling a new era in international law and Pan American solidarity amid wartime trade burdens.
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Washington
Western Hemisphere
Americas
Pan-American Union
Mining Congress Opened in Phoenix With Wilson Greeting
The seventeenth annual session of the American Mining Congress opened in Phoenix Arizona with a letter from President Woodrow Wilson greeting the body. Wilson lauded the group’s role in creating the federal bureau of mines and the national safety movement and urged further efforts to reduce mine deaths and injuries with full government cooperation.
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Ariz
American Mining Congress
Federal Bureau of Mines
National “Safety Flees
Woodrow Wilson
Washington Sets Record Enlistments At 192 In One Day
The navy department reported a new daily high of 192 enlistments on Tuesday, the largest single day total since the Spanish war. The cumulative enlistments reached 64,45).
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Washington
Navy Department
French Legion Cross Acknowledges Herrick’s Services
The Grand Cross of the Legion of Honor travels from the French president to Myron T. Herrick in gratitude for his services to France as an American ambassador to that nation.
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New York
the Legion of Honor
France
Myron T. Herrick
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Montana Bank Robbed in Great Falls Heist
Five thousand dollars were stolen Thursday from the State Bank of Stockton in Great Falls after robbers awakened the caretaker and forced him to stand by as the safe was blown open.
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New York David Lamar Found near Gully Representa tive Palmer
New York authorities report the discovery of David Lamar found near a gully in Mepersonaling area. Representative A Mikebel Palmer of Peansgive is referenced in initial statements as part of the investigation.
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New York
David Lamar
Mepersonaling
Mikebel Palmer
Peansgive
Helped Find the Wounded Under Night Battlefield Lights
A description notes how a powerful searchlight used by the French army aided the ambulance division in locating and removing wounded soldiers from the battlefield at night.
States geological survey finds increased loan to MPLS area
A government survey notes a rise in loan activity with totals around 1.0 billion dollars in the MPLS region. Key figures show a loan increase from 971.4 million to over 1.4 billion, reflecting heightened funding and investment in local projects.
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States Geological Survey
Riverside Child Falls Into Irrigation Standpipe
In Riverside California two year old Mary Bobde dropped a rag doll into a standpipe, slipped, and fell in. Attempts to reach her failed as the pipe continued feeding water, with help arriving later from nearby residents as the situation unfolded.
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Riverside
Cal
Mary Bobde
James King
Duck Legged Crick? Local bird topic stirs image debate
A fragmented item describes a duck legged creature or misinterpreted fowl in Baton, with George White noting odd gait and image impression. The piece hints at a comical or curious case of a ducklike bird and its unusual walk.
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Duck Legged
Hog Mas Eight Feet in Local Trouble
A fragmented local item notes Hog Mas Eight Feet and mentions Owsska and a stock raiser Mike Kan peel. The text hints at economic pressure and bogs being raised in the area, suggesting ongoing struggles with cost of living regimes and potential resistance by local agrarian figures.
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Mike Kanpeel
Ralalug
Will Stop Fight on the Border Impartial Demand
Washington issued a formal notice to Gutierrez and Carranza demanding that troops halt firing across the U S boundary. The U S warned it will use force if necessary to protect American lives, after sending three artillery batteries to Naco to deter Mexican positions.
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Carranza
Naco
Congressman's Death Shocks House Leader Payne Dead
Washington reports Representative Seren a E Payne of New York died suddenly of heart failure at 11 15 p m Thursday. A longtime congressman since 1883 with a key role on the ways and means committee he helped draft the Payne Aldrich tariff bill and was Republican floor leader in 1909 1910. Born Hamilton New York June 36 1843 he studied at Rochester and Colgate and practiced law before entering politics.
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Serena E. Payne
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Ways and Means
Payne Aldrich
Hamilton
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Rochester
Tragedy in Zion Claims Two Lives in Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City report says W F Houghton a Garfield Smelter motorman was shot on a street Thursday night and died almost instantly from a heart wound. The assailant A E Hutchinson a miner was fatally wounded and died two hours later at a local hospital.
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Hutechipoon
Church Leader Called Head of Reorganized LDS Church
Independence Missouri Joseph Smith president of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, since his father announced the 1906 divine revelation, has fulfilled many duties of leadership and automatically becomes the church head.
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Independence
Joseph Smith
Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Death of 15 year old Edna Morgan linked to Roy Barnum
In Roseburg Oregon a coroner's jury blamed Roy Barnum for the death of Edna Morgan whose charred body was found in a burned barn. A barn letter connected the case and Barnum's parents testified he was at home the night of the tragedy.
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Ore
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Roy Barnum
Batavia Chicken Supper Illness Leaves 300 Stricken
About 300 attendees at a church chicken supper in Batavia New Jersey were treated for illness believed to be due to plomsine poisoning. Local doctors expect most to recover.
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Batavia
N. J
Germans Use in Belgium Reported in Telegram From Maastricht
A telegram from Maastricht, Holland, claims German forces are stationed for domestic use in Belgium. The unclear wording suggests German deployment or control inside Belgian territory, reflecting wartime reporting and Allied communications.
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Holland
Belgium
Trial of Clap Ice A Smith On Criminal Libel Charge
The trial of Clap iice A Smith from Butte is being held here before Judge Law. The session is part of the county court’s current criminal docket as the local authorities pursue the libel case.
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Clapiice A Smith
Butte
Prohibition Amendment Foreseen as Congress Opens Session
Washington reports Congress reconvening December 7 as the Sixty-First Congress begins a short session amid informal talks on a legislative program. Senator Kern and Representative Underwood indicate a Hobson resolution for national prohibition will likely receive a vote before adjournment, with party leaders prioritizing key measures including conservation, ship purchase, and preparation toward Philippine independence.
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Kern
Underwood
White House
Wilson
Hobson
NOTED DIPLOMAT DEAD HONOLULU WILLIAM ROCKHILL
Honolulu reports the death of William Rockhill a veteran American diplomat en route to Peking to serve as adviser to Yuan Shi Kai. He left San Francisco December 4 aboard the Chifo Maru after illness. his condition worsened to cardiac weakness at a hospital. Rockhill served as minister to China Greece ambassador to Russia and to Turkey and once explored Tibet in disguise.
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William Rockhill
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Peking
Tuan Shi Kai
Japan
San Francisco
Wiliam Rockhill
China
Greece
Turkey
Thibet
Yuan Shi Kai
Barrow Steamer Vedra Breaks Up In Gale Tragedy
In Barrow a British steamer Vedra broke up off shore during a bitter gale. Of the seventy six crew only two men escaped, swimming through a flaming sea to a tug. The rest perished trapped in the vessel as flames engulfed the wreck.
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Wea
Vedra
Freight Rate Increases Put Into Effect January Fifth
Washington reports railroads across the Southwest have pushed freight rate rises of five to fifteen percent. The sharp increases, tied to commerce policy, were advanced by federal officials and are set to take effect January 5. The moves affect various commodities and are aimed at adjusting shipping costs amid regulatory pressures.
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Washington
Washington seeks $200,000 printing to combat predators
Washington state official requests Senate approval for a $200,000 printing fund to support measures against dangerous predators. The proposal, spearheaded by W. McClure, aims to bolster public safety and wildlife management through upgraded materials and outreach.
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Washington
W. McClure
Senate Chamberlais
Cal. David Foun ale jaultor of the Germes Luther' church
Arrests suspicions arise regarding a local church in Germes Luther parish as authorities investigate accusations linked to a supposed crime involving a signer name.
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Ale Jaultor
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