Rangoon Operator Not at His Post During President Spencer Wreck
Washington reports Southern Railway investigates Thanksgiving wreck that killed President Spencer. Operator D J Mattox is missing and a warrant is issued for his arrest amid claims he was not at his post when train No 37 entered the block. Officials deny vandalism. funeral plans and honorary pallbearers announced.
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Washington
Southern Railway
Spencer
Lawyers
Rangoon
D. J. Mattox
Counse A. P. Trom
Mattox
Rust
Misunderstood Signals Cause Fatal Wreck In Alabama
Four people were hurt in a collision on the Louisville and Nashville line near Cateherry Alabama as misinterpreted signals caused the wreck. Engineer Frazier and Flagman Tait were seriously injured and an unknown colored fireman was badly scalded and will die.
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Cateherry
Ala
Louisville
Nashville
McDonald's
Frazier
Flagman Tait
Railroad Brakemen in Guba Go on Strike
Havana reports brakemen on the Western Union Cab Company line in Cuba went on strike. The story notes the cab concession expires December 6 and Governor Magoon will grant the Commercial Cable Company landing rights after expiration.
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Guba
Havana
Western Union Cab Company
Magoon
Commercial Cable
Tutwiler Dies Sudden On Roanoke Hotel Visit
Harry M. Tutwiler a well known Lynchburg traveling man died suddenly in his hotel room at Roanoke after reporting feeling ill following supper. Physicians attributed death to acute cardiac dilation. Brother Bruce Tutwiler of Blacksburg took charge. body shipped to Lynchburg.
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Roanoke
Harry M., Tutwiler
Lynchburg
Hotel Roanoke
Tutwiler
Virginia
Matthews
Bruce Tutwiler
Blacksburg
Mark Twain Celebrates 71st Birthday in New York
Samuel L. Clemens known as Mark Twain turns seventy-one in New York City. A steady stream of messages and telegrams arrives at his Fifth Avenue home as he enjoys good health and continued vitality despite reaching the three-score-and-ten milestone.
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New York
Samuel L. Clemens
Mark Twain
Lower Fifth Avenue
Tarrytown
John D. Rockefeller
Messense
Fourteen-Foot Channel for Mississippi River
Judge R S Taylor of the Mississippi River Commission returned from a river trip and said orders were given to use government dredges to test securing a fourteen foot channel. Current law requires nine feet. If Chicago drainage canal gains fourteen feet, the Mississippi will need to allow vessels of that draft too.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
R. S. Taylor
Mississippi River Commission
Imay
Chicago Drainage
Mississippi River
Standard Oil's Global Market Strategy Endorsed
A statement argues the natural path of legitimate, economic commerce supports sustaining the organization of the Standard Oil Company. It contends the group enables expansion of the world's market for American products and should be maintained rather than crippled or destroyed.
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Standard Oil Company
Russians Eye Loan to Strengthen Army After Portsmouth
A London report cites a high Russian official claiming Japanese discontent after Portsmouth and Russia plans a one hundred million pound loan to bolster the army as the Duma convenes. It also notes the army reserve reshuffle and the option for famine‑stricken soldiers to stay in service through spring.
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London
Portsmouth
St. Petersburg
Duma
Wer
Russia
Prices to Rise on Midway Lots December 15 at 4 P M
A local notice states that on December 15 at 4:00 PM the prices of Midway lots will be increased by $25 each. The agent plans to conduct showings despite limited information, urging residents to watch the news for further proceedings.
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Greenies Schein
Real Estate Corner Sold to First National Bank in Roanoke
In Roanoke on November 30 the Jefferson street and Salem avenue corner, housing Van Lear Brothers druggists Becker Grocery Green’s jewelry and Kenny Tea, plus Dr. F. Sorrel property, was sold to First National Bank for about 60000. The bank plans a premier banking building on the site after current leases end.
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Roanoke
Jefferson Street
Salem Avenue
F. Sorrel
van Lear Brothers
Becker Grocery Co
Green's Jewelry
Kenny Tea
First National Bank
Washington
Necessity for Keeping Navy Prepared for War
Washington reports Rear Admiral George A. Converse chief of the bureau of navigation stresses in a public report that the navy must be fully prepared for war due to ongoing agitation in Japan and rising naval tensions. The document underscores readiness as the keynote of naval policy.
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Washington
Japan
George A. Converse
Bureau of Navigation
Russian government vows dissolution over Jewish rights bill
In St Petersburg on November 30 the government rejected the bill granting minor Jewish rights to avoid duma conflict. Premier Stolypin warned that if the assembly opposes the government it will be dissolved immediately.
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St. Petersburg
Duma
Stolypin
Ten Convicts Escape Jail in Queens County
Ten convicts escaped from a Queens County jail in Long Island City after sawing their way out. A $1000 reward is offered for their capture. An Italian visitor allegedly supplied the saw to the escapees and one escapee reportedly aided the others.
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New York
Queens County
Long Island City
Manuscript in Unknown Tongue Found by Explorer
Dr. Von Laceq arrives in Srinagar Kadimir with a major collection from Central Asia. The haul includes rare paintings with gold leaf backgrounds and manuscripts in ten languages, one entirely unknown, hailed as perhaps the greatest archeological find since Rawlinson and Layard.
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Bombay
von Laceq
Central Asia
Srinagar
Kadimir
Eiece
Henry Rawlinson
Austin Layard
Three Men Run Down by Chesapeake and Ohio Train
A Chesapeake and Ohio train struck three men near a sharp curve in Charleston West Virginia. Bud Beleher was killed Lewis Belcher died from injuries and Hil was severely hurt while walking along the track. The notice also mentions a 24 percent discount offer ending November 30 1906 and provides office contact details.
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Charleston
W. Va
Chesapeake and Ohio
Bud Beleher
Lewis Belcher
Jobin
Ud Belcher
Hil
Jewelers Stock Visits Bluefield for Holiday Goods
D B Ryland and Co jewelers of Lynchburg Virginia represented by Deputy Sheriff W S Moore will be in Bluefield at White Pharmacy from November 29 to December 7 with a display of diamonds flue watches rich jewelry bracelets necklaces combs umbrellas opera glasses leather goods toilet ware fats sterling silver cut glass and more. Place orders and goods can be delivered.
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W. S. Moore
D. B. Ryland & Co
Lynchburg Va
Bluefield
White Pharmacy
Indian Government Applies Ten Acres For Jamestown Exhibition
The government of India has applied to the Jamestown Exposition Company for ten acres of space to host a commercial exhibit and plans to spend a large amount to complete the display in Norfolk Virginia on November 30.
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Norfolk
Government of India
Jamestown Exposition Company
Mellihenny Appointed Civil Service Commissioner
Washington November statement from the president announces John A. McIlhenny of Louisiana as civil service commissioner to replace Alford W. Cooley. Nomination to the Senate will be sent next week.
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Washington
John A. McIlthenny
Louisiana
Alford W. Cooley
Melihenny
Senate
Standard Ponders Absorbing European Oil Rivals
In a long statement dated November 30 and signed by William H. Libby of the foreign department, Standard Oil notes that its large European competitors are viewed as formidable rivals. The missive outlines strategic considerations amid international oil competition.
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New York
William H. Libby
Foreign Department
Standard Oil Company
Europe
Hungary Plans Use of Mongolian Labor to Break Strike
Budapest reports the Hungarian Landlords Association says it will bring thirty thousand Mongolians into Hungary in January if laborers strike, aiming to weaken the stoppage.
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Budapest
Hungarian Landlords Association
Hungary
Founder of the Gaelic Athletic Association Dead
Dublin reports the death of Michael Heack founder of the Gaelic Athletic Association in 1884 for the encouragement of Irish games. He passes away today at an advanced age.
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The
Gaelic Athletic Association
Dublin
Michael @heack
Simplified Spelling Discussion Postponed by Subcommittee
Washington November 34 The house sub committee on appropriations has passed over phonetic spelling in public printing for the time being. The committee will recommend to the house that congress can consider the issue later as appropriate.
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Congress
House
Washington
Bernard Shaw Attacks Bible in Enlightenment Lecture
In Lenten week at AVS Shaw declares a mission to enlighten the world about religion. He argues there is no established faith a rational man can fully believe and rails against traditional religion as rubbish and superstition. He asserts true religion gives courage and self respect and fear of death is removed.
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Shawee
Etteloa
Maglclman
Bailey Goes to Texas to Face His Accusers
Senator Bailey will not be in his seat when Congress opens and has gone to Texas to face the Waters-Pierce case in Austin. The Texas attorney general sought vouchers for money paid to Bailey by Waters-Pierce related to the company’s admission to Texas business groups. Bailey calls the attacks political opponents.
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Washington
Bailey
Congress
Texan
Wate Pierce
Austin
Texas
Waters-Pierce*Co
Met
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John Hardy
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