Mail Carriers Upgrade as 21 Billion Pieces Handled
The annual report of Second Assistant Postmaster General Stewart shows the railway mail service moved 21,650,849,745 pieces in the last fiscal year. Illegible addresses caused 35,565,361 items to need attention with 18,988,626 returned or corrected. A new division for Oregon Washington Idaho and Alaska is recommended alongside travel expense for clerks and retirement with pay for disabled veterans.
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Washington, D. C
Railway
Stewart
Railway Mall Service
Oregon
Washington
Idaho
Territory of
Alaska
Congress
Valdez
Fairbanks
New York
Porto Rico
Netherlands
Uruguay
Italy
France
Austria
Bolivia
Chile
Ecuvador
Peru
Open Hearth Mill No 1 resumes in South Chicago
Open Hearth Mill No 1 of the Illinois Steel Co in South Chicago has started with 250 men at work after 15 months idle. By January 13 000 men will be employed and the payroll will rise by 750 000 dollars.
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Chicago
Illinois Steel Company
Riots in Port au Prince Halt Looting as Army Restores Order
Dozens of rioters clash in Port au Prince, looting stores and homes over booty. Security forces, hastily gathered by General Poindevin Hed, fire a volley into rioters to restore order amid the unrest.
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PoOindevin Hed
Likely Haitian President Simon Emerges From Chaos
Rioting followed Nord Alexis overthrow in Port au Prince as looting and clashes killed twelve. General Simon amasses a strong force at Gressier twelve miles away and is expected to enter the city Friday morning. A seven‑member delegation seeks Nord Alexis aboard the Duguay Torui to invite his return when ready.
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Port Au Prince
Nord Alexis
Duguay Trewin
Poindevin
Simon
Gressier
Ccity
Duguay Torui
Fire destroys Beckville business district in Texas
Advices from Beckville in Cregg county report the town's business section was destroyed by fire yesterday. The loss is estimated at $200,000. Fire officials say the cause is not yet known and efforts focus on salvage and investigation.
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Dallas
Tex
Beckville
Cregg County
Taft Withholds Cabinet Details Amid Burton Rumor
President Taft refused to discuss any cabinet makeup or announce officials until an official announcement is ready. He declined to comment on a Cleveland report that Representative Burton of Ohio was offered the treasury portfolio. Observers note Taft's high regard for Burton's abilities.
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Foraker
Representative Burton
Taft
Cleveland
Ohio
Treasury
Burton
Thit Foundation
West Virginia Weather Outlook: Warmer Friday and Saturday
The forecast calls for generally fair and warmer conditions on Friday followed by a fair but colder Saturday. Temperatures rise into the day then retreat slightly as the weekend progresses.
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West Virginia
Explosive Test Destroys Dust in Mine Lab Demonstration
At Pittsburg the American Mining Congress opened a lab and testing station. A major test used 1.1 pounds of black powder with 20 pounds of mine dust, producing a violent blast and confirming the danger of the combination.
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Pittsburg
American Mining Congress
Secretary of the Interior
James R. Garfield
John Mitchell
Miners’ Organization
Draeger
Marianna
Inland waterways convention opens in New Orleans
The advance guard of delegates has arrived in New Orleans for a two day inland waterways convention starting tomorrow. They will discuss plans for a projected waterway from New Orleans to Brownsville Texas. Proposals will be forwarded to the rivers and harbors convention in Washington next week.
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New Orleans
Rio Grande River
Brownsville
Texas
Washington
Revolution in Lighting System in Rome
Professor Pierucci of Pica announces a new species of paper to replace the mantle in incandescent lighting and to aid photography, promising a revolution in lighting technology.
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Rome
Pierucci
Pica
Flood Danger Subside Near Pine Bluff
Efforts to divert the Arkansas river from cracked banks along the levee opposite Pine Bluff Arkansas have succeeded and the danger of heavy property loss is believed over.
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Pine Bluff
Ark
Taft Taking No Part in Senatorial Fight in Ohio
In Hot Springs Virginia on December 3 a canvass of Ohio politics was reported with President elect Taft not taking part in the senatorial fight. Taft was told by his former chief of staff that Charles P Taft’s control of the situation was satisfactory. Arthur I Vorys will actively support the senatorial campaign for a Cincinnati capitalist. Senator
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Hot Springs
Ohio
Taft
Arthur I. Vorys
Charles P. Taft
Vorys
Cincinnati Capitalist
Explosives Aim to Save Pine Bluff Levee as River Shifts
The north bank of the Arkansas River opposite Pine Bluff was dynamited to relieve a worsening levee breach. Officials report the current is moving south away from the business district and flood danger is diminishing. Further dynamiting may occur and could push the river's main current away from Pine Bluff by tomorrow.
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Pine Bluff
Ark
Pie Race at Rink Tonight
Puddings made with Blue Ribbon Vanilla taste so good and have a dainty flavor. Calls for more as fans enjoy the rink event and savory treats.
King Mine Explosion Injures Five At Norwood
Thirteen miners were at work when a 2 am explosion ripped through the King Coal Company mine near Norwood. Five men were injured, two critically. Will Green died at Welch hospital, and another called Youngert was near death. Cause unclear, possibly gas inflow from the adjacent Tidewater mine or a blown shot. Surface teams and hospital staff rushed to assess and treat.
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King Cos
Norwood
Kimball
Will Green
Youngert
Tidewater
King Mine
Welch
King Coal Company
Tidewater Coal and Coke Company
Torgether
King
Norfolk and Western
State Mine Department
Vivian
Widewater Coal and Coke Company
King Cost Company
Daily Telegraph
Miners Will Not Renew Peace Pact in Demand Rise
In Philadelphia four months before expiry miners refuse renewal and draft demands similar to 1902. Key requests include check-off dues collection, abolition of the Conciliation Board, higher pay, shorter hours, and payment by weight for contract miners. The sliding scale has boosted wages since 1903, with $2.8 million added in 1907 from 76 million tons mined.
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Philadelphia
Concilation Board
Elks Rally At Tan Tan Fair Promises Grand Night
The Tan Tan Fair drew a big crowd with strong turnout for Elks during a lively start. Tonight and Saturday promise even larger attendance as all Elks are urged to attend the Elkhorn Night festivities with continuing merriment and grand expectations.
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Elks Club
Elks
Maxey Witten
Virginia
Dorothy Manners
John Rogers
John
South Bluefield
Garnett Williamson
Vivian
Sam Jolliffe
Groucchey
Den
Lewie Dunn
Fortine
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Rabbit Metal
Superior Supply CO
Port AU Pringe
Bluefield
Bland Street Capital
United States
Edwin Mann
W. C. Pollock
L. A. Hooper
First National Bank
W. VA
D. Carter
J. N. Vance
D. R. Wood
Union Bank and Trust Company
Bluefield, W. VA
Flat Top National Bank OF
L. E. Tierney
R. E. Bolling
W. H. Thomas
W. B. Hicks
Weather Forecast
the Miller Supply CO
Eve
Richardson Hardware Company
P. D. Rice
Randolph & Mittendorf
A. H. Baldwin
Mission Hall
C. J. Kinzer
Www. M. Cuisholm
Matthews Decorative Company
Cincinnati
Minefield Furniture Company
al- Sofa
W. M. Watt
T. S. Wearing
Chicago House Furnishing Co
T. J. Griffith
Busy Bee Restaurant
The
Larte Upricht Mission Hall
Princeton Avenue
Higginbotham Avenue
Princeton Ave
Henry Rodgin
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