Opening of the Fifty Ninth Congress Stirs with Ceremony
The fifty ninth congress opened with brief sessions in both chambers. President Roosevelt’s message, anticipated tomorrow, is described as comprehensive, focusing on railroad rate legislation and federal supervision of corporations. Notable bills include $1.5 million for Panama Canal work and a $100,900 proposal for a national home for aged and infirm negroes.
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Horse
Senate
Chamber
Fairbanke
House
Cannon
Edward Everett Ate
H. N. Conden
Coners
McDowell
Decacor Platt
Roosevelt
Congress
Barleson
Texas
Bowie
Alabama
Agricultural Department
Representive Hepburn
Iowa
Panama Canal
Repres Entative
Brownlow
Tennersie
National Fire Reserve Bill Aims at Southern Ar Pilsichian Mountaine
Legislation proposes establishing a national fire reserve in the southern Ar Pilsichian mountains. The bill outlines governance, funding, and management to protect forests and communities from wildfire risk.
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Arpilschian
Remarkable Case in Ohio Courts
In Columbus Ohio on December 4 a Michigan man named Frank Carter faced trial for the murder of Policeman Davis during an attempted burglary on East Brad Street. Carter, with a criminal record, fooled physicians and experts for months by feigning illness and recognizing no attorneys, while doctors observed him in court. A panel of physicians concluded he was indeed capable, though his shameless show was noted as one of the most remarkable of its kind.
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Columbina
Columbus
Fank Carter
Michigan
Policman Davia
Brad Street
Jais
Castor
Tas
E Bes
Damage suit against Virginia and Southwestern Railroad
In Gate City Virginia on December 4 a circuit court heard J C Hill against the Virginia and Southwestern Railroad. Hill paid for a trip from civic to Appalachia but was mistakenly ticketed to Duffield. He was refused service after a confrontation with a rough manager and assistant. Hill sought four thousand dollars in damages and was awarded two thousand five hundred. the railroad plans an appeal.
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Gate City
J C. Hill
Virginia
Hill
Appalachia
Duffield
Aiil
Perame
Quarter of a Million Sequel to Remarriage
Charles Malvey, eighty something president of the Malvey Iron Manufacturing Company, reportedly made a verbal will and left all property to his wife Belinda Malvey on his deathbed days after a remarriage plan. The couple had a thirty seven year marriage and a divorce prior.
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Chicago
Charles Malvey
Malvey Ion Menufactoring Company
Belinda Malvey
Norfolk Woman Fatally Burned in Street Fire
Norfolk Virginia December 4 Firasie Reeves is dying from burns suffered when her clothing caught fire after a lamp was allegedly thrown at her by a man named L Brown. Reeves was found in the street burning from neck to feet and another man is under arrest on an attack charge.
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Norfolk
Firasie Reeves
Rspital
T. Vincent de Paul
L. Brown
Tne
Brown
Six Miners Die From Suffocation At Horton Mines
At Cardiff Coal and Coke Company mines in Horton, about twenty miles from Charleston West Virginia, an air furnace fire caused smoke and gas to flood the shafts. Six miners were killed and others believed trapped as rescue teams worked to reach them.
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Charleston
W. Ve
Cardiff Coal and Cote Company
Horton
Alleged murderer captured in Tazewell hunt ends in arrest
In Tazewell Virginia on Saturday Alvin H. Pentico was captured by Deputy Speiff Sho eat of Birmingham Alabama and Detective Dick Fisher of Richland after a murder at a Batley Alabama mine. Pentico, long in the area, had recently returned from Alabama. Authorities say a large reward existed if he was captured with requisition papers. He offered little resistance and was taken to Birmingham. The superintendent’s killing occurred in September.
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Tazewell
Alvin H. Pertico
Speiff Shoeat
Birmingham
Als
Dick Fisher
Richland
Batley Ala Oines
Peatis
Shugart
Pentics Sanday
Russia marching toward revolution in late 1917 era
Washington reports rapid push toward upheaval as U S warns of pending events in Russia. Marines are poised for St Petersburg embassy protection while German frontier dispatches hint at alarming conditions. Cossacks and naval forces tighten controls in the capital amid troop movements and shell shortages.
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Washington
Rousia
United States
St. Petersburg
Minneapolis
Gravevand
England
St. Peteraborg
Attempt on President Roosevelt Life Report From Roosevelt Train Incident
Washington reports no trace yet of the assailant who threw a lead tire or similar object at President Roosevelt's Caltrain. Secret Service chief went to Philadelphia to pursue clues. Major Webby Maery described narrowly missing the attack as he read when the missile crashed through the window.
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Washington
Ap Cal
Roosevelt
Hhis
White House
Wilne
Secret Service
Philadelphia
Mircrearts
Webby Maery
Belives
T Day
Thousand Shoutters to Washington for Statehood Trip
A special train carrying 1000 Oklahoma and Indian Territory statehood supporters will depart Oklahoma City and stop in St. Louis and Cincinnati en route to Washington. Delegates will stay in Weebington until statehood fights end, representing many towns and organized by local statehood clubs. G Jones chairs the delegation. the train and banners promote joint statehood.
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Guthrie
Okla
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Washington
G@ Jones
Single Statehood Executive Committee
Frisco
Oklahoma City
St. Louie
Biltmore
Oblahom
Sam
Gristmi I
Jones
Indian Territories
Bar America Dropped From Charlero Schools Musical Schedule
Charlero Schools remove the tune America from the daily program amid ongoing church state tension. Loyal Americans fear a broader religious conflict will follow and await further decisions by school authorities.
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America
Charleri
Averica
Twelve Teams Tie for First in Six Day Bicycle Race
In New York during December a six day bicycle race remains with thirteen teams in contention for first place. Twelve teams are tied for lead while one is a lap behind.
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New York
Trenton Man Recovering After Knife Attack at Boarding House
Michael Makielwicz of 621 North Olden Avenue woke with a head wound and reported a knife assault by boarder Vincent Gundoglo. The attack tore into the skull and cut the ear, ending when a fellow boarder intervened. Both men were arrested and Makielwicz was sent to St Francis Hospital.
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Trenton
N. J
Michael MeKelwies
North Olden Avenue
Vincent Gundog
Gan
Makielwicz
Ad Millerwicz
St. Franele
Cotton Saves Credit of Mississippi
Governor Vardaman sold a large quantity of cotton from the state farms raised by convicts to stave off a treasury deficit. The sale yielded about $12,000 for the educational fund as the treasury balance runs under ten thousand with heavy drafts anticipated.
Baron Komore Feigns Indisposition at Peking Legation
Baron Komora, Japan’s representative in nepeti tions with Chins at Peking, fell unconscious in the Japanese Legation. The incident occurred during conferences that were adjourned immediately. It is believed his indisposition is slight.
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Tokiv
Baron Komore
Japan
Peking
Baron Komora
American Tourists Urged to Leave Vienna Amid Tense Waters
A Constantinople dispatch reports American tourists advised to depart Vienna as tensions rise. The unrest spreads to the local populace with growing hostility toward foreigners. The note also mentions Buddy Teckerbelte and Peitigo's as minor local references amid confusion.
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Vienne
Dlepatch
Constantinople
Annual Meeting Notice of Ells Trust Association
The Ells Trust Association stockholders will meet at the Elias Building Bluefield West Virginia on Wednesday December 18 1905 at 10 o'clock a m to transact any business that may properly come before the meeting A H LAND Secretary
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Ells Trust Association
Sanitation
Elias
Bluefield
W. Va
A. H. Land
Belts Offered in Embossed and Plain Leather at Podigo'e
Beautiful new belts in embossed and plain leather with fancy designs are advertised at Podigo'e. The listing highlights stylish options and quality craftsmanship for customers seeking decorative or everyday belts.
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Podigo'e
Bluefield City Charter Adds 10 Percent Penalty on Unpaid Tax Tickets
City Treasurer FM Peters announces a new charter provision for Bluefield imposing a ten percent penalty on unpaid tax tickets outstanding after January. The penalty is in addition to the regular interest rate. Office at Stat Bank.
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City of
Bluefield
FM. Peters
Officen Stat Bank
Watch and Jewelry Show by D. B. Ryland Co at Woith Pharmacy
Qnr Billy Moore for D. B. Ryland & Co. will display diamonds, watches, jewelry, and silverware at Woith Pharmacy from November 28 to 30. Event promises full display and sales information.
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Billy Moore
D. B. Ryland & Co
Lynchburg
Christmas meal ticket and suit offer at Diamond Bros
Diamond Bros at 220 Princeton avenue advertises a meal ticket deal offering 19 meals for 4 dollars. The message also suggests gift ideas like a suit from Ferreil Mercantile Co located at 19 and 21.
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Ferreil Mercantile Co
Diamond Bros. Restaurant Skyed Ticket Deal at %20 Princeton
A notice advertises a dining offer at Diamond Bros. restaurant located at 19 meals for $4.00 with a location listed as 20 Princeton Avenue. The snippet suggests a promotional card or coupon with a 12 1 6t notation.
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Ciel
Diamond Bros. Restaurant
Princeton Avenue
Gloves Make Scenic Christmas Presents
Pedigo owns a set of gloves and plans to gift them for the holiday season. The note emphasizes their suitability as thoughtful presents.
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Pedigo
Crisis Talk Grows on Czar Abduction Idea in Russia
Report from St. Petersburg notes rising belief among moderates that mob rule can only end with abducting the czar and installing a three man dictatorship led by Grand Duke Nicholas General Teport and Don Alexia granict. Strikes disrupt daily life as streets grow dangerous and Witte’s governance faces widespread condemnation.
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St. Petereborg
Eydtkab
Roesia
Loos
Nicholas
Teport
Alexia Granict
Ball
St. Petersburg
Tongts Witte
Monster Parade of Jews in New York
In New York on December 4 a record parade of more than 125 000 Hebrews marched through the lower city in memory of murdered Russian comrades. Police kept order as a mass moved, followed by a memorial meeting and a day of mourning decreed by the Central Conference of American Rabbis led by Rabbi Joseph Stolz of Chicago.
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New York
Russia
Esar
Central Conference of American Rabbis
Joseph Stola
Chicago
Smoked in Bed and Died for It in Chester County
Chester Pa December 4 Tomas Tyndale of North Crook died in Chester County Hospital after he went to bed with a pipe in his mouth and the burning pipe set the bed clothing alight.Neighbors pulled him from the blaze as he cried out, leaving his lower body severely burned.
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Chester
Tomas Tyndale
Northcrook
Cheater County
Tyndale
Perkins to retire from New York Life
A close friend of George W. Perkins vice president of New York Life Insurance Company announced Perkins will retire from official connection with the firm when officers are elected in April. No important testimony was developed at today's hearing of the insurance investigating committee.
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New York
George W. Perkins
The
New York Life Insurance Company
Cotton production in the United States reaches 4.86 billion pounds
The Department of Agriculture reports the 1905 06 cotton output at 4 860 217 878 pounds including lint with final figures released in Washington on December 4.
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United States
Washington
Department of ‘Triculture
Harmon Made Receiver for Midwestern Rail Lines
Cremnnett Ohio December 4 Former Attorney General Judson Harmon has been appointed receiver for the Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton and the Pere Marquette railroad properties.
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Judson Harmon
Cremnnett
Ohio
Judson Harmon Bee
Cincotopati
Hamilton
Dayton
Pere Marquette Rallronl Propertiee
Premier Balfour Resigns as Conservative Leader
London reports Premier Balfour today tendered the resignation of the Conservative cabinet, signaling a major political shift.
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Balfour
London
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