Pioneer coal field leader P. B. Flannagan dies after illness
Obituary notes the death of P B Flannagan in Eckman at 12 08 pm after a long stomach cancer. From New Philadelphia Pa he rose to head multiple coal firms including Premier Pocahontas Collieries and Majestic Coal and Coke. He served as president of several companies and guided numerous coal lands and ventures. His family described him as a devoted home man with strong community ties.
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Tug River
Flannegan
Eckman
P. BR. Flannagan
Flannagan
Mr. Flannagan
B. Olivier
Foto
Daily Telegraph
Focal
New Philadelphia
Turkey Gap Coal Company
Glen Alum Coal and Coke Company
Glen Alum
Shawnee, Gilliam and
Arlington
Shawnee and
Gilliam Cecal and Coke Companies
Nations Rivers and Harbors Congress opens with near two thousand delegates
Washington December 4 Nearly two thousand delegates from every state and leaders across civil life attend the opening of the National Rivers and Harbors Congress. No action is expected yet, but organizers hope the three day session will prompt a stronger national appropriation for river and harbor improvements. Remarks are to come from Secretary Root and ambassadors Jusserand and Sternberg, among others, with Representative Randsell of Louisiana presiding. Jusserand vows the canal project will be completed and calls for forest preservation.
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Senate
House of Representatives
America
National Rivers and Harbors Congress
Union
Congress
National Congress
Coun‘tr
Root
Jusserand
Sternberg
Knapp
Interstate Commerce Comauvision
Finley
Southern Railroad
Randsell
Louisiana
Call for Statements of National Banks December 3
The comptroller of the currency ordered a bank condition report as of December 3. The telegram to clearing houses instructs reporting of resources and liabilities, with details on clearing house certificates and loans and discounts.
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Washington
Apuainien
Clearing House
Kaiser Calls for Stronger Navy and Global Expansion
Berlin reports Kaiser Wilhelm II outlines policy for a stronger navy, expanded commerce, and colonial growth as keys to Germany’s future. He argues a powerful fleet protects possessions and sustains peace while fueling industry and population needs.
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Berlin
Keiser
Germany
Europe
Sherman Law Invoked Against Union Labor
Washington reports the Sherman anti trust act was used against organized labor for the first time in Supreme Court history. Dietrich E Loewe of Danbury Connecticut seeks damages claiming a boycott by the union hatters of America was a conspiracy in restraint of trade and trust law. Lower courts had ruled no violation.
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Washington
United States Supreme Court
Dietrich E. Loewe
Danbury, Conn
Union Hatters of America
West Virginia Weather Forecast
Fair Thursday and Friday with warmer conditions expected Friday as the region warms ahead of the weekend.</analysis>
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West Virginia
Fifty Percent Coal Supply Lost Warns Engineer
In New York on December 4 Professor Joseph A Holmes of the United States Geological Survey told the American Society of Mechanical Engineers that more than half the nation's natural coal supply is permanently wasted due to modern mining methods. He cited mines abandoned after high grade fuel is removed, leaving low grade coal untapped, and pointed to waste in iron and zinc mining as well.
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New York
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Joseph A. Holmes
United States Geological Survey
Holmes
Secretary Taft Is Received by Czar in St Petersburg
Secretary Taft was received in audience by Emperor Nicholas of Russia who expressed frank sympathy for the United States and asked Taft to convey greetings to the president.
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Czar
Russia
St. Petersburg
Nicholas
United States
Three Die in Maryland Train Collision
Baltimore dispatch reports three people killed and about twenty injured when two local passenger trains collided near Hanover Maryland on the Baltimore and Ohio line. Several victims are described as badly hurt and may die.
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Baltmore and Ohio
Hanover
King Oscar Abdicates in Sweden as Crown Prince Takes Regent Role
In Stockholm on December 4, King Oscar nearing eighty resigns due to ill health and hands over governance to Crown Prince Gustave who becomes regent. Cabinet tensions prompt the resignations of the war interior and marine ministers amid concerns over recovery prospects.
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Stockholm
Sweden
Oscar
Gustave
Interior
Sugar King Havemeyer Dies at Merrivale Stock Farm
Henry Osborne Havemeyer president of the American Sugar Refining Company died today at Merrivale Stock Farm Commack Long Island of heart failure after an attack of acute indigestion on Thanksgiving day. His estate amounts to many millions.
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New York
Henry Osborne Havemeyer
American Sugar Refining Company
Merrivale Stock Farm
Commack
Long Island
Schooner in Distress off Provincetown in Snow Storm
The Race Point life crew made three attempts to aid a schooner struck on the bar off the point in a heavy northeast snow storm. The vessel’s name could not be read.
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Provincetown
Mass
Navy
Race Point life #1
Best Vanilla Extract Showdown at the Grocer
Consumers urged to demand Blue Ribbon vanilla extract from their grocer as the brand positions itself as the top choice. The message emphasizes quality and availability to secure shelf space and customer loyalty.
Russian Gov General Escapes Assassination in Moscow
An attempt on Lieutenant General Guerschelman governor general of Moscow failed as a bomb directed at his carriage in the Lefort district blew apart the horses and wounded the coachman. The general was unhurt while the attacker died from her own weapon and was to be taken to a hospital in a dying condition.
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Moscow
Guerschelman
Lefort
Wageo
Christmas magazines and holiday sales in Altamont area
Advertisements announce new magazines at Altamont News Stand with free double page color pictures. Santa materials and fruit bake supplies offered by Sublette Barnes. Holiday stock received by 6 and 100 Store. Entertainment by Baby Violet with National Concert Company at Wonderland Theatre. Clothing cleaning services advertised by Ed Habernigg.
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L. B. Reynolds
Altamont
Altamont Hotel
Baby Violet
National Concert Company
Wonderland Theatre
Electric Works Close Two Days Each Week
Lynn Mass December 4 Notices posted at the General Electric Company plant announce that 7 500 employees will be paid tomorrow and that the works will close Friday and Saturday. The same schedule will apply next week with a company official to issue weekly hours thereafter.
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Lynn
Mass
the Genere: Electric Company
Santa Claus Store Opens at Local 5 and 10 Center
A new Santa Claus shop opened at the 5 and 10 Store located opposite the post office. The event occurred on November 24 with playful decor and holiday items attracting families.
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Santa Claus
Nearly a Thousand Bills Introduced in Senate
Washington December 4 nearly a thousand bills were introduced in the senate today most are private pension measures among the notable items are Fulton amending railroad rate law Dick proposing pay increases for the armed forces Keyburn proposing a national board of corporations and a state naval vessel model LaFollette demanding fair returns on railroad value Aldrich will not push a currency bill and will seek committee input in shaping legislation. notes on Aoki successor and Japanese government immigration stance included.
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Congress
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Inter-State Commerce Commission
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Keyburn
Nnional Board of Corporations
Department of Mines
LaFollette
Executive Department
Jefferson Davis
Arkansas
Aldrich
Senate Committee On Finance
House
No Increase in Bulk of Paper Money Reported
The new House banking and currency committee held its first meeting in Washington detailing a currency question. They authorized a five member sub committee to draft a currency bill and will not hold hearings again until the draft is finished. The panel aims to avoid expanding paper money while exploring elasticity options. The Democratic caucus backed Williams's control of minority committee appointments by a wide margin.
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Washington
House Committee On Banking and Currency
House Democratic Caucus
Representative Jones
Virginia
Lawler Williams
Williams
Colored Bishop Weds Laura Lemon in Atlanta
Bishop H M Turner of the African Methodist Church married Laura P Lemon last night in Atlanta. Laura, formerly his secretary, had just secured a divorce from Rev Jowell. The council of bishops investigated and said such a marriage would not be countenanced by the church, but no further action followed until the wedding was announced.
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Atlanta
Dee
H. M Turner
African Methodist Church
Laura P. Lemon
Jowell
Turner
Laura Lemon
Gaines
Council of Bishops
Will Appoint Receivers for Jamestown Exposition
Norfolk court to appoint receivers for the Jamestown Exposition Company. Judge Wadell will review names, aiming to assign at least two and possibly three receivers as the court assumes control today.
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Exposition
Norfolk
United Stes District Court
Waddill
Exposition Company
Aoki Not Coming Back From Washington Recall Reported
The recall of Viscount Aoki the Japanese ambassador at Washington is due to his wish to reside in Japan and no official statement is expected until after his arrival in Tokyo, seen as a foregone conclusion.
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M. Takahira
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America
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Viscount Aoki
Japan
Toko
Labor Union Presiding Roles Amid Mine Workers Vote
Indianapolis reports keen interest as two main candidates vie for UMWA presidency Thomas L Lewis of Ohio and William B Wilson of Pennsylvania lead, with Wilson seen marginally ahead. Mitchell’s retirement prompts expectation of policy shifts and possible successor Ryan of Illinois as secretary treasurer candidate. White of Iowa runs for vice president.
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Mine Workers of America
John Mitchell
Thomas L Lewis
William B. Wilson
Wilson
Lewis
Pennsylvania
United Mine Workers
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Mr. Wilson
Thomas L. Lewis
Ohio
Lewis Aare
Thes
Indiana
Illinois
Diamonds at Pinel Field Draw Fortunes From Digging Rush
Reports from Cape Town describe a surge of fortune hunters to the Pinel diamond field on the Vaal river near Kimberley. A newcomer from Canada reportedly found an eleven carat diamond and earned about $1,250 in his first week from washing and selling stones.
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London
Cape Town
Pinel
Vaal River
Kimberley
Canada
Mine Strike Deadlock Stalls Goldfield Talks
The Goldfield dispute between mine owners and miners remains in deadlock as both sides accuse the other of breaking agreements. Neither side shows inclination to concede, signaling a prolonged confrontation in the local mining industry.
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Goldfield
Locowners
Seven Killed by Train On Glasgow and Paisley Line
A gang of nine plate layers was struck by a locomotive on the Glasgow and Paisley line this morning. Seven men were killed. The accident occurred as workers were on the track and the crew could not avert the impact. Rescue squads and investigators arrived to assess the scene and determine the cause.
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Glasgow
Paisley
Knox Bloom of Knoxes Boom formally launched
Washington December 4 The boom of Senator Philander C Knox of Pennsylvania for the presidency was formally launched at a notable banquet in this city when the Pennsylvania congressional delegation backed Knox for Roosevelt's successor. Representative Burke led speakers and moved adoption of the sense of the delegation in his favor. the motion passed amid cheers. Moore served as toastmaster with about two dozen Pennsylvania Republicans in attendance.
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Philander C. Knox
Penn Sylvania
Pennsylvania
Roosevelt
Joseph C. Sibley
Congress
Knox
Burke
J. Hampton Moore
Philadelphia
Moore
Adolescent Attempted Poisoning of Westall Family in Asheville
Julia Fishour a sixteen year old adopted by the Westalls confessed to poisoning Mrs. William Westall by putting carbolic acid disinfectant in coffee. She said revenge prompted the act after a recent rebuke. A warrant charged her with attempted murder and she faced a police court hearing. The other family members avoided harm as Mrs. Westall fell ill from the tainted drink.
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N. C
William H. Westall
Julia Fishour
Westall
William Westall
Jack the Inkman Again Spreads Ink across London Streets
London residents report a repeat of the Inkman terror as a masked man splashes ink on women’s dresses along Bond Street Oxford Street and Regent Street. Police struggle to identify the culprit whose only clue is ink splashed costumes.
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London
Jack the Inkman
Tottenham Court
Bond Street
Oxford Street
Regent Street
Bryan to sail for Europe with family this winter
W J Bryan arrived in New York from Washington and will sail for Europe with his family Saturday to spend the winter on the Mediterranean returning next spring. He doubts he will attend the next national convention, citing modesty and lack of candidacy for the nomination.
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New York
W. J. Bryan
Washington
Ryan
Europe
Mediterranean
Mr. Bryan
Kansas City
Market Irregular Opens as Stocks Shift With Mixed Gains
The New York market opened irregular and stayed uneven, some stocks rising while others fell. Meels and the Coppers weakened on reports of plant closures, while railroad shares advanced led by Pacific. Delicious fresh country sausage at Sublette and Barnes.
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Meels
Coppers
Pacific
Sublette & Barnes
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