President ends third term talk in Senate speech
Senator Jefferson Davis of Arkansas delivered a fiery hour long address attacking trusts. He spoke before a crowded gallery as the Senate convened and then adjourned into executive session. The President issued a brief statement referencing the Republican convention and his March fourth oath.
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Washington
Det
Senate
Jefferson Davis
Arkansas
House
Republican National Committéé
President vows no future nomination after three and a half years
The speaker states that three and a half years will be his first term and rejects any potential candidacy or nomination beyond that period. He emphasizes the two-term limit applies to substance, not form, and confirms he will not seek another nomination under any circumstances.
Louisville Favored as Democratic Convention Candidate
Washington reports a narrowing race for the next Democratic convention with Chicago Louisville and Denver remaining. Chicago is the favorite among many national committee men but funding concerns cited by Roger Sullivan reduce momentum. Louisville shows strength led by Senator McCreary and Representative Sherley and looks favorable if assurances are given it can cover costs.
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Washington
Chicago
Louisville
Denver
Ma Ay
Roger Sullivan
Illinois
McCreary
Sherley
Dynamite Blast Kills Four Near Bristol Tennessee
Four people die in a dynamite explosion on John Duff’s farm ten miles west of Bristol. Willie Duff, 15, was playing with dynamite when it exploded, killing him and setting the house afire. Mrs Nathaniel Barnes and Mrs Elijah Moody and her child perished as the blaze cremated the bodies.
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Cincinnati
A Good Cook's Secret for Fine Cakes and Desserts
A good cook relies on Blue Ribbon vanilla extract to flavor cakes puddings and desserts, claiming it elevates quality and taste.
Natural digestive relief Tea or Tablets advertised
Hollisters Rocky Mountain Tea is pitched to relieve bowel congestion and restore digestion with 35 scents. The ad lists Mill Creek Coal and Coke Co West End Drug Co W J Peters and Freeman as distributors.
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Nature
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Mill Creek Coal and Coke Co
West End Drug Co
Over Fifty Funerals at Monongah Yesterday
Monongah West Virginia December 11 190X rescue teams pulled 225 bodies from Fairmont Coal Nos 6 and 2 after Friday explosion most buried. Many victims missing from the company records suggesting larger death toll likely near five hundred. An opening between mines announced morgue collection to continue within forty eight hours over fifty funerals held with roses on each casket sent by Elizabeth Watson daughter of the company treasurer.
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Monongah
W. Va
Fairmont Coal Company
Elizabeth Watson
S. L. Watson
Coal Company
Weather forecast for West Virginia shows light snow in mountains
A forecast indicates fair weather in West Virginia on Thursday with snow in the mountains. Friday brings snow or rain, signaling unsettled conditions and potential travel disruption in the higher terrains.
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West Virginia
Trial of Countess Tarnowska Captivates Venice Crowd
Rome reports sensational public interest in the Venice murder trial of Countess Maria Tarnowska and two lovers for the killing of her fiancé. The case details a tangled romance from Kiev to Vienna with jealous lovers, forged letters, and a planned murder.
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Rome
Venice
Maria Nicolaevna Tarnowska
Kieff
O’ruick
Russia
Ireland
Prilukofil
London
Paris
Count Kamarowski
Naumoff
Prilukoff
Wiles
Vienna
Count Kamarowskis
Naumot
Kamarowski
Naumotf
Miners Entombed in Alpha Shaft Still Live
Three miners Brown McDonald and Bailey remain alive after a week trapped in a drift at the 110 foot level of the Giroux mine Alpha shaft Ely They communicate with surface workers and have received food via a six inch pipe. Rescue progress is slow and another week is expected.
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Reno
Brown
McDonald
Bailey
Giroux
Ely
No Riot Seen in Pickens County Report
Montgomery reports confirm no riot occurred in Pickens County. Twenty Negroes arrested at Lowetown for interfering with officers fired on a deputy, killing a prisoner. Constable R V Lowe wounded. Collected notes from Lowetown and Columbus corroborate a quiet situation and dispute inflated by other accounts.
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Montgomery
Ala
Peters
Gordo
Pickens County
Advertiser
Lowetown
RV. Lowe
Columbus
Mise
Er. H Kirksey
Prominent Farmer Dies Quite Suddenly
Special to the Day Telegraph of Christiansburg Virginia reports the sudden death of J. Lucas a leading Montgomery county farmer at his Snowville home. He died around four o'clock this morning likely from heart disease his wife awakened by his heavy breathing calling for help but he did not recover.
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Christiansburg
Supreme Court Rules Against Oil Company in Ouster Suit
The Texas Court of Civil Appeals for the third district affirms the trial court in the ouster suit by Attorney General Davidson against Waters-Pierce Oil Company. The state wins every contention including jury verdict canceling the defendant's permit and penalties of 1.625 million dollars.
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Austin
Texas
Court of Civil Appeals For
Third District
Davidson
Waters-Pierce Oil Company
Night riders feared raid prompts Kentucky guards deployment
Governor Wilson received word of a possible night rider raid on Hopkinsville and ordered a company of the Third Kentucky National Guard to march there. Adjutant General Lawrence and the governor planned to keep watch overnight and call in more state forces if the danger proves real. Major Bassatt, in charge of the on duty unit, reported reports of night rider mobilization from Trigg county and urged reinforcements to counter potential destruction.
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Frankfort
Hopkinsville
Wilson
Henry Lawrence
Kentucky National Guards
Lawrence
Bassatt
Trigg County
Democratic comment on President's third term statement
Washington and Lincoln correspondents report multiple Democrats reacting to President Roosevelt's third term statement. Henry G. Davis asserts public sentiment shifted. W J Bryan expresses no surprise and supports the president's stance. Senator Tillman calls the move documentary evidence and predicts Bryan as the next president.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Henry G. Davis
West Virginia
Tillman
Bryan
United States
Arkansas Seeks Uniform Rates Across State Lines
Arkansas railroad commission opened a hearing with railroad representatives on a proposed rule to unify passenger and freight rates for all points within the state. The plan would treat listed lines as one network for local and joint rates, affecting carriers including Arkansas and Louisiana, Arkansas Midland, Iron Mountain and Southern, St. Louis Iron Mountain and Southern, and others.
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Little Rock
Ark
State Railroad Commission
Arkansas
Louisiana
Arkaas
Arkansas Southwestern
Brinkley
Helena and
Indian Bay
Eldorado
Bastrop
Monroe
Live's Rock
Hot Springs
Mississippi River
Hamburg and
Western
Pine Bluff and Western
St. Loui
Iron Mountain
Southern
No germs in Sewlehipt oysters sold by Sublette and Barnes
Local market item reports Sewlehipt oysters cleared of germs and distributed by Sublette and Barnes in Arizona. Officials affirm safety for consumers amid routine inspections and labeling checks.
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Sewlehipt
Sublette & Barnes
Contempt Hearing Schedules in Powers Trial Wharton Golden
In Georgetown Kentucky a contempt order was served after the noon recess in the Powers trial. The move, requested by the defense, targets Wharton Golden the prosecution star witness. The accusation claims that Golden’s uncle Bill was urged by the defendant not to testify and that Golden admitted a $5000 payment for testimony.
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Georgetown
Dec
Powers
Wharton Golden
Bill” Golden
Four Jenkins Indicted in Brooklyn Banking Scandal
Four members of the Jenkins family face multiple indictments from a New York grand jury, including perjury and conspiracy. John G Jenkins senior and three relatives allegedly arranged illegal loans exceeding 900000 dollars through First Neiona Bank and related Williamsburg Trust Co entities.
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New York
Ind
Fred Jenkins
Guity. Jenkins, Sr
Jenkinses
Minnesota Joins Pacific Bound Fleet at Hampton Roads
The armored Minnesota arrived at Old Point Comfort and joined the Pacific bound fleet as flagship of Rear Admiral Thomas. The ship entered the outward column marking the last vacant berth filled, with four rear admirals and a high ceremonial profile stressing the fleet’s role toward Magellan Straits.
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Old Point Comfort
van Dee IL
Minnesota
Thomas
Hampton Roads
Evans
Magellan Straits
Jy Commone
Clock Hand Signals Debt Paid at Bland Street Church
The Bland Street Methodist Church in Bluefield reports full repayment of its debt of over $40,000 after a 30 day campaign. The clock in front of the church, funded by donations from local residents, shows the total pledged at $16,732.60, with additional gifts bringing in funds beyond the target. The finance committee, led by S. M. Bernard, praises the community for its rapid and generous response.
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Bland Street
Methodist
Bluefield
Bliée‘field
Bland Street Church
M. Bernard
Orchard Testifies in Pettibone Murder Trial Half Complete
Harry Orchard spoke four hours in the Pettibone murder trial at Horse Idaho noting his prior Haywood testimony while emphasizing Pettibone's alleged conspiracy. He added that Pettibone claimed buying 100 rifles in Denver in 1904 and shipping them to Coeur D Alenes for 1895 riots, paying 15000 dollars from Western Federation funds.
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Horse
Idaho
George A Pettibone
Steunenberg
Harry Orchard
Pettibone
Orchard
Denver
Coeur D'Alenes
Western Federation
Mine Owners Change Program In Goldfield
President Roosevelt's message to Col. Alfred Reynolds in Goldfield alters the plan for the town as Gen. Funston arrives to assess the situation. Gov. Sparks expects Funston will recommend troops remain through winter after reviewing conditions with federal authorities.
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Goldfield
Roosevelt
Washington
Col
Alfred Reynolds
Funston
Sparks
A Personal Word On Our Month Of Debt Work
In a closing note D Emory Hawk thanks loyal citizens and families of Bluefield for support during a difficult period. He credits the community and faith with sustaining the effort, praising the Daily Telegraph staff and all the workers involved.
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Bluefield
St. Paul
Christ Jesus
Daily Telegraph
D.emory Hawk
Committee Members Named in Ongoing Matter
A committee assembled to handle the matter lists members including M. Bernard J. Ruff D. E. Hawk T. P. Ford J. B. Martin J. W. Tadnd rey J. R. McCulloch HT. Shott A. J. Hearn J. W. Snyder J. Sub lette HC. Jordan L. Meinigue L. Shelton J. A. B Bruce F. A Brown W. A. Bodell R. C. Morrison W. Mess. The group represents a cross section of officials and associates.
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Messie
M. Bernard
J. W. Ruff
D. E. Hawk
T. P. Ford
J. B. Martin
J. W. Tadndrey
J. R. McCulloch
HT. Shott
A. J. Hearn
J. W. Snyder
J. Sublette
HC. Jordan
Roosevelt appoints panel to study Goldfield labor
President Roosevelt named a commission to visit Goldfield Nevada and investigate labor conditions. It includes Assistant Secretary Lawrence Murray Commissioner of Corporations Herbert Kun Smith and Labor Commissioner Charles F Neill. They began travel at 3 pm after a conference with the president.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Goldfield
Nevada
Lawrence ©. Murray
Department of Commerce and Labor
Herbert Kun Smith
Charles F. Neill
Labor Commission
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Union Bank and Trust Company
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