Senate committee reshuffle as Republicans redraw chairmanships
Washington reports a Senate caucus reshuffle with many chairmanship moves. Knox shifts to rules, Kittridge to inter oceanic canals, Hopkins to enrol ed hills, Smoot to patents, Alden Smith to national banks, Bulkley to railroads, Nixon to coast defenses, new chairs named for Bourne Dixon Borah. Democratic picks include Mallory Bacon Clay Money Teller Taliaferro Daniel Martin Tillman and McEnery. Inland waterways improvement dominates today's session as Newlands pushes a two hour bill for a waterways commission.
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Martin
Library of Congress
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Ae Five Civilized Tribes
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Nevada
Inland Waterways Commission
Senate Adjourns After Debates On Militia Conformity
The Senate adopted Mr. Dick's Ohio resolution extending militia conformity deadlines to align with the June 21 1903 act to access relevant appropriations. Mr. Culberson of Texas sees his finance committee inquiry on financial stringency placed on the table for future remarks by Mrs. Culberson as the chamber adjourns at 2 55 p m.
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District of Columbia
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Texas
Alhambra Hotel Destroyed by Fire in Richmond
Fire gutted the Alhambra Hotel in Richmond this afternoon. The Academy of Music and other buildings were threatened but saved by theater apparatus. Estimated loss $75,000, partly insured. policy had just been signed when the blaze began.
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Alhambra
Academy of’ Music
Investigation Underway Into Italian Killings in Louisiana
Washington reports an investigation into the killing of three Italians at Chathamville La is moving forward under direction from Italian officials via the Italian ambassador in Washington.
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Washington
Chathamville
Directiona
Dilger's novelty sale offers Christmas gifts Thursday
On Thursday afternoon Dilger's auction hosts a novelty sale with ladies comics, scissors, toilet and manicure sets, sewing kits, brushes, hat pins, pocket books and more. Five pearl handle carving sets remain as prizes, with daily prize drawings and the chance to buy at your own price.
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Dilger
R. W. Lawson
Forty-Two Lynching Record in 1907 Nears End
Chicago 111 Dec 17 The 1907 lynching total stands at forty two with thirty five negro men and three negro women and four white men among twelve states. Most victims faced charges of assault or murder while Alabama Georgia Mississippi and Louisiana show the largest numbers. Data includes dates places victims and crimes with sparse details.
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Maryland
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Iowa
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E Sumrell
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Talladega
Fred Singleton
Neal Sanders
Arkansas
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Agsaint
McGhee
Sam Fleming
Thomson
Charlie Hasis
Reidsville
Flem Padgett
Padgett
Dalton
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Wlte
Comer
George Herbert
Byron
Charles City
James Cullen
Monroe
Flint Williams
Harry Gariier
Bunkie
Charley Strauss
Clinton
Fred Kilbourne
Koran
Silar Faley
Echo
Henry Johnson
Gibbs
James Wilson
Ruby
Ralph Dorans
Merrouge
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Crisfield
James Reed
Maine
Cumberland
William Burns
Mieslesippi
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Greenwood
Henry Bill
Indisnora
Lee Fox
Mur
Nugent Exonerated by West Virginia Labor Federation
In a closed session the special committee of the West Virginia Federation of Labor completely exonerated President Nugent from charges of corporate influence and betraying labor. Delegates with similar accusations were also cleared, Nugent will stay leader until the February regular meeting when new charges are expected.
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Weather Forecast for West Virginia Snow Wednesday and Thursday
The West Virginia weather forecast calls for snow beginning Wednesday with likely continuation into Thursday. Snow accumulation and travel disruption possible, with temperatures dipping near freezing. Authorities warn residents to prepare plow routes and check updates.
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West Virginia
Unlawful Conspiracy to Destroy Bucks Business
Justice Gould of the Equity court in Washington temporarily bars the American Federation of Labor with over 2,000,000 members from boycotting Bucks Stove and Range Company of St Louis. The ruling calls the federation action an illegal conspiracy. A permanent injunction and possible Supreme Court appeal loom as parties prepare for further argument.
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District of Columbia
American Federation of Labor
Bucks Stove and Range Company
St Louis
Bucks Company
Federation
Gould
Supreme Court of the United States
Body Found in Bath Tub in North Attleboro Bank Home
Frederick E. Sargent, cashier and vice president of the Jewells National Bank of this city, was found dead in a bath tub at his home in the bank building tonight. Physicians reported accidental drowning as the cause. He had ties to Providence, Ko 1, and other North Attleboro firms.
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Mass
Frederick E. Sargent
The
Jewells
National Bank
Providence
Ko 1
Lord Kelvin Dies in Glasgow at 83
Glasgow reports the death of Lord Kelvin the noted scientist. He died after a seizure this afternoon leaving no heir and a title likely to become extinct. Newspapers tributes place him among Newton and Faraday as the foremost scientist of the age.
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Lord Kelvin
Newton
Faraday
Receiver Appointed for Red Rock Fuel Company in West Virginia
Fairmont West Virginia Dee 17 Ewing of Wheeling was appointed receiver for the Red Rock Fuel Company at the request of George Debolt The firm has capital stock of 1 000 000 and liabilities of 000 000 Its assets include valuable coal land in Upshur County West Virginia
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Fairmont
W. Va
Dee
Ewing
Wheeling
Red Rock Fuel Company
George Debolt
Upshur County
City tax penalties and interest notice 1907
All taxpayers are notified that a 5 percent penalty and 6 percent interest will be added to unpaid city taxes after January 1, 1908 as required by law. Treasurer Lilly cautions timely payment to avoid penalties and signs the notice dated December 12, 1907. Local ads follow for pharmacy wares and gifts including DeWitt’s Witch Hazel salve and holiday specials at White Pharmacy and East End Pharmacy.
Slemp Wins Ninth District House Seat by Large Lead
C Bascomb Slemp defeats Bailey by about 8,000 votes in Virginia9th congressional district race. Early tallies show Slemp carrying most counties including Tazewell and Wise, with Abingdon and Bristol Democrats backing Bailey in limited precincts. Election notes mention contemporaneous court proceedings and gun incident coverage surrounding Powers and Goebel.
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C. Bascomb Slemp
United States
House of Representatives
Big Stone Gall
Solid South
Wise
Targewell
Abingdon
Bristol
Bailey
Tazewell County
Slemp
North Tazewell
Washington
Slemp Leading Ninth District in Virginia County Totals
Special to the Daily Telegraph reports C B Slemp ahead of D F Bailey in Virginia ninth district race. County tallies show Wise 46 with three precincts pending, Lee 404, Wythe 735, Smyth 475, Pulaski 100, Buchanan 609, Washington over 700, Dickinson 200, Russell 600, Scott 350, with Tazewell and others not yet heard from but fully estimated.
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Dee
C. B. Slemp
D. F. Bailey
Congress
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Lee
Wythe
Smythe
Pulaski
Brand
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Russell
Tazewell
Scott
Slemp Wins Big in Tazewell County Against Bailey
In Tazewell Yazewell and adjoining counties Slemp Republican nominee for congress leads over independent Republican Bailey. Bailey carried no precincts in Yazewell and got few Democratic votes while Slemp attains a large districtwide majority. Estimated district tally around eight thousand.
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Tazewell County
Slemp
Congress
F. Bailey
Bailey
Yazewell County
Russell County
Dickinson County
Slemp Leads With Large Majorities Across Counties
Norton reports Slemp holds clear leads in Wise county by 1000 over Hailey, Huehanan county by 450, Knox district by 100, and Dickinson county by 260, reflecting strong statewide support.
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Slemp
Wise County
Hailey
Huehanan
Knox District
Dickinson County
Slemp Captures Narrow Majorities Across Counties
Pocahontas gives Slemp 76 and 19 to Bailey while Cove Creek Slemp leads 49 to 1. Graham Slemp 74 Bailey 25 with a 49 vote majority for Slemp. Bland County reports Slemp with a 150 vote majority as overall turnout remains very light at all precincts.
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Bailey
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Graham
Bland County
Choppy Sea Report From Norfolk Fleet Contact
The Norfolk wireless station communicated with the battleship Georgia at sea 110 miles south of Beaufort North Carolina reporting speed and formation unchanged in choppy seas. It noted the line had been the first contact since 1 am due to bad weather and that all was well aboard.
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Powers Cross Examined in Kentucky Court
Georgetown Kentucky December 17 Caleb Powers faced cross examination on the court stand when the session adjourned for the afternoon Attorney F E K Wilson of Williamson forfeited his recognizance and the case moved forward with testimony pending.
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Georgetown
Caleb Powers
FE. K. Wilson
Wil.ansstown
Rumor of New York Central Joining Scrip Payers
A circulating rumor claims the New York Central may join the ranks of scrip payers to meet dividend requirements, a report that unsettled traders though unconfirmed. The meeting to decide the matter is set for tomorrow, amid fears of widespread dividend cuts as prosperity is said to be overinflated. Critics welcome Comptroller Ridgelys grand central bank plan but doubt asset currency relief without banks clearing outstanding notes.
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Grand Central Bank
Missouri for Taft Endorses Taft for Presidency
St Louis reports that the Republican state committee adopted a resolution endorsing William H. Taft for the presidency after the final vote, noting one dissenting member.
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St Louis
Republican State Committee
William H. Taft
California bank fails in Durango after holiday closure
The Smelter City Bank of Durango California a state institution with capital 30000 failed to open this morning. No statement of assets or liabilities has been issued though deposits are believed not to exceed 100000.
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Cal
Capital
Negroes Electrocuted at State Prison in Murder Case
Charles Gibson and Stephen Dorsey, colored, were executed by electrocution at the state prison for the murder of Mrs Edward Horner and her servant Victoria Natoli. The report notes the crime involved a hotel inquiry and references ongoing Christmas advertisements from the Daily Telegraph.
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Charles Gibson
Stephen Dorsey
Trenton
N. Y
Dee
State Prison
Edward Horner
Victoria Natoli
Hornes
Forty Two Bodies Recovered From Mine Disaster
Forty two bodies have been taken from the Yolanas mine in Yolande Alabama with nineteen more still inside, bringing total fatalities to sixty one. Rescue teams battled heat smoke and rising water as pumps failed and attempts continue to recover victims including several trapped in lower entries.
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Ala
Dee
Yolanas
Steve Storke
Stofke
Power cut plunges Goldfield into darkness
Nevada and California Power Co wires failed at 3 o clock cutting lights and power in Goldfield Nevada. Wires reportedly cut at Palmetto twenty five miles away. Residents alarmed as troops and mine workers mobilize to secure operations and restore service.
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Goldfield
Nev
Nevada and California Power Company
Palmetto
Turmoil intensifies in Teheran with rioters near the palace
Report from Teheran on December 17 says violent demonstrators have seized positions near the palace. Officials estimate up to 10,000 paramilitary supporters surround parliament grounds while constitutionalists defend amidst disorder, with several murders and looting reported.
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Teheran
Possetelo
Cabinet Members Sick In Washington
Secretary of the Navy Metcalf is confined to bed with grip after returning from Norfolk and Secretary Cortelyou is also confined with a severe grip attack. Both will remain at home for at least a week as their doctors advise.
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Metcalf
Norfolk
Cortelyou
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