Device Aims To Revolutionize Coal Mining
General Edward O Toole of the United States Coal and Coke Company unveils a 24 inch hermetically sealed pipe system that would draw coal from underground to the tipple via a powerful suction. If successful it could replace mine cars and rails, reducing dust and accidents while enabling direct loading from the pipe to awaiting cars. A demonstration at plant No 9 is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward O'Toole
United States Coal and Coke Company
No. 9
General O'Toole
General
O’toole
O'Toole
Europe
O'Toole Leads United States Coal and Coke Plant
The general, with six years at Gary, secures best equipment and full cooperation of company officials to build the finest plant in the field. He came from Pennsylvania to learn mining and now holds the most responsible field position, pursuing a plan to earn the plant top status in the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary
O'Toole
Pennsylvania
United States Coal and Coke Company
New Municipal Terminal Building Cornerstone Laid
New York officials witnessed the cornerstone ceremony for a costly municipal terminal building. The 550 foot, 25 story edifice will house city offices with a basement transit hub for Brooklyn Bridge trains and trolley cars and a Chambers street arcade running through the structure. The foundation alone is estimated at 1.5 million dollars.
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New York
Mayer o.Clellan
Municipal Terminal
Centre Street
Park Row
Duane Street
Manhattan
Brooklyn Bridge
Chambers Street
Arcade Street
Thresherman Busby’s Longrecord Of Grain Threshing
Spokane datebook notes pioneer thresher and rancher H A Busby of Kittitas county has threshed 1 920 033 bushels since 1872 including wheat 804 752 oats 517 004 and barley 198 257. Earnings 75 922 89 with expenses 47 495 72 leaving 28 427 17 profit. He operated 1 to 3 thrashing machines since 1903, threshing 266 884 bushels in six years averaging 44 884 annually, machines used 226 days per season. He estimates about half the valley crop. no recent crop failures. He plans expansion for 1910 into neighboring districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Wash
We Busby
Kittitas County
Busby
Kittitas Valley
Crimp Put Into Plan Of The Liquor Interests
In Spokane Judge Edward Whitson denied citizenship to Maurice Fitzmaurice after a thorough cross examination. A liquor interests group plotted to launch a daily paper to push their cause. Fitzmaurice claimed several roles in America while authorities allege past criminal accusations surfaced.
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Spokane
Washington
Edward Whitson
United States Circuit Court For
Fitzmaurice
South Dakota
Idaho
No Verdict Yet In Rankin Murder Case
Union City Tenn December 18 The jury in the Garrett Johnson and Arthur Clear night riders murder case of Captain Quentin Rankin announced they could not agree on a verdict. The judge ordered further deliberations with no verdict expected until Monday afternoon.
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Union City
Tenn
Garrett Johnson
Arthur Clear
Quentin Rankin
Night Riders
Tolay
Intervention by Uncle Sam 9 Imploired Victims Reported
Graphic claim of widespread oppression notes property confiscation, imprisonment of fathers and sons, and wives and daughters subjected to unspeakable outrages amid alleged federal intervention. Contains strong accusations without verifiable details.
Prominent Managua Women Seek U S Intervention Over Tortures
Women in Managua petition acting U S consul Henry Caldera detailing torture of Zelaya era prisoners. They accuse authorities of terror, confiscations, and murders targeting patriots and families and urge justice to prevent further crimes and ensure accountability.
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Managua
Nicaragua
Henry Caldera
United States
Zelaya
Z*laya
Teir
Dominant influence of Henry Frick on Wall Street
New York December 10 Henry Clay Frick, at sixty, remains a powerful force in finance. Once a Carnegie Steel manager, he rose to dominate Reading Railroad stock and influence the Reading dividend and Pennsylvania shares. His purchases boosted Reading and Pennsylvania equities, signaling his status as a leading individual holder.
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New York
Henry Clay Frick
Carnegie Steel Company
Mr. Frick
Wall Street
Reading Railroad Company
Reading
Henry C. Frick
Pittsburg
Frick
Reading Company Common
Pennsylvania
Addicks Carriages Sold at Public Auction
Four carriages of J Edward Addicks of Delaware were sold at public auction in Newport Rhode Island to satisfy a Newport merchant's claim. The carriages were the last remnants of the magnate's estate, most of which had already been sold to satisfy creditors of the former Delaware senator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport, R. I
J. Edward Addicks
Delaware
Newport Marchant
West Virginia Virginia Weather Forecast Mixed Snow And Cold
West Virginia sees fair Sunday with snow in the mountains and continuing cold. Virginia outlook shows unsettled Sunday with probable snow, then mainly fair Monday and ongoing cold with stronger northwest to north winds.
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West Virginia
Virginia
Motorman Dead and Conductor Dying in Street Car Incident
In East St. Louis an uncontrolled street car with a dead motorman and dying conductor sped through four miles after a negro highwayman boarded the car and ordered a hold up. The conductor refused and was shot, the motorman likely fell trying to aid him. The car ran to the downtown terminal with no passengers aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East St. Louis
Wale
N. P. O'Brien
E. V. Goody
O'Brien
O’brien
Leopold's body moved to palace amid torches and solemnities
In Brussels the late King Leopold's funeral procession transferred his body from Laken pavilion to the Brussels palace by torchlight. Troopers guard the hearse eight horses draped in black carried the arms of the nation and nine provinces as Prince Albert and dignitaries followed. Salvoes rang and bells tolled while a vast crowd watched. Princess Louise's counsel plans to oppose deposits in Leopold or Baroness Vaughan names and restrained executors from destroying papers.
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Brussels
Leopold
Laken
Albert
Louise
Vaughan
Bauer Divorce Decree Awarded to Mrs Sadie Bauer
Judge Warner grants divorce to Mrs. Sadie Bauer from ex Councilman Dan Bauer a Republi can Cox lieutenant. Bauer pays 5900 to wife and 20 weekly for life plus attorney fees. She accuses neglect and cites trips with Charlotte Lature and possible remarriage.
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Cincinnati
Warner
Sadie Bauer
Dan Bauer
Hoss
George B. Cox
Bauer
New York
San Francisco
Mr. Bauer
Miss Lature
Five Die as Train Collision Sparks in Cleveland
Five men lose lives in a wreck on the Lake Shore lines when the St. Louis special collides with a switch engine in Cleveland. Four of the dead are trainmen and an unidentified man. another trainman is fatally hurt and about a dozen passengers suffer minor injuries.
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Lake Shore
Cleveland
St. Louis
Lake Sore
Cotton Mills Close in Lowell Under Curtailment Policy
Tremont and Suffolk mills shut down today under New England curtailment policy, leaving 3,500 workers unemployed for a week.
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Lowell, Mess
New England
Tremont
Suffolk
Married at Roanoke
Roanoke Virginia December 18 special Dr L L Belcher and Miss Beam Burton of Welch West Virginia were married today by Rev R J Dogan pastor of Jefferson Street Martial Church
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Roanoke
L. L. Belcher
Beam Burton
Welch
W. Va
R. J. Dogan
Jefferson Street Martial Church
Tribute to Rufus Peckham by Judge Parker in Court Memorial
Judge Alton B. Parker of New York delivered a eulogy on the late Justice Rufus Wheeler Peckham, praising his life devoted to justice and his vigilant stand against deceit. The memorial drew a large crowd as Parker lauded Peckham’s independence, dignity, and lifelong service to the Supreme Court and democratic institutions.
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Washington
Alton BB. Parker
New York
Peckham
The
Supreme Court
Alton 3. Parker
Justice Peckham
Spok
Rufus Wheeler Peckham
Judge Peckham
Mr. Parker
Lord Blackburn
United States
Rufus W Peckham
Legislative Department
Marquig de Mobin
Tribute to Justice Peckman Reflects Court Service
A memorial passage honors Justice Peckman for his longtime service on the court during pivotal national moments. It lauds his intellect, fearlessness, and steady contribution to landmark rulings, noting the unseen work in the consultation room and the respect of personal friends.
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Supreme Court
Justice Peckman
United States
Woman uses brass knuckles in Wilmerding society fight
Mrs. Mary Cepola, an athletic Wilmerding resident, was fined five dollars for assault after a meeting of the Ladies Beneficial Society. Testimony says she slipped brass knuckles into her stocking to confront treasurer Mrs. Stella Pokal, who had threatened to whip her.
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Pittsburg
Mary Cepola
Wilmerding
Stella Pokal
Ladies’ Beneficial Society of
Pokal
Ladies’ Beneficial Society
Cepola
Judge Again Denies Boni De Cas tullane’s Pleas Over Children
In Paris on December 18 Count Boni de Castellane again failed to compel his former wife Princess de Sagan regarding their children. The court dismissed a suit over the children's education, stating Boni's claims masked his own wishes and approving the current arrangement. He faces possible prosecutions for alleged broken court seals. costs were awarded against him.
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Paris
Count Boni de Castellane
Princess de Sagan
Count Honi
Marquise de Castellane
Boni
Reconciliation Ruled Out in Brokaw Case
New York reports that next week may or may not complete the Brokaw case with a possible cross-examination if W Gould Brokaw testifies. Reconciliation rumors continued but Brokaw declared reconciliation with Mrs Brokaw is out of the question.
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New York
Brokaw
W. Gould Brokaw
Baldwin
Copenhagen Panel Finds No Proof Cook Reached Pole
The University of Copenhagen committee reports in its preliminary exam of Dr. Frederick A. Cook records that there is no proof he reached the North Pole. The announcement comes as an official note distributed by the Associated Press from Copenhagen dated December 18.
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Copenhagen
North Pole
Associates Press
University of Copenhagen
Frederick A. Cook
Daily Telegraph Gift for 1916 New Year Friend
A note suggests sending the Daily Telegraph to a friend for 1916 so they will appreciate it daily through the new year. The appeal emphasizes steady readership and enduring value of the daily paper.
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Daily Telegraph
Poet Watson Vanishes After Seventeen Year Mystery
A poet identified as Watson disappears after a long mystery linked to a prior attack seventeen years ago. Reports note his return is anticipated as authorities seek new clues while discussions warn against rash or reckless statements.
Disappearing Poet William Watson Faces Illness Claim
Robinson Watson asserts his brother William Watson, the British poet in the United States, is under a recurrent hallucination stemming from long dread overwork and inner conflict. He says the poet’s recent harsh utterances against a distinguished family are not his and will be condemned when Watson returns to himself.
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New York
William Watson
Dr. Cook
Robinson Watson
Willam Watson
Court scene as two relatives arraigned in Ocey Snead case
Mrs. Caroline J B Martin and Mrs. Mary Snead, Ocey Snead’s mother and aunt, were arraigned in the Tombs court on complicity charges. Martin caused a scene and was recommitted to jail. prosecutor Mott eyed extradition to New Jersey and noted links to Fletcher Snead’s disappearance.
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New York
Caroline JB. Martin
Mary Snead
Ocey Snead
East Orange
Martin
Tombs
Baseball players not slaves court ruling in Luzerne
Wilkes Barre Pa December 18 The Luzerne county court rules that selling a baseball player between clubs violates the Thirteenth Amendment prohibiting slavery. The Wilkes Barre club purchased pitcher Joseph Peloquin from Allentown for 300 dollars cash and a note for the balance. The note was protested. Manager Clymer defended the sale claiming the transaction infringes the amendment.
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Wilkesbarre
Wilkesbarre Club
Lynch Elected President of National League Clubs
Thomas J. Lynch of Cincinnati was elected president of the National League of Baseball Clubs. He formerly led the staff of umpires. John A. Heydler, ex-league president, was chosen secretary treasurer. The vote was unanimous.
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Thomas J. Lynch
National League
New York
Cincinnati
National League of Baseball Clubs
Lynch
John A. Heydler
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