Illness of Senator Mallory Cites Deep Regret in Washington
Washington December 19 United States Senator Mallory of Florida is critically ill and confined to his Pensacola home for a month public officials especially old timers express deep regret over his illness The Mallory family has long played a prominent role in Florida politics Stephen R Mallory the elder served as senator and later as secretary of the navy during the Civil War The present senator born in 1849 in Pensacola served in Lee's army after the war he studied and practiced law in New Orleans and Pensacola later entering Florida politics
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Washington
United States
Mallory
Florida
Pensacola
United States Senate
Senator White
California
Stephen R. Mallory
Trinidad
Jefferson Davis
Confederate States
Senator Mallory
Richmond
Lee
Virginia
Georgetown College
New Orleans
Florida Senate
Senator Mallory’s Long Senate Service and Loyalty
The text notes Mallory’s election to the Fifty-second and Fifty-third Congresses and his 1897 move to the United States Senate. It highlights his lack of leadership aspiration yet describes him as a conspicuous and loyally devoted figure to his home state, shaped by enduring memories.
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United States
Senate
Mallory
Brilliant spectacle marks Vatican consistory ceremony
Rome reports a brilliant consistory in the Royal Hall of the Vatican attended by thousands including foreigners and diplomats. Pope Pius X entered with Cardinals and guards as Cardinal Rinalini and Cardinal Aguirre received red hats and cardinal rings after taking oaths.
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Rome
Vatican
Pius X
Cardinal Rinalini
Spain
Cardinal Aguirre
Burgos
To Die In Chair In Ohio Prison Tomorrow
In Columbus Ohio Frank Earl slated for execution in the prison annex early tomorrow morning for the murder of William Legg a Sidney born case. Earl captured during a robbery at Leggs shop with a companion Washington DC listed as his home. Pardon board refused commutation citing his prior bad record and past sentences in Washington and Illinois.
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Columbus
Harris
Frank Earl
Sidney
William Legg
Legg
Earl
Washington, D. C
Lfe
Washington
Illinois State
Blue Ribbon Semon and Vanilla Extracts Flood Market
A brief note reports nameless extracts flooding the market including Blue Ribbon brands. It mentions monitoring and Christmas cigars at White Pharmacy with a reference to December 17.
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White Pharmacy
Mine disaster at Darr mine swells death toll in 19 days
A gas explosion at the Darr mine of Pittsburg Coal Co in Jaccbs Creek Pa entombed 200 to 300 miners. Thirteen bodies recovered show severe mutilation as the death toll for nineteen days rises to between 550 and 600 with many workers away celebrating a church festival.
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Jacobs ® Creek
Jaccbs Creek
Darr
Pittsburg Coal Company
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Naomi
Fayette City
Monongab
W. Va
Monongah
Temperance victory in Pocahontas County vote
In Pocahontas Virginia on December 19 1907 the temperance forces won by a 92 to 82 vote with 178 ballots cast four rejected. The day featured dry rallies singing gospel songs and ministers praising God as the Methodist church hosted meals and prayers.
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Pocahontas
Dee
Methodist Church
J. D. McAlister
Virginia Anti-Saloon League
P. C. Clark
Binefield
J. Tyler Frazier
Ing Place
McKinley
Little Bulletin
Daily Telegraph
Telegraph
Roseville
Ales
Clinch Valley
West Virginia Forecast Sees Fair Weather
The West Virginia forecast predicts fair conditions for Friday and Saturday with clear skies and light winds. Daytime temperatures are expected to be mild, with cooler nights and no precipitation in sight.
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West Virginia
Miners Seek Pay Rise as Talks Aim to Renew Interstate Pact
Officials of the United Mine Workers and coal operators from Ohio Indiana Illinois and western Pennsylvania met in Indianapolis to renew the interstate agreement. President Joan Mitchell aims to restore the pact before retirement. Operators fear miners may push for higher wages while some favor a reduction ahead of contract expiry next April.
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Indianapolis
Ind
United Mine Workers
Ohio
Indiana
I|linois
Western Pennsylvania
Joan Mitchell
Taussig Succeeds Berry as Norfolk Naval Station Commandant
Norfolk Virginia December 19 Captain Ed ward D Taussig who recently served at the League Island navy yard today took over as commandant of the Norfolk naval station Rear Admiral Robert M Berry was relieved from duty at his own request to visit his Kentucky home before his retirement next month.
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Norfolk
Edward D. Taussig
League Island Navy Yard
Robert M. Berry
Norfolk Naval Station
Berry
Kentucky
Cabinet Members Dined at White House Social Season Opens
Washington December 14 the social season at the White House opened with the customary dinner for Cabinet members and their families. The President's New Year reception is next, followed by the Roosevelt couple's annual diplomatic corps reception.
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New Year's Day
White House
Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
Diplomatic Corpe
Knight consecrated bishop for Western Colorado
The consecration of Rev Edward Jennings Knight former rector of Christ Episcopal Church Trenton took place at Christ Church today as bishop of the Western Colorado missionary district. A notable gathering of church dignitaries attended the ceremony.
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Trenton
N. J
Edward Jennings Knight
Christ Apistopal Church
Missionary District
Western
Colorado
Christ Church
Huyler’s Named Best Christmas Candy
Exclusive agency at the White Pharmacy promotes Huyler's as the top Christmas candy in a December 18, 1971 notice.
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Huyler’s
White Pharmary
Dry Local Option Victory in Pocahontas Virginia
In Pocahontas, Virginia the local option election passed to make whiskey illegal, the ninth district’s lone dry point. The vote stood 84 to 4 amid active campaigning by ministers and women parishioners who marched and prayed for days. The result is a proud southwestern Virginia outcome, though a possible nullification challenge under a 30 day rule is discussed.
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Tazewell
Pocahontas
Ninth Congressional District
Virginia
Wade
Visunla
Congressionel
Pocahontas Peopl
Notice to Taxpayers Penalty Interest on City Taxes
All taxpayers are notified that a 5 percent penalty and 6 percent interest will be added to city taxes unpaid after January 1, 1408. Pay now to save penalties. Signed by I G Lilly, Treasurer City of Bluefield, December 12, 1907.
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I. G. Lilly
City of
Bluefield
Christmas fruit cakes and puddings at Sublette Barnes
Christmas fruit cakes and plum puddings offered at Sublette & Barnes with dates 12 18 31 and 19 4 noted alongside Marachino and Creme de Menthe cherries.
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Sublette & Barnes
Miner Rescue After Mine Disaster Near Mapleton
A miner recounts escaping a mine collapse near Mapleton as rescuers probe a reef 1500 feet from the entrance. Officials expect many workers to be found about a mile and a half beyond that point with severe side entries delaying retrieval and noting a rare absence of grieving crowds.
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Mapleton
Cent a Ton on Coal Seeks Relief for Mine Disasters
Washington action after recent coal mine disasters that killed about 1 500. Representative McHenry of Pennsylvania introduces a bill creating a bureau of mines in the labor department to investigate accidents and provide monetary relief from a new tax of one cent per ton on coal mined in the United States.
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Washington
McHenry
Pennsylvania
Department of Commence
Bureau of Mines and Mining
United States
Governor to Call Extra Session on Mining Laws
Governor Dawson will convene an extra West Virginia legislature session in January to consider stricter mining laws. The session is planned to meet on January 22 following the December 19 announcement in Charleston.
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Dawson
Charleston
W. Va
West Virginia
Virginia Debt Suit Between Virginia and West Virginia
Washington and Dee filed forms with the Supreme Court seeking appointment of a master to take testimony in a dispute over Virginia debt pre 1861. The cases involve accountability of West Virginia for debts incurred before its statehood. The documents differ on testimony points, and the court must decide which contentions to pursue.
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Washington, Dee
Virginia
West
Supreme Court of the United States
West Virginia
Goldfield Mine Owners to Hear Union Proposition
Goldfield Nevada December 19 mine owners will hear a proposition from O N Hilton attorney for the Western Federation of Miners. A letter requesting a meeting to present the proposition was received by the Goldfield Mine Owners Association with no reply yet. President Devlon stated a reply will be favorable to a meeting if held.
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Goldfield, Nev
Goldfield
O. N. Hilton
Western Federation of Miners
Vere
Goldfield Mine Owners’ Association
Histon
Western Federation
Devlon
Powers Not Concerned Witnesses in Kentucky Killing Trial
Georgetown Kentucky December 1 Powers not concerned witness Dee Mackenzie Todd private secretary to Governor Wilson testified at the Powers trial. His testimony supported Powers at times and Youtzy at others. Martin Lawrence, jailer of Franklin County, testified hearing Tallow Dick discuss with Youtzy and Whittaker that Powers had nothing to do with the killing done from his office without his knowledge.
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Georgetown
Dee
McKenzie Todd
Wilson
Taylor
Power
Powers
Youtzy
Martin Lawrence
Franklin County
Tallow Dick Combs
Frankfort
Tallow Dick
Harlan Whittaker
Republicans Refuse Endorsement For Hughes Nomination
In New York County the Republican committee votes overwhelmingly not to adopt resolutions endorsing Gov. Hughes for the party nomination. A motion to table the resolution until January 1908 passes, delaying any endorsement.
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New York
Republican Committee
New York County
Gov
Hughes
Dynamite Explosion Kills Thousands in Scilly Islands
In Palerno on the Scilly Islands thousands of people are reported killed by a dynamite explosion on December 16. Authorities investigate the blast’s cause and scope as rescue teams search debris.
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Scilly Islands
Palerno
House Row Over Ilaw Term Sparks Fist Fight
In Washington on December 19 the House witnessed heated exchanges as Gaines of Tennessee denounced newspapers over a seed appropriations dispute and DeArmond of Mississippi insulted Williams, prompting a brief physical confrontation. A $50,000 seed deficiency appropriation was approved for distribution after prior warehouse fires. The House plans to reconvene Saturday before Christmas recess.
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Washington
House of Representatives
Mpf. Gaines
Teennessee
DeArmond
Missa
Wilblwams
Mississippi
Congress
Tla
Ways and Means Committee members named in congress
Speaker Cannon reveals sixtieth congress Ways and Means lineup with Payne of New York as chairman and a mix of Republicans and Democrats retaining major figures. New assignments include Census Godwin North Carolina and Elections No Carlin Virginia among others. ads promote Metropolitan gift items and DeWitt products.
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House
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Payne
New York
Mesare
Dazell
Pennsylvania
McCall
Massachusetts
Hill
Connecticut
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Ilinois
Watson
Indiana
Needham
California
Calderic
Kansas
Ferdney
Michigan
Gaines
West Virginia
Honyage
Colorado
Longworth
Ohio
Griggs
Georgia
Pow
North Carolina
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Texas
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Missouri
Cockran
Underwood
Alabama
Granwer
Rhode Ieland
Godwin
Webb
Merchiant Marine
Dirk
Florida
Navel
Tayla
Kilerbe
South Carolina
Sublette Barnes Ad Promotes Christmas Gift Goods
Sublette & Barnes offers at cost glassware silverware carving sets and grooming items for Christmas. Eureka Hardware announces substantial Xmas gifts including Embroider sets Gillette razors and manicure sets. The White Pharmacy and J Co advertise order now for holiday selections with phone contact.
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Xmas
Eureka Hardware Company
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