Appalling Year of Railroad Accidents Reports
The Interstate Commerce Commission released a report on rail accidents for the year ending June 30 1908 noting 164 passenger deaths and 4424 injuries with 595 employee deaths and 6440 injuries. It highlights increased fatalities in coupling and uncoupling, reporting delays, and calls for a block system and stricter age limits for telegraph operators.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Rone MO
Congress
United States
Home Wedding in Hicks Addition Unites Couple
At the home of the bride’s mother in Hicks Addition, at 8 o'clock last evening, William W. Tickle and Miss Longenia Cooley were married by Rev. J Tyler Frazier. A supper followed for friends, with many young guests enjoying the evening.
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Hicks
William W. Tickle
Longenia Cooley
J Tyler Frazier
Fifteen Years in Bluefield 1848 1903 Anniversary
D B Baldwin marks fifteen years in Bluefield since 1888 noting population growth from about 200 to 10 000 and post office receipts rising from modest to over 2000 monthly stamps and over 6000 monthly money orders. He promises a full business synopsis to guide investments and promotes real estate offerings from his office in Bluefield West Virginia.
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Bluefield
Binefield
New York Detectives Probe Jack the Ripper Clone Case
Suspecting that Jack the Ripper, who killed and mutilated Sarah Martin in a James Slip hotel, may be the same killer as the old Shakespearean murder. Detectives aboard the Kilpatrick in the bay search clues including a letter that could identify the culprit before Manila sails.
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New York
Jack the Ripper
Sarah Martin
James Slip
Wan Calor
United States
Kilpatrick
Manila
Meteor Wreck Kills Nine on Kansas City Line
Nine are reported dead after the Meteor express on the St. Louis and San Francisco line wrecked at Godfrey near Fort Scott. A Fort Scott message said the disaster appeared caused by wreckers with an open switch prior to the crash.
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Port Scott
Kan
Texas
Kansas City
St. Louis
San Francisco
Godfrey
Fort Scott
Russia seeks Far East supremacy despite near bankruptcy
From czar to peasant, all voices demand a definite settlement of Russia's supremacy in the Far East. Yet money is scarce and the country is nearly bankrupt. Russia has appealed to international bankers, but has faced repeated refusals as it contends with a three billion ruble public debt and a three hundred million gold hoard tied up by specie payments.
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Russia
Far East
St. Petersburg
London
Discharged 2000 Strikers In Johnstown
About 2,000 Somerset Coal Company employees were served with dismissal notices at company offices in Johnstown Pennsylvania. No reasons were given and officials claimed anger over the strike. Strikers were told to remove tools from mines. 100 foreigners brought in to replace them were persuaded to depart.
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Johnstown
Somerset Coal Company
Peaceful solution eyed in Manchuria Open Fort request
London December 21 Lora Rothschild declined to forecast the Japanese Russian crisis but said a peaceful solution hinges on whether America presses its claim for open forts in Manchuria.
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London
Lora Rothschild
America
Manchuria
Senator Hanna Confined to Bed with Grippe
New York December 21 Senator Hanna is confined to his bed with grippe and will not be able to go home before Wednesday if then.
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New York
Hanna
Auction at Atkinson building on Stuart street
Beginning at 10 o'clock today, Mrs. R. V. Campbell will auction a select lot of furniture and items for good housekeeping in the Atkinson building on Stuart street.
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Atkinson
Stuart Street
R. V. Campbell
United States Express to Retire Old Tom Platt
In Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania after Christmas the horse Old Tom Platt will retire from service with United States Express Company. The famed white horse has served 19 years without a day off and will be given a box stall in Jersey City. Women of the city persuaded Senator Platt to intervene for the retirement.
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Wilkes-Barre
United States Express Company
T. C. Platt
Tom Platt
Tom
Jersey City
Senator Platt
Americans Enter Abyssinian Capital in Abyssinia
Dec 21 report says Consul General Skinner leads the American mission into Addis Ababa, escorted by thousands of Othopiex soldiers. The entry was described as brilliant and picturesque with a grand reception for the party.
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Actis
Menelik
Skinner
Southerners May Support Treaty
Washington reports Southern men remain doubtful about the Panama treaty though many interviewed say they desire the canal enough to favor ratification. The mood shows support possible if the treaty meets regional interests and security assurances.
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Washington
A Well Known Financier Dead
New York headlines report the death of Joseph Stickney a prominent financier. He died at his Fifth Avenue home and was a partner in the firm Stickney and Conyngham.
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New York
Joseph Stickney
Fifth Avenue
Stickney and Conyngham
Rooms for rent at No. 12 Rodgers street
Three unfurnished rooms available for rent. Apply to No. 12 Rodgers street. 12 22 2t.
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Rodgers Street
Store ad highlights candies for Xmas at Kirkner and Brisentine
An advertisement promoting a wide range of holiday treats at Kirkner and Brisentine. The copy invites customers to find candies and other tasty items for Christmas and notes the store’s phone number and Daily Telegraph subscription.
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Kirkner & Brisentine
West Virginia Aims Strong Wood Opposed by Scott
West Virginia plans to showcase at the St Louis World’s Fair with coal and lumber displays. Senator Scott blocks General Wood confirmation citing promotion concerns. Representative Woodyard joins expositions work to secure WV presence and funding.
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West Virginia
St. Louis
Harry Woodyard
Woodyard
A. A. Winchester
Parkersburg
World’s Fair Commission
Henry T. May Dies Near Adria At Age 75
Henry T. May a prominent Tazewell county resident died at his home near Adria after a weeks illness. He was about seventy five years old an ex Confederate soldier and was buried with Masonic honors. Found a nut market ad lists prices for Brazil nuts pecans filberts walnuts almonds and mixed nuts with phone contact.
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Henry T. May
Tazewell County
Adria
Wilder Indicted on Charge Related to Kingland Case
Parkersburg report says Wilder stands indicted in Huntington for conspiring with Daniel Jnatice to defraud public justice. Northcott, Huntington assistant U S attorney, confirms investigation ordered and defends Atkinson’s integrity and actions as proper and honest.
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Parkersburg
Elliott Northcott
Huntington
U. S
United States
Atkinson
Department of Justice
Washington
W. A. Wilder
Northcott
Wilder
Department
United States District Court
Daniel Jnatice
Keller
Rhearine
King Land
Panama report on Americans ousted from Darien district
Washington dispatches say no official confirmation from War or State Departments about Colombia ordering Americans from the Darien district. The report claims a Saturday notification gave Americans 24 hours to depart.
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Darien
Washington
War and State Departments
Panama
Colombia
Russia's Proposal Awaits Answer in Russo Japanese Crisis
Paris reports from Tokyo and other centers indicate the crisis remains serious but not extended. Japan has not yet answered Russia's first proposal as officials weigh the dispatch.
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Paris
Tokio
Japan
Russia
Cotton Declines On London Market
Liverpool England market opens with a decline of 10 to 13 points as cotton prices slip on the London market this morning.
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London
Liverpool
Eng
A Practical Sermon The Ideal shoe store preaches
The Daily Telegraph features a practical sermon from The Ideal shoe store outlining aims in footwear retail. The piece emphasizes pragmatic products and strategies for serving customers and growing a shoe business.
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Ideal
Daily Telegraph
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B. Tierney
Wm.h Thotfias
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Somerset
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