China Ready to Take Hand in War As War Fever Rises
China prepares to join the Japan Russia conflict with ninety thousand troops trained by Europeans as war fever grows. The Chinese war board orders viceroys to report fighting forces while Russian officials fear the czar’s illness weakens control and could spark war. London reports warlike Far East news unsettling markets.
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Pekin
China
Japan
Russia
Chinese War Board
Tokio
Mysterious Death of Granville W Garth At Sea
New York reports a mysterious death by own action of Granville W Garth president of the Mechanics National Bank who leapt from the Mallory steamer Denver into the Gulf of Mexico on Christmas Day. Friends say the motive was not financial. relatives deny involvement of Mrs Garth’s former coachman.
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New York
Granville W. Garth
Mechanics’ National Bank
Denver
Gulf of Mexico
Abduction Connection Ties Kentucky Suspect to Wentz Case
Governor Aycock received requisition papers from Kentucky seeking transfer of Charles Nelms from Asheville to Kentucky. Nelms, jailed on murder charges, is accused of aiding the reported abduction of Philadelphia millionaire E. L. Wentz. Kentucky officers arrived to extradite him amid claims the motive involved the abductee.
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Raleigh
N. C
Aycock
Beckham
Kentucky
Charles Nelms
Asheville
Nelms
E. L. Wentz
Philadelphia
Wentz
Kishenev Plot Doubted by State Department
Washington reports no knowledge of a request for England and the United States to intercede with Russia over a Kishenev massacre rumor. Acting Secretary Loomis says no such request came, no proof of an imminent outrage, and the U.S. would protest Russian persecution of Jews if needed.
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United States
Russia
Two Cottages for Rent on Princeton Avenue
Two cottages available for rent, apply at the office of Wm Hicks, Princeton Avenue. 1222.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Hicks
Princeton Avenue
Barber Surrenders After Wife Is Found Shot Dead
Frank Rose, a Salt Lake City barber, confessed to killing his wife on Christmas afternoon. Police found Mrs Rose's body in a miserably furnished shack with her two year old son beside her clothed in blood soaked garments. The child lay in the cold room for nearly two days but is in serious condition and likely to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake City
Utah
Frank Rose
Tammany to Control New York City Budget as McClellan Takes Power
December 28 report outlines George B. McClellan’s impending mayoralty and Tammany Hall control over a $200 million municipal purse. It details appropriations, planned public works including subway expansion, East River tunnel, Williamsburg Bridge, Manhattan Bridge, and Blackwell's Island Bridge projects, and notes the old Tammany gang’s influence on the spending.
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New York
Tammany Hall
George B. Mclellan
Greater
Japan
China
Spain
Sweden
Father Knickerbocker
McClellan
Tammany
East River
Williamsburg Bridge
Manhattan
Delancey Street
Manhattan Bridge
Williamsburg
Brooklyn Bridges
Blackwell's Island Bridge
Colonel Steele Reports West Virginia Counties Favor Senator Scott
Col. Joan L. Steele, secretary to Senator Nathan B. Scott, tours West Virginia counties and reports broad support for Scott. He notes Harrison Doddridge and other counties backing the Republican incumbent and predicts an overwhelming reelection. Steele stresses Scott's independence from local contests and his aim to elect Republicans best served by state and nation.
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Washington
Joan L. Steele
Nathan B. Serte
West Virginia
Caldwell
Lincoln
Wood County
Kanawha
Scott
Col
Steele
West
Red Men Elect Their Big Chief
Cabomet Tribe No. 58 held its semi annual election on the night of the 25th. Chiefs chosen include H. L. Moore Sachem B. A. Marks Prophet E. E. Carter Sr Sagamore S. C. Hawkins Jr Sagamore E. H. Brown C of R A L. Hawkins K of W D. A. Turner C of W C. M. Johnston trustee H. Brown and T. C. Tanner representatives to the Great Council of West Virginia. All elect chiefs to attend next regular council meeting for formal raising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cabomet Tribe No. 58
H. L. Moore
B. A. Marks
E. E. Carter
Sagamore
S. C. Hawkins
E. H. Brown
R. A
Fire destroys Bennett Mansion in Brooklyn
Fire swept the Bennett Mansion at 17th street and Shore Road in Brooklyn this morning, destroying the historic home and about $20,000 worth of furnishings. The blaze prompted quick emergency response but caused extensive internal damage and left the property a total loss.
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Brooklyn
Bennet
17Th Street
Shore Road
Thanks for the Pony Contest Note to Daily Telegraph
M Keith Hall sends thanks for the pony present and gratitude to friends who supported him in the Pony Contest. He signs the letter with sincere appreciation and regards.
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The
Daily Telegraph
Howell restrained by freezing wounds after assault
Henry Howell lies dying at Mill Creek West Virginia from freezing injuries after an alleged Friday night attack by cousins Stewart and Okey Simmons over a girl. Found hours later he was nearly stiff with limbs frozen and may need amputation with little hope of survival.
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Cumberland
Henry Howell
Mill Creek
W. Va
Elkins
Stewart
Okey Simmons
Howell
Sudden Death of William A Parks
RoanokeVa Dec 28 William A Parks died suddenly Sunday morning at his daughter Mrs C Wentworths residence from apoplexy aged 76 He had been in feeble health for some time and was highly regarded by St Johns Episcopal church members His remains go to Stratford Pa tomorrow night for burial
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Roanoke
William A. Parks
Death Ends An Old Man's Prayer
Edward O'Malley aged 70 was found dead kneeling by his bedside at 1415 South Twenty first Street Philadelphia. He likely prayed before retiring the previous evening and died of a heart attack.
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Philadelphia
Edward O'Malley
South Twenty-first Street
Railroad car and locomotive production rises in 1908
The Railroad Gazette reports 154,808 cars built in 1908 including 152,801 frieght cars and 2,007 passenger coaches, plus 5,152 locomotives. At an average $12,000 per locomotive, total railroad motive power outlay is about $62 million, excluding company shop-built units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railroad Gazette
United States
Development of Southwest Virginia Prosperity Forecast
The Virginia Farm Journal notes Southwest Virginia coal mines in Wise Buchanan Tazewell and Dickenson counties now employ more than double last year. It predicts further employment growth in coming months as the region attracts global capital and may rival Pennsylvania’s mining sector in a few years.
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Virginia
Wise
Buchanan
Tazewell
Dickenson
Old Dominion
Pennsylvania
Virginia Farm Journal
Dispensation From Abstinence Granted by Wheeling Bishop
A 1903 Wheeling message from Bishop Donahur informs priests that Pope Pius X grants a dispensation from abstinence for Friday January 1, 1904, and extends blessings to the faithful of the district through Rev. Father Olivier.
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Father Olivier
Wheeling
W. Va
Pius X
Holy Sea
P J. Donahur
Alexander Graham Bell arrives in Genoa with Smithson body
Dr. Alexander Graham Bell, inventor of the telephone, has landed in Genoa to transport the body of James Smithson, founder of the Smithsonian Institution, who died in 1829, to the Smithsonian in Washington D C.
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Smithsonian Institute
Washington
Genoa
Italy
Alexander Graham Well
Washington, D. C
James Smithsop
Institution
Eviction Notices Served to 500 Merchants Coal Miners
In Boswell 500 miners of the Merchants Coal Company are ordered to vacate company houses by tomorrow amid bitter cold. Some strikers threaten to resist eviction, raising fears of trouble.
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Johnstown
Boswell
Merchants’ Coal Company
City taxes due 1904 incur interest and penalties
City Treasurer GEO. H. HILL announces unpaid taxes as of January 1 1904 will accrue 6 percent interest and a 5 percent penalty in addition to interest. Office at City Hall 1212.
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Geo. H. Hill
Smoke Wagons Play Important Part In Christmas Tragedies
Christmas incidents left several dead and wounded in Pocahontas and Vivian. George Hickman, flagman, was shot in the abdomen during a train encounter and is expected to recover. Frank Tabor was killed in Sam Matz saloon by a negro, who fled but was captured and guarded to prevent lynching. G. A. Vaughan died after being struck by shifting cars near the overhead bridge. his death was described as mangled. John Williams was shot three times in Vivian after a dispute with two negroes, who also died in the exchange. Burial funds were lacking for Vaughan, and the body was sent toward High Point, North Carolina, too late for timely burial. A Clyde-held telegram noted impending reburial. There were also rental notices for rooms in the McClaugherty House and Giles Street listings.
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George Hickman
Hickman
Bluefield
Horn
Sam Matz
Pocahontas
Frank Tabor
Pocahontas Colieries Company
Harry Parks
Henry Woodward
Tabor
G. A. Vaughan
High Point
N. C
Crockett
Potter's Field
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Huff, Andrews and Thomas Company
F. M. Bohannon
Foot Prints” Tobacco
Winston, N. C
Wilcox
Welch
Jeweler
Mebanes
J. Baker's
Bluefield Ave
Altamont
Cohen
Pasaenger
St. Petersburg
London
Far East
Endoes
Kishenev
Bowin Mann
W. C. Pollock
Bluefield, W. VA
L. 8. Tierney
WM. H. Thomas
W.K. ‘Wheelwright
Flat Top National Bank, OF
United State Depositary
Colonel Steele
Harrison
Doddridge
Ritchie
Wood
Pleasants
Tyler
Ohio
Mason
Putnam
Summers
Bennett
Very Truly
M. Keith Hall
William A Parks
Southwest
Smithson
Fagman
West End
Vivian Yards
Coopers
John Williams
Vivian
Williams
McClaugherty House
Giles Street
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