Seventeen Dead in Cross Mountain Mine Disaster
Briceville Tennessee reports seventeen men found dead after a blast at Cross Mountain mine on a Saturday. Rescue teams face slow progress due to air circulation work and brattice installation while more bodies may remain inside. Insurance estimates value lives lost at 1.5 million dollars. widows and orphans flood relief appeals across the state.
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Briceville
Tenn
Cross Mountain
Knoxville Sentinel
Knoxville Journal and Tribune
J. A. Holmes
United States Bureau of Mines
J. E. Logan
Red Cross
Atlanta
Ore Mountain
Volunteer Rescue Corps
John White
Stone Slate Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Governor Hooper Appeals for Briceville Mine Victims Aid
Gov. B. W. Hooper issued an aid appeal for Briceville mine explosion victims in Nashville. Adjt. Gen. Frank Maloney was ordered to the scene to oversee fund distribution.
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Nashville
Tenn
B. W. Hooper
Briceville
Adjt
Frank Maloney
Taft Urges Red Cross Aid For Briceville Sufferers
President Taft writes Miss Mabel Boardman urging Red Cross relief for Briceville blast victims. Red Cross official J Logan authorized to draw up to $1000 from national funds if needed. Rescue teams reached cross entry and recovered bodies amid after damp and gas. Crowds gathered as daylight returned and more bodies were found.
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Washington
Austin
Tennessee
Taft
Mabel Boardman
Red Cross Society
Briceville
Red Cross
Jofn White
Argentine Ant May Be Death of Boll Weevil
New Orleans December 11 Father Albert Brewer Jesuit scientist reports the Argentine ant could be the Souths most effective enemy of the bull weevil The ant destroys young weevils and eggs but not yet mature ones He believes ants will eventually attack grown weevils when educated to do so and may exterminate the bull weevil
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New Orleans
Albert Brewer
Louisiana
South
Father Brewer
Mississippi Statesman Dead Passage
Colonel James Henry Jones aged 73 former lieutenant governor of Mississippi died yesterday at his Woodville home He formerly resided in Mobile and served in public life in this state.
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Woodville
Miss
James Henry Jones
Mississippi
Mobile
St Marks Bazaar Opens At Church Corner
The bazaar for Circles A and E of St Marks Episcopal church opens in the former Rose's Drug Store at Newcastle and Monk streets. It offers Christmas gift items at low prices with suppers served each evening from 6 to 8 and a well arranged, decorated building.
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St. Marks’ Episcopal Church
Rose's Drug Store
Newcastle
Monk Streets
Railroads Introduce Interchangeable Penny Scrip Books
On January 7 1912 premier Southeastern railroads will sell at principal offices interchangeable penny scrip books worth 25 dollars in coupons for 20 dollars. Each book holds 2500 one cent coupons redeemable for travel across Southeast under existing tariffs. Scrip books supplement current mileage tickets and will be used by the three lines serving Brunswick.
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Southeastern
Southeast
Brunswick
German Soldier Killed in Alsace Lorraine Street Dispute
A German soldier named Marsch was shot and killed in Metz during a street dispute with Alexandre Samaine, a leader of the French party. Four friends, along with Samaine and his brother, were arrested for complicity. The incident heightens tensions between German and French factions in the region.
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Metz
Alsace-Lorraine
Marsch
Alexandre Samaine
Samaine
Childers Faces Americus Jury On Poisoning Charge
Americus Ga December 11 Mort S Childers charged with poisoning a bottle of medicine used by his wife faces a jury for a second trial after a mistrial at the first session. One hundred twenty veniremen were summoned and a change of venue was granted from Lee county. The case stems from alleged poisoning last August in Smithville.
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Americus
S. Childers
Smithville
Lee County
Childers
New Phase in Dynamite Case Shocks Courtrooms
Los Angeles December 11 The McNamara brothers remain at state penitentiary as Bert H Franklin faces preliminary examination on bribery charges. Oscar Lawlor and other witnesses prepare for grand jury questions while Ortie McManigal heads to Indianapolis to aid investigations. A sack with ten pounds of dynamite and fuse was found near a laundry engine room. Clarence Darrow’s name surfaces during Franklin hearing as defense lawyer.
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Los Angeles
Cal
McNamara Brothers
State Penitentiary
Bert H. Franklin
Oscar Lawlor
Federal Grand Jury
Ortie E. McManigal
Dynamiter
Indianapolis
Mary B. Dye
McNamara
Norah Haley
Structural Iron Workers
Miss.Dye
Pittsburg
Haley
John J. Messamara
Clarence S. Darrow
William P. Young
West Indian storm threat spotted near Turks Island
Indications of a severe cyclone potentially striking the South Atlantic states were reported to the weather bureau from Turks Island in the Leeward Group, about 700 miles from Miami. Cautionary notices were sent to South Atlantic coastal points as officials expect a West Indian hurricane season storm.
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Washington
Southern delegates clash over representation at Taft meeting
Delegates from the South plan protests against proposed cuts in Southern representation at the Republican National Committee meeting in Washington. They aim to eliminate federal officeholders from delegations where possible, while Ohio factional disputes loom over delegate selection methods amid Taft tensions.
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Washington
Republican National Committee
Taft
Arthur I. Vorys
Ohio
Prohibition Proposal Defeated in New Zealand Vote
Wellington New Zealand December 11 a proposal to adopt a general law of prohibition against the sale of alcoholic liquors throughout New Zealand has been defeated on submission to the people.
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Wellington
N. Z
New Zealand
Stenographer Nora Haley Denies Conspiracy Knowledge
Chicago December 11 Miss Nora Haley former stenographer of McNamara at Indianapolis denied having valuable information about the dynamiters movements and denied a subpoena to appear before the Indianapolis grand jury.
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Chicago
Nora Haley
McNamara
Indianapolis
Miss Haley
Slow Session of Council Hears Sanitation and Finance Items
The city council met in regular session with Mayor Butts and seven aldermen present. A neighbor dispute over the G street alley was referred to sanitation, light and water and the city attorney. The mortuary report showed 16 deaths, the city’s health was good, and police activity earned $580.75 with 62 arrests. The finance committee moved to place the 1912 license tax ordinance on first reading for passage this month. Alderman Ludwig set December 27 as the next regular meeting date.
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Butts
Lee
Cook
Hopkins
Boyle
McKinnon
Luuwig
Calnan
R. HW. Briesenick
G Street
Finance Committee
Ludwig
Congress Quiet as Sessions Open in Washington
Washington, Dec. 11. Here is what congress did today. House met at noon with the railroad securities commission report on stock and bond issuance submitted by the president. District of Columbia legislation was considered. Russian treaty abrogation urged before foreign affairs committee by New York and Philadelphia committees. Steel trust inquiry resumed. Senate in session at 2 p.m. Lorimer election inquiry resumed. Federal Trade Commission urged before Interstate Commerce Committee by Francis L. Stetson of New York.
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Washington
Dec
Congress
House
Railroad Securities Commission
District of Columbia
Foreign Affairs Committee
New York
Philadelphia
Senate
Lorimer
Federal Corporation Commission
Committee On Interstate Commerce
Francis L. Stetson
Reverend Loy Warwick's Farewell Sermon
The Savannah News reports that Reverend Loy Warwick concludes a four year term as Epworth Church pastor, the maximum allowed, with a farewell sermon. He departs Thursday for Brunswick to meet his new congregation at First Methodist Church next Sunday.
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Savannah
Epworth
Loy Warwick
Epworth Church
W. M. Blitch
Millen
Warwick
Brunswick
Election for Aldermen AlGurs Today in City
City voters will elect four aldermen for two years and an executive committee. Incumbents from the First ward George H. Cook and from the Second A. J. Mitchelson, from the Third L. Ludwig, and from the Fourth F. N. Nash are slated to win without opposition. Voters also decide on a two thirds approval for selling Town Commons property with leases affecting fee simple title, a measure requiring a two thirds vote among those voting. Polls open at city hall with secret ballot.
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George H. Cook
A. J. Mitchelson
L. Ludwig
F. N. Nash
N. Emanuel
H. Mason
A. V. Wood
A. M. Ross
Max Isaac
W. B. Cook
L. Goldsmith
J. E. Abbott
F.D
Aiken
Third
Fourth
J. G
Harvey
G. W. Owens
Town Commons
Charles Goins Dies After Illness at 30
Charles Goins, a railroad conductor aged 30, died last night at his mother’s home 2023 Reynolds Street after months ill with consumption. He leaves his mother Mrs A D Goins two sisters Mrs Charles Cook and Mrs R G Spears and three brothers Devote Goins Tampa R L Goins Albany Gus Goins this city along with many friends. The funeral is from Second Advent Church Rev C P Thornton at 2 30 PM with interment in Palmetto Cemetery
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Charles Goins
A. D. Goins
Reynolds Street
Charles Cook
R. G. Spears
Devote Goins
Tampa
R. L. Goins
Albany
Gus Goins
Second Advent Church
C. P. Thornton
Palmetto Cemetery
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Cross MT. Mine
Gobfins
SION
Charles Kesterson
Kesterson
T. I. Stephenson
Knoxville Iron Company
Thomas Watts
Coal Creek
Hooper
Statesman
ST. Marks Bazaar
Clarance S. Darrow
M’'Namaras
McNamaras
Franklin
Turks Island
Commons
Young Man
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