Telegraph Protection Moves In On Rail Line
The Kansas City Southern rail line pauses for telegraph protection in the southern Mississippi valley. G H Grace, assistant to the general manager, orders trees along the right of way and adjacent private property felled to prevent wires being struck. Large landowners support the plan while small owners sometimes resist.
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Orlea
Kinois Central Railroad
Mississippi Valley
G. H. Grace
Gro¢ee
Cuero Lawyer Seen In Austin Over Antitrust Suits
Cuero attorney J B Lewright, noted for aiding past state antitrust actions, visits Austin to study Dallas and Fort Worth corporations. He would not discuss plans, but reports say suits may target other legal noncompliance rather than antitrust violations.
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Cuero
Austin
J. B. Lewright
Dallas
Fort Worth
Texas
Land for sale by broker with buyers for large tracts
Real estate broker advertises willingness to sell land for clients. Claims access to buyers for tracts from 100 to 200 acres and offers reasonable charges. Urges landowners to visit the office to list property for mutual benefit.
No Steps Have Been Taken By Washington on Policy
Assistant Secretary of State Bacon stated for the president that no steps of any kind had been taken or will be instituted with a view to excluding Washington or restricting policy. The remarks aimed to reassure observers amid growing speculation.
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Washington
Bacon
Storer to President A pointed letter on his dismissal
Bellamy Storer writes a strong appeal to President Roosevelt and cabinet members from Chicago regarding his removal as ambassador to Austria Hungary. He denies charges about his wife interfering in church affairs and misusing letters, and argues the president acted independently in church matters.
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Eptetle
Chicago
The
Chicago Tribune
Washington
Bellamy Storer
Roosevelt
United States
Austria-Hungary
Storer
Victor Bonaparte
Archbishop Ireland
No Simplified Spelling Dies In 1908 Bill
Washington report notes the appropriation bill for 1908 includes a clause enforcing standard English orthography as per Webster's dictionary. The act allocates 31,215,526 dollars and raises Public Printer Stillings' salary from 4500 to 6000 dollars, reflecting the shift away from simplified spelling.
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Washington
House
Committee On Appropriations
Congress
Government Printing Office
Stillings
Santa Fe Plans Major 1907 Rail Upgrades Across System
The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railway outlines a 1907 budget with at least 25 million dollars for double tracking extensions new equipment and line improvements. Key work includes the Chicago to Kansas City main line double tracking and a Brownsville Texas extension to shorten the San Francisco to Galveston route. Obligations rise to about 9 million dollars as orders for equipment are placed and ballast and signaling upgrades are planned.
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Chicago
the Tribune
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railways
Kansas City
Brownsville
Tex
Santa Fe
San Francisco
Galveston
Congress Advances Labor Friendly Trade Measure
Washington reports the House in three hours passed a bill repealing the convict made goods clause of the Wilson interstate commerce act. The measure allows states to set rules on competition with free labor goods, gaining support from labor and manufacturers alike.
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Washington
House
Ex President Cleveland Ill With Acute Indigestion
Ex President Grover Cleveland suffers an attack of acute indigestion in Princeton New Jersey. He has been ill a week and remains in pain though not in a serious condition. Dr J M Carnochan says he may be out in a few days but cannot specify when. Carnegie visited Wednesday but Cleveland has been unable to see him until now.
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Princeton
N. J
Cleveland
J. M. Carnochan
Contract for Oil Delivery Found in Gas Price Probe
A discovered contract between Consolidated Gas and Standard Oil calls for delivery of 255 million gallons of oil at 4.58 cents per gallon. The price is said to exceed by 1 cent per gallon what rivals pay, affecting fuel costs and the 80 cent legal gas rate in New York.
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New York
Consolidated Gas Company
Standard Oil Company
Burr
Roberts Expelled From Louisiana Methodist Conference
Shreveport December 8 Rev N J Roberts of Lecompte was expelled from the Louisiana conference of the Methodist Episcopal church South on the charge of gross immorality. He had been under suspension awaiting trial. The investigation into Rev J R Moore former presiding elder of the Shreveport district found a trial necessary with the charge of intemperance.
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Shreveport
N. J. Roberts
Lecompte
Louisiana Conference
The
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Roberts
J. R. Moore
Committee of Investigation
Clifton Flood Destroys Bridge Track and Deposits Rubbish
Rubbish and mud cover Clifton Arizona as flood waters recede. Solomonville reports six miles of Coronado bridge track destroyed and the Arizona and New Mexico railroad tracks buried under three feet of slime. Water has subsided.
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Solomonville
Ariz
Clifton
Coronado Bridge
Arizona and New Mexico Railroad
Braden Executed for Assault in Alexandria Hangings
Thomas C Braden alias Brady a 55 year old white man was hanged in Alexandria for criminal assault on Miss Laura Warden near Lecorpte Sept 15. Braden formerly lived in Indiana.
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Alexandria
Thomas C. Braden
Brady
Laura Warden
Lecorpte
Braden
Indiana
Six Miners Entombed After Shaft Cave-In Near Bakersfield
Six miners were entombed when a shaft at the Power company's plant eight miles from Bakersfield collapsed. Rescue workers searched the wreckage as crews worked to reach the men and determine their condition.
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Bakersfield
Cal
Thompson Indicted in Bribery Case Against Federal Inspector
Fort Worth dated December 8 reports the federal grand jury returned eight true bills. George Thompson of Wilbarger County is charged with attempting to bribe a federal cattle inspector. Indictments also include counterfeiting sending objectionable mail matter and raising money orders.
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Fort Worth
George Thompson
Wilbarger County
Lumber Plant Destroyed Near Jackson in Blaze
The National Lumber company plant in the southern suburbs of Jackson was destroyed by fire causing about 75000 dollars in damage. The fire origin is unknown and no injuries are reported.
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Jackson, Miss
The
National Lumber Company
Jackson
Offices Declared Vacant in Ladonia Texas
Ladonia officials face vacancy after city council passes a resolution declaring the mayor and marshal's offices vacant and suspending these officials until charges are tried.
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Ladonia
Tex
Finley takes office as successor to late Spencer on Southern
Washington reports William Finley has assumed active duties as successor of the late Samuel Spencer on the Southern railway. In a separate note, bid openings for Panama Canal construction are postponed until January 1.
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Washington
William Finley
Samuel Spencer
The
Southern Railway
Panama Canal
Bishop Seymour Dies in Springfield Diocese
Bishop George F. Seymour of the Episcopal diocese of Springfield died in Springfield Illinois from pneumonia on December 8.
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Seymour
Springfield
Ill
George F. Seymour
Episcopal Diocese of
Russian statesman Witte meets emperor in audience
Count Witte former premier of Russia was received in audience by the emperor on Friday in St. Petersburg.
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St. Petersburg
Count Witte
Russia
Deficit Shown in Weekly Bank Statement
New York reports a weekly bank statement showing a deficit of 6702 dollars and 175 cents. The figure highlights ongoing financial strain in the banking sector as of this December report.
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New York
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Bryan, Texas
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W. W. Wates
ANCE
S. Bryan
Lewright
Monroe Edge
Smith Building
City National Bank
J.B. Hines
JNO
A. Moore
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Robert Bacon
Japan
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Wilson Grain & Coal CO
Ste’son Machine and Repair Works
Bryan Street
Nat'l Bank
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John Whitman
John Wittman
S. H. Franklin
Itiwdi
China
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StTorg
R. H. Harrison
Emmet & Maloney’s Drug Store
HH. D. Evans
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