Miners Die in Gas Explosion at South Wilkesbarre Shaft
In Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania on December 9 four men were killed and ten injured by a gas explosion at the Lehigh and Wilkes Barre Coal Company South Wilkesbarre mine. A 50 pound dynamite box dropped from a cart triggered the blast fatally injuring three more workers and injuring others as rescuers fought through afterdamp to reach the shaft.
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Wilkesbarre
Lehigh and Wilkesbarre Coal Company
South Wilkesbarre
Robert Humblebee
Arthur Jones
Matthew Phillips
James McGlynn
George Knorr
Charles Stafford
Thomas Evans
Phillips
Boy Boiled in Bath Sparks Tragic Derby Incident
Derby Conn. report says three year old James McSheehed, angered by a rebuke to his mother and the younger boy, climbed into a tub of boiling water. He was pulled out in agony and died a few hours later.
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New York
Derby
Conn
James McSheehed
Shelton
James
Sunday Closing Fight in El Paso Barber Shop Case
In El Paso on December 9 organized labor pursued a barber for Sunday operation. Justice Spencer ruled barber shops public necessities and freed the defendant on the first warrant. A second hearing before Justice Mitchell resulted in a $10 fine plus costs.
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el Paso
Tex
Spencer
Mitchell
Quarantine Plan Urged for Gulf Ports by Gulf States Officials
State Health Officer Tabor urged presidents of boards of health in Louisiana Mississippi Alabama Florida to adopt a uniform gulf port quarantine system. The move targets ports exposed to yellow fever infected regions south of 25 degrees north latitude with shipping ties to those areas. Texas health department calls this an important step.
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Austin
Tabor
Boards of Health of
Louisiana
Mississippi
Alabama
Florida
Gulf
United States
Texas Health Department
Delegates to be appointed for statehood push
Albuquerque delegates from both parties will appoint a large non partisan delegation to visit Washington and advocate passage of the omnibus statehood bill. Mass meetings are planned in leading towns this week to promote statehood.
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Albuquerque
N. M
Washington
Narrow Escape Fire Destroys Canal Street Building
A five story building at 62 and 66 Canal Street was destroyed by a Monday night fire in Chicago. Inhabitants barely escaped as the blaze caused about 100000 dollars in damage.
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Chicago
Canal Street
Capitalists Back Silver Mines Despite Silver Slump
In Mexico on December 9 investors continue paying silver mines despite a fall in silver prices. The behavior shows faith in the metal’s future and support for large smelters in the city.
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City of
Mexico
Sum of 35000 Dollars Involved In Joplin Foot Race Case
Hot Springs reports $35,000 seized in the foot race racket linked to Howard Bland of Texas. Officers, Sheriff Williams, Prosecuting Attorney Martin and Mayor Belding say claims may be filed by those who lost money in Joplin Missouri or Denver Colorado. Three more arrests were made. Bland, a prosecuting witness, is being returned as a state’s witness.
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Little Rock
Ark
Hot Springs
Howard Bland
Texas
R. L. Williams
W. H. Martin
George R. Belding
Markle Matter in Coal Strike Hearings at Hazleton
Miners testified Monday before the coal strike commission that G B Markle and Co barred union members, evicted workers, and docked wages. They charged the firm with forcing workers to sign papers to shield the Markles from debt after miners died. Two Hungarian women corroborated rent deductions from wages tied to dead husbands and child labor under debt repayment.
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Scranton
Coal Strike Commission
G. B. Markle & Co
Hazleton
Markle
Damor
Lands Sold to New York Syndicate in Arkansas Coal Region
A Fort Smith dispatch reports Prairie Creek Mines at Huntington sold for 400000 dollars to a New York syndicate. The 3200 acre tract with 30,000,000 tons of coal to be mined lies near Huntington and will transfer February 15. Owners include T W M Boone Harry Salls Col William Blair and H F Rogers.
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Little Rock
Ark
Fort Smith
Prairie Creek
Huntington
New York
T. W. M. Boone
Harry Salls
Col
William Blair
American National Bank
H. F. Rogers
Ouita and
Spardra
Central Coal and Coke Company
Kansas and
Texas
Frisco Will Stop at San Antonio as Terminal Point
Frisco engineers plan a line from Brady to San Antonio with traffic agreements making the city the terminal for both the Frisco and Mexican Central. Through service will link Frisco to points east and west via Mexican Central, with shared depot arrangements in San Antonio.
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San Antonio
Mexico
Death of Harry McCalmont MP A Derby winner and sea trader
London reports the sudden death of Harry McCalmont Conservative MP for Newmarket as he left his residence. The sportsman owned the Derby winner Tsinglass and the Giralda steam yacht bought by Spain, and was a close friend of King Edward.
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London
Harry McCalmont
Newmarket
McCalmont
Mr. McCalmont
United State
Spain
Edward
Tragic Family Murder Reported in December
Dec 9 narrative notes Benjamin killed his nephew D W then shot and died. The fragmentary item hints at a family murder with an apparent double tragedy ending in suicide. Further details are unclear due to damaged text.
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Benjamin Wasd
D. W
St. Lo
Oil price advance posted at Corsicana pipeline office
A bulletin dated December 9 at the Corsicana pipeline office announces a 15 cent rise in heavy crude petroleum to 35 cents at the well. The move affects the local oil market and is noted as an advance by industry officials.
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Corsicana
Tex
Store Fires Reported in Georgetown Area
News from Georgetown says F. E. Mistrot's branch store burned with several other shops also destroyed. Authorities allege an incendiary started the fire.
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Austin
Georgetown
F. E
Representative Elect Aikman Carnahan Dies in Indiana
Representative Elect Aikman Carnahan of Indiana's Second District died Monday night after illness since the election. The Republican lawmaker had been serving as the party’s entrant into Congress and passed away in Washington.
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Washington
Aikman Carnahan
Indiana
Texas and Pacific Holiday Rates Expanded Ticket Buys
The Texas and Pacific Railway extends excursion options for holidays. Round trip fares are one first class fare plus 2 dollars to many western and midwestern states and Mexican points. Tickets sold December 13 17 21 22 23 and 26 good for return within 30 days. Contact H P Hughes or E P Turner in Dallas for details.
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T. & P. Railway Company
Mexico
Colorado
Arkansas
Missouri
Kansas
Iowa
Tllinois
Nebraska
North
South Dakota
Minnesota
Wisconsin
H. P. Hughes
Fort Worth
Texas
E. P. Turner
T. & P. Railway Co
Dallas
d&w-Dee
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