Diamondville Mine Disaster Claims Eight Lives
Eight miners die in a Diamondville mine explosion at Diamond Fuel and Coke No. 1 line. Rescue teams reach the shaft as dust and blast damage block lower levels. The blast, likely from a blown out shot, collapsed passages 1,100 feet underground, with many workers from England among the dead. Names of the known victims include Robert Marshall Ferdinando Gabbardi Antonio Martingono John C Grimshaw William Wilson Henry King Henry Usatalo John Johnson.
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Preas
Diamondville
Wyo
Cpminere
Damond Fuel and Coke Company
Line
England
Robert Marshall
Ferdinando Gabardi
Antonio Martingono
John C Grimshaw
Wm. Wilson
Henry King Henry Usatalo
John Johnson
Catholic Bank in Mexico City Suspends Operations
Mexico City reports the Catholic bank, once backed by high clergy, has closed its doors without a run. It held about $800,000 in deposits, mainly from poorer classes, and declined to reopen under a new manager after the chartered institution suspended operations.
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Catholic Bank
Mexico City
Wyoming Weather Quiet with Snow North Smoky Pass
The Wyoming forecast calls for fair weather Sunday and Monday with snow in the northern portion. Local data show a 24 hour period ending 6 p.m. yesterday with a maximum temperature of 25 and a minimum of 10 degrees.
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Washington
Wyoming
Armor
Roosevelt Guest of Honor at Army Navy Football Game
Princeton December report describes a record crowd of 25 000 traveling to see the Army Navy clash with President Roosevelt in attendance. The President drew loud, spontaneous cheers as he moved between stands, and the social football event eclipsed the game itself in spectacle and excitement.
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Princeton
N. J
Army
Navy
United States
Roosevelt
Fighting Department
Seven Die as Georgetown Riots Erupt in British Guiana
Riots by wharf laborers in Georgetown continue after police fire on strikers. Seven are killed and seventeen wounded as delegates meet the governor who promises an inquiry and possible redress. Rioting persists.
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Georgetown
British Guinea
President's Wedding Anniversary Observed at White House
Nine teen years ago today at St George's church in London Canon Guth eridge united Theodore Roosevelt and Edith Carew. The White House marked the anniversary quietly with conferences and flowers, with rumors of a jewelry gift and an intimate dinner with friends.
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St. George's Church
Hanover Square
London
Canon Gutheridge
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
Edith Carew
New York
Map
Europe
White House
Roosevelt
Denunciation of St. Louis Police by Jury Report
The jury terms the St. Louis police demoralized and disorganized and cites perjury and false testimony by officers. Witnesses are said to be terrified and intimidated, with no names listed. A thorough December jury investigation is urged.
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St. Louis
Dee, Geen
Tts
Pallow Department
St. Louie
Democrats Nominate John Sharp Williams for Speaker
Washington December 2 The Democrats in the House unanimously nominated John Sharp Williams of Mississippi for speaker signaling his position as minority leader for the coming congress. Williams addressed the caucus urging unity and criticizing the do nothing label while praising the party’s past record.
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Washington
Democrats of the House
John Sharp Williams
Mississippi
House
House of Representatives
John Sharp Willams
Williams
Memorials oppose American Tobacco efforts in Germany
Berlin, Dec. 2. Memorials have been presented to the Prussian government advising opposition to the efforts of the American Tobacco Company in Germany. The government has ordered thorough inquiries and reports. Prussian boards of trade are now employed in conducting such inquiries.
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Keep Tobacco Trust UT
Germany
Berlin
American Tobacco Company
Prussian Boards of Trade
Greatest bicycle tournament opens at Madison Square Garden
New York reports the big six days race set to begin tonight with a series of championships. International riders from Belgium Holland France Germany Italy Switzerland and England compete against top American cyclists in what observers call the world championship event. The six days race starts at 9 pm drawing a large crowd.
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Madison Square Garden
Tomorow
Amerie
Europe
Australia
Hoaldes Vanderatyft
Stoll
France
Switzerland
Germany
Italy
Holland
Belgium
England
Hele Tralmera
Garden
Metal markets steady as silver quotes hold
New York December 2 The metal markets show silver at 4 88, with lead and copper maintaining steady levels amid trading. Trading activity remains cautious as dealers await further economic data and market cues from overseas.
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New York
Major Hayes Narrow Escape On President Roosevelt Train
Washington reports a heavy iron plumb bob was hurled at Roosevelt’s special train between Princeton and Washington. It shattered a stained glass transom, landing at the feet of Major Webb Hayes, son of the late President Hayes, who was aboard the trip to the Army and Navy game. The president remained unaware of the incident for some time and dismissed it as a wanton act.
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Washington
Czar's Domestic Staff Strikes Reported in Palace
Paris dispatch details a violent scene at Isursko-Selo palace in Russia. The Journal notes tension between the sepai and Grand Duke Vladimir, a relative of Grand Duke Cyril, and reports the entire domestic staff is preparing to strike.
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Paris
St. Petersburg
Bydtkuhnen
East Prussia
Isursko-Selo
Sepa
Vladimir
Cyril
Surgical Operation Restores Sanity at University Hospital
Ann Arbor, Dec 2. William Dwyer 35 years old formerly driven to madness after a skull fracture in Portland Ohio two years ago regained sanity through a surgical operation at the University Hospital. Doctors removed an abscess in the brain with a silver plate placed in the skull and sewed the gauze in place, the patient showing hopeful signs of recovery.
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Ann Arbor
Mich
University Hospital
William Dwyer
Eestable
Portland
Ohio
Dwyer
Apitate
Getting Ready for Opening of Congress Arrivals in Washington
Senators and representatives stream into Washington as the opening of Congress approaches. Members arrive laden with bills and plan to introduce them at the first opportunity.
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Washington, D. C
Peruvian Minister Arrives in Lima En Route to Panawa
Peruvians report Minister Benitor Pellpe Pedro a noted winspier and brother of the Peruvian president travels from Callao by steamer with his wife Sonora Pardo for Panawa. He is accompanied by a party as he departs Lima toward his next destination.
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Lima
Peru
Benitor Pellpe Pedro
Aren
Jett Callao
Goatey Day
Sonora Pardo
Panawa
Reported attempt on life of czar widens European shock
London reports telegraphic blackout with St. Petersburg as dispatches race to confirm news of an alleged czar assassination attempt. Berlin cites a Vossische Zeitung claim that a grand duke tried to kill the czar and that the czar was wounded in the right hand.
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London
Berlin
Copenhagen
Paris
Stockholm
St. Petersburg
Associated Press
Reuter Telegram Company
Russia
Interior
Vossische Zeitung
New York Jewish Women Form Pure Food Campaign
The New York section of the Council of Jewish Women launched a public campaign for pure food at Mendelssohn hall. Speakers included Senators Heyburn and McCumber, Dr. Harvey Wiley, Nathan Straus, and Mr. Lederle. They urged national legislation and highlighted adulterated foods, with Straus giving milk distribution examples in New York.
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New York
Council of Jewish Women
Mendelssohn Hall
United States Senate
Heyburn
Idaho
McCumber
North Dakota
Harvey W. Wiley
Bureau of Chemistry
Agricultural Department
Washington, D. C
Nathan Straus
SEXTIPLE suspect confesses in Iowa killing case
James McWilliams confessed to the murder of his wife and five children found dead at their home near Indiptntente Iowa. He said he killed them believing the children would be better off dead and blamed his wife for driving him to desperation over money and jealousy.
Denver Man Pleads Guilty to Bigamy
Sacramento December 2 Thomas B Bilix a machinist and engineer pleaded guilty in Judge Hart s court to bigamy and was sentenced to five years in Folsom prison He married Mise Blanche Crump last June and set up a home in Tonopah His first wife lives in Denver
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Sacramento
Cal
Thomas B. Bilix
Hart
Folsom
Mise Blanche Crump
Able City
Tonopah
Hiis
Henver
Arcadia Business District Destroyed In A Blaze
The entire business portion of Arcadia Florida was wiped out by a yesterday fire. Only three brick blocks remain standing, including the King Seward and De Soto blocks. Damages are estimated at about 250000 dollars. Local officials and residents survey the wreckage.
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Tampa
Fla
Arcadia
Jane
Bilnneas
King
Seward
DeSoto
Lieutenant Baloy Hudt Injured in Boat Accident
Reports from Burlington VI describe Second Lieutenant Vranele Amuito of the Fifteenth Cavalry being thrown from a barge during a cross country march. He sustained a badly dislocated shoulder a brain conjuring leg injuries and other cuts as medical teams fear possible fatal consequences. Lion Ruggles is named as the son of the late General Muggles.
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Burlington
Vranele A.muito
Calvary
Bihan Allen
le Oroas
Ble
Lion Ruggles
Frig
Muggles
Cannon Speech Wins GOP Support in House Caucus
Republican members of the fifty-ninth congress renominated all elective house officers. William Hepburn was reappointed chairman of the caucus. Josh Cannon was unanimously chosen for speaker after his acceptance speech, which drew strong enthusiastic approval from members.
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Washington
Republcan
Fifty-Ninth Congress
House of Representatives
House
Wm. Hepburn
Josh Cannon
Chile to rent portion of state railways
Santiago Chile Dec 2 The government proposes to rent a portion of the state railways. The plan has received public opinion approval and is advancing as a policy option.
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Chile
Santiago
Reorganizing Southern Cotton Association in Arkansas
Little Rock Arkansas December 2 delegates were elected at township meetings across Arkansas to attend a January state meeting for reorganizing the Southern Cotton Association. Similar meetings occurred in other cotton states as farmers bankers manufacturers value the effort. Delegates chosen will elect state officers for 1906 and executive committee members. The executive committee will meet in Hot Springs Arkansas on the third Tuesday in January to choose officers for the ensuing year.
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Southern Cotton Association
Little Rock
Ark
Ahl
State of Arkansas
South
Hot Springs
Cotton Association
Los Angeles Man Killed in Streetcar Collision
Ex Councilman James P Davenjort was killed and seven others injured in a crash involving a northbound traction trolley car and a westbound Washington street car yesterday afternoon in Los Angeles.
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Lo Angeles
James P Davenjort
Washington Street
Mitchell improves but may be out a week
President John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers of America is better today in a Spring Valley hospital but is not yet able to return to work in Indianapolis. Doctors warn recovery may take a week or more due to nervous strain from overwork.
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Spring Valley
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers of America
Indianapolis
Live Stock Markets in Chicago and Omaha Receipts
Cattle receipts in Chicago show steady to higher demand with good to prime steers at 5.20 to 6.70, cows around 3.00 to 4.90, and calves 5.00 to 7.00. Sheep and lambs also trend mixed with yearlings near 6.00 to 6.40, and lambs around 6.00 to 7.75. In Omaha, cattle receipts hold steady with native steers near 4.75 to 5.75, cows around 2.40 to 2.60, and calves around 4.00 to 5.25. sheep offerings limited with yearlings up to 6.40.
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Chicago
Beltytae
Calvon
Dalle
Atin
Jolwady
Owem
Lamba
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