Harriman Companies Plan Pension Scheme Across Lines
Balt Lake Utah Dec 4 Following the Union Pacific decision to pension older workers the Oregon Short Line Ban croft announces a pension system effective January first for the Oregon Short Line and Southern Pacific under Harriman control. Pensions accrue after twenty years service with retirement at about age 70 and depend on length of service and salary.
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Balt Lake
Utah
Union Pacific Railroad
Bancroft
Oregon Short Line
Oregon, Short Line
Orepany
Southern Pacific
Harriman
Union Pacific
Coal Strike Hearings Open With Miner Testimony At Scranton
The coal strike commission resumes in Scranton as miner Andrew Matty of Coxe Brothers testifies he earned from 20 to 22 dollars a week while others received under 19. He recounts harsh working conditions and pay disputes affecting miners during the strike.
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Scranton
Coal Strike Commission
Andrew Matty
Coxe Brothers
Mining Herald
Morgan Allies Rally Against Roosevelt Trust Policy
Washington reports J Pierpont Morgan leads a lobby opposing the president's anti trust agenda. Morgan plans to ease duties on certain schedules and oppose strict anti trust measures while tying ship and railroad subsidies to passage. T B Reed at the Arlington shown as a key ally in the strategy.
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Washington
J. Pierpont Morgan
Mr. Morgan
Roene
Arlington
T. B. Reed
Reed
J. J. Hitt
Steamship Company
Seattle
Manila
Cullom
Littlefield
Payne
Prye
Maine
Oklahoma and Indian Territory seek instant single statehood
A forty member delegation from Oklahoma and Indian Territory will depart Winita for Washington on December 6 to press Congress to admit them as one state. The group stems from a four hundred strong single statehood convention. In Washington the Senate adjourned and Senator Beveridge presented a telegraph resolution from the convention urging immediate action.
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Claremont
J. T
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Washington
Winita
Congress
Senate
Beveridge
Oklahoma Territories
Severe Blizzard Strikes Texas and Midwest Cold Wave
A severe blizzard rages across Texas with snow in the western regions and freezing conditions reaching the Panhandle and southern coast. In Minneapolis and St Paul the temperature runs three degrees below zero while Chicago and Philadelphia report a cold wave and the Longfellow family mourns the death of Mary Louisa Greenslef at age 87.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Texas
Chicago
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Philadelphia
Mary Louisa Greenslef
Henry W. Longfellow
Former President Baker's Christmas Gifts to Atlantic Transport Staff
Baltimore reports former President Baker of the Atlantic Transportation company plans to present half a million dollars in gifts at Christmas. Three hundred former employees receive shares, with a thousand dollars to all workers, two thousand to those losing positions and two thousand more to department heads. Furs and a Cheyenne Wyoming ad appear among the text.
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Baltimore
Baker
Atlantic Transportation Company
Héhde
Twenty three dead in Chicago Lincoln hotel fire
Chicago authorities report twenty three people killed when the Lincoln hotel on Madison Street burned before 6 am. Fifteen livestock show visitors and eight hotel guests died, with twenty one bodies recovered by noon. Investigators cite a possible gas jet igniting draperies and note narrow hallways and blocked exits fueled the disaster.
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Chicago
Lincoln Hotel
Henry Wood
Lebanon
Ind
G. C
Isaac Yokum
Davenport
Toner
Milwaukee
Wis
Peter Slocum
Waconda
Bucyrus
Ohio
Arthur Coon
Marengo
Ills
Ward Lowe
Frank Eaton
D. S&s. Roswell
Lincoln
Madison Street
Parsons
Edward Shepard
Baucitiz
Reed's critical condition noted by physicians
Washington reports Ex-Speaker Reed in most critical state due to multiple ailments. Bright's disease edema kidney problems linger as his wife and daughter stay at his bedside while Dr. McDonald cautions on possible changes any time.
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Washington
Reed
Bright
Ito
County Clerk Julius Richele Sentenced to 60 Days
Denver authorities report County Clerk Julius Richele was sentenced by Judge Frank T. Johnson to 60 days in county jail and a $500 fine for certifying fraudulent fictitious names on registration books. The sentence was suspended for ten days to allow an appeal to the supreme court.
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Denver
Julius Richele
Frank T. Johnson
Supreme Court
Sam Carson Dies From Spider Bite at 80
Los Angeles reports Sam Carson son of famed scout Kit Carson died after a spider bite. The elderly hermit lived a reclusive life in the area. Public notice appears from W F Daiber & Bro as sole agents.
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Los Angeles
Cali
Sam Carson
Kit Carson
Grand jury probes Smuggler Union riot suspects in Telluride
Telluride Colorado December 4 the grand jury continues hearing witnesses from the Smuggler Union mine about the July 3 riot that left four dead. Foreman L Robbins shift boss C P Guiberson and Ed Field testified as jurors prepare to pursue disappearances murder inquiries and possible indictments with sensational expectations.
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Telluride
Colo
L. Robbins
C. P Guiberson
Ed Field
Barney
Smith
A. L. Collins
Treasurer suicides without motive at Cassate & Co office
Howard Godwin, treasurer of Cassate & Co bankers and brokers, was found dead with a bullet wound in his head at the firm’s office in Philadelphia. No motive was ascertained. The evening's music feature at Keefe hall is advertised with admission and free dance.
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Philadelphia
Howard Godwin
Cassate & Co
Na Wel
Keefe Hall
Odd Catalog Note on Blankets and Hosiery Prices
A fragment from a department store listing shows blankets in gray tan and onion blanket notes, plus hosiery pricing. Hosiery includes ladies fleece lined and men's hose with price ranges, and mentions flannelettes and other fabric terms.
Holiday Dress Goods and Underwear Sale Notice
Dressing Sacques beautifully made of flannelette priced 1.25 to 2.00 Underwear for children and ladies ribbed wool and knit pieces offered at 60 cents to 1.00 Men s fleece underwear 60 cents to 86 cents Heavy fleece items and dressing sacques trimmed with long sleeve styles showcased. Complete line of knit goods and holiday gifts advertised ahead of Monday sale event.
Burt Here Plans For Coast Car Service With St Paul Route
President HG Burt of the Union Pacific and a party arrived from Salt Lake City after talks with Southern Pacific and Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul officials about establishing a coastbound car service via Omaha over the Union Pacific and Southern Pacific. Burt did not discuss details C but another party member said arrangements were made for the St Paul service. The visitors reviewed the shop plant and left with officials expressing dissatisfaction over the system.
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HG. Burt
Union Pacific
Salt Lake
Southern Pacific
Chicago
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Omaha
Burt
Damage suit seeks $2000 for gun injury at Burgman store
A district court trial is set for tomorrow in a case filed months ago by Joe Alexander against Sam Burgman alleging $2000 in damages for personal injuries from Burgman displaying a revolver in his store on July 20 1901 and accidentally firing, injuring Alexander.
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Joe Alexander
Sam Burgman
Alexander
Burgman
Herder Missing After Blizzard Drives Sheep Drift
A blizzard belting the country causes loss of a herd and a herder from Wil liam Owen's band of thousands of sheep near Laramie. Search parties were sent out as weather shifts. New details are scarce and the flock may be miles from its normal grazing grounds. Separately, heavy rains hit the Gulf Coast with 3.23 inches reported in Jacksonville and a cold front sweeps the southern and eastern states toward the Atlantic.
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Laramie
William Owen
Tye
St. Lawrence Valley
Mississippi Valley
Atlantic Coast
Texas
Alabama
Gulf Coast
Jacksonville
Louisiana
Galveston
Oregon
Washington
Idaho
Montana
Pacific Coast
Northwest
Beer poisons rich Brooklyn merchant killed by poison
New York December 4 A wealthy Brooklyn merchant George E Leyh died after drinking beer tainted with poison. The coroner investigated and found poison in the bottle after he tasted it and collapsed within minutes. The 70 year old left over 500000 in money and was known for drinking beer with meals.
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New York
George E. Leyh
Brooklyn
Ole
Logh
Died While Shooting Ducks In Japan
Alfred Buck, an American jiniter to Kilb Japan, dropped dead while duck hunting. Secretary Hay was told of the death today in Washington.
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Washington
Hay
Alfred Buck
Ducke
Silver up again amid strong demand from London
New York December 4 bar silver rose half a cent as demand from London grew. Today's quotation stands at 47 cents per ounce, reflecting a firmer market with buyers active overseas.
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New York
London
Hay and Cane for Sale In Nebraska Listing
400 tons of new cane and 400 tons of uplaid prairie bay offered by J. W. Hiles in Gothenburg Nebraska. Legal blanks of all kinds available at The Leader office.
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Prairie Bay
J. W. Hiles
Gothenburg
Nebr
Tailor Made Suits Best Yet at Daiber Brothers
Real estate ad notes Gale and Bight residence lots near Madwell and Twenty-fAret and Twenty-second axle to east town. inquire Albert Chapman, real estate agent. Subscribe for the Leader.
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W. F. Daiber & Bro
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Percy Smith
the Modern Furniture and Picture Frame Company
West Seventeenth Street
Harriman Companies
Will Boon
New Ve S . Rho
VAL Port
Opera House
Cheyenne
Murchison Jewelry Company
Ibles
Ohenstein Brothers
Eddy Street
Riner & Schnitger
Jane
Morgan Fighting President
Longfellow’s
Claan
B. Clarke
W. Giateonthat
Cheyenne, Wyo
W. F, Daiber & Bro
Athe
Orreer Koo
Flannelettes
Vv Lota
Haa
Wyoming
Silver
M. Marks
Wyoming Dental Co
Kent Block
West 17Th St
W. U. Telegraph Offices
C. L. Bulkley
Eddy St
Opp
Dyer Hotel
California
Davis & Kelley
Flannelette
Golden Rule
Three Ploore
Heal Estate
Gale
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