Horrors of Child Labor in Coal Camp
Scranton, Pa. December 16 Justice Gray chairs a hearing on child labor in the anthracite fields. He urges strict enforcement of state laws and the passage of new measures banning women and children from night work. He notes fathers of witnesses earned between 900 and 1100 dollars yearly and voices anger and urgency on the issue. John Haddock, an independent coal man, discusses coal prices at tidewater and midstream labor organization. He cites past clashes with the Lackawanna railroad over output and supports organized labor while observing downstream railway efforts blocked.
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Scranton
Gray
John Haddock
Lackawanna Railroad
Haddock
Tidewater
Venezuela Debt Crisis Sparks US Mediation Talks
London reports say the United States may provide funds to Venezuela to settle debts to Britain Germany France and Italy if Minister Bowen can negotiate. The Washington summary notes congressional hesitation and delayed arbitration talks as Britain contemplates blockade actions and Castro defends Venezuela’s tribunals.
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London
Birmingham Post Today
Foreign Office
Venezuela
Castro
Great Britain
Germany
France
Italy
Bowen
Washington, D. C
United States
Congress
Insane ex-inmate slays elderly man and turns gun on self
Lapeer Michigan December 16 A released patient John Best age about 30 attacked J B Clegg 70 nearly severing his head then assaulted his mother and sister both escaped badly disfigured Best fired on a posse and killed himself In Haiti general refuge sought in U S legation and in Butte Mrs W A Clark Jr mother of a multimillionaire son sick with blood poisoning authorities fear she cannot recover
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Lapeer
Mich
John Best
J. B. Clegg
Best
Clark
Ih Butte
Mont
W. A Clark, Jr
Bar silver price rise and London demand lift market
Bar silver advanced today as demand improved and London showed strength with prices up to 481 8, a further rise anticipated. Smelter stock remained firm amid orderly markets and new orders from the Japanese government for x ray machines.
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York
London
Commends Roosevelt's Attitude in South America
Paris dispatch notes Figaro lauds President Roosevelt as a steady arbiter and defender in Venezuelan tensions. The piece cites Roosevelt's writings and praises his calm, decisive leadership that unsettles chancellors and wins respect across Latin nations.
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Paris
the Figaro
Roosevelt
South America
William
King Edward
Castro
White House
Venézuela
M. Izoulet
United States
Atlantic
Germany Silent on Castro Arbitration Offer
Berlin reports no reply from the German government to President Castro’s arbitration proposal. Officials emphasize efforts to avert war and praise U S diplomacy as measuring Europe’s stance on the Monroe Doctrine, noting actions by Germany and Britain are weighed against Washington’s view.
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Berlin
Castro
Germany
United States
Europe
Great Britain
Steamer Silverton reports 100 miles paid out on Hawaii cable
Message from the steamer Silverton laying the cable to Hawaii says one hundred miles have already been paid out. Also noted a separate wreck on a Queen and Crescent Express near Moundville with two express messengers killed and several injured. no passengers reported hurt.
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San Francisco
Silverton
Hawaii
Arthingham
Ala
Queen and Crescent
Moundville
Beef Trust Arguments Heard in Federal Court
In Chicago on December 16 the injunction suit against the alleged beef trust moved forward with a demurrer by defendants to the temporary restraint. Packers contended Armour Swift Nelson Morris Cudahy and Schwarzschild & Sulzberger did not form a trust or control 60 percent of meat or fix prices. They denied unlawful rebates restricted shipments and secret price fixing. Government may seek book examination and limits on shipments. The government attorney prepares closing arguments.
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Chicago
Grovecup
Armour
Swift
Nelson Morris
Cudahy
Schwarzschild & Sulzberger
Foretold Death of Mrs. Grant Reported in Dream
New York dispatch says Mrs. Mary Grant Cramer sister of General Ulysses S Grant dreamed of Mrs Grant visiting her bedside and predicting she would not be with them for long. The dream reportedly occurred December 6 and a similar vision was shared by Mrs Catherine Lawrence.
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New York
the Tribune Today
Orange
N. J
Grant
Mary Grant Cramer
U. &. Grant
Local Roundup of Trips and Appointments
Rev H W Bainton left for Saratoga while Paul Bailey Ed Stable returned from Denver. Mrs Hering and Arthur Donahue with wives came back from Denver. Tynan Hutchinson and Donzelman also returned from trips to Sheridan Yuma. Judge Metz and Lona haugh arrived and went home. Kirkwood preached in Colorado Springs. Interstate Investment filed incorporation papers for Illinois Wyoming with 5000 capital stock. John August Peterson and Betty C O'Brien of Lake George Cole were granted a marriage license and to be wed tonight. Subscribe for the Leader.
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H. W. Bainton
Saratoga
Paul Bailey
Ed. F. Stable
Denver
Mrs. Hering
Dr. Hering
Arthur Donahue
T. T. Tynan
Sheridan
Hutchinson
Hugo Donzelman
Yuma
Arizona
Metz
Lonahaugh
John August Peterson
Betty C. O'Brien
Lake George, Cole
Holiday Bargain Center Handkerchiefs and Accessories
Readable catalog style list notes ladies linen handkerchiefs silk embroidered pieces and lace options with prices from .5 to 1.00. Also mentions shawls gloves cloak dress patterns parasol hosiery and fur novelties. The ad highlights gifts for your best girl and white glove certificates for gift selection.
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Cocci
Rene Gu
Toys Santa Claus' Headquarters Display
A child exclaims with glee at a toy display as shoppers describe buying direct from importers and selling at wholesale prices. The scene captures a toy shop promoting festive merchandise and affordable pricing.
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Youngelwr
Two Robbers Dead After Alvord Bank Hold-up
In Alvord Texas three men attempted a First National Bank robbery. Deputy Yeary and Constable Dobbs killed Frank Martin and Martin McFall was fatally shot. Claude Golden surrendered. Golden had recently been released from prison.
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Alvord
Tex
First National Bank
Frank Martin
Martin McFall
Claude Golden
John Dobbs
Chico
Ben Prior
D. F. Yeary
Martin
McFall
Golden
Yeary
Dobbs
David Miller's Jewelry Store Promotes Longstanding Cheyenne Presence
The Cheyenne 1709 Ferguson Street shop markets its pioneer status since 1867 with guaranteed goods and low prices. It highlights direct-from-manufacturer inventory including Alford & Co. glass, Gorham sterling, Stotts Brothers items, watches 61 to 259 dollars, diamond rings 3 to 200 dollars, and personal customer service.
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David Miller
Ferguson Street
Miller
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Alford & Co
New York
Stotts Brothers
Philadelphia
Gorham’s
Insurance losses totaled 28476 after plant fire
Insurance companies settled 28476 in losses on the Tribune plant and the Opera house block. The Opera house building carried 20000 in total insurance including furniture. The south portion suffered 2076 in losses from water and smoke. Tribune plant loss was 6400.
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Ith
Tribune
Opera House
Mine Litigation Attracts Laramie Court Attention
The Duchess Mining company sues Columbia Mining in the district court at Laramie over platinum bearing claims in the Douglae district. Notable figures include Fenimore Chatterton and Leroy Grant as counsel and a Cheyenne hearing the case. Also mentions sleigh rides and Baptist ad insertions.
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Duchess Mining Company
Columbia Mining Company
Laramie
Douglae
Fenimore Chatterton
Leroy Grant
Aaaio
Diettor Cheyenne
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Percy Smith
the Modern Furniture and Picture Frame Company
West Seventeenth Street
Strike Commission
VAL Port Z
Dinneen Bros
Davis Bik
Murchison Jewelry
Atches
Riner
Eer
Homestead Scrip
Cbristinas
England
Puerto Cabello
Trinidad
House of Commons
Lorn Cranborn
House of Lords
Lord Landadowne
Caracas
Port Au Prince
Hayti
Bec
Saint Foix Colin
Nordinn
Legation
Buver
Japan
Diahonest
Colt
Miller's
Ferguson, Street
West
D. Millers
CARPENTER @ HIBBARD
Vreeland & Stone's
BUECHNER @ SON
Buechner
Parla
Packers
T. C. Kirkwood
Colorado Springs
Presbyterian Church
New Investment Company
Interstate Investment Company
Ilinois
Holiday Bargain Center
Papa
Mamma
Santa Claus’ Headquarters
Drc
Ember 1
Imetenne Typ
Texas
Dinneen
Baptist
Edison
Seattle
Wash
Bloomington
Bank of Clarence
F, Daiber & Bro
M. Marks
Wyoming Dental Co
Kent Block
West 7Th St
W. U. Telegraph Offices
C. L. Bulkley
Eddy St
Dyer
Davis & Kelley
Capitol Avenue
16Th St
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