Sudden Illness Causes Death of M. Mihalovitch
Morris Mihalovitch a 63 year old chemist turned distiller and head of Mihalovitch Fletcher Co died at his Avondale home after a breakfast table collapse from uraemic poisoning. He born Hungary in 1844 studied Prague and Nashville later building a vast Cincinnati distillery empire with brother Bernie and Victor Fletcher. He leaves a widow and three sons Clarence Albert and Edward.
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Roosevelt Plano Goldfield Probe by Commission
A three member federal commission led by Murray Neill and Herman Smith leaves Washington for Goldfield Nevada to investigate miner mine operator conflicts. President Roosevelt orders broad inquiry and troops remain to preserve order while civil and military authorities furnish information. The army’s role is limited by law and the posse comitatus act and may be used only with constitutional or congressional authorization.
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Miners Talk of Striking in Kentucky District
Madisonville Kentucky December 11 Vice President Lewis of the United Mine Workers reports on the wage scale talks with operators and miners. He says the same operators attended as in the November 26 meeting and that definite action was postponed until next week when the National Executive Board will be asked to act. He notes district representatives report rising strike sentiment while officials aim to hold off until the Executive Board takes action.
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Louisville Leads in Democratic Convention Race
A Washington dispatch reports Louisville, Cleveland, Chicago and Denver as main contenders for the Democratic convention site. Louisville shows strong local backing with offers to cover all expenses, while Denver faces distance concerns. Hoke Smith says Southern Democrats seek concerted action and unity ahead of the June convention.
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Cleveland Eyeing Democratic Convention Participation
Cleveland business leaders meeting under the Chamber of Commerce said the city cannot accommodate the thousands expected at the next National Democratic Convention. They noted a $60,000 donation goal to cover convention costs.
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Tobacco Trust Hearings Hear Caleb C Dula Testimony
Caleb C Dula vice president of the American Tobacco Company testifies against unfair practices claims in the Government case. He denies slander or boycotting independent rivals and says the firm competes fairly. He notes voluntary abandonment of the union label after notice.
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Contempt Rule Served in Powers Trial Over Wharton Golden
In Georgetown Kentucky December 11 a contempt order was served against Wharton Golden the star witness after the jury recess. The charge asserts his uncle Bill Golden was threatened to prevent testifying that Wharton would receive $5 000 for his testimony. Henry E Youtsey admitting letters to Beckham supporters while jailed boosted sensational cross examination.
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Harris Commutes Soley Sentence In Ohio
Governor Harris commuted John Soley of Cleveland from death to life imprisonment for the murder of 14 year old Verena Varga. The clemency cites Soley's mental deficiency and marks the first time Harris acts against the Board of Pardons.
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Mrs Longwort To Be Operated On For Appendicitis
Mrs Nicholas Longworth wife of Representative Longworth of Ohio and daughter of the President is ill at the White House suffering from appendicitis. Dr Finney of Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore will perform an operation probably tomorrow.
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Orchard Testifies Against Pettibone in Murder Trial
Harry Orchard testified for four hours in the Pettibone murder trial, repeating earlier statements. He said Pettibone claimed buying 100 rifles in Denver in 1904 and shipping them to the Coeur d Alenes for 1905 riots, paid with Western Federation funds.
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Woman Responds Fast to Impending Railway Disaster
In Lancaster Pennsylvania a massive landslide covered 500 feet of the Columbia and Port Deposit Railroad near Fishing Creek. Mrs Elmer St Clair alerted a passing freight train and helped signal both north and south bound passenger trains, preventing likely loss of life as more than 200 people were aboard. The tracks will be blocked for days.
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Oklahoma elects first U.S. Senators Owen and Gore
The Oklahoma joint session certified the election of Robert I. Owen of Muskogee and Rob P. Gore of Lawton to the U.S. Senate. The joint ballot totals were Owen 88 and Gore 88, with C. M. Jones and Clarence B. Dougass receiving 18 as minority nominees.
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Night riders threaten Hopkinsville raid prompt troops sent
Gov Willson and Adjutant General Lawrence ordered Company H of the Third Kentucky National Guard to Hopkinsville after a telephone warning of a planned night rider raid. Major Bassett reported credible threats, urging reinforcements as Governor Willson prepared to call out more state forces.
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Roosevelt Declines Third Term Nomination
President Roosevelt announces he will not seek a third term. The White House statement reiterates the 1904 renunciation and states he will not accept another nomination. The decision clears the field for Taft and reshapes Republican strategy ahead of the convention.
Dowager Queen Sophia in Poor Health in Stockholm
The Dowager Queen Sophia of Sweden remains bedridden amid anxiety over her condition. King Oscar’s death and associated strain have kept her largely confined to bed as the late king’s body lies in state at the chapel before the funeral.
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