Lamps Cause Mine Explosion and Buried Workers
A Wisconsin man, George B. Johnson 38, dies after falling eight feet while pushing rafters at a barn roof. He leaves a wife and three children. In Illinois, eight men die and several are rescued after a Chicago and Carterville Coal company mine explosion at Herin. Rescue efforts continue as authorities probe the blast and surface fires.
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George Johnson
Jotoson
Rhine
Wis
Coeur d'Alene
St. Marien
Teaves
Pharin
Dee
Ming
Little
Mie
Chicag
E Cartrvillo Company
Louis
Chicago & Carterville Coal Company
Hervin
Dia
W. 7. Pierce
Eugene Mar- Fott
Thomas Williams
Thomas Gutnney
Hubert Muston
Mamager
Reamuers
Pierce
Shem
Charles Kiem
Albert Shelton
Huston
Fat
Bayder
Greece
Romeo
Harber
Gaewe
Gurneey
Husten
T Heir
Pieres
Ani LI I
Herrin
Ture
Car- Wondale
D. Peters
Darbentale
Ube Chicago & Carter
Ville
Per of Mark Twain Found Dead Today
The report from Ading Connecticut states the death of Clemens, daughter of Dr. Sam Clemens, famed author Mark Twain. Details are unclear and the cause remains unknown though described as sudden. mates describe a bright, spirited young woman who had shown health prior to the incident.
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Mark Twain
Ading
Clemens
Sam Clowens
Samuel Jens
Strom
Marriage of Min Mary and Claude B Hurd at Baptist Church
The ceremony took place at one o'clock in the afternoon with Rev Powell officiating. The couple departed for their future home in Raodvoint. The bride, from Mountate Company affiliations, is described as well liked and favored.
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Sr. Hurd
Min Mary
Claude B. Hurd
Banitoint
Powell
Raodvoint
Mountate Company
Northern Pacific Lands Buy Linked to Terminal Plans
Chicago investor J L Bense and a Northern Pacific initiative dominate a Portland Oregon speculation section. The Oregonian reports a deal in progress for 12 acres adjoining recent land bought by NP. Total price could reach 1 062 600 with extra terminal facilities to be gained, a connection denied by Gamage.
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Northern Pacific
Portland
Oregonian
Jerome B. Gonsage
Gamage
Oregonian Sage
Sinter Goss Age
Gathering of Fourth International Sanitary Convention Opens in Costa Rica
In Costa Rica a Fourth International Sanitary Convention of American Republics convenes to discuss city and port sanitation, disease control including yellow fever and bubonic plague, and adoption of measures from European and Washington sanitary practices, with formal opening on Christmas Day and ongoing sessions through January.
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Fourth International Seminary
San Jobe
Costa Rica
Cestral Americ
Costa
Lana
Theresalons
Warréw
Chriatmes
Eit Cos Hue
Washington
Americs
Eight Die in Hilldale Fire at Damerbs Home
NEWCASTLE Pa Dec 24 Eight persons perished in an early morning fire that tore through the Damerbs residence at Hilldale five miles from the city The dead include Damerbo his wife and four children and two hired men who were boarders The tragedy leaves a large family in grief and investigators search for a cause and details of the blaze
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Tims
Vamos
Newcastle
Guitons Damerbs
Hilladale
Damerbo
Estrada Advances Toward Managua in Nicaragua
General Dias and insurgent forces push toward the capital of Nicaragua as reports say Estrada’s entire army may reach Managua by tomorrow night. Zelaya loyalists pursued. rumors spread of dispersed troops and shifting lines while civilian volunteers show rifle proficiency as plans to replace regular crews with militia on ships are considered.
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Msurfields
Nicaragua
Dias
Managua
Estrada
Zelayans
Rama
Ftacco
Zelaya
Batrada
Navy adds submarines and torpedo boat destroyers to reserve
Washington DC December 24 The same contingents prevsits suggest more than twenty defense ships including submarines and torpedo boat destroyers have been added to the reserve fleet during the past summer. If ordered back into commission they would be undermanned unless Congress provides the shortage. The additions come as the war department seeks to equip the fleet with around 290 units. The matter is now in the hands of Commander C Crates who will present a plan to allow the fleet to have opportunity for our defense.
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Wichour
Neipiens
Masolog
Washington
Congres
Mes
Congress
Cc.dares
Seattle Transport Development Plans to Link Lakes and Rail
Seattle reporters review plans by Great Northern and Northern Pacific to build a belt line around Lake Union, connect Lake Washington canal, and extend routes to Puget Sound. Proposed additions include freight movements through Tacoma and Beattie, boosting regional trade and port activity amid growing Northwest transportation.
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Seattle
Wash
James
Great Northern and Northern Peettie
Lake Union
Sebtile
Lake Washington
Hashimas
Pa Jeet
X. P
Milwauter Railway
Irecan
Beattie
Tacoms
Caneda
Meribwent
Reception for football players at Cowar High School banquet
A reception honored the football players at Cowar High School with large rooms, tea and socializing in the festivity. Mayor Hamilton spoke as the chief guest, praising the players and the team’s efforts, while Superintendent Joanson and other officials commended their conduct and performance during the season.
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Piemsare
Cowar
Ainne
Pabringer
Love
Studenta
Auwrry
Frasier
Hamilton
Mamilton
Spoue
Porih West
Joanson
Tre
Sieng Sock
Perdy
Ta Massere
Christmas Dinner for Pope at Vatican Attends Holiday Mass
Fractured account describes a Christmas Eve at the Vatican with the pope dining in the papal apartments. Officials anticipate the pope’s routine, while a Christmas service and nativity tableaux draw crowds at St Mary Major and other churches.
Army Girl Wes Offier Washingthon Wedding
A wedding described as stirring within army circles is set for this evening at St Margaret's Church. The bride is Mine care? Desens, with Colonel and Mrs Dene and army personnel in attendance. RP Palmer of the Math temptry and Lieutenant Phiny Reaky are named, along with Chaplain Cheabert as a guest.
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Dee
St. Margaret's Therch
Mra Deneah
Army
Linsiens
RP Palmer
Math
Phiniy
Eabert Wihl
Ivern
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Smi
Wisconsin
Apecal
George B. Johnson
Pocoma Panes
Steen Diatem
Iascre Naaten Wracer As
J. L. Bense
Chiccago
Nck
Cau|ee
Itte
Mile Securies
Portland Proper
Capital
Scemarine
Moving Picture Machine
Pope
Protimurg
Mightern-pearold
Della Math
Joseph Maggie
Tony
Niewdean
Katoh
Pacife
Leroy Maggiean
Rome
Vatican
Boner
MLL Norte Wea
SING
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Willie Mehd
Mary's
Carta
Christus
Pantine Chapel
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