Roosevelt calls for North American conservation conference
President Roosevelt announces a proposed February 18 1909 White House conference to conserve natural resources across the United States Canada and Mexico. Gif ford Pinchot will deliver invitations and meet officials in Canada and Mexico City as part of seeking cooperative action and shared knowledge on resources.
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Washington
White House
Pinchot
Canada
Diaz
Mexico City
Roosevelt
Taft
Lord Grey
National Commission
National Conservation Commission
United States
Government of
Ati- Mar
Republic of Mexico
Conservaton
Theodore Roosevelt
Finnish Jews in Trouble Amid Finland Prohibition Proclamation
Cablegrams reach New York Jews warning of anti Jewish outbreaks in Finland. The Finnish legislature issued a proclamation banning slaughter of meat for Jewish ritual use. Berlin based Hilfs Verein reports indicate the agitation may force expulsion of Jews from Finland.
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New York
Finland
Hilfs Verein
Berlin
Bootlegger Pardoned by Governor Patterson
Special to The Herald Nashville Tenn December 26 Gov Patterson today pardoned Harvey Swift who was convicted at the September 1908 term of Putnam County Circuit Court for violating four anti liquor laws and sentenced to six months in jail and fined one hundred dollars
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Herald
Nashville
Tenn
Patterson
Harvey Swift
Putnam County
Miners kill marshal in Stearns clash in Kentucky
In Stearns, Kentucky, a battle between strike-promoting miners and five U.S. Marshals left two dead and several wounded. Marshal Mullins of Richmond and Miner Ross died, while Marshals Tate and Ryan of Somerset were wounded. The McRoran Hotel was set ablaze as miners fled amid fears of further trouble.
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Danville
Stearns
Here
Whitley County
John Mullins
Richmond
Richard Ross
Marshal Tate
Somerset
Marshal Ryan
Ded
A. M. J., Cochran
Covington
Marshall’ Silera
Ryan
Henry Wadell
Mansingale
Tate
Marehsi
Mullins
Attr
Leper Dies at Harrisburg City Hospital
Mock Sem, a leper once under Harrisburg city care since July 7, 1907, died at the municipal hospital. Tuberculosis caused death. He came from China and worked as a restaurant cook. He faced isolation and costly maintenance averaging about $175 monthly with varying food bills.
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Harrisburg
Dee
China
Mack
Bible Students Meet at Nashville Convention Opens
A special Herald report from Nashville Tennessee notes the annual national convention of Bible students inviting representation from ten states. A Wise of Indianapolis presides as chairman the convention, with sessions expected to continue several days.
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Nashville
Herald
Tenn
A. ‘Wise
Indianapolis
Bandit Henry Starr Offers Surrender Refused
Guthrid Okla December 26 Gov Has kell said he received word from Henry Starr the noted bandit that Starr was ready to surrender and stand trial in state if immunity against extradition to other states could be guaranteed Starr demanded in several states for various causes the governor rejected any arrangement.
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Henry Starr
Guthrid
Okla
Haskell
Starr
Hankel
Joyless Christmas Ends Farmer's Planned Self Destruction
In Quitman Georgia on December 25, A. Easters a farmer nearby, lacking funds to buy Christmas toys, killed himself using a shotgun placed against his chest. He left his home with children inside, and his wife and kids discovered the fatal scene after the shot.
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Quitman
A. Easters
Gold Found in a California Well
PETALUMA Cal Dec 25 Considerable excitement here over the discovery of free gold in sand drawn from an old well on Norman Scott's premises The well had a new pump installed for domestic use and when water entered sand was seen and gold was found Scott will inspect the sand beneath the ground to estimate the amount of gold it contains
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Petaluma
Cal
Norman Scott
Scott
Post Office Box Rent Due By Year End
Postmaster urges all box renters to pay box rent by the last day of the year. No mail can be placed in boxes whose quarterly rent is unpaid. Pay on or before Thursday, the final day of the year, to avoid disruption.
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Jackson Deatres
Traitor Tickets Flighted to Opéra House Soaring Rush
The sale of tickets for The Traitor has been heavier than anticipated. Manager Yates has prepared the gallery in first class condition and reserved for white people only. Secure tickets today at Woldridge's to avoid delays and extra fees of time for tomorrow night at the Opéra House.
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Yates
Opéra House
Woldridge’s
Heney May Be Called to Help Pittsburg Scandal
Pittsburg officials reported no new arrests in the municipal scandal. A circulating rumor says Francis J. Heney, famed for exposing Oregon land frauds, may come to investigate alleged bribery linked to Federal institutions at President Roosevelt’s request as a special examiner. Church services nationwide debated municipal corruption today.
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Pittsburg
Franccis J. Heney
Oregon
Roosevelt
Rescue stations in coal fields announced
Washington dispatch notes the United States Geological Survey will establish rescue stations in principal coal fields beside the Pittsburg experiment station. Trained mining engineers with oxygen helmets will be on standby to enter mines during disasters and study waste of coal in mining.
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Washington
United States Geological Survey
Pittsburg
Cos
Geological Survey
Taft Celebrates Christmas in Augusta Golf and Hospitality
President elect Taft spent Christmas in Augusta with golf at the Country Club, a horseback ride, and dinner at Langdon Thomas's home with his family. Citizens offered mistletoe and flowers, Taft praised local cordiality, and plans for a Charleston trip and social engagements with railroad officials and friends were noted.
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Augusta
Presidentelect
Taft
Country Club
Naj
J. B. Cumming
Langdon Thomas
Mr. Taft
Alken
5. C
John Hays Hammond
James A. Jackson
Railroad Management
Mr. Maxwell
Cincinnati
Night Riders Arrests Quietly Carried Out in Humphreys County
In Waverly Tennessee on December 25 authorities including Attorney General John B Bowman rounded up about twenty five night riders in the southern part of Humphreys County. The arrests were kept quiet until the moment of action to ensure guilty parties were captured. About sixteen were brought in in one group.
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Waverly
Tenn
John B. Bowman
Disastrous blaze sweeps Brownsville Tennessee stores
A midnight fire in Brownsville destroys twenty five two story buildings including Henry W. Dickenson’s store and the Road Supply Company warehouse. The rapid flames threaten most of the town. losses exceed $100,000 with many structures burned and damage spreading across two blocks.
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Brownsville
Tenn
Henry W. Dickenson
Road Supply Company
Dames
Quarrel Over Son Ends in Fatal Shooting Near Woodbury
Special to The Horeca reports Nashville Tenn December 26. Sam Willard was shot fatally wounded at his home five miles north of Woodbury by Dick Higgins late yesterday afternoon. The trouble arose from a dispute with Willard’s son Lem.
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Nashville
Tenn
Sam Willard
Woodbury
Dick Higgins
Williard
Lem
Land Sale in Maury County Tennessee at Court House
Lettie Wily et al. offer land in Maury County Tennessee by public sale at the Columbia courthouse on Saturday January 9 1908 at 1 8 o clock. The tract lies in the 10th district near the phosphate belt and totals about 72 acres with deed references and remainders from the Morrison to Wiley conveyance. Terms require one third cash and balance on credit for one to two years with notes bearing interest. W Thomas Clerk and Pec Pebbles solicitors.
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Lettie Wily
Maury Qounty
Tennessee
Maury County
Teenessee
Court House
Columbia
William HL
E. J. Morrison
John Wiley
William
J. Morrison
W. Thomas
Pec & Pebbles
Solfeltors
Non-Resident Notice in Columbia Chancery Case 1909
In Columbia Tennessee on December 24 1908 Clerk ad Master announces non residents Allen Devham and Mary Lewin alias Mary cae must appear within three days of the next term. They must plead answer or demur to the Complainant ws H Sherrod Admr and the bill will be heard ex parte if not. Copy of order to be published for four consecutive weeks in The Columbia Herald. Akin clerk and master Dinning solicitor for complainant. Bbdecst
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J. W. Bonell
Upcom
Columbia Weekly Herald
Columbia
Tennessee
H. W. Thomas
Cler
J. C. Voorhies
Silicitor
Joe London
Allen Devham
Mary Lewin
Mary Cae
Chancery Court
Momsday
Columbia Herald
A. N. Akin
J. H. Dinning
Russia's Budget Shaves Expenditure for 1909
St Petersburg December 27 M Kokovnof minister of finance sent to the cabinet the provisional budget totaling 421187000 dollars for January to April 1909. It reflects a saving of about 9000000 dollars from 1908 credits, to be used for treasury needs. The naval and other appropriations are kept intact despite Duma opposition. The note ends with a garbled line from Dallas News about women seeking higher prices.
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ST. Petersburg
M. Kokovnof
Iater
Duma
M. Kokoveos
Alleged Night Riders Weakens in Tennessee Trials
Union City December 26. Additional testimony from three alleged Night Rider members of Reelfoot Lake offered to the State. They face trials of eight leaders for involvement in the Walnut Log lynching of Capt. Quentin. State attorneys to meet tomorrow to decide if the three may testify as State witnesses amid doubt over their cooperation. Christmas Day passed quietly in Union City with little notable interest.
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Union City
Tenn
Night Rider
Reelfoot Lake
Quentin
Walnut Log
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Leper
Harrisburg, PA
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Heney
WM. H. Taft
Humphreys County
Henpecken
Lfe
New York Telegraph
Cumberland Telephone & Telegraph CO
S. A Wiley Et Alt As
Columbia, Tenn
Ws H. Sherrod
Admr
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