Colored murderer electrocuted in Auburn New York
Frank White a colored man was executed by electric chair for the murder of his former employer George Clare a farmer in September 1901. Six shocks were required with the first at 1700 volts and the head electrode emitting sparks and burning hair odor. Dr Stein of Buffalo fainted during the sixth shock, nearly striking the electrical box.
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Auburn
N. Y
Frank White
George Clare
Stein
Buffalo
Japan Ready for War Voters Back Military Defense
At a Tokio meeting, Japan approved practically unlimited credit for military defense and four ordinances. They ordered closer official control of the Seoul and Fusan railway, revision of military headquarters for wartime, and the creation of a war council. Japan is prepared to meet all emergencies.
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Tokio
Japan
Seoul
Fusan
Resistance to wage cuts urged by Gompers in Washington
President Gompers of the American Federated Unions calls on unions to resist wage reductions in a morning address in Washington. In Florida, Jacksonville’s board of trade plans to urge Florida’s senators to vote for ratification of the Panama Canal Treaty following Pensacola and other cities taking similar steps.
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Washington
Gompers
American Federated Unions
Jacksonville
Fla
Pensacola
Board of Trade
Florida
Burlington Freight Hits Open Switch Tragedy at Denreck
Galesburg Illinois dispatch reports a Burlington freight derailed after colliding with an open switch at Denreck this morning. Fireman Banger and brakeman Jobo Long were killed, engineer E Healy seriously injured as the engine and fifteen cars were demolished.
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Galesburg
Ill
Burlington
Denreck
Banger
Jobo Long
E. Healy
Elections for Delegates in the Republic Constitution
Washington dispatch from Minister Buchanan at Panama reports an unprecedented election for delegates to the constitutional convention of the new republic. The dispatch does not provide results.
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Washington, D C
State Department
Buchanan
Panama
Painters Union Banquet Cancelled Over Chinese Cooks
They Couldn't Eat Sacramento December 2 The Painters Union did not hold its annual banquet at the Palace restaurant as planned. The Council of Federated Trades forbade the event at a late hour due to the use of Chinese cooks in its preparation.
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Sacramento
Painters’ Union
Palace
Council of Federated Trades
Missionary Tate and followers slain in Liberia massacre
A report from Minister Lyon in Monrovia Liberia describes the Doos tribesmen massacring missionary John G Tate and eighteen companions, with the bodies brutally mutilated.
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Washington
Lyon
Monrovia
Liberia
John G. Tate
Hartford Insurance Pioneer J Allen Dies at 70
Hartford December 20 J Allen president of the Hartford Steam Boiler Insurance Company a pioneer in early insurance history died this morning at age seventy His death marks the loss of a leading figure in the industry and the Hartford business community.
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Hartford
Jail Escape Shocks Norwich Inmate Breaks Jail
Norwich Conn Dec 20 Jan Stod dard held for stealing 2000 dollars in securities from the Norman estate broke jail last night by cutting iron bars in a bold escape.
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Norwich
Conn
Jan Stoddard
Norman
Secret orders prepare Pacific troops for potential Panama service
Washington on good authority reports that commanders along the Pacific coast have been instructed to ready troops for possible instant service at Panama. The general staff believes fighting may occur. Transports Sherman Crook and Buzzard are to be held ready at San Francisco to ferry soldiers if needed.
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Washington
Pacific Coast
Panama
General Staff
Sherman
Crook
Buzard
San Francisco
Wonderful Invention Promises Wheat Braning Breakthrough
Cottage Grove December 29 Geo Long has returned from Washington with a patent for a new machine that removes bran before grinding wheat. The inventor, with milling experience, expects large adoption in mills and a substantial income. The device bolts the ground product and cuts out bran in a simple process.
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Cottage Grove
Geo. Long
Washington
George
Long
Hood River
Long & Bingham Lumber adds kiln upgrades and boilers
The Long and Bingham Lumber Company advances a dry kiln project with two new boilers bricked in and smoke stacks raised. A larger engine will replace the old, enabling full mill work once completed.
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Long & Bingham Lumber Company
Japanese flour purchases sweep Stockton mills for war supply
Stockton California report says since last August the Japanese government has quietly bought flour from Stockton and other Pacific coast mills. J M Welsh president of the Stockton Milling Co. confirms shiploads of flour have been sent to Japan over four months and Japan now holds stock enough to feed its army and navy for at least a year.
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Stockton
Cal
Pacific Coast
J. M. Welsh
Stockton Milling Co
Japan
Davis Elected President At Pacific Coast Travelers Meet
In San Francisco on December 29 R H Davis was chosen president at the Pacific Coast Commercial Travelers Association annual meeting held in Elke ball. The organization reports a total round of 16 450 77 with a net gain of 1 446 41 and membership at 789, marking an increase of over two hundred members at the banquet.
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San Francisco
Pacific Coast Commercial Travelers’ Association
R. H. Davis
Elke" Ball
Mrs Rogers Sentenced for Murder in Bennington
Bennington Vermont December 20 Mrs Mary Rogers convicted of killing her husband was sentenced this morning to be hanged February 5 Leon Perham her self confessed accomplice received a life sentence
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Bennington
Mary Rogers
Leon Perham
Measagero Says Mallab Seeks Government Peace Effort
Rome dispatch reports the Mad Mallab appealed to the Italian government to use its best efforts to secure peace between tribesmen and England. The item cites the Measagero.
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Rome
England
Pope Pius Calls Catholic Leaders to Prevent Far East War
Rome dispatch reports Pope Pius XII urging all Catholic heads to use their utmost efforts to prevent war in the far East in an address delivered today. The appeal stresses peaceful resolution and unity among the church's leadership amid escalating tensions.
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Rome
Pope Pius
Far East
The Dogs of War. Admiral Evans Fleet Sails to Cavite
The Honolulu ship St Dee reports Admiral Evans fleet has sailed to Cavite to be close to protect American interests if Japan and Russia enter into war.
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Honolulu
St. Dee
Admiral Evans
Cavite
Japan
Russia
Hotchkiss Factory Fire at St Denis France
An early morning blaze damaged the Hotchkiss cannon factory in St Denis France signaling a destructive fire. Fire crews fought the flames with partial destruction reported and authorities assessing the extent of the damage.
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St. Dennis
France
Hotchkiss Canon
Cabinet Meeting Discusses Papama and Kishinek Threat
Washington, Dec. 20. At a special cabinet session, the first since adjournment, Papama was likely the main topic with minor departmental matters to consider. The massacre plan against Jews in Kishinek on Jewish Christmas may have been raised. The President faces appeals to intercede with the Czar, suggesting the ambassador in St. Petersburg inform the Russian Foreign Office and urge action. Simon Wolf of the Bruaibrith Society delivered a petition at the state department.
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Washington, D. C
Cabinet
Congress
Papama
Kishinek
America
St. Petersburg
Simon Wolf
The
Bruaibrith Society
State Department
Court martial for Lieut Haines in conduct unbecoming an officer
Seattle report states Lieut Oscar C Haines of the revenue cutter Mannin is being court martialed on a charge of conduct unbecoming an officer. Mrs Fannie Fabs sues for 15000 for breach of promise after alleging seduction under promise of marriage. The case draws high society attention.
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Seattle
Oscar C. Haines
Mannin
Fannie Fabs
Haines
Paris Ministers Approve Franco Italian Arbitration
Paris December 29 council of ministers approves a Franco Italian arbitration plan. The decision aims to settle disputes through mediation and a joint commission, signaling a step toward international conciliation.
Demand keeps Shirley Company show at Auditorium all week
The demand for seats to see the Shirley Company in Under Two Flags is so strong the management extends performances through the week. Each show breaks records with sold out houses, including tonight’s complete sellout before 10 a.m. Spokane Press notes the Lucky Boy mine stamp mill near Eugene has shut temporarily, with miners staying in town awaiting restart. Charlie Evans, a notable local student, visits Walker Station for rock and ore samples about 50 pounds of silica and quartz crystals. William Williams, Eugene resident for three years, sells his Hast Fourteenth Street home and plans to move to Los Angeles, California on January 10.
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Shirley Company
Spokane Prees
Charlie Evans
Walker Station
Wm. Williams
Eugene
Hast Fourteenth Street
Los Angeles
Cal
Beass the Kind You Have Alwa
OAS Tomaza is described as the kind you have always relied on, with emphasis on steady service and dependable performance. The note highlights familiar traits and longstanding trust in the brand.
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Oas Tomaza
Beass
Alwa
Westbound Pennsylvania Central wreck near Larwill
Fort Wayne reports a west bound limited collided with a freight train near Larwill. Fireman Stafford and baggageman Snyder are missing and believed dead. Engineer Herbert is fatally injured and several passengers are seriously hurt. A relief train with physicians and supplies has gone to the scene.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Pennsylvania Central Railway
Larwill
Stafford
Snyder
Herbert
Business Dishonor Across an Era of Bankruptcies
A reflection on growing public tolerance for dishonesty and the use of bankruptcy laws to dodge debts. The text contrasts English social shame with American indifference, noting how clubs and prestige fade abroad while here one can avoid disgrace. Includes a dialect quip about a plugged nickel as a counterpoint.
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England
Everybody's Magazine
Cuban Minister Insane Representative to Spain Is Afflicted
Madrid reports the Cuban minister to Spain Merchan has become insane and is under constant care. Plans call for boarding a steamer to Lamar Colombia next Friday to return to Cuba, with later arrangements for Havana direct. The note ends with an unrelated verse problem about ages and a furniture advertisement from J. W. Kays Furniture Company.
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Cuba
Havana
Madrid
Spain
Merchan
Lamar
Colombia
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