Coal Officials on Tour Save Man Entombed for Three Days
John Omillian a 26 year old Slav miner was entombed three days in Ellsworth No 1 mine Ellsworth Pa after a blast loosened earth blocking his exit. Mine officials discovered his plight during a safety check and freed him after a struggle with the man. He was taken to the Arden county home and later returned to work.
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Save Man
Ellsworth No
Ellsworth
John Omillian
Sfe
Arden
Omillian
Transatlantic Passenger Traffic in 1907 Shows Large Increase
North German Lloyd reports total transatlantic passengers in 1907 rose to 2 057 825. European to United States travelers reached 1 000 840, up 200 000 from the prior year. Eastbound steerage arrivals totaled 1 404 088, 452 226 more than 1906, with overall gains across classes.
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Carruss
Sigures
North German
Lloyd Company
Europe
United States
Fr BUYS U. Ss. FARM TOOLS and other items of the day
A scattered news collage reports shipments of farm tools to Toreain, a deadly domestic incident in Scranton, and a Nevada political call for an extra session. It notes Thomas Worrall’s suicide in Lingala Neb and Secretary Taft criticizing financiers over the recent market flurry. Also dated are $29 million oil fines defended, wheat prices up, and a toy of holiday gifts from U S Steel.
New York Port Foreign Trade Set for Record Year 1907
New York port foresees record foreign business for 1907 with an estimated total of 1,503,332,002 dollars, up 110,127,825 from 1906. Imports of foreign merchandise reach 837,092,737 dollars and exports of domestic goods total 405,647,175 through November and December projections. Duties for 1907 are expected around 212,767,125 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New-York
New York
Immigration Gains a Fourth as Novembers Totals Rise
A monthly statement from the bureau of immigration reports 406 immigrants arriving at U S ports in November, a 25 percent rise from the same month last year. Additionally 1,304 persons were turned back for various reasons. Russia supplied 25 213 immigrants, up 7F percent. For the six months ended November 30 1207 total immigration reached 678 374, up 18 percent.
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United States
Bureau of Immigration
Russia
Farmers Avoid New Field Despite Denatured Alcohol Promise
The article notes farmers remain reluctant to adopt denatured alcohol production despite a provisions promoting small scale production. The internal revenue reports only ten stills have been set up under the new law, reflecting slow uptake amid prosperity and mixed policy outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cof Internal Revenue
Internal Revenue Boregn
Believe Lovers Drown After Creek Crossing
A couple attempting to ford a creek vanished overnight and a horse was found dead nearby. The next morning a body was recovered in the stream, near the Ford section, indicating drowning as the likely cause. The incident prompted searches along the riverbank and surrounding roads.
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Wasimaster Af
Osterbeert
Frees Liquor Law Violator
A man accused of violating liquor laws was found guilty after a jury trial. He admitted the charges and the court ruled the former actions violated the law, with a verdict returned by the jury.
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Chamates
Sunmedas
Selma
Dayton Jury Finds Markowitz Slayer Guilty of Murder
After eleven hours the Dayton jury convicted a self confessed killer known as the slayer of Anna Markowitz and Abe Cohan of first degree murder. A mercy recommendation accompanied the verdict. The defendant, Hines, confessed to the killings and is also linked to the Dona Gilman case.
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Markowitz
Dayton
Ohio
Stonelines
Hines
Anna Markowitz
Abe Cohan Ile
Dona Gilman
San Francisco Block Swept by Fire on Mission Street
A blaze destroyed nearly the entire block bounded by Mission Jess First and Second streets in San Francisco. Several factories and stores burned out with losses exceeding $200,000. most structures were temporary, exposing stock carried by the firms.
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Mission, Jess
First
Second Streets
San Francisco
International Paper acquires Restigouche spruce lands
International Paper Companies buys a 350 000 acre tract along the Restigouche river in the New Brunswick timber district. The parcel covers about 550 square miles and expands the company’s pulp and paper holdings in Canada.
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Canada
New Brunswick
F By 4
International Paper Courty
Restigouche River
Root Homestead on College Hill Bought for 10000
The Hemlocks on College Hill Clinton N Y was purchased by Secretary Root from Anna Day Root widow of his brother the late Oren Root of Hamilton College. Price paid was 10000 dollars.
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Root
College Hill
Clinton, N
Anna Day Root
Oren Root
Hamilton College
Tragedy and Diplomacy Blurred by Turbulent Headlines
A fragmentary notice reports Ernest G. Stedowo, once a wealthy New York lawyer, leaping before a subway train and being killed. In a separate brief, Sir Thomas Moore Jackson, British governor, hosted a harbor reception in Port of Spain with toasts to Edward, Roosevelt, and the U S Navy.
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Ernest G. Stedowo
Piak York
Evans
Thomas Moore Jackson
Bear i
Port of Spain
King Edward
Roosevelt
United
Stan Oy 2 Navy
DeMille Widow Seeks Fresh Start Amid Bankruptcy Petitions
The December filing in the United States Circuit Court in New York shows Mrs Mathilda Beatrice DeMilles seeking relief from debt to rebuild her fortunes after the Evelyn Nesbit Thaw case drew public scrutiny to Pompton Lake’s fashionable girls school. The distressed artist’s widow, mother of two playwrights, faces a lengthy legal path as she confronts creditors.
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Fashionable Institute
Evelyn Nesbit
United States Circuit
New York
Mathilda
Beatrice DeMilles
Belasco
Pompton Lake
N. J
DeMille
Evelyn
Pompton Lake School
Kansas Evangelistic Campaign Planned Nationwide Style
Next year a state wide evangelistic effort in Kansas will spread across all counties under the slogan Kansas for Christ. Hundreds of ministers and renowned evangelists will conduct revivals for a full year to demonstrate the potential of united, positive religious work. Rev William Edward Biederwolf will lead the revival with oversight from a board formed by two ministers and two laymen from fifteen denominations.
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Kansas
Sunflower
William Edward Biederwolf
Utes Raid Utah Ranges Amid Indian Herds and Cowboys
A Salt Lake City report relayed by Crow John C. Cutler describes Ute bands from Colorado attacking near Verdure San Jus county. Cowboys and cattlemen say rifles were used to force herds back and warn violence if orders were not obeyed. Authorities note ongoing tensions and restricted sites near Wasington.
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Colomdo
Salt Lake City
John C. Cutler
Wasinogtem
Coat of Minister Explodes in Pittsbursan Store Coat
An explosion occurred in a minister’s coat believed sewn with explosives in a Pittsburgh department store. The incident involved a mayoral figure and police indicated the device was in the coat lining and armed, though the exact motive and broader context remain unclear.
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Waltam IF
Tabbel
Pittsbu
Saloon Proprietor Shot by Son in Self-Defense
Charles Schroff proprietor of International Hall at 253 East Genesee Street Buffalo was shot and killed by his son who had been drinking heavily. The son, Schroff Sr, was said to have struck his wife to protect their son. The son was arrested and claims he shot in self defense.
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Charles Schroff
International Hall
East Gienesee Street
Buflo
Schroff
Des Moines Convict Dies by Own Action in Jail
J. C. Cain, convicted murderer of Charles Morris, killed himself in the Des Moines county jail by slashing his throat with a smuggled razor. He had been awaiting transport to Fort Madison to begin a life sentence.
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J. C. Cain
Charles FH. Morris
Des Moines
Canin
Fort Madison
Chicago Soldier Ends Life in Akron Suicide Report
Anton Garsch formerly Chicago and Fort Hancock artillery man killed himself in Akron Ohio by drinking carbolic acid. He was out of work and despondent after returning home to Chicago.
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Chicago
Anton Garsch
United States Artillery
Fort Hancock
New Jersey
Akron
Ohio
Wreck Kills Three on Pennsylvania Train Near Camden
A collision near the Camden station on the Pennsylvania Railroad left three dead and seven others injured. The elevated tracks were involved, cars were smashed, and fire worsened rescue efforts.
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Wolksin
Pennsylvania—railroad
Camden
N. J
Famous Animal Trainer Dead in Kansas City
William Bely known as Texas, a famed animal trainer, died of heart disease in Kansas City at age 55. He once tamed Rajah the famous elephant. The report also notes unrelated incidents in San Jose and a broader 1908 Pittsburgh area employment figure.
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William Bely
Kansas City
Bell
Texas
Corey Seeks Legal Separation Rumor at Pittsburg Hearing
Pittsburg hears a rumor that W. E. Corey may obtain a legal separation from Nabeliettman primasta. The report hints at efforts to remarry his first wife amid district deliberations.
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Corey
Pittsburg
W. E. Corey
Nabeliettman Primasta
Rioters Attack Chinese Quarter in Fury After Murder Claim
A mob smashed windows and fronts in the Oriental quarter, backed by mounted police called out to quell the riot. Rumor spread that prominent rancher Harry Smith was killed in a Chinese restaurant, but authorities reported no injuries beyond two Orientals jailed for murder.
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Ogee
Imridge
Erta
Teswreck
Harry—Smith
Waiter Fatally Fails in Daring Cafe Shootout
Withiam Pateans formerly of Horn & Hardart's in Philadelphia entered a cafe in the shopping district and attempted to shoot manager John C Witcher and Frank Roseman after being refused a job. Two shots at the cashier misfired. Pateans then pointed the revolver at his head but the gun failed to explode. About fifty patrons overpowered him and the police took him into custody. The incident caused widespread excitement in the area.
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Withiam Pateans
Horn
Robbers Capture After Bank Standoff at Camden Point
Three men robbed the Bank of Camden Point Mo taking 2500 dollars at 3 am. A battle with citizens followed with gunfire. Robbers fled but were captured near Edgerton Junction at noon after a citizen alarm led by Camden Point College president. Explosions wrecked the safe and interior.
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Camden Point
St Joseph
Edgerton Junction
Baorhan
Camden Point College
Stiletto Experts Trained In Pittsburgh Scene
In a Pittsburgh incident police say a group taught others how to use a stiletto. A dozen members were surprised by undercover detectives who demonstrated plainclothes training and weapon use at the Italian band venue.
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Aod
Pittsbape
Asciite
Sda
Pirrsburg
King of Spain Plans World Tour to Prove Latin Supremacy
An article envisions King Alfonso touring America from Mexico to Victoria to dispel myths of past errors. It argues the trip will show Latin progress, potential to sustain world supremacy, and highlight wealth and influence gathered from history.
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King OF
Spain
America
Alfonso
Mesico
Vicentina
Noted man shoots wife in street then flees in New Castle
Quimby Charistiniky, 29 or 32 years old, shot his wife in New Castle Pennsylvania as she walked to work with her sister Dora Fairweather. The couple had separated after their baby died a year earlier. He fled the scene and is sought by police as the victim is reported mortally wounded.
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Charistiniky
New Castle
Dora Fairweather
Quimby
President Roosevelt Receives Gift From Worcester Boy
The President sends a reply and ten dollar bill to Jacob Krivsfeld a 24 year old from Worcester Massachusetts for a Christmas gift. The gift features a parodied eagle design with a scroll bearing the President’s name.
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Roosevelt
Jacob Krivsfeld
Worcester
Mass
Lag
Five men killed in Grand Frank railroad collision at Lenox
Five men died when a passenger train failed to heed a signal and collided with a freight train near Lenox Michigan. The double header freight locomotive and two engines were piled in a heap, with wreckage scattered along the track.
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Grand Frank
Lenox
Denver Woman Weds Pueblo Chief in Mountain Festival Tale
Word from Denver reports Miss Cora Arnold married Albino Chavarria, a fullblooded Indian and chief of the Pueblo tribe. Chavarria and some of his people camped in Denver during the mountain and plain festival five years ago, where Arnold fell in love with him.
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Denver
Cora Arnold
Marri Santa Fe
Albino Chavarria
Chavarria
Mountain and Plain
Governor Hughes backs plan to abolish insurance office
The proposal suggests dissolving New York State superintendent of insurance. Three commissioners would run the duties at salaries of twelve thousand to fifteen thousand dollars each.
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Gov. Hughes
New York
Abandoned Babies and Vanishing Children Reported
St. Petersburg police report widespread infant abandonments and body discoveries, with numerous missing boys and girls from local schools. The claims describe a troubling pattern across the city, detailing investigations and ongoing concerns.
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St. Petersburg
Judge orders sale of Union traction properties in Chicago
Judge Grosscup orders sale of the Union traction properties in Chicago to the Chicago Railways Company. The decision settles the traction question and allows rehabilitation work on the North and West Side lines to progress.
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Grosscup
Union ‘Traction
Chicago
Chicago Railways Company
Washington debates limits on cotton futures and stock speculation
Washington correspondence reports a countrywide awakening to potential measures curbing gambling in cotton futures and stock speculation. Bills by Senator Culberson and Representative Burleson target cotton futures with possible expansion to wheat and other grains, aiming to restrain interstate commerce and telegraph and telephone transmissions.
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Tongresa
Culberson
Texas
Burleson
Steel exports rise at eastern ports in November
Reports from New York and eastern seaboard ports show November steel shipments at 70 109 tons, up nearly 55 percent from the prior month and the heaviest in two years. Rails, pall and pipe go to the Far East, wire to South America, with beer price hikes rumored and the Uppland grounded near Chester Island. Mary Elizabeth Lewis releases from New York asylum after twenty five years with estate to manage.
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New York
Eastern Seaboard
Far East
South America
Uppland
Philadelphia
Vera Cruz
Chester Island
Delaware River
Mary Elizabeth Lewis
Te 'Ook
Business Sentiment Improves Amid Banking Cheer in Newark Area
The Dun's Review notes continued business improvement with inventories and machinery orders receiving attention. Bank loans loosened, local rates near 7 percent, manufacturing shows growth, iron and steel inquiries rise while rail and wire mills push months ahead. liabilities above five million rise compared to last week.
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Rasionor
Dun
Trade Quiet as Industry Slows Yet Finances Ease
Bradstreet's Commercial Report notes quiet wholesale and jobbing markets with easing finances except near New York year end disbursements. Mild weather hurts seasonable retail goods, December sales precede January reductions. Trade to the United States numbers 216 for the week ending Dec 26, versus 300 prior week and 161 in 1906. Canadian failures fall from last week.
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New Yorks
United States
Bradstreet
Market Prices Across Cities for Cattle Hogs Sheep and Grains
A historical market list records live cattle hogs sheep and grain prices by city including Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Milwaukee Buffalo New York and more. Prices cover wheat corn oats rye barley and butter eggs and other commodities with ranges for shipping and prime grades.
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Indianapolis
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Detroit
Milwaukee
New York
Texas Attorney General seeks third term on anti Bailey issue
The report notes Texas Attorney-General Davis, from Dallas, plans a third-term bid on an anti Bailey platform. It also mentions events including the schooner Jease Harlow incident near Pollock Rip lightship and crew of eight escaping, and other political and labor news such as Seth Low’s election as National Civic Federation president, Admiral Dewey’s Washington dinner, and mediation by ex-Senator Clarke in Butte labor disputes.
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Davis
Texas
Nee
Dallas
Jease—Harlow
Pollock Rip
Cups Cod
Parrow
Seth Lows
Columbia University
National Civic Federation
Belmont
New York
Admiral Dewey
Washington
W. A.clarke
Montana
Butte
Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone Company
National Board of Arbitration
International Typographical Union
Indianapolis
Chicago
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Nevara
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Thomas Worrall
Allowed Grain Trust
Lingala
Neb
Milen
State Central Committee
Taft
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Flarty
Smith
Bureau of Corporations
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Standard Oil Company of
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United States Steel Corporation
Hamden
Vinton County
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Folele
Zahm
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Dayran
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Wreges
Utah Ranges
San Jose
Cal Bertram Somers
Lethbridge
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