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Newspaper
Hamburg Reporter
Location
Hamburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1907
Page
3
A historical notice warns of deadly mine explosions as coal production rises. It cites lack of reliable reporting, dangerous ventilation challenges, and increasing explosive gas accumulations. It urges investigations seen in other coal nations to publish safe use guidelines and health standards.
Information from Nogales reports a massacre where 12 men were shot after being stripped and tied to trees by Yaqui Indians about 45 miles southeast of Magdalena Sonora. P J McIntyre and mining party witnessed the remains. one American was rescued from the party of 13. Warpath rumors follow. Early saloon closing order in St Paul to enforce 11 pm shutdown starting Dec 20.
Secretary Taft finished a around the world voyage returning to New York and then Washington. He spoke on Japan’s peaceful relations and the Pacific fleet, saying war is unnecessary and trade is a pacifier. Taft declined to discuss U.S. political prospects, plans to meet campaign manager in Washington next week.
Christiania Norway December 20 C Hauge the Norwegian minister to the United States died Thursday during a snow showing trip.
Washington December 20 The long running rivalry between John Sharp Williams of Mississippi and David A. De Armond of Missouri erupted in a fistfight on the House floor. De Armond’s blows drew blood until friends intervened. The immediate cause was De Armond’s accusation that Williams betrayed Booker of Missouri by a committee assignment. The speaker announced committee appointments and the two hour session ended with work begun and seed warehouse fire losses addressed by a $50,000 appropriation to cover deficits.
Karlsruhe Germany December 21 Karl Lindenau was sentenced to three years in prison and five years civil rights loss after a trial for complicity in libel against Olga Molitor and blackmail attempts. The case follows the Hau murder trial in which Lindenau testified that Olga Molitor shot her mother Frau Molitor, the murder victim.
A massive explosion at the military powder magazine in Palermo on December 20 unleashed dynamite blasts and subsequent fires. The city was shaken, flames rose into the air, and debris from collapsed houses fed the panic. About 25 people were killed and around 100 injured.
Painters at the University of Oklahoma in Norman accidentally started a fire on the dome of the main building Friday afternoon. Students aided in containment, and officials believe the college records in vaults were unharmed. Peace Conference is Closed. Washington, Dec. 21. Felicitous speeches by Secretary Root, President Luis Anderson and Ambassador Creel of Mexico marked the close of the Central American Peace conference, which has been in session here for over a month, and eight distinct conventions were agreed to and signed.
A series of coal mine disasters in Pennsylvania and West Virginia leaves 550 to 600 dead or missing after a massive blast at the Darr mine near Taeebs Creek. Rescue teams report extensive fatalities with many bodies mutilated and headless, while power and ventilating systems keep the danger manageable and search efforts ongoing for survivors.
Dispersed factions in Teheran and capital turmoil. A six ton elephant named Mike died in Bridgeport. A youth named Dultford hanged for patricide. Chicago real estate figure Henry Dibblee dies of heart disease at 67. Joliet public figure Mrs Kate Anderson dies suddenly. Pittsburg Protestant Episcopal church dedicated amid ceremony. Schooner David Currier sinks near Westbrook with crew saved. Jacobs Daim fined for injuries at Bryant mills. Chile nitrate labor strike widens. 30 plants closed. Chicago brick workers president Hank arrested in Athens. Lebanon constable James Delay shoots during arrest, two Hungarians killed. Billy Warren, famed stage driver, dies in Stuart. German war ministry buys Pulsée wireless rights. Car robberies thwarted on Buffalo express. $60,000 in gold involved. Capt. Keller arrested for stolen bank check in Kamloops. Secretary Root asks Kentucky stop Italian tobacco night-rider destruction.
New York December 21 James H Oliphant senior member of James H Oliphant Co stock exchange died from four bullets fired in his private office by customer Charles A Geiger of Beaufort South Carolina who killed himself after the attack Oliphant allegedly refused more credit The affair suggests Geiger mental instability The same date in Washington Mrs Theo Bate Weld Birney founder and honorary president of the National Congress of Mothers died at her Chevy Chase home In Kewanee Illinois Alfred M Hewlett president of Western Tube Co died Friday evening at 57 from paralysis.
The navy weighs routes for the Metcalf and Evans commanded ships with Pacific presence uncertain. Some say a Suez return is likely for select battleships while others may sail around the Horn. Final Pacific reinforcement decisions depend on six months of developments and fleet discussions. Rio Janeiro readies a royal but restrained welcome for the American fleet.
Washington reports that the Central American peace conference in the city has sent its agreements to the five republics. Costa Rica Nicaragua and Salvador respond in full accord, with Honduras and Guatemala expected to follow promptly.
Taft men in Columbus issue call for a January 2 meeting of the Republican state committee to arrange the state convention. Preliminary steps show the date moved four days earlier than first proposed, signaling urgency among Taft supporters to hasten matters.
Secretary Taft’s first day back in the United States was filled with many callers. Among them was J. L. Bristow of Kansas, formerly fourth assistant postmaster general, now an active political influence in Kansas.
Berlin authorities confront a grave food supply crisis as thousands of primary school children face hunger amid record inaction in industry. Officials report rising numbers of malnourished pupils, with emergency measures considered to avert a humanitarian toll.
Washington report notes Senator Owen of Oklahoma introduced a bill to secure bank depositors and curb currency hoarding. It fixes a tax on all deposits and uses the fund to pay depositors when a bank is declared insolvent.
Seven men convicted of robbery were executed at Ekatrinoslav. Four soldiers were sentenced to death at Sevastopol.
Miss Clara L. Hunter Annie St. Clair and Allge M. Morgan filed articles of incorporation for the Woman's Bryan Democratic club of Colorado in Denver Colorado.
The Crane Company elevator makers distributed 350000 as a Christmas gift to its 5000 Chicago plant employees under a profit sharing plan started eight years ago.
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