Coal Prices to Stay High Says United Mine Workers Leader
Vice President Thomas Lewis of the United Mine Workers of America warned the coal market will see phenomenal prices for two years with no relief this winter. He cited rail capacity limits, a strike impact, and rising demand from exports and domestic needs as key drivers behind the sustained high prices.
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United Mine Wakers of America
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Chicago Daily News
Indianapolis
Fent
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Wiet
Arto
Vaarela
Orie
Transportasion
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Milice
Fifty Die in English Asylum Fire Tragedy
A devastating blaze at Colney Fateh asylum in England killed about fifty patients in the Jewish wing. Fire spread quickly, destroying five wooden buildings and dormitories while the main hospital’s annexes were largely saved. many inmates were moved to a safe wing as rescue efforts continued.
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Colney Fateh
England
Liex
Dhem
Senate Debates Statehood Bill Amid Row Over Sessions
Amid a long Senate session on Wednesday and Thursday, Str. Burnham of New Hampshire argued against the omnibus statehood bill, suspending remarks to Thursday. The Cuban reciprocity treaty and other issues prompted procedural votes, with the Senate voting 37 to 27 against executive session. The day featured debates on Alaska delegate status, pension bills, and a flurry of routine measures before and after a brief executive session.
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Str. Burnham
New Heampshire
Senate
Quilom
Quay
Sénate
Host
Congress
Senate Thurailay
Merriam
South Carolina
Committee On Naval Affairs
Hose
Loney
Lax Sular Affairs
Alaska
Cushman
Wash
Afr. Wooten
Dem
Texas
Mc. Sulzer
Mr. Warner
Ep. UK
Stateleol Din Age
Pridar
Art Burnham
Oklahoma
Arizona
New Mexico
Turing
Afr
Fairlanke Wade
Drean Sisal
Francis Nesley
Hewes Picking
Territory of
Stud
Saachinery
Sensator Matt
New York
Tain
Datter
Morgan
Alabama
Tar Tlercan
Dlirton
Rep
Ohio
Indiana Governor race rumors swirl amid political chatter
In Vincennes and Champ Clark era talk, rumors place a possible candidate for Indiana governor amid congressional maneuvers. Reports cite unnamed insiders and party figures while commentary touches on recent army or war funding debates and Democratic prospects in upcoming elections.
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Sinich
Ceneral
Cairn
Hevet
Brighi
Lishiarae
Vincennes
Tha
Congressinnern
Packer
Indiana
Lars Heist
Grosvenor
Canal Pact Signed Grants Perpetual Right of Way by Colombia
The United States and Colombia signed a treaty in Washington granting a permanent lease and control along the Panama Canal route. Officials confirmed the accord after a White House reception, ending fears Colombia would block the canal project. Negotiations settled sovereignty and strip length issues, enabling the long sought canal plan to proceed.
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United States
Colombia
Panama Canal
Hay
Washington
United’ States
Turn
Dr. Herran
Ita
Deaths in Two Train Wrecks on Western Route
Two fatal rail crashes within a week on the Chicago and Great Western line near South Freeport Illinois left three killed and many injured. The Chicago and Minneapolis limited derailed at high speed, nine cars damaged or destroyed, two Pullmans left track, baggage car burned, a worker and crew among the fallen. Rescue trains rushed injured to Freeport hospital. engineer and fireman killed, Sheridan among the dead or missing, the crash attributed to a defective switch as the engine rolled and the train collided with a freight cab.
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Great “Western
Chicago and
Minneapolis’ Limited
Chicago Great’ Western Railroad
South Freeport
Sheevé
Freeport
Lili Sols
Central Railroad
Sheridan
Chicago
Beioneapolis
Ixarr
Rongue
St. Charles
Kansas City
Sycamore
Volte Barbare
Ora
Leahy
Waginger Leshy
Panama Canal Costs and Transit Time Stated in Treaty Text
The document outlines an 8144,293,355 estimate to complete the canal cadat and the total Panama and Nicaragua shares. It notes a United States role in canal protection and police control, plus a transit time of about twelve hours for ships with locks, or four hours for tahai.
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United States
Nicaragua
Panama
Panoia Canal
Ana Jereal
Convicted of High Treason in London Trial
Col Arthur Lynch, Galway MP, found guilty of high treason in London. Prosecution contended his Irish nationality and Boer allegiance made him a traitor, while Lynch argued his naturalization was not a treasonous act. He faced a death sentence.
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Col. Linch
London
Arthur Lynch
Galway
Col
Edward Carson
Cal. Eynen
Cok Lynch
Melbourne University
Berlin
Paris
Toyach
Australia
Tie
Ireland
United States
Roosevelt
New York
Col. Lynch
Kruger
Rough Riders
Tugland
Northwest steam heated blizzard and law reform debates
A mosaic of pseudo news items and ironic observations references steam heated weather in the Northwest, illegal chicazo crane corners, independent operators in New York, and proposed corss statutes. The Morocco tax pretender warpath and a satirical note on Governor Gill Finner in Kansas conclude the fragment.
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Chicazo
New York
Morocco
Wage Increases Reach 1908 In United States Railways
A New York paper reports wages will rise in 1908 by about 50 million dollars nationwide. About 900000 workers are expected to gain higher pay, with railroads driving the bulk of increases. Stockholders may profit as freight rates rise.
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United States
New York
Amd
Alaska Boundary Treaty Reaches Arbitration Pact
The United States and Great Britain signed a treaty in Washington on Saturday to submit the Alaska boundary dispute to arbitration. Three commissioners from each side will decide questions by majority vote, with Britain seeking an umpire. The treaty allows no transfer of American towns under arbitration and sets timelines for submission and rulings, aiming for a prompt decision.
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United States
Commissionuere
Dyea
Skagway
Juneau
Cadat
Education Reforms and College Wide Revisions Across Nations
The text outlines multiple school and university reforms and studies. It notes Princeton students abolishing hazing. Chicago schools to use fairy tales. female teachers to be designated as women. Massachusetts towns with 50+ families to fund high schools. It mentions Vandalia Railroad funds for Indigina School. consolidation of piall schools in Inox County with farming. Chicago Evening Post ranking smoking and cognition. prizes at Columbia University. and the Association of American Universities convention where President Huet remarks on educated American reproduction.
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Supreme Court
Vandalia Railroad
Indigna
Bain
Inox County
Tennessee
Piall
Chicago Evening Peat
Princeton
University of Minnesota
Yale
Cornell
Westernan
University of Michigan
Columbia
School of Applied Science
Walcome
Ind
Wesides
Dee de Louhettis
Columbia University
North America
United States
Association of American Universities
New York
Huet of
Larvard
Trade Review reports mixed freight, demand, and prices
The Weekly Trade Review from TG. Don & Co notes heavy freight delays and fuel priorities raising costs, with limited new business in several sectors. Building materials demand remains brisk in places, pig iron prices steady, and cotton goods showing stronger demand with few surplus stocks. Wheat and corn exports rise, while the U.S. and Northwest markets see cautious activity and potential Congress impacts on tariffs and antitrust policy.
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New York
General Lines
Tisis
TG. Don & Co
New England
Stowe
Bradlatreet's
Isaoetot Hushelw
Market Report of Cattle Hogs Wheat and More Across Cities
Regional price notes show cattle and hog values across many markets including Indianapolis Chicago St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Milwaukee Toledo and New York. Prices span cattle from 4.50 to 5.75 and hogs from 3.50 to 6.00 with wheat No 2 ranges and assorted corn oats and butter values.
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Wradex
Tse. Com
Burhel
Indianapolis
Gatile
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Detroit
Ste
Milwaukee
Dade
New York
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