Mikado Talks for Peace Emigration Restrained
The Mikado emphasizes peace and cordial foreign relations in a throne speech. United States and Canada demands to restrict Japanese immigration are nearly granted, with talks ongoing between Japan and the American ambassador. Officials acknowledge past administration errors and pursue future immigration limits to avert further protests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
House of Peers
Far East
Russia
France
United States
Canada
Foreign Office
O'Brien
Labor Tremleny
Baron Chinda
O’brien
Mexico
Expedition to Explore Vast Amazon Region Opens in Boston
An expedition organized in Boston under George M. Boynton aims to open the southern Amazon watershed between the fourth and tenth parallels. Operations may start at Pernambuco next July with five relay expeditions over five years. Brazilian government and Royal Geographical Society backing, 35 members mostly Americans, and significant financial donations anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amazon
Amazon River
Boston
George M. Boynton
Pernambuco
Royal Geographical Society of London
Boynton
French inventor unveils wireless telephotography device
Pascal Bertonneau demonstrated a wireless capable telephotography system before the French postmaster general and scientists, transmitting a portrait of the postmaster general across the hall without wires. He claims distance does not affect effectiveness and envisions sending photographs between New York and Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pascal Bertonneau
New York
Paris
Hostile Utes Invade Utah Impose Canyon Seizure
Colorado Ute Indians travel in bands through Southern Utah attacking sheep and cattle owners. In San Juan county a band forced three cowboys to retreat into a canyon with rifles, confining the herders and their cattle to the winter range. Governor Cutter will raise the case with Washington after the Indian Affairs ruling banned entry for Utes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Utah
Oldest Living Yale Graduate Declared
Yale secretary Stev Anson Phelps Stokes announces William Davis Ely of Providence as the oldest living Yale graduate. Ely, retired lawyer, class of 1836, born 1815, receives the official honor. Meanwhile, American warships depart Port Spain bound for Rio de Janeiro on the second leg toward Magdalena Bay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yale
Stev
Anson Phelps Stokes
Yale Corporation
William Davis Ely
Providence
Port Spain
Rio Janeiro
Magdalena Bay
Plan to canalize the Ohio River conflicts with reservoir scheme
A debate emerges between two large waterway ideas. One would deepen the Ohio by nine feet using fifty locks and dams at an estimated cost of $64 million. The alternative, by hydrographer Marshall O. Leighton, would eliminate locks and dams and create about 140 reservoirs to run year round, costing about $19 million more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio River
Marshall O. Leighton
Reclamation Service
Inland Waterways Commission
Fata Man
Ohio
Youghloghony
Monongahela
Ble
Little Kanawha
Kentucky
Licking
Tennessee
Cumberland
Big Sandy
Allegheny
Beaver
Miami
Nmy Engineers
War Department
Trains Collide in Dense Fog Killing Five Near Lenox
Five trainmen die in a head on collision between a Grand Trunk passenger train and a double-header freight at foggy Lenox Michigan. Four killed instantly, one dies hours later. A baby passenger is slightly hurt. Victims named: James Bennett, August Rohowsk i, George Boughner, Willard G Tyler, Albert McCall. Freight crew Detroit and Port Huron linked. Freight switched to siding to let passenger pass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Trunk
Lenox
Midh
James Bennett
Detroit
August Rohowski
George Boughner
Willard G. Tyler
Albert McCall
Port Huron
Mich
New Policing Plan Targets Early Morning Drunks in Cleveland
Cleveland Police Chief Kohler unveils a plan to make beat officers act as trial judges for minor offenses from early morning drinkers. Offenders receive admonition and guidance home, with jail only as a last resort. Mayor Johnson supports the approach amid sociologist debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Kohler
Johnson
Books Full of Orders at Union Switch and Signal Plant
Union Switch and Signal Co at Swissvale keeps repairs brief as order books overflow. The large plant, recently closed for short repairs, will quickly resume full operation and recall hundreds of workers. Railroads continue to place large orders, including a substantial running contract with Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Switch and Signal
Union Switch and Signal Company
Swissvale
The
Pennsylvania
Trustees Bar Gift From Mrs Eddy Estate in New Suit
Trustees McLellan Fennoaks and Baker were served notices not to disburse $1,000,000 to found a charitable institution or make other uses of Mrs. Eddy estate pending litigation. The action, led by Mary Taker Glover and other Eddy heirs, signals a forthcoming new suit. In other news, the French senate approved a budget totaling $70,800,000, up $4,000,000 from 1907 estimates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Taker Glover -Eddy
Christian Science Church
McLellan, Fennoaks and Baker
Mrs. Eddy
Three Die in Camden Train Wreck on Foggy Tracks
A collision on the Pennsylvania Railroad elevated tracks just outside Camden New Jersey killed three and injured seventeen when a Pemberton accommodation train rear ended the Atlantic City express. Heavy fog was the principal cause. The dead include residents from Moorestown Mount Holly and Merchantville New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad
Camden
N. J
Pemberton
Grown
Moorestown
N. Jd
le Garbarini
Mount Holly
T. L Webster
Merchantville
N, J
Vessel Lost Last June Encounters Death and Mutiny on Voyage
The American ship Atlas arriving in San Francisco after 275 days at sea from Baltimore recounts a tragic voyage. A collision with the Norwegian bark Viking off Cape Horn caused multiple deaths, a mutiny aboard the Atlas, and the Viking’s disappearance before Rio de Janeiro repairs. The Atlas, carrying coal for the U.S. Government, faced quarantine and late insurance. Captain Petersen and his wife perished, with several crew deaths and a sinking ship tale marked by drowning and mutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlas
San Francisco
Baltimore
Cape Horn
Viking
Petersen
Hamburg
Gallap
Rio de Janeiro
J. Schumacher
Charles Nolan
John Hook
United States
Mills to Reopen in Early 1908 Across Monongahela Valley
By January 6, 1908 analysts predict mills in McKeesport Glassport Duquesne and along the Monongahela to resume full operation. More than 40000 workers idle in recent weeks are expected to return. Pittsburg area mills are said to be in full operation soon after the new year with some plants possibly doubling force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKeesport
Glassport
Duquesne
Monongahela Valley
Monessen
Pittsburg
Suit by Glass Workers in Common Pleas Court
Judge Phillips rules that if the glass cutters and flatteners prove their allegations the Amalgamated Association of Window Glass Workers of America may be an unlawful restraint of trade. The union's expulsion clause, which bars workers using machinery, is challenged as denying occupation. Demurrer overruled. injunction hearing set for next term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas
Cleveland
Phillips
Amalgamated Association of Window Glass Workers of America
Association
Banks' Good Showing. National bank data released by Comptroller
The statement on December 3 shows total loans and discounts at 4.58 billion dollars, individual deposits at 4.18 billion, cash resources 660.8 million, capital stock 901.7 million, United States deposits 228.1 million, and clearing house certificates net balance 64.34 million. Legal reserve percentage stands at 21.38 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
National Democratic Convention Arrangements Named
Chairman Thomas Taggart of the Democratic National Committee announced a special arranging committee for the national convention. Members include Roger C. Sullivan Chicago T James C Dahlman Omaha Norman Mack Buffalo R M Johnston Houston Join T McGraw Grafton W Va Join M Osborne Rawlings Wva and Clark Howell Atlanta Ga
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Taggart
Democratic National Committee
Roger C. Sullivan
Chicago
T. James C. Dahlman
Omaha
Neb
Norman &. Mack
Buffalo
N. Y
R. M. Johnston
Houston
Tex
T. McGraw
Grafton
W. Va
M. Osborne
Rawlings
Wya
Clark Howell
Atlanta, Ga
Conspiracy to Overthrow Ecuadorian Government Uncovered
In Quito a conspiracy to overthrow the Ecuadorian Government was uncovered. General Emilio Maria Teran and several others were arrested, and a quantity of arms was seized at the conspirators' house. Officials say the plot aimed to assassinate President Alfaro.
Surprise Brownsville Bullets Contain Antimony
Roosevelt administration plans a Brownsville reveal tied to the Foraker inquiry. Tests show bullets issued to negro troops may contain antimony despite a government formula forbidding it. General Crozier verified private plants produced antimony bullets, easing molding and hardening the projectiles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownsville
Senator Foraker
Roosevelt
Wiliam Crozier
Ordnance Bureau
Army
Senate Committee
Jorakev
Texas
Crozier
Foreclose Chicago Roads Buyout by Third Company
Judge Grosscup in the United States Lirental Court issued a decree foreclosing the Union Traction Company properties serving Chicago North and West Sides and ordered sale. The Chicago Railways Company will purchase the assets under consolidated suits by Central Trust Company Guarantee Trust Company of New York and Fidelity Trust Company of Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grosscup
United States
Lirenit Court
Union Traction Company
Chicago
Chicago Railways Company
Central Trust Company
Guaranty Trust Company of
New York
Widelity Trust Company
Philadelphia
Victim Beautiful and Refined Found Murdered Near Harri son
A well dressed couple were seen near Hackensack meadows early morning. The following afternoon a nude woman’s body was discovered in a shallow pond near Harrison, showing signs of a deliberate murder. The victim is described as about 30, with fine features and a perfect figure, and the motive remains a complete mystery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hackensack Meadows
Harrison
N. J
Mosquito Fleet To Exercise In Narragansett Bay In 1908
The largest fleet of torpedo boats destroyers and submarines will assemble in Narragansett Bay in spring and summer 1908 under Commander Charles G. Marsh with about fifty craft. The vessels will train day and night. Postmaster C E Lovely of Ocean Park California was arrested on a warrant for stealing 1800 from the Government as his accounts showed a shortfall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Narragansett Bay
Charles G. Marsh
C. E. Lovely
Océan Park
Cal
Lovely
Millions of Gifts Sent by Express and Mail
New York City shipped an estimated 8,840,000 parcels during the Christmas rush by mail and express, with about 3,840,000 parcels sent by express. The value of express shipments was roughly $7,400,002. Parcel value dropped 15 percent while quantity rose about 8 percent from last year. Not more than 4,500,000 parcels were received in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Express
Mail
New York City
Post Office
Major San Francisco Fire Destroys Block on Mission Street
A devastating blaze nearly wipes out an entire block bounded by Mission Jessie First and Second streets in San Francisco. Several factories and stores burn down, with losses exceeding 200000 dollars. The buildings were largely temporary, so most losses are in stock held by the firms involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mission, Jessie, Pirst
Second Streets
San Frannisco
Cal
Mail Pouch Robbed at Merrilan Junction Wis
A mail pouch containing about 1000 letters with money jewelry money orders and checks was stolen on Christmas Eve at Merrilan Junction Wisconsin. The empty pouch was found in a box car by two boys and investigators believe the pouch was taken from a truck at Merrilan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Merrilan Junction
Wis
Merrilan
Railroad declares regular quarterly dividend payment
The Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad today announced a 2.46 percent regular quarterly dividend payable January 20 to stockholders of record January 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad Today
Financial houses hold strong cash reserves after run
New York reports show twenty-one trust companies and twenty-nine State banks in Greater New York recovering quickly from a financial storm. Deposits fell but cash reserves remained above required levels, aided by Clearing House certificates. The Trust Company of America endured a lengthy run with a reserve near 16.77 percent, while overall deposits declined from August to December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Banking Department
Trust Companies
Greater
New York
Brooklyn
Knickerbocker Trust Company
Trust Company of America
Big Dividends Declared In New Bedford Mills Rise
New Bedford mills distribute 2,578,250 dollars in 1907, the largest in city history. Dividends across 18 corporations total 18,770,000 dollars in capital stock, yielding an average 13.73 percent, up from 8.92 last year and higher than 1905’s 6.6 and 1904’s 5.2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Bedford
Mass
Rebel Moors Lose 200 Men In Moroccan Conflicts
Fighting near Morocco yields two partisan victories for Abd-el-Aziz supporters. Rehamnas, aligned with Mulai Hafid, attacked Shragna tribesmen but were repulsed with 200 dead. After 800 reinforcements, a second assault failed as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morocco
Abd-el-Aziz
Rehamnas
Mulai Hafid
Abt-el-Aziz
Secretary Root buys Old Home at Hemlocks Hill
Secretary Root acquires the Hemlocks homestead on College hill Clinton N Y from Annie Day Root widow of his late brother Dr. Oren Root of Hamilton College. Purchase price 10000 dollars. Procter and Gamble declares a regular 2 percent quarterly dividend on preferred stock payable January 16 to stockholders of record December 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Proctor & Gamble Company
A Dozen Murders Across Christmas Day
Christmas in New York carried both song and sorrow with a dozen murders and numerous deaths reported. Amid holiday spirit, the city faced a day of violence as authorities investigated multiple fatal incidents. The American Rolling Mill Company of Middletown, Ohio, announced a regular 1 percent quarterly dividend on preferred stock payable January 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
American Rolling Mill Company
Middletown
Mutiny in Wanghuria Sparks Chinese Soldier Uprising
Rebels from a Chinese detachment near Algun on the Amur River in Manchuria murder officers and march on Takstichar. Five hundred cavalry and artillery pursued about 500 mutineers near Morgehen, but the insurgents pressed toward Tsitsikhar by a different route.
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Newa
Algun
Amur
Manchuria
Takstichar
Morgehen
Tsitsikhar
Hog Digs Up Bomb Cache In Akkerman Schoolyard
A stray hog in Akkerman Russia unearthed a bomb in a schoolyard causing its detonation. Police discovered an extensive cache of hurled bombs on the grounds. The hog was killed in the blast and several arrests have been made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akkerman
Russia
Herit
Duel at Budapest Between Wekerle and Polonyi
A duel occurred Sunday in Budapest between Premier Dr. We kerle and former Minister of Justice Polonyi after a Diet speech by Dr. Werkerle in which he attacked Polonyi. Wekerle was larger and stronger, weapons were swords, and neither combatant was hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloodiess
Dr. Wekerle
Justice Polonyi
Dr. Werkerle
Polonyi
Budapest
Darr disaster death toll cited at 317 by agent Tonkay
John Tonkay a Greensburg steam ship agent who also works at Jacobs Creek says the dead in the Darr disaster will total 317 after canvassing with local clergy. He notes 380 men were employed in the slope and fewer than 40 were laid off on St Nicholas day to celebrate in the Greek Catholic Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Tonkay
Greensburg
Jacobs Creek
Holland Cabinet Resigns Over Military Expenditures
The Dutch cabinet has resigned due to opposition to its program of military and naval spending. Expenditures rise from ongoing conflicts in East Indian colonies and fears persist that Germany may attempt to annex the Netherlands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland
Germany
Railroad Business Briefs Reflect Shifts in Earnings and Salaries
A year of rail activity shows about 5220 miles of new track, with a per cent drop from the prior year. Erie Railroad lowers executive and clerical salaries by 2 to 10 percent, affecting around 1500 workers. Missouri Pacific pays its semi annual dividend in stock as stock prices dip after the announcement. Missouri Pacific’s third week December gross earnings stood at 725000, down 90000, while since July 1 total gains reached 748269.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie Railroad
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Missouri Pacific
Mine owners seek federal court to enjoin miners union
Mine owners of Goldfield move to court to challenge the Western Federation as unlawful in its methods. Railroads report a 6.08 percent drop in second week of December earnings versus 1908. United States Steel plans a profit sharing scheme to be announced in January. Crime mars holiday season as nations rally in charity amid peace. Mayor McClellan seeks resignations of water commissioners over a multimillion contract. American Locomotive declares quarterly dividends on preferred and common stock. Five die in a Watertown fire destroying the Clark house. A Great Northern passenger train is boarded by three armed men. passengers overpower and detain them. John Andrews found guilty of forgery and embezzlement totaling about $24,000. Plans outline a temporary federation to unite binding trades under the American Federation of Labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Federation
United States Steel Corporation
McClellan
New York
American Locomotive Company
John Clark
Watertown
Boston
Clark
Great Northern
John Andrews
Comptroller’s Office
Atlantic City
American Federation of Labor
New Senator from Florida appointed by Governor Broward
Florida Governor Broward named William James Bryan of Jacksonville to fill the U S Senate seat for the remainder of Stephen Mallory's term ending March 4, 1909. Bryan, a 31 year old attorney, is county solicitor for Duval County. Also notes Minneapolis 1907 flour shipments will be about 1,060,400 barrels below 1906.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Broward
William James Bryan
Jacksonville
United States
Stephen Russell Mallory
Bryan
Duval
Minnéapolis
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Yucatan
Binder Trust
NEW Eddy Suit
Case Horn
Frisco
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Ecuador
Presi
Financial Houses Strong
Root
Wanghuria
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