King Oscar II of Sweden Dies After Reign of Peace
Stockholm reports the death of Oscar II king of Sweden aged 83 after a long decline in health. He abdicated partly due to illness and led a reign noted for peace scholarship and modernization, with Norway separating in 1904 and his son Gustaf IX succeeding him. The world mourns a humane monarch.
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Sweden
Oscar II
King
Napoleon
Bernadot
Josephine
Carl XIV
Duke
Ostergothland
Gustaf
Carl
Carl Oscar
Carl XV
Norway
Sophia of
Nassau
Duke of
Wermland
Gotland
Westergotland
Buncie
Nerike
United Kingdom
Storthing
Gustavus Wasa
Gustavus Adolphus
Charles XII
Oscar I
Oscar 11
Mane
Goldfield Troops Rumor Sparks Goldfield Tension
Intense but muted Goldfield excitement over potential US troop arrival fills miners hallways and streets. Reports say troops may be sent to establish a permanent post as mine operators seek security against resumed mining. Sheriff Ingalls and local officials oppose troop deployment.
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Goldfield
United States
Union Hall
McKinnon
Miners’ Union
William D. Haywood
Vincent St. John
Mine Owners’ Association
Sherif Bert Knight
Desolation After Mine Disaster Leaves No Hope for Survivors
At Monongah West Virginia rescuers report 450 miners entombed after a blast. Degli says none will be saved and efforts shift to recovery and identification of bodies. About 125 have been removed so far as women and children wait outside the tunnel mouth.
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West Virginia
Maria
Carlo
Pietro
Domenico
Guido
No. 6
Monongah
W. Vi. Degli
Admitted to Bail for Ed Wallace in Double Killing
Ed Wallace the accused killer of John and Frank Graves was released on a $5,000 straw bond after acquittal on John Graves murder. Officials concluded a second trial would be unwise and Wallace vows to depart. future trouble unlikely if he stays away. Cora Wallace and Etta Bibbs joined the bond.
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Ed Wallace
John
Frank Graves
John Graves
Wallace
Cora Wallace
Etta Bibbs
Des’ Moines
Towa
Ford Acquitted in Bribery Case Trolley Franchise
San Francisco report notes Tierney L. Ford general counsel of United Railroads is acquitted of bribery involving former Supervisor Jennings Phillips over an overhead trolley franchise. It marks Ford’s second trial after the first jury failed to reach a verdict.
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San Francisco
Cal
Tierney L. Ford
United Railroads
Jennings Phillips
Ford
Johnson Wins Gertie Tin Mine Suit After Four Day Trial
The circuit court at Rapid City ruled in favor of E C Johnson and the Gertie Tin Mining Co. in the case against M L Moyer. The judge cancelled the contract, restored mine and mill to the Gertie Co, returned 700000 shares to Johnson, and issued a perpetual injunction preventing Moyer from selling or removing machinery. The decision denounced Moyer's conduct and affirmed Johnson's rightful ownership and damages limits.
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E. C. Johnson
Gertie Tin Mine
Gertie Tin Mining Company
M. L. Moyer
Pennsylvania
Rice
Rapid City
E. W. Martin
Martin Mason, Deadwood
Hon. C. L. Wood
Messrs. Schraeder & Lewis
Moyer
Johnson
Gertie Company
First National Bank of Deadwood
Hill City
Black Hills
Harry Cushing Dead in Minnefeld Area
George Foglesong reports the death of Harry Cushing from a stroke at his home three miles south of the old town of Minnefeld. A Lead mine worker for Homestake for years, he was about 65, survived by a wife and several stepchildren. Funeral at 1 p.m. tomorrow from his home, Minnesela cemetery burial.
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George Foglesong
Harry Cushing
Minnefeld
Cushing
Lead
Homestake Company
Minnesela
Inheritance Tax Funds Piped to State Treasury
Inheritance tax brought $823.32 to the state treasury in November with $789.43 from Julius Schatzel's estate in Clay County and the remainder from the state of John Ganvin. County collectors claim expenses are a proper charge, while the state treasurer, advised by the attorney general, says they cannot. A legislative fix next session is urged to settle the issue.
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Pipare
S. D
State Treasury
Clay County
Julius Schatzel
John Ganvin
Not by my vote on saloon laws and Alabama ban
W C T U notes defend abstention from supporting saloon activity and urge enforcing laws rather than political maneuvering. It cites Chicago mayoral stance on Sunday closing and Justice Brewer on duties of enforcers. Alabama becomes a prohibition state after legislative vote, 32 to 22, on November 19.
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Hale Johnson
Congress
Busse
Chicago
David J. Brewer
Supreme Court of the United States
Grant
Alabama
House of Representatives
Senate of
Change in sentence for Luther Ross at new trial
Luther Ross, a colored boy, formerly sentenced to ten years in state penitentiary at Sioux Falls for alleged rape, was retried and given thirty days in the county jail after a sixteen hour jury deliberation.
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Armour
M. D
Luther Ross
Sioux Falls
Seventy Five Widows Attend Unique Dallas Birthday Spread
Seventy five aging widows arrived at the Dallas hotel between 1 and 12 yesterday forenoon and sat down at noon as guests of W. C. Brown to celebrate his eighty third birthday. Brown, a widower himself, hosted the event described as the most unique spread Dallas had witnessed.
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Dallas
N. M
Dee
W. C. Brown
Mr. Brown
Monongah Mine Disaster Expands Search for 315 Missing
Five search parties probe Consolidated Coal mines as 180 bodies are recovered from Monongah West Virginia while conditions and gas explosions remain under study. Rescue efforts continue and officials seek cause amid grim scenes of families awaiting news. Chicago named site for June 15 1908 Republican Convention. King Oscar III of Sweden lies gravely ill and unconscious in Stockholm with fears of death.
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Monongah
W. Va
Consolidated Coal Company
Monongahela
West Virginia
Chicago
D. C
Robbery confessions tie two suspects to clothing store heist
Johnson confesses involvement in the Sam Groom clothing store robbery. He identifies Jim Rabingon as his accomplice, a mulatto, now detained. Evidence strengthens the case for the nest term of circuit court. Most stolen goods valued at over $400 have been recovered.
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Yanktion, & D
Itro Johnson
Sam Groom
Jim Rabingon
Local land offices allow thirty days for land payments
Senator Kittredge wired that the general land department authorizes the local office to grant thirty days more for payment on lands by parties making final proof. The ruling, aimed at easing financial hardship, covers cases where further delay is necessary.
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