Ethel Roosevelt Engaged Rumor Spreads in Washington
Washington buzzes over a rumored January engagement for Miss Ethel Roosevelt to Charles Glover son of the Riggs Bank president. The pair have been seen together after a Yale Harvard trip as Miss Roosevelt and companions attend a Christmas Eve gathering with a family holiday observance and a large holiday tree.
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Washington
Kichel Roosevelt
Charles Glover
Preswent Glover
Riggs Bank
New Haven
Ethel
Roosevelt
Prohibition Wins Ground Across Southern States Says U S Note
The piece notes widespread dry victories in November elections across southern states and Indiana counties, highlighting labor city support and the link between sobriety and reduced crime. It cites Roosevelt praising southern restraint and argues prohibition reflects economic and moral gains for workers and communities.
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Iihnow
Birmingham Age-Herald
Welaware
South
Islands
Pacific
Africa
Roosevelt
Mound Bayou
Miss
Lmits
Middle West
Moncey
St. HL
Peace talks under way between mine unions at Goldfield and Denver
At Goldfield Nevada Acting President Mahoney of the Western Federation works to craft a peace proposition with the Mine Owners' association after meetings with local miners. Governor’s representative Captain Cox travels to Reno while about 250 workers stay on the job. In Denver Colorado officials entertain a friendly exchange as AFL and Western Federation of Miners discuss federation affiliation but no decision is reached.
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Goldfind
Nev
Mine Owners’ Association
Western Federation of Minera
Mahoney
Western Federation
Miners’ Union
Cox
Reno
Sparks
Senver
Colo
American Federation of Labor
Western Federation of Miners
Mix Morris
American Federation
George Hally
State Federation
Gompers
Almericum Federation
Ele
Tlistey
Christmas at Potsdam Ceremonies Photos of Imperial Festivities
The German emperor and empress planned a Christmas at Potsdam with a royal tree lighting in the Shell Hall of the imperial palace. Gifts from London and a unique piece of jewelry for the empress mark the season as the emperor greets passersby and deputations arrive at the palace. A huge cake from the Second Guard regiment is among the many gifts received.
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Berlin
Potsdam
Aweard Mely
Imperial Palace
Cser
William
England
London
Prsze
Empero
Chriatmas
Patterson and Bonfils Involved In Onetime Denver Altercation
The clash between ex senator Patterson and Bonfils, a News Times owner, followed a dispute over Patterson s threats to shut Bonfils out of business. Patterson says a sudden strike left him unconscious and his son in law Campbell present. Bonfils admits a physical scuffle after a heated exchange. Patterson is 70 and Bonfils about 44.
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Patterson
Indito
Bonnis
Denver
Wee
Pos
News- Limes Publishing Company
Arite
Bonfils
News of Times
Bonni
Borils
Richard C. Campbell
Orty-Four
Defense in Haywood Trial Cites Similar Strategy
Clarence Jarrow, chief defense counsel in the Pettibone case, barely stood as he outlined the defense to a crowded Boise jury. He spoke in a low voice, appearing very ill but clearly presenting the line of defense anticipated in the Haywood trial.
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Haywood
Boise
Clarence Jarrow
Pettibone
Ved
Warren
Indiana Delegation Backs Charles P. Fairbanks at Meeting
Resolutions adopted unanimously at the biennial gathering of the Penihiaane urged the nomination of Charles P. Fairbanks for the presidency. United States Senate Leveridge presided and highlighted the senator's public career. The Indiana delegation pledged solid support at the national convention. The meeting was large and enthusiastic.
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Fairbanks
Indianapolis
Ind
Charles P. Fairbanks
United States Senate
Leveridge
Indiana
Lightning claims child at Sedorwryant home in Georgia
A ten year old girl, Sedorw ryant, died instantly when lightning struck the family home in Lightnin Reids Station Georgia. The bolt injured fifteen others though not seriously. The incident occurred during a gathering as the child sat on a cousin's lap.
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Lightnin Reids Station
Sedorw Ryant
Medals Proposed for Two Years of Federal Service
Washington officials propose medals of suitable character for all U S citizens who have served on the task of Panas for two years and rendered satisfactory service during that period.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Bank Closes Temporarily in Rico Colorado
Rico Colorado December 21 The Swickheimer bank of Rico was closed temporarily due to currency shortage. Liabilities of about 7000. Assets around 17000. Owner David W Swickenheimer, a wealthy man, claims deposits will be paid in full when reopened.
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Bank Closea
Rigo
Colo
Swicksheimer Bank of
Fatal Mine Accident at Home Stake Claims Robt Ranvola
A miner named Robt Ranvola fell from the 400 to the 500 foot level when stepping on a loose lagging while workers were installing a new chute. He struck the bulkhead at the 500 foot level, died instantly, and his wife and child in South Lend endure profound grief. Coroner Howe will hold an inquest tonight or tomorrow to determine fault.
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Ifrom
Ranvola
Ranvolx
Isu
Ile
South Lend
Howe
Wanderer Joe Orr Reports Life After Death Tale Near Imlay
Joseph L. Orr writes from Mill City Nevada that he is alive after being reported dead last spring. He describes ore shows in Rattlesnake canyon eight miles from Imlay, with gold silver and lead values, and plans another larger prospecting trip next summer. He recalls crossing a desert, surviving twenty hours without water, and a favorable line to Western Pacific railroad crews who aided him. Orr notes Imlay’s growth as a railroad division point with roundhouse and water tanks and praises the local water supply. He sends regards to friends in Lend and Bald Mountain county and asks for letters to Mill City.
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Steve Zerega
Joe Orr
Imlay
Nev
Joe
Mill City
Western Pacific
Rattlesnake Canyon
Joe Jef Imlay
Conttry
Western Pacific Railroad
Fl Dorado
Imliy
Nevada
Lend
Bald Mountain
Lts
Many Bodies Found in Heap at Darr Mine Tragedy
Rescuers at the Darr mine report seventy four bodies found in entry No 8 after earlier recoveries bring total to 120. Funeral services were held yesterday as twelve identified victims were laid out along the Pittsburg and Lake Erie tracks. Spectators witnessed a scene described as deeply tragic and moving.
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Darr Mines
Redouble Energy General
Jacobs Creek
Darr
Pittsburg & Lake Erie
Local notes and Christmas cheer from Deadwood area
Readers share holiday greetings and community updates as residents from Whitewood to Lead celebrate Christmas. Local officials, ranchers, teachers, and travelers are mentioned along with a poultry show slated for February 1908 and a New Year ball in Sturgis.
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Black Hills Poultry Association
Deadwood
C.H. Wert
Philadelphia
Tomorro
British Isles
P.M. Bonniwell
Dr. Richards
Sturgis
Hose Company No. Do
J. W. Neill
California
Oregon Land Frauds Trial Date Set
Francis J. Heney said January trial date fixed for the Oregon land fraud cases after talks with Attorney General Bonaparte and a White House conference with President Roosevelt. Heney, San Francisco special DOJ representative, will travel to Portland after the Washington briefing.
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Washington
D.C
Oregon
Francis J. Heney
San Janccisco
Department of Justice
Bonaparte
Heney
Chiago
Ieney
White House
Roosevelt
Peney
Henry
Portland
Ore
Miss Gladys Vanderbilt and Count Szchenyi Marriage Crisis
Newport R I Dec 26 Society reels as reports say Miss Gladys Vanderbilt will not wed Count Szchenyi after postponement rumors. Family denies significance, but sources cite Vanderbilts opposition and lack of communication. Miss Gladys is said to be dejected by the turn of events.
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Newport
R. 1
Gladys Vanderbilt
Count Szchenyi
Empiutte
Vanderbilt
Miss Lladys
Lungarian
Miss Gladys
Mother
Gladys
Letter From J N Hawgood Describes California Move
A brief letter from J N Hawgood, recently relocating from Hills to California, details his San Joaquin valley location 127 miles from San Francisco and 106 feet above sea level. He notes productive crops, irrigation practices, and plans to plant peanuts and cantaloupes while keeping South Dakota citizenship. He reports visits to Modesto and interest in exploring nearby mountains and the mother lode area.
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California
J. N. Hawgood
Hills
San Joaquin Valley
San Francisco
Nebraska
Iowa
Modesto
D. C
French Bar
Mother Lode
South Dakota
Martin, Burke and
Kittredge
American Fleet Arrives at Port of Spain for Supplies
Port of Spain welcomes the American battleship fleet anchored four miles from the wharf. Crowds view the white ships as entertainment committees finish preparations for holiday hospitality. Rear Admiral Evans meets the Trinidad governor and a fleet party goes ashore while coal is taken from colliers and the Yankton arrives late.
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Spain
Port O Spain
Evans
Trinidad
Henry Moore Jackson
Yankton
Ito
Torpedo Boat Flotilla
Fiere
Lawrence
Atlantic fleet reaches Port of Spain on voyage to Pacific
Special dispatches report the Atlantic fleet entering the Gulf of Paria and anchoring four columns five miles offshore. The Kentucky reportedly has steering gear trouble while the Reef paused engines for nine minutes and a burial was held for Seaman G E Pipes aboard the Alabama. The harbor at Port of Spain is shallow for large draught ships which anchor offshore as the fleet plans several days of coaling and supply transfers from Culwoa and Glacict.
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New York
Trinidad
Pacific
Gulf of Para
Hampton Roads
Port of Spain
G. E. Pipes
Alabama
Culwoa
Glacict
Reclamation Work on Belle Fourche Project Summary
The Reclamation Service reports completion in 1907 of 815 miles of canals and 54 tunnels totaling 103.4 miles. It erected 214 large structures including Nevada dam works and the Minidoka dam in Idaho. The agency built 611 miles of wagon road, installed 930 miles of telephones, and produced 80 000 barrels of cement with 403 000 purchased. It cut 3 035 000 feet of lumber and purchased 23 685 000 feet. Surveys covered 10 970 square miles. The force totals 16 363 workers with expenditures near 1 000 000 dollars per month and eight new towns established in the desert.
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Washington
Idaho
Truckee River
Nevada
North Platte
Wyoming
Minidoka
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Washington Office
Reclamation
Bee
Butte County Described as Evil Doers Paradise
A Belle Fourche Ree editorial criticizes light sentencing in Butte County circuit court. It notes multiple convictions and guilty pleas, but argues fines fail to cover county costs and cites a judge's request to release Knudt Tysdale for Christmas.
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Butte County
Wen
Moses
Knudt Tysdale
Sturgis
Butte Counts
Japanese Diet Opens as Emperor Delivers Speech
In Tokyo on December 28 the Twenty fourth Japanese Diet opened with the emperor delivering the throne speech. He stressed improved cordiality in relations with foreign powers and called for unity and progress in national affairs.
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House of Peers
Japan
Empress of Russia Condition Less Critical Than Reported
A Tsarko Golo release states the empress is not in critical condition but her convalescence is slower than doctors hoped. There has been only slight daily improvement since the thirteenth of the month.
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ST Petersburg
Tsasko Golo
Russia
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