Families Hope Amid Mine Disaster at Ryceville
More than 150 workers are entombed in Ryceville Tennessee mines after a gas explosion. Rescue attempts are blocked by continuing fire and gas, with walls collapsed trapping miners two miles from the entrance. President Stephenson travels on a special train as officials fear up to 200 deaths.
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Middleboro
Ryceville
Tenn
Cacuers
Iles
Stephenson
Comany Tds
Frateville
Nobel prizes to be awarded for current year
Stockholm reports the Nobel prizes will be announced tomorrow the founder’s death anniversary. Marie Curie is named for chemistry for radium work, while physics honors Wilhelm Wien of Würzburg University, not Edison as once thought.
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Stockholm
Mmarie
University of Paris
Hersband
Taft Delays Report on Russia Sport Question
Washington December 9 The probability of a break with Russia over the sport question remains unclear. Taft and his cabinet have not found a satisfactory way to handle the blem without embarrassing either country. It is decided that Taft will not be ready to tell Congress on the matter for some time.
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Washington
Russia
Taft
United States
Congress
Nobel prizes awarded to Maeterlinck Gullstrand and others
The Nobel prizes will honor Maurice Maeterlinck in literature and Professor Allvar Gullstrand in medicine for eye research. Since the foundation, sixty individuals and two peace societies have won prizes. Only two Americans have been recognized, with A A Michelson of the University of Chicago winning in physics and Roosevelt receiving a peace prize for Russo Japanese pacification efforts.
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Roosevelt
Russia
Japan
Grand Jurors Finish Deliberations On Indictments
After three days of deliberation the grand jury will file a final report late this afternoon. Preparations for the final report are set for 3 30 o clock and it is likely many indictments will be issued from cases bound over from the justice of the peace.
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Justice of the Peace
Duke to Open Saskatchewan Parliament Buildings in New Year
Regins Saskatchewan awaits formal opening of the new parliament buildings with Duke of Connaught to officiate. Corner stone laid October 4, 1909 by Earl Grey. Imposing domed main structure with east and west wings, housing chambers, offices, reading rooms, and 60 fireproof vaults.
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Regins
Sask
Duke of Connaught
Saskatchewan
Earl. Grey
Canada
Public Works
Treasury
Agricultural
Attorney General’s Department
Department of Education
Department of Railways
Gtafs
Montreal
Manchu Rebels Advance Amid Reports of Atrocities
Dispatches recount rebels near Pekin advancing within 48 hours as Manchu forces defend the city. Reports allege massacres of foreigners including four Americans at mission houses, with German prisoners and accusations of violence against women and children.
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Pekin
Neawa
Shan Si
Sianfu
Ee Ee
Calhoun
Lian Fu
Wu Chang
Yuan
Shanghai
Hankow
Kiu Kiang
Uny
Tien Tuli
Chang Shun
Han Yang
Tang Shao Yi
Nanking
Municipal vote battle nears in La Grande contest
The article describes a heated municipal campaign in La Grande with socialist W. S. Wines challenging independent candidates led by W. J. Church for mayor. It notes strong voter interest, predicts a large turnout, and mentions reimbursement issues for J. K. Wright related to a bank failure. Polls open Monday at 9 and close at 7 with eligibility rules for voters.
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W. 5. Wines
Los Angeles
Job Harriman
Harriman
California
W. J. Church
Independent
la Grande
U.W
J. K. Wright
National Bank
Wright
Mr. Wright
J. H. Metachlen
W. P. Noble
Ambitious Public Edifice Named Among Finest on Continent
Architects expect the completed structure to rank with the finest public edifices on the American continent. The project aims for landmark status and notable civic impact upon its region.
Hibberd Buys Lot for New Home at First and Spring
G M Hibberd local agent for American Express has purchased a lot at First and Spring from Security Land Trust and will immediately erect a comfortable home there.
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G. M. Hibberd
American Express Company
Security Land & Trust Company
Christmas Rush to Europe departs 12 ships from New York
A dozen trans Atlantic steamers left New York in 42 hours with about 10 060 steerage passengers. The exodus grows for Christmas as Italians and southern Europeans aboard most ships join others from northern Europe and the northwest states.
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New York
North River
Europe
Mississippi
Local Government Slates Candidates And City Treasurer Claim
The La Grand s Oregon city ballot lists candidates for mayor and council wards with independents and socialists named. It asks whether the city should reimburse J K Wright for the loss of city funds on deposit at Farmers and Traders National Bank with a remaining balance of 1 67 07, the claim becoming city property.
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Eo Ee Sociales
W. Kammerer
Sociel- Jet
Rey W. Logan
Mint
J. &, Campbell
John Kilptworth
Hocialiat
J. EB. Orvis
Corncilman
P. A. Fo-roy
W. BR. Jonas
Ids Molvilier Svetallar
R. J. Lincoln
R. J. Lincoln, Independent; “Ernest Riggland
Aocialiat
J. K Fitegerald
Socialiat
R. A. Masterton
W.W. Randall
la Grands
Oregon
J. K. Wright
Farmers & Traders’ National Bank
Imperial durbar spectacle dazzles Delhi with pageantry
Delhi awakens to a glittering imperial durbar as King George and Queen Mary receive native rulers and arc through a city lit with electric lights and dazzling illuminations. Tens of thousands witness lavish camps, elephant processions, and a grand review ground set against orange and black decor.
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Delhi
India
George
Queen Mary
Delhi Central
Government of India
Spacin
Orth
Dynamite investigation and McNamara case updates
San Francisco labor council calls for full inquiry into labor leaders linked to dynamiting amid McNamara grand jury defiance. Hutchinson reports indicate threats to AFL unity if Gompers resigns as U S officials discuss the Taft probe and San Quentin transport for the McNamaras.
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Sheriff Hammer
San Quentin St
San Francisco Labor Council
Indianapolis
Der
Namara
Ljanide Elrete
International Bridge and Structural Iron Workers
Hutchinson
Um Lom Couneh Witay
American Federation of Labor
Gompers
McNamaras
Los Angeles
John
James McNamara
San Quentin
Short Hammer
McNamaray
Taft Whahington
United States
McCormick
Pres
Taft
White House
Labor
San Francisco
Labor Counced
Win Rebuild Garbage Dump After Locomotive Fire
G N Smith claim agent for O W visits to pledge rebuilding the burned garbage dump. He promises a first class repair job and assures officials the work will restore the site after the fire caused by a locomotive spark months ago.
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G. N. Smith
The
Exalted Ruler to Visit La Grande Tomorrow Evening
Exalted Ruler Ritter announces that likely all bikers in La Grande will greet Grand Exalted Ruler Sullivan and Grand Secretary Robertson as they pass through the city on the train tomorrow at 8 45 p m.
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Ritter
la Grande
Sullivan
Robertson
Millionaire Heiress Louise Swan Located in Kansas
Louise Swan daughter of a New York millionaire, vanished last July and sparked a national sensation. San ta Fe detectives traced her to Dodge City Kansas where she avoids revealing plans to return home, citing a love affair as the motive. She remains under close watch.
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Hutchingon
Kas
Louise Swan
New York
Dodge City
Kansas
Santa Fe
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