Rescuers Struggle as Cross Mountain Mine Disaster Looms
In Briceville Tennessee the Cross Mountain mine collapse leaves 125 miners unaccounted and 18 bodies recovered by government rescuers who say life is unlikely. Families face starvation as investigations begin into possible negligence and Dr. Holmes leads the rescue effort amid grim scenes at the shaft mouth.
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Briceville
Tenn
Dec
Cross Mountain
Binckdamp
Ben
Holmes
Bureau of Mines
Aviator Rog ers Completes Transcontinental Flight
Rog ers finished a 4202 mile transcontinental run in about 24 days after a month’s delay caused by a fall at Compton. The flight spanned ten hours and fourteen minutes per day on average.
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Los Angeles
Rogers
Compton
Southern Poultry Show Opens In Atlanta Auditorium
The annual exhibition of the Southern International Poultry Association opens in the auditorium armory in Atlanta and runs through next Saturday. The event features the largest bird display ever seen locally with representation from virtually every section of the south and lively competition. Prizes total three thousand dollars in cash plus 100 silver cups for winners.
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Atlanta
JuHor Escapes from Bailiffs in Hyde Murder Case
Kansas City dispatch reports juror Harry Walton escaped custody during Dr Hyde murder trial objections to continuing service. He climbed down a rain spout at the hotel and vanished as police scour the city. Trial postponed pending his recapture and new arrangements.
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Kansas City
Dr. Hyde
Harry Walton
Waldron
Por- Meld
Council of Jewish Women Holds Triennial Session in City
The Council of Jewish Women, one of the largest national women’s organizations, meets in a three year session at the Hotel Walton this week with delegates from across the country, many of national reputation.
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Council of Jewish Women
Walton
Trial resumes in Mabray gang case with Marks as defendant
Benjamin Marks, believed as a member of the Mabray gang of swindlers, faces trial in the district court. Leader C. Mabray, just freed from Leavenworth, will stand trial on additional charges after Marks is disposed of.
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Mabray
Connell Bluffs
Benjamin Marks
C. Mabray
Leavenworth
Marks
Fire Devours Lita Park at Coney Island
Fire at Coney Island's Lita Park raged at 4 PM and quickly became uncontrollable, threatening total loss of the park. Firefighters fought the blaze as flames engulfed the structures and the ocean shoreline area.
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New York
Coney Island
Senators Seek Alaska Railroads and Mineral Fast Track
In Washington on December 11 amendments to the La Follette Alaska bill urged immediate development of the oil and mineral fields along Pinchot suggested lines. Proposals include ten year coal claims under placer method, construction of a 3 million dollar government railroad from Matanuska to Behring fields, and a survey for another rail line from Alaska interior to the coast.
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Washington
Gifford Pinchot
Senate
Senator Works
California
la Follette
Matanuska
Alaska
Railroad Board
Railroad Securities Commission
Taft
Congress
King George Reviews Troops In Delhi Durbar Prelude
Delhi December 11 King George reviewed troops and presented colors to three British and two native regiments at the military camp. Native rulers attended as preparations for tomorrow's durbar drew nearly five hundred thousand people to the grounds.
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Delhi
George
Murder Trial Opens in Waco for Policeman Glasgow Case
The Jim Fox murder trial begins in Waco Texas today after a change of venue from Hillsboro. Fox is charged with killing Policeman Frank Glasgow last June, case moved to McLennan County for trial.
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Waco
Texas
Jim Fox
Frank Glasgow
H'llsboro
Hill County
New Florida Road Opens in Palatka Celebration
Palatka residents mark the advent of the Ocala Northern railway with a public gathering. Hundreds attend addresses and festive events organized by the local board of trade on December 11.
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Palatka
Fla
Springfield to vote on four saloon restriction measures
The first referendum under the new commission plan will be held tomorrow in Springfield. Four measures are on the ballot, each proposing further saloon restrictions.
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Springfeld
Springfield
Commission
Dinamiter parole chances at San Quentin and Boston mayoral race
In San Quentin the McNamaras face long terms and possible parole after years of labor with John numbered 25815 and James 26314. James, a printer, may move to the prison printing unit. In Massachusetts cities, Arthur Howard seeks reelection as mayor of Salem amid reformist support after his previous term.
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San Quentin
McNamaras
John McNamara
James
John
Jonn
Boston
Mass
Massachusetts
Salem
Arthur Howard
G O P Leaders Assemble In Washington
Practically all members of the Republican National Committee have arrived in Washington for a meeting tomorrow to decide the time and place of the national conventions and to discuss preliminary matters for the presidential campaign.
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Washington
Republican Nations Committee
Bribery Trial Details in Los Angeles Court
In Los Angeles Justice Young hears Franklin accused of bribing juror wife Mrs Bain and juror Lockwood. Testimony reveals plans to pay $3,500 to sway acquittal or hung jury, with discussions of using Captain White as custodian. Witnesses describe prior offers of $2,000 and attempts to influence jurors amid McNamara case coverage.
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Los Angeles
McNemars
Sant Quentin
Franklin
Justice Young
Bain
George Lockwood
Lockwood
White
McNamara
Morey
Fredericke
Frederick
Wravkin
Darrow
Captain White
Fredericks
A Chinese Cavalry Patrol and the Rebel Pursuit
A historical overview notes China's evolving army since 1905, including planned divisions and training by Japanese officers. It cites 152,000 effective troops with 8,000 cavalry and questions the regulars' ability to overtake rebels, amid dynasty upheaval.
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Eliss
China
Alarma
Witnesses Deny Bribery Claims in Los Angeles Case
In San Francisco and Los Angeles reports police seek a dynamite arson suspect tied to a nationwide probe. Subpoenas issued for hotel workers linked to McNamara case while Bain and his wife testify for Franklin’s alleged criminal intent.
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Los Angeles
Munger Laundry
Baseball meetings in New York discuss syndicates and Lynch
National and American league meetings open in New York with talks on syndicate baseball and Lynch's presidency. The National Commission, arbitration board, Eastern league, and writers association also gather to finalize business and consider reforms to prevent ticket sale disputes in the World Series.
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New York
National Commission
M National Board of Arbitration
Eastern League
Baseball Writers Association
Russell
Boston
Barney Drefuss
Pittsburg
Thomas J. Lynch
League
Lynch
Cincinnati
Chapin
Rocheater
Ed Darrow
Barrow
McGill to Confer Doctor of Laws on Duke of Connaught
A special convocation at McGill University will confer the honorary Doctor of Laws degree on the Duke of Connaught. The ceremony occurs tomorrow afternoon at Royal Victoria College in Montreal Quebec.
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Montreal
Quebec
McGiil University
Duke of Connaught
Royal Victoria College
Record Polling Hindered by Storms in Municipal Vote
Weather disruptions slowed voter turnout across wards as rain sleet and wind kept residents home. Reports noted minor anti corruption law violations and widespread use of unregistered voters while polls closed at seven and counting began by eight.
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la Granda
Eugene ODS work started on Pacific threat extension
New York December 11 Arthur McArthur president of the contracting arm says work has begun on extending the Pacific threat Western from Eugene to Coos Bay. The project is a major development scheme for western Oregon.
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New York
Eugene
Coos Bay
Arthur McArthur
Oregon
Court Denies Appell From Leaf Tobacco Group
The United States Supreme Court denied the Leaf Tobaccs board of the trade of the Independent Tobacco companies in New York the motion to file a petition for review of the proposed re organization plan of the trust.
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Washington
United States Supreme Court
Leaf Tobaccs
Board of the Trade of the Independent Tobacco Companies
New York
Fle
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