Atlanta Fire Destroys Block of Down Town Buildings
A massive blaze in Atlanta caused destruction to a large block near White Hall Street. Major structures including Snook and Austin, Norcross, Jacobs drug, and Williams hotel were damaged. no deaths reported though several guests were rescued. Loss estimated at about half a million dollars.
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Rexardiak
Fhat Wan
Atlanta
Snook and Austin Company
White Hall Street
Norcross
Marietta and
Peach Tree
Jacobs Company
Mariette Street
FP. M. Rose Company
Williams
Peters
Norcrosa
Wallone
Montana Hotel
J. Paul, Minn
Dispatch
Notable Railroad Leader James C. Clarks Dies
James C. Clarks, ex-president of the Mobile and Ohio railroad and once president of the Illinois Central, died at his daughter's home in Chicago at age seventy nine. He retired from Mo & O in 1898 after a long career as a top railroad executive.
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Associated Press
Chiergo
Ill
James C. Clarks
Mobile and Ohio Railroad
United States
E. JT. Jeffry
Michigan Avenue
Bright
Modie and Onlo
Nols Central Road
Lumbermen Pool Issues From Southern Lumber Associations
Delegates from several lumbering associations met to form a Southern home and national organization to address car supply and equipment, extension of expedites, and uniformity in grades and gauges. Represented groups include the Socassipe Valley Lumberman's Association and Georgia Sawmill Association, Northwestern Hemlock Manufacturer, and Wardwood Newsparer.
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Tpremy Rt
Hom
Siocassipe Valley Lumberman's Association
Georgia
Swedes to establish southern Wisconsin land colony
George C Sherman sails for Europe to organize a Swedish colony focusing on lands in southern Wisconsin. At a Lawrence University football meeting last night, Herbert Peck was elected captain for the AOU founding year.
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Applion
C. Sherman
Euroepe
Wisconsin
Lawrence University
Herbert Peck
AOU
Town Ingram Destroyed By Fire Raging Through Lumber Town
Word arrives that Ingram, a lumbering town of 123 people fifteen miles east, was swept by fire. Roads leading to Ingram are down, and no further details are available about the destruction or cause.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Cold Wave Strains Coal Supply Across Cities
The nation endures record low temperatures with widespread coal scarcity. In New York hunger for fuel grows as dealers warn of limited deliveries. Staten Island reports a fatality from the cold while Boston and Connecticut record subzero readings and train delays continue.
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New York
Weather Bureau
Staten Island
John V. Stallenwell
Peekskit
Tarrytown
Ossinning
Hudson River
Portland
Lewiston
Auburn
Saratoga
Mercury
Boston
Maas
Connecticut
New Haven
Conn
Torrington
Placts
Schenectady
County Officials Jailed and Fined in Montana Election Contests
Forsythe Montana December 9 The entire county board of commissioners and the clerk were jailed for 24 hours and fined for defying Justice of the Peace Roderick McRae. Contests aim to oust Heinze-backed officials amid claims of voter colonization in Rosebud county.
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Associated Press
Forsythe
Mont
Justice of the Peace
Roderick McRare
Board of County Commission
Heinze
Rosebud
Rutte
Anaconda
Rosetad
Cariata
McRae
Justce
Mr Dooley Author Finney Peter Dana Marries Miss Margaret Abbot
Finney Peter Dana, author of Mr. Dooley, and Miss Margaret Abbot daughter of Mrs Mary Abbot formerly of Chicago were married in New York today. The ceremony was reported amid social notices and city chatter with confirmation from local papers.
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New York
Finney Petar Danna
London Landing Charges Amid National Debates
Washington dispatches outline Senate and House debates on immigration tests doubt over labor impact, canal sanitation denials, and Philippine currency reform. Cabinet notes Venezuelan tension, foot and mouth disease response, and emergency funding to stamp out the disease in New England cattle.
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Luke Wright
Philippines
Senate Committee On
Wright
Har
Wilson
Massachusetta
Rhode Island
Witgon
Committee of Congress
Department of Agriculture
House Committee On Agriculture
Department
New England
Salmon
Bureau of Animal Industry
New Happahire
Aleo
Department oFcials
Ahmad
Milwaukee Relief From Coal Shortage Arrives
The Northwestern reports Milwaukee received 4.00 tons of coal in the last twelve hours, the largest single delivery in city history. Eleven ships brought a mix of anthracite and bituminous coal, easing distress across all classes as the timely arrival helps avert further hardship.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Dee
Newa
Partridges Not Whiskey In Odd Mix Up
A Wisconsin deputy mistook a crate of partridges for whiskey, labeling the container as the latter. The birds were sent to the head office for sale, and authorities pursue the shipper as the crate contained a mix of empty whiskey bottles and live game.
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Wis
Stone
Aelzing
Funeral Service for Former Speaker Reed Held in Portland
Simple but impressive services were held for former Speaker Thomas Brackett Reed. Maine and Massachusetts governors attended with state officials and legal, political leaders. The body lay in state, then traveled to Evergreen Cemetery for spring burial.
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Associated Press
Portland
Thomas Brackett
Maine
Massachuretts
Leeton
Grand Army
Boly
Wermann Kotzechmer
Joseph Simonds
John ©. Small
George. E. Aird
George M. &Eiders
Clarence Wale
District Court
Robinson Williams
William Hradley
William KR. Woods
John Carroll Perkins
Ministers Depart in Venezuela Amid Ultimatum Tensions
In Caracas on December 9 the Italian cruiser Giovanni Bausan arrived at La Guaira while Britain and Germany issue ultimatums with 72 hour limits. British minister Haggard and German chargé d affaires von Migram-Raltiazzi left Caracas as similar demands were laid on Venezuela. Bowen in Caracas may mediate between President Casini and foreign representatives as the crisis unfolds.
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Catacan
Associated
Caracas
Vez
Giovanni Bausan
la Guayra
Bowen
Axiso
Geroman
Venezuela
United States
Caracan
Casini
Willis
State Department
R. D. Haggard
J.' Rider Haggard
von Tiigrim- Raliazzi
la Guara
Haggard
Beard
Retribution
von Migrim
Jatt
Yeaterday
Charee Maffairen
Lopez Barratt
Saparmaite Deemanda
Minneapolis Officials Probe Mayor Ames Indictment
The Minneapolis officials in Louisville search for former Mayor Ames in a bribery case. Evidence suggests Ames left for Boston in the early afternoon aboard a train.
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Taniaviltle, Ky
Dev
Louteville
Foner
Ames
Minsieapolis
Boston
J O'Ciedis
Miner Evictions and Mine Hazards Highlight Hazleton Hearing
At a Scranton hearing, the commission heard from independent operators and miners about evictions by Markle & Co. and dangerous working conditions. Witnesses described ruined homes, injuries, and high prices for blasting powder, while officials noted life’s fragility amid the case.
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Tress Scranton
Pas
Atepke Commission
Jossonston
1. I. Resaolils
Dred
No Rive
Griy
Dr. Rive
Jamen MeMouighe
Markie & Co
Gray Asket
Andrew Hanwik
Mungarian
Markica
Henry Coll
Markle Company
Adike
Nny Company
New Bank Name To Replace Oshkosh National Bank
The National Bank of Oshkosh faces expiration of its twenty year charter on February 1. A reorganization will form a new bank with a capital stock of 1,100,000 and likely a name such as The Old National Bank of Oshkosh. The existing bank will liquidate its bonds and sell its Washington and Main street corner, with the new institution possibly occupying the same quarters.
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Ynational Bank of
Onskhkouk
Tar Od Setiowal Bank of
Oahkeeh
National Bank of
Qshkesh
National Tank of
Oshkosh
Am Bank
Prevent
First National Bank
National Bank of Orhkosh
Washington
Main
Irecia
Publc
Oshkosh Bank Officers and Charter Reorganization
January elections may appoint officers to serve until February 1 as the new company plans a second vote. The comptroller of the treasury in Washington backs Oshkosh bank petition to reorganize the National Bank of Oshkosh. Current officers listed include President S. M. Navy, Vice President Fidaur Sawyer, Cashier Charles Elven, and Directors 8. M. Stny, We J. They, Sawyer, Karien Sehriber, Monex Hooper, and Joseph If Porter.
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Navona
Bank of Oxhkoxhire
Oshkosh Interurban System Reports 1902 Gross Receipts
The Oshkosh city and Neenah Interurban system files its annual financial statement for the year ending December 6 1902. It shows gross receipts and taxes with three year increases and notes inclusion of Omro line data in three month periods obscuring line by line results. The Oshkosh system carries 39 713 miles and is among the largest electric traction outfits outside Milwaukee.
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Winnebago Traction Company
Ita
Carniaiga
Omro
Oshkosh
Neenah
Ouro
Ymiema
Milwaukee
Fight to Bitter End at Grace Church Excommunications
Excommunicated members of Grace Episcopal church in Sheboygan vow to keep opposing rector Finnk. They plan to appeal to Fond du Lac diocesan authorities for reinstatement and may press the ecclesiastical court and, if denied, pursue civil action. A large meeting supported the excommunicated stance.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Sheboygan
Grace Episcopal Church
Fond du Lac
Finnk
Frank
Death and wedding amid a Montana judge's decline
Judge Cornelius Herges a Montana pioneer and longtime Mason official lay near death in St Paul as his daughter Edna Hedeca prepared to marry Harry B. Talmer. With the judge sinking he asked for a quick ceremony, and the wedding occurred at his bedside as stimulants were given.
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St. Paul
Minn
Judgs Hedges
Mail Pouch Found and Quarantine In Algoma
A mail pouch was found near a creek with the driver claiming to have been threatened. The bag contents included $40 in a letter and smaller sums missing from a registered envelope. A quarantine card was posted at Herbert Clark’s home amid suspected smallpox exposure. the thief remains at large.
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Milwauker
Win
Green Bay Vissay
Albiett Fisher
C. Stephenson
Tohbel
Els
Anne
Stephens
Fisher
Herbert M. Clark
Algoma
Jackson Streets
Explosion in Wilkesbarre coal mine kills several workers
A gas explosion at the South Wilkesbarre No 6 mine of the Lehigh and Wilkesbarre Coal Co. near Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania on December 9 killed four men and wounded ten, with several fatally. Rescuers faced afterdamp and debris as the scene shifted from immediate danger to recovery efforts.
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Associated Press
Wilkevbarre
Wilkenbarre
Lehigh and Wilkesbarr Coa
Wikesbarre
Sout Wilkesbarre
Lehigh and Wilkesbarre Coal Company
South Wilkesbarre
Tony
Robert Humblebee
Arthur
Onet
Matthew Philips
James McGlynn
George Knorr
Charles Stafford
Thomas Evang
Bell Sweeney
John’ Austin
Dominck Hart
James Peekems
Phillips
McGlynn
Morgan
Ecoliery
Sidnaw
Mich
Smith and
Daggett Daggett-Weddding in Rushford
Wallace I Daggett heir of Mr and Mrs W W Daggett will wed Miss Ethel K King at the Daggett home in Rushford at 5 pm Rev Edward H Smith will officiate the ceremony. The groom, a longtime Green Bay area official, formerly with Midberry Bemis and now with Bowron at the state reformatory, will reside in Green Bay.
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Price
Rushford
Wallace
Daggett
W. W. Daggett
Jefferson Avenue
Ethel KB. King
Edward Hi. Smith
First Congregational Sharch
WHL
Ad Mre
Green Lary
Midberry-Bemis Companys
Bowron
State Reformatory
Green Bay
Death of Mrs. Tabinda Brookins at Alnoma
Mrs Tabinda Brookins aged forty five was found dead Monday evening at her Alnoma home. She is survived by a husband and one son with a sister in Florida. The funeral set for two o clock Wednesday from her home with Rev Edward H. Smith of the First Congregational church officiating. A lakeshore clubhouse at the foot of Ceape street sustained fire damage Monday afternoon when a stovepipe fire caused the roof to catch.
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Tabinda Brooking
Alnoma
hyeSané
Alster
Florida
Edward H. Smith
Lake Shore
Ceape Street
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Scranton
J. N. Rice
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House OF Representatives
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Missouri
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Committee On Immigration Todrty
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Mr. Burrows
Chicago and Milwaukee Railway Company
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North Atlantic” Squadron
Navy Department
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Markie
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