Strike and wage scale dispute among railroad telegraphers
Report of ongoing action by railroad telegraphers united under the Brotherhood or similar order seeking a wage increase. Talks with the Oregon, railroad and navigation company and related committee discussions reference a proposed raise around 20 percent, with minimums and scales cited. Contributors from Athena, La Crosse, and Spokane area weigh wage adequacy since prewar levels, noting living costs and rent.
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Order of Railroad Telegraphere Wy
Ney
Ophfrlore
Portland
Spokane
Pdi
Cate
WJ. Bohon
Huntingc
W. Porky
la Crosse
J. Swart
Athena
Hee
O. KR
American History Heads Annual Session in Philadelphia
Historians and professors gathered in Philadelphia for the American Historical Association annual session. Read itemized papers include these titles: A Neglected Point of View in American Colonial History. American Business Corporation Before 1789. Antecedents of the Declaration of Independence. American Constitutional Principles in the Constituent Assembly.
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Philadelphia
Aled Howe Ton Hall
Thie Mornine
American Historical Association
William McDeonald
Brown University
American Business Corporation
Simeon E. Baldwin
Connecticut
James Sullivan
High School of Commerce
New York City
Henry E. Bourne
Western Reserve University
John Ll. Stewart
Lehigh University
Indiana
Woodburn
Indiana University
Record cold hits Florida orange groves
Jacksonville Florida reports eight degrees below freezing last night. The extreme cold threatens young orange trees after a spell of warm weather. Considerable fruit damage expected across orchards and groves in the area.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Tt5
Notable scientists gather in Washington for AAAS meeting
Scientists from across America gather in Washington for the annual convention of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Opening day features visitor receptions and a heavy schedule of addresses by section presidents and guest speakers including Simon Newcomb and Charles Sedgwick Minot. The program runs all week with papers, discussions, lectures, and social events, including a talk on the Volcanoes of the West Indian Islands by Angelo Heilprin.
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America
Washington
Washington, D. C
American Association For the Advancement of Science
Simon Newcomb
Astronomical and Physical Society of America
Charles Sedgwick Minot
Boston
Association
West Indian
Angelo Heilpric
St. Pierre
Martinique
Strike at Walla Walla by Gilbert Hunt workers
In Walla Walla fiftenn molders of the Gilbert Hunt Company asked for a nine hour day with no wage cut. Owner Mr Hunt refused and closed the plant. Foundry to reopen in about ten days. machine shops also closed. A lockout followed the dispute with the Tacoma branch of the International Iron Molders Union.
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Gilbert Hunt Company
Walls Walla
Tacoma
International Iron Molders’ Union
Hunt
Queen Hosts Dinner for Boer War Widows and Orphans
London reports the queen hosted a dinner for 2000 widows and orphans of Boer War victims this afternoon. Remains of the Archbishop of Canterbury were buried in the cathedral cloisters. Official word states Balfour is convalescent and Roosevelt’s Venezuela proposal is to be referred to The Hague. Germany accepts The Hague as arbitrator in the Venezuelan affair.
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Canterbury
Balfour
London
Canterbuiry
England
Roosevelt
Hague Arbitration
Germany
Berlin
Hague
Queen Alexandra Gives Free Christmas Dinner to Widows and Orphans
London dispatch reports Queen Alexandra organized a free Christmas dinner for hundreds of widows and orphans of British soldiers from the South African War. The event at the Alexandra Trust Restaurant, run by Sir Thomas Lipton since 1900, saw the royal couple visit with donors and guests, distributing food and clothing to those in poverty.
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London
Queen Alexandra
Alexandra Trust
Sir Thomas Lipton
Thomas Lipton
Roosevelt praised for pushing Hague arbitration in history
Paris dispatch quotes Journal des Debats praising President Roosevelt for compelling nations to arbitrate. It argues Europe owes him gratitude for the Hague effort and that his name will be handed down in history for convincing the world to take arbitration seriously.
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Paris
Dis Debats
Europe
Roosevelt
Hague
Robbery at Union Bank Sparks Fearful Turmoil
A gang robbed a Union bank vault securing about 15 000 dollars as citizens watched. Gunfire sprayed the street while robbers terrorized residents and wrecked the frontage, leaving witnesses in shock amid the chaos.
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Union
Brown
Fursitade
President's New Year Reception Rules Issued
Official program outlines the order of reception for the president’s New Year event. Cabinet and diplomatic corps to be admitted first, followed by judiciary, Senate, House, and officers of the navy and army.
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Washington
Bsecretary
Cortelyou
Judiciary
Senate
House
Navy
Army
Jockey Relff Arrives in America on Philadelphia
Jockey Relff reached New York aboard the Philadelphia this morning and plans to visit California before returning to France in February.
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America
New York
Dew
Relff
Philadelphia
California
France
Wreck on the Grand Trunk Trains in Ontario Toll Rises
A Grand Trunk collision near Warmstead Ontario between the Pacific Express and a freight train killed the engineer and the freight train crew and left many passengers injured. Debris revealed 38 dead, dozens more injured, with three hours exposure in zero weather. A Buffalo report raised deaths to 24 and 125 injured while a separate Illinois Central train struck a work train near Lewisville Kentucky killing three and injuring two.
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London
Warm ‘Stead
Sarnia
Grand Trunk Rail
Haadt
Tt Lieseooger
Buffalo
the Enquirer
McGuigan
Grand Trunk
Pears
Illinois Central
Lewisville
Midnle Central
Here
The Ill Fated Owl Train Second Accident
A second accident involving the Owl train on the Southern Pacific lines occurred near Tropica on a siding. Both engineers jumped to safety and passengers were shocked but unharmed.
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Southern Pacific
Los Angeles
Tropica
Coast
Decline in Spirit to Arbitrate Venezuelan Affairs
The State Department denies any U S participation in drafting a preliminary protocol for arbitration between the allied powers and Venezuela. It states the United States declines in spirit as well as letter. Whether the blockade will continue during arbitration remains to be learned.
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Washington
Stat Department
Venezuele
Austrian-Hungarian envoy elevated to ambassador to America
Washington December 27 President Roosevelt officially recognized Von Henger var of Austria Hungary as ambassador to the United States after he was elevated from minister. Secretary Hay accompanied him to the White House where credentials were presented in a formal ceremony.
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America
Washington
von Hengervar
Hungary
Roosevelt
Hay
White House
Grain Markets Update From New York and Chicago
Grain markets show deposits and loans shifts with declines in deposits and increases in certain loan categories. Wheat prices move in various markets including Chicago and San Francisco with reports of per bushel figures and regional price changes.
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Chicago
San Francisco
Prison Preparations Lock Paris Behind Bars for Swindlers
Report from Paris outlines the Concergerie being readied to imprison Humberts Noel and other notable swindlers. Barriers surround the site and five cells lavishly fitted with comforts to deter crowds. Caution rails and crafted parapets aim to keep curiosity at bay as authorities prepare for the state prisoners' confinement.
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Paris
Shockley Examined Not Adjudged Insane In Custody
Shockley, recently arrested as a danger to others, was examined by Dr McFaul and not declared insane. He mutters of mental derangement blamed on drink, claims to have written the Independence Declaration, and fears punishment if not stabilized in a few days. Powell, a ranch hand, suffers a nose injury from drink and fears being killed while confined.
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Shockley
McFaul
Mr Faut
Powell
Pendleton Sportsmen Association Announces Upcoming Tourney
The Pendleton Sportsmen Association has nearly completed its program for the forthcoming tournament. The shoot is set for January 26 and 20, with many outside crack shots expected to attend. At least 60 marksmen are promised to participate and prize money of 300 dollars will be awarded to the best scores. No other prizes.
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Pendleton Sportemen
Sweepatakor
Illinois governor orders AG to probe coal shortage charges
Acting Governor Northcott instructed the attorney general to investigate charges that railroads entering Chicago are withholding coal in their yards to drive up prices. Reported that rails may have enough coal to supply the city for the rest of winter, but are keeping shipments to push higher spring prices.
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Chicago
Northcott
Hole
Chileafo
Fire consumes San Pedro as townsfolk suffer heavy loss
Fire in San Pedro rages through the town causing over 1 million dollars in damage. Three men perished including Joseph Swift of San Angeles Via Silver and James Endeletn, captain of the steamer Caspar, as the blaze spreads through the California town.
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California
Los Angelon
San Pedro
Joseph Swift
San Angeles
Wilmington
James Endeletn
Offices Closed Over Coal Shortage in Lake City Prison
County and city offices across Lake City Cleveland are closed today due to a coal shortage. Officials report barely enough coal to warm inmates as supplies dwindle, prompting shutdowns and limited public services.
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Lake City
Cleveland
Dee
Prin
Berlin Snub Influences Venezuelan Arbitration Stance
In a dated analysis from Berlin, the editorial portrays President Hoogevelt as declining to arbitrate the Venezuelan dispute, suggesting a deliberate snub to German diplomacy and signaling the strain in international mediation efforts. The piece emphasizes regional tensions and shifts in alliance dynamics.
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Berlin
Hoogevelt
One Killed and Two Injured in City Collision
Philadelphia reports a fatal and two serious injuries after a collision between a petrol wagon and a trolley car. Meanwhile Naval Academy Commander George J. Dyer is detached and transferred to Atlanta. The Philadelphia Stock Exchange opens a new building at Third and Walnut with a formal ceremony led by President Monkees. Frosts persist in the South as weather forecasters predict no killing freezes in Central Florida. Portland reports twenty arrests on Friday.
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Philadelphia
Dee
Annapolis
Med Dee
George J. Dyer
U. MN
Ahipe
Naval Academy
Chdef
Department of
New Stock Exchange
Third
Walnut Streets
Mary Vieitor
Monkees Blane
Cracker Creek Mines Face Value Shift on Pole Lode
North Pole mine offered three years ago for 400000 with 6000 feet on the mother lode. It now fetches twenty zillion for debtors. South Pole mine adjoins at 4941 feet, six tunnels to 2200 feet, all in ore, with three years’ work to reach similar value. Government and price timing noted. Pendleton, Oregon abstract office contact.
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North Pole
Hale
South Pole
Lee Ganagen
Hartman Abstract
Pendleton
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