Labor Strikes and Wage Demands Hit Rail and Telegraph Lines
Reports detail operators and telegraphers in Oregon and nearby regions threatening a strike over wage scales and cost of living. A proposed 20 percent raise and minimums from 57.5 to 195 dollars are under debate as crews warn of boycotts if new contracts aren’t adopted by mid January.
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Railrowh Telegraphers
O,trl
Portland
Spokane
Fon
Pilitics
Bio Corporation Imimediate
Bolton
Hunting- WW
la Crosse
J. Swart
Athena
Historians Gather in Philadelphia for Annual Association Session
Historians and professors from many colleges and universities met at Med Houston Hall Philadelphia on December 27 to discuss American history. Papers included A Neglected Point of View in American Colonial History by William McDonald Brown University. American Business Corporation Before 1789 by Simeon Baldwin. Antecedents of the Declaration of Independence by James Sullivan. American Constitutional Principles in the Constituent Assembly by Henry E. Bourne. The West and Nationality by John L. Stewart. Party Policies in Indiana During the Civil War by Woonburn Indiana University.
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Philadelphia
Houston Hall
American Historical Association
Wiliam McDonald
Brown University
American Business Corporation
Simeon EB. Baldwin
Connecticut
James Sullivan
High School of Commerce
New York City
Henry E. Bourne
Western Reserve University
John L. Stewart
Lehigh University
Indiana
Woonburn
Indiana University
Cold Snap Hits Florida with Severe Fruit Damage
Jacksonville report shows thermometer eight degrees below freezing last night frightening for young orange trees as prior warm weather kept sap in the limbs and considerable fruit was damaged.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Notable Scientists Gather for American Science Meeting
Washington D C December 27 Scientists from across the United States gather in Washington for the annual convention of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. The week includes daily sessions with addresses by division vice presidents and talks by Professor Simon Newcomb and Charles Sedgwick Minot. A paper on Volcanoes of the West Indian Islands is among the program highlights.
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America
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 Islands
Angelo Hellprin
St. Pierre
Martinique
Strike at Walla Walla Ends Factory Closure
In Walla Walla Gilbert Hunt Company plant fifteen molders demanded a nine hour day with full wages for ten hours. President Hunt refused, closed the factory and plans to reopen with new molders in about ten days if workers do not return. Machine shops also closed. Hunt cites a shutdown rather than a change in policy. Also reports a Texas blizzard in the Panhandle with four feet of snow.
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Gilbert Hunt Company
Walla Walla
Tacoma
International Iron Molders’ Union
Lave
Blizard
Texas
Fort Worth
The
Panhandle
Queen Hosts Dinner for Boer War Widows and Orphans
London dispatch reports the queen hosted a dinner for 2000 widows and orphans of Boer War victims. The archbishop of Canterbury’s remains were buried in the cathedral cloisters. Britain accepts Roosevelt's Venezuelan arbitration proposal and Balfour is convalescing as Germany agrees to The Hague arbitration.
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London
Canterbury
England
Roosevelt
Hague Arbitration
Balfour
Free Christmas Dinner For Widows Of British Soldiers
London December 27 Hundreds of widows and orphans of British soldiers who fell in the recent South African war were fed at a free Christmas dinner. Queen Alexandra chaired the event at the Alexandra Trust Restaurant. After meals the crowd received food and clothing packages. Sir Thomas Lipton founded the restaurant in 1900 to aid the poor. The royal party visited during the feast and was warmly welcomed by attendees.
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London
Queen Alexandra
Alexandra Trust
Sir Thomas Lipton
Thomas Lipton
Roosevelt laureled for Hague arbitration call in journal vote
Paris December 27 The Journal Des Debats lauds President Roosevelt for urging the Hague arbitration in Venezuelan matters. It says Europe owes him gratitude and that if the tribunal proves its worth, Roosevelt will be remembered as the man who compelled the world to take arbitration seriously.
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Paris
Journal Des Debats
Europe
Roosevelt
Hague
Robbers Blow Vault. Union Bank Seized in Firefight
A gang blew open the Union bank vault last night, securing $16,000 after four explosions. The blast wrecked the front of the bank as residents watched and gunfire scattered through the streets, terrorizing Union inhabitants.
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Union
President's New Year reception rules issued
Washington December 27 Secretary Cortelyou issued the official program of the president's New Year's reception. It sets the usual precedence with cabinet and diplomatic corps first, then judiciary, senate, house, and officers of the navy and army follow.
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Washington
Cortelyou
Judiciary
Senate
House
Navy
Army
Jockey Reiff Arrives in New York En Route to California
Jockey Reiff reached New York aboard the American liner Philadelphia this morning. He plans a visit to California before returning to France in February.
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Jockey Reiff
America
New York
Reiff
Philadelphia
California
France
Wreck on the Grand Trunk claims many lives
A head on collision at Wamstead on the Grand Trunk line killed five and injured many as bodies were mangled. By Buffalo dispatch the toll rose to 24 dead and 18 injured. A final update reports 38 dead with 10 bodies unidentifiable after exposure in zero weather. A separate Illinois Central collision near Louisville killed three and injured two.
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London
Wamstead
Pacific Express
Sarnia
Grand Trunk Rail
Buffalo
The
Enquirer
Grand Trunk Railway
McGuigan
Grand Trunk
Illinois Central
Louisville
Dee
Linole Central
Here
Owl Train Wreck Hits Tropico in Second Accident
In Los Angeles on December 27 the Coast Limited freight collided with the Owl on a siding at Tropico. Two cars were smashed and both engineers jumped to safety as passengers were shaken by the incident.
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Southern Pacific
Los Angeles
Tropico
Coast Limited
Declined In Spirit This Country Will Not Participate In Any Way
Washington December 27 The state department denies participation in formulating the preliminary protocol for arbitration between the Allied powers and Venezuela They say Roosevelt declined to arbitrate in spirit as well as in letter and that it remains unclear if the blockade will continue during arbitration
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Washington
State Department
Venezuela
Hoosevelt
Austrian envoy Von y var elevated to ambassador
Washington December 27 President Roosevelt officially recognized Von y var of Austria Hungary as ambassador. He was elevated from minister to ambassador and presented his credentials at the White House, accompanied by a secretary.
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America
Washington
von Yvar
Austria-Hungary
Suese Sentor
Aurion
Roosevelt
Hay
White House
Grain markets show mixed reserves and wheat prices steady
New York on December 27 reports declines in reserves on all deposits and deposits excluding the U S, a drop in loans and specie, while legals rise and circulation grows. Wheat prices in Chicago around 7 1/2 to 7 3/4 and in San Francisco about 1 23 1/4 to 1 24 per cental.
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New York
United States
San Francisco
Preparing the Prison at the Conciergerie in Paris
Paris on December 27 reports preparations at the Conciergerie for Humbert imprisonment. Barricades surround the walls to keep the curious at bay. Five cells are fitted with comforts of home as in past great state imprisonments.
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Paris
Hopkins Crushed by Ice Jam Off Toledo Channel
The big coal steamer Hopkins is being crushed in an ice jam off the main channel at Toledo. Nine men are aboard the vessel as crews work to respond to the emergency.
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Toledo
Hopkins
Shockley Examined but Not Adjudged Insane
Shockley, arrested as dangerous, was examined by Dr. McFaul who did not deem him insane. He remains under observation for a few more days. McFaul notes a mild mental disturbance likely linked to alcohol and says Shockley claims to have drafted the Declaration of Independence but laments errors. If stability fails, he will be sent to the asylum.
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Shockley
McFaul
Powell in Jail Suffering Jim-Jams From Drink
A ranch hand named Powell is jailed after a heavy drinking episode described as Jim-Jams. Dr McFanl examined him for insanity and ruled it self-inflicted, sending him back to his cell with medicine to calm his nerves. Powell fears imminent death and asks to be isolated from inmates who he believes plot harm.
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Powell
Mc Fanl
Aeel
Pendleton Sportsmen’s Association Tourney Planned
The Pendleton Sportsmen's Association prepares for their upcoming tournament scheduled for January 26. Expected entrants include at least 60 marked marksmen with plans for sweepstakes prizes totaling 300 dollars plus additional awards for top scores. Outside competitors are anticipated to attend.
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Pendleton Sportsmen's Association
Coal Shortage Faced as Railroads Hoard Chicago Coal
Acting Governor Northcott ordered the attorney general to probe charges that railroads entering Chicago are withholding coal in yards to force higher prices. City faces fuel famine though it is believed sufficient supply exists in yards for the rest of winter.
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Chicago
Springfield
Northcott
Nots
San Pedro Fire Toll Rises as Blaze Destroys Town
A blaze that began last night in San Pedro rages at noon, threatening nearly complete destruction. Three men are confirmed burned to death: Joseph Swift of Los Angeles, Vic Silver of Wilmington, and James Tendelen, captain of the steamship Caspar. Loss estimated over $1,000,000.
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California
Losa
Los Angeles
San Pedro
Joseph Swift
Vic Silver
Wilmington
James Tendeleen
Offices Closed as County Sees Coal Shortage
In Lake City Cleveland D December 27 all county and city offices are closed today due to a coal shortage. There is barely enough coal to supply the prison and officials.
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Lake City
Cleveland
Prin
Germany Views Roosevelt Arbitrate Declination as Snub
Berlin December 27 There is a decided inclination here to see President Roosevelt s refusal to arbitrate the Venezuelan affair as a snub to Anglo German diplomacy and a sign of strained relations between Washington and Berlin.
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Germany
Roosevelt
Berlin
Fatal collision mars regatta patrol wagon and trolley
Philadelphia report says one killed and two seriously injured in a morning crash between a patrol wagon and a trolley car. The incident occurred amid news of Commander George L. Dyer being detached from Annapolis and reassigned to the Asiatic station. The Philadelphia Stock Exchange also opened its new building at Third and Walnut with visitors greeted by President Horace H. Lee.
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Philadelphia
Wea
Dyer
Annapolis
George L. Dyer
Naval Academy
Department of Modern Languages
Academy
New Stock Exchange
Philadelphia Stock Exchange
Third and
Walnut Streets
Exchange
Horace H. Lee
Weather frost forecast and Christmas arrests in brief
The weather bureau predicts a killing frost tonight across Central Florida. In Portland on Christmas day, twenty-six common drunks were arrested.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
Florida
Portland
North Pole mine sale and value rise described
Cracker Creek facts cite the North Pole mine offered for sale three years ago at 9,600,000 with 6000 feet on the mother lode. current value listed at about 20,000,000. The adjacent South Pole mine has 4941 feet on the same lode with tunnels to 2200 feet and ore work, while a stock listing hints at rising prices before January 1. Hartman Abstract office, Pe Ore, referenced.
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Cracker Creek
North Pole
South Pole
Sea
Hartman Abstract
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