06 Dec 1907
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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1907
Page
1
A massive explosion at Consol Coal Co mines P and B in Monongah West Virginia 425 believed dead with as many as 500 entombed.救 Rescue efforts from Fairmont and Pittsburgh rushed as gas and smoke hinder entry. Wires down and bodies recovered include five Americans, sparking fears of the deadliest U S mining disaster to date.
In the statehouse an armed man shot three labor leaders awaiting a meeting with Governor Guild. Edward Cohen of Lynn died from wounds, Dennis D. Driscolli of Boston and Arthur M. Fluddell of Boston were seriously injured. John A. Steele of Everett, described as insane, carried out the attack.
Tokyo reports the government has chosen Yehosen Kagoro Takahira to succeed Viscount Aoki as ambassador to Washington as it seeks its best man. Barons Kaneko and Chinon were also mentioned but unavailable. Hochi notes the emigration restrictions are recalled, yet questions linger about migration company ties.
Harry S. New of Indiana was elected chairman to succeed George B. Cortelyou who resigned. The committee adjourned at noon and planned to select a convention site tomorrow before returning to the president for a formal call.
Baltimore reports actress Clara Bloodgood shot herself in a hotel room last evening. A messenger found her body with a bullet wound in her mouth, motives cited as fear of nervous prostration.
Washington dispatch notes Senate session with Frye elected president pro tem and a ruling on treasury bond information. House met briefly and adjourned after greeting Oklahoma as a new state.
President Roosevelt calls for rigorous three day rides of not less than 30 miles each day to improve horsemanship among army officers. The plan follows the recent 15 mile hike and faces resistance from some senior officers worried about active campaign duties.
Fire last night destroyed most buildings in the Boston and Maine repair plant at East Cambridge, causing damages estimated at 250000 dollars. In Rio de Janeiro a Brazilian steamer Guasca sank after a collision with an unknown vessel off Parangua, with thirty people reported drowned.
Washington reports that the rivers and harbors congress emphasizes a national policy for improving internal waterways and renews an annual 50 million dollar request for harbors and waterways development. James J. Hill of Great Northern lauds railroads supporting waterways and cites a need for a Chicago to Gulf ship canal and deeper channels to relieve freight congestion.
Reports describe a tense day as Bryan activities unfold in Omaha with a dollar dinner launch of his candidacy and multiple speakers. Separate dispatch notes a borderline open war tone in Goldfield Nevada and a dramatic bank robbery cover with robbers fleeing town after rifle fire.
Des Moines Iowa December reports Attorney General H W Byers told National Brewers association counsel Zeellman that the mulct law would be enforced to the letter if the state legal department has sufficient power. Zeellman met with Iowa Retail Liquor Dealers association representatives in a conference.
Vienna reports an alleged Budapest story about a plot to assassinate Emperor Francis Joseph and Archduke Francis Ferdinand. Officials in Vienna deny the plot, deeming the Budapest publication unfounded.
Five men allegedly fired nitroglycerin shots to breach a Carney Oklahoma bank vault. State authorities report the group defied a posse while attempting a robbery on December 6, with officers pursuing the robbers after the break-in.
Springfield Dec. 6 George M Faxon secretary to Governor Deneen left for Chicago to obtain signatures of Lieutenant Governor Sherman and Speaker Shurtleff for a bill declaring the Desplaines river navigable. The governor intends to sign and proceed to oust Economy Light and Power from the river after Cairo decision.
A joint resolution proposes a one dollar tax per beer barrel to create a permanent 50 million dollar yearly fund for U S waterways development. Senator Frye of Maine was elected president pro tem. Senator Daniel of Virginia received a complimentary vote. The senate adjourned until Monday after a brief session. Major W T Seward, senate doorkeeper, died entering a revolving capitol door.
President Roosevelt orders regulars to Goldfield Nevada after Governor Sparks appeals, with Colonel Alfred Reynolds to lead a San Francisco detachment. Reports claim miners plan resistance and potential violence, while mine owners close operations awaiting martial law.
Tokio reports Viscount Kaneko cables President Roosevelt praising Americas role in Japan's exposition and thanking him on behalf of the Japanese people. In Norfolk, the battleship New Jersey clears a heavy coast storm after reaching inward Cape Henry as winds subside.
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