Cornell Phi Psi house destroyed by fire at Ithaca
The Phi Psi fraternity chapter house at Cornell University burned to the ground after a kitchen fire started at 8 30 in the basement. Nine men were injured or missing and several students escaped as flames spread. A wall collapse killed three volunteers and two others were found seriously hurt. The National Rivers and Harbors convention urged at least 50 million dollars yearly for waterway improvements. Speaker Cannon cautioned against overreaching congress and pressed prioritization.
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Ithaca
Phi Psi
Cornell University
United States
Robinson
John Rumsey
Esty Landon
W. K. Nichols
Chicago
W. W. Goetz
Milwaukee
Schurman
F. W. Grelle
South Orange
N. J
Schmuck
J. M. McCutcheon
Pittsburg
C. J. Pope
East Orange
N. R. R. Powers
Atlanta, Ga
K. M. Curry
Washington
Congress
Harvey
Cleveland
Ohio
C Ingress
Pope's physician Dr Lapponi dies in Rome
Dr Lapponi, physician to the pope, died in Rome today from stomach cancer and pneumonia. The pontiff sent the apostolic benediction as Lapponi weakened and grieved deeply upon news of the death. He reportedly told the pope he had a strong constitution and expected him to outlive Leo XIII. Lapponi was highly popular in Rome.
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Rome
Lapponi
Leo XIII
Mrs Berry Loses Suit Over Husband's Death
The Berry Pulford damage suit from Savanna was dismissed by Judge Heard after a demurrer, ruling Mrs Berry has no cause of action against the Pulford administrator for damages tied to her husband’s death. The case, docketed at Mt Carrol, won’t be brought again.
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Berry-Pulford
Savanna
Mt. Carroll
Berry
Pulford
Chamber moves to import Chinese labor to Germany
The agri cultural chamber of West Prussia in Danzig on December 7 adopted a resolution authorizing its executive committee to prepare to import Chinese as farm laborers to relieve current labor shortages. The chamber noted the step is regrettable but necessary from a national standpoint.
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Danzig
Germany
Agricultural Chamber of West Prussia
Time for Two Murderers Respite Granted in Missouri Case
Governor Folk granted a respite until January 10 for Mrs Aggie Myers and Frank Hottman of Kansas City who were convicted of murdering Mrs Myers husband. The stay gives time for Justice Brewer to decide an application for a writ of error from the Missouri supreme court to the U S Supreme Court.
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Folk
Myers
Frank Hottman
Jefferson City
Aggie Myers
Kansas City
Justice Brewer
United States Supreme Court
Missouri Supreme Court
No Packages In Capitol Admitted At Capitol Building
The capitol announces no person will be admitted carrying a satchel or package. A report suggested the rule followed reports of several discharged colored soldiers of the 25th Infantry arriving in Washington and being in an ugly frame of mind.
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Washington
Capitol
25Th Infantry
Four Rail Workers Die In Maine Collision
Four Maine Central freight trainmen were killed and three seriously injured in a head on collision near Annabessacook Lewiston on December 7. Officials cited a misunderstanding of orders as the cause of the wreck.
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Lewiston
Dee
Maine Central Railroad
Annabessacook
Bailey denies Waters-Pierce link and loan details
Senator Bailey defends his conduct in the Waters-Pierce Oil case saying he never received payment for services and only borrowed sums from H. Clay Pierce on personal acquaintance. He explains an $8,000 entry as theft repayment and vows resignation if any proven connection exists. He replies to Attorney General Davidson’s charges in a lengthy open letter.
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Austin, Tex
Bailey
H. Clay Pierce
Waters-1 Pierce Oil Company
Pierce
Mr. Baileys
Davidson
Waters-Pierce Oil Company
Texas
Waters- Pierce Oil Company
Cold Weather Stalls Rail Traffic Across Northern Regions
Rail service across northern Iowa, Dakota, and southern Minnesota is severely hampered by a storm bringing rain and snow. Telegraph wires for the Chicago and St. Paul lines and Great Northern routes are down due to sleet and washouts. In Minot, North Dakota, an unknown schoolteacher was found frozen to death in a hut ten miles north of Crosby after failing to buy coal.
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St. Paul
Iowa
Dakota
Minnesota
Chicago
Crosby
N. D
New York Central Workers Reach Wage Settlement
New York Central Railroad officials and the company officials reached a settlement after talks last night. Workers will receive an advance in wages and both sides described the agreement as satisfactory. Ruef Schmitz case in San Francisco postponed to next Monday with Mayor Schmitz and Abe Ruef arraigned on extortion charges.
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New York Central
New York
Ater
New York Central Railroad Company
Ruef-Schmitz
San Francisco
Schmitz
Abe-Ruef
Congress Summary: War Powers and Coasting Trade Debate
In Washington the Senate reviewed war policy actions and discussed Panama canal control without final decisions. The House defeated Mr. Littlefield’s anti compulsory pilotage bill 110 to 164 after a lengthy debate, with adjournment at 8 p m.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
Morgan
Panama
Isthmian Canal Commission
Littlefield
Maine
S P. m
Count Boni Silence as Deputies Snub Morocco Policy
In Paris the Count Boni of Castel Lane faced a sharp rebuke in the chamber of deputies during the Algeciras treaty debate. About half the deputies withdrew as he spoke. Boni, unfazed, argued France pursued Delcasse era aims to conquer Morocco, wearing a lavender waistcoat and red necktie before sitting amid stony silence.
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Paris
Boni
Castellane
Chamber of Deputies
Algeciras
Count Ben
France
Delcasse
Morocco
Secretary Bonaparte urges three new battleships in navy plan
In a public report Secretary Frank Bonaparte argues for simultaneous construction of two additional battleships to build a homogeneous fleet able to deter invasion. He warns oceans would become invasion routes without strong naval power and promotes a naval reserve of 20,000 trained sailors with monthly pay.
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Bonaparte
Washington, D. C
Congress
Animal products for world markets rise from U S
Washington December 7 A Commerce Department statement shows over 250000 dollars in U S origin dairy and meat products will have left the United States for global markets in the year ending this month Meat totals exceed 200000 dollars with about 254000 dollars in agricultural products contributing growth.
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Washington
Department of Commerce
Must Die With Whiskers On Prisoner Refuses Razor
Frank Dolson, under death sentence in Newcastle jail, is forced to grow a beard after county commissioners deny payment for a barber. Sheriff Ayers arranged a barber, but the bill of $21 was rejected, leaving the prisoner unshaved.
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Newcastle
Frank Dolson
Johnson
Sheri Ayers
Cgunts
Retires but Retains Post at New York Navy Yard
Rear Admiral Joseph B. Coghran received navy department orders to remain on duty as commandant of the New York navy yard until further notice though he will retire at age 62 on Friday. This marks the first time a rear admiral has been retained as commandant after retiring.
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Coghran
New York
Joseph B. Coghan
Navy Department
New York Navy Yard
Navy Yard
Waste Money On Highways Speaker Says Much Is Misspent
Muskogee Oklahoma editoral Good Roads association continues sessions with 15 states represented. President Colonel W H Moore says road funds should be spent wiser and that 60 percent of the $66 000 000 spent annually in the United States is wasted. He adds only 5 percent of 3 500 100 miles of roads are good.
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Muskogee
Editional
Good Roads Association
W. H. Moore
United States
Aged Veteran George Hubbard Dies at Quincy Soldiers Home
George Hubbard, an elderly Colored man and Civil War veteran, died Wednesday evening at the Illinois Soldiers’ and Sailors Home in Quincy where he had resided since October 4. About 65, he belonged to Buford Post G A R and was survived by several children. His daughter from this city traveled to Quincy for the funeral services.
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George Hubbard
Soldiers
Quincy
Llinois
Hilbbard
Buford Post
Washington curbs labor exclusion with Japan talks denied
Assistant Secretary of State Haeau said no steps or negotiations for a Japan labor exclusion treaty have been taken. Senator Cullom affirmed there is nothing to report on a new Japan treaty. Other items note spelling standardization for Congress printing and debate over ship subsidies and a six year term proposal for president and vice president.
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Washington
Haeou
Japan
Bacon
Cullom
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
State Department
Dee
House
Congress
SH Beaton
Littlefield
Maine
Auere
Popp
Friends of Aieure
Ie American Federation of Labor
Kittredge
Department of Commerce and Labor
Rural mail routes and staffing figures released
Washington reports Fourth Assistant Postmaster General DeGraw released a rural delivery service study through December 1 1906. It shows 39 614 routes in operation with 2200 petitions pending and 86782 regular rural carriers employed. The maximum routes established in a state in November were 12 in Pennsylvania. Remaining appropriation for new routes this fiscal year stands at 7 282 586.
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Washington
DeGraw
Pennsylvania
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