Severe cold wave freezes rivers across the region
Chicago records seven below and single digits as a severe cold wave grips the South and Midwest. Ohio River ice forms for first time in years along with Cumberland and Mississippi River sections. Government reports show two to eight degrees below zero as the cold extends from New York to Oklahoma with milder weather forecast for the coming period.
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Chicago
Rocky Mountains
Weather Bureau
Mississippi
Northwest
Owever
Ohio River
Sevral Ye
New York
Huron
S. D
Omaha
Des Moines
Kansas
Misouri
Oklahoma
Cincinnati
Ohio
Iis Place
Nashville
Tenn
St. Louis
Weather forecast and historical notes from December 30
Partly cloudy with a tonight and Friday threat, temperatures near freezing. Low near 0 C, high around 1 below. precipitation trace. Wind 8 mph, humidity 89-92 percent. Also listed are historic events in American history from 1851 to 1903 and astronomical event data.
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J. M. Sherzer
Irganize to Cut the Cost of Living
Washington December 30. A movement to lower the cost of basic goods aims to form a national Anti-Trust league tonight. The plan has the backing of about a dozen congressmen who will participate in organizing the new association.
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Irganize
Washington
Aozen
Year End Call Money Flurry On Wall Street
New York reports a year end surge in call money with loans rising to 7 percent at the noon hour on the stock exchange. Opening rates stood around 5 1 2 to 6 per cent as fears of belated earnings and expectations of new business next month drive demand. Only twice in the past decade did the final quarter see higher marks, with 1907 and 1905 recording 25 percent briefly.
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New York
Tony
Tock
Superintendent Safe After 28 Hours Entombed Rescue
McAlester Oklahoma December 30 Superintendent John Brown was rescued after 28 hours trapped in a coal mine cut following an explosion at Bolen Darnell Company mine near here. He was unconscious but may recover.
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McAlester
Oklo
Bolen Darnell Company
Here
John Brown
Prominent Des Moines Man and Boy Die in Gas Tragedy
Des Moines reports say William Fos T, a noted architect and theater owner of the Foster opera house, and Louis Bemis, 17, a Spencer banker, were found dead from asphyxiation in rooms at the Foster residence as a leaking gas stove allegedly leaked into their bedrooms, following their last visit to the home.
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Des Moines
William Fos*t
Louis Bemis
Spencer, Town
Irish authority Sir Horace Plunkett Ups Pinchot Clash
Sir Horace Plunkett of Dublin, renowned conservationist, spoke to the Economic and Historical Association in New York. He praised Pinchot as a remarkable public servant and urged Americans to heed warnings about broader conservation and regulatory issues raised by James J. Hill, noting possible neglect amid focus on trusts and municipal redevelopment.
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Sir Horace Plunkett
Dublin
New York
Gifford Pinchott
Balligger
Economic and Historical Association
Horace Plunkett
Ireland
United States
Salles
Pinchot
Sir Horace
James J. Hill
Will Arbitrate Rail Wire Dispute
Cincinnati telegramers and Big Four management reach agreement to arbitrate the long running rail wire dispute. The settlement was announced today in Cincinnati Ohio and ends weeks of tension as both sides agreed to submit the matter to arbitration for a final decision.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Big Four Railway
Mayor renews reward in Cairo murder case
Cairo Illinois December 30 Mayor Parsons has renewed a $1,000 reward for information leading to arrest and conviction of those involved with Froggy James in the assault and murder of Miss Anna Pelley on November 8. Authorities hope new disclosures reach the special grand jury reconvening next Monday.
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Cairo
Ill
Parsons
James
Anna Pelley
Atif
Home Made Candy Poisoning Kills Child in Vandalia
Vandalia Illinois December 30 One child of Charles Wasser northeast of town is dead and two others are critically ill after eating home made Christmas candy suspected of poisoning. Ill. Archbishop Ryan of Philadelphia is bedridden with a severe cold and has canceled engagements after falling ill on Christmas night. In Santa Claus Indiana two children died in a stove fire while mother was briefly away.
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Vandalia
Ill
Charles Wasser
Here
Ryan
Philadelphia
Indianapolis
Ind
Santa Claus
Creel says mission in US ended sees risks in Nicaragua
Enrique Creel special Mexican envoy to the United States reports to the Associated Press that his mission in the Nicaraguan affair achieved gratifying results. He cites the resignation of Zelaya and Madriz’s succession as ending many difficulties and fostering peace, with Mexico’s asylum for Zelaya explained as not hostile to the United States. He notes continued US-Mexican cooperation to stabilize Central America and to support the 1907 Washington convention and the international court at Cartagena.
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Washington
Enrique Creel
Mexico
United States
Creel
Zelaya
Madriz
Nicaragua
Taft
Knox
Accora
Mexica
Central America
Car*tage
American State Department
Honduras
Taft Buys Philadelphia Ball Grounds
Charles P. Taft of Cincinnati has purchased the grounds of the Philadelphia National League baseball club, an official announcement confirms. The deal was disclosed this afternoon in Philadelphia as Taft secures the ball grounds.
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C. P. Taft
Philadelphia Ball Grounds
Philadelphia
Charles P. Taft
Cincinnati
National League
Tariff Blamed for Rising Living Costs Says Senator Clapp
Senator Moses B. Clapp of Minnesota, in Washington, argues the new tariff law drives up living costs. He says even indirect effects raise prices across goods, as producers offset higher costs by charging more, touching coats, shoes, food, and broader commodities. He notes tariff rage affects every line and criticizes Aldrich-Payne for failing to beat it.
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Washington
Moses B. Clapp
Minnesota
Tafts Economy Plan Faces Poor Odds in Congress
Special correspondence from The Argus notes Taft’s economy program failing to trim costs as federal outlays rise. Six months into the fiscal year deficits top 23 million dollars with plans for a 100 million bond issue. New civil service openings favor Taft allies, while retrenchment remains elusive amid large department increases and rising wartime like expenditures. Larton heads to Washington to take oath as associate justice.
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TAV
the Argus
Washington
Taft
Aeats
Roosevelt
Treasury
Score
Taft-Aldrich-Cannon
Earl Percy Death Sparks Duel Rumor in Parliament
British peer Earl Percy allegedly dies after a duel amid tariff debate. The passage contrasts protectionism, home combines, and rising living costs, arguing that eliminating competition creates distinct producer and consumer classes and raises prices.
Mystery surrounds demise of former Under Secretary of State
London reports confirm the death in Paris of Earl Percy Henry Algernon George aged 60 who served as under secretary for foreign affairs. Family cites pneumonia complications while Paris doctors say pleurisy and deny a duel. He was eldest son of the seventh duke of Northumberland and longtime MP for South Kensington.
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London
Paris
Earl Percy
Henry Algernon George
Foreign Affairs
Duke of Northumberland
South Kensington
India
Taft Attends Niece Louise Taft Wedding in New York
President Taft was a guest at the wedding of his niece Miss Louise W. Taft to George H. Snowden of Seattle at the Taft family home. Helen Taft and Herbert Taft joined the president as guests. Snowden is Yale Sheffield Scientific School graduate class of 1905 and plans to reside in Seattle after a Europe honeymoon.
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United States
Louise W. Taft
George H. Snowden
Seattle
Henry W. Taft
West Forty-eighth Street
Helen
Herbert
Butt
Snowden
Sheffield Scientific School
Yale University
Europe
Washington
Taft
York
Internal Revenue Grows for First Illinois District
The Internal Revenue Department in Illinois First District reports a $388,000 rise in collections this year. Beer taxes alone totaled $4,815,000 within an $8,149,009 overall revenue. Over 220 million cigars and nearly 500,000 cigarets were taxed, with more than 18 million pounds of tobacco stamped in the last year.
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Cales
Internal Revenue Department
Mllinois
Trainmen present wage demands to railway officials
Chicago Dec 30 25 The Order of Railway Conductors will present demands to committees of the trainmen on Monday Jan 26. They will seek a wage increase and other grievances to be settled through conferences with railroad officials. If no accord is reached the grand officers must authorize action.
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Mississi
Chicago
Rao Ase
Denver dispute over block owners and city policy
Fragmented text describes a property league in Denver, mentioning owners of downtown blocks and a committee. It references a policy and reputation, with unclear statements about a “wet town” and local concerns. The record lacks coherent details but shows civic friction and discussions on city governance.
Arrests reflect policing, not city vice in 1907 census
Large city arrest data show 35 percent of arrests for drunkenness while 1 in 10 residents faced jail yearly. The Washington census notes arrests relate to local law and police activity, not overall lawlessness, with regional factors shaping outcomes. Snead slayings move to Newark as Mrs Carsett and Mrs Stead face charges.
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Kear
Washington
Jal
Canal 168
Éurthies
Snead
Newark
Carsett
Ocey
Mary
Balloon aided ascent planned for Mt McKinley expedition
In New York on December 30 Colonel H. B. Shirley of Tennessee announced a planned ascent of Mount McKinley using a 20 foot balloon as an aid device. He intends to attach himself to the balloon by a belt to gain lift while remaining attached to the gas filled bag. The balloon will provide partial support during the climb amid the Cook controversy surrounding the mountain summit claim.
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New York
H. BR. Shirley
Nashville
Teans
Cook
McKinley Summit
Shirley
Frisco Sor Keeps Eye on Nelson Clash Rematch
The report notes ongoing betting and preparation as Frisco boxer Nelson prepares for a return bout amid speculation of a rematch. It highlights Milwahk Brampton and local predictions, while signaling broader boxing interest in the period.
Stock Exchange Declares Trust Dissolution Amid Violations
Kanagal City December 30. The court orders the stock exchange trust dissolved amid actions violating trust laws. The decision targets association practices deemed unlawful, with enforcement steps and compliance requirements set by the court.
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Kanagal
Kam
Jyaee Ae
Dcae
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