Forest Fire Rages with Wide Spread Destruction
A San Bernardino report describes a forest fire in the mountains sweeping forty miles of timber, threatening Goermey mile and Squirrel Inn grove. Firefighters risk their lives as flames tower into the pine timber, seen for miles, with two hundred more volunteers joining thirty in the district to check the blaze and save Brookings lumber mile from destruction.
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Angeles
Cal
Dee
San Bernardino
Combel
Goermey Mike
Squirrel Inn
Grove
Ran Bernardino
Brookings
Fill-Miners in a Mix-Up Reported by The Star
In Wash last night Druggiet Dill and his brother in law Jim Hawkins attacked Dreggiet Hardy in the post office. Hardy says Dill grew angry after Hardy refused help with a dispute involving jobbers who had refused to sell to him. Hardy is badly hurt and in bed.
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Lacelatte
the Star
Evett. Wash
Out with boodlers vote league formed in Minneapolis
In a bold move amid political apathy authorities, 106 leading businessmen gathered to organize a permanent voter league. The group aims to secure honest Alderman at the next election by promoting reform and vigilance against boodling practices.
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Minneapolis
Forty Three Die as Death Toll Rises in Butler
In Butler, Pa, the death toll reached forty three today with continual new cases being reported. Authorities note ongoing transmission as officials monitor the outbreak and advise safety precautions.
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Butler
President Roosevelt Receives Colombian Envoy Reyes
General Reyes the Colombian special envoy was received by President Roosevelt at 10 this morning in an informal 15 minute meeting. He was introduced by Secretary Hay and accompanied by Colombian Minister Merran.
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Wasttngton
D. C
Reyes
Colombia
Merran
Roosevelt
Hay
Panama Crisis and Colombe Jurisdiction Question
Panama fears Gen. Reveres threat will fail as the administration asserts Colombe now has new jurisdiction over the thousands. The dispute centers on authority and potential fruitlessness of ongoing actions.
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Panama
Revere
Colombe
Dynamiters Ordered Out of Zion City
Three men were ordered out of Zion City by guards in Chicago on a December morning after authorities believed they planned to dynamite Dewile's bank.
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Chicago
Dec
Zion City
Dewile
Alaska Leaders Visit Seattle as Blizzard Dims North Fare
A flood of Alaska residents, led by Richard Dawson and P C Sullivan, arrive in Seattle in response to a call for northern travelers. Notables include George McAdams of Hot Air mine, Nome merchants such as Toney Polet, J J Underwood editor, and several Nome mine and business figures.
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Seattle
Alaska
Beattie
Dodain Winter
Richard Dawson
Alaska Gold Nugget Company
P. C. Sullivan
Nome
George McAdams
Hot Air
Toney Polet
Keattlette
Jack Jolly
Pokier
A. Ashirm
J. J. Underwood
Council City Miner
George Watson
Horse Thief Escapes With Deputy In Pomeroy
Edward Weston slipped away from Deputy Sheriff Hawkins at Pomeroy yesterday afternoon with help from a fellow prisoner. Weston, accused of stealing horses from farmer Thomas Amery near Sprague, was sought by the Sprague Stock Association which had posted a $500 reward. Sheriff Inkster of Lincoln County continued to hold him on warrants.
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Brokane
Edward Weston
S Heriff Hawkins
Pomeroy
Weston
Sprague Stock Association
Thomas Amery
Spra
Inkster
Lincoln County
Boyer
Smalier
Heyer
Maple Leaf
Knapp
Cudihee
Ihe
Smithe
Scott
Deemit
Maple Leap
King County
Restaurants Face Citywide Walkout In San Francisco
In San Francisco on December 6 the Restaurant Keepers' Association failed to meet with the Cooks and Waiters' Union, signaling a likely citywide strike. Proprietors vow to close tomorrow unless terms satisfy the strikers, while venues seek non union female staff. Tivoli and Central restaurants reportedly halted service as waiters walked out.
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San Francisco
Restaurant Keepers’ Association
Cooks and Waiters’ Union
Employers Association
Tivoli
Central
Murderers Arraigned in Chicago Coroner’s Jury Case
Chicago coroner’s jury holds Marx for murder of Detective Quinn. He pleads not guilty after arraignment in criminal court. Confessions linked him to capture of other gang members in the car barn killings. Trial follows amid the Sergeant Drill case entries and related suspects.
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Chicago
Dec
Iustay Marx
Quinn
Mars Wee
Dri
Neidermeyer «Entty
Vandine
Roeski
Miners at Renton Mine Consider New Wage Scale
A Renton mine meeting to discuss the new wage scale issued by the Seattle Electric Company is planned for tomorrow afternoon. Workers fear the scale could lower wages and increase workload after several men quit earlier in the month amid rumors of underpayment. The Beattie Electric Company denies expecting serious trouble. In Greencastle Indiana, inauguration ceremonies for Rev. Edwin H. Hughes at DePauw University begin tomorrow with morning sermons.
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Renton
Seattle Electric Company
Tormorrow
Wth
Beattie Electric Company
Greencastle
Ind
Edwin HH. Hughes
de Pauw University
Exposé on City Ring Exposes Contractor Trust Schemes
A deep look reveals a city contractor trust, or ring, leaking details of bid manipulation. Members fix bids by averaging low and high bids, skim “connstation money,” freeze out independents, and push up material costs through linked suppliers. McCrellan resisted joining, later remaining outside the ring as the scheme grew.
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Truat
St. Louis
Board of Public Works
Hin Loania
Milla
Tewat
Ft Te
KE McCiellan
Suspect Boyer Nearing Confession in Seattle Saloon Murder
A report from Seattle details detectives pressing F. W. Boyer alias Ryan and accomplice George Knapp in the murder of De Sant at the Maple Leaf saloon. Witnesses place them near the saloon and a car ride suggests brief alibi gaps. Deputies report Boyer isolated, nervous, and possibly close to a confession as the investigation proceeds citywide.
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F. W. Boyer
George Knapp
van Asselt
Desmet
F. W Boyer
Ryan
Nin
de Sait
Maple Seaf
Boyer
Cudthee
Knapp
de Sant
Boyer Anid
Seataig Brewing & Malting Company
Georgetown
Misled suspect challenged in bloody townhouse case
The narrative portrays Gapree initially denied involvement then confessed under pressure. Beyer’s testimony tangled as he gained power to defend himself. He claimed seeing two men near the saloon with receivers planning a hold up. Boyer's rash acts failed, exposing flaws in his scheme and casting doubt on his credibility.
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Gapree
Beyer
Powereloes
Boyer
Former U.S. Marshal Barrett Sentenced for Naturalization Frauds
In St. Louis on December 6 a former United States Marshal was sentenced to five years in prison and fined $10,000 for naturalization frauds.
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ST. Louis
United States
Barrett
Mob exacts vengeance on Black man Jackson in Tampa
A mob grew violent after a Black man accused of assaulting a one year old girl was taken from a jail and fatally harmed. His severely injured body was found early this morning in a secluded location.
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Tampa
Fia
Jackson
First National Bank of Allegheny Resumes Business
Comptroller Ridgely authorizes the bank to reopen Monday after a solvency finding. The First National Bank of Allegheny resumes operations with unimpaired capital following a recent run.
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Washington, D. C
Ridgely Hee
First National Bank of Allegheny
Crane to be elected Republican National Committee chair
Washington reports that Republican managers plan to elect Murray Crane of Massachusetts chairman of the national committee after Senator Hanna declines to retain the post. Hanna refuses to discuss retirement speculation.
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Washington, D. C
Murray Crane
Massachusetts
Hanna
Uncle Sam's Mules Must Eat Straw
The United States quartermaster will accept oat and wheat straw as substitutes for timothy hay due to shortages. About 6000 tons of hay are needed and bids will be opened in December at the local quartermaster's office. straw may be bought if prices are reasonable.
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United States
Quartermaster’s Office
Timothy Hay
Quartermaster's Office
Puget Sound Two Step and Plantation Ballad Preview
John Purnell of 611 Twenty seventh avenue has composed a catchy Puget Sound Two Step and a sentimental plantation melody ballad. Both works will be published and offered locally in a few weeks. Chicago Great Western lines open Chi cago Omaha service tomorrow via the Waverly cut off.
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John , Purnell
Twentyseventh Avenue
Puget Sound
Cass
Chicago
Dec. B
Chicago, Great Western
Chicedge-Omaha
Cannon Names New Chairmen for Fifty-eighth Congress
House Speaker announces standing committees with few surprises and notes on key chairmanships. James Mann heads Expenditures, James Wadsworth leads Agriculture, and William Hepburn chairs Interstate and Foreign Commerce among others. Several Westerners win major panels as session ends with adjournment.
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New York
Lows
Finois
Washington, D. C
Cannon
James R. Mann
Hillnois
Marlin FE. Olmeted
Pennsylvania
Michael KE. Driscoll
James H. Davidson
Wisconsin
Joseph ©. Sibley
Webster E. Brown
Wislonmin
Charles Gillet
Pacific Railways
William Smith
Michigan
John Gardner
New Jerey
Charles Dick
Ohio
Cyrus A. Sulloway
New Hampshire
Henry C. Louden Slager
New Jersey
Graff
Til
Military control and mine strike tension in Cripple Creek
Cripple Creek under military control with arrests reported and the Victor Record censored after miners' statements. Suspect secretary Closkey is sought as authorities press unions while Denver sees President Mitchell meeting Governor Peabody and addressing the Chamber. Operators still refuse concessions and refuse talks with union leaders.
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Colo
Mitchell
Peabody
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