Mine Disaster At Dark Coal Mine Leaves 400 Entombed
A massive explosion at the Dark coal mine near St Jacob's Creek Pennsylvania at 11 30 today traps about 400 miners including 100 Americans. Pit Boss O Connell is among the imprisoned as fire rages and rescue chances grow slim with the mine entrance caved in. officials consider a commission to investigate the cause as UMW leaders react to the tragedy.
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United Press
Blusville
Dee
St. Jacob's Creek
O'Connell
Dianapolis
Ind
M. H. Tay
Pittsburg Coal Company
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers
Jacob's Creek
Taylor
Mitchell
Roosevelt
E -Commission
Divorce Scam Alleged In Walla Walla Case Involving Attorney
Marion Stavney of Walla Walla faces a five year sentence as he seeks a pardon claiming an attorney told him a divorce was secured. He paid $65 to lawyer Tom Page to obtain the divorce, later discovering his wife paid Page as well. No decree appears on record. Page admits the payment amid delays attributed to Mrs Stavney.
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Marion Stavney
Walla Walla
Governor Mead
W. Amer
Ap Ainey
Aty Tom Page
Page
Snaviey
Mra. Snaviey
Bank Officials Hypothesized Guilty of Looting
Francisco December reports prosecutor William Cook claims jurors heard testimony suggesting Brown Walter J Bart and other Safe Deposit officers looted funds. He expects indictments as investigations into the Colton disappearance continue and more testimony is heard.
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United Press
Francisco
William Cook
Brown
Walter J. Bart
Deii Safe Deposit & Y
Brown and Bartnett
Colton
Wage Reduction Discussed At Local Labor Meeting
Tonight a Federal union meeting will discuss wage cuts with the Labor Council leading the event. Contractors on the 1909 exposition face review as organizers point to benefits of union membership. Union members report wages as low as 1 dollar a day while board costs reach 96 cents per week. Young, AFL organizer, is expected to address attendees.
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Labor Council
Westion
Federal
Young
American Federation of Labor
Oral agreement release clears debt in Alaska venture case
The Amended Complaint in the Gruletake case alleges an oral release absolving debt to James H. Causten. A temporary restraining order prevents the American Bank from handling $200,000 in shipments and stock tied to Barnette until Causten claims his half of funds traced to the original contribution. Rh C Wood of Fairbanks Banking Co. swears the bank holds $700,000 in deposits and warns irreparable harm without relief.
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James H. Causten
Causten
Alaska
Barnette
Cavaten
Rh. C. Wood
Fairbanks Banking Co
Harnette
Three Men Arrested in Black Hand Plot in County
Deputy Sheriff Cam Liner arrested three men amid a Black Hand murder conspiracy tied to Tony and a county foreman from an Electric company. Weapons were found on two suspects, with one carrying none, as authorities say one suspect is a claimed professional killer from New York. Three more suspects are expected to be taken into custody.
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Tony
Electric Company
Cam Liner
Felle de Rorved
F. Mandin
Kastra
de Rored
Mack
New York
Sartore
GIN GANG SENT TO WORK DESPITE SOCIALISTS PROTEST
In a county incident yesterday socialists refused to pay fines and declined to work on the chain gang saying the practice is inhumane. Attorney Brown said three cases would be appealed to the superior court and prisoners would not pursue habeas corpus.
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Gin Gang
Brown
Socialista
S Nated
Return Route of Fleet Not Planned Washington
Washington December 19. An intent report that President Wilson told Admiral Brant to return his battleships via the Suez Canal cannot be confirmed. The wireless dispatches from the battleship Louisiana are said to circulate widely, but Secretary Newberry and Admiral Svenson deny knowledge of any orders and say the return route is not yet determined.
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United Press
Washington
Welt
Admiral Brant
Suez Canal
Louisiana
Newberry
Svenson
Southeast Storm Warning Near Columbia River Mouth
The United States Weather Bureau alerts that a storm is approaching the mouth of the Columbia River. Expect high winds starting this afternoon, shifting from south to southwest, continuing tonight.
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United States Weather Bureau
Columbia River
Chicago Banks Lose Savings Deposits
Chicago banks report a sharp fall in savings deposits since mid November with losses estimated at five to six million dollars. Downtown institutions show shrinkage as large banks began paying depositors in cash to curb withdrawal notices. Forty five local savings banks total about ten million dollars in shrinkage since November.
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United Press
Emic Add
Chicago
Eviction of Judge Waymire from Oak Shade in Alameda
Judge James A Waymire longtime California figure and McKinley ally is evicted from Oak Shade Alameda after Hibernia Bank forecloses on a 16500 mortgage. Deputies remove furniture to a warehouse as the Waymires and family move to friends’ home. Sixty from Fairbanks reach Seattle via the Valdes trail.
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United Press
Alameda
Cal
James A. Waymire
William McKinley
California
Oak Shade
Sheriffs Office
Hibernia Bank
San Francisco
Waymires
Bank Clearings Across Northwest Cities Today
Seattle clearings totaled 1 108 800 09 with Dalanecer at 194 741 70 and Tacoma reporting 744 008 00. Portland posted 812 055 00 clearings and balances of 7 200 00.
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Tacoma
Lawson seeks new trial in coal company case
Eugene F. Lawson and associates seek a new trial after a $55,000 award over the sale of the Black Diamond Coal mines to the Pacific Coast company. Judge Frater grants the defendant permission to file affidavits in support of a rehearing. A separate dispatch notes the small freighter Alaskan wrecked near Discovery Passage after grounding on rocks between Seattle and Ketchikan.
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Eugene F. Lawson
Black Diamond Coal Company
Lawson and Associates
Pacific Coast Company
Httie
Alaskan
Seattle
Ketchikan
Discovery Passage
WANTS PREMISES VAGATED BY ADMINISTRATOR SUIT
Eugene VF McCarthy as administrator of the estate of Margaret M Sullivan files a suit in the superior court to remove Mr Rolph from a premises. The complaint states Rolph’s lease has been refused and eviction sought.
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Eugene VF. McCarthy
Margaret Mullivan
Wiperior
Frm
Rolph
Newell Granted Divorce on Extreme Cruelty Grounds
B Newell awarded a divorce from Taane Newell on grounds of extreme cruelty. She received $2,500 in lieu of community property alimony of $10 per month.
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B. Newell
Taane Newell
Hickey and Golden banks to reopen January
Announcement states Hickey and Golden banks with 11 Nevada offices will reopen January 2. Branches listed include Carson City Reno Tonopah Goldfield Manhattan Blair and Wonder.
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United Press
Carbon
Hickey and Golden Banks
Nevada
Carson City
Reno
Tonopah
Goldfield
Manhattan
Blair
Wonder
Arrests Linked to Death Case in Moeson Trial Nomination
Robert Sloan recently arrested on criminal charges connected to the death of Miss Jeanette. Prosecutor Mackintosh sent a communication to Hetala, stating the alleged crime, if proven, occurred at that location.
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Robert Sloan
Mins Jeanette
Moeson
Pipi Shimpe editorial rails at Atlantic fleet move toward Pacific
Ridiculous motion to deploy the Atlantic fleet toward the Pacific is attacked by the Tokyo paper Pipi Shimpe. It warns of Japanese coast demonstrations repeating the San Francisco incident and says the United States will take necessary precautionary measures.
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United Press
TOKIO
Pipi Shimpe
Sab
Atlantic
Pacific
Japan
Shimpe
San Francisco
United States
Adjudged Insane Mary Layton in Court Verdict
Mary E B Layton of 6106 Kirkepod Vince was yesterday adjudged insane by a commission of examining physicians in the superior court. Complainants were Ha tene Officer Vaupel and Kent.
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Myre
Mary EB. Layton
Kirkepod Vince
Albertaans
Superior Court
Vaupel
Kent
Metcalfe Debate Over Hero Title In Olympia Rescue
Eyewitnesses challenge Gen. Metcalfe’s claim to a Carnegie hero medal for saving Daniel Drumheller from drowning near Olympia. Capt. Alexander and engineer M Danforth recall Drumheller falling overboard after which Mate Pheland threw a line and Drumheller was hauled aboard. Metcalfe, a passenger, watched and took little part. Drumheller now lives in Spokane and is a banker.
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Bre
James HB. Metwalfe
Carnegie
Daniel M. Drumher
Olympia
Etcalfe
Eyet
Alexander
Weat
Seattle
M. Danforth
We Are
Wood
Kelier
Pheland
Drambhelder
Gen. Metcalfe
Drambeiler
Longevity Ends for Idaho Hermit at 117 Years
Thomas Tierney, said to be 117, died at William Caldwell's home five miles below Calde sac Idaho on Sunday night. He had lived with Caldwell for 45 years and, despite his age, moved about until recently. He died peacefully from old age with no apparent illness.
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United Press
Caldbebac
Idaho
Dee
Thomas Tierney
William Caldwell
Caldesac
Tierney
Caldwell
New York Stock Market Ends Mixed After Early Rally
The market opened with Northern Pacific leading a fractional gain while the general list rose about a point. Trading stayed irregular with no clear trend, midday liquidation appeared, and by close prices were dull and lower than the early advance, ending the day subdued.
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Sy Unitec Press
NEW Ork
Het
Northern Pacific
Resolution for extra session of Legislature adopted
The Central Labor Council voted unanimously to ask Governor Albert B. Mead to convene the state legislature in an extraordinary session this winter for special legislation. The council will refer the resolution to Frank W. Cotterill to present to the local chamber of commerce and urge other organizations statewide to act.
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Central Labor Council
Albert B. Mead
Frank W. Cotterill
Chamber of Commerce
New Witnesses in the Pettibone Trial
In Boise Idaho on December 19 the Pettibone trial heard new impeachment questions for Harry Orchard. The state began redirect examination as Clarence Darrow remained ill. Orchard denied threats to Steunenberg’s life and the prosecution announced witnesses Charlie Neville and Mrs Toney would testify later that afternoon.
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United Press
Boise
Idaho
Harry Orchard
Pettibone
Clarence Darrow
Edgar Wilson
Orchard
Steunenberg
Max Melich
Eugene Engley
Dr. Magee
D. C. Copley
Charlies A. Sullivan
Frank Hough
Lord Day
D. C. Coates
Allen F. McGill
Chester H. Felton
Hawley
Hercules
Dan Cardona
Coeur d'Alenes
Charlie Neville
Mrs. Toney
Haywood
Revelle Toying With Bee Nomination Amid Candidacy Surge
Councilman T. P. Revelle remains noncommittal on mayoral bid while allies predict he may finally be stung into a decision. L. H. Gray plans to file next week, likely bringing seven Republicans into the race along with Seattle City Party and Democratic contenders.
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T. P. Revelle
Mr. Revelle
L. H. Gray
Revelle
Gray
Seattle
Rich Beggar Arrested for Begging at Green Lake
George Valentine was arrested by Officer Nash at Green Lake this morning on a begging charge after a search at headquarters revealed 26 dollars and fifty eight cents in his pockets. He also had two six dollar clearing house certificates and a good watch. Valentine claimed the money came from Port logs yesterday and denied begging in Seattle.
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George Valentine
Green Lake
Nash
Valentine
Valentines
Noah
Garbett
Seattle
Port Logs
Woman Leaps From Third Story Window in City
Kittle Me Lood a public stenographer leaped from a third story window of her New Western hotel apartment after days of ill news. She landed on the sidewalk injuring collarbones one wrist and groin and was taken to Wayside hospital in a near semicoma with hopes for recovery.
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Kittle Me Lood
New Western
Wayside Hospital
Stcht
Hobson Calls for Peace Congress and World Law
Representative Richmond P. Hobson introduced a resolution urging world peace and an international congress. He proposes United States support for abolishing treaties between nations and gives The Hague jurisdiction over certain disputes as a substitute for war.
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Washington
Richmond P. Hobson
Congress
Hero of the Merrimac
United States
Hague
Hobson
Northern Pacific argues lumber rate hike at ICC hearing
Howard Willett president of the Northern Pacific testified at a lumber rate hearing before the Interstate Commerce Commission. He cited raising the coast rate from 40 to 60 cents as necessary after a period of abnormally low pricing to develop eastern demand. He said the old 40 cent rate was a temporary measure and the industry no longer can bear such low rates.
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Washington
Howard Willett
Northern Pacific
Interstate Commerce Com
Willett
Pacific Coast
Agso
Rse
Christmas for Poor Children at Lola Theater Event
A Christmas program for underprivileged children will be staged at the Lola theater Monday afternoon from 2 to 4. Organized by Mrs. Alex Pantages with support from Mrs. A. P. Hill of the Seattle Kindergarten Society, the event invites parents unable to pay to call Sunset 247 or Independent 1476 for admission.
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Lola Theater
Mra
Alex Pantages
A. P. Hill
Seattle Kindergarten Society
Fire destroys Eastlake block in incendiary blaze
A 3 40 a m fire on Eastlake avenue between Twenty second and Twenty third flattened an entire block including two flats and five cottages. Damages reach about 20000 with partial insurance. Investigations by Chief Uringhuret found no clear origin though neighbors blamed the new flat of M Mull en builder. Tenants fled in night clothing as flames quickly spread across multiple homes. Several occupants including H D Pearming suffered illness. most furniture and wardrobe were lost. Fire department hampered by distant hydrants and limited Lake Union water supply.
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Eastlake
Uringhuret
M. Mullen
H. O
Pearmine
Kaetinkear
Pacific Hospital
Anton Colman
An Coleman
G. W. Kidwards
H. D. Pearming
Eastlake Av
A. J. Wiknon
K. P. Stanton
Fastlake
Fred J. Stanton
KR. P. Stanton
Stanton
Waellake
Frank E. Butt
North Howard
Gamage
W. C. Thompson
L. Evans
Fantlake
L. Moore
Bestlake
Sam Gustafson
RB. Adame
Boren
Bringhurat
Lake Union District
Bold Hold-Up Bellingham Ward
Two masked highwaymen raided J Zellows and wife in their pawnshop in central Bellingham. They escaped with 220 dollars in cash and 18 watches valued at 900, firing shots as police arrived. the robbers remain at large.
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United Press
Bellingham. Ward
J. Zellows
Zellows
Boulder hurled through roof at university boathouse
A large boulder lifted by a blast at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific exposition was flung hundreds of feet and crashed through the reef and floor of the Associated Students of the University boathouse. It narrowly avoided wrecking shells stored in racks inside.
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Associated Students of the University
Laborer Struck by Train Near Prescott Ends Life
A laboring man believed to be William ONeill was killed when struck by a southbound Northern Pacific passenger train late yesterday afternoon near Dead Gulch, east of Prescott. He had been seen in Tacoma earlier and was walking the tracks toward Seattle when the collision occurred. skull fracture reported.
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Tacoma
Oun
Northern Pacific
Dead Gulch
Prescott
William O'Neill
O'Neill
Seattle
Local Worker Injured After Fall at Irondale Smelter Yard
Port Townsend report says John Williams, an Irondale smelter employee, fell from a kile runway and required stitches in the face and head. He narrowly avoided entering the kile by a few feet.
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Port Townsend
John Williams
Irondale
Williams
County Attorney to Close Saloons Theaters and Pool Rooms
County Attorney Peringer announced that effective January 1 he will close saloons pool rooms and theaters in Bellingham and Whatcom County. The move aims to curb disorder and enforce local regulations amid mounting concerns.
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Bellingham
Peringer
Whatcom County
Chief to drive new city automobile to fires
Chief Bringhurst will begin using the new city car for fire calls once the headquarters garage is finished. Many trained chauffeurs have applied to be the chief's driver, because there will be no speed limit on the machine.
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Bringhurst
Twelve Americans Murdered by Yaqui Band in Sonora
From Sonora, information arrives of a massacre 12 men killed by a band of about 100 Yaqui Indians, 45 miles southeast of Magdalena. A party of 13 men was captured. one American survived after being told by captors that they were Americans. The 12 victims were stripped, tied to trees, and shot through the head.
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Wooale
Magdalena
Sonora
Mex
P. J. McIntyre
Bell Launches Boom for National Democratic Chair
Theo dore A. Bell of California selected Denver to launch his candidacy for temporary chair of the Democratic national convention. He arrived from Lincoln Nebraska after a conference with William J. Bryan and formally announced his bid.
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Bell
Denver
Col
Theodore A. Bell
California
Lincoln
Neb
William J. Bryan
Clark Seeks Mediation in Rocky Mountain Telephone Dispute
Former U S Senator W A Clark works to settle a labor dispute involving the Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone Co and the sympathetic strike by linemen and switchboard operators. He agreed to mediate and met today with leaders from both sides in Butte Montana.
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Butte
Mont
United States
W. A. Clark
Rocky Mountain Hell Telephone Company
Bank Abscounter Walker Captured in Lower California
William F P Walker, former treasurer of New Britain Savings Bank and Connecticut Baptist convention official, was arrested near Ensenada and will be returned to Connecticut. He fled after stealing 665000 in bank securities and 550000 from the convention, with a reward offered and others contributing to cover the loss.
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William FP. Walker
New Britain, Conn Ravine Bank
Finsenada
Lower California
Walker
Connecticut
Ensenada
Deteetive Agency
Los Angeles
B »Arty
San Diego
Cal
New Britain Savings Bank
United States
Ton Pada
Minha
New Britain
Hin
Tanny
Fedgh Wathes
Connecticut Baptist Convention
Putnam
Wlaker
Efate
Concention & Wrayer
Aigubibimate Patvatyar Os Olfeard
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