Thousands Are Killed While Earning Bread
Washington reports a labor bureau bulletin showing 30 to 35 thousand deaths and two thirds as many injuries among U S workers in the past year. Iron and steel work leads in deaths, with electricians linemen and coal miners high. Railway trainmen suffer 7.46 deaths per thousand. The document notes neglected protections despite decade of factory safeguards.
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Primary law held valid in Illinois power struggle case
Chicago December news reports Judge Me Surely in county criminal court upheld the new direct primary law as constitutional. The ruling affects indictments against three men charged under the law and is expected to be reviewed by the state supreme court.
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Supreme Court of the State
Brooms Higher as Market Tightens Across Illinois
Terre Haute dispatch reports broom corn brokers have cornered Illinois supply and a Paris firm was offered broom corn at 130 dollars per ton for a thousand tons bought at 82.50. Factories raise the price of the lowest grades by fifty cents per dozen.
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Paris
Rob Post Office of $2500 in Sault Ste. Marie
Three unidentified men entered the post office at night as Deputy Postmaster Higgins prepared payroll. They struck him with a sandbag and escaped with 2500 dollars.
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Brother An Accessary Trial Opens In Flushing
Flushing N Y December 11 The trial of Thornton R Haines author and referer charged as an accessory to the murder of William J Annis who was shot and killed at the Wayside yacht club last summer by Captain Peter C G Haines began today In Flushing New York. Boston Mass December 14 Reports that Mrs Mary Baker Eddy head of the Christian Science church was ill are denied by Mrs Eddy's attendants who said the leader was in her usual health.
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Mary Baker Eddy
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Grape-Nuts Food Helps Indigestion Case Study
A New York woman recounts relief from indigestion caused by rich foods after using Grape-Nuts. She notes improved appetite and digestion, crediting the product with strengthening her digestive system and allowing her to eat freely again. The advertisement ends with the slogan There’s a Reason and a prompt to read The Road to Wellville.
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Young man fatally hurt as auto runs in State Center garage
Marshalltown Ill Dec 14 Roy Gowdy a well known State Center youth was probably fatally injured Saturday afternoon when an automobile in the State Center Auto companys garage ran into him crushing the bones and flesh of his left hip Hardy Groth son of Rev A Groth of State Center was accidentally shot through the hip by a compaction while hoating Saturday afternoon.
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Mob Threats and Attacks on Public Figures
A violent disruption targets prominent individuals as a healer is attacked and a leading executive described as an anarchist faces threats amid turmoil. Authorities investigate the mob actions and potential motives.
Tariff Fight Highlights Auto Duty Cut Plea
At the December tariff hearing before the House Ways and Means Committee John J. Carton of Flint Michigan urged reducing automobile duties from 45 to 20 percent. He said another large manufacturer backed a 20 percent rate and noted his client’s Canada-based factory would benefit. Also discussed were critiques of McKinley and calls about Schwab, with threats of violence toward Schlatter who was escorted to safety. Theodore Roosevelt Jr. named aide to governor elect Liley. Case before the Supreme Court over Louisiana gauging of coal shipped to Monongahela River area.
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Venezuelan Protest Over Dutch Warships Cruising
Foreign Minister Paul filed a note with the diplomatic corps protesting the three Dutch warships patrolling Venezuelan waters since December 2. He said no blockade exists but coastwise shipping disruption harms neutral commerce and Venezuela holds Holland responsible for all consequences.
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Admiral Gevera Retired After Health Failing Command
Madrid reports Vice Admiral Cer vera retires at his own request due to failing health. Age 63, in Spain’s service since 1859, led the fleet at the Battle of Santiago on July 3, 1808 where his foot was amputated and he was captured. He served in the Philippines for years.
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Santiago
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Venezuela in Defense State After Ship Capture
Caracas reports the capture of the guardship Alexis by a Dutch cruiser. A large crowd gathered in Plaza Bolivar to support the government. Acting President Gomez issues a decree placing the republic in a state of defense.
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Gomez
Netherlands seizes Venezuelan ship claim sparks denial
The Hague reports the Alexis, a Venezuelan coastguard vessel, seized near Puerto Cabello for alleged munitions transport was within international law. Rumors of a declared war were denied as official comment. Separate items note King Edward's improved health and a Westgate wedding. A railroad commission hearing on high rates near Dubuque is planned for January.
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Great Northern Wins Duluth Rail Property Deal
Deeds filed in Madison show the Great Northern railway company and its Lake Superior subsidiary Allenese Bay Deck company acquiring all property of the Duluth, Superior and West Duluth railroad for 2 829 000 dollars. The report notes the purchase details and the involved corporate entities.
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Union City gang leaders go on trial for murder
Garret Johnson and six others, tied to the night county band, face trial for the murder of attorney Quinton Rawlin in Trenton. The case follows a wave of violence that spurred state troops to assist civil authorities in crackdown efforts.
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Quinton Rawlin
Trenton
Bryan Seeks Advisory Role For Nebraska Legislature
William J Bryan says he will not dictate Nebraska's winter session actions but will advise only Our sole aim is to ensure every pledge in our platforms is kept He emphasizes pledges as contracts with voters and urges Democratic party cohesion He will not seek offices or governor appointments The report also notes social calls by H H Cordes and a weekend visit by the Myers family to Lincoln Nebraska
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Dragg
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William J. Bryan
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Dr. B C Mcmllen Hudson Chau Hunt Shelli Rock
A list of names appears in the excerpt, including Dr. B C Mcmllen from Hudson, alongside individuals Chau Hunt and Shelli Rock. The fragment provides no further context or events.
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Waterloo ranked fifth among mid sized cities in financial digest
J B Ogle Co weekly digest lists Waterloo as a mid sized financial center with population between 12 045 and 42 000. It reports bank clearances for the week ending December from multiple cities, Waterloo clearances at 2 747 250 20, bank assets 8 650 606 cash reserve 1 636 644 and savings through savings and loan associations at 912 000. Loans by building and loan firms total 11 037 72 with mortgage activity including 12 724 547 000 for the week.
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Railroad magnate refuses to reply to Commerce Commission questions
The U S Supreme Court held that H Harriman and Otto Kahn need not answer Interstate Commerce Commission inquiries into the Union Pacific and partner lines. Justice Day dissented. The case stems from the Nov 16 1908 order directing investigation into the Union Pacific’s relationships with Southern Pacific Santa Fe Northern Pacific Great Northern and others. Harriman refused to say if he owned Alton stock or details about New York Central stock dealings. The circuit court had ordered responses. the decision marks a victory for Harriman and associates.
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Iowa Master Bakers Convene in Waterloo February
The Iowa State Association of Master Bakers plans a February 6 10 convention in Waterloo with about 200 delegates expected. Executive members William Korn M J Mulgrew G A Joule and W H Langtas presided over a recent session. Simon Huhig of Cincinnati is invited to address the gathering.
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Foraker Amends Bill On Reenlisting Negro Troops
Washington reports Senator Foraker introduced an amendment to reenlist discharged black soldiers from the Brownsville Texas incident. The measure would remove executive control and place the issue before a congressionally appointed tribunal to decide the Garniville question and authorize reenlistment of dishonored troops. Culberson then asked that the president's Brownsville message be read.
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Supreme Court Reverses Colorado Conspiracy Verdict
United States Supreme Court in Washington reverses a Colorado district court verdict discharging several detainees accused of conspiring to defraud the government over timber and coal land. The decision highlights a major federal ruling affecting a prior custody disposition and ties into ongoing congressional business on adjournment and related appeals.
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