Miner Hicks Survives as Rescue Drift Advances Toward Exit
Hicks, the entombed miner, reports progress after seven days in one position. A 17 foot drift is completed this day with 43 feet remaining to reach him. rescue plans include listening to music via a pipe and delivering milk daily while avoiding crowds that could hinder the operation. Superintendent Cone warns Bakersfield visitors to stay away to prevent delays.
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Hicks
Cone
Dearth
Power, Transit and Light Company
Judge Lawlor Overrules Grand Jury Objection In Duffy Nicholas Case
In San Francisco Judge Lawlor overruled a technical objection that juror Wise was ineligible for grand jury service due to a prior trial jury service. Nicholas and Duffy plan demurrer to the indictment. Adler’s perjury arraignment postponed to Monday. grand jury resumes probing extortion at Pine Street French restaurants with witness Camille Mailhebuau claiming payments for protection.
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San Francisco
Lawlor
Fred P. Nicholas
Peter M. Duffy
Jsror
Wallace C. Wise
Wise
Mur
Phy
Adler
Schmitz
Abraham Ruef
Nicholas
Duffy
Camille Mailhebuau
Pine Street
Kearney
Weather Forecast for San Francisco and California
San Francisco and vicinity cloudy with showers tonight. Saturday fair and warmer. Light west wind. San Joaquin Valley cloudy with showers tonight, then fair and warmer Saturday with light north wind. Southern California fair tonight and Saturday with light west wind.
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San Francisco
San Joaquin Valley
Southern California
Wheat market holds steady amid moderate demand in Chicago
In Chicago on December 24 the wheat market saw steady prices within a narrow range as commission houses and pit traders provided offerings. May opened unchanged to up a shade at 78 5-8 to 58 3-4, traded around 78 1-2, then rose to 78 5-8. In San Francisco on December 14 wheat remained firm with no sales, barley May at 1.19, December 1.12 1/2, cash 1.12 1/2, and corn quiet with large buyers at 1.35 to 1.40.
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Chiicawy
San Francisco
Bishop McCabe Improves Slightly After Stroke
New York Dec 14 The condition of Bishop McCabe, who is suffering from apoplexy, is described as slightly improved. His status is monitored as doctors assess recovery progress.
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New York
McCabe
Robbers Bind Pawnshop Victims Seize Diamonds in Omaha
Three men bound proprietor Mike Morrissey clerk and customer Frank Swan at Joe Sonnemberg pawn shop on Douguins street. They fled with a suitcase of diamonds and jewelry. Fireman Samuel Gross attempted to intervene, exchanging shots. One robber identified as Ed Elliott of Denver was later captured and part of the loot recovered. Loss to pawnbroker is about $8,000.
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Omaha
Joe Sonnenberg
Douguins Street
Mike Morrissey
Frank Swan
Samuel Gross
Ed Elliott
Denver
Steamer Chehalis Relays Fresh Provisions to Lucy
The Chehalis reports that on December 11 off Umpqua she spoke the schooner Lucy en route from San Pedro to Umpqua and supplied fresh provisions. The Lucy had been unable to cross the bar and had been outside for eight days.
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San Francisco
Chehalis
Gray’s Harbor
Umpqua
Lucy
San Pedro
Sentence Postponed For Insurance President
In New York on December 14, the sentencing of George Burnham Jr. the president of Mutual Reserve Life Insurance Company for grand larceny of company funds was postponed until Monday as Justice Greenbaum reviews a legal question in the case.
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New York
George Burnham, Jr
Mutual Reserve Life Insurance Company
Justice Greenbaum
Steamer Clara Runs Aground Near Mantoloking Beach
The Austrian freighter Clara, outbound from Trieste to New York via Bermuda, went ashore today near Mantoloking Life Saving Station and quickly turned broadside to the beach. The captain was rescued by a life saver's breeches buoy.
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New York
Clara
Trieste
Bermuda
Haakon and Family Headed to Germany From London
King Haakon Queen Maud and Crown Prince Olaf depart London for Germany. They will visit Berlin for a couple of days with Emperor William before returning to Christiania. King Edward the Princess of Wales Dr Nansen and Norwegian ministers bid farewell at the station.
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London
Haakon
Queen Maud
Olaf
Norway
Germany
William
Berlin
Christmiana
King Edward
Princess of Wales
Nansen
Spreckels Plan To Build San Diego Railway To Yuma
In San Diego on December 14 the Spreckels brothers announced a railroad from the city to the Colorado River at Yuma and beyond if feasible. External land values rose sharply while inner property markets dipped, amid claims some insiders profited yesterday. Town reaction mixed with jubilation and questions about potential backers behind the scheme.
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San Diego
John D
A. B. Spreckels
Colorado River
Yuma
Spreckels
Indicted Corporation Official Summoned to Answer Charges
Salt Lake City December 14. Jos F Smith president of the Mormon church and director of Union Pacific Railroad Company W H Bancroft vice president and general manager of Oregon Short Line Railroad Company and James A Moore general agent of Union Pacific Coal Company were served with summons to appear in Federal Court and answer unlawful discrimination charges in grand jury indictments returned a week ago.
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Jos. F. Smith
Mormon Church
Union Pack Railroad Company
W. H. Bancroft
Oregon Short Line Railroad Company
James A. Moore
Union Pacific Coal Company
Utah
Quiet Reign in Paris as Separation Session Opens
Paris reports a calm first day of the separation of church and state session with clergy adopting a passive stance. The government awaits drastic measures, while Cardinal Richard remains in his mansion awaiting expulsion as public interest wanes.
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Paris
Separation of Church and State
Richard
King Oscar's Condition Improves in Stockholm
King Oscar's condition shows improvement as officials report a quiet night. He slept six hours with little coughing and a morning temperature of 100.9. Crown Prince arrived from Berlin to assume the regency during the king's illness.
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Stockholm
Sweden
Oscar
Ustate
Berlin
Robbers Wreck Bank Safe in Drexel Heist
Robbers wrecked the Interstate bank safe in Drexel Missouri early today and escaped with about $5,000 in currency. The incident occurred in the morning hours, with authorities investigating the break in and reviewing security footage and witnesses for leads.
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Drexel, Mo
Interstate Bank
Solid Gold Jewelry and Accessories Price List
Solid Gold rings bracelets brooches buttons scarf pins signet rings and other items with prices from 1.50 to 300.00. Sterling silver ware manicure sets mirrors clocks gift boxes engravings fiction books and Christmas cards offered with varied designs and finishes.
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Tiffany
Belcher
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King Haakon
King Oscar
Wickersham Go
Stationery
Wickersham Company
Santa Fe Jewelers
Kodaks
Waterman’s Fountain Pens
J. A. Hughes
Bakersfield
Kern City
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