Reed Dies Former Speaker of the House in Washington
Thomas Brackett Reed died in the Arlington hotel from uremia. He was transferred to Portland, Maine, for private interment after a simple funeral. Mrs Reed Catherine Reed Amos L Allen Asher C Hinds Augustus Payne accompanied the body on the special train.
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Thomas Brackett Reed
House of Representatives
Arlington Hotel
Reed
Catherine Reed
Gardner, McDonald, Bishop and Goodnow
Portland
Federal Express
Amos L
Funeral of Speaker Reed Follows His Last Wish
The Portland service for Thomas Brackett Reed drew mourners from Washington New York and Maine including governors and prominent residents. The casket was moved from the hotel to the hearse and then to the railroad station before burial at Evergreen cemetery after Bible readings a brief prayer and a eulogy by Rev. John Carroll Perkins.
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Thomas Brackett Reed
Maine
Washington
House of Representatives
Portland
New York
New England
Pine Tree State
John Carroll Perkins
Evergreen Cemetery
Reed
Miners Present Case in Scranton Strike Hearing
The coal strike commission heard miners testify on Monday in Hazleton region claims that G B Markle & Co refused employment to union members evicted workers, docked wages, and forced debt on families of deceased miners. Witnesses also alleged child labor to cover deaths, while wages stayed flat amid a 20 percent rise in living costs since 1900. Armour & Co. official John D Hughes provided meat price comparisons showing a 23.5 percent increase since 1900.
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Coal Strike Commission
G B. Markle & Co
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Markle
Markle Company
John D. Hughes
Armour & Co
Behring Sea Award Stirs Russian Objections
A St Petersburg dispatch to the Morning Post says Russia rejects the principle of the Behring sea award. It objects to the ruling that Russia may not pursue trespassers beyond its territorial waters, though it does not dispute paying the stipulated sum.
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St. Petersburg
Morning Post
Assar
United States
Russia
Fatal Row in a Saloon in Chicago
Charles Slater, a bailiff in the criminal court, died after being shot by deputy sheriff Samuel O Neil during a political argument in a saloon. O Neil fled after being ejected, returning through the front and firing before escaping.
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Charles Slater
Criminal Court
Samuel O'Neil
O'Neil
Slater
O’neil
Lumbermen to Meet for National Organization
St Louis December 9 prominent lumbermen from milling centers across the United States will gather at the Southern hotel for a three day session. The aim is to organize a national body. Kansas reports zero weather statewide Monday night with no wind and little suffering among stock.
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United States
Southern Hotel
Kansas
Topeka
Kan
Driver Held Up Near Green Bay
Green Bay December 9 a lone bandit held up a stage driver carrying the Shawano mail to Green Bay. The amount of mail taken is not known and the robber disappeared into the woods.
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Green Bay
Wis
Shawano
Sardine Catch a Failure Inspires French Decline
Consular advices from France report to Washington that the sardine catch of France’s great western industries is a general failure this year, signaling economic strain for the coastal fishing sectors.
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Washington
Dec
France
State Department
Consul General Thomas Nast Dies of Yellow Fever
Guayaquil Ecuador December eight Consul General Thomas Nast died Sunday after a three day illness from yellow fever. He received a formal funeral with governor consular corps and American colony attending. Nast born Bavaria September 27 1840 later famed as a caricaturist and cartoonist in New York.
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Ecuador
Thomas Nast
New York
Landau
Bavaria
United States
Barry Johnstone Dead After Jealous Shooting Suicide
Barry Johnstone, the Philadelphia actor who shot himself after killing Kate Hassett of Keith's Bijou stock company, died at Hahnemann Hospital from peritonitis. He lingered nearly a week. his sisters and brothers were at his bedside while his mother returned to Syracuse. His body was sent for burial in Syracuse. The deaths followed alleged insane jealousy over Hassett.
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Barry Johnstone
Kate Hassett
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Bijou Theater
Hahnemann Hospital
Johnstone
Syracuse
Delayed Explosion Claims Several Workers At Baker's Hill
In Nashville Tennessee on December 9 two men were killed outright six others seriously injured with at least three fatally, and four more hurt by a delayed blast at Baker's Hill on the Evansville and St Louis division of the Louisville and Nashville railroad. Victims were Italians working in a cut under construction.
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Baker’s Hill
Here
Evansville & St Louis
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Louisville & Nashville
Chinese residents in United States allowed to enter Philippines
Manila reports Customs Collector Shuster rules that Chinese legally resident in the mainland United States may enter the Philippines. He states that all such Chinese are entitled to entry irrespective of class or occupation, as long as they travel by a reasonably direct route and use due diligence.
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Shuster
United States
Philippine Islands
Philippines
Not Told of Her Mother's Death In Bay Side L I
New York December 8 Mrs Annie Koerber mother of actress Marie Dressler died at her Bay Side Long Island home so ill in the city that news of the death was withheld from Dressler.
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New York
Annie Koerber
Marie Dressler
Bay Side
L. I
New Ecuadorian Minister Named for United States
Guayaquil reports Alfre do Baqueriz Moreno secretary for foreign affairs has been appointed minister to the United States. He is expected to depart next week for Washington.
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Guayaquil
Ecuador
Alfredo Baqueriz Moreno
United States
Washington
Cold wave grips Wisconsin and upper Michigan
Milwaukee dispatch reports a cold wave Sunday night bringing near zero temperatures across Wisconsin and upper Michigan. A high wind accompanied light snow, marking the coldest spell of the season in the region.
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Wis
Wisconsin
Upper Michigan
Germany towns vote aid for unemployed in cold spell
Berlin reports bitter winter across Germany prompts municipalities to raise funds for the unemployed. Dresden alone has voted 25000 dollars for relief efforts.
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Germany
Berlin
Dresden
Ultimatums From Britain Germany To Venezuela Abroad
Great Britain and Germany issued ultimatums to Venezuela with a time limit for settlement. London reports indicate a possible seizure of customs if no settlement. Venezuela’s President Castro says foreign creditors must wait for peace to be re established before promises are fulfilled. In Caracas the situation remains tense as communications falter and the goal remains a diplomatic settlement.
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State Department
United States
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Wabash Shopmen End Strike and Return to Work
The 1,006 Wabash shopmen across Springfield and other cities resumed work after accepting President Ramsey’s terms for a four cent per hour wage increase. Mass meetings supported the decision to accede to the company’s terms, and a committee notified J B Barnes that all shopmen would report back Tuesday morning.
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Abandoned Posts In Caracas As Ministers Depart
The British minister W H D Haggard and the German charge d affaires Von Pilgrim Baltazzi left Caracas at 3 PM Monday for La Guaira. Haggard boarded the British cruiser Retribution and Pilgrim Baltazzi joined the German cruiser Vista. Both legations closed, they departed without warning to avoid hostile demonstrations.
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Fire in Ishpeming mine rages beyond control
A 36 hour blaze at Section 16 mine Ishpeming owned by Oliver Mining Co. has caused major structural damage. Water efforts failed for 12 hours, shafts sealed to smother flames. Over 300 men employed. no injuries reported.
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Oliver Mining Co
Mr and Mrs Putnam Strong Arrive in New York
On the Umbria from Liverpool and Queenstown Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Putnam Bradlee Strong were among the passengers arriving in New York. Strong declined to discuss his past or future plans.
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Kitty Stranded Off Kingston As Wrecking Ship Heads In
Kingston Jamaica December 8 The United Fruit Co steamer Kitty lies hard ashore on Runcador reef about 300 miles from Jamaica. The American wrecking steamer Premier has moved to assist the stranded vessel.
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Jamaica
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Runcador Reef
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Planing Mill Fire in Denver Destroys $120,000 in Property
A blaze at lffe Phee and McGinnity's Planing mill in Denver began in the shaving vault early Sunday. The fire caused about 120000 worth of damage as floors collapsed, injuring four firemen who were rescued with minor injuries.
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British and German cruisers anchor at La Guaira
British second class cruiser Retribution from Bermuda and German cruiser Gazelle from Willemstad have anchored at La Guaira along with the Spanish warship Nau Ules arriving at Caracas La Guaira on December 8.
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Spain to Boost Navy With 10-Year Fleet Plan
Madrid officials report Minister of Marine Toca issued a circular inviting naval departments to help draft a new naval program for submission to the cortes. The plan envisions increasing 1903 naval estimates by 5 million dollars, then rising gradually to 20 million, replacing the current 7.5 million yearly. A syndicate would be formed to build warships and reorganize dockyards and ports, with a ten-year build horizon and a four-year milestone for a respectable showing.
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Cortes
Five-Story Building Destroyed in Canal Street Fire
Fire at 1 30 p m Monday razed the five story structure at 62 to 66 Canal street and severely damaged the adjacent four story building. About 100 workers faced panic and narrow escapes as smoke hampered searches. Loss for building and contents is estimated over 100000 dollars.
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Chicago
Canal Street
Strike Threatens Retail Shipping Workers in Chicago
In Chicago on December 9, about 200 shipping department workers walked out over wage demands. Five major stores face potential further strikes as the union seeks a sliding scale from 15 to 20 dollars weekly. Current pay ranges from 5 to 12 dollars, affecting Mandel Bros., Schlessinger and Mayer, Boston Store, The Fair, and A M Rothschild & Co.
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Schlessinger & Mayer
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Wright urges tariff cut on Philippine goods to 25 percent
Gen Luke E Wright vice governor of the Philippines told the house ways and means committee that Philippine goods entering the United States should be taxed at 25 percent of the Dingley schedule. He argued the tariff reduction would open a better market for Philippine products and increase island revenues under Rep Cooper's bill.
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Washington
Luke E Wright
Philippines
House Committee On Ways and Means
United States
Cooper
Wright
Islands
Tragedy Near Tyler Ends in Double Death
In Tyler Texas a young man named Davis shot and killed Mrs Wynne a bride of three days near her country home. Mr Wynne tried to help his wife and Davis then shot himself. Davis is said to have been a rejected suitor for Mrs Wynne's hand.
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Tex
Davis
Bill Would Make Railroads Liable For Employee Injuries
Washington December 9.A bill introduced by Mr Lodge seeks to hold railroad companies liable for damages from injuries or deaths of employees even if contributing negligence by the employee is a factor.
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Washington
Lodge
Found Dead in His Office in Ironwood Finnish Resident
Oscar J Bay a leading Finnish resident was found dead in his office in the Prescott block Monday. He had been missing since Tuesday and his body was severely decomposed. Authorities consider suicide likely and note possible alcohol involvement.
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Mich
Oscar J Bay
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Supreme Court Justice Holmes assigned to first circuit
Washington December 9 Justice Holmes of the United States Supreme Court was Monday assigned to the first circuit in the allotment of members to circuits. Justice Gray formerly presided over the circuit.
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Justice Holmes
United States Supreme Court
First Circuit
Gray
Attel Decisions Ryan In Six Round Chicago Bout
Chicago headlines Abe Attel the California featherweight outpointed Buddy Ryan of Chicago in a six round fight Monday night. Attel pressed the action with a running style and secured the decision.
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Abe Attel
California
Buddy Ryan
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British army officer passes through Memphis to aid Transvaal restock
Maj. E. F. Eckersley of the British army travels via Memphis to Lathrop, Missouri, where the government has concentrated 100,000 mules and horses. These animals are purchased to restock farms in the Transvaal.
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Memphis
Tenn
E. F. Eckersley
Lathrop
English actress granted divorce in Omaha court
Mariel Nelson, an English actress composer and professional violinist, was granted a divorce from John Steward ps, an instructor in an English college, in Omaha Nebraska on December 9.
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Mariel Nelson
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House Adopts Respectful Resolutions On Reed Death
The House adopted suitable resolutions noting the death of former Speaker Reed and adjourned in his memory. Speaker Sherman lauded Reed’s long service from Maine, saying his life and influence would be remembered beyond ordinary custom. The Senate and other sessions covered immigration, pension bills, and proclamations.
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Adjournment Resolution Backed by House Committee
Washington December 9 The ways and means committee of the House has reported favorably on the resolution to adjourn from December 20 to January 5.
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Te Ways and Means Committee of the
Constitutional amendment to curb trusts and Sherman act update
Senator Nelson introduces a joint resolution to empower Congress to regulate trusts and a bill to tighten the Sherman anti trust act. Dock laborers agree to join the sailors strike in Marseilles, halting all ships regardless of nationality, risking serious trade paralysis.
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Foraker Bill Aims Marble Markers for Confederate Graves
Washington December 9 Senator Foraker introduced a bill ordering the secretary of war to mark with marble slabs the graves of Confederate soldiers who died in northern prisons or hospitals during the Civil War. The measure appropriates $100 000 for the project.
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Texas Pacific Coal executive dies playing billiards
S A B Marston assistant general manager of the Texas Pacific Coal Co Thurber Texas died suddenly Monday at the Stillwell hotel in Pittsburg after collapsing in convulsions while playing billiards.
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S. A. B. Marston
Texas Pacific Coal Co
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Tex
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