Oklahoma and Indian Territory to form one state
National Capital dispatch reports Senate action on a substitute bill to admit Oklahoma and Indian Territory as a single state named Oklahoma. The plan allows a constitution, bans polygamy, grants four representatives and two senators, and shows party splits with Republicans voting for the substitute and Democrats against it. A Dec. 3 committee vote favored admitting Oklahoma and Indian Territory as one state. New Mexico and Arizona were not included.
Blind Chaplain Milburn resigns from Senate post
Washington December 8 Rev W H Milburn the blind chaplain of the Senate now in California has sent his resignation to President pro tem Frye His successor will be chosen by the Senate Ill health compels retirement Milburn aged near eighty entered service in 1854 and remains mentally clear though physically declining
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Washington
W. H. Milburn
Senate
California
Frye
Milburn
Milbaro
House panel to report against Carter Glass credentials inquiry
Election committee No 1 in Washington Dec 3 decided to report adversely on a resolution to investigate Carter Glass elected from Virginia. The measure sought to probe the new Virginia constitution over alleged voter disfranchisement.
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Washington
Election Committee No
House
Carter Glass
Virginia
New York Delegation Backs Cannon for Speaker
At a New York delegation meeting in the House the members voted unanimously to support Representative Cannon for speaker.
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Wahington
New York
House
Representative Cannon
Senator Lodge bids gold standard currency for Philippines
Washington December action reports Senator Lodge introducing a bill to regulate Philippine currency and establish a gold standard. The measure aims to fix the currency on a gold basis, shaping financial policy for the Philippines.
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Washington
Lodge
Philippines
House Passes Bill to Fund Coal Strike Commission
The U S House approved the measure to defray expenses of the Coal Strike Commission and adjourned until Friday, as reported from Washington.
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Washington
House
Coal Strike Commission
Glen Eyre in Pike County Sold at Sheriff Auction
The village of Glen Eyre in Pike County Pennsylvania was sold at public sheriff auction. Bidders from New York secured the tract for 5000 dollars. The 857 acre property has declined recently due to market dullness for locally quarried blue slate.
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Port Jervis
N. Y
Glen Eyre
Pike County
New York Capitalista
Progreso Oil Tank Explodes In San Francisco Fire
A disastrous explosion on the steamer Progresso at Fulton Iron Works during oil burner conversion caused a total loss. Eight men were aboard. four are confirmed dead, two missing, about twenty injured. Ten taken to Presidio hospital. Names of dead include First Assistant Engineer Parks and sailors Glen and Dow.
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San Francisco
Fulton Iron Worke
General Military Hospital
Presidio
Ara
Parks
McGregor
Glen
Dow
Wives Wanted From Eastern Regions for Western Men
In Wilkes Barre Pa on December 8 a letter from James Brave, a former Plymouth resident, reports 500 men across King and Pierce counties and Seattle and Tacoma seeking wives. The request specifies Welsh English or German descent for suitable women aged 23 to 30 skilled in housework and neat living.
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Wilkestarre
King and Pierce Ccounties
Seattle
Tacoma
Wack
James Brave
Plymouth
Evans
Ocr
Prize baby born in Chicago ties Clark million gift
A son born to the wife of W A Clark Jr last night wins the 1 000 000 gift offered by Senator W A Clark to his descendants for the first grandson. Lepnator Clark in Paris has been notified of the arrival.
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Chicago
W. A. Clark, Jr
W. A. Clark
Record-Herald
Butte
Mont
Morris
New York
Lepnator Clark
Paris
Cade
Tragic Cremation in Jenese Mountains Family Perished
News from Albuquerque reports the cremation of Mrs. Charles Loddy and her children in a Jenese mountains cabin. A stove fire caused a roof collapse as the mother tried to rescue the eldest, fifteen, and all perished. The father was away.
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Albuquerque
N. M
Charles Loddy
Jenese Mountains
Gambling crackdown hits Seattle as police close bawdy houses
Seattle December 8 Chief of Police Sullivan orders end to all gambling and shuts bawdy houses while slot machines are banned. Three King County Superior Court judges Tallmen Griffin and Bell held a conference on graft allegations against police and county officials. A grand jury to probe the charges will be summoned.
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Seattle
Wash
Sullivan
Superior Court
King County
Tallmen
Griffin and
Bell
Prand
British and German Fleet Move to Venezuela
London reports Britain and Germany taking naval measures to secure satisfaction from Venezuela with ships already assembling off the coast. In Hamilton Bermuda, cruisers and destroyers were ordered to Venezuela, while local council debates electric lights and a few city governance disputes.
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London
Great Britain
Germany
Venezuela
Coal Famine Threatens New York If Weather Prolongs Shortage
The New York Herald reports a looming coal famine tied to winter weather. With rail delays possible, remaining supplies could fetch luxury prices. About 26 000 tons of 100 000 nightly coastal coal supply reach New York, leaving a daily deficit near 40 000 tons as demand outpaces distribution. President Lederiv orders elevated roads to show cause on Wednesday to curb soft coal age.
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New York
The
Herald
New England
Canada
Lederiv
Board of Health
Roa
Streeter trio found guilty of manslaughter in Chicago
The jury found Captain George Wellington Streeter Henry Heeldtke and William McManners guilty of manslaughter and sentenced them to imprisonment in the penitentiary. They were accused of murdering John Kirkwatchman for Henry W. Cooper tied to the Lake Shore land interests near Lake Michigan.
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Chicago
Streeter
George Wellington Streeter
Henry Heeldtke
William McManners
John 8
Kirkwatchman
Henry W. Cooper
Lake Shore
Lake Michigan
Blizzard Sweeps Nebraska and Colorado Plains
A fierce snow storm roars across Nebraska and Colorado. Blizzards hit sand hill and northern regions with cattle damage feared as temperatures dip to two degrees above zero at Greely. Local reports cite widespread travel disruption and intensifying winter conditions.
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Lincoln
Nebraska
Sand Hill
Denver
Colorado
Greely
Entertainments Tonight Presents Hunting for Hawkins at the Auditorium
The Audi torium hosts the entertainment segment Hunting for Hawkins tonight featuring a mystery act and audience participation. Local press notes suggest light humor and family-friendly intrigue.
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Hawkins
City Light Bills and Street Lamps Spark Debate
Council sessions reveal disputed lamp bills with 28 billed for 20 lamps and higher voltage, plus a heated exchange over corner lights from Bridge-Tupper and Brady companies. November police totals show 128 arrests with 50 days on the chain gang and $817 in fines. City clerk reports. Olive addition deed discussed. requests for arc light at Grant/Sutlett and a Benton street bridge with private contributions considered.
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Sanders
Tapper Company
Brady Company
Steely
Williams
Dwyer
Pyrer
Cleave
Lane
Dodds
Condon
American Falls Power Company
Bridge-Tupper Company
Pocatello
Idaho
City of
American Falls
Ameriican Falls
American Falls Writer Power CO
Simpeon
The
Light Company
Secmpany
Pyper
Simpaon
Simpson
Ross
Darrah
Cece Coer Ee
City Boos i iv
Ciereccces Oi
Vasa
Escoes
Olive Addition
Stebbs
Olive
Olives Addition
Geo. Divengenzo
Grant Avenue
Sutlett Street
Highways
GOAL STRIKE ATTITUDE TOWARD INDEPENDENT SETTLEMENT
In Scranton on December 3 the Anthracite Coal Strike Commission reconvened after a ten day adjournment as miners and railroads submitted evidence. Chairman Gray clarified the panel would not dismiss the case if an outside settlement was reached and affirmed the committee remains responsible for any agreement or award it approves.
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Railroads
Minera
Anthracite Coal Strike Commission
Gray
Mittee
Fire Destroys Lodging House And Residence In Morning Blaze
Fire broke out around 4 am on Second Avenue in two connected buildings owned by J. S. Campbell. The lodging house occupied by Mrs Furrer was entirely destroyed with contents, the adjacent residence of Mr and Mrs Farrer damaged. No clear origin. Fire crews faced frozen hose and cold wind. all valuables saved? none. Buildings insured for 1400 and 400 with Hancock Abstract. furnishings insured 450 with Church and White. The structures are old, dating to the 1890s.
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Second Avenue
Furrer
J. 8. Campbell
Pancock Abstract Company
Christine Bohrus
Church & White Company
One Minute Cough Cure Promises Quick Health Boost
Forecast warns of sudden weather changes that threaten health at home. Madison Georgia resident K H Wise credits One Minute Cough Cure with improving health and possibly saving his life. The product claims to cure coughs colds lagrippe bronchitis pneumonia and throat and lung troubles. Sold by Bean's Drug Store and H H Whittlesey.
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K.H. Wise
Madison Ga
Case By
Bean's Drug Store
H. H. Whittlesey
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the Tribune Co
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