Four Die in Dynamite Blast at Wilkesbarre Coal Mine
Four men were killed and ten injured in a dynamite explosion at Lehigh and Wilkesbarre Coal Co mine No. 5 in South Wilkes-Barre. The dead were Robert Hamblebee Arthur Jones Matthew Philips and James M Glinn. Fatal injuries included George K Nerr Charles Stafford and Thomas Evans. A 50 pound dynamite box slipped from a line lowering into a 110 foot shaft and detonated on impact.
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Wilkesbarre
Lehigh & Wilkesbarre Coal Company
South Wilkesbarre
Robert Hamblebee
Arthur Jones
Matthew Philips
James M. Glinn
Geo. K. Nerr
Chas, Stafford
Thomas Evans
Faillips
Blaze Destroys Large Atlanta Block in Early Fire
Fire in the Snook & Austin furniture store on White Hall street swept through downtown Atlanta. A northwest wind sent sparks across several blocks as the flames damaged the Nororcas building, Jacobs Co. drug house, P. M. Rose liquor store, and Williams Hotel, with losses estimated at $500,000.
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Atlanta
Snook & Austin Company
White Hall Street
Nororcas
Jacobs Co
P. M. Rose Company
Williams
Venezuela creditors set 72 hour ultimatum deadline
London reports one of Venezuela’s largest creditors told the Associated Press that Britain and Germany gave a seventy two hour limit expiring Wednesday. The foreign office denied the exact timing but suggested possible extension. Indicators point toward a potential settlement.
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London
Venezuela
Associated Press
Great Britain
Germany
Foreign Office
New Mexico Prosperity Report From Governor Otero
Washington December 9 The national report of Governor Otero to the Secretary of the Interior says New Mexico is unusually prosperous with irrigation progress new mines opening and towns growing The territory's net bonded debt is 1 084 054 and the assessed property valuation is about 41 107 45 0 reflecting roughly one third of true value with an estimate near 150 000 000
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Washington
Otero
New Mexico
Secretary of the Interior
Post office to issue Martha Washington stamps in 8 cent range
The post office department starts releasing Martha Washington portrait stamps to replace the current 8 cent issue. About 25 million stamps are planned for distribution to post offices nationwide within a year. Also, Fong Yung and Won Gung sold their stake in Gate City Restaurant to Ung Sing & company, with the new firm not assuming any personal debts.
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Washington
Poat
Martha Washington
Fong Yung
Won Gung
Gate City
Ung Sing & Company
Gray Asks Key Question At Anthracite Strike Hearing
In Scranton testimony from Markle miner B D Gallagher and Henry Cole reveal high costs for oil and blasting powder and a harsh eviction of a family by the Markle company. The old miner described eviction of a decrepit wife and dying mother, leading to her burial as officials listened with emotion.
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Scranton
Gallagher
Markle
Hazelton
Gray
Henry Cole
Cole
Markle Company
Lumber Combine Forms National Association
Delegates from various lumber manufacturing groups met in St. Louis and organized a national association. Represented are the Pacific Lumber Manufacturers' Association and others, aiming to coordinate supply, equipment, insurance, credit extension, and standardize grades and gauges.
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St. Louis
Amng
Pacific Lumber Manufacturers’ Association
National Civic Federation Meets Over Output Restrictions
New York December 9 and the second day of the industrial department meeting drew a large crowd with Ex-President Cleveland among attendees. The discussion focused on restricting industrial output to curb overproduction.
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New York
Industrial Department
National Civic Federation
Cleveland
Representative Aikman Carnahan Dies in Washington
Aikman Carnahan Republican representative elect of Indiana Second District died last night in Washington Ind. Officials report the death follows a brief illness and leaves a vacant seat in Congress. Carnahan had been slated to take office in January.
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Carnahan
Washington
Ind
Aikman Carnahan
Indiana
American house destroyed by fire losses near twenty thousand
Lewiston Montana Dec 9 The Americano house was entirely destroyed by fire entailing a loss of 20000 dollars. A quarter of the loss falls on guests who sent clothing and jewelry. Dense smoke caused many to lose their way in the hall and be rescued with difficulty. Some were renewed by means of ladders.
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Lewiston, Mecnt
Americno
Halle
Desperate anarchist arrest and king assassination plot
In Spezia thirteen anarchists were arrested during an oath taking to assassinate King Victor Emmanuel. One assailant and a policeman were wounded as police stopped the act. The second item notes a deep cold wave across several states with temperatures from eight to twenty below zero.
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Rome
Speziza
Victor Emmanel
Land sale planned in Hawaii and officials' removals follow Senate report
Honolulu reports a sale plan for 4500 acres on Oahu at two dollars per acre with required improvements. The Hawaii Territorial Senate approves Governor Dole’s call to remove Supervisor Boyd and Auditor Austin amid scandals. Also noted are $17,949.91 embezzlement allegations against Treasurer Wright and Chinese Minister Wa Ting Fang criticizing the exclusion act enforcement in Honolulu. Fifty four Japanese rejected as immigrants due to trachoma are sent home aboard the Hongkong Maru.
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Honolulu
San Francisco
E. &. Boyd
Territorial Senate
Department of Public Works
Dole
Boyd
Austin
Senate
Territorial Treasury
Wright
Wa Ting Fang
Henolalu
China
Pacific Commercial Advertiser
Ofhorale
United States
J. A. Breokenes
Williamson
Davis
Military Asaft
Washington
Hondola
Hongkong Maru
Schubert Symphony Club at the Auditorium This Evening
County delinquent tax sale nets 54 lots and interests totaling 631 dollars. Sheriff Rice reports private bidders paid various sums for parcels in blocks 586 247 283 464 89 310 6 200 116 382 50 468 42 149 613 420 855 858 and 862 with Henry O Leary and D W Church among the top purchasers. One half interest in some parcels sold to O Leary and others. Lot 8 block 441 remained unsold.
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J. G. Rotoseer
Lote
D. W. Charob
John Cannon
J. M. Ingersol
D. W. Charoh
Mise Betty Peterson
Henry O'Leary
Lizzie Priest
D. W. Church
Henry O
J. G. Rebkosser
Idaho Senators Urge Idaho Reservoir Sites Action
Senators Duboin and Heitfeldt urged early action on Idaho reservoir sites under the new irrigation law. They cited Goose Creek in Cassia and Mountain Home in Elmore counties and pressed plans to reduce prices of unsold Fort Hall land. Idaho project attention was promised as feasible plans are prepared.
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Salt Lake
Washington
Duboin
Heitfeldt
Chief Newell
Geological Survey
Idaho
Goose Creek
Cassia
Mountain Home
Elmore County
Newell
Interior Department
Fort Hall Reservation
Richards
General Land Office
Congress
Supreme Court Reverses Corcoran vs Sonora Mining
In Idaho the Supreme Court reverses the district ruling in W. P. Corcoran v Sonora Mining Co and O W Gibbs. The court finds error in permitting an officer to testify about an assessment not reflected in minutes and stresses strict statutory compliance. The plaintiff owned 12000 shares and 8000 were sold to Gibbs after an unnotified assessment.
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Boise, Idn
W. P. Corcoran
Sonora Mining Company
O. W. Gibbs
Shoshone County
Supreme Court
District Court
Atock
Gibbs
Lewistes
City Fire Rips New Westminster Business District
A major blaze in New Westminster British Columbia ripped through the business district with four explosions toppling four stores and a hotel. The fire caused about 150000 dollars in damage and remained out of control as a furnace in the hotel sparked the flames.
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New Westminster
B. C
Indian Territory Statehood Talk Spurs Scout Self Government
In Washington the Senate received resolutions from the Indian Territory executive committee opposing the statehood bill. They urge for some form of Scout self-government aligned with the Moco bill and denounce alleged misrepresentations about joint statehood with Oklahoma.
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Washington
Senate
Quay
Pennsylvania
Indian Territory
Oklahoma
Colorado Second District election returns show Hogg win
Official returns from Denver confirm H M Hogg Republican won the Colorado Second District seat with 47 546 votes against incumbent John O Bell Democrat 45 454. W J Farrar Socialist 4 984 and J B Lister Prohibitionist 2 089 giving Hogg a plurality of 2 821. Ballard’s Snow Liniment ad promotes a remedy for family use.
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Denver
Colorado
H. M. Hogg
John O. Bell
W. J. Farrar
J. B. Lister
Hogg
All Grades of Lear Engar Advanced on Points
New York December 9 all grades of lear engar were advanced on points in a brief amateur boxing report from the city. The note records small improvements and upcoming matches, highlighting local fighters and judged outcomes.
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New York
Reed Rites Held for Ex-Speaker in Portland Sermon
In Portland Maine a simple but impressive funeral service for former Speaker Thomas Reed took place at the First Unitarian Church. A brief eulogy closed the ceremony marking Reed's passing.
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Portland
Thomas Reed
First Unitarian Abaroh
Boy Drowns After Ice Breaks on Portneaf River
Walter Grover seven, son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Grover, broke through rotten ice on the Portneaf River near the old dam. He was drawn under by a current and recovered after about an hour, at 2:15 pm. The boy was alone and had ventured onto unsafe ice. His father arrived and tried to dive in, while his mother was reported in critical condition.
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Walter
Joseph Grover
Portneaf
Fred Brown
Grover
Books for Printers Bequeath Library to Colorado Home
The library of late Amos J. Cummings, New York Congressman and editor, will be given to the International Typographical Union founded home in Colorado Springs. Mrs. Cummings, widow, announced the gift on her visit. Cummings once served on the home’s board and supported a planned bequest in his will. the widow has now executed her own will to honor his wish and the library may arrive soon.
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Colorado Springs
Amos J. Cummings
New York
International Typographical Union
Distress in Denmark Reported as Winter Deepens Suffering
Copenhagen reports widespread distress from industrial stagnation and low commerce worsened by an unusually early and severe winter. Building halts left many unemployed, straining charity organizations beyond previous records.
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Copenhagen
Cable Leaders Arrive to Witness Honolulu Legging Start
Clarence Mackay president of the Postal Telegraph company with Vice Presidents Baker and Ward of the Commercial Cable company arrived in San Francisco to witness the laying of the cable to Honolulu. They expect the laying to begin this week and foresee the Honolulu to Yokohama to Guam link in operation by July 1, 1908.
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San Francisco
Clarence Mackay
The
Postal Telegraph Company
Baker
Ward
Commercial Cable Company
Honolulu
Mackay
Yckohama
Guam
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Martha
Anthracite Coal Strike Commission
National Association of Manufacturers
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New England
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Mass
Weather Bureau
Beaton
Schensotady
N. Y
New Haven
Conn
Mercury
Chicago, Ill
Hawaii
Entertainments
Schubert Symphony Club
Audiorium
Tom Reed
Walter Grover
Portneuf
Denmark
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