Trans Atlantic Marconi messages reach King Edward and more
London reports Marconi representatives announce trans Atlantic messages delivered with nearly instant success and plans to handle 1000 words per hour. A wireless link between Cornwall and Nova Scotia to begin commercial service. Separate notes from Rome confirm King Victor Emmanuel received a wireless from Marconi.
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King Edward
King Victor
London
Marconi
Cornwall
Nova Scotia
Rome
Vistor Emmanuel
Breton
Timber Sold on 28000 Acres in Idaho for 1.50 and .75 Per Thousand
Timber on about 28,000 acres in Kootenai County Idaho owned by the state sold today. William Howard Land and Lumber Co of Coeur d Alene bid 1.50 per thousand for white pine and 75 cents per thousand for red and yellow pine, total $127,365. Also filed suit for $20,000 damages in Soda Springs homicide case involving Louis Leckenby.
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Spokane
Kootenai
Oceanty
Idaho
Rathdrom
William Howard Land and Lumber Company
Covar d’Alene
Soda Springs
May Leckenby
District Court
William Edwards
Holtzheimer & Holtzheimer
Mrs. Leckenby
Louis Leckenby
Wm. Edwards
Lovis Leckenby
Earthquake in Andijan kills thousands in Turkestan
A Marghelan dispatch reports Andijan earthquake casualties of about 25,000 with 16,000 houses destroyed. Authorities struggle to cope with widespread destitution as aftershocks continue.
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Marghelan
Russian Turkestan
Andijan
Storm Tossed Vessel Reaches Santa Barbara Port
The schooner R. A. Plummer arrives in Santa Barbara after twenty four days from Gray's Harbor with lumber for South America. Severe storms wash several crew overboard and drown. only the captain and three men remain active aboard.
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Santa Barbara
Cal
R. A. Plummer
Gray’s Harbor
South America
President Roosevelt Returns From Rapidan Visit
President Roosevelt and family arrived in Washington from Rapidan Virginia today. He said he had a delightful outing and expressed pleasure with the trip.
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Roosevelt
Washington
Rapidan
Fifty Buried Passengers Rescued After Snow Train Crisis
Fifty passengers on a Burlington train from Denver to Deadwood were buried under ten feet of snow for twenty four hours near Lincoln Nebraska. They were rescued last night.
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Lincoln
Neb
Burlington
Denver
Deadwood
Russian officials entertain Miles at Port Arthur
Pekin Dec. 22 The Russian officials at Port Arthur entertained Lieutenant General Miles on arrival and are sending him to Tako aboard a cruiser.
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Pekio
Port Arthur
Miles
Tako
Trains Resume Running Through Cheyenne Blockade
Cheyenne Wyoming December 22 trains are moving again after the Union Pacific blockade was raised late yesterday.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Union Pacific
Death Toll Reaches Twenty Four After Byron Accident
San Francisco reports the Byron disaster on Saturday night has raised the death toll to twenty four. Authorities continue to inspect debris and recover victims as investigators evaluate the cause and arrange for proper tributes and aid for families.
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San Francisco
Byron
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Endorsed by Governor Atkinson
Governor G W Atkinson of West Virginia endorses Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as a powerful remedy for stomach ailments after using many bottles. Sold by Bean's Drug Store and H A Kittlesey.
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Bean's Drug Store
H. A . Kittlesey
State land board to sell timber lands before end of tenure
The Idaho Falls Register accuses the state land board of rushing timber land sales to benefit timber syndicates. It condemns the administration for fraudulently squandering public lands and calls the sales a daring national theft.
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Idaho Falls Register
State Land Board
Land Board
Friends of the Administration
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve Fame Boosts Genuine Goods
De Witt & Co of Chicago created a witch hazel salve claimed to cure piles and other skin ailments. The ad warns against counterfeit versions and urges customers to ask for DeWitt's genuine salve, advertised by Bean's Drug Store and H. H. Whittlesey.
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de Witt & Co
Chicago
DeWitt
Bean's
H. H. Whittlesey
Teller's Chance in Senate Race Amid Democratic Tie
Senator Henry M. Teller arrives in Denver for Christmas. Colorado will choose a successor when the legislature convenes January 7. Democrats seek Teller’s strong support while Republicans divide behind Goudy Dixon Howbert and Walcott. Canvassing board contests and Populist tensions threaten seating and may produce a 32 to 33 house split. Jones's illness adds to the risk of a Democratic tie.
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Denver
Colc
Henry M. Teller
Washington
Teller
Walcott
Frank O. Goudy
Walter N. Dixon
Pueblo
Irving Howbert
Colorado Springs
Goudy
House
Jones
Hot Springs
Ark
Geneseo Post Office election sparks postmaster dispute
A Geneseo dispatch reports a plan for settling political disputes by ballot. Mrs J J Owens led the vote for postmaster with 181 votes, followed by G N Hollister and Mrs Marie Ocol. Owens claims other factions accepted the result while Cool and Hollister supporters contest it. The county central committee met but has taken no action.
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Geneseo
J. J. Owens
Marie Ocol
G. N. Hollister
Owens
Cool
Hollister
County Central Committee
Chicago Wheat Market Report
Wheat futures traded in Chicago with May at 7.74 per bushel and nearby months showing firm activity on December 22. Traders watched weather, harvest pace, and global supply concerns influencing prices.
Fire Devastates Knoxville Business District Losing Half a Million
A blaze at 1:30 this morning gutted the Knoxville Pants Company building on Commerce Avenue Knoxville Tenn. The fire destroyed adjoining structures including the Brown Hardware company and others. Insurance men estimate losses between four and five hundred thousand dollars with higher figures possible as onlookers watched the spectacular blaze.
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Knoxville, Tenn
Knoxville Pants Company
Commerce Avenue
Broyles, McClellan & Lackey
David Commission Company
Brown Hardware Company
Shanklin Grain Company
R. H. Gattoe & Company
Oxford Letter Delivers Winter Weather and Local Notes
Oxford Idaho reports freezing nights as Mrs. John Lloyd dies at thirty-two after paralysis. Town sees deer hunts, Xmas trade rising, hay purchases, and plans to move. Residents Ray Fisher and Merle Palmer return from college for holidays while Isaac N. Lewis visits family.
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John Lloyd
Charles
Hannah Crenshaw
Oxford
Ray
Vick Fisher
Merle Palmer
Six Vessels Sinking Collision Leaves Six Dead
Boston reports the fishing schooners Manhassetts Palmer and Louise B Gray collided in Massachusetts Bay. Six men from both ships drowned as boats split and sank. fifteen survivors faced exposure and madness after abandoning ship. Captains were saved.
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Boston
Schoner
Manhassetts
Frank A. Palmer
Louise B. Gray
Massachusetts Bay
Palmer
Gray
Supreme Court Affirms Lien Priority in Idaho Stock Case
The Idaho case Marleton bank of Iowa v Standrod concerns whether a general creditor’s attachment of stock holds priority over a properly pledged stock lien. The Supreme Court rules that a written, good faith transfer of stock for value, even if not on the books, has priority over a later attachment by a creditor to the assignor.
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Supreme Court
Marleton Bank of Iowa
Respondent
D. W
D. W. Standrod & Co
William Lindsey
Harris
Mapleton Tank
Suprme
Stcok
Bar
Legal Opinion on Stock Transfers and Corporate Book Rules
The text interprets sections 2591 2639 2640 and 2611 and holds that corporate books need not be public for private stockholder creditors. Transfers by endorsement and delivery are not invalidated and restrictions protect the corporation and its creditors rather than private stockholder creditors. A pledge by endorsement and delivery is valid against the assignor’s interest only after debt payment.
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U. S
Robbery at Shoshone Jewelry Store
The Shoshone jewelry shop of W. D. Vredenberg was robbed during an evening show. Six trays of jewelry including watches and chains were taken, with loss estimated between $900 and $1000. Investigators report several suspects detained but the thief remains at large. the adjacent clothier O. B. Keefer's room was unaffected.
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W. D. Vredenberg
O. B. Keefer
Early Risers Pills Advertised by Houston Drug Stores
An advertisement for De Witt’s Early Risers claims the pills relieve illness and constipation. It features a testimonial from W. H. Howell of Houston, Texas praising the product and notes Bean’s Drug Store and H. H. Whittelsey as sellers.
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de Witt
W. H. Howell
Houston
Tex
Bean's Drug Store
H. H. Whittelsey
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Trinidad
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the Hague
Netherlands
Kodol
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George Sant
W. F. Fisher
I. K. Hillman
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R. A. Caldwell
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Frank Walker
R. O. Lewis
D. M. Merrick
Isaac N. Lewis
N. R. Lewis
St. Anthony
Idaho Banking House
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