Mines Start Again in Goldfield Amid Unrest
Goldfield Nevada December 11 1907 miners prepare to return to work at 7 am as Combination and Nevada Reduction Works re open. About 150 workers expected with more signed on. Officials fear clashes if non union miners are brought in while Federal troops and a presidential commission monitor the scene. General Funston’s arrival noted as a hopeful sign for balanced inquiry.
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Goldfield
Nevada
Western Federation
Funston
Reynolds
Washington
Dac
Alfred Reynolds
United States
Goldfeld
Night Riders Attack Hawkinsville In Kentucky Raid
Governor Wilton received word by telephone that another Night Riders raid was under way on Hawkinsville. He ordered Company H of the Third Kentucky National Guard to proceed immediately to Hopkinsville to quell the unrest and protect residents.
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Adkooland Press
Frankfort
Dee
Hawkinsville
Wilwon
Third
Kentucky National Guard
Hopkinsville
Orchard's Story Only Half Told
The four hour Pettibine murder trial in Boise featured Harry Orchard on the witness stand. The day ended with only half of Orchard's testimony completed. Presley Stanford named head coach at Stanford University to succeed James Janigait as football coach for the upcoming season.
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Associated Press
Boise
George Pettibane
Steunenberg
Harry Orchard
Presley Stanford
COAC
Stanford University
George Presley
San Francisco
James Janagait
Roosevelt Orders Frank Keith to Quash Miners Rumors
Rumors claim Tonopah wage cuts and mine closures, but Frank A. Keith, president of the Mine Owners Association, states no such changes are planned. He cites a three year contract with miners and desires to continue the agreement.
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Roosevelt
Frank Keith
Tonopah
Goldfield
Reno
San Francisco
Bonanga
Frank A. Keith
Mine Owners’ Association
Keith
Roosevelt forms commission to probe Goldfield conditions
President Roosevelt designates a three member commission to visit Goldfield and report personally. Lawrence O. Murray Herbert Knox Smith and Charles P. Neill composing the panel. They are to inquire into mining camp affairs with broad instructions and report to the president. Troops remain in Goldfield as long as needed for order.
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Associated Prema
Washington
Roosevelt
Goldfield
Lawrence O. Murray
Department of Commerce and Labor
Herbert Knox Smith
Charles P. Neill
Labor
White House
Walker Creditor of Bank in California Safe Deposit Case
President David Walker of California Safe Deposit and Trust Company, arriving with detectives, spent hours in a City Prison cell with a murder suspect. He testified he became president in 1905 and spent much time abroad, denying active management. he claimed creditors included himself and his wife, totaling tens of thousands.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
David §. Walker
California Safe Deposit. and Trust Company
Santa Barbara
Dr. Lee
Trewn
Dunne
W. H. Chickering
Walker
Trust Company
Bartnett
Inn
Europe
Bink
Brown
Colton Securitie
Roosevelt Declines Third Term Candidacy Confirmed
President Roosevelt will not seek a third term, White House statement confirms, clearing the field for Republicans including Fairbanks Taft Vernon Knox Foraker and others. The president reiterates his declination made after the 1932 election, stressing substance over form and adherence to the pledge not to seek another nomination.
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Associated Press
Washington
Roosevelt
White House
Fairbanks
Taft
Vernon
Knox
Foraker
Mare
Jefferson Davis Fulfills Promise in Senate Speech
Senator Jefferson Davis of Arkansas delivered a passionate address vowing to attack trusts. His one hour speech concluded with the Senate going into executive session before adjourning at 2 10. The report notes the occasion was marked by sensational declarations.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Jefferson Davis
Arkansas
Geat
Wise
Bank cashier commits suicide in San Francisco office
T Otway Sadleir, 30, manager of the Western Addition branch of the defunct California Safe Deposit and Trust Company, blew out his brains at his Devisadero Street office last night. He used a sawed shotgun loaded with buckshot and died before aid arrived. He was closely tied to the bank’s failure and had full charge of the branch.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
T. Otway Sadleir
Western Addition
California Safe Deposrt and Trust Company
Devisadero Street
Sadleir
Tonopah Miners Union Address Attacks Goldfield Military Rule
A Tonopah Miners Union address denounces Governor Sparkes and President Roosevelt for appointing a military protectorship in Goldfield during peacetime. It condemns the action as a wicked design and cites public indignation as its consequence. The message criticizes the revolt label and argues for adherence to civilian rule, with continuation noted on Page 4.
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American Republic
Goldfield
Sparkes
Roosevelt
Mark
Offcer Reynolds
George Wingfeld
Inquest Clears J Holtian Sok of Burton Killing
Mina Nevada December 11 1907 a coroner s jury exonerated J Holtian Sok editor of the Western Miner and the Rawhide Restler in the killing of Francis L Burton with town sentiment and the district attorney backing liberty for Buck. Messages from readers express support and thanks for ridding the community of a dangerous man.
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Spechil
Bonanza
Mina
J. Holtian Sok
Western Miner
Rawhide Restler
Wis
Anight
Francis L. Burton
Burton
Buck
Swallow
Goldfield
Lberty
Ted
Ban Jone
Dec
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Orchard
Tonopah Miners’ Union
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L. Burton
J. Holman Buck
Charles H. Hogg
Holman Buck
David
Goliath
Legion
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