Goldfield unrest as troops withdrawn amid mining tensions
Special to the Bonanza reports Goldfield Nevada on December 21 as Roosevelt signals troop withdrawal. Deputies patrol streets with pump shotguns while mounted guards brace the outskirts. Sheriff Ingalls, mine owners, and Western Federation leaders discuss peace plans and possible expulsions of agitators.
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Tonopah
President Roosevelt Withdraws Nevada Troops at Goldfield
Roosevelt informs Governor Sparks that Nevada police can maintain order as legislature is not convened. He notes troops sent to Goldfield for emergency may return unless further justification arises, citing insurrection concerns and provincial authority.
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Nevada
Congress
Goldfield
United States
Sparky
Wiless
Ativen
Department of Commerce and Labor
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Taft Issues Formal Order Over Goldfield Troop Withdrawal
Secretary of War Taft issued a formal order following a brief conference with the President. The governor was telegrammed that regular troops in California were to withdraw from Goldfield on the 20th inst. The decision fulfills the President's directive and will be carried out by the department commander.
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Tonopah
Washington
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Taft
Goldfeld
Nev
Department of California
Sparks
Goldfield
Nevada urged to act on order preservation duties
The speech criticizes Nevada’s inaction on maintaining public order and states the federal government should not substitute for state duties. It asserts readiness to have the national government fulfill its constitutional role, but stresses Nevada must act first and notes troops will return to their station on December 30.
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Nevada
Naional
United State
Delcontex
Senate Passes Suspension Bill Across Five States
At Sen Teller's urging the Senate approved a 1907 suspension of the $100 labor requirement on mining claims in Colorado California Oregon South Dakota and Idaho while they are perfected. The move eases prospecting and settlement hurdles for mining interests in these states.
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Associated Press
Washington
Teller
Senate
Colorado
California
Oregon
South Dakota
Idaho
Pettibone Murder Trial Proceeds With Strong State Case
The state completed its evidence in the Pettibone murder trial regarding former Governor Stennenberg with two Colorado witnesses slated for a brief examination. State counsel expressed confidence in their case, calling it stronger than the Haywood proceedings.
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Colorado
Borah
George A. Pettibone
Frank Stennenberg
Haywood
Strikers and Troops Clash in Valparaiso
Dec 21 report says nitrate workers strike has turned deadly with bloodshed. In La s sunes yesterday troops and strikers clashed, seven killed and sixteen wounded. In Tquiquie one killed and several wounded as authorities fought back. The strikers claim about 20,000 involved.
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Associated Press
Valparaiso
Sunes
Tquiquie
Dull New York Stock Market With Irregular Close
The Associated Press reports a dragging market as banks postponed statements and stock prices barely rose. Traders eyed government finances after revenue declines and a possible return of government deposits, with some profit taking in the intermediate stocks and an irregular closing zone.
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Associated Press
New York
Nile
Samueddy
Stock Exchange
Secretary Taft Returns to Work in Washington
Secretary Taft's first day back in the United States was filled with callers. He avoided political discussions with reporters and said the topic was forbidden for now. He noted plans to prepare an extended report on his observations in the Philippine Islands.
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Associated Press
Washington
Taft
United States
Bank Seized as Cash Shortage Halts Dunsleith Bank
Dunsleth State Bank closed its doors in Botingeau North Dakota after a cash shortage. Deputy Bank Examiner Peyton and two bankers analyzed the books and expect depositors to be paid in full in time. The trouble stemmed from lending money too freely.
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Dunsleth State Bank
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Heres
Southern Pacific May Have Strike Looms In Sacramento
Sacramento report notes the Southern Pacific Company may not sign an agreement with blacksmith and machinist departments of the railroad shops. It suggests preparations for a possible strike, with non union workers housed in a sink-house structure under construction for dining and cooking facilities.
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Southern Pacific Company
Bonaparte Named Principal Speaker At Chicago Banquet
Attorney General Charles J. Bonaparte was slated as principal speaker at a banquet honoring Philadelphia Rapid Transit strikers. The union of motormen and conductors threatened a walkout if pay disputes remained unresolved, and Bonaparte spoke despite absent attendance due to scheduling.
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Philadelphia
Charles J. Bonaparte
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Philadelphia Rapid Transit
Bonaparte
Advocates of Ship Subsidy Rally in Cleveland
United States senators congressmen and government officials joined merchants and other representatives in Cleveland on December 21 to press a ship subsidy. They estimated the government would need about 700 million dollars to place the American merchant marine on equal footing with foreign fleets where subsidies already exist.
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Associated Preas
Cleveland
United) States
Evans says by way of Suez on board VW
Rear Admiral Evans authorized a statement to the Associated Press noting he believes the Navy Department intends the Meet to return via the Suez route late next summer or fall. He spoke after a wireless transmission from Key West Florida. The remark was intended for public release.
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Key
West
Fla
New
York
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Navy Départment
Sharp break in market as goldfield shares fall
A sharp break in the market followed government orders sending troops to Nevada. Goldfield Consolidated and Proence fell about forty percent from the opening as other cheaper Goldfield shares declined. News later hinted pressure to urge the President to reconsider the decision, and trading turned slightly firmer near the close.
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Francisco
Ue Pelees
Goldfeld
Nevada
San Francisco
Goldfield Consolidated
Goldsfield
Bryan Attacks Roosevelt At Oklahoma Banquet
In Guthrie Oklahoma on December 21 William J Bryan addressed more than five hundred attendees charging President Roosevelt with dodging vital issues and failing to prosecute trusts. Lieutenant Governor Bellamy boosted William H Murray for the Democratic vice presidential nomination.
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Associated Press
Guthrie
Oklo
William J. Bryan
Roosevelt
Bellamy
William H. Murray
Constitutional Convention
House of Representatives
Bryan
Murray
John Mitchell Improves. May Attend Christmas Dinner
Indianapolis Dec 21 The condition of John Mitchell, hospitalized here for several days, has shown notable improvement. Physicians say he will likely be able to share Christmas dinner with his family at Spring Valley, Illinois.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
John Mitchell
Spring Valley
Ilinola
Rescue Party 18 Overcome by Gas in Darr Mine
In Jacobs Creek the Darr mine rescue reached 10,000 feet of tunnel as 40 rescuers fainted from gas. Fifteen bodies were recovered by nightfall amid heavy black damp delaying further exploration and hopes of saving more.
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Associated Proxs
Jacobs Creak
Darr
San Francisco Names 25 Citizens to Welcome Rear Admiral Evans
Dec 21 San Francisco announces a committee of twenty five prominent citizens plus five supervisors to arrange details for entertaining Rear Admiral Evans and his fleet on arrival. The group will coordinate receptions and related activities for the visitors.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Taylor
Tve
Evans
Congress adjourns for holidays after brief session
The House adjourned until January 6 after a twenty minute session and a pointed speech by Mr. Gaines of Tennessee criticizing inaction and the long recess. The Senate also adjourned after a forty two minute session until January. The holiday delay comes as a row over Wall Street and taxpayer earnings swirls.
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Washington
House of Representatives
Gaines
Tennessee
House
Wall Street
Senate
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