Rested sides in Sheridan case as closing addresses near
In Bonanna GOLDFIELD on December 23 the Sheridan murder trial nears its end. The state finished its case and both sides agreed on jury instructions, with closing addresses imminent next Monday. Dr. Gardner, the insanity expert from San Francisco, testified Sheridan’s mind was clear at the crime amid his careful money counting. The defense questioned the witness about fees and bias before resting.
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Bonanna Goldfield
Jack Sheridan
Dr. Gardner
San Francisco
Gardner
Sheridan
Panama Canal to be completed by Jan 1 1915
Congressman Tawney chairman of the House Appropriations Committee says the Panama Canal will be completed and opened by January 1 1915 at a total cost of 375 million dollars. A stray line notes a woman offering to admit male superiority in translating a timetable.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Tawney
Minesota
House Committee On Appropriations
Panama Canal
Red Cross Care for Wounded Soldiers at Bluefields
More than 2000 soldiers from both sides are incapacitated at Bluefields. The report notes Red Cross Society efforts aiding wounded troops as the scene of conflict. Separate from the battle update, Columbia University in New York reports gifts near five million dollars in 1909, led by the Crocker and Kennedy estates.
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Red Cross Society
Bluefields
Associated Press
NEW York
Columbia Unniversity
Ednwcational
East
Inte Gorge Crocker
California
Newsquest
John Stewart Kennedy
Crocker
Kennedy
World gold and silver production 1908 totals shown
The 1908 calendar year report lists gold at 21,878,480 fine ounces valued at 441 million dollars and silver at 203,186,274 fine ounces with a value of 108.7 million. Increases occurred in gold production led by Africa and in silver by Mexico, while the United States saw a drop in silver output by about 4.07 million ounces.
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Africa
Mexico
United States
Zelaya to depart Managua aboard Mexican gunboat
Ex president Zelaya leaves Managua for Corinto aboard the gunboat General Guerrero amid anti government demonstrations. Reports say Zelayas forces won at Rama while officials claim government victory as generals Gonzales Vasquez and Toledo maneuver near the capital.
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Zelaya
Managua
Associated Press
General Guerrero
Corinto
Yelaya
Zeyan
Rama
Gon
Pure Food Law to Take Effect in Nevada January 1
Prof Dinsmore to travel statewide collecting samples and ensuring compliance under both state and federal pure food laws. He will investigate violations with authority from the U S department of agriculture and has a university laboratory ready for testing.
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Nevada
Dinsmore
United States
Department of Agriculture
Rendines
Lovat Ne
The Proper Place for Home and Play
Fragmentary OCR notes describe making home the snaling and payground for children with small trails and pathways. The text mentions walking, steps, and a child's footpath. Reads as incomplete guidance on child-friendly spaces and home design.
United States Expands Aid to Nicaragua Revolt Victims
The United States, after warning President Madriz, extends aid to wounded and imprisoned in Bluefields and Des Moines Tacoma hospitals. Red Cross pledges $5,000, with another $5,000 possible. Navy to land surplus supplies. Consul reports 9,000 killed in Rama battle amid aid needs.
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Ny Associated Tress
Washington
Madris
United States
Nicaragua
State Department
Knox
American Red Cross
Thomas Wat
Ted Cross
Navy Department
Shipley
Bluefields
Prairie
Colon
Bluefelds
Panama Canal
Eight Die In Gas Explosion At Herrin Coal Mine
Eight men were killed and four hundred others endangered by a gas explosion at the Chicago and Carterville Coal Company mine in Herrin. Rescue work followed swiftly, with fire fighting efforts continuing as officials assess the disaster and safer exit procedures.
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Associated Press
ST. Louis
Chicago and Carterville Coal Company
Herrin
Tle
Ming
Anann Nanan Nnmmune
Bryan Unable To Speak. Ill With Severe Cold In Jacksonville
William J. Bryan, in Jacksonville as guest of cousin William Jennings, fell ill with a severe cold and threatened pneumonia causing him to cancel a scheduled address for a local hospital. A bedside message said he is resting easily and not in danger.
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Associated Press
Jacksonville
William J. Bryan
William Jennings
Bryan
Nightmare Incident Mentioned in Fragmented Text
A garbled passage references a swint case of Glen mare and a dream of being run over by an airtonatabike. The text also alludes to Wheels in Your ale and a Romania bulletin subscription priced at $1.25 per month.
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Glenmare
Romania
Appeal for Skin Grafts to Save Lineman's Life
In Walla Walla six weeks after a fall across two power lines Reed Crews, a young Averyman, is critically burned. Physicians urge 300 extra volunteers to donate skin for grafts as 350 people have already volunteered and about 909 inches of cuticle have been transferred to Crews.
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Ross Walla Walla
Averyman
Wcross
Bo Great
Receiver Bond Filed and Accepted for Nyé and Ormsby Trust
The receiver T. G. Lockhart has a $250000 bond filed with the court clerk and sworn in. Signers include George Wingfield 50000 and J H Geeno 75000 among others. bond approved by Judge Langan. The new receiver has begun duties, bonds considered very safe due to wealth and standing in Nevada.
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T. G. Lockhart
Nyé and
Ormsby
George Wingfield
Gev.s. Nixon
H. Riter
Rikers and railroad men in conference in St Paul
In St Paul a conference at Governor Aberhart's office united railroad officials and the switchmen in the Chicago district. Proposals for settlement were exchanged but no agreement reached, with plans to reconvene the next morning.
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Associated Fresn
Coamlvion
McEwen
Chicago
Twin City
Death of Beatiful Woman On Seattle Trestle
Police investigate whether Dorothy Woodhend was murdered or died in a streetcar accident after her mutilated body was found in Lake Union. Blood on the trestle and autopsy findings suggest she was struck by a car and tossed into the lake. Her husband, said to have written threats, was last heard from in Minneapolis.
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Prose
Seattle
Dorothy Woodhend
Lake Union
Minneapolis
Peary Refusal to Submit Polar Data for Copenhagen Review
Rear Admiral Schley demands that Peary send polar proofs to the University of Copenhagen after its rejection of Cook. The move sparks protest in the National Geographical Society which defends Peary’s health clearance. Prof Gannett says Copenhagen review offers no gain and the committee can judge impartially despite ties to Peary.
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Associated Press
Washington
Schley
Peary
University of Copenhagen
Cook
National Geographical Society
United States
Copenhagen
Gannett
Southern Pacific Plans Major Line Improvements
Officials say Southern Pacific will overhaul its overland line in Nevada with extensive upgrades. The project includes replacing track with diamond steel rails and adding double tracks in several sections, along with tunnel modernization on the Gould line between Baltimore Lake and San Francisco.
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Southern Pacific
Woetert Pacific Railroad
Balt Lake
San Francino
Abe
Wingfield invests in Livestock Company assets and land
The Austin Herald states that George Wingfield has invested 4100,000 in the Laniter Livestock Company, with George Wall as general manager. The firm has $250,000 capital and owns over 8600 acres of patented land plus most of the best range country in eastern and southern Lander county.
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Austin Heveille
George Wingfield
Laniter Livestock Company
George Wall
Lander County
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Columbia University
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Olaya
Des Moines
Tacoma
Estrada
Ely
Consin
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Moxico
W. T .Pierce
Eugene Barrett
Thomas Williams
Thomas Gulnney
Robert Huston
Restels
Rogues
Rendy Selina
Lineman
Oa Rikers and Railroad Men
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