Daughter of Mark Twain Killed in Bath Tragedy
Jean Twain, Mark Twain's 30 year old daughter, died in a bath at Stormfield, likely from epilepsy related strangulation. The body was found at 7 30 this morning. burial planned in Elmira with funeral Monday at Charles Langdon's home. Clemons, currently alone, mourns as Clara Twain Gabrilowitsch travels to Europe.
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Associated Pros
Rednmning
Conn
Mark Twain
Jean
Europe
Elmira
Charles Langdon
Water Man Receives Complaints in Tonopah Office Change
Local representative F A Burnham of the Tonopah United Water company has improved customer service in Tonopah. He investigates each complaint, fixes faults, and has not charged extra for water flow or repairs after a burst pipe, with praise for the new management.
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AL Burnham
Water Company
F. A. Burnham
Tonopah
Burnham
Bedvont Avenue
Fitch
Christmas rifle tragedy claims mother in Placerville
In Placerville Mrs. Rachael Ferguson was accidentally killed when a 22 caliber rifle bought for her 12 year old son for Christmas discharged a bullet while the boy examined the weapon. The incident occurred last night and is investigated by authorities.
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Associated Press
Placerville
Rachael Ferguson
Zelaya flees Nicaragua as U S holds him responsible
Zelaya leaves Managua under darkness with a guard and artillery escort by steamer to Corinto then to his plantation and Corinto. Secretary Knox vows continued pursuit and demands Zelaya face accountability for the deaths of Grace and Cannon. The Princeton gunboat sails to the Gulf of Fenseca to aid capture.
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Knox
Nicaragua
Associated Press
Corinto
Jose Santos Zelaya
Jose Madriz
Rama
Covinte
Zelaya
Managua
Monotombo
Lake Managua
Diamante
O Princeton
Gulf of
Fenseca
Severe cold hits Northwestern Missouri crops
In St. Joseph Missouri on December 24 harsh cold persisted and farmers report wheat damage from excessive ground moisture after late rains. The season’s wet conditions have left fields soggy, hindering harvest.
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ST. Joseph
Missouri
Good Cheer At The County Jail
Christmas cheer will reach the county jail as inmates receive a festive spread. Sheriff Owens aims to brighten holidays with special meals and small gifts from charitable groups, hoping to ease confinement with kindness.
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Owens
Hat Drink Smoke and Be Mercy in Nevada Bank Note
An office boasts an Avbox of cigarettes as a Christmas gift from the Nevada First National Bank. The staff plans a merry day with eating drinking and smoking, noting only one exception nicknamed the devil who has not yet graduated from the cigarette class.
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Nevada First National Bank
Cook Dropped From Explorers Club Over Fraud Allegations
The Explorers Club voted to drop Dr. Cook from its rolls after a formal investigation found his claim of climbing Mount McKinley in 1996 unworthy of credence. The committee cited repeated untrue statements and broken agreements affecting discoveries and other dealings. Caspar Whitney and Anthony Fiala endorsed the report and Cook approved the inquiry, while key testimonies were disregarded.
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Associated Presa Y York
Explorers’ Club
Cook
Club
University of Copenhagen
Mount McKinley
Dr.Cook
Caspar Whitney
Anthony Fiala
Dr. Cook
Edward Barrill
Frederick Printad
la Packer
Sign of Cold Weather Patronizes County Clerk’s Office
County Clerk Bob Pohl hurriedly closed business after issuing two marriage licenses. The first couple, R. T. Williams and Hatthe Dahl of Tonopah, applied for a permit. A second certified application came from Rhyolite with Cyrus G. Johnson and Mrs. Zow Arris as applicants.
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Bob Pohl
R. T. Williams
Hatthe Dahl
Tonopah
Cyrus G. Johnson
Zow Arris
Nelson and Wolgast Fight Date Set for 45 Round Bout
Los Angeles Cal December 24 February 22 set as day for the Nelson Wolgast 45 round fight with articles signed.
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Nelson and Wolgast
Associated Press
Los Angelws
Cal
Weston Plans Transcontinental Walk LA to New York
Edward Payson Weston, the aged pedestrian, intends a January 24 start from Los Angeles to New York. He will travel via the Santa Fe to Chicago hoping to set a new transcontinental walking record. A leather couch presented to Mr. Block by H A McKim, with Rowlette receiving a mortg clair offer if claimed.
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Los Angeles
New York
Cal
Edward Payson Weston
Chicago
Weston
Rowlette
Mortig Clair
H. A. McKim
Explosion in Rail Shop Causes Multiple Deaths
In Shawner Oklahoma five men are believed dead after an engine explosion at the Chicago Rock Inland and Pacific railroad shops during lunch hour. While officials report two dead, recovered body fragments and noted witnesses indicate higher fatalities. Eighteen workers are missing, with bodies found on roofs and in the yard. National guardsmen are on duty to maintain order.
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Associated Press
Shawner
Okla
Chicago Rock Inland and Pacific Railroad
Rover’ Kerr
John Johns
Natiinal Guards
Drift on 1100 Foot Level Reveals Eight Foot Ore Body
Reports from Tonopah describe a new eight foot ore body along the Belmont vein opened on the 1100 foot level of the Belmont mine east drift. Grab samples assay $6 to the ton with cut sample showing $100 ton value, signaling potential high tonnage as work resumes toward the 900 and 1000 foot levels. Market context includes Elks relief efforts aiding local families and a Philadelphia stockholders meeting considering mill relocation.
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Santa Claus
Tonopah
Lodge of Elks
Benevolent and Protective Order
Belmont
Desert Queen
Mizpah
Belmont Company
Philadelphia
Wight
Sueler
Shasta County
Cal
Switchmen Strike Near End in Northwest
Rail officials and union reps near a settlement on all points except timing of return to work. Some strikers to be employed immediately with others rehired as vacancies occur, while union leader insists on simultaneous rehiring. Governor Eb erbart seeks a nationwide concession.
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Associated Press
St, Paul
Minn
Railway Council
American Federation of Labor
Northwest
Hawley
Switchmen’s Union
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