Railroads face rebuke over excessive charge in shipments
The Interstate Commerce Commission orders reimbursement of an unreasonable rate on eighteen carloads of newspaper from Grand Mere Quebec to San Francisco in A R Williams versus Canadian Northern Quebec Railway. It declares that if a rate is unreasonable in one case it is unreasonable across the territory for similar traffic, a principle voiced in Standard Hardwood and Lumber versus Southern Pacific, affecting hardwood shipments from Mississippi River to Pacific terminals.
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Proms
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Grand Mere
Quebec
San Francisco
A. R. Williams
Northern Quebec Railroad Company
Standard Hardwood and Lumber Company
Southern Pacific Railroad Company
Mississippi River
Pacific
Better Roads Movement Urged In California
Governor Gillette urged cooperation at the Commercial Travelers convention in San Francisco for a statewide roads program. Andrew Sbarro, president of Italian American Bank, pressed close ties between traveling men and employers and argued Californians undervalue local products and home consumption.
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Mrese
Francisco
California
Gillett
Congres
Andrew Sbarpro
Italian American Bank
Tennessee's New Senator James Godron’s Storied Past
Memphis report notes Colonel James Godron of Okiana, once sought by federal agents with a 10000 dollar reward for alleged conspiracy to assassinate a president, has been named United States senator by Governor Noel to succeed the late A. J. MeKaurin. Gordon was among Confederate leaders linked to J Wilkes Booth.
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Associated Press
Memphis
Tenn
United States
James Godron
Okiana
Noel
A. J. MeKaurin
Gordon
J. Wilkes Booth
Hil
Bincolt
Winter Predictions Echo Native Weather Lore
An old column notes locals recall that a cold winter may come, citing a Shoshone belief based on unusually thick pine nut shells and early snow cover. The piece riffs on traditional indicators and jokes about corn rows and a Paris fashion trend, closing with a nod to want ads.
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Neck of the Woods
Nevada
Squire Vel
Bit Nye
Bill
Sheridan 15 Convicted of Manslaughter
Goldfield Nev Dec 28 The Sheridan murder trial concluded tonight with the jury finding 15 men guilty of manslaughter in the district court Judge Somers presiding The verdict carries a penitentiary sentence of from one to years in the court's discretion A motion for a new trial was already noted by defense counsel
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Bonangsa Goldfield
Nev
Sheridan
Somers
T Te
Nottice
Dynamite Explosion Kills Four Men at Mine
Four men die in a dynamite blast at the Ollie Bell mine in Mineral Point West Virginia. The workers entered a powder room and an explosion near a stove is suspected to trigger the tragedy.
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Associated Press
Mineral Point
W. Va
Ollie Bell
Death of Major General John A. Wiley in Franklin
Major General John A. Wiley aged 66 died in Franklin on December 28. He served as a brigadier general in the volunteers during the Spanish American War. The report notes his death occurred tonight and mentions his wartime rank.
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Associated Press
Franklin
John A. Wiley
Wake abandons Cook after deception claim in Europe
Chas Wake of New York, once a top Cook supporter, says he was deceived by Dr. Frederick A. Cook. He now states he does not know Cook’s location beyond Europe and declines to reveal Mrs. Cook’s whereabouts.
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New York
Chas
Wake
Frederick A. Cook
Cook Standard
Dr. Cook
Europe
Mrs. Cook
Nelson Ready to Fight Wolgast for Forfeit Money
Battling Nelson says he will close with Ad Wolgast for an American title fight once the Milwaukee boxer posts the forfeit to bind the match. The champion reacted after reading a Los Angeles dispatch claiming Wolgast seeks the title. Novelties include velvet dog collars with embroidered flowers and other glittering hour ornaments.
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Chicago
Nelson
Ad Wolgast
America
Milwaukee
Los Angeles
Wolgast
Drug Store Bandit Suspect Arrested in San Francisco
John Kinney was arrested today as the suspect known as the Drug Store bandit who terrorized the city since December 4. A clerk named William J. Schneider was shot and killed in a Torkina bath establishment and two drug stores were looted. Witnesses and doctors identified Kinney with varying statements, and another clerk plans to attempt identification the next day.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
John Kinney
William J.|. Schneider
Torkina
Kinney
H. B. Rowland
Gleason's Due Stor
Mommas Beddison
Noland
Gleason
Witney
Livid Green
Primary Law Blocks Women from Office Says California Teachers
A dispatch from San Francisco notes that California direct primary law prohibits women from running for office as candidates must be registered voters. California Teachers Association president Morris Cox warns this means women cannot join public office, risking education under male instructors. Alexis Lang e named acting university president. musical section discussed teaching methods and phonograph use. county superintendents debated abolishing county exams and training for teachers.
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Associated
Frenx
San Francisco
California
Morris Cox
California Teachers’ Association
Cox
AlexisLange
University of Calforna
Sumitendon
EB. W. Lindsay
Presno
Hearst 18 Charged With Election Fraud
Louis A. Culliver attorney for Francis Dolan says he will seek a warrant for William Randolph Hearst within 24 hours. He calls the case election fraud for allegedly failing to compel the delegation to the convention as required by law after the September primaries.
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Associated
New York
Louis A. Culliver
Francis Dolan
Narrow escape as banker Frank Golden involved in Tonopah altercation
Frank Golden former president of Nye and Ormsby County Bank narrowly avoided harm after a confrontation with R. P. Gilbert over a depositor’s funds. Gilbert drew a revolver and Golden punched Gilbert in a brief exchange. no arrests or charges were filed at this time. town opinion split on who was at fault as depositors seek repayment.
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Frank Golden
Nye and Ormsby County Bank
Golden
Tonopah
R. P F. Gilbert
Charles
Gilbert
Dave Holland
Gulden
Brokers Exchange
Jorden
Bauer
Gilberts
Hhe
Bob Gilbert
Tonopah Reunion Reunites Genoa Playmates After 57 Years
Chris Malatesta meets his old boyhood friend John Troyario in Tonopah after fifty seven years. They last saw each other in Genoa Italy in 1853 while fishing behind a parish church when Troyario struck Malatesta with a rock. Troyario is a miner in the Silver Bow district.
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Tonopah
Chris Malatesta
John Tro Yario
Genoa
Italy
Chris
John
Ite
Plana
Trovario
Silver Bow
Butler Screenings Change Of Program Draws Crowds
The Buller to theater plans an entire program shift with the stock market themed film The Game as a centerpiece. Management cites delayed shipment of new films as the reason for last night’s unchanged bill and promises fresh titles nightly. Mr Hurley will present a full set of songs and sayings. Matinees are scheduled for Saturday and Sunday. Fashion notes mention elaborate sleeve trims with varied tucks and caps, fronts, cuffs and bright sash collars on sweaters and pear shaped earrings in strong color.
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Buller
Stock Exchange
Tonopah
Hurley
Father of Spider Welch Dies in Mine Accident
Jimes B Welch was killed in a rock fall at Combination mine stope No 444 in Goldfield while drilling with A Fraser. He was 58, born in Ireland, widowed with two sons. one in Cripple Creek, the other in high school.
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Associated Frog Goldfield
Welch
A.ji Fraser
Fraser
Hampton Stope
Spider” Welch
Cripple Creek
Colo
Harry
Mr. Welch
Ireland
Ice Locks Ohio River Traffic In Pittsburgh Harbor
Mills of ice blanket the Ohio River from Wheeling to New Martinsville as river traffic halts below Pittsburg and along piers and bridges. Thousands of tons of debris mount the river, and river men brace for one of the worst ice pack events in the harbor.
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Associated Press
Pittsburg
Ohio
Wheeling
New Martinsville
Charles Schwartz Convicted Under Walker Otis Anti Gambling Law
In San Francisco on December 28 Charles Schwartz was found guilty by a jury in Superior Court of placing a bet on a ball game last summer. This marked the first actual trial under the statute. Sentence scheduled for Friday.
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San Francisco
Charles Schwartz
Walker-Otis
Superior Court
Schwarte
Tex Rickard Heads to Nevada for Jeffries Johnson Fight
Promoter Tex Rickard, traveling from East Lake City to Ely Nevada, plans to return January 16. He expects an official decision on staging the Jeffries Johnson bout in the city then and there.
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Associated Prewe
East Lake City
Tex” Rickard
Jeffries-Johnson
Bis
Ely
Nevada
Zelaya Still Boss of Nicaragua Says He Remains Leader
Cordoba Mexico December 25 Zelaya declares tonight he is still president of Nicaragua though unable to return to enjoy office. He calls Madriz provisional and shows papers he says prove his claim. He disputes wealth reports, stating his fortune tops two million dollars in gold mainly invested in bonds. He says 505000 was lent personally for the Emery claim and denies misappropriation.
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Associated Press
Cordoba
Mexico
Zelaya
Nicaragua
Madriz
Zolaya
Turkish Cabinet Resigns in Sequence after Vizier
The entire Turkish cabinet resigns tonight after Hilmi Pasha the grand vizier quit earlier today. Reports say serious conflicts have occurred in Bagdad as the political shakeup unfolds in Constantinople.
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Associated Press
Constantinople
Hilmi Pasha
Bagdad
Blizzard Rages Through Chicago As Cold North Rises
Associated Press reports a raging blizzard in Chicago with extreme cold spreading from the northwest. Winnipeg records 16 degrees below zero as cold air dominates, forecasting continued severe winds and drifting snow tonight.
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Associated Presa
Chicago
Northwest
Winnipeg
James Byrnes Loses Arm After Montina Mine Injury
James Byrnes, injured weeks ago in a Montina mine accident and hospitalized, had his right arm amputated above the elbow last evening. The operation was successful and he endured it well, with friends hoping for his recovery.
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James Byrnes
Montina
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