Roosevelt Called Upon for Protection
The Western Federation of Miners executive board sent a telegram to President Roosevelt demanding protection for Telluride residents. They allege Colorado officers enforce law to drive out reputable citizens, claim civil rights are being violated, and urge federal action under civil rights statutes.
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Colorado
Denver
The
Western Federation of Miners
Roosevelt
State of
Telluride
Colo
United States
Ottawa University Destroyed by Fire in Ottawa Ont
Fire at Ottawa University destroyed the building with 450 students and a 30,000 volume library. Loss estimated at 250000 to 300000 dollars with 200000 insured. Several priests injured, Father Boyon not expected to live. many students and staff escaped via fire escapes or jumped to safety.
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Ottawa
Ont
Ottawa University
United States
Werev
Father Boyon
Father Fulham
Father McGurty
Harvey
Brunswick
Maine
Cullen
Federal troops to be sent to Colorado
Major General J C Bates submitted a report on Cripple Creek and Telluride disturbances. He says the incidents amounted to insurrection. state militia is needed at Cripple Creek and Telluride, with mines resuming and guards likely for months. No immediate need for federal troops.
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Washington
J. C. Bates
Colorado
Cripple Creek
Telluride
Young
Mmines
United States
Trinidad
Freight Train Destroyed by Collision and Explosion
A Dover Delaware collision between freight trains caused a boiler explosion killing the conductor and flagman and injuring others. Cars caught fire and flames spread to nearby homes forcing residents to flee.
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Dover
Del
Grenewood
Kinmundy Fire Destroys Block of Business District
Fire swept through Centralia Kinmundy today destroying about a block and a half of the business center including the Masonic Temple and Odd Fellows building. Loss placed at 120000 dollars.
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Centralia
Kinmundy
Masonic Temple
Odd Fellows
Steel Trust to Cut Wages in Retrenchment Plan
In Jutteburg December 2 the presidents and senior officers of United States Steel subsidiaries met to discuss wage reductions. Committees are drafting scales possibly effective January 1 if workers accept the new terms. The contemplated cuts may range from 10 to 35 percent.
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Jutteburg
United States Steel Corporation
Basis for Russo Japanese peace talks reported
Berlin reports a Paris based basis for peace between Russia and Japan. London cites Hayashi optimism that a treaty will follow, while St Petersburg notes mutual restraint on Manchuria issues and possible future Russo Japanese accord on Corea. Chinese hostility in Manchuria worsens tensions as troops mobilize toward Liang Tung.
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Berlin
Paris
Great Britain
Japan
Russia
Lord Curzon
India
Persian Gulf
Thibet
London
Baron Hayashi
Associated Press
Hague
Europe
St. Petersburg
Foreign Office
Corea
Manchuria
China
United States
Stanchuria
Hague Tribunal
Cologne
Liang Tung
December 19 1903 Standard ads for Christmas trade
The Daily Standard will reach all subscribers on December 19 1903, guiding advertisers for Christmas campaigns. The annual illustrated edition will be published after the holidays, with the December 19 issue focused on local Christmas trade and the illustrated edition aimed at Ogden abroad.
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Daily Standard
Weekly Standard
Weekly Sun
Standard
Ogden
Police raid on the Mafia nets fifteen arrests in Philadelphia
In a Philadelphia Italian quarter tenement raid police detained fifteen blackmail and death threat suspects tied to the Mafia. Officers found revolvers stiletto pistols and ammo as one arrestee admitted Mafia ties with branches in New York Baltimore and Pittsburg. Each faced 1500 bail on weapons conspiracy and threats charges.
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Philadelphia
New York
Baltimore
Pittsburg
Fatal rear end collision devastates New Jersey milk train
In West Nutley New Jersey a milk train at forty mph crashed into a freight on the Newark branch of the Erie. One man was killed and six seriously injured as both trains derailed and damaged track for about a hundred yards. The milk train engineer was killed and all crew members were hurt. Rescue was slow in darkness. three crawled free, others uncertain.
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New York
Newark
Erie
Westnutley
N. J
Jersey City
Debria
Mayor of the Death House Re-elected at Sing Sing
Albert T. Patrick, condemned for the murder of Texas millionaire Mrs. Martha Rice, has been re elected mayor of Sing Sing death house. He has served about a year in the role guiding nine fellow prisoners. Patrick, a lawyer, handles appeals and rules on disputes as a city magistrate would within the prison. Prisoners see him as fair and decisive though visitations are restricted and activities are solitary.
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New York
Albert T. Patrick
Sing Sing
Wao
Marah Rice
Patrick
Court of Appeals
Belgo American closes Salt Creek oil and refinery deal
Cheyenne Wyoming December 3 Belgo American drilling trust has closed a deal to buy the Pennsylvania Oil and Gas company wells and lands at Salt Creek Natrona county and the Casper refinery. The purchase price is not disclosed.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Belgo-American Drilling Truat
Pennsylvania Oi and Gas Company
Salt Creek
Natrona County
Casper
Miners Seek End to Strike Through Direct Talks
United Mine Workers officials in Trinidad Colorado plan a circular letter to coal operators inviting confidential talks with former workers. The move aims to ease tensions and hasten a return to work as both business leaders and miners show increased willingness to resume employment.
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Trinidad
Colo
United Mine Workers
Misers Wealth Disappears In Harlem Realty Transfer
Lawyers for Mrs Mary J Oliver heirs report she deeded all property to Mary E Alderdice daughter of Oliver's agent a minister. Real estate valued at 125000. Missing bank books and funds. Heirs seek to set aside transfers while Alderdice's lawyers demand bonds worth 11000 found in her room.
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New York
Mary J. Oliver
Harlem
Mary E. Alderdice
Ars. Oliver
Oliver Heira
Miss Alderdice
Train Collision on South Side Elevation Ends in Fatality
A northbound South Side elevated collision at Fifty-fifth Street injures motorman Harry Cattell fatally and leaves several passengers seriously hurt due to fog frost and rail conditions. A parallel crash at Thirty-first Street in Cottage Grove avenue cars triggers a blaze as guards close gates and wires cross. passenger Charles F. Redman fights the fire with a extinguisher aiding others to douse flames and avert serious damage.
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Chicago
Charles FP. Redman
Panic in Zion City As Receivers Take Control
Zion City Illinois reports indicate bank closure and guard presence amid the Dowie bankruptcy case. Federal receiver Paul Redieski oversees Zion Industries employing about 4,000. Dowie supporters raise cash while court orders restrain suits. Trade checks lose acceptance causing hardship. Dowie plans to meet followers at the tabernacle to decide next steps.
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Chicago
Federal
Zion {Ndustries
Dowie
Paul Redieski
Zion City
Kohlsaar
Zion City Industries
Dowieites
Dr. Dowie
Levison
Barnes
Clendennen
Zion
Currie
Tabernacle
Canal Treaty Signed Without Amendment in Panama
Panama reports the canal treaty signed at 11 33 am with no amendments. Esprilla Bunau Varilla and junta ministers witnessed the chest opening and seal breaking as the document was handed to the junta. Washington expects transmission to the Senate within two weeks despite anticipated opposition.
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Panama
Eaprilla
Colon
Walker
Senor Esprilla
Ariango
Arias
Junta
Ministry
Bunau Varilla
Senor Arias
Admiral Walker
Washington
United States
Isthmus
Senate
Congress
Cullom
Foreign Relations Committee
Testing Immigration Laws for Porto Rican Woman
Washington sees Condert brothers filing a Supreme Court brief for Isabella Gonzales, a Porto Rican woman detained as an alien immigrant. The case challenges deportation arguing she is not an alien, with broad implications for Spanish islanders after annexation and a decision expected soon.
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Washington
Condert Brothers
Supreme Court
Isabella Gonzales
New York
Williams
Alderman Pleads Guilty to Bribery in Grand Rapids
Six more city officials arrested on bribery charges decide to waive examination and plead guilty in superior court. Named Aldermen Slocum Locier McLachlan Stonehouse Donovan Corey I Bissell ex member of board of public works. One more may join. Prosector Ward praises results of confessions amid urged leniency. Lant K Salsbury ill and absent from court.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Slocum
Locier
McLachlan
Stonehouse
Donovan
Corey I. Bissell
Board of Public Works
Ward
Salsbury
K. Salsbury
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Illinois
Sociey
Wyoming
OIL Lands
Belgo-American Company
Miser
Ill
John Alexander Dowie
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