Utah Guards Order Miners to Get Out
Scofield Utah November 30 All coal mining camps in the district were placarded with Official notices of the United Mine Workers of America declaring a strike in the Utah coal fields and calling on all miners to cease work. Five days notice of eviction served on striking miners occupying company leased houses expired and guards armed with rifles conducted house to house demands to vacate. No disturbances reported. Habeas corpus for Organizer Demolli, under thirty days for disturbing the peace, came up at Price. union officials aim to secure Demolli release.
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Scofield
Utah
United Mine Workers of America
Demolli
Demollis
American Secret Service Agent to Guard Italian Royalty
Paris dispatch reports New York arrangement to deploy an American secret service agent with President Loubet on his return to Italy. The agent, who aided President McKinley at Buffalo, is chosen for his knowledge of Italian anarchists in the United States. The note suggests an international exchange of detectives to better protect state officials from anarchists.
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New York
Paris
Secret Service
Loubet
Italy
McKinley
Buffalo
United States
Fraud Disclosed in Wyoming Bank Closure Case
Douglas Wyoming November 30 Charles Weston Nebraska State Auditor arrested at the request of Nortong county authorities over charges tied to the closing of the Denecke Bank of Casper. Stockholders plan full settlement with depositors and to reorganize the bank as a national institution. The failed bank held about 50000 in deposits, 43000 of which were withdrawn by the Denecke and Wright Sheep Company and N S Bristol Co grocers who provided unsecured notes. Fifteen warrants issued for W A Denecke cashier N S Bristol president Casper and Charles Weston stockholder for receiving money after insolvency was known.
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Douglas
Wyo
Charles Weston
Nebraska
Notrong
Deneché Bank
Casper
Denecke and Wright Sheep Company
N. 8
Bristol & Co. Grocers
W. A. Denecke
N. S. Bristol
Cannot Recognize the Panama Government Standoff Grows
La Prensa in New York notes Argentina Brazil and Chile discussions on a potential foreign protectorate over Latin America. The paper says it cannot recognize the new republic as Colombia protests the annexation and vows arms in defense of national integrity.
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New York
la Prensa
Argentina
Brazil
Chile
Panama
New York Herald
Buenos Ayres
Latin America
Colombia
Football claims nineteen lives this season
Chicago reports the Tribune’s year end football tally for 2003. Nineteen players died on the field or from injuries, with many more severely injured or disabled, mostly among untrained teams. No first class player killed, Yale and Harvard players suffered leg breaks, and some smaller schools banned the game after circulating parental cautions. Two towns halted football due to the injuries.
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Chicago
the Tribune Today
Yale
Harvard
Columbus Junction
Greenfield
Ohio
Met underground accidents cause smoke but no loss of life
Paris, Nov. 30. Two accidents occurred on the Metropolitan Underground today. A car burned between stations, passengers seeking steam along the tracks. In open stretches the dense smoke cleared and suffocation dangers were avoided.
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Paris
Lnss
Lfe
Atationa
Tan
Queen Dowager Maria Christina Reported Indisposed
An item from Madd notes Queen Dowager Maria Christina is reported to be indisposed on November 30.
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Madd
Maria Christinia
Murderer Identified in Oakland Burglary Killing
Oakland Cal Nov 30 The young burglar shot by Policeman James H Smith and killed by the burglar's companion has been identified As Frank J Goldstein 19 a recent Los Angeles resident Joseph McKintry 23 from Toledo Ohio is the suspected killer and is being sought by authorities The dead policeman was killed during the confrontation with Goldstein and his partner
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Oakland
Cal
James H. Smith
Frank J. Goldstein
Los Angeles
Joseph MccKintry
Toledo
Ohio
Goldstein
Stigma Upon the United States Manifesto Sparks Outcry
A New York Herald dispatch from Paris reports a manifesto issued by the International Socialist bureau condemning lynchings in the United States. It alleges European radicals covertly organized the document as retaliation to U S protests over race violence in Europe and calls workers of all colors to unite against capitalist tyranny. Signed by leading Socialists from twenty four countries, the declaration adds to transatlantic tensions.
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New York
International Socialist Bureau
America
New York Herald Dispatch
Paria
United States
Europe
Reading plants reopen after weeks idle period
Reading Pennsylvania November 30 workers return as Oley Street mill and Ninth Street mill by the Reading lo y company resume operations. Carpenter Steel Works reopens except construction dept. about 600 workers find employment while the firm remains under a receiver.
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Reading
Oley Street
Ninth Street
Reading Loy Company
Carpenter Steel Works
Fire destroys Brooklyn Academy of Music in 1860s era theater
The historic Academy of Music in Brooklyn was wiped out by a fire likely caused by an explosion. The blaze threatened nearby property including the Brooklyn Public Library as winds favored the fire’s spread. No injuries were reported among spectators despite a crowded saloon next door.
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New York
Academy of Music
Brooklyn
McCarren
The
Academy
Financial District
Montague Street
Brooklyn Public Library
Bribery Trial Shrugs Through Grand Rapids Water Deal
State Senator David E. Burns faced a preliminary examination after being accused of taking a $200 bribe linked to a water contract. Samuel Salsbury testified to a complex scheme involving canvased papers, city officials, and several New York backers, with plans to secure a charter amendment and a referendum clause before abandoning the Lake Michigan project.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
David E. Burns
Salsbury
Burns
Thomas F. McGarry
B. A. Cameron
New York
H. A. Taylor
State Bank
McGarry
Cameron
Charles 5. Burch
TI Algo
J. Clark Sproal
The
Democrat
Bervaleit
Perry
Bailey Springs
Michigan
Burch
Evening Press
Council
Stilsen V. McLeod
Old National Bank
MeeLeod
Salabury
Samuel N. Lemon
Internal Revenue
William R. Anderson
Fourth National Bank
Lemon
Leo Salsbury
Salisbury
Anderson
McLeod
Myself
Corry P. Bissell
Woard of Public Works
J. R. Thomson
E. D. Conger
Ellen, Depeagler
Kinney
Schriver
Mott
Stonehouse
MacLachlan
Bissell
Thomson
McCool
Donovan, Ghysca
Lozek
Slocum
Isaac Lamoreaux
Lamoreaux
FE. D. Conger
Conger
Frank W. Ball
Indianapolis
George Ellis
Bonda
Herald
Elia
Chicago
Milwaukee
Omaha
Senator Burns
Messrs. Crow
Mr. Gray
Willard Kingsley
Spronl
Lake Michigan
Salebury
Smoke Over a City Silent for Three Days in Cumana
Sulphurous smoke has blanketed Cumana in Bermudez for nearly three days, keeping about 10,000 residents indoors. The cause is unknown as a citywide inquiry by a committee continues. Cumana has a history of six earthquakes destroying the town.
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Caracas
Cumana
Bermudez
Gulf
Cariaco
Brutal Murder in Chicago Over Five Cents
Chicago, Nov 30. Guard Marcus Sheehan on the elevated railroad was shot by Canal Street restaurant owner James Berganus after failing to pay five cents for breakfast. Berganus reportedly warned him to pay or leave, then fired. He fled the scene with Sheehan's body on the sidewalk.
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Chicago
Matcus Sheehan
James Berganus
Canal Street
Sheehan
Bergamus
Bergama
Escaped Bandit Attempt Fails Amid Harsh Arrest Tactics
Chicago police thwarted Peter Neidermeyer’s escape attempt at Harrison Street station by a window leap during a supposed confession session with Chief O Neill present with three armed detectives guarding. Neidermeier and fellow murderers Marx Van Dein Roeski face possible scaffold as insanity pleas are considered.
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Chicago
O'Neill
Peter Neidermeyer
Harrison Street
Neidermeier
O’neill
Marx
van Dein
Roeski
Horrifying sight as girl burnings in churchyard sighted
A German servant girl, August Siroux, burned to death while nearing a Methodist church service on East 51st Street. Fire began as she prepared dinner, trapped by barred windows, church members panicked, the sexton leaped to help, flames quenched but she died shortly after.
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New York
Siroux
East 51St Street
Aha
Sexton
Crazy Man on His Way to White House
Washington reports that Peter Elliott, who caused a violent scene at the White House vestibule weeks ago, may be in or en route to the city. He escaped from St. Paul asylum, and authorities will prevent any approach to the President.
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White House
Washington
Peter Elliott
St. Paul
Secret Service
Undertaker Finds Cause of Italian's Death in Newark
New York reports that Sui Russomanno of Newark died from bullet wounds in the chest rather than natural causes. The undertaker who prepared the body notified police as several Italian saloon patrons were arrested. Russomanno's fortitude was noted despite fatal injuries.
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New York
Sui Russomanno
Newark
Russomanno
No Politics in Labor Unions Declared by New York Delegates
Delegates of the Central Federated Unions representing over 150000 workers in miscellaneous trades decide politics must not be used to seek legislation. The movement is halted for lack of consensus among diverse political beliefs. Politics is declared outside the federation’s sphere. If successful, the plan might have spread to Chicago Boston Philadelphia and Cleveland.
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New York
Central Federated Unions
Federation
Chicago
Boston
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Cleveland as a Bondholder Foreclosing Bradford Kinzua Railroad
Franklin Pa reports Grover Cleveland, former president, plans to foreclose the Bradford Wordell and Kinzua railroad in which he holds the entire bond issue. The sixteen mile line once paid large dividends and promoters induced Cleveland to take the bonds. owners reportedly owe him substantial interest and he will sell equipment at Bradford on December 1.
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Franklin
Grover Cleveland
Bradford, Wordell and Kinzua
Cleveland
Bradford
Supreme Court Affirms Kansas Eight-Hour Public Works Law
The Supreme Court affirmed the Kansas eight hour public works labor law. Justice Harlan stated that if the statute is mischievous the Legislature bears responsibility, not the courts. Chief Justice Fuller and Justices Brewer and Peckham dissented.
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Washington
United States Supreme Court
State of
Kansas
Harlan
Fuller
Brewer
Peckham
Snow Collision Injures Thirteen in Chicago Streetcars
Snow and slippery rails caused a crash between the Ogden Avenue and Ban Gammon Street electric cars injuring thirteen. Police Sergeant Thomas Meany risked his life to prevent a panic and helped clear the rear platform as the heavier Ogden car struck the Ban Gammon car.
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Chicago
Ogden Avenue
Erie
San Gamon Street
Ban Ga
Mon
Thomas Meany
Women Brighter Than the Men
New York sermon by Rev. Dr. N D Hillis warns young businessmen that women may outstrip men in industry if not restrained by vice. He cites women in 145 business branches and a female stenographer promoted over a male with two salaries. He predicts coeducation and women winning prizes in universities and votes in fifty years.
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New York
N. D. Hillis
Dr. Hillis
South Dakota Divorces Rule Narrowed in Iowa Case
Des Moines reports Judge James A Howe of the District Court ruled that a decree issued under the Dakota divorce statute is valid only if proven the non resident litigant resides in Dakota for the purpose of securing a divorce. The decision clarifies state boundaries on divorce domicile.
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Des Moines
James 4. Howe
District Court
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