Death rides a flood in Clifton Arizona disaster
An Arizona flood from heavy rain devastated Clifton and nearby towns, killing at least eight and possibly more. The seven foot wall of water swept through Chase Creek and North and South Clifton, destroying homes, hotels, and restaurants and crippling the railroad.
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Solomonville
A. T
Arizona
Clifton
Chase Creek
Nifton
San Francisco
North Clifton
Becker-Franz Mercantilesmpany
Coronado Railroad
Metcalf
Run Amuck Finn Kills In Ashtabula Harbor Incident
John H Kejampaa a Finn driven by drink rampaged through Ashtabula Ohio attacking bystanders with a revolver and knife wounding five men before he was killed by a police officer. The spree began at a Oak Street confectionery then extended to a saloon and deliveries, ending in a fatal heart shot by Officer John Hummer.
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Chambersburg
Waynesboro
Geiser Manufacturing Company
George Freeman
John Torson
Larar Papian
Nicholas Bunson
Ashtabula
John H. Kejampaa
Amueck
Kejampaan
Kejampaa
Ashtabula Harbor
Oak Street
John Herlery
Woman on Trial for Murder in Mississippi
Hazlehurst Miss December 6 The trial for the murder of Mrs Angie Birdsong a member of a prominent Mississippi family has begun after jury selection Mrs Birdsong shot Dr T A Butler a member of a prominent family and nephew of ex Governor Longino in Monticello She fired five shots in his office and told a crowd they would learn the outcome upstairs later surrendering to the sheriff She admitted the shooting and had earlier attempted suicide her brother in law testifying to extreme mental trouble over rumors about her character.
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Hazlehurst
Miss
Angie Birdsong
Mississippi
Harper Leads Los Angeles Mayor Race With Narrow Margin
Partial returns from Los Angeles indicate A. C. Harper, Democrat, elected mayor with about a 2000 vote lead over non partisan Lee Gates. Lindley the Republican candidate underperformed. Stanley B. Jison, municipal ownership backer, trailed. Apart from mayor tax collector and two ward council seats, non partisan candidates won in most races amid a heavy vote.
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Los Angeles
Cal
A. C.harper
Lee Gates
Lindley
Stanley B. ~ Jison
Election of Senators Meeting in Des Moines Discusses Direct Vote
In Des Moines Iowa on December 6 representatives met at Governor Cummins call to discuss changing how United States senators are elected. Delegations from Illinois Indiana California and Oregon attended as Cummins opened with remarks on direct popular election.
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Des Moines
Cummins
United States
Congress
Illinois
Indiana
California
Oregon
Combination in tunnels Albany New York
A certificate filed with the New York secretary of State forms the Hudson and Manhattan Railroad Company by consolidating the New York and New Jersey Railroad and the Hudson and Manhattan Railroad, plus Hoboken and Manhattan Railroad. The new company, capitalized at 50,000,900, will build a continuous tunnel line between New York and New Jersey. Directors include Anthony N. Brady, Elbert H. Gary, William G. McAdoo and E. F. C. Young.
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Albany
N. Y
Secretary of State
Hudson and Manhattan Railroad Company
New York and New Jersey Railroad Company
New York
Hoboken and Manhattan Railroad Company
New Jersey
Anthony N. Brady
Elbert H. Gary
William G. McAdoo
E. F. C. Young
Senator McCreary Introduces Bill on Religious Association
Senator McCreary introduces a bill to incorporate the International Sunday School Association of America, outlining its scope and governance. The measure aims to formalize the organization within state statute and regulate its operations.
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McCreary
Internationa Sunday School Association of America
John F. O Rourke tunnel builder in landmark project
John F. O Rourke, born in New York, heads the contractor teams finishing the Hudson river tunnel under New Jersey to New York City. He trained at Cooper Institute night school and helped shore up foundations for city structures before starting the deep bore.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Hudson River
New Jersey
New York City
John I. O'Rourke i
Metropolis
O'Rourke
Cooper Inall Tute
Good Shooting at Four Miles
The Drake gunners in Aranci Bay scored 106 hits from 138 shots at four miles using 9.2 inch and 6 inch guns. Rear Admiral Prince Louis of Battenberg commanded the flagship of the second squadron of the British Atlantic fleet.
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London
Drake
Prince Louis of Battenberg
Aranci Bay
Jealous Rage Ends in Missouri Fatal Shooting
Garlandt Moore, a mail carrier from Bois d Arc near Springfield, Missouri, surrendered to the sheriff after killing Miss Clara West, a member of Green County's wealthy family, for refusing marriage. He said the act stemmed from jealous rage and is jailed awaiting further action.
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Springfield
Worker dies in ore crusher accident at Fort Wayne mill
Thomas Behan, 60, a rolling mill employee in Fort Wayne, was killed instantly when a steam operation signaled during repairs and he failed to clear the ore crusher rollers. The incident occurred while he attempted to move away from the machinery.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Thomas Behan
Obear Adams Found Dead From Gunshot In Bloomington
Obear Adams a laundry agent was found dead from a bullet wound at his home in Bloomingtonll on December 6. A revolver lay on the floor and investigators note the absence of powder burns raising doubt about the cause.
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Bloomington
Obear Adams
Fugitive Trusty Recaptured in Marinette
John Paquette, a trusty who escaped from Marquette three years ago with 30 days left to serve, was recaptured at Freeport UL and returned to prison.
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Marinette
Mich
John Paquette
Marquette
Wes
Freeport
Weather forecast for a cold snap across states
The forecast through 8 PM shows highs and Indiana clearing then cooling sharply. Lower Michigan and Wisconsin will be colder with strong northerly winds and a northward cold wave. Iowa remains fair but markedly colder.
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Hiifeis
Indiana
Lower
Michigan
Wisconsin Fair
Iowa—Fair
Chicago Markets Show Mixed Receipts Across Cattle Hogs and Sheep
Chicago December 6 1906 markets report estimated receipts and price ranges for cattle hogs and sheep. Cattle steady sheep strong to 10 higher with various classes and shipping grades noted. Also details for prior day receipts and Friday outlook with heavy activity from speculators and mixed packers.
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Chicago
Dee
C. Springs
Sinc
Pra Vie
East Buffalo
N. Y
Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
N. Oo
Smathers Cleared Of Race Fixing Charges In Gold Cup Case
New York dispatch reports the National Trotting Association board ended the Memphis gold cup dispute by ruling Smathers earned the trophy on merit and dismissing charges of bribery and fix attempts. Testimony included affidavits from Ed Saunders and George Spear alleging or denying improper payments, with witnesses offering sensational but contentious assertions.
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New York
Board of Review
National Trotting Association
KB. K. Smathers
Ite Winter
Grewoon Oooche
Lou Dibson
Smathers
Major Devian Fod
Wee
GC. K. G. Billings
Delmar
Saunders
Memphis Association
Ed Saunders
Affidavit Conflicts Loom in Smathers Case and Trial Briefs
Louis Streuber describes interviews and payments connected to charges against Smathers. Edward Saunders admits involvement after being paid, aiming to exonerate Major Delmar’s owner. Judge Wise blasts accusers as the hearing ends in executive session. Also reports quake shocks in Easton and Cambridge and local election news.
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Louis Streuber
Smathers
St. Louis
Edward Saunders
Lou Dillon
Streuber
Saunders
George Spears
Smather
Murray Howe
Memphis Trotting Association
Chicago
Louis Milan
Major Delmar
John S. Wise
K. G. Bllings
Lou Dillon, and
Bibings
Howe
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John F. O'Rourke
Coronenrs
Amu S. San
Aample
Jae
East Buffalo Five
Chicago Board of ‘Trade
Theabel
Dec
National Trotting Association Act
George W. Spear
Spear
S Unders
Spears
Easton
Cambridge
Great Lakes
Madison
Wis
Mercury
Peter Hoffman
Cleveland, C
Union Station
Louisville
Atlanta
W. BR
Rayner
James Woodward
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