Murderous madman shoots Bay State labor leaders at state house
John A. Steele, released on parole from Danvers, opened fire in the Massachusetts state house ante room wounding Edward Cohen of Lynn fatally likely, Dennis D. Driscoll of Boston seriously, and Arthur M. Huddell of Boston mildly. The trio waited for Governor Guild about a pardon when Steele fired.
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Boston
Dee
State House
Governor Guild
Dward Cohen
Lynn
American Federation of Labor
Dennis D. Driscoll
Arthur M. Huddell
Central Labor Union
John A. Steele
Everett
Danvers
Salem
Essex House of Correction
Madman Seized After Lobby Shootout at Kennedy Hearing
Private Secretary Groves sprang over a table to grapple with Steele as General Whitney and Governor Guild rushed to assist. Huddert wrested the revolver away, a messenger warned of killings in the lobby, and Steele was handcuffed by state police. Cohen suffered likely fatal wounds, Dr Copp noting Steele’s insanity. Driscoll and Triddell were wounded. officials described Steele as a known patient of the state board of insanity.
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Groves
Steele
Whitney
Kennedy
Huddert
Stantly
Huddell
State Police
Guild
Cohen
Owen Copp
State Board of Insanity
Copp
Veral
Board of Insanit
Notable Massachusetts Labor Figures Named in Case
Edward Cohen ranks among Massachusetts's best known labor leaders while Driscoll is also prominent in labor circles. Huddell heads the Boston Engineers' union. Steele, aged 37, was released from Danvers insane asylum on November 13 at his mother's request.
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Edward Cohen
Massachusetts
Driscoll
Huddell
Engineers’ Union
Boston
Steele
Danvers Insane Asylum
Marked Coons Reappear in Danville Woods
In Danville Indiana three years after two raccoons were captured and ear cropped by Albert Ayres and Marshall Cominger the animals reappeared with the same markings. A party of coon hunters found both animals again growing large and fought by dogs until rifle shots ended the chase. One weighed seventeen pounds and the other fourteen making them among the largest killed in the area this season.
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Danville
Ind
Albert Ayres
Marshall Cominger
Committee Finds Shortages in County Offices
A committee of experts reviewed county books under the county board of supervisors and reported shortages in two years ending November 30 1906. Shortages cited include County treasurer 1049.91 dollars County clerk 637.37 dollars circuit clerk 185.30 dollars and sheriff 151.75 dollars. The board also paid unstatutory salaries totaling 1000 8000 622.50 dollars for treasurer clerk and circuit clerk. Shortages largely stem from retained fees officials believed they were entitled to.
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Paris
County Board of Supervisors
Heavy gale on the coast cripples ships at Cape Henry
A 60 mph northwest gale at Cape Henry drives seaward vessels in the coastwise trade and endangers ships. Weather official Newsom reports Pacific-bound fleet ships not passing Cape Henry since Louisiana arrived. The Kansas from Philadelphia is believed trapped.
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Norflok
Cape Henry
Weather Observer Newsom
Virginia Capes
Louisiana
Hampton Roads
Kansas
Philadelphia
Mastodon fossil unearthed near Helena
Workmen on the Milwaukee railroad bed near Helena uncover massive mastodon remains. The largest tooth weighs over four pounds. Dr Charles N Reinig, noted explorer of South Africa relics, estimates the animal died more than 20 000 years ago.
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Helena
Mont
Charles N. Reinig
South Africa
Doctor on cactus diet loses weight after five days
Los Angeles reports Dr. Leon Elbert Landome has survived five days on a cactus diet as part of a two week test. He continues lecturing and consuming lettuce celery and casaba melon for roughly half of his intake.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Leon Elbert Landome
Old Settler Dies in Aftermath of House Fire
In Newaygo Michigan on December 6 Lyman Sweet an 80 year old civil war veteran perished after being unable to escape his burning Hesperia home. Firefighters found only a few charred bones remaining as flames burned out.
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Newaygo
Mich
Hesperia
Lyman Sweet
Sweet
Silent Assailant Linked to Moscow Revolutionaries
A woman who failed to kill Lieutenant General Guerschelmann, Moscow governor general, remains unnamed though linked to the Moscow Revolutionary organization. Authorities report multiple arrests in the case.
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Moscow
Guerschelmann
Moscow Revolutionary Organization
Will Carleton Homecoming at Hillsdale
Will Carleton the poet was celebrated at a Hillsdale Michigan homecoming festival organized by Hillsdale College president Joseph Mauck. The event recalled Carleton’s boyhood at the local farm and school and his poem Over the Hill to the Poorhouse. He now lives in New York and edits Everywhere magazine.
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Will Carleton
Hillsdale
Mich
Joseph W. Mauck
Hillsdale College
Carleton
New York
Uncle Joe backs pay as we go no bond plan at waterways talks
A Memphis Lakes to the Gulf Deep Waterways association delegation urged Congress to fund harbor and river improvements with an annual 50 million dollar appropriation and no bond issue. Vice President Fairbanks expressed strong support and said he would present the memorial to the Senate. Speaker Cannon led the discussion on whether a bond issue was needed.
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Washington
Dee. G
Memphis
Lakes
Fairbanks
Senate
Cannon
Malone
United States
Gulf of Mexico
Opposes Bond Issue for Rivers and Harbors
Cannon criticizes proposing large bonds for river and harbor improvements. He urges caution, noting surplus funds and the need for practical work and timely surveys. He argues representatives must show a solid record before voting massive bonds and suggests finishing current projects first.
Chicago Urges Push For Republican National Convention
Chicago leaders push to host the Republican National Convention as Kansas City boosters favor the East of the Mississippi. A conference signaled Chicago support to cover expenses and secure a large Coliseum seating capacity if the event lands there. The drive hinges on definite pledges of funding to attract the gathering.
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Washington
Dec
Kansas City
Republica National Convention
Friends of
Chicago
National Committee
Lowden
Ilinois
New
Windy City
Coliseum
Convention Finances: City to Cover Expenses
The city indicates it will provide the largest amount ever allotted for convention expenses, matching or exceeding past support, as Mes Tor heads toward the event.
National Bank of Commerce Suspends Operations in Kansas City
The National Bank of Commerce, Kansas City, halted operations after six weeks of heavy withdrawals. Deposits down by 19 million, loans reduced 8.5 million, cash down 11.75 million, 2 million of high grade bonds sold. James T. Bradley named temporary receiver as directors pledge no loss to depositors. No other local banks are affected.
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Kansas City
National Bank of Commerce
Chicago
New York
James T. Bradley
National Bank Examiner
Arms shipments to Portugal prompt questions of allegiance
Reports from Antwerp on December 6 indicate that at least 50,000 rifles and revolvers and several artillery pieces have been shipped to Portugal recently. The dispatches do not clarify whether the arms are for the government or the revolutionists.
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Antwerp
Portugal
Hogs and Cattle Prices in Chicago Markets Dec 6 1907
Market diary shows hog receipts around 30 000 with mixed packers and shipping grades quoted between 4 65 and 5 25. Cattle and sheep also feature strong trades with hogs more active and hogs and cows moving at varied midday quotes.
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Texas
Beach-Wickham Grain Company Furnishings
Furnished by Beach-Wickham Grain Company located at 544 and 545 Postal Telegraph Building, Chicago.
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Beach-Wickham Grain Company
Chicago
John A. Babcock Ghicago Ad Seeks Square Deal
Classified note from John A. Babcock of Ghicago Illinois invites inquiries for a square deal. The quirky misspelling suggests a small personal ad or informal business request.
New York Theaters to Close Sunday Under Strict Law
The Theatrical Managers association rules all theaters must close Sunday and no test case will be pursued. Police Commissioner Bingham vows strict enforcement of the Sunday entertainment law across venues, including Y M C A lectures and pictures. A mass German protest is planned in Terrace Garden as losses near 200000 dollars.
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New York
Theatrical Managers’ Association
Justice O'Gorman
Bingham
Madison Square Garden
Fifth Avenue
Broadway
Coney Island
Albany
Terrace Garden
Hunting a Lot of Bonds in a Vault Mystery
Mr and Mrs Joseph Fredericks seek 200000 in gilt edged bonds hidden in a bank vault. They possess the key but lack the vault’s location. The bonds were left by Mrs Fredericks father Thomas F Shay of Cincinnati who died before revealing the box. The hunt extends from Cincinnati to New York with no trace found after a week.
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New York
Joseph Fredericks
Cincinnati
Shay
German Crisis Settled With Reichstag Support
Berlin reports a landmark shift as Prince von Buelow wins pledges from all coalition parties in the reichstag. For the first time a German chancellor appeals to the majority for ongoing office, signaling ministers now bear Reichstag responsibility.
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Berlin
Prince von Buelow
Empire
Reichstag
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Haiden
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