King Oscar II of Sweden Dies After Long Reign
Stockholm reports the death of King Oscar II at 9 10 a m ending a peaceful reign. Crowds gather at the palace as the flag dips to half mast and Gustave V ascends the throne promising to rule With the People for the Fatherland. Oscar II was born January 21 1829 and was nearly 78.
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Gustave
Stockholm
Oscar II
Sweden
Sophia
Oscar Gustave
High Min
Oscar
Oscar Gustave Adolphe
Duke of
Vermland
Council of State
Gustave V
King Oscar
King Gustaf V of Sweden Dies After Prolonged Illness
The ailing monarch faded in unconsciousness with no sign of recognition for those around him. Queen Victoria grieved as doctors offered only brief relief while predicting few hours of life left. At 5 15 a m the king's court and family assembled in the bedchamber as the end neared.
Death of King Oscar Saddens Europe and Britain
London dispatches report deep sorrow across Great Britain and continental governments following the death of King Oscar of Sweden. Telegrams indicate universal regret and mourning on the continent and in Britain.
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London
King Oscar
Sweden
Great Britain
Europe
Ill-Fated Pit On Fire In Monongah WV Disaster
Fifty six hours after the Fairmont Coal mines No. 6 and 8 explosion fifty three bodies were recovered when fire renewed in mine No. 8. Rescue teams were ordered to the surface. The death toll could reach four hundred. Company investigations show many believed entombed miners escaped by not reporting to work after a holiday. The firm pledges aid to all bereaved families.
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Monongah
W. Va
Fairmont Coal Company
Reacuers
May Disobey Mrs White Battle Creek Adventists Defy Edict
In Battle Creek Michigan Adventists resist Ellen G White’s order to leave the city amid Dr John Kellogg’s banishment. Members continue tabernacle heating work while Victer Campbell urges some to sell property to “devil worshipers” and rejoin a California church settlement.
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Order of the Adventist
Battle Creek
California
Mich
Ellen G. White
John H. Kellogg
Victer Campbell
Campbell
E Church
Justice Brewer Criticizes Roosevelt Over Third Term
A recent photograph shows Justice David J. Brewer of the Supreme Court in Carnegie Hall New York. He warned that President Roosevelt is playing hide and seek with the American people on the third term and urged restoring the seven year presidential term and anti reelection clause from the original constitution draft.
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David J. Brewer
United States Supreme Court
Carnegie Hall
New York
Roosevelt
Official call is out as Republicans prepare Chicago meet
Washington December 9 In line with the Republican national committee decision to hold the Chicago convention the party issues the call for the gathering to name presidential and vice presidential candidates. Chicago won the convention city by 31 votes amid friendly reactions and talks of 1912 follow ups. Cannon defends labor stakes while praising Gompers but outlines independent legislative aims. The convention is set to order noon June 16 1908 with delegate rules and by many states limited to two per territory. Democrats plan a meeting at Arlington next Thursday to choose convention location and likely June 2 as the date.
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Washington, Dee
Republican National Committee
Chicago
Kansas City
Denver
Cas
Democratic National Committee
Arlington
Louisville
Atlantic City
Judge rebukes jury after acquittal in embezzlement case
Judge Evans questioned how justice would be meted out as jurors acquitted George MacKown of stealing 1 000 dollars from Northwestern Felt Shoe. MacKown was arrested in California, brought to Webster City, and vanished after the factory fire. He reacted with near collapse upon hearing of the acquittal in his cell.
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Evans
George MacKown
Northwestern Felt Shoe Company
MacKown
California
Webster City
Dinizulu Loyalty Quest Sparks Natal Arrest Bid
Magistrate Stuart is given a warrant to arrest Dinizulu the Zululand king whose loyalty is questioned and alleged rebel support fuels a tense Natal crisis. If he resists civil trial troops will mobilize immediately with frontier Natal garrisons on alert. Secretary Garfield leaves Washington for Ohio on a personal mission.
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Patermaritzburg
Natal
Stuart
Dinizulu
Unutu
Zululand
Secretary of the Interior
Garfield
Ohio
Washington
Markets Opened with Mixed Hog and Strong Cattle and Sheep
Chicago December 9 1907 Hog receipts 60000 from yesterday 6904 market weak 15 to 20 lower light hogs 440 to 475 mixed packers 440 to 485 heavy shipping 440 to 480 rough 440 to 450 Cattle 24000 strong to 10 higher Sheep 25000 strong Opened with firm cattle and resilient sheep despite hog market weakness.
Porter Will Awards Stenographer A Fortunes
George M. Porter left about 150000 for probate. Stella M Blethen his stenographer receives 100000 in stocks and bonds. The remainder goes to his widow Bessie S Porter and daughter Mildred Jane Porter gets 1000 as affection proof.
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Minneapolis
George M. Porter
Stella M. Blethen
Bessie S. Porter
Mildred Jane Porter
Cannon Versus Gompers in Labor Rift
Speaker Cannon voiced strong sentiments against organized labor and Samuel Gompers during a union visit by the plate printers. The local labor group presented resolutions praising Cannon for his stance against the Gompers backed campaign to unseat him.
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Washington
Cannon
Organized Labor
Samuel Gompers
Union of Plate Printers
Bryan Enthusiastically Welcomed in Omaha Dinner Reception
William J. Bryan was the chief guest at a dollar dinner in the Auditorium hosted by the Dahlmann Democratic club. About 1,200 attended the banquet and 3,000 more heard him afterward in the galleries. The Nebraskan received one of his greatest ovations in Omaha.
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Bryan
Omaha
Dec
William J. Bryan
Thieves Steal Jewelry Trunk From Hotel in Canton
Canton Ohio December 9th thieves wheeled away a jewelry trunk belonging to G S Voorhees a Pittsburgh traveling salesman from the Courtland hotel and took diamonds and jewelry valued at $10 000. The trunk was opened in the street a few blocks away.
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Canton
Voorhees
Pittsburg
Courtland Hotel
Young Woman Dies After Fall at Post Office Areaway
Miss Gertrude O Neill 26 daughter of Chas J O Neill a prominent contractor died after a thirty foot fall into the areaway around the post office building. F B Koons and Charles K O Connor were arrested and released to appear at the inquest after telling of the social gathering and her swinging from a railing before losing balance. An eye witness corroborates their account.
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Philadelphia
Gertrude O'Neill
Chas J. O'Neill
F. B. Koons
Scranton
Charles K. O'Connor
Keons and
O’connor
Judge rebukes jury over verdict in Fort Dodge case
Fort Dodge Iowa December 9 judge rebuked a jury for returning a verdict in disregard of the evidence. The judge warned that such actions undermine the justice system and threaten fair trial standards.
Chicago market reports on receipts and shipments Dec 9 1907
Official receipts yesterday 32347 shipments 5935 last week receipts 183853 shipments 63918 today 60000 estimated receipts tomorrow 0 market outlook mixed bulk 4 60 to 4 75 light 84 40 to 84 75 heavy 4 40 to 4 80 rough 4 40 to 4 50 parkers 4 65 to 4 70 pigs 3 80 to 4 60 cattle and hogs price ranges and totals shown for beef and sheep markets with notes on beves cows and calves western stockers and yearlings
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Texas
Babcock Offers Square Deal In Chicago Request
John A. Babcock of Witt Chicago Illinois pledges prompt replies and a square deal, inviting about the arrangement with assurance and a straightforward approach.
Gridiron club mocks leaders in Washington satire
Washington reports the Gridiron club opens its winter season with a 200 strong banquet at the Willard hotel. Jests target Vice President Fairbanks Secretary Cortelyou and other leaders with songs about cocktails buttermilk and political ambition.
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Washington
Gridiron Club
Samuel Blythe
Willard Hotel
Fairbanks
Indiana
Debt of gratitude paid buys Argentine bank
Jos Brown of Argentine Kansas purchased the First National Bank of Argentine, a branch of the National Bank of Commerce, after it closed for one day. He paid cash to cover about $40,000 in indebtedness and received the bank’s securities, aiding the institution that helped him on his Klondike and Alaska ventures.
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Kansas City
National Bank of Commerce
Jos. Brown
Argentine
Kan
Klondike
First National Bank of Argentine
Brown
Alaska
National Bank Examiner of Kansas
Oldest New York state resident dies at 110
George Olley aged 110 years nine months lacking eighteen days died at his home in Great Bend near Watertown. Born in Stanton England in 1797 he emigrated to Jefferson County in 1828 and was believed to be the state's oldest person.
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Watertown
N. Y
George Olley
New York State
Great Bend
Stanton
England
Jeffersson
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