Yolande mine explosion kills dozens near Birmingham
Yolande coal mine in Alabama suffers a catastrophic blast around 10 30 a m killing about sixty workers. Fourteen escapees are listed among the dead and injured as rescue crews battle heat and toxic air. officials name the mine and company headed by Dr G B Crowe.
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Birmingham
Ala
Yolande
Yolande Mine
Virginia City
Birmingham Mineral
Yolande Coal and Coke Company
G. B. Crowe
Robert Arnold
Will Towe
Tom Newell
A. B. Guredly
Sam Wright
W. R. Stoves
Neil Reider
Charles Satterfield
John Madison
John Tucker
Ed Jones
Anthony Stoves
Sam Watson
Nat Humphreys
Roland Jackson
P. Franklin
Pink Collins
Sam Buds
Jim Smith
Sale of Mansfield's Art in Riverside Drive Mansion
The late Richard Mansfield's Riverside Drive home items go to auction as the actress moves to the actor's New London estate. The sale includes Lawrence's Sir Thomas Crane portrait, Hogarth works, Romney Garrick sketch, Gainsborough Garrick portrait, Hogarth prints, antiques, and rare English and American theatre books.
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New York
Riverside Drive
Richard Mansfield
A Mansfield
New London
Conn
Sir Thomas Lawrence
Sir Thomas Crane
Hogarth
Himself
Garrick
Romney
Gainsborough
Tillman speech dominates Senate in brief Washington
Senate coverage centers on a Tillman address denouncing the president treasury secretary and justice department and big financiers. Oklahoma’s two senators Gore and the other newly seated are sworn in. House session is brief with limited action and a Christmas recess set from Dec 21 to Jan 6. Speaker Towney named Appropriations Committee chair. House adjourns until Thursday.
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Senate
House
Washington
Tillman
Secretary of the Treasury
Department of Justice
Oklahoma
Gore
Committee On Appropriations
Towney
Fusillade on a Passenger Car in Marion Ill
Chicago and Eastern Illinois station in Marion reports a confrontation between city police and a group returning from West Frankfort intoxicated. A negro fired on an officer who returned fire wounding the suspect and Brice Holland, a passenger.
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Marion
Ill
Dee
Chicago
Ilinois
West
Rankfort
Brice Holland
Serious Injury Report From Violent Incident
A person named Trolland sustains two wounds and remains in serious condition after a violent incident. The assailant, described as a negro, is in jail according to local authorities.
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Ger. Trolland
Supreme Court To Hear Kansas Anti Liquor Law Cases
Washington December 17 The United States Supreme Court has set for hearing on January 6 next a number of cases challenging the constitutionality of the Kansas anti liquor law.
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Washington
Supreme Court of the United States
Kansas
Sympathy for a Banker at Williamsburg Bank Scandal Service
In Brooklyn at Sumner Avenue Baptist Church a sympathy meeting for John G. Jenkins, indicted president of the First National Bank of Williamsburg, replaces regular services. The congregation expresses support and confidence in his innocence while clapping and cheering as resolutions are read. Jenkins and his three sons face charges over alleged irregularities in the bank and the Jenkins Trust Company.
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New York
Sumner Avenue Baptist Church
Brooklyn
John G. Jenkins
First National Bank of
Williamsburg
Jenkins
First National Bank
Jenkins ‘Trust Company
Lays It To The Gypsies In Child Kidnaping Case
Dr. L S Byers of Seelyville laments child wanderers and blames Gypsy camps for kidnappings. He calls for humane action to remove abducted children to orphanages, hoping justice ends the growing evil and spares parents the heartache.
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Terre Haute
Ind
L. S. Byers
Seelyville
Chicago
Lillian Wulff
Iumane
Robbery Strikes Port Huron Home of Drury and Robeson
George Drury returned from Saginaw to find his Port Huron residence ransacked with valuables missing. Robeson’s home was entered next and a sum of money stolen, with full values to be determined by Mrs. Drury.
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Port Huron
Mich
George Drury
Saginaw
Representative James Henry Returns Home Amid Misreport
Battle Creek, Dec 17. State Representative James Henry, once reported missing by friends, has returned to Battle Creek. He learned of his disappearance while in Jackson after a business visit to Detroit and rushed back, deeply incensed at the report.
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Battle Creek
Mich
James Henry
Jackson
Detroit
Murder Follows Tongue Fight in Des Moines Rummage Sale
Julia Brown was fatally stabbed by Louise Wright after a quarrel over a bargain at a Des Moines rummage sale. A razor caused a dozen slashes. both women were necresses. Authorities note the deadly dispute followed insults and a heated bargain clash.
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Des Moines
Julia Brown
Louise Wright
Bank Reopens After Audit in Herschel Illinois
State Bank Examiner Kelly reports all funds accounted for at the State bank in Herschel after a thorough audit. The bank has reopened. The unexplained death by self harm of cashier R H Easton remains unresolved.
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Bloomington
State Bank
Herschel
Kelly
Springfield
R. HH
Easton
Farmer hurt as dog trips gun in Fort Wayne
James Gerardot, an Allen county farmer, was struck by a double charge of shot in the left thigh when his dog stepped on a gun resting on a log in Fort Wayne Indiana. Doctors say he cannot recover.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
James Gerardot
Allen County
Gerardot
Magnificent Precedent Sea Voyage Led by President Roosevelt
Old Point Comfort Virginia December 17 a fleet of sixteen United States battleships sails west on a 14000 mile voyage to the west coast. President Roosevelt on the Mayflower leads the formation and reviews the fleet with pride praising the ships crew and the pace of the voyage.
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Old Point Comfort
United States
Roosevelt
Anchorage
Hampton Roads
Horseshoe
Chesapeake Bay
Test of a Personate Ship Completion
A fragmented report notes completion actions on a vessel referred to as TesT A Personate Testio. It mentions ship work milestones and confirms readiness or completion status.
Thousands See Them Go From Old Point Fort Monroe
A crowd at Old Point near Fortress Monroe sees the fleet depart with thousands aboard excursion craft and shoreside spectators. The Connecticut passes the pier as bands play The Girl I Left Behind Me Auld Lang Syne and the Star Spangled Banner signaling duty over parting. Four sailors miss their ship after overlong shore leave and use wig wag signaling from the pier to attract a return boat but fail to rejoin.
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Old Point
Fortress Monroe
Connecticut
Henry Watterson’s Daughter Dead in Louisville
Mrs. Alexander Gilmour, youngest daughter of Colonel Henry Watterson, has died at Norton infirmary after a period of critical illness since last Wednesday.
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Henry Watterson
Louisville
Alexander Gilmour
Watterson
Norton Infirmary
JAS TO PROVE HIMSELF ALIVE IN BRIGHTON CASE
Thomas Andrews, legally declared dead by a probate court after vanishing ten years ago, has reappeared. His farm near Brighton was divided between his sisters Mrs. L. H. Westfall and Mrs. J. M. Tobin. Andrews says he was in northern Canada.
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Brighton
Mich
Thomas Andrews
L. H. Westfall
J. M. Tobin
Lansing
Andrews
Canada
Genuine Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna Advised
An advertisement stresses a trusted family laxative from the California Fig Syrup Co. as a world approved product. It urges buyers to purchase the genuine article through leading druggists and highlights its healthful, widely accepted qualities.
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California Fig Syrup Co
Walking match set for Kansas City start Jan 27
A six day walking contest with entrants from across the nation will begin in Kansas City on January 27. Weather hinders arrivals in New York as the steamer President Grant with Secretary Taft aboard is delayed until Friday. FE Harriman shows marked improvement after grip attack. Delaware County Hughes club formed by Republicans backing Governor Hughes for the presidency.
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Kansas City
Atlantic
President Grant
Taft
New York
FE. H. Harriman
Delaware County
N. Y
Hughes
Opening Market Chicago Declines Across Hog Cattle Prices
Chicago opening market December 18 1907 shows estimated receipts 46000 with leftovers 9355. Market 5 to 10 lower than yesterday with hogs at 4 35 to 4 80 mixed packers 4 35 to 4 80 heavy shipping 4 30 to 4 80 rough 4 30 to 4 40 and cattle 21000 steady Neemita slow at yesterday's close.
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Neemita
Texas
Chicago Market Report December 17 1907 Hog Cattle and Sheep Prices
Chicago market report for December 17 1907 shows official receipts 47763 shipments 10994 with estimated receipts for today around 17000 and tomorrow 4000. Hog prices 490 to 500 for light to 485 for heavy shipping grades. beef cattle slow and weak with Western cattle 310 to 470. sheep mixed with native 200 to 460 and Western 200 to 455. Furnished by Beach Wickham Grain Co. postal Telegraph Building Chicago.
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Beach-Wickham Grain Company
Chicago
John A. Babcock Ends Message With Assurance
A brief note from John A. Babcock promises a square deal and a prompt response. The message ends with the line Thats all.
Great Northern Loses Fuel in Lumber Traffic, Hill Testifies
James J. Hill, chairman of Great Northern, testified before the Interstate Commerce Commission that lumber traffic from the Northwest loses about 80 dollars per car when moved to eastern destinations due to long-haul costs. He cited higher wages and weaker ties with Northern Pacific as factors shaping the tariff increase to protect railway finances.
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Great Northern
Washington
James J. Hill
Great Northern Railroad
Interstate Commerce Commission
Oregon
North Pacific States
Hill
Sitna
North West
Snes
Northern Pacific Hill
Burlington Road
Great Northern and Northern Cific
Abbott Justifies Assassination View At Y M C A
Rev Dr Lyman Abbott spoke at the West Side Y M C A and praised Nicholas Tschaikowsky the Russian revolutionary while arguing that assassination may be the only response to czarist tyranny. He said American mobocracy is a greater danger than monarchy and stressed he lives in America not Russia.
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New York
West Side
Lyman Abbott
Nicholas Tschaikowsky
Russia
Dr. Abbott
Revolutionary Committee
Desy Pot
America
Robbers Kill Man and Wife in Kansas City Store
Mrs Fannie Sternberg wife of Louis D Sternberg grocer killed by robbers in a small store on the outskirts of Kansas City Kan She died in hospital from wounds. Sternberg was killed instantly and his wife was found unconscious and horribly wounded.
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Kansas City
Dec
Fannie Sternberg
Louis D. Sternberg
Kan
Sternberg
Risk Men Leave Wisconsin Insurance Firms Withdraw
Milwaukee Dec 17 Two more life insurance companies have definitely announced their withdrawal from Wisconsin. They are the Union Central of Cincinnati and the Massachusetts Mutual. Both announcements were expected though officials of the company were trying hard to find a way to remain.
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Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Union Central of
Cincinnati
Massachusetts Mutual
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Panama
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John A. Babcock
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