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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1908

Page

18

Government to station mine experts for disaster response

Government experts will be stationed in coal fields to monitor mine safety. They will ride to disaster scenes with oxygen helmets and have crews assigned per shift. The program includes geological surveys, new station deployments, and safety apparatus to improve rescue and prevention across multiple states and regions.

Geological Survey Vdogle Ranch Pitang Resera Whee Teadena Enetneers Tie Staidy Ree Coal

Army moves to capture Simpson and his men near Worley

Soldiers ordered to seize leader Simpson and his band at Worley today after dawn patrols reported their presence near the Waabdagtany region. Waddell of the Somerset Company directs the operation with Berry and local forces, urging surrender or peaceful retreat as Christmas approaches.

Simpson Worley Prinel Hell Stearns Coal Posen Uomyatoy ATP Marshak Sharpe Waddell Sorerset Company Lexington Mondieal Tniny Berry

Two Hunters Drowned in Bay After Boat Accident

The bodies of two men, Bunting and Edward Holland, were found after their small boat capsized near a bay oyster tent. Heavy winds and rough seas thwarted recovery efforts as rescuers search the area near where Holland’s body was spotted floating.

Am Bunting Edward Holland Bay Wain Banting Sue Loong Asawa Holland Rene

Five hundred banquet gifts mark Pan American congress

Santiago hosts a formal banquet honoring Pan-American scientific congress delegates including cabinet ministers and foreign representatives. United States delegates are praised for solidarity with Latin American nations. Argentine delegates toast President Roosevelt and Secretary Root for services to Pan Americanism and bureau greetings signal planned cooperation.

Santiago Chile Pan-American Scientific Congress Beft Atrectsa Tymné United States Roosevelt Root Bureau of American Republics Bureau

Open School For Miners At Lost Creek Aims For Safer, More Efficient Coal Industry

Lehigh Valley Coal company opens a practical mining school at Lost Creek to train foremen and workers nights, hoping to boost safety and production. The program, funded by the company, invites all workers to enroll, with strict records guiding future promotions and potential expansion across the anthracite region.

Lehigh Valley Coalompany United States Lost Creek Pennsylvania Lehigh Valley Anthratic Menha

Opposed 70 Branch Banks His Pending Bill for Localities

George M. Wallace, former Connecticut congressional candidate, publishes a letter from House Banking Committee Chairman Fowler. Fowler recalls a central reserve system and branch banking as proposed in a past bill, arguing public opinion and current conditions require a sound economic approach rather than wide adoption.

The Washington Post New Haven Conn George M. Wallace Congress Connecticut Fowler House Committee On Banking and Currency United States

Eye Disease at Annapolis Strikes Midshipmen

Medical authorities at the academy fight conjunctivitis among midshipmen in Annapolis Maryland December 27. Several cases reported with two severe enough to hospitalize patients in Washington for treatment. Midshipman Henry W Stevenson of Lincoln Nebraska is the most seriously affected and was sent to Washington yesterday. Local treatments with painful eye drops sparked reports that Stevenson’s eyes were injured by drugs.

Washington Pas Annapolis Academy Washington Henry W. Stephenson Lincoln Nebr

Aging Man Wanders Off in York County

Special to The Washington Post York Pa December 24 John Blum thirty eight years old left his home to visit a son in law. He wandered miles into the countryside where searchers found him standing in three feet of water eating bark from a tree. Exposure likely to cause death. Also includes an ad for Hood's Sarsaparilla claiming to cure catarrh by acting on mucous membranes through the blood.

Washington Post York John Blum Sharman Street

Riot Over Opium Edict Sparks Amoy At Tungun

Riot breaks out after natives refuse to stop planting opium poppies near Amoy. One officer and ten civilians killed as 30 troops are sent to quell unrest. Authorities vow to enforce the anti opium edict despite the rebellion.

Amoy Tungun Tungan

Certificate of Electors Certification in the 1908 U S State

The document reports certified copies of the electoral certificates for President and Vice President from Connecticut and Washington, dated December 24, 1908, signed by Secretary of State J Elihu Root in Washington. It records the official attestation of electors chosen in those states for the 1908 election.

United States OF America Department of State Congres Prders Connecticut J. Elihu Reot United States Tane Wuahing J. Abu Hoot Bate United Steley Washington

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