Anthracite Miners Convene in Shamokin Disposes Unfinished Business
Delegates to the Shamokin Pennsylvania anthracite miners convention quickly wrapped up unresolved items. A special committee led by John Mitchell will push the union demand for a conference with nine leading coal companies by Monday, aiming to set post April 1 employment terms. President Mitchell indicated no final plan on deferring action, but the request will likely be sent to the operators in New York for their Tuesday meeting. A debate arose in executive session over mandating the revolution demands for the committee to pursue. Mitchell urged protests and acceptance of any superior plan offered by delegates.
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Shamokin
Anthracite Miners
Seasion
John Mitchell
Mitchell
New York
Anthracite Coal Strike Commission
Hill Gives It Up In Chicago Trade Fight
John J. Hill Jr resigns from leadership of the Chicago Board of Trade bucket shop battle after a decade of effort. He cites desire to devote time to ending trading in privileges, which persists daily in the grain exchange smoking room after hours under director approval. Hill’s successor aims to curb the privilege trade with renewed freedom to act.
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Chicago
John J. Hill, Jr
Grain Exchange
Gary
Hii
Market Report Committee
Rum
North Pacific lines keep flour rate to Japanese ports
Portland dispatches report the North Pacific Oriental Steamship lines will maintain the rate of 44 dollars per ton on flour from North Pacific points to Japanese ports after January 1. A prior meeting had set 45 dollars for the first half of 1906, and shipowners’ plans to charter the Independent steamer at 4 to load on Puget Sound, with threats to hire more at the same rate, followed Shanghai fixes by the regular lines.
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Portland
Ore
North Pacific Oriental Steamship Lines
Tenlay
North Pacific
Paget Sound
Tee Shanghai
Reguar Lines
Oregon California land sale pricing eyed by Southern Pacific
San Francisco December 16 K H Harriman president of the Southern Pacific Company prepares to offer for sale part of the Oregon and California railroad land. Details on the prices and terms are not yet finalized but will be of great interest to Oregon interests as Bodine and others await terms.
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San Francisco
K. H. Harriman
Southern Pacific Go
Oregon & California
Oregon
Bodies moved from Fort Sumner to National Cemetery
War department workers arrived in Santa Fe to remove 380 bodies buried at Fort Sumner Civilian Cemetery and transfer them to the National Cemetery in the city. Bids were opened for the removal job as Fort Sumner remains a military site.
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Santa Fe
N. M. Lee
War Department
Fort Summer
National Cemetery
Fort Sumner
Twelve Die as Lithuanian Workmen Attack Riga Station
A Riga dispatch reports Lithuanian workers tried to seize an electric light and power station held by troops. twelve were killed as the crowd was fired upon. A Moscow dispatch notes open mutiny in Rostroff grenadiers over rations and arrests, with soldiers freeing prisoners, seizing armaments, and forming a workers panel to run the regiment.
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Berlin
Riga
Moscow
Rostroff Grenadiers
Samoan Claim and Cable Damage Reports Transmitted
President Roosevelt has sent to the house reports from the secretary of state regarding a German Samoan claim of 20,000 against the United States, damages claims by Canadian Electric Light of Levis Quebec for a cable damaged by the steamship Essex, and a French Cable Company claim for Cuban cable damage during the Spanish-American War. The claims were referred to the appropriate committees.
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Washington
Roosevelt
House
Secretary of State
Germany
United States
Canadian Electric Light Company
Levis
Quebec
Essex
Cable Company
Cuba
Higgins Says It’s True On Harriman Testimony
Albany December 16 Governor Higgins asserted Harriman’s testimony before the insurance committee was true as far as it concerns him personally. He spoke with the governor noting no broader implications.
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Higgins
Albany
Harriman
Insurance Committee
Governor Higgins
Dowie to appoint new Zion City Overseers next June
Dr John Alexander Dowie announced in Chicago that in June he will name a large group of new overseers for Zion City. He called it the most important ecclesiastical act since the apostles, hinting the selections will shape Zion City's future amid plans to move evacuees to Mexico while Dowie suffers rheumatism that confines him to bed.
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Chicago
John Alexander Dowie
Zion Ty
Dowie
Zion City
Mexico
Lake Shore
Diamond Ring Dropped At Board of Trade
In Chicago on December 16 a $1,500 diamond ring slipped from W. W. Boynton to Byron Roberts and vanished as it was handed. two hours of searching by nearly 200 members and employees found nothing. A lobby lounger recalled a man stooping near the spot and leaving the building, but gave no description.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
W. W. Boynton
Byron Roberts
Rebates and head tax bills introduced in Congress
Washington reports Representative Parker of New Jersey proposes requiring recipients of railway rebates to repay to the government twice the rebate amount. Mr Gard ner of Massachusetts introduces a bill to impose a forty dollar head tax on joint grants. The measure excludes the Philippines Porto Rico Hawaii and Guam.
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Washington
Parker
New Jersey
Gardner
Massachusetts
Philippines
Porto Rico
Hawaii
Guam
Long Cruise Planned for Dewey Dry Dock Tow Ships
Washington December 16 The steel floating dry dock Dewey will begin its long cruise to Olongapo in the Philippines next week. Towed by the supply ship Gincier and led by Commander Har the Caesar and the Potomac the vessel has completed inspection by the board of inspection and survey.
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Washington
Gincier
Harthe Caesar
Potomac
Dewey
Olongapo
Philippine
Board of Inspection and Survey
Inmate Fire Discovery at Dormitory
Fire crews found inmates in their beds when flames were discovered, and all inmates were rescued.
Dr Oslers Coming to Liverpool for Cunard Crossing
The Cunard steamer Caremia sails from Liverpool to New York today carrying passengers including Dr William Cater among others, with the holiday voyage noted.
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Osler
Liverpool
Cunard Line
Caremia
New York
William Cater
Russia defies manifesto sparks fear of arrests
A manifesto issued by proletariat groups declares the government bankrupt and orders workers to pay wages only in gold and withdraw deposits. It calls for tax refusal and widespread noncompliance, while authorities warn of extensive arrests and heightened measures.
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St Petersburg
Bydtkuhnen
East Prussia
Rare oil paintings offered for sale at bargain prices
Taken for debt, several genuine oil paintings valued at 50 to 75 dollars each are offered for immediate sale at 5 dollars each. A limited lot also offers 1 dollar each when matted, from C. B. Pfafp & Co, 1M Fifth Avenue, New York City.
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C. B. Pfapf & CO
Fifth Avenue
New York City
Wages Advance In Arlingtons Mills Industry
Lawrence Mast reports on December 16 that the Arlington talus separation issue leads to a ten percent wage advance set for January 1. The mills employ about 5,100 workers and the move aims to ease labor costs in the industry.
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Lawrence
Sigsbee to Sail on Long Cruiser Cruise From Tompkinsville
Washington December 14 Rear Admiral Charles D Sigsbee commands a cruiser division preparing a long foreign cruise. The squadron includes Brooklyn Chattanooga Galveston Tacoma and Tooma. Delays due to Russia unrest and Turkish naval demonstrations. They will sail via the Mediterranean Suez and the Cape of Good Hope then head to the east coast of South America before returning home in late spring or early summer next year.
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Washington
Charles D. Sigsbee
Tompkinsville
Russia
Broklyn
Chattanooga
Galveston
Tooma
Mediterranean
Suez Canal
Asiatic
Brooklyn
Tacoma
Sigsbee
Africa
Cape of Good Hope
South America
Admiral Sigsbee
Crucial point reached in Dodge and Morse divorce case
In New York on December 16 the pivotal issue was whether Dodge was ever served with a divorce summons. The question sparked lengthy arguments and the court’s ruling could determine the fate of Abe Hummell, a noted criminal attorney.
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New York
Dodge and Morse
Dodge
Abe Hummell
McCall Carries Hamilton Report From Paris Voyage
John C. McCall son of New York Life president sailed from Havre on La Lorraine carrying Mr Hamiltons report. Hamilton, under medical care, delayed departure as Dr Riglere examinations indicated a prolonged illness likely after his return to active business. Hamilton and McCall declined further detail citing courtesy to the legislative committee.
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Paris
John C. McCall
John A. McCall
New York Life Insurance Co
Andrew Hamilton
Condential
Insurance Compary
Albany
Ace
New York
la Lorraine
Havre
McCall
Hamilton
Mc McCall
Riglere
Bally
Familton
Legislative Committee
United States
Dase
Yur Hamilton
New York Life Teurance Co
Man Seeks President for Money. Criffrey Arrested
Charles Criffrey of Waterbury arrived in Washington and tried to force access to the president to obtain funds. Secret Service halted him and he was arrested, examined, and sent to St Elizabeths asylum. His father, James Criffrey, is appealing to authorities. The man has a troubled history and past service in the Philippines.
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Washington
Charles Claftrey
Waterbury
White House
Secret Service
St Fiizabeth's
James Claffes
Canal Street
Criffey
Connecticut Night Forecast With Variable Winds
A local weather forecast for Connecticut calls for a fair night with generally mild temperatures. Light variable winds are expected as skies remain clear overnight.
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Connecticut
Case Will Go Higher Piano Store Flooded
The appeal of Chriaco Capobianco to the supreme court from a death sentence for murder is detailed, with twenty exemptions claimed and alleged errors in court charges. The piece then shifts to a piano advertisement urging visits to F. H. Lewis Co at 24 East Main Street, touting low prices, trade-ins, and easy payment plans.
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F. H. Lewis Co
East Main St
Chriaco Capobianco
Supreme Court
Angelo Solomita
O'Neal
East Main Street
Reliable
Kimball, Haines
Newby & Evans
Alexander, Marshall & Wendell
Leslie Bros
Cable & Son
Whitney, Bowen
Scarcity In Local Market Pushes Christmas Trees
Christmas trees are hard to find in Waterbury with traders noting a shortage this season. Despite few trees, vendors report steady orders from buyers and delivery youths claim ample demand through Christmas. One Maine seller once left many trees unsold, leaving Waterbury with few external supplies this year.
Helping a Friend. Herr Got Himself Into Difficulties Last Week
Herr of this city was arrested in Philadelphia while attempting to impersonate a fellow student during Pennsylvania dental exams. Detective Robert Cameron stopped him in the exam room as other candidates continued unaware for an hour or two. Herr, a UPenn graduate, sought a certificate for a friend. Dr Philip H Senior had warned authorities. He faced local authorities and was taken away for questioning. Dr Herr appeared Tuesday to begin the exams, and the incident drew attention as another candidate reported the ruse.
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Nust Herr
de F. William Herr
Philadelphia
Dental Examiners
Pennsylvania
Robert Cameron
Herr
University of Pennsylvania
Philip H. Senior
George W. Khemp
Prac
Demurrer Challenge A Recount In City Election Case
Attorney O Neill fled with a demurrer arguing the superior court lacks power to order a ballot recount. He contends the issue is administrative, not judicial, and that moderators must determine who is elected. The case, involving Comptroller Goodrich and M D Russell, goes to court next Tuesday before Judge Rob 0.
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O'Neill
Goodrich
M. D. Russell
Peee Court
Rob- 0
New Owner Found in Torrington Land Discovery
Town clerk’s copy shows deed to Mrs John McGuinness for land in the northern part of the town, about ten acres extending to Burrville, discovered during preparations for a Consolidated Road deed. Land intended for a freight depot at the northern end.
Judge Harlan Named for Chicago Traction Fight
Chicago December 16 Judge Grosscup recently appointed John Maynard Harkin as counsel for the Union Traction Co to represent Chicagoans in the ongoing debate over franchise ordinances.
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Chicago
Grosscup Centently
John Maynard Harkin
Union Traction Co
Harlan
City News Highlights From A Busy Holiday Weekend
A busy local scene unfolds with skating activity on ponds as families travel to events. A four year old child from Wolcott attends a morning service. A Christmas bake sale and annual fair by the A M club draws large crowds, promising financial success. Mrs Helena Kelley, 70, widow of John Kelley, dies at her daughter's home on Vine Street, leaving seven children.
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Loti
Charles
Max Taschenberger
Reobachter
A. M
Helena ©. Kelley
John Kelley
Reici
Vine Street
James L
Christmas Furniture Suggestions and Gift Ideas
An ad lists a wide range of home furniture and desks as Christmas gift options. Highlights include gentleman and ladies tables, chifoniers, parlor and library tables, music cabinets, rockers, parlor suits, and section bookcases with prices from $1 to $55. Fully framed pictures and other pieces complete the selection, promoting early purchase.
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Farelock
Ing
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