Mine Tragedy In West Virginia Leaves Dozen Dead
Fire at the Baby mine near Bluefield worsened after an attempted rescue. A 25 man relief party entered at midnight, 10 escaped, six were lost. By morning 12 bodies recovered, including John Barnhart Lewis Woolwine M B Koonts Will Montgomery Stephen Uroco and a Hungarian. Dozens injured in the blast and collapse amid ongoing efforts to quench the blaze.
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W.a
Baby Mine
John Barnhart
Lewis Woolwine
M. B. Koonts
Will Montgomery
Stephen Uroco
President Roosevelt to Attend Army Navy Game in Philadelphia
President Roosevelt and likely Mrs. Roosevelt and Miss Alice Roosevelt will attend the Army Navy football game at Franklin Field Philadelphia on November 80 marking the first presidential attendance at such a gridiron contest.
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Army
Navy
Philadelphia
Queen Wilhelmina Resting Amid Weak Condition
Amsterdam November 16. Queen Wilhelmina's condition is very weak and she must rest. Reports indicate her health is deteriorating and medical advice urges prolonged quiet. The situation remains serious as officials monitor her recovery.
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Amsterdam
Wilhelminad
Queen in No Immediate Danger Amid Royal Confidence
The royal family shows confidence in the Queen's safety as Prince Consort Henry goes shooting and Queen Dowager will depart for The Hague for six weeks of quiet.
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Henry
Woman Dead After Operation In Garden City
Chicago reports the death of Mrs Mies Br ma Brown once society editor in Garden City Kansas from a hospital operation. Surgeon Dr BH RB Gray of Garden City is under arrest and authorities may seek the arrest of a minister's son in Garden City.
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Chicago
Sply—Mies Br Ma Brown
Garden City
Kas
Bh, Rb, Gray
Bank Burglars Strike Asbury Park Bank
Robbers blew open the ante and street safe of a Spring Lake bank with nitro glycerine, stealing about $5,000 in cash. The break in was found at 4 a.m. The insured bank, covered by Fidelity and Casualty Co of New York, resumed business this morning.
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Asbury Park
N.Y
Spring Lake Bank
Fidelity & Casualty Co
New York
Brigands in Balkan Regions Intensify After Mass Stone Capture
Constantinople reports increased brigand activity after the capture of American liaison Mass Wile M. Stone. A band led by Anghel Popasne was overtaken near the Bulgarian frontier. Popasne and four others were killed and the rest captured. In Albania a separate clash left several dead on both sides.
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Constantinople
Mass Wile M. Stone
Anghel Popasne
Popasse
Albania
Ex Gov Hill Appears to Press State Plea
Ex Governor Hill argues for the state as Roland B. Molineux remains under Judge Newburger’s consideration. The court will rule within about ten days on the charge of poisoning Kate J. Ada and related allegations.
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Hill
New York
Roland B. Molineux
Nation attracts crowd in Marietta lecture
Mrs. Carrie Nation spoke to a large audience here at the invitation of saloon owner H. J. Conrath and prize fighter Joe Bruner. She thanked the men for bringing her and said the W T U or church members did not arrange it. She planned to travel next to Topeka Kansas.
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Pittsburg
Victor Herbert
Mia Seabury
Ford
Akron
Singer’s Club
Cleveland
Herbert Witherspoon
East
F. A. Selberling
Mac Schuman-Heink
Grau Opera Company
Nsgal
Messiah
Geo. W. Andrews
Oberlin
Pauline Heller
Francis
Ad- Her
James Moore
Detroit
Mrs. Black
Sarah Layton Walker
Indiana Farmer Hanged for 1900 Nora Keifer Murder
Joseph Keith of Warrick County was hanged after midnight for the death of Nora Keifer, 18, whose body was found in Pigeon Creek. Keith confessed amid his marriage tension and jealousy claims, with prosecutors describing a long affair and a complex removal of the body from a well before disposal in a creek near Evansville. Keith’s execution marked Indiana’s first legal hanging in years.
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Ind
Joseph Keith
Warrick County
Nora Kelfer
Keith
Indiana
Hiberfield
Nora Keifer
Pigeon Creek
Byanaville
Nora
Tosee
Diberniekt
Evansville
Tivansville
Hyansville
Intruder Fatally Injured at Columbus Saloon
William Moran and Robert Robertson, Canadian glass workers, intruded at a wedding celebration in a Columbus saloon and were attacked. Moran received a brick blow that fractured his skull, with death expected.
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Liam Moran
Robert Roberton
Toronto
Canada
Sultan backs down under Russian pressure in Dardanelles clash
Constantinople November 15 reports indicate the Sultan reversed his stance toward French demands after a signal from Russian ambassador Zinoviev. The envoy hinted that Russia would support France if Lisbon compliance were required, signaling Moscow's readiness to back Paris in pressuring the Porte.
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Constantinople
A. Zinoviev
Abdul Hamid
Dardanelles
Russia
France
Unsolved Murders Baffle Hvansville Residents
Four days after the strangling deaths of Georgia Malley and Lena Renner on separate Hvansville roads, police and the coroner fail to advance the case. Friends accuse a suitor of Lena Renner, but investigators deem him unsatisfactory and no progress is reported.
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Hvansville
Ind
Georgia Malley
Lena Renner
Renner
Ohio vote totals hint at statewide turnout near eight hundred thousand
Columbus reports that 88 counties have filed returns with the Secretary of State and the statewide vote likely did not exceed 828000. Montgomery County shows a drop of 2700 from two years ago as indications point to about 815000 total for the six gubernatorial candidates.
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Columbus
Montgomery County
Lamont Candidate Feared For Democratic Nomination
The Record-Herald reports Daniel D. Lamont of New York as a probable presidential nominee at the coming Democratic national convention. The idea has support from Democrats who backed Grover Cleveland.
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Chicago
The
Record-Herald
Daniel 8. Lamont
New York
Lamont
Grover Cleveland
Kruger Offered Irish Parliamentary Seat by Nationalists
The Evening News reports former President Kruger has been offered a seat in the Irish Parliament by Irish Nationalists. They claim Kruger is a de facto British subject under Lord Kitchener's proclamation.
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London
The
Evening News
Kruger
Ireland
Lord Kitchener
Ohio Secretary Laylin Reports Big Gain in Fees
Secretary Laylin releases annual report showing an increase of 102000 dollars in state fees from the previous year. The rise attributed to incorporations of new firms and admission of foreign companies to Ohio.
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Columbus O
Laylin
Ohio
Campaign Expense Accounts Filed For Local Officials
Campaign expense accounts were filed Friday listing W. G. Johnston of the Board of Public Works receiving $225, Wm. Buehtel as Representative $117.50, Tt. H. Ovlatt County Commissioner $70, and Joseph A. Gehres Surveyor $30.
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W. G. Johnston
Board of Public Works
Wm. Buehtel
Tt. H. Ovlatt
Joseph A. Gehres
Astor Patents Dual Propeller Turbine for Faster Ships
Colonel John Jacob Astor claims a marine turbine engine doubles propulsion by rotating both the shaft and casing propellers in opposite directions. He says the design reduces hull wash and improves helm control, enabling higher speeds with improved efficiency. Astor notes two propellers on the center line share a double shaft through stern post and deadwood for structural strength.
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John Jacoh Astor
Parsons
England
Astor
Mavoy
Awtor
Akron Fights Buildup for Gus Rublin Showdown
San Francisco hosts the championship bout with Gus Rubbin favored by Akron backers and heavy betting. Local fans monitor wires for returns as odds shift toward Rubblins camp. Jeffries side remains watched with interest as preparations include Delaney and Madden among others.
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San Francisco
Cremeen
West
Akron
Gus Rublin
Jeffries
Oma
Cleveland
Ite
Canton
Aie
Monster Gathmann Gun Fire Damages Target at 2 15
New Jersey shot test shows the Gathmann gun firing at 2 15 pm smashing the target and causing significant damage. The guncotton filled projectile created a terrific rotation and impact.
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Bandy Hook
N. J
Father’s Blessing Sermon at Reform Temple Friday
Rabbi Isadore E. Philo of the Jewish Reform Temple will preach Friday evening November 14 at 6 o clock on A Father’s Blessing. All are welcome. Mr. B A Upham will sing a solo.
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Isadore E. Philo
Jewiah Reform Temple
B. A. Upham
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