Miners Rescued After Drowning Narrow Escape at Foastwell
Seven miners entombed since Friday noon in Berwind-White Coal No. 38 at Foastwell near Johnstown Pa were rescued at 10 p.m. Tuesday after heavy pumping drained the flooded heading. Rescuers Stiney Roden and Charles Ream reached them, reporting all were alive but exhausted and to stay put until the mine was further drained.
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Berwind-White Coal Company
Foastwell
Johnstown
Stiney Roden
Charles Ream
John Bolya
Charles Enum
Ream
Russian lower house approves government recruiting bill
The Russian Duma passed the government's recruiting bill amid press friction with most papers avoiding Monday's debate. President Golovin said conditions now reduce risk of dissolution and urged creative activity toward necessary reforms.
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Novoe Vremya
Golovin
Kansas Receivers Seize Liquor Houses Linked to Indicted Firms
Three receivers appointed by the Kansas supreme court with sheriffs and attorney general aides took possession of property believed owed by indicted brewing companies in Kansas City today. They declined to argue with resistant parties and directed unsettled issues to the courts.
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Kansas
Kansas Supreme Court
Kansas City Ueaday
Pedlar Palmer Found Guilty of Manslaughter in Choat Death
The coroner's jury in London returned a verdict of manslaughter against Pedlar Palmer, the English pugilist, for killing Robert Choat, a gas house stoker. Palmer struck Choat in a railroad car after Choat refused to stop singing.
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London
Palmer
Robert Choat
Choat
Insurance agent Jacob Frank Arrested in NY Life Scandal
Jacob Frank an agent for New York Life Insurance was arrested Tuesday charged with forgery in the third degree tied to the election of the company’s directors.
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Jacob Frank
New York Life Insurance Company
Sioux City River Stock Market Quotation Snapshot
Tuesday quotations on the Sioux City live stock market list live steers at 4.90 to 5.80 and hogs at 6.36, with top price 6.36. The report highlights price ranges for steer and hog sales.
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Sioux City
Aged Woman Burns to Death in Wisconsin Home
A 70 year old woman Mrs A J Jarrott of Iverett Washington died in La Crosse Wisconsin at her daughter's home. The accident was caused by the overturning of an alcohol lump.
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A. J. Jarrott
Iverett
Wash
Fr. J. Russell
la Crosse
Wis
Fire Devastates National Store in Lorain Lossing $200000
A Monday night fire destroyed the National Store company rant at Lorain Ohio. Loss estimated at $200000. One hundred workers were left idle as crews battled the blaze.
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National Store Company
Lorain
Federal Inland Waterways Commission Opens Inquiry in Washington
The newly appointed Inland Waterways Commission held its first meeting in Washington with members Burton Newlands McGee and Warner present. Senator Newlands was elected vice chairman and Dr. W J McGee secretary. The group plans inspections of the Mississippi river and the Great Lakes and will study river and harbor improvements water purity and related inland water system issues.
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Federal Commission
Washington
Inland Waterways Commission
Representative Burton
Ohio
Newlands
Nevada
W. J. McGee
Messrs. Burton
McGee
Senator Warner
Missouri
Bankhead
Alabama
Gen. Mackenzie
Army
F. Hy, Newell
Reclamation Service
Gifford Pinchot
Unitedates Forester
Herbert Smit
Mississippi River
Great Lakes
Busse Promises Law Enforcement Ends Chicago Pool Rooms
Mayor Busse declares a four year period of strict enforcement ending an era of open vice in Chicago. He warns against rambling and pool rooms and backs words with action. Coughlin supporters, including Martin Brown, are arrested in Temple Court for running a pool room and face heavy fines.
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Chicago
Busse
Dolng
Coughlin
Couglin
Martin Brown
Temple Court
Illinois Central Suit Filed for Five Million Claim
Attorney General of Illinois filed in La Salle county circuit court a suit against the Illinois Central Railroad seeking about five million dollars. The claim arises from the state's share of gross earnings as provided in the railroad's charter. The action follows a recent Illinois Supreme Court ruling that the state lacked original jurisdiction.
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Steal
Illinois
Circuit Court
la Salle County
Illinois Central Railroad
Illinois Central
Illinois Supreme Court
War on agitators in France targets public servants
The Paris cabinet decided Monday to take energetic action against public servants promoting union organizing. Ringleaders among posts and teachers will be summarily dismissed.
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France
Paris
President Accepts Hagerman Resignation from New Mexico
A Monday letter from the president's executive offices accepts forthwith the resignation of Herbert J. Hagerman as governor of New Mexico, to take effect once the president's letter reaches him.
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Hagerman
Herbert J. Hagerman
New Mexico
U S Official Arrives in Madrid to Settle Spain Ties
An official of the United States government has arrived in Madrid to investigate and seek settlement of questions that have been pending between Spain and the United States since the war between the two nations.
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Spain
United States
Madrid
Foraker to Speak in Kansas At G. A. R. Encampment
It was announced in Topeka Kansas on Saturday that Senator Foraker of Ohio will be one of the speakers at the state G A R encampment to be held May 7 and 9.
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Foraker
Kansas
Topeka
Kan
Senator Foraker
Ohio
Horrible Crime Suspect Jailed in North Bennington Case
Alfred Hahan aged 3 is jailed in North Bennington Virginia charged with criminally assaulting and murdering his brother’s four year old daughter Ethel. The case involves a horrific allegation of violence against a young child and is under police investigation.
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Field
Alfred Hahan
North Bennington
Ethel
Edison Starts New Line in Scientific Electrical Work
Thomas A. Edison begins a new phase on his sixtieth birthday dedicating his time to the purely scientific branch of electrical pursuits.
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Edison
Thomias A. Edison
Woman once in Gen Cassius Clay's Kentucky house dies at 101
Mrs. Eilen Phillips, once a slave in the family of Gen Cassius M. Clay of Kentucky, died in Sedalia Missouri on Monday at age 101.
Wabash Train Derails at Chartlers Creek Killing Two
A westbound Wabash train No. 27 left the tracks near Bridgeville Pa and plunged into Chartlers Creek. Engineer Marion Boyd and fireman Frank McIsaacs were killed while about 100 passengers escaped after the engine and first coach toppled into the water.
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Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Bridgeville
Chartlers Creek
Marion Boyd
Rock Station
Frank McIisaacs
Barberton
Boyd
McIsaacs
Rioting Escalates Ahead of Ecuador Elections
Tensions flare in Ecuador as May 6 congressional elections approach with daily clashes between government supporters and independents. In Quito a melee left several dead and many wounded before troops restored order and arrested leaders. A Guayaquil clash wounded several more as Alfaro supporters and independents battled. The executive is granted extraordinary powers amid the volatile campaign.
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Ecuador
Quito
Alfara
Guayaquil
Famine Relief Under Russian Zemstvo Strain Faces Hunger
Prince Lvoff, who heads the zemstvo famine relief in Russia, reports the crucial moment has arrived as scurvy spreads and ergatized grain poisoning afflicts villages. The zemstvo organization feeds 1,066,000 people and appeals for rapid forwarding of funds collected in America.
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O Organization
Prince Lvoff
Zemstvo Organization
Russia
St. Petersburg
America
Binger Hermann Cleared Of Destruction Charge
Former General Land Office commissioner Binger Hermann was found not guilty of destroying public records after a twelve week trial. The jury deliberated twenty one hours before verdict and a scene of congratulation erupted in the courtroom as Hermann thanked each juror.
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Binger Hermann
General Land Office
Washington, D. C
Hermann
United States
Baker
City Saloon Closures Ordered Near Parks in St Louis
Commissioner Thomas F. E. Mulvihill of St Louis declares immediate action to close 200 saloons near public parks under a new law. The rule bans saloons from being within 600 feet of parks and enforcement will begin.
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Excise
Thomas FE. Mulvihill
St. Louis
Mulvihill
Investigation of Forgery Charges Opens in New York Life and Mutual Cases
Assistant District Attorney Smythe of New York begins inquiry into forgery charges tied to recent elections at New York Life Insurance and Mutual Life Insurance companies. The probe aims to determine if irregularities affected the companies’ votes.
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Smythe
New York
New York Life Insurance Company
The
Mutual Life Insurance Company
Sioux City Packers May Schedule Detail
Western League baseball notes show the Sioux City Packers will host games in May. The schedule lists May 6 7 8 and 9 at Sioux City versus Des Moines with arrangements to follow.
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Sioux City Packers
Transvaal Secures Large London Loan Guarantee
General Botha signs a deal with Rand magnates in London securing a major loan to the Transvaal. The agreement includes a pledge that the Transvaal government will not interfere in mining during the loan period.
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Transvaal
Botha
Rand
London
Ex Gov Bullock Dead In Albion NY
Former Georgia governor Rufus Bullock dies at Albion New York on Saturday. He led Georgia during Reconstruction and was a prominent political figure of his era.
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Bullock
Rufus &. Bullock
Georgia
Albion
N. Y
Runaway Lad Returned Home After Western Fever
Iowa report says 14 year old Willie Singer of Winthrop left for the west on a pony. Town Falls City Marshal Gifford captured him on advice from Buchanan county officials. He had money, a revolver, and planned to reach Montana or Wyoming before returning home to his farming family.
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Runatvay
West
Willie Singer
Winthrop
Gifford
Town Falls
Buchanan County
U. S. Singer
IoWa Falls
Barber Asphalt Company
Montana
Wyoming
Arrest in Iowa wedding crowd shooting sparks tense town
An indictment from Monroe County accuses George Wilson of firing into serenaders during his daughter's marriage. He was arrested in Lovilla with bonds set at 1500, while the town reels from the attack. Arthur James, shot and operated on, lost an eye. other bullets remain unfound.
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Chiariyari
Monroe County
George Wilson
Lovilla
Wilson
Lovilia
Arthur James
Baby on the Cowcatcher A four-year-old rides a Milwaukee train
Conductor Hoxsie along the Charles City division recalls a strange incident Saturday as a four year old clung to the cowcatcher of a down grade run from Coleman to Jackson Junction. The boy rode about six miles before rescue and was returned to his frantic mother on the next train.
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Hoxsie
Charles City
Milwaukee
Coleman
Swanson
Colman
Jackson Junction
Insanity Commission Hears Ex-Seymour Bank Loss Case
A depositor William Ball with $5,000 faced an insanity hearing in connection with the Seymour Farmers and Traders bank failure. Ball planned to use the funds to buy a farm owned by John Ware, father of defaulting cashier LeRoy Ware. Ware was arrested on embezzlement charges and may waive examination as friends seek bail.
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Seymour Bank
Seymour Farmers and Traders
William Ball
Ball
John Ware
LeRoy Ware
Ware
Uncle Sams Pays Old Claim In Dows
Squire Joslin of Dows finally receives the original $12.50 clothes credit from a forty two year old army claim. He had sought cash at discharge and gains no interest since filing, but the credit is allowed.
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Uncle Sams
Squire Joslin
Dows
Mr. Joslin
Joslin
Des Moines Officials Challenge Ministers on Public Slant
Mayor Mattern and Chief of Police Jones accused local ministers of slander for alleging lax law enforcement and challenged them to prove their charges or face public rebuke. The dispute centers on city governance and ministerial critique in Des Moines.
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Des Moines
Mattern
Jones
William H. Dodge Stricken With Fourth Stroke at 78
Newton resident William H. Dodge, 78, suffers a fourth stroke and remains in feeble condition. Doctors fear another attack could be fatal for the well known local figure.
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William H. Dodge
Newton
Mr. Dodge
Clinton Merchant J C Conrad Dies at 67 in Grocery Business
J C Conrad aged 67 died Thursday after thirty years in Clinton’s grocery trade. He operated locally and was known in the community for his years in business. His death leaves a notable void in Clinton’s merchant sector.
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Clinton
J. C. Conrad
Y M C A Plans City Campaign for Building Fund
The Atlantic Y M C A board prepares an active canvass to raise 6000 for a new Y M C A building. A late Thomas Meredith left 6000, but the proposed structure would cost 12000.
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Atlantic
The
Atlantic Y. M. C. A
Thomas Meredith
Summer Girl Dies in Typhoid Pneumonia
Miss Martha Ganske of Summer dies at age 20 from typhoid pneumonia after a brief illness. The community mourns a popular and pretty young resident.
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Martha Ganske
State Commission Plans Readjustment of Distance Tariff
The state railroad commission will revise the distance tariff for general commodities and adjust the freight schedule for special classes including grain lumber live stock and coal. The board has decided to drop the second decimal in distance tariff schedules so a rate like 30.25 cents becomes 30.2 cents if unchanged otherwise. The commission aims a broader adjustment, a point viewed as definite by the manufacturers' committee after Des Moines discussions. railroad men and shippers have followed the information since the initial announcement.
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State Commission
State Railroad Commission
Manufacturers’ Committee
Des Moines
Increased Cost To State Delays School Heating Plant
The board of control faces higher costs for the proposed heating and plumbing plant at the Iowa School for the Deaf in Council Bluffs due to waiting on a state legislative appropriation. Bids from December cannot be accepted, as contractors now demand about 15 percent more for labor and materials, reflecting late price increases.
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Board of Control
School For the Deaf
Council Bluffs
Town Man Fires At Serenaders Wounding Three In Lovilla
Grace Whitson Porter newlywed, crowd serenaded near Lovilla when George W. Whitson fired a shotgun into the group. Victims include Arthur James eye wound Edward Morris neck wound and James McFall shoulder wound. Wilson arrested on attempted murder charge and posted bail. Community deeply upset.
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Grace
Earl Porter
George W. Whitson
Lovilla
Arthur James
Edward Morris
James McFall
Wilson
Des Moines Boy Tied To Tree by Stepmother Allegedly
An 8 year old boy, son of Louis J. Lewis of Highland Park, was reportedly tied to a tree in the backyard as punishment for alleged school misdeeds. The stepmother, described as his mentor, allegedly ignored his pleas. Humane authorities are investigating amid neighborhood protests. no charges filed yet.
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Des Moines
Louis J. Lewis
Highland Park
Cashier Ware In Custody After Seymour Bank Wreck
Report says Cashier Ware of the Farmers and Drovers Bank in Seymour has gone insane after the bank loot and is described as a raving maniac in imminent danger. State Examiner Windsor continues audits but no definite figures on the bank’s condition are released.
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Seymour
Ware
Windsor
Parker horse theft suspect arrested in Sioux Falls
Accused horse thief Wilbur Remington was arrested by Turner County sheriff on a Parker theft charge. He allegedly stole a horse, took it to Sioux Falls, and sold it. His parents live in Shell Rock with relatives in Mason City. He was returned to South Dakota.
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Wilbur Remington
Mason City
Turner County, & C
Parker
Sioux Falls
Shell Rock
South Dakota
Merrill Child Injured in School Pathage Accident
Fern Peck ten year old daughter of ex Mayor W C Peck of Merrill suffered a serious accident on her way home from school when a wagon passed over her face crushing the jaw and cutting flesh.
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Merrill
Fern
W. C. Peck
Colfax Resident Randleman Dies at 63
Colfax resident Randleman died recently at Colfax from a stroke of paralysis suffered weeks earlier. He was 63 and had lived there for years after previously residing at Carlisle where he served as postmaster at one time.
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Colfax
Randleman
Carlisle
Snowstorm Hits Oskaloosa as Tempt Near Freezing
An almost unprecedented snow storm sweeps Oskaloosa Sunday with temperatures near the freezing point. Snow blankets streets and rooftops as residents cope with winter weather conditions.
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Oskaloosa
Death by Own Action At Clinton
John Hans Clinton a carpet weaver died by his own action reportedly shocking himself in Clinton authorities investigate the incident noting the fatal event occurred at his residence and appears self inflicted.
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Clinton
John Hans
Saloon Reform Effort Moves Toward Injunction Action
Attorney J Houser of Dag Motnes working for the Anti Saloon League arrived in Dubuque to collect data for presenting to balloonkeepers. The announcement of injunctions sparked excitement across the city as authorities push for restraining orders.
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Houser
J. Houser
Dag ‘Motnes
Anti-Saloon League
Dubuque
Atlantic Superintendent Chosen by School Board
WR Blodgett of Logan was elected by the Atlantic school board to succeed C M Cole. He will be paid a salary of 1000 dollars.
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Leet Atlantic
WR. Blodgett
Logan
School Board of Atlantic
C.M. Cole
New York Faces Unprecedented Engineering Boom
New York hosts vast ongoing and planned projects valued at 844 million dollars with 105 million more contracts awaiting let plus 90 thousand dollars annually for water supply improvements. The Catskills water system alone totals about 162 million, creating tunnels dams and pumping stations and surpassing the Panama Canal in scale.
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New York
Ambrose Channel
New York City
Catskills
Hudson River
Panama Canal
Labor Unions Grow Across States and Sectors
Journeymen tailors organize in Palo Alto while machinists unions nationwide swell by nearly 500 percent in a year. Minnesota reports 14 new unions and five pending. San Francisco iron trades vote for a May 1 strike involving 6000 workers seeking an eight hour day. Chicago elevator men seek $10 monthly wage rise via arbitration. United Matters of North America has issued 270 million labels in 21 years, with hat production totals nearing 80 million. Oakland barbers discuss sliding scale wages, bill posting and circus engagements expand under union contracts. The Cincinnati Musicians feud with the Orchestra Association over European talent. Pumbers and gas workers explore a home for the aged, and New York hosts a push to abolish child labor with a national, organized campaign.
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Palo Alto
Cal
Minnesota State Federation of Labor
San Francisco
Iron Trades Council
United Matters
North America
Furst
Union Barbers of
Oakland
Cnt
International Union of
Bill Posters
the Musicians’ Union of
Cincinnati
Ohio
Cincinnati Orchestra Association
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