Miners Rescued Alive From Wrecked Dogs Mine
Five miners survive after being trapped in the Dogs Mine following abandonment by officials and families. They were found alive in a self made shelter inside the collapsed shaft.
12 Dec 1911
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1911
Page
1
Five miners survive after being trapped in the Dogs Mine following abandonment by officials and families. They were found alive in a self made shelter inside the collapsed shaft.
Briceville Tennessee December 11 five men were brought out alive from the Cross Mountain mine at 11 o'clock tonight with more believed alive. Rescue efforts continue as twenty two bodies have been recovered and exploration of cross entries proceeds amid obstructions from gas and damp.
Fire at the West Oregon Lumber company mill and ten acres of lumber yards in Linnton a suburb of Portland started in an engine room and spread rapidly. The loss is put at about 150000 dollars with insurance covering half. Fire crews from Portland arrived too late to save the yard.
Gun duel between Leon Griffin and Paul Griffin ends without bloodshed. Both ranchmen, aided by Sheriff Hamiston, are arrested after a cabin surprise by Sheriff Lewis and six deputies for killing five antelope in violation of state game laws. Washington campaign for treaty support begins with Taft talking to Senator Gronna.
London notices the death of Sir Joseph Dalton Hooker eminent surgeon and naturalist dies today at age 85 in London.
Henry Waldron escaped from jurors hotel quarters during the Dr B Clarke Hyde Swope murder hearing prompting a city wide search. If not found by tomorrow eleven jurors will be discharged and the trial may mistrial with possible financial penalties for the county. Waldron’s family visit and his violin playing marked his agitation.
Los Angeles December report of James P. B. McNamara murder case witness statements claim Franklin offered a juror money with Darrow possibly involved. Franklin denies any such link while Darrow and district attorney staff dispute available evidence. Federal grand jury reconvenes to probe angles and witnesses.
In session at 2 pm Lorimer election inquiry resumes. Francis L. Stetson of New York urges federal corporation commission before interstate commerce committee. An effort to vote on the Newlands program fails. Senator Cummins introduces an appeal right for independent tobacco groups. Senator Burton introduces oath change. Adjourned 2:30 pm to 2 pm Tuesday.
The report covers the issuance of stocks and bonds reviewed by the securities commission and the Viscount of Columbia legislation. It notes steel trust inquiry resumption and that a recess from December 22 to January 3 was agreed with the Senate. It mentions Fayette County election fraud charges and Democratic caucuses planning tariff revision or antitrust bills with a Sherwood daily pension debate. Vote tomorrow. Adjournment until noon tomorrow.
New York reports heavy borrowing by German banking interests at 5 1 2 to 6 percent for year end loans. The multi million dollar volumes were seen as proof of Germany's urgent needs and a continuation of demand is expected through the week with a likely rise in rates.
Sacramento declares a resolution passed by the state legislature calls on Congress to appropriate 1,000,000 for Yosemite National Park improvements or surrender the park to California. It asks 250,000 per year for four years and warns of park recension if not granted.
Washington reports morning scramble over Taft administration control of the convention committee as Roosevelt supporters push a covert bid. Key figures Hilles Hitchcock New and regional delegates clash over chairmanship and Southern bloc opposition threatens New's leadership.
The national committee debated primaries and delegate rules as six states with laws seek primary representation. A special committee to the White House discussed Taft’s views on New and Hill, while Chicago emerged as favorite for the convention site. Taft offered no city commitment and several members missed the dinner with Young Republican leaders present.
Special dispatch reports Colonel BE Z Steever of the Fourth Cavalry receiving word from Juarez that a Revista outbreak may occur at any moment. U S troopers stand ready to guard the international bridge and border line as rumors link General Pasqual Orozco to Reyes factions with possible forces to seize Juarez.
Chicago December 11 Whisons presidential campaign opened in Illinois as supporters formed an Organization Committee chaired by William Niblack with Frank N. Jones heading the Finance Committee They plan to push for a presidential primary in the state.
The prosecution in the trial of Lillian Graham and Ethel Conrad, accused of shooting W. E. P. Stokes, confronted Miss Graham with new letters. The documents suggest her earlier exoneration of Brakes came from negotiated deals and that she promised in multiple letters not to cause trouble.
A group of Denver rabbis plans a mass meeting to memorialize Congress and President Taft demanding abrogation of the 1832 Russian treaty. The gathering will occur after the holidays.
Delhi reports the great durbar to celebrate King George and Queen Mary will draw vast crowds far surpassing the 1903 coronation. About 156 ruling princes attend with hundreds of thousands expected to view the spectacle as a 3,000 seat investiture tent and 160 guest banquet are set in a vast canvas city illuminated by electric lights.
Detectives linked the Mary F. Harmon case to a girl who posed as white and was educated at a Baltimore seminary. The investigation also involves a black woman posing as Harmon’s maid, believed to be her mother, with the girl identified as Cather, formerly linked to John Moon the policy king of Baltimore.
The Supreme Court denies the New York tobacco board of trade appeal seeking review of the circuit court’s approval of the Becco trust reorganization. Chief Justice White outlines three reasons: nonparties to the record lack standing, inability to review movers’ status on mandamus, and generic interest not justifying appeal. A Senate bill by Cummins proposes allowing independent tobacco firms to appeal to the Supreme Court from the New York decree.
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