Twenty Nine Men Die In Mine Flood Disaster
In Colage Aug 90 a flood from a wall breach trapped twenty nine miners in Sleepy Hollow Americus and related mines. Dispute over drainage sharing among Gregory Bobtail Fiske Americus Sleepy Hollow left lower levels flooded, forcing pumping by neighbors and enabling the mass submersion. Survivors above the break faced no danger. The incident reveals a long standing ownership dispute and a mine insurance scheme requiring 3 percent wage assessments with survivor benefits.
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Cola
Sleepy Hollow
Americus
Hobtain
Bron
Gregory
Bobtail
Fiske
Botail
Americas
Knights Templar Conclave Closes in Boston Harbor Visit
The triennial Knights Templar conclave in Boston ends as many knights depart. A white squadron arrived in harbor drawing crowds to ship decks while the grand encampment at Masonic Temple proceeds to install new officers led by Warren Larue Thomas as grand commander and Reuben H. Lloyd as deputy.
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Bostox
Auz
Knights Piar
Masonic Temple
Warren Larue Thomas
Reuben H. Lloyd
H. Wales Lines
W. H. May
Irish movement delegates planned for Chicago convention
Ex-Congressman John F. Finerty reports that organizations seeking Irish independence will send delegates to the September Chicago convention with one delegate per 50 members and extra delegates for larger groups. Rail managers offer one full fare there and a third back upon secretary’s certification. Communications should go to John T. Keating in Chicago and John P. Sutton in New York. The movement expects large national delegations and urges societies to elect delegates promptly.
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Chicago
John F. Finerty
the Citizen
New Irish Movement
Ireland
John T. Keating
McCoy's
Ill
John P. Sutton
Irish Republic
West Thirteenth Street
New York
Friends of the New Irish Movement
Committees of Strangements
Willie Ong T
Ma Lyman
Michael Kerwin
M. L Landon
John P. J. Cody
Judge Shannon
B. Gallagher
John F. E Kearne
Missing Painter Paul Epperson Disappears Near Atlanta
A painter from Western Heights, near Atlanta, vanished two weeks ago while en route to his brother's home for tea. No trace has been found. his wife, widowed since last Christmas, is rushing to locate him as family and friends frantically search for clues. A second item notes a trotting meeting near Fleetwood with officials considering action.
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Atlanta
Paul
Epperson
Western Heights
Marietta
Christmas
Three Children Die After Snake Bite and Well Tragedy
In Sullivan on August 30 a widow Jenkins loses three children to rattlesnake bites while they explored a barn area for eggs. The mother, rushing to help, leaves the infant at the well where the baby drowns and the other three children perish.
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Maby
Sullivan
Jenkins
White Squadron Arrives in Boston Harbor Harbor visit by four Union ships
Four North Atlantic squadron warships led by the flagship New York anchor in Boston inner harbor. Crowds witness the cobra ceremony as gun salutes mark the fleet admiral’s welcome. Visitors may board during a scheduled window, amid bustling wharves and ferry traffic.
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Union
Boston
New York
Minneapolis
Raleigh
Montgomery
Navy Yard
French Paper Urges Waller Sentencing Viewpoint
The Estafette protests American papers on ex Con Gar Waller sentence and imprisonment. It argues 41 Frenchmen sold arms to enemies and condemns treachery. The piece cites wartime conduct and criticizes calls for leniency amid renewed military orders and political nominating conventions.
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Paris
Amg
Coewe Zuaet
Statements In Me and American Athletes Denied
New York reacts to Pall Mall Gazette claims about the London Athletic Club and New York Athletic Club teams preparing to face each other. Gulick of the NYAC denies hiring professionals and asserts all players are duly elected members with no inquiries into their antecedents.
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Pall Mall Gazette
Associated Press
London Athletic Club
New York Athletic
New York Athletic Club
John C. Gulick
Unknown quantity of No 1 hard wheat worries growers
Deteru reports the wheat crop grading shows No 1 hard may be scarce as a result of recent rains. No 1 northern remains the contract grade and currently carries risk of value declines. Smut and inadequate cleansing gear at elevators threaten handling and may drive buyers away.
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Shy
Jon
Michigan Inn
Bollworms Ravage Delta Crops Warn Warder Jenkins Says
The Commercial Herald publishes an interview with Warden Jenkins of the state penitentiary stating bollworms in the delta are far worse than planters admit. He reports they destroyed about a third of the crop and are active in Bolivar, Washington, Tallahatchie, Leflore, Sunflower, Holmes, Issaquena and Sharkey counties.
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Commercial Herald
Jenkins
State Penitentiary
Delta
Haa
Bolivar
Washington
Tallshatchie
Sunflower
Holmes
Man Falls Five Stories in Fatal World Building Incident
A fall from the World building crushed a pedestrian on the sidewalk killing him instantly. A sign painter named Bockmeister was working nearby when ropes slipped causing the collapse as workers raised a large sign. The accident occurred during a ringing construction moment in Boston.
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Jameoe Beckingjater
World Building
John Nickson
Nickson
Eo. Bockmeister
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