Mine Tragedy at Pittston Kills Ninety Miners in Collapse
A roof caving during timbering at the Twin Shaft Red Ash vein traps about 90 miners near Pittston. Mayor Langan and Alderman Lynott among victims as rock and coal seal exits. rescue teams race to reach remaining workers as death toll climbs toward 100.
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Langan
Lyncott
Pittston
Wirxes Barre
M. J. Langan
J. H. Lynott
Alex McCornack
Robert Haston
Thomas Murphy
Michael Costello
J.H. Kelly
Michael Gandhan
John Bart
James Dailey
Michael Connell
Daniel Ward
Frank Kehoe
James Cleary
Edward Buckley
John Casey
Edward Rogers
James Kehoe
James McDonald
Ed Delaney
Cornelius McGuire
James Golden
M. O'Brien
Michael Hughes
Edward Kilday
James Maske
Patrick Ruane
Thomas Tenenay
Michael R. Gaffney
Thomas
Andrew Slovinski
Simon Maskovi Z
John Gadiinsky
Law
Wilkesbarre
Susquehanna Goal Company
Goal
Brother of Dr. Jim Slain Murdered in Mashona Attack
A Bulawayo dispatch reports the brother of Dr. James Slain of the Transvaal raid was killed by Mashonas. The mine where the men died was finally abandoned and the action closed. London dateline June 30.
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Jim
London
Bulawayo
Jameson
Transvaal
Keystone Rolling Mill Signs Amalgamated Scale
Pittsburo June 30 The Keystone Rolling Mill company of this city signed the amalgamated scale today becoming the first firm in the country to do so Ex-Congressman Fred White is the father of the bride Miss da M White daughter of White married Hon W H Robb of Creston at Oreston Iowa by Rev B Q Aylesworth Drake University president The groom is a Populist politician and editor and a delegate at large to the St Louis convention
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Pittsburo
Keystone Rolling Mill Company
White
Oreston
da M. White
Fred White
W.H. Robb
Creston
B. Q. Aylesworth
Drake University of Des Moines
Robb
King files on long overlooked Sioux county land
John H. King of Chamberlain Iowa finds a quarter section near Orange City four miles away in Sioux county that has never been homesteaded or preempted. He files on the tract and is approved. The land, valued around $3000, had been overlooked for years.
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Des Moines
John H. King
Chamberlain
8. D
Federal Land Office
Orange City
Sioux County
Pioneers Celebrate Twenty Fifth Anniversary in Sibley
Sreccy Iowa June 27 Northwestern Iowa and southwestern Minnesota marked the 25th anniversary of their settlement in Sibley. Mayor Wilder and pioneer J L Robinson spoke. J F Glover and D A W Perkins delivered addresses. Glover showed eight border counties gained about 100000 in population and over 100000000 in wealth in 25 years.
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Srecey
Iowa
Minnesota
Wilder
J. L. Robinson
Sibley
J. F. Glover
D. A. W. Perkins
Sheldon
Northwest Iowa Veterans Hold 18th Reunion at Correctionville
The 18th annual Northwest Iowa Veterans association reunion ended in Correctionville with a record turnout. Commander Weeks presided as business sessions chose Sheldon for the 19th encampment and elected E. P. Messer as commander, O. L. Davidson as vice, and F. O. Hillis as junior vice. Sons of Veterans installed officers led by Colonel D. W. Mason and others. The camp named Camp Given after Judge Given of Des Moines.
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Northwestern Iowa Veterans
Correctionville
Northwest Iowa Veterans’ Association
Weeks
Sheldon
E. P. Messer
O. L. Davidson
F. O. Hillis
Sioux City
Sons of Veterans
D. W. Mason
Kingsley
R.S. Smead
G. T. Wellman
E. L. Griffin
Mapleton
Camp
Given
Judge Given
Des Moines
Gentry Shatters Stallion Mile Record at Rep Oak Meet
John R. Gentry drove the bay stallion to a 2:08 1/5 mile, four and a quarter seconds under the old track mark. Owned by William Simpson of New York and trained by Andrews, Gentry’s performance drew 8 000 spectators and stirs talk of a season dominance and a looming Patchen clash in Chicago.
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Robert J
Rep Oak
John R. Gentry
Andrews
Morris J. Jones
Gentry
William Simpson
New York
Patchen
Chicago
Uniting on Governor Boies in Iowa Democratic push
Iowa Democrats will unitedly back Governor Boies for his Chicago nomination. Silver and gold factions merge as gold supporters reconciled with Boies, who pledges to maintain parity of silver and gold per Dubuque declarations. Judge Kinnea helped rally coalitions statewide.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Boies
Chicago
Dubuque
M. H. King
Mr. King
Kinnea
Waterway Tragedy Ends Boat Trip Near Sharon Mass
In TeKaMaH bank report two young couples on a Missouri River outing near Ludwick sawmill faced disaster as their boat took on water after hitting a snag. A young man and one girl drowned, another boy was saved clinging to the boat, and the third passenger survived. Names given include Samson of Council Bluffs and the Kelso and Reese girls.
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Tekamah
Missouri
Ludwick Saw Mill
Samson
Council Bluffs
Kelso
Reese
Devastating Boiler Explosion Hits Houston Age Office
An explosion at the Evening Age office in Houston on June 30 killed three people and injured several others. Victims include Henry Lyons engraver Edwin Emery telegraph operator Miss Mattie Loeb stenographer. W G Van Vieck severely injured but expected to survive. Cause traced to cold water entering an empty boiler.
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Houston Age
Houston
Evening Age
Henry Lyons
Edwin Emery
Matti £ Loeb
W. G. van Vieck
Atlantic
Southern Pacific Railway
Lyons
Age
van Vieck
Southern Pacific
Miss Loeb
Emery
Boat Upsets In Lake Massapoag and Five Drowned
A St Johns Episcopal church choir group from Charleston visiting Sharon Massachussets to camp perished when a boat capsized on Lake Massapoag. Choirmaster Freder Brackett and four boys aged 11 to 12 died while Frank Cox 13 saved a boy before help arrived.
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Lake Massapoag
Sharon
Mass
St. John’s Episcopal Church of Charleston
Freder. Brackett
Thomas Parker
Harry Laker
William Watkins
Benjamin Glebs
St. John’s Church
Charleston
Wharf Collapse Drowns Four Boys in South Boston
Four boys aged 9 to 13 died when Sheldon’s wharf collapsed during Farragut day celebrations in South Boston. About 75 to 80 people fell into eight feet of water as the outer landing sank. 13 others were badly hurt. Rescue efforts by bystanders and police contained the panic. Names of the dead: James J. Washburn, 11. James F. Cone, 9. Joan A. Leary, 13. Lawrenor McDowell, 10.
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Boston
Sheldon’s Wharf
Farragut
Ella
James J. Washburn
James F. Cone
Joan A. Leary
Lawrenor McDowell
Police Officer Killed in Colorado Springs Shooting
In Colorado Springs on June 20 Officer Frank Bish was shot and killed by Pat Kinney a transfer company driver. Kinney then shot himself dying instantly as officers closed in.
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Colorado Springs
Frank Bish
Pat Kinney
Kinney
President to Be at Gray Gables on July First
Washington dispatch reports the president will join his family at Gray Gables on July 1. Private Secretary Thurber will accompany him and Secretary Lamont is expected to travel to New York as far as that point.
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Gray Gables
Washington
Thurber
Lamont
New York
G A R Encampment Rail Rates Set At One Cent Per Mile
General Flower announces national rail rates for the G A R encampment in St Paul. Western Passenger association offers 1 cent per mile with 80 days limit. Chicago and Ohio River association also 1 cent per mile. Officials praise the unusually low terms and await final local post details.
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G. A. RR
St. Paul
General Flower
United States
Indianapolis
Western Passenger Association
Chicago and Ohio River Association
Board of Managers
Flower
Rosemont Copper Mine Sold to Lewissohn Brothers
The Rosemont copper mine was sold today to Lewissohn Brothers of New York, owners of the Old Dominion mine at Globe. Four major copper firms now hold interests in the district, including Westinghouse at Crittenden, Anaconda with the Hughes mine near Rosemont, and Phelps Dodge operating the Mineral Hill group. A new vein at Mineral Hill widens to 40 percent ore.
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Tucson
Ari
Rosemont
Lewissohn Brothers
New York
Old Dominion
Globe
Westinghouse Company
Crittenden
Anaconda
Hughes
Bond
Phelps, Dodge & Co
Mineral Hill
Medal of Honor for Bravery Given to Charles Stacy
Charles Stacy of Company D Fifty fifth Ohio Volunteers is awarded the Medal of Honor for gallantry at Gettysburg on July 2 1863. Under heavy fire he advanced to identify Confederate sharpshooters and held his skirmish position until his company joined the main line.
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Washington
Charles Stacy
Ohio Volunteers
Gettysburg
McKinley Spends a Day In the Country
Governor McKinley spent a quiet day in the country at Mrs. Mary G. Saxton’s home in Canton Ohio. A family dinner party was given in his honor by Mrs. Saxton amid a fatigued week of hard work.
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McKinley
Canton
Mary G. Saxton
Mrs. McKinley
Land Cases Again Go Over
Secretary Smith travels to Georgia to decide Des Moines river settlers claims. An expected return for his ill daughter may delay action and leave cases in suspense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WasHinday
Smith
Georgia
Des Moines
Western Railroader Dies
William K. Chandler, a renowned western railroad man and since 1864 general agent of the Star Union Line, died in CuHicaco after a protracted illness at age 76.
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Western
CuHicaco
William K. Chandler
West
Star Union Line
Meeting of Mother and Son in Topeka
Lute Campbell and his mother reunited in Winfield after 13 years apart. Each believed the other dead until a few weeks ago, surprising all involved with their chance reappearance and new recognition of kin.
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Topeka
Lute Campbell
Winfield
Choynnski and Maher Set For Six Round Fight
Joe Choynnski and Peter Maher have been matched for a six round contest at Madison Square Garden in New York on July 27.
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Choynski
Maher
Baron Fitzharding Dies in London
Baron Fitzharding, born 1826, dies in London. He served as MP for Cheltenham from 1856 to 1865.
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Baron Fitzharding
London
Chelteham
Chicago Grain and Provisions Decline in Wheat Pit
In Cutcaco on June 9 the wheat market fell amid weak demand and pressure from multiple depressing influences. Prices closed with July wheat at 53 1/2 to 44 0, September at 55 1/2. corn, oats, pork, ribs, and lard also showing losses or steadying prospects with various near and distant contract quotes.
Live Stock Curoago Cattle and Hogs Prices Report
In Curoago June cattle receipts reach 16,000 with values on common to extra native steers around $3.00 to $4.60. Hog receipts total 43,000 with mediums near $8.05 and light hogs selling lower. Sheep receipts 14.00 with heavies at $1.75 to $2.42 and spring lambs around $3.00 to $6.60.
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Curoago
Sophia
Kansas City Livestock Market Report June 20
Cattle receipts at 5,000 with Texas steers 2.1 to 2.4, Texas cows 1.5 to 2.75, beef steers around 31 to 44, native cows 1.6 to 1.93, stockers 2 to 2.19, bulls 1.16. Hogs receipts 5,000 with sold weights mostly 3.0 to 5.15, pigs around 3.10. Sheep receipts 7,000 with lambs 8.75 to 5.25 and muttons around 2.00 to 3.75.
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Kansas City
Texas
James Green Cass county auditor dies in Atlantic
James Green Cass county auditor dies at his home in Atlantic. In Olinton Iowa G W Ashton a pioneer dry goods merchant makes assignment for creditors Liabilities 14000 dollars.
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Atlantic
James Green
Cass County
G. W. Ashton
Olinton
Cresco Creamery Burns. Losses Mount
Cresco Iowa June 30 The Cresco creamery owned by W R Owens one of the largest in the state burned with the building and 200 tubs of butter valued at 7000 dollars destroyed and 2800 dollars in insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cresco Creamery
Cresco
W. R. Owens’ Creamery
Blythe Favored In the Fourth Convention
Mason Orry June 29 The Republican county convention chose delegates for judicial congressional and state posts. The congressional delegation is solid for Blythe indicating strong support for his bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blythe
Mason Orry
Dawson Given Ten Years for Killing Son in Law
Dawson sentenced to ten years in the penitentiary for the Christmas Eve killing of Walter Scott, his son in law. Authorities doubt he will survive the term.
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Dawson
Des Moinss
S. R. Dawson
Walter Scott
Captain Hall Wins a Victory in Polk County
The Polk county primaries were held Saturday and Captain J A T Hall carried everything, defeating James G Berryhill for the Republican nomination for congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Captain Hall
Des Motives
Polk County
J. A. T. Hall
James G. Berryhill
Congress
Bryan and Mason Debate Silver at Waterloo Chautauqua
The Waterloo Chautauqua opened its fourth annual session with a silver debate between exCongressman William Jennings Bryan of Nebraska and W B Mason of Chicago. Ex Governor Boies served as chairman.
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Bryan
Mason
Waterloo
Waterloo Chautauqua Assembly
W. J. Bryan
Nebraska
W. B. Mason
Chicago
Boies
Des Moines Evangelical District chooses officers
The Des Moines District Evangelical association held its annual convention and elected President Rev Govener Vice President Rev L W Bock Secretary Rev J D Schabble Treasurer Rev E Schroeder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical Association
Des Moies
Des Moines
Republican Officers Win In Plymout h County
District Judge ynor affirmed the election board in favor of Republican officers W E Herron sheriff and J Wernli county superintendent in Plymouth County contested election ruling on June 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeMays
Ynor Today
Plymouth County
Election Board
W. E. Herron
J. Wernli
Forger Henry Failing Sentenced to Fort Madison
Kroxuk Iowa June 6 Henry Failing the forger brought back from Troy was sentenced by Judge Bank to ten years in the Fort Madison penitentiary after eluding Sheriff McCormick at Joliet by changing names with another prisoner.
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Kroxuk
Henry Failing
Troy
McCormick
Joliet
Judge Bank
Fort Madison
Cyclone Hits Creston Iowa Causes Funds Damage
A cyclone struck Creston on June 26 damaging the high school building by about 1000 dollars and the Methodist church and other structures. Total property loss near 10000 dollars. Streets blocked by debris. No deaths reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creston
Orneston
Fire gutting Douglas-Ryan packing house in Dubuque
A large blaze destroyed the Douglas- Ryan packing house in Dubuque last night. The plant was active but not heavily staffed at the time, with estimated losses around 60 000 to 70 000 dollars and about 20 000 dollars insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Dulveve
Douglas- Ryan
Rowe Must Stand Trial in Des Moines Case
Richard Rowe brother of Chester Rowe Poweshiek county treasurer who fled to Mexico after a $40 000 embezzlement conviction has had a writ of habeas corpus refused and will face trial in district court as an accomplice Chester remains in Mexico not returned by the time of writing.
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Rowe
Des Moines
Richard Rowe
Chester Rowe
Powesheik County
Mexico
Chester
Entries For the Iowa Meet at Cedar Rapids
Entries for the handicap races at the state meet of the Iowa division of the League of American Wheelmen in Cedar Rapids on Friday and Saturday have closed. Secretary Briant reports 150 entries and expects more by mail. Open events are also filling, with at least 250 riders anticipated.
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Iowa
Cepar Rapids
League of American Wheelmen
Briant
Seminary to Locate in Dubuque for Four Dioceses
Archbishop Hennessey announced the Dubuque diocese will house the provincial seminary for the education of priests from Dubuque Davenport Cheyenne and Omaha. The project will take two years to build and follows the annual clergy retreat which drew about 160 priests.
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Dubuque
Dvysvere
Hennessey
Davenport
Cheyenne
Omaha
Mills County Republicans Name 11 Delegates
In Glenwood Iowa on June 26 Mills County Republicans selected 11 delegates for state congressional and judicial conventions. The congressman race produced seven for incumbent A L Hager three for Smith McPherson and one for W H Byers. The party supports Judge Macy seeking another term on the bench.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millis County
Glenwood
Mills County
A. L. Hager
Smith McPherson
Montgomery County
W. H. Byers
Shelby County
Macy
Three Colorado murderers die by new hanging device
William Holt Albert Noble and Deonico Romero were executed at Colorado penitentiary for killing Policeman John Solomon in Trinidad last November. The self strangling machine functioned as designed. Holt died 8 15 Noble 8 42 and Romero 9 12. The crime aimed to rob a gambling house as Solomon protected the money bag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Canon Crry
Colo
William Holt
Albert Noble
Deonico Romero
Colorado Penitentiary
John Solomon
Trinidad
Las Animas County
Holt
Noble
Romero
Solomon
Southport, Mass
Hanged For a Brutal Murder
Carl Allbrecht was hanged in Marshfield Oregon for killing his wife in January. He had murdered her after she failed to give him all the earnings from her washing work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshfield
Carl Allbrecht
Irving L. Ford Hanged for Washington Murder
Irving L. Ford, a Black man, was executed by hanging in the Washington jail yard on June 27 for the brutal May 4 murder of Elsie Kregle, a crime noted as one of the city’s worst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irving L. Ford
Washington
Elsie Kregle
France a Victim to the Bicycle Craze in France
A Washington report notes a surge in bicycle use in France with 160000 bikes, one rider per 50 residents, and an annual tax of 1.98 francs per bicycle. French roads, a cyclists society, and warning signs reduce accidents while imports from the United States expand the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Fin
Department of State
France
Enland
Grif
Walker Issues an Order to Count Attendees for St Paul Encampment
Indianapolis June 27 General Order No. 11 by Commander in Chief Walker of the G A B urges department commanders to determine at once how many comrades will attend the national encampment at St Paul on Sept 2 3 and 4 A formation should be sent to Herr to chair the accommodation committee for St Paul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker
Indianapolis
St. Paul
Herr
St. Pau
A P A Headquarters Shift Reported
The A P A headquarters moved from Chicago to Washington. Supreme president W J W Echols arrived and set up an office. He plans a western states tour starting soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Washieton
Chicago
J. W. Echols
The
Order
A. O. U. W. Adjourns Burwato June 27
The lodge A. O. U. W. adjourned to the second Tuesday in June 1897 in Milwaukee. The major change proposed was a plan for graded assessments in place of the current level method.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burwato
Milwaukee
Large Coal Shipment Lost in June Freshet Dispatch
About 18,000,000 bushels of coal left here for southern river points as two boats lost their first ore loads. Big tows continued through the night under a freshet over ten feet deep, marking the first June flood in four years.
Governor McKinley to attend Columbus Fourth of July
Governor McKinley has consented to come to the Fourth of July celebration in Columbus. The event will highlight Columbus activities for Independence Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Columbus
Death of an Urleans Prince in Versailles
Paris reports the death at Versailles of the Duc de Orleans, second son of King Louis Philippe. The royal prince passes away on June 27, leaving the dynasty to mourn the loss of a young royal figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Urleans
Paris
Vice President Stevenson Leaves for Bloomington Home
Vice President Stevenson departed this morning for his home in Bloomington, signaling the end of a stay here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stevenson
Bloomington
Li Hung Visite Biemarck Interview With Prince Bismarck
Li Hung Chang had a two hour interview with Prince Bismarck. The meeting likely covered diplomatic matters and European relations during the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Li Hung
Ex Senator Lyman Trumbull Dies
Ex United States Senator Lyman Trumbull is dead in Onicaco at age unknown. The report states his death occurred on June 26 and notes his long service in the Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trumbull
Onicaco
United Stat
Lyman Trumbull
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