Explosion at Jones & Laughlin Plant Kills Nine
Pittsburg report describes a gas explosion in a Jones and Laughlin furnace near Brady Street that killed nine workers and injured five others. Victims include several identified Polish and Slovak laborers with others missing. damage tops $20,000 as fire and molten metal showered Second Avenue and nearby areas.
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Pittsburg
Soho
Jones & Laughlin
Brady Street
Joseph Frankovitch
Joseph Sisul
Michael Gasdovicz
Hungary
Andrew Sucs
Michael Mezo
John Kochanko
George Szrenko
Mercy Hospital
John Yenta
John Sabo
George Wellico
Thomas Jones
Arthur Young
George Pitoll
Second Avenue
J. W. McKennan
Boho
Explosion in Furnace Blamed on Slip
A blast attributed to a slip in the furnace caused the incident. No additional details on damage or injuries are provided in the report.
Trade talk at Kansas City banquet honors Wu Ting Fang
Five thousand guests attend the seventh annual Commercial club dinner in Kansas City commemorating the John Jay treaty. Wu Ting Fang the Chinese minister, Gen. Arthur MacArthur, and John M. Allen key figures. Wu spoke on Trade Relations With China, delivering an extempore address.
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Kansas City
Commercial Club of
Wu Ting Fang
Arthur MacArthur
John M. Allen
Mississippi
Commercial Club
Washington
St. Louis
Coates House
China
Timber land hearing details reveal perjury admission
Thomas Bryan and Albert Jamison testified before Judge Blake that Griswold admitted perjury in final proofs and would do so again. Government witness Wels said Cobban boasted of a list of falsifiers for as little as 50 dollars. Register Hershey discussed office records as hearings pause until next month.
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Helena
Thomas Bryan
Albert Jamison
Blake
Griswold
Wels
Cobban
Register Hershey
Missoula
Wisconsin Representative Reintroduces Trust Regulation Amendment
Representative Jenkins of Wisconsin proposes a constitutional amendment to regulate trusts and other commercial organizations. The anti trust measure closely mirrors last year’s proposal that passed the House Judiciary Committee but failed to achieve the two thirds needed for passage.
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Washington
Jenkins
Wisconsin
House Committee On Judiciary
House
Senate session notes work on Philippines revenue and Alaska marshal bond
Washington reports indicate Senator Perkins of California presiding in Frye's absence. The House revenue bills for the Philippines were referred to the Philippine committee. A Hoar introduced bill raises the U S marshal of Alaska bond to 75000 and passed without committee reference. The Senate met in executive session at 12 40 and adjourned at 1 each day until January 6.
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Washington
Frye
Perkins
California
Senate
Philippines
House
United States
Marshal of
Alaska
Hoar
Hale
To Consider Canal Bill in House Next Jan 7
Washington dispatch reports the house agreed to debate the Nicaragua canal bill on Tuesday January 7 and continue until disposed of. The ruling will not interfere with revenue or appropriation bills.
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Washington
House
Commander fined for breaking ship stores seals in tariff breach
Captain Harrasowirtz of the North German Lloyd steamer Nakar was fined £25 for breaking seals on the ship's stores in contravention of the new Australian tariff. He refused to pay the fine and was imprisoned.
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Nakar
Harrasowirtz
Surround Insurgents Near La Negrita Mountain
In Colombia at Penome General Castro and staff report no insurgents along the route. The insurgents allegedly base on La Negrita mountain near Penome. Government plans reinforcements and cannon to encircle and seize them. A Panama liberal lawyer faced a heavy fine for spreading false insurrection news. General Carlos Alban collects Nicaragua data and has a new large Nicaragua map in his office.
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Colon
Colombia
Castro
Panama
Pename
la Negrita
Penome
Carlos Alban
Nicaragua
Involuntary Bankruptcy Filed Against Baxter Bishop
Creditors in federal court seek Bishop declared bankrupt. Claims include A. C. McClurg & Co. 867.01, John W. Graham 25.95, Schwabacher Bros & Co 24.0, Noyes Bros. & Cutler 268.32. Conrad National Bank attached Bishop's property for 2300 on Nov 26 and sale was set for Dec 23. Bishop must answer by Jan 4. Further bank proceedings are suspended.
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Standard
Helena
Dee
Baxter
Kalispell
A. C. McClurg & Co
Chicago
John W. Graham
Schwabacher Bros & Co
Noyes Bros. & Cutler
Bshop’s
Conrad National Bank
Bishop
United States Army Transport MacClel lan Sails From Bermuda
The US Army transport MacClellan, which reached Hamilton Bermuda short of coal from Manila, departed for New York today.
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Hamilton
Bermuda
United States Army
MacClellan
Manila
New York
Fire destroys property in Clarksville ark
A blaze in Clarksville Arkansas today at the McConnell Block destroyed property valued at about 100000 dollars. Fire crews contained the flames after extensive effort and limited further damage was reported.
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Clarksville
Ark
McConnell Bock
Senator Berry Injured In Ice Fall At Newburgh
United States Senator James H. Berry of Arkansas was badly hurt in Newburgh when his crutch slipped on ice on a Pullman platform, he fell into the coach and struck his hip. Surgeons fear possible fracture but hip joint may not be dislocated. he is 60 and taken to Laclede hotel for care.
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Lebanon
United States
James H. Berry
Arkanas
Bentonville
Newburgh
Jerry
Fie
Tron
Laclede
Husband and Wife Murdered in Cold Blood in Cyklows Pesoi
Police report a double homicide in Cyklows Pesoi with both victims identified as a husband and wife. Investigators seek leads as neighbors recall hearing a struggle late at night. No suspects yet and no motive disclosed.
Crime atrosious in Parsons as couple found murdered
In Parsons Kansas Col John Bull and his wife are found dead in their new home. Both bodies show clear signs of murder with distorted faces and wounds. Real estate man G S Anderson and Marshal Bennett reported the crime after failing to gain entry. Col Bull, a wealthy real estate man and veteran.
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Parsons
Kan
Col
John Bull
Anderson
Colonel Bull
Marshal Bennett
Ohio
Marconi Confident Wireless Could Cut Cable Costs
Marconi assumes tests may pause temporarily with Anglo-American Telegraph, plans to notify before resumption. Newfoundland Governor Hoyle hosts a luncheon in Marconi’s honor with Premier Bond and officials. Marconi predicts wireless will lower international communication costs, suggesting a move from 25 cents to one cent per word.
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St. John's
N. F
Lloyd's Marine
Marconi
England
Cherokee Indians Starving Near Talequah After Blizzard
Guthrie Okla Dec 19 Cherokee Indians in the Goingsnake district near Talequah are reported starving due to crop losses and a blizzard.
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Guthrie
Okla
Talequah
Goingsnake
New London Boxer Rice Beats Dixon in W Rounds
New London Dee and Austin Rice of this city earned a decision over George Dixon in W rounds here tonight. The bout ended with Rice prevailing in a competitive matchup.
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New London
Dee
Austin Rice
George Dixon
Marconi praises wireless link between Britain and colonies
The speaker notes the wireless system strengthens the empire by linking the mother country with colonies and cites Newfoundland as the first to receive a message by cable and by wireless across the ocean. He hopes Britain shares in the benefits and not be last to participate.
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Isher
Miss Josephine Holman Plans Wedding With Marconi
Indianapolis report says Miss Holman fiancee of Marconi has received several telegrams and plans to join him in New York. Her wedding outfit is complete and some friends expect a New York wedding next week.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Josephine Holman
Mr. Marconi
Lyons Triumph in Narrow Opening Race at Oakhind
San Francisco reports a feature race at Oakhind where outsider Billy Lyons, once quoted 10 to 1, wins the opening one mile selling race. Arm strong’s ride on the favorite in the hurdle handicap drew suspension. Other results include Jacqueminot in the five furlongs selling and Archibald winning the hurdle, with Forester, Hale, Bernays, and Lyons among the winners in the day’s card.
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San Francisco
Oakhind
Billy Lyons
Armstrong
Ally Kvens
Gold Baron
Limelight
Jacqueminot
Pesternelle
Cathello
Phil Archibald
Commissioner Forester
the Giver
Milas
Crescent City Race Results Report
New Orleans results list six races from Dec 19 with winners Boomerack Marie Belle Garter Ban Demi-Colon Trebor and Mint Sauce. Notable finishers include Death Little Jack Horner Lady Like Lady Brockway Monos Janewood Fleuron Johnnie McCarthy Kingstella Governor Boyd Piederich Free Pass and others with times noted for each race.
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New Orleans
Crescent City
Boomerack
Death
Little Jack Horner
Marie Belle
Lady Like
Lady Brockway
Garter Ban
Monos
Janewood
Demi-Colon
Fleuron
Johnnie McCarthy
Mrs Emma F Hall Dies Suddenly in Portland Hotel
Mrs Emma F Hall wife of Lewis A Hall head of Export Lumber Co and Pacific Idaho Northern Railroad Co and Hall Munson Lumber Co died today in Portland after a stroke of paralysis in her hotel apartment Portland Ore Dec 19 with husband and notable business ties in New York Boston and Michigan officials reported
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Portland
Ore
Emma F. Hall
Lewis A. Hall
Export Lumber Company
New York
Boston
Pacific & Idaho Northern Railroad Company
Hall & Munson Lumber Company
Bay Mills
Mich
James H. Gifford Baseball Manager Dies in Ohio
Columbus Ohio Dec 19 James H Gifford longtime baseball manager for the Washington Senators St Louis Browns and Cincinnati Reds died today of acute Brights disease after a short illness He rose to prominence as the first left hand pitcher and had spent many years in the ball service.
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Columbus
Ohio
James H. Gifford
Washington “Senators
St. Lauia Browns
Cinccinnatii Reds
Bright
Gifford
Death of Hugh Kekewies after copper losses shocks metal exchange
London December 19 Hugh Kekewies a leading member of Morrison Kekewies Co and metal exchange figure died suddenly this morning. It is believed he committed suicide after reportedly suffering heavy copper losses. The metal exchange closed in sympathy.
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London
Hugh Kekewies
Morrison, Kekewies & Co
Metal Exchange
Presidential Nominations From Washington
The president named Dr. J. A. Crosland of St. Joseph Missouri minister to Liberia and J. C. Dalney as recorder of deeds for the District of Columbia. Other appointments include James Reynolds secretary of the territory of New Mexico Frank W. Daniels registrar of the land office at Buffalo Wyoming Eugene B. Mather receiver of public money at Buffalo Wyoming Norman Hutchinson secretary of the legation at Santiago de Chile wide S Metcalf pension agent at Topeka Kansas.
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Washington
J. A. Crosland
St. Joseph
Liberia
J. C. Dalney
Wilmington
N. C
District of Columbia
Henry P. Cheatham
James Reynolds
Terriory
New Mexico
Frank W. Daniels
Land Office
Buffalo
Wyo
Eugene
Railroads pledge to maintain tariffs after Jan 1
Presidents and executive officers met in Chicago to halt indiscriminate rate cutting west of the Missouri. They avoided concerted action to prevent anti trust violations, and each railroad pledged to maintain tariff rates after January 1. Shippers are notified that no further cut rate contracts will be made.
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Chicago
Missouri River
Wrong Man Arrested in Mexican Mistake
Mexico City December 19. Harry R Fleischmann was arrested at Leon Guanajuato by error for an alleged Los Angeles bank defaulter of the same name. After 20 hours he was released when his identity was confirmed, proving the incident an error.
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Mexico City
Harry R. Fleischmann
Leon
Guanajuato
Los Angeles
Dixon Tipman Match Set for Knickerbocker Club Fight
Baltimore December 19 Georg Dixon former featherweight champion and Joe Tipman of this city are matched to box 20 rounds at the Knickerbocker Athletic club on December 29.
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Baltimore
Georg Dixon
Joe Tipman
Knickerbocker Athletic Club
Fire Devastates Kiddie Moser Building in Baltimore
A six hour blaze destroyed the Kid die Moser building at 2 to 15 West Fayette street in Baltimore. The fire caused an estimated loss of 210000 dollars and was fully insured.
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Baltimore
Kiddie-Moser
West Fayette Street
To Sail for South Africa
London December 19 Mr and Mrs Rudyard Kipling plan to sail for South Africa on December 21.
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South Africa
London
Rudyard Kipling
Steps for Conciliation Samp son Vices Admirals and Bill
Representative Pearre of Maryland introduces a measure to revive the grade of vice admiral and to appoint Admirals Samp son, Schley, and Captain Clark to the rank. The bill aims to unite Samp son and Schley in advancement as a conciliatory step, reflecting Pearre's support for Admiral Schley.
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Washington
Pearre
Maryland
W. T. Sampson
Schley
Captain Clark
Pearce
Sampson
Clark
Sampson Protest Against Dewey Half of Schley Inquiry
The protest on behalf of Rear Admiral Sampson against the minority finding of Admiral Dewey, president of the Schley court of inquiry, was not filed today in Washington. Slayton and Campbell, his attorneys, have until 10 oclock tomorrow to file their brief and proceed with the case.
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New York
Sampson
Dewey
Schley Court of Inquiry
Navy Department
Washington
Slayton and
Campbell
Objections to Dewey Findings Move to Secretary Long
Washington December 1 Theall acting for Slayton and Sampson counsel filed objections to findings regarding Admiral Schley’s command at Santiago. The objections will be filed tomorrow morning with Secretary Long. The bill of exceptions and Rayner letter are referred to Judge Advocate Lemly for reply preparation.
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Washington
Theall
Slayton
W. T. Sampson
Navy Department
Advocate Lemly
Admiral Dewey
Long
Schley
Santiago
Admiral Schley
Rayner
Lemly
Admiral Sampson Improves at Home
Washington December 19 A reporter visited Admiral Sampson and learned his condition has improved. He is not confined to bed and moves about the house, having sat at the family dinner table last evening. No alarm is warranted.
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Washington
Admiral Sampson
Navy replies to Admiral Schley protest in Santiago battle
Washington December 19 1901 The Navy Department is nearing completion of its answer to the objections filed by Admiral Schley’s counsel regarding command and credit for the Santiago de Cuba battle The letter to Admiral Schley dated December 19 1901 states that if a protest by Rear Admiral Sampson is filed he will be allowed to present oral argument through his counsel and that the department will inform him of its conclusions when such protest is received John D Long Secretary
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Washington
Navy Department
Sehley
Lemly
Hanna
Admiral Schley
Department
W T. Sampson
Santiago
John DD. Long
State Treasury Receives Bonds For Gilt Edge School
State Treasurer Barret received 450 dollars in bonds issued by school district No. 24 at Gilt Edge Fergus county. The bonds carry 6 percent interest, redeemable in 20 years, funded from permanent school money. He also received 24 525.15 dollars from Fergus county, the last remittance for 1901 taxes.
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Standard
Helena
Barret
Gilt Edge
Fergus County
State Board of Land Commissioners
Thier
Fights Result of Strike in Barcelona
Fights between striking iron workers and nonstriking laborers in Barcelona leave three men seriously wounded by revolvers. The clash followed the ongoing strike movement and tensions in the city.
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Barcelona
Danes Parade Through Charlotte Amalie Streets
Sailors from the Danish cruiser Valkyrien paraded through Charlotte Amalie with musicians and banners. The crowd greeted them warmly and urged that the islands not be sold.
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St. Thomas
PD. W. I
Valkyrien
Charlotte-Amelia
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