Explosion Kills Six in New York Transit Shaft Blast
A Park Avenue shaft explosion in the rapid transit project killed six and injured 109. Names of the dead include Cyrus Adams James Carr Heine J Roderick Robertson John H Thompson and William Tubbs. Wrecked nearby sites include Murray Hill hotel Manhattan Eye and Ear hospital Grand Union hotel and Grand Central Station.
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New York
Cyrus Adams
Murray Hill Hotel
James Carr
Heine
Ansonia
Conn
Roderick Robertson
Nelson
B. C
John H. Thompson
William
Charles Tubbs
Lia A. Shaler
Walter Bristol
St. Vincent's Hospital
Charles B. Gaines
New York City
Murray Hill
Manhattan Eye and Ear Hospital
Avenue
Grand Union Hotel
Grand Central Station
Tra A. Shatler
Park Avenue
John Bracken
Martin McGrath
W. Barclay Parsons
Rapid Transit Commission
Shaler
Grand Union
Manhattan
Nelson man killed in New York explosion tied to BC mining
J Roderick Robertson of Nelson British Columbia, killed in the New York explosion, was general manager in Canada for the British Columbia Gold Fields company limited. He held mining association posts and helped form the Associated Boards of Trade of Southern British Columbia. A Scotchman, he leaves a widow and four children and was regarded as wealthy.
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J. Roderick Robertson
Nelson
B. C
Murray Hill
Canada
British Columbia Gold Fields Company, Limited
Madison Avenue
Park Avenue
East Forty-first Street
Seattle
B.C
J Roderick Robertson
New York
British Columbia Gold Fields Company
British Columbia
Associated Boards of Trade
First Oil Truck Reaches Malheur Basin Near Nampa
Baker City reports a messenger delivering the first oil from the Newell well near Nampa. Reached at 110 feet with 78 percent paraffine, highest grade of natural oil. Two miles away another well reached 450 feet and capable of 25 barrels per day.
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Baker City
Ore
Malheur
Newell Well
Nampa
Three Accidental Deaths Reported in Snohomish County
Three accidental deaths occurred in Snohomish county as a hunter near Arlington was shot when K. E. Thornton's rifle discharged. The bullet struck the man in the abdomen and he lived several hours before dying. further details were not available.
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Everett
Wash
Snohomish County
Arlington
K. E Thornton
Gie
Deaths Mark Twin Kansas and Stanwood Incidents
Be taken to Neodosha Kansas Vaugsness was killed by a friend after a hunting trip in Stanwood when his shotgun exploded injuring his kidneys. Martin Frazer was found dead in his room with cause of death not yet learned.
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Neodosha
Kan
Vaugsness
Stanwood
Martin Frazer
Kleinschmidts in court battle over company control
Reinhold Reinschmidt and associates sue Albert Kleinschmidt and others in district court seeking appointment of a receiver for Klein schmidt Bros consolidated. They accuse manager Eyl of misappropriating funds under alleged hypnotic influence and seek to halt financial spending. Foreclosures have sold Granite block and Iron Front properties. An order to show cause was issued.
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Standard
Helena
Reinhold Wieinschmidt
Albert Kleinschmidt
Kleinschmidt Bros
Consolidated
Reinhold Reinschmidt
E. C. Eyl
Albert Reinschmidt
Eighth Infantry Ordered to Philippines from Montana Posts
Fort Harrison and Fort Missoula stations of the eighth infantry receive orders to prepare for deployment to the Philippines. Soldiers with six months or less to serve may transfer to other regiments unless they re-enlist. Some ninth infantry companies returning from the Philippines will join at Helena. About 100 men at Fort Missoula and Helena area units await movements, with packing begun and expected departure within a week or ten days.
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Helena
Fort Harrison
Ray
Eighth Infantry
Presidio
San Francisco
Associated Press
Philippines
Ninth Infantry
Missoula
Perkins
Kelley
Fort Missoula
Department
To Cure a Cold in One Day Claim
An advertisement urges taking Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets to cure a cold in a day. It promises a refund if the remedy fails and features Grove's signature on each box.
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Grove
Willam Allen White in Colorado Springs in Poor Health
A telegram to Willam Allen White at his Emporia home reports no health improvement from Colorado Springs where he is staying for his health. His condition is regarded as more dangerous than commonly believed.
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Emporia
Kan
Willam Allen White
Colorado Springs
Favorite Prescription aids mothers preparing for childbirth
In this advertisement style piece, Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription is marketed as strengthening expectant mothers for birth. It claims to nourish nerves, boost appetite, and promote sleep without alcohol or narcotics, citing a Manitoba example and offering medical adviser materials.
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Dr. Pierce
Robert Harden
Brandon
Manitoba
May oats tumble on Chicago Board of Trade panic
Chicago board of trade saw a stampede in May oats causing wide liquida tions across markets. Prices fell sharply with May oats down about 1/2 a cent and May corn off over a cent. Bear raid rumors centered on Patten holdings, triggering heavy selling. oats recovered slightly but overall session ended weak with oats and wheat lower.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Bear Eliue
Jemea A. Patten
Patten
Tallera Beean
Marvy
Patton
Pavicky Freebh
Enite
Tower
Carn Ettentan
Owen
Bow
Question of Interest Helena Case Preparation
Question of Interest in Helena noted for pre trial actions with proceedings planned for the coming session. Officials anticipate further filings and appearing parties to be named as the case advances.
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Helena
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New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
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Connecticut
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Jerome
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The
William Allen White II
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East Park Street
Thos. Lavell
Thos. Sullivan
Chicago Board OF Trade
Ch'cago Board OF Trade
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May de Condor
Queen City
Red Rock
Royal Roads
Matteawan
Ayequot
Supreme Court
District Court
Flatead County
L. Tinkle
W. H. Griffin
Board of County Commissioners
Siegel
Sly
Ken
Saxony
Cartwright & Warner
Siegel Clothing Co
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