167 Dead in Hanna Wyoming Mine Disaster Figures In Fire After Explosion
Hanna Wyoming July 1 The Hanna mine disaster claimed 167 lives with many still unaccounted for The blast trapped miners while a raging fire threatened further loss of life Hero William Christian rescued a dozen or more and guided others to safety As flames spread rescuers work to wall entries and prevent further explosions as officials fear a second catastrophe looms
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Hanna, Wyo
Hanna
William Christian
Christian
Negro Outlaw Pursued After Bold Shootout at Spokane Fairgrounds
Special dispatch describes a dramatic chase as a large black man with a scar fires on Spokane officer DM Logan during a school section pursuit near Sprague avenue. Logan returns fire and the suspect escapes toward the race track amid a alerted city. report notes no clear word on injuries.
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Standard
Spokane
Wasi
Sprague Avenue
Dmecer Logan
Butte
Logan
Fair Ground
Northern Pacific
Knapp Murder Trial Opens With Insanity Defense
In Hamilton Ontario on July 1 the Knapp murder trial commenced. Police testified about a missing box and Knapp’s claim of throwing it away. Defense seeks verdict of not guilty by reason of insanity citing head injuries from childhood and later blows. Knapp’s mother and former teachers described persistent headaches and mental instability. Court adjourned after brief proceedings.
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Hamilton
Onto
Knapp
Charles Morten
Lindenwall
Gard
Darby
Belden
Susan Knapp
Moline, Jr
Dilee Tee
Heame
Steler
M. T. Marshall
Knaapp
Alfred Knapp
Expert declares mine is on fire in Wyoming report
A Denver dispatch to the Republican from Hanna Wyoming states an expert reports a mine fire. The startling information was secured to verify the danger and potential impact on workers and local industry.
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Denver
Hanna
Wyo
Montana State Fair Directors Elect Under Helena Meeting
The Montana state fair directors met in Helena to organize with two sessions held. Frank L. Benepe of Bozeman was elected president and John W. Pace secretary and treasurer. An executive committee named includes Theaomas A. Mariow as chairman and members from several counties. The constitution and by laws based on the state fair law were adopted. Tomorrow the directors will tour the old state fair grounds at Helena to accept the gift before it becomes state property.
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Helena
Montana
Tow
Relena
Many of the dead leave large families in Hanna Wyoming
Ovetals of the company conducted a house to house canvass in Hanna Wyoming on July 1 yielding a list of known dead. The tally reflects the human cost amid the incident and highlights widespread impact on local families.
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Hanna
Wyo
Ovetals
Helena fair date set for October sixth
After lengthy talks the group agreed to hold the Helena fair starting October 6. The decision follows hours of discussion and sets a community event in the calendar.
Rally Begins for James Gordon Bennett Cup Race
July 2 1904 at Shannon starts the international automobile race with four teams Englands France American Germany. Edge leads at 7 01 am as De Kniff follows in pursuit while Winton initially stalls before taking off amid cheering crowds.
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Shannon
P. Moers
France
Chevalier BR. de Kniff
M. Darman
M. Gabriel
A. Winton
P. Owen
JL. BP
de Kniff
Edge
Belle and Jarrett Shine in Early Race Notables
The English favorite Belle Then came Jarrett who Went away at 28 framing Germany's first representative Pivotney starting at 7:2. The fragment notes a horse race pattern with missing context and unclear times.
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Jarrett
Butte Engineer in Serious Condition After Missing Case
Sheridan Mont July 1 A Butte engineer was brought in demented after being missing since Monday. Found by a searching party he is in serious condition. He traveled from Butte to work at Toledo and has a brother in revenue work.
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Deacon Jones
Behin
Sheridan
Mont
Butte
Poinly
Walker
Seising
Toledo Maine
Pater Mountain
Luite
Burgner Seeks Legal Separation After Alleged Assault
Nina Burgner files for separation from husband Ralph E. Burgner claiming marriage on April 21 ended with a violent incident two days later in which he knocked her down poured water on her and beat her with a board until she was injured. The complaint was filed today in the county court.
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Effie
Nina Burgner
Ralph E. Burgner
Burgner
Nsensivie
Lynching in South Carolina Ends Man's Life
July 1 report states Charles Evans colored, accused of killing John L. Phillips an unarmed Confederate soldier, was taken from the jail by a mob and lynched. Four other confined black men were dragged out and beaten unconscious.
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Norway
Charles Evans
John L. Phillips
Evans
Deputy Marshal Samuel Parsons Shot in Centralia
Centralia July 1 Deputy Marshal Samuel Parsons was shot and killed while attempting to arrest KF Smith described as insane. Parsons fired his revolver after Smith opened fire and then Smith fled into the woods as a posse began pursuit.
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Centralia
Woen
Samuel Parsons
KF. Smith
Parsons
Smith
Parsons Smith
Heatwave Strains Cleveland Residents Amid Scorching July Day
In Cleveland on July 1 the city endured extreme heat causing numerous prostrations and widespread discomfort as thermometers climbed. Officials urged staying hydrated and seeking shade during peak afternoon hours.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Father and Son Die Miles Apart in Sudden Deaths
Thomas Dempsey, a young man in Great Plains, died suddenly at the Columbus Depot after a heart ailment while his father’s death was reported by telegram. An ather was with him, having come from New York, and shortly before his death his sister learned of their father’s passing.
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Great Parls
Thomas Demp Se
Columbus Despertat
fFeter
New York
Verdict in case of dead Servian woman
The coroner's jury found Mire. Anton Rendon a Rervian lace peddler died by strangulation feloniously bound and gagged by an unknown party. Asaf Ablun, the woman’s son-in-law, says the killer secured at least $24.
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Denver
Tole
Juli
Anthony Hope Leads Miss Sheldon to Altar in London
Anthony Phedone Hawkins, the author, wed Miss Elizabeth Sheldon of New York sister of Busane Sheldon the actress at St Bride's church Fleet Street today. The bishop of Stepney officiated as a host of literary and society figures attended.
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London
Anthony Phedone Hawkins
Elizabeth Sheldon
New York
Busane Sheldon
St. Bride’s Church
Pleet Street
Stepney
Fall Out Over Woman Ends in Killing in Kentucky
In Hopkinsville Kentucky July 1 Bud Harih a member of a Todd County family killed Younger Watkins aged 20 at the biker home near Trenton last night. The pair had a feud over a woman and warrants say Garth hunted Watkins farm where Younger and Henry Watkins faced him armed with a .20 gauge gun. A gunfight followed and Younger was killed while Garth fled and is being sought.
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Hopkincville
Budharih
Todd County
Younger Watkins
Trenton
Watkis
Garth
Watkins Farm
Younger
Henry Watkins
Garthe
Etland claims self defense in Bridger killing
Ewen B. Etland, jailed in Carbon county, says he shot Hadward Teasdale in Bridger in self defense after workers ridiculed him over his beliefs and name calling. He recounts being pressured and assaulted before firing, noting a pawnshop purchase of the gun and a previous fight over a woman.
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Standard Red Lodge
Ewen B. Etland
Carbon County
Standard
Hadward Teasdale
Bridger
Ethind
Ames Ranch
Teasdale
Mike
al. Figgins
Etland
Union Depot
Kansas City
Lawton
Okla
Billings
Huntley
Fuland
Stockton
Wis
Norway
Tried for His Life Again
The summer term of the county court opens Monday with key criminal cases. Martin Zidmair faces first degree murder for killing George Reider on Trail Creek last April after a prior trial produced a first degree murder conviction and a new trial was granted on appeal. Insanity may be the defense. Fam Moore, charged with attempted criminal assault on R. D. Hoff on Trail Creek, will be tried. bail was increased to 500 and posted.
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Fetrief
Martin Zidmair
Swain
George Reider
Trail Creek
Ogee
Fam Moore
Annault
R. D. Hoff
Moore
Idaho Boys Drown in the Snake River
Lewiston Idaho July 1 two young sons of Prof 1 Lt Tathingtog of the Lewiston state normal school were drowned in the Snake River last night. The bodies were recovered this morning after an all night search. Ages nine and seven, their clothing was found showing they had gone in bathing when the current swept them away.
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Lewiston
Idaho
Tathingtog
Mermal Schoool
Snake River
Reliance Dominates Yacht Race Over Two Rivals Again
Newport R I July three cup yachts raced over a mile windward and leeward course with Reliance proving superior to Constitution and Columba. Sir Thomas Spion watched the race from Erin as Reliance gained the lead at each mark.
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Leeward
Reliance
Columba
Thomas Spion
Erin
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