Scofield Mine Disaster Deepens in Utah Death Toll Near 400
Salt Lake City May 2 Scofield Utah mourns as rescue work continues after the deadly explosion. About 398 men entered No 1 and No 4 mines yesterday with 127 bodies recovered by morning. Surviving workers describe scorched faces and asphyxia damp and gas as rescuers risked their lives. Officials expect the death toll to reach three hundred or more as efforts focus on No 4 where many perished. Mayor Ezera Thompson appoints relief committee to solicit donations for widows and orphans.
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Salt Lake
Utah
Scofield
John Kirton
Sharp
No. 1
John Muir
G. Bjornson
Robert Hunter
John James
Will Clark
John Lloyd
William Boweter
David Padfield
Will Jones
Evan Jones
Torrey
Rough Riders
Evan
Forester
Cork
Paramley
William Paramley
Castle Gate
America
Almy
Wyo
No. 4
Dan Davis
David T. Evans
Gatherum Brothers
Provo
W. G. Sharp
Gomer Thomas
Messrs Sharp
Frank Cameron
Cradle Cate
James Harrison
E. J. Roe
No. 6
Sha‘r
Sam Wycherly
Battry M
Bishop Paramtey
Thomas Sellers
Alex
Wilson
John Wilson
Harry Taylor
John Beddoes
Ezera Thompson
Salt Lake City
John BE. Dooley
A. W. McCune
W. &. McCornick
M. H. Walker
Frank Knox
Hills
T. R. Jones
John ©. Cutler
Local relief fund contributions listed for Scofield
The Scofield relief drive reports totals from Herald fund 3395, stock exchange 695, Elks 500, Provo 3000, Ogden 300, plus mayor EZERA THOMPSON and officials listed among contributors, bringing the day’s total to 7890.
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A. H. Tarbet
Thomas Kearns
John J. Daly
A. W. Carlson
Simon Bamberger
John T. Donnellan
James Shipman
O. J. Salisbury
P. H. Lannan
William Igleheart
R. C. Chambers
A. la Thomas
W. A. Nelden
Dr. Theo. Meyer
D. H. Perry, Jr
Ezera Thompson
Scofield Relief Fund
Herald Fund
Stock Exchange
Elks
Provo
Ogden
Total
The Death List From Scofield Mine Disaster
A Scofield Utah mine explosion left at least 250 dead with 60 unaccounted. Superintendent Sharp cites 300 miners present. Paramley reports fewer. A list of 178 recovered names is provided amid confusion over exact totals and missing workers.
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Salt Lake
Utah
Herald
Scofield
Sharp
Paramley
Edwin Street
John Jones
Dick Stewart
John Price
John Burns
Evans
D. T. Evans
John Pitman
M. Pitman
J. Delliff
John Webber
Thomas Webber
Dave Hunter
John Hunter
Willie Hunter
John Houta
A. Houta
John Kerbella
W. Jacobson
John Jacobson
J. Lehtola
8. Mackey
H. Pinkkala
C. Pesola
I. Erickson
I. J. Limdgrens
J. Anderson
M. Kangas
John Korpi
H. Erickson
A. Haikkala
C. Lackso
Charles Koski
M. Nimi
N. Walkame
F. Kalso
Victor Aho
A. Mackey
Mat Koski
Charles Lappi
A. Penattila
A. Kongas
John Hougla
Hougla
A. Warrila
M. Pottogankas
Mr. Smoot
Provo
Coal contract inked for 24 tons daily from Pleasant Valley mines
A Southern Pacific official announced that a three year contract to deliver 24 tons of coal daily from the Pleasant Valley mines began yesterday. The agreement covers ongoing supply and operations.
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San Francisco
Southern Pacific Oeral
Pleasant Valley
Bryan delegates chosen for Democratic national convention in New Hampshire
The state convention in Concord endorses the 1896 Chicago platform, denounces the Republicans for gold standard policies and imperialism, supports direct senate elections, and instructs delegates Norris McDoyle Page and Kent to vote for William J. Bryan in Kansas City.
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N. H
Democratic Party
Chicago
Republican Party
Porto Rico
Cuba
Philippine Islands
United States
Kansas City
William J. Bryan
T. L. Norris
John McDoyle
Samuel H. Page
Henry Kent
Burned bridges disrupt two transcontinental lines
Seattie Washington May 2 reports a rare coincidence of accidents as both the Great Northern and Northern Pacific transcontinentals suffered burned bridges this morning. The Northern Pacific bridge at North Yakima halted traffic while Great Northern sought permission to run its first North Coast over the rival line. A second burned bridge appeared on the Great Northern at Old Mission between Leavenworth and Wenatchee. The Great Northern operated its train with transfers arranged and expected rebuilding within 36 hours.
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Seattie
Wash
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Big Slocan mining deal seals $100000 sale
May 2 Kalso B reports Frank Woods superintendent of the Last Chance on Noble Five mountain has sold his one-tenth interest in the mine for $100,000 to Dr. Hendricks of Minneapolis, a major stockholder.
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Kalso
Frank Woods
Noble Five Mountain
Dr. Hendricks
Minneapolis
Panama Canal Bill Passes House Amid Stormy Debate
The House approved the Nicaragua canal bill 225 to 35 after a heated session. Key clashes between Hepburn and Cannon flared over route selection and assurances, with amendments on fortification and American labor debated before final passage detailing control, construction, and funding.
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Washington
House
Congress
Nicaragua
Hepburn
Cannon
Appropriations Committee
Burton
Ohio
Wheeler
Dem
United States
Costa Rica
Greytown
Caribbean Sea
Lake Nicaragua
Breto
Pacific Ocean
Secretary of War
San Juan
Treasury
Iowa
Mann
Illinois
Interstate Commerce Committee
Underwood
Alabama
Passenger No. 23 Wreck Cripples Great Falls Yard
A through train from the East wrecked after a switch was thrown near the Great Falls bridge at 10 o clock. The switch was operated by a man seen fleeing. no serious injuries occurred though several cars were damaged. About 40 passengers were aboard with women and children bruised. Strikes by yard and switch crews sparked disruption across Montana Central and related lines, prompting police, deputies, and union leaders to respond as operations were halted until repairs and new crew assignments, with broader labor tensions spreading to Neihart and Havre.
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Great Falls
Frank Bingham
Butte
Anaconda Pullin
Montana Central
Anaconda
Neihart
Sherif Proctor
Havre
Glasgow
Great Northern
Standard
Western Labor Union
Gard
No. L
Order of American
Opera House
Burglary Pair Sentenced Sharply in Helena Court
Edward Kerrigan and Henry Lewis pleaded guilty to first degree burglary for breaking into Frank Bingham’s house and stealing hundreds of dollars in valuables. Judge Smith imposed strict sentences with Lewis at 1 year and Kerrigan at 4 years and nine months in the penitentiary, with authorities urged to pursue further charges. The officers guarded the pair as they were transported back to jail.
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Standard
Helena
Edward Kerrigan
Henry Lewis
Frank Bingham
Smith
Lewis
Kerrigan
Couunty
Balt Lake
Montana
Lewis and
Clarke County
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Mississippi
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