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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1902
Page
1
A blast on the fourth level of the Lawson Mine near Black Diamond Washington killed eleven workers and seriously injured three others. Rescue teams searched the site as officials investigated the cause of the accident.
A Lawson mine blast on the fourth level near Seattle killed eleven men and injured three. The dead include Swanson Lamberg Jocki Flinder Groshell Cregghind Trelivez Deckman Recci Appleton Lavandar. Injured Baker Carson Whitsnell. Bodies taken to undertakers. four company nurses attended. Afterdamp spread to slope. two escapees survived. Prior inspections and dusting had been done before the second shift. The explosion occurred about 9 Pm yesterday and damage was contained to the main slope area.
A chaotic day as Heinze factions clash across five conventions in Silver Bow county. Labor leaders demand sheriff and state senator seats, while others push for a straight ticket or broader fusion. Heinze appeals for unity amid boos and cheers as committees negotiate compromises.
Senator Dolliver of Iowa launched the Iowa idea at a mass meeting of the National League of Republican Clubs in Chicago. He urged that government back the community against corporate monopoly while praising competition and warning that many trusts are abuses. He argued past consolidations show vast capital but limited lasting gains and cautioned against relying on tariffs alone to curb trusts.
The Kansas supreme court granted a stay of execution for Jessie Morrison, jailed for the murder of Clara Wiley Castle. The case will be reviewed in January. Morrison’s bond is set at $10,000 and she will be released pending trial. She previously received a 15 year penitentiary sentence.
Colorado Springs on October 2 reports further court additions to the Stratton will case. Dr. D H Rice emphatically denies rumors of a compromise with young Stratton, stating it is not even a possibility.
Heinze Democrats lingered at the Grand Opera House until 1 45 this morning after conference committees failed to agree on offices. Chairman J H Lynch announced a noon adjournment with thanks to delegates who stayed through recesses. Secretary Gilligan spoke briefly predicting fusion victory while the band entertained.
After hours of talks the labor convention rejected fusion with other parties and votes to go it alone unless all demands are met. It demands sheriff, coroner, senator, eight representatives and minor offices, and expels populists from fusion. Chairman William Walsh presided at 2 20 this morning as delegates debated committee selection and secret ballots.
The Peoples party held a convention in Judge Clancy's courtroom with all 40 members present and aimed to secure county offices. They agreed to appoint a five member conference committee to negotiate with other conventions in the interest of fusion for the benefit of large corporations.
Frederick W. Ames, former Minneapolis police superintendent, is sentenced to six years in the penitentiary for bribery as part of the wide big mitt gang scandal. The case spans mayoral officials detectives and city leaders, with indictments of seven involved in a system of police corruption and protection rackets.
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