Mine Disaster Traps 200 Men in Pennsylvania Shaft
A gas explosion at the Darr mine of the Pittsburg Coal Company at Jacob's Creek Pa entombed between 200 and 250 miners. Thirteen bodies recovered to date were mangled, with three headless, marking the third mining disaster in the region this month.
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Pittsburg Coal Company
Jacob's Creek
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Naomi
Fayette City
Monongah
W. Va
Guo
St. Nicholas Day
Slaughter in Min es Appalling Death Toll in U S Mines
Government experts under Interior Secretary Garfield report mine fatalities and injuries rise in the United States. Over seventeen years 22,840 men died, and in six years as many fatal accidents as in the previous eighty-four. In 1906 6,861 men were killed or injured, with 2,061 dead and 4,800 injured.
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United States
Garfield
Interior Department
Attempted Ruby Robbery on Buffalo Express Foiled
William A. Aroweth of New York faced heavy bail after a bold attempt to rob the Buffalo express near the Heading Pa terminal, with about 300000 in gold aboard. A yardman found Hewett beneath a bullion car using a saw on a gas pipe. Hewett was captured as alarms sounded. Police say he intended to loot after lights were out and the car unobserved.
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Gol Wulker
Wm. A. Aioweth
New York
Hoewett
Hewett
Farmer Attacks Girl Teacher in Pennsylvan ia
Miss Maud McCrumb a 23 year old school teacher of Jamestown Pa lies in a serious condition after an alleged attack by Charles Summers a wealthy farmer. Summers was captured and taken to Greenville to prevent threatened violence.
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Maud McCrumb
Jamestown
Charles Summers
Summers
Greenvile
Court of appeals orders removal of doe’s body from cemetery plot
The court of appeals on Thursday re gereed the case of Henry Hertie against Alice Riddie and others of Louisville Ky. The Rid die plot adjoins Hertie's in Cave Hill cemetery and they must remove the body of a doe buried there several months ago from the lot.
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Court of Appeals
Henry Hertie
Alice Riddie
Louiisville
Cave Hill
Riddie
Hertie
Burial of King Oscar Opens Swedish King’s Tomb Rite
The body of the late King Oscar, who died on Der 5, was interred at noon Thursday in the Ridurhilm church at Stockholm, the burial place of Swedish kings and heroes, with a simple ceremony. The widow’s quiet presence spread evident signs of public grief.
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Oscar
Ridurhilm
Stockholm
Sailor Injured in Trials On Bent Wave Ferry
Capt Werreshet, a blind designer from New Port Florida, was badly hurt during Thursday trials when she tumbled down a patchway aboard the government ferry Bent Wave. Crew reports indicate the accident occurred during routine operations near the dock.
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Werreshet
LB. Herreshett
Newport
Bronx City Live Market Report Placeholder
The fragment notes livestock market data with top quote figures and row identifiers. It references a Bronx market and entries labeled Top eves and Top Rows with values such as 4.75, but the garbled text limits precise details or names.
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Bronx City
New Britain Bank Treasurer Walker Captured in Mexico
William W Walker, missing treasurer of New Britain Savings Bank, has been captured in Ensenada area of lower California. Identification confirmed by detectives, and he agreed to return to Connecticut without extradition. He faces questions about the $605,000 in securities stolen on February 10. Walker, 61, was a longtime community figure. a $5,000 live capture reward and $1,000 dead reward were posted.
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New York
William ‘W.‘Walker
New Britain
Los Angeles
Ensenada
Walker
Lttle
Earless but Hears: Boy Hears Through Mouth at Trenton School
Ten year old John Hetzel of Jersey City, born without ears, attends the state school for deaf mutes in Trenton New Jersey. Tests suggest he hears via his mouth while his lips are closed he cannot understand questions. There is controversy over whether he should remain as he is not a genuine deaf mute.
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John Hetzel
Jersey City
State School For
Trenton
N. J
Yung Hetzel
Nebraska man charged with murder of Los Angeles officer
Daniel Meskil, held in Los Angeles, is accused of killing Policeman Lyons. A Lincoln County Attorney letter details Meskil’s youthful crime history, including multiple assaults on family members and a reform school background in Kearney Nebraska.
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Daniel Meskil
Los Angeles
Cal
Lyons
Nebraska
Tyrrel
Lincoln
Meskil
Reform School
Kearney
Neb
Noted Circus Man Dead
Gus Ringling head of the circus combination died in New Orleans at a sanitarium from complications of diseases. He went to New Orleans two weeks earlier hoping the southern climate would aid his health.
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Gus Ringling
Circus
New Orleans
Ringling
Altoona Shopmen Ordered Back to Ten Hour Day
Five thousand Pennsylvania railroad shopmen at Altoona have been ordered back to the ten hour system after three weeks of eight hour days due to financial stringency. The reversal restores full time post reduction.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Altoona
Langford Beats Barry In Ten-Round Fight
Samuel Langford of Boston defeated Jim Barry of Chicago after ten fast rounds at the Pacific Athletic club in Los Angeles California. Langford was awarded the decision as both fighters endured severe punishment and Langford outgamed his opponent.
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Samuel Langford
Boston
Jim Barry
Chicago
Pacific Athletic Club
Los Angeles
Cal
Langford
Barry
University student found dead by hanging in dorm
Frank W. Miller a 20 year old student from Kansas City Missouri and a University of Pennsylvania pupil was found hanging in his room late Wednesday afternoon Life was extinct when the body was removed officials said no further details were available at the time
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Frank W. Miller
Kansas City
University of Pennsylvania
Jews Ordered to Depart Dispatch from Vladivostok
A Vladivostok dispatch reports Jews ordered to depart within four days with eighteen days to liquidate property holdings. The notice targets Jewish residents and their assets, prompting abrupt evacuation amid escalating restrictions.
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Vladivostok
Wireless message links ZerUn to Lyngby station in 260 miles
In Copenhagen the Weissen Zee wireless station at ZerUn transmitted a telephonic message to Lyngby station near Copenhagen, covering about 260 miles. The feat marks a milestone in wireless communication with rapid, long range contact demonstrated between two key points.
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Copenhagen
Weissen Zee
ZerUn
Lyngby Station
Alhambra Hotel in Richmond Destroyed After Insurance Signed
A Richmond Virginia hotel, the Alhambra, was destroyed by fire Tuesday evening just after an insurance policy had been signed. Local losses were estimated at 75 000 dollars.
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Alhambra
Richmond
Treasury Secretary Cortelyou Denies Presidential Candidacy
George L. Cortelyou issues a formal denial of any personal or associates’ political moves aimed at pressuring support for any presidential candidate. He states no relation to such campaigns, pledges to disclose candidacy decisions if any arise, and emphasizes duty to the public above political influence.
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the Treasury
Treasury Department
George Lb
Cortelyou
Lynching of Homer Rogers Shocks Moorhouse Parish
A traveling minstrel named Homer Rogers was hanged by a mob in Moorhouse parish near Shreveport after a white man called him a Yankee nigger. Rogers body was shot full of bullets. This marked the third lynching in Moorhouse parish in ten days.
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Homer Rogers
Moorhouse Parish
Shreveport
Colorado Bank Fails At Durango Smelter City Bank
The Smelter City bank of Durango Colorado a state institution with capital of 30000 failed to reopen Tuesday morning. No deposits statement issued but believed not to exceed 100000. President Charles McConnell said all liabilities would be paid in full. Suspension tied to lack of confidence connected to indictments of prominent citizens in land fraud cases under federal law.
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Smelter City Bank
Durango
Colo
Charles McConnell
Colorado Beak
Great battleship North Dakota keel laid at Quincy yard
At Fort Monroe Admiral Vans fleet fired farewell salutes as the North Dakota began construction. The keel plate was laid at the Fire River Shipbuilding company in Quincy Massachusetts, the largest battleship built aside from sister ship Delaware.
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Admiral Vans
Fort Monroe
North Dakota
Delaware
Fire River Shipbuilding Company
Quincy
Mass
New $20 Gold Piece Circulates With Banker Tastes
A new twenty dollar gold piece enters circulation. The design aims to align with bankers' tastes while reflecting St. Gauden's ideas, though some details have been altered from the original concept.
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St. Gauden
Tobacco Insurance Canceled in Indiana and Kentucky
Insurance companies cancel policies on tobacco in warehouses and barns in the tobacco districts of Indiana and Kentucky due to night riders and incendiary activity.
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Indiana
Kentucky
Prof. John Lindley Dead At Mt Vernon Ohio
Professor John W. Lindley founder of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity at the University of Missouri in 1848 died of pneumonia Tuesday in Mt. Vernon Ohio.
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John Lindley
John W. Lindley
Phi Delta Theta Fraternity
University of Missouri
Mt. Vernon
Ohio
Distillery Burns in Pennsylvania Fire Destroys Pittsburg Plant
A Large Distillery company plant in Large, Pennsylvania on Peters Creek was destroyed by fire. Bonded warehouses were saved, and authorities investigated the blaze as a major industrial fire in the region.
Frisco Bank Reorganized After Trust Company Collapse
The former California Safe Deposit and Trust Co of San Francisco completed its reorganization. Directors and officers tendered resignations and were replaced by a newly elected board and officers.
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Frisco Bank
King of Norway Seaves England on visit ends
The king and queen of Norway, who had been visiting England, departed Tuesday for Copenhagen. The crown prince Olaf accompanied them on the trip.
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Norway
England
Tuseday
Copynhagen
Olaf
Courtmartial called off as Cummins vetoes inquiry
Gov. Cummins disapproves further investigation into Chantland Parker charges citing political tension. Adjt. Thrift and governor conferences lead to dropping the court martial with Maj. Parker and Col. Chantland in Des Moines. Election confirmation for Chantland stands.
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Cummins
Chantland-Parker
Guard Imbroglia
Adjt
Col
Eled Chantland
Maj
Parker
Chanthwad
Chantland
Des Moines
Post Office Reforms and Military Pay Debate
A historical review outlines recommendations for postal service modernization including money orders deposits and permanent mail storage facilities. It cites growth in postal business from 1857 to 1914, mentions military pay and conscription debates, Canal Commission expenditures, labor conditions, health improvements, and the push for national rather than contractor labor on public works.
Des Moines Charity Graft Exposed At Associated Charities
Mrs. Nettie Potter confessed a scheme in Des Moines where funds raised for the poor were shared among fifty people. A $12 banquet and buying clothing drained donations, while alleged solicitors named by Potter collected much of the money. The Associated Charities plans drastic actions and widespread arrests in response.
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Des Moines
Associated Charities
Nettie Potter
Women Attend Large Men’s Meeting in Sibley
Over 100 women attended a Sunday afternoon address by Prof. Adrian M. Newens at the opera house in Sibley. Posters advertised a women’s attendance. when the men’s meeting began the crowd included a strong female majority applauding as Newens spoke about his role as Sky Pilot.
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Sibley
Adrian M. Newens
Sky Pilot
Opera House
Prof
Newens
May stop militia trials likely as Cummins to act
Gov Cummins plans to dissolve the court after verdict in the Kulp trial, with possible actions on Col Wharton Chantland and Maj Parker cases. Gossip says no court martial for either, as Mahoney seeks excusal from Chantland duties and Lieut. Lambert of the Fifty fourth is summoned if needed.
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hantland-Parker
Canyt
Cummins
O. Wo Kulp
Col W.T
Hantland
Maj. Geon
Parker
Maj. Mahoney
Chantland
Lieut
Wal. Laubert
Cov. Cummins
Nomination for West Point From Fourth District
Nondnated for West Point Welth Merrill son of H A Merrill of Mason City was nominated by Congressman Haugen as a candidate from the Fourth district for appointment to West Point. H A Merrill formerly was president of City National Bank.
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West Point
Welth Merrill
H. A. Merrill
Mason City
Congressinal Haugen
Weatt Point
H. A. Merril
City National Bank
May Be Pension Swindler Dougherty Judged in Des Metres
A man named Dougherty, alleged pension swindler, faces judgment in Des Metres court. He reportedly operated under aliases including John N. Markett and Willam FP Crouch, with prior activity in Tiinels and other scams tied to fake pensions.
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Dougherty
Jafi
Des Metres
Tiinels
John N. Markett
Willam FP
Crouch
Fire damages Webster City music store and stock
A blaze at a Webster City building housing E. H. Martin's music store caused damage and burned a carload of pianos. Estimated loss listed as $350. Fire crews responded to the basement fire and contained the flames.
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Webster City
E. H. Martin
Normal School Affair Ends With Truce For Grays
A reconciliation was reached between Mrs Gray and Prof Fode after dismissal from Cedar Talis normal following an escapade involving Prof Todd. The pair, who had separated for over a year, met in Mason City with Engineer Gray and agreed to return to Urle Minnesota to reunite their marriage with family support.
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Urle
Minn
Engineer Gray
Milwaukee
Lyle
Gray
al, Milford
Suit Seeks 50000 In Damage From Oil Company
Joseph Swain administrator of Gladys Chapman estate sues Standard Oil and local store owners for 50000 alleging a gasoline contained coal oil sold as coal oil caused a fatal fire that killed Gladys and her three children and shortened the mother’s life. The petition cites negligence by John F. Prary Hugo Gebert and N L Hunt and names the Boys store Denison and Pisgah branch as sellers. Damages asked total 50000.
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Joseph Swain
Pisgah
Gladys Chapman
Standard Oil Company
Inex Chapiain
Ara Pisgah
Gladys
Arla
Luemble
John F. Prary
Hugo Gebert
N. L. Hunt
Denison
Gladys Haplain
Des Moines Jury Finds Cain Guilty of Murder in First Degree
The Des Moines jury found Cain guilty of murder in the first degree after brief deliberation. It recommended imprisonment for life at hard labor rather than execution. The case involved Charles H. Morris a prominent business figure and coal mine operator who was killed along with two associates during a dispute over enterprise and bootlegging.
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Des Moines
Cain
Ufe
Charles H. Morris
Mervis
Morris
King
Johnson
Webster City Mayor Blocks Sleeping Beauty Display
Mayor Hyatt forced his way into Brown drug store to order removal of a sleeping woman in a living window display, triggering two damage suits. The hypnotic troupe claims indecency provoked the action and that he lacked authority. The manager of the opera house plans to sue as well.
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Webster City
Hyatt
Brown Drug Store
Brown
Hypnotic Company
Manger Hyatt
Opera House
Fatal Altercation Among Women At Des Moines Sale
Two colored women, Julia Brown and Louise Wright, fought at a Des Moines rummage sale over a bargain. Brown was fatally stabbed with a razor, slashed about a dozen times, following a tongue fight.
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Julia Brown
Louise Wright
Des Moines
State Board Orders Thorough Investigation of Iowa Herd TB
The state board of agriculture adopts a resolution calling for a thorough investigation of tuberculosis in Iowa herds. The state veterinary board will oversee the matter and take charge of proceedings.
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Iowa
State Board of Agriculture
State Veterinary Board
Engineer P J Coffey Killed In Bridge Collapse
Engineer P J Coffey of the North Western was killed recently when a bridge superstructure collapsed. His skull was crushed during the incident at the work site.
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P. J. Coffey
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