Copper trust feared as rail and telegraph prices rise risk
The Northwestern Metal Dealers' association accuses the copper trust of artificial shortages and price manipulation. It cites stored copper at Butte, Hoboken, Perth Amboy, Bayonne, Bisbee, Cananea, and Houghton and details a 1000 ton ballast cargo aboard the Hindustan. Attorney General Bonaparte is to investigate.
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Butte, Mont
Hoboken, N. J
Perth Amboy
N. J
Bayonne
Bisbee
Roosevelt urges ship subsidy to revive American merchant marine
The President’s message to Congress argues for subsidizing steamship lines to boost shipbuilding, expand trade especially with South America, and help American labor. He contends subsidies will flow to workers and benefit the entire economy, noting opposition may hinge on Congressman Burton’s stance. Toledo Blade reports.
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Congress
South America
United States
Burton
Toledo Blade
Mine Disaster Fatal to 30 Men in West Virginia
An explosion at Davis Coal and Coke Company mine No 25 in Thomas West Virginia killed 25 to 30 miners and badly damaged the mine. A rescuing party including General Manager Ott D M Boyd and mine boss Daniel Jones faced poisonous fumes. Jones died from suffocation during the effort.
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Prird
West Virginia
Elkins
W. Va
Davis Coal and Coke Company
Thomas
Ott. D. M. Boyd
Henry
Daniel Jones
Arthur Steward
John Jenkins
Jones
Death toll rises at Davis Coal mine disaster
In Thomas, 16 bodies recovered from drift No. 25 of the Davis Coal and Coke Company mine with as many more believed trapped. Entry remains hazardous due to foul gases and compressed air ventilation is used to clear the shaft.
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Elkins
W. Va
Davis Coal and Coke Company
Thomas
Dust Explosion Wrecks a West Virginia Coal Mine
Reports from the Stuart mine in Charleston say 64 bodies have been recovered with at least 18 workers still entombed. A deadly dust explosion tore through the mine, blowing men to the shaft mouth as rescue teams work to remove victims. The detonation was heard for miles.
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West Virginia
Charleston
W. Va
Stuart
Butler Shot Dead in Ashtabula Harbor Union Clash
George Butler, iron worker from Cleveland, was killed near Ashtabula Harbor as he walked to work. Three to four men attacked, shots fired, and Butler died. G W Ryle, foreman of nonunion workers, confessed to the shooting claiming self defense after Butler struck him from behind.
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George Butler
Cleveland
Ashtabula Harbor
Butler
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania Company
G. W. Ryle
Nonunion
Ryle
Adams Express Agent Ill with Grip in Home
Mr. R. L. Woodworth of Adams Express is ill at his home with grip. Harry Kelly oversees the office in Mr Woodworths absence due to illness.
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R. L. Woodworth
Adams Express Company
Grip
Harry Kelly
Mr. Woodworth
Professor and Mrs Pryor McVey head to Huntington
Prof and Mrs James Pryor McVey depart for Huntington West Virginia to attend a church musical program and the installation of a new pipe organ in the city.
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James Pryor McVey
Huntington
West Virginia
Mrs Amelia Walker Returns Home After Cataract Operation
Mrs Amelia Walker leaves Columbus today after a two week stay in which she had cataract removal surgery. The operation was very successful and she has fully recovered her sight. Her daughter Mrs L H Smith of Guysville travels to Columbus to accompany her mother home.
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Amelia Walker
Columbus
L. H. Smith
Guysville
Royal Messengers Carry Odd Goods in Transit
A Chicago News item recalls royal messengers in Britain serving beyond dispatches. At an English seaport a sealed packet bound for Windsor spilled cigars from a customs unsealing, prompting laughter since the king can do no wrong. The practice included sending shirts, hats, knickknacks, oysters, and weekly Brussels biscuits via royal couriers.
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British Foreign Office
Custom House
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Continent
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Paris
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Leopold
Dover
London
Chicago News
Lake Skipper Learns Quick on Great Lakes
A salt water captain joins a large Great Lakes passenger steamer as first mate and learns the hard pace of inland shipping. He is stunned by the two coat painting order but adapts, realizing the need to work twelve months’ effort in half a year under the lake skipper’s practical guidance.
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Great Lakes
Buffalo
Bos
Bos’n
Ralph D. Paine
Outing Magazine
London Brewers Trade Hardship in 1422 Case
Records from the Brewers' Company recount how on Monday July 30, 1422, London mayor Robert Chichele summoned masters and twelve notable brethren to the guildhall to confront ale prices. After disputes over malt, the brewers were fined 20 pounds and jailed until payment or security was found.
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England
Brewers’ Company
Robert Chichele
London
Guildhall
Whityngtone
Ancient and Modern Bathing Trends Across Centuries
The article contrasts early and modern hygiene, noting soap as a new factor in world life. It describes ancient practices where washing was rare among most people, rose water used by the elite, and Roman decadence with oil rubbing, while referencing differing views on Chinese wush by contemporary readers.
Jack Tar’s Reply to Magistrate’s Sailor Wives Quip
A sailor is brought before a magistrate for beating his wife. Asked if she is the weakest vessel, the sailor replies that if she is she should not carry so much sail. The exchange reflects a blunt maritime humor from London Tit Bits.
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Jack
London
Turn About Razors and Hairpins Lesson
A humorous cartoon caption exchange shows Mrs. Taggs telling a child that razors are not for sharpening pens while the child replies that hairpins are not for cleaning pipes. The Philadelphia Inquirer framed the joke as a light domestic quip.
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Tages
Mrs. Taggs
Philadelphia Inquirer
Poor Time to Start a Funny Story Hailed by Fort Smith Times
A Fort Smith Times line notes that telling a funny story right before dinner is poorly timed, reflecting the newspaper’s light social guidance.
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Fort Smith
Mix This At Home Rheumatism Remedy Promoted In Ad
An at home mixture review claims to relieve rheumatism and kidney troubles by forcing kidneys to filter uric acid from the blood. It suggests Fluud Extract Dandelion Compound Karyon and Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla with doses after meals and at night, promising prompt relief and harmless stomach effects.
Jury finds Dr J W Simpson not guilty in murder trial
In Riverhead Long Island Dr J W Simpson is acquitted of murdering his father in law after a jury verdict of not guilty delivered on February 7 Special telegram to the Daily Messenger confirms the outcome and the trial concluded today.
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Long Island
Daily Messenger
J. W. Simpson
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