Nine Men Killed by Explosion at Dayton Coal Mine
An explosion at the Nason mine near Dayton, Tennessee, traps miners and kills at least nine with many more injured. Fire and coal dust worsened the blast, officials report. Rescue teams extract several bodies as a major disaster unfolds with ongoing efforts and delayed access due to rubble and roof falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ist
Entanooga
Nason
Dayton Coil and Company
Dayton
Deere
James Ritsy
Presnell
Scarbrough
Arthur Hughes
George Wafford
Greg
Tom Cummins
W Henr
Gonyon
Onic
Todagng
Picston
Lark Hunter
John Bey
Wvas Horr
Ately
Tigmen
Nelson
Hanna to Introduce US Trial Bill for Rathbone
Washington reports Senator Hanna plans a US trial bill for Rathbone under American law and methods. Reeves, key witness, may aid, with General Woods’ Cuba case papers to be reviewed. President promised papers. bail for Rathbone discussed at Havana Supreme Court with a 400,000 peso bail demanded if granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hanna
Rathbone
United States
Hkey
Reeves
Woods
Cuba
Janna
Congress
Havana
Estes G. Rathbone
Supreme Co
Senor
Lanuza
Supreme Court
Choctaw Nation Destitution Prompted Aid Plan
Government directs Interior to address distress among Choctaw citizens in Indian Territory. A per capita distribution is proposed from funds held by the government to ease the hardship and provide immediate relief, targeting the Indians affected by the dire conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fovernent
Washigton
Freig Begins to Move Through after Washouts
Freight begins to move after washouts on the Nashville Mabih line causing delays. Passenger train No 2 stopped at Decature Alabama and a bridge near Garrison Fork has been damaged. Over 1000 car loads await transfer in Nashville yards as the Louisville Nashville line reschedules service toward St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashvaenn
Lovisuilta
Wille
Decature
Alabama
Willmorrow
Nashville Chatt
St Louis
Louisville and Nashville
Ashvile
Chattanooga
St Louls
Color Question and Women Convention Highlights
A Los Angeles biennial convention program is prepared by Mrs Lora Priddy of Wichita Kansas for May 1, with Mrs Annie Mbsores of Mount Pleasant Texas speaking on traveling libraries and art galleries. The event promises lively sessions on the color question and a substantial business agenda to settle internal issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Wichita
Kans
Lora Priddy
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
Sxuh
Annie Mbsores
Mount Pleasant
Tex
Richter Expelled by Presbyterians in Brewery Case
In Minneapolis on March 31 Rev Dr Richter, aged 68, was found guilty by the Presbyterian court. He was deposed from the ministry and excommunicated from the church for publishing anti Brewer articles and receiving pay from Minneapolis brewers. He admitted the charges but claimed no conflict with his ministry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lews Richter
Minneapols
Dr Richter
Mr Richter
Presbyterian Church
Minnecapolis
the Gospel
GIRI BLOWS HER HEART OUT With Shotgun Suicide in Wa Tenon
A young woman Miss Starle Mundiden of Wa tenon ends her life by sitting on a bed a shotgun muzzle to her breast and pulling the trigger in a room where her mother was at church. She dies beside her family noted for church work and social prominence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbian C
Witlh
Starle Mundiden
Watenon
Frost Threat Looms Over Georgia Fruit Crops
A late cold snap raised frost fears across Georgia as temperatures near freezing threatened peach and other fruit buds. Forecasters expect a brief spell of cold tonight with winds easing, then a warming trend and potential improvement for crops later in the week.
Anderson man Johnson found ill in Hot Springs hotel
Mangon A Johnson of Anderson Indiana was found in a Hot Springs hotel room under a physician’s care after alleged forged paper totaling 3100000. His wife and J J Netterville care for him as he plans to return to face charges. bank directors may seek an out of court settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hot Springs
Ark
Mangon A. Johnson
Anderson
Ind
Kirkpatrick
Marker
Anderson National Bank
Johnson
J. J. Netterville
Mr. Wetterville
Cuban reciprocity bill debate stirs Republican split in House
Washington March 2 Republicans opposing the Cuban reciprocity bill met in Rep William Alden Staith's committee room to discuss beet sugar interests. About thirty members attended but no formal action was taken. Plan was to continue the fight on the House floor with expected multiple speakers and votes against the bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ways and Means Committee
Repubbtican
Representate
Wiliam Alden Staith
Michigon
Wava
Means
Export and Import Totals for Ten Months Ended October 1901
Treasury figures show ten months ending October 1 1901 imports valued at 3a¢ 49 227 dollars, down from 3 149 108 in 1900, and ten months to October 31 1901 exports at 343 1 544 dollars, up 14 345 719 from 1900. US origin merchandise for the period totaled 28 604 693 dollars, a drop of 861 347 from 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury Department
Washington
United States
Jeffries and Fitzsimmons to Meet Over Fight Location
James J Jeffries and Robert Fitzsimmons will meet by proxy to open bids for their proposed bout. Two offers stand today with Century Athletic Club of Los Angeles bidding 825000 and Exposition Company of Charleston offering 326000. South Carolina bid reportedly appeals to Fitzsimmons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
James J .Jeffries
Robert Fitzsimmons
Century Athletic Club of
Los Angeles
Exposition Company of
Charleston
South Carolina
Fitzsimmons
Evans May Go to Madrid
Washington report states Henry White the London embassy secretary is a leading candidate to fill the Italian embassy vacancy created by Ambassador Meyer. Bellamy Storer will move to Berlin upon retirement of Ambassador Andrew White, likely next fall, opening Madrid for a new appointee tied to Henry Cisy Evans, the retiring pension commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Henry White
London
Meyer
Bellamy Storer
Madrid
Berlin
Andrew White
Ohio
Storer
Henry Cisy Ebvans
Decatur Struggles After Storm Hits Louisville and Nashville Route
Northern terminal of the Louisville and Nashville line stalls as trains divert to Corinth. Passengers, including bank officials from Nashville and Chicago, await mail service and telegraph in Decatur, Alabama. Flooding cripples canals, dams, and a rail line, with boats unable to pass and several deaths and widespread property damage reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Ala
Louisville
Chicago
Cincinnati
Chattanooga
New Decatur
Norh Carter
First National Bank
Nashville
Mr. Brown
First National Bank of Chicago
Mississippi
Arizona
Tennessee
Ben Jones
Riverton
Barber
Flint Creek
Jacob Coach
Lieyd Plantation
Starks
Government Canal
Decatur No
Murgel Shoals
Tennessee River
Ita
Flood Devastates East Tennessee Town and Resorts Recovery
Harriman Tennessee recounts March 3 flood toll with twenty five affected families, six industries resuming, and a $276000 aggregate damage. City raises $600 for relief. homes provided, and local employment offered. Factories listed as resuming include Knoxville Iron, Harriman Water Mills, and others. rail bridges damaged with Southern Railway access being arranged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee
Harriman
Tenn
Emery River
Claude Hendricks
Eit
Ife
Knoxville Iron Company
Harriman Water Cotton Mills
M L Dane Mantel Company
Harriman Metal Redstead
Knoxville Machine and Foundry Company
Harriman Water Works
Emory River Flour Milling Company
Harriman Leather Company‘’s Tanner, Flanders Lumber Manufacturing Company
Harriman Ho2 and Tool Company
Harriman Plow and Handle Company
Marriman Ice Commany
Harriman and Northeastern
Southern Railroad
Petros
Southern
Cale Gate
Willow Springs
Mayop
Paye bill advances Cuba tariff concession in House
The Ways and Means Committee approved a 2 percent tariff concession to Cuba with a 12 to 5 vote. Payne reported the bill to the House. Republicans Tawney and Metcalf opposed. Democratic amendments for broader tariff reform failed on party lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ways and Means Committee
Acy
Payne
Cuba
House
Tawney
Minnesota
Metcalf
California
Consett
United States
McClellan
New York
Yeas
Dalzell
Grosvenor
Russell
Steele
McCall Long
Babcock
Richardson
Swanson
Ce “T Yan
Hope Kins
Illinoia
Strangon
Virginia
Robinson
Louisiana
Tawneya
Retail meat prices rise as Atlanta packers push rates
Atlanta retailers and packing house men brace for conflict as beef prices jump to 12 cents per pound from 11 cents, threatening higher costs for consumers. Retailers warn they face losses and may resist by raising prices or exiting the trade, while packers claim the move is necessary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Mit
Peachtree Street
Whitehall Street
Peachtree
Avlanta
Weather Forecast and Local Political Notes
Forecast shows fall conditions with west to north winds and temperatures around the low sixties and forties. Registration books for the county primary close. about 7,000 citizens registered. Wiley Williams of Columbus announces candidacy for prison commissioner. Meat prices rise one cent in Atlanta. Reformatory talks stall. county exec committee urged to keep matter open. Local wreck on the Macon Dublin and Savannah line injures several. Funeral services for Senator B Dalton. tributes to Senator Herndon. Postmaster race in Rome grows spirited with three spriters claiming. General Wade Hampton honors at home on Pilotoo day. Farmers near Bufaila store cotton since 1830s. self-sustaining holdings. Julius Gibbes convicted for assault. sentenced to hang. Cuban reform bill faces vote. wages increases noted in New England mills. Colombia delivers canal protocol seeking $150,000 yearly rent. Foreign items include Kruger and Peotet matters and South Africa-United States canal talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiley Williams
Columbus
Thomas Eason
Atlanta
Wade Hampton
South Carolina
Bufaila
Ala
Julius Gibbes
Florence
Daisy L. Haynes
Ways and Means Committee
New England
Colombia
United States
Panama Canal
Fc Witline
Wrench Company
Ell
Forelign
Kruger Tarde
Also Mentioned on This Page
Meni
Dayton Coal and Ion Company
Tennesse
James Freom
Tom Shaw
Traviy White
George Grings
Ben Griffreese
Dea Norris Pipry Morgan Smil
John Robins
Lark Hunt
John Re
Hill
Cotor
Bryant Smith
Macy Foust
O' Aldx Tofper
James Head
Thiml
Sefatul van
Nok Tg
Rathabone
Jhoctaws AR
Brewery Matter
Giri
Richmond Va
Marengl
Edwardsvile
Sperial
W H Owen
Gince
Georgia
Tanta Weather Bureau
Dangelo
Jared
Gorgia
Amicus
Atericus
Murnaing
Durin
Fogle Phi i
Kiaason Sonason
Indiana
Fi. Springs
Jeffries and Fitzsimmons
Evans
Admiral Sampson
March
Cleven
Bec
Decatur, Ala
Aig
Mieiowe
Tawney and Metest
Higat
Macon, Dublin and Savannah
B. Dalton
Mary Friends
Andiet
Herndon
Rome
J J Hamilton
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!