Fatal West Virginia mine explosion entombs 203 men
In Wecles West Virginia April 28 a gas explosion wrecked New River Collieries Nos 5 and 6. Four dead and 59 rescued with many burned. 203 workers remain entombed in the two burning mines. Rescue crews fight flames as shafts 5 and 6 connect underground. Authorities report little hope for those still trapped. A government rescue car reached the scene from Bluefield and a Pittsburgh arrival was planned.
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Wecles
W. Va
New River Collieries Company
No. 5
Ateast
Hte
Thomas Donaldson
M. E. Kent
F. B. Bayles
New Bover Collieries Company
Donaldson
Tipples
No. 3
United States
Bluefield
Cincinnati
Canonlraus Pvtent
West Virginia
Murdered man found in Piedmont park
In Piedmont park a laborer found a dead man near the lake with a bullet wound to the head, bruises on the face, and a missing pistol. No identification was found, though clothing bore marks including the name Paul and initials P.G. Coroner Donehoo ordered an inquest. some believe the death may have been suicide or the pistol stolen.
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Freeman
Dodd
Shumate
Tvo
Hale
Ang
Serseant
George Bullard
Wiley and
Tuggle
G. F. Cunningham
Paul
Savannah
Brunswick
Paul Donehoe
A. O
Ray
Donehoo
Baker
Palmer
Andj
J. W. Hurt
Guns and ammunition for Irish nationalists lands in Ireland
Londonderry April 23. Irish Nationalist volunteers seized a large consignment of arms believed brought from America and landed on a remote coast in Benegal. A strange steamer lingered offshore for three nights as fishing craft retrieved the cargo and evaded guards. The exact size is unknown but considered substantial, not matching the Unomists’ 40 000 rifles and 500 000 rounds earlier.
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Londonderry
Ireland
Irish Nationalist Volunteers
Ulster Unionist Volunteers
America
Benegal
Ulster
Unomists
DORSEY SEEKS EARLIER DATE FOR RETRIAL HEARING
Solicitor General Hugh M Dorsey prepares to ask Judge Ben Hill to reconvene the retrial hearing a day earlier, amid disputes over Ragsdale Barber and Carter affidavits and new Chicago angle disclosures. Prosecution seeks to counter defense evidence in the Frank case.
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Hugh M Dorsey
Ben Hill
Hall
Rev
C. B. Ragsdale
Anne Maud Garter
Conley
Mary Phaga
Ragsdale
Anna Maud Carter
Coney
Dooney
Dorsey
Ben HI
Barber
Chicaee Ansies
Dorsey's Star
Chicago
Frank Cage
Burns
Ben Will
RL. Barber
Judge Thomas G. Jones Dies in Montgomery
Thomas G. Jones federal judge of the middle Alabama district and former governor died this afternoon at his Montgomery home. Born November 1844 in Macon Georgia, he lived most of his life in Alabama after the Civil War, edited The Daily Picayune, and was appointed federal judge in 1902 by President Roosevelt. Funeral plans pending. State capitol to be draped in mourning and state offices closed on the funeral day.
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Montgomery
Ala
Thomas G. Jones
Middle Alabama
Alabama
Judge Jones
Macon
Wivernia Miliary Institute
Lee
Gordon
Major Jones
Washington
State Capitol
O'Neal
Tho G. Jones
Hislfe
700 American Refugees Held at Quarantine
New Orleans April 28 about 700 American refugees from Mexico arrived at a quarantine station 100 miles below New Orleans awaiting the six day limit before proceeding to the city. Vessels at quarantine included the Jason Mexico City of Mexico and the Liv ingstone. Thirteen refugees were removed from the latter due to perishability. others were held. The government plans to care for 2000 refugees during quarantine. A government chartered steamer carried supplies, and those desiring it will be sent home at government expense.
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New Orleans
Mexico
Mississippi River
Lmit
New
Mill Men Knock Cotton Exchange
New York April 28 The American Cotton Manufacturers association calls for abolition of the New York Cotton Exchange unless Congress regulates it to perform its duties. Leaders denounce price manipulation and urge federal reform while the exchange pledges to cooperate in real reforms.
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New York
New York Cotton Exchange
Congress
American Cotton Manufacturers’ Association
Lewis W. Parker
Committee On
Cotton Exchanges
Parker
Arthur R. Marsh
Mr. Marsh
New York Exchange
Marsh
Three battleships head for Mexico from Key West
Key West April 28 The United States battleships Virginia Georma and Nebraska passed here today en route to Mexican waters. The ships carry marines and bluejackets already off the Mexican coast. A sta min a planter General Behosield delivered mail aboard.
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Key West
Fla
United States
Virginia
Geurma
Nebraska
Mexican
Mai
Sta¢Mina Planter
General Behosield
Envoys Seek Peace as US Prepares for War in Mexico
Reports from Vera Cruz say Americans fled by train as refugees pour out of Mexico City after embargo lifts. The U S prepares for possible hostilities while South American envoys draft mediation terms. Concerns center on Cordoba and Orizaba killings and a 5000-strong force landing at Vera Cruz.
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Mexico City
Vera Cruz
Cordoba
Cosama- Joapan
F Letcher
Canada
Orizaba
A. B. Emery
The
Lake Milling Company
Aguas Calientes
Bickel
C. A. Smith
Aguas Caléntes
Bryan
M. Jusserand
Cecil Spring-Rice
Local Showers Expected Across Georgia Midweek
Weather prophecy notes local showers Wednesday and Wednesday night with fair conditions in the southeast. Thursday brings cooler conditions inland as the front moves in, forecast urges readiness for damp and cooler weather.
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Georgia
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