Night at Lost Creek Mine Claims Twenty One Lives in Iowa
A mine accident at Lost Creek near Oskaloosa Iowa today left twenty one men dead and eight hospitalized. Rescue teams faced deadly fumes and collapsing shafts as burned and mutilated bodies were recovered and brought to the surface, with many workers leaving behind families relying on them.
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Oskaloosa
Iowa
Lost Creek
Sobn
Gaspers
Prank Gaspers
Jim Stohl
Sylvester Creightex
Joe Berto
Axidy Pash
Frank Secréss
John Martin
John Biros
Mike Praha
Jack Mantey
Mike Fox
Boone Fish
Russ Fish
Crewe
Hitler
Deve Walter
Sem Humphrey
Jim Bumparey
Siex
Gray
Secress
Swanson
Jonas Mabie
Olive
Mabie
John. Jerkin
Wlliam
Harvey
Grazze Goro
Anas Saitiat
Mino
Denmark
West Indies
United States
Washington
Cuba
London
Ape.s
Strother Details Cooper Murder At Turkish Bath
St Louis detectives pursue the Cooper murder case as Strother, an attendant at the bath house, confesses to taking a diamond ring and a diamond pin found in the basement. He says Cooper asked him to guard the diamonds and that he hid them there during notification of Cooper's condition. Strother claimed fear kept him from revealing the theft at first.
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Strother
Cooper
St. Louie
Desmond
Alexander Dean Cooper
DegTo
Ito
Democratic Caucus Adopts Platform Limitation Resolution
In a spirited key caucus the Democratic members met in the House to declare they cannot construct a new platform. The majority backed a pledge to adhere to the national Democratic platform until a new convention. The body also approved a separate resolution supporting statehood for Ariz., Oklahoma and New Mexico.
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Washington
House
Henry
Texas
Amone
Aince
Congress
Kansas City
McGielian
New York
Fitzgerald
Representa_tive Ball
Higwardson
Tennessee
Hay
Virginia
Richardson
Gondurréed
Tiptiaa
McClellan
Gasent
Mrr
Messia
Wheeler
Kentucky
Burleson
Argona
Oklahoma
New Mexico
House of Representatives
Maccabees Seek 100000 After Bank Fraud Suit
Port Huron Mich January 24 The supreme tent Knights of the Maccabees sue Port Huron Savings Bank to recover 103000 though the actual claim is 50000 alleging former finance keeper CD Thompson diverted drafts from the bank to the Maccabees depository without the bank knowledge and moved funds via substituted drafts through the bank.
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Bani
Port Huron
Mich
Supreme Tent of the
Knights of the Maccabees
CD. Thompson
Thompson
Port Huron Savings Bank
Supreme Tent
Commercial Bank
Maccabee Depository
Tor
Morgan on Panama Offer Report Sent to Senate Panel
Senator Morgan, chair of the Senate Interoceanic Canals committee, prepared a report on the Panama Company's offer to sell the canal property for 40,060,000. The document is circulated to all committee members, outlining the status of the canal situation and the U S position.
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Morgan
Panama
Washington
Senate Interoceanln’ E Canals Committee
Panama Company
Srognd
United States
Shipwrecked seamen saved near North Carolina shoals
Seven shipwrecked seamen were rescued by the steamship Hudson off the North Carolina coast after their schooner Mary L. Crosby ran aground near Frying Pan Shoals in fog and rough weather. Captain Trim reported the vessel leaked, pumps operated, and cargo jettisoned to lighten the ship before being driven onto the shoal. The crew sought refuge in the ice post as the Hudson appeared and rescued them.
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Carolina
Baltimore
Merchants ‘and Miners’ Transportation Company
J Hudson
Savanpah
Louis J. Byrne
Peter Abrou
Alexander
Sarée
Guiseppe Garrisonine
Hudson
Flying Pan
North Carolina
Trimm
Florida
Florida Straits
Frying Pan
Wéagel
Milbrides
Atlanta Sees New Federal Building Bill Advance
A 2 Genate committee on public buildings approved Senator Clay's bill for a new Atlanta federal building. The measure, argued by Clay and supported by Rep Mercer and Rep Livingstone, aims to meet urgent needs and has strong push toward passage in the Senate and House.
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Atlanta
Clay
Senate
House Committee
Mercer
Congress
Rumor on Hobson Retirement Shifts to Alabama Politics
Washington reports that Navy’s retiring board rejected Naval Constructor Hobson’s retirement claim citing non permanent injury and ordered him back to Charleston. Rumor persists he seeks Alabama political influence, though officials decline comment.
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Washington
Navy
Naval Constructor
Hobson
Fox
Alabama
Hong Kong
Instruction Corps
Charleston
China seeks foreign advisers to reorganize government
In Pekin January 4 the dowaterem ilors discuss engaging six foreign advisers to reorganize government under Yuan Shi Kai. The plan aims to place specialists in international law, finance, and military, with Japan cited as a model. Yuan and followers hopeful of results.
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Pekin
Yuan Shi Kai
Pe Chi TA
Japan
Officials denounce Schurman speech in Philippines
In Mayila on January 24 civil and military authorities denounce the Philippines publication of Professor Schurman s Boston speech and Philippine independence bi as likely to influence locals negatively. General Wheaton says detentions have occurred for such remarks and if enacted would require vast treasure and bloodshed. He notes 59,000 troops are needed for at least five years to govern as a colony.
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Philippines
Mia
Mayila
Schurman
Boston
Senate
General Wheaton
Department of the ‘North
Schurmin
Secretive Bayley Sparks Navy Information Dispute
A veiled dispute centers on Bayley and a state department captain over technical information and its potential disclosure. Navy officials caution that certain details should remain restricted to U.S. use, while Bayley presses for broader disclosure at official circles and a British embassy context.
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Navy
American interests in Cuba urge tariff concessions
A Havana cable message to New York merchants urges U S lawmakers to grant tariff concessions for Cuba to avert financial ruin. It cites about 80 600 in American interests and predicts reciprocity could boost trade by thirty million in manufactured goods within a year. The Merchants Association plans to file the message with the Ways and Means Committee chair in Washington.
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New York
Merchants’ Association
Havana
Fiavana
Cuba
Jraw Congress
United States
American Club
W. A.’ Merchants
Ways and Means Committee
House of Representatives of
Washington
Tennessee Claflin Sets Plan to Fight Social Evils
London reports that Tennessee Claflin, also known as Tady Cook, will devote most of her fortune to founding schools and other institutions to resume the battle against social evils she previously championed in the United States.
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London
Tady Cook
Tennessee Claflin
United States
Senate to Probe Philippine Question in Thorough Investigation
Washington January 24 The Senate committee on the Philippines decided to undertake a thorough investigation of the Philippine question. Senator Lodge chairman was authorized to present the usual resolution and to send for persons and papers. Governor Taft is expected as the first witness with hearings to begin upon his arrival in Washington.
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Senate
Washington
Senate Committee On the Philippines
Lodge
Philippine Archipelago
Taft
Schley Appeal Referred to Navy for Comment
The president has referred Admiral Schley's appeal to the Navy Department for comment, a naval law term for a critical reply. Preparation of this comment is expected to take about two weeks. Also, at the Pan American conference in Mexico City, Pepper offered a resolution conveying good wishes to Criba.
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Navy Department
Washington
Schley
Naval Law
Fey
Crba
Mexico City
Pepper
United
Criba
English Wins and Board Reorganization at Council Caucus
During a council caucus in Temple Court on the eve of the March meeting, Captain James W. English Captain Willam Brotherton and Day were nominated and received the votes to join the police commissioners board. Ora Nunnally earned nine votes while Welch and Bosche failed to gain nominations. voting favored ballot over viva voce.
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James W. English
Willam
Brotherton
Board of Police Commissioners
Akerman &. Ward
Poard
W.W. H. Patterson
James L. Key
Temple Court
Calus
Mr. Day
Captain English
Nunnally
Ora Nunnally
John Welch
R. C. Bosche
Police
Earthquakes Stir Missouri and Nearby States
Two distinct tremors rattled St. Louis and surrounding towns just before 5 AM, second shock more severe and accompanied by a rumbling sound. Victims reported crockery rattling and pictures swaying. residents fled in fear. Quake reached across the Mississippi to Vilnois, Hast St. Louis, Alton, Quincey, Granite City and Venice, with stronger effects in Clifton Heights. Mexico City also felt a tremor at 4 AM. Taxco in Guerrero experienced a separate shock yesterday afternoon. English-speaking residents fund relief for Chilpancingo sufferers amid hot weather and ongoing camping.
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St. Louis
Cliftton Heights
Vilnois
Mexico
Mexico City
Taxco
Guerrero
City to gain revenue from consolidated street railways
A city tax committee and Mr. Atkinson nears agreement on terms for consolidating public utility companies in Atlanta. The plan centers on a $50,000 cash payment, a gross receipts tax starting at 1 percent rising to 3 percent, and continued ad valorem taxes. If approved, the city would receive about 30,000 in year one and grow with franchise value, ad valorem, and gross receipts taxes over 23 years, with potential for new entrants keeping the franchise framework open.
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BM. Atkinson
Special Tax Committee of Council
Atlanta
Atkinson
Allinson
Fiaper
Ailkinson
Veein
Mg. Aiikinson
Whitehall Street
Afti
Competiton
Ag” J
Railway Com
Olympia Commissioned Flagship of Manila Bay Sailor Henry Lyon Commands
The historic Olympia, flagship of the Manila Bay fight, will be commissioned at the Charlestown Navy Yard tomorrow with Captain Henry Lyon taking command. The sailing day is set for February 12 from Boston to Lamberts Point, Va. After the naval reception and escort for Prince Henry of Prussia, Olympia is to proceed south to become flagship of Rear Admiral Francis J. Higdon.
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Manila Bay
Prince Henry
Boston
Olympia
Charles , Town Navy Yard
Henry Lyon
Lamberts Point
Prussia
Senate panel rules on treaties sparks reciprocity debate
A Senate Foreign Relations subcommittee concluded that treaty making by the president and the Senate is unrestricted and that the House need not be consulted on tariff questions when they are within treaty provisions, signaling a broader executive role in negotiating international agreements.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
President
Senate
House
Mutual Life Paid Nearly 22 Million to Policy Holders
New York January 24 with growing age and business life insurance firms pay out more to policy holders The Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York reports 21 722 105 22 paid for death claims and endowments in 1901 the largest sum ever by any company for such claims and endowments
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Mutual Life
New York
Ufe
Mutual Life Insurance Company
Weather Outlook and Atlanta Politics News
The forecast calls for colder interior weather Saturday, followed by a Sunday as fair with light west to north winds. In Atlanta, the senate committee favored approving $500,000 for a new federal building. the measure heads to the house after its senate passage. City council members nominated Captain James W English and Captain William H Brotherton for reelection as police commissioners, with former Alderman S Ward Day proposed to replace Commissioner W H Patterson. A consolidation plan for public utility firms was referred to Mr Atkinson for approval. State School Commissioner race and local legal matters are noted, including a drowning incident in Columbus, a mental health adjudication in Athens, and various political remarks and trials.
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Logal
Atlanta
Senate
House
James W. English
William H. Brotherton
S. Ward Day
W. H. Patterson
Atkinson
A. J. Beck
DeKalb County
Glenn
Georgia
Sim H.mitton
Wilson Mingo
Chatta‘hoochee
Columbus
Rpmie Chandler
Athens
Baltimore
T. H. Hardwick
W. H. Fleming
Henry Parris
Cartersville
Espasia
Smith
Greenville, & C
Path
United Textile Workers of America
Charlotte
N.C
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House Democrats
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Senate ‘Committee
Wanbinte Swashington
Jarvay
Senate’ Committee
Jos
Hobsga
Merrimac
China
Mitchell
United Mine Workers
Indianapolis
Ind
United Mine Workers’ Convention
John Mitchell
T. L. Towle
W. B. Wilson
Moe-Kinley Memorial Fund
Hafftey
Alshamd4
Committee On Officers
Hocking
American Federation of Labor
Beaval
Attache Bayley
Qniington
Bay Ang Long
BUI
Claflin
Schlet
Ang Brother Ton
Jora Sunnally
Bosthe
Welch
Uish
Ione
Fleht
Bratherton
Day
Mr. Nunnally
Messrs
Roache
Mesara
English
Patterson
Peachtree Road
Messrs. English
Day Will
Trelord
Missouri
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