Mines Tragedy At Harwick Deepens As Rescue Fails
January 26 report from Pittsburgh details the Harwick mine disaster. Manager George W Scheetz foresees no survivors among 184 entombed workers. Rescue volunteers search debris while four miners including Selwyn M Taylor die in attempts to reach the shaft. Bodies, wreckage, and gas explosions mark a grim scene as inspectors doubt any more can be saved.
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Pittsburg
Harwick
Allegheny Coal
Cheawick
George W Scheetz
Allo
Selwyn M Taylor
Taylor
Pennsylvania
Allegheny
George Horwath
Taylors Liaeless
Tom Wood
Adolph Gunis
Berwyn Taylor
W. Cunningham
Fourteenth District
Shoop's Run
Harwich
McQuaid
Reacuers
Fourteen Men Die in Colorado Mine Disaster at Stratton's
At Stratton's Independence mine near Victor Colorado fourteen men were killed and one injured when a hoisting cage jammed in a gallows frame and the cable snapped causing a plunge down a 1600 foot shaft. James Bullbeck survived with injuries while T P Jackson died crushed. Bodies lay scattered from 700 feet to bottom. water filled the shaft and blood stained the scene.
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Victor, Colo
Stratton’s
Independence Mine
James Bullbeck
T P Jackson
Jackson
Bullbeck
Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills Promise Appetite Revival
Loss of appetite undermines vitality and effort, says this ad urging Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills as the solution. It claims the remedy restores appetite, improves relish, aids digestion, and offers lasting effects, backed by extensive testimonials. It also asserts cure for indigestion and dyspepsia and a general system boost.
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Hood
Funeral of Dr Branch in Quitman Ga
The body of Dr. J O Branch was interred at Dixie cemetery after services at the church led by Rev T B Kemp of Dirte with Rev J W Domingo assisting. Ministers and friends from Quitman and nearby towns attended as they paid tribute to his life and character.
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Quitman
J O Branch
Dixie
Hie
T. B Kemp
Dirte
J W Domingo
J. W. Domingo
Tiftom
Comer M Woodward
Sparka
J. C. Flanders
Moultrie
C A. Jackson
Valdosta
Ed F. Cook
Thomanville
Jordan
Sylvester
W. W. Stewart
Officials Meet in Atlanta to Standardize Train Equipment
A large gathering of Southern railroad officials adjourned in Atlanta after a day of technical talks on standardizing equipment for passenger and freight cars and engines. A committee was formed to study and propose recommendations, with members from Southern, Central, Georgia Southern and Florida, Mobile and Ohio, New Orleans and Northeastern, and other lines. Samuel Spencer presided as 50 to 60 attendees heard expert talks and planned future action.
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Southern
Piedmont Hotel
Railroad
Iun
Atlanta
Central
Georgia Southern
Florida
Mobile
Ohio
New Orleans
Alabamen
Vicksburg
Richmond
Shreveport
Pacific
Alabama Great Southern
Cincinnati
Texas Pacific
Cincinnati Southern
Higgins
T. S Morse
L. B. Rhodes
Frank McCuen
George McKee
Samuel Spencer
South@mn
Spencer
New York
Messrs Ackert
Chattanooga
A.R. Lawton
the Central
W A Winburn
J G@ Corbett
Winburn
W A Turk
Southern Railway
J M Culp
Hamilton McWhorter
W.C Rinearson
Queen and Crescent
J F Hanson
Central of Georgia
C H Ackert
W W Finley
Southern Railwa
R A Dugan
McManus
Stewart
Western District Southern Railway
J Hainen
Eastern Division Southern Railway
H B Spencer
St Louis-Louisville
M M. Richay
W A Garrett
Cincinnati, New Orleans
Texas Pacifc Railway
W. J Murphy
Cincinnnati
Texas Pacific Railway
C A Benscoter
Souwthern Railway
J P McCuen
Atlanta rail terminal plans reported in conference
In Atlanta yesterday executives from Coast Line Louisville and Nashville Georgia and Atlanta and West Point discussed new freight terminals for the city. Louisville and Nashville reportedly secured land for the project and plans will be submitted to the mayor and city council after route and grade work. The development promises major changes to the area and enhanced railroad facilities. Also noted are personnel moves in several railway offices and a presidential/director election among Southern lines.
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Atlanta
Bold Burglar in Macon Attacks Homes on Berambert Avenue
In Macon Georgia between 6 and 8 am a burglar struck the home of J C Gormsey on Berambert Avenue taking clothing including two ragged outfits two pairs of new shoes and a large sum of money. A man named T Bell, living opposite, fired at the intruder but the shot missed. Further details are incomplete.
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Macon
J. C. Garmiey
Beimbert Avenue
Bell
Gormsey
Two Lumbermen Burn to Death in Georgia Shanty Blaze
In Hart Lumber Company quarters at Heartsease on the Brunswick and Western division of the Atlantic Coast Line two Negro men were burned to death when a shanty they slept in caught fire. The cause is unknown though alcohol impairment is suspected. No inquest was held.
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Tifton
Hart Lumber Company
Heartsease
Briunswick and
Atbintic Coast Line
Twelve Million Coal Output Feared For 1903 In Alabama
Birmingham January 26 Ports reported by State Mine Inspector J M Gray show 1903 coal output at 9,786,823 tons from monitored mines. If the unreported 35 mines match 1902, total may reach 11,679,000. Including boiler use and mine sales, the year’s output could exceed twelve million tons.
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Birmingham
Ala
J M Gray
Savannah Man Appointed to Universal Conference Delegates
Washington on January 26 reports the president appointed delegates to the universal conference of lawyers and jurists to meet in St Louis in September 1904. Named are Supreme Court members, circuit court judges, cabinet members, several senators and representatives, plus E. B. Kruttschmite, W. W Howe of New Orleans, Holmes Conrad, H. Q. George Tucker of Virginia, P. W. Meldrim of Savannah, Theodore S. Garnett of Norfolk, and other bar and judiciary representatives.
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P. W. Meldrim
Universal Conference of Lawyers
Washington
Universal Conference of Lawyers and Jurists
St Louis
Supreme Court
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Luke H Wright
Philippines
Bar and Judiciary
E. B. Kruttschmite
W. W Howe
New Orleans
Holmes Conrad
H. Q. George Tucker
Virginia
Savannah
Theodore 5. Garnett
Norfolka
Buice Gomes Home Today In Atlanta After Hospital Stay
George Buice, the Atlanta youth hurt by a brick while chasing Pred Perkins, has recovered enough to leave Macon City Hospital for home. He spent two weeks in treatment after part of his skull was removed and brain affected.
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Buice Gomes
Macon
George Buice
Atlanta
Pred Perkins
Young Bube
Norfolk and Western announces executive reassignments
In Jacksonville J M Barr era, Hudson is to be succeeded as fourth division superintendent by Train master W J Jenks Roanoke Roanoke Va January 26 Norfolk and Western approves shuffles Needles moves to general superintendent Nasher becomes general manager Caples becomes Pocahontas Coal and Coke general manager Coe moves to GM of Pocahontas Coal and Coke Shick named engineer of construction Johnson named soliciting freight and passenger agent at Suffolk VA
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Savannah, Co
W R Hudson
Seaboard Air Line
Columbus
Jacksonville
Raleigh
W Towsley
Portsmouth
J. M Barr
Hudson
W J. Jenks
Roanoke
Norfolk and Western Railway
A C. Needles
Pocahontas Division
N. D. Nasher
M G Caples
Pocahontas Coal and Coke Company
Norfolk and Western
Mr Needles
Pocahontas Alyiaion
W W Coe
Mr. Capes
James R. Shick
Edward R Johnson
Suffolk
Row Over Bird May Be Fatal
Wavcrose Ga January 28 Special Information reached today of the shooting yesterday of John Barker aged 17 by Carey Howell a young man The shooting arose from a quarrel over a bird both claimed to have killed Barker is dangerously wounded in the face and may die He is the youngest son of Obediah Barber a well known figure in the area Howell son of a hunter and trapper living near the Okefenokee swamp No warrant has yet been issued for Howell.
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Wavcrose
John Barker
Carey Howell
Barber
Obediah Barber
Okefenokee Swamp
Howell
NATIONAL AID ASKED BY TROOPS
The Interstate National Guards report urged Congress to fund for camp grounds and maneuvers, raise organized militia appropriation to two million dollars, allow penalty envelopes for official use, permit contracting for clothing and quartermaster supplies under inspection, issue forage, and regulate uniforms. General Conkling led the fight to indefinitely postpone caps on troop counts, but the committee’s plan was sustained with no changes to money or troop apportionment.
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Bt Augustine
Committee On Resolutions
Natonal Guards
Congress
Committee On
General Conkling
South Dakota
Albany Play House Escapes Ordered for Safety
Albany Ga January 26 special The city authorities ordered the Sale-Davis opera house closed unless immediate safety measures are added An inspection by the fire chief and council fire committee found the building lacking adequate exits and balcony fire escapes Additional exits to be installed and balcony escapes to the streets are required to reopen.
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Albany Play House
Albany
Davis Opera House
Fie
Fire Committee of Council
Manhattan Fire Sweeps Cargo in Hold Off Charleston
The British steamer Manhattan arriving from New Orleans to Bremen enters Charleston with her hold afire. Thirty miles southward she signalled the Zingara for aid, as tugs assist to contain the blaze. The vessel, registered 6,24 tons, carries cotton and grain. crew helped fight the flames.
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Charleston
S.C
Manhattan
New Orleans
Bremen
Southern Girl du Bignon to Read Antony and Cleopatra in Boston
Boston critics anticipate a notable stage reading by Misa Anne du Bignon a South Carolina born New Orleans resident studying Shakespeare for eight years. The companion piece notes her Creole French heritage and claims her debut will astonish Boston theatergoers.
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Boston
Misa Anne du Bignon
South Carolina
New Orleans
Anthony and
Cleopatra
David Belasco
Miss du Bignon
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Edward Twiggen
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Edward Smith
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T P. Jackson
Harry Coggan
C. A. Edgarton Mfg. Co
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Ot Dixie
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Scott
Milton H. Smith
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Misouri Pacific
H A Fleming
Knoxville
Northern
E § Miller
Murphy, NC
Rinearson
George H Smith
Northeastern
American Association of General Passenger and Ticket Agents
R Q Brien
Southern Express Company
South
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Tex
Gulf, Western Texas and Pacific
Jaipl
John M. Green
Atlanta, GA
Alabama
Interstate National Guard Association
Southern Girl Braves
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