Mines entomb 182 men after West Virginia explosion
Rescue efforts continue at Layland mines near Quinnimont after a massive blast entombed 183 miners. Ten men were rescued alive, nine bodies recovered, and about 163 workers remain missing. A temporary morgue, heavy slate falls hindering digs, and strict guard lines marked the scene.
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Hinton
Layland
New River
Pocahontas
Consolidated Cox Company
Quinnimont
Carlisle
New River Coal Company
Fayetteville
Mies
A. B. Cooper
Hugh St. McMillen
Theological Student Shot by Policeman in Rochester
In Rochester on March 2 a watchman shot and probably fatally wounded Walter Marison, a young theological student, who police say was attempting to rob Genic Manufacturing. The suspect admitted seeking money to fund his ministry studies.
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Rochester
SN. H
Walter Marison
Genic Manufacturing Company
Marison
Dutch Ship Halts After Encounter With Submarine
The Dutch steamer Prinses Juliana arriving at Tobury reports meeting three German submarines on the way from Fishing. One submarine inspected the ship, its name painted in large white letters. after the check, it altered course and vanished.
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London
Prinses Juliana
Tobury
Oni
Death notices for W W Johnson and Mrs Kline in Georgia
W W Johnson of Ypsilanti eight miles east of Talbotton Ga died at his home yesterday morning. He was one of the county s oldest citizens and a Confederate soldier. He is survived by son Robert Johnson of Ypsilanti. Mrs Elizabeth mime aged 59 died Tuesday morning at her home Washington street East Point Ga. She is survived by two sons J T and A J Kline and two daughters Mrs C Roberts and Mrs G S Copes.
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W. R. Johnson
Ypsilanti
Talbotton
W.W. R. Johnson
Talbot ‘County
Robert Johnson
Xpsilanti
Sazabeth Mime
Washington ‘Street
East Point
J. T
A. J. Kline
Roberts
G. 8. Copes
Big Decrease in 1914 in Lumber Exports
New Orleans officials report 1914 lumber exports fell vs 1913 as WWI and reduced shipments affected totals. European demand shrank with Germany and Britain cutbacks, while Canada fell sharply. Central America rose, Southern ports varied, Mobile led Pine shipments, overall pine exports dropped from 1248 million feet in 1912 to 781 in 1914.
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New Orleans
Lumber ‘Trade Journal
Central America
Canada
Germany
Great ‘Britain
Pensacola
Gulfport
Port Art
Texas
Galveston
Baltimore
Savannah
Norfolk
Mobile
Mobil
Banker Green Dead in Alabama Woods
The body of C. C. Green was found in woods near Centre of Georgia railroad tracks last Thursday and identified by Russell Green, his son, and Rev. J. Lloyd Decell of Waynesboro Miss. Green, former president of North Mobile Improvement Company and a wealthy landowner, will be interred in Huntsville Alabama. No cause or circumstances of death could be determined.
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Dadeville
Ala
Georgia
C. C. Green
Mobile
Russell Green
J. Lloyd Decell
Waynesboro
Miss
Huntsville
Admiral Dewa Visits U S Navy Yard on Official Tour
Admiral Baron Dewa of the Japanese navy, envoy to the Panama-Pacific exposition, visited the Brooklyn navy yard to observe a diving test of the submarine G-1. Rain prevented the test. He will tour other naval stations en route to San Francisco. He previously fought at Port Arthur and took part in the attack on Tsingtao. he now serves as councilor to the emperor.
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Brooklyn
Japan
Port Arthur
Congress Settles Into Steady Grind In Two Day Session
Washington March 2 Congress began a steady grind toward a two day session ending noon March 4 as leaders push a ship purchase bill toward conference and advance varied appropriation measures. Senate rushes to catch up while House delays await conference results and navy and army provisions are refined with several funding changes and a possible Panama Canal opening plan.
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Washington
Congress
House
Senate
Mann
Kereselng
Clark
Army
Capitol
Marcell
Secretary of the Navy
Military Academy
Panama Canal
Tamany Man Attacks Wilson Nominees in New York
Representative Fitzgerald of Brooklyn denounces President Wilsons picks for U S attorney Melville J France and U S marshal James M Power in the southern district of New York. He says the selections oppose Kings county Democratic leaders and will harm the party. He claims the appointments were political moves to injure the organization.
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Washington
Fitzgerald
Brooklyn
Tammany Hall
Wilson
Melville J. France
United States
James M. Power
New York
Kings County
Turkish Minister Seriously Wounded in Istanbul Attack
A Bucharest telegram to The Telegraph cites Constantinople reports that Talaat Bey, Turkish minister of the interior, was seriously wounded in an attack and is in grave condition. Sofia dispatches on February 26 claim an assassination attempt occurred. a man fired but the bullet missed.
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London
Bucharest
Daily Telegraph
Constantinople
Talaat Bey
Sofia
Wage Earners Attack Control of Railroads
Testimony before the western railroad wage arbitration argues that railroads are controlled by a few financiers. Witnesses claim operating officials lacked power to manage revenues as stock manipulation and land grant scandals concealed earnings. J. Morgan and other financiers cited as influences on railroad finance.
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Chicago
United States
Pujo
Congressional
Board of Arbitration
Western Railroad
James M. Sheean
Rail Lroads
W. 8. Stone
Ithe
W. J. Lauck
J.P. Morgan
Lauck
Man Kept Alive After Neck Injury In Mississippi
Frank Stith of Bude Mississippi was kept alive for forty eight hours by artificial respiration at Natchez General Hospital after a neck fracture from a fall on his farm. Volunteers in shifts raised and lowered his arms to sustain lung function. Doctors say he may be saved if he can breathe during an operation to be performed once a palmator arrives.
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Confarges
San Lego
Cal
Army
Pilt
Interstate Commerce Commission
Oliver
Federal Trade Commission
Secretary At War and Board of Engineers
Fletcher
India
Natchez
Misa
Frank Stith
Bude
Miss
Smith
Father’s Blunders in a Home Lament
A fragment from a journal reflects on a girl coping with her father’s blunt remarks about everyday chores. The piece notes a line about a washbowl used instead of the lavatory, hinting at tension in the household atmosphere and family dynamics.
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Umpus Junio
Man Pleads Guilty To Murder Claiming Love Crazed Motive
From The Milwaukee Journal a man charged with manslaughter sought to plead guilty to murder to escape the case. An upstate man tried to prove he was not crazy by saying he was in love. New York reports in 1914 list over 5000 serious dog bite cases and 700 dog owners fined.
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The
Milwaukee Journal
New York
Wyant Captured After Long Local Search
Ralph Wyant living in Tampa under the name Ralph Warner was arrested after a months long search. Authorities say he is wanted in Connellsville Pa for theft of $18,000 from United States Express a year ago. Wyant confessed and said $12,000 was returned by his sister. He will be sent back to Connellsville without requisition.
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Tampa
Fla
Ralph Wyant
Ralph Warner
Connellsville
United States’ Express Company
Wyant
Jury witness faults Congress sessions and motions
An efficiency expert testifies that Congress sessions were tedious and that many motions were unnecessary, though specifics are limited by the fragmented OCR text. The remark reveals frustration with parliamentary procedure during the session.
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Congress
Unusual snap and go tailored suits at $35 a fit
The text describes a planning focused approach to made to measure business clothing. It emphasizes fabric styles, modern cuts, and finish as the core to outstanding service. It notes similar planning applied to smaller wearables and haberdashery.
Funeral notices list local deaths and services
Funeral notices invite friends and relatives to services for Mr. B. Cook, Mr. Thomas J. Steerman, and Miss Carie Lou Neal. Details include locations Mount Vernon church, North View cemetery, West View, and West North avenues. officiants, pallbearers, and transportation by local firms. Interments in North View and West View cemeteries with arrangements by local morticians.
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Bom. Cook
Addie Mas Leu
Alabama City
Abb
Aml H. Petherbridge
Fl Casey
B. Cook
Mount Vernon Churen
Jamison
North View
AO & Rey
West View Cemetery
Wy. W. Brinsete
Tackson
Mamie Jacckson
C. L. Jackson
Irene Jackson
Clauds Jackson
Mra
F. M.evans
J. H. Timmie
Mamie Jackson
Barclay & Brandon Co
North View Cemetery
D. H. Ogden
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Elizabeth Kline
Banker Green
Alabama
Walter Ballard
South Broad Street
Tripod Paint Company
North Broad Street
Ivy
Atlanta
Golden West
San Francisco
San Diego
the Daily Constitution
Allanta, Ga
Admiral Dewa
Baron Dewa
Rear Admiral
Usher
Tammany
Man
L. Moore & Sons
Opticians
Broad Street
Edgewood Avenue
Cook’s Alley
Edgewoodvenue
Ezzard Street
Tor Ale
Ateadiy
Forrest
George Adair
Trust Co. of
John J. Woodside Storage Co
Goodyear Cement
Standard Paint & Lead Works
Sec
P. Moore
Auburn Avenue
Fourth National Bank Holding
W. Carroll Latimer
Fourth National Bank
Lodge
Csson Bure
Temple
Corass Rde
Cain Streets
Mareh Oéjock
Perry L Blacksubar
L. HO Williams
Edith
Algo
Neal Institute
Newt Institute
Woodward Ave
Whone M
Cleveland
Certified Public Accountant
Joel Hunter & CO
Certified Public Accountants
Atlanta Ion Boats
George Alis
Parker'a
Ane Guay Theater
Forsyth
Finmas Arese
Harry Cooper
Tom Lewis
Lyric Wees
MAE. J
Dr. Hughes
Tadey
Tuer
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