Five Die in Cattsburg Mine Blast at Monongahela River
An explosion at the Cattsburg mine of Monongahela River Consolidated Coal and Coke Company near Monongahela City Pa killed five men and seriously injured several others. Rescue attempts faced multiple blasts as crews searched the burning mine with air channels shut off, and by nightfall James Hagger James Torrent and Isaac Eastwood among the dead or severely burned.
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Wonongahela
Cattsburg
Monongahela River
Seddon
Loutttt
John Coulter
James Hagger
James Torrent
Boston Honors Prince Henry of Prussia Visit
Prince Henry of Prussia was welcomed in Boston with official courtesies. He visited Cambridge for Harvards honorary degree ceremony, led cheers for President Roosevelt, and met veterans and Harvard faculty. He proceeds to Albany and West Point, then New York, amid big crowds and ceremonial honors.
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Boston
Prince Henry of
Prussia
Winthrop
Murray Crane
Maysar Collins
Cambridge
Kaiser
Germainte Museum
Harvard
Prince Henrys
Harvard University
Roosevelt
Commonwealth
Albani
United States Military Academy
West Point
New York
Bostom
Springfield
Worcester
South Station
Coline
Son Holl Hen
Hotel Somerset
Somerset
Crane
State House
House of Representatives
Senate
Banhe
Collins
McNamee
University
Memorial Hall
Memorial Hall Where He Met the Corporation of the College
Sanders Theater
Eliot
Prince
Statler
England
United States
al Hert
William Henry
Society of Scholars
Walthour and Leander Face Fast 5 Mile Heats Tonight
Atlanta sports fans flock to the Coliseum for a three heat race between Bobby Walthour and George Leander. The event pays a $100 side bet with 40 percent of gate receipts, promising the souths best cycling race since the sport's rise. Both riders are in top form and highly motivated, each confident of victory.
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George Leander
The
Coliseum
Atlanta
South
Bobby Walthour
Walthour
Ang “Ore
Bobby’ Walthour
Leander
Hachman
Campbell county Democratic Convention Attacks Governor McMalin
The Campbell County Democratic convention adopted a resolution protesting Governor McMalin’s use of appointing power to serve personal and local interests. It denounces appointing choices influenced by Knox county factions and lobbyists, and affirms support for party organization and local self government while backing delegates for state conventions and specific nominees.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Campbell County
Kansas City
McMalin
Knox County
United States
Pell
Frazier
MecKenzie
Shields
Beard
Wilkes
Neil
Supreme Court
Taylor
Barton
Wilson
Court of Appeals
Reynolds throws child from moving train in Green Castleside escape
In Greencastle Indiana this morning Jacob Reynolds threw a little girl from a Monon Railroad car at Lindale then leapt to freedom as a Kentucky sheriff pursuing him since October 11. Reynolds had been captured at Valparaiso on a kidnapping warrant and removed handcuffs to transfer the child before leaping onto the platform and escaping with the girl.
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Greencastle
Ind
Jacob Reynolds
Limedale
Reynolds
Valparaiso
Httle
Greene County
Kentucky
Fire Devastates Oakleigh Suburb. Two Fire Victims
In Dallis Texas on March 6 a blaze destroyed ten Oakleigh homes. Pan Jordan, 8, and his mother were trapped. the boy perished before help could reach him and the mother was seriously burned. Mr Jordan also suffered severe burns. Property loss is reported as uninsured and extensive.
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Dallis Tex
OakelHf
Pan Jordan
Beusaning
Jordin
Mr. Tordin
Lus
Murdered Woman by Strychnine Labeled Headache Powder
Grand Rapids reports Sheriff Chapman returns from Lowell after investigating the death of 20 year old Mrs William Klamp. A mailed headache powder sample contained strychnine, causing death twelve hours after use. The envelope was postmarked Lowell, with poison substituted for the powder.
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Mra Klamp
Grand Rapids
Chapman
Lowell
William Klamp
Lumber Dealers Adjourn and Elect Officers
The National Wholesale Lumber Dealers' Association held its session in Chicago on March 6 and elected Pendennis White of North Tonawanda NY as president. First vice president is Pendennis White, Saginaw treasurer Lewis C Save, secretary BF Perry of New York, and F W Cole of New York is treasurer. Officers discussed trade relations and continued agreements with retailers with few changes.
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Pendennis White
New York
Chicago
National Wholesale Lumber Dealers’ Association
North
Giant Mortgage Granted by Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Mortgage recorded in Clarksburg West Virginia covers 75 600 000 to liquidate prior encumbrances on all Baltimore and Ohio system lines in Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia Union Trust Company of New York holds the loan large bond issue already issued totals 20 million with the Pittsburgh Lake Erie and Western issue at 13 8 million plus additional securities to be issued as needed funds reserved for improvements and future bents.
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Clarksburg
Mortwane
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Union Trust Company
New York
Encitimore and Ohio Systems
Pennslvania
Ohio
West Virginia
Pittsburg, Lake Erie and Western
Otter
Hanna Speaks on Shipping Bill in Senate Debates
Washington March 6 A notable Senate speech by Mr Hanna of Ohio on the pending shipping bill argued that labor costs drive ship prices, urging passage to boost American merchant marine and Atlantic connections with South America. He clashed with Mr Tillman over Morgan interests and the need for direct labor focus. The session adjourned after a resolution honoring Rep Rich Polk.
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Washington
Senate
Hanna
Ohio
Frye
Clay
Georgia
United States
Clays
Maeland
Germany
France
Tillman
Hanna M. Hanna
Morgan Syndicate
Weg
Sue
Lesland
J P Morgan & Co
Mr Wanna
Seenitor
Mr Tilman
England
Mr Hanna
Prince Henry
America
Mir Hanna
Depew
Manni
China
Hannan
Atlantic
South America
Orient
Liverpool
Bambury
Wanna
Great Britain
Hannas
Penrose
Pennsylvania
Rich Polk
Penrage and Quay
Curberson
Texas
Carmack
Tennessee
Gamble
South Dakota
Patterson
Colorado
Forecasts and World News Highlight Curent Events
Fair and warmer weather on Friday with rain likely Saturday. Southeast wind freshens. Six day world champion W G Landers to meet George Leander in three heats for a $400 purse and gate share. W J Landers to be defendant in a case after a shooting incident. A Southern train near Abbeville saved by a flagman. Defendants Greene and Gaynor missing in Savannah and may forfeit bonds. Columbus flood causes little damage. Norfolk streetcar strike may settle today after secret talks. Oakcliff fire destroys ten homes in Texas. a boy badly burned. Numerous political moves in Macon and state races. Domestic items include coal mine tragedy and ship tariff debates. Diplomatic and international notes touch on sugar trade, a Welsh sea disaster, and a court martial.
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Walthour
George Leander Knight
Benjamin F Greene
John D Gaynor
United States
Savannah
Speer
Columbus
Fourteenth Street
Bigh County
Roland Wiis Fs
Southern
Oakcliff
Tex
Luke Sanders
Wiliam Mullins
Marion
Ala
Alabama Infantry
Anniston
Norfolk Street
Cuban reciprocity controversy rages in House session
Washington March 6 authorities released a White House statement denying any shift in the presidents Cuba policy. The House Ways and Means debate featured Payne and Tawney plans, with Dalzell arguing against a bounty and urging practicality. The conference adjourned to Tuesday as members seek compromise on 20 to 25 percent reciprocity and sugar duties.
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Washington
White House
House of Representatives
House
Payne
Tawney
Minnesota
Henderson
Cannon
Haois
Dalzell
Ways and Means
Awney
Dalnell
Cros
Dailzell
Republican
Reid
Messige
Mahon
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Dalgell
Taylor
Ohio
Old McKinley
Milton
Comegress
West
Pnnsylvania
Cuba
Ways and Means Committee
Cubs
Morrla
Tawny
Sugar Trust
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Tilleman
Mark Hanna
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Bacon
Brussels
Waesland
Holyhead
Wales
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