Shocking Cherry mine disaster blamed on regulatory failures
Washington May 21 report cites a jury finding that the Cherry Illinois mine disaster which killed 265 miners resulted from violations of mining laws with knowledge and consent of mine inspectors. The piece notes high U S coal mine deaths, calls for stronger federal supervision, and details other historic accidents and the push for a new bureau of mines to prevent such tragedies.
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Washington
Taft
Bureau of Mines
Department of the Interior
United States Geological Survey
United States
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers
Europe
Great Britain
Bulletin of Labor
Cherry, IL
Morongah
Darr
Marianas
Yolande
Hanna
Gherry
Palos
Ala
Palos Coal and Coke Company
Bohol
Douglas
Ohio
Erica
Mars and Stripes
Romans to Embark for Canal Zone
Rome Ga May 21 Special The Manufacturers and Merchants Association will be well represented at the annual convention of commercial secretaries in New Orleans next week. Wilson M Hardy secretary of the local group will attend with C Terhune J F DuPre and J Lindsay Johnson and possibly others. On May 28 the four Romans sail for a three week cruise to the Panama zone and South American republics. On board will be representatives of many southern commercial bodies and will receive special Louisesits from Panamanian authorities and those of five Central American countries they will visit.
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Rome
Manufacturers and Merchants’ Association
New Orleans
Wilson M. Hardy
C. Terhune
J. F. DuPre
J. Lindsay Johnson
Manufacturers and Merchants’ Organization
Ateamship
Panama Zone
Panama
Ring Presented to Maitland at Rams Lodge Meeting
Rome Ga May 21 Special An Odd Fellows meeting featured the presentation of a gold seal ring to W G Maitland as he completes his second term as division deputy. Past Grand Master J L Bass presented the ring, recognizing Maitland as a leading Odd Fellow and his support for the local judge. Delegates were instructed to invite the 1911 grand lodge meeting to Rome.
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Maitland
Rome
Rams Lodge
W. G. Maitland
J. L. Bass
Athens
Grand Lodge
Thomson Buys Interest in The Item Newspaper
James M. Thomson announces in The New Orleans Item that he has bought the interest formerly held by Frederick I. Thompson who moved to Mobile to become publisher of the Mobile Register.
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Item
New Orleans
James M. Thomson
New Bureau of Mines to Start Under Interior
The new bureau of mines will be established in the department of the interior on July 1 under a director with a salary of 6060 a year. The head must be technically educated and experienced. It will investigate mining methods with focus on miner safety and accident prevention, review ore and mineral treatment, and study electricity and explosives use. Public reports of their work will be issued periodically.
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Bureau of Mines
Department of the Interior
Rain Delays Canal Digging On Isthmus
Washington May 21 rainfall disrupts canal work as soil loosens and old French canal breaches banks flooding seven steam shovels and lifting water 55 feet above sea level. West Gatun dam toes slide washing trestles and creating a large hole. 16 000 to 15 000 cubic yards vanish before engineers close the gap. Despite delays, Gatun locks construction advances with 16.7 percent concrete in place.
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Washington
Himpire
Gatun Dam
Gatun
Cumberland Island Opens Season with Cooling Summer Haven
A prominent Atlanta businessman praises Cumberland Island as the perfect seashore escape for twenty years of visits. The island offers a cool climate, steady sea breeze, and abundant fishing including shark, bass, trout, flounder, tarpon, and more. The season opens June 1 under manager I A Miller at Hotel Cumberland. contact for rates and reservations.
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Cumberland Island
Atlanta
Cumberland
Spartsmen
Angiers
I. A. Miller
Real Estate Stocks Gain Popularity as Investment
The Mall and Express notes rising appeal of realty companies as investment. It argues financing of realty corporations through small stock investments could attract moderate earners, expanding business prospects beyond previous expectations.
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Mall
Express
New York
Wealth and Fashion Rush to Europe
New York May 21 A record seven liners carried 2695 cabin passengers to Britain and the continent as wealth and leisure travelers sail for Europe. Notables aboard included William Jennings Bryan on the Celtic and Senator Elihu Kent on the Lapland while Senator Root is on official business. The Auguste Victoria held the largest tally with about 606 passengers.
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New York
Europe
Great Britain
Europa
Liverpool
William Jennings Bryan
Edinburgh
Scotland
Lapland
Antwerp
Senator
Elihu Kent
Senator Root
Celtic
Judge Emory Speer Stops Mad Dog Attack in Macon
In Macon Georgia on May 21 Special Judge Emory Speer acted as a hero during a mad dog incident on Harde man avenue. The dog went for a terrier and both dogs were killed. Speer fired his revolver to halt further danger.
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Macon
Emory Speer
Hardeman Avenue
Judge Speer
Negro Baptists at Picnic in Macon
The colored Baptists of Macon gathered for a large Central City picnic today. Several thousand people attended, making it possibly the most widely attended event of its kind in the community.
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Macon
Central City
Andrew Carnegie on Real Estate as the Best Investment
The speaker extols real estate as the superior investment for small savings. He asserts land values will rise and outpace other causes of wealth, warns stock speculation is risky, and urges buying land as a lasting inheritance. He emphasizes land’s permanence, security, and non-replaceable value.
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Atlanta
Andrew Carnegie
Wise
Estrada Forces Awaiting Attack at Rama
Washington dispatches report Estrada forces ready for an attack near Rama after communications with the town were cut. Fighting is said to have begun as revolutionary forces take the initiative. Venus, also known as Maximo Jerez, elusive after being blocked from bombarding Bluefields. Manaoba dispatch says all forces in the district rush to the Atlantic coast for the Estrada campaign.
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Washington
Estrada
Rama
Itis
State Department
Bluefields
Nicaragua
Maximo Jarez
Gilmer
Mana- Bua
Atlantic
Bibb Jail Prisonser Transferred to Chatham County Jail
Macon Georgia May 21 Judge Speer orders the single inmate from Bibb county jail moved to Chatham county jail due to filthy unsanitary conditions. The transfer applies to John Newborn Jr and any other inmates if found to remain unsafe.
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Macon
Speer
Priconera
Lorimer May Make Plea to Senate on Ill legislature bribery charges
Washington May 21 Senator Lorimer of Illinois is expected to arrive in Washington tomorrow. He may address the senate on Monday to ask colleagues to suspend judgment on charges that Illinois legislators were bribed to vote for him for senator. It is reported he will attack Governor Dennen and other political opponents.
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Lorimer
Washington
Illinois
Tomorow
Senate
Ulinois
Govern Dencen
Tragedy at Southern Hotel in Hot Springs Arkansas
In Hot Springs on May 21 R. L. Fleenow of Jackson Tennessee killed KR H Pierce in the Southern hotel rotunda after Pierce and Mrs. Fleenow had co-owned the house and lived on a nearby farm. Fleenow was jailed where Mrs. Fleenow urged keeping a diamond ring on the slain man.
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Hot Springs
Ark
R. L Fleenow
Jackson
Tenn
KR. H. Pierce
Pierce
Tenor Marshbank at Queen Theater
Lovers of good music will enjoy the Queen Theater at 64 Whitehall Street presenting moving pictures with incidental music and high class singing. Tenor J W Marshbank will perform popular and classical songs from 8 to 11 pm while Miss June McEachron offers illustrated songs. A four piece orchestra led by J J Churchill provides the music. prices are 5 cents for both matinee and evening.
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Queen ‘Theater
Whitehall Street
J. W. Marshbank
Atlanta
J. J. Churchill
Shreve Declares No Wrong Committed
Montgomery Alabama May. J H F Shreve of Texas one of the Shreve brothers testifying in a major jewelry fraud case today asserts that he and his brothers have been misrepresented in the proceedings. He denounces conspiracy charges as grossly false and warns that public facts could reveal authorities caught in their pit. He admits his business dealings have been unlucky yet insists he has committed no wrong.
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Montgomery
Ala
J. HF. Shreve
Texas
Shreve Brothers
Shreves
Socialists to Keep Away From Polls
Washington May 21 Delegates at the National Socialist Congress voted 47 to 17 to refrain from voting where party nominees were eliminated by the commission form of municipal government. The congress adjourned after a report that the party had neither the right nor the desire to interfere in union labor controversies.
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Washington
National Socialistic Congress
Union Labor Movement
Distillery Destroyed in Cherokee County Ga by Officers
On May 21 in Jasper, deputies UC D. Williams and W. S. Kemp, with two other officers, destroyed the largest blockade distillery in years near Moone's mill in Cherokee county. The still held about 210 gallons. Moren Brocka was arrested at the distillery and presented before U S Commissioner T W Kellogg at Jasper.
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Jasper
UC. D. Wiliams
W. Sg. Kemp
Moone
Pear Crown Failure in South Georgia Orchards
Valdosta Ga May 21 Information from local pear growers across south Georgia reports two thirds of the pear crop a failure due to a cold snap two weeks earlier. Orchard men say the frost severely damaged blossoms and fruit set, threatening market supply and growers' finances.
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Valdosta
South Georgia
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