Fernie Mine Disaster Strikes Over Hundred Men
Vancouver dispatch reports a huge Fernie BC mine disaster at the Crow's Nest mines with over a hundred men dead or entombed. No 2 shaft caused the blast followed by No 3, workers and foreigners affected, rescue efforts underway amid limited telegraph details and signs of difficult ventilation.
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Vancouver
B. C
British Columbia
Crows Nest Company
Fernie
Ferni
No 2
No. 3
Coal Creek
No 3
Ferris
Tragic double suicide shocks South Bend lovers
In South Bend Indiana on May 2 John W. Curry aged 31 shot and killed his sweet heart Susanne Keeskemti aged 16 then killed himself with a 38 caliber revolver. The couple apparently planned to die together after sharing a late night porch visit. No motive is known.
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Ind
John W. Curry
Susanne Keeskemti
Pimeelf
Revolver
Curry
Haitis Quiet Reported by Commander Nickels Cable
Washington May 23 A navy department cablegram from Commander Nickels says Port au Prince Haiti is quiet The Haitian governor with a 5000 man force and a Haitian man of war left St Marc The force is reported withdrawn while representatives are sent to confer A provisional government is being established
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Nickels
Washington
Topeka
Navy Department
Port Au Prince
Haiti
Committee of Safety Firman
St Marc
Craddock Nominated for Governor by Democrats
The Democratic state convention adjourned after nominating six of fourteen offices for the November election. W. E. Craddock, mayor of Kansas City Kansas, was named for governor. A joint committee will meet Populists in Topeka on June 15 with power to ratify the balance of the ticket at that time.
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Kansas
Wichita
Kans
W. E Craddock
Kansas City
Topeka
Justice Andrews Dead in New York Home
Supreme Justice George P. Andrews died at his New York City residence at 125 o'clock this morning after suffering a stroke a week earlier. The eminent jurist, in his sixth year on the bench, passed away in the state capital region.
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Justice Andrews
New York
George P. Andrews
Judge Andrews
Jeffries Fitzsimmons Bout Set For July 2 In San Francisco
James J. Jeffries and Robert Fitzsimmons finalized terms for their July 2 fight in San Francisco. Billy Delaney for Jeffries and Fitzsimmons attended as representatives. The match will follow Marquis of Queensberry rules with the winner earning 60 percent of the purse and the loser 40 percent.
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Jeffries
Stephens Objects to Frederick the Great Statue
Representative Stephens of Texas introduced a resolution opposing the tender or erection of any statue of a king emperor prince or potentate in the United States. The resolution argues against accepting from foreign nations or placing monuments that honor rulers claiming divine right.
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Stephens
Great Frederick
Washington
Texas
Frederick the Great
United States
Philadelph ia Baltimore AME to disavow Texas burning
Harrisburg May 23 The Philadelphia and Baltimore conference of the AME church in session will publicly condemn the killing of Dad Morgan the colored man burned at the stake in Texas yesterday A resolution of disapproval will be framed by the state committee and submitted tomorrow
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Pennsylvania
Texas
Harrisburg
Philadelphia
Baltimore
AMM. E. Church
Dad Morgan
Hines Opposes Bill Before Commerce Committee
W. D. Hines first vice president of the Louisville and Washington Railroad testified before the interstate and foreign commerce committee opposing a bill to extend the powers of the Interstate Commerce Commission. He argued the bill would grant excessive authority to the commission and hinder railroad development.
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Hines
Washington
W. D. Hines
Louisville and Washville Railroad
Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee
The
House
Interstate Commerce Commission
Quezaltenango Quake Report Causes Citywide Destruction
Dispatches from Guatemala indicate Quezaltenango, a city of about 25 000, was wholly destroyed by an earthquake lasting roughly 45 seconds. Reports set loss at several thousand lives and property damage around 50 million dollars with partial destruction of nearby towns.
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Quezaltenango
Guatemala
Exico City
Hamburg
Guatemala City
Amatiland
Soloa
Nashula
Santa Lucia
San Juan
Ashington
San Marcos
Hfe
Ces
Quezalter A
London
Rome
Ireland
Loubet
France
Rathbone
Cabint
President Roosevelt Guest on French Battleship Gaulois
President Roosevelt visits aboard the French battleship Gaulois for a luncheon in honor of his Ro chambeau mission. Maryland Governor John Walter Smith and officials join the guests as salutes ring out and Ambassadors and admirals greet the party. The ceremony, remarks by Ambassador Cambon, and toasts mark a notable diplomatic moment.
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Roosevelt
Nnapolis
Rochambeau
Washington
Smith
Maryland
Naval Academy
John Walter Smith
Cambon
Loubet
France
Magnate Morgan Strikes Rocks in Monon Bid
Morgan seeks to take over the Monon via Louisville and Nashville stocks amid opposed terms. Major holders Gates Hawley and August Belmont resist cash and bond valuation, with Morgan facing a contingent control and a $30 million price tag for the complex deal.
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Monon
York
Mr. Morgan
Louisville and Nashville and Southern Railway
Louis Wile
John W. Gates
Edwin Hawley
Louisville
House of Harris, Gates & Co
August Belmont
Southern Railway
Wall Street
Monon Railway
J. P. Morgan & Co
Onesq
Fim
Nashville
Gates and Hawley Syndicate
Morgan & Co
Louisville and Nashville Railway
J. Pmorgan & Co
Louisville and Nashville
J. P. Morgan & Ta
Edwin R. Hawley
Mr. Gates
Mr. Hawley
British Cabinet Ends South African War Rumor
Washington May 23 The president revoked the August 29, 1901 order that designated the lieutenant general and adjutant general to act as secretary of war in absence of the secretary. Secretary Root issued quick orders designating a temporary successor and reviving a 1586 rule on bureau heads. The move leaves the department headless during absences unless further orders designate a chief.
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Miles
Corbin
Root
John G Schofield
Bureau
Colonel Ward
Adjutant General's Office
Canter
Fernle
British Columbia
Roogivelt
New York
Southern
Louisville and Nashville
Morgan
Roosevelt
Clemencia Lopez
Philippines
They Favor A Suspension Miners In West Virginia Likely Quit
Huntington West Virginia May At today's session of the miners in the West Virginia district the main question was a work suspension. A unanimous vote favored suspension and set the time for Saturday June 7. Resolutions called for better treatment and higher wages with no mention of union recognition. if operators concede the demands the strike will be called off.
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Huntington
W Va
West Virginia
Southern Knoxville donation to relief fund noted by leaders
Donation from Southern Knoxville Tennessee dated May 23 reports the South Mn railway under President Samuel Spencer giving $1,000 to the Coal Creek Miners relief fund. Spencer also says he is glad to make a further contribution when occasion demands.
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Knoxville, Tenn
Bouth«Mn Railway
Samuel Spencer
Coal Creek Iiners
Afr
Spencer
Advices Indicate Boers Accepted Peace Terms in London
London May 24 The Associated Press says peace in South Africa is practically secured though timing depends on Boer leaders. Advices from South Africa point to a technical delay for final proclamation. If Boers were fully disciplined peace could be proclaimed tonight.
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London
Associated Press
South Africa
Botha
de Wet
Stock Exchange
Exchange
Throgmorton Street
Brodrick
Bredicks Hstesers
Sai
Downing Street
War Office
Atlanta News Roundup and Regional Notes
Fulton county will use two polling places in the city for the June 6 state primary, both at the county courthouse. Notable items include Attorney General Boykin Wright probing illegal business combinations, a monument charter case in superior court, Charles I. Sears injured after being struck by a moving train, and Gov. candidate Colonel J H Estill speaking in Augusta.
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Fulton County
County Court House
Boykin Wright
W. H
Walker
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