Devastating Pennsylvania Shaft Mine Disaster Reported
The Pittsburg Coal Company mine at Jacob's Creek Pa near Darr Milne exploded trapping between 260 and 250 miners. Thirteen bodies recovered all badly mutilated with three headless. It is the third mine disaster in weeks in the western Pennsylvania belt. The death toll across nineteen days nears 650. Some workers stayed home for St Nicholas church day.
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Darr Milne
Pittsburg Coal Company
Jacob's Creek
Par- Maly
Pennsylvania
Weat
Virginia
Naomi
Fayette City
Monongah
W. Va
West Virginia
Appalling Death Toll in U S Coal Mines
Government experts under Secretary Garfield report coal mines kill three times as many workers as most European countries. In seventeen years 43,540 miners died, with fatal accidents doubling since 1395 and 10,561 men killed or injured in the mines last year.
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United States
Garfield
Interior Department
Tales to steal sixty thousand in express car raid
A daring attempt to rob a Buffalo express car at Reading terminal, with $64,000 in gold aboard. William A. Hewett of New York held on heavy bond after being found under a bullion car and believed to have planned entry after lights went out. Police: Hewett likely intended to offload the loot unseen.
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Buffalo Express
Reading
Wm. A. Hewett
New York
Hewett
Capt Herreshoff Injured in Wave Trial Fall
Capt John B Herreshoff of Newbert R1, noted blind designer, was painfully injured when he fell down a matchway on the government boat Wave during her trials Thursday.
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Herreshoff
John B. Herreshoff
Newbert, R. 1
Sioux City Livestock Quotes and Tar and Feather Attack
Sioux City live stock market quotes report top beeves at 4.76 and top hogs at 4.35. A separate police notice states Charles P. Carven, 60, was taken from Wyatt by Justice Markham to a secluded spot where he was horsewhipped and tarred and feathered for attacking Dora Fetters, 18.
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Sious City
Sioux City
Ghi'a
Dora Fetters
Charles P. Carven
Pice of Justice
Markham
Wyatt
Recruiting Officer Pound Dead at Kawange Naval Office
Pound died of apoplexy in his office. Willan J. Hanson of Galva, Texas, in charge of the United States recruiting office at Kawange, Alabama, was found dead. The incident occurred in his workplace, prompting investigators to report a sudden fatal collapse.
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Pound
Willan J. Hanson
Galva, T
United States Naval
Cortelyou Denies Rumors of Undue Political Activity
Secretary Cortelyou issued a signed statement denying rumors that friends or he pushed political measures for any presidential candidate. He asserted he has sought only the conscience of the people, will speak if he ever runs, and will continue to run the Treasury Department for the nation's benefit without regard to personal or political cost.
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Rumare
Cortelyou
Tam
Friends of
In the Inny Inter
Eat Eo
the Treasury
Mn Nw
Treasury Department
George Gb, Cortelyau
Talks Back Hanged Negro Lynching at Moorhouse Parish
A traveling minstrel named Homer Rogers was hanged by a mob near Shreveport Louisiana after he repeated a white man’s insult calling him a Yankee nigger. The body bore bullet wounds, marking the third lynching in Moorhouse parish in ten days.
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Homer Rogers
Moorhouse Parish
Shreveport
Rogers
Moorhouse Pariah
Colorado bank fails and debts unclear in Durango
Smetter City bank in Durango Colorado, a state institution with capital of 20000, failed to open Tuesday morning. No deposits statement given, but believed not to exceed 106000. Charter McConnell, bank president, said all deposits would be paid. Indictment of prominent citizens on land frauds under federal laws cited as motive for financial panic and bank failure last week.
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Smetter City Bank
Durango
Colo
Noa
Charter McConnell
FAS
Colorado Bank
Frisco Bank Reorganization Completes After Resignations
The defunct California Rate Deposit and Trust Company of San Francisco completes its complete reorganization. Directors and officers resign and a new board is promptly elected. Also noted is the Norway king and queen departing for Copenhagen after a visit to Verlonel amid other public dispatches. In New York cab drivers strike for higher wages and shorter hours, disrupting taxi service as firms dispatch prepaid cabs to cope with demand.
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Frisco Bank
California Rate Deposit and Trust Company
San Francisco
New York
Mreathy
Polish school association closes 1600 settials nationwide
In an orderly move the Polish school association reports the closure of sixteen hundred Polish schools across Russia, pursued by General Skalton Sven amid ongoing disruptions and governance actions.
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Itn
Skalton Sven
Assocutiai
Walker Is Prisoner. Connecticut Banker Captured in Mexico
Pinkerton agents confirmed William W. Walker, treasurer at New Britain Savings Bank, captured in lower California near Ensenada. He agreed to return to Connecticut without extradition papers, saying he would speak once back home. Walker, 62, disappeared Feb. 10 with $665,000 in securities missing.
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Connecticut
Mexico
Pinkerton Detective Agency
New York
William W. Walker
New Britain, Conn, Savings
California
Walker
Ensenada
Los Angeles
Mexicana
Encenada
New Britain
Earless John Hetzel and the Trent on mute school case
Ten year old John Hetzel of Jersey City is studied by New Jersey state school for the deaf mutes at Trenton. Despite born without ears his sense of hearing is reportedly acute through his mouth and lips. He was once in public schools but mocked by peers, leading to placement at the state school. questions arise about his status as a genuine deaf mute.
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John Hetzel
Jersey City
State School
Yurig Hetzel
Trenton
Inns Mech
Former Lincoln youth charged with murder in Los Angeles
Daniel Meskis, a former Lincoln resident now jailed in Los Angeles California, faces murder charges in the death of Policeman Lyons. A Lincoln County Attorney Tyrrel reports Meskis has a lengthy juvenile record including assaults on family members.
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Los Angeles
Daniel Meskis
Cal
Lyons
Lebraska
Tyrrel
Lincoln
Moskil
Reforms School
Kearney
Neb
Noted Circus Leader Jiead Ringling Dies in New Orleans
Gus Ringling head of the circus combination died in a New Orleans sanitarium on Wednesday from complications of diseases. He had travelled to the city two weeks earlier hoping the southern climate would aid his health.
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Gus Ringling
Circus
New Orleans
Ringling
Altoona Railroad Shopmen Return to Ten Hour Day
Two thousand Pennsylvania shop workers at Altoona revert from eight to ten hour shifts after recent financial stringency. The move restores full-time schedules effective immediately for the Altoona shops.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Altoona
Langford Wins Ten-Round Bout At Pacific Club
Samuel Langford of Boston fought Kim Barry of Chicago in Los Angeles. Langford defeated Barry after ten rounds, earning the decision as both boxers endured severe punishment and Langford outboxed his opponent.
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Langford
Deddon
Samuel Langford
Boston
Kim Barry
Chicago
Pacific Athletic Club
Los Angeles
Cal
Langford Wos
Barry
Student found hanged in Penn room
Frank Wy Miller aged 29 from Kansas City a University of Pennsylvania student was found hanging in his room on Wednesday afternoon Life was extinct when the body was cut down in the dormitory.
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Wangs
Frank Wy, Miller
Kances City
University of Pennsylvania
Jews Ordered to Depart from Vladivostok Dispatch
A Vladivostok dispatch reports Jews told to leave within four days with Jewish property holders given eighteen days to liquidate assets. Other items note a Copenhagen wireless link 200 miles and a hotel fire in Virginia with insured loss, plus a Kansas rail wreck killing one and injuring several.
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Vladivostok de Morea
Buyek Hinrlehson Dead Former State Treasurer Minnichaen
Buyek Hinrlehson died at his Alexandria home on a Wednesday after a two year illness. He served as state treasurer for several years and was commonly known by the nickname Buck Minnichaen. The obituary notes his long public service and local ties.
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Buyek" Hinrlehson
State
Buck
Minnichaen
Alexandria
Circular claims 5000 surplus teachers in Iowa towns
Cerro Gordo County Superintendent Mahaual argues that there are 5000 more teachers with certificates than there are schools. He notes Town is short 408 teachers and rural schools see high turnover. He urges higher wages to compete with North Dakota and other states to fill vacancies and retain teachers.
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Washington
North Dakota
Po Iteacher
Cerro Gordo County
Iowa
Railroads in Better Shape Says Board of Commissioners
A comparative report shows railroads in good condition at year end. Employment rose to 43 402 from 3 554, with total payroll at 100 000 000 versus 20 000 000 the prior year. Gross earnings reached 72 500 000, up from 33 800 000, while expenses climbed to 57 100 009 from 40 700 000. Net income stood at 21 700 000, vs 19 108 000 the year before. Eight people were killed in coupling accidents, up from five, and car users increased from 207 025 to 323 715 with eighty injuries in coupling cars.
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Grasa Carniiga
DOT
Agalaxt
SAFE-CRACKERS ARRESTED AT OTTUMWA TRAIN
Two safe blowers named Frank and George Howard were captured in Ottumwa after robbing a general store and post office safe at Haskins. They fled toward Eldon, were armed, and placed in irons by Sheriff T H McCarthy after being tracked from Eldon to the railway yard.
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Hoskins
Ottumwn
McCarthy
Eldon
Haskins
Frank
George Howard
Sofe
Elden
TL. McAnarthy
Nixa
Lived Long Beyond Century Man Dies at Council Matta
John Busha, long seen as one of the oldest in the United States, died recently at Council Matta at about 140 years old. He offered only his claim and appearance to prove age, but his statements matched what locals believed for years. His memory stretched back to events a century ago, and many who knew him trusted his self estimate.
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United States
Council Matta
John Busha
Yur Ple
Connell Miuffs
Ile
Ila
Busha
Thue
Ala
Woman shoots self in kitchen. death follows
Mrs W I A McCue of a farm ten miles southwest of Cumberland killed herself with a German revolver in the presence of her husband and her six year old child after returning from town. She exclaimed I didn't know it was loaded. I didn't mean to do that. The tragedy occurred as she was settling items after their absence. Local officials note the incident amid other Cedar Rapids government news and a court action against a Dubuque saloon keeper.
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McCue
Cumberland
Afra
Shep
Sinieran Exile Makus Hyokph Escapes Prison
Sinieran exile Makus Hyokph, after a three year term in a Siberian military prison, conducts a dramatic escape. He allegedly killed forty seven companions and two allies to flee, evading crowds by day and moving by night across the country. His cousin Maurlen Has lanofeky, related to Stelulorg of Mort Dodge, has arrived in Hostan and will reach Fort Dodge soon.
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Prantne
Krelting
Siberia
Maurlen Haslanofeky
Duo Stelulorg
Mort Dodge
State Warns Iowa Counties Over Prohibition Enforcement
Attorney General Hyers warns saloon lawyers and county attorneys across Iowa to enforce the Martin amendment to the prohibition law. The warning targets counties and towns along the Mississippi River and reiterates the need for strict adherence to the act as applied by the state.
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Hyers Save State Act
Fr. W. Nyara
Towa
Martin
Lowa
Mississipp
Old stove sparks Webster City house fire
A fire at the J J Moore home in Webster City destroyed an upstairs stove cache of four thousand dollars hidden in an old stove. The money, belonging to George Cunningham of Luong, had been brought to the Moore house for winter. the family was away when the blaze started.
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Alhambra
Wichutond
Lowa
Webster City
J.J. Moore
George Cunningham
Luong
Moore
Minor State Items Spark Reader Interest Across Iowa
The Des Moines Ministerial Association forms a statewide problem bureau in Iowa. Muscatine defeats Detroit YMCA champion 8710 before 1400 fans. The Interstate Shouting Association rejects Vex Molnen ahead of next August handicap. A warehouse fire at David Hradley & Co destroys stock worth about 225000 with 11 infurnoon. three brothers drown skating in Tama. Davenport official Kent Kulp disputes court personnel for a prize fight case. Albert Niemler, 13, dies on an elevator accident at Burling ton. Fire at Zearing News building injures stock. 102 convicts in the town prison for murder, fifteen by poison. Wright & Co stockroom destroyed by fire. one of town’s largest statues. West Branch man Edwood Tatum appeals to courts for temporary Johns Hans against fifteen large stores and saloons for illegal sale of Aquor. Unknown man about 40, found dead in Sioux River with gold patch on neck. Plymouth Glass Products water tax exemption case stay. George W. Bruce of Mason City jailed for burglary in St Paul. pled guilty. Peter Meleren near Mason City shoots leg from accidental revolver discharge. danger from infection. Warlington team bound for Clinton. auto salesman Hunt’s death claim substantiated. Des Moines adjourns with White vindicated. Minn Workers face civil suits. Agnes Northway sues for 25000 for injury from deferment. A man suspected as Marry Jones in Fairport murder threat near Coal Valley. Deratue City post office robbed of 800 cash and stamps. watches and jewelry stolen. Wealthy Carter dies suddenly after a neighbor dispute. W Hitch witnesses tragedy.
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West Branch
Theeleeh
Hans
Aquor
Sioux Walls
Evana
Vort Dodge
Guy Council
Plymouth Clas Products
Free Water
Tasea
George W. Bruce
Maron City
St. Paul
Brace
Peter Meleren
Mason City
Warlington
Clinton
Aurora
Mert KE Hunt
Ant
Inten
Minn
Ee America
Des Moines
John J. White
Iowa
Paymenta
Elenring
Cem Pethtion
Jones
Willam van Winkle
Fairport
Coal Valley
Deratue City
Carter
deNortion
Hyers ancient timeline and a gyro boat test
A garbled 19th century chronicle notes Welsh princes, wars, congresses, and statehood events in scattered form. It mentions reform acts, naval plans, and the navy, along with a London gyroscope experiment aboard a torpedo boat See bar. The report highlights dramatic deck stability during rolling seas as engineers plan broader gyro installations on commercial ships.
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Sen Tost
Marinera
London
North Sea
Tynemouth
Behllek
Thi
Novel Kite Flight by Prof A G Bell Report
Reports from Thaditeck O B describe the tetrahedral kite Uygnet by Prof Alexander Genta Bell achieving a Buccexafil ascent on December 3. The motor was not used, tethered on a platform on water, and towed by a steam launch. the craft rose and later descended with cautious height.
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Thaditeck
O. B
Alesander Genta Bell
Fela
Tatas
Work of Congress debate on Lavtaria situation and investigations
A Senate session discussed President and administration matters including a resolution seeking information on the Lavtaria situation. There were calls for investigations into presidency, interstate commerce concerns, and financial issues. Committees were assigned, adjournment occurred, and several resolutions were laid on the table or referred for study.
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Paanago
Calluittyn
Reeves Vee
Benue Frye Ant
Senate
Mintay
House
National Capital Notes and Local Publicity Sparks
Representative Coudrey of Singiari introduces a bill making it a penitentiary offense to publish an advertisement for Calve. A Chicago Board of Trade petition for better postal facilities is presented by Senator Collom. War Dept. cabled Gur Ma foun aiming to raise the jurisdiction from a Cuban party before month’s end. Senator Hopklod proposes a bill for erection of female bathhouses at Paquoin and Murphyxboro, Ill. President Hoosier to Senate nominates William TL Urimeboo to Tar Uuilet States material for the District of Minnesota. Commissioner of Lodian Adfalo Leaps in annual report cites one ad, Special Officer Jhuson’s men and one errr anatth. Eitvar beer killed in item fate with bottle, operene Lodlan Territory and ten violators of the liquor lane face fate.
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Coudrey
Singiari
Chicago
Tlan
Commerce
Collom
War Department
Gur
Hopklod
Billy
Paquoin
Murphyxboro
Hooserit
Senate
William TL Urimeboo
District of Minnesota
Lodian
Jhuson
Machines for truth and mind in Munsterberg tests
Historical report describes a set of devices claimed to reveal emotions and the mind. It covers a writing pen device called the galvanometer graph, a pneumograph for breathing, and a polygraph-like aphegiograph attached to the wrist to record heart activity. The tests allegedly measure emotional stress during examinations in court.
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Hugo Munsterterg
Unarvare University
Ulare
Wrof. Munsterberg
Marry Orchard
Haywood
Powder Trust Trial Reflects Conspiracy Charges Denied
In Willington the powder trust defendants deny conspiracy claims and argue lawful right to purchase companies. Justice O Darian upholds old law requiring public liability limits. Mayor and police move to enforce statutes as investigations target managers amid alleged complicity in a Kentucky murder case.
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Powder Trust
Willington
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