Explosion in Illinois mine kills workers and sparks rescue effort
An explosion at the Chi cago and Unarterville Coal Company mine near Elerrin leads to multiple deaths and serious injuries. Rescue teams reach surface with several workers revived. ventilating systems fail as fire and gas hinder progress. Supervisors and managers head the response as the tragedy unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chiwawego Amb Carturgidle Coal Company
Ehimeer
Bawene Darrett
Slatant Eng Metr
Salvatore Grenvo
Thanas Harber
Uiese Tien
Wren
A. J. Trueston
Charles Klein
Albert Shilton
Sho
Harber
Cieuille
Fuinney
Turesdt
Pisree
Fle
J. U. Peters
Carboneite
Chicero
Unarterville Coat Company
Pie
James Pece
Chieasu
Ahertif
R Oman Culney Aba
Ex-Senator Harris Dies in Chicago Home
Former Kansas Democrat William of Eiverdis, a one time governor candidate and congressman, dies suddenly of heart disease at Mrs. Lydia McMackey’s Chicago home. He later served as U S Senator and was linked with the American Short Horn Breeders' Association and the International Live Stock Exposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wreconivtunaean Kansa
Forty Hurt In Train Wreck Near Mankato Minn
Forty people were injured when passenger train No. 42 derailed near Goo Thunder Minnesota while traveling about thirty five miles an hour. The mail car overturned into the ditch and several clerks escaped without fatalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minh
Muarely kRacape
Mankato
Ming
St. Paul
Goo Thunder
Minn
Murty
Pie Mall
Fresno man kills wife then self at railroad track
George G. Cheuvrent of Fresno California murdered his wife with a hate gun and possibly injured two children before leaping under a train and dying. The incident left three children dead in the blaze at Sunbury Ohio as Kisper Williamson’s home burned.
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Kisper Williamson
Sunbury
Ohio
Senator McLaurin dies in Mississippi at Brandon residence
United States Senator Anselm J. McLaurin, longtime Mississippi Democrat leader, died of heart failure at his Brandon home Wednesday night. He was 68, served as governor and senator, and led Southern defense in the Senate while sitting in his library chair as relatives arrived. He studied law after the Civil War and helped on the Mississippi River and tributaries committee alongside civil service and commerce panels. Seven children survive.
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United States
Anselm J. al. Laurin
Mississippi
Brandon
Miss
McLaurin
Bis
Senator McLaurin
Bean
United States Senate
Senate
South
Mississippi River
Joint
Little Tim Sullivan dies in Bowery politics legend
Timothy P. Sullivan known as Little Tim, a Bowery political king in New York City, died at his home on East 12th Street after Bright's disease and inflammation of the heart. He faded from dawn to night and spoke a final farewell to family and close friends. The city mourned a man who helped many between want and need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Bowery
Timothy P
Little Tim
Sullivan
the Bowery
New York City
East 12Th Street
Bright
Dramatic Imperial Succession and Global Tensions
Duke Nicholis Nicholaies, linked to the imperial line, is named to lead national affairs. In Canada a Great Northern wreck near Vancouver injures and kills several workers. Liberia seeks US police aid for internal stability. A Japanese sugar industry graft scandal implicates cabinet ministers. Reports from London warn of a cataract threatening General Booth's remaining eye as he directs war efforts.
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Nicholis Nicholaies Iteh
Veimperan
Binkand
Vancouver
New Westminster
B.C
Republic of Liberia
United States
Dal Nippon Sugar Company
Japan
Pormosa
Lyds
London
Qen
Booth
Salvicdon
Albert I Crowned King of the Belgians in Capital Parade
King Albert I and Queen Elizabeth rode to the capitol from Laeken amid cannon salutes and cheering crowds. In the throne speech he praised Leopold I and II, pledged liberty and progress, and urged Belgium to pursue a humane, civilized Congo policy and colonization as a mission of civilization.
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Albert I
Elizabeth
Laeken
Albert
Leopold I
Leopold II
Africa
Belgium
Congo
Estrada Victor Wins in Raima Campaign duel
General Estrada defeats Zelayan forces at Raima Nic araagua. Government losses include hundreds dead or missing with 2000+ prisoners captured and 1500 rifles plus a million rounds. U S medical support arrives as surgeons aid the wounded in Bluefields improvised hospitals.
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Estrada
Raima
Nicaraagua
United States
Tacoma
Des Moines
Shipley
Bluefields
Farmers Purchase Autos in Detroit Visit
Moose Jaw farmer J.C. Coe toured Detroit en route to New York to buy autos. He carried orders and bank drafts for twenty nine more wagons. His own $4500 automobile and several others in the $4000 class indicate a substantial purchase spree by rural buyers.
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Maggae Jaw
Saskatchewan
Caerlea
Moose Jaw
J.C. Coe
Detroit
New York
Parmer Coe
Corean Premier Stabbed in Morning Attack
Premier Yi, head of the Corean Cabinet and former Education Minister, was fatally stabbed while riding in his jin ka at 10 oclock. The assailant, a Christian immigrant of about 29, reportedly a member of a political secret society, was arrested after killing the Premier’s jinrok sha man.
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Corean
Yie Chamin Yong
Marquis Ito
Asant
Chrisan
United States
P Nifer
Jung
Jinroksha
Pawnshop Shootout Kills Suspect as Kansas City Marshal Is Wounded
In a Star Loan pawnshop at 210 Independence avenue Kansas City, County Marshal Joel B. Mayes and Policeman Earl C. Logan confronted a suspect about stolen jewelry. The suspect opened fire wounding Mayes in the head before Mayes killed the assailant. rings and stolen jewelry were found on the attacker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Joel B. Mayes
Earl C. Logan
Star Loan
Independence Avenue
Logan
Mayes
Education reforms and appointments in early 20th century schools
Trustees alter retirement rules at Carnerie College setting 65 or 25 years for instructors. Frank White named education director for the Philippine Islands succeeding Dr Barrows, with Manila ties and Nebraska Chicago roots. Louise advocates Northwestern curriculum for agricultural high schools while Harvard reforms under Lowell seek longer compulsory study. Graduates Club in New York debates public education morality as Dewey notes higher college standards. Professional elements enter college athletics sparking debate.
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Carnerie College Retirement Fund
Frank White
Philippine Islands
Barrows
White
Manila
Nebraska
University of Chicago
Louishia
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Dakotas
Louisiana
Harvard
Lowell
Graduates’ Club
New York
John Dewey
Negro janitor saves lives in Kansas City office fire
Washington Johnson, a Black janitor, discovered a blaze at the Realto building on West Street and Grand Avenue. He warned physicians and students on upper floors, led a dazed survivor through smoke, and both escaped as a second explosion occurred. the fire caused about 2 million dollars in losses.
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Washington Johnson
Realto
Grand Avenue
Kansas City
Johnson
Manler
Igan
Ames
Warriner Gets 6 Year Term In Embezzlement Case
Charles L Warriner pleaded guilty to embezzlement in Cincinnati and was sentenced to six years hard labor for stealing at least 645000 from the Big Four Railroad. His wife Jeanette Stewart Ford faces a blackmail charge with Warriner as principal witness.
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Charles L. Warriner
Big Four Railroad
Cincinnati
State
Jeanette Stewart-Ford
Warriner
Monster Warship Utah Launched From Camden Yard
The Utah, touted as the greatest battle ship built in the United States, was launched at the New York Shipbuilding Co yard in Camden New Jersey. Thousands attended as Miss Mary A Hee Spry of Salt Lake City, daughter of Utah's governor, broke champagne on the keel. cheers from the crowd and river whistles filled the scene.
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Utah
United States
New York Shipbuilding Company
Camden
N. J
Mary Ahee Spry
Salt Lake City
Delaware
First National Bank absorbs Merchants National in Cincinnati
In a board driven merger the Merchants National Bank is absorbed by First National in Cincinnati. The combined bank shows deposits of 26 million and a capital stock of 5 million after increasing to absorb the other institution. W S Rowe remains president of the merged bank. ML Ingalls, former Merchants National president, recites results of the merger.
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First National
Merchants
Merchants’ National Bank
Cincinnati
Ohio Valley
W. S. Rowe
ML & Ingalls
Merchants’ National
Cook's North Pole Claim Rejected by Copenhagen University Panel
University of Copenhagen officials concluded Dr. Frederick A. Cook failed to prove his claim of reaching the North Pole. A 61 page secret report, duplication of notebooks, and missing original diaries led the committee to declare Cook's records without value. John R Bradley lamented being fooled by Cook and dismissed interest in polar lore, focusing instead on polar bears and Arctic life.
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University of Copenhagen
Frederick A. Cook
North Pols
Cook
North Pole
Stromgren
University
New York Herald
Aiter Lonsdale
Svartevog
Axel Heiberg Land
Lonsdale
Merbally
Europe
Denmark
John R. Bradley
F. A. Cook
New York
Dr. Cook
North Pale
Tag
Cleveland Railway Franchise Renewal Sparks Council Debate
Citizens and Republican councilors clash as the Cleveland Railway Franchise renewals are proposed under a blanket ordinance. The action would extend twenty five years and set maximum fares at 4 cents per mile and seven cents per quarter, prompting opposition over auto and transit pricing.
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Clesetumd Cupuucitanen
Toye Johnsen
Clevelannd
Ander
Nce
Cleveland Railway
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Hoeapoliy Journkial
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Tim
Ath
National
Seoul
Big Four
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Reuegt Cook
Bradley
Peary
Newa
Labrador
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