Dayton Tenn Mine Disaster Claims Twenty Two Dead
Explosion in Nelson mine of Dayton Coal and Iron at Dayton Tennessee kills twenty two with twelve bodies recovered and ten missing at time of report. Firemen Luke Hunter and John Harney blamed for blasting as gas and coal dust exploded shattering the mine entrance and wrecking the surface shed.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Nelson
Dayton Coal and Iron Company
Dayton
Lark Hunter
Alex Tetter
James Franklin
John Harney
Tom Shaver
James Harris
P. G. Travis
All
George Griff
Luke Hunter
Mine Disaster At Nelson Mine With Dead Report
Dayton midnight reports 11 bodies recovered from the Nelson mine. Company claims eight more remain trapped while miners say 12 to 15 still inside. Rescue teams continue but a heavy slate fall blocks progress, likely delaying efforts by a day or two.
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Dayton
Nelson
Cuban Commerce Shows Cuban imports and exports in 1901
The insular division of the war department compares the ten months ending Oct 21 1901 to 1900. Merchandise imports totaled 54 649 2227 and exports 56 045 400 in the period ending Oct 31 1901, up 36 percent. U S sourced imports for 16 months ending Oct 31 1901 were 23 004 651, down 861 347 from 1900, while exports reached 43 651 344, up 14 335 719.
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Washington
Insular
War Department
Cuba
United States
Death of Judge John A. Chandler Railroad Pioneer
Judge John A. Chandler general agent of the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul line in St Paul died at 229 East Ninth Street aged 71. He had served 48 years with the Milwaukee road and over 30 years in this city as its top representative. His sudden rheumatic heart attack ended a long, influential career in railroad circles.
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St Paul
St. Paul
John A. Chandler
Chicago, Milwaukee and
Milwaukee Road
Manitoba and Gulf Road Promoters Plan $12 Million Bond Issue
The Banque Francaise and Colonial of Paris and Belgium will take $12,000,000 in bonds at 95 percent to build the Manitoba and Gulf railroad from Duluth to Kansas City and Omaha. The line aims to connect with the Gould system or operate as an independent Gulf route, with construction starting immediately.
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Duluth
The
News-Tribune
Banque Francaise and
Colonial
Paris
Belgium
Manitoba and Gulf Railroad
Kansas City
Omaha
Gould
Gulf
CAPTAIN PERRY DENIES
Washington reports Captain Perry of the battleship Towa denies making indiscreet remarks at a Chilean banquet. He says he was never at any meal with toasts or speeches and did not favor Argentina or Chile in any war. Secretary Long accepts his explanation as satisfactory.
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Washington
Long
Perry
Towa
Department
Chile
Argentina
Captain Perry
Verdict Favoring Henning in $25,000 Northern Pacific Case
After a short jury deliberation the court awarded J. W. Henning the defendant's verdict for 21000 in the case brought by St. John Boyle, an Louisville attorney, alleging May 1901 speculative Northern Pacific stock transactions. The decision hinges on the same transaction as the plaintiff claimed due 25000.
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Louisville
St. John Boyle
J. W. Henning
New York
Northern Pacific
Henning
Bank Reimbursement Ends Helena Express Robbery Claim
Comptroller Ridgely reports the United States Express Co has reimbursed the National Bank of Montana in Helena for 40,600 dollars of unrecovered funds from the July 2 1901 express robbery.
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Washington
Ridgely
National Bank of Montana
Helena
Mon
United States Express Company
Rathbone in Havana Seeks Bail After Arrest
Estes G. Rathbone appeared before the supreme court under a writ of habeas corpus. Senor Lanunza argued for bail under the postal code while the fiscal asked for $100,000 bail if granted. The court planned to rule later.
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Havana
Estes G. Rathbone
Supreme Court
Senor Lanunza
Rathbone
Audiencia Court
Barahona Taken After Severe Fight
Barahona on the Dominican south coast was seized by revolutionists after a heavy battle in which 49 were killed or wounded. A government gun boat bombarded the town, troops landed, and Barahona was retaken. Martial law and suspension of constitutional guarantees were ordered nationwide.
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San Domingo
Republic of Santo Domingo
Barahona
Dominican Congress
Secretary plans per capita distribution to Choctaw Nation
The secretary of the interior considers a per capita distribution of downsite money held in trust for many Choctaw Nation citizens in the Indian Territory to alleviate destitution and distress. The plan would provide each Indian with a considerable sum.
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Washington
Secretary of the Interior
Indian Territory
Northwestern Telephone Exchange Connects 1700 Minnesota Area
The Northwestern Telephone Exchange Co reports service coverage expanding to over 1700 cities and towns across Minnesota Iowa Wisconsin North and South Dakota. The milestone highlights growing regional reach and improved communications access for residents and businesses.
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Minnesota
Iowa
Wisconsin
North and
South Dakota
The
Northwestern Telephone Exchange Co
Long Distance Lines and Its Connections
Northwestern Telephone Exchange Co reports on the network of long distance lines and their connections detailing infrastructure and service obligations. The notice outlines coordination between regional offices and the company’s plan to improve intercity communications and reliability.
Favorable Payne Bill for Cuba Tariff Concession Passes
Washington April 1 The Ways and Means Committee reports a 12 to 5 favorable vote on the Payne bill granting a 20 percent tariff reduction to Cuba. Eight Republicans supported, two opposed. Democratic amendments for broader tariff reform fail on strict party lines. The Tawney sugar rate amendment is ruled out of order after an appeal, with the chair sustained 9 to 6.
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Washington
Ways and Means Committees
Payne
Cuba
Tawney
Minnesota
Metcalf
California
United States
Hopkins
Grosvenor
Mr. Tawney
Cuban reciprocity bill report presented in Congress
Chairman Payne laid the Ways and Means Committee report on the Cuban reciprocity bill before the House. He quotes President Roosevelt, noting U S Cuban ties, three years of effort, and Cuba’s readiness to launch under a constitutional government in May.
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Washington
Payne
House
Ways and Means
Roosevelt
Cuba
Spain
Senators Debate Oleomargarine Bill in Full Session
In Washington the senate spent the entire session considering the oleomargarine bill with three speeches five arguments. Simmons of North Carolina opposed the measure delivering his maiden senate address and was warmly praised. Dillingham of Vermont spoke in favor and attacked manufacturers as frauds. McCumber of North Dakota urged farmer protection and called for broader pure food laws.
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Washington
Senate
Simmons
North Carolina
Dillingham
Vermont
McCumber
North Dakota
Sundry Civil Bill Debate Moves Forward
Washington April 1 the house began consideration of the sundry civil appropriation bill to close the general debate. Speakers Williams Pow and Spight addressed the Southern franchise inquiry, Bell spoke on financial measures, and vr Payne chairman of the ways and means committee announced Cuban reciprocity bill to be taken up next Tuesday.
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Washington
House
Messrs. Williams
Miss
Pow
N.C
Spight
Bell
Colo
Vr Payne
Ways and Means
Sweeping Denial From Denmark Over West Indian Purchase
In Washington on April 1 Mr Brun the Danish minister told Secretary Hay that Denmark denies any attempt to corrupt American legislators or newspaper men amid the pending Gron investigation into the purchase of the Danish West Indian islands by the United States.
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Denmark
Washington
Mr. Brun
Hay
House of
Gron
Danish West Indian Islands
United States
Mrs Frank Techmar Dies After Vaccination
Mrs Frank Techmar of La Crosse Wisconsin died from blood poisoning caused by vaccination after receiving the shot several weeks earlier. The death is reported as connected to the vaccination effort in La Crosse.
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la Crosse, Wis
Frank Techmar
la Crosse
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