Eight Die in Mine Disaster and Ship Utah Launch
Telegraphic reports recount eight fatalities in a gas explosion at Chicago and Carterville Coal Company mine A in Herrin Illinois with 400 workers at risk. The same dispatch covers the launch of the battleship Utah at Camden New Jersey with champagne tradition and governor’s daughter Mary Alice Spry naming the vessel. A separate Indianapolis incident describes Miss Maude Agnew shielding 5 year old Hassie Linsin during a streetcar wreck injuring three, including hospital intern Dr. F B Hickson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago and Carterville Coal Company
Herrin
Associated Press
St. Louis
Utah
United States
New York Shipbuilding Company
Camden
N. J
Mary Alice Spry
Salt Lake City
Indianapolis
Ind
College Avenue
City Hospital
Massachusetts Avenue
North Street
F. B. Hickson
Hospital Interne
Miss Maude Agnew
Miss Agnew
Hassie Joslin
Lexington Avenue
W. J. Bryan Delays Florida Speaking Engagement
W J Bryan in Jacksonville to visit cousin ex Governor William S Jennings was too ill to speak at the Duval theatre for a hospital benefit. He suffers a severe cold and pneumonia is feared. he has canceled future dates and will stay indoors for several days under doctor care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Bryan
Florida
Jacksonville
Fla
William S. Jennings
Duval Theatre
Mrryan
Mrs Harriman Worth $220 Million after Death
New York dispatch places Mrs Harriman H. Harriman’s wealth at about 220 million dollars, with earlier appraisal valuing the estate at 149 million. Market rises since his death are said to have boosted her wealth to a figure likely making her the richest woman in the world.
Automobile Crank Kill Doctor Garstang in Indy
A blow over the eye while cranking an automobile led to the death of Reg inald Garstang, a prominent Indianapolis physician. The death, attributed to a brain hemorrhage after a brief illness, was reported by the supervising physician of a private sanitarium. Garstang was the son of William Garstang, superintendent of motive power for the Big Four on the New York Central.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garstang
Indianapolis
Ind
Reginald Garstang
William Garstang
New York Central Railway
Pennsy Flyer in Collision Near Massillon Ohio
Westbound passenger train No. 29 the Pennsylvania Flyer struck a detached box car near Massillon Ohio. Fireman J W Alexander suffered serious injuries while no passengers were harmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massillon
Ohio
J.W. Alexander
Explosion at Samples No 2 Mine Near Mc Alester
An explosion struck Samples No 2 coal mine three miles from Mc Alester Oklahoma injuring many miners. Rescue crews responded and authorities work to assess the situation and number of casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McAlester
Okla
Copenhagen clears Cook of north pole claim
University of Copenhagen panel declares Dr. Frederick A. Cook failed to prove his Arctic discovery. Secretary Walter Lonsdale and copies of Cook's notebooks were examined, but original notes were not available. Peary, Bradley and others react to the debunking with mixed frustration and resolve.
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University of Copenhagen
Frederick A. Cook
North Pole
Cook
Stromgren
University
New York Herald
Walter Lonsdale
Lonsdale
Jane
Svartevog
Axel Heiberg Land
Europe
King of Denmark
John R. Bradley
FP. A. Cook
New York
Arctic
Copenhagen
Dr. Cook
Labrador Coast
Robert FE. Peary
Little Tim Sullivan Dies in Bowery King’s Home
Timothy P Sullivan known as Little Tim a political figure in the Bowery died at his home 222 East 12th Street from acute Wrights disease and inflammation of the heart lining after a long decline. He said farewell to family and close friends as he faded, and news of his death spread, leaving thousands who he had befriended in mourning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy P. C
Little Tim” Sullivan
the Bowery
New York City
East 12Th Street
Qwright
Little Tim
Corean Premier Yi Slain In Knife Attack
Premier Yi of Corean cabinet was stabbed while riding in a jinricksha. The assailant Yie Chamm Yong, a Christian and former U.S. resident, was arrested. Yi, who became prime minister in May 1907 after a cabinet reconstruction, died from abdominal wounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corean
Yie Chamm Yong
Marquis Ito
United States
Jinricksha
Jinrickshamen
Tle
Estrada Victor in Battle at Rama Nicaragua
General Estrada claims decisive victory at Rama in Nicaragua as Zelayan forces are nearly annihilated. About 600 slain on both sides, government losses heavy. over 2,000 captured along with 1,500 rifles and a million rounds. Fourteen U S surgeons landed to treat the wounded at improvised Bluefields hospitals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eistrada
Rama
Nicaragua
Estrada
United States
Tacoma
Des Moines
Shipley
Bluefields
Tragic Fire Claims Three Children in South Chicago
Three children were burned to death in an abandoned building at 822 Constance Avenue South Chicago while their parents were away. The house burned quickly and the charred bodies were discovered among the ashes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constance Avenue
Chicago
French aid for young merchants abroad and earthquake relief in Italy
The French government offers loans up to 3600 francs for first year and 2400 francs for a possible second year to young merchants to study abroad after competitive exams. The Reggio earthquake home for aged victims transfers to Italy’s government, funded by the American Red Cross, with forty local huts also handed over. Reports claim Zelaya victory and prisoner gains in Nicaragua near Tuumna, while a new revolt under Gen. Cardenas forms near the Costa Rican border and Zelaya contemplates flight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reggio
Italy
Halian
American Red Cross Society
Red Cross Society
Nicaragua
Tuumna
Zelaya
Estrada
Washington
Cardenas
Albert I Crowned King of Belgium in Historic Procession
Albert I and Queen Elizabeth entered Brussels amid a royal salute as crowds cried long live Albert. In his throne speech he praised Leopold I and II, pledged liberty, and said Belgium would pursue humane, progressive colonization in the Kongo, a mission of civilization and development.
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Albert I
Elizabeth
Jacken
Albert
Milvabeth
Leopold Jr
Leopold I
Leopold II
Africa
Belgium
Tragedy at Star Loan Pawnshop Violence Ends in Fatality
Kansas City police and marshal units responded to a pistol confrontation at 210 Independence Avenue. Marshal Joel B. Mayes was shot in the head and severely wounded after confronting a suspected thief in a pawnshop. Mayes returned fire, killing the unidentified man and recovering stolen jewelry and rings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joel B. Mayes
Earl C. Logan
Star Loan
Independence Avenue
Kansas City
Jogan
Mayes
Thought Dead Ten Years Lives Man Appears in California
Henry Christopher of Aberdeen South Dakota vanished ten years ago and his estate was probated in Aberdeen and Fresno after authorities declared him dead. The man has now shown up at his brother’s ranch near Fresno but declines to discuss his past.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Henry
Christopher
Aberdeen
S. D
Fresno
Cal
Mark Twain Declares Life Near End After Bermuda Voyage
Samuel L. Clemens arrives in New York from Bermuda pale and feeble. He tells reporters he is near death and his life's work is ending, noting the death of close associate H. H. Rogers as a contributing factor to his decline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel L. Clemens
Mark Twain
America
New York
Bermudian
Bermuda
H. H. Rogers
Standard Oil
Mail Car Fire After Midwest Train Wreck Near Good Thunder
St Paul passenger train No 43 running north at 35 mph derailed one-half mile east of Good Thunder Minnesota scattering rails. Forty hurt none fatally. The mail car plunged down a 30 foot embankment and caught fire. Mail clerks escaped narrowly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mankato
Minn
St. Paul
Good Thunder
Politicians Debate Tariff Revisions and Policy Leaders
The piece notes Dover leaving politics for a Chicago firm after long service as Republican National Committee secretary. It cites Fowler pushing a permanent tariff commission bill and criticizes Cannon and Aldrich. Shermann pledges reforms in monetary laws and inland waterways. Bryan touts higher income tax claims and Root warns against centralization amid federal overreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Svaind
Congress
Cinuch Dover
Mark A. Flanna
Chicago Engineers
Dover
Republican National Committee
Fowler
New Jersey
Permanent
Tariff Commission
Cannon
Aldrich
James 8. Shermann
Texas
W. J. Bryan
Galveston
Civic Federation
New York
Root
Ile
Washington
Dr Cook in Denmark after polar data inquiry
Dr Frederick A Cook has surfaced in Europe after disappearing from the Gra matan Inn Bronxville on November 24. William L Cook of Brooklyn reports a letter from his brother confirming the move to Naples and then Denmark as scientists reexamine his Mount McKinley ascent claim. The Explorers Club committee chaired by H Marshall Saville signals an unfavorable report is likely.
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Frederick A. Cook
Bronxville
Europe
William Ll. Cook
Brooklyn
Cook
New York
Caronia
Cunard Line
Naples
George H. Dunkle
August W. Loose
London
Dr. Cook
Italy
Flo
Denmark
Explorers’ Club
Mount McKinley
H. Marshall Saville
General Green B Raum Dies at 80 in Chicago
Brigadier General Green Berry Raum longtime national figure died at his Chicago home at age 80. His declining health followed worry over his ill wife and led to his death. Raum was born in Golconda Illinois and rose to prominence at the 1860 Democratic Convention supporting Stephen A Douglas. He served in the Union Army from 1861, advancing to brigadier general. After the war he helped build the Cairo and Vincennes Railroad and served in Congress in 1867. He later headed the Internal Revenue Service 1877 to 1880 and the Pension Bureau 1889 to 1882. Interred at Arlington Cemetery after body brought to Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Berry Raun
Chicago
Washington
Arlington Cemetery
General Raum
Golconda
Stephen A. Douglas
Illinois Volunteers
Lincoln
Raum
Cairo and
Vincennes
National House of Representatives
dSso
Internal Revenue
Ex-Senator Harris Dead in Chicago Home
Former U S Senator William A Harris of Kansas died suddenly from heart disease at the home of Mrs Lydia Mackey in Chicago. He served in Congress 1893 to 1895 and as Senator 1897 to 1903, with ties to the American Short Horn Breeders Association and the International Live Stock Exposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
William A. Harris
Kansas
Lydia M. Mackey
Chicago
Congress
Ohio University student expelled after altercation with president
Frank C. Horton of Fairfield County a student at the Ohio University Athens was expelled by the faculty after a scuffle with President Alston Ellis in his office. Dr Ellis sustained a broken ankle in the incident.
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Frank C. Horton
Fairfield County
Ohio University At Athens
Alston Ellis
Ellis
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Labrador
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Seoul
Estrada Victor
Ban
Eire
Politics
Brother
Explorer
Gen
Green B. Raum
Harris
Wiianson
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