Three Die in Bald Knob Coal Mine Explosion
In Mingo county near Delorme West Virginia, three miners died after a blast at Rel Jacket Coal and Coke Co. No 2 Bald Knob mine. Victims were William Gillespie John Thornton and George Hostin. Leonard Hall, severely injured, reportedly caused the detonation by igniting a keg of powder. Rescue crews recovered bodies hours after the explosion.
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West Virginia
Nowber
Rel Jacket Coal and Coke Co
Mingo County
Delorme
Bald Knob
Rei Jacket Company
Daily Telegraph
Leonard Hall
Hall
John Thornton
William Gillespie
George Hoetin
Losant
One More Opportunity at Bluefield Millinery Parlor
A sale notice from M. P. Sitlethwaite trustee and M. Browning proprietor offering Friday and Saturday discounts of ten percent on goods. A large streamer displays the cost to readers and customers are invited to buy cheap goods during the event.
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M. P.sitlethwaite
Trustes
Bluefield Millinery
M E. Browning
Special Sermons at Calvary Church
Evangelist T. H. Thornton will preach two sermons at Calvary Baptist Church on Sunday. The morning topic is Man Everywhere a Failure and at 7 30 p m he will speak on The Difference between a Child of God and a Follower of Christ. Everyone is invited.
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T. H. Thornton
Calvary Baptist Church
Christ
Sunday Services at Christian Church Programs
The Christian Church schedules Bible School at 9 30 in the morning and a 11 o clock sermon by the pastor on Moral Compulsion The 730 evening sermon title A Drunken Spree in a Parlor There is a Wednesday 730 prayer meeting The Young People's Society meets Friday at 730.
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Christian Church
Bible School
Young People’s Society
Shuler to Aid in Graham Lutheran Revival Services
Rev J W W Shuler, pastor of Graham Methodist, arrives to assist Rev Mr Baylor at the Lutheran Church revival services. He brings wide experience and is expected to boost the outreach. Services start at 7 30 each evening.
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J. W. W. Shuler
Graham
Mr. Baylor
Lutheran Church
Mr. Shuler
Fayeites joins Weed's two wives in Raleigh?
Weeds' fiancee joined his two wives in Fayetteville to reclaim a saddle horse left with the late L B Weed. Executors advertised the horse for sale. Weed allegedly died after an appendix operation. rumors suggest he may not be dead.
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Weeds
Fayetteville
N.C
B. Weed
Mc Weed
Pinehard
Mr Weed
Wee Distilling Company
Mr. Weed
Charleston Officials Charged With Contempt in Court
In Kanawha county circuit court Charleston city officials from Acting Mayor Hood to police faced Judge Burdette on contempt of court charges. The case stems from Albert Fellows arrest for building without a permit. He had an injunction prohibiting interference but proceeded with construction and was later arrested and fined.
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Charleston
W. Va
Kanawha County
Hood
Burdette
Albert Fellows
Fellows
Pocahontas Division Sets New January Delivery Record
The Pocahontas division hauled 88 838 loads in January with a daily average of 1 253, beating the previous record and surpassing last year's total. Superintendent Becker praises the team despite roadbed washouts and a two day delay at Wills that reduced eastbound tonnage.
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Pocahontas
Pocaahontas
Jane
Becker
Radford
Wills
Ill-Fated Paint Creek Mine Verdict Postponed for Testimony
The Paint Creek mine disaster trial delays verdict as investigators seek crucial testimony and attempt to locate owners of the Detroit and Kanawha Coal Company mine. Officials indicate no transfers of property and confusion over who holds title. Further contract details are expected to be obtained, with a verdict anticipated next week.
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Paint Creek
Daly Telegraph
Paint Creek Collieries Co
Boyer
Pennsylvania
E. P. Macklow
Detroit and Kanawha Coal Company
Detroit and Kanawha Co
Macklow
Detroit
Quintin Morton
M Rton
Famine Threat Hits Northeastern Japan Provinces
Information from the Japanese embassy reports a looming famine in Japan's northeast as relief is delayed. Debt from earlier famines and wartime strains have reduced crops with rice at about 15 percent of normal, costing millions. people turn to roots and leaves. A relief committee in Tokyo and city residents plan to raise funds for famine relief.
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Washington
Japan
Rosela
Skating Rink to Close for Private Party
The Skating Rink will close this morning from 10 to 12 for a private skating party.
Morrocco’s Sultan Drives Off Factory Occupation
In Morcoso Moriscos, Sidi El Turkey leads troops to deter Marchica forces. Ba Hamars pretender's troops hold the factory while awaiting a chance to land reinforce ments.
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Melilla
Morcos
Morcoso
Sidi el Turkey
Ba Hamars
Mourning Service Held for Denmark's Late King
Copenhagen February 2 A solemn morning service was held at the palace tonight around the bier of the late King Christian. Many representatives of European royal houses gathered to pay respects.
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Copenhagen
Te Palace
Christian
Europe
Muslims and Christians clash in Constantinople in 1905
Reports from Constantinople on February 2 show that during 1905 Muslims killed 232 Christians and injured 66, including women and children, highlighting religious violence in the empire.
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Constantinople
Conspiracy to Defraud Woodmen of World Arrests Made
Waterbury police arrested Martin Brophy and Louis Strouse on February 2 for conspiracy to defraud the Woodmen of the World fraternal insurance order. The pair were taken into custody in an ongoing fraud probe.
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Waterbury
Martin Brophy
Louis Strouse
Woodmen of the Word
Where Is John D Rockefeller Sighted In New York Area
A Tarrytown resident claims to have seen John D Rockefeller yesterday with two men on his estate. Officials deny he is there with Superintendent Hemenway stating Rockefeller is 400 miles away. The housekeeper confirms he is not at the Rockefeller home while reports suggest he may be touring in an automobile.
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Tarrytown
N. Y
John D. Rockefeller
Mr. Rockefeller
Tis Estate
Hemenway
Rockefeller
Ardsley
Bing
Boxwood
Census Director North Reports Cotton Stands to Date
Washington February 2 Director North of the census bureau reports general estimates of cotton remaining unginned as of January 16 totaling 250,884 bales Only about half of ginners have reported Active ginneries 28918 with 12941 bales ginned before January 16 State totals list Alabama 11346 Arkansas 28533 Florida 3095 Georgia 17878 Indian Territory 14118 Louisiana 14809 Mississippi 43281 Missouri 1785 North Carolina 9083 Oklahoma 12068 South Carolina 9760 Tennessee 11954 Texas 72734 Virginia 3896.
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Washington
House of Representatives
North
Census Bureau
Bonee
Alabama
Arkansas
Florida
Georgia
Indian Territory
Louisiana
Miseiwaipi
Miegonri
North Carolina
Oklahoma
South Carolina
Tennerses
Texas
Virginia
Subjects in Ignorance of King's Death
Copenhagen report notes the health of Dowager Empress Maria Feodorovna of Russia suffers as relatives cope with grief after King Christian's death. The death mass was missed due to sorrow at the Russian church. Greenland will not hear of the king's death for three months, delaying news before King Frederick's ascension.
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Copenhagen
Emprees
Maria Feodoreovas
Roesia
Chrisian
Empresa
Christian
Greenland
Greenlandera
Frederick
Lyman Testifies at Beef Trust Trial in Chicago
Joseph P. Lyman former National Packing Company official testifies that Garfield met with the president who indicated opposition to publicity in the beef trust case. Additional notes mention job ads from Care Lumber Company and a Hamburg sale promotion.
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Lyman
Beef Trust
Chicago
Joseph P. Lyman
National Packing Company
Garfield
Chef Trust
Deacon Seeks Wedlock With Aged Bride In NH Home
Naebua New Hampshire February 2 Deacon Stephen L G French eighty eight announces engagement to Julia Kimball seventy five both residents of elder homes The plan has approval from home trustees and the wedding will occur at the Old Ladies Home The deacon once gardened for the Congregational Church and now attends the Methodist Church His prior proposal to ninety three year old Miss Sladock was declined and she reportedly called Mrs Kimball a giddy widow
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Naebua
N. H
Stephen L. G. French
Julia Kimbell
Hunt Home
Home
Old Ladies’ Home
Deacon French
Congregational Church
Kimball
Methodist Church
Miss Sladock
Mizner Takes Charge of the Yerkes Mansion
Wilson Mizener, a California-born man who announced his marriage to Mrs. Charles T. Yerkes, arrived at the Yerkes mansion on Fifth Avenue in New York. He exited an electric cab with his valet and two cases, saying he was moving in as Mrs. Yerkes confirmed the marriage.
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New York
Wilson Mizener
Charles T. Yerkes
Yekes
Yerkes Matsion
Fifth Avenue
Mizener
Thies
Chinese Commission Arrives in New York for Investigation
The Chinese imperial commission arrived in New York from Washington to study industrial conditions in the United States. They were met by the Real Chinese Reform Association, escorted to Fifth Avenue Hotel, with a floor reserved for them. General Frederick D. Grant and staff greeted the visitors as they toured the chamber of commerce. The delegation will stay about two weeks.
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New York
Chinese Imperial Commission
United States
Washington
Real Chinese Reform Association
Rnvenue
Frederick D. Grant
Department of the East
Chamber of Commerce
Germany Optimistic Over Algeciras Conference Outcome
Berlin reports the German foreign office expects the Algeciras conference to terminate soon with a general agreement among powers. Germany believes the Moroccan question will be settled to prevent threats to world peace despite no final solution yet.
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Berlin
Foreign Office
Algeciras
Bop
Morocco
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George Hostin
Thacker Field
W. C. Easley
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W. C. Pollock
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L. A. Hooper
Lester G. Toney
C. R. McNutt
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L. G. Toney
Wm. E. Fowler
W. J. Winesett
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Sam’ Turk
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E. T. Spencer
L. L.mcintyre
Capital
Calvary Church
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Mizner
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