Falling Slate Kills More Than Explosions
Washington reports Capt. Page president of the West Virginia Mining Association disputes Chief Mine Inspector Paul on disaster causes. He notes 1906 to recent decades show 11 percent deaths from explosions, while 66 percent stem from roof and coal falls, arguing water use as remedy weakens walls and raises death rates.
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Wasington
Page
West Virginia Mining Association
Paul
West Virginia
West Virginia mining laws eyed to curb accidents
The coal operators in West Virginia pledge to support just safety measures while opposing burdensome laws without fair compensation. They plan to discuss Pauls suggestions with the West Virginia Mining Association and seek legislation to prevent unjust hardships on mine owners.
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West Virginia
Paul
West Virginia Mining Association
No verdict reached in $2,000,000 will case
The jury after forty six hours was discharged without agreeing on a verdict. It stood eight for breaking the will and four against. The case cannot be heard again before the May term of the court.
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Clinton
William Sells Dead In New York Circa Sells Bros Circus
William Sells a prominent figure in the world of show business and partner in the Sells Bros. circuses died this morning after a brief gastritis illness. He was the last surviving of the three Sells brothers who built the firm.
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New York
William Sells
Sells Bros. Circuses
Woman suffrage killed in Charleston senate
Charleston West Virginia February 17 The levy bill was discussed in the senate with Democrats offering amendments that were defeated along strict party lines. Senator Little’s resolution was not adopted.
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Charleston
W. Va
Senate
Little
Walter Ripply Indicted on Three Counts in Tazewell Trial
Walter Ripply faces three counts in a Tazewell court as prosecutors prepare to try the alleged rapist. A large contingent of witnesses from Pocahontas are on hand and ready to testify as the trial opens.
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Tazewell
Pocahontas
Rippey Indicted on Three Counts in Tazewell Va
Walter Rippey, a Black man, is indicted by the Tazewell county grand jury on three counts including attempted rape and criminal assault. Indictments name Mary Anna Alonzo, Mrs. Mary Pool colored, and Mrs. Mary Dancey. Trial set for tomorrow with a large witness turnout from Pocahontas. jury expected without trouble.
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Tazewell
Walter Rippey
Mary Anna Alonzo
Mary Pool
Mary Dancey
Pocahontas
Senate Deliberations and Mine Inquiry Promised
A page reports the joint mine investigation committee chairman pledging a preliminary report tomorrow. The senate defeats the woman’s suffrage constitutional amendment 13 to 11. Educational matters fill remaining floor time in both houses.
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Senate
Page
Joint
Girl Denies Father Statement in Tragic Case
A seventeen year old girl declares she is of age and clears Buchanan of blame while vowing to reveal nothing about her sweetheart. The Spangler case widens as Gott’s folie appears connected to intoxication, hypnosis claims, and police seek truth behind the bedroom murder amid family turmoil.
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Buchanan
Brother of God
Morse troubles multiply in New York indictments
Charles W. Morse, the former banker and promoter, faces a third indictment for perjury after another grand jury action. He appeared in court to plead to two prior indictments for grand larceny as legal moves unfold. He is set to appear before Justice Dowling to plead, while his counsel Britt received summons in two additional stock-related actions.
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New York
Charles W. Morse
Morse
Victor J. Dowling
Supreme Court
Meinner
Justice Dowling
Hughes League formalizes Woodford leadership in New York
Declarations of support for Governor Hughes and prophecies of his presidential election were voiced at the formal notification of Gen Stewart N Woodford as president of the Hughes League of the States at the Hotel Manhattan. Speakers included Gen Woodford John L Mulholland ex governor Bachdor ex mayor Seth Low and congressman Waldo. Woodford warned the Democrats face a united effort to win the coming election.
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New York
Hughes
Stewart N. Woodford
Hughes League of
Thte
Hotel
Manhattan
Hughes League
Gen. Woodford
John L. Mulholland
Falling at Pittsburg flood forecast across Ohio river
Washington reports rapid rise of the Ohio river in the Pittsburg area with water levels climbing toward flood stage from Parkersburg to Memphis. Projections show Parkersburg at 41 to 42 feet, Point Pleasant 48 to 50 feet, Cincinnati around 55 feet, Evansville and Mt. Vernon 38 to 40 feet, Paducah 38 feet, and Cairo near 43 to 45 feet. Lower Wabash and Lower Tennessee rivers also rising.
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Washington
Ohio River
Puittsburg
Parkersburg
Memphis
Point Pleasant
W. Va
Cincinnati
Evansville
Ind
Mt. Vernon
Paducah
Cairo
Wabash
Lower
Tennessee
Police Charge Crowd in Solingen Riot
Socialists in Solingen gathered around the city hall to cheer for universal suffrage. Police charged the crowd, scattered protesters, and arrested many of the disturbers two days ago in Rhenish Prussia.
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Solingen
Rhenish
Prussia
Sugar Prices Drop 10 Cents Per Hundred Pounds
In New York on February 17 refined sugar grades all fell by ten cents per hundred pounds marking a rare price cut across the market. The move affects bakers and grocers expecting lower costs on bulk sugar purchases.
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New York
Sublette and Barnes Stock Peirce’s Golden Rip Coffee
A note suggests grabbing a package of Peirce's Golden Rip coffee and starting a travelscope trip around the world. It mentions Sublette & Barnes as a possible seller and hints at a positive assessment if found there.
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Peirce
Sublette & Barnes
Gott Still Guarded After Cincinnati Shooting
Cincinnati police report Robert W. Gott remains under guard at City Hospital after fatally shooting Dr. Leo Danziger. He offers no motive aside from whiskey. Meanwhile a woman claiming to be Anna Spangler's father arrives seeking his daughter, now said to be 17, not 13. Gott’s case was continued to the 27th with no bond issued. Coroner heard testimony from officers and doctors, none adding new details. John Gott, Robert’s brother, attended the hearing but claimed ignorance of the events. Medical examiners’ report on Gott’s mental state awaits completion in coming days.
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Gott
Walter Buchanan
Princeton
Dre. Kendig
Wolfstein
Louis Werner
Danziger
Torbeck
Werner
Millikin
Dannziger
Spangler
Anta Spangler
Priceton
W. Va
Robert
Pie
Cincinneli
Salem
Ind
Mrs. Gott
Binefield
Pau
Cincinnati
Robert W. Gott
Leo Danziger
Danziger Gott
Wena
Anna Spangler
Howard Buchanan
Cameron
Denziger
Danazigey
John Gott
Robert Gott
Tragedy Details Emerge in Goit Danziger Case
Cincinnati police receive new information from Rob ert L Spangler about Anna Spangler born May 22 1894 and age 11. Investigators question Gott amid claims of insanity after long examination by Drs Kendig Wolfstein and others as they assess the sequence of events in Kentucky and Ohio.
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Robert L. Spangler
Anna B. Spangler
Cincinnati
Buchanan
Dalesville
Cott
Gott
Longview
David J. Wolfstein
Remarkable Attack on the United States
The Diario Español in Havana denounces the Maine tragedy anniversary as the blackest plot in American history. It claims honest Americans think the ship was blown up by orders from the war department to justify a plan against Spain or Cuba. It cites as proof that Maine officers attended the victims’ funeral in full dress, implying uniforms were sent ashore before an explosion and that raising the wreck would prove the blast occurred in the magazines.
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War Department
Spain
Cuba
Maine
Joint Ohio miners and operators fail to agree in Columbus
In Columbus on February 17 a joint meeting of Ohio operators and miners' officials failed to reach consensus on a joint state conference to settle local questions. A further meeting is planned only after the interstate conference in Chicago, with Ohio operators favoring local district settlements before renewing interstate accords.
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Columbus
Ohio
Chicago
Five hurt as trains collide at Black Rock yard
One likely fatal in a crash near Buffalo when a Michigan Central passenger train at twenty five miles an hour struck and telescoped a New York Central yard engine. The collision occurred at Black Rock, injuring five people.
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Uffalo
N. Y
Michigan Central Railroad
New York Central Road
Black Rock
Memorial for Lincoln birthplace birthplace memorial bill introduced
Representative Madden of Illinois introduces a bill to spend 100000 to fund a Lincoln Farm Association memorial at the Lincoln birthplace farm in Kentucky. A national memorial hall costing up to 250000 would house relics and the humble log cabin where Lincoln was born. The memorial aims for dedication in 1909, the centennial of Lincoln's birth.
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Washington
Madden
Illinois
Lincoln Farm Association
Lincoln
Kentucky
Abraham Lincoln
House
Cny
Tawney
Senate
Wetherspoon
Stone
Missouri
Twenty Eight Men Trapped as Flooded Mine Collapses
Pittsburg Pa Feb 17 A flood wrecked two brick houses sending tons of brick and plaster into the streets. A J Anderson was cut by debris and eighteen others narrowly escaped. He was freed after hours trapped under timbers. Rescue parties faced cold and intense suffering among flood victims as relief efforts continued. Early reports warned several men may be buried but sounds from the mine offered hope of life.
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Pittsburg
Anderson
Aji
William Tice Dies Prominent West Virginia Jurist
Judge William Tice of Phillippi, a leading West Virginia jurist and former legislator, died at age 68. He served eight years on the circuit court bench and two terms in the state legislature.
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Grafton
W. Va
William Tice
Phillippi
West Virginia
Oranges and Apples Stocked At Low Prices
Florida oranges available at 20 and 30 cents per dozen with a strong stock. Idaho apples expected to ship today. L. J. Reynolds at Altamont Hotel promotes offers and access for shoppers.
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Florida
Idaho
L. J. Reynolds
Altamont Hotel
PURE WATER MAKES HEALTH PALATABLE DISTILLED WATER
Distilled water advertised as healthful and refreshing. Sold at drug stores and newsstands or by phone 282. Wresh Milk from Rich Mountain Dairy Farm by Kahle Kahle and Bt Claiy & Goodson.
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Blulfield Bottling CO
Wresh
Rich Mountain
Kahle i& Kahle
Bt Claiy & Goodson
Miners Entombed After Dam Breach At Mid Valley Colliery
Twenty eight miners trapped when a dam in the drift broke releasing mud into the gangway at Mid Valley Colliery near Mt. Carmel. Rescue teams labored through the night with air reportedly good and sounds of digging heard, seven Americans among the entombed.
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Pottsville
Mid Valley
Mt. Carmel
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Capt. Page
Snell
William
Walter Ripply
B. B Carter
Pres
J. N. Vance
D. R. Wood
Union Bank and Trust CoMpany
Edwin Mann
W. C. Pollock
L. A. Hooper
First National Bank of
Bluefield
National Governme
L. &. Tierney
Jefield
Prysigian
Goroner
Woodford
League
United States
Russia
Windsor Hotel
Havana
Diario Espanol
Michigan Central
Goal Mine
Statesbors
Matthew Howard
Statesboro
Ward
J. D. Smith
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