Fifty Men Trapped by an Explosion
A massive gas blast at the White Ash mine near Cerrillos New Mexico kills at least forty miners with twenty nine bodies recovered. Rescue efforts continue as gas hampers workers and a relief bill seeks aid for widows and orphans.
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Albuquerque
N. M
White Ash
Santa Fe Railroad Company
Cerrillos
Angelo Raffeta
Sam Hardesty
R. Dio
E. Horne
George Speight
Marion Ellingsworth
Roy Phillips
William Jones
Sam James
Emil Leplat
August Leplat
D. Somers
E. McCarthy
Tom Whitty
Donahue
J. W. Beck
Jules Deseva
James Devine
Dan Gorman
George Marsaline
Mike Ryan
A. Kelley
John Craughan
William Ellingsworth
Osborne
John E. Thorne
Reso
Inseane Breede
New Mexico
Somerville Aldermen Grant Extension on Unitarian Church Site
Somerville Board of Aldermen approved an order directing the public property committee to arrange with the Unitarian Church Society for removal of their church, granting an extension to April 15. The finance committee may consider spending 3000 dollars for sinking wells, and the Somerville Mystic Water Board was ordered to investigate water pollution causes and take preventive action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerville Board of Aldermen
Public Property Committee
Unitarian Church Society
Somerville Mystic Water Board
Man Falls From Moving Train Near Jamaica Plain
At 6 10 P M Herman Fisler 62 of Roslindale fainted on a train then stepped onto the platform and fell near Jamaica Plain station suffering a severe scalp wound. He was transported by police ambulance to City Hospital. He lives at Summer and Walker streets Roslindale.
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Herman Fisler
Roslindale
Jamaica Plain
Fisler
Summer
Walker Streets
Blood Purification as Key to Health Cure
The text asserts impure blood is the origin of most diseases and that the first step to any cure is to purify the blood, claiming this can be done quickly, thoroughly, and gently.
Sarsaparilla praised as best blood purifier and tonic
The text extols sarsaparilla as the finest natural blood purifier and tonic. It stresses its year round health benefits and claims the remedy both prevents disease and cures it through a thorough course of use.
Interview of Prince Kung Reflects Peace Aim in War Dispute
London report cites Prince Kung detailing China’s willingness to sue for peace if Japan’s demands are fair. He notes Japan seeks territory and large indemnity, questions China’s ability to meet such terms, and states China stands on principle while Japan relies on force. Council supports envoys to negotiate with Japan.
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London
Fekin
Prince Kung
Privy Council
Prince Kang
Japan
Corea
Corean
China
Li Hung Chang
Li Hung Chang Accepts Peace Mission to Japan
A Times dispatch from Pekin reports Li Hung Chang has held three audiences with the Emperor and accepted the peace mission to Japan with cordial reception. Details of the mission and meeting places remain undecided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LI Hung Chang
London
the Times
Pekin
Japan
Japanese minister presents credentials to Queen at Windsor
The Japanese minister met the Queen at Windsor this afternoon after being introduced by the Earl of Kimberley who also plans to accompany the Chinese minister next week. The Chinese envoy will bear gifts from the ex Empress of China to the Queen in return for gifts sent by the Queen for the ex Empress's birthday.
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London
Windsor
Earl of Kimberly
Lord Kimberly
China
Bowker Absconds With 90 Dollars From Employer in Deering
Walter Bowker, a farm hand at Deering Maine, reportedly took $90 from his employer W. W. Smith's trunk after working for a year with some illness. Bowker has not been found.
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Deering, Me
Walter Bowker
W. Smith
Bowker
Smith
Providence Assemblyman Convicted
Providence February 27 John Nelson assemblyman of this city was found guilty of receiving stolen property belonging to Waite Thresher Jewelry Company and sentence was deferred.
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Providence
John Nelson
Waite, Thresher, Jewelry Company
Peculiar assault leaves man in critical condition at Milford and Shawmut
A white man chased by a colored assailant into a Milford street house was struck in the face and knocked unconscious near Milford and Shawmut. He is identified as about 40 and possibly Hebrew, with brain concussion and critical condition at City Hospital. The attacker, 2nd-person notes place him around 5'8" and 170 pounds, wearing a brown overcoat and brown derby hat, remains at large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford Street
Shawmut Avenue
Division 6
Barnet Meader
Seneca Street
Division 5
Tragic Fire Claims Miss Mary Warner in Westminster
In Gardner on February 27 Miss Mary Warner, a Westminster native who taught German in Clinton, N.Y., was found dead in a smoke filled room after a fire. Her mother discovered the scene and firemen noted her body partially burned, with death possibly from burning or suffocation. She leaves a mother and a sister, a teacher in Salem, Massachusetts.
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Clinton
N. Y
Westminster
Salem
Mass
Policy Again. Blake's $7160 Hit Two Weeks Ago
Blake achieved a notable $7160 hit two weeks ago, reinforcing earnings momentum. The account highlights the surge and places the figure within a continuing growth trend, reflecting ongoing performance.
Policy gambling crackdown hits Boston city rooms
Deputy Superintendent Pierce moves to wipe out policy gambling in Boston as Jeremiah Blake, a mason from Roxbury, claims he is owed $7160 from a Washington Street room. Backers Crosby and Williams deny payment while Blake pursues recovery, detailing losses and encounters with hotel figures.
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Station 2
Pierce
Jeremiah Blake
Lagrange Street
Washington Street
Blake
Frankfort
Williams
Boston
Tremont Street
Policy
Post
Crosby
Johnson
Gilbert Martin
Martin
Jeremiah P Blake
North Avenue
Roxbury
James M. Crosby
Commonwealth Avenue
W. W. Crosby
Jim Crosby
Parker House
Mr. Blake
William L Wilson Named Next Postmaster General
Washington reports Congressman William L. Wilson of West Virginia to become Postmaster General after Postmaster General Bissell tendered his resignation to President Cleveland. Wilson, author of the tariff act, is set to be named by the Senate. Cleveland praises Bissell’s service and notes a harmonious cabinet.
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William L. Wilson
West Virginia
Mr. Bissell
Washington
Bissell
Cleveland
Buffalo
Wilson
Senate
Democratic Party
Whales to Winter in Hudson Bay Voyages Planned
At New Bedford on February 27 the whaling barks Canton and A. R. Tucker will be fitted out for a spring voyage to Hudson Bay. They plan to winter there next year and return in fall 1896. Veteran captains predict bowhead whales will enter Hudson Bay through northern passages as steam whalers push Arctic hunting away.
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New Bedford
Canton
A. R. Tucker
Hudson Bay
Arctic Ocean
Held Captive by Indians in Mexican Mountains
American mining engineers James Fenborn and George T. Rowell set out from Guadalajara for Tepec's mountains nine months ago seeking rumored wealth. Rowell escaped after four months of captivity and announced Fenborn is held by Indians. He plans an expedition to secure Fenborn's release.
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Guadalajara
Mex
James Fenborn
George T. Rowell
Tepec
Fenborn
Rowell
West Confessed in Back Bay Shooting Case
Inspectors Estes and Cleary tighten the Back Bay shooting case against Scott and West as new witness William Patton, a United States mail driver, testifies West claimed co culpability six days after the event. Patton told investigators and district attorney Stevens that West admitted the same plan and actions by Scott and himself.
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Estes
Cleary
Scott
West
Back Bay
William Patton
United States Mail
Watts
Union Station
Patton
Charlestown
Stevens
New Haven Officials Consider Water Main Reform After Insurance Rates
John C. North told New Haven Chamber of Commerce that insurance underwriters in Boston would not lower rates while the water system remains inadequate. He cited six and eight inch mains in business districts where sixteen to twenty four inch pipes are preferred. The revelation startled local business leaders and a committee was formed to investigate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
John C. North
Robbery Arrest Near Childs and Sweetland Store
Officer Sheehan of Station 15 saw a man steal a shirt from outside Childs and Sweetland dry goods. The thief fled toward the railroad tracks behind the State Prison, where he was arrested. The man, 27-year-old Daniel M. Sullivan, admitted taking the shirt valued at 9 1/2 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheehan
Station 15
Thompson’s Square
Childs & Sweetland
Daniel M. Sullivan
Lincoln votes to form Central Falls city in smallest U S town
Providence Feb 27 electors in Lincoln approve the act creating Central Falls city. With 708 majority out of 2328 total votes the new city will cover about one and one half miles and house 14 000 residents becoming the smallest city by area in the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Lincoln
General Assembly
Central Falls
Fall River Hotel Deal Forms New Syndicate Board
The Mellen House in Fall River transfers to a syndicate including E. A. Dunham Stephen A Brownell John A Dunham George F Mellen and L P Blodgett who become directors. About 1500 Border City shares moved. old board resigns. Lease held by Charles A Sinclair runs to June 189%. Building rents at $13 000 yearly with plans to add about fifty hotel rooms.
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Fall River
Mellen
E. A. Dunham
Stephen A. Brownell
John A. Dunham
New Bedford
George F. Mellen
L. P. Blodgett
Philadelphia
Border City Hotel Company
Charles A. Sinclair
Boston
Postmaster Appointment Surprises Elmira Politicians
George Cotton's appointment as Elmira postmaster shocks local politicians and signals a thaw in ties between President Cleveland and Senator Hill, though Cotton has long opposed the president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmira
N. Y
George Cotton
Senator Hill
Cleveland
Cotton
Whaler’s New Fire Apparatus Recommended by Committee
In New Bedford on February 27 the city council committee on fire department voted to recommend the purchase of a Holloway combination chemical engine and hose wagon along with a new Hayes aerial ladder truck.
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New Bedford
Holloway
Hayes
Malden Ex Councilmen Reunite for Ninth Annual Dinner
The ninth annual Malden Common Council of '86 reunion and dinner was held at Young's last evening with Hon. James Pierce presiding. Pierce was reelected, along with the other officers, and after dinner members spoke on municipal affairs in Malden.
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Malden
Weather forecast for New England and eastern New York
Washington reports Thursday outlook rain for New England and eastern New York with warmer temperatures and southwest winds.
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Washington
New England
New York
Silver Lake Club concert at Odd Fellows Hall Winter Hill
The Silver Lake Baseball Club of Somerville presented a concert in Odd Fellows Hall Winter Hill featuring the Cirillo Quartet Miss May Perry Miss Edith Hodgman Miss Gertrude Hillman Miss Genevieve Moffette and others including Edward Emerson comedian Frances Mooers reader Louise Price soprano James Bailey cornetist and the Silver Lake Orchestra Oasis Lodge I O O F held a concert at Union Square with Miss Belle Horrell pianist Karl Ondricek violinist George Denver reader Miss Ruby Thorp violinist Miss Belle Connors soloist Charles Ash humorist R A Russell soloist Newsgirls Choristers and W H Daniels musical artist.
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Silver Lake Baseball Club
Somerville
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Winter Hill
Cirillo Quartet
May Perry
Edith Hodgman
Gertrude Hillman
Genevieve Moffette
Edward Emerson
Frances M. Mooers
Louise Price
James Bailey
Silver Lake Orchestra
Oasis Lodge
Putnam Starts Raiding Liquor Establishment
Putnam Connecticut authorities raided the establishment of Adam Weiner and seized whiskey and four barrels of cider. He will have a hearing tomorrow.
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Putnam, Conn
Nquor
Adam Weiner
Man Arrested in East Braintree Assault Case
East Braintree on February 27 saw Charles L. Sherman aged 60 arrested for assaulting 14 year old Minnie L. Baker. He was taken to Quincy and jailed.
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East Braintree
Charles L. Sherman
Minnie L. Baker
Quincy
Biddeford Democrats Nominate Frederick Yates for Mayor
In Biddeford Maine on February 27 the Democratic party nominated Frederick Yates for mayor. Yates received 4 percent of the votes while William A. Roberts failed to reach a majority.
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Biddeford Democrats
Saco, Me
Frederick Yates
Mayer
William A. Roberts
Boots and Shoes Attachments Tied to Boston Firm
In New Haven on February 27 Deputy Sheriff Brockett attached 34 cases of boots and shoes valued at $5000 from Clark Hutchinson Company of Boston. The shipment in transit to New York was tied to a suit by Levis Harris of Boston seeking $4000.
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New Haven, Conn
Clark, Hutchinson Company
Boston
Brockett
New York
Levis Harris
Mass
Postmaster General Wilson S. Bissell Profile
Postmaster General Wilson S. Bissell of Buffalo N Y is described as a towering figure both physically and politically. He weighs about 300 pounds and stands over six feet, with influence extending beyond his official duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson S. Bissell
Buffalo
N. Y
Bristol Man Confined By Illness As Doctor Reports Uncertain Grip
PROVENDENHD Feb 27 Mr Nat Herreshoff of Bristol has been confined to his house for three days by sickness Dr Miller of this city visited Bristol today and said his patient was very sick but whether he had the grip he should have to wait until tomorrow to determine
Thirty ninth Regiment veterans hold fifth annual reunion
In Medford on High Street G A R Hall veterans of Company C Thirty-ninth Regiment held their fifth annual reunion. Of 101 men who went to the front only 45 survived and 25 attended the reunion including captains and sergeants, with a banquet and reminiscences of three years at the front. The 1896 reunion committee was named J H Whitney S H Turner and G D Booker. Congress General Samuel C Lawrence Post 66 was thanked for hall use.
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Medford
Thirty-ninth Regiment
G. A. R. Hall
High Street
Washington
John Hutchins
J. Henry Eames
Henry H. D. Cushing
Samuel H. Turner
George D. Booker
William H. Alden
Henry A. Ireland
Otis V. Litchfield
Howard Goodale
John S. Beck
Winslow Joyce
Benjamin H. Dow
Edwin Ireland
Albert A. Sampson
William S. Barker
Henry H. Tyler
Nelson EF. Hathaway
Messrs
J. H. Whitney
S. H. Turner
G. D. Booker
Samuel C. Lawrence
Unconscious Man Found on Sidewalk Near North Street
An unknown man was found unconscious on the sidewalk in front of 27 North Street at 8 40 PM by a Division 1 officer. He suffered a concussion and alcoholism, had fallen and struck his head, and was taken to City Hospital in precarious condition placed on the dangerous list.
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Division 1
North Street
Dunn
City Hospital
Stole Pedler's Fruit in Lynn Robbery
William Donnell a Chelsea fruit pedler aged 151 Cottage street had oranges stolen from his wagon on Pleasant street in Lynn. Three men approached mounted the wagon seized a box of fruit beat him causing scalp wounds. Police recovered the fruit and plan to arrest the three suspects.
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William Donnell
Cottage Street
Chelsea
Lynn
Donnell
Pleasant Street
Sailor fatally injured on schooner Cassie E Bronson
Peter Anderson a Norwegian sailor fell into the hold of the schooner Cassie E Bronson today while intoxicated and struck his shoulders and head suffering probably fatal injuries.
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Portsmouth
N. H
Peter Anderson
Cassie E. Bronson
Anderson
Naval Brigade Meeting At American House
The monthly talk by Commodore C Naval Brigade was held informally last evening at the American House. No formal program or motions were reported and attendees listened to the informal proceedings.
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Com Y C. Naval Brigade
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Writers’ Trail
Bisseli
William S. Wilson
Yale
A. P. Lansing
Grover Cleveland
Oscar Folsom
Lyman K. Bass
Mr. Cleveland
Bass, Cleveland & Bissell
Mexico
Boston Report
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Whaler
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Putnam
Braintree
Itandard
Tal
Nat Herreshoff
39Th Regiment
Pedler
Sailor
Naval Brigade
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