Mine Flood Disaster at Virginia Mine
Reports from the Winningham News describe a mine explosion flooding sections and drowning many workers. Fifty four bodies found, more visible but unreachable due to water. Forty four corpses moved to a morgue in Hesher. coroner's inquest begun. recovery slow amid submerged rooms and identification challenges.
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Cane Belt Bill Moves in Senate For Santa Fe Consolidation
In Austin on February 22 the senate passed a domestic charter bill and took up the Cane Belt consolidation measure authorizing a Santa Fe purchase. An amendment eliminating free transport for state officials was offered as the body adjourned under call, then spent time on a billiard hall minors ban.
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Dementia-Stricken Youth Fights Officers Near Samford
Officers at Samford Texas arrest a young man with dementia after he attacked them with an open knife and threatened self harm. He fought off capture and was bound after a violent struggle during which he cut his neck.
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Roosevelt Delivers Washington's Birthday Address in Philadelphia
President Roosevelt arrived in Philadelphia for a University of Pennsylvania celebration at the Academy of Music. He praised Washington and Lincoln as the two greatest figures, noted Philadelphia’s ties to Washington, and received honorary doctorates from the University of Pennsylvania with Emperor William’s degree accepted in absentia by Baron Speck von Sternberg.
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Peace Terms Outlined in Russo Japanese Peace Talks
A St Petersburg dispatch confirms peace proposals under discussion between Russia and Japan. Terms include Korea under Japanese control at Port Arthur, Liao Tong ceded to Japan, Viadivestock declared neutral with open access, a neutral administered Eastern Chinese railroad, and Harbin restored to China. Indemnity disputes remain a hurdle, with a possible early settlement if resolved, or a renewed clash if not.
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Rail Strike Halts Moscow Kiev Voronezh Traffic
St Petersburg report says traffic on the Moscow Kiev and Voronezh rail line has ceased due to the strike with the situation described as serious.
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Kieff
Voronezh
London Stock Market Opens Strong on Peace Reports
London on February 22 opened with a buoyant stock exchange and broad optimism from peace signals from St. Petersburg. All sectors rose with traders noting gains across departments though Russian advances slowed slightly on talk of possible indemnity requiring more loans.
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Russian bombardment reported along Manchurian front
Japanese headquarters in Manchuria say Russian shelling continues along the line. Russians have placed heavy guns at Chiachiatun two miles west of Ta mountain. Scouts from both sides clashed west of Shahopao Monday night in a sharp engagement.
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Sharp outpost fighting reported in Manchuria
Telegram from Huan Mountain Manchuria says fighting on February 20 in the Tzinchen mountain district. Russian losses in skirmishes south of Tzeirti pass totaled fourteen killed and sixty three wounded.
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Washington Birthday Observed Across Capital
Washington celebrated its birthday with Capitol ceremonies and observances by local patriotic groups. Federal and municipal offices and business houses closed for the holiday.
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Miles declines reply to Mrs. Davis over cruelties claim
Boston February 22 General Nelson A Miles says he will not answer Mrs Jefferson Daviss public letter alleging cruelties while he held Jefferson Davis as a prisoner at the close of the Civil War He notes the letter is offensive and does not merit a reply He may reproduce a letter from Mrs Davis thanking him for his care if needed in the future
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Resolution Acknowledges Return of Flags to States
General applause followed passage in the house approving the return by the secretary of war of Union and Confederate flags to the states where the regiments were organized.
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Southern Pacific Railway to Install Telegraphs Replaced by Phones
Houston Feb 22 The Southern Pacific Railway company will install telephones across the entire system eventually displacing telegraph service.
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Seven District Bankers Meet in Fort Worth
Seven District Bankers association session held in Fort Worth on Wednesday featured papers discussed and a resolution urging reduction of cotton acreage. Members plan a visit to Portland Oregon in June.
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Fuller Denounces Judge in Tinian Territory Hearing
Muskogee reports Leslie C. Fuller, assigned by Justice to press charges against Chief Justice Raymona of the Tinian Territory court of appeals, abruptly ended testimony Tuesday after denouncing the judge. He departed for Washington, creating a great sensation.
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Oklahoma joint resolution seeks probe of Osage oil lands lease
Guthrie Feb 22 The house approved a joint resolution asking President Roosevelt to investigate the blanket lease of Osage nation oil lands in Indian Territory. The lease is held by the Indian Territory Oil Illuminating Company, believed to be affiliated with the Standard Oil interests.
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Senator Threadgill Introduces Insurance Regulation Bill
Guthrie February 22 Senator Threadgill of Oklahoma county introduced a measure governing surety guaranty trust and accident companies. It provides government of such firms along the same lines as the 1903 assembly bill that was enacted into law with some needed amendments.
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Oklahoma grazing leases on Osage reservation planned
The interior department ruled the Oklahoma legislature action extending the stock quarantine act to the Osage reservation beyond congressional powers. It will open bids Thursday for grazing land leases on the Osage reservation.
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Jockey Monk Coburn In Jealous Shooting Of Wife
New Orleans on Canal street a boarding house scene saw Mrs Coburn wife of famed jockey Monk Coburn run bleeding into a doorway. Police found she had wounds to an arm and chest after a quarrel when Coburn fired five shots at her. The chest wound is serious.
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Brothers Shot Near Jacksonville In Self-Defense Shooting
In Jacksonville Texas on February 22 Lester Lattimore was killed and Clyde Lattimore was critically wounded at Sam Lattimore’s residence four miles south of town. Lee Arnwine, 21, surrendered to Constable Jay claiming he shot in self defense with a pistol after the incident.
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