Tragedy at Diamond Coal Mine Shocks Will County
In Braidwood Illinois on February 16 a catastrophic mine flood at Wilmington Coal Mining No 2 shaft Diamond Company kills seventy four workers including many married men and their families. The disaster leaves Diamond residents in mourning with widespread ruin and an extensive list of missing or dead men and boys. The report details the cause, rescue attempts, and heart breaking scenes as survivors cope and witnesses recount the events.
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Braidwood
Wilmington
Wilmington Coal Mining & Manufacturing Company
The
Diamond Company
United States
John Huber
Adam McQuistion
Robert McQuistion
Isaac Pierson
James Carroll
B. Schattell
John Boyd
Old Country
H. Eldy
John Neil
A. Orr
P. ©. Redmond
P. H. Wail
Fritz Roe
Samuel Atkins
John Atkins
A. Hocka
George Butskonskey
John Butskonskey
Larry Sullivan
John Brokman
A. Fulton
K. Grater
William Sechoits
George Mathew
W.S. Seco
H.closer
J.enz
John Trench
John Johnson
Ostrow
John Aderson
Wiliam McCully
Thomas Rofigns
Joe Ruvek
Will County
Grundy County
Mne
Ojohn
Dublin Park murder plot witnesses Irish trial details
Dusky Ireland February 10. Joseph Brady and thirteen others arraigned on conspiracy to murder Burke and Lord Cavendish. Carman Kavanagh testified detailing Phenix Park killings, driving the four men, identifying Fitz-Harris, Delaney, Carey, and Doyle amid dramatic courtroom scenes. evidence ties Kavanagh to the plot and confirms Burke’s murder preceding the attack on Field.
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Dusky
Ireland
Joseph Brady
Timothy Kelly
James Carey
Carman Fitz-Harris
Lawrence Hanlon
Joseph Mullett
James Mufflett
Edward O'Brien
William Maroney
David Curley
Daniel Delancey
Fagan
Thomas Doyle
Michael Kavanagh
Carman
Burke
Frederick Cavendish
Field
Kavanagh
Brady
Kelly
Phenix Park
Cavendish
Daniel Delaney
Delaney
Royal Oak
Park Gate Street
Patrick Delaney
Island Bridge
Phenix Monument
Gough Monument
James Fitz-Harris
Fitz-Harris
Dublin
Lord Cavendish
Chipel Road
Palmerston Park
Park
James O'Brien
Carey
Inebscare Road
Tim Kelly
Leeson Park
Leeson Bridge
Townsend Street
College Street
Joe Brady
Fleet Street
Hardwick Street
Lawrence Hanlan
Secret Society
Doyle
Ater
Lawson
James Mullett
Fitz Harris
Murphy
Crown Counsel
Hanlan
James Casey
Dawson
Samuel Jacob
Jacob
Ohio Senate and House Journal Sound Off on Laws
Long record of bills read second and third time across Senate and House from February 8 to February 13. Key actions include passing measures on court salaries, education boards, juror fees, public works, and alcohol controls. a tariff restraint resolution. and proposed constitutional amendment processes. Several bills introduce new offices, budgeting rules, and penalties, with numerous adjournments and adjourned sessions noted.
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Senate
House
Swayne
Court of Common Pleas
Lucas County
Boards of Educacation
Common Pleas
State Inspector of Mines
Simon Kenton
Champaign County
Hollingsworth
Ohio
Congress
Hartshorn
van Dorn
Flouse
Myers
State of
Public Works of
Secretary of State
Ohio State
Board of Pardons
Judiciary Committee
Supreme Court
Samilton County
Ellsworth
General Assembly
Jones
Massachusetts Style of Executive Titles
A historical note explains that only one state fixes executive titles by law. Massachusetts known for its colonial constitution uses Governor as His Excellency and Lieutenant Governor as His Honor, while national practice names the chief as President and the deputy as Vice President.
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Massachusetts
United States
Foolish showman’s odd curiosities end in disappointment
A Denver Tribune item recalls a foolish showman who advertised curiosities such as a tobacco carrying printer, a negro minstrel without a plug hat, a woman not washing her face, an editor with ten dollars, a dog with hind legs in line, a business manager who doubted editors robbing, and shoes too small for the wearer. He died bitterly disappointed.
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Denver Tribune
How a Lawyer Treated the Case and a Butcher's Note
A New Haven reader recalls rheumatic pain cured by St Jacobs Oil after three daily rubs. An up‑town resident faces debt woes with a $215 note and attempts to discount it, but pride blocks lenders. The butcher holds the original note. Wall Street News recounts theExchange.
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New Haven (Conn.) Union
David Strouse
New Haven
Connecticut
St. Jacobs
Wall Street News
Solitary and Alone Blood Purifier Mentioned in Ad
An old Erie publication duplicitously touts Mishler's Herb Bitters as a sole blood purifier claiming it can purge contaminations and strengthen the constitution. The piece links an eminent author and a boastful health claim, while a separate note reports an Erle woman robbing a hair store with a pistol-like departure.
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Mishler
Wittsburgh Post
Remedies and advertisements in a 19th century newspaper
A collage of medical tonics and patent medicines is cited, promoting Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a blood cleanser and lung tonic, Kidney-Wort as a preventative tonic for biliousness and kidney issues, and Benson's Celery and Chamomile Pills for headaches and nervousness. Also quotes from newspapers critique advertisements and shop life.
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Pierce
Curious Patent Remedies and Advertisements Plague the Pages
A collage of products and claims fills the column: Original Dr Pierce pills, Gastrine, Lyon’s Heel Stiffeners, rat and vermin killers, Worm Syrup, Wise’s Axle Grease, Voltaic Belts, Benson’s Skin Cure, Hale’s Honey, Pike’s drops. The blur of slogans, testimonials, and pseudo medical notes showcases 19th century ad culture and consumer gullibility.
Startling Statistics and Public Health Alarm
A Tribune opinion voices national concern over a Milwaukee hotel fire and 70 fatalities while highlighting a New York surge in Bright's disease deaths. It urges medical action, cites the New York Tribune, extols Warner's Safe Kidney and Liver Cure, and notes widespread pardons of Chicago prisoners as public interest items.
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Milwaukee
Bureau of Vital Statistics
New York
Bright
The
New York Tribune
Warner
Henrys Carbolic Salve offers cure all skin ailments
An advertisement promotes Henrys Carbolic Salve as a universal remedy for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and various skin eruptions urging readers to choose it over others.
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Henry
Brest
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Titusville
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Pew
CORR
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Sullivan
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