Explosion at Dupont Denemours powder works devastates Pleasant Prairie
A massive blast at the Dupont Denemours powder plant near Pleasant Prairie Wisconsin left one dead and two seriously injured as phonetic magazines exploded. The blast wrecked nearly every house in the 700 resident village and damaged homes ten miles away with unconfirmed reports of Bristol ten miles off being destroyed. The cause remains unclear and additional fatalities are feared.
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Kenosha
Wis
Dupont Denemours
Pleasant Prairie
Bristol
sacardam-Juneau
Alaska
Douglas
Douglas Island
Treadwell
Figgmes
Rutherfordton
N. C
Joke Almost Breaks Colorado Deadlock
A motion that began as a joke to end the Colorado senatorial stalemate nearly changed the ballot. After a joint ballot, leaders were to be eliminated, then the lowest vote receivers daily, but the ruling barred the motion. The deadlock remained with no ballot change.
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Joke
Colorado
Denver
Fatal hydrogen cyanide blast wipes out Jordan power plant
Carton Nev March 9 word reaches here the Hydro Electric Co power house at Jordan California was destroyed by ca monalide and seven men and women were killed one body has been recovered the plant supplied power to Rawhide and other central Nevada cities
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Beven
Slide
California
Carton
Nev
Hydro Electric Company
Jordan
Cal
Rawhide
Nevada
Lindsey Says Big Crooks Get Topega
Judge Benjamin Lindsey of Denver called out officials and institutions in a New Haven talk. He argued small crooks go to prison while big crooks reach the United States Senate, criticizing universities for producing many who resist reforms and recounting a drafted bill killed by corporate interests.
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New Haven, Conn
Mar
William B. Bailey
Benjamin Lindsey
Denver
United States Senate
Eastern University
Is J Bailey Still Senator Or Merely Cit
Debate over Joseph W Bailey of Texas centers on whether his resignation from the U S Senate voids his seat. Precedents suggest resignation may end his term unless re election or gubernatorial appointment occurs. Most authorities hold Bailey remains senator until the Senate determines otherwise.
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IS. J. Bailey
Joseph W. Bailey
Texas
United States
Cypress
Congress
Bailey
Halley
Senate
Santa Barbara Flood Waters Hit City and Valley
Santa Barbara report says Mission Creek is overflowed flooding part of the city. Storms have caused damage throughout the valley with extensive destruction reported.
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Santa Barbara
Mar
Mission Creek
Gavalrymen Find Pitiful Relic Of AtrogiouVengeance
A detachment of the First United States cavalry discovers the decayed body of a Papago Indian youth dragged by a wild mustang near Yuma. The body showed four days of exposure and severe mutilation, hindering identification, with reports of a horse and human figure seen along the Gila river for days.
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Yuma
Ariz
Mar
Mazeppa
Ivan the
Lord Byron
United States Cavalry
Long Rangs
Gila
Voice of the dying choirman echoes at Faxon funeral
Ovid Michigan March 9 William Faxon, 90, had arranged to preserve his voice for his service. His funeral featured hymns sung by Faxon and by his son and daughter as his open coffin lay nearby. The voice was recorded on phonograph records to be played during the rites. Faxon, a longtime choir singer and leading Methodist convert who built a local church, was among Clinton County's wealthiest residents.
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Ovid
Mich
William Faxon
Faxon
Ife
Clinton County
Sucker Fisheries Felt Effects of Price Cut in Northport
Northport Michigan March 9 The Hoath Fisheries reduced prices on sucker fish harming the north Michigan industry. Sucker crews fear reduced demand for rough fish will curb shipments, hurt markets in New York City, and end fishing while endangering populations of whitefish sturgeon Mackinaw trout and other species.
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Northport
Mich
Hoath Fisheriea Company
North
Michigan
New York City
Curtiss to Maneuver Before Atlantic Fleet at Newport News
Newport News Virginia will host an aeroplane exhibition by Glenn H Curtiss as the Atlantic fleet gathers in late March. The program includes a hydro aeroplane display, a simulated Fort Monroe attack with searchlights, and a race between a motor boat and Curtiss aircraft.
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Newport News
Glenn H. Curtiss
Curtian
Fortress Monroe
Eccentric Farmer Hangs After Burning Home and Barn
Texarkana Ark March 9 Charles Wilson fifty five year old farmer set fire to his home and barn then hanged himself after gathering scattered articles from the blaze authorities said the man appeared unstable and acted alone in the incident.
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Texarkana
Ark
Charles Wilson
Pittsburg Clown Died in Hotel in Older Circus Star
Lawrence McGannon, 60, longtime circus clown known as Monker Corous, died today in a Pittsburg hotel. He was born in Columbus, Ohio, and had made his home there before touring with old time circuses.
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Pittsburg
Kan
Terrence McGiannon
Wna
Columbus
Washington Bolons Praise Bal-Hager At Banquet
The center today adopted a resolution praising K. A. Bal Hager and commending the official acts. Officials from Olompia and surrounding areas attended the banquet honoring Bal Hager's contributions and leadership.
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Olompia
Waeh
K. A. Bal- Hager
Bia
Americans Captured in Mexican Fight Near Casas Grandes
A Mar 6 dispatch from Casas Grandes reports insurrecto losses of 200 and 300 horses and gear, with 30 Americans fighting with them captured. Federal losses total 100. Gen Lorenzo Torres wounded. The fight drew U S troops and unsettled Mormon colonies amid fears of reprisals.
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el Paso
Tex
Merald
Casas Grandes
Insurrecto
Francisco I. Madero
Insurrectos
Samuel Garcia Guellar
Diaz
Luis Federal Torres
Ouannys
Lorenzo Torres
Rebels Defeated in Mexico in San Ignacio Clash
Report from Mazatlan says a rebel column of 300 was defeated by federal forces at San Ignacio. Dumber and Salome Meza and Juan Pacheco were killed. 25 rebels died, 40 wounded, and 40 captured. Federal losses: 20 killed and 50 wounded. Sub Prefect Zuni led the federal troops.
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Tucson
Ariz
Mar
Mazatlan
San Ignacio
Dumber
Salome Meza
Juan Pacheco
Zuni
Fire Extinguisher Sand Quelled Blaze at Gilcrest
A fire at a Gilcrest Colorado scene last night was fought with sand as a substitute extinguisher after water failed to stop the blaze. The blaze caused about 200 dollars in damages, covered by insurance. volunteers used sand to control the flames.
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Gilcrest
Colo
Weighing Machines Seized By Weights and Measures
A March 9 report from Springheld notes a machine alleged to misweigh was seized by the Department of Weights and Measures. The case involved false pretenses and defrauded parties as authorities pursue remedy and restitution.
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Springheld
Maem
Department of Weights and Measures
Cone
Birthrate on Fifth Avenue Live Up To Fashion Line Claim
New York health records show Fifth Avenue in Manhattan hosts the world’s lowest birth rate. From Washington Arch to 105th Street, 119 blocks, only seven births in 1909 and eleven in 1910. Above 11th Street, the thirty-five blocks below 140th saw 147 births in 1909 and 154 in 1910. Names of newborns are protected by the health board.
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New York
Elinor Glynn
London
Fifth Avenas
Health Department
Fifth Avenue
Washington Arch
105Th Street
Arch
Board of Health
11Th Street
140Th Street
Reckless train crew saves man with bone in throat
South Norwalk Conn March 9 The Danbury division of the New Haven railroad crew risked life to rush a brakeman Jay Mallory from Branchville to South Norwalk in ten minutes to remove a lodged bone. Engineer John Wilkinson drove at high speed with Mallory in the caboose as Dr H B West performed anesthesia and extraction on board. Mallory recovered after the daring ambulance arrival and hospital transfer.
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South
Norwalk
Conn
Danbury
New Haven Railroad
Branchville
Jay Mallory
Mallory
John Wilkinson
Wilkinson
South Norwalk
Malléry
Cama
Hine
H. B. West
West
Cabooee
Soldiers Burned In Train Car Near Tyrant Oklahoma
A carload of soldiers was burned en route to Wront Declson when a fire struck a troop train on the M E T near Tyrant Oklahoma. The burned car was detached and the train continued its journey with two soldiers missing presumed dead.
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Wront Declson
Mar
Ina Sock
Tyrant
Oklahoma
Taft to use U S troops to back Diaz revolt
Report says twenty thousand soldiers and two fleets are rushed to the Mexican frontier not for maneuvers but to form a human wall along the Rio Grande to block arms and men. The move aims to quell the Diaz opposition and is attributed to European influence on Taft.
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United States
Taft
Diaz
Rio Grande
Dias
Mexico
Hospital Preparations Signal Border Maneuvers
Washington March 9 military preparations intensify for Atlantic coast maneuvers. Taft meets Ambassador De La Barra and assures Mexico need not fear U S intentions. Medical units expand with Solace ship, field hospitals, evacuation units, and a bakery to feed 20 000.
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Washington
Taft
de la Barra
Atlanta
Mexico
United States
Ita
Guereuéat
Lst
Rendevous
Army
Navy
Atlantic
St. Louis
San Antonio
Mar
Eleventh Infantry Battalion Early Move to Mexican Frontier
Reports reveal the Eleventh Infantry Battalion beginning its deployment toward the Mexican frontier just before 5 o clock. The fire train, mounted orderlies, wagon train, and equipment started from Fort Mussel and De Houland as officers expect the advance to depart within the morning. Engineers and hospital corps may join later, with the Ninth Cavalry and colored troopers slated to relocate by train. The final regiment to depart Port D is Paul Picat Army, with page continuation noted.
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Mort . A. Ruseol
de Houtland
Ottar
Mirroing
Kraft
Engineers
Hoeplin
Ormante- Mons
Ninth Cavalry
Paul Picit
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