Twenty-One Recovered From Red Ash Mine Tragedy
Progress at the Red Ash mine near Fire Creek West Virginia is slow as workers remove debris. Three more bodies identified raise dead to 21 with 28 still feared inside. An inquest plan is set with the coroner and governor weighing a general versus special inquiry.
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Fire Creek
W. Va
Red Ash
Laurel Mines
Laing
Charles Downey
Walter Dennis
Peter Cappell
Paul
Charleston
Gov. Atkinson
Riot at 36th and Wallace Ends in Shootings in Chicago
Labor clash between strikers and managers erupts at Walsh and McLain employees of Link Bell Machinery Co. A man named Schindler was shot in the breast and seriously wounded, others including Walsh and Coffey were beaten. Police arrive as a larger fight continues. Walsh held for arrest. Also reports a suicide in Helena and a tax ruling in Washington about bicycle receipts.
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Chicago
36Th
Wallace
Wm. Schindler
Joseph Walsh
Link Bell Machinery Co
H. K. McLain
James Coffey
Sam Hbonstra
Peter Speck
Nicholas Dear
Walsh
McLain
Schindler
Coffey
Bonstra
Speck
DeBar
Fire destroys 40 buildings in Dalkenburg saloon blaze
A large fire in Lead South Dakota destroyed 40 buildings at the Dalkenburg saloon district. The blaze caused an estimated loss of 500000 dollars before firefighters brought it under control.
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S. D
Dalkenburg
Debs Refuses Nomination as Social Democratic Unity Fails
Indianapolis March 9 delegates from social democratic and socialist labor factions clash over a united party name and a joint ticket. Eugene Debs declines to run for president despite efforts to persuade him. Debates continue as Harriman and Hayes are discussed. night mass meeting awaits Debs, who does not appear as the gathering adjourns.
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Indianapolis
Social Democratic National Convention
Court House
Eugene Debs
Social Labor Party
United Party
Socialist Labor People
Debs
Harriman
California
Social Democratic Party
Social Democrat
Frederick O. McCartney
Massachusetts
Stedman
Illinois
Fred C. McCartney
Representaive Carey
Job, Harriman
Max Hayes
Cleveland
John C. Chase
Haverhill
Mass
No Will Found for Maj. Gen. Henry W. Lawton
Letters of administration issued to Mrs Mary C Lawton for the estate of her late husband Maj Gen Henry W Lawton. She states she sought a will but found none. He left four children, and at death his only personal estate was about $1000 in accumulated pay.
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Washington
Mary C. Lawton
Henry W. Lawton
Gen
Lawton
Will of Pittsburgh theater owner Davis filed for probate
The will of Charles L. Davis proprietor of the Alvin theater in Pittsburgh is filed for probate. He leaves 100000 dollars in real estate and 50000 in personal property with specific bequests to theater employees and associates and leaves the residue to actress Margaret Schriver. The will bears a date of April 5 1836.
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Pittsburgh
Charles L. Davis
Alvin Joslyn
Alvin Theater
Maud L. Strain
Albany
N. Y
Charles M. Johnston
Harry C.stanley
Margaret Schriver
Iowa Coal Miners and Operators Reach Tentative Pact Bid
Des Moines reports a week of talks between Iowa coal miners and operators ended with a 5 cent gap. Operators offered 90 cents per ton, miners demanded 95. A settlement is expected with miners likely to accept 90 cents.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Second Presbyterian Church Destroyed by Fire in Chicago
The Second Presbyterian church at 20th Street and Michigan Avenue in Chicago burned down completely. Erected twenty years ago, the building housed the city’s most aristocratic congregation. Loss to structure and furnishings is about $200,000.
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Chicago
Second Presbyterian Church
20Th Street
Michigan Avenue
Cal Lays Suicide In Jail Before Harsher Penalty
Frank B Calloway currently imprisoned for murder in the Four Courts jail ended his case by taking poison around midnight. He had killed his wife in a department store eight months prior and faced execution on Monday next.
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St. Louis
Frank B. Calloway
Four Courts
Calloway
Cuban carpenter fatally shoots brother in law in Brooklyn
New York on March 9 reports Justo Deayzla a Cuban carpenter shot and killed his brother in law George Orr a 22 year old printer in Brooklyn authorities described the crime as the result of insane circumstances prompting a swift investigation and possible charges
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New York
Justo Deayzla
George Orr
Brooklyn
British Forces Break Boer Lines at Osfontein March 7
Lord Roberts reports a thorough British surprise pursuit as Gen Colville and Gen Tucker roll along the north bank while Gen Kelly Kenny’s division executes a large flank. Boers fled nearly without firing a shot as Gen French moved southeast toward the flank then rear, leaving a deserted camp.
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Osfontein
Lord Roberts
Colville
Tucker
Guards Brigade
Kelly-Kenny
French
Surrender rumors and Boer defenses amid Natal invasion
Pretoria reports no official word of General Cronje's surrender but accepts it as fact while urging burghers to persevere. In Natal the Free State attack has shifted to Biggarsberg as La dysmith and Kimberley halt vigorous pursuit. Dewet commands at Modder river and Kruger travels to Bloemfontein to seek a compromise between Transvaalers and Free Staters.
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Pretoria
Ritz
Cronje
Free State
Natal
Biggarsberg
van Reenen
Ladysmith
Kimberley
Dewet
Modder River
Bloemfontein
Kruger
Free
British repulsed at Dordrecht as federals seize cannon
A dated dispatch reports heavy fighting near Dordrecht on Sunday. British forces were repulsed with heavy losses, while federals captured three cannon. The note is circulated from Pretoria via Lorenzo Marques.
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Pretoria
Lorenzo Marques
Dordrecht
Boers entrench at Biggarsberg as Natal farmers flee
March 8 dispatch from Ladysmith reports Boer forces digging in at Biggarsberg while scouts say all Natal Dutch farmers have fled the surrounding countryside.
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Ladysmith
Biggarsberg
Natal
Boers retreat costly for British forces in Cape theater
London dispatches report the Boers avoiding a stand at Bloemfontein retreating under Gen. French while Gen. Trench pursues. Evacuation of northern Cape Colony districts nears completion as British gain railroad crossings. News notes Baden-Powell’s need for aid and a separatist spy sentenced for signaling to the enemy during the siege. A rumor of unofficial peace overtures by the republics surfaces in London.
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London
French
Trench
Bloemfontein
Cape Colony
Mafeking
Baden-Powell
The
Daily Mail
Kimberley
Benjamin Silpent
Russia
Daily News
Krugers Great Faith Moves South Africa Troops
President Kruger addressed a crowd in Pretoria expressing faith that God will deliver the nation from adversity and noting the old God of deliverance. The speech moved listeners to tears as Mafeking fights continue and Boers claim more forts. Cronje is praised for courtesies by the British. A separate Eureka Savings inquiry in Indianapolis probes a $21000 discrepancy.
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Pretoria
Bloemfontein
Kruger
Free State Volkraad
Ationa
Mafeking
Gen. Cronje
Indianapolis
Ind
Eureka Savings Association
Little Girl Fatally Burned in Marion Rescue
Marion Indiana March reports a young girl fatally burned when her clothing ignited. Her mother was burned while attempting the rescue.
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Marion, Ind
C. Slater
Telegraphic Brevities Summary of Victories and Incidents
A batch of brief items notes bandmaster David W. Reeves dies in Providence aged 52. Henry Stubbs shot at Toombs boro Georgia. Payne Engine Co plant destroyed by Elmira fire with $100000 loss. Marsh of Lingis proposes a Mississippi training ship for naval militia. Ottumwa Press assigns to H J Vail with assets $15000 and liabilities $7000. Planet Mercury wreck confirmed near Pubnico Ledge. Sioux Falls to host 30000 seat populist convention in tent. Argentine port sanitation declared bad, Brazil tightens disease controls. Holland torpedo boat makes four dives in Potomac. another exhibition planned. Amalgamated Wood Workers deny upholsterers varnishers girders membership. Dowager Empress hosts wives of foreign ministers with emperor and heir present. Socialist Labor Party meeting at Cooper Union protests U S rule in Porto Rico. resolutions condemn General Davis military rule.
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Payne Engine Co
Elmira
N. Y
Marsh
Iingis
Mississippi River
Portland
Bristol
Pubnica Ledge
Sioux Falls
S. C
Holland
Potomac
Amalgamated Wood Workers
Gran Rapids
Mich
Wood Workers’ Union
China
Socialist Labor Party
Cooper Union
New York City
United States
Porto Rico
Gen. Davis
House to vote on conference report of financial bill next Tuesday
The House will vote on the conference report on the financial bill next Tuesday. Military and political notes include renominating Congressman Watson in Indiana Sixth and Gen Joe Wheeler urging territorial form for the Philippines.
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House
Watson
Indiana
Joe Wheeler
Philippines
14Th
Sandusky
Fremont
London
Fire at general staff HQ destroys priceless books
A blaze at the general staff headquarters in St. Petersburg damaged a large collection of valuable books and manuscripts regarded as irreplaceable. All city fire brigades fought the flames and gained control.
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St. Petersburg
State League of Republican Clubs draws 1500 delegates in Parkersburg
The State League of Republican Clubs of West Virginia convened in Parkersburg with over 1,500 delegates, marking the largest gathering ever held by the body.
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Parkersburg
W. Va
State League of Republican Clubs of
West Virginia
Cincinnati Markets Reported Prices for Flour Grain and Livestock
The March 8 markets show flour grades with prices from 1.75 to 3.90 and spring, winter, and extra categories. grain quotes list Wheat No.2 red at 73 cents, Corn No.2 38 cents, Oats No.3 25 to 54 cents, all on track. Livestock includes hogs at 4.75 to 5.00, cattle from 2.00 to 4.90, and calves with wide ranges across grades.
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Cincinnati
Lincoln the Lincoln of history and his enduring example
A long reflection on Abraham Lincoln born February 12 as a national holiday figure. The piece traces his rise from railsplitter to president, his charity doctrine, and his broad appeal across divides. It recounts anecdotes from Hezekiah Bundy and a New York broker episode showing Lincoln’s patience and wit.
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Ican
Abraham Lincoln
North
South
Lincoln
United States Service
Benedict
Washington
House of Representatives
Minois
Henry Clay
Linois
Amer
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J. H. Plumbe
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Toombsboro
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Ottumwa, Ia
H. J. Vail
Francois
Paris
English Petroleum Syndicate of
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Ohio
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R. M. Hunter
H. L. Scott
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