Wilburton mine blast leaves 6 dead and 83 trapped
A coal mine blast at Wilburton results in 6 confirmed deaths and 83 workers trapped. Rescue crews from Starkam squad and others battle debris, waterlogged passages, and shifting supports as 22 men remain unaccounted for while recovery operations continue through the night. Reports indicate 108 men were in the mine at the time of the explosion and may require days to search all levels.
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W.va
Finame
Mike An
Ant Coke Company
Sigat
Ton
Uitloy Faradnetin
Leo Cauip
Farmmuray Wa
Mass de Siavetinn
Vonerety
Bihue Biowr
Wien
Binet
Starkam Squadn
Ive Gianbrotratell
Veet
Faye Arcivullat
Went Virghia
X Tadke
Wilburton
Jane
Teseve
Jer
Canteatus
Ot Estate
Claims greed of owners cause of mine blast
Pairmont Wy Vay Jin 17 patternl mule Chr prafiys oxnsel he disaster at Furroingyn Va. A bit nen presidente of Unter Mine Workers vivargedl ty statement widey In whit she calleth the tention of the entire doniey 10. The disaster Those ho miers said rilping and Who have the courage of their conve finns and tine nothing short at Criminal negligence on hu pit of the officers and managers of the Jamisin mine caused his explosion Bittner so Bittner recalled the similarity eeareen the disaster ad the recent one in the Barnackville mie bf the Bethlehem Mines Corporations Mrs WA Lowell left this after noon for Codranton to visit Mr and Mrs J Me Sliter for several days.
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Frese
Furroingyn
Unter
Ho Miers
Jamisin
Bittner
Barnackville
Mie
Bethlehem Mines
Today s five best radio features
A fragmentary radio listing outlines five top features across stations in New York Cleveland Schenectady and Chicago. It mentions programs including an operatic item and a sentimental song segment with timing cues and station identifiers in a brief schedule-like format.
Fire Sweeps Ridgway in Two Day Blaze
A major fire swept through Ridgway destroying the Miles Kane wholesale gravity and trust dealers wares and the Ridgway Wagon works. Loss estimated at $60,000 with firms Allenian Railway express and Alfred Tee Crume factory affected as volunteers battled the blaze for two days. Fire originated near the Miles Kane building and spread to adjacent facilities including a dairy and wagon works.
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Miles Kane
Billy Te Ridgway
Allenian Railway
Rosipany
Jufnsonturg
Te Ely
Alfred Tee Cruam
Ridgway Wagon Works
Showdown on Pinchot plans Monday night showdown on Pinchot plans
Harrisburg June 16 The showdown on regulation to relieve the strike emergency in the anthracite region was set as the Legislature resumes. Governor Pinchot plans to ask the General Assembly to authorize regulation of anthracite as a public utility and to permit new compacts for distribution. United Mine Workers President John Lewis will attend a hearing on the Woodward bill, opposing the certificate law changes. The Mines committee reported a bill to regulate the industry, while the other Pinchot measures await action in House and Senate committees.
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United Press
Harrisburg
Venneyband
Pinchow
General Assembly
Haceshal
Juliy J. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Rome
Mines and Mining Committee
Sen Vesler- Haye
Finance
Teuse Mines Committee
Narrow escape for Charlie Myers at local station
Charlie Myers station master escaped serious injury when a transfer truck was struck by Erie train No 5 as it left the local passenger station. A baggage truck was wiped by a rear coach, throwing Myers to the ground but not under the wheels. He suffered a severe shaking and bruises and remains confined to bed, with plans to return to duty in a few days. Sunday work taboed in Greensburg barbers must keep shops open Saturday night to Monday morning, blinds up on Sunday per order.
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Harles A. Myers
Erie Train No. S
Mr. Myers
Myera
Greensburg
Hargess
J. M. Keener
John C Wister to Address Woman's Club Event
John C Wister will speak to the Woman's Club Monday evening January 18 at 8 o'clock in the High Service Building. He will discuss garden topics linking national societies and prominent horticultural groups. Admission for club members is paid, others may be charged a fee, and a large audience is anticipated.
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Moray
Mouse
Garden
Garden Magazine
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Flower Grower
Fara and Garden
Amesivuns Trp Society
Hie Americain
Peony Society
Wister
Chub
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Inquiry into Poultry Trust Conducted by Justice Department
Washington January 15 The Justice Department is conducting a poultry trust inquiry in testimony before the Walsh committee. Special assistant Attorney General Lott said they are examining the matter but refused to provide details and hinted at pursuing or not pursuing the suspects.
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Washington
Justce Department
Lott
Walsh
Lote
Powltry Trust
Coast Guard Sideswipe Fatal Crashes Claim Two Youths
Two Pittsburgh youths died in c oasting accidents reported within 24 hours. Bob Ring collision with poles caused fatal injuries to 20 year old Paprert of Pittsburgh and Theodore Bedenhorn of Verona.
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Pittsburgh
Paprert
Cheodore Bedenhorn
Verona
Electric Light Franchise Dominates Town Meeting
The Timer Chamber of Commerce held its annual meeting in the tava hal with Joby Neckers named president and Urvj Legters as vice president. Discussions on securing a Niagara power franchise were raised as Mr Tenpas, plant owner, attended but declined to name a sale price, and the town board refused a new franchise. The group plans to refer the matter to the New York State Public Service Commission as developments unfold and residents track the contest.
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Tava
Joby Neckers
Atter
Urvj Legters
Ifford
Legters
Treasurrer
Era Christensen
Tenpas
Namie
Tening
Niagara
Chamber of Commerce
New York State
Mili’ Setvice Corny
Fire damages auditorium during school matinee audience grows
The High School auditorium was burned this afternoon during a student performance directed by Miss Lucile Murray. More than one hundred pupils from allied music groups will participate this evening for the public show. Ticket sales for the evening were promising, and all who wish to attend should be able to secure seats.
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Lucile Murray
Milk truck accident disrupts route to Peake Products plant
A large milk truck en route from Columbus to the Peake Products Company plant on East Main Street left the road and crashed into the Flare Creek bridge. The driver escaped unharmed. cargo damage occurred but the vehicle sustained minor damage. Mrs. J. R. Clark, visiting relatives, returned home to Geneva this afternoon.
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Peake Products Company
East Main Street
East Columbus
Flare Creek
Erie Man Entombed in West Virginia Mine
A Erie man was entombed in a West Virginia mine under a chaotic report citing company officials and names such as Mike Motskx and others. The incident involved miners near Greenville, Pa, Saga details remain unclear as authorities investigate the entrapment and safety lapses.
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St Farminggta
Mike Motskx
Env
Vrable Spuitt
Greenville
Aril Juin Tennis
Phalle Hill
Welch's Lit Based on Desire to Serve God
Fragmentary text describes a will filed for probate naming Dr. Charles Woleh and references an estate connected to William Jendines Bryam. It mentions unfermented grape juice Welch and a motive to aid the church by providing the fruit of the vine. Some phrases imply religious motivation and early divine instruction.
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God
United Press
Jamestown
Jamta
Charles Woleh
William Jendines Bryam
St Petershiln
Tory
Stewart May Lose P. S. C. Post Amid Transit Rate Clash
Harrisburg dispatch reports a heated episode as Commissioner Stewart of Bethlehem faces Senate confirmation battles over a Philadelphia trolley rate increase. Pinchot criticized the move, Stewart pledged to stay, and three commissioners backed the rise while three opposed. Names of Mitchell, Miller, Evans, and others appear in the shifting appointments.
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Senate
United Press
Harrisburg
Stuwart
Bethlehem
Stewart
Philadelphia Bay
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Les N. Mitchell
Fred J Mitler
Maron
Hirild
Meeting Postponed by Chamber of Commerce
The meeting of the Chamber of Commerce unit City Ietayers Lavi was postponed this afternoon. It will be held next Wednesday evening to discuss merchant interests and plan plans for the next community day sales event.
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Ietayers Lavi
Chamber of Communerte
Pepper Silent on Coal Strike Inaction Cited By Senator
Senator Pepper Republican of Pennsylvania issued a statement saying he has taken no action or statements that could position him to mediate the anthracite strike. He argued that hasty action or ill considered remarks would only complicate the situation and not help the crisis. Also noted is Mrs Rean McElroy departing for Buffalo to visit family members Ace Gabriel and kin.
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Pepper
Pennsylvania
Ty Peppers
Deny Defects at Junior High of Serious Nature
The Journal reports another letter about alleged conditions at Mel jew Junior High School amid windy claims from a mother of two pupils. Superintendent Brownell says no serious defect endangering the building or students has developed. the board meets next Wednesday to discuss the matter. Water leaks in one room and a false ceiling near the roof are noted. faulty heat channels may cause cracks.
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Mel” Jew
Ing Windy
Howwever
Suyt
Milo L. Brown
St. Periitendant
Board of Education
Brownell Morning
Ruination Seen For British Coal Industry Foretold
London Jan 15 Secretary A J Cook of the Miners Federation warned ruin for the coal industry if England rejects the miners scheme for national coal and power production. He said investigators have proposed an ambitious project and miners will fight to the end rather than accept lower wages and longer hours.
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Secreture
A. J. Cook
Miners Federation
England
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