Mine Disaster In Johnstown Leaves Hundreds Dead In Explosions
A Cambria steel mine near Westmont Johnstown Pennsylvania suffered a massive explosion. Officials report about 125 dead with 600 workers inside the mine at the time and many more rescued or unaccounted for. Rescue efforts faced lethal gas and crowded entrances as families gathered at the openings.
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Lees
Cambria Tert Company
Westmont
Powell Stackhouse
Physiciang
Bodiex
Cambrian Steel Company
Westmont HI
Stone Bridge
Penneylvania
Mil Creek
Mayehall
Gmosre
Prosper
George J. Robinson
Harry Rodgers
Aesistant
William Blanch
Whitney
Jon’ Retallick
John Thomax
Ingale
Ralpe
Richard Bennett
John Meygran
Mill Creek
Snarry Hodgers
Rexene Tim
Young Rodgers
Min Creek
Tony Foster
Roberts
Forter
Powell Griffith
John Whitney
WiNan Malcolm P
Cambria Steel Company
Arcade Bulliog
Philadelphia
Snowstorm and mine disaster report shocks nation
A weather and mining bulletin notes seven percent corn loss and oat lodging nationwide. Mayhem follows an underground blast at the Rolling Mill mine in Johnstown pa with seven men killed and many rescued. Governor Stone orders James E B Roderick to lead an official inquiry.
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Johnstown
Harrisburg
Stone
James EB. Roderick
State Bureau of Mines
Johnstoss
Roderick
Fire in MacIntosh's bay kills six Toronto firefighters
Fire at MacIntosh's grain warehouse in Toronto collapses a wall trapping firefighters. Six men led by Chief David Bee perish as they leaped from the wall to escape the fumes. Victims include Harry Clark Adam Kerr FG Rus Bo Iesenre Joseph Collard and William Taggart, all aged mid to late twenties.
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Toronto
MacIntosh
Ster
Minneapolis Officials Indicted in Bribery Probe
A Minneapolis grand jury returned indictments charging Mayor A. Ac Antes, Police Supt. Fred W. Ames, and Joseph Cohen with accepting bribes. The case centers on alleged tributes from abandoned women, with Cohen accused of acting for the mayor and the police chief.
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A. Ac-Antes
Fred W. Ames
Joseph
Reddy”) Cohen
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Cohen
War era Boer figures and a Beaumont shooting claim
Fragmentary notes recount a Beaumont man FP W McGowand involved in a self inflicted pistol death during a war context. It mentions a Red Cross casualty bureau aiding Boer forces with 700 killed or wounded, 32 000 made prisoners, 750 000 Boer held, and General Lucas Meyer sailing from Cape Town to England as a peace delegate.
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Enxiani
Lucas Meyer
Cape Town
Sut Africa
England
Cabinet Changes Probable in Great Britain
The Marquis of Salisbury resigns as Prime Minister and A J Balfour is appointed to succeed him. Salisbury formally offers resignation to King Edward, who then calls Balfour to accept the premiership. Observers expect Salisbury’s retirement to align with Edward’s accession, with little surprise over the timing.
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Willan Henry Smith
Ford
Philippiaca
Hertertz. Davie
Court of First Instance
Philippines
Hag
Biy
Wil
United States
Davis
Chicago
Egypt
Missus
Bakalish
Salisbury Resignation Sparks Cabinet Speculation
The article discusses Lord Salisbury's withdrawal from the premiership and the intense speculation over his successor. It highlights Mr. Chamberlain as a leading candidate for the post, the anticipated dynamics with Mr. Balfour, and notes on Salisbury's health and desire for a quiet life. It also outlines Balfour's background and career milestones.
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Balfour
Chamberlain
House of Commons
Perhapr
South Africa
Igh
Lord Saliebury
Guardian Fights for Missouri Man Inmate by Court
A Missouri probate court in Clayton found Naomi B. Warren unable to manage money due to drink and addiction. The judge ordered guardianship, with Warren’s cash estate of about $7,400 to be managed for his care.
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Clayton
Naomi B. Warren
Warrett
Estebuenfox
America
Itn
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Southern Rallway
Toyea
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Chattanooga
Birmingham
New Orleans
Texas
Mexico
California
Jon
Suinta
Atiujogton
Man Francisco
Guru
Court Fanna
Jekyll Island
Thomasville
Florida
Nasson
Cabo
Koy Went
Havans
Noma
Pinehurst
Asheville
Hot Springs
Memphis
Nashville
Tenn
Ark
Chinese minister to United States recalled after years of service
The article notes the Dowager Empress’ appointments to new foreign posts and highlights Wu, the Chinese Minister to the United States, whose popularity and outspoken style made him famous abroad. He is recalled to Pekin for home service, creating a vacancy in official society.
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Herald of Freedom
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Mn Walker
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China
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National Life Insurance
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Lucas
New York
Leonie Eho Wood
Harmon & CO
Broadway
Moody plans to use press as counter in wartime maneuvers
Secretary Moody proposes using journalists as a shared opponent in the Atlantic coast joint army and naval maneuvers. The plan aims to reveal leaks and test how well troops can prevent information from spreading during a real war scenario.
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Kitchener Returns to Hero’s Welcome in London
Royal reception marks General Lord Kitchener's Boer War victory as crowds greet him from Southampton to London. The Prince of Wales leads the tribute on behalf of the King, with speeches praising his leadership and the army's efforts.
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England
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Prince of Wales
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T. King Howard
Dog rights and court cases mix in scattered reports
A garbled mix of legal notices and brief items mentions a dog bite case, a judge’s dismissal in a Willie Quinn matter, church centennial services in Caroline County Virginia, resignations and travels of various officials, and assorted local curiosities from St. Louis and beyond.
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Salon Baptist Church
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Set—Bay Lng
Disapproval of Major Waller and Lt Day Judgments Sparks Command Changes
The dispatches detail General Chaffee's reversal of Waller and Day court rulings in the Philippine killings case. Waller’s acquittal is critiqued, with calls for harsher punishment. Day is faulted for not opposing orders despite Waller’s illness and stress. Chaffee is relieved of Philippine command. MacArthur to lead the East Department. Taft’s Rome dispatch cited.
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Abia
Wholesale Prices Quoted in New York Milk Market
The Milk Exchange lists standard quality milk at 2 cents per quart with varied creamery and dairy products values. The price sheet covers butter, cream, eggs, fruits, poultry, vegetables, and grains across multiple regional suppliers and markets, noting several specific item prices and per unit costs.
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Gia
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Quiet conditions in business despite labor unrest
The report notes broad stability in most business sectors amid labor tensions, with June earnings up 64 percent from last year and 19.9 percent from 1960. It also mentions a draft trade shift with Christopher Furness acquiring Clan Line steamers for Halifax service. Wheat and corn prospects show general promise and improving prices amid favorable temperatures.
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Clan Line
Halifax
Trade prospects amid crop uncertainty and vacation season
The note suggests trade for some items will reflect lingering crop uncertainties and the vacation period, with conditions presently favorable for a strong wood value.
Tagions of Volcanic Activity Across the Western Hemisphere
The article lists five major volcanic regions in the Western Hemisphere. It mentions the Andean equatorial volcanoes of western South America the cinder cone chain across southern Mexico the Central American group with thirty one active craters the Windward Islands chain near the Caribbean and the volcanoes of Alaska and the Aleutians.
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Enduring Kiwi and Baikal Steamboat News Recounts
A compendium piece notes the kiwi as New Zealand’s flightless survivor amid overhunting by white settlers. It also reports on Lake Baikal being crossed by a pandas of steam engines planned for the Trans Siberian route, claiming 40 000 horsepower.
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Trans-Siberian Railway
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