Fatal mine gas explosion near Scranton claims seven men
A blast at the Fairlain mines near Scranton Pennsylvania killed six men and Edward Pierce fire boss, who vanished in the slope. Only Patrick Comer and John Nafir survived after the fire damp explosion engulfed the crew as they attempted to descend the lower vein. A rescue party found bodies in the blackened passage and uncertainty remained whether the flame sparked the blast or vice versa.
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Scranton
Penn
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Vaough'n
Hugh Connors
Michael Pryce
John Kerrigan
Edward Pierce
Pierce
Gree
Patrick Comer
John Nafir
Tetter
Connor
Pier Q
Kerrigan
Nafin
Pryle
Auguan
Connors Kerrigan
Comner
Railroad trackmen killed by passing engine in Summer Hill
Reported on the Summer Hill railroad line a group of track workers were struck and killed by a passing engine. The incident prompted a review of safety measures along the line and railway operations in the area.
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Summer Hill
Penn
Mes
FirzareTs RopeGers
Chicago
Knights of Labor
New Providence
West Indies
Nasata
Vienna
Saver
Fai
Russia
Austria
Turkey
Bulgaria
Germany
England
St Johns
South Royalton
Raxger Mason
Grorce HL Gordon
Vreteran
Framinghams
Mass
Isha
McNutt Lake
Mis L
Prohibition Party Nomination and Notable 1900s News Mix
Eastern and Middle States report ex Governor St. Johns as Prohibition candidate and party gathering in Harrisburg nominating Charles S. Otter for governor. Reports note a New York horsecar strike ending in defeat, a Montrose fire causing heavy losses, and a Philadelphia express safe theft with clerk under arrest. A Brooklyn writer jumps from the Brooklyn Bridge, later fined. Captain Cook accidentally shoots himself at Chatham Massachusetts. Deputy State Printer appointment in Albany. Seizures of American vessels cited amid broader crime notes.
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Saratoga
Trou EU
Tnico Ee Asheries Ag
Rost of
Kane
Vivian W. Bach
Cou.t
New York
Tiugh Prior
Bell
Barrieburg
Feld
Charles S
Montrose
Penn
Albany
Cleveland
Thomas E. Benedict
Adams Express Company
Philadelphia
Ralph Pratt
Lawrence M. Donovan
Brooklyn Bridge
East River
Evwanp Repsoncron
Tosenerin Raina
Ill Fares the Nation in The Times of Political Upheaval
A collection of brief notes reports and events including murder suspects sent to the gallows in Indiana and Kansas, a bond of political debates at Des Moines and Columbus, a hurricane of explosions in Chicago a California governor nomination and the restoration of Prince Alexander in Bulgaria. The items touch on elections platforms convictions and international affairs with multiple named places people and dates.
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Iowa
Des Moines
D. Jackson
Mason Levy Lyitrano
Edge- Geld County
D. C
North Carolina
Raleigh
Supreme Court
Cyraus B. Luce
Michigan
Grand Rapids
Columbus
James S. Robinson
Cleveland
Springfield
H. J. F. Ricker
Ant
Cocman
Nathania L Bates
Richmnom
Ind
Sexis
Kansas
Summerville
S. C
Nicintty
Ohio
Cincinnati
California
John T. Swift
Chicago
Notable Americans Set for Europe and America Lectures
United States Senators Pugh West and Butler head to Europe while Witt Cameron plans to lecture in England this fall. Henry M. Stanley the African explorer will lecture fifty times in America next season. Survey Banrvert, eighty two, is Boston’s leading lawyer with a large income. The three daughters of the late F A Drexel own about 4.4 million each and donate much of their income.
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United States
Pugh
West
Butler
Europe
Witt Cameron
Eng
Henry M. Staniey
America
Sypvey Banrvert
Boston
Tox
F. A. Drexel
Widespread East Coast Earthquake Felt from Gulf to Great Lakes
A major earthquake was felt across a broad swath of the eastern United States from the Gulf of Mexico to the Great Lakes and west to the Atlantic coast. Reports describe tremors in New York City, Washington D C, Raleigh and Atlanta with shaking lasting up to a minute and causing alarm in factories, prisons, and homes.
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Mississippi River
Gulf of Mexico
Great Lakes
Appalachian Range
North Carolina
New York
New York City
New York Signal Service Office
Equitable
Western Union Telegraph
Associated Press
Itve
Brooklyn
New Jersey
Plainfield
Newark
Jersey City
Washington, D. C
Albaugh
Opera House
Washington Monument
Richmond
O’cleck
Ooe
Virginia Regiment
Carney Guard
Charleston
W. Va
Vicksburg
Miss
Mobile
Ala
Montgomery
Raleigh
N.C
Wilmington
Charlotte
N. C
Atlanta
Gladstone Pamphlet on Home Rule and Irish Self Rule
The pamphlet outlines three sections: a history of home rule, the Irish members’ demand, and a look at Scotland. It defends Gladstone against charges of precipitousness, notes the idea was not ripe, and discusses electoral lessons shaping Liberal strategy and Ireland’s future, including the appeal of national existence and the risks of separation.
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Gladstone
Ireland
Scotland
Mr. Gladstone
Hartington
Chamberlain
Bright
Vitorious
England
Restored Bulgarian Prince Alexander Returns to Power
Prince Alexander, deposed ruler of Bulgaria, is restored amid large public demonstrations. He enters Litova and Sofia with widespread support. a reformist cabinet led by Stambuloff remains, while anti Russian sentiment grows. King Milan of Serbia sends congratulations.
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Alexander
Bulgaria
M. Stambuloff
Litova
Tirnova
Sofia
MS Zankoff
M. Nachevios
Milan of
Servia
Karaveloff-Stambuloff
Baseball Notes From City and League Circles
National game notes cover GravesPro of the New Yorks once a coal miner, Pittsburgs shutting out St. Louis Browns in five straight games, Temney of Syracuse at short with 14 chances flawless, and Washington building a winning club amid modest crowds. Washington’s recent series with the Giants, Ray Stemmeyer and Buffinton’s pitching feats, and John Start’s Hartford base duties are also noted. League-shaping talks include a new league planned with Ohio and Pennsylvania towns, Clarkson’s strike-out record, and timing evidence placing Terry as fastest. Team records show Boston and Chicago runs in games, and standings across American and International leagues.
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New Yorks
Pittsburg
Warre
Datoit
Philadelphia
Pittsburgs
St. Louis Browns
Temney
Syracuse
Washington
Ae Ee New Orlears
Augustas
Washingtons
New York Giants
Rapsourn
Stemmeyer
Buffinton
Boston
Baltimores
Detroits
St. Louis
Citys
John” Start
Ramsey
Mets
Squire's Removal as New York Public Works Commissioner
General Newton named New York Public Works Commissioner after Mayor Grace charged Rollin Squire with conflict of interest linked to contractor Maurice Flynn. Governor Hill approved the removal, citing grounds tied to the Flynn letter and civil-service law concerns.
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Newton
New York
Grace
Rollin ML Squire
United States
Squire
Maurice B. Flynn
Iris
Hill
Lukre
John Newton
United States Army
Hell Gata
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B. Lake
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Prohibition Party
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Breen Combe International
New England
Dlateer
Dalay
Burmah
Prince Alexander
Mexico
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M. Stambulos
Rustchuk
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Detroit
Indianapolis
Milwaukee
Commercial Gazette
New Waren
Springeld
New Haven
TRISH
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Terry
Galvin
Hecker
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Kansas City
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People’s History
Universal History of All Nations
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Rochester
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Wenswin
Caswell, Hazard& Co
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