Terrible Mine Fire Stuns Diamondville Near Fatal Losses
A Deseret News dispatch from Kemmerer Wyoming reports a boiler room blaze at Diamond Goat and Coke mine No 1 in Diamondville. About forty to fifty miners, mostly Italians and Finns, are believed dead as flames engulf the mine after a fire started near the owner’s cabin. Rescue attempts failed, and the mine’s openings have been sealed. No blame attached to the company. the mine was ventilated and well managed. A second item notes Britain’s South Africa war situation, with De Wet’s schemes halted and Kitchener tightening control. officials predict limited fighting beyond July.
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Salt Lake
Miah
Deseret News
Kemmerer
Wyo
Tiamondville
Sealed Levels Halt Diamond Mine Rescue Efforts
Fort Lake report from Kemmerer Wyoming states the sixth and seventh levels at the Diamond mines are sealed to prevent further damage. The mine superintendent says life is unlikely for thirty to thirty five miners trapped since early morning. No bodies recovered yet and rescue work pauses as hopes fade. Curtain of relief gangs, towns nearby, and no work at other mines today.
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Fort Lake
Kemmerer
Wyo
Surrousling
Butte Mine Disaster Dispatches Prompt Aid Efforts
Butte February 26 dispatches report the Diamondville mines owned by the Coppar company. Scallen, president of Anal yia, received word from Thomas Snellien, mine superintendent, that 26 byost workers were missing and no bodies had yet been recovered. Miners reportedly suffocated by smoke. recovery plans target tomorrow. H H Rogers urged urgent humanitarian action. Scallon ordered Snedden to mobilize medical aid and relief.
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Butte
Diamondville
Gumated Coppar Company
Scallen
Anal Yia Company
Thomas Snellien
Supen Imier
House Ways and Means panel votes against Sulzer resolution
Washington February 26 the Ways and Means committee reported adversely Sulzer New York resolution demanding treasury correspondence with firms on duties tied to Russian sugar. Party line split with Democrats backing the measure. Minority leader Richardson sought to report the Babcock bill repealing steel and iron duties but the body adjourned before a vote.
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Washington
Ways and Means Committee
House
Sulzer
New York
Secretary of the Treasury
Richardson
Babcock
Cattle Growers Weigh Roles of National Live Stock Group
Denver reports heavy speculation in livestock circles over whether the American Cattle Growers association will join the National Live Stock association at its March 5 meeting. The Cattle Growers executive committee plans May 5 to map convention plans amid debates on land leasing, transport rates, inspection fees, and related issues. The association claims current ownership spans from North Dakota to Arizona and from the Missouri River to the Pacific coast, valued at about 50 million dollars.
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Denver
Colo
American Cattle Growers Association
National Live Stock Association
Alnof
Mayen
Svery
North
Takota
Arizona
Missouri River
Pagifle
Cubans claim constitution in effect as Havana asks asset handover
New York dispatch reports Cubans insist their constitution has taken effect since signing. An election law will be issued within days enabling a vote, and a request will be made for the United States to surrender all government property. Washington warns it can only halt under peremptory orders, signaling possible serious trouble.
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New York
Havana
United States
Fidelity Trust Co. Tax Battle Upheld by Supreme Court
The New York supreme court at Trenton sustained Newark city taxes on Fidelity Trust Co. of Newark including its capital stock and surplus. The bank had resisted claiming surplus exemption, but the board won taxation on 1,000,000 in stock and 80,000 surplus. It is unclear if an appeal will follow.
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New York
Supreme Court
Trenton
Fidelity Trust Co
Newark
T. B. Lovey
Imard
Court of Errors
Indiana Wants a President in 1905 Battleground
Chicago Feb 26 A Washington Post dispatch says Tom Johnson of Ohio revived talk of a Democratic presidential candidacy while Indiana attracts attention from prophets. Senator Charles W Fairbanks is named as a possible Republican nominee. Indiana Democrats eye Samuel E Moerss publisher of the Indianapolis Sentinel as a potential Democratic candidate. Moerss, a former consul general to Paris, is abroad and reporters await his return for a public statement on any presidential bid.
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Chicago
Washington
Tom Johnson
Ohio
Indiana
Charles W. Fairbanks
Fairbanks
Samuel E. Moerss
Indianapolis
Moerss
Paris
Cleveland
Mexico
Central America
Revolver Shooting Tournament Set At Madison Square Garden
New York hosts a Metropolitan Shooting Club open revolver match from March 4 to April 1 with international interest. Top shooters will compete for a $100 medal from M Gastinne Benoite of Paris, represented by Capt James Conlin of New York. distances are 15 and 20 yards with six shots per target and three best targets counted at each distance.
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New York
Metropolitan Shooting Club
The
Ciy
Madison Square Garden
M. Gastinne Bennette
Paris
James Conlin
Regret over Conger’s Leaving Moves Amid Pekin Turmoil
London reports Pall Mall Gazette dispatch says United States Minister Conger’s recall is regretted as an uncompromising stance may yield a benevolent policy. Ministers draft list of principal officials linked to the Power movement, six months needed for remaining demands. Germans crack down on brigandage, earning praise for efficiency. Ashley bank in Centennial district closes with unknown statement, $36,000 deposits.
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London
Pall Mall Gazette
Pekin
Dite
United States
Conger
Vigilantes Close in on Bill Fain Near Yuma
In Phoenix on February 26 a posse hunts Bill Fain, accused of aiding the murder of Mia. John Burns is said to have corralled him in dense timber south of Yuma. The dead woman’s husband, father, and brothers are part of the posse and vow to lynch Fain when captured.
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Phoenix
Aziz
Bill Fain
Mia
John Burns
Yuma
Fain
Epidemic and political shifts in Philippines spark tension
Manila reports a rin derpest outbreak in Visayans with Masbate, Panay, and Bureas Isis affected. Quarantine measures rise as Conservative party forms led by Col. Blanco with opposition from Catholic authorities. Federal party leader Senor Tevera defends loyalty to American sovereignty while religious leaders mobilize priests against federalists. Military actions by U S forces near Cavinti deter insurgents as peace talks advance in Panay.
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Manila
Visayans Islands
Piceo
Masbate
Panay
Col. Blanco
Father McKinnon
Mer
Chap- Pelle
Eremita Catholic Church
Philippines
Church of Rome
Senor Buencamino
Menor Tavera
Federal Party
Youic
Senor Tevera
United Stes
Sener Tavera
Jats
Fitzgerald
Viioran
Santa Catudina
Souad
Flehteenth Wing
Sines
Airenes
Moosin
Ivlind
Fy, Rules
Duke and Manchester Duke Arrive in York
York dispatch reports the Duke and his father in law Rue Zimaweman arriving in York with talk of returning to England. The Duke mentions resuming duties abroad and plans to align with English society.
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York
Andeus of
Manchester
Zimaweman
Stay of proceedings in Kellogg murder case granted by Supreme Court
Special to the Mater Mountain from Helena Montana reports the Supreme Court hearing a stay request on the injunction against Boston & Montana operations at the Comanche mine. The petition seeks a stay pending appeal and notes the injunction remains in force until April 2. Also covered are disbarment accusations against W W Likens and testimony in the Kellogg murder case involving Adelle Bromley with various witnesses and allegations of prior Colorado convictions.
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Helena
Mont
Supreme Court
L. O. Evans
Fortis & Evans
Boston & Montana
Comanche
Clancy
Bylday
Boston & Montana Ia
Peter Breen
Sitever Bow County
W. W. Likens
Likens
Boulder
Colorado
Colorado Penit
Boulder County
Mreen
Lewis &. Young
Tikens
Raix
Dr. Hawin
Kellage
Wirder
Adelle Bromley
Fudge Smith
Gil
Kellogg's
John Horaby, Jr
Heidi
T. M. Parden
Bredway
Logan Smith
Sixth Avenue
Jacket Street
Maude Jackson
Washington Bids To Destroy War Supplies
A garbled wartime notice discusses the U S War Department plan to destroy items and assets including stamps and currency. It references authority, costs, and potential supply losses, with unclear figures and dates. The fragment hints at government actions against treasure or hoarded goods and a push to regulate or liquidate assets.
Transvaal sovereignty dispute noted in Cuba proposal
The St James Gazette reports concern over Britain gaining sovereignty over the Transvaal under a Cuba related convention. It ridicules the idea of the United States submitting Cuba dispute to foreign arbitration and questions American consent to future disputes involving Cuba.
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London
St. James
Renewal of National Bank Charters and Military Academy Rules
Translated report favors renewal of national bank charters in Washington and discusses senate pay, proposed constitutional reform, and modifications. It outlines measures affecting cadets, eligibility for commissions, and penalties for offenses, including potential expulsion and long-term service restrictions in the armed forces.
Senate passes bill on territorial division and county seats
Washington hot 26. Senate convenes and passes a bill to supplement existing laws, creating division of counties in Oklahoma territories, planning for county seat sites, courthouse construction, and temporary county officials appointments. Controversy noted over other resolutions and telegrams from General Gite Wiounehu.
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Washington
Senate
Oklahoma
Patriniikes
Ciba
Pottigeen
Gite Wiounehu
Mootle
Sui
Wits
Mr. Morgan
Morgan
Will Settle It Here In Fury Over Election Mess
Fragmented OCR text outlines political maneuvering in a February cabinet meeting. Names, places, and precise actions are unclear, but the piece hints at a heated dispute and a push to resolve issues within the government.
Vanderlip Resignation Reported Amid Treasury Shakeup
Washington February 26 Benrik A. Verndteelip resigned as assistant secretary of the treasury the department announced upon the qualification of his successor due by March 15. The notice details a pending appointment and confirms the sudden personnel change in a high level wartime finance office.
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Washington
Benrik A. Verndteelip
Hysueyssey
Ratify Indian Treaties Voices Senate Action
Washington February 26 The senate debated bills related to Indian treaties with the Muskogya and Uheevkee tribes. The session focused on ratification procedures and early care provisions for affected communities.
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Washington
Senate
Muskogya Erick
Senate panel backs 20 year extension for national banks
Washington February 26 The senate committee on nake vadey authorized a favorable report on the house bill extending the charters of national banks for twenty years.
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Washington
Senate
Nace Vadey
House
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Bane
Ashley, Ti
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Visayas
Duke
Father-in-Law
Kellogg
Postaltion Department
Republicaa
Transvaal
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Eye
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Eve Letitey
Mitre Corps
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Uae
Avy
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Wardinpveti
Brhiary
Vanderlip
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