Disaster at Cambria Rolling Mill Mine Kills 114
Johnstown Pennsylvania July reports recount a deadly explosion at the Cambria Steel Co Rolling Mill mine under Westmont hill at 12:30 PM. Rescue crews faced perilous conditions as 40 workers searched for entombed miners, with 114 deaths confirmed as inspectors assess air and ventilation.
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Cambria Steel Co
Johnstown
Westmont Hill
Klondike
James E. Roderick
State Bureau of Mining Inspection
Price
Cambria Co
John Seher
Yasante Sibelia
General Hospital
Josiah T. Evans
Joseph Williams
Altoona
Co. B. Ross
Greensburg
I. C. Roby
Uniontown
Joseph A. Roderick
State Bureau of Mines
Cambria
McLaurin to Take New Post in Bench
Senator McLaurin of South Carolina after meeting President returns to New York. It is understood an appointment to the United States Court of Claims has been agreed upon though he declines to discuss it.
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McLaurin
Oyster Bay
N. Y
Senator McLaurin
South Carolina
New York
United States Court of Claims
Peoria Honors Her Son Return of Maj. Gen. Lloyd Wheaton
Peoria Illinois July 12 Maj. Gen. Lloyd Wheaton who went to war from this city 41 years ago returned yesterday to a large civic reception with thousands turning out to honor him.
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Peoria
Ill
Lloyd Wheaton
Fifteen Wien Burned at Homestead Steel Works
Fifteen men were burned at the Homestead steel works in Pittsburg yesterday. One man died and eight were seriously injured after a ladle of molten metal spilled due to a crane drum break in furnace No 40 of hearth mill No 3. Panic ensued as workers fled, many with burning clothing. Most escaped inhaling flames due to facing away from the ladle.
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Wien
Pittsburg
Homestead Steel Works
Peters Brothers Feud Ending In Violent Attack
In Skidmore Missouri on July 11 five Peters brothers Leo Russ Ed Claude and Rue attacked Jesse Patton and Joseph Tate with knives and pistols. Patton was shot and will likely die. Tate suffered a fractured skull. El Peters lost part of his left arm. other injuries were minor. Leo is believed hidden near home while the remaining brothers are in custody.
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Skidmore
Leo
Russ
Claude
Rue Peters
Jesse Patton
Joseph T. Tate
Patton
Tate
el Peters
Leo Peters
Peters Brothers
Sudden Death of a Millionaire in Missoula
E L Bonner, a millionaire lumberman merchant and banker and member of the Republican National Committee, died yesterday in Missoula Montana after falling from his automobile. He was reportedly stricken with heart failure and expired instantly.
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Missoula
Mont
E. L. Bonner
Republican National Committee
Philippine schools deny proselyting by teachers
Washington dispatch reports Acting Governor Wright in the Philippines denying charges that teachers proselytized Catholic students in Philippine schools. Secretary Root received the cablegram stating the general denial of the accusation.
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Washington
Root
Wright
Philippines
Anthracite Coal Miners Strike Era Reports Progress and Tactics
Reports from Wilkesbarre Charleston Altoona and Indianapolis detail union leaders urging solid support for the strike. The Chesapeake and Ohio Railway and Locomotive Engineers halt coal transport while miners seek a broad sympathy action. Subdistrict delegates in District No 2 show cautious voting aims to avoid triggering a central sympathetic strike.
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Wilkesbarre
Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Co
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Cassady
Winifrede Co
Kanawha River
Stanton
Lehigh and Wilkesbarre Coal Co
Boy McCann
Indianapolis
Altoona
United Mine Workers
Settlement hopes fade as Chicago freight handlers strike widens
Final overtures failed to settle the Chicago freight handlers strike. Eight large railroads offered 17 cents an hour with overtime, but two railroads rejected the proposal. Teams and longshoremen voted to withhold from depots, boosting a broader labor action across Chicago.
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Chicago
Chicago Board of Arbitration
Teamsters
King Edward to Crown August 9 in Portsmouth Yacht Visit
London reports the king has progressed enough to move from London for a change of air. Medical advisers say he is strong enough to leave Buckingham Palace for the royal yacht at Portsmouth. Crown is expected on Saturday August 9.
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London
Willl
Buckingham Palace
Portsmouth
Edward
Kansas river rising. bridge pier failure halts traffic
Topeka reports the Kansas River slowly rising with a street railway bridge pier giving way, suspending service. Three people drowned near Silver Lake yesterday as their carriage was washed from a bridge.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas River
Silver Lake
Exposition Awards 1904 Aeronautical Contests Details
The Louisiana Purchase Exposition Co. announces rules for aeronautical contests at the 1904 world’s fair. A total of 200000 dollars funds the events with 100000 dollars as grand prize, 50000 dollars for minor prizes among air ships balloons motors and kites, and 50000 dollars for competition expenses.
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St. Louis
Louisiana Purchase Exposition Co
Soufriere Thunders Detonations Heard Across Caribbean
On July 12 three loud detonations echoed from Soufriere volcano on St. Vincent. Advices from Barbadoes report loud explosions heard Wednesday night from a westerly direction.
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St. Thomas
D. W
Island of
St. Vincent
Barbadoes
Tragic Suicide After Dispute Near Pauline Clarke’s Home
Detroit July 12 Oscar Reinke 20 a machinist shot himself through the heart after a misunderstanding with 17 year old Pauline Clarke. He died in his sweetheart’s arms in front of her home, police report confirms the incident.
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Detroit
Oscar Reinke
Pauline Clarke
Rev. A. C. Hirst Dies In Chicago
Omaha preacher Rev. A C Hirst former Centenary Church of Chicago pastor died Friday in Chicago. He led First Methodist Church in Omaha and was regarded as one of the best known Methodist ministers.
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Omaha
Neb
A. C. Hirst
First Methodist Church
Chicago
Hirst
Centenary Church of
Methodist Church
Drowning Toll After Reservoir Burst in Valparaiso
Thirty five people died when a reservoir at the Las Palmas estate of Claudio Vienna burst. A house on the estate was destroyed as flooding followed the break.
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Valparaiso
Chile
Claudio Vienna
Las Palmas
Salisbury resigns as Britain’s prime minister
London July 14 The Marquis of Salisbury resigns the premiership. Hon A J Balfour is appointed successor after Salisbury's frail health and obesity. report notes Chamberlain and Hicks Beach opposed consolidation of power and aims to keep succession within the Cecil family.
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London
Marquis of Salisbury
Great Britain
A. J. Balfour
Treasury
House of Commons
Edward
Lord Salisbury
Joseph Chamberlain
Michael Hicks-Beach
Exchequer
House of Lords
South Africa
Lord Kitchener
Cecil
Chamberlain
Lord Lanisbury
Duel brewing as Latimer Evans clash at Senate rally
Charleston July 14 at St George Coleton county campaign meeting six candidates for the United States senate traded insults and threats. Latimer accused Evans of betrayal and alleged a $15000 bond deal while Evans called Latimer a liar as Sheriff Owens intervened halting any duel.
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Charleston
S. C
United States Senate
St. George
Coleton County
A. C. Latimer
Gary Evans
Chinese Minister to United States Appointed
Pekin selects Sir Lian Chen secretary of the Chinese embassy to the coronation of King Edward as minister to the United States. Washington confirms Wu Ting Fang’s successor has been anticipated. Wu awaits a new role, having been notified of a transfer.
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Wu Ting Fang
Pekin Government
Pekin
Lian Chen
Edward
United States
Washington
Ovations to Kitchener in London Pageant
Lord Kitchener arrived in London amid a memorable pageant drawn from a three year wave of popular enthusiasm. He was welcomed by the king at St James Palace and led to the sick chamber where the monarch presented him with the new Order of Merit.
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Kitchener
London
Lord Kitchener
Metropolis
St. James Palace
Santa Fe Tracks at Lakeview Wash Out by Kaw Flood
Ninety feet of the Santa Fe railroad tracks at Lakeview were washed away by water from the Kaw river. A work train was stranded between two breaks with no coal or water. The area east of the lake is heavily flooded and families are evacuating as the river breached its north bank a mile north of Lawrence.
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Lawrence
Kan
Santa Fe
Lakeview
Uruguayan President Uncovers Plot Orders Banishing Two Senators
In Montevideo on July 14 President Juan L. Cuestas of Uruguay announced a life plot against him. As a consequence two senators implicated in the conspiracy have been banished from the republic.
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Montevideo
Uruguay
Juan L. Cuestas
Republic of
Portland Steamer Portland Arrives at St Michael
The Portland arrived at St Michael on July 2 and sailed for Port Townsend on July 3. Dispatches report the vessel is in good condition with passengers and crew well.
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Portland
Seattle
Wash
St. Michael
Dawson
Port Townsend
Floods Do Vast Damage Across Iowa and Nebraska
Des Moines reports continued rains flooding the Sioux and Maple valleys, Iowa River at Marshalltown at a historic high, and widespread washouts. Cedar Rapids Cedar River flooding forces evacuations while bridges wash away in Linn and Story counties. Omaha reports Papio River torrent washing homes and rail lines with trains blocked. Otoe county loses over 50 bridges and embankments slip near Union Station. Des Moines Ninth Street levee breaches cause $30,000 in damage and total flood losses reach about $225,000 as rivers slowly recede.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Woodbury
Monena
Marshalltown
Iowa Valley
Cedar Rapids
Cedar River
Linn County
Staunk River
Squaw Creek
Story County
Fort Dodge
Omaha
Neb
Bennington
Otoe County
Missouri River
Union Station
Collins
Ninth Street
The Friar Question and Philippine Negotiations
Washington reports that negotiations at the Vatican over the Philippine friars and their lands are unlikely to fail. Officials expect friars to seek work outside the archipelago as mutual concessions ease the issue, with Taft risking concessions but achieving gains in religious education in public schools. The cardinals’ committee has agreed to postpone the schooling issue indefinitely.
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Washington
Vatican
Taft
Manila
United States
Gov. Taft
Cardinals’ Committee
Passenger rate war looms in eastern rail traffic
Chicago reports indicate a price battle as the Wabash announces a Chicago to New York round trip fare of 18 dollars on days other lines sell excursion tickets to Atlantic City.
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Chicago
Wabash
New York
Atlantic City
Woman Held on Murder Charge in Des Moines Case
Des Moines reports Mrs. Frank Levelleur of Newton bound over to the grand jury on a charge of murdering her elderly husband. The victim was beaten with an ax six months ago, his body found oil-covered and burned.
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Des Moines
Frank Levelleur
Newton
Gen Thomas J Morgan Dies in Yonkers at 62
Gen Thomas J Morgan who had been ill at Yonkers where he lived died Sunday at age 62. Born in Franklin Indiana he enlisted as a private at the Civil War outbreak and rose to brevet brigadier general.
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New York
Thomas J. Morgan
Yonkers
Morgan
Franklin
Ind
Train Plunges Through Bridge After Peoria Storm
A violent rainstorm in Peoria Illinois floods the area and disrupts all rail lines. A Lake Erie & Western freight train derailed when it fell through a bridge at Farndale six miles east of Peoria. The engine and several cars lie in the creek. the engineer died and the fireman is buried.
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Peoria
Ill
Lake Erie & Western
Farndale
Record Attendance Reaches Peak at National Education Meet
Minneapolis reports a convention surge with over 20 000 visitors. All 15 meetings yesterday drew strong crowds as nearly every department held sessions and the convention’s real work moved ahead in full blast.
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Minneapolis
Minn
National Educational Association
Association
Heat Sends Seven to Death in Manhattan as City Endures Heat
New York July 10 police records show seven killed and 11 prostrated by heat in Manhattan, with two deaths and five prostrations reported from Brooklyn. Authorities note high temperatures and lingering heat wave conditions across the city.
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New York
O’cloeck
Manhattan
Brooklyn
Bright Is Acquitted In Bankruptcy Case
London July 10 Charles Bright civil engineer of Sandusky Ohio was acquitted yesterday on charges that he concealed 500000 dollars in bankruptcy proceedings. The trial concluded with Bright cleared of all accusations.
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Bright
London
Charles Bright
Sandusky, C
Brigh
Democrats Sort Presidential Hopefuls in Eastern Papers
The Washington correspondent of the New York Evening Post reviews presidential material and finds candidates like Bryan, Hill, Pattison, Olney, Tom Johnson, and others lacking. The piece notes southern candidates face northern prejudice and questions the viability of various names amid party divisions.
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Washington
New York Evening Post
Bryan
Indianapolis Journal
New York
Hill
Pattison
Pennsylvania
Olney
Massachusetts
Post
Chicago
West
Tom Johnson
McLean
Cincinnati Enquirer
Gorman
Maryland
North
Three Issues in 1902 Democrat Campaign Debate
The piece argues Democrats face three main issues in the 1902 campaign: trusts tariff reform and imperialism. It notes Cleveland favored tariff reform but drew little backing and that imperialism offers Republicans many new votes while the GOP cites a stronger anti trust record and expects Democrats to push imperialism, risking defeat.
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Cleveland
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Congress
United States
Democratic Candidate Field in Flux Says Eagle
The Brooklyn Eagle weighs possible 1902 Democratic candidates and warns Bryan remains a factor. It argues a new national figure may emerge, with strength in service and fidelity, avoiding factional ties amid party divisions.
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Senator Bailey
Texas
Beveridge
Francis
Missouri
Bryan
Stone
Mr. Bryan
Brooklyn Eagle
Cleveland
the Eagle
New York Harmony Meeting
Mr. Cleveland
Hill
Gorman
Eagle
Democratic Party
Democratic party clash and tariff talk across papers
A compilation of editorials and remarks from Chicago, Detroit, Des Moines, St. Louis, Washington, Albany and other papers. The notes discuss harmony, strife, Dewey and Aguinaldo, ad taxes, tariffs, and congressional changes, reflecting partisan tensions and fiscal debate.
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Cleveland
Chicago Tribune
Detroit Free Press
Dem
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Dewey
Aguinaldo
Washington Post
Congress
Senate
Albany Journal
Admiral Dewey
Tammany
N. Y. Tribune
Indianapolis Journal
Sam
Treasury
Troy
Republican Party
Real Estate Firm Opposes Inflated Trader Commissions
A real estate firm contends against inflated trader prices and extraordinary commissions added to property costs. The firm pledges fair dealing with owners and purchasers to ensure transparent pricing.
Diverse farms and land for sale near city in Michigan Ohio
A long list of farms ranging from 20 to 800 acres offered for sale or exchange. Properties include riverfront and upland tracts in Crawford County Michigan and Defiance and Paulding counties Ohio, with varied improvements, timber, orchards, barns, wells, and schools nearby. Prices run from a few hundred to tens of thousands of dollars, with many exchange options.
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City
Paniding
Paulding
Pike Road
DU. B
M. E
City Om
M. E.church
Evangelical
U. Exchange
Defiance County
U. S
Residence for sale with barn and water attachments
No 765 in city with a well finished residence and barn on a 66 ft frontage lot. Includes basement kitchen and cellar, well situated with room for another residence and lot. Price four thousand dollars.
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Salisbury
England
J. A. Balfour
Towa
Nebraska
The
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Maun
Maj. Rathbone
Cuba
Cleveland Leader
Roosevelt
Grover
Dave
D. E. Dozer & Co
Defiance, Ohio
Claire County
Michigan
Hutton
Crawford Ca
Crawford County
Ney
Ohio
Adams
Hicksville
Church
Indiana
Pike
Cig
Defiance City
Henry County
German Baptist
Dunkard
Tom City
City Property
Putnam County
Brock
Electric Line
Bill Heads
Defiange Express
DR. G. D. Edgar
Crosby House
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