Doomed miners entombed after Alabama mine explosion
A mine near Birmingham, Alabama, explosion traps 110 to 135 United Mine Workers miners. Rescue efforts by relief trains from Birmingham and Bessemer proceed as officials fear many perished. The Alabama Steel and Wire operated mine is leased to Reid and Co, with 135 men employed.
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Birmingham
Ala
Virginia
Ebout
Birmingham Minere Railway
United Mine Workers of America
Pratt City
Bessemer
Alabama Steel and Wire Company
Reid & Co
Edward Flynn
Alabama United Mine Workers of
Four Die and Sixteen Injured in Mine Boiler Explosion
Four men died and sixteen were injured at No 1 mine of Provident Coal near St Clairsville Ohio after a stationary boiler exploded in the boiler house. Victims include William Adams UMWA local president Eli Minti engineer and Michael Meili miner. Thirteen Slavish miners were hurt but not seriously. The incident occurred in a hastily built boiler house as a sudden blast shattered the structure.
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St. Clairsville
Provident Coal Company
William Adams
United Mine Workers of America
Eli Minti
Michael Meili
James Loftus
William Davis
David Thomas
Indianapolis Fire Destroys $1.5 Million in Wholesale District
A four hour blaze in Indianapolis swept the wholesale Warerooms of Barnley & McCrea Millinery on a district bordered by Georgia and Meridian streets Jackson Place and the Union depot sheds. Three alarms called out all city departments. Eight buildings including three hotels were burned with a loss pegged at 1.5 million dollars. One firefighter suffered injuries from collapsing walls.
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Indianapolis
Georgia
Meridian
Jackson Place
Union
Rarnley & McCrea Millinery Company
Fire destroys Hoosac Tunnel docks causing $500000 loss
Fire at pier 4 of the Hoosac Tunnel docks in Boston destroyed piers 3 and 4, damaged pier 5, and burned the upper works of the Harness Ley land line steamer Philadelphian while injuring its chief steward. The steamer Dalton Hall was damaged and an adjacent grain elevator was saved. Crews escaped with difficulty.
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Boston
Hoosac Tunnel
Harness-Leyland Line
Philadelphian
Dalton Hall
Russian officers call Stoessel a coward at sea
Aboard the steamer Tartar arriving in Victoria B C February 20 were Lieutenants Below and Bondy of the Russian cruiser Sevastopol captured at Port Arthur. They said they were released after giving parole and Lieutenant Below called General Stoessel a coward, promising the world will know him as he is.
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Stoessel
Victoria
B. C
Below
Bondy
Sevastopol
Port Arthur
General Stoessel
Mrs Chadwick Appears Calm in Bankruptcy Hearing
In Cleveland on February 18 Mrs Cassie L Chadwick dressed as before attended her bankruptcy hearing She faced the claims calmly examining each assertion and rejecting several wholly or in part A maid Freda Swanstrom claimed seven months of wages at 45 dollars monthly but Chadwick denied owing that amount The session focused on minor claims with no large accounts ruled upon.
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Cleveland
Cassie L. Chadwick
Chadwick
United States District Court
New York
Freda
Mrs Chadwick Supposed to Hide Million in Cash and Jewelry
Cleveland reports that Cassie L Chadwick is believed to have stored one million dollars in cash and another hundred fifty thousand dollars in jewelry. Federal tracing suggests plans to move up to Brussels with her husband and son, aiming for a finale of two million dollars. Authorities note her recent arrest interrupted the scheme before the changes could unfold.
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Cleveland
Cassie L. Chadwick
Leach
Plang
Chadwick
Holland House
New York City
Bowling Tournament Opens With High Toledo Score
Milwaukee February 20 The American bowling tourney runs late as Crescents of Toledo post 2722 the best team score in five men class. Schindpergga Pleprnares lead with 2707 and Athletics of Milwaukee 2673. Pringley of Tuscarores Milwaukee fires 623 for three games and J Blouin of Roselands Chicago tops single-game at 268. Secretaries race notes Sam Karpf clings to lead against A L Langtry with 31 votes.
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Toledo
Milwaukee
Crescents of
Schindpergga
Athletics of
Pringley
Tuscarores
J. Blouin
Roselands
Chicago
Congress
Sam Karpf
A. L. Langtry
Poison Plot Aimed at Mrs. Stanford In California
The Bulletin reports an attempted murder of Mrs. Jane Stanford by poison placed in mineral water at her California street mansion. She drank three glasses and became violently ill. chemists found enough poison to kill a dozen people if used properly. Detectives investigate. several servants are watched.
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California
San Francisco
the Bulletin
Jane Stanford
California Street
Balfour Faces Irish Amendment Strain in Commons
London Feb 20 J E Redmonds amendment to the address declares the Irish government system opposed to the will of the Irish people. The move, planned for today in the house of commons, could stretch the government beyond the fiscal debate and expose divisions over Sir Anton MacDonnell and the Dunraven devolution plan.
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Dunraven
Balfour
Bulgarians and Turks Clash Near Strumitza
In Kuklich village near Strumitza Bulgarians suffered twenty killed or wounded in a clash with Turks. Turks later burned the village. An inquiry team found in ruins the charred remains of fourteen women and several children.
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Salonica
Kuklich
Strumitza
Equitable Life Directors Vote To Let Policyholders Choose
At an adjourned directors meeting in New York, James W. Alexander and James H. Hyde were reelected president and first vice president of Equitable Life. A policyholder vote for directors was approved, and a committee led by Alexander and Hyde will implement the move toward mutualization amid a conciliatory, compromise tone.
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New York
James W. Alexander
James H. Hyde
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Alexander
Hyde
James H. Wyde
Depew
Jacob H.eanapery
Schiff
Hriden
Poison Verdict in Hoch Case From Arsenic Tests
Chicago reports that Drs. W. S. Haines and O. W. Lewke concluded Marie Walcker Hoch died of arsenical poisoning. Lewke, the coroner's physician, said arsenic in the stomach shows intent to murder with evidence from four analyses.
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Hoch
Chicago
W. S. Haines
O. W. Lewke
Marie
Walcker Hoch
Johann Hoch
Dr. Lewke
Mrs Cody Opens Defense in Buffalo Bill Divorce
In Cheyenne Wyoming on February 20 the first testimony in Mrs Cody’s defense challenged the divorce suit claims. Lawyers presented witnesses to show Mrs Cody never offered Colonel Cody indignities or mistreated his guests and that she did not drink or use vulgar language as charged.
Boy Scouting for Wood Ends in Fatal Building Collapse
One boy was killed and two injured when a ruined building at 519 West Fourteenth Street collapsed while youths searched it for wood. A main support was cut and a wall fell trapping Harry Goldberg, who died, his body recovered by firefighters.
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Chicago
West Fourteenth Street
Harry Goldberg
Washouts Close Phoenix Rail Bridge Over Gila River
One hundred feet of the Phoenix and Maricopa railroad bridge over the Gila river was swept away in the flood. All trains are stopped. Western Union wires are down and the telephone line to Tucson is being used for telegraph service.
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Arizona
Phoenix
Ariz
Phoenix and
Maricopa
Gila River
Western Union
Tucson
Chicago
Missouri River
Omaha
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Quiet in San Domingo Report From Caribbean Squadron
A navy department cablegram from Rear Admiral Sigsbee, commander of the Caribbean squadron at Monte Cristi, reports that everything is quiet in San Domingo and affairs there are progressing in a satisfactory manner.
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San Domingo
Washington
Navy Department
Sigsbee
Caribbean
Monti Cristi
New York Youths Use Dog Calling Cards and Patent Remedies
A column notes quirky urban customs as youths use barking cues for dogs and a hostess asks about colds with Ballard’s Horehound Syrup promoted at 25 cents. It also mentions Riley’s Drug Store ads for Buckeye Pile Ointment and Chamberlain’s tablets and reports J Pierpont Morgan’s purchase of Leopold’s Chinese railroad stake.
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New York
Riley
Liver Tonic Herb ine Improves Bile and Health
In sluggish liver herbine with its action on the biliary tract makes bile more fluid and restores liver health, banishing drowsiness lethargy and apathy from liver disorders. Price 50 pts Riley's Drug Store. President Stillman said bankers are prone to error and Aunt Carrie Chadwick agrees.
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Riley
Stillman
Carrie Chadwick
White's Dream Vermifuge and Rerbine Health Products Ad
A compact old newspaper ad promotes White's Dream Vermifuge as a worm expeller and tonic to keep children healthy and cheerful, priced at 25 cents at Riley's Drug Store. It also touts Rerbine as a bile and acid expeller with blood purification and systemic toning, priced at 60 cents.
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White
Riley’s Drug Store
Clergyman Claims Meat Consumption Ends Moral Fiber
An English clergyman argues meat makes man immoral which may illuminate why the trust raises meat prices. The remark suggests moral concerns behind pricing moves and market shifts amid debates on diet and ethics.
Syrup of Figs Promotes Gentle Laxative Relief for Children
Advert says children enjoy Syrup of Figs and have improved with its mild laxative effect. The true remedy Syrup of Figs is manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co, and is the genuine product.
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Calornia Fig Syrup Co
Oberlin Students Suspect Forged Notes Signed Sage
A remark suggests Mrs. Chakwick did not sign Russell Sage’s name to notes, a circumstance seen as fortunate for Oberlin students amid unclear motives and potential forgery.
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Oberlin
Aokers Dyspepsia Tablets Sold With Positive Guarantee
The advertisement promises Aokers Dyspepsia Tablets cure heartburn indigestion and distress after eating. One tablet provides relief and the product is sold at Riley's Drug Store in two sizes 25 ots and 50 ots.
Pittsburg teacher notes college professors earn less than cooks
A Pittsburg teacher observes that college professors are paid less than many cooks, suggesting that the cooks may be skilled experts in their field.
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Pittsburg
Fraud Exposed by Trusted Medicine Name
Fraudulent imitators counterfeit Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Odds aiming to profit by copying a remedy with a 35 year curing reputation. The warning urges customers to look for Bucklen’s name on wrappers as proof of authenticity, with sales through City Drug Store.
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Dr. King
Bucklen
H.E. Bucklen & CO
Obicago, Lil
Windsor
Canada
City Drug Store
President Orders Immediate Oil Industry Inquiry
President Roosevelt directs James R. Garfield to begin an immediate, comprehensive probe into Standard Oil. The inquiry, aimed at the Kansas field and potentially Beaumont Texas and other fields, follows a House resolution. Secretary Hitchcock labels the lease by the Osage reservation Illuminating Oil a gigantic monopoly and outlines a ten year land-cut plan.
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Garfield
Standard Oil
Washington
Roosevelt
James R.garfield
Department of Commerce and Labor
House of Representatives
Campbell
Kansas
House
Standard Oi
Beaumont
Texas
Hitchcock
Indian Territory Iuminating Oi
Osage Indian Reservation
Roosevelt seeks Hague arbitration plan for all powers
President Roosevelt plans to present a comprehensive arbitration scheme at the second Hague conference near the end of the Russo Japanese war. He aims to bind signatory powers to a new convention and instructs US representatives to push for this agreement. This approach could surpass individual treaty ratifications despite Senate actions.
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Hague
Washington
Roosevelt
United States
Senate
Scandal in Canal Board Reported Fees by Congressmen
Washington on February 20 the house committee on interstate and foreign commerce found that all members of the isthmian canal commission had received yearly fees ranging from 600 to 1000 dollars for serving as directors and members of the executive board of the Panama railroad. The payments were seen as violating President Roosevelt's May 9 1904 order.
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Washington
Isthmian Canal Commission
House Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Thewan
Pablo Rec
Panama
Roosevelt
Japs Seize British Steamer Silviana at Sea
Tokio reports the navy department seized the British steamer Silviana bound for Vladivostok carrying Cardiff coal. The seizure adds to wartime disruptions in maritime transport.
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Tokio
Navy Department
Vladivostok
Cardiff
Singer Dies In Local Redlands Theater
Mrs. J. P. McElroy of Los Angeles died suddenly in a Redlands theater found in her dressing room as the call came for her appearance. Investigation and cause of death pending, authorities said.
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Singer
Redlands
Cal
J. P. McElroy
Los Angeles
Leading critic quips poets work while the dead define true poets
A critic asks how poets can be judged alive when genuine poets are deemed dead, implying that most living poets fail to practice their craft while the revered dead set the standard.
Notice to Shippers in Dillon Montana 1904
Notice from Dillon Montana dated November 30 1904 effective December 1 1904 storage charges apply to all in bound freight unloaded on platform or in warehouse and to all out bound freight delivered on our platform or into warehouse without a bill of lading. Rates set at 5 cents per ton per day with minimum five cents per day for consignments under 2000 pounds. 8 8 Carruthers Agent.
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Dillon
Mont
Carruthers
Department of the Interior
United States Land Attics
Helena
Nettie B. McNinch
Beaverhead County
Loti and Ney
L. J. Price
U. S
Montana
United States Land Office
Henry C. Patterson
Dell, Mont
Reaverhead County
Dillon Mont
Edgar Kennison
Dell
Harry Andros
William C. Patterson
Halena
Amanda West
Lima
Wis
L. J. P Ooo
St Dillon
Eee
AS Freeman
Mompeon
Richard Frank Nelson
Ee D. Miracle
Register
Ely's Cream Tatra Promises Catarrh Cure
An advertisement extols Ely's Cream Tiata as a remedy for dry catarrh and nasal inflammation. It claims cleansing, soothing, healing effects and easy relief from cold in the head with trial sizes and 500 size sold by druggists. Includes address Ely Brothers New York and mentions Basin salve for nasal inflammation.
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Ely
Ely Brothers
Warren St
N.Y
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Mrs. Chadwick
Mrs. Stanford
Equitable Life
Resuit
Comprormiss
Depew and
Harmony
Pennypacker
Pennsylvania
Ballard
Chamberlain
J. Pierpont Morgan
King Leopold
Leopold
Tabler
Russia
Aoker’s
Canal Board
Union Label
Henry Wolf
Bannack St
Dillon, Mont
C. A. Walker
Chicago & North-Western Ry
West Second South St
Atlas Bldg
Salt Lake City
Utah
James O'Rourke
Ernest McNinch
Cecil McNinch
Pase D. McKnight
Frank D. Mrgacie
Desert Land
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