Gas Mine Disaster Kills Eighteen in Desois Pa
A gas explosion at the Berwynd-White shaft in Desois pa traps miners. Eighteen men went to work at seven this morning and fourteen entered the north heading while four went south. Fifteen bodies have been recovered with three still inside the mine. Names include George Harvey Henry Harvey Harry Smith Jas Graham Sr Jas Graham Jr Lindsey H Bradley John Monroe J Postlewaite G Postlewaiteh Andrew Nowak David Bell Reuben Noble George Ainsley.
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Bell Lewis and Yates Company
George Harvey
Henry Harvey
Harry Smith
Jas, Graham, SR
Jas, Graham, JR
Lindsey H. Bradley
John Monroe
J. Postlewaite
G. Postlyewaiteh
Andrew Nowak
David Bell
Reuben Noble
George Ainsley
Spanish Troops Clash by Mistake in Cuba Bloodshed
Two columns of Spanish forces under General Godoy and Colonel Holguin fired on each other at the Santa Rosa plantation near Esperanza in Santa Clara province. Seventeen soldiers were killed including Lieutenant Colonel Fuenmayer, and 85 soldiers with five officers wounded, hospitals report six mortally wounded and 82 seriously hurt. The midday encounter led to a court martial as explanations are deemed unsatisfactory.
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Havana
Godoy
Holguin
Santa Rosa
Esperanza
Province of
Santa Clara
Fuenmayer
Naval Battalion
Spain
Terrific dynamite explosion in Ellicott City kills two
A dynamite blast in Ellicott City Md today killed ex Tax Collector John Claggott of Howard County and Lee Williams a colored worker on the Edmonson Avenue Catonsville and Ellicott City Electric railway project. The concussion smashed windows of nearby homes and stores and thrown pedestrians to the ground.
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Exlicott
John Claggett
Howard County
Lee Williams
Edmonson Avenue
Catonsville
Ellicott City
Burghers Alarm in Transvaal as Dutch Prepare Struggle
A Pall Mall Gazette dispatch from Johannesburg says Transvaal burghers show an alarming attitude and a Dutch-led will to press a supreme struggle with Britain. Four reform committee members had bail withdrawn. they were allowed to travel to Johannesburg for private matters but are now arrested and guarded in Pretoria.
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London
Pall Mall Gazette
Johannesburg
Transvaal
South Africa
Great Britain
Reform Committee
Pretoria
Lynched by Whitecaps in Todd County Kentucky
Hopkinsville Ky March 22 John Windors was taken from his home Friday night by unknown men and found hanged in Wildcat Hollow woods on Tuesday He had long terrorized the neighborhood and was warned to leave for wife beating and misconduct before the lynching occurred.
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Hoppkinsville
John Windors
Todd County
Windors
Wildcat Hollow
Incomplete OCR Note Leaves Little Readable Detail
Fragmentary text from a page segment shows no clear names dates or events. The snippet mentions a date near March 25 and refers to members but lacks coherent subjects or locations.
Supreme Court rules on witness immunity in interstate cases
The U S Supreme Court decides that the 1893 law shielding witnesses in interstate commerce cases from prosecution when their answers may incriminate themselves does not violate the privilege against self incrimination. The ruling upholds the law and reverses the lower court, with Justices Brown Field Shiras Gray and White dissenting.
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Commerce
Washington
Supreme Court of the United States
Theodore V
Brown
Field
Shiras
Gray
White
Davis Forces McKinley Victory at Minnesota Convention
At Exposition hall Minnesota Republicans chose Evans of Minneapolis Thompson of St Paul Hendry of Sauk Center and Haunt of Mankato as delegates at large to the St Louis convention and urged support for McKinley. Cushman Davis withdrew his name clearing the path for a Davis free vote while the platform backed sound money and established Republican doctrine.
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Minneapolis
Minnesota
Exposition Hall
Harrison
Robert G. Evans
George Thompson
St. Paul
Charles I. Hendry
Sauk Center
L. P. Haunt
Mankato
St. Louis
William McKinley
Cushman SC. Davis
Washington
McKinley
C. I. Hendry
Davis
State Convention Endorses Morton for President
The New York Republican convention ended its labors with Governor Levi P. Morton endorsed for president. Delegates at large include Thomas C. Platt Warner Miller Chauncey M. Depew and Edward Lauterbach with alternates Hamilton Fish Frank B Witherbee D H Babcock and Daniel McMillan. Electors named are General Benjamin J. Tracey and Edward H. Butler.
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Platt
New York
Levi P. Morton
Thomas C. Platt
Tioga
Warner Miller
Verkimer
Chauncey M. Depew
Edward Lauterbach
Hamilton Fish
Garrison
Prank
Witherbee
Port Henry
D. H. Babcock
Rochester
Daniel McMillan
Buffalo
Benjamin J. Tracey
Edward H. Butler
Buffialo
Allison Leader Wins Temporary Chair At Republican Convention
The state Republican convention opened at 9 16 last night as credentials were reviewed for temporary organization. Cuney, the Allison leader, was elected chairman over A Dr Rosenthal after a roll call tally of 407 to 205.
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Allixon
Chalrimin
Ausus
Maili
South Dakota Republicans Hold Forked Convention Contests
South Dakota Republicans gather in Huney March 26 to choose delegates. About 500 attendees are split, with 440 backing McKinley and 140 for Allison. The main dispute centers on United States Senator Pettigrew's bid for delegate to St Louis.
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South Dakota
Huney
McKinley
Allison
United States
Pettigrew
St. Louis
Markets by Telegraph Wheat and Provisions Decline on Weak Cables
Chicago grain and provisions report shows wheat sliding to May 62 1 2 and July 63 1 2 cents under pressure from weak cables and favorable weather. Corn and hogs follow lower trends as receipts rise. cattle prices ease, with scarce buyers in South Omaha market.
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Chicago
South Omaha
South Owawa
Texas
Choles
Happenings From Home and Abroad
Brief tidbits from across the country and world noting murder verdicts, disasters, political moves, and notable people. Items include a second degree murder verdict in Omaha, a New York powder mill blast, a governor effigy in Danville, a silver campaign in Europe, bank and railroad notes, and political conventions.
Aggregate of violent crime and political events across states
A sprawling digest notes Shovit Daggett's fatal shooting and Reed wounded, a rain robber killed, a Burlington wreck at Carrollton, and a rash of political moves. It lists state uprisings, arsons, fires, deaths, and legislative hearings from Kentucky to New Mexico with multiple named figures and places.
Senate committee acts on Arizona admission bill
Senate committee on territories agreed to report favorably the bill for the admission of Arizona. Two-thirds of offices will be placed under civil service. House passed Bayard censure resolutions. Venezuela boundary dispute diplomacy moves forward. Nebraska compromise on Manderson McKinley forces. University of California to meet Yale and Princeton in New York May 22. Frank Perry gets five years for bread theft. Edward Milston killer David Coulter gets 21 years. Embezzlement cases hit Crockett Bragsdale and John A. Koight. Albert Chevalier arrives as James English Lgantet.
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Senate Committee On Terriores
Arizona
Hart
Crash Valley
West Virginia
Shanghai
Rufus Bent
House
England
United States
Venezuela
Manderson
McKinley
Nebraska
McKinleyites
St. Louis
Senate Committee On Elections
University of California
New York
Yale
Princeton
Frank Perry
St. Joseph
David Coulter
Edward Milston
Topeka
Kan
Crockett Bragsdale
March 24 Twelve Items Span Divorces Fires and Politics
On Tuesday March 24 reports include Mrs. Drayton's absolute divorce from J Coleman Drayton for desertion. Central Vermont receivers named Charles M Hayes and KC Smith. British Egyptian guards advance to Akasheh. Insurgents burn Punta Raya near Harayna. Mrs Louisa Giddings dies in Kansas City. Filibuster plans rise on east Florida coast. Cuban resolutions back to conference. Eighteen miners killed in Borwynd explosion. Joliet Steel and Wire fire idles 500 at White shaft. Matt Mootry to hang next Friday in Georgetown. London report on Alabama pig iron buys draws comment. Max Hartog arrested for fake officer claims. Edison uses X rays on a body part. Rev J D Thornton warned off Sarin Texas mob beats him. Judge Long pension case to be reviewed. William Loughbridge held in Savannah for bond theft.
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Florida
Senate
Dubois
Joliet
Consolidated Steel and Wire Company
Matt Mootry
Iriday
Georgetown
Tex
London
England
Iran
Alabama
Max Hartog
Chicago
Thomas Edison
J. D. Thornton
Sarin
New York Convention Backed Morton for President
A New York Republican convention structure favored Ely P Morton for the presidency while the governor's bid was formally launched. A weathered roundup of global and domestic items follows including court rulings on river boundaries and acts of violence and disaster in various regions.
Funeral of William Q. Judge
Funeral services for William Q. Judge, late leader of Theosophical Society, were held in Aryan Hall, New York, with attendees paying respects to the prominent figure.
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William Q. Judge
New York
Barch
William Q. Tudge
Theosophical
Lightning Kills Two Painters on Grand Church Spire
In Grand, Beaver county, Oklahoma, painters James Ford and Harry Somers were struck dead by lightning while finishing a 75 foot spire on a new Baptist church. Scaffolding was torn away and both men burned as their bodies dangled on the roof before burial.
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Kansas City
the Times
Guthrie
O. T
Beaver County
Grand
James Ford
Harry Somers
Somers
Ford
Tord
Mob Hangs William Murphy in Huntsville Jail Night
A midnight mob seized William Murphy from Huntsville jail and hanged him from a honey locust tree. Murphy, in custody for the murder of miner Bill Nowlan, was dragged from the jail after masked mountaineers forced entry and seized keys. He left a widow and several children at Junction City, Kentucky.
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William Murphy
Cincinnati
The
Commercial Gazette
Quhattanooga
Tenn
Huntsville
Cid
Ellis
Murphy
Junction City
Kentucky
Joint Pacific Railroad Bill Nearing House Senate Concurrence
Washington March 24 A joint Pacific railroad bill is likely the product of house and senate committees. A five member subcommittee under Chairman Powers awaits a senate counterpart before starting work. Joint conferences are expected within a week. Speaker Reed may not replace Mr Boatner on the committee. Boatner, unseated last week, forecasts re election and return to duties. The California delegation supports his retention due to opposition to the funding bill.
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Senate
House
Washincron
Powers
Senate Committee
Reed
Boatner
Divorce Trial Before Mixed Jury in Circuit Court
Aaron Phipps vs. John Phipps is on trial for divorce and child custody before Judge Andrews. A 12 member jury, six men and six women, will return special findings rather than a general verdict, with the court reserving authority to accept or reject those findings. The likelihood is a perfect split on each issue.
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Brooxinus
Aaron Phipps
John Phipps
Spain Faces War Preview in Epoca Articles
Dispatch from Madrid notes Epoca essays signaling Spain’s readiness for war if the United States pushes, and urging American leaders to end partisan debate. A second article weighs Spain’s prospects for a European alliance.
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Loypox
Standard
Madrid
Epoca
United States
Spain
Garcia Fails to Respond in U S Circuit Court Case
In New York on March 24 General Calixto Garcia did not appear when his case for alleged filibusters was called before Justice Lacombe in the criminal branch. His bail of 8000 dollars was declared forfeited.
Cured by Dr Miles Nervine Mentioned in 1845 Letter
A 1845 letter from Rev. N. F. Surface of Fawn River Michigan describes nervous system derangement tied to prolonged use of Dr Miles Nervine and notes indirect heart complications as a dangerous outcome.
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Miles
N. F
Fawn River
Mich
Dr Miles Remedies Restore Health After Heart and Nerves
Fourteen years after a mild stroke and nervous prostration, the speaker credits Dr Miles New Heart Cure and Dr Miles Restorative Nervine with restoring energy and stamina. They claim relief from heart palpitations and fatigue, enabling lengthy public speaking. The ad notes Dr Miles Medical Co of Elkhart Indiana offers a free book on heart and nervous disorders.
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Dr. Miles
Mall
Dr. Miles Medical Co
Elkhart
Ind
Miles
Train Arrivals and Departures at Northern Pacific and Montana Union Depots
Time schedule lists arrivals for No 7 from St Paul Chicago and Eastern points at 11 30 p m and 9 15 p m for No 8 from Spokane Tacoma Seattle Portland and Coast points. Departures show No 7 to Spokane Tacoma Seattle Portland and Coast and California at 10 30 p m and No 8 to St Paul Chicago Eastern Southern and Canadian points. Also mentions tickets to Japan and China via Tacoma and Northern Pacific Steamship Co. contact W M Tuchy at 23 Broadway Butte Montana.
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St. Paul
Chicago
Eastern Points
Northern Pacific Depot
Spokane
Tacoma Beattle
Portland
Coast Points
Montana Union Depot
Tacoma
Seattle
Coast
California
Eastern
Trong
Japa
China
Tacoma and Northern Pacific Steamship Co
W. M. Tuchy
BE. Broadway
Butte
Montana
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Barney McGinning
Omaha
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Meliiley
Cadwallader
Prince Albert
Wyers de Bauet
Leavenworth
Waller
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America
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Daggett
Daniel McCole
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Palme
Louisville
Tom Debiltree
Masonie ‘Temple
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Carrollton
Ma. Coumb
House Committee On Pacific Railroads
Sioux City
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Pintte
New Mexico
James M. Lincoln
Liberty
Bermuida
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South Atlantic
Carlisle
Manitoba
Hoke Smith
Crisp
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Daly
Hohn
Holman
Indiana
Sam Teague
Simon Barnes
Poplin
Frank Jones
Grant County
Fea. Bowman
Hennessey
Mexico
Captain Hughes
Texag Rangers
S. W. Wilkins
van Horn
Theosophical Society
Clearwater
Keogh
Pittsburg
Sondon
Salisbury
Lord Lansdowne
William Hartman
Indianapolis
William Watson
Walker Davis
Hook Lee
A. P. A. Executive Council
Boundary Commission
la Porte
John Windos
Peace Commission
Nicaragua
O'Brien
New York Banco
Paris
Waddell
W. P. Goodman
Bloomington
Lima
Memphis
Anderson-Tuley
M. T. Lindsey
Corvallis
New York Republican Convention
Elyi P. Morton
Court of Appeals
Missouri
Mississippi
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San Francisco
Australa
Levern
Vincent
Hillman
Jameson
Bow Street
Colon
la Crosse
N. B. Holway
Milwaukee Depot
Hi Goddard
Holway
Frech Island
Tennessee
Joint Pacific
SN T
H. Padley
Union Meat Market
Aspnewi Buniren
Orthern
St. Paul Minneapolis
Duluth
Fargo
Winnipeg
Helena
Charles 8. Fee
General
ST. Paul, Minn
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Fiore
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