Fraterville Coal Mine Disaster Leaves 225 Dead
May 20 at Fraterville coal mine near Creek Tennessee reports the worst mining disaster in state history. Gas explosion killed 225 workers including many boys. only one survivor, severely injured, William Morgan. Rescue efforts faced slate falls back to back with no signs of life after early bodies recovered. Names of victims listed as miners foreman and helpers.
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Creek, Tenn
Tennessee
Fraterville
William’ Morgan
Gaan
Coal Creek District
Rustle
Coal Creek
George Askeens
James Hightower
Robert Smith
R. Price
James Slover
W. Price
Roscoe Bradley
W. Bradley
T. McGee
Charles Vanght
W. Evans
C. Evans
C. Brooks
O. Murray
W. Murray
M. ‘Wilson
R. Wilson
M. Webber
C. Discern
E. Discern
L. White
J. White
W. White
B. Vowell
R. Massengill
S. Hudson
G. Adkins
J. Whitten
E. Sorrell
J. Aikens
J. Strickland
P. Childress
W. Childress
John Childress
Tragedy in Florida as Man Kills Four Then Himself
At a Hastings farm near St Augustine on May 20, William Austin killed Miss Abetha McCullough a 13 year old girl and four other relatives before dying by suicide in the same house. The victims include William Wilkinson 62 Mrs Wilkinson and one child. John Keller discovered the six corpses and the infant survivor. Authorities say the crime followed Austin's unrequited advances toward Abetha McCullough.
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Augustine
Fla
Httle Abetha McCullough
William Austin
William Wilkinson
Hastings
John Keller
Wilkingon House
Austin
McCullough
Back to the Land preached by Luther Mills in Ann Arbor
The Hon. Luther Laflin Mills of Chicago spoke to the University of Michigan Good Government club on May 19. His address titled Back to the Land urged boosting agriculture as a remedy for social ills and happiness, calling for colonization of unemployed and restless urban workers to farms.
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Ann Arbor
Mich
Luther Laflin Mills
Chicago
Good Government Club
University of Michigan
Carupano
Trinidad
Bermudez
Venezuela
Castro
Earthquakes Reported in Portugal with No Fatalities
In Lisbon on May 19 a minor earthquake was recorded with no fatalities or major damage reported. Observers noted shaking but authorities confirmed limited impact and no injuries.
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Portugal
Lisbon
Gaynor and Greene Face Extradition Legal Fight in Montreal
Gaynor and Greene stay under guard at the Windsor hotel Montreal with US secret service protection. Quebec Judge Andrews orders return to Quebec but prisoners resist extradition backed by counsel Jules Tessier S O Taillon and H C St Pierre. Mrs Gaynor arrives from Quebec as legal battle rages, Quebec police once used tugboats and a special train to stop the Spray.
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Gaynor
Greene
Montreal
Explosion at Armour refinery injures workers in Chicago
A major fire at Armour & Co. lard refinery in the Union Stock Yards injures 17 workers, with seven likely to die. Loss is estimated between 750000 and 900000 dollars as the hog run way collapses caused many injuries. Fatally injured include Jennie Smith Ray Irwin Israel Morris Michael Malloy Miles McNamara Maggie Frazier and J P Bradschall.
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Armour
Chicago
Armour & Co
Union
Jennie Smith
Ray Irwin
Israel Morris
Michael Malloy
Miles McNamara
Maggie Frazier
J. P. Bradschall
Manderson Testimony on Sugar Cut Threat to Beet Industry
Former Nebraska senator Manderson, attorney for two beet sugar companies, testified before the Senate committee on relations with Cuba. He described a Missouri River sugar cut as an action by a trust to destroy sugar beet growing, noting prior laws invited beet growing while a Cuba concession hindered new factories. He stated farmers moved to Manitoba but beet growing paused this migration for now.
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Missouri River Points
Washington
Manderson
Nebraska
Senate Committee On
Cuba
Middle West States
Manitoba
Emperor William offers statue of Frederick the Great
Cabinet discussed Germany’s offer to present a Frederick the Great statue in Washington to mark Prince Henry’s visit. President Roosevelt chose a site near the new war college to be built in the arsenal grounds, and no congressional action was deemed necessary.
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America
Frederick the Great
Washington
William
Germany
United States
Prince Henry
Roosevelt
Congress
Frederick
War College
Arsenal
Canal Bill Holds Priority in Senate Debate
Washington May 17 The Cuban reciprocity supporters drop aim to place the Cuban bill as unfinished business and favor letting the Nicaragua canal measure keep priority with incidental attention to the Cuban bill when no one speaks on the canal. Opponents seek thorough debate of the canal bill. Glenn Court-Martial Off for Samar Manila May 17 The Glenn court martial departs for Catbalogan Samar to try Major Edwin F. Glenn of the Fifth Infantry on charges tied to alleged water cure tactics. Defense argues acts were necessary and akin to third degree methods used in large cities.
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Washington
Friends of Cuban
Senate
Nicaragua
Glenn
Samar
Manila
Catbalogan
Edwin F. Glenn
Fifth Infantry
Gienn
Rock Island Gains Control of Kansas City Southern
Moores and John W Gates acquire control of the Kansas City Southern line running from Kansas City to the Gulf of Mexico for the Rock Island. The move shifts railroad ownership rights and expands the Rock Island's network reach toward the Gulf.
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Rock Island
Gulf
Kansas’ City
Kansas City Southern
Kansas City
Gulf of Mexico
The
Moores
John W. ‘Gates
Texas town reels after deadly tornado blasts
A tornado swept through a Texas town with a hailstorm preceding it, killing and injuring many and destroying homes and businesses. Coffins were scarce but replenished as rescue crews dug graves and searchers swarmed from surrounding areas. Governor Sayers urged mayors to send food to Goliad and raise funds for victims. Forty two black bodies recovered and fifty eight injured, many fatally.
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Houston
Hugh B
Sayers
Texas
Goliad
Johnson
Margaret Pope
Stuart Dial
Pinkie Lott
Purl
Augustine
Stopple
Wood cleans up affairs on last day of Cuban occupation
Havana May 20. Last day of the American occupation of Cuba saw Governor General Wood and staff finalize evacuation details. The palace buzzed with visitors seeking favors and farewells. Dr. Findley named health officer. yellow fever theory cited. About 15,000 visitors in Havana. special trains to run. President-elect Palma held cabinet meeting to discuss his message to Congress.
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Cuba
Havana
Wood
Garlos Findley
Islan
Dley
Palma
Strikers Start for Europe Heads to Native Lands
President John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers arrives in Wilkesbarre and sets strike headquarters at the Hart Hotel. Two carloads of foreigners depart Hazleton for New York bound to their homelands, with some seeking work in the bituminous region. Retail grocers restrict credit and wholesalers demand cash as coal and iron police are sworn in.
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Wilkesbarre
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers of America
Hazleton
Hart
New York
3Rocers’ Association
Miners Lope to Win Strike Stand after Hazleton Visit
National Secretary Wilson of the United Mine Workers returned from Hazleton Pa to discuss the miners strike. He said the strike will be waged with greatest determination and that 147000 miners are out district wide. Only engineers and pump operators remain at work as they prepare for a long, hard fight.
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Indianapolis
National
Wilson
United Mine Workers
Hazleton
Ead
Wheat Belt Floods Surge Across Midwest
Northern Missouri experienced another heavy rain as sections of northern Kansas and southern Nebraska dealt with floods. Powell, Nebraska notes a record 12 inch total in 15 days, while yesterday’s downpour brought four inches in two hours, causing widespread flooding and damage fears.
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Wheat Belt
St. Joseph
Missouri
Kansas
Nebraska
Powell
Neb
Plo
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