Fire at Goldfield and Other Week Actions
Review of events from the past week notes a fire in Goldfield Colorado causing about 70000 in damage, Manila banks rejecting Mexican silver deposits, miners in Colorado striking for nonunion work, a married couple arrested in San for counterfeiting, and eight Hazelton calleries closed due to high water. It also covers fires in Columbus Ohio losses, wheat crops in the Pacific Northwest near 44000000 bushels, Taft on Philippines troop needs, and various political, labor, and wartime notes.
Disastrous Lost Creek Mine Blast Kills 21 in Iowa
A noon diet explosion at the Lost Creek coal mine near Oskaloosa Iowa kills 21 miners and injures eight others. Rescue parties reach the east entry after 3 pm as flames are battled and bodies removed to a shaft top morgue. Most workers escape with minor injuries though all in the east entry perish or are severely burned.
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Oskalooes
Lost Creek
Oskaloosa
Eddieville
Nsareigh
Observance urged for Mckinley birthday in Ohio
Governor Nash calls on governors nationwide to promote observances for the 59th birthday of William McKinley. Proclamations and church services are urged, with funds directed to a memorial tomb at Canton Ohio administered by Myron T Herrick and Judge William K Day. Kansas plans school observances and fund donations may be sent to the McKinley Memorial Association treasury.
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Cleveland
Nash
Ohio
William McKinley
Kansas
McKinley Memorial Association
Basimesa
Treaeurer
Myron T. Herrick
Canton
William KR. Day
Sascration
U S Secretary Hay Cancels Draft on Treasury
Washington January 25 Secretary Hay cancels a draft to Minister Woe for 378600 dollars. The amount represents the value of silver bullion seized by American marines at Tien Tein.
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Washington
Hay
United States
Tien Tein
President signs bill for free mail to Ida McKinley widow
In Washington on January 25 the president signed legislation authorizing free transportation of all mail matter sent by Mrs Ida S McKinley widow of former President William McKinley.
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Washington
Ida S. McKinley
McKinley
Plague Death Toll Reported Near Canton
Consul Mc Wade in Canton cables the state department that Sha Ting about 250 miles south of Canton has seen over 100 deaths from the plague. The rapid outbreak draws urgent attention from officials as authorities monitor the situation and potential spread.
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Washington
Mc. Wade
Canton
State Department
Sha Ting
Jury Clears Crew In New York Central Tunnel Disaster
A jury in New York on January 27 exonerated the engine crew after a three hour five minute deliberation in the pm cent railroad tunnel crash that killed 17. The verdict places blame on the railroad officials for the accident conditions.
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New York
Forrier
New York Central
Cincinnati Treasurers Shortage Rumors Stir City
Sensational reports sweep Cincinnati claiming a large defalcation by Theodore Braemer, former treasurer of J F Schroth Packing Co. Investigations may take weeks, Braemer denies defalcation while returning property to his attorney. Schroths and lawyers remain reticent as experts review the books.
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Cincinnati
Theodore Braemer
J. &. F. Schroth Packing Company
Harland Cleveland
Joseph W. O'Hara
J. & F. Schroth Company
Braemar
Schroths
Braemer
John Schroth
Carl Nippert
Hraemer
Kraemer
Growth and Developments in Oregon Industries Review
A broad survey notes oil strikes near Myrtle Creek and oil prospects near Monmouth, new electric light plans for Burns, and a rising lumber sector with a Wasco company. It covers tax valuations in Baker County, franchise activity, municipal street paving plans, and multiple corporate formations from Astoria to Huntington. Also listed are grain and agrarian tests, a Pendleton Knights event, and a Dal ton Wade hanging date alongside local deaths and civic notes.
ANOTHER LAND GRANT FOR ALASKA RAILROAD
Washington January 23. Trans-Alaskan Railway Company pushes a bill in Congress seeking a land grant for a Cook Inlet to Port Clarence railroad across the Alaska peninsula. Route surveyed, winter open Kamichak bay cited as terminal, aims to unlock interior settlement and agricultural development through year round transport. Company seeks no mineral rights and anticipates long term benefits rather than immediate returns.
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Washington
Trans-Alaskan Railway Company
Senate
House
Cook Inlet
Unalaklik
Eaton
Port Clarence
Seward
United
Geological Survey
Kanishak Bay
Dhamna Lake
Kakwok
Tikchik Lake
Kalmakos
Kuskokwim
Holy Cross Mission
Anvik
Yukon
Anvik River
Anvik Portage
Norton Sound
Nome
St. Michael
Kamichak Bay
Behring Sea
Alaska
United States
British forces rout Boer commando near Posch poort
London dispatch reports General Mathuen pursuing a Boer commando near Posch poort after an eight mile running fight. He captures all wagons and cattle and four horses. General Bruce Hamilton conducts a night march against General Botha near Witbank but finds the rear guard absent. 27 prisoners are captured.
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London
Lord Kitchener
Johannesburg
Transvaal Colony
Mathuen
Poschpoort
Bruce Hamilton
Botha
Witbank
Spain faces looming revolution fears over coronation
From Madrid the Daily Mail reports alarmist opinions of prominent politicians on Spain's bleak outlook. They fear King Al foranett May's coronation could trigger upheaval. Weyler, called the Spanish Boulanger, adds to the tense waters as he pursues his own interests.
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London
The
Daily Mail
Madrid
Spain
Alforanett
Weyler
Boulanger
Kalispel Fire Destroys Row of Buildings
Kalispel Montana January 24 fire started in a restaurant and spread rapidly destroying an entire row of buildings. Loss estimated at about 10000 dollars.
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Kalispel
Mont
Emperor William gift to Harvard worth half a million marks
Berlin January 1954 The Emperor William will donate a vast collection to Harvard University. The gift comprises casts and bronzes spanning the German plastic arts from the Romanesque to the Renaissance, fully paid from the Emperor’s private purse, estimated at about 500000 marks.
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Berlin
William
Harvard University
Earthquake victims prompt relief talks in Chilpansingo
Reports from Chilpansingo note American and British residents in Mexico City mobilizing aid for earthquake victims. Three women were killed and a church demolished amid the disaster, while a prominent reputation holder attended a Seetaain pene event. Officials say many residents seek rescue and a new city site may be chosen for rebuilding.
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Mexico City
Chil. Pansingo
Destr
Chitra
Seetaain Pene
Aeene
Chilpansinga
Commodity Prices and Market Notes Across Farm Goods
A long listing of farm prices and market quotes: wheat, barley, oats, flour, millstuffs, hay, mutton, hogs, veal, beef, butter, eggs, poultry, cheese, potatoes, hops, and wool with varied grades and per unit costs. Additional items note a Nova Scotia timber deal, a charity fund, political backing, a stolen mail package, Carnegie title, indemnities in Italy, Minnesota governor actions, and a Colorado benefactor tale.
England's Troubles in South Africa Report
The Daily News cites dispatches from The Hague claiming Boer control in Cape Colony grows, loyalists defect to the Boers after executions Lotter and Scheepers, with British defeats alleged. It notes Balfour's denial of Boer peace overtures and suggests Boers see their position improving despite official reports.
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London
Daily News
the Hague
South Africa
Cape Colony
Lotter
Scheepers
Lord Kitchener
Balfour
House of Commons
Awakening of China Foreign Advisors May Reorganize Government
In Pekin on January 27 the dowager empress and her council discussed hiring foreign advisers to reorganize the government. Yuan Shi Kai inspires the plan to appoint six foreigners to handle international law finance military naval parliamentary domestic and governmental affairs. They aim to imitate Japan but Manchus would oppose any parliament.
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Pekin
Yuan Shi Kai
Pe Chi Li
Japan
Oklahoma Statehood Bid Named To Bring Union Of Lands
Washington January 23. Representative Stevens of Texas today introduced a bill proposing the union of Oklahoma and Indian Territory into a single state to be named Oklahoma.
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Washington
Thve Stevens
Texas
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
State of
Islands Are Ours: Senate Ratification Sought For West Indies Sale
Washington date line reports Secretary Hay and Danish minister signed a treaty ceding the Danish West Indies to the United States. Price is believed near 5 million dollars. Denmark cedes sovereignty while allowing a Danish voice for islanders. a plebiscite by islanders may be held. Appropriations by Congress required for purchase.
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Senate
Islands
Mave
Washington
Danish West Indies
Denmark
United States
State Department
Hay
Constantin Brun
Danish West Indian Islands
Porto Rico
United States Senate
House of Representatives
House
Cessoin
Harder on Filipinos General Bell's strict war order
Washington Jan 22 General T Franklin Bell orders vigorous war measures in Batangas to quell insurrection with modified reconcentration and martial law. Insurgents face death penalty for guerrilla activity though with officer approval for executions. Commanders urged to hunt insurgents without excessive caution.
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Washington
Batangas
Manila
T. Franklin Bell
United States
War Department
Bell
Equal status for foreign ministers in China audience
Pekin officials say foreign ministers were received as representatives of equal sovereigns to the Chinese emperor. In the Forbidden City audience the emperor sat behind a table in a grand hall with princes and officials nearby. The dowager empress was hidden from view.
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Pekin
Jan
China
Forbidden City
Dias
Prince Ching
Natives Attacked by Boers at Lindiquespruit Surrender After Defense
A 35 native party escorted by 25 Imperial Yeomanry was surprised by 150 Boers at Lindiquespruit. After brave resistance six Boers and one British soldier died, the force surrendered. Four unarmed natives were shot.
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Pretoria
Imperial Yeomanry
Lindiquespruit
W L Stewart Killed in Burlington Yard Freight Wreck
Omaha reports a deadly freight wreck in Burlington yards caused by heavy fog. Yard foreman W L Stewart died and six others were injured in the early incident.
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Omaha
W. L. Stewart
Burlington
Lord Kitchener Reports Boer Losses Since Jan 12
Lord Kitchener announces a tally from January 12 showing 31 Boers killed, 13 wounded, 170 captured, and 41 surrendered.
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London
Lord Kitchener
French minister Beau withholds credentials over China pledge
Paris confirms Pekin dispatch stating French minister M Beau will not present credentials until China pledges steps to secure reparations for the murder of Father Julien and two Chinese converts at a village in northern Kwangsi. M Pean had taken a similar stance in early January regarding missionary murders in Kwangsu.
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Paris
Foreign Office
Pekin
M. Beau
China
Julien
Kwang Si
M. Pean
Kwang Su
Colombia offers to buy obsolete French gunboats
Paris on January 27 reports Colombia has offered to purchase a number of obsolete French gunboats but negotiations have produced no results.
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Paris
Colombia
Morgan's Canal Report Moves on Panama Property Issue
Senator Morgan as chairman of the committee on interoceanic canals has prepared a report for committee members on the canal situation since the Panama Company offered to sell its property. He argues the company cannot provide a good and efficient title and that the whole matter remains a moving issue.
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Washington
Morgan
Committee On Interocganic Canals
Panama Company
United States
Peace Overtures Reported in Boer War Talks
London reports indicate Boer peace overtures have been made but Lord Milner’s persistent stance remains an obstacle. Brussels dispatch notes Kruger’s note insisting on Boer independence as the bargaining basis. The Morning Leader says Chamberlain's government rejected a Boer delegation peace offer last August.
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London
Daily News
Lord Milner
Daily Telegraph
Brussels
Kruger
Chamberlian
Wessels
Wolmarans
Fischer
Error in dispatch on Scheepers sentence corrected
A cable error caused a news dispatch to say Commandant Scheepers death sentence was confirmed and to be carried out next Saturday. The truth is he was executed on Saturday January 18, not on the stated date.
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New York
Scheepers
Kitchener
Senate panel favours pension for Mrs Ida McKinley
Washington January 29 The senate committee on pensions ordered a favorable report on Senator Hanna s bill to grant a pension of five thousand dollars a year to Mrs Ida Saxton McKinley supporting the former first lady s widow benefit proposal through the chamber.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Pensions
Hanna
Ida Saxton McKinley
Fire destroys Wetter stove plant in Memphis
A large stove foundry belonging to H. Wetter Manufacturing Company in Memphis burned last night. The blaze caused an estimated loss of $250,000, with the damage likely covered by insurance.
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la Grande
Memphis
H. Wetter
Explosion at Picton kills three in Colorado mine
Walsenburg Colorado January 22 three men died and three others were badly burned after a powerful explosion in a Colorado Fuel and Iron property at Picton three miles from town. Local authorities are investigating the cause as rescue teams work at the scene.
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Walsenburg
Colo
Colorado Fuel & Iron Company
Picton
Colima Volcano Erupts Again Amid Quake Activity
Mexico City reports Colima volcano is active again with seismic phenomena. Renewed earthquake shocks are recorded nationwide. Guerrero Governor Mors has taken charge of Chilpanzinz, where troops guard the ruined city and order is restored.
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Mexico City
Colima
Mors
Guerrero
Chilpanzinz
Ransom Reached for Abducted Stone and Tsilka Case
Constantinople reports that State Minister John G. Leishman states the brigands who abducted Mine Filet M. Stone and Mine. Tsilka have agreed to the ransom raised by subscription. The only unsettled point is the payment location.
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Constantinople
John G. Leishman
M. Stone
Tsilka
Indian Troops for Africa Move From Calcutta
Calcutta January 22 a large detachment of troops from a frontier regiment in India is preparing to depart for South Africa as part of colonial forces destined for service in Africa.
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Africa
Calcutta
Farline Regiment
India
South Africa
Fragmentary Scribner’s page hints tragedy and performance
A torn fragment from Scribner's presents a young girl in distress amid a chaotic scene. Vivid yet incomplete imagery shows grief, a faint dance, and a tense moment near a bed or stage, with scattered phrases implying emotion, danger, and a sudden shift of mood.
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On Aang Reeders
Goldfield
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San
Hazelton District
Columbus
Pacific Northwest
Taft
Philippines
West End
Mocanaqua
Danish West Indie
Franklin Murphy
New Jersey
King Edward
Mineworkers’ Union
Batangas Province
Philippine Islands
Dix
John [T. Rockefeller
Chicago University
Dolliver
Allison
Iowa
Federal Penitentiary
McNeill's Island
United Mineworkers of America
Seasion
McNeil Island Prison
Isthmian Canal Commission
Panama Canal
Great Falla, Mont
Portland
Panama
Alban
Idaho
Second Infantry
Root
Pacific
Prince Henry
Isthmian Commission
Geer
Wade
Dalton
Laguna Province
Reginald C. Vanderbilt
J. E. Green
M. Santos Dumont
Paria
France
Charles Frohmanie
M. Coqueira
England
Secretary of War
Henry C. Payne
M'Kinley
Memorial Fund
Pierce i Chima
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Oregon
Portance
Commonwealth
Myrtle Creek
Union
Baker County
Salem
Independence
Agricultural College
Pendleton
Burns
Josephine County
Foots Creek
Grants Pass
Monmoth
the Knights of Pythias
Ontario
Milton
Wasco
Huntington
Baker City
Dalton and
Henrietta Harrington
Ely
Clackamas County
Oregon Pine Company
Astoria
Congress
Kalinpel
Kawer
Harvard
Portland Markets
Walla Walla
Blue Stem
Glen Valley
Graham
Young America
Burbanks
Wool—Valley
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Idge
Nova Scotia
Ernest Cassel
Edward
Gov. van Sant
Minnesota
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Andrew Carnegie
Skibo Castle
Prinetti
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Unitee
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Awakening OF
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Ida
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