Fatal mine explosion at Seneee colliery kills two
Pottsville Pa Aug 3 A blast in the Buck Mountain vein at the Seneee colliery about a mile east of Shenané caused an inrush of steam and a fall that buried several miners. Peter Zdinsky Jacob Keo Heck John Kuidy Sasa and Charles Cowley were affected. two are dead, three seriously injured, and others were rescued or still trapped.
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Pottsville
Sene Ee
Philadelpe
Reading Coal and Iron
Shenané
Acack
Peter Zdinsky
Jacob Keo- Heck
John Kui
Dy Sasa
Charles Cowley
Papions
Fire destroys Burlington warehouse and stock at Chicago docks
Fire started by a barrel of chemicals exploded at the Burlington transfer warehouse at Canal and Sixteenth streets in Chicago. The blaze wiped out a warehouse, 100 box cars and elevators EB and F, owned by Burlington Co. Armour & Co. grain in the elevators exceeds 500,000 bushels. Firefighters fought to prevent spread to Union elevator. total loss estimated at 1.5 million dollars.
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Chicago
Burlington Dock
Canal and
Sixteenth Streets
Burlington Co
Armour & Co
Union
Strange quarrel ends in court in Iowa incident
In Sioux City Miss Sylvia Francisco of Hubbard and Mrs Minnie Christianson accuse each other over lost pocketbooks found in a local store. A clerk recovered three silver dollars and a $50 bill from one bag. Christianson says the wallet belonged to her while Francisco denies taking the money.
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Sioux City
Sylvia Francisco
Hubbard
Nob
Minnie Christianson
Miss Francisco
Miss. Francisco
Needle-Traveling Pain Kills 11-Year-Old Miss Bowen
In Warsaw Indiana on August 3 Miss Violeta Bowen 11 died within minutes after waking her mother to report a peculiar sensation. Post mortem showed a needlelike point entered her heart via an artery, traveling from her hand through the arm to the chest. She had recently moved from Denver with her mother Mrs Tressa Walden.
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Warsaw
Ind
Violeta Bowen
Great Fleet Made Ready by Japs to Welcome Uncle Sami's Armada
Tokio reports Japan mobilizes its war fleet with 196 ships ready by the time the U S fleet arrives. Most ships will cruise unseen while a portion greets the Americans. Japan halts new work and rushes repairs as diplomacy and bluff are debated.
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Sami
Tokio
Japan
United States
Gould System Struggles Deepen as Lines Go Receivership
New York reports George J. Gould faces severe strain as four lines of his system fall under receivership. Western Maryland led, followed by Wabash Pittsburg Terminal. International & Great Northern faltered under costly mandated improvements amid dipping earnings. Remaining lines show ongoing distress within the Gould network.
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New York
George J. Gould
Gould
Wabash
Missouri Pacific
Denver & Rio Grande
Rio Grande Western
Wheeling & Lake Erie
Texas & Pacific
Western
Maryland
Pittsburg
International & Great Northern
Wabash-Pittsburg
Stee Mines
International & Great’ Northern Road
Texas Railway Commission
Missouri-Pacific
Santa Tyson Seowda
Bote
Two Fatal Milwaukee Accidents Reported In Last Hours
Aberdeen 8 D August reports two deadly Milwaukee road incidents. EB Bannon, a switchman, was killed when dragged along the track by freight cars. L C Mickner, Milwaukee roadmaster at Andover, died clearing a wreck while directing a derrick crew.
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Milwaukee
Andover
Aberdeen
Milwaukee Road
W. Bannon
L. C. Mickner
Groton
Chris Olson
Klickner
Bryan and Kern Parade at Capitol Grounds Event
Informal proceedings describe a noon luncheon for a notification committee and a parade to the state house grounds. Bryan and Kern ride in carriages with remarks and a reception on Fairview lawn followed by a dinner for the committee.
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Bryan
State House Grounds
Kern
Capitol Grounds
Fairview Lawn
Pall bearers carry her coffin in McKeesport funeral
The funeral for Mrs. Annie E Lynch of McKeesport Pa who died of elephantiasis weighed over 500 pounds at death. The casket weighed 350 pounds plus body and supports for a total of 1 200 pounds. Twelve men and three hours moved the body into the casket and twenty six men handled straps lowering it. Fifteen pallbearers carried the casket which required a large window and a wagon to the cemetery. A crowd of five thousand attended.
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Pittsburg
Annie E.lynch
McKeesport
Attempt to Lower the State Record at Hillsboro Fair
Hillsboro North Dakota hosts the County Agricultural Fair opening tomorrow with over 2500 cash premiums. The two day event features racing including 2 32 class 2 20 pace and 2 16 special with entries such as Daniel Webster Governor Sarles and Lady Maude who aims to lower the state record.
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Hillsboro
N.D
Fargo
Grand Forks
Doyle
Daniel Webster
Lady Maud C
Governor Sarles
Lady Maude
Ane
St Charles Hotel Expansion Planned by Hancock Bros
Plans for extensive improvements and enlargement of the St. Charles hotel at Dickinson were completed today by Hancock Bros of this city. The hotel will be one of the finest in the state.
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St. Charles
Dickinson
Hancock Bros
Women’s Club Committee Visits Southern Mills
A committee from the General Federation of Women’s Clubs will tour South Carolina in late September for a week to inspect cotton mills and other plants that employ women workers. Led by Mrs Joseph Medill McCormick of Chicago, the group aims to support protective legislation for female workers in the South.
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General Federation of Women's Clubs
South Carolina
Joseph Medill McCormick
Chicago
Medill McCormick
Chicago Tribune
South
Twenty Die in Battle to Stop Oil Fire in Vienna
Vienna reports twenty three lives lost in efforts to quell an oil well fire raging since July 4. The huge main well vents thousands of barrels daily, flames leaping 500 feet, while workers amid heat and gas narrow the burning area with 18 foot dams. A three ton bell shaped extinguisher is prepared to drop over the mouth, though experts fear geysering oil could hurl it away.
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Vienna
Severe shock for New York race tracks headline
New York on August 3 reports race track interests may face a severe shock if Governor Hughes carries out plans. Details uncertain but authorities say something expected could shake Saratoga from end to end within the next day or two.
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New York
Hughes
Saratoga
Negro farmers attend Clark university agricultural institute
Atlanta Georg ia August 3 Negro farmers of Georgia gather at Clark university for a week of practical and theoretical instruction in all phases of agriculture This marks the first such institute in the state and promoters note large numbers of Negro owners tenants and laborers in Georgia.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Clark University
Mississippi troops prepare for all-state encampment
Preparations are complete in Columbus for the all-state encampment of Mississippi troops opening tomorrow. Amusements for soldiers and visitors have been arranged to make the event a gala occasion.
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Columbus
Miss
Mississippi
Forest fire toll and relief efforts in Canadian towns
A Fer nie B C dispatch reports extensive loss from Saturday fires across 50 miles with many homeless. An estimated 7,000 affected, 3,500 to need shelter and food, with 1.5 million dollars insured and relief efforts moving to Cranbrook and Hosmer as families are separated and evacuations continue.
Elk River Fire Tragedy Claims 170 in Fernie District
The Elk River fire has killed 170 people in the Fernie area with $5 million in property loss. Six thousand residents are homeless after evacuations by train to safety. Donations of 1000 come from western Canadian cities to aid the destitute. medical supplies are in high demand.
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Winnipeg
Elk River
Michel
Fernie
Hosmer
Sparwood
Elk River Lumber Co
Minnesota lumber disaster claim reach Fernie deaths
Stillwater man E W Brees reports Winnipeg dispatches stating ninety Elk River Lumber Co workers were killed at Fernie B C. Peter Seippe and H D Campbell of Stillwater were summering there with families and estimate the British Columbia Lumber Co plant and about 5 000 000 feet of lumber lost in the Fernie disaster.
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Steel
Peter
J. Seippe
Dubuque
Iowa
H. D. Campbell
Stillwater
Minnesota
Fernis
Steee
Eastern
British Columbia
Search for Blair Abductor Delays in Chicago
Veronica Cassidy remains missing after being abducted by F. J. Blair and taken to Cincinnati. Police monitor railroad stations and guard her home as crowds gather. Cassidy questioned but offers little new detail beyond prior statements.
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Chicago
F. J. Blair
Veronica Cassidy
Cincinnati
Blair
Cassidy
Las
West Kootenay Fire Devastates Large Area in British Columbia
Fernie B C August 3 Following to the summary of the loss of life and property in the fire which has raged in East Kootena since Saturday Number of people killed 176 Number of people homeless 6000 District swept by fire from near Cranbrook to within four miles of Frank Alberta a distance of fifty miles Towns destroyed Fernie Coal Creek Hosmer partially destroyed Michael Total property loss estimated at 4000000 Property loss in Fernie 2000000 The origin was a bush fire in the slashings of the Cedar Valley Lumber Co across the river from Fernie Practically every insurance company in Canada is interested but no details are available today.
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Fernie
B. C
East Kootena
Cranbrook
Frank
Alberta
Fernie Coal Creek
Hosmer
Michael
Cedar Valley Lumber Co
Canada
Winnipeg
Man
Coal Company
Crows’ Nose
West Saniaions Cranbrook St
Sunetrol
Tel' Fernie, Soocee i Sou
Great Northern Bridge
Michel
Sparwood
Michel Hospital
Crows Nest
Pat Campbell
Whd
Miller
Elk River
East Kootenai
Coal Creek
Crows Nest Pass
Crows Nest Pass region destroyed by bush fires
A special report from Spokane and Winnipeg details widespread blaze from Fernie to Michel flattening towns and leaving thousands homeless. Bridges and tracks are gone, Michel and Cranbrook endure near total ruin as relief trains and medical aid race to the danger zone.
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Spokesman-Review
Crows Nest Pass
Fernie
Michel
Toledo Man Accused of Murder and Bigamy
Louis Armour, charged with murdering his wife after sixteen years since he deserted her, is now alleged to be a bigamist. A St. Catharines woman claims she is his third wife, with a second husband in Detroit. all wives allegedly refused to live with him upon learning of the deception.
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Toledo
Louis Armour
St. Catherines
Can
Armour
Detroit
Rockefeller aids Tarryton hospital with half donation
On condition that $50,000 be raised, John D. Rockefeller sent a $25,000 check to Tarryton hospital officials for a new facility.
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Tarryton
John D. Rockefeller
Tarryton Hospital
Five Towns Destroyed as Devastating Fire Rages
A massive bush fire in Elk River valley East Kootenai, Canada, leaves Fernie and nearby towns wiped out. Estimated 150 dead, 6,000 homeless, 1,000,000 in Coal Co. property lost as railways and bridges are swept away. Fire still burning late last night.
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Fernie
Crows Nest Pass
Scapular Links Slain Woman to Missing Pole Suspect
New York detectives pursue Stanislaus Moskovitch as the suspected killer of a woman found burned on a Williamsburg dump. A scapular from the Mount Carmel church identifies the deceased and prompts a parish canvass for missing women, including Mrs. Moskovitch.
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New York
Williamsburg
Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Stanislaus Moskovitch
Dan Hanna Arrested After Gordon Park Collision
Dan R. Hanna son of Marcus A. Hanna was arrested on assault and battery charges after a two week evasion. The incident followed a crash on Gordon Park boulevard where Hanna driving a coach and four collided with Claud M. Logan who says Hanna cracked a whip in his face after Logan had moved his car aside.
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Cleveland
Dan R. Hanna
Marcus A. Hanna
Harlan Davis
Hanna
Gordon Park Boulevard
Claud M. Logan
Logan
Opium Habit Claims 5000 Slaves in Gotham
Washington reports reveal at least 5000 white New Yorkers enslaved by the opium habit. Among 3000 Chinese residents, estimates show 600 to 1000 as dope fiends, with many smoking daily. Dr Wright cites findings from an International commission to meet in Shanghai in 1909. Opium traffic rose markedly from 1903 to 1907.
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Washington
New York City
New York
Singapore
Wright
International Commission For the
Shanghai
China
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Mr. Gould
America
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Pieges
Workers OF the
N.Y
Mississippi Guardsmen
Canuck
Spokane
Wash
Elko
Great Northern
Relief Committee
E. W. Brees
Caron
F. J. Lynch
St. Paul
Johnson
Denver
Spokane, Wash
San Francisco
Canadian Pacific Railway
W. W. Tuttle
Ashdown
Winipeg
Day Swife Slayer
John D. Parts
Elk River Valley
Dan Hanna
Gotham
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