Disaster at Brockton shoe plant leaves many dead
In Brockton Massachusetts on March 21 a boiler explosion gutted the Campelio district plant of the KR B Grover company. The blast and ensuing fire destroyed eight buildings, trapped dozens, and left at least 55 bodies recovered with 14 identified. Police expect more remains as a second search proceeds. Rescue efforts, aided by local residents and firefighters, faced extreme heat and collapsing floors.
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Brockton
Mass
Campelio
KR. B. Grover Company
Charles F. Dahlberg
Mying Bokief
R. B. Grover Company
Paine
Zalasing
Thut
Possib Dly
e@peratives
Fire Department
Kuropatkin Named Commander of First Manchurian Army
St. Petersburg reports Kuropatkin appointed commander of the First Manchurian army, with Linovitch reassigned. Despite recent reverses, Kuropatkin remains famed as Russia's top strategist and volunteers to stay on in some capacity. Peace prospects and ongoing maneuvers in Manchuria are debated by officials.
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St. Petersburg
Kuropatkin
Manchuria
Lineviteh
Nicholas
Linovitch
Harbin
Kawamura
Kirin
Nogi
Changtufu
Kuroki
Linevitch
Fusan
Fakoman
Tiepass
Japan
Russia
Bank of Petersburg Robbed in Tennessee Heist
The Bank of Petersburg vault was blown open on Thursday and all cash vanished. The burglars escaped with about 7100 dollars, and no arrests are reported. Local authorities investigated the scene in Petersburg Tennessee on March 17.
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Tennetsee Bank
Petersburg
Tenn
Bank of Petersburg
Death of Gen Hawley Ends Connecticut Senatorial Era
Gen Joseph R Hawley longtime United States senator from Connecticut died at his Washington home at age 78 after a prolonged decline. His death came with family present including Mrs Hawley and three daughters as Maj Hooks witnessed a final quiet end following a period of coma and minimal nourishment. Hawley left the senate in 1902 due to ill health, briefly visited the chamber in 1903, and died early March in the nation capital.
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Washington
Joseph R. Hawley
United States
Connecticut
Capitol
Philadelphia Woman Elected National Congress of Mothers President
Mrs. Frederick Scho of Philadelphia was elected president of the National Congress of Mothers for the coming year at the Washington meeting on Thursday.
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Washington
Frederick Scho
Philadelphia
National Congress of Mothers
Mine Disaster Kills 24 at Rush Run and Red Ash Mines
A gas explosion at Rush Run and Red Ash mines near Thurmond, West Virginia, on Saturday night killed 10 workers and a second blast on Sunday morning killed 14 rescuers. Mine Inspector Pinckney ordered the damaged fan repaired before any further entry, and a rescue squad prepared to operate with proper ventilation.
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Charleston
W. Va
Thurmond
Edward Pinckney
Pinckney
Franchise Repealed and City War on Railway Company
Chicago mayor nearing retirement sparks council action to repeal the 99 year extension of the Chicago City Railway franchise effective to June 1. City to seek court value of the act and determine city rights. In Warsaw a bomb from Wolsk street injures six soldiers and two policemen. assailant escapes.
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Chicago
Harrison
Chicago City Railway Company
Warsaw
Wolsk Street
Death of Ex Gov Cyrus G Luce in Michigan Eighty Years Old
Ex Gov Cyrus G Luce died at his Coldwater Michigan home aged 80 after a three year illness from goiter. He served in the Michigan legislature beginning in 1854 and held numerous public posts, becoming a prominent figure in state affairs. President Roosevelt to Call Congress in Extra Session for Railroad Rates. In Des Moines Senator Allison cites Roosevelt's plan to convene Congress October 1 to address railroad rate issues ahead of the regular session.
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Luce
Coldwater
Mich
Cyrus G. Luce
Michigan
Congress
Des Moines
Allison
Roosevelt
Warner Wins Prize in Missouri Senate Deadlock
Jefferson City Mo March 2 After a deadlock since January 18 over the U S senator vacancy the legislature elected Maj William Warner rep of Kansas City on the seventh ballot in joint session The vote 91 Cockrell 83 Niedringhaus 1 total 175 require 88 to win Warner edged to the majority by three votes The uproar included attempts to adjourn roll calls and even clock smashing Warner a former US district attorney grand commander of the G A R and 1895 GOP gubernatorial nominee is a well known figure in political and legal circles
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Jefferson City
United States
Francis M. Cockrell
Maj
William Warner
Kansas City
Missouri
Warner
Cockrell
Thomas K. Niedringhaus
Richard C. Kerens
Assembly Chamber
Niedringhaus
William J. Stone
Governor shot by youth in Viborg office
Gov Miasorodoff was shot and seriously wounded by a 15 year old who gained entry to the governor's office and fired three times. One bullet caused a serious wound while two others lightly wounded his legs. The assailant, Matti Hjalmar Reinikke, a self described revolutionist from Kurikke parts in Finland, was arrested in the street. The governor's condition is reported as critical.
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Viborg
European Russia
Miasorodoff
Matti Hjalmar Reinikke
Kurikke
Finland
Stockholm
Venezuela Is Warned Over Arbitration Note
Caracas reports say the Venezuelan government received a note from the American minister Bowen demanding a decision on arbitration for pending questions. It states that a refusal would prompt the United States to take steps to secure justice. In other items a boy is shot, a bank messenger robbed, and Col. Allen Smith of the Sixth Cavalry retires as brigadier general.
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Venezuela
Willemstad
Curacaa
Caracas
Bowen
United States
Washington
Allen Smith
Sixth Cavalry
Three Governors In 24 Hours In Colorado
Denver report details a rapid turnover in Colorado governance as Gov. James H. Peabody resigns after one day, Lt. Gov. Jesse F. McDonald is sworn in, and Gov. Adams is ousted. James Cowie certifies the resignation, making McDonald the acting governor in under a day. Senator Arthur Cornforth becomes acting lieutenant governor due to the shift.
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Denver
Col
Colorado
Adams
Jesse F. McDonald
James H. Peabody
General Assembly
W. B Boynton
Colorado Springs
Secretary of State
McDonald
James Cowie
Gov. Peabody
Gov. McDonald
Babert
Gov. Adams
Gov
Arthur Cornforth
Senate
President names Kohlsaat and others to federal judgeships
Washington reports President Roosevelt elevated Judge Christian C. Kohlsaat to the United States circuit judge post for the Northern district of Illinois and appointed Solomon H. Berthea as district judge to fill Kohlsaat’s vacancy. Kenesaw M. Landis also received a federal appointment as an additional district judge in the same circuit.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Christian C. Kohlsaat
United States
Northern District of Illinois
Seventh District
Kohlsaat
Solomon H. Berthea
Kohlsaar
Kenesaw M. Landis
The
Pees
Beef Trust Inquiry Begins in Chicago Grand Jury Seaton
The beef trust inquiry opened as 15 of 23 grand jurors qualified for service before Judge J Otis Humphrey in Chicago. Jurors denied any outside influence as procedures were strictly followed to forestall attacks on indictments against packers. The report follows a period of formal preparation and careful screening.
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Chicago
Beef Trust
J. Otis Humphrey
United States District Court
Assembly honors Roosevelt by naming Taylor county town
The Wisconsin assembly passed a bill Friday to create a town in Taylor county that shall bear the name of President Theodore Roosevelt marking an honor to the president.
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Madison
Wis
Theodore Roosevelt
Taylor County
Millions of Vegetables and Seed Offers Highlight Derivative Ads
The fragment mentions Salzer Seed Co of La Crosse Wis offering catalogs and trials for vegetables and flowers, promising warrants on seeds and quantities like 1000 cabbages 2000 onions and 1000 lettuce. It also references Dr Pusheck's Euro cure and Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets as remedies and a boxing remark about weight limits, all in a chaotic newspaper clipping style.
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John A. ‘Salzer
He Was Immune
A fragment from a dialogue shows a fair maid speaking long to a man who replies he is not tired, noting he gets shaved at a barber’s and is of that sort of person. The exchange reveals a playful, clipped tone without a clear narrative arc.
Sciatic Torture Case Shows Cure by Pink Pills
Mr Marston recounts a year long battle with sciatica beginning as numbness behind the hip. After six months of excruciating pain he stopped the doctor and started Dr Williams Pink Pills, taking three at a time thrice daily. Within two months he left bed and after another month was fully cured and back at work.
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Kelief
Mr. Marston
Dr. Williams
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