Explosion entombs sixty five miners in Alaska region
Victoria B C Feb 16 no news from Union mines entombing sixty five miners after a 10 40 explosion Cumberland across Union bay shaken by blast rescue efforts prove fruitless no 6 shaft 600 feet deep connected to no 5 shaft a search race fire damp and crushed timber hinder access officials fear the worst volunteers and officials strain to clear obstructions as hopes fade the case oddly mentions Fort Wayne and Carnegie donations and promises of funds
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Victoria
B. C
Union Mines
Cumberland
Union Bay
Welling Colliery Company
Nead
Ho. 5
No. 6
Redfield Quarantined Over Smallpox Outbreak
Byron and D February 16 reports a smallpox outbreak in Redfield leading to strict quarantine. No entry or exit allowed, railway service halted except by order. Ti P Packard notes sixteen families quarantined and three of his children ill. State health board president summoned to inspect cases in Spink County seat.
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Byron
Justice Court Fines For Quarantine Violation. Smith Faces Liquor Charge
Theodore Seve paid a fine of one dollar and costs for violating quarantine laws in Justice Bullermann's court. A similar charge against Mrs. Sorg was dismissed. In Mayion township, John Smith again appears in trouble as Conrad Frey filed an affidavit in Haser's court alleging unlawful liquor sales without a license. The affidavit notes the affiant does not know the true name of John Smith.
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Theodore Seve
Justice Bullermann
Sorg
Mayion Township
John Smith
Conrad Frey
Haser
Youngstown denies plan for $435 million tube plant
A Philadelphia report claimed Youngstown would host a $435,000,000 tube plant. The Youngstown Iron, Shell and Tube Co with $1,000,000 capital says the report is unfounded. George D. Wick, president, denies the assertion and states the firm is negotiating a site and has acquired American rights to Perrins tube process.
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Youngstown
Ohio
Philadelphia
Youngstown Iron, Shel and Tube Company
Perrins
George D. Wick
Fat woman Jol Jordan dies in Dresser Paralyzing illness
In Dresser Indiana on February 16 Mrs Jol Jordan died from paralysis at age, noted as weighing 676 pounds and mother of thirteen children.
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Dresser, Ind
Jol Jordan
Women's Club seeks Carnegie funding for city library
A representative of the Women’s Club league met Mayor Scherer this morning seeking official stationery to draft a letter to Mr. Carnegie. The league aims to interest Carnegie in funding the building of a public library in the city.
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Women's Club League
Scherer
Carnegie
Women's League
Changes to Rural Route 7 Extend Service to More Families
Slight changes to rural mail route No. 7 from this city into Adams township will bring about fifteen additional families under the route without materially lengthening it.
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Adams ‘Township
President Says Congress To Meet After Cuban Constitution
Washington Feb 16 The president told senators who visited today that Congress would be recalled in extra session as soon as the Cuban constitution is received.
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Washington
Congress
Mns
Anwitasi
Pinkham
Eamaal
Mes
Certhe DE 'M
Johnson
Fo Walnot
Hilisbara
Change in Route for 500th Western Line Considered
County commissioners weigh a minor route shift for the Fort Wayne Southwestern Traction Company's 500th line. Proposals include a Taylor Street extension to the towpath, avoiding Lavinia Avenue and a new river bridge, with bond and public highway deed conditions. Huntington council reconsiders Southwestern franchise after reports it may abandon Warren extension, but last night officials met cordially.
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Fort Wayne Southawestern Traction Company
Counnty
Taylor Street
Lavinia Avenue
St. Mary’s River
Reithmiller
Countty
Huntington City
Southwestern
Warren
Teed
Buntington
Saloonkeeper Harry Snow held on bastardy charge
A West Columbia street saloonkeeper, Harry Snow, was arrested on a bastardy charge by Sheriff Stout. A woman he allegedly lived with and who was believed to be his wife claimed a marriage license to Snow and Hattie Stone was issued December 13 but no marriage record exists. Snow, already married to a Grand Ledge, Michigan wife, faces possible bigamy action. Snow remains in jail awaiting a preliminary hearing and bail.
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Harry Snow
West
Columbia Street
Stout
Hattie Stone
Snow
Grand Ledge
Mich
Stowt
Hart
Death of East Columbia street resident Gibson ruled alcohol related
Louis Gibson, 60, a familiar East Columbia Street figure, was found dead in his miserable rooming quarters around 9 am Saturday. Coroner Barnett suspects alcoholism. police report he died after attempting to rise, fully dressed, in the old trucking barns. Body taken to Peltier's for relatives search. none in the city.
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Columbia Street
Louis Gibson
Gibson
Barnett
Peltier
Roanoke
East
Senate action on shipping and oleomargarine bills
Washington February 16. In the senate at 1 o clock the shipping bill was laid before the body. Spooner moved to take up the oleomargarine bill and a roll call was demanded, passing 45 to 2. Hole urged an immediate vote, Berry of Arkansas blamed the vote on blocking subsidy reform, while Proctor, head of the agricultural committee, summarized hearings on both bills and the issues raised.
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Washington
Senate
Spooner
Stewart
Hole
Berry
Arkansas
Proctor
Agqvicultural Committee
House Filibuster Sparks Quorum Battle Over Sundry Civil Bill
In Washington on February 16, tension rose as minority leader Richardson tried to block the sundry civil appropriation bill until a quorum was secured. A division showed under 100 members present, prompting a call of the house and a move into committee of the whole to resume debate. Eventually 201 members appeared, all backing Cannon’s motion, allowing the bill’s consideration to proceed.
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Washington
Gannon
Appropriations Committees
Richardson
Sturdry
Damion
Travis
Cannon
Court House News and Local Legal Notices
Nettie Repp files for divorce from Rufus Repp while civil suits appear on note for $500 with David F. Benninghaf and Emus Case. Mrs. Viola M. Mulle admitted to Richmond asylum as Sherif Stout transports her with family present. D. O. Siemon reports as administrator of Augusta Siemon estate. Court house commissioners decorate with green honoring two Irish officials Schnitker and Orff. Town vs Ellison: motion for new trial overruled and appeal to appellate court. bond set. Alice M. Havert on and Celeste Gladieux cases see N. J. Doughman named special judge. Judge Aiken absent. Judge Dovehman rules dismissal at plaintiff costs.
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Nettie Repp
Rufus Repp
David F. Benninghaf
Emus
Viola M. Mulle
Richmond Asylum
Sherif Stout
D. O. Siemon
Augusta Siemon
Court House
Schnitker
Orff
Town
Ellison
Alice M. Haverton
Celeste Gladieux
N. J. Doughman
Aiken
Dovehman
Maintiff
Tired and Fired: Bluffton Yard Crew Dismissed
In Bluffton the floral crew of the south bound local freight faced long hours causing fatigue. After switching at Bluffton and Montpelier they rode the train to Montpelier, worked late, and then rested at a Montpelier hotel, leading to the entire crew being fired. Also, Miss Gable swallowed a pin during sewing. it lodged in her throat and was removed by Dr. G P Nieschang.
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Bluffton
Montpelier
Fort Wayne
Muncie
Miss Gable
Gable
G. P. Nieschang
SHIP SUBSIDY BILL BLOCKED IN SENATE
Washington Feb 16 The opposition to the shipping bill in the senate made clear that no vote could be taken this session. Teller Colorado announced his plan to prevent a vote while Aldrich Chandler Hanna clashed over the procedure. Advocates defended the measure as serving the country’s interests amid heated exchanges.
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Washington
Senate
Lnto
Teller
Colorado
Aldrich
Rhode Island
Chandler
New Hampshire
Hanna
Ohio
Sncastre
Dr Miles Heart Cure and Nervine Credited for Grip Ailments
Several readers report rapid relief from grip related heart and nervous troubles after using Dr Miles Heart Cure and Nervine. Testimonials from Wmn Rapricht Eau Claire Wis Mrs John Wolier Jefferson Wis and D Holman Irasburg Vt describe recovery from severe symptoms and nerve distress following treatment.
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Dr. Miles
Rapricht
Eau Claire
Wis
Miles
John Wolier
Jefferson, Wis
Holman
Irasburg
Editor claims Pat Crowe confessed to kidnapping Cudahy Jr
Isaiah Van Metre of Wattriso Iowa reports in his weekly issue that Pat Crowe confessed to kidnapping Edward A. Cudahy Jr. He says Crowe sheltered at Van Metre's home Tuesday night and explains he did not betray Crowe because Crowe once saved his life. Crowe allegedly said he had no intent to harm the boy and would not have acted even if the ransom had not been paid, claiming $20,000 planted to flee the country.
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Wattriso
Iowa
Isaiah van Metre
Pat
Crowe
Pst
Roosevelt planned travel from Colorado to Denver and Chicago
Beaver, Feb 18 Vice President Roosevelt has just returned from a five week hunt. He will leave Colorado Springs tomorrow at 6 20 am on a special Colorado and Southern train for Denver. He is expected there at 8 45 and will depart east over the Union Pacific Chicape and Northwestern train at 6 30 pm.
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Roosevelt
Ealt. Beaver
Erest Roosevelt
Colorado Springs
Colorado and Southern
Denver
Union Pacific
Chicape
Northwestern
NEW CONSUMPTION CURE CLAIMED BY UNM PROFESSOR
Santa Fe New Mexico February 16 Professor Wienzierl of the University of New Mexico reports experiments under the biology department yield what he calls a complete cure for consumption after long trials. The claim centers on a program tested at the university to halt tuberculosis progression. Further verification and peer review are anticipated.
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Santa Fe, N. M
Wienzierl
University of New Mexico
University Biological Department
Hall's Catarrh Care Promises Cure for Constitutional Disease
An advertorial claims Hall's Catarrh Care treats catarrh as a constitutional disease. It states internal action on blood and mucous surfaces strengthens the patient and offers 100 dollars for failures with testimonials and addresses for purchasing, listing Cheney & Co of Toledo as sellers.
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Hall
Atronoth Uy
Addroxa
Cheney &O
Toledo
Dragwinla
Quarantine Law Violation Trial Highlights In City Office
Theodores Gerg Mrs Sorg and Tamo were tried in Justice Bullerman's office last Thursday for violations of quarantine laws. The complaint alleges tearing down a quarantine placard at a residence and leaving a home with a cigarette on the highway after exposure to scarlet fever.
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Theoders Gerg
Sorg
Tamo
Tustica Bullerman
Maurice Thompson A Confederate Scout Turned Governor Poet
Maurice Thompson born September 2 1844 in Fairfield Indiana, son of a line of predestinarian Baptist ministers. He served as a Confederate scout from 1862 to 1864, later renouncing the South, moved to Crawfordville Georgia in 1868, worked as civil engineer and lawyer before turning to literature and politics, with a literary career starting in 1871 and first book in 1875 titled Woosley Moanies.
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Maureie Thompsen
Fairfield
Franklin County
Ind
Jagger
Old New York
Maurice
Coosawatte
Georgia
Verson
Hingston
South
Loolaut
Mr. Thompson
Maureckc
Crawfordville
Av. Thompson
New York J S Tribune
Atlantic
William Deenn Howells
Woosley Moanies
The Indian Thinker Maurice Thompson Poem Adrift
Fragmented OCR text honors Maurice Thompson and his poem for the Indianapolis News. Mentions “The Tallahassee Girl” and references to Theos Tits, with nostalgic allusions to old Vincennes. Also includes an ad for Hirause’s Cold Cure, claiming a quick relief claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincennes
Myr
Thompson
Tallahassee
Tames
Willcomb Rilew
Inidkanapsus News
Maurice Thompson
Maurice Thomson
April Buds and May Bloom in Fun Poem Fragment
A fragmentary verse line reads Of April buds May blooming and flowers of Fun Bohin the planting crown Tate towini ling dew The breathless pool or pass of laughing strains Be his the triumph of the coming time Of all his loveliest dramatiz ed James White styled line hints at a playful literary fragment with poetic imagery and names resembling historical figures.
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Bohin
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Fia
Hiair
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