Deadly Red Ashe mine disaster claims dozens in West Virginia
A massive explosion at the Red Ashe Coal company drift mine near Thurmond West Virginia killed or trapped many workers. With 175 men employed and gas ignition suspected, fifty bodies were recovered and rescue efforts continued as families gathered in shock. State Mine Inspector Kinkney aided the operation as crews worked to reach the entombed.
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Kinkney
Thurmond
Chesapeake and Ohio
J. Fred Effinger
Staunton
Ferdinand Howall
Mine Disaster Leaves Over Fifty Men Dead At Red Ash
A coal mine explosion in Red Ash on the New River, near Longacre West Virginia, today killed more than fifty workers. An estimated eighty to one hundred entered the mine. about thirty are accounted for. Fifty caskets have been ordered from Charleston. No further details available.
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Columbus
Longacre
W. Va
Red Ash
New River
Charleston
Red Ash mine moved to Thurmond district in West Virginia
Red Ash mine belongs to J. Fred Efinger of Ewanton Virginia and sits on the mountain side above water. The coal resembles Pocahontas district coal and dust rather than fire damp or gas. Rush Run, a New River south branch, marks the rugged district about sixty five miles from the city. Thurmond grows as a notable mining town with Kell and other landowners funding improvements including an opera house library churches and a fine school.
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Charleston
W. Va
Red Ash
Montgomery District
Thurmond
J. Fred Efinger
Ewanton
Pocahontas
Rush Run
New River
West Virginia
Mre Kell
Snowbound DAWHINS Court Session in Frankfort
Frankfort court house crowded as townsfolk gather amid heavy snowfall. Residents recovering from illnesses, with Mary Morrow visiting and Ed White expected to move to Kalkaska county, Michigan. Local moves include Fred Garmatter and Emanuel Kiser relocating, Iris Bollinger improving farm, revival at Edgerton inspires youth, and plans for two new churches in Woodburn. Frank OBrien shows partial recovery from a severe lung fever.
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Mary Morrow
Ed White
Kalkaska County
Mich
Fred Garmatter
Shenber
Emanuel Kiser
Berne
A. W. Greze
Iris Bollinger
Edgerton
Woodburn
Whitaker Trial Proceedings Open as Key Witnesses Testify
The case against Harlan Whitaker for Goebel's assassination proceeds with Col. L. Campbell of New York aiding the prosecutor. All witnesses today were participants in Whitaker's arrest, including detectives who recounted startling stories, while the defense did not cross examine any witnesses.
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Harlan Whitaker
Goebel
Col. L. ©. Campbell
New York
Whitaker
Admiral Watson Relieved Returns From Manila For Health
Washington March 6 Admiral Watson is relieved due to ill health and transfers his flag to the Baltimore which sails home via the Suez and Mediterranean. Rear Admiral Remy will succeed him in command of the Asiatic station while Captain Wilde of the Oregon commands in the interim.
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Washington
Eee
Baltimore
Suez Canal
Mediterranean Sea
Admirel Dewey
Europe
George C. Remy
Indiana Republicans and Democrats Rally Over Puerto Rico Tariff
A March 6 dispatch from Indianapolis notes Chairman Herney and President McKinley tied on protests against the Puerto Rico tariff bill. Democratic factions unite under pressure from tariff policy, with Gold Democrats backing Bryan and calls for party cohesion growing. General Harrison’ name is floated but unlikely to return. Lew Wallace opposes the tariff and backs Clney for the ticket.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Herney
Republican State Committee
Indiana
Bryan
Congress
Watson
Henry A. Johnson
George W Julius
John R. Wilson
Lew Wallace
Clney
Chinn Denies Involvement In Goebel Shooting
Lexington March 6 Col Jack Chinn from Mercer county refuted a New York insinuation that he killed William Goebel by accident. He said no one was in the statehouse yard and he did not shoot. he kept his pistol in his pocket. He hinted at unnamed plotters, suggesting they would be arrested after the April grand jury in Frankfort.
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Lexington
Jack Chinn
Mercer County
New York
William Goebel
Statehouse
Goebel
Frankfort
Egg skin grafting tried in Indianapolis hospital
In Indianapolis on March 6 a colored man, Scott Smith, who was badly burned eighteen months ago, underwent a groundbreaking grafting procedure using the skin from freshly laid eggs. Surgeons report visible blood vessels and integration with Smith’s tissue though the skin retains its white color. The patient fears feather-like growth may appear as he watches the treated areas.
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Indianapolis
Scott Smith
Smith
City surgeons cite an exceptional case
An exceptional case is described as regarded by the surgeons of the city. The remark reflects a high assessment from local medical authorities of the case's complexity and implications for treatment practices.
Mayville Briefs Report Postmortem on Illegal Burial
In Maysville and vicinity, the coroner ordered the removal of the body of William Hemrick from Scipio cemetery for a postmortem due to illegal burial without a required permit. The incident sparks discussions on burial laws and undertaker practices. Joan Stapleton of Milan township died at her daughter's home and was buried in the new cemetery after a Sunday service at M E church. Revival services set for the U B church next Sunday with meetings also planned at East Springfield and Scipio drawing a large turnout and surprising the Scipio pastor.
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William Hemrick
Scipio Cemetery
Joan Stapleton
Milan Township
M. E
L. C. Zimmerman
New Cemetery
U. B
East Springfield
Scipio
Willson Family Learn of Sudden Death in Columbus
Viekry E. Willson of West Washington Street was called to Columbus, Ohio, Sunday afternoon by the sudden death of his father. Mr. and Mrs. Willson immediately departed for the East.
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Viekry E. Willson
West Washneton Street
Telegraph
Columbus
Mrs Zollars Seriously Ill With The Grip
Mrs Fred Zollars of 26 West Wayne Street is seriously ill with the grip.
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Fred Zollars
West Wayne Street
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Red Ashe
Red Ashe Coal Company
Court House
Dawhins
Frank O’brien
Admiral Watson
Manila
Remy
Ron
United Democratic Party
Harrison
John C. New
General Harrison
Mr. New
Crumpacker
Maysville and Vicinity
E. C. Reichelderfer
Antwerp
Colusibus
Stewart
Florence
Columbia
Roy- IL
Se Cavey
Bothee
West Main Street
Charles, Herman
Emil
Calhoun Street
Fort Wayne
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