PIT DEMON'S TRIBUTE AND ONE MAN ESCAPES DEATH
A gas explosion at the Darr mine of Pittsburg Coal near Jacob's Creek Pa entombed 200 to 250 miners with rescue work yielding few signs of life. Thirteen bodies recovered show severe mutilation including three headless. The disaster marks the third in the region in three weeks, with total deaths approaching 600. church observances saved many by keeping workers home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob's Creek
Darr
Pittsburg Coal Company
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Naomi
Fayette City
Monongah
W. Va
Circh
Monongash
RUMBLE TELLS OF THE BLAST AT THE MINE
A mine explosion caused a loud blast and smoke filling the shaft area with rescuers rushing to the mouth. Joseph Mapleton returned after minor injuries, while superintendent William Kelvingtes led 25 men in rescue efforts from both main and side entries with no widespread gas trouble reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fareas
Joseph Mapleton
Mmine
Mapleton
Vocis Partes
William Kelvingtes
Dunia
Terrifying explosion rocks Palermo powder magazine
In Palermo a massive explosion at a military powder depot sent flames high into the air and wreckage across the town. Authorities report about five killed and many injured as rescue crews battled fires and aided the wounded amid chaos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poatet
Tha Dice
Louis
Daily Journal Delivery Pricing Note
The Daily Journal offers city wide delivery for one dollar per week. The notice highlights affordable, universal service with weekly home delivery across the city.
Alleged Rebaters Indicted In Michigan Case
Grand Rapids, Mich December 20 two indictments have been returned by the United States grand jury. One against Stearns Salt and Lumber company Ludington for alleged violation of the Mikins interstate commerce law of 1905 in receiving rebates on lumber shipped to Toledo. The other against Stearns Salt and Lumber company Ludington and General Freight Traffic Manager A Patriarcho Pere Marquette railroad for alleged violation of the Thep burn Dolliver interstate commerce law of 1906 in granting rebates to points in Indiana Ohio Pennsylvania and Tennessee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Rapids
Mich
Aesistant
W. OK. C. Lute
United States Court For
District of Western Michigan
United States Grand Jury
Stearns Salt and Lumber Company
Ludington
Mikins
Vilcouts
Stearns Sail and Lumber Company
A. Patriarcho
Pere Marquette Railroad
Indiana
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Tennessee
Manila Assembly Passes First Bill on School Construction
The Philippine assembly passed a one million dollar bill for provincial school construction unanimously. Tsauro Gabalion, the author of the first law, proposed additional measures including a capitol building and debt cancellation, but the house moved to commence with the school bill. The assembly issued five directives for future Washington delegates, mainly opposing tariff and coastwise shipping laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Philippine Assembly
Tsauro Gabalion
Assembly
Washington
Horribly Mutilated Woman Found Near Happy Wood Road
In Wammond Louisiana Dee 20 Mrs Mary Nelson aged 45 a respected parish woman was found dead on Happy Woods road two miles west of town. Body shot and left side of face gone. No rape or robbery detected. Suspect a black man with whom she quarreled over a dog ownership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wammond
Dee
Mary Nelson
Happy Wood's Road
Here
Nelson
Miss Mollie Desmond Faces Death After Fatal Needle Stabbing Attempt
New York city report says Mollie Desmond, who months ago swallowed 114 needles in a suicide attempt, is dying at Fordham hospital. The last of twenty four operations to remove the steel was done Sunday. A severe coughing fit opened wounds from prior procedures, causing heavy blood loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mollie Desmond
Fordham Hospital
Hlinvis Central Agony Postponed By Court Order
The annual meeting of stockholders of Hlinvis Central railroad is postponed until March 2 by Judge Balk of the superior court. Stock transfer books will close the day before and remain closed until the postponed meeting adjourns. Judge Tall will issue a decision in the injunction suit already filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hlinvis Central
Chierga
Dee
Hlinvis Central Railroad
Balk
Superior Court
Witec
Tall
Ship Shearwater to hunt for Silberhorn survivors off Chile
From Victoria B C dated December 20 the empire ship Shearwater may be ordered to the South American coast to search waters off Chile for survivors of the missing Liverpool ship Silberhorn reported burned at sea August 28 about ninety miles off the Chilean coast. There are faint hopes that any survivors may have reached an island off Chile.
Lockout of 30,000 Weavers in German Silk Industry Planned
Crefeld Germany faces a general strike resolution with a proposed lockout of 30,000 silk weavers starting on Wee 21 if strikers do not return to work under the original wage terms. The move follows a dispute that began during the strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crefeld
Germany
Whitehind
French Forces Commander Reports Sultan to Lead Army
Paris dispatch from Rabat says General Drude reports the sultan intends to take command of the army, with General Pividani as head of the commune, as surrounding tribes are notified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Drude
Morocco
Rabat
Pividani Hiss
Tragic Farm Accident Reported Near Holy Cross Wis
Report from Holy Cross Wisconsin describes a fatal incident involving a farmer boy named John Meyer who allegedly discharged a weapon during a confrontation with a sister. The girl suffered severe injuries, with the scene described as dangerously close to the weapon’s blast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Cross
Wis
Dee
John Meyer
Unclear OCR record of a fatal electrocution in Columbus
An elderly man was electrocuted in an annex of the ChippeaTCH building near Columbus while attempting to murder William Lege. The incident occurred just after 2 o clock with witnesses reporting the suspect’s protestations of innocence to the authorities.
Vanilla Growth in Damp Climate Faces Great Difficulty
Report notes vanilla grows well to a putter yet suffers greatly from extreme dampness in the climate, hindering cultivation efforts and yielding irregular, stunted crop results. Expert observations highlight moisture sensitivity as the primary challenge for growers seeking reliable yields.
Debated Grant Statue Site Endangers Historic Trees
In Congress a resolution postponed the Grant statue site decision to May, with Smith of Iowa opposing based on the site chosen by Root and Trlt. Senators and Grant family members urged passage. Despite his defiance, construction proceeds, asserting the foundation work will continue, though it risks destroying historic trees at the U S botanical gardens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
McCall
Massachusetts
U.S. Grant
United States
Smith
Towa
Root
Trlt
Grenville M. Dodge
Senate
Grant
Williams
Mississippi
Sherley
Kentucky
Mann
Winots
Jewelers National Bank to seek receiver in insolvency
North Attleboro mass December 20 The Jewelers National Bank directors decide to apply to the comptroller of the currency for a receiver after investigations into the late vice president and cashier Frederick Sargeant. Alfred W Wiggin president states the bank is insolvent due to personal transactions by the late cashier and broad complications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Attleboro
Mass
Nat Onal Bank
Frederick
Sargeant
Alfred W. Wiggin
New York
National Bank Examiners Carrier
Har Twice Used In Anger In House Debate
Washington Dec 20 The word Har twice was used in anger on the ear of the house of representatives the first when Giufues of Tennessee denounced a local newspaper for printing a statement about his alleged interest in the deficiency appropriation for seeds for free distribution The second when De Armond called Williams a liar and precipitated a fight in which both received blows before separation This trouble was after adjournment Speaker Cannon announced committee assignments which make no important changes from a public point of view Many bills were introduced and referred Adjourned to Saturday The senate was not in session
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House of Representatives
Giufues
Tennessee
de Armond
Williams
House
Cannon
Senate
First Money Appropriated by Congress
Washington reports the first appropriation of $50,000 by the current congress to cover a seed deficiency after a fire destroyed government seed warehouses in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Chaplain Prays for Navy Fleet on Pacific Voyage
At the session opening the house Chaplain Couden prayed for the safety of the battleship fleet and its crews as they head toward the Pacific coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Couden
Pacific Coast
Chicago Markets and Livestock Prices Report
Chicago and New York market summaries show Wheat and Corn futures with mixed quotes, pork and lard futures, and active live stock trading in Chicago and Buffalo areas. Hogs, cattle, and sheep receipts are listed with ranges for prime steers, cows, calves, and feeders, reflecting a busy trading day with price dispersion across categories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicnago
Chienago Board of Trade
Onts
Chicago
Chivaroo
Charmis touted as prime coral land in merkw west
The article claims Charmis are used in ngs dit proviges of Alberta fur pits and asserts Wit is said to be the best coral land in the merkw west, highlighting a regional emphasis on land quality and resource use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberta
Aetes Af
Garibaldi's Wooing And A Bold Elopement In Brazil
The narrative recounts Garibaldi's romantic exile after 1836, his shipwreck near Santa Catarina, and a passionate union with Anita Riberas, an 18 year old Brazilian beauty. Garibaldi deserts the Brazilian coast, conquers a bond with Anita, and marries her by force with her eventual consent, sharing hardship in Uruguay. Their devotion endures through campaigns, illness, and tragedy, including Anita's death during the 1849 Rome retreat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lalas
Laguna
Garibaldi
Ife
Ancholy
Luigi
Edoardo
Barra
Anita Riberas
Uis
Prairies
Rome
Podetta
Italy
Queensland Prize For Prickly Pear Eradication Reward
Queensland offers a 50000 dollar reward for eradicating prickly pear with costs not exceeding 8.50 per acre. Upon payment of the reward all discovery and ownership rights vest in the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queensland
A Bitter Fling at London Mall Wedding Talk
Dialogue in a London Mall scene centers on Miss Wealthy Plainwoman and Miss Rosebud discussing a forthcoming marriage to Mr Gay after a Brighton trip. They fret about a wedding tour and the public’s gaze while noting tabloid style mockery and social expectations.
Book once owned by Anthony Wayne donated to M A C library
A 119 year old volume once belonging to Revolutionary hero Anthony Wayne has been presented to the Missouri Agricultural College library by Professor H W Waters dean of the department of furniture. The book was exhibited in Philadelphia during the centennial event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Wayne
Missouri Agricultural College
H.W. Waters
Philadelphia
DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills Offer Quick Relief
DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills provide fast relief for various kidney and bladder troubles. A one week treatment costs 2 shillings. Sold by Wm F Jungkunz, druggist, 85 Stephenson Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
Wm. F. Jungkunz
Stephenson Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
Humphreys
Humphreys’ Med. Co
William & John Streete
China
Japan
Caucase
Chile
Mfg Co
Adams & Jackson Sts
State Bank
Trish Bundie
M.S. Hart's Sanitary Laundry
Othioaco
ROTH
Rockford & Interurban
R’y
Rockford
Toor
Neese
PIT Demon's
the Daily Journal
Rumble
Palermo
The
Daily Journal
Irg House
Salt and Lumber Company
General Fretagtt
Pere Marquette
Sultan
Columbus
Noost
Beart
Willian Lege
Linuteber
Sidney
Grant—Smith
Town Obaurate
Chicago Grain
East Bullalto
Buttale
N.Y
Dunning & Stevens
Stree
Merchinais
Butta
Tsirker
Toarket
Sheahar Oye
Souce Watciers
Mati
Garabaldi
Seechams Hills
Ayer
Amas
Kattery
Wim. Walton Neph
Eaton-Hubbut
Berlin
Butler
Whiting's
Otto Wagner
Gaalena S
Journal
Chicago Street
H. A. Rotzler
Galena St
Jompare
Libby McNeil & Libby
Hackney
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!