Deadly mine blasts claim eighteen miners lives
A pair of explosions at Union Pacific Coal Co mine No. 1 near Hanis Wye kills eighteen and leaves many missing. State Mine Inspector Elias and Superintendent Driggs are among the dead as rescuers battle fire on level ten, while the search for bodies continues into daylight. Strong named victims include Robert Warburton Peter Minson and Alexander Tennant with many others listed among the missing.
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Hanis Wye
Marchco
Union Pacific Coal Company
Robert Warburton
Peter Minson
Alexander Tennent
Matt Thuhtata
Benjamin Perry
Davis Eling
Mexander Briggs
Joseph Taurton
Alfred Dodds
James Knox
Gus Ramie
PA. Toyd
Giappa Lahti
John Yakonon
Emile Selfrust
Thomas Flint
Job Evans
Robert Herron
Harry Lyons
Jacob Rimmer
William Pasco
Te Bard Wilson
Frank Collins
Peter
Driggs
Charles Harris
Goatne
Harris
Elias
Farris’ Taino
Alfred Campbell
Warburton
Munson
Perry
First Stone Laid for Great Shoshone Dam at Cody
Mitreh of Cody watches as the Shoshone dam foundation stone is laid deep beneath the Shoshone River. Work by government reclamation engineers progresses on the tallest dam envisioned, aiming to flood plain lands and create irrigation for orchards and fields.
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Cody
Wyo
Mitreh
Governmment Reclamation Service
Noadlam
French Forests in Danger from Disappearing Woodlands
A Paris rally reports French forests fading under industrial pressure. The Friends of Trees Society and Touring Club of France urge Parliament to adopt remedial legislation to protect and restrain destructive forestry practices as campaigns press for action.
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Paris
Mareh Supo
Vieorgus
Fyynece
Upder
Iustistenaxay
Wweodiman
Diovesient
Society of the Friends of ‘Trees
Touring Club of
France
Public schools urged to back tree protection and reforestation
The article describes prompting sentiment in public schools to protect trees and promote sapling planting nationwide. Petitioners seek measures to prevent widespread deforestation and push for federal reforestation policy under the agriculture department.
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ML Ruan
Department of A Agriculture
Acute coal crisis grows as miners push scale
Indianapolis reports from United Mine Workers headquarters show an acute crisis forming between miners and operators. Indiana bituminous miners in Terre Haute adopt a scale to present in joint talks, while Danville Indiana notes no Illinois district 12 shutdown on April 1. Operators threaten closures April 1, with district 21 covering Texas Oklahoma and Arkansas amid talks.
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Indianapolis
United Mine Workers of America
Indiana
Terre Haute
Danville
Tih
Illinois
Twenty-First District
Texas
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Toledo Lumbermen Resentenced Under Valentine Law
The circuit court affirmed the lower court in Toledo for twenty lumbermen who were jailed six months under the Valentine anti trust law. Following the supreme court ice trust ruling, they were resentenced to county jail and include wealthy, prominent Toledo citizens.
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Toledo
Cffeuit
Supreme Court
Ice Trust
Merchants and Manufacturers oppose deep waterway plan
Milwaukee March 50 Declaring that the proposed plan to increase water flow through the Chicago drainage canal from Lake Michigan and the project to build a deep waterway from the Great Lakes to the East will injure marine interests and port facilities, the board of directors of the Merchants and Manufacturers’ Association have gone on record against both projects.
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Milwaukee
Chicago Drainage Canal
Lake Michigan
Great Lakes
the Merchants and Maufacturers’ Association
Safe Robbers Blow Open Lexington Post Office
Chicago March 20. A report reaching the Chicago police says three masked robbers blew open the Lexington Oklahoma post office safe and escaped with stamps and money totaling 5,500. The telegram to Captain I. Dh. O'Brien requests officers be assigned to watch incoming trains.
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Chicago
Lexington
I. Dh. O'Brien
Detective Bureau
Chicago to Winnipeg by Rail Incorporation News
Articles filed with the secretary of state create the Current American Railway with 150,000,000 capital. The line to run between Chicago and Winnipeg. A. de Tyrde of Lancaster Wisconsin among the incorporators.
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Tierre
8. D
Secretary of State
American Railway
Chitazoomed
Winnipeg A. de Tyrde
Lancaster
Wis
Prince Nashimoto Goes to Lieris for Military Study
Prince Nashimoto, cousin of the Japanese emperor, travels to Lieris to devote two to three years to military study. Also notes include debates on abolishing capital punishment in Columbia District, liquor prohibition issues, Carnegie grant to Hiri College, Populist presidential ticket at St. Louis, Venezuelan post office tampering, John Robinson shot in Philadelphia, Taft guest at Trish Fellowship event, and women police appointments urged by the New York Women’s Club.
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Nashimoto
Japan
Lieris
Coluwabia
Scott
West
Oklahoma
King
Andrew Carnegie
Hiri College
Cleveland
Vicw
St. Louis
John Robinson
Philadelphia
Taft
Architage
Trish Fellowship Club
Women's Club of
New York
Notifying Office About Missed Newspaper Deliveries
Patrons not receiving their paper regularly will confer a favor by notifying this office of same. The notice urges readers to report delivery issues to ensure timely service and accuracy.
Humphreys Medicine Co Cure Claims and Prices
Humphreys Medicine Co advertises cures for lameness rheumatism throat distemper worms coughs influenza stomach ailments and bladder disorders with a ten specifics book priced at seven dollars. It lists Col William and Julio Streets New York and offers the book mailed free on request.
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Humpherys’ Medicine Co
Col
William and Julio
Statewide campaign pits saloon foes against open liquor
In Illinois and Chicago a bitter antisaloon fight reaches a peak on election day April 7. Voters decide if townships become antisaloon territories while Chicago debates Sunday closing. Activists distribute dramatic ward demonstrations and mass meetings frame the liquor battle in cities like Bloomington and Rockford.
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Chicaga
Marel So
Petersburg Ex Judge Saved By Phone Call
In Petersburg on March 30 ex judge George R B Watkins narrowly escaped when a phone message warned of a killer en route to his home. George N Jolson, a contractor, went to Watkins's residence to relay urgent business. Sheriff Teale was alerted by phone and Johnson was arrested. no large revolver was found. Watkins had earlier defended Johnson on a periturmal charge but declined to prosecute due to fee disputes.
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Petersburg
George RB. Watkins
George N. Jolson
Watkins
Jane
Fle
Johnson
Tim
Teale
Diy
Johnason
Jonson
Not Making Any Progress. Springfield Session Report
In Springfeld on March 3a sessions of the joint scale committee of operators and miners discuss wage scales. The talks aim to bridge present differences between miners and operators and finalize wages for the coming fiscal year.
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Springfeld
Republican convention in East St. Louis names Roden winner
A chaotic report from the Republican convention for the twenty second congressional district in East St. Louis ends with Roden elected and Marvel Beatho of Aiten among defe cates to Chicago. An incident at the convention featured a prayer for the recovery of Rodentberg's infant son, though details remain unclear due to garbled text.
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St. Louis
Marvel
Roden
Marvel Beatho
Aiten
Chicago
Pecplers
Rodentberg
Seratusiy
Obscure Peoria notice on long-lived resident’s death
A garbled 19th century style obituary notes Robert Kane aged 104 years 8 months and 3 days. It mentions birth and residence in Peoria area with references to Yon and Bushine and a long life across seven decades in Polinois. The text remains fragmentary and uncertain but indicates a death notice.
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Peoria
Mareh
Robert Kane
Reed
Yoni
Polinois
Tuo
Bushine
Bloodhounds Fail on the Trail Theater Update
Bloodhounds were unable to overtake the Turataars after pursuing a thwarted trail. The theater report notes the dogs missed the scent and the chase proved fruitless, leaving the target elusive.
Pinckneyville Candidate Confusion Aims to Voters
In Pinckneyville a notice discusses the Twenty fifth congressional district election. It states residents were instructed to vote for Canon, reflecting local campaigning and ballot guidance amid uncertain wording printed in the clipping.
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Pinckneyville
Maareh
Tia Republicad
Fragmentary Text on Orders and Charity Practices
Fragmented OCR passage discusses giving in order to receive, mentions a list of items or steps, and references a Pew number. It includes names like Sion G. Gats and notes about limits of donation lists and timing. The readable lines suggest a discussion of generosity and civic or religious practice with unclear context.
Night murder suicide in Sandusky apartment
Police report a double tragedy in Sandusky where J Glendenuiing a traveling salesman and Mrs Katheryne Hughes were found dead. A bullet hole in Glendenuiing’s head and a revolver between the bodies suggest murder followed by suicide. Evidence includes signed letters and a note reading Will indicating a motive denial.
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Sandusky
Glendenuiing
Cleveland Clonk
Oosurt
Katheryne T Hughes
Ima Apautment House
CG Hendenting
Luehes
Huezhes
Championship wrestling event set for Dexter pavilion
Chiesa and Marehoo headline a world championship wrestling match Friday night at Dexter pavilion. From current indications a tremendous crowd is expected to attend the event and witness the match for the title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chiesa
Marehoo
Dexter Pavilion
No Divorce for Vanderbilts Declared by Mrs Vanderbilt
Mrs Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt denies seeking or contemplating a divorce. She indicates she and her husband are pursuing separate paths and mentions plans to travel abroad. The interview conveys a sense of ongoing separation while denying formal action.
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New York
Marvel
Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt
Price hike near at hand at New York dealers
Report claims wholesale and retail fee dealers will raise prices 66 percent on Wednesday. Wesley M. Ofer, president of the Aidean Tee company, refused to confirm or deny the report after a directors meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mareh Sa
Aidean Tee Company
Wesley M. Ofer
Contivia
South Bend Adopts Closure of Questionable Salons and Alleys
In South Bend Indiana on March 30 a fifty member citizen committee urged the council to shut down all questionable venues. The council ordered immediate closures including waiting houses and alley saloons, citing a year of widespread disorder.
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South Bened
Comi Council
South Bend
Todisaia
Morgan Visits King Kimmanuel in Private Audience
Morgan meets King in a private audience where both discuss national politics and the approaching presidential campaign. The visit signals interest from the king toward the United States and the potential impact on foreign relations.
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Morgan
King Kimmanuel
Tome
Marea
Vietor
Manvel
J. Per
Rim En Agserienn
Pastor Seeks Salary Cut in Local Church Crisis
A Boston church dispute centers on Pastor Frederick Th. Pishec seeking a reduced stipend amid tensions at the Pempde Street Methodist Proscopal. He argues for lower compensation as the congregation contends with internal strife and questions over leadership.
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Boston
Metre Ao
Prederick Th
Pempde Stree Methodist Proscopal
Elgin Man Drowned in Florida Visit
A 22 year old Elgin man on a three month visit to Florida and staying with a friend or relative drowned in a stream after arriving by boat. The victim was identified as Arthur Teathup and authorities reported the incident on arrival. Local officials noted the tragedy occurred near Pensacola and the investigation is ongoing.
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Pensacotia
Arthur Teathup
Frietm
Diere
Customs Officer Not Guilty in Pivotal Trial
A customs officer was found not guilty in a courthouse dispute involving alleged misconduct at a seaport. The verdict followed months of testimony from witnesses tied to customs inspections and maritime trade.
Doud Day to the base in Washington March
Fragmentary OCR note reports uncertain progress and untold details about cables and wires near a Washington base in March. Names and concrete events are unreadable, leaving a cryptic military or infrastructure reference without clear actions or outcomes.
Indian Village Deities Cruel Worship Practice
A description of a cruel Telugu village ritual where during a sacred observance a cart with painted stakes is brought to the deity image. Animals such as pigs and lambs are tied and tormented alive on the stakes, and the cart is paraded to the village boundary. The beasts perish in agony as the procession ends.
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India
Rights and Liberty League disputed over petition signer posting
The Civic league accused saloon signs of boycotting and discrediting citizens who signed a local option petition. Investigations found no boycott or discriminatory posting. Taxpayers' league defends motives, argues city finances rely on saloon revenue, and warns against near state tax limits.
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Civic League
Taxpayers’ League
Freeport
Leaguers
This Is My 50th Birthday De Wolt Hopper
De Wolt Hopper comic opera star born in New York City on March 30 1958 son of a prominent lawyer intended for law career but after his fathers death joined a strolling theatrical troupe. He rose with McCaull Opera company at Madison Square Theater gaining fame in The Black Hussar and other works. His later successes include Boccaccio Batinitza Clover The Beggar Student and collegiate operas. later hits include Dr Syntax Up The Charlatan Capitan Pickwick and Happy Land.
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New York City
Young Hopper
New York
McCaull Opera Company
Madison Square Theater
Batinitza
Clover
Beggar Student
Alaska
Wang
Dr Syntax
Pickwick
Happyland
This Date in History events and births list
Lod Maisonneuve defeated the Iroquois at Place d Armes Montreal. Field Marshal Viscount Hardinge born in England. Joseph Bonaparte made king of the Two Sicilies. John Constable, landscape painter, died. Sir Charles Metcalfe appointed Governor of Canada. Don Carlos pretender born. Treaty of Paris ends Crimean War. United States bought Alaska from Russia for 7200000 dollars. Austin died. Born in March dates unclear.
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Lod Maisonneuve
Place d’Armes
Montreal
Viscount Hardinge
India
England
Joseph Bonaparte
Say
John Constable
Charles Metcalfe
Govenor
Canada
Pnass
Don Carlos
Psat
Paris
Psua
Ls Gn
United States
Alaska
Russia
Psbo
June Po
Austin
Guaranteed Remedy For Cough Syrup Sale
Medicine advertises Sees Laxative Cough syrup as a child friendly remedy. Claims quick relief from coughs colds croup whooping cough hoarseness and bronchial troubles with a pleasant taste and complete system cleansing. Labeled as guaranteed by I Mough and BP Quenther.
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BP. Quenther
Horse Market Sale Notice at Freeport April 4
Farmers urged to bring fat draft horses and nags to Younglove's Livery at Freeport on Saturday April 4. D Wks KG & Co West side Horse Market offer top prices for good labor animals with blemishes acceptable as test stock. Lead in your stock and bring cash for payment. Rain or shine.
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Chivas
Younglove
Freeport
D. Wks Be KG & Co
West Side
Royal Exiles Reflect Courting Kingship in Exiled Courts
The London report recalls royal pretenders who found refuge in Britain and rarely criticise hosts. It notes the Duke of Orléans amid apologies, Louis-Philippe and Louis Napoleon in exile, and Peter Karageorgevich’s Serb triumph. Don Carlos, the Spanish pretender in Venice, is described as “every inch king” with a courtly air and royal bearing.
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England
Duke of Orleans
Queen Victoria
London
Pope
Louis Philipne
Louis Napoleon
West End
Tle
Windsor
Peter
Obrenovitek
Alexander
Geneva
Belgrade
Pravk
Genoa
Don Cartos
Venice
Grand Canal
Canal
Homemade wireless cooker used by working classes in Scotland
A consultant report notes a simple, fuel free cooking device popular among workers in Scotland. A wooden box with bay sponge thicknesses heats partly cooked food and keeps it warm for hours. No patent protection exists and the device can be made by anyone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jores Oof
Snoring Snails Tales From A Curious Naturalist
A French naturalist notes an odd discovery as pet snails rest on a mantelpiece. A rhythmic sound like drum and flute arises from the snails’ enclosure, prompting close observation. Researchers connect the noise to the snails engaging in nocturnal activity, raising questions about snail behavior and vocalization.
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Tere
France
Maine
Duran
Graft on a Family Tree. Anniversary Dinner Guests
A brief humorous item on family dynamics at anniversary dinners. It contrasts a guest who fits a host’s family branch with a poorer relation who admits no plans to join. The tone is light and wry, reflecting social quirks without naming individuals or places.
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