Mine Explosion Death Toll Near Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City May 1 Special reports 137 bodies recovered from Pleasant Valley coal mine at Scofield. Officials fear 300 or more lives lost as rescue work continues with little hope of survivors. Many victims found in defensive postures. nine tenths American and Welsh. Major financial loss anticipated. By 4 p.m. 201 bodies recovered. between 300 and 400 men entered the mine.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
Salt Lace City
Pleasant Valley
Scofield
Big Methodist Conference Opens in Curia co Ill May 2
The twenty-ninth general conference of the Methodist Episcopal church began in Curia co Illinois with Bishop Bowman presiding. Bishop Merrill took chair as proceedings opened. Delegates cheered when the body voted unanimously to admit equal lay representation across conferences. Dr. David S. Monroe of Pennsylvania was chosen secretary. Provisional delegates were admitted by unanimous vote.
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Curiaco
Ill
Twenty-Ninth
General Conference
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Bowman
Merrill
Methodist Episcopal Conference
David S. Monroe
Pennsylvania
Boers Make Trouble Near Nek Front
May 2 Special: Hamilton's first brigade pressed northward and forced a passage at Houtney where Boer lines on the hills commanded Nek. Canadians and Gordon attacked the left, supported by Shopshire's and Marshall's Horse and a battery. The Boers fled after suffering many wounded and then shelled the outlying camp prompting evacuation to a safer position along the Thah Nechu and Bloemfontein road now secure.
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Hamilton
Houtney
Nek
Gordon
Shopshire
Marshall
Thah Nechu
Bloemfontein
Sundry civil appropriation bill sails past House debate
Washington May 2 Special report says the House, on Hepburn's motion, closed a five minute ruling debate on the Nicaragua canal measure and read an amendment. The sundry civil appropriation bill, the top general supply item, was reported by Chairman Cannon and carries 61,586,715 dollars, up 9,709,146 from the current year.
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Washington
House
Hepburn
Iowa
Cannon
Twenty Americans killed at Catubig island engagement
The American garrison of thirty men from the Forty-Third regiment on Catubig, Samar, was attacked by rebels. Twenty Americans were killed and the remainder rescued. Elsewhere in Curiaco on May 2 a Dewey celebration drifted to a close with an excursion along the Chicago drainage canal to the Lockport gates.
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Catubig
Island
Samar
Manna
Island of
Forty-Third Regiment
Curiaco
Dewey
Chicago
Lockport
May sociable hosted by Madam Seton society
The Madam Seton society will host a May sociable at St Marys hall on Tuesday evening May 8. The event features dancing and cards with admission set at 15 cents and ice cream and cake priced at 10 cents.
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Madam Seton Society
St. Mary’s Hall
Veterans in Jacksonville G A R Encampment Underway
Illinois G A R Department members converge on Jacksonville for the thirty fifth annual encampment with Admiral Dewey and party due to arrive Thursday. Council of Administration meets Friday morning, W R C gathers, school for the deaf hosts an entertainment, and Armory Hall hosts receptions for the Department Commander staff and Ladies of the G A R.
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Illinois
Jacksonville
Ill
Department of Illinois
Admiral Dewey
Chicago
Council of Administration
Centenary Methodist Episcopal Church
State School For the Deaf and Dumb
Armory Hall
Longenecker
Coffman
Bloomington
Lawsuit Over School Glass Doubles Damages Claim
A big damages suit stems from Lincoln avenue school construction. J E Adamson sues John Kochsmeier for $5,000 alleging libel and defamation after Kochsmeier claimed Adamson supplied improper double A glass and altered bills. Adamson asserts he provided the specified glass and seeks redress for injury to his business.
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Lincoln Avenue School House
Smith & Thomas
J. E. Adamson
Adamson
Chicago
John Kochsmeier
Board of Education
Kochmeier
Kochsmeier
Scanlan Scanlan wedding at St Josephs Lena
Timothy F Scan nell and Miss Nellie Scanlan wed at St Josephs church with Rev J C Geiseler presiding a reception followed at the bride's home. The Lena Board of Education reelected Ezra F Smith Emma F Miller and Winona A King to current posts, with three other positions awaiting action. Hoffman brothers moving to Warrenton to start a new laundry. Dr Salter traveled to Freeport.
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Lena
Timothy F. Scannell
Nellie Scanlan
St. Joseph’s Church
Tev
J. C. Geiseler
Board of Education
Ezra F. Smith
Emma F. Miller
Winona A. King
W. D. Hoffman
Brother Harvey
Warrentona
Dr. Salter
Freeport
Democratic State Convention Chooses Delegates At Concord
Concorp New Hampshire May 2 Special The Democratic state convention chose four delegates and alternates to the national convention and instructed them to vote for Bryan. Resolutions endorsed the Chicago platform. Also ads note Foster Black and Tan Oxfords and various hardware items at reduced prices.
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Concorp
N. H
Bryan
Chicago
Wanted Help Wanted at Rasbach Household
WANTED A Parepera girl for general housework Mrs T F Rasbach 105 South Galena avenue 52dlw TANTED At opee aun experienced papar hanger Apply to J E Adamson's paint store 5-2dlw
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Ma Parepera
T. F. Rasbach
South
Galena Avenue
Opee
J. E. Adamson
Mechanic St
Sharkey Choynski Bout Sets Chicago Ring Clash
Tom Sharkey faces Joe Choynski at Tattersall's on May 8 in a high profile card. Barnaby Commors meets Billy Stift, Sammy Harris faces Mike Bartley, with Hall Scanlan Hedmark and Walter Campbell matches on the lineup.
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Caiiaco
Tom Sharkey
Joe Choynski
Tattersall’s
Sharkey
Chicago
Choynski
Houseman
Sharkey- Choynski
Barney Commors
Billy Stift
Sammy Harris
Mike Bartley
Bartley
Tipton
Walter Bloom
Harris
Casper Leon
Joe Sturch
Joe Howard
Tattersalls
Lou Houseman
Jim Hall
Tim Scanlan
Pittsburg
Hall
Hedmark
Walter Campbell
California
Bill Stift
Night burglars blamed on traveling workers
The article notes springtime burglaries by professional tramps leaving winter quarters for summer pilgrimages. It urges locking doors and windows at night and attributes recent burglaries and attempted break-ins to this group. It then references a beauty claim for Rocky Mountain Tea by Joseph Emmert.
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Joseph Emmert
Burrell's at Stephenson St Welcomes Old Customers
John S. W. Chapman invites his old customers and friends to Wa. Watton's Netnews at 110 Stephenson St for a gathering at Pure Food Grocery and Family Supply store.
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Pure Food
Burrell’s
Stephenson St. John
S. W. Chapman
Wa. Watton
Bargain sale of damaged goods by A. W. Ford & Son
After settling with the insurer the firm announces discounts of 30 to 50 percent on slightly damaged items. Sample bargains include alarm clocks, eight day mantel clocks, teaspoons, and silver novelty ties with terms and dates. Sale begins May 2.
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A. W. Ford & Son
Harlem gardens near water tower in early and late hours
Report notes the Harlem gardens located south of the water tower with references to H. D. Convarse. Details are sparse but place and person are identifiable.
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Harlem Gardens
Water Tower
H. D. Convarse
Fashionable Menswear and Suits at Artistic Clothing
A detailed listing of men’s, boys’, and children’s suits, shirts, underwear, and caps with price points from 15.00 to 0.08 dollars. Describes imported worsteds, cassimeres, blue serges, and demi dress lines, plus a full stock of boys and children suits.
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Manhattan
Ice Season Orders Request at Billerbeck’s Store
Ice supply season returns. Customers urged to place orders at Billerbeck’s or directly to Casver Neues. Service guaranteed. prose limited to ordering instructions and contact.
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Ice
Billerbeck’s
A Chance for Idle Money in Mortgage Loans
Dexter A Knowlton plans another trip into Minnesota and eastern South Dakota to arrange safe mortgage loans for the firm and friends. Investors can consult for 5 percent net, and funds may be reinvested. A large stock of desirable building lots remains for sale on easy terms.
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Dexter A. Knowlton
Minnesota
South Dakota
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