Dreadful Coal Mine Disaster Reported in Utah Town
A Utah mine explosion at Schofield killed about 200 workers with many injured. Rescue efforts continue as 130 bodies have already been recovered. Supervisors Sharp and Welby traveled to the scene by special train to aid relief and determine the death toll.
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Salt Lake
Utah
Schofield
Rio Grande Western Railroad
Colton
Sharp
Pleasant Valley Coal Company
Welby
Railroad Company
Houghton
Mich
Upper Peninsula
North Shore
Canadian
Blowing Up of Shag Rock Strikes San Francisco Bay
The Shag Rock explosion displaced 8800 cubic yards of rock using nine tons of nitroglycerin and killed thousands of fish. The blast caused little bay shore damage though the shock was felt in the city.
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San Francisco Bay
Golden Gate
Bay
Durbin Chosen Governor as Indiana Republican Delegates Duel
At the Indiana Republican State convention in Indianapolis seven ballots selected W. T. Durbin of Anderson as governor amid a tight race with J. L. Griffiths. The party also elected L. P. Newby for lieutenant governor after a swing vote. other officers were nominated by acclamation including Remy for reporter of the Supreme Court and Connor as State Statistician.
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W. T. Durbin
Anderson
Hwane
Leopold Levy
Huntington
W. L. Taylor
Indianapolis
Frank L. Jones
Tipton
Supreme Court
Leander J. Monks
Winchester
James H. Jordan
Martinsville
John B. Conner
Charles W. Fairbanks
A. J. Beveridge
James Mount
Charles 8. Henry
Dodge
J. L. Griffiths
W. S. Haggard
F. B. Posey
E. G. Hogate
Griffiths
Durbin
Pure
Hogate
Posey
Grifiths
L. P. Newby
N. W. Gilbert
Angola
Newby
Allen County
Gilbert
Fort Wayne
Delaware County
Marion County
Wayne County
Embree
Shutts
Babcock
Baker
Hunt
Hart
Levy
Taylor
Chas. F. Remy
Connor
Chirtoca Bours
Republican Platform Declares Principles at Indiana Convention
The Indiana Republican convention at Indianapolis adopts resolutions proclaiming principles. It criticizes the current athletic administration, praises national progress, and pledges support for the Republican party and leaders. The platform highlights unity between North and South and notes endorsements of national legislation and public credit gains.
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Indiana
Tlon
Indianapolis
Injam
Vention
Elf Holalis
Capoplaus
Philippine Islanda
China
Wells
Congress
Bart
Enry Lar
Richard W. ‘Thora
Congress Debates War Powers and National Security Measures
The report outlines legislative action on military authority and civil support, detailing votes on continued military oversight, appropriations, and regulatory controls. It references figures like Foraker, Chandler, and McComas, and discusses policy shifts affecting defense spending and governance.
Admiral Dewey in Chicago for Manila Bay anniversary parade
Admiral George Dewey arrived in Chicago to observe the second anniversary of the Manila Bay victory. A vast crowd greeted him as he toured the city, met officials, and attended a reception and lakefront illumination. The following day he rode at the head of a grand parade through streets filled with banners and bands.
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Admiral Dewey
Chicago
Manila Bay
South Chicago
Harrison
George G. Dewey
Lake Front
Fire Corps
George Dewey
New York
Ahero
Death Record of the War Casualties in The Philippines
A War Department summary compares American troop losses in the Philippines with British losses in South Africa. From July 1 1898 to April 27 1900 American deaths total 2 256, with 2 187 men and 69 officers killed or died of wounds or disease.
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Santiago
Manila
Aftica
Philippines
War Department
War Department Hox
Fith Army Corps
Seventeenth Regular Infantry
Sixteenth Regular Infantry
Gov. Roosevelt
Regular Infantry
European and global civic notes from early era
Belgium hosts five automobile clubs with a total membership around forty. Coal shortages in Gerigny threaten Iron and steel industries. Dead Sea steamboat traffic begins with the first boat in August. A Paris syndicate seeks permission to run steam carriages on streets. Berlin papers discuss a second Pan American Congress with mixed views. Lord Kinnaird urges US support for non exhibition displays at Paris expo. The German Agriculturists League reports 200000 members, up 17000 from last year.
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Belgium
Gerigny
Paris
Minister of Public Works
Perailagion
Berlin
Washington
House of Lords
Lord Kinnaird
United States
League of German Agriculturists
League
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Root
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H. H. Rogers
Standard Oil Company
Handa
Tia
White
London
Marinette
Wis
Fisher
Wisconsin and Michigan
Ames
Nathan
Pembine
Ellis Junction
Gladwin
Methodist Church
Michigan Central Depot
Brunswick Hotel
City
Albert Bergen
Cronje
Jamestown
St.elena
Chadwick
Long
PF. E Chadwick
W.S. Sehley
Department
Tifton
J. N. Bray & Co
Maconie Temple
Ind
May Irwin
Sister Mary
Republican
Pan
Nisin
Tupee
Pri
Dorary
Howe
Thoredap
Nathew
Val Initia
Petrus
Privilye
Afr
Enerete
Nery
McComas
Turley
Chandler
Tellertains
Allen Amore
Kapeay City
Malti Iy
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Gecia
FSS
Statenl
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Chun
Senate
Clark
Groelen
Wihjaian
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Petti
Helton Femaine
Treasury
Dorkord
TS National Interesta
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Sidney Tee
Truata
Spain
Paria
Ion
Tel Fe
Harmon
Tertigren
Nicaragua
Papionan
Vl Pg Ll Lawa
Australia
Mon
Grant
Lee
Dewey
Windy City
RCL
Dead Sea
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