Miners Die In Canon City Explosion And City News
A fire damp explosion in a Canon City coal mine killed two men instantly, left two others dying, and two more seriously hurt after workers entered a chamber with a naked light. Other items report an Oliver's oatmeal coil blast in Chicago killing at least three, and political tension over South Carolina elections with arrests and militia called out.
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Canon City
Oliver
Halstead Street
Chicago
Birmingham
Alabama
Colorado Riot Claims Debunked and Vote Totals Cited
The article disputes claims of riot at polls while reporting Smalls 508 Elliott 45 in district tallies. It notes Smalls’ majority listed as 2120 though canvassers claim 532, and recalls a cautious judge keeping the voting box secure amid countermeasures. Colorado’s resource wealth and growth are highlighted alongside Denver civic developments and society notes.
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Smalls
Elliott
Chalmers
Mournful Colorado wagon accident ends in child’s death
A wagon overturn near Pawnee Batter leaves Mrs. John Cook trapped under a hay filled wagon box for hours while her two sons watch. The younger boy suffocates beneath the weight. the elder seeks help, and Mrs. Cook endures deep shock though not severely injured. Reported by Charley Fitch via Sterling Advocate.
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Sterling
Pawnee
John Cook
Kenegaw
Weld County
Butte Ranch
Cook
Vast Coal Deposits Near Fountain Promise Future Development
Renewed interest arises from vast coal lands about six miles west of Fountain. Exposed veins run four feet thick with quality from bituminous to anthracite. Filings four years ago by local gentlemen suggest extensive deposits and potential future prosperity pending rail access.
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Colorado
Crested Butte
Newcastle
Gazette
Colorado Springs
Union
Fountain
Burlington Vestibuled Trains Connect Denver to Chicago
Denver August 10 1888 Burlington Route announces Vestibuled Train service between Denver and Chicago with No. 2 departing nightly at 9 25 and No. 16 Kansas City Fast Express at 7 20 pm. Messages from travel agents note the line offers through cars and comfort, emphasizing leadership in Colorado and Missouri river routes. Brandt's Reliable Shoe Store advertises value in boots shoes and slippers while H B Jackson & Co promote pure buckwheat sour.
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Burlington No
Denver
Chicago
Burlington
Colorado
Missouri River Points
Brandt
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Agreeley
Aribune
N. ©. Meeker
Carver & Dunning, Proprietors
E. J. Carver
Ft. L. Dunning
J. W. Powell
U. S. Geological Survey
EB. S. Nettleton
West
Harrison
United States
House Committee On Elections
South Carolina
Eivery
Greeley Tribune
Cleveland
Congress
Pierge
Buchanan
General Assembly
Holliday Street
Denver Street Railway Company
Eighteenth
Larimer
Times
Gamriel Lesem
Masonic
Sixteenth and Welton Streets
Knights of Pythias
Grand Canton Arapahoe No
1.C.C. F
Louis Williams
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Champa Street
Worden Lodge No
Pioneer Encampment No
Maj. W. H. Mershon
Shiloh
Pioneer
Red Cross of
California
K. C. Dawson
Greeley, Colorado
Wes
Jone Bien
Lw. wiLson
South Side Main Street
Greeley, Colo
Orrick
Colo
The
Binghamton
H. B. Jackson & Co
Holiday Presents
Rothschild & Co
Opera
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