Pittsburg Mine Disaster Claims Nearly 75 Lives
Pittsburg Pa April 4 the Monongahela Valley coal mine explosion left about 75 dead with 179 men inside the mine and 18 bodies already recovered by the principal opening. Rescue efforts continued as air and oxygen gear were used to reach inaccessible sections and officials warned the death toll could rise.
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Pittsburg
Pittaburah
Gine Ahd
Jorme Schlieberger
Coal Company
Arena
Pittsburgh
United Eistes Bureau of Mines
Pany
McCoullough
Win
Gan
WET AND DAY 188UE APPEALED TO COURT
Papers were filed in Blaux Falla circuit court to test Madison's recent liquor election. City officials argue wets must win a majority of all votes, while wets contest the AG ground. Sioux Falls attorney Joe Kirby begins the case likely to reach the supreme court and shape state-wide liquor law interpretation.
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Madison
Blaux Falla
Thi City
Johnson
Joe Kirby
Sioux Falls
Eich
Supreme Court
Manison
Normal school board to avoid new building program
After a period of delay the state board in charge of the four Normal schools will not map a building program for the next four years. They will use a self levied fund to be spent on maintenance and new construction at Chadron Wayne Peru and Kearney. The plan calls for about 65000 to 80000 for Chadron and similar sums for Wayne Peru and Kearney with focus on maintenance.
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Ater
Normal School Board
Linegin
Neb
Iriving
Procveda
Por Normal
Kearney Normal
Wayne Normal
Hadron Normal
Chadron
Wayne
Peru
Kearney
Duchesse of Connaught’s Illness Reported by Physicians
London April 24 reports indicate the Duchesse of Connaught wife of the Governor General of Canada remains in a serious condition as physicians update the public on her health.
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London
Hallatetors
Canads
Child's Body Washes Through Lon Milvert
Fragmented text from Johnstown Pennsylvania describes a child's body washing through a stream and entering an unknown area. Details are unclear due to missing portions, but the report notes a tragic event and recovery efforts. Local authorities and bystanders are referenced in the fragmented account.
Opening at Columbus
Colbie Ohio April AoW ain mer Hike Weather prevailing the u Wumbie club of the Ameren asovlation Wie pronihwod oo paus gree slau bkke Martial Appearance on the home grounds tly Mitterson announced were Vole and BMith for Columbus and Nivhwol eon and Morell for Milwaukon.
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Columbus
Colbie
Ohio
Ameren Asovlation
Opening at Louisville Opens American Season
Louisville teams begin the American season with Powell and Clemons for Louisville against Morgan and O Connor for Kand City as the event kicks off amid favorable weather conditions.
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Louisville
Louieville
Powell and Clemons
Morgan Us O'Connor
Kanda City
Wage problem in textile mills draws national attention
President Edwin J. Green opened the National Association of Cotton Manufacturers annual meeting with Mary Konowaky’s wage dispute as a focal point. He urged readers to see her as a human being and pressed employers to offer fair wages and training rather than exploit workers.
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Mary Konovaky
Commissioners of Arbitration
Green
Miry Konovaky
Mary Ronnywicky
Thin
Giria
Fire opposition stirs at blue sky law hearing
Critics labeled the blue sky bill unconstitutional and harmful to business at a hearing before five officials. Opponents argued it would force brokers to register, post bonds, and reveal inventories while banks could dodge strict oversight.
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Dek Molties
Averil
George W. Clarke
Davenport
I. M. Earle
Des Moines
Karl Smith
Masonlly
Ernest HR. Abrams
Willan J. HW. Strong
Atate
duwWers
Ole
Society Meet Opens Kentucky Spring Races
The report notes a high society gathering opening the Kentucky spring races in ixlinkton with guests from New York and Kentucky including Governor Met Rennis. The event featured a formal reception at the Mbeki farm and drew professional jockeys and notable attendees amid favorable weather.
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Society
Kentucky
Inxlinkton
Doe Giewty
New York
Hile
Delpinie
Hoeton
Ce Doe
Met Rennis
Une Spa Nig
Rae Joe Wepson
Ubaregee
Muswell Cove
Jock Eye
Kiiesta
Suffragets blamed or bomb outrage report
Fragmented text describes suffragists blamed for an outrage near Manchester. Mention of an explosion at a window and references to Molva and Whaley puzzling readers. The article hints at political tension and public fear during a period of unrest but lacks clear names or dates.
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Manchester
Molva
Ellen
Mnibiteat Amm
Krupp Officials Admit Bribes To Get War Secrets
Berlin sources report Krupp officials confessed to carrying bribes to obtain military secrets from the war department. The scandal, described by Dr Liebknecht as severe, prompts a full inquiry into alleged graft in high circles. The Krupp firm disavows such conduct and says it provided documents to authorities.
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KRUPP
Berlin
Germany
Kruppworke
Keven
Fire Arma
War Department
Arma
Liebknecht
Wechr
Panama
von Heeringen
Krupps
Kruppe
Iebknecht
Kruppa
Ailbert
Exsen
von Denka
YWCA Campaign Aims 750000 for Homeless Girls
In Philadelphia the Young Women's Christian Association will launch a $750,000 fundraiser for homeless girls. A citywide canvass begins next Tuesday with 30 squads of women and 10 of men, led by Mrs. William L. McLean. Prominent locals will speak as daily receipts are recorded on clocks atop City Hall and Germantown.
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Philadelphia
Hermes
Young Women’s Christian Association
Thiee
Germantown
Insanity Claim Sparks Dishes Dispute in Aberdeen
Frank Svoboda, a Bohemian resident, was placed in custody after his wife alleged insanity. She says he refuses to let her wash dishes and claims he must handle all domestic work. He also shows delusions about ghosts and his daughter, with odd routines about spoons and knives.
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Aberdeen, & D
Frank Svoboda
Sveabody
Svoboda
Talon
Yankton
Striker Fatally Shot Near Textile Plant Clash
April 2 at Page Samay plant a confrontation between police and pickets left one unidentified striker dead. The clash occurred during a strike at the textile facility, amid tense tension and patrols in the area.
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Hupedule
Moses
Gist
Page Samay
Aetoere
Gerred Tilowa
Wee
Warship Launched Amid Cheers In Turbulent Ceremony
An unclear passage notes a warship launch with cheers and crowd activity. Names, dates, and precise actions are obscured by garbled text, but it centers on a naval vessel debut amid public excitement and a formal ceremony.
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Nugoles Ageih
Athenee
Murdock attacks Democratic tariff revision methods
Washington April 26 Representative Victor Murdock of Kansas argues for a tariff commission and warns the Democratic bill risks harming industry and living standards. He profiles Bull Moose aims for an open schedule by schedule approach and criticizes secrecy and haste in drafting the measure.
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Victor Murdock
Washington
House
Kanaas
Wage and Means Committee
Murdock
Hie
Executive Committee
Congress
Democratic Party
Senate
Lewis predicts growing war risk and regional alignments
Sen James Hamilton Lewis warned in an Illinois speech marking Stephen A Douglas's birth that the United States faces possible war with Japan and a disturbance with England over the Panama Canal. He said Mexico and Central America form alliances against the United States and await an attack to threaten the canal.
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Springfield I
United States
Japan
England
Mexico
Central America
James Hamilton Lewis
Ilinois
Stephen A. Douglas
Lewis
Central
South America
Panama Canal
James Coffey Named North and South Dakota Revenue Collector
President Wilson plans to appoint James Coffey of Aberdeen South Carolina as collector of internal revenue for North and South Dakota. Senators Sterling and Crawford were informed without objection while reserving rights to act later. Coffey seeks a South Dakota allied slate including Taubman and Johnson.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
James Coffey
Aberdeen
S. C
North
South
Dako
Sterling
Crawford
Capitol
Senate
William
South Dakota
Coffey Haw
Coffey-Johnson-Taubman Alliance
Thomas KK. Ayres
Judson Ring
Ayresanya
Coffey- Johnson-Taubman
Bouth Dakota
Bute
Coffey
White House
Taubman
Johnson
One Dead Two Hurt In Aeroplane Wrecks
Afton era report states Herlin and two others died and injured in a Johannisthal aerodrome crash after losing height. Princess Eugenio Shako Makoya and Vaevolod Adramovitel were pilots involved with severe to moderate injuries.
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Herlin
Cernan
Dunets
Johannisthal
Oyiogba
Eugenio Shako Makoya
Adramovitel
Adranovinh
French Government Faces Large Budget Debt
Paris reports a major budget deficit with a proposed $40,000,000 allocation for military needs and a $200,000,000 borrowing plan. An appointed official, Bomakor mont, is tasked to prepare the report on this financial issue for the Matin newspaper.
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Paris
Prwneh
Bomakormont
McManigal Says He Will Quit Jail Within 30 Days
Los Angeles April 24 McManigal the confessed dynamiter and chief witness against the McNamara brothers has been a prison enter since April 1917 and will be released within 30 days says district attorney attach. He claims he had no information on liberty prospects and that he turned state's evidence without immunity.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Orde UE
McManigal
McNamara Brothers
McNamara
State of suspense in anti-Jap legislation
Washington April 24 with Secretary Bryan due to depart for California to represent President Wilson at a conference with Governor Johnson and the legislature the situation over the anti Nisei land legislation and its relation to the United States and Japan remains unsettled and tense.
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Washington
Beopretary
Bryan
California
Wilson
Johnson
United States
Jiapan
Naain Iyo
Japanese Leaders Urge Calm Amid U S California Issue
Tokyo officials press patience and restraint as tensions over California property questions persist. Prime Minister Count Gombel Yomatu urges peaceful conduct and fair play by American citizens, while Foreign Minister Huron Nobunkhi Kino promises government action and confidential diplomacy continues.
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Tokio
Japan
Count Gombel Yomatu
Huron Nobunkhi Kino
California
Hula Nakiwan
Isadore Duncan to Become Balkan Nurse
Paris reports dancer Isadore Duncan grieving after the drowning of her two children when a car plunged into the crowd. The tragedy occurred as she left a performance and shook the stage, leaving her deeply bereaved and seeking solace.
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Isadore Duncan
Balkan
Paris
Chie Bedia
Bias
Rich young woman returns to sanatorium in Sanator New York
A rich young woman is back in a sanatorium in New York. The report notes her recent illness and her return to the facility, with a mention of family or guardians and the public status of her care.
Secretary Bryan to Take Hand in Anti-UAP Affair
Washington Agri 4. President Wilson telegraphed Hiratt W. Johnson of California to consider delaying anti-alien legislation so Secretary Bryan could visit Sacramento and counsel with state leaders. The move aimed to align federal and state positions while avoiding international tensions with Japan. The White House noted conflicting advice and officials stressed no war talk, with the Japanese embassy denying any war plan and promising cooperation.
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Bryan
Washington
Wilson
Cov
Hiratt W. Johnson
California
Finte Bryan
Woodrai Wideon
Senate
Assembly
White House
Johnson
Kettner
Panama Canal
Hrgan
Japan
Amebassador
Japanese chambers urge against California alien land law
A resolution passed by a congress of 45 chambers of commerce in Tokio urges President Wilson and other U S leaders to oppose California's alien land ownership law and similar measures. A copy will be cabled to Washington as speakers promote pacific relations.
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Tokio
Wilson
United States
Japan
California
Congress
Chambers of Commerce
Washington
Action on President's Request Prompted in California
President Wilson pressed his suggestion to dispatch Secretary of State Bryan to California. Governor Johnson and the progressive Republican leaders of the legislature held a half hour conference. Both the governor and the legislature are expected to vote on a resolution accepting the proposal.
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Sacramento
Cal
Wilson
Johnson
Senate
Washington
Bryan
California
Referendum League Backs South Dakota Primary Law
Washington April 3 The referendum league urges the president to observe the South Dakota primary law governing appointments. Judah King heads the league and plans to present the petition to the president within a day or two. The move is pitched as a major test of anti boss influence on national policy.
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Washington, D. C
Runaway Lad Seeks Return Home From City Streets
A 14 year old boy named Holling headed west from Madison but now begs to return home. He ran away to avoid school, traveled by freight train, and says he has had nothing to eat since leaving. He asks for help to go back to his home in Denser.
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Chicago
Apri
Hollinghead
Madison
Howe
Wagner consults Reese in Pirates derailed duel plan
Pittsburgh April 20 news item reports Pirates figure Wagner consulting Reese amid awkward team tension and uncertain lineup as plans for forthcoming action unfold.
Montenegrins Force Surrender of Seutari Fortress
Montenegrin forces breached Seutari in Cittinks Montenegro after 24 hours of fighting starting Monday night. Turkish commander Kensad Pasha reportedly ordered a retreat as the fortress fell, with Servian artillery supporting the assault and capitulation signed soon after center city entry.
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Cittinks
Montenegro
Seutari
Aiter
Asewali
Turkey
Montenerrin
Kensad Pasha
Tarakoech
Ocarninar
Fasad Pasha
Bulgaria and Greece on verge of battle over Baloniki
London reports that Bulgaria and Greece near war over Baloniki. Greek forces mobilize with one army near Saloniki and another at Orfani to watch Hungarians at Drama and Kavala. Bulgarian rail and passenger traffic halted between Dendengateh and Saloniki to move troops toward Drama.
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London
Bungaria
Greece
Baloniki
Chronicle
Saloniki
Orfani
Gulf of Orfani
Drama
Kavala
Gries
Janina
Adda
Dedengatceh
Salonik
Scutari Falls to Montenegrins After Prolonged Siege
Report from London states Scutari was captured at cost of about 8 000 lives after a siege led by Montenegrin forces aided by Bergian allies. Turkish defenses under Esead Pasha held for weeks with heavy siege guns eventually breaking. Civilian population of Scutari, around 27 000 Muslims and 8 000 Christians, faced famine and shortages despite stores within the city.
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London
Scutari
Mas
Albania
Balkan
Esead Pasha
Tarakesh
Nicholas
Montenegro
Je Wis
Botari
Montenegrin Victory Complicates Balkan Crisis
Dispatches from Rome and Vienna report Montenegrin forces seize Scutari complicating European plans to pressure Montenegro. The fall of towns heightens anxiety over peace talks and potential redrawing of Albania’s future borders amid ongoing bombardments and regional upheaval.
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Herlin
Eutart
Vireles
Kupopett
Vinion Pacific Railwad seeks extension in dissolution case
Attorneys for Vinion Pacific Railwad company request a court extension in a high profile dissolution matter. The motion aims to delay proceedings for further time while the case unfolds.
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Wallaughington
Vinion Pacific Railwad Company
Supreme Court
Union
Bae Vite Southern Pavedile Inergger
Suspicions of a Fateful Affair Stir a Family Mystery
A mother in law suspects infidelity and a planned escape in a tense domestic drama. The narrator recalls late hints and a wary spouse fatefully tests trust as clues surface around a possible partner's betrayal and hidden motives.
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