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Newspaper
Inter Mountain Globe
Location
Hulett, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1908
Page
5
In Hamm Westphalia Germany an early morning firedamp explosion at the Radbone mine likely killed about 300 workers. Of 400 at work, only 70 escaped with injuries. rescuers battled fire and entombed sections as crews pressed on with difficult recoveries.
George W. Egan disbarred attorney and states attorney elect announces he will publish an evening Democratic newspaper in Sioux Falls around January 1909. He seeks $22,000 stock, takes about $10,000, and will manage editorially. The move surprises as he remains allied with the Republican party and intends to stay in Sioux Falls.
Chicago November 12 J M Burton yardmaster of the Wabash railroad was killed early this morning by robbers in the yards. He survived only to utter a brief statement before dying.
A night collision near New Orleans between two freight trains on the New Orleans and Northwestern railroad killed six men including the engineers. Investigators have located the probable blame for the accident.
News from London reports Princess Kropotkin, Austrian noblewoman and anarchist, planning an American trip next year. Immigration laws bar anarchists. her husband, a scientist and Nihilist, has been celebrated abroad.
From close friends of Secretary James Wilson it is learned that there is strong expectation he will join the cabinet in the near future. The reports come amid quiet talks in Washington about possible reshuffles and promotions within the administration.
The article states there is no doubt Wilson will stay in the cabinet under the Taft administration. He has assurance of continued service and desires to remain active, despite aging. Earlier pressure urged him toward governor or senator, but he rejected those moves and plans to continue in his current role.
In Basin Wyoming on November 13, Jford Bros and Lamb hit a second well near Grey Bull that released a historic gas surge. The well burst steam and stones into the air, the derrick toppled, and gas flowed at an estimated 3.5 to 4.0 million cubic feet daily. The find aims to supply Basin towns and potentially Montana, with more wells planned.
Beatrice Nebraska November 13 John Bedford is charged with a cold blooded murder in Crystal Lake. Oscar Hoganson vanished then was found shot and buried in Bedfords hen house after leaving a large money roll in town. Bedford denies involvement as sheriff prepares to arrest him.
Thirty passengers on the Kansas City Southern railroad were injured when a powder house exploded near Kansas City as the train passed. The incident occurred on November 12 and involved a passing train with multiple casualties.
Howard G. Fuller chief justice of the South Dakota supreme court died at his Faulkton home on November 11. A New York native born in 1851 he taught, studied law, and served as Hardin County superintendent before moving to South Dakota. He served as circuit court judge and supreme court justice, married twice, survived by three sons and two daughters, with funeral in Pierre and burial at Riverside Cemetery.
Lincoln Nov 6 The board of regents accepted the resignation of Chancellor E Benjamin Andrews effective January 1 next. No successor was named, and no candidates were discussed. The move comes after months of indifferent health and followed a tentative earlier resignation.
Antone Jurich a former South Dakota soldier, died at 11 last night in San Francisco after an Army wound and infection from a battle injury. He had served in the First South Dakota Volunteers and the regular army, leaving a wife, parents, a brother Nick, and two sisters.
Samuel Gompers reports that labor leaders were invited to dine at the White House next week with a follow up talk on labor legislation. He states Roosevelt and Federation officers are not invited, calling the situation an honor not to be invited given recent events.
A blaze at Annie Woods house on North Bleeker Street trapped residents on the second floor. Several girls leaped to ground or escaped via stairs amid extensive injuries and a death reported for Little Ella. Others were hospitalized in serious condition with burns and broken bones.
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