Two Hundred Buried Alive in Osage Mine Disaster
News from the Osage mine near Crebbs five miles east of here reports a disaster in which nearly 250 men were in the shaft at the time of the explosion. Eighty five escaped via an old tunnel, while about forty miners were saved by lowering buckets. By daylight ten bodies were recovered and many more are feared dead. The mouth of the pit is surrounded by mournful families as rescue efforts continue.
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T.T
Jan
Crebbs
Here
Ibis
Asiely
Couldn't Fool the Preacher Prank in Indiana Church
In Crawfordsville Indiana two Hoosier boys aged 21 and 1 boisterously disrupted a protracted meeting near Jackville. They hid to scare the preacher, Mr Johnson, who later sat vigil with a corpse at a nearby house. The mock corpse sprang up and cursed him, injuring him. the pranksters are sons of farmer C P Coughlin and are humiliated by the incident.
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Sud
C. P. Coughlin
Improved Telephone Could Transmit Whispers Far Distances
Boston bureau reports the American Hell Telephone company has perfected a telephone that transmits whispers clearly for miles. A damaged line item notes a steamer Regina towed a damaged British steamer Lisadoff City sighted off Kinsalehead. Dresden issued 40,006 distress warrants this year. bailiffs increased. A Milwaukee treed tin with a fractured head and a broken wall are among debris pieces near Sheldin.
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Jen
Boston News Bureau
American Hell Telephone Company
Queenstown
Jan
Regina
New Orleans
Bremin Line
Lisadoff City
New York
Kinsalehead
Breaux
Dresden
New Orleans Society Shocked By Diamond Theft Case
A wealthy New Orleans woman allegedly used a jewelry shop visit to pair diamonds with a trusted clerk and visit Mrs Whitney a rich city resident. The thief fled pawnbrokers before police arrested Mrs Henry Von Phul as the diamond thief. She confessed and yielded other jewels, with her family calling her insane and noting prior escapades in St. Louis.
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Merry You
Henry Ven Phu
Dismond
Baton Rouge
von Phulat
Henry von Pioul
Mr von Phul
St. Louis
Despised Pony Pulls 260 Pounds for Ten Feet in Public Sale
A Memphs crowd bets on a wild western pony owned by Dr. Miller. The despised pony pulls a 260 pound sandbag attached to a mile long rope for ten feet, securing bets of 24,000 in cash and 160 acres of land. The doctor claims the trick is a steady pull and returns the pony to the stable.
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Tenn
Dr. Miller
Memphs
Gertlemen
Dates Set for Hearings in Contested Elections
Washington January 3 The senate privileges and elections committee set Tuesday for the hearing of Ulnggett versus Dubois in Idaho and Wednesday for the Davidson Call contest in Florida. Debate arose over Senator Chilton's appointment before resignation took effect with some Republicans calling it illegal. No action on Hill or Phrice cases. The senate public buildings and grounds committee voted to report favorably all public building bills passed by the senate but failed in the house.
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Waspington
Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections
Ulnggett Vs. Dubois
Idaho
Senator Hill
Phrice
Senate Committee of Public Buildings and Grounds
Senate
House
RANDY HOME AGAIN AT SOUTHAMPTON ARRIVAL
Lord Randolph Churchill returns from South Africa bronzed by sun and in a tougher look. Lady Churchill greets him warmly. Adjutant General Greene advocates a Town National Guard at the world’s fair with a 25000 dollar appropriation. British steamer Crystal collides off the Tyne. crew saved after foundering.
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Africa
Southampton
Lord Reandolph Churchill
South Africa
England
Lady Churchill
Jenny Jerome
New York
T.X
World's Farms
Moises
Jan
Greene
Tyitiah
Callide
Crystal
Tyne
Sam
The Prince of Scandals pamphlet sparks royal intrigue
A typewritten pamphlet circulated in high circles claims to expose private letters between Lady Brooke and the prince of Wales, amid baccarat trial whispers. It triggers conferences among the prince, Lord Salisbury, and Lord Beresford as Marlborough House factions clash over spurned favors and potential revelations.
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Albert Edward
Lady Brooke
London
Jon
Prince of Wales
Duchess of Manchester
Lord Salisbury
Charles Beresford
Prince
Doncaster
Bacarrat
Wilpons
Tranby Croft
Princess of Wales
Lady Beresford
Marlborough House
Salonica
H. M.S
Cuaries
Hendon
Merlborough House
George IV
Heresfords
Princes of Wales
Troops Guard Courthouse as Kansas Prisoners Deal With Exam
In Springfield Guerding Arkalon Kansas troops are in camp around the courthouse. The sheriff reduced deputies to three and prisoners are under guard. An examining magistrate will hear the preliminary case at Liberal Thursday before J P W T Gibson. Prosecution by County Attorney James K Beauchamp. Judge Eu of Pratt retained by defense.
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Springfield
Guerding
Arkalon
Kan
Liveral
W. T. Gibson
James K. Beauchamp
Pratt
Astor Ball to Be Luxurious All-White Affair
New York society buzzes over Mrs. Astor’s forthcoming grand ball described as an extraordinary, Wing Charles era style affair. Guards Minuet and lavish costumes promise the biggest private dinner in the metropolis with many fashionable hosts preparing outfits for invited guests.
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New York
Mrs. Astor
Charles Will
Hskiers
Dass
Costes
Lin Metropalia
Teseap
Simaildertyny
English type foundries sale confirmed by Buffalo broker
Lawrence S. Mott confirms nearly all details of a planned sale of most U S type foundries to an English syndicate. About twenty five foundries are to transfer, with New Jersey incorporation for a company to be called the American Type Founders association and a $20 million capital. Transfers expected within weeks after incorporation in New Jersey.
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Lawrence S. Mott
William Street
Mott
London
Thia
Atlantic
Lyman
New Jersey
Trenton
American Type Founders’ Association
United States
Edward F.C. Young
First National Bank
Jersey City
Young
Central Trust Company
City
England dictates Prince Abbas as Egyptian khedive
A British cabinet council led by Lord Salisbury decided Prince Abbas, eldest son of Tewfik Pasha, should be made khedive of Egypt without a regency. France may protest, but Britain intends to press the plan, with Sir Evelyn Baring to urge the sultan to accept.
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Lowpox
Lord Salisbury
Tewfik Pasha
Egypt
France
England
Salisbury
Sir Evelyn Waring
Winister
Constantinople
President to suspend free admission on certain agricultural products
The proclamation under the reciprocity section of the tariff act sets January 1, 1892 as the date from which duties on sugar molasses coffee tea and hides may be imposed on countries producing these goods. The attorney general advised duties attach from the proclamation date. Secretary Blaine notified diplomats that on March 15 the president will issue the proclamation unless a satisfactory reciprocity arrangement is reached with Austria Hungary Colombia Haiti Nicaragua Honduras Spain Philippine Islands or Venezuela.
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Wasumeton
Child prodigy wed at thirteen in Louisville case
Angelina Faceenda, a 13 year old musical prodigy, sat with her 25 year old husband Frank Bennett in Chief Taylor's office after being found on Fourth Street. Bennett, a grocer, and Angelina produced a marriage license from New Albany showing a Sunday ceremony. Police dismissed the case as they could not intervene in a marriage.
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Louis
Jane
Angelina Faceenda
Police
Taylors
Frank Bennett
Belone
Bennett
Faecenda
Fourth Street
Angelina
New Albany
Indiana Democrats seek state central picks and possible resignations
Indiana Democrats hold county conventions to form the new state central committee and consider endorsing ex-Governor Isaac P. Gray for president at the national convention. They plan to back various gubernatorial candidates including Matson Holman and others, with rumors that Congressman Bynum may resign his seat to run for governor.
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State Central Committee
Bynem
Brayarocis
Isaac P. Gray
Ggc
Matson Woul
Holman
State House
Bynum
Mills
House
Washington
Blaine Strength Dominates in Philadelphia Delegation Clash
In Philadelphia no effort will be made to send Harrison delegates to the Minneapolis Convention. Republican leaders deem Blaine sentiment too strong and will not field candidates in most congressional districts, except the Fifth where a Harrison supporter remains. Federal office holders plan influence in the state interior to push for president renomination. Parker C Leonard, former treasurer of a sewing board wearing house, was arrested on misappropriation charges of company funds. The New Republican Paper begins publication in Iowa. A fire at Ida Grove is reported with Rev. FE as a witness.
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Puiaperrara
Jane
Minneapolis
Blaine
Parker C. Lennard
Osen
Viearing House
Head Street
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