Mine Blast Kills Up To 140 at Marianna Mines
Pittsburg Nov 28. Not less than 125 men were killed in an explosion at the Ra chael and Agnes mines of the Pitts burg Buffalo Coal company near Marianna. Rescue teams recovered 124 bodies as investigators sought the cause of the blast.
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Pittsburg
Marianna
Pittsburg-Buffalo Coal Company
Rachael
Agnes
Henry Loutitt
Kerr
Henry Thompson
Thompson
Boo
Ten Mile Creek
Usta
Fulton
Fulton Farm
Pittsburg-Bufflo Company
Pittsburg-Buffalo _ Coal company
Eign
Keefe Succeeds Sargent as Immigration Commissioner
President Roosevelt appoints Daniel J. Keefe of Detroit to fill the vacancy left by Frank P. Sargent as commissioner general of immigration. Keefe leads the International Longshoremen and formerly served as AFL vice president. He supported Taft in the recent campaign, and will join Crum at Charleston and Knapp on the Interstate Commerce Commission in his reappointment.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Daniel J. Keefe
Detroit
Immigration
Frank P. Sargent
W. D. Crum
Charleston
D. C
Martin Knapp
Interstate Commission
Keefe
Interational
American Federation of Labor
Taft
Empers
Federation of Labor
Taft Rh
Straus
Order Relating to Fourth Class Post Masters
Classified notice lists an order relating to fourth class postmasters. Full action details not shown in readable text.
Civil service exams for eastern postmasters
Postmasters in states east of the Mississippi and north of the Ohio must undergo civil service examinations for fourth class appointments. Current postmasters will not be required to retest. Affected states include Maine New Hampshire Vermont Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana Illinois Wisconsin and Michigan.
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Mississippi River
Ohio River
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Wisconsin
Michigan
Archbold Grilled Over Standard Oil Ownership Claims
New York December 2 Frank B Kellogg federal counsel grilled John D Archbold on the ownership of the Standard Oil Company of Texas and related firms sought details on 2700000 in loans to James McDonald by Anglo American a Standard subsidiary Archbold said he and Henry Rogers resigned as directors of Anglo American after their election a year ago the Standard vice president denied resignations were caused by government actions
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New York
Standard Oil Company of Texas
Standard Oil Company
Frank B. Kellogg
United States
Oil Trust
John D. Archbold
Kellogg
James McDonald
Anglo-American Company
Standard
The
Atlantic fleet sails from Manila on long voyage home
The Atlantic battleship fleet under Rear Admiral Sperry left Manila despite no ceremonies, with cheering crowds bidding farewell. Coast guard cutters and small launches accompanied the ships as they began the half circumnavigation toward Colombo, Ceylon, the first stop in two weeks for a six day stay before Suez.
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Manila
Coast Guard
Sperry
Colombo
Ceylon
Suez
Canada Plans to Shift Grain Trade Attention
In Chicago on December 1 R Sutherland speaker of the Canadian House of Commons said Canada has spent around 20 million dollars on railways to handle the western wheat business. He claimed the Dominion is now in a position to demand attention for its natural resources and warned the United States could lose the grain business that has benefited Northwestern states in past years.
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Chicago
Canada
West
R. ¥. Sutherland
Mnion
House of Commons
Joe
Dominion
United States
Pope Pius X Reports Slight Fever in Rome
Pope Pius X has a slight fever and remains in bed in Rome. Doctors Petacei and Marchiafava say with rest and proper care no complications are expected. All audiences have been suspended.
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Rome
Pope Pius X
Petacei
Marchiafava
Congressman Martin Urges Primary Law Revisions
Congressman-Elect Eben W. Martin spoke at a Deadwood meeting to explain the present primary statute and outline practical amendments. He highlighted high costs and other drawbacks while promoting an organized, county by county effort to educate Black Hills legislators ahead of the next session.
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South Dakota
Black Hills
Deadwood
Young Men’s Republican Club
Eben W. Martin
Martin
Pact With Japan Defines Pacific Policy and China Stand
Washington reports a far reaching U S Japan agreement guiding Pacific commerce and territorial respect. It pledges to defend China's independence and equal opportunities, and requires mutual consultation if the status quo is threatened. The five article declaration covers free development, no aggression, and coordinated action.
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Washington
United States
Japan
Pacific
China
Rebels Advance on Port au Prince as Panic Spreads
Rebels commanded by General Simon push toward the Haitian capital as citizens fear looting if they enter Port au Prince. Reports say they reached Legoane twenty miles west, markets empty, stores closing, residents bracing doors, while President Alexis vows to continue the fight.
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Port Au Prince
Hayti
Simon
Legoane
Alexis
South Dakota Man Presumed Died of Exposure
The bones of Wilson W. Henry, 70, were found on the prairie eight miles south of White River in Tripp county. Identified by his wife from clothing and pocket items, he had left his home south of Kennebec about two weeks earlier to walk 140 miles to Lynch Nebraska. It is believed he died of exposure.
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Wilson W. Henry
Kennebec
White River
Tripp County
Henry
Lynch
Neb
Public Printer Leech resigns. Leech to Philippines return
Printer John Leech has sent his resignation to President Roosevelt and seeks return to service in the Philippines. Samuel B. aed of Brooklyn, former at of the International Philosophical Union, is named to succeed Leech, with the change effective December 1. Leech's retirement follows presidential opposition to some policies and health strain. he recently rested in Illinois as the printing office may become a bureau of commerce and labor.
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John
Leech
Roosevelt
Philippines
Samuel B. Aed
Brooklyn
N. Y
International Sophical Union
Illinois
Congress
Department of Commerce and Labor
Satterlee Accepts Navy Assistant Secretary Post
Herbert L. Satterlee of New York has wired the president accepting the appointment as assistant secretary of the navy to succeed Mr. Newberry, who became head of the department. The notice comes from Washington on December 1.
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Satterlee
Washington
Herbert L. Satterlee
New York
Rayl Lamphere Found Guilty of Arson in Gunness Case
Eaporte Ind November 27 Rayl Lamphere charged with murder of Mrs Bella Gunness and her three children by setting fire to the Gunness house April 28 was found guilty of arson by the jury after about twenty four hours. Judge Richter shortly sentenced him to the state penitentiary at Michigan City for an indeterminate term of two to twenty one years.
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Eaporte
Ind
Rayl Lamphere
Bella Gunness
Gunness
Richter
Michigan City
High Water Threatens Pine Bluff Property Loss
Dec 1 Pine Bluff residents fight Arkansas River flood as $5,000,000 in property sits at risk. Citizens stack willow and pine branches to form a temporary barrier while the river encroaches on the courthouse Jefferson hotel and other key structures. The flood threatens the entire business district if the river remains unchecked.
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Pine Bluff
Ark
Arkansas
Wheat futures prices and track figures reported
Minneapolis market notes December 1 show wheat futures with Dec and May bids. On track No 1 hard and No 1 Northern prices around 1.11 dollars, with No 2 Northern at 1.08 to 1.08 and No 3 Northern near 1.04.
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Minneapolis
Northern
Wheat and flax futures update for Duluth market
Wheat to arrive on track with No 1 hard at 1.12 No 1 Northern 1.11 No 2 Northern 1.09 Dec 1.08 May 1.11 Flax to arrive and on track with Dec 1.42 May 1.46.
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Duluth
Northern
Market Report from St Paul Union Stock Yards
St Paul Nec cattle prices show good to choice steers at 5.50 to 6.50, cows and heifers 3.60 to 4.00. Hogs 5.25 to 5.80. Sheep wethers 4.25 to 4.50, yearlings 4.50 to 4.85, spring lambs 5.25 to 6.00.
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St. Paul Union
St. Paul
Nec
Chicago Livestock Prices Drift With Mixed Cattle and Hog Quotes
Cattle and related cattle types list prices in dollars per hundredweight. Western cattle range from $3.25 to $5.75, stockers and feeders from $2.70 to $4.70, cows and heifers from $1.60 to $5.00, calves from $5.00 to $7.00. Hogs span light to heavy from $3.70 to $6.10, with good to choice heavies at $5.60 to $6.10. Sheep and yearlings sit around $4.70 to $5.00, lambs $4.00 to $6.70.
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Chicago
Chicago Grain and Provisions Prices Report
Chicago markets show Wheat at December 1 contract levels with Dec at 1.05 percent May 1.09 percent July 1.02 percent Corn Dec 61 percent May 62 percent July 62 62 percent Sept 62 percent Oats Dec 48 percent May 51 percent July 46 percent Pork Dec 14.52 dollars Jan 16.17 May 16.87 Butter Creameries 22 380c 21026c Eggs 10c Poultry
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Chicago
Vermillion Woman Convicted of Manslaughter
Mrs Christina Clark was found guilty of manslaughter in the second degree for killing her divorced husband in Vermillion. The jury recommended mercy and Judge Smith imposed a sentence of three years and ten months hard labor, noting the jury’s leniency.
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Christina Clark
Embezzlement Charge Follows Ex-US Commissioner Arrest
Anson Wagner, removed from office as U S commissioner at Dallas earlier, faces embezzlement charges for funds entrusted to him for land purchases on the Rosebud Indian Reservation in Gregory County. The amount alleged ranges from three to five thousand dollars. He waived preliminary hearing in Sioux Falls and is bonded at five thousand dollars.
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Anson Wagner
United States
Dallas
Carland
Sioux Falls
Rosebud
Gregory County
D. J. Conway
Wagner
Grand Jury
United States District Land Office
Mitchell
Capitol land sale closes remaining eastern acres
The state completed a deal disposing of the remaining lands east of the Missouri river in Faulk Hyde and Potter counties totaling 4 846 acres. The firm purchase will raise about $30 000 for the building fund as these cull lands are cleared, leaving only small western lands to fund construction.
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Missouri River
Faulk
Hyde
Potter
Hyde County
Dokken
Gold output rises in South Dakota records
State Mine Inspector Treweek’s report, filed with Governor Crawford, shows South Dakota last year led state records with $7,460,000 in gold production. Homestake mined $6,000,000 and mica contributed $85,000.
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Treweek
Crawford
South Dakota
Man Dies in Jail After Suicide Attempt in Deadwood
A man who gave the name Lee from a town near Sioux Falls tried twice to kill himself in Deadwood city jail. He cut his throat with a pocket knife and, after tearing iron from his cell, tied a handkerchief as a noose and choked himself. He was jailed for drunkenness.
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Lee
Sioux Falls
Deadwood City
Coroner's Jury Probes Fatal Shot in Sturgis
A Sturgis coroner's jury reviews the death of Henry Bobnsack who was killed last Friday when a gun hanging on a wall discharged as it was being removed. The inquest considers the accidental nature of the shooting.
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Sturgis
Henry Bobnsack
Accidental Shooting Verdict Clears Eichler
A verdict declared the shooting entirely accidental and cleared Emerson Eichler of responsibility amid a quarrel with Bohnsack.
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Ing
Emerson Eichler
Bohnsack
Eichler
Bank Robbery at Wells Bros. Bank Netted $150
Robbers attacked the Hughes County Wells Bros. bank and obtained $150 from the vault. The money outside the safe was taken after forcing cashier R. C. Freer to open the vault door amid the time lock protection.
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Hughes County
Wells Bros
R. C. Freer
Plan to Add Two Supreme Court Justices Brought Up
A measure to raise the supreme court from three to five members is debated. Proponents cite a backlog of 235 cases, some pending four years, and expect action to add two new judges at the upcoming session.
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Supreme Court
Gray Wolves Rally for Mass Wolf Drive Near Belle Fourche
Wolves ravage sheep and cattle north and west of Belle Fourche causing heavy losses. James T. Craig of VVV ranch ships seven large Sibe wolf hounds into the country and invites ranchers to join a large roundup aiming to reduce the marauding gray wolves.
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Belle Fourche
James T. Craig
VVV Ranch
Steamer San Pablo Sinks in Storm Off San Fernando
A steamer carrying many laborers from Narvacan to Pangasian province struck a rock and sank near San Fernando in Union province. Officials estimate seventy five or more passengers and crew drowned, while the steamer Viscaya rescued fifty five.
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Manila
San Pablo
Narvacan
Pangasian
San Fernando
Union
Viscaya
Prospects Brighten for Balkan Settlement in Vienna
Vienna reports that prospects for a Russia Austria Hungary accord on an international congress to settle the Balkan dispute appear more favorable. Authorities say the political atmosphere has cleared and Count Pallavicini, Austro Hungarian ambassador to Turkey, will not leave Constantinople.
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Vienna
Russia
Austria-Hungary
Balkan
Pallavicini
Turkey
Constantinople
Governor to appoint state mine inspector as three apply
Governor Brect Vessey faces a crowded field for the state mine inspector post with three applicants. Nicholas Treweek, who lost the sheriff race in Lawrence county this fall, and William Bartellero are among contenders in a stiff bid.
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Brect Vessey
Nicholas Treweek
Lawrence County
William Bartellero
Inaugural Banquet Likely Canceled in Legislature Plan
The first legislature session may drop a banquet. A reception to state officers at the Auditorium is planned, followed by a ball, but no definite decision has been made about the banquet itself.
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Archbold
Pope
Donnelly
T. U
Laporte
Chicago Union Stock Yards
Gray Wolves
HAVOE
Pierre
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