Explosion at Boswell mine kills 22 in rescue sweep
A double gas blast at the United Coal Boswell mine in Johnstown Pennsylvania last night traps a 22 member inspection team. Superintendent J G Logan dies from black damp and several rescuers are overcome but revived. A third explosion blocks access as rescuers press to reach the trapped workers.
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Johnstown
United Coal Company
J. G. Logan
Andy Stonchii
George Morris
John Cole
Wm. Hay
Supt. Logan
A Horrible Hold Up Uses Cure Claim For Consumption
A Washington reader recounts a decade old illness described as hopeless Consumption that allegedly yielded to Dr King s Discovery after other remedies failed. The testimonial claims rapid relief from lung conditions and offers a 50 cent trial bottle with a one dollar option, guaranteed by O T Erhart.
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W. R. Lipscomb
Washington, N. C
Dr. King
O. T. Erhart
McMillan Case Resumed Before Referee Baldwin
Samuel McMillan sues the trustees of his father Alex McMillan for an accounting of funds. Arguments by both sides were heard this morning before Referee Baldwin. The case adjourned to Wednesday morning with a conclusion expected this week. The defense presented evidence during Monday’s session.
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Samuel McMillan
Alex McMillan
Baldwin
Open-air pine forest cures and home remedy for lung troubles
An old article promotes open-air living in pine forests as a cure for incipient lung trouble. It describes a home remedy using Pinex and Granulated Sugar Syrup to treat coughs, whooping cough, hoarseness, and bronchial issues, claiming rapid relief within 24 hours and noting the cost about 54 cents for a full pint.
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Great Pine Forests
Gillette sends legislature word on anti Japanese bills
Gov. Gillette, after two days of work on a crisis preventing document, sent a special message to the legislature to argue against enacting anti Japanese laws. President Roosevelt reportedly sent a continuing letter. assembly doubts persist on defeating the measures while the senate has limited support. Assemblyman Cosan pushes for a Pacific coast fleet resolution to seek parity with foreign powers.
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Sacramento
Cal
Gov. Gillette
Legislature
House
Assembly
Gillette
Senate
Nathan Cosan
San Francisco
California
Burns festival draws record crowd at Galesville
More than 500 people crowded into the Burns celebration hall in Galesville, the largest turnout since the festival began. State Waterways Commissioner Ray S. Reid attended as an honored guest and spoke on Scotland. Judge Reid highlighted Dr. Murray of Tomah as a standout storyteller. Attendees traveled from La Crosse and nearby Minnesota.
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Galesville
State Waterways
Ray S. Reid
Scotland
Judge Reid
Murray
Tomah
Stage Hand Union Honors Jarvis With Garnet Ring
Members of the Stage Hands union presented Stage Manager Sunny Jim Jarvis with a garnet ring in memory of his birthday and for his genial disposition. Jarvis wears the ring today along with his smile and reminds friends of the nearing tenth of the month while urging them to come across.
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Stage Hands’ Union
Sunny Jim" Jarvis
Jarvis
Senate judiciary panel blocks interstate corporate registry bill
The senate judiciary committee issued an adverse report on Warner’s bill to force corporations engaged in interstate business to register with the commissioner of corporations and file statements on organization and financial condition.
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Washington
Senate Judiciary Committee
Warner
Commissioner of Corporations
Navy aid urged to drive Moro pirates from southern coasts
The insular government considers asking the navy department to assist in ridding the southern coast of Moro pirates. The latest depredations include seven natives killed in an attack on the Penang fishing fleet last Wednesday.
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Manila
Navy Department
Penang
English Cabinet Guards Fearing Violence From Suffragettes and Unemployed
London January 26 The British cabinet met in guarded state as police sealed Downing Street. Thousands of unemployed gathered near barriers shouting Give us work or food. Incendiary speeches praised Tottenham bandits, with arrests made. Police escorts moved mobs through West End to show distress, with reserves on duty though no outbreak occurred.
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London
Russia
Downing Street
Tottenham
West End
Subterfuge to Evade the Law: Milwaukee Cases Reviewed
A Milwaukee Supreme Court survey covers disputes from child damages in Murphy infant v Herald to Badger Brass v Daly. affirmations and reversals touch libel, union picketing, oil family settlements, and a challenged bakery license for a Milwaukee floor five feet underground.
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Francis Murphy
Herald Company of
Milwaukee
Trades Disputes
Badger Brass Company
John Daly
Louis Hite
Francis B. Keene
Illinois Steel Company
Jones Island
Steel Company
Joseph Paczocha
Celestia Davis
Mary J. Davis
Mary
Celestia
Supreme Court
Jacob Ohlenforst
Beck
Kremer
Wisconsin Senate Hears Massive Corruption Charges
Senators confront detailed allegations that Senator Stephenson used large sums to influence votes in a primary and election. Charges name Edmonds Morse Hanbrecht and others, claim payments to electors and editors, and accuse efforts to buy support for Stephenson and allies. The chamber moved toward a formal investigation, with votes and deadlines to come.
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Senate
Isaac Stephenson
Stephenson
E. A. Edmonds
Edmonds
A. C. Keller
Sauk County
Keller
Lambright
Racine
Hambright
Roy Morse
Fond du Lac
Grant County
Edward Pollock
Lancaster Teller
Lester Tilton
Neillsville
Clark County
E. W. Hinzer
Max Sells
Northwestern Road
E. F. Nelson
Antigo
Assembly
Edmunds
E. M. Oyzer
Northwestern Railroad
C. N. Hanbrecht
Blaine
Wisconsin
Mahoney Inquiry for Secretaryship and Board of Trade
P. W. Mahoney, a well known lawyer and conservative business figure, shows interest in the board of trade secretaryship. He plans to enlarge his law practice and, after the school year ends, take Professor Schubert of the high school into partnership as he studies law. Both candidates count many friends ready to back them.
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P. W. Mahoney
Board of Trade
Schubert
Dies at Winona of heart trouble
Eddie Brechel aged 38 died Monday evening in Winona Minnesota after a brief heart illness. He was born and raised in La Crosse and leaves a widow and four children, his mother and brother. Funeral from the C N W depot at 12 40 p m Thursday January 27. He trained as a machinist at Bott and Sons and worked for the C N W R R Co in Winona for five years.
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Eddie Brechel
Wingna
Minn
la Crosse
Bott & Sons
Winona
Calhoun Jury Selection Resumes Amid Bribery Charge
San Francisco January 26 jury selection continues in the Patrick J. Calhoun bribery case with 450 men examined to date. Five temporary jurors have been chosen and 75 names of the new venue have already been exhausted.
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San Francisco
Patrick J. Calhoun
Ben
Cascares weekly treatment tops world sales
Cascares claim to be the box week’s treatment with all druggists offering the remedy. It is advertised as the biggest seller in the world, with sales reaching a million boxes a month.
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Cascares
Wisconsin Bribery Allegations Shake 1899 Politics
The author cites affidavits of bribery cases involving both senate and assembly members in 1899 and promises to publish detailed facts in Milwaukee and Chicago on the 26th. He lists charges against Stephenson allies, notes illegality under Wisconsin statutes, and discusses corrupt influence in primaries and elections.
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Senate
Assembly
Milwaukee
Chicago
Trumps
Jeff Davis Attacks Gambling in Cotton and Grains
Senator Jeff Davis of Arkansas condemns gambling in cotton and grains and calls for a bill to bar use of the mails telegraph and telephone for interstate and international transactions within thirty days of his senate tenure.
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Washington
Senate
Jeff Davis
Ark
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