Miners Freed After Prolonged Entombment
Seven miners were entombed for about one hundred hours and released exhausted but alive. Rescue work succeeded with all men expected to recover, as hospital care and rest followed the dramatic rescue.
01 May 1907
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1907
Page
1
Seven miners were entombed for about one hundred hours and released exhausted but alive. Rescue work succeeded with all men expected to recover, as hospital care and rest followed the dramatic rescue.
Weather bulletin notes an unusually cold April with historical compare. Local residents report lingering frost and higher heating bills as farms and gardens struggle to adapt to unseasonable conditions.
A terse report notes a balloon drifting toward Washington with unclear course and purpose. Officials monitor the ascent, awaiting events as observers track its trajectory and potential implications.
An unclear report notes a denial of landing with fragmented phrases referencing Levho and Deleng. The text mentions a bed, pret, and a trond loidaet, with scattered hints of wartime context and arrival not clearly connected to a definite event or location.
Fragmentary notices mention Ewing installing improvements and Captain Krause resigning. Other garbled lines reference loans on improved farms from The Hosford Investment Co, baby cigars, a funeral at Presbyterian church for Howard Brown, dressmaking rates, and a rug display at a local store.
A blaze swept a building once frequented by the Lotus Lunch Club, leaving nearly forty injured as women rushed to fire escapes or leaped from upper floors. Authorities and witnesses described a frantic scene as fire crews battled the flames and evacuations continued.
Feud ends in murder as rival parties clash amid long standing tensions. Authorities investigations focus on primary suspects and motive while local communities react to the fatal confrontation and its fallout.
Fragmentary 1934 classified style notice announces wanted items and land inquiry. Mentions Jos E Riggs and address 931 Louisiana. Requests finder return to Joseph E Riggs. Center city area features brick stone structures and land near the university.
Markets by Wire reports grain and provisions with chaotic figures for wheat hay rye and corn notes dairy and eggs prices and live stock receipts and prices for cows heifers stockers feeders bulls and packers with ranges for live hogs and pigs amid notations of receipts and market activity across sectors.
Fragmentary OCR note describes a scandal in Habisburg with references to sirens, a bid for two items, and a death or incident. Names and precise details are unreadable, leaving only hints of a legal or civic episode and a potential investigation.
Fragmented OCR text appears to mention Beatin decelegietes and aliens with unclear context. It ends with a peculiar line about bringing a bottle to be filled with quadruple strength perfumery and a bookstore. Names include Wolf's Book Store and Sarah E. Carruthers, Registered Osteopath at 932 New Hampshire Street.
Reading fragmented report, May 2 police in ShalLite describe an unprovoked assault on an American vessel. Sailors faced clubbing. Brisbin and others linked to the incident are named amid uncertain details about responses and investigations.
A fragmented note cites an organization and court context with references to Willan alias Aviternot and Creve Keiness. It mentions Washington, a twelve year term, a Latied be ye thas be fasion, and a Wiedemann 3 fee cream likely indicating a local matter or inquiry. The legible items show a committee action and potential legal or civic procedure pending.
A brewer’s petition recounts Jumes Chisum and Wallkine Rett acting to intervene on behalf of Sant Prouse. The Attorney Himmel and a receiver are involved as the case proceeds through two terms in the court to secure relief.
Mrs Mary Adelaide Mizner files suit believed to be for divorce against Wilson Mizner in New York. A referee was appointed to take testimony today as Mizner’s attorneys declined to comment.
Jay Gould captures the final at London on May 1 defeating Trem Pennell in three straight sets. Emma M Sehleifer of Lawrence listed with address and phone. Jointed fishing rods advertised at special prices by Smith's News Depot.
Hot weather goods advertised by ECKE'S Economy Store feature Herrick enamel and opal lined refrigerators and Direct Action gas ranges marketed as strong value.
Mise Fisie Stade spent the day in Alexandur. Wes hiv in Kansas Wins Mre. Te Kamsis Cis went dhwi dye ine ail went op te Toran few dase. Ta ewer will Wit Dette Tor ued Tw o.
An unnamed student was accidentally electrocuted during a late night mishap. Authorities briefed on the incident indicate it occurred near a utility access point on campus property. No further details on identity or cause released at this time.
A fragmented local advertisement notes mail order requests and various shop offerings. It mentions Raymond's for ice cream flavors Strawberry chocolate vanilla and banana, Jerry Ewers 1019 Mass for creams and mints, Wiedemann’s for caramels and per pound prices, Ewines Minto fountain drink, F. A. Ewing located north of Wat-Bins bank, linoleum needs, Eriksen's patterns, a Puff cigar and a mild 6 cent cigar offering.
Red Men’s Carnival runs May 13 to 18 with events and costume swaps. Local ads promote box paper tablets and envelopes at Boyles’ on Mass Street, Smith’s News Depot selling tackle, and Douglas shoes by Abe Wolfson at 637 Mass Street.
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