Mine Operator Liable for Miner Protection Rules
In Illinois, a mine operator cannot escape liability for failing to protect miners by blaming contributory negligence or delegating duties to subordinates. The Spring Valley Coal Min. Co. vs. Rowatt decision holds that owners must ensure compliance with safety laws and cannot evade responsibility when subordinates are negligent.
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Spring Valley Coal Min. Co
Rowatt
Supreme Court of Illinois
N. EB
Boundary mining notes show smelter closures and coke shortages
Mineral reports from Boundary districts describe Greenwood and Granby smelters closing or limited by coke shortages tied to Fernie miners strike. Weekly shipments total 2,330 tons with a yearly 259,854 tons, while Coke supply resumes to Greenwood and Phoenix mines edge closer to 1500 tons daily output as new mines begin shipping.
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Boundary Mines
Greenwood
Granby
Sunset
Fernie
Michael
B. C
Emma
W. Blakemore
Coal Creek Mines
Morrissey
Coal Creek
Paul Johnson
Frederic Keffer
Crow's Nest Pass
Granby Consolidated Mining, Smelting & Power Company
Phoenix
B.C
Grand Forks
Boundary District
Kitchener Welcomed in London Amid Vast Public Enthusiasm
Lord Kitchener returned to London to a remarkable reception with tens of thousands of spectators at Paddington and along the route to St James Palace. Notables, including the Prince of Wales and Lord Roberts, observed a machine like parade as Kitchener received welcomes, speeches, and a royal luncheon in the banqueting hall with Lord Salisbury and others.
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London
Lord Kitchener
Metropolis
St. James Palace
Kitchener
Paddington
War Office
Indian Office
Prince of Wales
Duke of Connaught
Duke of Cambridge
Lord Roberts
Lord Lansdowne
Mr. Broderick
Duchess of Somerset
Roberts
French
Francis R. Wingate
Sicar
The
Soudan
Saydin Pacha
Hamilton
Hyde Park Corner
Buckingham Palace
Alexandra
South Africa
Lord Salisbury
Lord Raglan
Edward
General Kitchener meets the King after campaign toast
The article describes Kitchener's toast praising the long campaign and the sovereigns shared sentiments. He expresses confidence that the empire admires the general's tenacity and skill. After the brief reply, the toast list is exhausted and he proceeds to Buckingham Palace to see the king and queen.
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Kitchener
Buckingham Palace
Tracy Still at Large in Washington Pursuit Continues
Seattle July 14. Despite belief he is near collapse from buckshot wounds and exposure outlaw Tracy evades capture. Four sheriffs camped on his trail scoured the district all day with reports of a possible sighting near Enumclaw but nothing confirmed. Deputies push pursuit through night and into tomorrow amid public criticism of delays.
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Seattle
Wash
Tracy
Corn Price Soars as Western Magnates Control Market
Chicago reports corn commanding higher prices and driving Wall Street speculation. A powerful pool led by John W. Gates, Lambert, Elwood, Daniel Reid, W. B. Leeds, and others including Francis M. Drake is said to hold about 130 million dollars in wealth and own vast corn contracts. Ten days into July 20 million bushels have been bought for delivery, while 4 million have changed hands. With sixteen business days left, 16 million bushels must be delivered or penalties incur.
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Helena
East Helena
Daniel Quinn
United States
Iron and Steel
Kettle Valley
Republic
San Poil
California
Black Tail
Quilp
Granby
Spokane
Tom Thumb
Supreme Court
Neal
Ferry County
Wash
Theodore Swartz
Pacific Coast
Alaska
Salmon River
Thunder Mountain
Roosevelt and
Thunder City
Marble City
Dewey
Sunnyside
John M. Scrafford
Princeton
Idaho
Palouse River
Palouse City
Scientific American
Pacific Sheet Metal Works
Fairhaven
Champion Mining Company
Williams District
Oregon
Rising Star
Sameus Ward
Ruby Valley
Madison County
Montana
Patrick Clark
Republic Company
Republic Consolidated Gold Mining Company
Foster & Wakefield
W. M. Ridpath
Huber Rasher
A. L. Kempland
John Bresnahan
Clark
Robert Jaffrey
Toronto
Landskill
Chicago
Board of Trade
John W. Gates
Lambert and
Elwood
Daniel G. Reid
W. B. Leeds
Rock Island Railway
Ring
Why the Bank Failed in Berlin Trial Tells of Schmidt
In Berlin on July 15 authorities recount the collapse of the Leipziger bank once holding 200 million marks. Adolph Schmidt, a charismatic figure, swayed directors into funding the Cassel Trebor trocknung grain drying venture, leading to an 80 million mark loan portfolio loss. The board, though inwardly condemning the risk, followed Schmidt’s confident assurances. Schmidt remains jailed awaiting further examination.
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Berlin
Leipsiger Bank
Adolph Schmidt
Trebortrocknung
Cassel
Schmidt
Schmiclt
War Apportionments Made for Barracks and Quarters
The secretary of war apportioned 500000 dollars for barracks and quarters construction from last congress funds. Vancouver Barracks receives 142000 for one regiment and two artillery batteries, Fort Lawton 105500 for one infantry battalion, Fort Wright 27000 for one infantry battalion, San Francisco cantonment 75000 for recruit instruction, and Whipple Barracks rehabilitative work 120000 in Arizona.
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Washington
Secretary of War
Vancouver Barracks
Wash
Fort Lawton
Fort Wright
San Francisco
Whipple Barracks
Ariz
Salisbury resigns as Britain's premier leader
London July 14 The Marquis of Salisbury has resigned the premiership of Great Britain and A J Balfour has been appointed to succeed him The change follows Salisbury's desire for a quiet life and comes as Chamberlain is discussed as a potential next premier The handover occurred after King Edward accepted the resignation and Balfour became premier with cabinet changes anticipated
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Hem
A. J. Balfeer
Mim
Percenne
London
Marquis of Salisbury
Great Britain
A. J. Balfour
Treasury
House of Commons
Lord Salisbury
Preas
Lord Salabury
Associated Press
Balfour
Chamberlain
South Africa
Floods Threaten Topeka As Kaw River Rises Fast
Serious floods sweep Kansas with the Kaw river rising rapidly four inches since midnight. Driftwood floods the streets and parks, uprooted trees obstruct driveways, and many homes in North Topeka are abandoned as waters encroach further.
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Topeka
Kaw
Bishop Potter to Marry in New York
Engagement announced of Right Rev Henry C Potter bishop of New York to Mrs Alfred Corning Clark of New York and Cooperstown N Y Mrs Clark a noted philanthropist and art patron Potter travels in Europe and a marriage date has not been fixed Meanwhile in Minneapolis Judge Simpson sentences Captain John Fitchette to the maximum term for selling a police appointment Seattle reports no news on the missing steamers Jeanie and the Portland as of July 1 Thetis continues search efforts
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New York
Henry C. Potter
Alfred Corning Clark
Cooperstown
N. Y
Clark
Bishop Potter
Europe
Minneapolis
Minn
Simpson
John Fitchette
John
John Long
Seattle
Jeanie
Portland
Thetis
United States Ships Illinois and San Francisco Sail for Christiania
The battleship Illinois under Rear Admiral Crowninshield and the cruiser San Francisco have departed Gravesend bound for Christiania Norway. The report notes strong pulpit influence but asserts the sermon holds greater power.
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London
United States
Illinois
Crowninshield
San Francisco
Gravesend
Christiania
Norway
Wild Beasts in a Pocket Draw Arizona Desert Roundup
In Cochise County Arizona, Colin Campbell’s ranch with 10,000 cattle faced heavy losses from bears wolves and coyotes. Hunter Charley Montgomery organized 100 Piñа tribe men to corral the varmints in a Chiricahua range box canyon. Dozens fled but 200 were cornered. Indians cowpunchers and dogs hunted them from the rocks and many were slain.
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Tata
Arizona
Colin Campbell
Cochise County
Charley” Montgomery
Montgomery
Arisona
Jerusalem and a crab hunting tale from the coast
Walter Williams describes Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives as a fortress amid facing contrasts. The piece contrasts its ancient sacred frame with dirty streets and crowded houses. A second anecdote explains boys lure rabbits with a crab holding a candle to drive rabbits from burrows, a risky but traditional method.
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Jerusalem
Constantine
Omar
Godfrey
Buleman
Walter Williams
Columbia
Mount of Olives
David
Jesus
Magtish
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International Mining Congress
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Arkansaw Springs
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Laurence Carrigan
Hancock
Mich
Mineral Resources
Press
United States Geological Survey
Joseph Struthers
United States Gcological Survey
Kitchener Wowth
Lordom
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