Miners Fire at Pocahontas Mines Amid Clash
At Bramwell Virginia authorities consider sending state troops as flames engulf the Pocahontas Colliery near the West Virginia line. Guards and strikers quarrel and exchange volleys in a violent confrontation. Authorities in Virginia will be appealed to for troop deployment to Pocahontas.
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Ontas
Bramwell
W. V
Pocahontas
Virginia
The
of Virginia
Apeohanes
Oregon notes report on deaths, hops price, and land deals
A. A. Tisdale and W. N. Thum at Weed gation mill were fatally injured at work. Thirty eight bales of hops sold in Eugene for 25 cents a pound, highest in twenty years. Pendleton hosts Eastern Oregon Woolgrowers convention September 15 with strong speakers. A. D. Hyland of Lowell linked to a $500000 timber land deal with eastern capitalists. Grant county residents protest a 5000 square mile forest reserve. Secretary Dunbar rejects Mrs. Waggoner’s claim for Merrill’s body reward. the state reward remains $1500.
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A. A. Tisdale
W. N. Thum
Weed Gation
Eugene
Pendleton
Eastern Oregon Woolgrowers’ Association
A. D. Hyland
Lowell
Grant County
Blue
Strawberry Mountains
Dunbar
Waggoner
David Merrill
Merrill
Montana Feud Turns Fatal On Rock Creek
In Fergus county John Reit’s Rock creek farm became the scene of a feud as George Fredericks and Jacob Strange reportedly assaulted him. Reit grabbed a gun and killed Fredericks with a head shot. a second bullet wounded Strange, said to be fatal. Separately, David Brockus killed Fred Bishir with a shot to the heart after a quarrel. Roosevelt created two new Montana forest reserves Madison and Little Belt, covering vast timber areas in central and Madison counties.
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Fergus County
John Reit
Rock Creek
George Fredericks
Jacob Strange
Reit
Fredericks
Strange
Fred Bishir
Park County
David Brockus
Brockus
Bishir
Helena Land Office
Roosevelt
Madison Reserve
Madison County
Little Belt
Range of Mountains
Montana
Mortensen to be Shot in Utah Execution
Salt Lake City September 4 Peter Mortensen condemned slayer of James R Hay secretary of the Pacific Lumber Company has been sentenced to death. The execution is fixed for October 17 between 10 a m and 2 p m He chose shooting over hanging and expressed deep emotion while protesting his innocence in a brief address.
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Salt Lake, Utah
Peter Mortensen
James R. Hay
The
Pacific Lumber Company
Heir to Harvester's Money Found in Pendleton
In Pendleton Oregon on September 1 a traveler died at a lodging house leaving $100 to Thomas Scott. The man requested burial at Scott's expense and willed all he possessed to him, making Scott the beneficiary of the stranger's estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton
Ore
Thomas Scott
Mining Congress At Butte Sees Growing Delegation
Butte Montana September eighth reports two thousand delegates from around the world attending the fifth annual section of the International Mining congress in the city. Later trains are expected to bring representation to at least five thousand delegates, with further details anticipated as the event progresses.
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Butte
Mont
International Mining Congress
President Roosevelt Tours Vermont Windsor Visit Feels Rejuvenated
President Roosevelt arrived in Vermont from New Hampshire by tallyho drawn by six horses. He traveled past Windsor where a cordial welcome greeted him as the county fair was underway. At Evarts residence he enjoyed luncheon, accompanied by Mrs. Winston Churchill and Senator Proctor.
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Vermont
Burlington
Roosevelt
New Hampshire
Winston Churchill
Senator Proctor
Windsor
Evarts
Wrights Report on Strike Seeks Nine Hour Day Plan
Washington Sept 5 The labor commissioner Carroll D Wright released his report on the anthracite coal strike noting no confidence between workers and operators as the root of the dispute He proposes a six month nine hour day trial along with a joint conciliation committee of operator and employee representatives to hear grievances with final binding decisions and no interference with non union workers.
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Washington
Carrol D. Wright
Wright
Mining Congress Gains Stronger Attendance in Butte
Butte Mont Sept 8 Delegates at the mining congress showed increased interest with attendance more than doubling since the first session Committees on credentials and permanent organization were named An address and original recitation by Captain Jack Crawford the veteran occurs among five talks on Tuesday The speakers included W H Fraser Mullan Idaho Waldemar Lindgren US Geological Survey Charles M Reeves Louisiana Purchase Exposition Ernest Dale Owen Chicago and Mrs Ella Knowles Haskell Butte
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Charles M. Reeves
Ernest Dale Owen
Chicago
Ella Knowles Haskell
Butte
Balloon Wreck Report From Transcontinental Attempt
Denver reporters relay word that a three man balloon expedition left Denver for a transcontinental voyage was wrecked 27 miles north of Florence Colorado after 24 hours without contact. All three men Thoma Balwin Percy Hudson and C T Sherman survived with bruises and frost bite, the craft dumped water provisions and gear to clear Pike's Peak summit.
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Denver
Col
Florence
Pike’s Peak
Thoma Balwin
Percy Hudson
C. T. Sherman
Mont Pelee eruption devastates Martinique towns
A dispatch from Fort de France reports about 1000 killed and hundreds injured by Mont Pelee's violent eruption. Monne Rouge and Adjupa Bouillon were destroyed, Leoarbet damaged by a tidal wave. French cruisers Suchet and Taga are evacuating people in northern Martinique.
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Paris
Havas
Fort de France
Islad
Mertingue
Mont Pelee
Monne Rouge
Adjupa Bouillon
Leoarbet
Suchet
Taga
Martinique
Mineowners halt shipments in lead trust crisis at Coeur d Alenes
In Spokane on September 4 the Coeur d Alenes mineowners refused to ship ore to the smelter trust until a settlement is reached. Most mines suspended shipments except Bunker Hill and Sullivan, with contracts due in six months. In Missoula a Northern Pacific passenger train wreck killed three, including an engineer and a brakeman, leaving bodies under wreckage as crews worked to recover them.
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Spokane
Wash
Coeur, d'Alenes
Smleting Trust
Coeur d' Alene
Bunker Hill
Sullivan
Missoula
Mont
Northern Pacific
Thompson's Falls
White Creek
Geiselman
Labor Day Parade Draws 40,000 in New York News
New York observed Labor Day with a parade featuring nearly 40,000 marchers, alongside typical sporting events and picnics hosted by various political organizations.
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New York
Destructive fire hits Heinze concentrator in Montana
A Montana ore concentrator, once operated by the Heinze group at Battle, was destroyed by fire with estimated losses around 100000 dollars, insured for 60000. Three months will be required for repairs, during which all workers will be laid off while operations pause and the plant is rebuilt.
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Montana Ore Purchasing Company
Better Klowd
Heinze Concentrator
Battle
Mining developments and ore shipments across western camps
Sheridan camp ore heads to Granby smelter while Reindeer near Mullan Idaho gears up for deeper work. Prin cess Maudal Republic and J W DeCamm shipments move to Granby. Bear Gulch Montana orders a 40 stamp mill. Hecla Gem and Buckeye works resume output with 200 tons daily, Stratton's Independence at 300 tons. July earnings at 55,000 with August expected to match. Consul Freeman notes rising American gas coal orders from Europe.
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Zara M
Sheridan Camp
Granby
Reindeer Copper
Mullan
Idaho
Princess Maudal Republic
van B. DeLashmutt
J. W. DeCamm
Bear Gulch Mining Company
Park County
Montana
Buckeye
Helena
Gem
Hecla Mining Company
Hecla
Stratton
Cougar
Granite
J. C. Freeman
Mining News From The West Press
A western mining column reports on H C Callahan and Henry Bartnoker in a Whitaker Wright fight, a Buffalo Hump trip, and Cassier's claim of 2700 tons of steel rails. It notes Montana’s mineral exhibit at St Louis, and rising US clay product values. Spokane lead smelter prospects, Elk City finds, and several Idaho and Washington mines are detailed along with a fatal mine blast and a heavy ore bucket accident.
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America
H. C. Callahan
London
Henry Bartnoker
Whitaker Wright
Buffalo Hump
Cassier's
Montana
St. Louis
Butte
United States
Spokane
Thomas Greenough
Peter Larson
Mullan
Idaho
M. L. Murray
D. Worth
Elk City
Thunder Mountain
R. M. Sherman
Siegel Creek
Mountain Lion
Republic
Rainbow
Black Tail
Hope
Tacoma
Rainbow Mining Company
Tonopah
New
Mizpah
Central
Goose Creek
Custer
James Hunter
Will Hunter
McKinney Mountain
Methow
Wash
Bunker Hill & Sullivan
Wardner
Meat Prices Rise Across Berlin and Empire
Berlin reports mounting meat prices as councils and newspapers discuss a “meat famine” across the empire. Butchers guilds raised prices this week to 218½ cents per pound, triggering widespread debate on supply and cost.
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Berlin
Germany
Tewn Councils
Empire
Butchers’ Guilds
Presidents Narrow Escape In Pittsfield Car Crash
President Roosevelt and Secretary Cortelyou escaped with cuts and bruises after an electric car struck their coach near Pittsfield on a Berkshire hills drive from Dalton to Lenox. Secret Service agent William Craig was killed. driver Pratt and motorman Madden were injured. The president resumed travel to Lenox, avoiding cheering, with doctors treating wounds at the country club and Lenox hotel.
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Roosevelt
Cortelyou
William Craig
Secret Service
Lenox
Mass
Pittsfield
Dawes
Crane
D. J. Pratt
Pittsfield Country Club
Dalton
Berkshire Hills
James Kelley
Lake J. Madden
Adden
Kelly
Pratt
Country Club
Dr. Lang
Navy
Physicians describe Driver Pratt injuries in Pittsfield report
In Pittsfield Massachusetts on September 4 physicians at the hospital report Driver Pratt sustained a dislocated left shoulder a sprained ankle severe facial scratches and body bruises with expected recovery. The record mentions William Craig a 48 year old secret service operator killed earlier, and notes his height weight and past as a grenadier expert swordsman. A separate item from Butte Montana notes a tour coach overturn near Yellowstone National Park injuring several passengers and killing one horse.
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Pittsfield
Mass
Pratt
Butte
Mont
Minter
Livingston
Yellowstone National Park
Mammoth Hot Springs
Gardner
Spokane Fair Dates And Local Incidents In Washington
Dates for the Spokane Interstate Fair are Oct 6 to 14. A Spokane bond sale of 150000 dollars is reported, while local accidents and crimes surface with deaths from gunfire and a murder confession. Major regional activity includes harvest prep in Whitman county, Elks wealth, and timberland transfers to Weyerhauser in Thurston county.
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Spokane
Henry Blackman
Whitman County
Spokane Lodge of Elks No. 228
Loomis
Horace Smith
Reddy
Hughes and
Thomas
Wilbur
Waitsbury Academy
Regenta
Thornton
George L. Brigger
Wayside
B. F. Connor
Dayton
Almira
Hartline
Seattle
Rafe Turner
Perry Queenan
Frank Parsley
Everett
Oscar Bradshaw
Peter Nelson
Pasco
Hyatt
Hyatt Farm
Govan
St. Paul's Cathedral
Episcopal Church
Walla Walla
National post office clerks convene in Kansas City
Carlisle D. Graham swam the whirlpool below Niagara Falls to Lewiston, beating his earlier 1901 attempt by Maud in a barrel. He wore a life preserver and neck float as the swift current forced him toward the river center for about an hour.
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Carlisle D. Graham
Niagara Falls
Lewiston
Graham
Maud
Wupper
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Virginia Strikers
Oregon Notes
Mortensen
Harvester
Wrights
Mining Congress
Baloon
Mines and Mining News
British Columbia
Grand Forks
St. Paul
Minn
Great Northern Railway
Kettle River Valley
Ymir
Big Four
James
Sloane
Waterloo Consolidated Mining Company
Camp McKinney
B. C
George W. Bennett
Waterloo
Paul Johnson
British Columbia Copper Company
Greenwood
le Roi
Rossland
Crow's Nest
Craid
Lexox
Queen's Grenadiers
Duncan Ross
Craig
Montpreier
Creston
Tracy
Goldfinch
Floyd Johnson
Weyerhauser Timber Company
Thurston County
Snohomish County
National Convention of Post Office Clerks
Kansas City, Mo
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