Snow Avalanche Kills Dozen at Liberty Bell Mine, Telluride
Fourteen dead and many wounded are reported from a series of snow slides at the Liberty Bell Mine on Smuggler Mountain near Telluride Colorado. Rescue efforts are ongoing as more slides threaten and several bodies remain buried under tons of snow and timbers.
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Telluride
Liberty Bell
Smuggler Mountain
Gus Swanson
Summerland
Harry Golden
Gus Kraus
J. F. Clemmer
Wade Crowe
R. Bishop
Harry A. Chase
L. D. Stanley
Carpenter
Gus von Fintel
John R. Powell
Paul Dalphrese
George Rowher
Gregory
Jacob Golden
James Conlon
John Isaacson
Henry Raine
Supt. Chase
Geo. Bowher
W. S. Gregory
Raymond Bishop
Harry A. Chae
State School of Mines
Golden
Col
Denver
Pueblo
Camp Bird
Sneffels
Retaining Wall Needed On First Street Line
Landslides after heavy rain blocked the First street bank road near the city limits. A 35 man crew cleared mud and stones for two days while a huge boulder rolled to the river, destroying fence and threatening lives if a car had been present. Delays occurred for Lowell to Lawrence trains. passengers were held until early morning as two hacks transported them into town. Startters Lennon and Sayers oversaw the cleanup through the night. Additional washouts affected Wamesit Pike street and Varnum avenue. Kenney's corner on Lakeview avenue also faced track issues. Grand Army men from Haverhill and a Lawrence O U A M delegation were detained until after 2 o'clock, then moved by two special cars.
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First Street
Lowell
Lawrence
Lennon
Sayers
Wamesit
Pike Street
Varnum Avenue
Kenney’s Corner
Lakeview Avenue
Rydal
Grand Army
Haverht
Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral Ad Promotes Cough Relief
An old advertisement urges buyers to prevent lingering coughs by using Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral. It promises relief even after coughing has begun, pricing at 50 cents and one dollar. The copy names Ayer Co. of Lowell, Massachusetts.
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Ayer
Ayer, CO
Lowell, Mass
Washout scene mentions cars carried to safety
A fragment describes a washout where individuals were carried to two cars from Lawrence and Ha verhill that had driven up to assist.
City Liable for Debs Strike Damages in 1894
The United States court of appeals affirmed Judge Kohlsaar's ruling awarding Pennsylvania road 2792 from Chicago for rioter damages in the Debs strike of 1894. Claims against the city exceed 1,500,000, mostly against railway firms for viaduct and related losses, with city liability largely admitted.
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Chicago
United States Court of Appeals
Kohlsaar
Lincoln Birthplace at Sheriff Sale in Kentucky
Hodgenville Kentucky March 1 sheriff sale advertised for taxes on the birthplace of Abraham Lincoln near Hodgenville. The site once eyed by eastern capitalists as a public park has decayed, its value now only covering the tax amount.
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Hodgenville
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
Central Park
New York City
River flood outlook improves after heavy rains
Despite heavy rains and rapid snowmelt, the river has not risen enough to threaten damage. Locks and Canals report less snow up country than usual, reducing fear of freshet. Rainfall last night measured 1.388 inches.
Twenty First Victim of Park Avenue Fire Dies
New York March 1 E S Haise of Atlanta Ga burned in Park Avenue hotel fire last Saturday died today in Bellevue hospital. He was 40 years old, bringing the total lives lost to 21.
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New York
E. S. Haise
Atlanta
Park Avenue
Bellevue Hospital
First Edition Steamer Wilster Aground at Rockport
The tramp steamer Wilster from Fiume bound for Boston with 3000 tons of sugar ran aground on Salt Island ledge near Rockport in fog and heavy seas. Twenty five crew were rescued by the Rockport life saving crew using a breeches buoy after a long fight with breakers. Wrecking masters from Gloucester and tugs from Boston were requested. prognosis uncertain but cargo salvage possible if hull damage allows freeing the ship.
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Rockport
Wilster
G. C. Foulkes
Fiume
Boston
Long Beach
Boston Harbor
Salt Island Ledge
Sts
T. E. Reed
T. H. G. Douglass
Gloucester
Salt Island
Robert Nugent
Bearsend
Turks Head Inn
Custom House
Hawes, Foley
Fleet
Flume
Malta
Rescue at Cape Ann As Steamer Is Saved
Turks Head Inn keeper Tarr reports signals and the Rockport life saving station responds to a perilous wreck along Cape Ann. Captain Bearse and crew deploy life line and breeches buoy as towering breakers, driven by an easterly gale, hinder rescue attempts and plunge men into the roaring sea.
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Turks Head Inn
Tarr
Rockport
Bearse
Cape Ann
Mfe
Lowell Alderman Derby Questions City Farm Conditions
Lowell Mass March 1 1902 Alderman Derby answers Holgate and overseers of the poor over the city farm disgraceful conditions. He cites broken water closets beds bedbugs and poor sanitation, calls for nonpartisan supervision and substantial repairs with over 100000 spent last year and 126000 asked this year. He defends criticism as truth and urges action for the benefit of the poor and insane.
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Lowell
Mass
City Farm
Dr. Donlan
Holgate
Nnewspapers
Men’s and
Donlan
Mr. Holgate
L. A. Derby
Great Flood Destroys Schuylkill River Areas in Philadelphia
Philadelphia reports the greatest flood along the Schuylkill in years with 120 miles of impact. One death occurred. Michael Igor, 44, drowned in Falls of Schuylkill. Telecommunication cutoffs and water damage disrupted rail, power, and businesses. livestock drowned. water works flooded. widespread darkness and property losses citywide.
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Philadelphia
Schuylkill River
Michael Igor
Falls of Schuylkill
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company
24Th
Chestnut Streets
Fairmount Park
Delaware
Pennsylvania Railroad
City Water Works
Arch
Race
Vine
Callow Hill
Market Street
Buildings in Jamaica Plain Vacated as Brook Overflows
Boston March 1. Several Jamaica Plain buildings have been vacated and faced collapse after Stony Brook overflowed during last night’s rain. The brook, narrowed by city growth, choked sewers, flooding cellars and inundating a wide area.
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Boston
Jamaica Plain
Stony Brook
German Kommers Leads To Assault Case In Police Court
Delphis Giroux, president of the Spin ners union, faced assault charges in police court over a December 22 gathering in the McCarthy block hall. Witnesses described a midnight clash as officers tried to close the party after 12, with McCaffrey denying striking the complainant and other defendants claiming they were elsewhere. The case adjourned to Thursday.
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Delphis Giroux
Spinners’ Union
John J. Flannery
McCarthy Block
Middle
Palmer Streets
Brewers’ Union
Ernest Schaarschmidt
McCaffrey
King
Newport
R. I
John McMahon
Hadley
Acting Mayor Badger Not At City Hall
Acting Mayor Badger was not at the city hall this morning when few visitors came to see him. He reportedly called a special cemetery trustees meeting to discuss buying more land for Edson cemetery. Mayor Dimon reports safe arrival at Bermuda islands after a stormy passage. Weather there was colder than expected. Diphtheria cases total 12 for the week, a welcome drop. New commons superintendent Mr. Jackson and assistant Mr. Marshall dubbed “The Twins” patrol parks daily. Marshall rumored to resign.
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Badger
Edson
Dimon
Bermuda Islands
Mr. Jackson
Mr. Marshall
City Hall
Prince Henry Special Delayed by Freight Wreck Near Portage
Portage Pennsylvania March 1 The Prince Henry special is held two miles west of here after a freight wreck. The incident delays travel as a reluctant onlooker the Prince proceeds with his party. A shabby figure attempting to approach was halted by secret service men. The train had traveled from Washington to Harrisburg then onto the main Pennsylvania line. Bright warm morning follows yesterday’s storm as Altoona welcomes the Prince with a civic address and light humor marked by the royal visit.
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Portage
Prince Henry
Seret Service Mn
Allegheny Mountains
Pennsylvania
Washington
Harrisburg
Northern Central
Pennsylvania Railroad
Altoona
Genesee Valley Flood Fear Grows After Warm Rains
Heavy rains and a sharp temperature rise spread across Rochester and Genesee Valley loosening snow and ice. Swiftly rising streams threaten the Genesee River basin, causing grave concern over a potential severe flood.
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Rochester
N. Y
Genesee Valley
Lord Kitchener cites Boer casualties at 800 in recent ops
London report states 800 Boer men were killed or captured in recent operations. General De Wet's son, held as a prisoner, served as his father's secretary.
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London
Lord Kitchener
de Wet
Whist party ends with close finish at Melvin home
A lively whist party at Edwin B. Melvin's 46 Ty 1 street ended Friday night with Reno and partner beating Melvin and partner by two points as the game finished at 10 30. Earlier Melvin and partner led by 24 points.
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Edwin B. Melvin
Ty- 1# street
Reno
Sheehan
Mr. Melvin
Morgan Gives 2 Million to Sewanee University
Chicago report quotes Nashville special that financier J Pierpont Morgan has donated 2,000,000 dollars to the University of the South at Sewanee Tennessee to support its programs and endowment.
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Chicago
the Chronicle
Nashville, Tenn
J. Pierpont Morgan
University of the South At
Sewanee, Tenn
Prince Henry Visitors in Dressed Civilian at Depot
A Prince Henry look alike dressed as a civilian in a gray tweed suit and derby hat boarded a train at a depot. A committee greeted him, an accidental bump prompted an apology, and the prince identified himself. He thanked the crowd, acknowledged cheers, and rode off with a mountain trip promised by breakfast.
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Prince Henry
Panama Canal Officials Seek Colombian Clarification
Paris March 1 Panama Canal company officials still lack explanation for Colombia’s cable denying transfer of concessions without assent. A message to Colombia will seek elucidation. Company hopes to resolve the issue and maintain its sale offer to the United States while negotiations continue.
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Paris
Panama Canal Company
Colombia
United States
Fire roars through Calais Odd Fellows lodge in bank building
A fire originating in the Calais Bank building Odd Fellows room at 1 am destroyed the upper story and damaged the entire building by smoke and water. The total losses reach about 60 000 with insurances. W L Woods Co dry goods 35000 loss 14000 insurance. Odd Fellows and lodges 4300 loss 2560. Savings Bank second story 200 loss insured. National Bank building and furniture 15000 loss insured.
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Calais
Odd Fellows’ Lodge
Calais Bank
W. L. Woods & Co
Odd Fellows and Affiliated Lodges
Savings Bank
National Bank
John W Bailey of Record Publishing Dies in Philadelphia
John W Bailey founder and president of the Record Publishing Company died at 8:39 this morning in Philadelphia. Bailey had long served with William M. Singerly, first as foreman of the opera room and later as the paper, and led the company after Seger?retired.
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Philadelphia
John W Bailey
The
Record Pubishing Company
Bailey
Wm. M. Singerly
Record
Opepesta
Paper
Segre
Bally
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Lawrence and
Haverhill
City Liable
Sheriff’s Sale
Derby
Alderman Derby
Vue
Schuylkill UP
New England
James Ryan
Olneyville
R. L
Herbert Booth
Providence
Edward Huston
Nashua
Madison
N. H
Huston
Law
John Nolan
Lebanon
Geore E. Walsh
Lemuel
Charles W. Hall
Walsh
West Hingham
Patrick Morris
Patrick Conroy
Warren Street
Ap E.e
Mary E. Thayer
Della O Heir
Patrick Howard
Martin Gilligan
the Public Cemeteries Trustees
Marshall
Health Department
Prince
Whist Party
Morgan, the
Liberal
Panama Company
Odd Fellows
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