Miners killed as steel cable snaps at Shrewsbury mine
In Wheeling on March 8 a cable broke at the Shrewsbury coal mine near Charleston causing three cars carrying miners to plunge 1600 feet. Four men killed are Andrew Hunt William McCurley John McCurley Edward McGlothin. Ten others injured with several likely to die, including Herbert Harrigan James Sheets William Martin and Charles L Hastings.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Shrewsbury
Charleston
Andrew Hunt
WM. McCurley
John McCurley
Edward McGlothin
Herbert Harrigan
James Sheets
William Martin
Chas. L. Hastings
Tragic death at New Bedford plant claims contractor
Edward Fenner, 40, superintendent of construction for J W Bishop Company of Providence, was killed instantly today at the New Bedford Extractor Company plant when a heavy timber fell from the roof and struck him. He resided in Providence.
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New Bedford
Edward Fenner
J. W. Bishop Company
Providence
New Bedford Extractor Company
Fenner
Prince Ferdinand Granted Knight Grand Cross of the Bath
King Edward awarded Prince Ferdinand of Bulgaria the Knight Grand Cross of the Bath in London. While the Austrian ambassador hosts him, the Russian embassy has not acknowledged his presence in the city.
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London
Edward
Bath
Prince Ferdinand of
Bulgaria
Ferdinand
Death in Rochester subway collision ends two railroad lives
Rochester New Hampshire March 8 A freight train rear ended a mixed train in the lower yard killing David H Jenness brakeman 45 and fatally injuring fireman Walter Hannon 35 Both engines were wrecked but no cars derailed None of the other crew were injured Jenness leaves a widow and five children Hannon from Peterborough died at the hospital today likely fatally hurt
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Rochester
N. H
David H. Jenness
Walter Hannon
Worcester, Nashua
Jenness
Hannon
Peterborough
Subway Strike Improves Service on Day Two
New York March 8 the second day of the subway and elevated strike showed improvement with more Sixth Avenue trains and subway service. surface lines bore excess crowds as Interborough and Metropolitan systems kept key routes open while strike breakers caused delays on Third Avenue.
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New York
Sixth Avenue
Underground
Interborough
Metropolitan Street Railway Company
Second
Ninth Avenue
Third Avenue
Ninety-ninth Street
Interborough Company
Third
Second Avenue
Houston Street
Third Avenue Line
Bronx
New York Merger Firms Report 1904 Net Earnings
At the American Tobacco Company annual meeting in Jersey City the total net earnings for 1904 of the merged firms were reported as 22,304,696 dollars. The year ended with a surplus after dividends and interest of 12,335,131 dollars.
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New York
American Tobacco Company
Jersey City
Peasant Uprising Expands in Central Russia
In Penza, March 8 a peasant movement against landowners is gaining strength with bands of armed villagers marching through villages and destroying property. Local police struggle to control the unrest.
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St. Petersburg
Russia
Penza
Court crowded at the Chadwick trial
In Cleveland on March 8 the federal court hearing resumed amid snow and sleet as Mrs. Cassie L. Chadwick's trial continued. Receiver Robert Lyons testified that Oberlin bank records showed no money or credit for Chadwick on dates of checks and drafts totaling 80,000 dollars issued in her favor. The judge allowed the drafts as part of the same transaction, noting Chadwick had no funds in the Oberlin bank between August 24 and September 9, 1903.
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Cleveland
Federal Court Room
Cassie L. Chadwick
Robert Lyons
Oberlin Bank
Sulivan
Chadwick
Beckwith
Spear
Sullivan
New York
Dawley
Taylor
Lyons
Stop tearing your throat One dose of Ayers Cherry Pectoral
A fragment mentions stopping throat irritation with a cherry flavored medicine, referencing Ayer's Cherry Pectoral and a vague dosage. The text is incomplete and lacks verifiable details about usage, dosage, or medical claims.
Ash Wednesday Services Across Catholic Churches in City
Catholic churches in the city held Ash Wednesday masses with large attendance and ash distribution. St. Peter's offered 6:30, 7, and 7:30 services with Fr. McDermot. St. Patrick's had two masses with Frs Callahan and McHugh. Sacred Heart at 8 with Rev. John P. Reynolds. Immaculate Conception saw a large crowd blessed by Fr. Fitzpatrick. St Jean Baptiste, St Joseph, and St Louis noted masses with various celebrants including Fr. Jacques.
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City
St. Peter's
Fr. McDermot
St. Patrick’s Church
Fr. Callahan
McHugh
John P. Reynolds
Sacred Heart Church
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Fr. Fitzpatrick
St. Jean Baptiste
St. Joseph’s
St. Louis's
Jacques
Santo Domingo Treaty Prompts Senate Action and Amendments
In executive session the Senate released President Roosevelt’s second Santo Domingo treaty message. It urges rapid action by the Senate to aid the Dominican Republic, claim protection, and prevent fraudulent foreign claims while promising broader benefits to both nations. Amendments flood the committee, likely reworking the original document before a Senate report is filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Roosevelt
Santo Domingo
Dominican Republic
United States
Committee of Foreign Relations
Senate debates amendments on protocol affecting US Santo Domingo ties
The senate, after a 12 o'clock recess, considered Bacon amendments to a resolution about a 1903 protocol with Santo Domingo. The remodeled text asks whether a protocol without Senate advice and consent can bind the US to administer foreign customs houses and settle debts, and to report on constitutional limits.
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Senate
Bacon
Foreign Relations Committee
United States
Santo Domingo
The
Retreating Russians Evacuate Shakhe Line Near Mukden
Japanese headquarters report Russians evacuated the Shakhe river line and began a northward retreat after a night of fires. Japanese forces press the Russians along the Mukden front as the fall of Mukden appears imminent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kuroki
Fusan
Shakhe River
Mukden
Russian Army Reinforced as Mukden Front Briefed
Tokio dispatch reports Imperial forces advancing from Singking toward Huajen on March 6 capturing Pinshihhata and Huajen. On March 7, enemy assaults near Shakhe river were repulsed with 30 dead, East Hanchenpao secured, and two thirds of Likuanpao village taken eight miles west of Mukden amid enemy troop build ups southwest of Mukden.
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Tokio
Imperial Army
Singking
Huajen
Pinshihhata
Hieta
Machantan
Shakhe
Tunchaitun
Ta Mountain
Wanpao Mountain
Hanchenpao
Han River
Yangshiatun
Mukden
Likuanpao
Police deny finding strychnine in Mrs Stanford death
San Francisco authorities refute rumors of strychnine discovery in Mrs. Stanford’s death case. Acting Police Chief Spillane and Captain Burnett state no strychnine found at the residence or elsewhere. Private detectives likewise deny locating any poison on the premises.
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San Francisco
Mrs. Stanford
Spillane
Burnett
Warner Becomes Pensiets Commissioner After Ware Retires
Washington reports that March 1909 Vespasian Warner assumed the office of commissioner of pensiets succeeding Commissioner Ware who retired November 14. Warner had served in the 58th Congress from Illinois. For sprains use Salvacea to strengthen muscles and remove soreness.
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Washington
Vespasian Warner
Pensiets
Ware
Warner
Hliofs
Mood of the Front Fallout from Mukden Silence
From St Petersburg a night of ominous silence follows reports that Kuropatkin and Oyama’s battle near Mukden may be decided. Rumors claim Russian retreat or disrupted lines, while critics blame Kuropatkin’s prudence and speculate on a counter stroke hinging on reserves and a concentrated push on the Japanese flank.
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St. Petersburg
Kuropatkin
Liao Yang
Orloff
Europatkin
Mukden
Fkuaropatkin
Death at St John’s Hospital After Fall on Middle Street
Thomas McGlynn, who fell on Middle street this morning, died on the operating table at St John’s hospital at 2 PM after suffering a fractured right leg. He was in a dazed condition and appeared intoxicated. anesthesia may have harmed his heart. Believed to be from West Lynn. John Doyle of 7 Westford street also injured at Bigelow Carpet Co, admitted to Lowell hospital with severe flesh wounds to the left arm. condition not serious after dressing.
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Thomas McGlynn
Middle Street
St. John’s Hospital
John Doyle
Westford Street
Bigelow Carpet Co
Lowell Hospital
British Vessels Seized by Japan Amid War Totals
Tokio reports two Cardiff bound steamers captured by Japanese warships on March 4 and March 6 Venus and Aphrodite seized with Vladivostok routes. Since war began Japan has taken 32 steamers carrying contraband. Vessels are thousand ton class, totaling about 100000 tons.
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Tokio
Venus
Cardiff
Vladivostok
Aphrodite
Japan
Panama Boundary Dispute Settled Umpire to Trace Line
President Roosevelt cabled President Amador praising the settlement of the Panama Costa Rica boundary dispute. He will appoint an engineer to act as umpire to trace the boundary according to the convention terms.
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Panama
Roosevelt
Amador
Costa Rica
Fire destroys Rock Village store and damages church
Middleboro report indicates H. V. Atwood’s general store at Rock Village burned today and the nearby Congregational church suffered heavy damage. Total loss estimated at about 6000 dollars with partial insurance. Cause of the fire is unknown.
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Middleboro
H. V. Atwood
Rock Village
Congregational
Sanford's Ginger Promises Comfort For Nerves and Digestion
Grateful and comforting remedy touted for tired nerves, weak digestion and cold extremities. Sanford's Ginger is presented as a soothing tonic for general discomfort and bodily chill, aiming to restore vigor.
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Sanford
Dracut Annexation Hearing Delayed by Low Interest
At the Boston state house a hearing on Dracut's annexation to Lowell was postponed after insufficient attendance. John Ames moved to adjourn for a Lowell hearing, as Mayor Casey and others favored delaying action. Casey voiced neutrality, citing expense and tepid local interest, while promising to reschedule in Lowell.
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Mayor Casey
State House
Boston
Committee On Cities
Dracut
Lowell
John Ames
Ames
Casey
Coburn
Stevens
Hibbard
Power resumes trading after suspension from exchange
New York on March 8 reports G. M. Power a consolidated exchange trader had his suspension announced yesterday and was withdrawn today, allowing him to resume business.
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New York
G. M. Power
Consolidated Exchange
Mayor Likely to Approve Inquiry into City Departments
Mayor Casey signals support for appointing a committee of investigation into the assessor and treasury departments if the matter reaches him. A majority of aldermen and the common council favor the inquiry, with the mayor leaning to proceed this year. The text notes large annual sinking fund outlays and a $30,000,000 projected 1906 note redemption payment from national bank deposits.
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Casey
Committee of Investigation of
Assessors
Treasury Departments
Board of Aldermen and Common Council
McKinley
Roosevelt
Congressional records show total appropriations rise to 818.5 billion
Washington reports by ex-chair Hemenway and ranking member Livingston compare four year totals under Cleveland and the current administration. They note 1893-1896 appropriations at 2.016 trillion and 1903-1906 at 3.152 trillion. They discuss sinking fund progress and debt reduction since 1865, with 1905 closing debt at 1.28 trillion.
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Washington
Congressional Record
Hemenway
House
Livingston
Cleveland
Nomination of Hitchcock Sent In Heading to Senate
Washington March 8 The president sent to the senate a slate of nominations including Frank H Hitchcock Massachusetts as first assistant postmaster general John W Garrett Maryland at St Petersburg Roger Sherman Gates Boutell Illinois at The Hague and Paul Grand D Hauteville Rhode Island at Bern Consul Jerome A Quay Pennsylvania at Florence and Brigadier generals on the retired list Jos R Hawley and Peter Josef Osterhaus both Civil War veterans Jerome A Quay is named consul at Florence Italy and others receive embassy legation postings.
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Washington
Senate
Lawrence Bailliere
Maryland
Annapolis
Frank H. Hitchcock
Massachusetts
John W. Garrett
St. Petersburg
Roger Sherman Gates Boutell
Illinois
the Hague
Netherlands
Paul Grand D'Hauteville
Rhode Island
Berne
Switzerland
Jerome A. Quay
Pennsylvania
Florence
Italy
Jos. R. Hawley
Peter Josef Osterhaus
Senate Frees Five Minutes Then Debates Chile Claim
In Washington on March 8 the senate met in open session only five minutes. After approving the journal Mr. Blackburn moved to reopen A. H. Larre’s claim against Chile, sending the measure to the foreign relations committee. The body then entered executive session at 12 05.
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Washington
Senate
Blackburn
A. H. Larre
Republic of
Chile
Committee On Foreign Relations
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