Miners Perish in Berwind-White Shaft Disaster
In Dubois Pennsylvania a gas explosion at the Berwind-White shaft kills 13 men all local workers and injures others as rescue attempts recover 12 bodies. Mine officials and Rochester mine crews assist with dangerous air conditions and partial recoveries while a second incident at Adrian No 1 mine claims two lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubois
Berwind-White
James Graham, Sr
James Graham
John Monroe
George Postlethwaite
Jesse Postlethwaite
Henry Harvey
George Harvey
Harry Smith
Lindsey F. Bradley
Andrew Mowak
David Bell
Reuben Noble
George Ainsley
James Graham, Jr
Rochester
Reed
Harvey
Bell
Noble
Adrian
Delaney
Jefferson County
W. Robinson
Charles Lawrence
Asaac Jones
Rochester and Pittsburgh Coal and Ron Company
Religious Riot In Scranton After Ex-Priest Lecture
In Scranton Pennsylvania on Monday after a Dunmore area religious lecture by an alleged ex-priest Ruthven a clash erupted with about 50 shots firing injuring four men The ex-priest is charged with starting the trouble He fled to Scranton denying he fired the first shot about 500 people surrounded the church and pelted him with eggs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Christian Church
Dunmiere
Ruthven
Death of a Veteran Capt Sweetser Ex-Commander of Illinois G A R
Bloomington March 24 Capt A C Sweetser ex commander of the Illinois division Grand Army of the Republic died suddenly of heart failure at age 57. He was a Maine native, served in the Eighth and Thirty-ninth Illinois and lost a leg at Weirbottom Church Virginia in 1864. He was elected commander in 1887 serving one year and will be buried with full G A R honors.
Death of Thomas Hughes noted in London obituary
London reports the death of Thomas Hughes Q C at 73, author of Tom Brown’s School Days and founder of Rugby Tennessee. The piece details his birth in 1823, education at Rugby and Oxford, legal career, parliamentary service, and later county court judgeship, plus his literary works and the Rugby colony’s English-American development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Thomas Hughes
Q. C
Tom Brown
Tam Brown
Oxford
Rugby
Tenn
John Hughes
Donnington Priory
Newbury
Berks
Margaret Elizabeth Wilkinson
Uington
Berkshire
Lincoln's Inn
Lambeth
Frome
Marylebone
Hughes
Queen's Counsel
United States
Anne Frances Ford
James Ford
Exeter
Alfred the Great
Old Church
Church of England
Daniel Macmillan
Whitman
J. R. Lowell
Cumberland Plateau
Trial verdict in New Hampshire wife murder case
Des Moines reports Ray Van Tassel convicted of poisoning wife Ora Van Tassel in 1895. Pinkerton detective Frank Wind exposed the scheme to kidnap insurance money with Esther Green and forged confessions. The case details include poison bought at two stores and a bottle broken on a rock. Also notes Miss Ora Green, a Chickasaw county teacher, and enrichment plans after marriage. A separate item covers Miss Mortie Berry’s horsewhip confrontation and related arrests. Encampment dates for Iowa National Guard and Burlington's semi centennial funding announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Ray van Tassel
New Hampton
J. R. van Tassel
van Tassel
Esther Green
Wind
Nashua
T. R. van Tassel
Frank J. Wind
Ora van Tassel
L. R. van Tassel
Esther
Ora Green
Chickasaw County
Ionia
Ray
Horton
Haines
Chicago
Frank Wind
Spain Ready to Fight If War Comes Declares Journal
Madrid reports in Epoca that a cabinet reflecting article says the United States should show its colors if war is desired, while another piece doubts European alliances but favors opponents of American Japan claims. Heraldo adds Spain will not recognize any U S inquiry on Cuba and prefers war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
London
Cuba
Jon
Gve
Cortes
Madrid
Epoca
United States
America
Heraldo
Plead Not Guilty Separate Trials Set in Bryan Murder Case
Jackson and Walling pleaded not guilty to the Pearl Bryan murder indictment in Newport. Judge Helm ordered separate trials with Jackson to be tried first on April 7, while Walling's case awaits further proceedings. Col George Washington and others represented Walling. Crawford represented Jackson. A Walling sister and brother attended the arraignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Walling
Newport
Helm
Pearl Bryan
George Washington
Richard Shepard
Andrews
Hamilton, CO
J. S. Crawford
Bankers urged to back gold standard in political conventions
The American Bankers Association mails a circular urging U S bankers to influence delegates in both major parties to favor maintaining the existing gold standard. Other items report Joliet mill fire causing 150000 loss, Fiji capital Suva destroyed by hurricane, a New Jersey divorce, U S war department representation at Russian coronation, and Jennie R Kimball death in St Paul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
American Bankers’ Association
United States
Fiji
Victoria
B. C
Warrimoo
Suva
Pearl
Brisbane River
Riot at Indianapolis iron works leaves one dead
A Saturday night labor riot at Chandler and Taylor in Indianapolis involved nonunion workers, strikers, and supporters as guards and police kept order. Three shot, including one fatally, with bricks and stones thrown. eight arrested for shooting with intent to kill and inciting riot. unions vow continued fight to unionize the foundry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Chandler & Taylor
William Watson
Walker Davis
Hook Lee
Davis
James Pudue
J. B. Blanchfield
Joseph Hartlif
William Perkins
S. F. Johlie
Henry Miller
William Barcus
Thomas Long
Salisbury Replies On Venezuelan Arbitration Move
Lord Salisbury informs Rt. Hon. James Stansfield that the government is considering the Venezuelan arbitration memorial and that U S proposals reflecting the memorial are before the United States government. Liberal papers hail the reply as hopeful for an international settlement strengthening Britain’s position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vropossis
London
Lord Salisbury
Peace Society
Queen’s Hall
James Stansfield
United States
The
Daily News
Liberal
Peace Association For
Lord Rosebery
the Chronicle
Venezuela
President Approves the Dismissal in Navy Case
Washington reports the president approved the dismissal of Medical Director Edward Kershner U S N who was convicted of giving false testimony the dismissal takes effect March 17 Secretary Herbert refused to disclose the president’s endorsement or details of the case thousands Are Fed in Manhattan as ranch owner C P Dewey buys 200000 bushels of corn to feed cattle and hosts a large dinner at the opera house Dan Lamont for Governor in New York if Democratic leaders unite to nominate him Dr Schuyler Dead in St Louis at 81 a prominent Episcopal church figure Made an Assignment in Kansas City the Bell Clothing Co liabilities listed at 45000 with assets undetermined
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Edward Kershner
U. S.N
Herbert
Manhattan
Kan
C. P. Dewey
Dan Lamont
New York
Daniel Lamont
Schuyler
St. Louis
Montgomery Schuyler
Episcopal Diocese of
Missouri
Flames Devour Large Part of Colon City in March Fire
A four o'clock Monday fire in Colon Colombia, aided by high winds, burned half the city and the market. Kaseman's pharmacy and many bakeries were destroyed. The Panama fire brigade assisted, Panama railroad traffic halted, and losses may exceed $300,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colon
Colombia
Seventh Street
Kaseman
Pacific Mail Steamship Company
Fire Brigade of
Panama
Eva Booth Fails to Heal the Salvation Army Rift in Chicago
In Chicago on March 24 the Salvation Army division remains split as three top officers announce plans to leave after Eva Booth’s visit and inquisition. Adjutant Herron may resign by April first to join Ballington Booth’s faction, while Ballington and Mrs. Booth refuse to retake U S command amid London rumors of their return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva Booth
Chicago Salvation Army
Chicago
Adjt
Herron
Fielding
Ballington Booth
Wisconsin
Michigan
Illinois
White Ribbon Brigade
New York
Ballington
Col
Glen
Salvation Army
United States
London
Kingsland & Douglas Collapse Shocks St Louis Business
Kingsland & Douglas, formerly Kingsland & Ferguson, promoters of agricultural implements, suspend operations and place assets in a trust under Charles W Bates. Mechanics Bank leads $64 500 claim with $41 500 from 35 firms and individuals. The firm once raised capital to 250 000 but founder Ferguson withdrew before liquidation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Kingsland & Douglas
Kingsland & Ferguson
Charles W. Bates
Mechanics’ Bank
Jerguson
Garcia Fails to Appear in Bermuda Filibustering Case
In New York court Gen Garcia did not answer when his name was called in the Bermuda filibustering indictment case. Co-defendants Jueno Capt Hughes Hart Brabazor and Guerra answered. Garcia’s bail was forfeited and trial set for next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Garcia
United States
Bermuda
Bernardo J. Jueno
Hughes
John D. Hart
Lawrence Brabazor
B. J. Guerra
Gen. Gareia
Would-Be killer killed by milkman in Iowa siege
In Burlington on March 24 blacksmith C. A. Eekstrom aimed to murder his brother in law’s family and his wife. A neighbor named Riley fired five times from a window, missing all targets. Eekstrom survived and kept besieging the house until a milkman ended the danger with buckshot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
C. A. Eckstrom
Riley
Eekstrom
Supreme Court orders witnesses in interstate commerce cases
The US Supreme Court ruled witnesses must testify in interstate commerce cases or face contempt. The Brown versus Walker decision concerns the amendment to prohibit secret rebates by railroad officials and its enforcement in the western district of Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Supreme Court of the United States
Brown
Walker
Circuit Court For
Western District of Pennsylvania
Iowa Senate Debates Monument Medallions Controversy
The Des Moines senate dedicated its sessions to the monument medallions dispute with protests from grand army posts over living or dead soldier representations. A resolution called to strike medallions and replace them with plates detailing Iowa war organizations and enlistment data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Senate
Waterman
Soldiers’ Monument Commission
Iowa
Carney
Central Committee
Senata
Conference Committee
Tawa
Penitentiaries and Pardon Committee
Committee On Appropriations
State Board of Medical Examiners
District Court
Supreme Court
Dust Storms Sweep Across Iowa Towns
A sequence of March dust storms hit Albia Cedar Rapids and Eldersstorm winds and dust reduced visibility and halted outdoor activity. Affects included minor damage to awnings and windows with business disruptions in Cedar Rapids while Elders recorded intense wind and dust conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albia
Cedar Rapids
Elders
Kansas
MEN OF LETTERS IN A BRIGHT LITERARY AGE
Chili claims a high poet population. Albert Halstead becomes editor of the Springfield Union after stint as Washington correspondent for the Cincinnati Commercial Gazette. Henry Villard plans an autobiography for his children. Robert Louis Stevenson calls himself a fictitious article and mocks seriousness. A sermon for living authors follows. The first railway was completed 70 years ago and 460000 miles have since been built.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chili
Albert Halstead
Murat Talstead
Springfield
Mass
Robert Louis Stevenson
Thad
Dragged to Death in Ottumwa Funeral Procession
Charles Morrison aged 46 died after his wagon in a funeral procession panicked the horses and ran away. He was dragged under the wagon for about half a mile and died fifteen minutes later. His wife and two other women and a child were severely injured, the child likely to die.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles
Morrison
Ottumwa
A New Railway Company Forms At Osage Oskaloosa
Articles of incorporation filed in OsKALOOSA by C. Smith Charles E. Lofland and Fred E. Green to build a four mile railroad linking Lost Creek coal mines to the Chicago Northwestern line at Stark station. Lost Creek coal mine seven miles south of OsKaLoosa has a capital stock of 500000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Recorder
Oskaloosa
Strawboard Mill Planned by Wholesaler Dealers Group
The Wholesalerg and Butter Dealers association forms a company with 100000 dollars capital to build a strawboard mill at Ottumwa. It aims to supply strawboard to dealers in Iowa Nebraska and Missouri as they join in opposing the trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wii
Wholesalerg and Butter Dealers’ Association
Ottumwa
Iowa
Nebraska
Missouri
Appointments Made by Gov Drake
Gov Drake announces reappointments and appointments to state posts. George Metzger of Davenport is custodian. Luther A. Brewer of Cedar Rapids is oil inspector. Ji C. Boardman remains dairy commissioner. I W Gibson of Dennison becomes state veterinarian. W E Oblennes remains labor commissioner. Mrs 8s J Cope of Marshalltown is state librarian. George B E Delevan of Estherville is fish commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Drake
George Metzger
Davenport
Luther A. Brewer
Cedar Rapids
Ji. C. Boardman
I. W. Gibson
Dennison
W. E. Oblennes
J. Cope
Marshalltown
George BE. Delevan
Estherville
Farm laborer robbed of lifelong savings in Chicago saloon
Michael Coughlin, a 60 year old farm laborer from Cedar Rapids, found his ten years of savings worth $1,000 stolen in a Chicago saloon, leaving only ten cents. Distressed by the loss he considered suicide after realizing the theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Coughlin
Chicago
Cedar Rapids
Governor Drake Receives Navy Invitation to Launch Town
Secretary of the Navy invites Gov. Drake and Miss Mary Lord Drake to attend and christen the battle ship Town on March 28. The governor is expected to accept the invitation for the launching ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Drake
Secretary of the Navy
Herbert
Mary Lord Drake
Tragic Farm Accident Kills 13 Year Old in Iowa
A 13 year old boy, son of Moses Greenly, was instantly killed by his 6 year old brother while playing with a target rifle on the family farm four miles south of Onawa. The incident follows a string of Iowa notes including legal cases, embezzlement arrests, and local civic matters.
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Onawa
Moses Greenly
Mason City Knights of Pythias
John A. Donaldson
Dallas
Tex
Des Moines
Joseph Manning
Jefferson
C. H. Manning
Perry Butler
Oskaloosa
Theodore Paskett
Remsen
Grand Lodge of Iowa
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Odd Fellows
Indianola
Austin Sirus
Boone
George C. Nelson
Suel J. Spaulding
State Commission of Pharmacy
Muscatine In the Woods
Eckels
Republican
Sangerbund of
Dubuque
Bradley Bank
Moulton
Isaac Stout
Marshalltown
Linton
Western Union
Postal Telegraph Company
Charles Anderson
Madrid
Mason City
Jesse Marshall
Tom Combs
William Fields
Independence
Cedar Falls
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Banker
Paris
Paris Herald
George A. Banker
Nice
Herald
Brice
Elijah Rutter
John White
Havana
Imparcial
Col. Albert
Mansahillo
N. G
Oklahoma
McKinney
Mortie Berry
Louis M. Burton
Burton
Nan
Goods
I. N. G. Adjt
Henry H. Wright
Iowa National Guard
Joliet
Til
Consolidated Steel and Wire Company
A Og
Trenton
N. J
Ounce
McGill
Uncle Sam
Secretary of War
Nicolas of
Russia
A. McD McCook
George P. Scriven
Signal’ Corps
Maj. Scriven
Rome
Gen. McCook
Jennie K. Kimball
St. Paul, Minn
Jennie R. Kimball
Philadelphia
Union Depot
M. A
Salisbury
Constantinople
Kilis
Vilayet
Aleppo
Mussulman
St. Petersburg
Moscow
Kansas City
Bell Clothing Company
Buck
Liberty
Berlin
Genoa
Mediterranean
House
van Eflouten
Power
Soldiers
Es Moines River
Bonaparte
A. F. Hackett
Mahaska County
Omaha
McArthur
Spaulding
Wells
Express
Pharmacy Commission
MEN OF Letters
Iowa State News
Christen
Newa
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