Six Miners Die in Mine Shaft Collapse Near St. Louis
A cage sank and collapsed at a mine near St. Louis, killing six miners. Rescuers rushed to the shaft as the accident left all six aboard dead.
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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1906
Page
1
Explosion Legend in Mine Shaft Tragedy Near Carlyle
The Breeze Trenton Mining cage collapsed in a 400 foot shaft near Carlyle Illinois killing six miners and injuring several The dead include Walter Schaeffner Herman Schlete r Henry Mitthel Herman Holtman Frank Gph er and August Foppe A misreported explosion was later ruled a result of the cage striking the shaft bottom Rescue crews labored to free victims as debris hampered the site with no cries heard from under the wreckage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Trenton Mining Company
Carlyle
Illinois
Walter Schaeffner
Herman Schleter
Henry Mittele
Herman Holtman
Frank Gphrer
August Foppe
August Foppey
Want to Play Santa Claus: Letters to Santa Blocked
The Post Office reports annual letters to Santa Claus or Kris Kringle arrive from children and philanthropists request delivery to respond. Attorney General ruling prevents these requests, so the letters stay in the dead letter office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Post Office Department
Santa Claus
Kris Kringle
Judge Grants Writ in Agnes Myers Case
Federal Judge Philips granted a writ of habeas corpus in the Agnes Myers case. Myers, jailed at Liberty Mo, faces execution for the murder of her husband. The sheriff was ordered to bring her to Kansas City court on December 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Philips
Agnes Myers
Liberty
El Paso Couple Fatally Injured in Auto Train Wreck
Master Mechanic Kipp and his wife of the American Smelter and Refining company were found fatally injured beside a Southern Pacific track near El Paso Texas. Police believe their automobile was struck by a train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Paso
Tex
Kipp
American Smelter and Refining Company
Southern Pacific
Arnold Leo and Co Suspended on Exchange
The brokerage firm Arnold, Leo and company suspended operations and has gone to the wall. The announcement came from the New York stock exchange on December 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold, Leo and Company
New York
The
Stock Exchange Today
McCabe’s Body Arrives in Chicago for Evanston Funeral
The body of Bishop Charles C. McCabe arrived today and was taken to Mrs. Robert R. McCabe’s Evanston home. Funeral services are planned for Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Charles C. McCabe
Robert R. McCabe
Evanston
Commission 15 to Probe Express Companies
Commission 15 will investigate the Great Express Companies after Commerce Department officials announced a probe. Officials stated the inquiry will examine business practices and regulatory compliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Express Cos
Express Companies Face Wide-Scale Rate Probe
The interstate commerce commission plans a thorough investigation into express rates to curb excess charges. Hearings will begin in Washington December 28 with later sessions in Chicago and New York. The probe could influence a parcels post debate and tests new law authority over express and sleeping car companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Interstate Commerce Commission
Franklin Lane
Washington
New York
Commission
New England
East
Harriman Railway
Hill Lines
Blocked by Eastern Roads Freight Yard Strike
Freight yards in New York City and Jersey City face disruption as a holdout strike by workers threatens to block rail traffic. Union officials say 13 ships are affected and shipments may be delayed nationwide. The standoff centers on yard operations and overtime rules.
Railroads Face Christmas Freight Tie Up Over Wages
In New York on December 22 eight major roads including the Pennsylvania Erie Lehigh Valley Central New Jersey Long Island Baltimore and Ohio Lackawanna and Staten Island Rapid Transit await a wage decision after yard workers demanded a five cent an hour increase. Most roads offered four cents. The impasse hinges on today’s conference and could trigger a seasonal freight tie up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jersey City
Pennsylvania
Erie
Lehigh Valley
Central
New Jersey
Long Island
Baltimore & Ohio
Lackawanna
Staten Island
Miner Hicks Still Trapped In Bakersfield Drift
Bakersfield California December 22 reports the entombed miner Hicks was not rescued overnight as new boulders and soft dirt hindered efforts. Rescuers protected themselves with timbering while attempting to advance only inches. Hicks remains in good condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bakersfield
Cal
Hicks
Paris Press Divided Over New Church and State Bill
Paris reports the republic press expresses satisfaction at yesterday’s adoption of the government bill amending the 1965 church and state separation law. Opposition organs denounce it furiously with Figaro calling the government a cowardly bandit crafting a new engine to oppress the defenseless for Jacobins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Theovernment
Figaro
Miss Harriet Porter Dies After Sudden Illness
Miss Harriet Porter, formerly of Grandview Indiana, died suddenly last night at the home of Mr and Mrs Robert Rankin on East Third street after years of stomach trouble. Survived by one sister Mrs Samuel Gray of Grandview. She had lived in the city 15 years working as a cook and housekeeper. Body moved from Day's undertaking rooms and shipped to Grandview for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet Porter
Grandview
Robert Rankin
East Third Street
Samuel Gray
Ian
Rankin
Porter
Grand View
Car Load of Mail Burned Near Muskogee
A northbound Missouri Kansas & Texas passenger train south of Muskogee Oklahoma Territory burned a car load of mail from Texas points. The mail matter, mainly Christmas packages, was destroyed by the blaze yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Points
Muskogee
I. T
Texas
California Governor Thanks President for Colorado River Repair
A Washington telegram from California Governor Parte expresses gratitude for the President action to repair the Colorado River break. It notes Southern Pacific will repair the break immediately and seek permanent congressional settlement, saving thousands from ruin and fertile acres from devastation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Governor Parte
California
Colorado River
Southern Pacific
Colorado
Congress
No Special Trains Being Hurried
The Great Northern official says coal trains are dispatched from Superior to Minnesota and Dakota points for ten days. Superintendent Bryan rejects reports of a single 80 car S0-car coal train, saying coal is being rushed as fast as trains can be made up and no special train is being sent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul, Minn
Great Northern
Superior
Wis
North Dakota
Bryan
Minnesota
North
South Dakota
Suuperior
Council halts gas company in Fairfield
Fairfield Iowa December 22 Special report says the city council appointed a committee to investigate the Fairfield Gas and Electric company amid claims of excessive charges and inflated November lighting bills. The move follows a protest and private inquiries by council members regarding the franchise. The plant is owned by an Independence concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Fairfield Gas and Electric Company
Auditor's Stupendous Net Pay Tops Ohio Officials
Columbus reports Auditor R. C. Wrizhi of Cuyahoga County earned a net compensation of 113,265 dollars in the last fiscal year. The amount is described as unprecedented for any Ohio official at state, county, or city level. The fee system supporting the pay is set to expire this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
R. C. Wrizhi
Cuyahoga County
Frithjof Wreck Thwarts Arctic Rescue Mission
Norwegian whaling steamer Frithjof wrecked in the Antarctic on November 1 with nine crew lost. Twenty seven survivors have been landed in Buenos Aires. The Frithjof had been sent in 1903 to aid the Nordenskjold Antarctic expedition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buenos Ayres
Frithjof
Anarctic
Abe Rowe' suicide attempt in jail injures likely fatal
Terre Haute Indiana December 22 Abe Rowe jailed awaiting trial on wife’s charges attempted death by own action by forcing his head onto a long nail driven into the wall. He inflicted injuries that may prove fatal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Ind
Abe Rowe
Laughing at Cat Proves Fatal in Ottumwa Woman
Des Moines dispatch reports Mrs. Sallie Pittman of Ottumwa died after choking during supper when a kitten’s antics made her laugh. She had just bitten liver when the cat appeared tied in twine and the meat lodged in her windpipe, leading to her death before aid could arrive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Sallie Pittman
Ottumwa
Burned 70 Death in Car in Rock Island Yard
St Joseph Missouri December 22 J S Gilliland and an unknown man were burned to death in a car in the Rock Island yard. Gilliland was moving from Worthboro Iowa to Indian Territory when an oil stove in the car tipped over and ignited the household goods roasting the men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph
J. S. Gilliland
Rock Island
Gilliland
Worthboro
Iowa
Indian Territory
Officer Shot at Fort Reno in Brownsville Fallout Case
Captain Edgar B. Macklin of Company C, Twenty Fifth Infantry, was shot twice at his Fort Reno officers quarters after a dinner visit by a Black Army private. The assailant fled. bloodhounds from Oklahoma City to track him. Macklin is conscious and not believed fatally wounded. court martial had been ordered for conduct related to Brownsville riots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Reno
Okla
Edgar B. Macklin
C” 25Th Infantry
Roosevelt
Twenty-fifth
United States Infantry
Brownsville
Oklahoma City
Fort Reno
Macklin
Secretary of War
General Staff
Evangelical Missionary Efforts Reported Across World
Boston December 22 The American board outlines totals for evangelical outreach worldwide 29086 stations 6750 men 6039 women 74700 native laborers 1499000 communicants 1129800 under instruction and 18565000 income Public figures show year to year gains with women missionaries slightly outnumbering men and native contributions totaling 1282000 bringing overall income to 3826000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
Strong
American Board
Evangelical Churches of the
Shah Relapses in Iran as Regent Appointed
Teheran December 22 The shah has again relapsed after days of improvement and doctors say his condition is very bad. A decree signed December 20 named his heir Prince Ali Mirza as regent, who earlier in the week assumed charge of government affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teheran
Prince Ali Mirza
Patrick Relies on Hughes for Early Release
Albert T. Patrick, the convicted killer of William Marsh Rice, tells Mrs. Patrick in a published letter that he bets on Governor-elect Hughes to grant his freedom. Patrick was moved from the death house to a sash and door factory assignment as he begins prison work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ossining
Albert T. Patrick
William Marsh Rice
Cassatt in Good Health, Railroad Officials Say
Philadelphia officials stated there is no foundation to reports of President Cassatt’s serious health condition. Cassatt continues to attend to his duties regularly and remains active in management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Cassatt
Prohibition Party Falls Short of Ballot in Concord
Eighty votes are lacking to place the prohibition party on the regular ballot for the next state election after inspection of ballots in the recent gubernatorial contest in Concord New Hampshire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prohibition Party
New Hampshire
Concord
N. H
Netherlands Lower House Approves Algeciras Convention
The Hague Dec 22. The Netherlands lower house of parliament approved the Algeciras convention today marking formal acceptance of the accord. The vote outcome solidifies the country position in the international agreement and sets the stage for its ratification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Netherlands
Algeciras
Roosevelt Handle Funeral Of Mrs Grover In Secret
New York December 22 details show President Roosevelt took charge of the funeral of Lulu Grover the magazine writer who died by suicide and left her estate to him. Secret Service and US District Attorney Stimson arranged the rites and seized letters and papers. The only mourners besides the undertaker and his daughter were Mrs Richard Connor and Secret Service operative Tate. The cremation occurred in the Bronx and Tate kept the ashes. Grover was the daughter of a Dakota ranchman and once rode with Roosevelt in the Dakotas years earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Roosevelt
Lulu Grover
Grover
Mr. Roosevelt
Dakota
Bronx
Tate
Mrs. Connor
Mrs. Grover
Weather forecast for Iowa and Chicago
Fair tonight and Sunday in Iowa and Chicago with warmer temperatures. Sun rises at 7 17 and sets at 4 22 with a moon phase at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ill
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Phillips
Aggie Myers
M’cabe
Nies
Ti Eastern
Miner
GOV. Pardee
President Roosevelt
Great North
Ern
FEEL
Cuyahoga, O
Cat
Pet
Officer
Evangelical
Shah
Patricks
Hughes
Secret Service
Loeb
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