West Virginia mine explosion toll rises at Red Ash drift
Fire Creek West Virginia March 6 7 rescue crews battled after a vast drift explosion at Red Ash mine entombing many workers. By March 7 at least fifty killed with seventy five feared. about 100 men were in the mine when the blast occurred and many survivors face suffocation from fallen timbers and debris.
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Fire Creek, W. V
Fire Creek
W. Va
New River District
Red Ash
West Virginia
Woman Shows Nerve In Burglar Grant Near Janesville
Mrs McDaniels daughter of S H Joiner and farmer near Janesville Wisconsin feigns sleep as a burglar bends over her Then she alarms after the thief leaves tracing footprints to the city five miles away The thief lacked capture yet and faces a strong whisky breath description The robber took 35 dollars a silver watch and clothing from the home
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Janesville
Wis
Explosion and Fire Destroy Detroit Sanitary Dust Plant
In Belleville Michigan on March 7 a dust explosion and fire caused partial destruction of the Detroit Sanitary company's garbage works at French's Landing. Loss estimated at 10000 dollars with insurance coverage. Fire injuries reported for Charles Wollenburg Romulus Marvin H Chamberlain Detroit and Stephen Wilson foreman of the works.
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Belleville
Mich
Detroit Sanitary Company
French's Landing
Charles Wollenburg
Romulus
Marvin H. Chamberlain
Detroit
Stephen Wilson
Thompson 113 attends great granddaughter's wedding in Weyerhauser Wis
In Weyerhauser Wisconsin on March 7 113 year old Joseph Thompson of Santa Rosa California travels with grandsons Vardin and Elmer Thompson to witness Irene Tibbits great granddaughter's marriage near town. Springfield Illinois March 7 doctors say Governor Tanner shows marked improvement after six hours sleep and partial sitting up. San Francisco March 7 transports Warren and Grant arrive from Manila carrying General Joe Wheeler his daughter and niece Miss Davis and Lieutenant Commander Greggs aboard.
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Weyerhauser
Wis
Andrew Joseph Thompson
Santa Rosa
Cal
Irene Tibbits
Vardin
Elmer Thompson
Springfield
Ills
Tanner
San Francisco
Warren
Grant
Manila
Joe Wheeler
Miss Davis
Greggs
Death of Representative Harmer in Philadelphia
Representative A. C. Harmer known as the Father of the House died in Philadelphia last night at age 70. The veteran lawmaker had served in Congress for many years and was a prominent figure in national politics. He passed away after a lengthy illness, drawing tributes from colleagues and constituents alike.
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Representative Harmer
Philadelphia
A. C. Harmer
Corbin to Pettigrew in Response to Senate Record Request
Adjutant General Corbin appeals for an immediate examination of his 38 year military record in response to the Senate resolution seeking a full court martial record of his charge of cowardice as lieutenant colonel of the Fourteenth colored infantry. He offers resignation if unworthiness is found and cites Grant’s two brevets and favorable correspondence from the regiment’s colonel.
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Washington
Senate
Corba
Fourteenth Colored Infantry
War Department
Corbin
Davis
Minnesota
United States
Grant
Senate Showed Little Interest in Final Vote on Financial Bill
In Washington on March 7 the Senate rushed a final vote on the conference report of the financial bill after minimal discussion. The measure passed 44 to 26 amid a public sense of low engagement, with Aldrich explaining changes and only four speeches delivered. Separately in Merrill, Jacob Moler, driven to madness by fear, attempted self-harm, while Chin Gat, a Chinese resident, was ordered deported. Also in Washington, Levy of New York sought 25 percent monthly deductions from Cuba’s customs receipts until U S costs from the war are covered, and General Corbin donated 398 452 07 to Mary C Lawton from the Lawton fund.
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Washington
Senate
Aldrich
Allen
Bacon
Bate
Butler
Chandler
Chilton
Clark
Montana
Clay
Cockrell
Culberson
Harris
Heitfeld
Jones
Arkansas
Nevada
Kenney
McLaurin
Martin
Morgan
Pettigrew
Pettus
New York
House
Cuba
United States
Spain
Corbin
Lawton Fund
Mary C. Lawton
Riggs National Bank
Lawton
Weston
C. C. Glover
Lawyers Clash in Wisconsin Justice Court
In Janesville two young lawyers fought after a court case with one biting the other's ear and an uppercut that knocked the other down. Apologies were issued on both sides as police and witnesses described the scuffle.
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Janesville
Wis
Justice Court
Jeffries
Deputies Arrest Two for Quail Violations in Newton
Deputy Game Warden Loveless arrested Joe Litzman and Joe Woodall at Newton for violating state law. Litzman possessed sixty nine quail and Woodall forty five. The minimum fine is twenty five dollars per bird.
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Mattoon, Ills
Loveless
Joe Litzman
Joe Woodall
Newton
Eleven residents trapped in snow drift near Milwaukee
In Racine on Sunday eleven residents endured a long wait after their Milwaukee Racine electric car became stuck in a heavy snow drift eight miles from the city.
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Racine, Wis
McCrystal arraigned in Sioux City murder case
Sioux City March 7 Kack Mc Crystal charged with the murder of John F Robson was arraigned in the police court but requested a venue change to a justice court He steadfastly proclaims his innocence.
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Sioux City
Kack McCrystal
John F. Robson
McCrystal
Mangerson Killed In Mine Blast At Crystal Falls
Crystal Falls Michigan March 7 Swedish miner John Mangerson was blown to pieces by a dynamite explosion in a mine after failing to escape his wing following fuse lighting.
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Mangerson
Crystal Falls
Mich
John Mangerson
Front field Roberts aims to draw Boer forces before battle
London reports note Lord Roberts seeks to let the Boers assemble a large force before engaging. Osfontein dispatches predict Steyn may flee to Crete, while Kimberley fortifications rise as Rhodes resists imperial plans. Rains bring grazing and supplies, with Rhodesophobia amid Rhodes and Kimberley tensions.
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Roberts
London
Rhodes
Germany
Cape Town
Steyn
Osfontein
Cretoria
Bloemfontein
Free
Lord Roberts
Meat inspection bill dominates German Reichstag debate
Berlin reports the meat inspection bill remains a focus as the Reichstag plans to resume the debate. Government insists equal inspection for foreign and domestic meats equates to banning imports, while critics warn paragraphs against imports could harm policy. In Kentucky, a rifle shipment to London is halted after a Washington objection.
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Berlin
Reichstag
Bundesrath
Munich Allgemeine Zeitung
von Helleben
Hamburg Chamber of Commerce
United States
Washington
The
Kreuz Zeitung
Germany
Senate committee backs Bynum as New York port appraiser
The senate finance committee approved a favorable report on the nomination of Hon. W. D. Bynum for the post of merchandise appraiser at the port of New York. Republicans supported the nomination while Democrats opposed.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Finance
W. D. Bynum
New York
Harrison to join Porto Rico duties as inspector general
LaPorte Indiana veteran Lt Col Russell B Harrison will depart within ten days for Porto Rico to report to General Davis. He was named inspector general on General Davis staff by President McKinley. In Rio Janeiro Brazilian bishops press church state union and curb liberty of conscience civil marriages and secular cemeteries.
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LaPorte
Ind
Russell B. Harrison
Indiana
Porto Rico
Davis
General Davis
McKinley
Rio Janeiro
Economic Oddities Across States
The report lists peculiar state facts noting Kansas with 477 banks, Indiana hosting a leech farm, New York typewriters becoming organized, and the United States totaling 5,000,000 farmers.
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Kansas
Indiana
New York
United States
Married Woman Elopes With Mana Deserts Family
Mrs Pearl Greenbaum wife of a grocer and Max Greenfeldt owner of a second hand store have eloped from Chicago. Greenbaum says he is penniless with three children and accuses his wife of stealing 3500 dollars and 1000 dollars in jewelry. He offers a 1000 dollar reward and descriptions with pictures will be broadcast nationwide.
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Chicago
Pearl Greenbaum
Sangamon Street
Max Greenfeldt
West Lake Street
Greenbaum
Maxwell Street
Committees Discuss Policy on French Reciprocity Treaty
Finance committees debated how to handle the French reciprocity treaty and unanimously backed referring the treaty to the committee for revenue review before senate action. Secretary Root authored the Porto Rican tariff bill as an alternative urged by some Republicans to favor free trade for Porto Rico. The American Sugar Refining Co cut prices on all sugars by 10 cents per hundred pounds, with granulated sugar dropping to 5.10 cents per pound.
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Washington
Senate
Aldrich
Root
Ways and Means
Porto Rico
New York
American Sugar Refining Company
University of Maine Professor Fatally Shoots Self
Bangor Maine March 7 Professor F L Harvey of the University of Maine shot and killed himself at his home in Orone. He had been suffering from mental troubles resulting from over work.
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Bangor, Me
F. L. Harvey
University of Maine
Orone
Franced Wolcott granted divorce and other local notices
Mrs Frances M Wolcott receives a divorce for desertion. Mary E Gower also granted a divorce from William H Gower in Janesville marking a second split. The complete Philippine commission announces Taft Worcester Wright Ide Moses. Rubens Holy Family seized for under valuation by New York customs. Eskers on Arbor and Bird day proclaimed by Wisconsin governor Scofield.
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Frances M. Wolcott
Senator Wolcott
San Francisco
Swift & Co
Chicago
Scofield
Wisconsin
Mary E. Gower
Janesville
Wis
William H. Gower
H. C. Adams
Wisconsin Dairy and Food Commissioner
Washington
Styne
Orange Free State
Aberdeen
Scotland
Rubens
New York
James D. Burns
George T. Stallings
Detroit
Detroit Club
St. Louis
Judge Taft
Ohio
Dean
Worcester
Michigan
Luke Wright
Tennessee
Henry C. Ide
Vermont
Bernard Moses
California
Beth Aknesses Hagodal Talmudthora Aklolo
S. J. Berkenstadt
Cook County
George Smith
London
South Africa
Adolf Howaldt
Vladivostok
Russia
Japan
German Meat Bill Could Exclude U.S. Goods Says Diplomatic Protests
Washington reports say the United States probes German meat imports for adulteration as Germany eyes an imperial inspection regime. United States argues one inspection suffices and seeks access to German information, while warnings surface that German wines and canned meats may face bans.
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Washington
United States
Germany
Reichstag Committee
Plague Reports From Hawaii and Oshkosh Wage Dispute
Honolulu Maui and Hilo report few cases of plague with recent fatalities and measures to ship sugar to avoid infection. In Oshkosh contractors refuse a 25 cent per hour wage raise sought by journey men carpenters, signaling potential labor tense.
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Oshkosh, Wis
Oshkosh
Mexican secretary accepts invitation to Pan-American Exposition
In Buffalo on March 7 Minister Mariscam of Mexico through Ambassador Clayton transmitted President Diaz's acceptance of the Pan-American Exposition invitation. The message confirms Mexico will participate in the event.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Mariscam
United States
Clayton
Diaza
Honolulu Plague Fund Approved for Relief Efforts
At the cabinet meeting the Hawaiian council's recommendation to authorize a 300000 dollar allocation to suppress bubonic plague and aid distressed natives was formally approved.
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Washington
Chicago Markets Special Dispatch From Muscatine Office
J J Toher and Co brokers with H E McKay manager report from Muscatine office dated March 6 1900 under Chicago markets briefing with contact details and telephonic reach.
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J. J. Toher & Co
H. E. McKay
Muscatine Office
Chicago, Ill
Muscatine Market Prices Across Wood to Lumber
Muscatine markets list varied prices for wood lime coal and grains with market conditions noted. Live stock dairy produce fruits vegetables hardware meats lumber and other goods show range and shifts in value amid a weak market.
Tax Sale Notice in Muscatine County Iowa
Tax sale notice to heirs of Melville Lee and George Lee states lot three block five Fairport Muscatine County Iowa sold December 5th story year to Thomas Brown. Certificate issued to him assigned to Henry Dollman owner. Redemption expired. deed will be made by county treasurer within ninety days unless redeemed.
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Minnie Benham
Melville Lee
Edna Lee
Fred Lee
Alice Thompson
George Lee
Fairport
Muscatine County
Iowa
Thomas Brown
Muscatine
Heenry Dollman
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Maine
Feigns
Gov. Tanner
Gen. Wheeler
Adjutant General
Merrill
Jacob Moler
Emil Theilman
Chinaman
West Superior
Mrs. Lawton
Chippewa Falls
Mark Melvill
Electric Light Company
House of Commons
Cecil Rhodes
Kimberley
Kentucky
Frankfort
Bynum
Russell Harrison
the Post
White House
Congress
St. Paul
Lind
Frank Metcalf
Professor Harvey
Ambassador White
German Empire
Foreign Office
Minister of Foreign Affairs
Dusseldorf
Hawaiian Islands
Honolulu
Marine Hospital Service
Kalahui
Maui
Hilo
Hawaii
Carmichael
Haywood
Wood
Board of Health
Kalului
Chinatown
Kansas City
Omaha
Northwestern
Liverpool
Muscatine Markets
Graham
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