THE DEADLY MILE Gas Explosions Kill Five Miners
Wikesboro Pa Oct 31 A deadly gas explosion trapped miners in No 1 shaft. Five of six injured are in grave condition. Names: Peter Asprive 23 laborer Freta Mackslouss 2 John Dutun 2 Michael Gulawebs Adri Wayraies. Rescue work was dangerous with fresh air blocked. The disaster follows a recent strike end celebration. Another section notes Democratic Chairman McGuire’s estimate that Bryan leads by about 50,000 in the state, with Republicans unlikely to exceed 76,000.
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Fittte
New York
James K. McGuire
Democratic State Committee
Bryan
Bronx
Carlist activity floods Barcelona outskirts
In Spain bands of Carlists appeared near Barcelona and three priests were arrested there with searches yielding important documents. The movement, timed to begin in two weeks, erupted early with a band of 24 Carlists reported at Bergz near Barcelona. In the United States, Washington and Lee University named Prof. Harry Sr. George Tucker as acting president and dean of the law school to fill the vacancy caused by William L. Wilson's death until trustees meet again, likely in spring.
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Miners Strike And Rescue Efforts At Cranberry Colliery
The Cranberry colliery area faced a strike as union engineers were not reinstated and other workers filled their posts. Elsewhere in Wyoming region mines operated by most companies except Lehigh Valley. Rescue teams fought heat and debris after a major fire near the Tarrant building, with crews searching for victims amid unstable walls and blocked streets.
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Scranton District Hears Semi Monthly Pay Demand
In Scranton Pennsylvania dated October 31, eight Ontario and Western collieries resumed work. The Forest Mining company at Archbald, idle for seven months, is likely to settle today after a conference with miners' representatives and company directors. Green Ridge and Clark remain opposed to adjustments. Nichols stated the district will press for semi monthly pay and a checkman to deter unfair weighing. District and local officers attended miners demonstrations in Archbald and Carbondale.
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Woman shoots husband amid life insurance motive in Geneseo
William Hilger, a young carpenter from Hnoop pole near Geneseo, died from pistol wounds after his wife shot him thrice while he slept. He wrested the gun, Hilger pleaded for help, but the wife refused. He carried a $3 life policy with Woodmen. investigators cite money as motive.
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Lion Tamer Mauled in Paris Hippodrome Escape
Paris October 31 a lion tamer entering the cage with three lions at the Hippodrome was mauled as a large animal leaped and tore his arms and face. He kept the beast at bay with his whip until rescue. The cage door was left open and the animal escaped among spectators. In Paterson New Jersey an unconfirmed report claims a grand jury indicted McAllister Kerr Campbell and Death for murder in the Jennis Boss chieter death. prosecutors and jurors refrain from comment as a judge may act today.
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College Students on Strike At Mount Union College
Three Mount Union college students were suspended after a midnight dormitory disturbance involving robed intruders. About 1735 students later met and voted to strike until the suspended students are reinstated. The administration remained firm.
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Night Shift victims feared dead after hotel blast
Police report lists 32 missing as explosion on top floor of a hotel traps many asleep workers from Tarrant Co. and other firms. Employed Irish and German women lack contacts. risk of many perishing grows while NY patrons’ fates remain unknown.
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Population totals for 1900 and early 20th century events
The 1900 U S population is 76 295 220 with 74 627 907 in states and 1 667 313 in territories and reservations The gain since 1890 is 15 404 or about 21 percent The article lists state totals and includes references to Roosevelt Croker grand larceny indictments and other notices from October 31 and October 21 1900 The text also notes tariff changes in New Zealand and a seven year sentence for a bank thief.
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Four Thousand Dollar Pay Clerk Murdered In Heeler Robbery
A pay clerk was murdered while transporting four thousand dollars to Alverton for cake workers. An attempted robbery sparked a deadly shootout as robbers fled toward the Alice mines. Burgess drove the body and safe to Alverton, attracting a 500-strong posse led by Lt. John G. Thompson which cornered the outlaws on the Durstine farm. One robber killed, another wounded, both captured.
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Army Statistics and Global Conflicts Report
The 1900 adjutant general annual report shows regulars at 2 536 officers and 63 561 enlisted with 1 548 officers and 31 079 enlisted in volunteers, total 98 790. Deaths tally 67 officers and 1 380 enlisted. 22 592 discharged and 3 993 deserted. Chinese campaign casualties listed. In Berlin Socialist gains alarm government. Ledebour and Pens win provincial districts. local legislatures elect several Socialists. Alvard embezzlement case advances toward state or federal jurisdiction. civil service probes into political coercion across multiple cities. Prince Aribert divorce proceedings prompt sensational claims. Caracas rocked by earthquake, Guarenas destroyed, many killed or displaced.
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