Miners Alive Amid Rescue Tappings at Fractured Mine
Rescue efforts at the Berwhid-White mine in Somerset County continue after a Friday flood trapped seven workers. Pumping machines move 2,000 gallons a minute as doctors prepare a hospital at the mine mouth and relatives await word. The rescuers face dangerous conditions crawling through four feet of water to reach the imprisoned men, with the crowd outside anxious and doubtful.
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Associated Press
Johnstown
Briought
Foustwell
Solmerset County
Michael Bolya
Forte
Bolya
Meighan
Bill
Fragmentary dispatch hints short window before men reach scene
A fragmented report indicates a few hours remain before a group of men reach the scene. The text is incomplete and lacks clear identities or locations, leaving the situation uncertain and open to later clarification.
Supreme Court orders new trial in Ashland case
The Wisconsin Supreme Court reverses and remands the Yazdzenski v Barker case for a new trial. It also affirms the contempt ruling against Milwaukee district attorney Francis J. McGovern and colleagues, who must answer court questions or face jail, amid a broader case connected to the Pfister indictment and a $500,000 damages suit.
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Madison
Wis
Supreme Court
New
Ashland
Yazdzenski
Barker
Charles
Guy'.d.goff
Henry F. and
McGovern
Milwaukee
Francis J. McGovern
Guy D. Goff
Henry PF. Cochems
Charles Fr. Pfister
Pfster
Supreme Court Today
Hulsey
Julius “E.rochr
Charles Quaries
Thomas M. Kearney
Wilet M. Spooner
Pfister
Pieter
Milwaukee Pree’ Press
Macazing
Harry P. Myrick
John 3. Harvey
Theodore’ Kronshage, Jr
James K. Sisley
Snow Storm Wipes Michigan and Iowa
A severe April snow storm blankets Michigan's upper and lower peninsulas with high cold winds. Officials report limited fruit damage though fruit crops face irretrievable losses. grain and pastures may benefit. Iowa also reports widespread snow from Des Moines to central regions, with eight inches in places and substantial fruit loss outlook.
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Detroit
Mich
Michigan
Iowa
Des Moir
Towa
Des Moines
Lifesaver at Green Bay Rescues Fourth Person
Milwaukee reports from Green Bay credit Gilbert G. Le Sebvre an undertaker with hero status for saving a fourth person in recent years. Charles Coons, son of Captain Coons of the Canadian steamer India, nearly perished after a canoe capsized in icy Fox River. Le Sebvre pulled him from the water and held him aboard until safety.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Green’ Bay
Gilbert. G. LeSebvre
Kte
Wisconsin child labor bill sent back to committee
Madison April 30. Great opposition was shown to the child labor bill on the floor of the assembly. After a bitter fight it was sent back to the judiciary committee. The elections committee recommended indefinite postponement of the Dunn pocket coupon ballot bill. The bill would authorize counties to the system if they desire. The measure was introduced by Moncena M. Donn of Marshfield and has appeared before the legislature in various forms for several years.
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Northwestern
Madison
Wis
Assembly
Judiciary Committee
Committee On
Moncena
M. Donn
Marshfield
Fire destroys three blocks in Leesville town
A large early morning fire in Leesville, reported from Yeesville, burned the entire business district for three blocks. Loss is estimated at 206000, with major structures including the First National Bank, Bank of Leesville, Vernon News, Lyons Drygoods, Weeks Dry Goods, Leesville Drug, City hotel and post office consumed.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Yeesville
First National Bank
Bank of Leesville
The
Vernon News
B. H. Lyons Drygoods Company
Powell Weeks Drygoods ‘Company
Leesville Drug . Company
City Hotel
Corey Reelected President at United States Steel
New York April 30 William Corey was reelected president of the United States Steel Corporation at the annual meeting of the board of directors in this city today. All other officers whose terms expired were reelected.
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Associated Press
New York
Wiliam
Corey
United States Steel Corporation
Wisconsin Assembly Backs Popular Vote for Senators
Madison April 30 The state assembly adopted a resolution memorializing Congress in favor of a constitutional amendment for the election of senators by popular vote.
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Madison, Wis
State Assembly
Congress
Stove Factory Fire Destroys National Stove Plant
A National Stove company plant was destroyed by a night fire causing an estimated loss of 200000 dollars. Insurance covers the damage. Four hundred workers are idle as a result of the blaze.
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Associated Preas
Loral
National Stove Company
Silent Jim Smith Heirs Contest Over Vast New York Estate
Reports from New York say James Henry Smith known as Silent Smith left about 55 to 75 million dollars for relatives who may contest his will. His mother Beatrice Smith of Evanston Illinois and siblings, nieces, nephews, and two sisters in Evanston are named as potential heirs. A family reunion was planned in Evanston on the return from a world honeymoon when the body would arrive.
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Ufe
James Henry South
Smith
Marys Cooper
London
Sir George Cooper
Mr. Smith
Chicago
Orient
James Henry Smith
Wall Street
Beatrice Smith
Bridge Avenue
Evanston
Ill
Pries
George
Tady Cooper
Nai
Chiceaga
J.N. Mills
George A. Simtel
Philadelphia
William 8. Mason
City National Bank
Hi Evanaten
George G. Mason
Aberdeen
S. D
Chicago, Millwaukee & St. Paul Railroad
Frederick P. Voue
Wvanston
Tariff Pact Advances Between United States and Germany
Berlin reports the German American provisional debt arrangement approved by the federal council. Washington notes possible U S France tariff commission moves if Paris desires, with Washington ready to grant concurrent concessions. France may receive the same 20 percent duty reduction offered to Germany on champagne under a mutual arrangement.
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State Department
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America
Parliament clears recruiting bill in decisive vote
The lower house passes the government's recruiting bill by 143 to 129 amid censorship and caution in press coverage. The Rec notes progress on social reforms and says religious liberty measures will be reported after the May recess. President Golovin foresees no early dissolution as parliament shows tentative creative activity.
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Associated Press
St. Petersburg
Novoe
Vremya
Rec
Constitutional Democrats
Golovin
the Slova
Rorsiaf
Constitutional Democrats Could Build Mane Majority in Russia
Reported in the docket of the domed body, factional rifts threaten Stolypin as cabinet reactionaries seek to appeal directly to the emperor. Tensions grow over the comptroller von Schwinebach and the push for immediate dissolution of parliament amid a cabinet crisis and army loyalty.
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M. von Schwinebach
Aten
Balloon attempt delayed by weather from St Louis to Washington
McCoy announced at eight this morning that western winds might favor a west to east ascent of the America balloon toward Washington. Officials expected a decision by six this evening if conditions improve. Cold, overcast weather and low clouds prompted postponement, with Captain Chandler and another crew member prepared for an evening start.
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St. Louis
Aeroment 1
McCoy
Weather Bureau
Washington
America
D. F
Sian
Mr. McCoy
Loss of Trained Men Weakens Geological Survey
Washington April 30. A survey report on metalliferous ores warns that the mining industry is attracting geologists with higher salaries from the government, seriously impairing the efficiency of the geological survey. It states that only years of field experience allow a geologist to work independently, and the loss of trained men disrupts mining district investigations for a time.
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Assae Prege
Washington, D. C
Ani
Geological Survey
Onzithe
U S State Dept Sees No Stoning Reports from Guatemala
A dispatch from Mr Lee the American minister in Guatemala City says no stoning of American and Mexican officials was mentioned. The state department believes reports of hostile feeling may have been exaggerated.
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Anciated Press
Washington
State Department
Lee
Guatemala City
Gould Wins Semi Final in International Amateur Tennis
London April 0 Jay Gould defeats Page in straight sets 6 0 7 5 0 2 0 advancing in the International amateur championship. Pennell and Willy MBA Som orTON noted as champions in earlier rounds.
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Ambociated Press
London
Jay Gould
Page
Gould
Pennell
Willy i Mba Som Orton
Montenegro Revolt Sparks Besieged Capital Crisis
A Montenegrin revolutionary movement declares martial law as armed clans advance on Cetinje to force Prince Nicholas to dismiss his cabinet. Tension rises with emigration, government crackdowns, and Austrian concern over possible spread to Novi Pazar.
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Associated Press
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Revolutionary
Montenegro
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Andreyten
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Prancig Joseph
Welena
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Leopold Heir’s Paris Visit Sparks Congo Crisis Speculation
AP dispatch reports Brussels and Paris abuzz as King Leopold's heir travels to Paris amid Congo bond issues. Government silence fuels talk of a possible Congo independent state deal, with leaders like Clemenceau and Pichon avoiding comment.
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Premiser
Clemenceau
Pichon
Jnterior
de Traon
France
Great Tritary
Suspension of Four Saloonkeepers Sparked in Eau Claire
News from Eau Claire reports four saloonkeepers suspended after warrants allege sale of minors on Sunday and operating a disorderly house. Warrants list a game-ward officer as occupier of one building and a commissioner as occupant of another. Harrington faces prior game laws case. Hearing for suspension set for May 6.
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Milowaukee
Wis
Bans Claires
W. Poyst - Pranic
Warrington
Harrington
KETCHAM INVITED TO EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP RACES
Louis Winans of Highland seeks entries for Aachen Germany event on July 12 in which foreign horses compete for a European championship. A C Pennogik now training for Winans plans to drive one entrant. Kotoham agrees to participate if arrangements allow.
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George II, Etcham
Louis Winans
Higland
Aachen
Germany
Europe
A.c.pennogik
Clevelkiund Ata
Winans
Kotoham
Resignation of Amortednyete Phony President J P S Flay
The report states J P S Flay resigns as president of the Amortednyete phony Velogranh company Ava Tyee. Theodora N Vo to succeed, having previously served as first president of the company. Flora signs an account detailing Flay’s health condition.
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Masa
J. PS Flay
Aid Velogranh
T Company
Ava Tyee
Ian Wll
Theodora N. Vo
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Minny- Years
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Flora
President Mellen to Meet Roosevelt for Railway Talks
New Haven April 30 President Mellen of the New York New Haven and Hartford Railway company will leave New Haven this afternoon for Washington to confer with President Roosevelt on railway matters. The meeting was arranged by appointment with Roosevelt made several weeks ago.
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Gonn
Mellen
The
New York
New Haven & Whrtford Trailway Company
Whl
Whallington
Lis
Roosevelt
Forged Signatures Charged in New York Life Directors Election
Jacob Frans, an agent for New York Life Insurance Company, was charged in New York today with forgery in the third degree connected to the recent directors election. He allegedly signed as policyholders on ballots cast.
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New York
Jacob Frans
New York Life
Tnsuratce Cotppuogy
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Wth
Hird Degrens
Une Renok
Tiads
Trust cases held nominal fees in restraint of trade
In a ruling by Judge Powell in the efrevit court at day the Specter Flournoy trust cases were reviewed. The decision notes nominal fees exist among coviada Rainvaa Cry et al manufacturers in restraint of trade.
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Associated Mrosy
Kansas
Congressmen on Junket aboard Transport Buffer
On a noon departure the Buffer sAM carried thirty three passengers including twenty five congressmen and their wives. The group was invited by Mayor George J. McCarterlan to Plonohila, per an Associated Press dispatch from San Francisco.
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Associated Press
San Francigen
Cal
George J. McCterlan
Plonohila
Delignie Kavanieniote
Storm in Tennessee Causes $10,000 Damage
A Covington, Tennessee wind and electrical storm caused about $10,000 in damage last night. Several small houses and sheds were destroyed, including three sheds of the Compréem Company, but there were no lives lost.
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Associated . Press
Memphis, Tenn
Covington, Tenn
Compréem Company
Eckels Estate Valued at About 150000
The estate of the late James H. Eckels former president of the Commercial National Bank and former comptroller of the currency is reported to be worth about 150000.
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Associated” Pretss
Chicago
JIL
Dimes H. Eckels
Commercial National Bank
Sueeres
Deadlock Persists In Columns Race Amid Rumors
The report outlines ongoing deadlock in a legislative caucus with Lenroot Stephenson and Cooper as central figures. Rumors of possible breaks circulate. no decisive votes shifted. Observers note potential sensational developments before adjournment, while earlier ballots show no change in alignment.
King Victor Embraces King Fulward On Rome London Route
King Fulward travels with King Victor Emmanuel en route to London. They pause outside Rome at a country station for a cordial fifteen minute conversation. The farewell underscores strong Italy Britain relations and hints at broader ties with Greece.
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Associated
Fulward
Rome
London
Victor Emmanuel
Strtiar King
Thametos
Italy
Squires to Fight May 40 Winner of Bunny OBrien Bout
Australian boxer Bill Squires has signed to meet the May 40 winner of the Bunny OBrien fight. Location likely Colma near San Francisco. Burns and OBrien are set to fight in Los Angeles in May.
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San Francisco
Cal
Bill" Squires
Bunny O' Brien
Colma
Burns
O'Brien
Los Angeles
Castro Serious Remark Amid Curacao Passenger Patchwork
Passengers arriving from Tau ra Venezuela aboard steamer 3 report President Castro is seriously ill. Weather notes forecast frosty conditions tonight with rain and cooler temperatures into Wednesday. Official observations list times and barometer readings, reflecting sparse, garbled forecast data from Curacao area.
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Secretary concludes historic western trip in Ohio tour
Cincinnati April 90 Secretary of War Tats completes a home visit in Ohio and leaves for Washington as his historic western state tour ends at noon.
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Wintt
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Associated Press
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