Monongah Mine Disaster in West Virginia Records Toll
A coal dust explosion at Consolidation Coal mines Nos 6 and 8 in Monongah West Virginia near the Monongahela River entombs hundreds. Early figures report 200 to 500 dead with around 1 000 miners involved as rescuers cope with gas and fire hampering efforts. many victims reportedly foreign born. Through Dec 6 authorities cite chaotic scene as bodies are recovered and survivors feared.
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Egren
Weat Fork River
Xone
Fairmont, Vc
Consolidation Coal Company
Baltimore
Monongahela
Monongah
America
Pitsburg
3Ronongah
W.va
Associated Press
Lee Malone
West Fork
West Fork River
Bey
Malore
Menongah
Wes Fork
Miners Trapped as Explosions Rattle Coal Mine
Rescue efforts surround Mine No. 6 after a catastrophic blast. J C Gaski leads a relief crew including mine carpenters and su perintendents. A hospital is set up near the mine and 258 workers were inside when the explosion occurred with five American fatalities reported so far.
Battleships Arrive in Hampton Roads for Pacific Cruise
The battleship Louisiana first to reach Hampton Roads joins Admiral Evans fleet for rendezvous before the 16 December voyage to San Francisco. New Jersey from Boston joins after weathering a coast storm as winds subside. Next expected vessels include the Kansas Breakwater Connecticut Rhode Island Missouri and others from League Island and Boston.
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Associated Press
Norfolk
Louisiana
Hampton Roads
Admiral Evans
San Francisco
New Jersey
Boston
Cape Henry
Kansas
Delaware
Connecticut
Rhode Island
New York
Missouri
Kearsars
George
League Island
Pacific
Lake Shore Circuit Expands to Include Appleton Neenah Menasha
A Journal Special from Manitowoc reports Appleton and Neenah Menasha will join the Lake Shore baseball circuit next season. Club officials visited Appleton to gain support and form a stock company. A league meeting in Milwaukee on December 10 will decide the two cities’ application. The planned league includes Port Washington Sheboygan Manitowoc Appleton Menasha Racine Kenosha with Oshkosh possible admission.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Manitowoc
Appleton
Neenah-Menasha
Lake Shore
Herzog
Racine
Sheborgan
Port Washington
Sheboygan
Manilowoc
Appieton
Menasha
Kenosha
Oshkosh
Illness Strikes General Manager J A Goodnow on Inspection Tour
General Manager J A Goodnow of the Chicago and Alton railway, with Chicago headquarters, fell suddenly ill in Peoria on a December afternoon while on an inspection tour. A physician was summoned to his hotel apartment. The condition and fate are not updated in the report.
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Associated Press
Peoria
J. A. Goodnow
Chicago and Alton Railway
Chicago
Goodnow
Upham to Travel Europe After Holidays
Former Wisconsin governor TY H Upham and his wife will depart Marshfield after the holidays for Europe, intending to spend three or four months in Italy and other Mediterranean countries with plans to return in the spring.
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Allwaukee
Wis
Dee
Wisconsin
Marshfield
TY. H. Upham
Europe
Italy
Mediterranean
Tucker Goes Free in Uncle Sanzly Company Case
In Topeka federal court, Secomarys H. Tucker Jr. was acquitted on charges of using means to defraud. The jury sustained the defense and Tucker was freed after the indictment was considered.
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Br Assogimied Press
Topeka
Kan
iIn
federal court_berk
Secomarys H. H. Tucker Jr. c
Uncle Sanzly Company
Death of Milwaukee resident Henry S. Schwing at age forty four
Henry S. Schwing, a former well known Milwaukee citizen, died suddenly at his New York home at eleven o'clock, age forty four.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Dee. G
Henry S. Schwing
Miwaukee
New
Lincoln league backs Hughes as Republican presidential nominee
The Lincoln League, a leading Republican group in Watertown, endorses Gov. Charles E. Hughes for the party's next presidential nomination, urging party members to support his candidacy.
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Er Associated Press
Watertown
Der
Lincoln League
Ner
E. Hughes
Repubican
State bank closes. $30,000 deposit protected
Hartisburg, Pa. National Bank of Pittsburg was closed and carried a state deposit of $30,000, which state treasury officials say is amply protected by corporate security.
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Hartisburg
Natonal Bank of
Pitteburg
Treasury
Funston Ordered to Send Troops to Goldfield
Roosevelt backs Funston move to deploy up to 250 regulars from Fort McDowell and Monterey to Goldfield Nevada amid miner owner tensions. Governor Sparks sought federal aid to protect mines and property, with troops to deter potential violence as districts 20 miles apart face conflict. The plan includes five companies plus machine gun platoon and rapid transit reach in about eighteen hours.
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Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
Frederick Funston
Department of California
Funston
War Department
Fort McDowell
Monterey
Twenty-second Infantry
Reynolds
Smail
Goldfield
Carson
J Sparks
Sparks
Funsion
Xnev
Nevada
Fort Pitt National Bank Suspends Operations
Fort Pitt National Bank of Pittsburg closes by order of the comptroller of the currency. President Andrew Herron says depositors are protected as the bank halts after yesterday events. A noon directors meeting will issue a public statement.
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Associated Press
Pittsburg
Fort Pitt National Bank
John B. Cunningham
National Bank Examiner
Andrew Herron
Fort Pitt
National Bank
United States
Lenent van Ahh
Fort
New York
National Bank of Conmercie
New York Cogres
Fort Pitt National of
Piltsburo
Valentine P. Jent
Fort Pit
Bank Closure Reported In Pittsburgh Area
Fragmentary OCR notes report a bank in Pittsburgh area closed by order of the comptroller. Directors requested action and the bank balance was cited as a factor. Additional lines reference a national bank and insurance related items, with unclear names and dates.
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Witiog
Pitsbure
Ube
Pilesburg
National Bank of Couce
Washington
Canninghars
Trolter
Congress of Whisters Practical Fifth Whist Congress in Green Bay
The Northeastern Green Bay reports plans for the fifth Whit congress to be held in Green Bay on Saturday. Mrs. Carter is arriving to finish details before the 11 am opening, with 40 to 50 players expected from Oshkosh Marinette Fond du Lac Neenah Menasha Appleton and Oconto among others. The women's pair contest starts at 10 am the progressive pair at 2 pm and 8 pm.
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Green Bay
Seidan
Thorthern
J. H. Comstock
P. L. Parker
John Gilland
AL FE. Winter
J. H. Ehnore
Congress
Carter
Twin City
Fond
du Lac
Neenah
Menasha
Aypieton
Oconto
Menasha News Highlights Local Arrivals and Events
Frank and Joseph Pakalskas pass admission exam for the U S regular army. Sydney Willard to train as express messenger on a train to be replaced by Edward Arneman of Neenah. Annual Menasha lodge banquet attended by 75 members and wives with program and dancing. Woodmen of Menasha to observe 25th anniversary with Neenahs Woodmen at the armory. G O F officers elected and invitations sent for a marriage in December. Various local notes on travels, races, track improvements, illnesses, and social visits in Menasha.
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Sperlal
Menasha
Wis
Frank
Joseph Pakalska
B. French
J.C Inghram
Fred Peterson
Clare Hulett
George E Webster
Bermidjl
Minn
W. L. Wheeler
Chicago
Robinson
Appleton
Henler
Ruy
St. Paul
Edward Heeckner
Phile Hine
Tayco Street
John Sherman
and Patchen
W . Menarha
J. P. Rewech
Chiraze
John Perech
John Pemnich
First Street
Fixed valuation of plant time line for water works
Special to 7 Mixauke Wisconsin reports the state revenue commission of FARA reviewed the property of Manhewur Water Works. The article notes an assessment series and ownership details, including a plan to acquire a portion of the plant and related ownership questions.
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Mixauke
Wis
Fara
Gerda
Nightclub to Stay Closed Until Morning In Milwaukee
Fragmentary OCR reads as a local notice about a Milwaukee club or venue remaining closed until morning due to a curfew or order, with references to timing and enforcement. The exact date and entity names are unclear from the readable text.
Chicago and Kansas City Vie for 1904 Republican Convention
The Republican National Committee meeting in Washington selects Harry New of Indianapolis as acting chair and plans to choose a site for the next national convention. Chicago and Kansas City contend for hosting rights with Denver and other cities in play.
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Washington, D
Tier Republe
Shoreham City
Clever Echo
Harry C. New Presiging
Elmer Dover
Kanes City
Chicagouay
Kansas City
Chicago
Friends
Missouri City
Bryan
Bryen
Missouri
Denver
Colorado Tvuy
Seattle
Harry &. New
Indianapolis
White House
Lowden
Timola
Chiago
United States
Bailey
Colorado Area
Kansar
Wisconsin
Cooper
Thut Wisconcin
Pea
Pho
R. New
Crane
Masnardh
New
Ma Laon
Texas
Uimar
Orhasen
Maesachusett
Beneter
Memorial Service Held By John W. Scott Post in Wisconsin
John W. Scott post No M1 of the AH lodge held a memorial service for ten members who died in the past year. The program featured a chaplain, solos by William S. McDonald, readings, poems including In Memoriam, and an address by Rev. Robert D. Van Tassel. The post, organized in December 188, notes 95 active members, a near record for Wisconsin posts.
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John W. Scott Post
G. AL
John W. Scott Circle
Ladice
G. AH
Ube Uonust
Thomas JL Vevehn
Ape Meory Zinn
Frederick Meyer
Sydoner Monroe
George H. Stever
Charles R. Nevitt
Co BL Lindtwed
New English Lutheran Society
William
McDonald
Lucy Welch
Mirz Valera Gaxe
Hilla Wichmann
Clara Zemke
Khe
Mire Blissert
Robert D. van Tassel
St. John’s Universalist Church
Lyman Spincer
Mr. Lindrwed
Wisconsin National Guard
Charles Snyder
Thomas Howie
George Xeumann
Tesch
Mee
Emma Henry
Dora Snyder
John W. Scote
Lst
Wisconsin
Panama canal bonds cut to 25 million allotment
Secretary Cortelyeu in Washington announces halving the Panama canal bond issue to 25 million dollars. Offers will be accepted at prices from 108 to 702 percent with ranges up to over 196, averaging just above 103. Amount of certificates allotted expected between 0 and 315 million dollars. Announcement coming tonight or tomorrow.
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Arresay
Washington, D. C
Cortelyeu Tag
Paradoxical Debate Over Forests and Yule Customs
A Northwest Wisconsin dispatch notes a split stance on forestry policy. Local readers discuss preserving forests while a separate vote supports maintaining a traditional Christmas custom, reflecting mixed public sentiment during the season.
Boy Thief Armed With Revolver Loots Wisconsin Office
In Aukee Wisconsin on December 6 a fifteen year old, John Waerl called Hinkst, robbed Winkler Flanders Bottum Fawsett law offices of valuable book coupons. He carried a trained revolver and a box of cartridges and planned to flee to forest before being reported by William Zuerner, chief probation officer. In juvenile court he was sentenced to the industrial school until he is of Ferra.
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Associated Press
Aukeée
Wis
John Waerl
Hinkst
Winkler, Flanders, Bottum & Fawsett
Forest
Wiliam Zuerner
Seer
Newspaper fragment hints at violent incident
Fragmentary text describes a violent scene with a shotgun and chaos. Names and details are uncertain, but references Milwaukee and a local journal appear.
Improvement Noted Amid Mixed Dance Studio Review
Asan introduces five new acts in New York to entertain patrons. The review highlights a ravemicns business on the wien with various performances by To we and Anare. Noted are references to MHS and fe ta fewer cancels, while some acts are rejected. Mrs. Grove Jefferson appears with RU ET Me ard Mrs. Arthur Pacis at Smo. Park Avenue hosts a Rae and Mrs. Benjamin Didar. Mrs. Davix is identified as daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edwards.
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Asan
New York
Wien
Priviena
Arthur Pacis
Smo
Ace the Rae
Benjamin Didar
Davix
Edwards
Dillon is Denied Retrial in Milwaukee Murder Case
Judge Belden denies William Dillon a retrial for murder in the second degree of Jacob Best Jr. Dillon testifies he did not intend to shoot. He is sentenced to seventeen years in the state penitentiary with credit for good behavior reducing to nine years and nine months.
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Belden
Jearar “Wee
Dillon
Simte
Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Pacine
Kelden
Wiliam Dillon
Jacob Best Jr
Beiden
Owen
Hacine County
Kearney
Thompson
Racine
Mr. Best
State Penitentiary
Wisconsin Primary Law Backed by Whitehead in Convention Stand
Special from Janesville reports State Senator John M Whitehead endorses recognizing Wisconsin delegates by the primary law. He joins Senators and Congressmen in protesting the national committee ruling and urges that Wisconsin delegates be elected under the law. Thomas F Nolan may run this year supporting Babcock and Wisconsin's statute.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Janesville
Wisconsin
John M. Whitehead
Babcock
Whitehead
Thomas F. Xolan
BR. A Cooper
National Republican Committee
Stephenson
la Follette
Fire Destroys Steamer on Patuxent River
The steamship St Mars of the Maryland Delaware Virginia Railway burned at Haliew on the Patuxent river. No passengers were aboard last night. one waiter is missing and presumed dead. The crew of twenty escaped, some leaping into the water in night attire.
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Tay Associated Press
Baltimore
Del
St. Mars
Maryland, Delaware & Virginia Railway Company
Haliew 4
Patuxent River
Cantaiz
James Gearley
College
Toyoka
Washburn College
Orchard to be established at Manitowoc county asylum
A Wisconsin report states the Manitowoc county asylum will receive five acres of land to establish an orchard. The state plans to develop and manage the project, placing it on the asylum grounds for early spring planting.
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Newaukee
Wis. Dee
Manitowoc
Ine
Manitowoc County
Violation of Postal Laws Cited in Wisconsin Case
Fragmentary notice reports a Wisconsin case accusing Paul F of grain and stock center violations. Details are unclear but involve postal law breaches and an upcoming agenda item.
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Wisconsin Grain and Steck Cen AcTagnead
Pepeas
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