Mine Disaster at Catsburg Leads to Deadly Blaze
An explosion and raging fire trapped miners at the Catsburg mine near Monongthela Pennsylvania. Rescue teams battled flames as reports placed 10 to 30 workers inside, including machinist John Huger and laborer James Turan who were burned while aiding others.
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Gy Associated Press
Monongthela
March
Catsburg
Twoen
John Huger
Hoon
Hager
Wager
James Turan
Xumber
Snowstorm Drops Heavy Freight on Pittsburgh Area
Pittsburg and Allegheny recover from a major snowstorm with 15 inches in the city and up to 29 inches in Somerset from yesterday. Traction and telephones resumed, trains late. flooding risk lingers if rain follows. Reports reach 75 miles out including Fairmont and Johnstown with substantial accumulations. Weather Forecaster Ridecwar cautions the next storm remains unlikely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Operaton
Rff
Mont
W.va
Johnstown
Greensboro
West Newton
Freeport
Somerset
Evenshore
Ridecwar
General Hoffman Dead At Seventy Nine In Philadelphia
General William Hoffman died at his Philadelphia home on March 6 from congestion of the lungs. He was 79. He organized Company E, Twenty third Pennsylvania volunteers, rose to lieutenant colonel of the Fifty sixth Pennsylvania, and led Heath's brigade after Heath was wounded. He became a brigadier general in August after Gettysburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phlaselphia
Willam Uolfman
Hofman
Twenty-third
Pennsylvania Volunteers
Heath
Hofmu Becan
Gettyaburs
2L To Washington Narre Ins Another Long Trip In Mind
J A Rapper, aged veteran of three wars, plans to wheel to the national G A R encampment in Washington DC. He is 67 and intends to travel if he goes, with Mr Nappe noted as a celebrity at prior encampments in Cincinnati and Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Narre
Wis
Epretal
Marinrth
Win
Myn
J. A. Rapper
Warhington
D. c
Mr. Nappe
Cincin Mam
Wheeling
Puline Gelphia
Bids Opened for Flat Building Project in WLW District
Six local bids were opened at Architect W. W. Waters office for the new flat building at Jackson and West Irving. The contract was not awarded as plan changes were needed. Bidders included Frank J. TL Rav cratt and others. bids excluded heating and plumbing. The article notes war tax abolition will not let consumers pay dividends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jat
WLW
Tolman
Jackson and
West Irving Street
W. W. Waters
Troma
Frank J. TL Ravcratt
Wif. Kitz
CG. Finer
Finer Brothare
Frank Smith
Some One Else To Blame For Prosecution Delay
District Attorney Carl D. Jackson of Oshkosh re arrests Menasha Paper detective Johnson after a Monday arrest for pointing a revolver at a union worker. Johnson was discharged Tuesday for lack of notification. Jackson blames city officials and will prosecute Johnson March 13 at two o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menasha, Wie
Carl D. Jackson
Oshkoshwan
Johnson
Menagha Paper Company
Justice Bradley
Jackson
Maine claims denied by Spanish treaty claims commission
Washington March 6 the Spanish treaty claims commission ruled against individual claims by officers and seamen of the Maine in Havana harbor wreck. It held such injuries are national, not individual, and the claimants may seek redress only from the United States. Total claims filed amount to about 2.5 million dollars, possibly rising to 5 million if the decision favored them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Spanish Treaty Claims Commission
Maine
Havana
Harbor
Cuba
Spain
United States
Prohibition Delegates Chosen At County Convention
The Prohibition county convention selected thirteen delegates and thirteen alternates for the state convention in Milwaukee on June 15. Elected delegates include M. Mott J. E. Jerrett William Mason Peter Jenson Carlos Judson H Laxman Le Grand A B Niven Q C Hale Rev J Wills B E B Van Keuren W W Noble H Van Kirk and others from Neenah Omro Winneconne Rushford and related towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
M. Mott
J. E. Jerrett
William Mason
Neenah
Peter Jenson
Winchester
Carlos Judson
Omro
H. Laxman
Winneconne
A. le Grand
A. B. Niven
Q. C. Hale
Rev. J. Wills
B. EB. van Keuren
W. W. Nobie
Rushford
H. van Kirk
Nepeuskun
Ball Park Transfer Moves Western League Plans
Beall of Sioux City transfers his Broadsway park stake to D C Packard owner of the Denver franchise. Saline and Ramey in this city will be played where. A Western league meeting in Denver late next week will set the schedule. The American League session in Detroit delayed after 11 oclock as Johnson led talks on playing rules and other matters.
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Associated Press
Denver
Col
B. Beall
Sioux City
Nas
Broadsway Park
D.C. Packard
Saline
Ramey
Detroit
Mich
Johnson
Funcheon
Philippine operations reveal Laguna insurgent retreat
Acting Governor Wright reports that Laguna operations pushed insurgents toward Morong after a clash with 75 constabularies. A native sergeant led a pursuit, with ammunition running low as forces drove the band back into Laguna. Citizens aided in information gathering for the pursuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington, D.C
Taft
Wright
Philippines
Laguna
Morong
Manilla
Teventy
Fashion Notes From A Distant Page
Fragmentary OCR hints at spring fashion trends with references to Anis qaad and seasonal attire. Mentions Women’s Home Com and a stylistic note, but details are unclear due to garbled text and missing context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garmin
Aia
Prince Henry Made Doctor at Harvard in Honor to Victoria
Prince Henry of Prussia was made a doctor of laws at Harvard University during a Cambridge ceremony led by President Eliot. The event, mixed with music and ovations, honored the German prince and reflected on Germany’s cultural contributions and the American union.
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Boston
Mass
Maten
Harvard University
Sainders
Cambridge
Prince Henry of
Prussia
Iwas
Harvard
Elot
Ellot
Marverd
Amerles
Prince Henry
United States
England
New
Luther
Melancthon
Erasmus
Massachusetts
Germany
Whicch Amur
Philippines
Victoria
Friends
Bled
Albert William Henry
Prince of Proseta
Society of Scholars
Prewdent Eliot
University Hall
Harvard Union
Henry L. Hinginson
KR. C. Rolling
R. M. Grew
Prince Iie
Roorovels
Miner Killed in Premature Explosion Near Escie Bench
A miners accident near Escie Bench claims the life of Pohiman aged twenty. The report notes two others escaped with injuries while a third suffered serious harm in a premature explosion. Investigation and official statements are pending.
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Taalemau
Pohiman
Stanty
Postoffice Burns in Early Morning Fire
Fire swept a five story brick building and two adjoining structures in Vhundeld Nod destroying the post office portion. The blaze caused an estimated 250000 dollars in losses with the mail inside the post office reportedly burned or damaged. The fire occurred in the early morning hours and the damaged block included multiple structures.
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Asociated Press
Nod
Payne speaks on Cuba policy and Republican stance
Chairman Payne of the House Ways and Means Committee states Republicans favor action on Cuba. He rejects a do nothing policy, warns against a 20 percent tariff cut risking annexation and free trade, and says inaction would harm sugar producers and strain the president cabinet relations. The caucus tonight is not expected to decide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Payne
House
Ways and Means Committee
Tie
Cuba
Pressure on New to Accept Postmaster Post Amid Senate Talk
Washington March 6 pressures mounted on Harry S New of Indianapolis to take the first assistant postmaster generalship. Senator Beveridge conferred with Postmaster General Payne as New weighed business concerns and others before a final decision. The senate discussed a bill for protecting the president amid assassination concerns following McKinley's death, with debate on punishment, federal versus state law, and possible amendments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Harry S.new
Indianapolis
Beveridge
Indiana
Payne
New
Senate
United States
Frye
Maine
Bacon
Georgis
Judiciary Committee
McKinley
Ms. Depew
New York
Miatt
Connecticut
Bete
Baron
Prince Henry of Prussia Views Snowbound Boston Ceremony
Prince Henry of Prussia arrives in Boston as snow coats streets. Officials greet him at South Station with cavalry guard and naval brigade escort. A Worcester misstep sparked telegrams and rescheduled stops. governor Crane meets the prince at the Somerset and the governor leads him to the State House and Public Library before returning to the hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lesta
West Pott
Associatad Prens
Boxton
Mass
Prince Henry of
Prussia
Great South Station
South Station
Massachusetts
Prince
Hotel Somerset
Massachusetts Naval Brigade
New York Central
Boston and Albany
Collins
Doyt
Board of Aldermen
Dolan
Common Council
Evang
Prince Henry
Bingham
Roosevelt
Evans
Hill
Somerset
Niagara Falls
Boston
Buffalo
Worcester
Springfield
State
Colline
Collins Thronch
Prince Noemry
Laachd
Henry J
Harvard University
Camvk
Royal Visitor Missed Arrival At Local Station
The royal train passed through a thin place at 8 46, two minutes early. Prince Henry did not appear on the platform as crowds cheered, and Worcester reached at 8 15 without a stop. The committee chose not to accept the invitation to stop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frincé Jienry
Wat
New York
Dunine
Prince Henry
Worcester
Duty on pulp wood sparks Wisconsin press resolution
At the Wisconsin Editorial association meeting in Milwaukee Col John Hivkin of Oshioal introduced a resolution to memorialize Congress for removing the duty on pulp wood arguing the current tariff harms newspaper publishers. The convention agenda included talks on newspapers in politics and a tribute to deceased members. The banquet and sessions featured leaders from Milwaukee and statewide press figures.
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Miwaukee
Whe
Mareh C
John Hivkn
Oshioal
Wisconsin
Congress
Coe
Wisconsin State Press Association
Merchants’ and Manufacturers’ Association
Milwaukee Press Club
Jonas
Tha
Powers
Herald
Wausau
B. B. Herbert
National Printer- Journalist
Chicago
D. W. Stebbins
BE. Decker Jr
Record
Algoma
William Mckinley
Hite
Joe Mitchell Chapple
National Magazine
Boston
Robert M. Crawford
Democrat
Mineral Point
Simplex
State Presa
Milwaukee
Dahiguet
Phater
Arye
Ed L. Luckow
Baraboo
Flora B. Ginty
Chippewa Falls
Association
la Crosse
George W. Nelle
Imé¢N
Nelle
Fond du Lac Seeks Rail Extension to Oshkosh Neenah
Local business leaders rejected a direct Fond du Lac Oshkosh line and urged the Chicago Milwaukee St. Paul Railway to extend a line along the east shore of Lake Winnebago from Fond du Lac to Millers Junction and Neenah. A public meeting is set for March 12 at 2 30 pm in Fond du Lac to discuss the proposed extension and potential impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fond du Lac
Oshkash Board of Trade
Chicago, Mwaukee
Rome
Font Dau Lac
St. Paul
Lee Aiready
Oxhkesh Boxing Card Planned By Local Club for March Tourney
Oxhkesh Athletic club officials prepare a boxing card for a forthcoming tourney with aims to feature Santry Milceankes and Wanwaters Jake Marmer plus Ware iy Fafis in preliminaries. Rev ETT Srey and John S. Yan scheduled as officials. main event expected Friday evening at 11 o'clock with Rev B Smith officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxhkesh Athletic Club
Csow
Ware Iy
Rev
Ett Srey
John S. Yan
Cain
Beetles
Dar Ali O
B. Smith
Swedish aeronaut Andree killed by Eskimos report confirms
A report from Churchill Fort in Manitoba confirms Andree the Swedish aeronaut was killed by Eskimos after a two year search. Investigators traced traces of a large boat seen in the air and found items believed to belong to Andree. The Swedish government has been informed of his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Man
Hudson Bay
Fort
Churchill
Andree
Hinnaxgeintes
Exkirnon
Alston Churchill
Church I
Hudson
Dering Brliconiat
Archie Eskimos
Amiree
Woman Arrested in Fond du Lac Liquor Case and Missing Goods
Mrs. Radig of 46 Ashland Avenue is jailed in Fond du Lac on grand larceny chargesafter allegedly obtaining groceries under false pretenses and stealing a gold watch and a child’s bank. She admitted taking items after officer questioning. the watch was recovered by her husband and turned over to police. Sheriff Garvey Sheridan transported her back to Fond du Lac.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Radig
Ashland
Acenue
Jal
Fond du Gace
Grand Inrleeny
C. Joslyn
Fond du Luc
Deiger
May Miller
Oshkosh
Ashland Avenue
Steinfort
Ratt
Fioma
Clust
Httke
Remains of John Liord to be moved for funeral service
The body of John Liord who died in Racine will arrive tonight and be taken to the Lower Furniture Company undertaker. Funeral services are set for tomorrow morning at 7:29 with interment in Bethesda Cemetery. Also noted is a YMCA basketball game where The Falcons defeated the Cherokees 20 to 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Liord
Racine
Chicago and Northwestern Railroad
Lower Furniture Companys
Acleck
Beshesda
Fawkers
Chirokeea
Ym.c A
Raton
Tie Home
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Mengela
National Commission
Mave No Rights Aerodividiuale
Winnebago
Ball Park
Philippine Operations
Heckeives
Eifot
Academia
Queen Victoria
Mea
Meteor
Hawahare
Europe
Postoffice Burns
MR. Payne
Tonne Wraya
Committee
Sayn Keeneddag Tarif Meductiog
MR. New
S$. A. Cook
Barney
H. C. Steyreng
Hoar
Inter
Serge
Shawn
Pattereon
Celoreda
Mar. Bonten
Ritneis
Mainge Hexey
Hay Stati Capital
Buo Hhma
Kloqvuet
Suringfield
Springfeld
Maca
St. Toate
St . Nostat
Wen
Usintoss
State Vrees Association
Nest Feting Tourney
Oahlkesh Athletic Chal
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Itudgeon
Ake
Mra
Fred
Fond de Lac
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