Miners Die In Cascade Coal Mine Explosion
Twenty one miners were killed in an explosion at the Cascade Coal and Coke mine in Sykesville nine miles from Du Bois. The blast trapped workers. gas and damp contributed to fatalities. Bodies found in groups. rescuers carried oxygen into the shaft. No survivor accounts to determine a cause, though belief centers on gas pockets.
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du Bois
Cascade Coae and Coke Company
Sykesville
George
John Heck
Nick Pavellak
Respcuere
Punxsutawmey
John Brown
Principal Hampton Will Remain Here At Pendleton High
Professor A C Hampton who has served four years as Pendleton High School principal will continue in charge next year despite plans for a two year Columbia University study. A school board meeting urged reconsideration of leave. Hampton postponed his pedagogical leave for at least a year. He and his wife left for Denver last night for his father in law’s health, returning before September opening, joined by James Bowler.
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A. C. Hampton
Pendleton High School
Columbia University
New York
Denver
Reaponge
Explosion Kills Three at Dupont Powder Works
Three men were killed in an explosion at the Dupont Powder works in Louisville near Denver today. The blast occurred at the plant, with authorities reporting the fatalities and investigating the cause of the accident.
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Denver
Dupont
Louisville
Royal Party Starts to Tour Scotland
King George and Queen Mary began a Scottish tour with the Prince of Wales and Princess Mary aboard the royal party. They are due to arrive in Edinburgh at 6 o clock this evening as the city shows lavish decor and rampant patriotism.
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Royal Party
Scotland
London
King George
Queen Mary
Prince of Wales
Princess Mary
Edinburg
Summer School of Religion Opens at Wisconsin
Following the summer school of ethics conducted here by the American Ethical Union, which faced sharp criticism as materialistic and rationalist, a summer school of religion opened today in the Young Men's Christian Association building at the University of Wisconsin Madison.
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Madison
Wis
American Ethbal Union
Young Men's Christian Association
University of Wisconsin
Northwest Heat Wave Breaks Across Pacific Northwest
Clouds and cooling breeze lessen the coast heat wave after record highs. Etopia Washington reached 110, Portland logged 97, Seattle and Walla Walla also reported high temperatures, breaking five year records and causing widespread distress.
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Portland
Ore
Ettopia
Wash
Seattle
Walla Walla
Suspect Peterson May Be Released In Cobble Murder
Olympia July 17 Sheriff believes Swan Peterson the fourth Cobble murder suspect may be freed for lack of evidence. Authorities say last hope links him to the crime rests with Cathey Brothers of Portland who compare fingerprints with blood prints from the Cobble home. Sheriff Gaven pursues a fifth suspect as Tacoma police assist in the search.
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Olympia
Wish
Swan Peterson
Rainier
Ike
Cathey Brothers
Portland
Paterson
Gaven
Peterson
Tacoma
Colorado recalls judges measure eyed by league
Denver July 17 The recall of judges will be included in a measure planned by the direct legislation league for the next general assembly. Representatives say the measure will pass by an overwhelming vote.
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Denver
Direct Legislation League
Colorado
National Institution Hosts New Nationalism Week
Chautauqua N Y July 17 Chau tauqua National Institution opens a week of talks on the new nationalism featuring leaders such as Jacob Riis author and reformer Roscoe Pound Harvard Prof Charles E Merriam defeated Chicago mayor candidate and Charles Zuchlin specialist in government issues among the speakers.
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Chautauqua
N.Y
Chautauqua National Institution
Jacob Riis
Col
Roosevelt
Roscoe Pound
Harvard
Supreme Court of Nebraska
Charles E. Merriam
Chicago
Charles Zuchlin
Banana trust forms to rival United Fruit in Caribbean trade
Ami Nowa Banana Trust of New York declares a new banana trust to compete with United Fruit. Atlantic Fruit Company will merge with ten Cuban concerns creating a combined capital of 12 million dollars. Jove D. Glorgin, president of the Atlantic Pratt company, is expected to lead the merged group.
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Ami Nowa Banana Trust
New York
Banana Trust
United Fruit Company
Central America
West Indies
Atlantic Fruit Company
Central American
Worts
United States
Jove D. Glorgin
Atlantiic Pratt Company
Memory of Thackeray Honored Worldwide
London marks the centennial of William Makepeace Thackeray with banquets, tributes, and week long discussions of his work. Literary leaders gather to praise the great satirist born in Calcutta, as floral tributes encircle his grave in ceremonies across the city.
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London
William Makepeace Thackeray
Calcutta
India
Thackeray
New Trial for Policemun Conboy in San Francisco
Jury selection begins today for the second trial of former Police Captain Michael J. Conboy for the murder of Bernard Lagan. He was convicted of manslaughter at the first trial and sentenced to eight years in San Quentin. an appeal secured a new trial.
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Policemun
San Francisco
Michael J. Conboy
Bernard Lagan
Conboy
San Quentin
Cholera Scare Hits New York Immigrant Camp
New York officials report three deaths and fifteen detention hospital cases amid a cholera scare. Experts from Washington arrive to assist. Italy’s Marthe liner linked cases and doubled detention period for Italian immigrants. Dr Doty faces criticism while Governor Dix investigates. Washington warns of possible spread. Italy’s maritime trade disrupted by the epidemic.
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New York
United States
Washington
Italy
Marthe
Doty
Dix Ix
Wyman
Public Health and Marine Hospital Service
Naples
Paris
Mediterranean
Secretary said to subscribe funds for Lorimer election
On July 17 in Washington William Burgess electrical contractor from Duluth testified before the senate Investigating committee that C F P Welhe a Chicago lumberman told him he had donated 1000 dollars to a slush fund to elect William Lorimer Burgess said Welhe’s secretary at the Hines Lumber Company was involved and named Wotthe as the secretary
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Washington
Senate
William Burgess
Duluth
C. FP. Welhe
Chicago
Wm. Lorimer
United States Senate
Wotthe
Edward Hines Limber Company
Death of Jay Cameron in Walla Walla from typhoid pneumonia
Jay Cameron, 17, of Athena, died in a local hospital yesterday afternoon after a seven year farming stay near Athena. He was brought to Walla Walla three days ago from Athena where he made his home. He is survived by his mother and two sisters and two brothers. native of Oregon.
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Wall Walla
Jay
Wilim Cameron
Severil
Athena
Cameron
Orezon
Government Extends Allotment Period For Umatilla Indians
The Umatilla reservation sees extended trust patent timing as the government considers final patent allocations. Major Swartslander notes tentative land patents totaling 15,000 to 20,000 acres north of the Umatilla River, with much fertile land yet taxed. Unpatented holdings, including Roth and nearby tracts, may shift as the trust period extends beyond initial 1928 dates, pending department rulings and possible future presidential orders.
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Umatilla
Watoh
Umanda
Secretary of the Interior
Department
United States
Omaha
Swartslander
Louisiana Governor Blamed for Losing Exposition
San Arbeanty reports on July 17 that Governor Sanders is blamed for delaying the New Orleans exposition bill. Congression Pujo and Broussard oppose Saunders in the Louisiana United States Senate race, citing neglect of duty allowing San Francisco to secure the Pan and-Pachie exposition.
Showdown Hinted Over Wires Debate At Commercial Club
President Dan defends move to remove overhead wires amid claims of railroaded vote. He says the resolution passed openly at a regular meeting with a majority present and urges a special meeting if critics demand. He warns the Commercial club's members will learn the truth.
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Commercial Club
Dan
Board of Managers
Electric Trust
Telephone Trust
Lewes Ft
Garfield to be Progressive Party presidential nominee
Washington July 17 news states James A Garfield will be the Progressive Party’s presidential candidate next year. Garfield’s presence and denial of the report are reported, with supporters calling the announcement premature yet true. La Follette’s allies indicate Wisconsin may withdraw. Garfield reportedly has Theodore Roosevelt’s approval.
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Washington
James Tt. Garfield
Garfield
la Follete
Wisconsin
Theodore Roevelt
McManigal Wife to Face Contempt Hearing in Court
Mrs Ortie McManigal wife of the dynamiter faces arraignment before Judge Bordwell on contempt charges for refusing to answer grand jury questions in the McNamara case. The judge’s ruling will influence potential prison commitment and could affect prosecution or defense strategy and possible corroboration of her husband’s confession.
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Los Angeles
Ortie McManigal
Bordwell
McNamara
McManigal
Labor Leaders Face Possible Contempt Jail Test
Washington July 17 The fate of Samuel Gompers John Mitchell and Frank Morrison on contempt of court charges may be decided in October Justice Wright of the US Supreme Court District of Columbia heard arguments from attorney Allen Parker who contends the leaders are not liable to punishment The judge took the cases under advisement after the session with the labor chiefs present
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Washington, D. C
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
John Mitchell
Frank Morrison
Justice Wright
Supreme Court of the District of Columbia
Ailen Parker
Fair assailants must face jury in New York
Lillian Graham and Ethel Conrad, show girls accused of shooting hotel magnate W. E. D. Stokes, must face the grand jury after District Attorney Whitman refused them permission to testify. Stokes has been summoned to appear tomorrow and is expected to repeat his magistrate testimony. the pair were previously bound over.
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New York
Lillian Graham
Ethel Conrad
W. E. D. Stokes
Mifiionaire Hotel
Whitman
Grand Jury
Stokes
Mrevehi
Golden Potlatch Opens at Seattle in 1887
The Golden Potlatch opens to celebrate the Portland steamer arrival with a gold shipment from the Klondike region. Automobilists gather, with about two thousand enthusiasts and four hundred out-of-town motor car owners in a hill climbing contest. A varied program is planned for the celebration amid Mardi Gras style festivities.
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Sentie
Portland
Kiondike Opin
Automobilist
le Ol
Retreat at Newport to begin at Convent with CSRR leadership
A Newport retreat opens at the Convent of the Canacle today under Rev. Mather Joseph Dally CS RR. A number of prominent society and business figures will retire this week, and next week Passiontet fathers will lead a separate retreat for nurses.
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Newport
B. TL
Woman foils robbers at home in San Francisco
Mrs. Nels Rasmussen resisted two masked robbers at her home yesterday evening. She saved jewelry valued at $1200 and cash of $294 after a two hand to hand struggle, during which she was bitten and kicked. The attackers fled after she refused to reveal hiding places.
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Won
Sin Francisco
Nels Rasmussen
Pendleton Visitor Isaac of McWkay Notes Start
A Pendleton visitor named Isaac of McWKay arrives, details sparse but recorded in local notes.
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Isaac of
Chaos Reigns In Mexico As Cabinet Crisis Edges Closer
July 17 reports say Madero-era tensions rise as Maderista factions seek to oust the Cientifico group. Arrests of Congressman Martinez and four state reps at Puebla for plotting against Madero signal deep political strife and possible impeachment moves by Jose Gamboa and others.
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Mexico
Maderlasta Group
Cientifico
Ita
Martinez
Puebla
Madero
Jose Gamboa
Committee On
Forc Eign Relations
President de la Barra
Gamboa
Covenga
Telegraph Operators Vote on National Strike Action
Helena July 17 telegraphers vote on a potential nationwide strike following a wage cut of ten dollars per month on the Northern Pacific Rocky Mountain division as telephones are installed for train dispatching.
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Helena
Mont
Rocky Mountain
Northern Pacific
Gates' Condition Better
Paris July 17 The condition of John W Gates, the famous Wall Street plunger, is improved today. Prospects are fair for his ultimate recovery.
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Paris
John W. Gates
Wall Street
Fire in Crow Field Burns Barley
A fire started by sparks from a large engine burned about 200 sacks of barley on John W Crow’s field. Ranchmen and Crow’s crew fought the blaze for hours and saved the standing grain. Injuries included a broken leg to a boy rider, and a boy named Davis was thrown from a horse but survived.
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John W. Crow
Tom Thompson
Crow
Crow House
Boyins
Jick Davis
Thompson Farm
Bryan readying questions for presidential candidates
Lincoln era notes outline that on July 17 William J. Bryan plans to pose many questions to prospective presidential candidates. Tariff direct election of senators and revenue standards are among issues to be addressed as Bryan prepares to circulate thousands of copies of the Commoner.
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Lincoln
United States
Wiliam J. Bryan
Wryan
Hye Dom
Delegates Arrive for Mining Congress in Grants Pass
Grants Pass Ore July 17 Delegates begin arriving to attend the mining congress opening tomorrow for a two days session. Mining men from the west will attend. A special feature is an extensive mineral display representing ore from many mines in Oregon and California.
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Grants Pass
Ore
West
Oresen
California
Cattle Die In Drouth On Texas Ranges
Thousands of cattle have died of thirst on western Texas ranges during a four month drought. Losses are estimated at nearly 1 million dollars.
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Drouth
Galveston
Tex
Texas
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