Death in the Mine at Nanticoke Three Killed and Many Hurt
A mine explosion in No 4 slope at Nanticoke West Gangway sixth pit killed three miners and injured several others. Names include William A James James Adams and John Zubovace. A naked lamp ignited gas from a viewer and caused the blast. Rescuers recovered bodies by noon and most workers expect to return tomorrow.
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DiIsPaTen
Wilkesbaerre
Nanticoke
William A. James
James Adams
John Zubovace
Pole
John J. Griffith
Mo Price
Joseph Brawski
Dwy
Joan Tuddick
Miner
Ilebuy
Michael Barnisky
Ge Almy
Miners Seek 75 Cent Advance in Wage Talks
In Wyx April 2 miners from West Moreland and Pennsylvania Gas mines held a 120 man meeting at the Opera House to set coal prices for the year starting April 1. They demanded a 75 cent per ton advance over the current rate, rejecting a postponement plan to May 1. Delegates reported the market price could not cover the advance. The meeting adjourned to Friday the 4th with no work planned before then. about 300 miners and laborers are involved.
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Inwix
Westmoreland and Pennsylvania Gas Company
Opera House
Det
Eagan in Custody Awaits Rochester Indictment
Police hold William Eagan for robbery and larceny charges as Rochester officers prepare an indictment. A year earlier he robbed an Englishman in Rochester of money and jewelry while co‑conspirators were captured. Fagan escaped and used the alias James Casey. Two weeks ago he met Sears of Rochester Pennsylvania, who reported a reward and led to Eagan’s capture. Eagan vowed to beat Sears after serving his sentence.
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William Eagan
Rochester
N. Y
Lagan
Tee Era
Fagan
James Casey
With & FE
Sears
Eagan
The Nicely Boys Hope for Sentence Change in Indiana
Thegers brothers convicted of robbery and murder of Farmer Umberger in Ligonier await a county jail stay as Somerset prison is built. They petition to commute their death sentences to life imprisonment claiming wrongful conviction and blaming prosecutors. They are held separately without irons while the Pardon Board has not ruled.
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Indiana
Thegers Brothers
Umberger
Ligonier
Somerset
Great Hones Co
Nepers
Pardon Board
Relatives of a Warren Man Receive a Severe Shock
In Warner March 2 relatives removing John Campbell’s body from Northfield vault found the coffin broken open. The mutilated remains were in ragged clothes and appeared to have been on a dissecting table. Sexton said Th. McConnell of Northville presented a Probate Judge order for the body and the vault keys were handed over. Relatives’ return prompted the body being jammed back into the coffin.
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Warner
John Campbell
Northfield
Sexton
Th. McConnell
Northville
Manchester expert weighs value of fireclay plant deal
Lord Lees of Manchester visits Steubenville to assess the fireclay plant investment. He states no deal is closed and he is an expert limited to evaluating assets after reviewing books, leases, and firms involved, with authority to proceed no further.
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PRC
ROT Steubenville
Lord Lees
Manchester
England
Accepia
When He Was Refused He Killed Saloon Keeper Grether
Laborer Henry Popp stabbed Moritz Grether a saloon keeper after being refused drinks. Popp returned with a knife and cut Grether's throat. Grether died half an hour later and Popp was arrested.
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Grether
CartTex
Henry Popp
Moritz Grether
Popp
Workhouse Sentence Upheld For Junk Dealer Friedman
Abraham Friedman a Cleveland and Pittsburg junk dealer was sentenced by Judge Johnston to 30 days in the workhouse and fined 6 with total penalties over 800 for receiving stolen property. He appealed to revoke the workhouse portion but the court refused to modify the sentence. A rolling mill order was placed by Anniston Rolling Mill Company with Lloyd Bucht Company for a 20 inch three high puddle mill and a 12 inch merchant mill to be completed within days. A man named Borns was arrested in Jeannette for keeping a speak-easy and posted bail.
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Oprclal Teshvuram
Dtepator
Yourertown
Abraham Friedman
Cleveland
Pittsburg
Johnston
Friedman
Alabama
Younastowys
Anniston
Als) Rolling Mill Company
Robert Framer
Lloyd Bucth Company
Brice Returns Home to Vote in Lively District Primary
Senator elect Calvin B Brice arrived in Lima to oversee his business and vote on election day. Allen county faces a tight ward and county delegate selection amid a contested congressional nomination with several ambitious candidates including Fred Layton A V Rice and Gale Saltsher stirring activity.
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Diefatch
Lima
Hfon
Calvin
Brice
United States
Allen County
Fred Layton
Anglaise
A. V. Rice
Congress
Gale Saltsher
van Wert
Teack
Oil field report shows March wells by district and totals
Buckeye Pipes Line Company reports March oil activity in Ohio with 190 wells completed across Lima Findlay North Balt o St Marys Gibsonburg Upper Sandusky totals. Drilling shows 8 total wells with 107 rigs active and a shift of territory including Buckland.
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Lima
Buckeye Pipes Line Company
Ohio Oil Feld
Lima District
Findlay
North Balto
St Mary's
Gibsonburg
Upper Sandusky
St. Mary's
War of Lilly Clay pictures stirs Beaver Falls theater row
April 2 Beaver Falls witnesses a clash between revivalists and Sixth Avenue Theater over Lilly Clay pictures. Judge Braden set bail for 200 dollars as the theater manager Cashbaugh faces a June term trial. Townsfolk report multiple fights and threats amid rising ill will and barbers, insurers, and lawyers involved.
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Atohl
Braver Falls
Lilly Clay Pictures
Sixth Avenue Theater
Cashbaugh
Braden
Cashier Herron Denies Big Bank Robbery Claim
The Fourth National Bank cashier W. D. Herron Jr disputes a report that messenger W. J. McGregor stole 20000 dollars. He says the loss was exactly 2000 and that McGregor acted alone after years as a bank employee and had access to the cash box. Herron asserts no suspension of responsibility and cites McGregor’s long service and temptation at the time.
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W. J. McGregor
Fourth National Bank
McGregor
Novel Plan Proposed by Society to Replenish Treasury
A Muskingum County Pioneer and Historical Society committee will study estates with no heirs. If legal, a bill will be prepared for the Legislature to confiscate such estates for the society treasury.
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Dispatch
Zanesville
Muskingum County
Accident Ends Youths Walnut Cracking Afternoon
Five boys were out with Flobert rifles when a premature discharge fatally struck See teil, son of Rev. C W Sifford, as he sat on a stone cracking walnuts. The incident occurred in Newahe on April 2 in the STACIAL Telegram dispatch report.
New Mining Venture Attracts Pittsburg Capitalists
A meeting of Pittsburg capitalists discussed the San Carlos mining property in Chihuahua Mexico. Dr. Newberry of Columbia University reported rich ore deposits including silver lead gold and zinc with ore can be quarried at about one dollar per ton. A total plant for working the ore would cost about 360000 dollars and another meeting is planned for next Wednesday.
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San Carlos
Chihuahua
Mexico
Chamber of Commerce
Pittsburg
Russell
Newberry
Columbia University
America
Indianapolis Cabinet Co. Office Desks Promoted citywide
The Indianapolis Cabinet Co. markets its Office Desks as superior in cabinet work, mechanics, and finish at low prices rivaling inferior desks. They claim large exports to Europe and use in U S government offices. Desks are said to resist climate effects and have few if any complaints. A new Desk Circular is available upon request.
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Indianapolis Cabinet Co
Europe
United States
Silk Striped Glorioso Cloths Offered At 48 Inches
The dress goods department advertises 48 inch Silk Striped Glorioso Cloths priced at $125. Described as new and desirable with a great bargain.
Turn This Over About Our Clothing
Clothing ad extols dependable wool workwear and fair pricing. Emphasizes long wear and value, with typical tailor styling and workmanship claims, plus a claim of spring prices at the lowest peg and a vast network of one thousand stores.
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the Gero. Kappel
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Kame Realdana
George Sauer
Senee
Franziska Elnweck
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Westmoreland County
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Lillie Hack
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Joseph Kowa
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Gallagher
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Teavee
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George F. Hess
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Alexander Nimick
John B. Jackson
Ams
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Ayer
L. L. Brown
Denmark
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Rockingham
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Lowell
Mass
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Berlin
Paris
Fleishman &Co
Pittsburg, PA
F. Zoeller
Sole
Istevens Chair
Boges & Buhl
Danziger’s
Sixth St. and
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Brown
Sixth Street
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J. M. McClaren
Waite
Diamond Sts
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Fourth Ave
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