Deadly Janesville mine flood follows months of neglect
A Janesville coal mine disaster occurred as millions of gallons of water burst into the Spring Water Coal Company shaft No 8. Fire Boss Evans warned others and escaped with his life as workers race for the main gangway. Dozens perished or survived, with a list of deceased including Patrick McCloskey and Patrick Kelley among others, as pumping efforts begin and the mine remains underwater.
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Evans
Patrick McCloskey
Patrick Kelley
James Ward
Ireland
Hesery Whid
Dres
J. A. Gallagher
Chihires
Eee Porter
Tald Sen
James Griffith
Samuel Bala
Joe Matewiicz
Thomas Kulashowsey
Frederick Gech
John Srenno
Mike Smith
Joe Marto
Joe Asko
Thomas Jecko
Mose Frenkel
Doutt'a
Canada Seeks Reciprocal Pact Through British Commission
Ottawa dispatch details Canada's seven point proposal to the United States via a joint commission. Aims include renewal of the 1854 reciprocity treaty with changes, reexamining the 1888 Atlantic fisheries treaty, protecting fisheries, relaxing coasting laws, salvage rights, and boundary talks with Alaska. The move follows U.S. pressure for separate negotiations with Canada and seeks imperial commission backing.
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Ottawa
Ont
United States
Canada
Atlantic Ocean
Alaska
Iaws
Newtod
Newfoundland
Dominion
Blaine
Sir John Macdonald
Lord Koutsford
Washington
Mine Flooding Ends in Narrow Escape at Local Shaft
A miner recalled a blast and wind at the bottom of a slope as water surged after them forcing a rapid retreat. In a separate incident at No 3 mine of the Susquehanna Coal Company at Nanticoke several pillars were removed causing a lift to flood, drowning three workers W S ae L Ryman and J Levinski.
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Mr. Brislin
James Grifiths
John Boyle
John Neems
Neems
Susquehanna Coal Company
Nanticoke
W. S. Ae L. Ryman
J Levinski
Mystery Shooting Sparks Escape From Surgery
Reports say a man identified as Picha fled a hospital operating table after a bullet was being probed. The shooting stems from an enmity involving William Patterson and Maud Williams, with Patterson fatally harming Picha near the People's Theater and Williams dying in an adjoining room after taking morphine. Picha may recover.
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William Patterson
Maud Williams
Patterson
Picha
People’s Theater
Pichs
Williams
Comstock Boom Hinted as Lower Mines Reopen on Drain Plan
Reports from Virginia City signal a new drive to drain lower mine levels on the Comstock and resume prospecting after six years. John Mackay and Flood control the Middle and North End mines and will pump the Combination shaft to reach hydraulic pumps. If successful, Union and other pumps will follow, reviving a region long loss making millions for stockholders despite historic declines.
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Dispatch
San Francisco
Virginia City
Comstock
Sierra Nevada
Union
Justice
Pan Republic Congress drafts constitution for 1893 World Fair
Sub committees of the Pan Republic Congress present a draft constitution to the Committee of Two Hundred. The plan envisions a bicameral body with one delegate per nation and one delegate per 5 million population plus civic organization representatives forming a second chamber.
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New York
Washington
United States
First Creek Per Capita Payment Tragedy In Indian Territory
Government Agent Miller and Insley escorted the second $100,000 payment with 18 guards. A quarrel between Governor McIntosh and Bob Marshall, a U S Indian policeman, led to Marshall shooting McIntosh with a Winchester, killing him instantly.
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Musroces
J. T
Here
Miller
Insley
McIntosh
Bob Marshall
Ship Senator Morgan Wrecked In Gulf Gale At East Halifax
The Gloucester Massachusetts schooner Senator Morgan was driven ashore at Cowboy East Halifax during a fierce gale. The crew barely survived as breakers tossed them about and they signaled with bedclothes. A rescue fetched the line and hawser, allowing the crew to scramble to shore after two hours of danger.
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Hallifax
Senator Morgan
Gloucester
Mass
Cowboy
Halifax
Dorses
Graham
Imea
Circe Sinks At Baltimore Dock On Return Trip
The steamer Circe from Glasgow via Halifax sank at her Baltimore dock early this morning while near completion of cargo unloading. Flour cargo damaged as crew suspected a waste pipe left open allowing sea water to flood the vessel. No lives lost.
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Baltimore
Glasgow
Halifax
Return of Ingalls Sparks Republican Caucus Plans
Washington February 4 Senator Ingalls has returned to the Senate after Kansas. He faced mixed reception from colleagues who opposed his silver speech and gag rule vote. Reports say a force bill draft by Johnny Davenport is unlikely to pass this session. The caucus at the Metropolitan Club attracts scrutiny over venue and host Senator Plumb plans a dinner style gathering.
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Trpactal
Washington
Ingalls
Kansas
Senate Chamber
Capitol
Senate
Hoar
Sherman
Edmunds
Mr. Ingalls
Wanderer
Topeka
Peffer
Detroit
House
McMillan
Stockbridge
Sawyer
Cameron
Plumb
Johnny Davenport
Baptism in a Coffin Shocks Ohio Town
A seriously ill widow, Mrs. Rachel Tyree, reportedly sought baptism in a coffin when no tub could be found. With a metal coffin filled with warm water, her mouth and nose were bandaged as attendants prepared the immersion amid fears she might die.
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Ohio
Springfield
Rachel Tyree
Ms A. Gross
Tyree
Boomers to be Ejected from Cherokee Outlet
Indian Commissioner Morton reports cattlemen and settlers plan intrusion into the Cherokee outlet near Arkansas City Kan. Soldiers left Fort Reno with orders to eject all boomers from the strip and prevent any entry, as public notice is issued.
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Arkansas City
Kan
Coppock
The
Indian Schools
Morton
Cherokee Outlet
Fort Reno
English Syndicate Eyes Milwaukee and Chicago Breweries
In Curiao on February 4, English promoters are in Milwaukee inspecting plans for a major brewery deal. The proposed company would have about 11.5 million dollars in capitalization and include the Valentine Blatz Brewery of Milwaukee, the United States Brewing Company trio, and possibly two additional local breweries.
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Milwaukee
Chicago
Curiaco
Valentine Blatz
United States Brewing Company
Old Seward mansion bought by Secretary Blaine
Secretary Blaine purchased the brick residence at 17 Madison Place in Washington for 65 dollars from Thomas J. Fisher & Co. The property, long known as the old Seward mansion, has housed the army Commissary Department and was leased to Blaine with an option to buy at 65 000 dollars. He has spent about 17 000 dollars on modernization.
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Blaine
Madison Place
Thomas J. Fisher & Co
Stoughton
Seward
Army
Biniie
Wounded Frank Picha Walks Four Miles in Subzero Weather
Frank Picha, shot in the breast, left the county hospital for his lodging over four miles away. The frigid day added hardship as bystanders watched the injured man endure the bitter cold.
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Chicago
Frank Picha
Nebraska Governor Boyd Receives First House Recognition
Lixcoun, Feb 4 After a heated session the House passed a resolution by a small majority asking Governor Boyd to deliver his message tomorrow afternoon. This action marks the first recognition of Boyd as governor and will lead to two messages being delivered in the near term.
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Lixcoun
Boyd
House of Bord
Night house fire cremates 80 year old Robert Bond
Green castle Inc reports a house ten miles west of town burned to the ground shortly after midnight Monday. Occupant Robert Bond, age 80, was cremated in the blaze.
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Greencastle, Inc
Robert Bond
Here
Bond
Quay Considers Full Statement On Pennsylvania Treasury
Washington, Feb 4. Senator Quay weighs issuing a full account of the so called defalcation in the Pennsylvania State Treasury. He would tell a story of bold acts if he decides to speak. The deficit of 242000 was covered by Senator Cameron from his private funds to restore the lost money. The affair remained secret among few insiders and involved the Chicago street railway venture.
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Washindon
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Senator Quay
Pennsylvania
Treasury
Quay
Wma
Sa Pai
Cameron
Simon Camsee
Chicago Street Railway
Quay Defalcation Recalled In Senate Ledger Tale
A fragment recounts how before his term as Treasurer Quay cleared 5282000 and earned an extra 100000. The loan from Senator Cameron was repaid with the final payment in Cameron's Washington library. Quay remarked a friend that this proved he outsmarted his father.
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Cne
Senaor Cameron
Pooh
Senator Cameron
Washington
Quay
Cameron
eQusy
Arrest of Owenby in Silver Pool inquiry described
James A. Owenby, a witness before the Silver Pool Committee, was arrested on a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses after a check cashed for about 17 dollars was returned unpaid. Littler disputes Owenby's claim of political interest in silver, noting no statesman beyond Cameron. The case involves checks from Hanover National Bank and a possible telegraphic draft.
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Washington
James A. Owenby
Silver Pool Committee
Donald
Hanover National Bank
Owenby
Silver Pool Investigating Committee
Johnson
Owenaby
Pteate
L David I. Littler
Owenbey
Cameron
Littler
Charles Bradley
National Bank of the Republic
Hanover
Patent Office reports record patent and trademark growth
Commissioner Mitchell reports a year of continued growth in patent business. The Patent Office saw a record high in applications for patents trade marks and labels and a rise in issued patents and registrations. Last year income from patent copies reached 60004 dollars.
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WasHindex
Mitchell
Bureau of Patents
Congress
Bureau
Patent Office
Senate confronts Conger lard bill in lively exchange
Washington February 4 aims to pass the Conger lard bill in the Senate. Senators Dawes and Cockrell engaged in an animated dialogue with light pleasantries during the debate.
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Washserton
Senate
Dawes
Cockrell
Marrying for Charity Dupe Five Children in Baltimore
Special Telegram reports in southwest Baltimore a destitute family duped by charity ladies seeking reform. The parents claimed multiple marriages and unchristened children, but investigators found they had been married 19 times and the children christened 29 times, moving to gain benefits under different names.
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Dispatch
Baltimore
Tin Can Riches Take Wings
Thomas Armstrong, a Madeira area farmer near Cincinnati, reported a burglary on February 4 with $2,400 missing. He had withdrawn the cash the previous day and hid the tin can in a flour barrel in the kitchen. only his wife knew the hiding spot. The house showed signs of entry this morning.
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Cincinnati
Thomas Armstrong
Madeira
Here
Envne
Hayes Attends Thwing’s Inauguration at Reserve University
Ex-President Hayes observed the inauguration of Rev Charles F Thwing as President of the Reserve University and Adelbert College in Cleveland on February 4. Thwing formerly served in Minneapolis and received the D D degree. Hayes delivered the address at the ceremony.
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Hayes
Cleveland
Charles F. Thwing
D. D
Minneapolis
Reserve Univerity
Adelbert College
House votes to bar firms from employing armed force during strikes
Torera reports the House passed a bill banning any company or corporation from employing an armed force while a labor strike is pending. The move aims to curb employer actions during labor disputes and protect workers.
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Torera
Irish Heirs Seek Share of A. T. Stewart Estate
Claims filed in Belfast under New York court authority reveal possible heirs including George Begley claimed as late A. T. Stewart's second cousin. Witnesses describe kinship tests and acknowledgments of relationship as investigators weigh whether contested wills may be annulled.
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Dunlaf
Canle Company
BEL
Branagh
Smith
Belfast
Rosie Begley
Mary Begley
Thomas Begley
Meagheraga
A. Lamb
George Begley
A. T. Stewart
Begley
Meagheragall
A Lamb
Thomas Lamb
Newry
Robert Lynas
Ireland
New York
Annexation to Spain Aims of Portuguese Insurgents
Lisbon reports seized documents from the Republica Portuguesa office show plans for annexation to Spain after victory. The papers reveal correspondence with Spain, lists of subscriptions and death sentences against prominent Portuguese figures, rural priests' collaboration, and Brazilians funding the insurgents.
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Lisbon
Republica Portuguesa
Portugal
Spain
Brazil
English Fellow Claims Anthrax Cure for Cattle
Hawkins a Cambridge fellow working with Prof. Koch in BeAgtrs hospital asserts a cure for cattle anthrax. He uses Koch like inoculation but targets the anthrax microbe killer in rats. He delayed disclosure until Koch left and plans to return to England to aid Australian cattle breeders.
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England
Incendiary Plot by Imprisoned Grenadiers
Forty soldiers of the Regiment of Grenadiers confined for riot participation attempted to burn their barracks in Brussels yesterday. Troops stopped the fire and the same garrison extinguished the blaze. authorities promise severe punishment.
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Brussels
Regiment of Grenadiers
Grand Duke and Duchess Of Luxemburg Visit Berlin
The Grand Duke and Duchess of Luxemburg plan to visit their daughter the hereditary Princess of Baden in Berlin toward the end of February where her husband recently became head of the Prussian navy. A McCarthyite Meeting is planned in London with hopes for settlement ratified by Parnell. The Empress plans to attend a grand semi public ball at the Grand Opera House Friday next. Wissman to Visit America noted in a cable report from the era.
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Luxemburg
Baden
Prussia
Berlin
SY Dumlaf
London
Justin McCarthy
Parnell
Dunlaf
Beutrs
Grand Opera House
Commander in Africa Plans US Visit After Post Ends Next April
A commander currently serving in Africa intends to visit America after vacating his post next April. He plans to travel once his duties conclude and will likely meet U.S. officials during his trip. The announcement signals forthcoming diplomatic engagements and reassignment considerations.
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Africa
America
The Cumming Sensation at Mrs. Artison's Card Party
Feb 4 report from MLE COMPANT notes a high society card party at Mrs Artison's venue. Attendees listed include the Prince of Wales the Earl and Countess of Coventry Earl Craven Lady Brougham Lord Somerset General and Mrs Owen Williams Count Herbert Lutton Christopher Sykes M P Colonel Waldron and others.
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Mle Compant
Gordon Cum Gey
Art Dlson
T Prince of Wales
Earl and Countess of Coventry
Earl Craven
Lady Brougham
Lord Somerset
Owen Williams
Count Herbert Lutton
Christopher Sykes
M. P
Colonel Waldron
A. Farquharone
Berkely Levet
Mrs. Sassoon
Lycett Green
Wil
Gladstone's Motion on Religious Disability Defeated in Commons
In the House of Commons Gladstone failed to secure a second reading for his bill to remove religious disability. The debate noted that the test act barred Catholics from certain offices, though the crown succession remains unaffected. The division ended 223 in favor and 256 against. Also reports on Parnell-O'Brien talks in Calais, Archduke Franz Ferdinand’s Warsaw journey, Hamburg emigration policy, January Sheffield cutlery exports, and Humbert's Crisi cabinet bid.
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House of Commons
Gladstone
Tinself
Smith
Lands Beyond the Sea Brief Bits of News
A condensed news roundup reports the German Empress recovering from a cold. Gladstone denies trying to shake off Parnell. A Meissonier monument fund opens in Paris. Mason Winsmann returns from Africa via America. Liberals not at odds with Parnell in London. The Czarewitch travels privately from Bombay to Madras. Mutinous grenadiers court-martialed in Brussels. Grand Duchess of Mecklenburg Schwerin said to be out of danger. Berny murder in Cavan agrarian case. McCarthy aims to address followers on February 12 about Parnellites. Captain Hogan's Bohemia report at Waterford on February 2. Cardiff banquet fire with no injuries. Gladstone likely to speak on Ireland home rule assurances.
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Gladstone
Parnell
Meissonier
Paris
Mason W1nsmann
Africa
America
London
Czarewitch
Bombay
Madras
Brussels
Mecklenburg- Schwerin
Asp
McCarthy
Waterford
Hogan
Bohemia
Liverpool
San Francisco
Cardiff
Lord Bute
Howe
Chicago Mafia Suspects Ordered Transferred to Jail
Chicago February 4 The Mafia suspects through writs of habeas corpus won an order to move from the police event box to the county jail allowing visits by friends and attorneys. The attempt to force Police Inspector Hunt to disclose evidence was defeated.
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Hunt
Tax on Monongahela coal lands sparks bill amend
In Harrisburg a House amendment strikes the word anthracite from a bill taxing coal lands and creating relief funds. The revised act would tax coal lands statewide, with a 1 cent per ton levy and monthly relief payments for injured workers, affecting Monongahela Valley and eastern coal regions.
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Cormele
Hareiseburg
Monongshela Valley
Pittsburg
Davis
Schuylkill County
Pennsylvania
Bank Commission resumes testimony on banker views
The Bank Commission will resume testimony in Philadelphia on Friday with about 20 leading bankers summoned to discuss recent failures and potential legislation to better protect depositors. Prominent bankers, including Colonel W W Jennings and J C alricks, urged stricter private bank inspection, while others doubted that legislation would significantly help.
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Handspurs
Bank Commission
Philadelphia
W. W. Jennings
J. C
W. K. Alricks
F. ©. Fink
Ji Uhler
John RK. Shoemaker
Against the Street Bills in Allegheny County Delegation
Copies of a circular circulated to Allegheny county delegation members urge defeating street bills by Senators Flinn and Steele. The document signed by Annie Walsh Elizabeth Need William Kaiser Henry Marble and John Keenan promotes curative action after the Supreme Court decision.
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Allegheny County
Flinn
Steele
Supreme Court
Annie Walsh
Elizabeth Need
William Kaiser
Henry Marble
John Keenan
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