Disastrous Spring Hill Mine Explosion Kills 100
A massive blast in the Spring Hill coal mine on the east slope of the Cumberland field near Bawrrax traps miners underground. At least 26 bodies have been recovered with more than 100 feared dead. choke damp halts rescue as volunteers battle debris and blast water to reach trapped workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bawrrax
Spring Hill
Cumberland
Montreal
Madden
Amherst
Oxford
Hratt Moiles
Julie Dickens
John EB. Anderson
Gordon Carmichael
Hoch Burt
John Conway
Henry Nash
Cyrus Munns
David Merritt
William H. Turner
Herbert A. Newspaw
Ernst Bainbridge
James Morris
Allan Nickerson
Laughlin McKinnon
Arthur Anderson
Robert A. Sherlock
Andrew Carmichael
James Johnston
John McKinnon
Richard Dawson
John Bord
Mathew Collins
Rory B. McDonald
Carmichaels
Vale
Timber Shattered by Terrible Explosion Force
A fragment notes timber knocked out by a powerful above ground explosion. The blast’s violent force resounded through the area, damaging structures and scattering debris. Details on location, casualties, or timing are unreadable in the fragment.
Fire in Brooklyn Tenement Kills Six. Incendiary Suspected
A two story brick building at 129 131 Sands Street Brooklyn suffered a devastating blaze that claimed six lives among 32 families. Fire originated in the cellar near a dumbwaiter shaft and spread to the roof trapping occupants. victims include Julia Griffin and Mrs Dorney plus four Dorney children. Fire damage estimated under $4000 with two prior fires in the building in the last three weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sands Street
Brooklyn
Joan E. Dorney
Dorney
Julia
Miss Griffin
Ared
Jacob Benedict
Edward Benedict
Margaret Dorney
Minnie Dorney
Village Quieted After Confession and Surrender
A woman confessed she was alone to blame in a case and was brought back to Islip by train arriving at 7 PM. She was surrendered to a constable and held by Justice Clock for a Monday hearing, easing village excitement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Islip
Disease in New Clothing Sparks Boston Inquiry
A Clothing Operatives' National Union rep from Boston alleges sweat shops in New York transmit germs via garments. Governor Russell of Massachusetts orders an inquiry after investigations by Dr. George C. Stiebeling find dust and dirt in sweating dens may carry diseases like diphtheria and scarlatina, potentially contaminating clothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
B Russell
New York
National Union of Americas
Russell
Massachusetts
John Crowley
Union
George C. Stiebeling
Affiant
Wild Disorder Marks House Proceedings As Democrats Leave
A furious House session ends with most Democrats exiting the chamber while Speaker Reed sustains a quorum amid clashes over journal readings and committee actions. The day features Spinola’s defiant display and heated exchanges as the post office and district judge salary bills loom unresolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wshington
House
McMillin
Tennessee
Reed
Mr. Burrows
Ingersoll on Facts and Lies at Delmonico's Dinner
The Legal Protective Association of Cigar Manufacturers and National Enquiry System marked their tenth anniversary with a Delmonico dinner in New York. Colonel Ingersoll delivered a speech arguing that truth is often less powerful than lies, comparing facts to weak components in a world full of deception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ingersoll
New York
Legal Protective Association of Cigar Manufacturers of the
City of New York
National Enquiry System
Delmonico’s
Hfe
Solia
Christian Scientists in Peril Verdict Blames Faith Healing
Coroner's jury in Des Mores returns a verdict linking the death of William Protzman, 24, to Christian Science treatment. Protzman declined medical care, relying on silent prayer and dietary rules, after a cold developed into typhoid fever. Jury asserts he would have lived with proper treatment and hints at arrests forthcoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Mores
William Protzman
Protzman
Sugar Trust Probe Pressures Officers to Testify
Claus Doschner amended testimony on the Brooklyn Refining Company merger into the Sugar Trust. Officers Offerman and Matthiessen faced questions on profits and trust certificates, with Albany threats and a May show-cause order by Kings County Supreme Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Claus Doscher
Senate
Elihu Root
Erwin
Root
Offerman
Albany
Mr. Offerman
Brooklyn Refining Company
O. Matthiessen
Sheppard and
Sikes Cullen
Kings County Supreme Court
Scrambling for Government Lands in Ashland in Snow
In Ashland Wisconsin on February 21 filers braved a blizzard to line up for government land bids at the United States Land Office. The line formed two days earlier and surpassed earlier rushes at Woausat and Wansan as buyers sought valuable parcels despite cold and exhaustion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashland
Wis
Oklahoma
United States Land Office
Woausat
Wansan
Haggard
Engineer and Operator Held in Tanner Horror Case
New York police arraigned engineer Lewis Fowler and operator William McManus of the Seventy-second Street line on criminal negligence charges in the Fourth Avenue tunnel disaster. Both were remanded in 10,000 bail each to await the inquest next Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lewis Fowler
William McManus
Seventy-second Street
New York Central
Fourth Avenue
Senate committee completes sundry civil bill reducing World’s Fair funds
The Senate Committee on Appropriations finished the sundry civil bill and sent it to the Senate. Major changes cut the Government exhibit appropriation from 350000 to 300000 and strike out 50000 for the Latin American department. The old 1890 act balance is reappropriated for the exhibit and salaries for top officials, clerks, and employees, with a 33000 cap. A new 40000 lump sum is provided for salaries under Treasury approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasuisetos
Senate Committee On Appropriations
Senate
Commission
Board of Lady Managers
Secretary of the Treasury
Fraud exposed over mileage ticket scheme in Baltimore
The Merchants and Manufacturers' Association warns members about a fraudulent plan named the United Travelers' Transportation or Travelers' Protective Union Transportation Committee. A former Travelers' member, described as an embezzler and ex-convict, is said to be promoting this scam to wholesale merchants in Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimonre
Merchants and Manufacturers’ Association
United Travelers’ Transportation
Travelers’ Protective Union Transportation Committee
United States
Travelers’ Protective Association
Baltimore
Pretty Florence Birch Confesses to Firing Her Millinery Store
Special Telegram reports Florence Birch of Isha, a young millinery shop owner, confessed to setting fires on January 4 and January 20 after fleeing to New York. A detective kept her under observation and obtained a statement explaining the anonymous letters sent to her friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Birch
Isuip, N
Isha
Miss Birch
New York
Nicaragua bill defended in Senate by Morgan
Senator Morgan defended the Nicaragua bill as very important while the Senate took up the measure. Edmunds noted a misprint in the committee report stating capital stock as 100,000,000, correcting it to 1,000,000. Morgan said the bill’s urgency left the committee with no alternative amid ongoing session debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan
Wasuinoctos
Senate
Edmunds
West
Canal Question Sparks Hat Ceremony Debate in Senate
Mee Morgan challenged whether Senators should remove hats to Queen Victoria under the Clayton-Dulwer treaty. He argued this contrary to American view since Monroe's era. The amendment granting Army Chief of Engineers supervision of canal construction was disagreed to, and the bill passed over without action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stacle
Mee Morgan
Queen Victoria
Monroe
Stewart
Army
Silver Bill Report Opposes Free Coinage in House
Washington February 21 The House committee on coinage submitted an adverse report on the Senate bill for free silver coinage. The committee cites current law as sufficient, outlines treasury note expansion and world silver surplus, and recommends the bill not pass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wickham
Ohio
House
Senate
Speech that sparked a senator's rise in Dakota
Washington reports James Henderson Kyle of South Dakota rose from a church clerk and college fund raiser to a U S Senator after delivering a 4th of July speech in Brown County. The address warned against hoarding wealth and serving private gain over the common people. Alfred Holt Colquitt of Georgia will also join the Senate after March 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States Senate
Alfred Holt Colquitt
Georgia
James Henderson Kyle
South Dakota
Kyle
Dakota
United States
Brown County
Chlergyman
John Henderson Kyle
Senate Reports Mint Bill for Philadelphia Building
The Senate today reported a bill for a new mint building in Philadelphia with a cap of 2 million dollars and placed the measure on the calendar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Philadelphia
California Senate OKs $300,000 for World’s Fair exhibit
The State Senate approved a bill to appropriate 300000 dollars for California’s exhibit at the World’s Fair. The measure had already cleared the House, signaling progress toward funding the state’s display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacramento
Cal
State Senate
California
House
Ex-Governor Foster Nominated Secretary of the Treasury
The President sent to the Senate the nomination of ex-Governor Charles Foster of Ohio to be Secretary of the Treasury. Foster, a Republican with a strong finance record, is praised by Ohio officials as a capable, businesslike man in accord with the President’s monetary policy. Foster’s career includes service in Congress and two terms as Ohio governor, with local regard in Fostoria where he is known as Charlie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Charles Foster
Ohio
Treasury
Windom
Mr. Foster
Oho
Thomas Ewing
Greenbackers
White House
Foster
Capitol
Say
McKinley
Thompson
Seneca County
Massachusetts
New York
Rome
Riston
Fostoria
Foster & Co
Congress
House of Representatives
Hayes
South Carolina
Louisiana
Ewing
Bookwalter
Charlie
Ex-Governor Foster Appointed Secretary of the Treasury
President Harris on February 21 telegraphed to Ex-Governor Foster naming him Secretary of the Treasury and sending his name to the Senate. Foster said he would go to Washington Monday and aligned with the President and party on financial policy and trade expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Foster
Secretary of the Treasury
Harrison
Mr. Foster
Senate
Washington
Fifth Avenue
White
Boundaries of Trade Do Not Define Our Naval Policy
The speaker asserts a firm protectionist stance and advocates restoring foreign shipping interests through reciprocity treaties, arguing that competitive access should be defended in the nation's maritime economy. The remark emphasizes strong advocacy for national interests in trade and sea power.
Foster Appointment Boosts Ohio Republican Unity and Momentum
The Ohio Republican press hails Charles Foster's appointment as Secretary of the Treasury as a boon for party harmony. Business leaders praise the choice, petitions pour in, and observers say it strengthens support for McKinley’s gubernatorial prospects and the national party unity.
Wall Street Praises Foster Appointment As Excellent Choice
Wall Street bankers majority favored Mr Foster’s nomination acknowledging it as a prudent, conservative pick. Jesse Seligman called it an excellent nomination comparing him to the late Secretary Windom. Edward Simmons of Fourth National Bank predicted a successful tenure and a safe, capable appointee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Dispatch
New York
Wall Street
Financial Center
Foster
Jesse Seligman
Harrison
Edward Simmons
Fourth National Bank
Gossip and notices fill the DisraTor classifieds page
A collage of society notices and column teasers fills pages including gossip from Royaty Howite Washington Gossip Gotham and The Bottle Imp. The issue lists labor and foreign news, education and science notes, theater and Amusement notices, and sales columns with names such as Robert Louis Stevenson Charles Mughaut and Miss Grundy among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Francis
Royaty
the Grand Army
The
Guarda
the Bottle Imp
Robert Louis Stevenson
Gotham
Charles T. Mughaut
Washington Gossip
Frank G. Carpenter
Late Science News
Elephant Fanchon Traps Itself Upstairs After Rampage
Miss Fanchon an 11 year old elephant belonging to Herman Eeiche escapes her stable at 147 East Fifty seventh street climbs stairs to the Brown household, tears a kitchen apart rails and crockery, and refuses to come down. Keepers improvise an outdoor incline so she rests in the hall overnight with her keeper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Fanchon
Herman Eeiche
East Fifty-seventh Street
George Brown
Beiche
Keeper Brown
Brown
Miss Fanchon
Mr. Brown
Ilamas
Xebus
Mrs. Brown
Franchon
Coor
Fisshon
Thomas Oliver 104, Oldest Local Resident, Dies
Thomas Oliver died at Rainaburg in this county today at age 104, the oldest citizen in the area. He used tobacco until the day of his death and was regarded as a powerful figure in his day. He leaves a wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BepFroxp
Thomas Oliver
Rainaburg
Also Mentioned on This Page
Nova Scotia
Bere Tame
Srooklyn
La&t
Spinola
Speaker Reed
Fithian
Millikin
Turner
Clements
Tobject
Barne
Pennsylvania
Breckenridge
Kentucky
Mr. Payson
Connor
Wausau, Wis
Silver Bill Report
Ry States
Eleci Eyle
Stll
California and the
Fosters
Illinois
T, Hajtre
Diavas
Charles Fost
Cabiet
David Lanning
Charley Foster
DisraTor
Part
Secret Societies
Electrical News
Marketa
Henry Clews
Scerrssceensee Wilkie Part
Celin M. Sanford
Florentine
George Hopars
Ella Spar ET
Caappoven
Ead
Edgar L. Wakeman
Annte
Miss Grundy
Woman's Sphere
Allice Selena
Miss Fanehon
Dinpaton.y
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!