Farm Hill Mine entombs 31 as hope and mystery linger
At the Farm Hill mine 31 men and boys remain behind a blocking wall five days after a collapse. Witnesses report tapping sounds amid doubt whether the noises come from the entombed or from falling coal. Reports of starvation cannibalism are floated by pit bosses as relief efforts continue and Miss Marion Gallaher, Pittsburg columnist, becomes a symbol of courage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bill
Deurzaz
Fred Kech
Henry Clay
Broad Ford
Mahoning
Relief Corps
Marion Gallaher
Pittsburg
Miss Gallaher
Fayette County
L. E Storrex
Miners Near Entry in Dunbar Rescue Effort
Seventy feet closer to the trapped miners at Mahoning mine as rescue teams push through gob and coal. Doctors stand by and officials shift from hope to measured anticipation while crowds wait for word on survivors.
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D. A. Myers
Dunbar
Hill Farm
Mahoning
Workers Appear Discouraged By Long Paving Wait
June 2 in Douns Bak reports the night shift ended at 1 30 am. Workers showed clear discouragement over the prolonged paving delay. The Dunbar Pavement company sent a Sass.
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Douns
Workers Refuse Wages, Work for Love of Missing Partners
A report notes that workers, after being offered wages for extra duties, declined to accept pay. They state they are continuing work out of loyalty to their missing partners, not for money.
End Near At Mine as Watchers Await Breakthrough
A special telegram from Dun Sak reports anxious crowds at the mine mouth where trapped workers remain out of contact since 8 pm. Physicians are on site as a nude shelter tent is erected for rest, while officials fear the end may be near. Rumors of a breakthrough and a possible midnight or early morning shift clash circulate among anxious miners and observers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dun Sak
Jone
Hazzard
Mine Boss Sets Early Shift In For 2 O'clock Start
The mine boss plans a 2 o'clock start as the shift proceeds. The outcome and any further actions remain to be determined by Seth.
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Seth
Hopeful Ones Stand Best Chance In Mine Rescue
Special telegram from Dusbar reports Walter McCleary and Beth Woerman home in the same town, indicating hope some miners survive. McCleary says father and brother and Dan Smith have best chances, praises cool heads and planned escape routes, while Beth Woerman describes the grim, ongoing rescue effort and the slow progress reaching daylight.
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Beth Woerman
Dieraton
Dusbar
Walter McCleary
Dan Smith
Beth Womaan
No Danger From Gas As Rescue Line Advances
Dunbar June 20. Mr Hazzara, GM of the company, is on site again night and will stay to morning. He hopes to reach the prisoners soon though faith is waning. Engineers follow the mine, driving a diagonal line to cross quickly. The opening is through abandoned mine sections. pillars remain and roof intact, suggesting little gas danger and possible quick rescue if progress continues tonight.
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Dunzaz
Hazzara
Osre
Mahoning
Air quality debate swirls over mine inspector’s report
A June dispatch reports ongoing talk on Mine Inspector Keighley’s findings. It notes the manway was rough yet usable for escapes during the fire and that rescuers endured a full day in the mine. Superintendent Hill was carried out after gas exposure while Rev. Dr. Trumbull visited to study notable escapes.
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Keighley
Dunnbar
Hill
Trumbull
Presbyterian
Philadelphia
Bribery Charges Shock Louisiana Lottery Debate
In New Orleans June 20 the Louisiana lottery bill loomed large as the Legislature debated a 25 year extension for 1 million yearly. Frank Roder collapsed in the chamber from brain paralysis. Rep Stamant is accused by the District Attorney of taking three bribes, tied to past votes, with dates in 1888 1890.
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Disaratch
New Orleans
Frank Roder
Shamuck
New York
Louisiana Lottery Company
Louisiana Company
K. Stamant
Ascension
Eed
Louisiana Sevetengrh
Beaver Brook Doom: Ground Caves In Near HagueTon
More than 200 acres of ground caved in at Beaver Brook causing the collapse of eight houses and damaging the public road for about 100 feet. The disaster affected the Brook Coal Company area with cracks extending along the road. Local residents report emergency responses and ongoing assessments of the site.
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Dapfator
HagueTon
Beaver Brook
Clashing Aims in Philadelphia Delegation Fight
Philadelphia dispatch reports a tense Republican contest for governor with Senator Quay opposing Mayor Fitler’s push for Hastings. Delamater’s backers point to broad support, while Quay insists delegates vote by conscience. City leaders mobilize for Harrisburg caucus as rivals mend lines in Philadelphia and Scranton alliances gather for balloting.
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Delamater
Quay
Fitler
Philadelphia
Hastings
Dizpaton
Senator Quay
General Hastings
Vitter
Messrs. Martin
Porter
Crawford County
Harrisburg
Senate
State Committee
Richard
Continental Hotel
Charles A. Porter
David Martin
Port Cooper
C. Wesley Thomas
Ellery P. Ingham
Schuylkill County
Boies Penrose
Thomas W. South
Taggart
Shoemaker
and Bean
Montgomery County
Contest in Montgomery Democrats push for Pattison or Wallace delegates
Norristown June 20 Montgomery county Democrats mobilize for county convention to elect State delegates. Two factions push Pattison and Wallace delegates. Wallace camp accuses Pattison supporters of “set up” delegates. tensions rising, with threats to resist instructions to vote Pattison. William A. Wallace has a supporter list and Pattison backers are active. prominent figures William M. Siegerly and ex-Postmaster Harrity of Philadelphia are cited as players in the contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace
Pattison
Norristows
Montgomery County
Quillman
Aod
William A. Wallace
William M. Siegerly
Harrityy
Philadel
Pettiek
One Hundred Ballots Without Result
Special Telegram to Tile Diapator. New Castle June 20. After taking 100 ballots without decision the Congressional delegates convention at New Castle adjourned at 10:20 p m tonight. The group will meet again on July 1 at 7 30 p m.
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New Castle
Congressional Delegates
Ljast
Castle
Curious Campaign Opens Georgia Gubernatorial Battle
The Farmers Alliance drives the Georgia gubernatorial race with Hardeman and Northen debating at Lawrenceville after a Gwynette county gathering. The Alliance claims to parcel offices to its leaders shaping the Democratic slate while Hardeman warns of negro rule returns. Northen counters that rivals use past prejudice for political gain as the campaign heats toward the August 7 state convention.
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Farmers’ Alliance
Georgia
Atlanta
Gwynette County
Thomas Hardeman
W. J. Northen
Democratic Executive Committee
Alliance
Colonel Hardeman
Himse
Lawrenceville
Northen
Hardeman
Democratic Party
Democratic primary in Armstrong County follows Pattison favor
Tomorrow’s county Democratic primary features eight candidates for commissioner with two for Legislature J E Carnahan and F B McVy. Prothonotary and Register and Recorder candidates undetermined. Executive Committee to meet Monday as return delegates assemble. Six potential state delegates, many favor Pattison for governor, suggesting delegates chosen or instructed to back him. Vote expected to be sizable after past defaults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pattison
Estranaytng
J. E. Carnahan
F. B. McVsy
Wallace For Governor Gets Greene County Backing
Ex-Auditor General Temple, a Greene county delegate to the Democratic State Convention, urged Wallace as the governor candidate. He cited Wallace's organizers strength and alignment with conservative business interests, predicts solid lasting support, and notes Wallace's Senate leadership under Thurman, Bayard, and Beck. He argued Pattison GOP crossover talk is from Republicans pressuring Delamater.
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Hareisnure
Temple
Greene County
Wallace
Pattison
Wong
Delamater
United States Senate
Thurman
Bayard
Beck
Collector Cooper Takes Editorial Charge at Daily News
In Chester on June 20 the Robinson Cooper contest shifts as Collector Cooper assumes control of the Daily News editing. The move follows editorials by Joseph Add and publisher William A. Rowan, with Cooper publishing a double lead editorial signed The Publisher. The action is seen as a confession that the Robinson title dominates Chester news.
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ChHester
Robinson
Thomson
Cooper
News
Chester Times
Cooper-Johnson
May Jump to Pattison in Democratic State Fight
May jump to Pattison as Pettlson support swirls in Harrisburg. Postmaster Meyers would chair the Democratic State Committee if Wallace is nominated for governor but would decline otherwise. He backs Wallace strongly and has battled Pattison supporters in The Patriot, with a possible defection among a county delegation and tension between Wallace and Pattison factions.
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Harreisburg
Meyers
Democratic State Committee
Wallace
Fritchey
Pattison
Philadelphia
Postal Telegraph Bill Postponed by House Committee
Washington June 20 The House Post Office Committee postponed until next December the proposition for postal telegraph after today’s meeting.
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Washington
House Post Office Committee
Refused a Million Bribe in Lake Front World’s Fair Fight
Chicago amid fierce dispute over Lake Front Park ownership as Mr. Leland claims a $1,000,000 bribe was offered to halt his fight against lakefront expansion. He accuses the Illinois Central Railroad and City Council of stake in the bid to place the World’s Fair on the lakefront, while World’s Fair directors favor the lakefront site and plan negotiations with city and railroad interests.
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Iske Front
Chicago
Leland
Illinois Central
Curiaco
Lake Front Park
Randolph Street
Park Row
Michigan Avenue
Lake Shore
State of Illinois
City of Chicago
Illinois Central Railroad Company
Ilinois Central Company
Mr. Leland
Tweed Ring
Illinois Central Railroad
Ulinon Central Railroad
South Park Commissioners
Congress
Finals Central Railroad
Lake Front
Stuyvesant Fish
The
Ehailroad
Holland
England
Brenis
Lake
Rons
Jackson Park
Air
New York
Committee On
City of
Monroe Street
Tornado devastates Minnesota northwest corridor
A June 20 tornado west of Convert Iowa traveled about four miles with an 80 rod width. Four people are fatally injured or likely so, with several others hurt. Homes of Plymire Wineamp Bradley Sutcliffe Connor and others were wrecked or damaged. The schoolhouse east of the path was blown apart but was empty.
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Convert
Inn
Here
Plymire
William Wineamp
J. M. Bradley
Wingamp
Bradley
William Sutcliffe
W. D. Connor
Mr. Connor
Morrison
Village Destroyed By Severe Cyclone In Dixon County
A cyclone swept through Sublette and nearby areas in the southern part of the county, wrecking prominent buildings and causing multiple deaths and injuries. A school house in Brooklyn township collapsed, injuring 18 children, while 24 pupils survived with various injuries. A strip of farms southeast of Sublette suffered extensive damage with many residents hurt.
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Dixon
Int
Sublette
Brooklyn Township
Great hail storm and heavy rain hit Minnesota farms
A hail storm near Sr. Charles Man on June 20 extended five miles southeast, up to two miles wide, damaging crops. It was followed by 2.15 inches of rain in 18 minutes, washing away fences and bridges. Estimated damage stands at 75000 dollars.
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Charles
Man
North Dakota farmer survives cyclone flooding in shelter
Tremendous rain drenched the Fargo area as floods hit fields. A hurricane earlier ruined two farmhouses and a granary in the northeast part of the county. No serious injuries reported. Peter Nelson was found safe in a cellar. month and exact location noted as Lamovre North Dakota on June 20.
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Lamovre
N. Dar
Fargo
Mr. McCann
Peter Nelson
Beer Carload Reaches Leechburg Amid Quick Sales
A car carrying 65 barrels of beer arrives in Leechburg and vanishes within hours as 10 barrels are sold at once. Silverman and Linnon form a partnership to run a cigar store and bitters factory in Linnon’s space. The Junior Mechanics request no sales in Apollo. the train carries kegs there this evening for private orders. No concerted action yet against sellers, but fear of shortages by July 4 grows.
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Leechburg
Apollo
American Mechanics
Silverman
Fred Grobheiser
Abduction Case Involving John Wah Lea Mon
John Wah Lea Mon stands before the Jefferson Market Police Court after arriving from Providence with a 15-year-old girl. The girl Lizzie Scott, seeking her parents at 4 Tallman Street Providence, testified of her ruin. Mon is held on $1,500 bail awaiting decision.
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New York
John Wah Lea Mon
Providence
Jefferson Market
Sam Lee
Agniee Lawrence
Lizzie Scott
Tallman Street
Mott Street
John
Tallon Immigrants Bound for Putaburg
Six Italian and twenty Hungarian immigrants were detained at the barge office today on io St oe that.
Knights of Labor Clash With American Federation at Cooper Union
Immense New York crowd hears Master Workman Powderly lambaste the Federation officers in vigorous Saxon. He vows a bitter war, accuses Gompers of lies, and insists on meeting alone to discuss charges. The meeting ends with a heated exchange and a pledge to continue the battle for labor.
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Workman
Powderly
Cooper Union
American Federation
Knights of Labor
New York
American Federation of Labor
K. of L.lender
Gompers
Federation
Gompers To Meet Him In Debate, But That Mr. Gompers
Knights
Mr. Gompers
Mr. Powderly
Executive Board
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Allegheny
Allegheny Cemetery
John Uphele
John Monahan
Progress OF the Labors OF the Rescuing Party
Mahoping
Uniontown
Auzlows
Dunbar Company
John Jenkins
T. P. Walker
Danbar
Louisiana
Lintend
Delsmater
Senator Delamater
Him
Lafayette Hotel
Stone
Cleveland
Westminster Hotel
Scranton
Wyoming
Montgomery
Armstrong
MR. Cooper
Dauphin Couty
Lake Front Ringsters
Windy City
Illinois
Minnesota
Northwest
Aparmer
North Dakota
Legation
Cooper Unoion
George Warner
American Federation of the Executive Board
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