Mine Explosion at Carbonade Kills Thirty-Two Miners
Uriel telegrams report a fire damp explosion at Carbonade mine near Tacoma. Thirty-two miners die as men were about to leave at noon. Carbon Hill Coal Company owns the mines, employing about 400 workers with annual output of 800000 tons. Locomotives operate in large tunnels despite safety apparatus.
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Tacoma
Wash
Uriel
Carbonade
Carbon Hill Coal Company
Cascade
Northern Pacific
Roy
Fire destroys buildings in Augusta Georgia
A blaze in Augusta, Georgia, damaged the uptown area including White's block and Masonic Hall, spreading to Arlington Hotel. Firefighters responded after the fire was discovered, awakening guests and forcing rapid evacuations as structures burned for several hours.
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White
Masonic Hall
Fc and
Lodge
Xooms
Del Pilar Killed in Battle Near Cervantes
The body guard of Agninaldo, in Maj Peyton C. Mareh's Thirty third Infantry, pursued Agninaldo eighteen miles northwest of Cervantes. In the clash seventy tipinos were killed or wounded while American losses were one killed and six wounded. Da PAR led past and present revolutions and was reportedly a youth who studied at a European university. Prof Schurman met him as a peace commission member and called him clever.
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Ing Agninaldo
Peyton C. Mareh
Cervantes
Schurman
Sint
Wreckage of Niagara likely sinks with sixteen on board
Canadian steamer Niagara capt Henry Metlory foundered Dec 5 about eight miles east of Tong Point Lake Erie. Port Culburne and Buffalo wreckage searches retrieved much debris. the storm described as one of the worst on Lake Erie with gale and heavy snow. Captain McClory may have tried to turn toward Long Point but faced full-force waves. Two people burned in Philadelphia area motel fire near Gloucester Clifton House. dead include David Young a laborer and his wife aged about 61. financial loss listed at 500 dollars.
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Lake Erie
Buitelo
Niagara
Henry” Metlory
Tong Point
Port Culburne
Buffalo
Lake
Long Point
McClory
Philadelphias Fins
Gloucester
Green Tree
Clifton House
David Young
Clifton Hoase
Otis
Philippines
Hig
Rochester
Gen
Mare Ofis
Mary Otis
Laura Otis
Peter Sell Seeks Divorce From Murky Personal Ties
Peter Sell, described as a magnate, files for divorce naming several individuals including William Borlaty Grom of Bott Bros and Barry Lyons, with mentions of railroad ties and a Burlington-related matter. The document appears partially garbled but signals a high‑profile dissolution amid a tangle of business and personal associations.
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Peter Sell
Colas
Ghia
Peter Sells
Cicis Nan
Ain
William Borla Ty Grom
Bott Bros
Barry
Lyons
Three Week in Trade Review by Bun Co
The weekly business review notes the approach of a new year creates hesitation and a small shrinkage in activity, despite strong underlying productive forces and virtual demand. Iron prices stay steady as buyers wait, cotton weakens on ample holdings, and wheat and corn futures rise and fall amid shifting Western receipts.
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B. G. Bun & Co
Din & Cons Week
Michigan lawmaker arraigned on bribery charges in two indictments
Pontiac representative D Jud Hammond faced arraignment on two grand jury indictments for allegedly soliciting a $300 bribe to sway an anti-trust vote and for demanding the sum while promising to vote against a game bill. He pleaded not guilty and posted $3,000 bail. A separate report questioned Land Commissioner W A Freinch’s bond status, casting doubt on possible misconduct counts.
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Michigan
Lassing
Mich
D. Judsob Hammond
Pontiac
Hammond
Ham
William A.freinch
Yonth
Outbreak Fueled by Rumors in Negros Conflicts
Washington reports an outbreak in South Negros traced to false rumors after insurgent victories in Luzon and Pauar. Ledyard of the Sikh Infantry was killed and two privates wounded as fighting continues. Falsehoods in foreign press amplify native fears across San Francisco Madrid and Hong Kong circles.
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Negros
Washington
Victory for Miners Writ Granted in Reese Case
Federal Judge Thayer in St Louis issued a writ of habeas corpus for Jona Reese, a member and walking delegate of the Union Mine Workers Association of Iowa. Reese, jailed in Fort Scott Kansas, traveled to a strike region and reportedly defied court injunction by holding meetings, leading to a three month sentence for contempt.
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Reese
St Louis
Mfo
Thayer
United States
Jona Reese
Union Mine Workers’ Association of Iowa
Fort Scott
Kaw
Mize Workers’ Association
Kansas
Big Cattle Combine to Take Fifty Southwest Ranches
George B Loving of Fort Worth Texas says a plan to unite about fifty large cattle ranches under one management is underway. He names three appraisers J H Stevens of Kansas City MO C Goodnight of the Texas Panhandle and J W Tight of Chickasaw IT to value numerous ranches. They will inspect the properties and report during January.
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Kansas City
George B. Loving
Fort Worth
Tex
Big Southwestern
J. H. Stevens
Kansasity
C. Goodnight
Texas Panhandle
J. W. Tight
Chickasaw
Mont of Jargarr
Goebel to Fight Contest Looms After Blackburn Rally
Frankfort reports Blackburn says Goebel and Beckham will contest before the legislative contest board after the elective commission favors Taylus among minor candidates. Meanwhile fears rise for the Exploring Party as regional unease spreads and measures proceed in the capital.
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Blackburn
Frankfort
Cgoebel and Beckham
Legislative PL
Elective Commission
Taylus
Shite
Younes Emerges as Tram Wins in Interior Luzon
Washington reports relief after a week’s absence of Young in the interior of Luzon. Young arrives at Vigan on the 6th after engaging insurgents near Nurbacant, driving them eastward toward San Quentin. His troops face rough terrain and entrenched positions but push the enemy back into the mountains. Casualties are one official killed and twelve wounded. Prisoners and supplies will be sent to Vigan, with six hundred escaped prisoners reportedly staying with the insurgents.
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Younes
Luzon
Washington
Young
Legon
Otis
Vigan
Nurbacant
San Quentin Cayan
Marilla
Tenches
China and Portugal sue US official for damages
In San Francisco the Chinese and Portuguese governments through their consuls plan a $50,000 claim against the United States and J. S. Dunn head of the Chinese Bureau for Ho Man death. The suit, filed with Collector of Customs, accuses Dunn of negligence by denying timely medical attention while Ho Man was in port awaiting admission. The action references the 1894 treaty and 1880s convention, with direct charges to Jackson and Gage. Ho Man fell ill after arrival and died due to alleged improper care.
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China
Snd
Portugal
Sant
San Francisco
Jaid Ina Staim
United States
J. S. Dunn
Ho Man
Dackeon
Hu Mun
Jackson
Dunn
Gage
Fatal Reading Fire at Hosiery Factory Traps Six Hundred Workers
Reading notes a deadly blaze at the Noble and Worst hosiery factory where six hundred women were employed. The fire caused at least fifty injuries and two bodies were found burned beyond recognition. Three girls are missing, believed dead. The incident totals about $250,000 in loss.
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Noble & Worst
Hanging in Washington for murder in romantic breakoff
George W. Horton was hanged in Washington for the murder of Lane Nichinson after her decision to end their relationship. The crime arose from her stated intention to break off contact with him.
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Washington
George W. Horton
Lane Nichinson
Market Quotions From Chicago To St Louis
Market quotations list cattle hogs sheep and grain prices across cities including Chicago Indianapolis and St Louis. Prices show ranges for butter eggs potatoes corn oats rye wheat and white No 2 grades with bids from several regional markets and varying quality levels amid a broad price spread.
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Chicago
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Wariliern
Chile
Etoumers
West Ero
Missing Iowa Falls Druggist Harry Garber Mystery
The article reports the disappearance of Harry A. Garber, a well known Jowi Falla business figure with H. A. Barber & Co. His sudden absence over three weeks, good health, and lack of motive or evidence prompt friends to seek clues through public notice, hoping for his recovery.
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Iowa Falls
Gunn Health
Harry A. Garber
Jowi Falla
H. A. Barber & Co
Stan
Hiss
County Insane Asylum Report Sparks Criticism and Action
The Polk County board of control faces sharp charges of mismanagement at the county insane asylum and poor farm in Marion County. A recent joint report cites overcrowding, lack of medical care, no telephone, no night watch, and minimal protection. The board plans to issue investigations of all twenty two state asylums, one by one.
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Board of Control
Polk Conn
Mitchellville
Polke County
Grand
Te Board
Marion County
Knoxville
Ins
Hts
Doctors Plan Big Excursion For 1900 Paris Exposition
Physicians of the Iowa State Medical Society, led by secretary Dr. James W. Cokenotver of Des Moines, discuss chartering the steamer City of Rome for a six week trip to the Paris Exposition and World Medical Congress in 1900. The craft will carry Iowa Illinois Missouri Nebraska and Minnesota doctors and friends, departing New York June 3, 1800.
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City of Home
Tone
World’s Medical Congress
Iowa State Medical Society
James W. Cokenotver
Des Moines
Rome
Missouri
Nebraska
Minnesota
New York
Parsons College Receives $6000 From Ballard Will
A Fairfield special notes that Calvin Ballard of Winterset left Parsons College six thousand dollars in his will. Ballard was a longtime supporter, and the gift is described as liberal given the estate's total value. The donation carries no restrictions.
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Parsons College
Fairfield
Calvin Ballard
Winterset
Ballard
Ald
Fire destroys Kenwood Park Methodist Church in Iowa
A catastrophic blaze at the Methodist Church in Kenwood Park near Celiac Rapids totally destroyed the building. Investigators suspect a gas explosion caused the fire, with preliminary damage estimated around fines and restitution. Local owner NV Varse reported losses as the incident damaged three nearby eateries and a bakery.
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Kenwood Park
Celiac Rapids
Finn
Priest Arrest Report At Mitchellville Reform School
Des Moines reports a confrontation involving Father Straven and Mitchellville reform school officials led by Superintendent Miller over the release of Marie Anderson. Miller refused to release the girl, Straven seized discharge papers, was briefly arrested, then freed. Officer Skater and Deputy Shaffer corroborate Miller’s lack of authority to transfer the girl.
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Mitchellville
Patter
Visitation
Des Moines
Board of Control
Guy
Shaw
Miller
Mitchellvile
Tae Hoard
Promisal
Straven
Wie Beant
Marie Anderson
Anderson
Father Straven
Ooicer
Skater
Shaffer
Mitchellville Téform Selianexs
Veteran in Marshalltown Finds Father After Forty Years
Lang Man of Camden Town London wrote to his son William Man senior in Camden Town letters that Emma died fourteen years ago at Lennington and Mary Ann may be dead. The 60 year old veteran had given up hope after forty years of silence and had advertised in local papers seeking his relatives.
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Marshalltown
Denver Street Beggar in Jail Returned by Brother
A Denver beggar Me LeStout, known as a two year resident of begging, was found in the county jail and returned to Des Moines by his brother George O. Stout to claim a $50,000 state value. He was jailed as a vagrant to provide winter lodging. Nearby, a two year old boy was badly scalded by a bucket of hot water after a chair slip during scrubbing. The Iowa sheriffs association seeks higher pay with officers elected to leadership roles. A former Barber Asphalt cashier, Myrot Spencer, faces prison after his new trial was denied. Captain Burien of Company A wants vindication amid accusations from enemies in Wymore. Glantiered horses appear in Oelwein livery. glandular disease declared. Evangelist Williams sues for slander and a civil claim for $4.00. President Gates denies resignation rumors amid political reshuffling.
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Denver
Me LeStout
Lothar City
George O.stout
Des Moines
Wes
Spencer
Myrot BR. Spencer
Barber Asphalt Company
Sioux City
Chicago
Rotsummer
Riverbeay People Grieve Nebraskan’s Loss and New Hope
Two years after the death of his wife, Nebraskan leader Thurston found solace in remarriage. He wed Lola Purman, a Washington belle whose mother was Leadera Finlayson of a prominent Southern family. Major Purman’s daughter brings a new alliance as the community recalls past sorrow and welcomes happiness.
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Ssnster Thurston
Nebraska
Leen
Cuba
Lola Purman
Washington
Leadera Finlayson
Maj
Wil
Civil War Veterans and Political Figures Featured in News Sketches
The article profiles veterans and political figures including Gens Meigs Crane Surtive and Meade related to Civil War service. It notes a Florida constitutional convention member who later served in Congress, mentions Senator Bryer of Maine and the Senate’s pro tempore role, and covers Otis family moves, missing details about Lt Meiklejohn, Ensign Gherardi, and naval incidents in Porto Rico and Tayana with references to WWII era figures and events.
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Meigs
Crane
Surtive
Meade
Fosida
Congress
Senaté
United States
Wliant P. Bryer
Maine
Hobart
Senate
House
James G. Blaine
Secratery
Paris
Spain
Gherardi
J. Jimisnez
Porto Rico
Saringe
Loniviana
Naval Academy
Massachusetts
Distree Cour
Ghetarpty
Pacific
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Delaware & Hudson’ River Railroad Company
American Car and Foundry Company
New York City
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American Federation of Labor
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Endows
Crippled Children’s Home
Philadelphia
Peter A. B. Widener
Theillionaire Traction
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Smallpox Hospital
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NV Varse
Iowa State Association of Sheriffs
J. F. Mentzer
A. ©. Campbbell
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J.B. Lewis
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A. F. Burien
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Tia
Wymore
Nol
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Glandens
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Slummidedl
Wien
Tysriens
Suiral JaoMars
Charles Sypwiling
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Leah Nutilio
Matthew
Meikle
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Gary Don Ikighlanders
Meiklejohn
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