Disaster in a Kentucky mine reports 35 dead
A Browder mine explosion near Drakesboro Kentucky was feared to have killed 35 men, with 33 bodies recovered. Officials say gas in an unused room likely triggered the blast, which destroyed the eastern wing but left ventilating equipment intact. Initial bodies were intact. later remains were heavily damaged.
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Shell Bros
Railroads Reject Firemen Demands Across Nation
New York Feb. 20 Sixty railroads informed representatives of 32 000 firemen they reject wage increase demands of 20 to 25 percent and other concessions The roads offer arbitration on wages but refuse the remaining requests.
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New York
Miners Strike Blow at Liquor and Wage Talks
Miners adopt a constitutional amendment to dismiss any officer or delegate intoxicated on duty. The United Mine Workers defer the wage conference in Toledo amid protests by President Lewis, sending a committee to await the operators’ arrival. Washington names the National Day of Prayer for the fourth Thursday in February.
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National Interdenominations Association
Weather Summary for Tonight and Thursday
Rain or snow and colder tonight with a low around 20. Thursday partly cloudy and colder. Temperatures ranged from 38 to 44 in the last 12 to 24 hours with light winds. No precipitation reported and humidity near 72 percent at 7 am. J. M. Sherier is the local forecaster. Astronomical events note sunset 5:15, sunrise 7:03, moonrise 1:51 am.
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Investigation in Congress on Cost of Living
Congress schedules thorough inquiry into rising living costs led by Rep Payne and Ways and Means with open hearings. It targets beef prices, profit rates, tariffs, and the so called beef trust with a $30,000 appropriation and penalties for noncooperation.
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Missouri
Chicago
Dickinson Defeats Griffith in Sixth District Special Election
C C Dickinson of Clinton, Democrat, defeats Philip Griffith of Greenfield, Republican, in the Sixth district special election to replace the late David A DeArmond. Official returns pending but Dickinson’s estimated plurality about 3500. In Cincinnati Judge Swing overruled motion to dismiss blackmail charge against Mrs Jeannette Stewart Ford.
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Philip Griffith
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David A. DeArmond
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Jeannette Stewart Ford
Taft to Seek Broad Tariff Inquiry
President Taft orders an exhaustive study of tariffs by the tariff board. He asks Congress for 75 000 to fund the inquiry modeled after a German government study. Municipal and industrial impacts are to be examined across the entire subject.
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Taft
Tariff Board
Congress
Mine disaster yields to hope as bodies may be recovered
Workers toil to clear a wrecked mine in Cherry Illinois where pumps are set to drain water. Officials expect all dead miners to be recovered within the week as rescue efforts continue at the scene.
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Cherry
Treasury Seeks Pennies as Government Calls in Tiny Coins
A correspondent reports the government aims to collect pennies from the public. Treasurer Mc Clurg notes mail remittances frequently contain coin. callers are invited to send in the two cent piece and larger pennies with mention of a $10 request from a needy correspondent.
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Fisk Robinson Bank Failure Tops Panic-Era Records
Fisk and Robinson banking house suspended after heavy liabilities near 7 million dollars with over 1 million unsecured. Receiver Bronson Winthrop appointed in U S district court with bond 50 thousand as stock and bond losses and railroad debt shrinkage blamed for the failure affecting Chicago Boston and Worcester branches.
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Fate Stock Exchange
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aAey
United States District Court
Bronson Winthrop
Ground Hog Day Mine Disaster With Gas and Rescue Efforts
A mine disaster leaves one miner dead and 64 mule carcasses found at 350 feet. Rescue teams and oxygen crews explored the shaft while the city braces for potential unrest as work parties prepare to return to the third level and attempt to quell the fire.
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Hudson
Vuwunlap
Newsom
Wayman Declines Prosecution in Rail Loss Case
Chicago officials report State's Attorney Wayman will not prosecute the mis appropriation charges against Benjamin Thomas John Fetz er and Charles Kappe totaling nearly 1 000 000 from the Chicago and Western Indiana railroad. Preliminary municipal court proceedings are advised.
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Wayman
Chicago & Western Indiana Railroad
Benjamin Thomas
John Fetzer
Charles Kappe
Black Hand Sentenced For Extortion in Edwardsville
Three men Frank Sicola Joseph Pallazzolo and Louis Biondo were convicted in Edwardsville Illinois for attempting to extort money by threats from former Mayor Lumaghi. They received indeterminate sentences of one to twenty years. Also Taft nominates postmasters Scott Skinner Fort Madison Iowa Thomas Hollowell Keokuk Iowa and Samuel Moorehead Keokuk Iowa.
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Frank Sicola
Joseph Pallazzollo
Louis Biondo
Lumaghi
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Washington
Taft
Scott Skinner
Wureston
Thomas P. Hollowell
Ft. Madison
Samuel W. Moorehead
Keokuk
Zelaya Plans European Protest Against Central American Leaders
In New Orleans General Gallardo asserts exiled Nicaragua president Zelaya will travel to Europe to foment a revolt against Guatemala's President Estrada Cabrera. Zelaya reportedly sailed from Vera Cruz to Belgium yesterday.
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Vera Cruz
Belgium
Peary Proposes Pole Expedition Plan
Washington February 2 Commander Peary has proposed to the National Geographic society a plan that would launch an American expedition to the south pole next fall.
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Peary
National Geographic Society
South Pole
Senate committee draws strong bill to aid president in conservation
Washington date Feb 2 the senate committee on public lands reported a substitute for two administrative bills to ensure the president can withdraw public lands for conservation and keep withdrawals in force until revoked by him or by act of congress a strong move to empower executive action on public lands. Call for condition of banks. Washington date Feb 2 the controller of the currency issued a call for a statement of the condition of national banks at the close of business Jan 31.
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Congress Focuses on Postal Savings Bank Bill
Washington reports reveal Senate debate over the postal savings bank measure with Davis opposing the bill as bank friendly and Smith urging caution. Purcell sworn in as Thompson’s successor after a resignation tied to illness. House proceedings center on bureau forestry criticism by Munhall and Taylor and continued work on the agricultural appropriation bill.
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America Leads in Paris Relief Efforts
Paris reports the flood has fallen four feet and conditions improve as relief funds arrive worldwide. The American subscription leads foreign countries with 160000 dollars, 120000 of which has been handed to the French government. Charities and Red Cross distribute over 100000 bread loaves daily in Paris and surrounding areas. Berlin notes Emperor William donated 5000 dollars for Paris flood relief and sent a sympathy telegram to France.
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Public Charities Department
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Lincoln pennies worth five dollars each claims surface
A brief note from Washington on February 2 suggests a rumor that the government will withdraw Lincoln pennies from circulation under an impression. The item reflects circulating currency speculation rather than official policy.
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Lincoln
Heavy wind causes fishing fleet disaster on Swedish coast
Christiania reports heavy loss of life as fishing floats are driven ashore by a fierce storm. The bodies of one fisherman are washed up at the Lofaden isles while nine fleets, manned by 49 mariners, are missing.
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Christiania
Lofaden Isles
Federal Grand Jury to Summon Packers Employees from Afar
Chicago reports indicate eastern employes and officials of large meat packing firms will be subpoenaed in a federal grand jury probe. The session focused on documents related to the National Packing company. no witnesses testified in the morning. Odd Fellows in Big Meeting.
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Insurgent House Declares No Intention to Back Up on Rules Fight
Washington February 2 The house insurgents say they will not abandon the fight on the house rules. The senate passed the army and urgent deficiency bills. army bill carries 95,4440,567 dollars and the deficiency bill 5,150,000 dollars. The president’s federal incorporation bill is finally revised and will be introduced in both houses next week.
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Illinois debates income tax and direct primary reforms
Springfield reports the house judiciary committee favors a constitutional income tax amendment with no action taken that day. The direct plurality primary bill advances to the senate while a separate municipal government measure gains ground after amendments. A bill donates 100000 dollars to the Cherry relief fund and women suffrage advocates press for voting rights in primaries and local elections. Officials note mine disaster relief demands stretch Geological Survey staff.
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Oglesby L Dirovides
United States
Cherry Relief Fund
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