Explosion Toll Rises in New Jersey Disaster
New York February 2 reports show 29 dead or missing after yesterday's massive dynamite explosion. Coroner cites 23 missing believed blown to atoms. property losses cited up to 1,000,000 dollars. Large quantities of dynamite in nearby cars survived. Rescue efforts recover five bodies. cause attributed to a dropped dynamite case, with unloading on an inclined plane suspected. The blast devastated the Jersey Central terminal, damaged ferries, and rocked Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Ellis Island.
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Jersey City
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Weather Forecast for Rock Island and Vicinity
Cloudy today and Friday with little temperature change. Lows tonight around 15 above zero, 7 a.m. reading near 20, yesterday's high 58, last night 20. Winds at 7 a.m. 15 mph. No precipitation. Humidity 74 percent at 7 p.m. and 76 percent at 1 a.m. Astronomical notes include sunset 5 15, moon set 8 55 p.m. Jupiter at quadrature, Mercury visible.
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Mercury
Glass and wreckage ring Washington rail yard blast
In Washington the two houses met briefly with Senate sparring over Lorimer and House debate dominated by the Moon bill codifying judiciary. A catastrophic explosion damaged a terminal roof and freighthouse while passengers suffered severe injuries from flying glass and falling debris.
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Butter Market Woes Hit Speculators Across Cities
Philadelphia reports C. M. Drake of the Philadelphia Produce Exchange says second grade butter speculators in New York and Chicago cannot find a market for all their holdings. One man loses 350000 on a single deal while another holds five carloads of eggs.
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Whitlock denies large county treasurer shortage
Har dy H. Whitlock former Vermillion county treasurer says a Danville report claiming a $57,522 shortage is false. He states his shortage was small and fully made good with county bondsmen. Whitlock asserts he never received a formal shortage statement from his successor O B Wysong and that all matters were settled.
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Salt and Lumber Firm in Failure
Grand Rapids Michigan February 2 The Michigan Trust company was appointed receiver for R G Peters Salt and Lumber company of Manistee and for RG Peters Liabilities are 2 9 000, assets believed to be 590 000 in excess of these Old Railroad Man Dies Chicago February 2 H T Griffin assistant general passenger agent of the Milwaukee railroad is dead aged 63 He was connected with the road 43 years
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R. G Peters
Chicago
H. T. Griffin
Milwaukee Railroad
MacLean Resigns From State University Post
Rumors say faculty discontent and mutual strain influenced the move as Dr. George E. MacLean submits his resignation to James P. Trewin, effective by August 1. The notice arrives from New York with no further explanation.
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Iowa
George E. MacLean
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Stee Lean
New York City
Trewin
Des Moines
Rebels Attack Near Juarez as Federal Forces Retreat
Federal troops retreat to Juarez after dawn clash north of the city with 3 rebels reported killed and three wounded. Reports say Parqual Orozco leads about 1,500 men within 20 miles of Juarez and poised to strike.
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James R. Garfield
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Turbulent Markets and Political Shifts Reported
The morning issue notes vast storage holdings forced to ship 3 million pounds to Europe with a speculator loss of 350000 on 70000 tubs of butter. It mentions President Maclean linked to Carnegie foundation, and Iowa university system consolidation under a single leader. Also reports on Juarez rail events and arrests of Juarez railway staff amid insurgent activity.
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Quake toll revised to 609 dead in Manila area
Manila reports an updated death toll from the Mount Taal eruption and ensuing tidal wave. Revised estimates put the total killed at 609 as residents endured a second night of fear and confusion.
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Mount Taal
Small Iowa Towns Population Figures Released
Washington February 2 population figures for Iowa towns show changes since 1900. Towns listed include New Sharon Adel Eddyville Grand Junction and Vinton with counts such as 1,122 in 1910 and 1,089 in 1900, reflecting notable shifts in size.
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Coffee Trust Seen Poised for Large Profits
Washingeton February 2. The department of justice has been alerted to an alleged coffee trust. It is claimed the trust committee plans to market 60,009 pounds of coffee with an added profit of 3,090,000 dollars.
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Fourth trial ends with guilty verdict in child murder case
Chicago February 2. William Muetsch convicted of murdering his two children and sentenced to life imprisonment. The case follows three prior trials. Also noted Frank Fox’s arrest in Flint for the murder of Ellen Blane. he declined to comment.
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Mich
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Flint
Champ Clark Boosts Presidential Boom Gains Impetus
Special Correspondence reports Champ Clark's presidential boom expanding become a leading democrat in 1912 nominating talk. A Baltimore banquet straw poll shows Clark near top among candidates after being named Speaker. his name appears on many ballots. Clark remains active, seeking to sustain momentum for a possible candidacy next year.
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Yellow Fever Outbreak Reported Aboard U S Cruiser Marietta
J Ho Minor coxswain of the U S cruiser Marietta died at Puerto Cortez harbor and was buried at Kingston Jamaica after contracting yellow fever there. Several other crew members are suspected cases. The funeral aboard the Marietta was attended by marines from American and British ships.
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Minor
Not Much Hope Now for Reciprocity
Washington February 2 President Taft and Senators Root Jane Lodge Beveridge and Representative Mann discussed the legislative program. Root favored Canadian reciprocity but doubted its passage this session due to extensive senate business before adjournment. He hopeful an agreement would pass before March 4.
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Taft Cancels Southern Trip With One Atlanta Visit
Washington February 2 President Taft announced the southern tour planned for early next month would be canceled except for a March 14 visit to Atlanta. The move fueled speculation he is preparing for an extra congressional session if reciprocity with Canada fails to pass.
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Holstlaw Says He Was Offered 1500 For Vote In Trial
Springfield reports Holstlaw testified he was offered 1500 for his vote on a furniture court case related to the Pemberton and Clark trial. The cross examination paused due to a death in the Osley family as jurors, including David OBrien's father, are involved. New senators were seated in Washington with Watson of West Virginia and Gronna of North Dakota sworn in among Davis Elkins and William Purcell.
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Wear
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Danville Jury Soon Ready for 10 Report Bills
In Danville Nova Scotia February 2 witnesses in the vote bribery inquiry continued. It is estimated indictments may be returned today and the grand jury report is likely to name 30 to 160 per case.
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Members on Important Committees in Springfield
Speaker Adking announced committee assignments for the Thirty third district. Curran of Chicago heads the Mineral or wet committee and Wilkot of Quines leads the temperance committee. Oregon plans also move forward with bills on electing senators, primary election rules, and municipal referenda with an emergency clause.
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Archbishop Ryan Collapses. Death Expected
Philadelphia reports Archbishop Ryan slowly passing away after a collapse at 10 o clock. Kansas bank in Iola Falls robbed. safe blown for about 2700 dollars.
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