Palos coal mine disaster claims many lives in Alabama
Alos May 6 The mining village of Palos mourns as more than half the male population is believed to have perished in a Palos Coal and Coke Co explosion. About 200 men were in the mine. nineteen bodies had been recovered by eight this morning. Cave-ins followed the blast and officials fear no hope for many. The explosion is blamed on a gas pocket ignited by a lamp. An antebellum relief effort rushed to the scene with reports naming C H Stansberry among the recovered.
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Alos
Ala
Palos
Popion
Palos Coal and Coke Co
Imirgaay
Birming
Thny
C. H. Stansberry
H. A. McCardle
Amalgamated Association of Tin and Steel Workers
Pennsylvania
Local Auction Brief Records Small Steamer Freight Rates
St Louis on May 6 reports mixed freight rates for western territories and mediums. Prices show 24 fine, 18 20, 11 14 ranges across categories 24, 18 20, and fine mediums.
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St. Louis
Taft Cancels Attendance at Florida Launch Event
President Taft cancels plans to attend the launching of the battleship Florida in Brooklyn on May 12 and a banquet for Brooklyn Navy Yard employees, citing a scheduling conflict in Washington.
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Taft
Florida
Washington
Brooklyn
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Rear Admiral McCalla Dies Early Today in Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara California May 6 Rear Admiral Bowman H McCalla retired died early today at his home in Santa Barbara The notable naval officer served with distinction in World War I and held prominent commands during his career His death confirms the loss of a respected maritime leader with a long service record
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Admiral McCalla
Navy
Pekin
Congressional
England
Santa Barbara
Calif
Bowman H. McCalla
Tax Listing Duty Penalty Notice Under 1899 Law
The document cites Sec 25, Chap 22 of the 1899 laws requiring property holders to list real estate for taxation by March 1 in the territory. If faulty lists occur the assessor must list property and its value, with a 25 percent penalty added to the tax. It warns that listings must be completed by May 15 to avoid the penalty. Guy H. Herbert, 5115.
Hyde defense scores an important point in murder trial
In Kansas City on May 6 Dr Walter M Cross city chemist testified that mixing formaldehyde and ammonia could form hydrocyanic acid the active part of cyanide He said ammonia was present in large quantities in all bodies The defense elicited testimony about alleged unsanitary conditions at the Swope home linking them to typhoid fever and fever onset
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Kansas City
Hyde
Walter M. Cross
Swope
Cross
King Edward VII Weakened by Critical Illness in London
Reports from London state King Edward VII’s condition deteriorated to critical this afternoon as physicians warned his symptoms had worsened. The Prince of Wales and royal family members were summoned to Buckingham Palace while a church leader urged prayers across England and Wales.
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London
England
Edward VII
Buckingham Palace
Edward
Prince of Wales
Palace
Canterbury
England and
Wales
The Kansas City Stock Market Report May 6
Kansas City Missouri reports cattle receipts of 500 including 100 southern feeders. Market strong with native steers 6.25 to 8.10, southern steers 7.25 to 7.65, cows and heifers 3.50 to 7.50, stockers 4.00 to 6.60, bulls 4.25 to 6.50, calves 3.75 to 8.25. Hog receipts 4500 with prices from 8.50 to 9.65 and 9.15 to 9.60 for various lots. Sheep receipts 3000, market steady with lambs 6.50 to 8.75 and western feeders 6.00 to 8.00.
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Kansas City Stock Market
Kansas City
Earthquake toll rises in Central America disaster
Reports from San Jose Costa Rica indicate Carthage was devastated by a Wednesday night quake. Estimates place dead around five hundred with four hundred bodies recovered and martial law imposed to curb looting. Surviving residents are being moved to San Jose fourteen miles away as rescue work continues along the Costa Rica Port Simon railroad corridor.
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San Juan del Sur
San Jose
Costa Rica
Carthage
Panama
Port Simon
Palace of Justice
Andrew Carnegie
Fresno
Calif
Sharp clashes over questioning of Ballinger
Washington May 6. The Ballinger Pin chot committee opened sharp exchanges between Secretary Ballinger and attorney Brandeis during cross examination. Representative Denby cut in, criticizing Brandeis for wasting time with irrelevant questions as Brandeis retorted that he would press on.
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Washington
Ballinger
Ballinger-Pinchot
Brandeis
Denby
Two bargains near Central School and a south city farm
Parson s and Lawrence advertise a modern cottage close in near Central School and a well improved farm four miles south of the city at a sacrifice. They offer fire insurance real estate loans accountants and notary services from 215 North Main Street, phone 65 Kansas City Life.
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Parsons & Lawrence
Fair Play Question Sparks Cross Examination Exchange
Mr. Vertrees pressed Mr. Gravis during cross examination for four days and accused the witness of making statements under pressure. Mr. Brandeis argued for fair play, saying the witness had been fast to respond and that Vertrees dragged in remarks. Vertrees contested the claim as deliberately false and urged protection from insolent imputations by the committee.
High School Evens It Up With the Cadets
Roswell High School defeated the cadet team of the Military Institute at Amusement Park yesterday afternoon eight to three. The high school leveled their series after a prior four to two loss. The game featured sharp play and only two errors by Roswell, while the cadets excelled at short where Thompson showed speed and skill.
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McAmis
Wilson
Monroe Wright
Roswell
Riggins
Wright
Taylor
Cecil Bonney
Amonett
Selven
SEA
EGE Norvell
Bonney
Cecil
Don
Wren
Tome
Bgiosson cc
Eqmaston
Thompson
H. S
Hall
Mitchell
Dysart
Colquit
Norvell
Clayton
Don Bonney
Stewart
Closson
Colquitt
Carothers
J. D. McAmis
Red” McCaslin
McCaslin
Roswell High School
The
Military Institute
Amusement Park
Great Reduction on All Spring Millinery at Joyce Pruit Co
Ice Tea refreshes you as Joyce Pruit Co offers a great spring millinery sale. Limited stock and deep discounts on hats, bonnets, and decorative headwear to start the season.
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Joycepruit CO
Governor Mills Here For Roswell Reception
Roswell hosts a public Governor Mills reception at the Armory on Monday evening May 23 with Adjutant General Brookes and ten staffers attending. Mrs Mills will be in the east. Governor Mills arrives about seven, a court house yard salute to greet him, and Ex-Governor Otero joins the party among other visitors.
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Roswell
Wm. J. Mills
A. S. Brookes
Institute
Court House Yard
M. A. Otero
Gov. Mills
Notice to Public from Rubber Companies Cash Basis
Notice dated May 1 1910 states Roswell Rubber Supply Co and Finley Rubber Co will conduct business strictly on a cash basis thereafter. Private firms request adherence and sign their names to the notice.
Notice to Water Consumers for Nonpayment
Notice directs water customers to pay overdue water rent immediately. advises that a flowing water service is not a sign of repair needs but of payment obligation. Dated May 6, 1910 and reference number 5412.
Moran Not Held in McCarthy Death Verdict
San Francisco officials reported a coroner jury verdict that Tommy McCarthy died from accidental causes following a fight with Owen Moran last Friday. The ruling clears Moran of responsibility in the prize fighter’s death.
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Owen Moran
McCarthy
San Francisco
Calif
Tommy McCarthy
Modern Furnished Home For Quick Sale In Fast-Growth City
A newly modern furnished residence in a top growth area priced for swift sacrifice. The ad promises up-to-date conveniences and urges immediate action. Contact details are limited to a brief street reference and a cryptic note reading Lit care record.
Roswell Weather Summary May 6 Roswell NM
Local weather report for Roswell New Mexico at 6 00 am shows a maximum temperature of 88 degrees a minimum of 46 and a mean of 67 with no precipitation and clear wind from the west two miles per hour. Comparative data note last year’s extremes 75 and 52 and 16 year records 94 and 36. Forecast calls for fair weather tonight and Saturday.
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U. S. Weather Bureau
Roswell
N. M
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Festina Almonds
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Kansas City Life
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