Massive WV mine explosion devastates No 84 entrance
A severe blast at Mine No. 84 near the West Fork river wrecked the cone entrance and blasted concrete blocks weighing 1804 pounds across the river. Cars were crushed, electric wires fell, and dozens were injured as rescuers treated 50 physicians near the scene. Governor Dawson ordered inspectors to Motongsy to oversee the inquiry and recover bodies.
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West Fork
Fairmont and
Clarksburg Traction Company
West Park
Pittsburg
Zanesville
Dawson
West Virginia
Ming
Paul
Charleston
Motongsy
Amus
Wairment
Classified Ad Tip Sparks Easy Question Search
A brief note advises how to get the exact question you want by using a small classified advertisement in The San Antonio Light. The tip highlights the utility of targeted ads to shape search results.
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Iise
The
San Antonio
Polar Dash Attempt Near Pole Sparks Balloon Scout Debate
Reported unsucessful bid to reach the North Pole by airship from Southampton with Walter Wrthnan luring a crew to Chicago. The party, including Balloon A RYLIENG, faced heavy currents and dangerous conditions as observers predicted balloons could aid recon and mapping in enemy territory.
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Gyma
Walter Wrthnan
Cuicaga
Ines Mageste
Southampton
Tiny
Archesta
Wallon
Wbont
North Pole
Tina
Funeral planned for longtime San Antonio postmaster
Samuel M. Johnson 66 former San Antonio postmaster and assistant in Houston area died suddenly from heart trouble at his 137 East Mietle avenue home. Funeral at First Presbyterian Church at 3 PM conducted by Rev. Jones. Johnson, Texas born, lived in San Antonio and later Fort Worth, served under Arthur and Stevens administrations. Interim postmaster Mrs Ida Ogden Webster named to assist as needed. pallbearers listed. He is survived by wife and two children Ogden John and Ethel Johnson.
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Samuel M. Johnson
San Antonio
East Mietleee Avenue
Mr. Johnson
Johnson
Texas
Austin
Corps Christi
Arthir
Clifford
John J. Stevens
Stavens
Ida Ogden Webster
Reallien
Lestofhier
Washinston
Deir of Mer
Aduhnson
Rainson
Mie Johnson
Fisinly
Ange- Thor
Teagan Howton
S. Newel
Henry M. Rube
Bell
Houston
Joknel Strong
He Terrell
R. WL
Arthr Lynne
Joseph W. Fuller
J.C. Hodges
A. DB. Warren
PY. Halfmeyer
John
Wilow
Ogden John Qu
Ethel Johnson
Ans
Fort Worth
Ogden Weaway
Fart Worth
Mr Tolinson
Lratheeinday
Tate
Agden
Race for Office On in the Jana Barlend ers Union No. 12
The election for the Jana Barlend ers Union No. 12 is underway with most officers unfilled. A meeting on December 1 is expected to nominate several candidates including Vrame Grimesinger Kollman for president and Chas T. Art for treasurer with others named, while a surprise nomination is anticipated.
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Jana Barlenders' Union No
Vrame Grimesinger Kollman
Far Viet Prosent
Dom Keolt
Chas
T. Art
Gltie Sehanke
Aanta Mery Vovrohiry
Ban Stellers Inspelar
Wor
Hartholomas
Guard
T. Rinduns
Trakes Cannell
Wink Zivile
Haney Gellman
Ghos. Geisler
Tisteca
Ad. Denecamp
Anton Woeckter
Alfding
Menhtneer
Arenart
Celebrate Hanukkah Feast at Temple Beth El Tomorrow
The gran Hanukkah celebration by Temple Beth-El children will be at 4 30 p m tomorrow in Temple Berh ll. The program includes organ preludes hymn services prayers and songs led by Nathan Hirsch Silbert Lang George Cohen Dan Katz Lucile Joske and others with a focus on the lights symbol and historical tales surrounding Judas Maccabeus. Festivities include lamps, ages of Hanukkah, orations, and a matron’s prayer followed by refreshments. The event marks the feast of dedication with readings and songs celebrating Jewish heritage and national freedom.
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Temple Beth-El
Templé Berh-ll
Altamnooy
Judas Maccabeus
Protsator Fuchs
George Cohen
Allel
Dan Katz
Lucile Joske
Ayma
Dan Stailer
Wight
Clarence Nordhaus
Gladys Roseman
Eben Hirsch
Hannana
Godfrey Talko Diet
Lilian Roseman
Sampson Kaufman
Dora Hirsch
Tertrand Tevia
Bessie Katz
Philip Toglewitz
Annie
Milton Gergel
Arthur Schnityer
Tillian Wisver
Vintin Colo
Jndian Smith
One God
Harold Robinson
Bennie Morris
Mochelle Berman
Alwa
Steifel
Hiannah
Sadie ¥Ogel
Antiochus Evintanes
Terusalam
Lailos Maccabeus
Aggie Neane
Declaration of intention filed for naturalization by a German immigrant
Filec declaration reports Willy oeaugell aged years, resident of Welnhof, Germany, who boarded at Wie port, Galveston, on October 24, 1906, aboard the Koel steamer and now resides at 1087 North Mlares Street in Mitaeily. He filed with the United States district clerk his declaration of intention to become a citizen of this country.
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Willy Oeaugell
Welnhof
Germany
Wie
Galveston
Koel
Neves
North
Mlares Street
Mitaeily
United States
Iriel
Cilixen
Itia Connry
Chicago Wins GOP Meet With June 17 Date
The Chicago delegation won the GOP meet at the Shoreham hotel, taking 22 votes to 7 for Kansas City and 4 for Denver. The convention will meet June 16. Leaders and delegates discussed seating and location while Lowden boosters claimed Chicago as the strongest choice.
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Bev
T-Ghleano
Delng
Shoreham Hotel
Windy City
Kansas City
Dusrver
Shoreham
Abner
Chicago
Milly
Denver
Waerer Tor Ki Chey
Lowden
Jets UY
Kennedy Arrested Near San Marcos After Evasion
Robert Kennedy was arrested near the Mexican hotel and the Southern Pacific depot at noon today by Constable Stevens and Deputies Wilkins and Turner after eluding officers. He is wanted in San Marcos Harris County on a charge of unlawful confinement. The sheriff holds two warrants and expects further word from San Marcos. He is described as a horse trader and has been sought for several days. Vigilance by the constable's deputy allegedly located him and kept him under watch until further notice from San Marcos.
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Robert Kennedy
Miegioh
Puclg
Stevens
Wilkins J
Uwrer
San Marcos
Haya
Sin
Wadhoon
AP Curdy and Son On Death Beds
New York December 7 The American this thernist quotes Lewis A Shepaud son in law of Richard A McCurdy former president of Mutual Life Insurance Co that both McCurdy and Robert are very sick and unlikely to recover The interviewee refused to give exact locations saying they are somewhere over there and asking why people won t leave them alone and let them have peace
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New York
Lewis A. She Paud
Richard A. McCurdy
Dha Muttal Life Insurance Company
McCurdy
Ie San Mobert
Thehaud
Mr. Prehard
Funeral of Joan Caravll Blake Set for Tomorrow
The funeral for Joan Caravll Blake, died last night at 27 West Marshal Street, will be held tomorrow afternoon from his home. Interment will be in the Confederate cemetery. Blake was 27 and had lived in the city 20 years. He was local representative for several magnates and suffered from lung troubles. Survived by his father John A Blake, mother Mrs. John A Blake, brother David Blake of Nevada, and sister Mrs. Tranit Ay Spung of this city.
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Joan Caravll Blake
West
Marshal Street
Bo'elock
Confederata Semetery
Blake
John A. Blake
David Blake
Nevada
Tranit Ay Spung
Tnie City
Charles JH Neighbors Dies After Illness in San Antonio
Charles JH Neighbors, aged about rb years, died late year after illness in San Antonio of pulmonary trouble. His body will be shipped to his family at Parsons, Kin, tonight by San Antonio Typographical Union. He was a printer and had worked for a local paper since his arrival, arriving in poor health.
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Charles JH
Josn
San Antonio
Nary
Parsons, Kin
San Animaio Typographical Union
Sealth
Involuntary bankruptcy filed against Whitney Stevenson Co
In Pimnaborg Pennsylvania today involuntary bankruptcy proceedings were brought in federal court against Whitney Stevenson & Co and Whitney Stevenson Co. A receiver petition was filed, and Judge A Dayton appointed a receiver for the Colonial Megat company. The Whitney entities show assets around 700000 and liabilities near 200000 with a spreading debt.
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Pimnaborg
Doc
United States
Conte
Whitney Stevenson Company
Whitney Stevenson & Co
Megat Company
A. Dayton
Ava Salt
Whitney Blevenson Company
Immigrant Flows and Trials Dominate Dallas Meeting News
Dallas hosts a federal meeting January 4 to 14 with Special Examiner George N. Brown. In Galveston 1150 immigrants from a North German Lloyd liner Hanover arrive, many seeking work inland or on the coast. Other items include a murder conviction in Della, a divorce injunction in Houston, Masons’ annual close in Waco, a creamery completion in Hallattaville, and a Houston theater fire repair plan.
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Dallas
Inn
United States
George H Green
George N. Brown
Jamigranty
Galveston
Hanover
Coat Country
Texas
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