Dust Creek mine disaster leaves twenty one dead
An explosion at Lost Creek mine in Iowa’s Dust Creek Coal Company shaft killed twenty one miners and injured eight. Fire followed the noon blast as smoke and debris shot 200 feet from the shaft with rescue teams facing fumes and collapsing top works.
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Oskaloosa
Towa
Lost Creek
TD Secress
EN Swanson
Jonas Madio
Olive Madlo
John Emis
William Harvey
George Gogo
Warry Dernock
Pope
Dust Creek Bpuel Compane
Legacy to art funds ten students to study in Europe
The Priscilla P. Cresson will probate in Philadelphia establishes a 500000 trust for the Philadelphia Academy of Fine Arts. Interest funds student study abroad with about 200 per year for expenses, enabling ten students to go abroad annually, benefiting from a legacy via Emin Creston's 1688 bequest through Prigellin's widow.
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Philadelphia
Priscilla P. Cresson
Philadelphiacademy of Fine Arts
Europe
Emin Creston
Prigellin
Townsend Pleads Guilty to Bank Embezzlement Case
The United States grand jury indicted Harry Townsend, former head of a county bank, charging embezzlement of funds from 1920s speculation. Townsend pleaded guilty and was sentenced to five years in a federal prison, with a long prison term earlier connected to the bank's loss.
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Jao
United State Grand Jury
Harry U. Townend
Eaadler
Brine Ty County National Bank
Townsend
Wulkty
Aveeau
Townend
Murder in Framine Street Mystery Stuns City
A homicide occurred early today on Sevenmonth street as Pedro was found on the sidewalk with a bullet wound to the left temple. Police report footpad involvement and a possible link to a large local contracting firm. No motive or suspect named in initial notes.
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Sevenmonth
Colombia Talks on Purchase of Wonder of Ar? Revived
An executive wire from The Associated Mires reports Colombia government pursuing a purchase tied to a major artifact. Negotiations show little progress as officials cite ongoing fur lid talks and unclear terms.
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Murs
Colombia
Watres Optimistic on Pennsylvania Governor Bid
Col Watres tells AP he is hopeful of winning the Republican nomination for governor of Pennsylvania. He cites rising popular support and says only two real candidates exist for the people. He urges Republicans to decide now rather than await the state convention, and praises continued support from friends across the state.
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Philadelphia
Watres
Pennsylivania
Barrisburg
Pennsylvania
Scrantonians in Washington on Trade Convention
Scranton delegates led by J T A Lansing and B Atherton attended the national board of trade convention in Washington D C. Reese G Brooks met with Congressman Connell and Senator Quay amid rumors of a gubernatorial bid by Colonel L A Watres. Connell is expected to seek another term. Mrs Connell and Miss Dimmick left for Montgomery Alabama while Mrs McAnally visits Prof and Mrs Willis Ty Moore. Willis Ty Moore hosts in Washington.
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Brooks
Congress
Connell
Hetter
Miss Dimmick
Washington
Montgomery
Abia
McAnally
Willis Ty, Moore
Philadelphia
DANGER IN SCHURMAN'S BOSTON SPEECH
Manila reports decry Pror Schurman speech and senate tariff report may inflame Filipinos. General Wheaton warns of prison terms for such remarks and urges 60 000 troops for years to follow. General Chaffee due back from Samar by January 30.
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Philippines
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Schurmen
Boston
Senate
Holland
Great Britain
Chaffee
Samar
Unclear OCR Summary of Legislative Session Actions
In an Exclusive Wire dispatch from The Associated Press dated June 4, lawmakers adjourned after a session. A Republican-led move failed to pass a deferment bill allocating 800000 for protection and shelter of American soldiers in the Philippines. The measure also touched on a widow pension for the late Admiral Wintip, with ongoing debate on FA funding.
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Worrington
Phillippines
Hew
Adlairal Winttip
Dixon and Lenny clash in brutal exhibition bout
The veteran boxer Dixon suffers a rough defeat under a barrage of blows as Lenny dominates the ring creaking Dixon. The bout delivers a hard fought display of ring craft with clear advantage for Lenny throughout.
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Haltimore
Dan
Jorme Dixon
Ub Toulghe
Exerlal
Dane Ring
Lenny
Dixon
Elery
Stole from Paymaster Arrested in Atlanta
Atlanta Jan 24 A colored paymaster clerk H Alexander was arrested for the second time by a secret service agent on charges of stealing government funds totaling 4769. The money vanished from Major Stevens satchel as he prepared to depart for Pensacola Florida to pay the garrison. Alexander confessed to investigators that 2755 of the missing funds were found hidden in his room in the paymaster department. He was committed to jail for trial.
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H. Alexander
P. C. Stevens
United States Army
Secret Service
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Inez
Pensacola
Fla
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James 8. Scully
J. M. Calef
Paymeeter
Sale of Danish West Indies Becomes Senate Issue
Washington Jan 24 The treaty of cession of the Danish West Indies to the United States was shown to Secretary Hay and Danish minister Constantin Brun and will be sent to the Senate for ratification. Price is not published but believed near 5 million dollars. The pact grants the islands a status similar to Porto Rico and requires House action for funding. The Danish government will plebiscite the inhabitants before final transfer. St Thomas lies thirteen miles long with a good harbor. St John and St Croix follow, all of strategic importance since initial U S efforts began under Grant.
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Associated Pren
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Danish West Indies
Denmark
United States
State Department
Hay
Constantine Brun
Senate
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House of Representatives
House
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Grant
Divorce and murder charge shake Hoboken case
Elizabeth Wawelle of Hoboken faces murder allegations tied to her daughter as Noah Dale seeks divorce with Mobert Walle named as a correspondent. The couple’s custody and investigations unfold amid the scandal in Hoboken.
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Chicago
Elizabeth Wawelle
Tuat Soyesaline
Hoboken
Noah
Whith
Tua Hoon Eum
Ihinvey
Dale
Hinsband
Mobert Walle
Wik
Moboken
Dale Wis
Inland Hardship Report From Truk News
Exclusive wire reports that relief efforts will target Toryidand Cu and the northweet coat of tyeland near Donegal. Inundation victims face rent and tax arrears after years of hardship, with tenants in Humber and other communities resisting payments.
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Donegal
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Humber
Unclear historical figure sought throne of Servia replacement
Fragmentary report from Whe Associated Phen cites Karageorgewiltch of Petersburg and Geneva plotting with his son George to claim the throne of Servia replacing Wiig Alexandyr. Text is garbled and several names appear misspelled or uncertain.
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Swissecland
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Itrinne
Karagvergewitch
Geneva
George
Peterburg
Aimeodon
Servia
Wiig Alexandyr
Senator Quay Declines Interview in Philadelphia
An exclusive wire reports Senator Quay arrived in Philadelphia from Washington and was met at the Walton Hotel by officials including Commissioner Din, Senator Penrose, and Senator Grady after political trials. He declined to be interviewed and returned to Washington that evening.
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Investigation finds no lie of King George in Phaleron park
An investigation concludes there was no attempt to defame King George of Greece in Phaleron park. The report says the allegations were groundless and finds no evidence supporting the claim.
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King George of
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Phaleron
Mitchell Is Re-Elected at United Mine Workers Meet
Delegates at the United Mine Workers convention opened with credentials reviews as dues arrears kept some district No. 1 delegates from seating. John Mitchell, T. T. Lewis, and W. B. Wilson were re-elected to top posts, while a protest over Lewis’s vice presidency was dismissed. Delegates voted for the American Federation of Labor meeting and auditing committee, with results to be tallied later. A $100 contribution to the McKinley memorial fund was approved amid debate.
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Indianapolis
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Pittsburg
Patrick Dolan
John Mitchell
Tressurer
W. B. Wilson
T. J. Lewis
Loeat Union No. 319
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Lewis
American Federation of Labor
Auditing and Credentials Committee
John P. Reese
Iowa
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W. Haskins
W. D. Ryan
T. T. Lewis
John Fahey
W. Ht. Fairley
George W. Purcell
T.D. Nichols
W. J. Campbell
E. c. McCullough
Fht. Stevenson
G. W. Savaga
J. Haddon
W. FE. Williams
Anthony Schlosser
B. Rice
Award Flynn
James Beattie
Daniel Young
Edward McKay
William Dodds
Thomas P. Duffy
John F. Roam
William Blakely
John Dempsey
Joe Vasey
William Wilson
J. A. Springer
D. H. Sullivan
J. W. Howe
Adam Resenyage
George Manuel
Thomas J. Llewellyn
John J. Mossop
M. McTaggart
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J. Hrackney
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H. Stevenson
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FE. H. Reedy
Patrick Fitesimmons
Joseph Hollier
John F. Bowden
American Federation of Labor Convention
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National McKinley Memorial Fund
Delegore Dolan
Mitchell
Committee On Officers
Department of Statistica
Tuthols
New York Business Review Signals Mixed War for Wages and Output
The weekly review notes voluntary wage advances at some manufacturing plants and growing demand for skilled labor. Production remains strong with expanded facilities and offsite construction projects. Rail and textile markets show mixed signals amid uncertain future demand and steady, if cautious, price trends.
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Bnanelal
Iom
Amiateel Ciilwntry
Otras
Tate
Advancn
Tas
Atlantic Paris
Geo
Vallew
Agaiost
Coma
Big Raid on the Bowery
New York reports a large raid on the Bowery with nearly one hundred policemen. Several notorious resorts were closed and thirty-two prisoners were taken to the police station, signaling a broader cleanup of the area.
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New York
Crene
Bowery
Pennsylvania Charters and Officials Report
Pennsylvania notices listcharters issued by the state department including Youd Publishing Company Williamaparty capital 35000 Riefler & Sons incorporated Towers Falls capital 40000 and appointments of W G Taye of Lancaster and Edward Crunch of Erie to the Homeopathic State Medical examining board.
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Associated Res
Willian Barratt
Anager
Adams Expres Company
Pine Street
Dheovwe
Wis
Bern
Congress
Altoona
Dan
Eleventh Avenue
Unclear cargo route report from Tit Amartiated port
A damaged field report notes a voyage from New York to Antwerp via Boulogne with segments through Worterdam and Sintenlain Cirquy Mottinndain. Details are fragmentary and partially unreadable.
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New York
Cleoved
Worterdam
Tutsterdam
Boulumney Kalin Saale
Tiers Boulogne
Sintenlain Cirquy Mottinndain
Ldzarde
Brlow'udil
Antwerp
Germany's Coal Output Reported By Exclusive Source
Exclusive report from The Associated Freie Berlin notes coal production at dee nidoy hard the wee PL gunnel diabed te LUT 825,000 tons, versus 100,200,987 tons in ad. The stationion do not include Ugadte.
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Germany
Freie Berlin
Dee Nidoy
Pension granted to Vaullon in Lun waiv case
Exclusive AP report from Washington notes day t January grants pension to Vaullon of Lun waiv. The decision affects VA benefits and future payments. Authorities released no further details on the case.
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Washington
Day
Chinese Government to Be Reorganized Meets A B C Bowling
The American Bowling Congress annual tournament concluded with strong entries and solid management. Newly elected officers were installed. Top bowler H. H. Strong won first money with 1 pin? The individual leaders were Hop King 672 and Riehl 509, both from Scranton, Pennsylvania.
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Buffalo
American Bowling Congress
HH. H. Strong
Firat Money
Hopking
Riehl
Scranton
Boston Tense Protest On Atlantic Avenue Amid Strikers
A major demonstration during the shipyard strike gathered on Atlantic avenue. Police faced a volley of mud, snow, pebbles and brick. mounted patrolmen discharged to disperse the crowd. Fourteen arrests followed, thirteen of the arrestees were youths aged 12 to 17.
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Boston
Atlantic Avenue
Democrats Outline Their Plan of Action
The Democratic caucus in the House met to adopt resolutions from the caucus committees. They reject a renewed party platform and vow to vigorously push Democratic principles while opposing any action contrary to them. They call for Arizona, Oklahoma, and New Mexico territories to be admitted as states on equal footing.
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Washington
House of Representatives
Caugus
Iti
Eens
Arizona
Ikihoma
New Mexico
Jury Clears Wisker Fyler in New York Central Wreck
Coroner’s jury exonerates engineer Wisker and fireman Fyler after a three hour five minute deliberation in the New York Central tunnel disaster. Blame is placed on railroad officials. both men are discharged from custody. The verdict cites heavy atmosphere and weather as factors but faults officials for the conditions leading to the fatal crash that killed seventeen.
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New York Central Railroad
John M. Wisker
J. C. Fyler
Wisker
Fyler
Doh AL Wikker
Fk Sai
Huileson
Uriel
Liege
Deavie
Illes
Deputy Shoots Horse Thief in Fergus Incident
A deputy shot and killed a horse thief after confrontations near Fergus. The suspect, described as a man named Tyler, was taken into custody at the scene. Authorities say the deputy acted in self defense during the struggle and the investigation continues.
Prize Fight Postponed Amid Philadelphia Venue Shuffle
The scheduled bout between Voweniite chub and Hight dvehnd is postponed indefinitely due to the federal authorities ending the Turkey Maber fight in Philadelphia. Officials cited venue disruptions and regulatory concerns as the chief reason for delaying the prize fight.
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Jasipope
Philadelpha
Yuan-Shi-Kai Pushes Foreign Advisors in Chinese Government
Exclusive dispatch reports Yuan-Shi-Kai proposes employing eight foreigners of eminence in various branches to reform China’s government. He urges adoption of Japanese methods as a model and eyes six officials plus one in military roles, amid court opposition and power- player lobbying. Prince Ching seeks his son as Chinese envoy to Edward VII coronation.
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Pekin
Yuan-Shi-Kai
Fpe-Chi Ll
Pao-Ting-Fu
Yuan Shi Kai
Japan
Mimnong
Prince Ching
Foreign Office
Chin
Edward
Kentucky Legislature Voices Condemnation of Roosevelt Envoy
In Frankfort on January 2, Representative Averdick of Covington introduced a joint resolution denouncing President Roosevelt for sending a special envoy to King Edward's coronation and expressing the legislature's shame. Representative Rigcon of Bracken proposed a joint resolution to bar school books that fail to credit Admiral Schley for the victory at Santiago.
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Frankfort
Averdick
Covington
Roosevelt
Edward
Rigcon
Bracken
Admiral Schrey
Santiago
President Referes Admiral Sehley's Appeal for Comment
Washington January 24 the president has referred Admiral Sehley s appeal to the navy department for comment The term comment is used in naval law to denote a reply to any presentation If charges are lodged against an officer they are referred to him for comment and his reply is legally known as the comment Preparation of the comment will take about two weeks.
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Washington
Sehley
Navy Department
Naval Law
Dentist Chair Death Reported in Walters County
An Associated Press exclusive reports the death of Tom Comdron in a dentist chair incident this afternoon during a tooth extraction. The patient died while under local anesthesia.
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Wilkaethiele
Tomat Comdron
Diljee
AL Burton
Weather Forecast for Botunday and Burday
Fragmentary forecast notes fair Saturday and Sunday. Mentioned winds from the west to north and light breeze. No clearer location or entities available.
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Washington
Botunday
Burday
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