Disaster at Red Ash mine leaves 125 dead
Fire Creek West Virginia reports the Red Ash mine disaster after a blast entombs miners near the entrance. Rescue teams, state inspectors, and managers work through the day to reach buried workers as the death toll climbs toward 125 with many bodies deemed beyond recognition.
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Fire Creek
W. Va
New River District
Red Ash
Thurmond
Soush
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
Pinkey
J. Fred Effinger
Staunton
Ferdinand Howell
West Virginia
Ared
Montgomery
Charleston
Red Ashe Company
Red Ash Coal Company
Tipple
Ald
Hinton
Ambush near Tarlac claims Ninth Infantry officer
Lt. Edgar F. Koehler of the Ninth Infantry was shot in the abdomen and killed at a village six miles north of Tarlac while seeking hidden rites. A Filipino guide lured him into an ambush away from his command. In retaliation, his troops burned the village and killed twenty four enemy. The transport Sheridan sails today with 120 soldiers convicts and twenty insane soldiers.
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Manila
Leutenant
Edgar F. Koehler
Ninth Infantry
Tarlac
Sheridan
Wages of Potters Conference Advances Wage Scale
In Pittsburg a joint conference of committees from the United States Potters Association and the National Brotherhood of Cooperative Potters works to arrange a uniform wage scale. The plan would affect about 10 000 skilled and 20 000 unskilled workers.
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Pittsburg
United States Potters’ Association
National Brotherhood of Qgperative Potters
Senate Panel Backs Manila Cable Plan
Washington March 6 The senate committee on naval affairs ordered a favorable report on a government owned cable to Manila routed via Honolulu Midway Islands and Guam to be constructed under navy department direction.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Naval Affairs Today
Manila
Honolulu
Midway Islands
Guam
Navy Department
General Corbin visits Mrs Lawton amid national fundraising
General Corbin traveled to Mrs Lawton widow of the late General to receive the endowments pledged by the people of the country. The total sum and details remain unclear due to incomplete text.
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Weehington
Corbin
Mra
Lawton
Deeds of Valor of the Blue and the Gray
General Albert D. Shaw visits Norfolk and praises Union and Confederate veterans. He urges enduring national unity, mutual respect, and a shared American destiny. The address reflects on the Civil War, its sacrifices, and the path to reconciliation through One People One Flag and One Destiny.
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Norfolk
Albert D. Shaw
Grand Army of the Republic
Grand Army Organisation of
Bhaw
Virginia
Beth
Tecome
Appomattox
Fouth
Alwass
Hleleat Montional Tribunal
Pomn
Otringle
Lfe
Republic
Washington
Lineal
Meiners
Old Spain
Nathan
Vitor
England
South
Tom
Lee
Mysterious Incarceration of Mrs Simpson Under Scrutiny
The imprisonment of Mrs Mary Simpson of Huntingdon Pa in a Pittsburg asylum was ordered by William Clark and sister Mrs George Clark. Her brothers Hiram and George Dehulf launched a rigid inquiry into the incident aided by documents and a church letter as they seek to uncover motives and secure an investigation by Chief O Mara in Pittsburg.
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Mary Simpson
Huntingdon
Pittsburg
William Clark
George Clark
Simpson
Hiram
George Dehulf
Dehulf
Harrisburg
Clark
George
Pittebure
Miss Dehuff
Hiram Dehuff
Father Walsh
O'Mara
Mra. Simpson
Alfred C Harmer Dies in Germantown at 1825 Birth
Philadelphia broadcast reports the death of Congressman Alfred C Harmer of Pennsylvania in Germantown. A long time House member since 1870 with one interruption, Harmer leaves five children and a surviving second wife. He was born in 1825 and served on key committees while maintaining substantial majorities in elections.
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Philadelphia
Alfred C C. Harmer
Pennsylvania
Germantown
Alfred C. Hlarmer
Aue
John Robbins
Mo Dlarmer
Congress
Harmer
George W. Harmer
Mellie Harmer
Alfred (. Harmer
J. Tt. Harmer
Irs
Howard A. Reeside
Washington
Lord Pauncefote to Remain as Ambassador in Washington
The British government will retain Lord Pauncefote as ambassador to Washington indefinitely. Lord Salisbury, impressed by press arguments on the ambassador’s knowledge of pending issues, asked Pauncefote if he wished to stay. No definite period was set, and no communications have passed between governments regarding him.
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London
Lord Pauncefote
Washington
Lord Salisbury
Associated Press
Goslin Refuses Extradition in Defamatory Stock Plot
Alfred R. Goslin of New York, arrested in Philadelphia on charges of conspiring to spread defamatory reports to depress Brooklyn Rapid Transit stock, was committed to await New York requisition papers. Bail was denied as a fugitive. habeas corpus may be sought. Goslin, with others, was indicted by a New York special grand jury.
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Philadelphia
Alfred R. Goslin
New York
Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company
Toder
Court of Oyer and Terminer
Harrisburg Methodist Convention Planned for October
A meeting of representatives from Pennsylvania Methodist preachers meetings in Harrisburg decided to hold a state convention there starting October 2 for five days. Bishop Cyrus D. Fish of Philadelphia presided with delegates from Philadelphia Pittsburgh Lancaster Altoona Williamsport and Wilkes Barre.
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Harrisburg
Methodist Churches of Pennsylvania
Cyrus D. Fish
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Lancaster
Altoona
Williamsport
Wilkes-Tarre
Senate confirms diplomatic and port officials
The senate confirmed HM. B. Miller of Oregon as consul at Chung King China. Portmaster nominations include B. G. Mohn of Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania and Morrison of Marionville Illinois.
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Washington
Senate Today
HM. B. Miller
Oregon
Chung King
China
Portmastersa
Pennsylvania
B. G. Mohn
Wilkes-Barre
Morrison
Marionville
Pension increases granted to named individuals in multiple states
Washington announces pension increases for Sam P. Sila of New Haven and Columbia from 87.50 to 17 dollars, Charles Gifford of Equinunk to 1 dollar, and Francis L. Taltsee of Nicholson to 21 dollars, among others.
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Washington
Sam P. Sila
New Haven
Columbia
Charles Gifford
Equinunk
Wayne
Francis L. Taltsee
Nicholson
Wyoming
Professor Harvey Shoots Self at Orono Home
Bangor report states Professor F L Harvey of the University of Maine killed himself at his Orono residence after months of mental trouble from overwork. The incident was reported from Bangor on March 6.
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Bangor, Me
F. L. Harvey
University of Maine
Orono
Puerto Rican tariff bill debate eases in Senate
In Washington on March 6 Republicans remain solid as Davis proposes a free trade amendment for Puerto Rico. Democrats argue the constitution follows the flag and oppose applying U S rules only to a new possession. A Senate majority seems likely with three Democrats aiding the bill and other amendments debated to temper opposition from midwestern millers and farmers. Governor William D P Washburn of Minnesota heads milling interests backing flour exports to Puerto Rico under military control.
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Washington
Senate
Davis
Minnesota
United States
Hoar
Mason
Wellington
Nelson
Middle West
Massachusetts
Illinois
Maryland
Elkins
Puerto Rico
Willam Dpd
Washburn
Morning News Briefs Highlight Mine Disaster and War Updates
The edition reports a deadly mine explosion in West Virginia and ongoing South African War coverage. It mentions Commander Rhiw talks in Norfolk, tariff proposals for Puerto Rico, and regional financial notes. Local items include court lists, council meetings, and Scranton theater roundups.
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West Virginia
Rhiw
Norfolk Veterare
Puerto Rico
Celebrated Her Century at Milestone Birthday
Memington New Jersey March 6 Miss Sarah Pettit celebrated her hundredth birthday at E J Chamberlin home on Flemington outskirts. Once active she has been bedridden after a hip injury ten months ago though hearing and sight improved enough to read papers without glasses. Her sister Margaret Pettit died at ninety two.
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Memington
N. J
Sarah Pettit
E. J Chamberlin
Flemington
Miss Pettit
Margaret Pettit
Seized Ruben Holy Family Painting On Duty Doubt
A painting by Ruben titled The Holy Family was seized at a Fifth Avenue gallery after investigators found it undervalued by about 20000 dollars. It was originally entered on December 17 by Eugene Fischoff and valued at 25000 dollars with duties paid, but has now been linked to a May London sale of 43000 dollars.
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New York
Custom House
Treasury
Ruben
Fifth Avenue
Eugene Fischoff
United States
Rale
Sir Cecil Miles, Bart
London
Shipping Notices and Arrivals Listing
A fragmented shipping bulletin lists vessels with routes and statuses. Names include Ligard March Meir Spaurndam Rotterdam Bremen New York Antwerp Southampton Liverpool Southampt on Antwerp Noord land and ships from New York to Antwerp and Bremen arriving in port.
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Ligard
March
Spaurndam
Rotterdam
H. H. Meir
Bremen
New York
Southwark
Antwerp
Liverpool
Southampton
Westernland
Soule
Bovie
Noordland
Frankfort arraigns March-Harland Whittaker over Goebel assassination
Frankfort Kentucky March-Harland Whittaker was arraigned today before Judge Moore for the assassination of Governor Goebel and was committed without call for the action of the April grand jury.
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Frankfort
Harland Whittaker
Moore
Goebel
Railroad hearing probes discharge over railroad union ties
Washington March 6 the industrial commission began hearing witnesses on alleged Philadelphia and Reading Railroad employee dismissals linked to the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen. Witnesses described voluntary benefits and dues deductions, with some workers told their union ties caused terminations. Additional testimony listed witnesses from various lodges and held that some workers struggled to find new jobs without recommendations.
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Washington
Industrial Commission
Philadelphia and Reading Railroad
Fitzpatrick
Columbus
Ohio
Brotherhood of
Philadelphia and Reading Railroad Company
Brotherhood
Philadelphia
Reading
Shamokin
Kansas Cattle Quarantine Extends Across States
Governor Stanly issued a quarantine to curb tuberculosis spread in Kansas dairy stock. The order bars dairy cattle shipments into Kansas from many states including New England states, New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, and Colorado despite protests from A. Stannard of Emporia.
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Topeka
Stanly
Livestock Sanitary Commission
Kansas
Co. A. Stannard
Emporia
Guarding the Czar Amid New Polish Plot Alerts
In St. Petersburg March 26 renewed police precautions follow the discovery of Russian and Polish Nihillet plots. The czar’s routes to barracks theaters and public functions are doubly patrolled by secret police. Winter palace guards and Neva Quay patrolled more heavily.
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St. Petersburg
Tberczar
Winter Palace
Neva Quay
Two Men Murder Farmer on Porch in Baxiey Georgia
A young farmer Dan Mimma twenty miles from Baxiey was murdered on his porch by two black robbers who killed his wife’s baby and severely beat the woman before escaping. The attackers lived nearby and the crime left the community in shock.
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Baxiey
Dan Mimma
Aldrich Robbins Contest Held In Fourth Alabama District
The house spent the day considering the Aldrich-Robbins contested election case in the Fourth Alabama district. Robbing the sitting member spoke for an hour in his own defense while Burkett of Nebraska spoke for the contestant, joined by Glenn of New York and Dearmond of Missouri for the contestee. No action reached.
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Washington
House
Aldrich-Robbins
Alabama
Robbing
Burkett
Nebraska
Messrs
Glenn
New York
Dearmond
London Typhoid Plague Casts Deplorable Shadow
March 6 dispatch reports surgeon Treven describing Lagremith as in deplorable condition with about 100 typhoid cases. Lav tech supplies of wornforts are now on the scene to assist the town.
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London
Treven
Lagremith
Lavtech
Wornforts
British Forces Hold Osfontein Front in Transvaal War
London dispatch reports Lord Roberts pausing near Osfontein as British stores remounts and troops arrive from the cape. Natal is Boers free and Cape Colony nearly so, while Boers mass up to 10,000 north and south of lines. A Round Robin pushes annexation of the Transvaal and Free State with signatures from government supporters. A Daily News correspondent released says Boers are demoralized and treating British wounded well.
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London
Lord Roberts
Osfontein
Cape
Natal
Cape Colony
Modder
Kopies
A. G. Hales
Daily News
Bloemfontein
Sterkstroom
Senate Enacts Finance Bill Conference Report
Washington March 6 The Senate shows rare interest in final vote on the financial bill conference report passing by 2 to 26 with a 18 vote majority. Debate on Oregon policies follows Simon’s reply to Carter and Allen of Nebraska denounces the bill as the most virulent legislation in his experience.
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Washington
Senate
Aldrich
Simon
Carter
Montana
Oregon
Corbett
Allen
Neb
Kingston Council in Open Revolt Over Corruption
Kingston municipal council members revolt and the mayor with a council majority threaten to resign. Corruption is cited as the root cause and tensions rise among the black population with possible disturbances feared.
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Kingston
Jamaica
Joint resolution to govern Philippines by president
A Washington report states a joint resolution is introduced authorizing the government of the Philippines to be directed by the president until Congress acts. The measure empowers the president to exercise all military civil and judicial powers through appointees to protect inhabitants and ensure full liberty property and religion.
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Washington
Congress
Weather forecast for eastern Pennsylvania
Washington forecast notes for Wednesday and Thursday call for fair skies and colder temperatures. Winds turn brisk from the northwest, with improving conditions expected as the day progresses.
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Washington
Pennsylvania
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