Shamokin Lake Fidler colliery fire crowds mourned victims
A devastating fire at the Lake Fidler colliery in Shamokin began when a lamp ignited oil soaked timbers. Five workers including Irwin Buffington and George Brown are confirmed dead, with several others missing as the mine burned and rescue efforts stalled by smoke. The disaster halted 2000 workers at connected mines and threatens a multimonth flooding effort to extinguish the flames.
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Irwin Buffington
Lake Fidler
Shamokin
Pennsylvania
Irwin Bufflerton
George Brown
John Giezze
Michael Buzofiskie
Anthony Zobert
Burlington
Buffington
Boffington
Williams
Siopecter Brennan
Springfield
Kohlbreaker
County Commissioners Meet at Portsville Convention
The eighth annual Pennsylvania county commissioners association gathering opened in Portsville with 200 attendees led by Joseph Moore of Luzerne. Officers announced include D A Lawdrey as chairman and J Bailey and Frank Rentz as vice presidents. An address on highway improvements urged low road grades, solid foundations, drainage, and better road laws. Banquet in Tumbling Run proved a logistical flop as attendees were fed in relays due to limited hotel capacity.
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Portsville
County Commissioners’ Association of Pennsylvania
Court House
Joseph Moore
Luzerne
John C. Ulrich
Schuylkill
Thia
George A Lune
Lancaster County
James Hall
Perry County
Moore
Chilean Government Pays America 250000 Award
Washington October 9 The department of State has received from the Chilean government the full amount of the awards made to America by the recent Chilean claims commission totaling more than 200000. The commission adjourned July 9 and the Chileans have exhibited notable promptness in settling the claim.
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Washington
Department of State
America
Reoe
Blaze at New York stables starts after lamp topples
A cat toppled a lamp causing an 8250 blaze in New York stables. Several other incidents roll in as police report robberies in Chicago and violence across several states including a fatal shooting in Kingston New York and a deadly boxing accident in New Orleans.
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New York
Chicago
Pacific Mail Steamship Company Rit
Occidental and Uoridnta Line
Whitman
Colby
Columbia University
Washington
Minnesota
Montana
C. Werreter
Kingston
N. Y
J. R. Burns
Anniston
Ali
Hastings
Nob
New Haven
Newman Smith
Harry 8. Mapes
Mollenhauer
Brooklyn
J. H. Crossman
Frisco
Connyl Chames Woolrich
Mazatlan
Mey
Herman Fresht
St. Louis
Kerryville
Teno
Greeley Johnson
Siig
Abbie M. Grant
Joan A. Groughty
Ed. Turner
New Orleans
Syracuse
Notain Aie
Madison
Ant marching on Moukden reports and troop landings
Reports from October 9 about Japanese advances in Korea and near Foo Chow and Moukden. Troop landings totaling nearly 8,000 in various ports, naval movements including British and German ships, with Chinese countermeasures and European powers seeking war-end talks.
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Yorkotama
Chefoo
Yalo River
Hora Kore
Foo- Choo
Fo- Kien
Min River
Edwin H. Richards
Nagasaki
Japan
Firebrand
Lionald
Tuffnell
New Chwang
Gulf of Leap- Ton
Dhemul
Min
Foo Chow
Port Arthur
Redpole
Charles G. May
Yalu
Custer
Pekin
Stanghai
Yalu River
Makxtem
Ike
Ceres
Rome
Peltiotas
Wil
China
Pourporiers
Jesuttalas
Planters Split Leanings Across Parishes In Sugar Regions
In St Mary and Lafayette parishes the sugar districts show Republicans leading among planters, while Iberville is evenly split and La Fourche remains Democratic majority. Planters say they shifted to Republicans due to lack of hope from Democrats.
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St. Mary
Foster
Caffery
Lafayette
la Fourche
Iberville
Supreme Convention Of Catholic Mutual Benefit Association
The supreme convention gathers officers and delegates from New York to Quebec. Reports show a prosperous society with benefits totaling 1 20831035 for the term and 4 887 450.59 since founding. Liabilities reach 550 thousand, with 17 188 members and 7 000 transferred to Canada. Archbishop Satolli’s blessing is noted.
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Fand Bio Society
Supreme Court
Grand Council of Canada
Trostesa
Grand Council
Quebec
Aaid Provincs
Satolli
P. A. Baarta
Supreme Council
Mgr. Satolli
Laying of the Corner Stone at Binghamton Exposition
Crowds fill Binghamton for the laying of the corner stone of the Commercial Travelers' Association home on South Mountain. Governor Pattison and staff attend with Gov Flower, Depew and Cleveland letters read, parade features Thirteenth regiment Scranton, Twentieth New York, and a large Masonic display.
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Binghamton
Thirteenth Regiment
Star
the Tribune
Binenamton
Bing
Mi Bamton
Commercial Travelers’ Association of America
South Mountain
Parlor City
Pattisan
Scranton
Mayor Green
Pattison
Arlington Hotel
Lewis House
Arlington
Thirteenth
Bauer
Twentieth
New York
Chenango Street
Courtdown Court
State
State Street
Sixth Battery
Court Street
Ripple
Charles 5
Case
Exchange Street
Flower
Palmer
Calvin
Commercial Travelers’ Home Association
New York State
North Carolina
South Carolina
Steffa
Ross Park
Chenango
G. Parsons Nichols
First Presbyterian Church
John Hodge
Masons
State of
George E Green
William Mason
Binghimtown
The
Travelers’ Pssociation
James D. Aldrich
National Association
Charnesy M. Depew
Archie Baxter
Elmira
Reform Democrats Nominate Full Third State Ticket
Edward M Shepard leads Kings county reform Democrats who bolt the regular ticket and name a complete third state slate for governor Everett P Wheeler lieutenant governor Daniel N Lockwood and judge Charles F Brown. He announces Charles S Fairchild as campaign chairman with a large Brooklyn led committee and more names to follow.
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New York
Edward M Shepard
Reform Democrats
Kings County
Saratoga
New York State
Everett P. Wheeler
Daniel N. Lockwood
Buffalo
Court of Appeals
Charles F. Brown
Orange County
Shepard
Charles S. Fairchild
Franklin D. Locke
Edward M. Shepard
Brooklyn
Henry A. Richmond
Seymour van Santvoord
Troy
Michael E. O'Conner
Robert A. Widerman
Rockland County
Thomas G. Sherman
John A Beal
John Brooks Leavitt
Lehigh Valley Express Crashes in Manchester Yards
The Lehigh Valley express from Buffalo to New York and Philadelphia collided with a stationary Lehigh Valley passenger train in the Manchester yards at night. Three cars were disabled and several passengers reported slight injuries. The United States express followed ten minutes later.
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Irmaca
N. Y
Buffalo
New York
Philadelphia
Manchester
Sugar Planters Vote Republican Surge in Louisiana
The Picayune reports that 54 percent of Louisiana sugar planters favor the Republican tariff movement, 26 percent oppose it, and 20 percent are non committal. Among large planters, Republicans lead. Democrats cling to smaller growers, signaling about 45,500 Republican votes outside New Orleans potentially electing all three congressmen in the augur districts.
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Louisiana
New Orleans
Picaynee
New Republican Movement
Republican Congress
Ascension
Juffurgon
St. Julien
Verazilion
Democratic figures loom in bid for Wilson aid
West Virginian Democrats met in Washington Monday to rally Wilson supporters. They warned substantial funds will be needed to secure a seat in the next House, noting there is no money available. M P Jordan quit Michigan lieutenant governor talks and joined the Republicans after leaving Barry County Democratic leadership, saying he has lost faith in the Democratic party’s ability to legislate for the people.
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Breckinridges
Blackburn
Brown
Huckner
Henry Watterson
Democrate
Washington
Wilson
Chisen
M. PF. Jordan
Leutenant
Michigan
Censee
Barry
Democratic Party
Republico Party
Suburban Harrisburg Street Lighting Discontinued
A suburban street lighting program in Harrisburg has been halted causing community concern as residents await restoration and safety improvements.
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Harrisburg
Wernersville
Little Howard Hassler
Lebanon
John Mumford
Curtin's Funeral Arrangements Draw Dignitaries
Bellefonte pauses in mourning as ex Governor Curtin lies in state. Honorary pallbearers include Col A K McCinure Col William B Mann and Adjutant General Greenland. The National Guard will oversee the guard of honor while Gov Pattison Senator Wallace and other officials attend morning services. Floral tributes will be abundant.
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Bullefoore
Bellefonte
Cartin
A. K. MecCinure
Philadelphia Times
William B. Mann
Philadelphia
Greenland
John B. Brooke
Omaha
Craig Biddle
Morton McMichael
Court House
Pattison
Wallace
Scott
McClure
Mann
Juatius Dean
State Supreme Court
Key
Robinson
Western Theological Seminary
Allegheny
Curtin
Governors’ House
Notable Note On Investigation Status
A brief notice indicates a congressional committee is evaluating actions and determines that no further junkating is underway. The statement clarifies the current scope of inquiry and ongoing oversight posture.
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Congressional
Weather forecast for Washington region
Forecast covers eastern areas with potential rain and unsettled conditions. Affects coastal to northern zones with shifting winds and possible showers through the period.
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Washington
Canemene
Pay Enough Watches and Prices That Spark Interest
A local ad urges careful buying of watches from inexpensive boneal timepieces to costly gold watches. It contrasts plain value with luxury, referencing a $250 gold watch and a $2.50 alternative, urging shoppers to visit and compare a large stock. The piece uses humorous tone and moral appeal to attract customers.
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Dles
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