Terrible Mine Disaster in Crows Nest Region
A gas explosion at Fernie mine No 2 of the Crows Nest Coal Co in the Kootenay region near Crow's Nest Pass Ontario Canadian authorities report between 100 and 125 men dead or entombed many Scandinavian and American workers with 24 known safe five bodies recovered rescue efforts hindered by debris and shaft collapse as officials coordinate inquiries and relief measures.
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Vctoria
B. C
William Fernie
Crows Nest Coal Company
and Michel
Kootenay
Fernie
Crows Nest Gap
Patie
Berieg
Victoria
B.C
Vernment Department of Mines At
Aavea
Fernie RB. C
Crows Nest
Im P
Congress debates Indian lands and Alaska districts
The session considers a joint resolution to open Spokane Indian Reservation lands to mining and occupation once the president issues the necessary authorization. A bill to amend the Chinese exclusion act for Alaska is introduced. Alaska may be divided into three judicial districts. A Nevada senate measure seeks changes to Indian appropriation terms for reservations in Nevada Utah and Washington to address Roosevelt objections. Congressman Loud criticizes pensions as excessive and improper in method.
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Turner
Alaska
United States
Senate
Stewart
Nevada
Utah
Washington
Roosevelt
Loud
California
House
Plan Association Rejects Arbitration in Strike Fallout
May 23. The Plan Association rejected arbitration and prepared retaliation plans as building trades push for action. Mill owners opposed arbitration. widespread strike threats loom with unions and labor federations preparing to mobilize if no settlement within 48 hours.
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M Era
Higena
Moreavor
Fairway
Labor Federamen
Cubans Plan Pardon Proposal Seen As End to Prison Sentences
A Cuban cable reports a plan to pardon prisoners still jailed under sentence. The measure, described as potentially ending many cases, remains undecided and would also free others under proposal.
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Wana
Mm Cubs
Mapute
Cuban cabinet vows clean slate for new government
The Cuban cabinet pledges a fresh start for the new government aiming to be free of prisoners to care for, signaling a broad reform effort and a shift in policy.
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Cuba
Summer hop at Leschi pavilion by Seattle Electric Company
Conductor and staff of Seattle Electric Company host a summer hop at Leschi pavilion. 180 colored lights and six arc lights illuminate the venue, which can hold 4 000 attendees. A three minute service will run on Yesler avenue and Jackson street lines to manage crowds as the Seattle Military Band performs selections under Ernest Meter.
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Seattle Electric Company
Leschi Pavilion
Willon
Yesler Avenue
Jackson Street
Seattle Military
Senate panel backs subsidy bill for Pacific trade
Washington May 23 The senate committee on military affairs ordered a favorable report on Senator Jones's bill to pay a 19 percent subsidy to ships trading between the Philippine Islands and Pacific coast ports with emphasis on Puget Sound business.
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Washington, D. C
Senate Committee On Military Affairs Today
Jones
Pacific Coast
Puget Sound
Refugees Leave In Numbers From Martinique
New York reports describe mass evacuation of Martinique residents as fear grows. More than 10,000 have already departed on the first steamer from Fort De France amid turmoil and rumors of impending disaster.
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New York
Martinique
Fort de France
Desert Island
Paris
Colonial Office
Companie Trans-Atlantique
Guadaloupe
Ri de France
Four gang house cases fail to come up in new venue
Due to the failing testimony the four gang house cases moved from Justice Kelso’s Columbia court to Justice Cain’s in this city did not go forward today. Defendants seek return of gambling tools seized in the Thomscrn raid but no motion was set after venue change. Proceedings likely to be dropped as sheriff’s tables and tools are said to be worthless. Wheat reports from San Francisco and Chicago follow.
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Kelso
Columbia
Cain
Thoms Crnsaders
Roberts
Cann
Senators Hear Petition on Penalty Payment to Service Officers
A petition presented in the Senate urges payment of pay and allowances to officers and men in the life saving service. It was introduced in Washington by an unnamed presenter, dated May 23, and reports concern over penatens’ te peidee nee.
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Washington, D. C
Foster
Senate
Penatens
May Mean War's End
London observers await cabinet session after 3 PM as ministers gather amid strong belief of South Africa news. The cabinet finished at 5 PM without a public statement, and officials expect an official bulletin later tonight.
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London
Downing Street
South Africa
At & O'Aldck
Tacoma Steel Buys Copper Land and Timber Rights
The Tacoma Steel Company bought 1,506 acres of copper and iron lands on Vancouver Island for 40000 dollars. It also secured options on 112 square miles of spruce timber lands near Queen Charlotte Sound Vancouver Island where a paper pulp mill will be built for foreign shipments.
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Tacoma
Tacoma Steel Company
Vancouver Inn
Quataino Sound
Vancouver I
Turks Lose 300 Men in Battle with Arab Rebels
Vienna report says a clash between Turkish forces and Arab rebels left 300 Turks dead and heavy casualties among the rebels. Both sides were equipped with modern rifles and field guns.
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Vienna
Journalist Dies In San Francisco May 23
W. D. Dressler a city editor of the Saminer died today in San Francisco from inflammation of the intestines.
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San Francisco
W. D. Dressler
Saminer
Attack on Society Insurance in Connecticut Report
State Insurance Commissioner E L Schofield presents a cautious view of secret and fraternal society insurance in Connecticut. The 1901 figures show rising assets and falling liabilities but rising expenses and death claims raise concerns about the financial stability of these organizations. The report urges reduced expenses and attention to mortality increases.
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Hartford
Conn
E. L. Schofield
Connecticut
Alfred Hamilton Hanged in Whatcom County Courtyard
Alfred Hamilton, English-born, aged 43, was executed in Whatcom county for the murder of D. M. Woodbury. The condemned man mounted the gallows steps without support, faced the crowd with a grim smile, and died at 6 o clock as the trap released. Hamilton had a notorious record and had been condemned multiple times before final execution.
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Whatcom
Alfred Hamilton
D. M. Woodbury
Hamilton
Brishin
King County
Clark
Anacortes
Brisbin
Amilton
Whatcom County Court Yard
Marshal Becker
McHale's
Offcer
Pratt Build
Marshal Lecker
Office of
Whatcom County Court
McBride
Star
Prof Anderson Robbed During Seattle Lecturing Tour
Prof Rasmus B Anderson a Scandinavian lecturer now in Seattle on a lecturing tour was robbed of 40 dollars and two gold nuggets valued at 20. The burglary occurred at 508 Union Street before 7 this morning as the professor and his half brother A C Amundson prepared for departure to St Paul. A house boy is suspected while doors were found locked. The case was turned over to Detective Phillips for investigation. Indianapolis.
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Rasmus B. Anderson
Wisconsin
Seattle
Prof. Anderson
Union Street
A. C. Amundson
St. Paul
Phillips
Mr. Amundson
H. C. Anderson
School Board approves plastering and adds rooms
The building committee inspected the school building yesterday afternoon and found plastering to meet contract standards. The board will delay hiring more teachers, plans two additional kindergarten rooms to serve as a grammar school, and considers hiring an architect to supervise ongoing school construction amid complaints about high school plastering quality.
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Main Street
Escobedo Dies in Mexico City After Surrender
Mexico City May 23 Gen Mariano Kacobedo the general who received Maximilian’s surrender died Thursday. The report notes his role in the late empire and his cause of death.
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Mexico City
Mariano Kacobedo
Ekimperor Maximilian
Loubet Sails Home After Visit to Cronstadt
President Loubet returned to sea after a visit to Cronstadt on May 23. He was seen off by Russia’s highest officials aboard the French fleet, marking the end of his regional visit.
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Cronstadt
President Loubet
Rusela
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