Rescuers Battle Time To Save Johnstown Mine Victims
Johnstown Pa July 12 rescuers pressed deeper into the Cambria Steel rolling mill mine hoping to locate any remaining survivors after a collapse that left fourteen saved and many more dead. By nightfall seventy seven bodies had been recovered as officials and miners hunted still dangerous sections three miles inside the mine amid crowded scenes at the pit mouth and morgue.
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Johnstown
Cambria Steel Company
Klondike
Strike Hits El Paso Galveston Harrisburg Shops
In El Paso on July 12, 125 workers from the Galveston Harrisburg and San Antonio shops struck at 3 p.m. after their 10 percent wage raise demand was refused. The walkout involved machinists coppersmiths and boilermakers.
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el Paso
Texas
Galveston
Harrisburg
San Antonio
Dennis Hodge Charged in Dynamiting Clear Lake
Texarkana Texas July 12 Dennis Hodge arrested on the charge of dynamiting Clear Lake several days ago. The lake was attacked at multiple spots with explosives killing vast quantities of fish and leaving a 12 inch mat of dead fish on the surface. The once popular North Texas resort lake was famed as the prettiest waterway in the South.
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Texarkana
Texas
Dennis Hodge
Onmf Hodge
Clear Lake
Refuse to Resign Oath Signatures in Orange River Colony
In Bloemfontein on July 12, many Boer commandants field cornets and officers of the late Free State government refuse to sign the oath of allegiance though most approve the declaration acknowledging King Edward as the lawful sovereign.
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Bloemfontein
Orange River Colony
Free State
Edward
Woman Dies After Lightning Strike in Kirbyville
Mrs Sallie Dubose wife of Pete Dubose, was killed when struck by lightning in Kirbyville Texas on July 12 authorities reported.
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Kirbyville
Texas
Sallie Dubose
Pete Dubose
Southern Pacific strike calm with rumors of a walkout
Houston reports a quiet day in the Southern Pacific strike amid rumors of a shop floor walkout that could cripple the system. El Paso employees joining the strike cheer the move as pivotal while Manager Van Vleck cites wage figures showing employer demands and offers are under 2 cents apart.
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van Vleck
Texas Farmers' Congress Sets College Station Meeting
In College Station on July 15 to 18 the Texas Farmers Congress will convene from 2 p m to 12 m. Attendance is urged with advance notices to reserve accommodations. A railroad note indicates tickets may be sold on July 14 and 15 for trains arriving by July 16 morning. Secretary B C Pittuck signs the advisory.
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College Station
Texas
Texas Farmers’ Congress
T. J. Anderson
Sunset-Central Railroad
B. C. Pittuck
Would Not Obey Father Elopement of Ex Governor's Daughter
Emily Taylor 22, daughter of ex Governor Bob Taylor, elopes with Dr George F. St John. The pair had a lengthy betrothal but Governor Taylor returned from Texas to halt the match over a gaming scandal. Emily left her Fourth Avenue home after breakfast, sending a message to her father via St John asking for Mrs St John's trunks.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Emily Taylor
Bob” Taylor
George F. St. John
St. John
Miss Taylor
Fourth Avenue
Money for A. and M. Colleges Warrants issued
Washington July 12 Warrants are issued at the treasury for 25000 dollars for each of the forty eight states and territories for the agricultural and mechanical colleges. The funds come from Morrill act land sales and provide 15000 dollars per state with annual increases to 25000. Puerto Rico Indian Territory and Alaska are not included. Warrants will go to state treasurers within ten days.
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M. Colleges
Washington
Treasury Department
Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges
Porto Rico
Indian Territory
Alaska
Homeseekers Pour into Texas From Paris Colony
Denison Texas July 12 A large number of homeseekers and prospectors are pouring into the State Every passenger train is crowded A colony direct from Paris France farmers arrived yesterday at noon They prospect for suitable lands to engage in grape culture and wine making After looking over Texas they will proceed to Southern California
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Denison
Texas
Paris
France
California
State treasury cash balance slips year over year
The cash balance in the State treasury to the credit of the general revenue account at the close of business yesterday was 1,287,683 dollars, down from 1,465,455.95 dollars for the same time last year in Austin Texas.
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Austin
Texas
Johnstown Mine Disaster Claims Hundreds of Lives
A 12:20 PM explosion at Cambria Steel's Mill Creek mine under Westmont Hill in Johnstown Pennsylvan ia leaves an uncertain death toll possibly 200 or more. Rescue efforts by Cambria personnel are hampered by lethal gases as workers and officials rush to locate survivors and determine causes.
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Johnstown
Cambria Steel Company
Westmont Hill
Cambria Iron Company
Westmont
Richard Bennett
John Meyers
Mill Creek
H. Rodgers
William Blanch
John Whitney
John Retallick
John Thomas
Harry Rodgers
William Stibich
Klondike
Moore
George T. Robinson
Franklin Slope
Conemaugh
Philadelphia
Still at Large Tracey the Oregon Convict Eludes Capture
Kent Washington July 11 Harry Tracey the Oregon convict remains uncaptured after staying at E M Johnson's home two miles southeast of the farm. Tracey armed with a revolver and rifle forced Johnson to buy weapons and funds. He threatened Johnson's family and left after dark with Johnson’s horse toward Seattle or the Palmer cut off. Tracey spent the night watching pursuers and stocked up provisions including eggs bacon sugar and flour for a week.
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Tracey
Oregon
Kent
Wash
Harry Tracey
E. M. Johnson
Johnson
Tacoma
Seattle
Palmer
Wounded Woman In Critical Condition After Accident
Mrs Ira P Davis, shot accidentally by her husband, lies in critical condition at the Houston infirmary. Doctors and nurses give every effort with hope serving as the sole resource as relatives keep vigil.
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Houston
Texas
Ira P. Davis
Houston Infirmary
Houston and Texas Central shop men hold quiet wage talks
In Houston on July 11 the expected wage increase request by Houston and Texas Central shop employees did not materialize, easing tension around the Southern Pacific strike. Guards remained in place and no clashes occurred as Morrison and the shop committee spent the day at Labor Hall with no new action announced.
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Houston
Texas
Southern Pacific
Transportation Department
el Paso
Houston and
Texas Central
Mr. Morrison
Labor Hall
Deputy Marshal Appointed in Texas Border District
Galveston July 11 Nicasio Idar named deputy United States marshal for the Southern district of Texas at Laredo by United States marshal Hanson. Idar, a Laredo justice of the peace and Spanish newspaper publisher, filed his oath yesterday. Frank Cerda’s deputy marshal appointment at Rio Grande City also filed. Cerda formerly served as deputy marshal in the Western District. neither Southern nor Eastern district dep uty marshals from Dr John Grant’s era were retained amid political controversy.
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Galveston
Texas
Nicasio Idar
United States
Southern District of Texas
Laredo
Hanson
Idar
United States Court
Frank Cerda
Rio Grande City
Cerda
Joanson
John Grant
Grant
Farmer James Pipkin Injured in McInney Runaway
James Pipkin a well known farmer from the northeastern part of the county was seriously injured in a runaway at McKinney Texas on Wednesday. His team became frightened as he returned with a load of hay and threw him from the top with great force.
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McInney
Texas
James Pipkin
Shooting Near Bonham Leaves Man Fatally Wounded
McKee Blair of Bonham was shot last night and is probably fatally injured. The cause is unknown and Hugh Simpson of Dodd City, six miles east, has been arrested.
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Bonham
Texas
McKee Blair
Hugh Simpson
Dodd City
Here
County boosts Frisco Roadbed Value at 5000 Per Mile
McKinney reports the county equalization board nearing completion of its work. The roadbed of the new Frisco railroad through Collin county covering twenty one miles was valued at five thousand dollars per mile.
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McKinney
Collin County
Prairie crops thrive and fruit ships planned across regions
Farm reports show hay and oats steady, cotton and corn prospects strong in Texas and Oklahoma. Elberta peaches to ship from Wynnewood. large cattle shipments to St Louis and Chicago. creameries and dairies expanding in Cuero and Cleveland area.
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Wynnewood
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