Terrible event at Crows Nest Pass mine bears heavy toll
A Fernie British Columbia special reports a blast in No 2 shaft of the Crows Nest Pass Coal Company mine at Bear Fernie. Thirty five of the 20 men working reportedly escaped nine bodies have been recovered and 169 entombed. fears grow for most. Rescue and relief efforts unfold with orderly response from available forces as villagers endure heart rending scenes.
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Fernie
B.C
Crows Nest Pass
Hardiya
Burning of Dudley Morgan in Lansing Texas
A telegram from Halivilis reports the lynching of Dudley Morgan, accused of assaulting Mrs. McKay in Lansing. Captured near the telegraph station, he identified the McKay family and claimed Vic and Whaley Yard induced the act before he was burned at the stake.
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Dudley Morgan
Sirs
McKay
Lansing
Texas
Halivilis
Whaley Yard
Vic
Surrender talks reach key points as British advance
Report from Pretoria indicates South African negotiations progress with Allied representatives detailing surrender terms. Officials cite the imminent decision on terms and the role of British forces in the anticipated resolution amid wartime pressures.
Ohio River Flood Destroys Barges Shanties
Floodwaters from heavy rains in Ohio Indiana and Kentucky surged into the Ohio River between Cincinnati and Newport washing away boats and barges and sinking coal transports. Several shanties were torn from their moorings and fears rise for missing boat occupants.
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Cincinnati
Ceayington
Newport
Ohio River
Ohio
Idiana
Kentucky
Sheep Mountain Forest Fire Report From Canton Area
A massive forest fire is reported atop Sheep Mountain near Canton with thick smoke seen across the region. Fire crews from nearby towns are responding and surveying the extent of damage and potential evacuation needs.
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Canton
Citwial
Sheep Mountain
Victoria
Moountain
Thames
Boxers Clash Ends in Severe Concussion at Lepex Arena
In Beeston Mass, Pomiay Netgan of to be Goine sustained a brain concussion after a boxing bout with Pisce Disse of Charen at the Lepex Athione club. Dixon sought police help after the six round match nearly ended in a fatal outcome.
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Charen
Lepex Athione Club
Beeston
Mass
Dixon
Himiselfiaip
United States Ship Arrives at Port-au-Prince to Monitor Revolution
Minister Powell in Port au Prince announces the arrival of the United States ship Topeka to watch the town during the revolution and protect foreign elements.
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Cibleeram Tees
State Department
Powell
Port- Au-Prince
United States
Topeka
Smelting Company Buys Sunnyside Mine for $1 Million
The American Smelting and Refining Company purchases the Sunnyside mine in the San Juan district. Simon Guggenheimer completes the deal for $1,000,000 as consideration.
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Denver
American Smelting and Refining Company
Sunnyside
San Juan
Simon Guggenheimer
Fire Devastates Business District in Miford Ind
A sweeping blaze destroyed the business section of Miford Indiana damaging eleven buildings with estimated losses around fifty thousand dollars. No injuries are reported and firefighters battled the flames through the night, securing remaining structures.
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Miford
Ind
Frightful Trolley Wreck Near Easton Claims Two Lives
A trolley wreck several miles beyond Easton Pennsylvania killed two men and injured many others including both genders. Rescue teams worked through the wreckage to aid the injured as authorities investigated the cause of the crash.
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Easton
Lodge Bill Aims to Raise Maine Remains in Havana Harbor
Senator Lodge introduces a bill to remove the battleship Maine from Havana Harbor and recover the bodies of American sailors lost with the vessel. The measure would allocate 1 million dollars for the operation.
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Senator Lodge
Maine
Havana
Landis Wins Nomination at Indiana Convention in Wabash
The Eleventh Indiana district congressional convention at Wabash nominated Frederick A. Landis of Logansport, defeating congressman George W. Steele by a decisive margin.
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Indiana
Wabash
Frederick A. Landis
Logansport
George W. Steele
A Republic Is Born in Cuba Palma Inaugurated President
The United States ends its occupation of Cuba as Palma is installed president on May 1 1902 marking Cuba’s entry as an independent republic. Gen Wood governs, a 1901 constitutional convention, and elections establish a Senate and House under a new organic law.
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United States
Cuba
Palma
Republic of Cuba
Republic
Wood
Tomas Estrada Palma
Senate
House of Representatives
Family of Independent Nations
Wellington
Shattuc
Ohio
Committee On Immigration
Charles R.hamas
North Carolina
Tistrict
Emmett Tompkins
John J. Lentz
Rhea
Virginia
International Committee of the
Port Niobrara
Nebraska
Retrospect of Cuba War Beginnings and Maine Destruction
A retrospective review notes that the U S occupation of Cuba began with Gen Shafter's landings at Siboney on June 22, 1898 and recalls earlier pivotal moments, including the destruction of the Maine which triggered the Cuban struggle for liberation from Spain.
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Cuba
United States
Shafter
Siboney
Spain
First Minster Assignments To Cuba And Havana Post
Werbert G. Squiers named first minister to Cuba with Goldsmith Squaters as first secretary of legation at Pekin for four years. He aided during the siege of Tow, notable for bravery and diplomatic skill. Gen Edward S. Bragg of Wisconsin named consul general at Havana. a Civil War veteran and former congressman born February 20 1827.
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Werbert G. Squters
Curba
Tye
Pekin
Tow
Claude McDonald
Tie
Republic
Squiers
Berlin
Edward S. Bragg
Wisconsin
Havana
Gen. Brags
Cleveland
Unadilla
N.Y
Gen. Brace
Union Army
Llavana
Cuba to Assume US Obligations Under Cuban Transition Plan
The document outlines that Cuba will take over laws and offices as a going concern once the new Cuban government is seated, with the United States ending revenue and duty responsibilities. It notes limits on Cuban foreign treaties, US intervention rights, and emphasizes sanitary obligations, amid wartime context and moves toward independence.
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Hfe
Cuba
Sam
Ms Menase
United States
Congress
Coba Doris
Wood
Pew
United States of America
Spain
Paris
Rngular
Railroading in Cuba Costs Passengers A Steep Fare
The article notes high rail charges in Cuba with 124 railways and over 1000 miles of track. It states travel is not cheap for passengers and mentions the burden of the government’s transport network on travelers.
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Cuba
War’s Cuba campaign turns to Santiago and rail hikes
The report outlines Cuba warfare from a inland scene to a Santiago blockade and Cervera’s destruction on July 3. It notes Santiago’s surrender on July 27 and critiques Cuban rail rates, with 124 lines of which only 17 are public, and total island railroad value at 70 million dollars.
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Spain
Congress
Ker West
Havana
Montejo
Manila
Dewey
Cervera
Santiago
Santiago Harbor
Tampa
Cuba
Schley
What to Avoid in Cuba for Newcomers
Cautious guidance for travelers in Cuba warns against overexposure to the hot sun and heavy tropical humidity. The text advises avoiding soaked clothing and quick tropical handling that leads to loss rather than gain, stressing careful, patient travel practices.
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Cuba
Tropics
Havana Reforms Under American Occupation Impress Visitors
A long review praises Havana after American occupation, noting cleaner streets, new promenades at punta, parks, and a cosmopolitan street life. It contrasts prewar conditions with postwar improvements and mentions notable sights like Morro Castle and the Maine wreck as tourist draws.
General Wood Loved by Cubans for Reform Efforts
The article portrays General Leonard Wood as trusted by Cubans for his three year rule in Havana. It notes his tireless work and successful administration, comparing his Cuba achievements to earlier Spanish rule. Wood’s rise from Harvard to medicine to military service is highlighted as a self-made success story.
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Leonard Wood
Cuba
Harvard
Washington
Unusual Cuban Wildlife Reported Around Plantations
A described menagerie includes a small red asp imported from Santo Domingo that infests sugar plantations in Cuba and delivers dangerous bites. Cuban scorpions are noted as undesirable neighbors with serious but rarely fatal effects. Occasionally seen are large boas and bats of impressive wingspans that enter homes through open doors, regarded as uncanny and ominous.
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Santo Domingo
Cuba
Cuba's potential as a cattle and hog producer
The article argues Cuba can become a major cattle and hog producer due to rich grazing lands and crops. It notes sugar and tobacco are strong, and hogs would thrive, but heavy Spanish taxes historically prevented self-sufficiency in pork.
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Cuba
Washington Notes Chronicles Military and Legal Decisions
Arbitrators rule against Salvador in citizen claims case. Secretary Shaw amends customs to allow free luggage on board and grants a 500 dollar exemption on appeal. Captain Bertram S Nuemann is dismissed after a court martial in Pensacola. The President pardons five union miners convicted of contempt in Virginia. He opposes cattlemen lease plans for grazing at two cents per acre. Army surgeon Captain Harry Littlefield links beriberi to diet in Philippines prisoners. Supreme Court says regular officers lack jurisdiction to try Captain Peter C Deming of the volunteers. British camp at New Orleans deemed lawful. no recruiting, and shipments do not violate neutrality. Admiral Coghlan named second in command on the North Atlantic station. station gains size prompting an additional admiral. Coghlan's New York yard successor as captain remains to be announced.
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Salvador
United States
Shaw
Bertram S. Nuemann
Marine Corps
Pensacola
Virginia
Harry Littlefield
Philippines
United States Supreme Court
Peter C. Deming
Volunteer Service
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Roosevelt
Coghlan
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