Awful Monongah Mine Disaster Feared With Hundreds Trapped
Fairmont Coal Company mines Nos. 6 and 8 at Monongah exploded at 10:30 AM. About 1000 workers feared dead. eight bodies recovered. Rescue crews and doctors rushed to the scene as officials estimate 300 to 500 may be entombed.
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Fairmont Coal Company
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Clarksburg
Somerset
Cumberland
Malone
Monongahela River
Baerec
Mine Disaster at No 8 Mining Complex
At Monongah West Virginia on December 1 a mine explosion at No 8 and No 6 traps many workers. Four bodies recovered outside No 6 mouth. officials fear at least 175 dead in No 8 with 160 miners inside. Rescue efforts ongoing as fans restart to reach entombed workers.
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No. 6
Bank Reopens After Closing Day
First State Bank of Argentine Kansas resumes business this morning after a temporary closing yesterday. The bank is affiliated with the National Bank of Commerce. Officials said the reopening proceeds smoothly with standard procedures in place.
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Associated Press
Kansas City
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Kans
National Bank of Commerce
Nell Charms Y M C A Audience In Lord Chum ley Play
The Y M C A auditorium was full for C Edmund Nell as he presented a heroic and humorous portrayal of ten distinct characters in Lord Chum ley. His performance drew praise from Wheeling Resister and Clarksburg, with plans for a repeat engagement at Waldo Assembly Room Friday December 13 at 8 o'clock.
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Lord Chumley
Pichure
Neil
Nell
Waldo Assembly Room
Clarksburg
Wheeling Resister
Special Meeting Tonight for Adoniram Chapter 11
Adoniram Chapter No 11 Royal Arch Masons holds a special meeting at 7 30 this evening for work and will serve refreshments after the session.
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Adoniram
Royal Arch Masons
Temperance Meeting Arranged At Opera House
Union groups plan a temperance gathering at the opera house Sunday night December 8 at 7 20 o clock. Hon Oliver W Stewart of Chicago will speak, hailed as a top platform orator and former Illinois legislator. Ex speaker Lawrence Sherman praised his Illinois Assembly address. The event draws extensive local invitation and support.
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Oliver W. Stewart
Chicago
Stewart
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Vttha
Lawrence Y. Sherman
Illnois
Clarksburg
Stewaart
Suicide of Actress Clara Bloodgood Shocks Baltimore
The body of actress Clara Bloodgood, who committed suicide last night, was moved to New York today by her husband William Laimbier. A note allegedly left by Bloodgood offered no motive, only references to business matters.
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Baltimore
Dee
Clara Bloodgood
Sulcide
New York
William Laimbier
Bank Fails at Pittsburg in abrupt closure
Port Pitt National Bank of Pittsburg Pa failed to open today with a notice on the door stating it was closed by order of the comptroller of the currency President Andrew Lerren said depositors would be fully protected and the suspension followed events yesterday The suspension did not affect other city banks with only about twenty depositors near the bank this morning The comptroller’s December 3 statement showed resources of 5142 thousand and liabilities of the same amount
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Port Pitt National Bank
Andrew Lerren
Uy Hank
Elose Bank
Federal Troops Move to Goldfield
Associated Press reports from Washington that five companies from Fort McDowell and four from another unit will depart today for Goldfield, New Mexico to reinforce federal presence amid unrest.
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Bristol merchant shot. condition improves in hospital
Thomas Wo Kem of Bristol, a merchant and ton agent, was wounded Wednesday night near Nis Home by an unknown shooter. Doctors say the bullet grazed the right ear, affected facial nerves, but Kem is progressing in Kessler hospital. Authorities have yet to identify the assailant. The city council will hold its regular monthly meeting tonight with routine business expected.
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Telegram special night edition from mine horror scene
Telegram reports a developing mine disaster with reporters at the scene. A special wire service edition will carry the latest details at 8 30 p m local time.
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Telegram
Ten Held For Grand Jury In Walnut Lane Obstruction
Ten people including Jocoh W Thorn Ashley Monroe and Frank Reed were held for the grand jury by Magistrate Gordon after hearings on a warrant charging unlawfully obstructing Walnut Lane with a water main. Bonds set at 50 dollars with Mettie Thorn as surety.
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Ashley Monroe
Dr. M. Boone
W. H. Henderson
Frank Carpenter
Thomas Carpenter
Zane Garrell
Guy Skidmore
W. Davis
Frank Reed
Gordon
H. Kidd
Coal District
West End
Walnut Lane
Mettie Thorn
Boyle
Pritchards’ Place
Pritchards
Thorn
Monroe
Kidd
B. B. Stout
Cour
Mettier Thorn
National Republican Committee Elects New Chairman
The National Republican Executive Committee in Washington elected Harry C. New of Indianapolis as chairman to succeed Cortelyou. The meeting approved a formal call for the next national convention and discussed delegate elections and a primary law. The committee planned to visit the White House to inform the President. Kansas City and Chicago vie for the party’s nomination venue with Chicago gaining momentum.
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Washington, D. C
National Republican Executive Committee
Harry C. New
Indianpolis
Cortelyou
New
Denie
White House
Kansas City
Chicago
Oratorio at High School Opera House This Afternoon
The high school presents Longfellow's The Building of the Ship as an oratorio at the opera house this afternoon and tonight at :15. Part I features a chorus and recits with students A W Martin A J Smith and the Girls Chorus led by the high school. Part II continues with soprano recital and chorus, while Part III includes more recitations and airs.
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Opera House
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
A. W. Martin
A. J. Smith
A.W. Matin
Master High School
Death of John McDermott at 78 on Drummond Street
John McDermott aged 78 died at his home on Drummond Street Friday morning after a Thursday paralysis. He leaves a wife and a son in the West. He was uncle to Rev. Father McDermott of Rowlesbury, who came to conduct the funeral.
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John McDermott
Drummond Street
Father McDermott
Rowlesbury
Ordinance Submits Broad Regulations for Public Vote
The document outlines numerous regulations to be included in an ordinance for submission. It also notes that an annual tax is required and that other companies may be allowed to use public poles under specified terms.
Emerson Pleads Innocence In Contempt Charge
Former State Supreme Court figure Emerson was arraigned on contempt charges and pleaded not guilty. He was released on bond to reappear for trial on February 7, with James C. Smith of Wil Summit noted in city on business.
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