Five Die and Two Hurt in Engleside Zinc Mine Blast
Joplin Mo March 6 five men were killed and two seriously injured in an explosion at the Engleside zinc mine in Center Valley eight miles east of Joplin. Five workers trapped in a drift died. two in the main shaft survived. A discharged unexploded shot triggered a box of powder causing massive destruction. A surface worker was hurled 30 feet. Further details unavailable.
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Joplin
Engleside
Center Valley
Hale Foster
George Wilson
William Buzzard
Fitz Morris
Edward Stothard
Cleveland Backs Young Men's Democratic Clubs in City
Grover Cleveland writes to Arthur D. W. Storey, urging formation of Young Men's Democratic clubs in the Twenty first district to organize young Democrats for supplemental district work. He warns efforts must be patriotic and intelligent to avoid temptations that could wreck the movement and hinder good political results.
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Grover Cleveland
New York
Arthur D. W. Storey
Young Men's Democratic Club
Twenty-first Assembly District
Cleveland
Philippine civil government plan signals early establishment
Manila reports that commissioners expect soon a general civil government in the Philippines and a new Insular Constabulary department. Major Hughes says insurgent commander Mondigar near Iloilo has surrendered with 50 men. many others have sworn allegiance to the United States.
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Manila
McKinley
Root
Wright
Department
Insular Constabulary
Insular Chief of Constabulary
Commission
Hughes
Mondigar
Iloilo
Panay
United States
Increase Capital Stock for Great Northern Railway
The Evening Post reports talk of raising Great Northern stock beyond the present 100 million dollar authorized amount. Directors may increase capital under Minnesota law, with outstanding stock rising from 25 million in 1898 to 100 million now. A new issue of shares, following June 1900’s 9 million offering, may be offered to stockholders under similar terms.
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New York
The
Evening Post
President Hill
Great Northern
Great Northern Railway
Minnesota
Remains of General Nathaniel Green Found in Georgia Vault
A joint Rhode Island and Georgia Historical Society commission led by Colonel Asa B. Gardiner recovered General Nathaniel Green's remains in the vault of General Jones at the Colonial Cemetery in Savannah. The coffin plate, sword fragments, colonial buttons, and the skull were identified. No interment had occurred in a century, and disposal plans for the bones and relics remain undecided.
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Savannah
Rhode Island Society of the Cincinnnati
Georgia Historical Society
Asa B. Gardiner
Nathaniel Green
General Jones
Colonial Cemetery
General Green
Montenegrin Prisoner Hangs Self in Greensburg Cell
John Popovitch, one of four Montenegrins sentenced to death for the murder and attempted robbery of Paymaster Hosler of Mount Pleasant, Pa., died by hanging in his Greensburg, Pennsylvania cell.
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Greensburg
John Popovitch
Hosler
Mount Pleasant
Denounce Americans Rally in Santiago de Cuba
Senor Bravo returns to Santiago de Cuba to a vast crowd at the wharf and plaza. The demonstration, led largely by Black attendees, erupts after his incendiary remarks condemning the U S government and its proposals. Newspapers split on policy while talks of trouble swirl without concrete plans.
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Santiago de Cuba
Congress
Senor Bravo
United States
Cubano Libre
Washington
Republican
Busy House approves conference reports on key bills
The House, March 1, agreed to conference reports on the fortification, District of Columbia and military academy bills including anti hazing provisions. The naval appropriation bill went back to conference after defeating a motion to concur in Senate speedups. Louisiana purchase exposition bill sent to conference. several statue bills disposed of. revenue cutter bill reversed as the House adjourned amid a push to take it up.
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Washington
House
District of Columbia
Senate
Revenue Cutter
Carter Ends Senate Career With 13 Hour River Bill Fight
Senator Carter of Montana spoke for nearly thirteen consecutive hours to kill the river and harbor bill as his term ended. The session closed with Vice President Roosevelt taking office and a graceful tribute from the minority to Speaker Henderson. The Charleston item was saved by supporting votes then the river bill stalled at the end of the Fifty-sixth Congress.
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Washington
Senate
Carter
Montana
Allison
Tillman
Charleston
Missouri
Roosevelt
Frye
Tribute to Henderson closes House session with thanks
Washington March 6 the house ended its session at 11 45 amid a demonstrative farewell after Speaker Henderson delivered a valedictory. Resolutions from minority leader Richardson Tennessee praised his impartial and dignified leadership and the house unanimously adopted them. The adjournment marked the Fifty sixth congress end of business.
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House
Washington
Henderson
Richardson
Tennessee
Stayer Wins Through Hard Work Over Brawn
The saying notes a stayer achieves victory whether weapons are brawn or brains and that the best work comes from consistent effort over time.
Humorous mispunctuation in newspaper ads
A column lampoons comical mispunctuation in ads from a variety of sources. It highlights phrases like hospital trained receivers, portraits of titled persons, and odd requests such as a boss hand owing sheep or a coachman tending horses with a religious turn of mind, as cited by the London Globe and others.
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Huamors
South Bucks
Texas
Walker
London Globe
Instant Death Defined By Physiology And Exceptions
The Indian Lancet notes that true death is a late process of disintegration and loss of cell life. It cites a caustic potash accident leaving only metallic heel plates and buttons, and discusses electric shocks as nearly instantaneous. revival after preserved cells is possible with proper treatment.
Vagrant Seeks Help Amid Iron Door and Barred Entry
A weary man of great bulk knocks at a kitchen door and speaks politely but is rudely dismissed. He discovers a bicycle on the stoop too late, resigning as the door locks behind him. The scene unfolds with sharp social tension and a terse exchange.
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Stoop
Leslie
Dublin Archbishop's Declining Years Tale
An honored Dublin archbishop in decline, partly paralyzed, would creep from his house to Stephen's Green unattended. On one occasion he fell heavily.
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Dublin
Stephen
Bright Girl Helps Man To His Feet In Stranger Rescue
A bright young girl aids a man who falls, offering to guide him home. When he doubts her, she replies that her father is the same every day, showing confidence and resourcefulness in a small act of kindness.
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Imant
Ead
Detroit Free Press
Pearson
What is this social struggle we hear so much about
Quote from Chicago Record on social conflict noting it involves self-assertion and exclusion of others.
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Chicago
Sympathizer Recounts Brother's Sailor Ship Wreck
A Pittsburg man recalls hearing his brother sailed to Japan on a ship wrecked at sea Three or four men were saved later a tough choice doomed his brother by cast lot Survivors apologized and the man mourns the loss as others confess similar tragedies in the Chicago News account.
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New York
Pittsburg
Japan
Ben
Fiji Islands
Chicago News
He Paid the Freight in Eight Coppers at Post Office
An old negro asks the stamp clerk how much to send letters. The clerk says eight cents. The man pays eight coppers from a leather book of 1855 and sighs, then says the letters can go long. The letters were found in a hole and stamped to proceed.
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Macon Telegraph
Obligations Discharged in a Personal Call
A dialogue from the Philadelphia Record shows Mrs. Buggins and Mr. Buggins confessing they finally made a long overdue call to their odious correspondents Mrs. Bjones and Mr. Bjones. The exchange frames this as a moment of courage and mutual sympathy.
Helpful Child
Caller and child exchange a quick funny exchange about helping at home. The child claims to already assist by stepping aside whenever told to move. The line ends with a regional attribution.
Weak Human Nature in a Neighbor's Dilemma
A Kansas City Journal reader recalls an insurance man recounting a house fire where a neighbor failed to report it promptly despite a phone inside. The incident prompts musings on human frailty and the irony of risking others to save property while the owner acted indifferently.
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Kansas City Journal
Music Hall Belle Boasts Victory In Suit At Law
A music hall heartthrob recently won a suit against an unpopular manager over pay for her engagement at his venue. After triumph, she sent bouquets of messages but later regretted showing telegrams. The manager displayed them publicly, stirring further public commentary. An additional lawsuit is pending.
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Flightie
The Mystery of Gout
A medical note from the Medical Record admits ongoing uncertainty about gout despite careful study. It states we remain largely uninformed about the exact nature of the disease and its mechanisms.
Inventive Genius Mentioned by Mrs Small
A witty exchange notes Mrs Small speaking of a reputed woman known to Mr Small while her husband is credited with inventing a caste register for married men's trousers pockets.
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Mr.Small
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