Entombed 340 Miners After Pretoria Mine Explosion
In Lemion on December 22 a government inspector reported five sections of the Pretoria pit swept by fire after an explosion entombed 840 miners. Rescue efforts, hampered by flames and debris, recovered two bodies and left most victims dead or severely injured. One assistant manager died. rescuers later wore helmets. Other items note Canadian engineers backing US strike, a Pompeii victim found with jewels, and a mother’s suicide attempt involving her daughters.
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Lemion
Pretoria
Mint
Tonge
Thhe
Ming
Rushton
Tetrazini to Sing Open-Air Christmas Concert in San Francisco
San Francisco December 22 Tetrazini the prima donna who fought for the privilege of singing in concert here has decided to perform on Christmas evening in the street near Lotus fountain. An orchestra will accompany her with a stand erected for the event and all streetcars will stop for a half hour to allow about 20 000 people to hear the voice.
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San Francisco
Tetrazal
Oscar Hammerstalin
Lotias Fountain
Fire destroys town of Cirsleville in December blaze
Cirsleville, C. was largely wiped out by a December fire with estimated damages ranging from ten thousand to two hundred sixteen thousand dollars. No injuries are reported, and local authorities are investigating the blaze's cause.
Waddell sued for divorce as cheer program aids poor
Rube Waddell faces divorce action brought by the third Mrs. Waddell. John W. Bookwalter distributed 6000 dollars in Christmas cheer to Springfield's needy. A 28 hour train crash near a Pennsylvania railroad yard fatally injures three. Twelve year old Whol Flenuike dies after a sled collides with a telephone pole in Youngstown.
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Rube Waddell
Waddell
John W. Bookwalter
Springfield
Pennsylvania
Chicago
Wthol Flenuike
Youngstown
Baroness Von Sedtwitz Dies in New York
New York December 2 Baroness Von Sedtwitz formerly Miss Mary Caldwell of Louisville Kentucky died December 16 at the Carlton Hotel in Frankfort Germany. She was 31 years old and leaves a 14 year old son Waldemar. Her sister Mary Caldwell the Marquise Monstiers Merinville died October 4 1909 aboard ship near American shores after renouncing the Catholic church with her.
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New York
Baroness von Sedtwitz
Mary Whixabeth Caldwell
Louisville
Marquise Monstiers-Merinville
Carlton Hotel
Prankfort
Germany
Mary Gwendolyn Caldwell
Switzerland
Frankfort
Waldemar
Jackson Day Banquet Speakers Announced in Columbus
Democrats of Columbus reveal the Jackson day banquet program at Memorial Hall on January 7 under Franklin County Democratic club auspices. Speakers include Governor Harmon James Hamilton Lewin Theodore Bell and Martin W Littleton. Oyster trust controls 9 percent of Atlantic coast beds and plans price boost.
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Democrats of
Columbus
Jack
Ander
Franklin County
Democratic Club
Governor Harmon
James Hamilton Lewin
Chicago
Theodore Bell
California
Martin W. Littleton
New York
Harry Thaw
The
Oyster Trust
Atlantic
Carbondale murder case implicates several men
Logan Ohio December reports Harry Lennan confessed to the Carbondale murder of James Wilson on January 8 at a slab pile near Carbondale. Lennan’s statement led to Jack Bowers’s arrest and involvement of Arnold McNeal. The group planned theft of Wilson’s around $100, then shot him during a whisky celebration. Sheriff Williamson’s wife thwarted an escape attempt, and a stranger remains at large. Also, J J Vining eyed to be speaker after Democratic caucus in Columbus.
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Lennan
Arnold McNeal
Wilson
McNeal
Bowers
Carbondale
Vlettm
Willamson
Mra
Officials Settle Up With Refunded Fees
Commas U Kee and other Clermont county officials refunded fees not allowed by law after state examiner findings. Sheriff Teal and Probate Judge William Walker returned amounts totaling 1,086.56 dollars, with Bherif Pp M Rapp and C Ten also repaying sums of 164.41, 526.42 and 108.48 respectively.
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Commas
Kee
T2—O Metals
Clermont County
Bherif Pp. M. Rapp
Sherif. C. Ten
Wilam R. Walker
Teal
Thatcher Disbarred
Columbus Ohio December 22 The Ohio Supreme court overruled a motion to reinstate Charles A Thatcher Toledo attorney disbarred two years ago Thatcher was disbarred for circulating campaign literature attacking judges and for alleged part in suits on notes already paid
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Columbus
Ohio Supreme Court
Charles A. Thatcher
Toledo
Thatcher
Pleasant Surprise Letter From Unknown Friend
Marion reader receives a New York draft for 2500 attached to a note repaying a dead mother’s service. Also contains rail postmark and a plea from an unknown friend to accept the gift as a Chylatinas present. Diverse clippings recall 18th century Wesleyan fever treatment and quirky quotes from the Cleveland Leader.
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Marion
Wee
Fay Barnhart
New York
Livestock and Grain Prices Across Major Markets
The grain and livestock listing covers Chicago, East Buffalo, Cleveland, Pittsburg, Boston, Cincinnati, and more. It records export cattle, pigs, sheep, calves, and dairy notes with prices for No 2 red wheat, No 2 corn, and other commodities, noting shipment and market terms across several cities. Strong entities include Chicago Cattle and Sheep quotes, East Buffalo export cattle, Pitt sburg prime cattle, and Cleveland dairy and calf listings with varied price ranges.
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Chicago
Catiles Beavos
Texas Wesity
Mtockern
Agai Tee East
Buffalo
Gleveland-Cattio
Ooms
Theop
Pittsburg
Calven—Venl
Bheey
Lambe
Prime Wothers
Goo
Lamba
Fire Devastates Sycamore Street Factories in Cincinnati Tragedy
In Cincinnati on December 22 a fire in the Sycamore Street shoe and leather district leveled four factories and damaged eight others, killing engine driver Robert D. Greer and 18 year old Walter Morris while injuring several firemen. Walls collapsed trapping workers and a 16 year old spectator died from debris. The blaze caused massive property losses near two seven story plants and prompted investigations into possible arson as officials blamed incendiary origins while thousands faced job loss amid chaos.
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Cincinnati
Sycamore Street
Krippendorf-O'Neill
Taylor-Poole Leather Company
Twinlock Company
We Cahill Shoe Company
United Leather Company
Wildberg Box
Walle
Fre
Pitty
Schwab
Beott Small
Preacher Slaps Editor After Office Confrontation
In Zanesville Ohio on December 22 Rev A M Courtenay pastor of Grace M B Church with the largest southern Ohio congregation entered the Sunday News office and slapped editor Ad Edisperman after a dispute over an editorial on the wet and dry issue. The minister was punched and knocked down, taking a count and losing consciousness.
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Zanesville
A. M. Courtenay
Grace M. B. Church
Ohio
The
Sunday News
Ad Edisperman
Rumor Denied On Troops Ready To Move On Cuba
Washington reports deny a sensational claim that 5000 U S troops are poised to seize Cuba within 36 hours. Officials say the Cuban government is unstable but there is no truth to the rumor. In another note, Navy reports an explosion of coal gas aboard the battleship Michigan injuring and killing Fireman Benjamin J. McCleary.
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American Press Association
Mexico
Charles IV
Diaz
Cuba
New York
Washington
United States
War Départment
Dee
Michigan
Navy Department
Schroeder
Benjamin J. McCleary
Firaman
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Rome
Pompeii
Sharon
J. Edward Morrow
Kathleen
Dorothy
Cirsleville
Mexico City
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Columbia Jackson Day
American Prom Associa
Harry Lennan
House Democrats
J. J. Vining
Merger County
Atieiness
Able City
John Wesley
Wesley
John Trombath
Cleveland
Goston
Wool
Penn
Kentucky
Andina Frblood
aTibe
Robert D. Greer
Walter Morris
Charles Schwengel
Mraman
William Tinley
Frank Humphries
Geiger Morgan
Philip Hurley
Jonn Luba
Leonard Cleary
Robert Greer
Greer
Havana
Arsenal
United Railway
Salome
Mary Garden
Baehr
Clef Koehler
Daniele
Kleth
Lmpodrome
Miss Garden
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