Avalanches in Colorado Telluride Mines Hit Hard
Reports from Telluride detail deadly snowslides that began with melt and continued into May. The Liberty Bell and San Miguel mines suffered destruction while rescuers and miners faced dramatic hazards including a cook carried in a melting pan and a telegraph operator's window shattered by a flying tree.
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Sene
Colo
Telluride
Telluriae
Liberty Bell
San Miguel
Wilde
Her- Goettinger
County
Avale
Ofton
Ora Mine
Otion
Ophir
Washington
Colorado
J. Q. Allen
Creede
Doctor Allen
Silver Plame
Damocles
Designer Meyron Endures Dire Ordeal Near Woodbine
Meyron, a Woodbine designer and artist connected to Baron De Hirsch, wandered from the state asylum to a morass. Hecker was missing since October and finally found after four days. A hunter heard moans and rescued him from the marsh, where he clawed at earth for moisture, torn clothing, and extreme thirst. He was hospitalized at Cooper in Camden, where nutrition remained an issue as his stomach woes persisted. His mental condition continued to deteriorate though physical recovery occurred.
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York
Meyron
Baron de Hirsch
Cooper Hospital
Camden
General Gleason's 90th Birthday Party At Mount Vernon
Ohio April 17. General Gleason, among the oldest residents of Mount Vernon, hosts a birthday gathering for friends he has known long. Guests include Jeremiah Glen 107 James Martin 98 Jeremiah Hy aged 94 Nancy Bunyan 92 and William Mit 91. The group totals 570 years, and Gleason remains active, walking miles to attend.
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Ohio
Mount Vernon
Hood
Oftone
Jeremiah Glen
James Martin
Nancy Bunyan
William Mit
Mr. Gleason
Manufacturers National Association chooses new officers
In Indianapolis on April 17 D M Perry of Tudinapolis was elected president of the National Association of Manufacturers, with E D Sanborn of Philadelphia named secretary and Ferriton Carhart of Detroit elected treasurer.
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Indianapolis
Ind
D. M. Perry
Tudinapolis
National Association of Manufactiers
E. D. Sanborn
Fhilateip
I‘eiu
Ton Carhart
Detroit
Treasuer
Old Colonels Nominated for Brigadier Generals
Washington April 7 The President nominated Colonels Charles Bird Simon Snyder and William Alman to brigadier general in the regular army to fill existing vacancies.
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Washington
Charles Bird
Simon Snyder
Wm. Alman
Battle With Black Bear Ends in Fatalities Near Spice Creek
A. C. Thomas and H. L. Baldwin, near Keystone West Virginia, were engaged by a large black bear while returning from a hunting trip. They fired with Winchesters and used knives but the creature injured Thomas fatally and knocked Baldwin senseless. Passersby found them badly wounded and medical aid was sought. both men are in serious condition with Thomas not expected to live.
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Keystone
W. Va
A. C. Thomas
H. L. Baldwin
Spice Creek
Thomas
Ja'dwin
Brain
Baldwin
Marquis Townshend Snubbed by Chicago Social Leaders
The sixth Marquis of Townsend, related to King Edward, arrived in Chicago with a verse-writing secretary and sought introductions from Mrs. Potter Palmer and ex Congressman George E. Adams. They will not receive him, leaving the nobleman hopeful but uninvited as he stays at the Auditorium hotel.
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Chicago
John James Dudley Stuart Townsend
Edward of England
Potter Palmer
George E. Adams
Palmer
Adams
Potter
Peace talks strain as Transvaal Free State clash in Pretoria
In London reports April 17 tension grows between Transvaal and Free State delegates over peace terms in Pretoria. General Botha and acting-President Schalkburger give Free State reps until April 21 to decide, threatening independent negotiations by the Transvaal after that date. They say terms for surrender were nearly agreed before visiting Kleeksdorop, but loyalties to allies push for a conference with DeWet and other leaders.
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London
Transvaal
Free State
Pretoria
Botha
Schalkburger
Free States
Schulkburger
Kleeksdorop
DeWet
Spain's Ex King Francisco D'Assiz Dies in France
Former Spanish monarch Don Francisco D'Assiz died in Epinay France at 80. Exiled since 1868 the husband of Queen Isabella, he was reputedly not kingly father to the royal line and kept ceremonial relations with the queen for decades. Doctors called him a masculine nonentity.
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Epinay
Department
Seine
France
Don Francisco D’assiz
Spain
Isabella
Don Francisco
Europe
Secretary Root Says He Goes to Cuba for Ground Truth
Secretary Root sails for Cuba aboard the Esperanza to inspect the field and plan the withdrawal of U S troops by May 20. He notes the trip has no great significance beyond firsthand assessment before issuing final orders.
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New York
Root
Cuba
Esperanza
Nominations Confirmed for Civil Service and Immigration Posts
Washington April 17. The Senate confirmed James A. Garfield of Ohio as United States Civil Service Commissioner and William Williams of Ohio as Commissioner of Immigration for the Port of New York.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
James A. Garfield
Ohio
United States Civil Service
William Williams
Port of
New York
Amalgamated Copper Declares a Dividend
The Amalgamated Copper Company directors declare a quarterly dividend of one and one half percent. The announcement comes from New York with emphasis on the company’s continued earnings and shareholder return.
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Amalgamated Copper
New. York
Amalgamated Copper Company
The Emperor's Yacht Is Nearing Home
The Emperor Williams yacht Meteor ITT, in tow of the steamer Scotia, passed Prawl Point at 8 40 this morning following leaving Sandy Hook at 6 oclock this afternoon on April 1 in convoy with the Scotia.
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London
Emperor Williams
Meteor
Scotia
Prawl Point
Sandy Hook
Trouble for Lynch if He Turns Up
London April 17 Government brings South Africa witnesses to testify against Colonel Arthur Lynch in potential high treason charges. American-born Louis Handrey, who served under Lynch, arrived to testify if Lynch claims his Galway City seat. Lynch remains in Paris in contact with Irish nationalists amid peace efforts in South Africa.
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London
Arthur Lynch
Galway City
South Africa
Louis Handrey
Lynch
Paris
Morgan controls Louisville and Nashville
New York April 17 A statement from J P Morgan & Co asserts three points about the Louisville and Nashville Railroad The public and speculative market should note there will be no corner no contest and J P Morgan absolutely controls L and N The company confirms the road remains under firm Morgan control with J B Morgan directing without qualification
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New York
Louisville and Nashville
J. P. Morgan & Co
J. P. Morgan
J. B. Morgan
Gurious Accident Kills Indiana Man in California
In Tuolomne California on April 17 H Harvey from Rushville Indiana was killed at Nashton in a strange accident. A log sawing mishap caused a steel wedge fragment to sever his jugular vein. His fellow worker held the severed vein for fifteen miles to Tuolomne where Harvey died.
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Tuelumne
Cal
H. Harvey
Rushville
Ind
Nashton
Harvey
900 Miles an Hour on a Railroad
Trenton New Jersey April 17 The American Elevated Railway Company plans an elevated line from Philadelphia to New York and claims speeds of 160 to 200 miles per hour with cars powered below the track. The firm has increased capital to ten million dollars and controls the Trenton and New Brunswick traction Company line. Expected stock rise to five million in sixty days.
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Trenton
N. J
American Elevated Railway Company
Philadelphia
New York
New
Trenton and
New Brunswick Rraction Company
Doon's Ointment Cures Long-Standing Hemorrhoids
A testimonial from C. F. Cornwell of Saugerities New York claims Doon's Ointment cured chronic itching hemorrhoids quickly and permanently after doctors failed.
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C. F. Cornwell
Valley Street
Saugerties
N. Y
Federal move to dissolve Beef Trust faces Grand Jury
In St Louis April 17 the U S Attorney General orders Major Warner to prepare indictments against Kansas City Chicago and Omaha packers. A federal grand jury will convene next week amid claims Roosevelt backs the move to restore the full dinner pail. Packings may be earning 100 percent and aim to crush the trust.
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ST. Louis
United States
Major Warner
Washington
Kansas City
Chicago
Omaha
Warner
Roosevelt
Federal
Beef Trust
Metal and Money Market Report Summary
New York markets list Mexican dollars at 4312 and silver at 527. Copper and casting prices noted at Lake 121 with no further details provided.
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New York
Lake
Girl Escapes Harem Reaches Wanderer Yacht
A Paris cable reports the American yacht Wanderer, docked at Constantinople after a voyage from Mundana, picked up a 17 year old girl named Leyida who fled a Broussa harem. The yacht, carrying its owner Mrs. Marster and others, plans to take Leyida to America for education.
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New York
Paris
Wanderer
Constantinople
Marster
Robinson
Storey
Blagdon
Mundana
Sea of Marmora
Broussa
Leyida
America
Dazed Rockaway Painter Returns After Yearlong Disappearance
Charles H. Littlefield of Rockaway New York, a painter and decorator, reappears after a year missing. He believed he left after climbing from scaffolding and thought the day after his disappearance, causing villagers to search Morris Canal and notify nearby towns. He cannot explain where he has been.
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New York
Charles H. Littlefield
Rockaway
N. Y
Littlefield
James Atno
Atno
Morris Canal
Oisco
Questio
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