Explosion at Pell City depot kills and injures many
A fire at the Southern Railway freight depot near Pell City, Alabama, was followed by a massive explosion that killed several and wounded many. Initial reports name J. D. Wall and Thomas Wihritield among the dead. dynamite stored at the site is cited as a cause and debris and damaged rail cars spread through nearby areas.
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Mileg East
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Micoy Senbront
Ach Peirsen
Beakien Veo Hightower
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Harry Cornell
Weak Carsalley
Bo Sinclair
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Philadelphia May See A Great Strike
Delegates representing textile operatives in Philadelphia discuss potential action after a conference. Parties plan to report decisions to individuals, elect delegates, and form committees to prepare written demands for governors.
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Tiwok
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Statement Denies Biding Resolution Reserve
President Comport asserts the Inbor movement’s integrity amid a dispute over a bid resignation and concealed plans. He welcomes an investigation to settle the matter and says his actions serve the best interests of Inhaling men, with a special committee yet to be announced.
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Ural
Gompars
Sprvial
John Ay Moffett
United Hatters
Fagora
Agar
Chis Hobie Blowers' Union
Shaffer
Explosion in Northern Mine Leaves Five Alive and Burning
A mine explosion in the Simp Fring area trapped five miners but all were rescued alive as flames tore through the workings. The fire continues to burn, hindering access and delaying recovery efforts. Authorities, including Tar Wied Ay, coordinate with crews to douse the blaze and assess damage.
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William Retphy
Stormibg
Desperate Prospectors Perish From Arsenic Water in Nevada
A prospecting party led by Henry Arguid in southern Nevada perishes after drinking mineral water at a spring near Timber Mountain. Remains of several men found buried near the area. Arsenic in the spring water blamed for the deaths after cramps and illness spread through the group.
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Henry Arguid
Nevada
I Arneil
Marmnon Springs
Gompers and Shaffer to Fight to a Finish
In New Orleans a heated labor dispute pits Samuel Gompers of the American Federation of Labor against William Shaffer of the Amalgamated Association, with charges, calls for investigation, and a convention vote looming as both sides seek resolution and a formal committee inquiry.
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Shaffer
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Shafter
A Amalgamated Association of Stegl Workers
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American Federation of Lithory
Atleet
Mik Gampers Abil
Tal Mitehod
Ming
Strike Declared Off At Bloomington Railway Yard
Public pressure on Olgomi don and Normal Street railway management led to a settlement by three arbitrators after two leases were arranged and a third to be selected. Workers returned to duties and trains resumed running.
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Olgomidon and Normal Street Railway
Shyea
Sudden Death on a Thain in Salinas Coast Region
Salinas California November 17 Coroner Wik War summoned yesterday to King stating a sudden death on the Athbound Coast limited train bound for Los Angeles. The deceased, BY, resided in Wardney for years and left home last Monday for health reasons. Autopsy revealed heart disease. The body shipped home by the Masons.
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Raving
Ifrdner
Idaho
Wardney
Los Angeles
Masons
Confederate Pensions Totals Reported By Comptroller General
Charleston Nov 17 The Comptroller General Derham's report shows this year’s Confederate pensions totaling $2,?0.27 with 87 veterans and dependents receiving $100 each. The document notes rising yearly totals and warns that continued appropriation will require substantial future sums.
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Derham
Bangroft Denies Railroad Rumor Amid Conflicting Reports
San Tranteisea November 1 Webb Tanuroft president of a Western Short Line rail company denies a circulating railroad rumor. He says no deal with Salt Lake City or national lines has been concluded and that speculation about a merger or pact is unfounded despite inquiries and interviews.
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Tie Hawk
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Meierigved Vet
Taywely
Hurudumn
Benwlor Gavk
Police Deploy at Anarchist Meeting in Chicago
A large crowd gathered as police, including two hundred officers, held back at Taft Chicago Avenue station while warrants were prepared. Ernie Cobbian addressed the demonstrators amid a tense atmosphere with detectives present, and the event featured music and an orchestra. the hall’s decoration and attendance reflected a charged, orderly protest.
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Taft Chicago Avenue
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Justice Hamburger
Ernie Cobbian
Ah Clark
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Watery Grave For A Woman And Her Baby
A Leavenworth Kansas report notes a straw hat recovered from the Miscomri river near the city. Clues point to a missing woman identified as Mrs. AL Sechrest and possible links to a wife of Frank Sechrest, with ties to a Kansas City homicide case months earlier. Local sightings and testimonies are cited as authorities link the tragedy to a high profile trial.
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Atnin
Roosevelt Leaves Camp Despite Bad Weather
A rough weather day at the Roosevelt camp departs amid rain and wind as President Roosevelt continues plans for a resumption of campaign activities. The weather fails to deter a strong show of support and a tense travel mood as reporters track his movements and the troops’ endurance.
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Hell
Ganbery
Virginia's New Government Tarnation Details V Tomes
Fragmentary OCR describes Virginia political shifts with names like Vachon Vin and Muntogis barditar Maye. It mentions a vote cue and references various regions and officials, though the passage is garbled.
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Mitchell Provokes Laughter On MacVeagh Hearings
A chaotic session centers on Mitchell and MacVeagh during mine strike hearings. Mitchell defends wages, unions, and private property while denying outside influence, as labor and corporate spokesmen clash over eight hour work, boycott harms, and settlement approaches.
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