Fourteen Men Die in Milwaukee Lake Tunnel Disaster
Fourteen laborers perished when the lake tunnel house on the crib at the Milwaukee pumping works was swept into Lake Michigan by violent waves. A lifeboat and rope attempts saved some. one survivor, Miller, described a morning panic as water flooded the shaft and drowning claimed nine of the crew.
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Milwaugeet
Lake Tunnel
Lake Michigan
North Street
Paterson
Welcome
Peterson
George Moller
Miller
Rocky Mountain News
Convict Kills Two in Auburn Prison Shop Melee
John Johnson known as the Blue Nigger from Clyde runs amuck in the Auburn prison broom shop. He fatally stabs Charles Pack and Daniel Britten and wounds others with a broken blade. Keeper Mitchell is spared, Johnson surrenders after a failed shot. Autopsy confirms Pack’s heart wound. Johnson’s motive cited as old grudge among convicts.
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Wow Vorr
John Johnson
Clyde
Auburn
Charles Pack
Daniel Britten
Britten
Johnson
Liberty
Mitchell
Peck
Baker
Salt Lake
Earthquake Strikes Zante Island in Ionian Group
A devastating earthquake hit Zante, a principal island in the Ionian group, causing damage across the island. The report notes widespread impact and ongoing assessments of casualties and infrastructure.
Porcelain Clay Strike Opened in Utah County
The richest strike in Utah county opens near Provo by George T. Peay revealing a porcelain clay of the finest red and white colors. Smithsonian Institute reports samples sent are among the finest they have received.
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Utah County
Provo
George T. Peay
Smithsonian Institute
Washington
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Milwaukee
Zante
New York
Mountainville
Pleasant Grove
Peay
Holdaway
Lehi
Lahi
S. O. Herald
Aturns
Tmce
Duchesne & Agencies
Ashley
Min Ward
LF Lovarers
Eolo Bone
J. E. Dillman
M. A. Workman
Sadie’s & Children’s
ISO
Emoch
Strasar Etate
Heap
Post Office
Britt & Haraston
Uetec
Ies Bigton
M. Brown
Vernal Stage Co
SAIL
Ft, Duchesne
Price
Shippers
Harseston, Agt
J Ooedlin
Ster Gas
Gers Jfarness
Stoultselywes
Poinedr Livery
Cuarles Crouse
Antoer
Von
J. W. Petronnet
Little Chicago
Ted Wilkins
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