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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1904

Page

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Chicago Mayor Harrison among Iroquois theater defendants

The coroner's jury finds Carter H. Harrison mayor of Chicago and eight others held to await grand jury action after the Iroquois Theater fire. Bonds posted by most, arrests made at homes in Chicago, and warrants issued for building and safety officials.

Chicago Iroquois Theater Company Carter H. Harrison Will J. Davis William H. Masham George Williams Edward Laughlin Williams William Sallers James Ek Cummings William Mullen

Writs of Mittimus Made Out and Given to Police

At midnight writs of mittimus were prepared by the coroner and handed to police. The coroner took the mittimus for the mayor but said it would not be served yet. Deputy Coroner Spandach left with the mittimus for Mayor Harrison. The mayor was expected to appear in criminal court soon. Fire Marshal Musham was served and went to Lieutenant Roban. The mayor arrived at Judge Walker's court at 10 10 with Hempstead Washburne and waited in chambers. Bondsmen Heaton Owsley and Preston Harrison stood surety for five thousand dollars. All likely to be arraigned before Walker. others mentioned include Tobin Farrelly Nagle and others.

Will J. Davis Harrison Carter H. Harrison Chicago Masham William Sallers Sallers Mullen Cummings Flaherty Central Station James E. Cummings North Oakley Avenue William McMullen Jackson Boulevard Grand Boulevard Tobin Farrelly Mr. Davis Harry J. Powers W. J. Hynes Traeger Criminal Court Harry Klawans William A. Reid Waukegan Klawans Spandach Musham Roban

All Hope Abandoned in Harwick Mine Disaster Rescue Efforts Fail

Pittsburg reports a mine explosion at the Harwick mine of Allegheny Coal two miles from Cheswick Pa leaves 184 entombed with hope fading. George W Scheetz confirms no one will be brought out alive as rescue workers search debris and attempt to reach survivors. Selwin M Taylor mining engineer dies in first rescue attempt and others missing.

Pittsburg Harwick Allegheny Coal Company Cheswick George W. Scheetz Ate Selwin M.taylor Taylor Pennsylvania Tie Fo OW. Cunningham Selwin McTavier Adolph Gunis Selwin Taylor Fr. W. Cunningham Fourteenth District

Dr. M. Rimes Death Report and Bond Status

The article notes the death of Dr. M. Rimes and states that Klaw ans was released on bonds pending a hearing.

Dr. M. Rimes Klawans

Mayor Harrison faces coroner jury amid Iroquois disaster uproar

Chaos erupts at Chicago City Hall as the coroner’s jury holds the mayor to the grand jury on responsibility for the Iroquois disaster. Officials defend him while miners and rescue workers recount the tragic blast’s toll and ongoing recovery efforts. Oxygen and aid arrive from Pittsburg as authorities assess total deaths.

National Mine Workers elects officers at Indianapolis

The convention received the tellers report on national officer elections. President Mitchell Vice President Lewis and Secretary-Treasurer Wilson were reelected.

Indianapolis United Mine Workers Mitchell Lewis Wilson

Woman sues physician over alleged surgical instrument left inside

Mrs. Caroline Weundorf of Michigan sues Dr. E Stillman Bailey for 50000 damages claiming forceps five and a half inches long were left in her after an operation six years ago. Bailey denies knowing the patient or the operation.

Chicago Caroline Weundorf Lreedsville Mich Jeneth Leander Neundorf E. Stillman Bailey Dr. Bailey Weindorf

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