Mine Disaster Leaves Zeigler Miners Entombed in Gas Explosion
Fifty miners trapped at Joseph Leiter's Zeigler mine after a gas explosion destroyed the main shaft. Fifteen bodies recovered, with rescue hindered by poor ventilation and a damaged shaft. Union miners from nearby towns assisted, as authorities estimate thirty to forty may be dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stnkers
Leiter
Benton
Joseph Leiter
Zeigler
Coquoin
Tnstrict
Morris
Hast-Ned
Rosa Campbell
Campbell
Joseph
Europe
James Rayburn
J P Fink
Wilis Campbell
Promised Big Profits Warned Against Liverpool Firm
A. F. Stephens and A Henderson of Stephens and Henderson were ordered arrested on war rants issued in Liverpool. They claimed offices in multiple cities, but no exchange connections were found. Postal officials traced circulars promising 6 to 8 percent yearly returns, while authorities warned the public and sought more information from Washington and Louisville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpool
New York
F Stephens
Henderson
Stephens & Henderson Cotton Speculators
Tiverpool
Braid Street
Welther Fowever
McDonald
Wi- Mem V King
CrH-ton Exchange
Stephens & Fienderson
Louisville
Savannah
Liverpool Cotton Exchange
Washington
Death by Own Action Shocks New London Merchant
Special to The Washington Fest. New London Conn April 3 Frank Smith about fifty a prominent fruit and confectionery merchant who was agent for and placed nearly a hundred thousand dollars of the local people's money with the Storey Cotton Co committed personal crisis reports at 390 taking rat poison He made an unsuccessful attempt at death by own action a week ago Smith had invested all he had in the get rich concern mortgaging his house on his paper profits he gave 000 for a chime of beirs to a new Baptist church and 900 to the Winthrop monument which New London dedicate early in May The loss of th vestoria of eastern Connecticut and Rhode Island in the Storey crash is not less than 200000
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New London
Conn
T. Frank Smith
Storey Cotton Co
Smith
New Baptist Church
Winthrop Monument
Thvestoria
Connecticut
Rhode Island
Cordova Taken to Prison for Abandonment and Assault
New Brunswick New Jersey April 3 J Frank Cordova former pastor of the South River Methodist church eloped twice with Misa Julia Bowne a choir singer in his church was taken to State prison today to serve four years for abandoning his wife and assaulting her He was taken to the station handcuffed and followed by a big crowd which made no demonstration Cordova's case is before the State Supreme Court on appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Brunswick
J. Frank Cordova
South River Methodist Church
Misa Julia Bowne
State
Cordova
State Supreme Court
Four Pittsburg men injured in auto trolley collision
In Philadelphia on April 83 an automobile carrying Charles S Frishmuth Archibald N McCrea William H Schoen and L G Wood collided with a trolley on Mifflin street. Frishmuth unconscious with a serious brain concussion, others cut or bruised. Chauffeur unharmed. victims taken to B Agnes Hospital and later returned to their hotel.
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Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Thearty
Charles S Frishmuth
Homer Brass Company
Archibald N. McCrea
Union Spring Manufacturing Company
James McCrea
Pennsylvania Company
William H Schoen
Schoen, Steel Wheel Company
Messrs Schoen
McCrea
Wood
Frishmuth
Mifflin Street
John Cowling
Cowling
Indian Killed in Camp Murder Shocks New York Area
Special to The Washington Post from Olean New York April 5 reports a murder in a woods on J P Atkins farm in Little Valley. Levi Peters and Obidiah were among three men camping when Lester Henry an Indian and Carlisle student drawn a pistol and opened fire killing Peters and wounding Thompson while Obidiah hid under a table. Henry fled into nearby woods, sheriff deputies scour the area and it is believed he fled toward the Tuscarora reservation.
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Washington Post
Olean
J Pp Atkins
Little Valley
Lester Henry
Carlisle
Henry Hives
Lewiston
Tuscarora
Levi Peters
Henry
Lafayette
Thompson
Amos
Obidiah
Atkins
Peters
Prince of Wales Undergoes Indisclosed Operation
London April 3 The Prince of Wales had an operation at Marlborough House but officials said nothing serious was involved The court physicians Sir Francis H W Laking and Sir Frederick Treves signed the statement noting a slight morning procedure that will keep him in his room for a few days No bulletins will be issued The prince attended church yesterday and toured an artist’s private studio suggesting good health The operation is believed to be the lance of an abscess
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Prince of Wales
Marlborough House
Francis H W Laking
Frederick Treves
Henry White
Italy
President on Tour Roosesvelt Enjoys Open Air Vacation
President Roosevelt begins a two month vacation from duties visiting Harrisburg Pittsburg and Louisville. He jokes he needs rest away from fourth class postmasters and praises Senator Knox. He greets crowds on train stops shakes hands with citizens and expresses goodwill toward Pittsburg and Lincoln farm souvenirs are planned in Louisville.
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Harrisburg
Pittsburg
Senator Knox
Louisville
Washington
Dennison
Ohio
Roosevelt
St. Louis Fair
Buffalo Exposition
Kentucky
Lincoln Farm
St. Louis
Texas
Colorado
Associated Press
Alock
Shington
Horseshoe Bend
Pennsylvania
Congressman Olmstead
United States
McCarrell
Leonard
Taft
Santo Domingo
President Roosevelt departs Washington on special train
Amid cheers in the Pennsylvania Railroad station President Roosevelt leaves at 9 05 a m on a three car special train to the Southwest. Attending officials include Postmaster General Connelyou and Secretary Metcalf. The train features the Rocket private car Forrest sleeper and a baggage buffet car with a buffer day coach. The party departs slightly after nine o clock as preparations proceed at the station.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Roosevelt
Southwest
Connelyou
Metcalf
Department of Commerce and Labor
Washington
Rocket
Forrest
Viceroy
Baltimore
tFam
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Equitable Inquiry Calls Legislature to Act on Society
Senator Brackett pushes resolution for a joint legislative probe into the Equitable Life Assurance Society. Governor Higgins and President Alexander announce the state inspector begun an examination, with Inspector Hendricks leading the inquest and a $25,000 funding ask for the committee.
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Brackett
Insurance Society
Alexander
Byde
Senate
The
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Assembly
Superintendent of Insurance
Grady
Mob Threatens Springfield Saloon After Past Lynching Scene
Springfield Ohio April 3 crowds gathered near the levee district saloon owned by Joseph Kempler with intent to burn it. Police dispersed up to 1000 men and boys by midnight. saloons in the area remained closed and rioting appeared unlikely.
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Springfield
Ohio
Joseph Kempler
Levee
poHea
Kempler
Cuba's Progress Is Told by Congress Message
Cuba's Palma reports orderly progress amid sugar industry growth and fiscal gains. He urges stronger school attendance measures and reform of local boards, notes Isle of Pines treaty prospects, outlines a $11 million treasury surplus, expanded postal services, and favorable U S trade reciprocity, along with health and sanitation improvements.
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Boards of Education
Havana
Palma
Cuba
Isle of Pines
United States
Treasury
Index to Today's Issue Part One and Two
A compiled page listing contents across parts one and two. Items include reports on mine disaster presidents western tour and Cuban relations, legal cases, editorial notes, social notes, baseball results, religious and immigration topics, theater, Supreme Court decisions, and building plans.
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Equitable
A. A Lipscomb
Chicago
New Canal Commission Y. M.C . Building Fund
News
Virginia
Maryland
U Mormons
Theatera Supreme Court
Rockefeller
Kaiser's Tangier Visit Sparks Diplomatic Tension
Dispatches detail Emperor William refusing to land after Tangier arrival over a speech he could not endorse. Berlin and Paris reports confirm Germany demands equal economic rights and no intermediary in Moroccan affairs, while France delays action as Morocco crisis deepens.
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Kaiser
France
London
Tangier
The
Times
Germany
Morocco
Berlin
Paris
William
Foreign Office
Deicasse
Morocho
Senate
Pope Gives Consent For Alfonso and Patricia Marriage
Special cable from London reports that King Alfonso and Princess Patricia of Connaught have a satisfactorily arranged alliance with Pope Pius IX's dispensation needed for a Protestant marriage. King Edward already gave consent after the Duke of Connaught's Madrid visit. The couple's children will be raised Catholic or Protestant as specified, with Patricia free to follow her faith. Princess Vittoria Patricia Helen Huzweth is noted as the couple's daughter. The Spanish king's birth date is cited as May 17, 1836.
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Alfonso
Patricia
Washington Post
London
The
Daily Mirror
Princess Patricia of
Connaught
Edward
Duke of Connaught
Madrid
Onnaught
Princesa Vittoria
Patricia Helen Hujzaweth
King of
Spain
Poison Killed Her Mystery in Death of Artist's Wife
Mrs William Larned died in New York at the Victoria on Lenox Avenue from poisoning. The coroner suspects suicide though husband William Larned and maid Anna Miller cannot explain the death. A cabinet of bottles and poisons, plus letters threatening self harm, frame a puzzling case unresolved as autopsy is planned.
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William Larned
New York
Atlanta
Victoria
Lenox Avenue
Anna Miller
Larneds
Augusta
Mre Larned
Larned
Ethridge Company, Publishers
Union Square
Ltters
Goldenkranz
Mrs Larne
Ruby Ray
Americus
William L. Lerned
Atlanta Journal
Fas
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Norfolk
Newport News
Norfolk & Washington Steamboat Co
Miny Sea
Siew
Charles S. Frishmuth
KNIVE
Minnesota
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Alyng
Congressman Olmsted
Teddy
President
White House
Ie Party
Poe
Woosevers
Equitable Inquiry ON
New York Insurance Superintendent
Guv Higgins
Albany
James W Alexander
Francis Hendricks
State Senate
Hendricks
Hyde
Mr. Alexander
James H. Hyde
Equitable Society
Myr Hyde
Mir
Sloyn’s
James H Hyde
Supt. Hendricks
Insurance
Peradys
Hh’audh Corporation
Aig
Lis Fiers
Corporation
Crimmins Policy Holders Committee
NW Y
Issac Vanderpoel
Gov. Higgins
California
Gonan Naest
President Palma
Seventh Congress
American Public Health Association
Santtary
Charity
Brussels
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Rue
Ns Eelican Essare
Part
Thanes
Tancher
Journal
Hamburg
Baron von Mentzingen
Mulal-Abdel-Maleck
Baron von Tattersbach
Lisbon
Pope
Mary Anthony
Mary Leander
Katherine McGill
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