Mine Disaster at Pocahontas Colliery Rescue Efforts Under Way
A Pocahontas coal mine explosion traps about one hundred men at the St Paul entry of the Pocahontas Colliery Company. President James E Jones leads rescuers as fire hampers efforts. Hundreds of relatives gather at the mouth of the mine awaiting news. the death toll remains unknown and rescue progress is slow after a major collapse and surrounding fires.
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Jones
Washington Post
Bluefield
W Va
St Paul
West
Pocahontas
Tug River
Jamey E Jones
Senator Clark Injured In Brittany Car Accident
Private letters from Parliament reveal United States Senator W A Clark of Montana and Mrs Clark were injured in a car accident while touring Brittany on September 9. The Mercedes reportedly sped uphill as fast as on level ground and overturned. both occupants were thrown out but suffered no broken bones or serious injuries.
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New York
United States
W A Clark
Montana
Clark
Brittany
Jevel
Tisse
Glark
Fire on Transport Thomas in Manila Bales Hay Hit
Fire discovered at 7 p m aboard the transport Thomas in Manila. Crew fought flames until 3 a m with Manila fire department assisting. Main fire started in 2500 bales of hay and spread to coal bunkers. Vessel still being flooded.
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Washington Post
Manila
Gummere to See Sultan Next Monday Audience
Morrocan ruler will grant American Minister Wr Gummere an audience on Monday in Tangier. Gummere arrived in Fez on September 27 and will visit the Sultan for the first formal audience.
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Tangier
Morocco
Wr Gummere
Fez
Mother of Mme Juss erand dies in Paris
Paris reports Mme Richards mother of Mme Juss erand wife of the French Ambassador to the United States has died. Mrs Richards was married to an American banker in Paris. The French Minister to Russia recalled. Spectal Cabls Dispatch to The Washington Post. London reports the St Petersburg correspondent notes a claim that M Bompard, the French Ambassador, has been recalled for criticizing Tsarist regime.
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Mme. Richards
Im Pars
Paris
Rucharda
Mme Jussiand
United States
Russia
Spectal Cabls
Washington Post
London
St Patersburg
Morning Post
M Bompard
M Stolypin
Russa
St. Petersburg
Meyer
No Populist Ticket in Texas Opts for Reorganized Republicans
The Supreme Court rules the Reorganized Republicans are entitled to the official ballot for State officer races in November. It marks the first election in sixteen years with no Populist representation on the official ballot. Separate items describe travel routes and a savings offer from Union Trust Co with fixed funds deposit services.
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Populst
Texas
Avastin
Tex
Supreme Court
Pani Dept. of Union Trust Co
Mexican Court Upholds Death Sentence for Insurance Swindlers
A Chihuahua Supreme Court decision confirms the death sentence for Richardson, Hauk, and Mason, three NY Life Insurance swindlers linked to a double murder of Mitchell and Devers. They were arrested in El Paso four years ago and extradited after a lengthy battle. Richardson’s alias is Leslis D Hulburt, once a Rochester attorney. Mason’s alias is Madona, brother to one of the Chihuahua murder victims.
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el Paso
Tex
Chihuahua
Mexican Supreme Court
Richardson
Js Leslis D
Hulburt
Rochester N Y Madona
Mitchell
Roosevelt Jr Must Appear In Court For Assault Charge
Boston October appearance by Ishaun Oney of Pittsburgh roommate of Theodore Roosevelt Jr in Municipal Court on assault on a police officer. Case continued to October 10 with Roosevelt and Meredith Blagden summoned as witnesses. grand jury investigation to be held tomorrow. District Attorney Moran insists witnesses testify before the grand jury.
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Boston
Shaun Neney
Pitchburg
Theodore Roosevelt
Harvard
Roosevelt
Meredith Blagden
Suffolk County
Grand Jury
Kelley
Moran
Morgan
Seven Die In Buena Tira Mine Fire
A mine disaster at the Buena Tirra in the Ranta Eulaha district claimed seven lives. Authorities opened an investigation with no cause yet determined. The incident followed reports of an intentional timbering fire.
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Chonuhur
Mexico
Buena Tirra
Peapod Education Fund trustees meet in New York
The Peapod Education Fund held its annual meeting in New York with Chief Justice Melville W Fuller presiding. Dr Samuel A Green reported distributions totaling 78 009 across Alabama Arkansas Georgia North Carolina South Carolina Tennessee Texas Virginia West Virginia and the Posbody National College.
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New York
Peapod Education Fund For
Melville W Fuller
Uited States Supreme Court
Samuel A Green
Alabama
Georgia
North Carolina
Carolina
Texas
Virginia
West Virginia
Posbody National College
Pittsburg Alderman Guilty in Graft Case
The Pittsburg Pact 3 case concludes as Councilman Max Friedman is found guilty of aiding and abetting the maintenance of a house for immoral purposes. The trials for Edward J Edwarde and Samuel Frankel, the other councilmen, proceed immediately.
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Pitlsburg
Max Friedman
Edward J Edwarde
Samuel Frankel
Duelover Pretty Widow Desperately Fought for Knife
New York report details a violent domestic duel in a widow Jennie Smith home where Herbert Partridge and Charles Johns fought over Mrs Smith. Partridge wounded, Johns fled after police sought the missing man. victim Partridge in critical condition after gunfire.
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New York
Jennie Smith
Herbert Partridge
Charles Johns
Dams Ih Press Company
Smith
Johns
Mrs Smith
Partridge
Johnsy
Mfe
Hearst Sees End to Corporation Control in NY Race
Willam Randolph Hearst accepts Independence League nomination for New York governor. In Buffalo speech, he denounces corporate influence, pledges direct nominations and open primaries, and calls for drastic action against banking and insurance trusts, with reforms in government and elections. He slams Hughes as a corporation attorney and warns of boss rule in Republican ranks.
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New York
Democracy
Buffalo
Bearat
Hughes
Independence League
Willam Ranolph Hearst
Hearst
Independente League
Bosslemby
League
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Sheldon
Shipbuilding Trust
Merchants Trust Company
German Bank of Buffalo
New York Building
State Department
New Officers Named by National Insurance Commissioners
The National Insurance Commissioners Association nominated Gen George H Adams of New Hampshire as president and Beau B Folk of Tennessee as vice president with John I Brinkerhoff of Minnesota as secretary. Joseph Button of Virginia is slated to lead the executive committee, replacing Thomas B Drake. President Roosevelt hosted the delegation at the White House in Washington as the group met at the Arlington for business sessions on reserves, bonds, and the future of fraternal societies.
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Roosevelt
Joseph Button
Virginia
Drake
National Insurance Commissioners’Association
George H Adams
New Hampshire
Beau B Folk
Tennessee
John I Brinkerhoff
Adams
My Folk
Brbikerhott
Wis
Thomas B Drake
Richmond
Button
Carlos Hardy
Supreme Loose Knights of Pythias
United States Insurance Commissioners
Washington
Supt Drake
Arlington
Drahms
Wiliam B Joyce
National Surety Company
Graves
Frank Crouse
Maryland
Insurance Commissioners
United States
Ohio
D . Creamer
Dlloyan MacGill
Edward Peterson
Minnesota
Albert Lindback
Manitoba
Canada
Columbus
Preacher and girl elope end charged with bigamy
The Rev George Lister Reynolds aged forty two, pastor of First Baptist Fassett in Elmira area, and Clara Esther Ware, twenty three, former church organist, were arrested in Columbus. Reynolds will be charged with bigamy. the couple says the wife forced the scandal. They traveled from Elmira to Troy and Pittsburgh before settling in Columbus and marrying.
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Washington Post
Columbus
Ohio
George Lister Reynolds
First Baptist
Fassett
Elmira
Misa Clara Esther Ware
Troy
Pittsburg
Reynolds
Bank Robbery in Broad Daylight in Frisco
In San Francisco at the Golden Gate Japanese Bank on O’Farrell Street two men robbed the bank of $5000 in gold. Manager Urakata died from injuries two hours after being assaulted. clerk Basaki was injured. The robbers used a gas pipe and a revolver. Police hunt suspects connected to recent merchant killings.
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Basaki
Ald Hende
Dinan
Pittener
Friede
J City
Vented Anger on Wrong Man in Police Court
James T Sample tried in Police Court for carrying a concealed weapon after claiming robbery during a Saturday craps game. He aimed at bartender James Bray but heeded orders and drank his drink. Minnie Brewer quarrels with Daniel John Brown leading to a gunshot and assault charge. Brown in serious condition, bullet removed after operation. Also notes on Russian consuls recognition and lumber prices as unrelated items.
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James T Sample
Famale
Twenlty-sixth
M Stfests
James Bray
Sample
Minnie Brewer
Daniel John Brown
National Flats
Freedman’s Hospital
Esterday
Brown
Thoops on Guard in Mobile Militia Stationed
Excitement swirls over a jail attack and Roy Hoyle’s death as three militia companies arrive from Fort Deposit Evergreen and Brewer to patrol Mobile. Local officials warn against further mob violence while Jelks notes no immediate trouble but keeps troops for several days. Two Mobile deputies transfer custody of the negro Robinson to Birmingham authorities.
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Mobile Ass
Roy Hoyle
Fort Deposit
Evergreen
Brewer
Robinson
Jelks
Birmingham
Mobile
Birmagham
Strike Looms in Southern Railway Machinists Over Wages
P J Conlon of the International Association of Machinists warns a strike of four Southern Railway shop machinists may occur within ten days if wage demands are not met. Negotiations failed after Southern offered a small raise, and arbitration or Interstate Commerce Commission involvement was discussed as possible paths.
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Conlon
International Association
Southern Railway
P J. Conlon
International Association of Machinists
Mr Conlon
Southern
Mir. Gonlon
Machinists
Machinists’ Committee
Spencer
The
Interstate Commerce Commission
International Council
Radnor College Girls Meet President Roosevelt at White House
Two hundred fifty one Radnor College students visiting Washington formed in line on North Capitol Street and walked to the Executive Mansion where President Roosevelt greeted them. Girls praised the President as “just splendid” though none saw his full entourage, and the event will be remembered as a notable college honor before they depart for Baltimore and onward to Nashville for the new term. A through parlor car service from Washington to Elkton, Virginia via Baltimore and Ohio was withdrawn for the season.
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Radnor College
Roosevelt
White House
North Capitol Street
Executive Mansion
Baltimore
Pittsburg
Nashville
Evers
Niagara Falls
Hoosevelt
Funston
Havana
Santiago de Las Vegas
Rincon
Maj Ladd
Pinar del Rio
Rifles
Gen. Guerra
Guerra
Guanajay
Harvey
Guerras
Mazorra
May Lad
Taft Shifts Provisional HQ to Havana Palace Amid Turbulent Cuban Affairs
Taft moves headquarters of the provisional government from the Legation to the palace in Havana as the disarmament program progresses. Warmer relations with foreign ministers and no change in local governance accompany the shift. Troop movements continue with marines en route and preparations for disbanding rebels ongoing.
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Washington Post
Havana
Gov
Taft
Legation
Tafe
Woyler
Wood
Palma
Gov Tatt
Guba Shell
Gov Taft
Hhis
Weaheington
Turers Island
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Fassett, Pa
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Radnor Institution
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