Devastating Shaft Explosion Kills Seven at Cosgrove Mine
A deadly blast at the Cosgrove-Mec-Vinine shaft last night trapped workers. Seven men are dead and several others injured as rescuers and deputies await word on broader casualties. County officials coordinated the response as investigators determine the cause of the explosion, marking a historic tragedy in Jacksonville’s mining era.
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Fielormin
Marion
Dave
Loader
Johnson City
Wyatt
Minter
Hin’ Jones
Ioader
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Lower
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Ered Eagle
Scottshovo
Fratta
Snadey
Stirditz
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Pike
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Sheclor
J. W. Phimtge
Mines
Lewis
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Wien
Jacksonville
Madison call session planned for special meeting
ZIamerman 16 calls for a special legislative session in Madison Wisconsin. The governor aims to complete a state tour of charitable institutions next week and inform officials that the session will meet there during January.
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Aipimerman
Lsu
Tan
Santa letters deadline sparks reader plea column
The issue urges readers to mail Santa letters to the newspaper desk by Thursday. It includes children’s wish lists and messages from families, naming several kids and requests for dolls, toy trains, and warm clothing. The note mentions weather, ships, and wartime era references, reflecting a busy holiday scene.
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Freeman
St. Nick
Chen
Tu ' Mall
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Fire Makes Two Thousand Homeless in Manila Blaze
A large fire in Manila forces about two thousand residents from their homes. The blaze caused extensive damage and prompted evacuations, with reports of several structures burning before firefighters contained the incident. No definitive causes or casualties are confirmed in available text.
Unclear market ledger with mixed livestock receipts and prices
Partial financial and commodity listing shows receipts for cattle hogs sheep and poultry, with price ranges and lot numbers. Units, weights, and regional terms are scattered, making precise items hard to identify.
Chicago grain closes with mixed wheat and rye quotes
Grain prices in Chicago showed a mixed close with wheat and rye edges influenced by December and May contracts. Market notes indicate slight shifts in oats and corn while traders monitor export demand and weather patterns impacting futures.
Fragmentary Farm and Poultry Terms From 21st Century Notes
Readable fragments mention a poultry farm, egg production figures, cheese and cattle terms, and various coded numbers. The text lists items like 43-4945 Poultry farm and 44-45 mullets with scattered references to departments, standards, and dates in an obscure ledger-like style.
Badger swimmers meet in Milwaukee at Milwaukee Athletic Club
Wisconsin swim teams will test tonight at the Milwaukee Athletic Club. Both varsity and freshman squads will swim against each other in a meet that features competition between Fond du Lac and the state qualifyers.
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Wisconsin
Will Euler
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