Mining Disaster Sparks Reward Offer in Cripple Creek
Cripple Creek Colo Nov 23 1900 explosion at the Vindicator mine killed Superintendent Charles McCormack and miner Mel Beck prompting 500 militia guards. Company officials say the blast came from a ferial machine while investigators call it a premeditated dynamite act. A $5000 reward is offered for evidence leading to arrest and conviction. Western Federation of Miners criticized as brutal murder. Gov Peabody reinstates Adjt Gen Bell to command camp.
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Charles 'Ack
Mel Beck
Vindicator
Vindicator Mining Court
McCormack
Beckers
Gogo
Annals of
Colorado
Cripple Creek
Col
Roerwon
Windlator
Charles MecCormack
Shift Hoss Beck
Supt
Melvin Beck
Western Federation of ‘Miners
Western Federation of
Bell
Gov. Peabody
Ginge Bell
Former Police Officer Aims Bar Escaped Capture
An unclear account recalls a November 83 incident where James Judaon killed Thomas and fled during Bundey night. He was pursued by a force and finally captured after resisting authorities.
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Allis
James
Judaon
Thomas
Heye
How Cheap Baking Powder Is Made and Misleading
A city investigation found cheap baking powders sold nationwide are mainly alum and sulfuric acid with filler, posing health risks. Authorities confiscated thousands of pounds, while doctors warn against using these products, recommending high grade cream of tartar powders for safety and value.
Czar Paul the First Traps Aide’s Joke in Mine Escape
Aide-de-camp flatters Paul the First of Russia by praising his hearing. The czar mishears and mocks the line twice. After the aide repeats, the czar threatens and the next day the aide is sent toward the Siberian mines, a grim punishment for mockery.
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Paul the First
Russia
Czar
Aide-De-Camp
Aid-De-Camp
Siberle
St. Louis
Reciprocity With Canada and Economic Union Debate
The Philadelphia Record champions open trade with Canada, arguing free trade would lead to political union and that only officials and special interests oppose reciprocal benefits. The debate parallels with common language and law as heritage.
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Canada
United States
Philadelphia Record
DRAIN GRADING METHODS AND GUINEA HEN PEACEMAKERS
A long discussion on proper drainage grading emphasizes using water flow as a grade guide and the value of an engineer with a level for uniform ditch bottoms. It describes target-based sighting with stakes and six-foot clearance to achieve consistent depths, warning against blind digging. It then extols guinea hens as small but effective peacemakers on farms and urges support for home industry like creameries and cheese factories.
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Nowaday
SsFfeet
Grant. Davis
Royal New Yorker
First Kidney Pill Promoted By Doan’s Cure Claim
A vintage advertisement touts Doan’s Kidney Pills as the original discovery and remedy for kidney related ailments. It cites testimonials from W.Va jeweler Wa. H. Nevarzons and Portland freight inspector A B McCarver, plus Elmira resident Mrs. Graham Wallacy Jr., claiming dramatic back pain relief and lasting cures after several boxes, with pricing at 50 cents per box and mail order from Foster Burn Co. Buffalo N.Y.
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Bright
Doon
Fosterburn Co
Buffalo
H. Nevarzons
West Main Street
Wytheville
Saga
Dean
A. B. McCarver
201Th Street
Portland
Oreon
Freight Corn
Thentinental Company
Doan
Graham Wallacy, Jr
Elmira
George Wallace
West
Water Street
Baldwin Street
Misgraced Affection in Arctic Dogs Tale
In a Stray Stories piece, Eskimos angered by an arctic explorer over petting their dogs. A native explains the harm as tails froze stiff and broke when wagged, illustrating a cautionary tale about affection amid harsh conditions.
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Sfgineer
Ameen
Germany
Sicily
Napoleon I
Franca
Priesta
Schiller
Klopstock
Homer
Ladislaus Posthumus
St. Louis Star
Pierre and
Sofam
Anenti
Emperor Willis
Martinique
Pompeii
Mme
Jane Diculafoy
Sodom
Gomorrah
St. Pierre
Lauls Star
Winchester
Chicago Journal
New York
Western Steam
Seve Sr. Louie
SRO
Pepsin
Certiain Corp
Pepsin Syrup CO
Monticello
Lane
St. Jacobs Oil
Boston
BR. Paxton Co
Dept. 4
Mass
Western
Oy Panier
Bio
Cank
Canassian Atlas
Ninth Street
Kansas City
Chicago
Ke Man A. JL Tower
Boston Mass
SA ‘Tower Canadian CO
Linted
Toronto
Cai
ALN. K.E
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