Fraterville Mine Disaster Shatters Tennessee Town
In Coal Creek area near Fraterville Tennessee a gas explosion destroyed the Fraterville coal mine at 7:30 am yesterday killing between 175 and 225 miners and boys. Only one man, W A Morgen, survived but was mortally injured. Rescue teams faced heavy slate falls and thick gas as they pursued survivors and recovered bodies through the day.
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Coal Creek
Tenn
Tenmessee
Fraterville
W. A. Morgen
Coal Creek District
Thistre
Cosl Creek
Fratervill
Gen Egan Wins 2.5 Million Acres in Western Mexico
Gen Charles P. Egan known for embalmed beef gains title to 2.5 million acres of mining land in Western Mexico after a protracted Mexican court battle. Associates Alvinza Wayward and Charles D. Lane, California mine owners, backed the claim while Charles C. Greene the copper magnate of Arizona opposed it. Cowboys and Mexican troops figured in a border melodrama until a federal court decision upheld Egan. The tract includes coal fields in Sonora within the Johnson land grant.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Charles P. Egan
Embalmed Beef
Mexico
Epan
Alvinza Wayward
Charles D. Lane
California
Charles C. Greene
Arizona
Egan
Sonora
Johnson Land Grant
Miller Arraigned for Murder in 101 Live Stock Case
Wirfield Kansas May 21 George W Miller president of the 101 Live Stock company was arrested on murder charges in the October killing of George C Montgomery Santa Fe detective who was shot while in his parlor as he worked on a case opposing the ranch region noted as one of Kansas largest. Dien Behind Bars Bronx Falls South Dakota May 21 C J Conway from Harrisburg reports Hans Thrane a 32 year old Dane resident with his wife sister of Mrs Conway died by his own hand behind a barn after strange behavior. no motive given.
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Wirfeld
Kan
George W.miller
101 Live Stocks Company
George C. Montgomery
Santa Fe Ralway
Montgomery
101
Kansas
Bronx Falls
C. J. Conway
Harrisburg
Hans Thrane
Conway
Conways
Thrane
Duluth Storm Terrifies City Injures Several
A severe windstorm struck Duluth Minnesota on May 21 causing injuries to workers including John Swanzon of Clark Jackson Lumber and Mary McFarlane. Trees were felled, lumber yards flooded, and the Codorus and India vessels collided near the harbor. Damaged offices and irreplaceable records at the U S engineers building were destroyed.
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Theussetts
Duluth
Mian
Dulluth
Ciy
John Swanzon
Clark Jackson Lumber Company
Mary McFarlane
Seventh Avenue West
India
Codorus
Minnesota
Rawison
Lincoln School
United States Engineer
Lake Superior Department
United States Engineers
Providence
St. Louis
Harlan
Iowa
Here
Andrew Sorrenson
Kimbleton
Audubon County
May be roofless at Winona Normal roof project delayed
Winona Minnesota May 21 An unexpected obstacle blocks improvements to the normal school's old section a new roof. Local contractors refuse to sign contracts to finish by fall opening claiming steel for trusses cannot be obtained in time. The building is badly in need of a roof.
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Winona
Minn
Lightning Kills Lake Elmo Man While Planting Corn
Weir, an elderly resident of Lake Elmo Minnesota, was struck and killed by lightning while planting corn with his son near their home. The storm came up suddenly as they moved toward the house a few rods away. He suffered severe head injuries and gruesome flesh injuries, while his son escaped unharmed.
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Lake Elmo
Minn
Luther ‘Weir
Mr. Weir
Boy Struck by Lightning Near Forest River
May 2 in Grand Forks North Dakota Harry Brennan thirteen was struck by lightning while racing home from the field to escape a storm. Several storms passed over the area yesterday bringing heavy rain and danger.
Reformatory Population Reaches New High at St Cloud
May 21 at St Cloud Reformatory in Minnesota Supt F 7 Randall visiting relatives reports the facility now holds 19 inmates the largest total in its history. In Jamestown North Dakota wheat harvest nearing finish shortages followed by flax and corn acreage rise due to rain. In Portland Oregon Prof Eugene L Schaeffer of Bishop Beott Academy commits suicide by shooting despondency cited. For sale purebred Belgian hare inquire George H McKay Nesaar N D.
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Winona, Minn
Randall
State Reformatory
St. Cloud
Reformatory
Mimeelf
Portland, Or
Eugene L. Schaeffer
Bishop Beott Academy
Episcopal Church
George H. McKay
Nesaon
N. D
Storm's Victims Count Tally Seventy Eight and More
A weather disaster in Texas leaves ninety eight persons killed and one hundred and three others seriously injured. Emergency crews in affected towns report widespread damage and swift response efforts underway to rescue survivors and provide aid. Local authorities urge residents to stay away from unstable structures while inspections and relief distribution centers are set up across impacted areas.
Destructive Texas Tornado Kills Ninety Eight In Goliad
Tornado and hail swept Goliad Texas killing ninety eight and injuring many as 150 homes were destroyed and a mayoral relief appeal called for aid. Property losses may exceed 2000000 with graves being dug and coffins requisitioned from nearby towns. Governor Sayers urged Texas cities to donate food and funds for sufferers as rescue operations continue.
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Takea
Sayers
Texas
Goliad
Chetopa
Kan
Emma Hdingtom
Reis
ELOPERS CAUGET Beautiful Young Girl Taken From Lover
May 1931 Duluth Minnesota reports Margaret Ainsworth sixteen and J Frank Hamilton twenty elope by steamer United Empire. They were found by police at Port Arthur after the girl's mother requested their return. Ainsworth is described as strikingly beautiful and the couple's flight interrupted by authorities.
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Rome
Duluth
Minn
Margaret Ainsworth
J. Frank Hamilton
Port Arthur
United Empire
Girman
Ainaworth
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Royal Sewing Machine
Bruegger Merca
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St. Cloud Reformatory
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Tex
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Ctvieg
Lot
Katte
Bsc
Tides Okie
Hedderich Bros. & CO
ECO
Elopers Cauget
Fergus Falla
Pratt
Cander
Atble
West Superior
Riveres
Seuntteg
Clarinda
la Cresas
la Crosse
Wis
Joha ‘Daan
Péies
Ns Cwser
McMaight
Ron Claire
T. Mex Keight
Minneapolis
Northwestern Lambert Company
Eau Claire
Sam Claire
Sumsidersian
Sm&itpen
Ateréom, & D
Mms‘nutt
Semity Board of Realty
Sveences
Emallpox
Keeows
Norton
Brown County
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