Miners Buried in Marianna Mine Disaster Toll Seen at 138
Pittsburg, Nov 30. Explosion at the Pittsburg-Buffalo Coal mine in Marianna leaves 138 believed dead after 25 bodies brought to surface. Many victims mutilated or dismembered. some suffocated, others burned or crushed. Families in mourning as funerals begin.
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Pittsburg
Pittsburg-Buffalo Coal Company
Marianna
Here
Thempany
John Ivill
John H. Jones
Ivill
Tocay
Leavitt To Return To Denver After Painting Finish
Paris reports W H Leavitt son in law of William Jennings Bryan will head the Societe des Beaux Arts exhibition in America early 1909 and serve as the society’s American representative. He plans to resume living with his wife in Denver once his painting The Last Supper is completed.
Bryan envoy to settle Ruth Bryan Leavitt divorce
An emissary of William J. Bryan travels to France to reach Ruth Bryan Leavitt's husband for a settlement in the divorce suit. The Lincoln Nebraska report notes the aim is to negotiate terms before proceedings.
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Lincoln, Neb
William J. Bryan
France
Mr. Bryan
Ruth Bryan Leavitt
Roosevelts Likely Navy Reorganization Plan
President Roosevelt may appoint a commission to overhaul the navy department and establish a civilian secretary with a general staff. Secretary Root is asked to chair the commission, citing his prior success reorganizing the War Department.
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Root
Navy
Washington
Roosevelt
Navy Department
Hunters Blown to Pieces in Locust Grove Accident
Steubenville Ohio November 30 Two Polander hunters from this city near Locust Grove fired into an empty nitroglycerin can. The explosion shattered trees and brush over a 100 foot radius. One man had his head and arms blown off. The other suffered a shattered leg and is expected to die.
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Steubenville
Locust Grove
Car Shops Burn in Philadelphia Fire
Fire of suspected incendiary origin destroyed the bending shop and other property at the J. G. Brill & Company car shops in Philadelphia. Loss estimated above 200 thousand dollars.
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Philadelphia
J. G. Brill & Company
Europe lauds American Japanese treaty as diplomacy master stroke
Paris reports the French press hails the US Japan accord as a master stroke uniting Pacific powers. The Temps lauds reduced rivalry and renewed goodwill guiding Washington and Tokyo. Roosevelt’s nearing retirement is praised for service to peace.
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Paris
Pacific
The
Temps
Washington
Tokyo
Japan
Roosevelt
Indoor Amateur Athletic Championship Opens at Madison Square
The indoor championship of the Amateur Athletic Union starts tonight at Madison Square Garden New York with events promising record tweaks. Contenders include Leahy Porter McGrath and several top jumpers and weight tossers as colleges join for the first time in this event.
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Madison Square
New York
Amateur Athletic Union
Madison Square Garden
Con Leahy
Leahy
Harry J. Porter
Porter
Mat McGrath
New York A. C
McGrath
Flood warnings issued for Neosho and Arkansas rivers
Washington reports the weather bureau has issued flood warnings for the lower Neosho and lower Arkansas rivers.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
Neosho
Arkansas
Experiments Successful New Mine Safety Breakthroughs
Washington reports the U S Geological Survey station in Pittsburg opens Dec 3 to study mine explosions. It shows safety explosives are not safe and coal dust without gas can explode, a finding expected to save miner lives and reduce high death rates in coal mining.
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Washington
United States Geological Survey
Pittsburg
Four Prisoners Escape During Flemingsburg Jail Break
Four felony prisoners escaped from Flemingsburg jail while the Harry Morgan arson stabbing trial was in progress in Lexington. They were aided by outside friends and remain at large.
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Lexington
Harry Morgan
Flemingsburg
Deficit Looms in Immigration Fund
Washington reports Congress will confront a deficit in the immigration fund due to extraordinary expenditures by the immigration commission operating under an indefinite appropriation. The overrun stems from extended efforts to carry on its work beyond the allocated finances.
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Washington
Congress
Immigration Commission
Japanese Agreement Suits Germans
The Washington state department reports the German office was informed of the Japanese American agreement to maintain the integrity of China and the status quo in the Pacific and would be received with full approval as in Germany and other powers’ interest.
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Berlin
State Department
Washington
China
Pacific
Germany
Handkerchief Case from Ribbon and Hearts
A pretty handkerchief case is crafted from ribbon and two heart shaped cardboard pieces forming bottom and cover. The ribbon edges are gathered and sewn to the hearts, a plain silk lining is added, and the edge of the ribbon attaches to the lining. A ruching trim and a bow hinge finish the piece with a loop serving as a lid lifter.
Train Schedule For Winchester Passenger Trains
The timetable lists Eastbound and Westbound trains from Winchester with numbers 25 through 29 and others. Key departures include No 26 at 8 42 am, No 28 at 6 30 pm, No 27 at 6 22 am, No 29 at 8 55 am, No 23 at 11 59 am, No 10 at 7 13 am, and No 1 at 9 12 am.
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M. Obe
Sipeg Dsc
O. West
Norra
Gsee
L & E. East Bounp
A. W L & E. West
A.M Uv
Lexington
Winchester
L. & E. Junction
Clay City
Stanton
Campton Junction
Natural Bridge
Odi Torrent Eeeereree
Beattyville
Athol
Eee
Eens
O. & K. Junction
r.Jackson
Sun
Owl A.M
P.M
A.M. Sv. Jackson
Campton
Ar.Lexington
Daily connections described for Ky rail lines except Sunday
L and E Junction trains 1 and 3 connect with C and O for Mt Sterling. Campton Junction trains 1 2 3 4 connect with Mountain Central for Campton Ky. Beattyville Junction trains 2 and 4 connect with LA Railway for Beattyville Ky. O and K Junction trains 3 4 connect with O and K for Cannel City Ky and stations. McDowell and Scott signatures.
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L. & E. Junction
Mt. Sterling
Campton Junction
Mountain Central Ry
Campton
Beattyville
L. A. Railway
O. & K. Railway
Cannel City
Soften an Overcooked Egg With Cold Water Shock
When an egg is boiled too long it can be softened instantly by removing the pan from heat and running a strong stream of cold water over it. The hot to cold shock reportedly restores a workable texture, useful for invalids needing softer eggs.
Deviled Bread Instructions
A simple recipe to prepare deviled bread by slicing stale bread, buttering, topping with grated cheese paprika and salt, then baking until cheese melts and bread edges crisp. Use bakers bread if possible and bake briefly in a quick oven.
Fried Mack Chicken Recipe Note
A cooking note describes frying a chicken substitute by buying two pounds of veal from the leg, cutting into medium pieces, stewing thirty minutes with salt, dipping in egg, rolling in bread or cracker crumbs, and frying to a light brown to produce a dish rivaling fried chicken.
Steps for Cooking Rice
Wash rice and soak for hours. Boil water and add rice gradually to keep water hot. Cook twenty minutes. Salt to taste and add a little butter.
Odorless Lamp Wicks From Vinegar and Drying
New lamp wicks treated by boiling in vinegar and thorough drying burn without odor.
Good Time Coming and Vicious Quip Cited
The Houston Post quotes a provocative teenage taunt about maturity, asking what a boy would do as a man and answering with a crude vow to lick his father and the schoolteacher. The item reflects early 20th century sensibilities and newspaper humor sections.
Fortunate Finds Turn Luck Into Opportunity
An unclear passage hints at random chance guiding men to unexpected wealth or advantage, suggesting luck may alter outcomes when chance favors them. The fragment references a banana perhaps sparking fortune and luck, without specific names or places.
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Neerer
Leavitt
Europe
Geological Survey
CG. & O. East Bounp
Lexington & Eastern R’y CO
W. A. M'Dowell, Gen
Mer
Chas. Scott, G. P. A
Houston Post
Clark County
Clark
the Times
Winchester News CO
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