Eight Killed in Norfolk & Western Explosion Near Chillicothe
Chillicothe Ohio March 31 Eight men were killed and twenty or more seriously injured when 400 pounds of dynamite exploded at a Norfolk and Western construction camp near Chillicothe The dead include Jonathan Floyd Pride Joseph Hayes Charles Buchanan Newton Mayo and three others identified as colored men Two others were killed but their bodies were scattered and not identified Foreman George Davis warned men to be careful moments before the blast A relief train rushed to the scene and injured were taken to hospital
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Chillicothe
Norfolk & Western
Jonathan Floyd
Pride
Joseph Hayes
Antonio
Charles Buchanan
Columbus
Newton Mayo
Chatham
Charles Williams
Martinsville
Joseph Miller
Salem
N. C
Davis
MINE THREATENED BY FIGHTING MINERS IN IND
In Jasonville Indiana March 31 a mine distress whistle drew about 200 armed men after reports that Hungarian miners driven out had returned with dynamite to blow up the mine. Wires cut. In Terre Haute Hungarian miners at Bogle colliery who fought American miners with 11 wounded have scattered across the country. Some headed to Adena Ohio. Also in Havana fourteen Altenburg crew members are missing after the steamer burned at the piers.
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Jasonville
Ind
Bogle
Terré Haute
Adena, O
Havana
Miners Entombed After Mexico Mine Explosion
In Minor Mexico a Coahuila Mining Co. mine blast left Thirty eight Mexican miners entombed. Authorities fear all may be dead as rescue attempts have not succeeded. In Arkansas a separate note reports Justice Roebuck releasing John Day after Day shot and killed D H Duncan at the Clio mill alleging self defense.
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Eagle Pass
Tex
Minor
Mexico
Coahuila Mining Company
Pine Bluff
Ark
John Day
Clio
Bluff City Lumber Company
D. H.duncan
Justice of the Peace
Charles Roebuck
Day
Duncan
Insurance Losses Grow in Ohio German Fire Co
Toledo reports partial figures from Trustees Torgler and Marshall show unpaid loss claims totaling 3 580 917 75 and legal losses of 22 415 77, with an aggregate of 403 333 52. A separate note from Fort Wayne reports farmer Sherman Strock of Grover Hill Ohio killed by a gas generator explosion, his body carried through a cement wall.
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Toledo
Torgler and Marshall
Ohio German Fire Insurance Company
Ohio
Fort Wayne
Ind
Sherman Strock
Grover Hill
Silence the watchword in trust busting push by Ellis
Wade H Ellis assistant to the attorney general said the government will prosecute every indictment against Standard Oil. He noted Judge Andersons decision provides precedents for other cases and that silence will be the watchword of the new administrations trust busting efforts. Bookwalker named Ohio YMCAs secretary to succeed Lewis as Shurtleffs Cleveland move noted. Sons of Daniel Boone boys seek kidnaper and Harold Moon. Morninstar wins fourth straight in international billiards tourney.
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Chicago
Wade H. Ellis
Orney General
United States
Att Srms
Standard Oil Company
Anderson
Standard Oil Company of
Indiana
Ellis
New York
Sons of
Daniel Boone
Harold Moon
Flint Midh
Woman Prevents Double Lynching Near Jamesport
Chillicothe Missouri March 31 Mrs James Wood wife of a farmer south of Jamesport interfered as a mob prepared to hang two men accused of shooting Marshal Caraway. She urged them to let the law run its course. The wounded men were moved to Gallatin jail. Also Alliance Nebraska March 31 word from Provo South Dakota reports ranchers Mr and Mrs Tucker killed by their son in law Richard Barton with an ax and Barton captured at Edgemont South Dakota Domestic trouble said to have prompted the crime.
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Chillicothe
James Wood
Jamesport
Marshal Caraway
Gallatin
Daviess County
Markets in Brief: Slaughter and Grain Prices Across Cities
Chicago cattle prices show steers at 5 09 to 7 15, cows 4 00 to 5 75, heifers 3 25 to 6 00, bulls 3 75 to 5 25, stockers 3 30 to 5 59. calves 33 59 to 8 00. Sheep and lambs vary, hogs range 5 30 to 7 40. wheat No 2 red at 1 25 to 1 28 4, corn No 8 at 0 65 to 0 66, oats No 3 at 0 51 to 0 54. East Buffalo and Pittsburg markets list varied cattle, calves, sheep, hogs. Cleveland shows prime dry fed cattle at 6 00 to 6 25. Boston wool prices mid 34 to 39 cents. Cincinnati wheat No 2 red 1 32 to 1 33, corn No 2 68 to 69 cents.
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Chicago
Pittsburg
Cleveland
Boston
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Elaine
Delaine
Kentucky
Indiana
Cincinnati
Train Hit By Rock Slide Kills Two In Utah
Special to The News reports Union Pacific passenger train No 3 struck a rock slide near Castle Rock Utah today and derailed. Fireman Lewhan and Gordon Bageagenian were killed as the train burned and went into the ditch.
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Salt Lake
City
Utah
Union ™ Pacific
Castle Rock
Lewhan
Bageagenian Gordon
Why Not Why May Not a Goose Speak of Nature
The piece discusses Montaigne ascribing special rank to humans and nature, then pivots to a magazine market claim: publishers say female readers drive big sales, with women as primary readers of magazines while men read newspapers and what wives urge.
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Montaigne
Appleton’s
Local items and transfers from Glasgow district
Fielding Adams mourns the death of a valuable horse last week. Miss Rosa Jones teaches a subscription school at the Conk Wright schoolhouse. John B. Adams bought a Winchester house from Andy Adams and moved in. Rev. Mr. Johnson of Estill County filled his regular appointment here Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. Nancy Jones of Pilot View visited Mrs. Millie Cox on Monday. W. A. Stephens bought a pair of mules from Matt Thomas for 240 dollars.
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Fielding Adams
Rosa Jones
Conkwright
John B. Adams
Winchester
Andy Adams
Mr. Johnson
Estill County
Nancy Jones
Pilot View
Millie Cox
W. A. Stephens
Matt Thomas
The Difference and a Groom Story in One Scene
A woman contrasts dinners in two settings while a rich man observers a groom named Sam and his horse noting a pay deduction for time off work. The piece ends with Elbert Hubbard advising not to cry over spilt milk and to pursue the cows tonight.
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Sam
Hoss
Elbert Hubbard
Local Births Marriages and Visits Noted
Born March 19 to Mr and Mrs Jas Gravitt Jr a son Thomas. Miss Lacey Mollie Willcox and Mollie Aldridge spent Saturday night with Mae and Minnie Shearer. Mr Claud Chism and Miss Maggie Bush were married in Winchester March 24. May happiness and prosperity be theirs. Mrs Wm Gravitt ill from nail in foot improving. Mrs Amanda Hall and son Isaac of near Clintonville visited relatives here. Jesse Thompson and family visited relatives Sunday. Laula Woosley returned home after visit with brother and sister at Colby.
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Jas. Gravitt, Jr
Thomas
Lacey
Mollie Willcox
Mollie Aldridge
Mae
Minnie Shearer
Claud Chism
Maggie Bush
Winchester
Wm. Gravitt
Amanda Hall
Isaac
Clintonville
Jesse Thompson
Laula Woosley
Colby
Looks That Are Deceptive in Poker Wisdom
A Philadelphia Record item notes that a player with a vacant look in a poker game is often misleading, as such a gaze masks a ready combination. The piece cautions readers to doubt empty expressions and trust genuine tells in high stakes games.
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Philadelphia
Laughter Sometimes Out of Place Quintillian Quote
A Quintilian remark argues laughter costs too much when bought at the expense of propriety. The line reflects on social restraint and the value of disciplined humor in public discourse.
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Quintillian
Cure for Mental Low Mood Advice From 19th Century Tone
The excerpt suggests mood improvements come from physical health, activity, and social interaction. It recommends visiting cheerful friends, getting fresh air, eating a wholesome diet, and avoiding excessive introspection to lift spirits.
The Office and the Fool in Royal Prov idence
A king creates an office and Providence instantly appoints a fool to buy for Colbert. The whimsical exchange highlights court folly and strategic theater in royal governance.
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Colbert
Some Heavy Swells in Society, A Contemporary View
The San Antonio Express notes a social analogy claiming society is like a wave yet argues the writer misses the central point. The piece highlights the presence of heavy swells and the need to address underlying currents shaping public life.
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San Antonio Express
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the News
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Chas. Hagan
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