Disaster at Red Ash mine yields high toll and entombed workers
Fire Creek West Virginia March 7 heavy explosion at the Red Ash mine near Thurmond with 58 bodies recovered and estimates placing total dead at 75 or more. At least 45 miners remain entombed as rescuers face blocked passages and anxious families gather at the entrance.
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Fine Creek
W. Va
Red Ash
New River District
Thurmond
Chesapeake and Ohie Railway
Fifty Miners Entombed at Fire Creek Strike
A Fire Creek dispatch reports fifty miners trapped in the cave in Charleston West Virginia. Ten rescued two of them dead seven survivors found so far, forty others remain inside the mine with little chance of survival. Bodies lie along the main entry from mouth to about a mile and nearby workers mostly escaped.
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Charleston
W. Va
Fire Creek
Maine
West Virginia officials head to disaster scene for Tusheab investigation
Chief Mine Inspector J. W. Paul Governor Atkinson and his private secretary Colonel Boggs and others left for the scene of the disaster to Tusheab investigation, reporting they will examine causes and gather facts after the incident.
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Duar Lestox
W. Va
J. W. Paul
Atkinson
Colonel Boggs
Movores Re-elected Mayor of Omaha
Movores wins Omaha mayoralty by about one thousand votes over rival W, with one precinct still outstanding. Improvement noted in Frank E Moor’s presidential party support and local response to campaign issues.
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Movores
Omaha
Frank E Moor
Soppieton Fusiod Ticket Poised Ahead of City Race
The town's ballot scene centers on the Moores ticket with possible resistance only from the tax commissioner, suggesting a tight municipal contest and lingering factional splits in Soppieton.
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Soppieton
Fusiod
Poes
Moores
Press Ananimous Denies Uprising Talk in Cuba
Havana reports deny rumors of future uprisings and stress Cuba’s mood as elections approach. Newspapers say Cubans feel no urge to rise and even anti-occupation agitators urge moderation. World attention on Cuba’s move to self governance influences calls for stability.
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Havana
United States
Cuba
Caba
Pauncefote to Stay as British Ambassador
The British government will retain Lord Pauncefote as ambassador to Washington indefinitely. The decision follows unanimous support from British officials and was reinforced by Lord Burbury after discussions on the ambassador’s expertise in pending matters between Britain and the United States.
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Washington
Loxnon
Associated Press
Briiish
Lord Pauncefote
Lord Bury
Saloa
Lord Paincefote
Fifty Thousand Idle in Chicago Building Trades
CatcaGco March 7. Building material firms serving Chicago vote to close plants until conditions improve. Closing idles about 10,000 workers in quarries brick yards and plants handling lime cement and related materials, adding to 30,000 idle in the building industry, 7,000 striking machinists, and 3,000 on strike elsewhere for a total of 50,000 unemployed in the city.
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Chicago
CatcaGco
Green faction clash at Texas Republican state convention in Waco
The Texas Republican state convention in Waco saw a heated roll call to replace temporary chairman. Henry Ferguson of Fort Bend county opposed William McDonald, a Green ally. McDonald won 420 to 342 with J C Kolp elected secretary by unanimous vote.
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Waco
Tex
Henry Ferguson
Fort Bend County
Wiliam McDonald
McDonald
Ferguson
J.C. Kolp
Hawaii Authorized to Spend 300000 for Plague Relief
Washington March 7 At the cabinet meeting the Hawaiian council was authorized to expend 300000 for the suppression of bubonic plague and relief of distressed natives. Some doubted the council's authority but the majority agreed the urgency justified the move and the directions will be sent immediately.
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Hawaii
Washington
Hawaiian Council
Northern Pacific Denies Discrimination in St Paul Suit
The Northern Pacific answers in U S circuit court at St Paul disputing ICC charges of discrimination. It asserts St Paul to Duluth rates are competitive while the commission seeks to enforce its order on the St Cloud rate.
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St. Paul
Northern Pacific
United States Circuit Court
Interstate Commerce Commission
Duluth
Interstate Commission
St. Cloud
Thayer Lumber Buys White Pine Timber Land
Muskegon Michigan March 7 The Thayer Lumber company has purchased from Charles L Ruggles of Chicago a tract of white pine timber land in Kalkaska and Muskegon counties estimated to yield 60 000 000 feet for a consideration of 450 000 dollars.
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Sgie
Muskegon, Mich
Thayer Lumber Company
Charles £. Ruggles
Chicago
Kalkaska
Muskegon
Burglars Blow Open Hand Brewery Safe
Pawtucket Rhode Island March 7 burglars entered the Hand Brewing company office during the night and blew open the safe with dynamite. It is said between eight thousand and four thousand dollars is missing.
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Pawtucket
R. I
Hand Brewing Company
Telegraphic Brevities Cover Diverse 1900s Events
A Russian sugar crisis signals factory bankruptcies while Armour & Co. consolidates into a single entity. Nantes opposes the French American reciprocity pact. Paris fund raises 8000 francs for a General Cronje sword. Harlan Whittaker faces trial for Goebel’s Kentucky death after a Frankfort hearing. A letter to Schieiden claims a large fortune eight hours after his death. Major James B. Washington dies in Pittsburg, linked to George Washington as kin.
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Armour & Co
Nantes
Frankfort
William Schieiden
Fond‘du Lac
Wis
Germany
Schieiden
James B. Washington
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Pittsburg
Major Washington
George Washington
Misheard Lyrics Sparked Tense Exchange in Star Cassette
A Washington Star snippet recalls a young man asking about a song with a line about love, while Miss Cayenne insists the listener sang out of dislike. The fragment hints at interpersonal tension over a performance.
Figs the Thirteen Superstition Impacts Daily Life
Fragmentary note from Sedlapapolis Journal hints at a quirky superstition about the number thirteen and its influence on daily life. The writer jokes about needing a dollar for every banner and mentions feeling the roughest in a confessing fraraty.
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Sedlapapolis Journal
Dutch Rebellion Expands Across Two Cape Districts
Nearly the entire Dutch population of the Prieska and Konhardt districts is in arms with reports of additional support from Piet Man, Lucan Steinkamp moves on Carnarvon, and Gordown and Victoria West expected to rise. Loyalists foresee British force needed as the rebellion grows beyond 3,000 armed men.
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Cape Colony
Cape Town
Prieska
Konhardt
Piet. Moolman
Brandbles
Lucan Steinkamp
Carnarvon
Gordouin
Victoria West
Natron
Battle outlook grows as Boer force builds near Roberts
March 7 dispatches report Lord Roberts paused near Osfontein while British positions improve. Boers, estimated 8000 to 10000 strong, concentrate eight to sixteen miles from the lines with eight kopje guns. Analysts say the movements aim to lure a sweeping counter blow, as Natal and Cape Colony clear of Boers. A Transvaal annexation memorial circulates in Parliament amid debate over policy and property.
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Lospex
Lord Roberta
Osfontein
Cape
Gatacar
Natal
Cape Colony
Lord Roberts
Modder River
Kopjes
Transvaal
Free State
House of Commons
Balfour
Lord Salisbury
Ex-President Harrison sympathizes with Boers in war
Ex-President Harrison denounces British actions in the Revolutionary War and 1812, expressing sympathy for the Boers while avoiding public quotes to spare the McKinley administration. He says there is no reason for the United States to express gratitude to Britain.
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Harrison
New Yor
Aubern
Ind
Indiana
McKinley
Boer Prisoners Reach Cape Town Amid Civil War Turmoil
Carr Town reports show many women and boys among Boer prisoners arriving at Cape Town. The dispatch notes harsh conduct toward the Union during the Civil War and mentions Lord Roberts accepting the honorary colonelcy of the City of London volunteers.
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Union
Cape Town
Carr Town
Lord Roberts Ima
City of London Volunteers
Great Billain Will Borrow Thirty Five Million Pounds
Loypox March 7 The house of commons in committees of the whole adopted a resolution to authorize a loan of 185 009 000 pounds with a 16 to 26 vote Joubert in supreme command Londox March 7 A dispatch from Osfontein dated March 4 says General Joubert is reported to lead in supreme command of the Boer forces here
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Great Billain
House of Commons
Joubert
Supreme Command
Londox
Standard
Osfontein
Lee
Hay-Pouncefote Canal Treaty Likely To Sit In Senate
Washington report says the Hay Pouncefote canal treaty is not likely to be ratified by the Senate. It has been pigeonholed in Senator Cushman K Davis's desk as he withholds support. Davis indicates displeasure at not being consulted by the state department during negotiations.
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MinnzaPolis
Washington Special
Senate
Cushman K. Davis
Foreign Affairs Committee
Davis
State Department
Hay
Senate Committee On
Court Decides on Duluth Mayoralty Recount Outcome
Dutors report the recount of the Duluth mayoralty election and charter vote. Both Mayor Truelsen and Republican challenger T W Hugo claim victory. The case hinges on irregular ballots and three pal lots marked with names. Hugo leads by ten but may lose if those ballots are invalidated. Truelsen claims a two vote majority.
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Dutors
Truelsen
T. W. Hugo
Hugo
Supreme Court
Czar Closely Watched After Nihilist Plot Discovery
Recent discovery of Nihilist plots by Russians and Poles has prompted heightened police vigilance. The czar's movements are guarded on all frontiers and patrols double along routes to barracks theaters and public functions. Winter Palace and Neva quay guards are especially numerous.
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Prierspurag
Winter Palace
Neva Quay
FATHER OF THE HOUSE HARMER DIES IN GERMantown
Congressman Alfred C. Harmer of Pennsylvania dies at his home in Germantown after a long illness. He had kidney trouble since last November and was unable to attend sessions after the Christmas recess.
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Pumapetpaia
Alfred C. Harmer
Pennsylvania
Germantown
Harmer
Fatal Kitteburg Fort Wayne and Chicago wreck reports
A westbound Kitteburg Fort Wayne and Chicago line wreck near Robinson Allegheny collapsed under a heavy freight engine at 1 a m. Four men were aboard the engine two killed instantly and a third likely fatally injured. Debris and a grim scene described as most deplorable. London reports Ladysmith siege and typhoid cases with 800 infections and relief supplies arriving.
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Kitteburg, Fort Wayne and Cicago
Robinson, Allegheny
London
Treves Cables
Ladysmith
Senators Show Little Interest in Final Finance Bill Vote
In Wasursetos March 7 report the Senate adopted the conference report on the finance bill by 44 to 26 after two weeks of debate with only four speeches. Aldrich explained the conference changes as the measure passed with minimal discussion and the calendar business proceeded. The Quay case was resumed early, with Simon replying to Carter.
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Wasursetos
Senate
Aldrich
Simon
Carter
President McKinley Supports Free Trade for Porto Rico
President McKinley told callers at the White House that Porto Ricans deserve free trade with the United States, maintaining his stance since his message to Congress. He rejected the idea that the constitution follows the flag and said he agreed with a House plan to apply a small tariff with revenues returned to the island.
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Washingtonn
Poat
McKinley
White House
Porto Rico
United States
Congress
House
Porto Rican Tariff Bill Authorship Clarified
Secretary Root drafted the Porto Rican tariff bill as an alternate measure after Republican committee members argued it was the best regulation. Root maintains his general support for Porto Rico and his views from his annual report. Former President Cleveland travels to the South with friends for rest and fishing, visiting the Santee near Georgetown.
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New York
Presdent
Cleveland
South
Santee Ciph
Georgetown
S. CO
Georgia
Florida
Crafting Bronze Green Stars with Yellow Silk Tassels
Instructions describe cutting two eight pointed bronze green stars from cardinal felt, turning one star into diamonds and chain stitch with yellow silk, buttonholing the stars together with yellow silk, and sewing a matching tassel on each point for a decorative piece.
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Mark
Couple Seeks Divorce After Sixty Years Together
A couple who lived together for six decades have filed for divorce, prompting astonishment from Mrs Bliffers and Mr Bliffers in New York. The pair’s long partnership ends as legal action begins.
Unknown boy speaks of playful skating trip
A fragment from the Philadelphia Press quotes a boy and a pastor discussing a boy’s whereabouts. The boy admits knowing where the child goes for skating and sledding, suggesting a cheerful outing away from home. No further context is provided.
Beecham’s Pills Promoted For Wide Public Endorsement
The advertisement touts Beecham’s Pills as a cure all for stomach discomfort and nervous symptoms. It claims the pills restore health and tranquillity, listing numerous ailments and promising general well being for 25 longs per box.
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Beecham
Pil
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