Mine Disaster at Pleasant Valley No 4 Claims Many Lives
A Salt Lake telegraphic report from Scofield Utah describes an explosion at mine No 4 of Pleasant Valley Coal Company at 10 25 am. At least 200 men are believed dead with 185 bodies recovered and rescue continue. The scene is chaotic with volunteers aiding the grim effort as officials seek the cause and coroner’s inquest awaits.
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Salt Lake
Tribune
Scofield
Utah
Pleasant Valley,Coal Company
Salt Teke City
House Debates First Authorization for Inter Oceanic Canal
Washington May 3 The House for the first time in 50 years considers a measure to authorize constructing an inter oceanic canal. Opposition centers on timing and treaty issues with critics arguing it could delay work and cost up to 50 million dollars. Democrats seek amendments to align with Hay Pauncefote and Clayton Bulwer terms.
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Washington
House of Representatives
House
Burton
Rivers and Harbora
Hitt
Foreign Affairs Committee
Cannon
Iils
Appropriations Committee
Admiral Walker
Isthmian Canal Commission
Detachment in Philippines Relieved After Five Day Siege
Advanced dispatches from Samar report Forty third volunteers besieged at Catubig for five days. The detachment suffered 19 killed and 2 wounded before Major Gilmore’s force dispersed the insurgents and freed the besieged unit. Major General Otis orders tightening of Chinese immigration proof at entry points.
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Mantua
Samar
Forty-third Volunteers
Catubig
Gilmore
Otis
Philippines
EXPECT A BATTLE Fight Heavier Than Any Since Ladysmith
London May 2 Fighting heavier than any since Ladysmith seems imminent near Thaba N Chu. Dis patches from Lord Roberts dated Monday and Tuesday say the Boer rear guard resists his advance, forcing British to act on the defensive. General Smith has 15 000 to 80 000 men, while Boers number 6 000 to 10 000. Dispatch from Pretoria April 28 says Boers expect battle and artillery support. If Boers engage half of Roberts advance at Thaba N Chu, Pretoria delay follows. most expect Botha to be beaten off in two or three days. Boer attack on Boshof April 28 failed. Warrenton guns shell Boer trenches Sunday. A native runner with dispatches from Mafeking to Ootsi 176 miles north on April 22 says We can stick it out for two months or more. Colonel Plumer reinforced with Rhodeians, rumored to be advancing again. Horses for British Army. Lanapon Minnesota May 2. Farmers sell horses for cavalry use to Brown & Co Chicago. shipped that evening to South Africa at 126 dollars per head.
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London
Ladysmith
Thaba N’chu
Lord Roberts
Smith
Pretoria
Thaba N’cha
Botha
United Christian Party Forms From Christian Political Union
In Rock Island Illinois on May 2 the first national assembly of the Christian Political Union formed a permanent organization. W E Breaker of Davenport was named temporary chairman as 341 delegates were seated. The group adopted the name United Christian Party after considering its principles and aims.
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Christian Political Union
United Christian Party
Rock Island
Ill
National Assembly of the
W. E. Breaker
Davenport
Baseball Scores and Government Finances Summary
National League results show Chicago over St. Louis 8 to 9, Lee over Boston 8 to 2, New York over Philadelphia 11 to 8. American League scores list Cleveland 13 over Detroit 7, Buffalo 8 over Indianapolis 7, Milwaukee 11 over Kansas City 1, Minneapolis 13 over Chicago 8. Washington reports April receipts 15,039,326 and expenditures 40,908,827 with a surplus of 4,136,000, up 3,500,000 in receipts and down 2,500,000 in expenditures from April 1899.
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Chicago
St. Louis
Lee
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Detroit
Buffalo
Indianapolis
Milwaukee
Kansas City
Minneapolis
Washington
Beaver Dam Iron Works Fire Destroys Plant and Cars
Fire at Beaver Dam Malleable Iron works in the engine room at 1 a.m. razed the plant with losses over 100000. The blaze spread to the Gascago Milwaukee and St. Paul railway freight shed destroying five loaded cars and contents with an additional loss around 10000.
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Beaver Dam
Wis
Admiral Dewey Parade Draws Half Million in Chicago Honor
A May celebration in Chicago for Admiral George Dewey attracts about 600000 spectators along the parade route. The welcome includes singing, flowers, and cheers as Dewey bows to the crowds. The day features a luncheon at the Union League, a University Club reception, and a visiting naval veterans' hall stop.
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Chicago
Art Institute
Michigan Avenue
Naval
Olympia
Manila
Sauors
Admiral Dewey
Union League Club
University Club
Five Defendants Seek Change of Venue in Goebel Murder Trial
In Frankfort Kentucky on May 2 Judge Cantrill granted a venue change petition for five defendants amid Goebel assassination charges. Caleb Powers John W. Davis Henry Youtsey Harland Whittaker joined the request after about 40 witnesses testified. The defense proposed Bourbon County while the prosecution urged a special term in Woodford or Scott County and a decision is pending.
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Franxfort
Cantrill
Goebel
Caleb Powers
John W. Davis
Henry E. Youtsey
Harland W. Whittaker
Richard Coombs
Bourbon County
Woodford
Scott County
Minnesota Man's Idea Substitutes Corn for Rice abroad
Ward Ames a Duluth grain man returns from China and Japan impressed by trade. He believes corn can be introduced as a substitute for rice in both countries and laid down cheaper than local rice. He notes rice costs 3 60 per 180 pounds in China and Japan is eager for trade expansion, with Americans favored there. He also cites America’s growing flour trade.
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Durrurn
Cattle Boats Arrive with Foot and Mouth Disease in Mersey
Two cattle boats from Rue de la Platte docked at Liverpool with cattle and sheep all infected by foot and mouth disease. Despite import prohibitions on South American cattle, some animals were slaughtered and their heads and feet buried at sea. Meanwhile in Wisconsin 108 coal heavers were laid off seeking shorter hours as non union crews work on the Massachusetts unloading.
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Liverpool
Eng
Rue de la Platte
Mersey
Wis
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Lovering
Mass
Ranadell
Corizas
Mich
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Minn
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Ike
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Winona, Minn
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Royal Worcester
Batiste
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