Wreck of the Duquesne Limited Kills Sixty Eight
A Baltimore and Ohio Duquesne Limited wreck near Connellsville Pa December 24 leaves sixty eight dead and nine injured. Bodies identified, others to be buried Christmas morning in Hill Grove cemetery. Loot found on unidentified victims includes 400, 100 to 300 dollars, rings and other items stolen before rescuers arrived. Investigators blame defective tires at the curve. derailment rumor denied. Passengers from Pittsburgh missing many Christmas gifts.
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Connellsville
Duquesne Limited
Baltimore and Ohio
Hill Grove Cemetery
C Pitts+burg
Pittsburg
Trwin
Nat Cor
Irwin
Nino Ker
Benjamin Sichal
Telp
Jesse
Thornies
Haslewoor Fea
Ihleenwood
Haxriewood
Herbert Hulu
Elmeio
Uinta
Tarbora
Richard Poapekeett
Daltimore
Edisonpohianith
Connelleville
Fionelio
Onnelleville
Langford
Coutteedee
W. HB
Folgeris
Hutter
Keevik Helgoth
Lunped
Hagles
Wee
Mledy
Paterson W. Va
Carmine M. Michiicitie
Harold Morrissu
Hagelwood
M. Wills
Pattsburg
J. Wede
Bhupe
Plewsent
Cornelinirihee
Kelp Mr. Pleasant
Pas Josues Dornant
Ittahars
Houshck
Puitehate
Maiker
Herkeley
Curnabeer Tat
Bondeta Addie
New York
Ftedhusk
Death ends tragic career of Chas F Grayson of Silver City
Boston dispatch reports Charles F. Grayson known as Merrill in New Mexico died, ending a controversial life marked by embezzlement indictments in New York, multiple fortunes won and lost, and a political career in Massachusetts including a bid for mayor.
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Chas. F. Grayson
Silver City
Sanntage
N. M
Moody Merrill
Boston
Mass
CB. Grayson
Merrill
New York City
New Mexico
Silver City National Bank
Beston
New York
Massachusetts House of Representatives
State Senate
Thomas N. Hart
Nuthan Mathews
Charles F. Grayson
Unclear Fragment Still Touts Names and Places
Fragmentary OCR listing names and places includes Robert Davidson Philadelphia Silvester Zinkard Chase Wayghe fi Keffer Somerset Pa Harry Dev lin Lenconting Md W A Good Mc Keesport Pa CW River Berkles Springs W Va dame Fox twail dresr.
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Robert Davidson
Philadelphia
Silvester Zinkard
Chase
Wayghefi
Keffer
Somerset
Harry Devlin
Lenconting
W. A. Good
Mc Keesport
River Berkles Springs
W. Va
Dame Fox
Twail. Dresr
Russia Prepares to Hold Manchuria
Victor BC December 24 Russia has formed a board of commerce to manage four Manchurian ventures including the Chinese Eastern Railway company and the Russo-Chinese bank. The United States consul in Chwang warns the move could harm American interests and has reported to Washington.
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Victor
Russia
Manchuria
Olympia
Chinese Eastern Railway Company
Russo-Chinese Bank
Board of Commerce
United States
Atew Chwang
Washington
Seek to Remove Bryan as Executor
New Haven December 24. Application filed in probate court to remove Wine J Bryan as executor of the will of Philoe Bennett. Grounds allege neglect and conflict of interest harming residuary legatees. Signers include Mrs. James Bennett widow and Mrs. Pela Higelow Waterville NY and George A. Cable Yonkers NY.
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New Haven
J. Bryag
Philoe Bennett
Bennett
Leen
Bryan
Houder
Peter Rae Tee
Not an intimate friend says correspondent in letter to Yale
A Commercial Advertiser letter from General Leonard Wood to Dr. Horace Fletcher of Yale discusses Edgar Bellaire and his service in Cuba Havana and the Philippines. It touches on suspicion and rival governments in Cuba, alleged conspiracies, and Russian Balkan interests. The piece references authorities and military roles, ending with sports brief on Jack O Beied beating Jim Jeffords in a six round match.
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New York
Tooay
Leonard Wood
Horace Fletcher
Yale
Helle
Havans
Bellaire
Chine
Philippines
Bellaira
Taft
Cuba
District court adjourns amid sparse juror selection in Idaho Springs case
A district court session ended with only one juror selected for the trial of Uwe Ida in the Syria dynamiting case. Bond was set at 82,498, with preparations continuing for the Corbett Manton bout as officials plan a boxing match in the area.
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Guwaygetown
Colo
Uwe Idahe
Syria
Endless chain of revolution in the Dominican Republic
Consul Simpson reports from Puerto Plata that revolutionaries bombard Puerto Plata as Moralez's forces press a second defeat on Jimines. Nine men drowned crossing the Cangrejo river. The Dominican gunboat Presidente began bombardment after fort fire. Surrender demanded by 4 o'clock Thursday. limited damage expected.
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Puerto Plata
Santo Domingo
Moralez
Jimines
Cangrejo River
Presidente
Philippines lands bonds offered as deposits security
The secretary of the treasury states that Philippine land purchase bonds may substitute for government bonds currently held as security for public deposits. Released bonds would back additional circulation when the secretary deems it wise to stimulate bank circulation.
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Washington
The
Treasurs
Philippines
Brutal Chinese Foundryman Murdered in Needles Red Light District
A Needles Sun special reports the discovery of Lae Gar, a Chinese foundry worker, murdered in Rosa Gomes resort. His head was nearly decapitated and the scene left blood saturated. two suspects, a Cuban-Mexican and a Negro-Mexican, fled west on the Santa Fe line.
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Sen Bernardina
Saya
Lae Gar
Rosa Gomes
Red Light
Lee Gar
Santa Pe
Reyes Demands US Reply Over Panama Recognition Note
General Reyes, Colombia's special representative, presents a note to Secretary Hay protesting US recognition of Panama and seeks an answer before Congress convenes in January. He urges patience to avoid violence and plans further cables to calm Colombian citizens.
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Washington
Reyes
Colombia
United States
Hay
Republic of Panama
Congress
Standardize Harriman System Across Rail Equipment
Mata Nebraska December 24 W K Thorn director of purchase for the Harriman system announces a plan to standardize equipment across the network. Once carried out it will allow duplicating a single polling stock part in any shop. The rollout will be gradual as new stock is produced and time is needed for adjustments. The plan includes cooperation with Union Pacific Southern Pacific Oregon Short Line Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company Illinois Central and others.
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Dee
Ptah
Uiedit
Hatotal
Mata
Neb
W.K
Thorne
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Ba Cina
Bhareimat
Union Poote
Southern Maotic
Oregon
Oregan Rail Way
Ad Navigation Company
Abavoia Central
Steamer Corning Sinks After Collision Off Connecticut
A steamer named Corning bound from New Haven to New York with thirty passengers and freight struck rocks off Capps jet near Horwatch harbor. The wreck sank fifteen feet down and fifteen people were killed. One passenger reportedly assisted others into a lifeboat and went missing. Survivors reached safety aboard a vessel bound for Trewear, Fairfield, Conn.
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South Earwalk
Pirastar Cooming
New Haven
New York
Capps Jet
Horwatch Harbor
Epem
Deeke Patie
Bern Jana Priceet
Trewour
Isleta fire destroys general store and post office
About 10 welock tonight the general store and post office at Isleta No M were destroyed by fire. Loss estimated at 7000 to 10000 dollars, with no salvage. Post office records and paraphernalia lost. Indians suspected after arrival of Silas who bought the store, tensions with Americans running the reserva tion. Eyewitnesses report Indians near the building and a bright blaze lit the area for miles.
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Morning Journal
Isleta
No. M
Silas
Pueblo
New York
Hill
Sias
Miners Idle as Reading Colieries Close for Holidays
Reading Pa December 14 All collieries of the Reading company will shut down this evening and remain idle until Monday January 4 Fully 13000 men and boys will be out of work The suspension in the coal regions will affect many railroad men and may put at least 17000 workers temporarily out of employment
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Reading
Reading Company
Boyve
Medjidia cruiser returns after successful Turkish trial
The Turkish government cruiser Medjidia built by Cramp Shipbuilding completed trials in Chesapeake Bay. It reached 22.2 to 22.4 knots on a one mile and six hour run, with five workers injured by a steam gauge blast earlier. Armament to be fitted before departure to Turkey around February 1.
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Philadelphia
Medjidia
Cramp Shipbuilding Company
Chesapeake Bay
Baltimore Hospital
Edwin & Cramp
Tumght
Cruiter
Turkey
Chicago artist held in blackmail plot against big financiers
Brennan Wes confessed to extortion attempts aiming at New York financiers such as Rockefeller and Carnegie and Chicago figures including Armour and Swift. He claimed threats of eviction and death to force payments of up to 60 000 dollars, later reduced to 25 000, with no payments received.
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Chicuan
New York
Chicago
Mrennain
Brennan Wes
Generel
Cape
Brennan
Dr. Morgan
John D. Rockefeller
James Bulman
Andrew Carnegie
Marshall Pield
OT. Crane
J. Ogden Armour
G. FP
Court Recommends Action Unanimously at Paris Session
A city court in Paris held a summer session where commissioners voted unanimously to recommend a major step by the county. The decision follows a series of legal motions and anticipates further hearings in the next month.
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Paris
Wee
Dreyofus
Neu den
Ameemabie
Grand jury condemns Chicago strike methods and disorder
A Chicago grand jury assails strike tactics and disorder linked to funerals and protests. It criticizes irresponsible organizations for defying the law and alleges evasion of subpoenas while urging a special inquiry by the January grand jury into conditions fueling unrest in Cook County.
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Chicago
Clifford
Wee
Janes W. Nye
Forest
Ees
Cook
Janoery Grand Jury
Pearce Clears Baldwin in Brandt-Dent Cashier Case
United States Consul at Nuremberg Germany Baldwin was exonerated by Assistant Secretary of State Pearce from any connection with placing Brandt Dent cashiers in the post office department. He submitted his full statement, denied improper action, and noted his limited involvement as a lawyer related to his son in law’s Brandt-Dent business.
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Washington
Judge Baldwin
United States
Nuremberg
Germany
Pierce
Brandt-Dent
Postoffice Department
Conrad
Bonaparte
Baldwin
Post Office Department
Brandt Automatic Cashiers
Brandt-Dent Company
Perry Heath
Heath
Brandt Automatic
Uoaldwin
Miller
Driggs
Baldwin Hae
Hrandt
Peomt
Buslhie
Russia Likely to Concede Japan Demands
An intimation chart to the Japanese legation in Herlin signals Russia may back down and grant Japan’s requests. The British government reportedly supports Japan’s demands and expects a peaceful outcome. The Russian ambassador has been probing diplomatic opinion.
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Herlin
Hussia
Japan
Associated Press
Tokio
St. Petersburg
Osar
Great Britain
Aussta
Cotton market brisk in New Orleans trading day
New Orleans December 1 24 reports a very active cotton market with prices up about 1 to 1 2 points. Traders note strong demand and bullish momentum as futures curves show renewed strength and pools building on the day.
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Jew Orleans
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