CARELESS ENGINEER BLAME FOR FATAL ROCK ISLAND WRECK
Eighteen dead and thirty seven injured after a Rock Island passenger train crash at Willard caused by disobeyed orders. Most injured sent to Topeka hospitals with expected recoveries. Listed dead include Mrs J Hill Greensburg Kansas and Mrs Mary Harville Chillicothe Missouri among others. many victims from Missouri and Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kas
Rock Island
Willard
M. A. Hill
Greensburg
J. Hill
Kan
Martin
St. Joseph
Mary Harville
Chillicothe
Ben Harville
Harville
Tot Harville
Susan Reed
James Griffin
Claremont
EL Myer
Buffalo
Raymond A. Martin
Ss. Martin
St. Rankins
DeKalb
William J Wells
Wreck at Willard Traced to Carelessness and Misdirected Orders
Investigation details a railway disaster blamed on carelessness and misreading orders. Engineer Benjamin followed a freight on the Willard siding, mistaking it for the stock train, causing a high speed crash. An inquest by Coroner Helles will continue with a verdict pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard
Benjamin
Gruber
Hook Island
Helles
Wahnunsee
Passengers Crushed In Train Wreck Near Plp Scoping
Eye witness Parson of the State Journal reports a collision between a passenger and freight train at high speed. The freight and passenger engines welded together, the freight crew escaped. the passenger third car bore the greatest death toll with most occupants crushed between seats.
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Parson
Trun
All Fremar
Trent
Mencumere
Train wreck leaves several dead as dawn reveals wreckage
Brakeman rushes to Willard and dispatches physicians from Topeka. Daylight reveals crushed and discarded bodies. Injured victims are brought to hospitals in chairs and slippers. The first four cars of the freight train were burned into kinahoe wood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard
Topeka
Woney Og Nigatile
Kinahoe Wood
Senate Debated Post Office Probe Amid Irregularities Claims
Washington January 6 the senate debated Carmack’s resolution urging a full inquiry into post office department irregularities. Democrats argued against an internal departmental review and pressed for independent oversight. Senators cited crumbling public trust, possible criminal charges, and a lease deal tied to a senator as central points of contention.
Japan’s Push to Preserve Far East Commercial Rights
A Tokyo press dispatch summarizes Japan and Russia bargaining over Korea Manchuria and trade rights citing Japan’s aim to regulate Far East commerce and protect Corea. It notes Japan’s military strength and expectations of a swift campaign if war looms amid tensions with Russia and France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Japan
Rivas
Musee
Mets
Mao
Avitele Daft
Manohurie
Marke
Rael
Far East
Corea
Muanchurn
Rusia
Rey Hagter
Wong Tan
Gamt Phos
Pauralyaet
Manchurian
Tov
Duapan
Rocer Khana Plin
Fragmented Text on Asia and Japan's Defense Policies
The readable fragments discuss Japanese public opinion on wartime policy, U S and Japan defense roles, and treaties related to Manchuria. It mentions arms, costs around six million, and the Yulu river issue as a point of contention in foreign affairs and reactions to European powers in the region.
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Japan
Japanese Public Opinion, Depen
Ceres
Powers
Richie
Tivisia
Yang
Tung Teheng
Smakden
Euresia
Ghine
Aol
Mussa
Yulu
Confused War Dispatches From Pacific Theater
A garbled report discusses naval officials assessing options for the United States in the Asiatic conflict. It notes Admiral Evans awaiting instructions and the Midway rendezvous for a cruiser squadron, with Guam’s arrival anticipated and guidance being prepared for potential hostilities.
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Wuarhington
Dan
Japan
Armeniian
Boat
Ertiner
Midway
Evans
Lestrucione
Vanant
Siepatet
Aquadron
Uim
Evane
Guam
Navigation Bureau
Hae
maeMet
Jewelers held up at Masonic Temple in Elmira
David Vree man a jeweler in the Masonic Temple building on the fifteenth story was robbed of £4,300 in cash and jewels by two men. A dagger was held to his heart and he was forced to kneel and open his safe. The incident occurred in Elmira. The article also notes a plant shutdown at the Arneoinean Tin Plate company in Monbecenteloted due to cold weather, affecting nearly 3,000 workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hum
David Vreeman
Weler
Masonic Temple
Vinsbure Pa
National Works
Arneoinean Tin Plate Company
Monbecen
Iroquois Theater Negligence Probed as Death Toll Grows
Fire department inquiry in Chicago on January 6 cites criminal negligence and locked exits at the Iroquois theater. Managers Davis Powers and Noonan deny responsibility while witnesses describe blunders, poor ventilation controls, and inadequate fire safety training contributing to a high death count.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Monroe Fulkerson
Fire Department
Will J. Davis
Harry J. Powers
Thomas J. Noonan
Fulkerson
Mahuog
Noonan
Davis and Powers
George M. Dusenberry
Archibald Bernard
Dusenberry
Bernard
President and Mrs Roosevelt Attend Kenna Duffield Wedding
Miss Isabel McKenna eldest daughter of Justice McKenna wed Pitts Duffield of New York at St Matthews Church in Washington. President and Mrs Roosevelt and members of the Supreme Court attended with other officials and social leaders.
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Washington
Isabel McKenna
United States Supreme Court
McKenna
Pitts Duffield
New York
Henry Duffield
Detroit
Bt. Matthews
Roosevelt
Supreme Court
Anarchy in Santo Domingo and Haiti Revolt Sparks Insecurity
Telegram from Commander Dillingham aboard the Detroit reports widespread anarchy around Puerto Plata and Sosua, with fighting on United Fruit Company property. US citizens flee as authorities contain clashes between Morales and Jiminez factions. A British note warns of disorder. guard plans are debated. In Hayti, General Monplager’s coup attempt near Port au Prince fails, with the general’s son killed and numerous arrests.
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Washington
Puerto Plata
San Domingo
Navy Department
Dillingham
Detroit
Jimines
Santiago
Comemerce
Sosua
Puerta Vphata
Morales
Jiminez
United Fruit Company
United States
Hallas
Hayth Port Au F Prince
Hayti
Port Au Prince
Nord
Gonaives
Monplager
Son
Moody Cuts Navy Budget Request by Four Million
Secretary Moody, seeking only essential funds, reduced the navy construction and machinery estimate by 4 million dollars for the next fiscal year and eliminated 400 thousand for equipment under the same heading. The original request for construction and machinery stood at 23 million.
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Washington
Seretary Moody
Congress
Defense of Dietrich in Bribery Case
Omaha January 6 4 The defense for Senator Charles HB Dietrich in a bribery indictment tied to Hastings Nebraska post office appointment will argue he was not a United States senator at the time of the alleged acts General Cowin his attorney contends there could be no lease violation in the building case either The court is expected to rule Thursday on the issues in this preliminary stage
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Washington
Senate
Lodge W
Penrose
Carmack
Committee On
Crimack
Lodge
Carmieck
Teller
Post Office Department
Legislative Branch
House of Representatives
United States
Postoffice Department
Mr. Foraker
Remmen
Leanne
Ted Peart
Ross
Foraker
Itv
Spooner
Pagne
Tad Treveny
Urwick
Carn
Lodge Watt
Carigret
Machen
Aquirs
Perth
Omaha
Neb
Charles HB
Dietrich
Hastings
Nebraska
Fisher
Cowin
Young Cote Betts to Fight James E. Britt in February
In San Francisco on January 6 at 6 p.m. the fighters agreed to a 184 pound bout next February likely under Yosemite club with a permit for February.
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San Francisco
Young Cotebett
James EB. Britt
Yosemite Club
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Niorman
Post Condo
England
Constitution
Libertad
Woith
Tokio
Petersburg
Janet
Viadivestock
Tussia
Monoe
Mon ‘Howekija Waedenesti
Petecstattgy
Abexieff
Nove Darwin
Tiberenia
Trasaia
Ountry
Nuiley
Ireuclada
Port Arthur
Maneharle
Ftuesia
Guaem
London
Treutera Telegram Company
Seoul
Chemutpe
Coren
France
Coan
Oyhama
Bald
Wien
Manchuria
Masehe
Iy Hami
Murel
TN Elsy Masonic Temple
Vester Aupay
Fin Vlad
Merple
Canala
Hicago
Jane
Parkerson
Isabel Kenna
Washagtow
Santo Domingo
Moody
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