Wreck In Cleveland Involves Three Palatial Trains
A collision in Cleveland involves three palatial passenger trains. Farmers and local residents rush to assist in the wreck aftermath as authorities begin inquiries into the cause.
30 Mar 1916
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1916
Page
1
A collision in Cleveland involves three palatial passenger trains. Farmers and local residents rush to assist in the wreck aftermath as authorities begin inquiries into the cause.
A midnight wreck near Amherst Ontario, thirty seven miles west of Cleveland, killed at least thirty and injured over forty as three trains including the Twentieth Century Limited collided amid dense fog. Towerman sleep deprivation blamed, signals tested and found working. rescue rushed from Elyria and Lorraine with hospitals overwhelmed.
The Day in Congress convened at noon for debate on a senate substitute to the house army reorganization bill. Adjournments followed at 6 28 p.m. and 5 35 p.m. to early Thursday. Roosevelt testimony on national defense was presented before the naval committee. Democratic reps caucused late to discuss government manufacture of war minions.
Weather forecast notes March 29 indicates fair conditions for Denver with outlooks across New Mexico. Thursday sees generally fair conditions in the west portion with rain and colder air in the east. Friday returns to fair weather.
For twenty four hours ending 6 pm yesterday the maximum temperature was 67 degrees and the minimum 41 degrees with a 26 degree range. At 6 pm the temperature stood at 52 degrees with a northwest wind and partly cloudy skies bringing a trace of rain.
Senator Fall says Carranza troops in Casas Grandes and Galeana districts did little to stop Villa. He cites reports that Villa’s force was small and notes withdrawals of Carranza units. Fall calls for free use of the Mexican Northwestern railroad and criticizes administration handling of the Mexican question during his border tour.
Oliver Kane allegedly received 18400 dollars to claim he used arsenic in preparing the body of John Peck. The story reports a faked or coerced affidavit tied to the embalmer who handled the deceased.
District attorney Swann presses case against Dr Arthur Waite linked to John F Peck murder. Vaunted conspiracy arrest surrounds Kate Kane as Waite’s double personality claim and embalming details surface. Family and Waite's friends deny external aid while late developments include hospital visitation attempts and private investigations.
The British steamer Lavinia Westoll, a 3,331 ton vessel, has sunk. Her crew was saved. This report appeared in a London dispatch dated March 29.
London reports the British steamer Kilbride, 3,712 tons, sunk March 1 by an enemy submarine. An official announcement says the Kilbride was torpedoed in wartime waters.
Denver records show 3500 packages of liquor delivered this month, up from 642 in February. Officials attribute the rise to depletion of pre January stocks ahead of prohibition taking effect.
Manuel Gomes a relative of General Carrangan left Pew Sheridan Wyoming March 29 to begin an indefinite sentence for highway robbery tied to theft from a countryman.
German forces storm northwest of Verdun near Moulancourt and gain ground briefly north of Malancourt before French counterattacks halt further advance. British, Russian, Italian actions cited. Saloniki air raid provokes Greek protest. Russian war minister Polivanoff reportedly retires.
Representative Bailey of Pennsylvania, a Bryan ally, introduced a resolution to extend the presidential term to six years with a single term limit. He argued the Democratic Party and President Wilson were unfairly criticized over the Baltimore convention plank, noting Wilson did not pledge to one term but to the principle.
Washington March 24 The House appears set to approve the Burnett immigration bill with literacy tests and Mongolian exclusion provisions by a large majority. Opponents concede defeat but push for key amendments as the chamber plans an early session and aims for an eighty percent vote by night.
Carranza grants consent easing a diplomatic snag for General Pershing as the transport train departs from El Paso toward northern Mexico. The move signals resumed support for the U S expedition amid tense border tensions and military operations.
The March 29 report from Douglas Arizona notes General Carranza allows use of the Northwestern railroad for supplies to General Pershing's forces, while bridges inland are damaged and trucks slow. Army forage and gasoline needs are vast, with 100000 pounds daily, and the rail line shift to El Paso depends on border security and diplomatic deals.
Three loaded freight cars were sent over the river today by a local wholesale firm destined for Casas Grandes. The move reflects the firm’s foresight in securing regional freight capacity.
London reports that British armies have assumed control of a stretch of the front previously held by the French. The dispositions were made with secrecy producing a sizable release of French forces for use elsewhere. The line runs from the Yser to the Somme and the German push on Verdun is not expected to derail the planned great offensive.
Passengers arriving on the steam ship Andania recounted witnessing a dramatic air battle between German raiders and British aeroplanes near Deal England. A German plane reportedly flew directly over the Andania as the clash continued in the cloudy sky.
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