Atlantic City Train Disaster Kills Dozens On Treated River Bridge
Nineteen bodies are recovered at the morgue with others missing as a West Jersey and Seashore electric train plunges from a trestle into the Thoroughfare. The wreck near Atlantic City leaves up to seventy five dead. divers recover more bodies and officials probe the cause amid a crowded scene of grieving relatives.
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Tragic Atlantic City Bridge Train Disaster Details Emerge
Eyewitness accounts describe a drawbridge opening as a Camden to Atlantic City train plunged from the Thoroughfare. Victims include conductor John L Curtis and brakeman Ralph L Wood. rescues unfold as divers search submerged cars.
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Bodies recovered from sunken submarine Lutin off Bizerta
Sixteen crew members of the French submarine Lutin perished when she sank off Bizerta on October 16. Bodies were found in midship stern and bow areas, many in horrible condition due to acids, identified only by items on the corpses. The loss is blamed on an attempted rapid ascent, causing hull ruptures and leaks. Funeral services planned for Tuesday. Lieutenant Fevoupx among the identified dead.
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Trial yields assault verdict for Adams in murder case
Lexington Kentucky October 28 after thirteen and a half hours deliberation the jury found Daniel M Adams a former attendant at the eastern Kentucky asylum guilty of assault and battery and fixed his punishment at one year in the county jail Fred Pharis convicted of the same murder received five years in the penitentiary last week Beatl October 24 Thomas Cale of Fairbanks Alaska travels east to Washington saying Alaskans seek territorial government while Americans wish self government Chicago over witness William J Bryan enthu siastically predicts government and municipal ownership will be dominant issue in 1905 Mississippi Bank Pasture Indianola October 28 the Merchants and Planters Bank of Indianola placed in the hands of a receiver on claims aggregating 25000 by Memphis and New Orleans banks Marvin Brown named receiver
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Congressman Hoar Dying in Worcester
In Worcester Massachusetts Congressman Rockwood Hoar lies in grave condition tonight as fears mount that he may not survive many hours.
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Gas Explosion Destroys Coffeyville Block Killing Two
A natural gas blast leveled five two story brick buildings on East Eighth Street Coffeyville Kansas noon today killing Jesse Ross and Mrs J E McDaniel a missing young Clossen boy seriously injuring C J Clossen Cotton Ray Pearl Keller and the three year old Keller boy plus twenty other injuries Initial theories suggest gas ignition while locals fear nitroglycerine or dynamite and rescue efforts continue with the search for the missing boy The explosion was heard five miles away and is the towns third such blast in history
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San Francisco Officials Defend Separate Japanese School
San Francisco education leaders insist separate schooling for Japanese children protects public schools and aligns with state law. President Altman and Superintendent Konceved defend the policy amid scrutiny from Secretary Metcalf. A later count notes 400 to 500 Japanese students previously in public schools. age remarks and treaty concerns are cited.
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Strong force sent to awe Indians in Powder River region
Omaha dispatch reports 760 cavalrymen from Fort Robinson Fort Meade and Fort Keogh moving toward a band of Ute Indians camped on Powder River Wyoming. Major Grierson commands. Colonel Hogers and Augur lead detachment. the aim is to deter a fight while awaiting full assembly. About 350 people accompany the band, with roughly 154 believed to be able to fight.
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Canal chiefs play baseball for charity
An amateur baseball game was held in Panama City for the benefit of the local asylum, with President Amador and the Canal’s top officials in attendance. Notables included John F. Stevens, John G. Sullivan, Acting Governor Reed, Portirio Mendez, J. G. Duque, J. M. Hyatt, Edward J. Williams, Heniker Ehman, Banker Cole, General Alsperu, and other prominent Panamanians and Americans.
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Hovcott Believed Unlikely in Japan
Tokio reports that US actions to protect Japanese treaty rights have quieted Japanese anger over the San Francisco school incident and boosted confidence in President Roosevelt. Observers say there is no sign Japanese will imitate the Chinese in boycotting American goods.
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Japan Seeks Justice as San Francisco Schools Spark Tensions
Tokio reports calm in Japan despite controversy over San Francisco school policies. Officials cite treaty 1894 article and urge Washington to uphold justice. Public fears of boycotts fade as sentiment centers on maintaining good US Japan relations amid alleged anti Japanese agitation.
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Preservation Urged for Prehistoric Ruins in West
Washington October 28 The annual report of the general land office shows total receipts for the year ended June 30 of 7 585 524 an increase of 567 712. Land disposed totaled 19 421 157 acres increased by 2 374 565 acres. All recommendations of Commissioner Richards are renewed except where Congress acted. A bill under consideration would set aside land for protection of prehistoric ruins in Arizona New Mexico Colorado and Utah as noted in a Perot report by Edgar L. Hewitt.
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Sixty Fifth Wedding Anniversary Celebrated at Richardson Home
Retired minister and wife Annie Denver Chettker Orin Richardson mark 65 years of marriage with a family gathering at Dr George B E Richardson's home in Marlborough city. Special services were held at South Broadway Baptist Church. The couple wed in Portland Missouri in 1841 at age 25. London reports no separation deed and children remain with their father at Blenheim Castle.
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