Collision near Reading rails leaves several dead and injured
A northbound Reading Railroad passenger train failed to wait for the down train at Frankford, causing a head-on collision at Sellers Street. Two killed and several injured, many seriously, as engines and cars were crushed and a baggage truck rammed into the passenger car. Conductor Loomis Jarrett reportedly signaled to proceed before the collision.
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Reading
Frankford
Fransford
Sellers Street
Daniel Hart
George Anderson
Ard Stott
Samuel Sieversat
Prankpot
George Lee
Semuray
Lea Guard
Philadelmaster
Lege
E. Fray
William Moseley
Irwin Udall
Lees
Loomis Jarrett
Ngs
Many Failures Sweep Markets Across Cities
A chaotic day reports widespread business distress from Lancaster to Denver. L H Taylor & Co fails amid a stock market swoon blamed on a sharp NY drop. Kirk Johnson & Co in Lancaster faces secured creditor claims while Ballin & Ranschoff’s dry goods house in Denver closes. Traders H E Burras & Co and Theodore H Price & Co suspend. Centennial planners seek five more building plans as preparations begin in January.
Coast Defense Urgency Warns of Southern Harbors
General Miles reports southern coast harbors are defenseless and urges Congress to fund fortifications and coast batteries. He warns enemy landings could devastate cities like New York, prompting calls for naval batteries, mined ports, and rapid mobilization to deter invasion threats.
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Miles
Athiy
New York
Tarridor
San
Congress
United States
Puzetsomal
Equimanit
Squire
Endicott Board
Secretary of State backs Olney over Carline on Venezuela
Secretary Heinrichsen comments on the president’s Venezuela message saying he prefers Olney’s communications to England to Carline’s. He argues a war would teach Americans to fear their system less and to Americanize the people, urging a strong national stance.
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Nate Meinrichsen
Rmncrinto
Heinrichsen
Venezuela
Olney
England
Carline
Fe Ag
Brazil Congratulates Ben Yves Dee in Senate Debate
The Herald fra Bio Wo Janeiro reports on a Brazilian reaction amid a tense debate in the United States Senate over the message of President Ci. The piece notes distortion in enthusiasm and frames the episode as a diplomatic moment, highlighting the celebratory tone from Brazilian observers and the broader implications for bilateral relations.
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Ben Yves
Dee
Herald Fra Bio Wo Janeiro
United States
World News Clips From London and New York Dec 21
A London dispatch says Lord Salisbury may soon state his views in public or at a private dinner, replying to Gladstone on the situation. In New York a local paper requests Mr Gladstone’s opinion on methods of action. Dr W P Palmer, Richmond War veteran, is gravely ill. England may close ports to America and merchants' meetings discuss policy. Ministers show no fear of unrest as holiday news arrives amid Venezuela tensions.
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United States
New York
London
Lord Salisbury
Barry
Koro
Lord
Buty
Gladstone
W. P. Palmer
Richmond
Evan
Cleveland
Kennabie
England
America
Pronta
P. H. Low
Pacific
Fire claims Johnson family at 21 Barham Street
A deadly blaze at the home of Andrew Johnson in the southeastern city section suffocated Andrew Johnson and his three children. The fire ended in tragedy as neighbors and authorities work to sort cause and recover remains.
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Pergona
Andrew Johnson
Barham Street
Andrew J
Tares
Sritong
Fragmentary Notes From a March Trek
The readable text recalls a march and a pause to care for others as companions moved on. Sparse phrases hint at directions and companions but lack full names or places to identify specifics. The fragment preserves a moment of practice and solidarity within a longer journey.
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Merchants’ and Manufacturers’ Association
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National Exchange
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