Fatal Train Collision Kills Mexicans and Others Near Voiland
Widespread wreck on the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific line near Voiland Kansas at 5 10 am left many dead and injured. Trains Nos 29 and 3 collided head on on a curve, fire and wreckage spread rapidly, trapping workers and Mexican laborers. Telegraph operator John Lynes held for investigation as rescue crews worked for hours to reach the mass of debris and extract survivors.
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Ddn-2
Chicago, Nock Island
Voiland
Kan
Kanaan City
Nevada
Ely Jaribope
Ana
Cineema
Kanaan
Rene Sau Diaseneed
W. A. Wallet
Peabody
Yan
Arna
Vurnel
Buck
Miller
Chicago
Mi Paso
Columbus Junction
Ohio
Binine
John Lynes
Vallardé
Fin Sta Hon
Lynes
Waubaunses
Alma
Fleming
Reckage
Cara
McFareland
Helsers
Prompty
Tozcka
Man Drowns In Mine Shaft Near Rimini
George Gunville, about 30, employed by Valley Forge Mining, fell from the Montezuma shaft at Rimini into 18 feet of water. Rescue attempts failed. the body of Gunville was not recovered. The Montezuma mine changed hands recently to Valley Forge Mining. Gunville’s brother Jon also works there.
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Specia
Gunville
Helena Tar Sev
Jon
Valley Forge Mining Company
Wickes
Four bakers arrested over bread poisoning plot
Chicago on January 2 police detained four bakers claimed to be union members accused of lacing bread destined for Jewish communities with carbolic acid and toxic substances. Authorities seized baskets of pointed bread and other incriminating evidence while workers reportedly acted in sympathy with a strike.
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Chicago
Bakers’ Union
Unitery
Attempt to ascertain cause of disaster at Terra Cotta
An investigation into the cause and responsibility for the Mixwater wreck on the Baltimore & Ohio at Terra Cotta D C began with a coroner's jury. Witnesses described train movements between 4 and 5 PM Sunday and noted orders for cautious running due to a following freight. Weather records indicated hazardous conditions the night of the accident.
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Terra Cotta
Washington
Baltimore & Ohio
D. C
Washington Dunedon
Hildbrand
Brunswick
Dent
Messie Bom
Takoma Park
O. Ti. Trobba
Hobbs
Weather Bureau
Copies of Complaints Sought Against New York Cotton Exchange
Walter C Mabc hard president of the New York cotton exchange asked Postmaster General Cartelyou to send copies of complaints believed to have been made against the exchange. The action followed reports alleging fraud in cotton contracts traded at the exchange and questioned the grade of cotton delivered. Hubbard then sent a telegram and wrote to Cartelyou requesting copies to protect the exchange’s interests against attacks.
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New York
Dun
Walter C. Mabchard
New York Cit Ven Exchange
Cartelyou
New York’ Cat
Asbenari SF
Genesal
New York Sett
Hubbard
Lelearam
Dooling Wins Controversial NYC Board of Elections Choice
New York January 2 John T Dooling was named by Mayor McClellan to succeed John R Voorhis as president of the board of elections The appointment defies Tammany Hall and Voorhis protests the move claiming Dooling is the Tammany endorsed candidate The board filed the protest without comment or action and Voorhis argues the selection undermines reform and clean governance
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New York
John T. Dooling
McClellan
Joh R. Voorhss
Board of Elections
Tammany Hall
Democratic
Ir 3
Mr. Voorhin
Shall
Str Voorhus
Prateat
Edgihin
Train Robber Captured in Richmond After Bold Heist
Richmond detective arrest today nabbed the man identified by a conductor as the Seaboard Air Line train robber who held up a La Crouse Virginia bound car near Sunray last Sunday. He seized about a thousand dollars in money and valuables from passengers. The offender faces a possible death penalty under Virginia law as a jury weighs the case.
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Richmond
T. GC
Ane Drews
Alina
J. Cox
Seaboard Air Line
la Crouse
Vai
Iast
Attack on Grantiana Street Escalates to Fatal Shootings
In Warsaw Russian Poland on January 2 two unknown assailants shot and killed two men on Grantiana Street. A pursuing gunman opened fire, wounding several pedestrians as bullets went stray. Police have not released suspect details or motives.
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Warsaw
Russian
Poland
Grantiana Street
New York Governor Calls for Expanded Election Power
Gov Hughes urged sweeping reform of political controls in New York, seeking court power to review conventions and committees, curb fraud, and protect voters. He pressed for unified regulation of rail, transit, and election agencies, aiming to curb monopolies and ensure fair mayoral ballot recounts.
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Greater New York
Brooklyn
New York City
State Board of Ratiroad Commissioners
City Board of Rapid Transit Commissioners
Lyne
Aurfase
Talaa
City Board
Murray
Republican
Kings Co
Baliate
State Treasurer’s Report Shows December Balance
Special Dispatch to the Bandara reports December monthly treasurer Rice show a balance on hand. The month ended with receipts of 30,871.17 and payments totaling 55,512.95.
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Bandara
Vidlena
Filate
Rice
WMH
ASAS
Grave accusations against candidate shake state election
A disputed report claims Governor Warner accused opponents of spreading rumors to undermine several candidates for the United States Senate. The governor, hospitalized after an illness, denounced improper methods used to boost some campaigns and defended candidate Frank M. Warner while denying charges of deliberate deception. The document cites multiple lawmakers including Hill, Alden Smith, Mr. Hill, and Charles Townsend, with the vice prompting a political storm statewide.
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Janel
Boh
Tan
Seéston
Sennlove
United States
Stinanpal Munsell A. Meer
Uae
Warner
Farmington
Arthur
Sayvist
Hill
T. Westwood
Bor
Railroads Face Broad Shortage Crippling Grain Traffic
Washington January 3 The Interstate Commerce Commission study on the car shortage reveals a complex crisis across the Northwest grain belt. Commissioner Lane notes railroads lack cars, engines, and adequate financing while demand surges in harvest seasons. A proposed pool, demurrage rules, and a daily car charge are among remedies discussed. emphasis remains on broader railroad reform.
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Lane
al Lénat
Cannes
Schmidt Acquitted On Murder Charge
Helena January 2 Charles Schmidt is acquitted after an hour verdict in the murder of his wife. Trial focused on insanity defense. The defense contended emotional insanity as the cause of the shooting as the wife prepared to leave. The husband alleged her involvement with another man at Fort Assianiboine.
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Helena
Vic Jory
Charles Schmidt
Brhmldat
Troni
Pioneer of Two States Lays at Point of Death
Special Dispatched from Helena Montana reports EM W McNent a pioneer of Colorado and Montana lies near death. He built the first theater in Virginia City and for years engaged in mining and ranching. A native of New York state, he is 72 years old and has resided in Helena since 1868.
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Helena
Dan
EM W. McNent
Colorado
Montens
McNent
Veaver
Lbid
Montana
Baunnek
Tlelena
New York State
Quiet Day in Lodz Leaves Fourteen Dead
Jan. 2 reports describe a tense day in Lodz as authorities expelled 74 unemployed activists after recent disturbances. Fourteen workers were killed or wounded in clashes between soldiers, socialists, and nationalists and two spirit shops were looted by ferocious rioters.
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Lodz
Lode
Yeaterday
Poverasoe
Ferroere
Miners Hit Five Mines In California Strike
In Graaz Valley Cal on January 2 six hundred miners walked out across four smaller mines. They press for an eight hour day. Officials anticipate a peaceful settlement to the dispute as talks proceed.
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Graaz Valley
Cal
Huuated
Iffy Minéra
Bevery Wnion
Fragments of Bodies Identified After Wreck Disaster
A grim search at the wreck site yielded mangled body parts from victims, including skull fragments and mixed remains. Police and medical examiners labored to identify the deceased, while portions of limbs and other human fragments were gathered for examination at the morgue.
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Wreel
Unclear river crossing report from Fort Benton area
Special dispatch describes the cold period and river conditions near Fort Benton on January 2. It notes the river has not frozen over 12 miles downstream, with teams crossing for two weeks. Cattle and sheep are being fed, and local crews are coping with limited snow cover.
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Stannard
Fort Benton
Kort Berton
Official of Harriman Lines Discusses Hannahan's Threat
Mohler vice president of Union Pacific holds a cautious view on Grand Master Hannahan of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and the proposed firemen admission on the Union Pacific. He warns that actions could strain state and federal support and worsen conditions across Nebraska Kansas Wyoming Colorado, risking broader hardship.
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Hannahan
Oman
Jun
A. L. Mohler
Geperh
Union Pacific
Canregd
Pire
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