Twenty Century Limited Derails. Eleven Dead Near Mentor
A Cleveland bound Twenty Century Limited derailed after an open switch near Mentor Ohio on June 21. Eleven people killed and 16 injured as the fast train tumbled into the station area. many bodies burned beyond recognition. The wreck disrupted the Chicago to New York 18 hour schedule and a rescue effort followed with multiple officials and passengers identified and treated.
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Mentor
Ohio
Twentieth Century Limited
John AB. Bend
New York City
Thomas T. Morga
man-Seaver-Morgan Company
Cleo Jane
Allen “Tyler
Ciwood
Newt Wallers
Hamburg
N.Y
Graham
Collinwood
Hte
W. D. Mickey
New York
YMC
A.ead
Charles J. Wellma
Wellman-Neaver-Morgan Company
Cleveland
H. H. Wright
Chicago
A. Gorman
Norwalk
J. H. Gilson
Barber
Porter
Coote
Tyler
Painaville
Fon
Republicans Carry Maul and Kauai Counties
Wireless reports show Republicans won county offices in Mauai and Kauai, while losing Hawaii island to a fusion of Home Rule and Democrats. AＭ Brown, GOP sheriff nominee, faced Governor Carter. some fear his win could spur Carter’s resignation. Governors Carter plans to depart June 28 for the mainland possibly to meet Roosevelt in Washington.
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Honolulu
Mauiai
Kauai
Haiwaii
Honolulu AB
A. M. Brown
Carter
Brown
Washington
Roosevelt
State Law on Bar on a Steamboat Clarified
Special Dispatch to the Standard Helena June 21 The attorney general interprets the steamboat bar law allowing a license without county commission appeal if the bar serves only passengers If the bar becomes a resort the usual license applies Jones promoted Salt Lake June 2 William H. Jones promoted to trainmaster of the Oregon Short Line Tda division
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Standard
Helena
J. A. “Mathews
Townsend
Three Forks
Jones
Salt Lake
Utah
Ht. Jones
Tda
Oregon Short Line
Mitchelles Trial Opens in Oregon on Land Fraud Charges
Henry Arraigns Old Man Wortland reports United States Senator John H. Mitchell facing trial on charges of using official influence to aid land frauds. United States District Attorney Heney outlines the government case while Judge Bennett and Senator Thurston defend the integrity of their client. Key witness Frederick Kribe details agreements with Mitchell and Tanner to expedite timber land claims and related payments, including a $600 check. The proceedings include defense objections to Judge Tanner’s testimony and discussions on perjury implications.
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Wortland
Ore
Trist
United States
John H. Mitchell
Bennett
Mitchell
Frederick Kris
Tanner
Judge Tanner
Heney
Kiibs
Arconttt
Supeport
Thurston
Nave
Kribe
Tur
Stateme Ptea
Judder
Gosing
Pereson
Mr. Heney
de Haven
Ar. Fennett
Frederick A. Kribe
Mr. Kribe
Herman
City Trust and State Deposit in Philadelphia Fails
The City Trust and State Deposit company in Philadelphia closes its doors after a state bank examiner appoints temporary receiver Albert L. Tabor. President J Hampton Moore likely becomes permanent receiver as forgeries linked to late Benjamin H Gaskill caused losses near eighty thousand dollars. Directors predict full depositor repayment but depend on the permanent receiver to decide. A new company is expected to form.
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Philadelphia
City Trust and
Sate Deposit Company
Albert L. Tabor
Mauidate
J. Hampton Moore
Tabor
Benjamin H
Inskill & 6
Gaxe Will
Etta
Panne Dent A. E. Appleyard
Murety
Niance
Moore
Shasisis
Bureau of
Department of Commerce and” Labor
Washington
Hosition
Poison Letter Sent To Prisoner In Windsor Case
A letter containing poison and offering 12,000 dollars, addressed to Mrs Rogers in the Windsor jail, was received by Superintendent Lovell at the state prison. Mailed from Boston with a Boston postmark, it promised two one thousand dollar bills if the gallows were avoided and urged saving Vermont from an impending disaster. The letter, unsigned, was turned over to federal authorities for investigation.
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Windsor
Rogers
Huband
Lovell
Boston
Vermont
President Roosevelt Visit Sparks Worcester and Williamstown News
President Roosevelt arrived in Massachusetts amid rain to address Holy Cross College and Clark University in Worcester, receiving an honorary LL.D. He praised Care Toll D. Wright and the late Senator Hoar, then proceeded to Williams College in Williamstown for commencement activities. A woman, Hirsch, was detained after attempting to gift verse to the president. The Williams reception included President Hopkins and notable guests Elihu Root and Morris K. Jesup.
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Worcester
Stays
Roosevelt
Clark University
Holy Cross College
Holy Cross
Toll D. Wright
United States
George Frishle Hoar
Holy Ity
Peo Y
Rockwood "Hoar
Williamstown
Williams College
Harvard Gales Ferry
Jane
Union Railroad Station
Mise Hirsch
Hanselmann
Mass
Williams. College
Henry Hopkins
Hopkins
New York
Search for Missing Rancher John Quay Near Rogers
The town of Rogers near Lewistown begins a large planned search for missing rancher John Quay who vanished last November after securing wine supplies. Residents fear foul play and expect to uncover his body during the ground sweep starting Thursday, with Scotland and Ireland ties noted and local officials monitoring the case.
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Lewistown
John Quay
Rogers
Quay
Scotland
Guay
Ireland
Sheri Slater
Sherif Marin
Ayres
Reesemble
Fergus County
Fatal Quarrel Over Garden Patch Ends in Shooting
Walla Walla Wash June 21 Mrs Frank Alassio was shot and mortally wounded today by Mrs Pauline Ritutl in the kitchen of the Alassio home occupied jointly by both families. The dispute over a garden patch estranged the households and the shooting is believed to be the outcome. No eyewitnesses reported. The sheriff is searching for Mrs Ritut. The women were involved in the fatal quarrel.
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Walla Walla
Wash
Frank Alassio
Pauline Rise Tutl
Alassio
Ritut
Death of Andrew Onder Ronk Engineer and Contractor
Andrew Onder Ronk a well known engineer and contractor in the country died today from overwork and general breakdown aged 56 years. He was widely respected for his work in construction and public projects throughout the region.
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Andrew Onder Ronk
Bowen Defends Venezuelan Scandal in Caracas Letter
Former minister to Venezuela Herbert Bowen denounces the Venezuelan scandal as a national disgrace and urges a fearless, open investigation. He accuses Loomis of using his post for private gain and describes offers of promotion as attempts to bribe him. Bowen details rumors and pressure from Washington and Castro, insisting he acted with duty and denied improper aims.
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W York
Herbert Wen
Venox Yu
Rowseell
Tarti
Powen
Francis D. Locmina
Bowen
Loomis
Caracas
Department of State
Washington
Venezuel O Cessor
United States
Mr. Bowen
Legation
State Department
Venezuela
Castro
State ‘Department
Hendricks Fights Grafters in Equitable Probe
State insurance chief Francia Hendricks releases a preliminary report to Governor Higgins detailing alleged misconduct at Equitable Life Assurance. He urges complete mutualization and stock elimination tied to dividends, cites officer involvement, and hints at potential disqualification under insurance law.
Temporary denial on probes into former society officers
New York June 21 chairman Mors was asked if former Vice President Hyden would stay as chairman of the executive committee. He replied that there was no undertaking or contemplation of criminal or legal action to force funds return, and Morton denied any such move pending further review.
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New York
Mors
Hyden
Morton
Nelidoff Chosen as Russian Peace Delegate
Russian ambassador to Paris M. Nelidoff, renowned for handling delicate Near Eastern issues in Constantinople, is reported to be appointed as one of Russia s peace plenipotentiaries. He previously clashed with Sir Philip Currie in 1896 over diplomacy and received the Order of the Medjidiah after a sultan’s remark.
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St. Petersburg
Paris
Nelidoff
Constantinople
Russia
Philip Currie
Turkey
Philip
AM. Nelidoft
M. Nelldof
M. Nelldoft
Prines Ouroussef
Ruslan Ambasesador
France
M. Nelidoff
Constantinanie
Victory Prayer Service Near Moscow Square
A brief note from Moscow on June 2 mentions a prayer gathering titled Pray for Victory for the Russian army. The event is described as taking place near the walls of the Kremlin, reflecting wartime morale and public devotion.
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Moscow
Kremme Min
Fragmented Clinton Me item reports failed doors issue
A damaged local notice from Clinton Maine mentions a failed function or security doors at a public or commercial site. The readable fragments reference a August or June timeframe and local authorities or property managers responding to an access problem.
Former Resident’s June Meet With Uruguayan President
A former resident, identified as ar in June, met with the president of Uruguay. The rendezvous occurred recently, highlighting ongoing ties between the individual and Uruguayan officials. The article notes no further details on agenda or outcomes.
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Sener
Uruguays
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Dena
Maual
Oregon
Henry Arraighs
Kriber
Pillsbury
Minnesota
Anner
Francis
Bowen US “Nister TE Eeneruela
Gaskill
Anya Pres Mooreret
e—Cty Tri Sate Deposit Company
President Roosevelt
Massachusetts
Jed
Imm Cabine Town
Cordiary
Anniveat
Will
Mons John Way
Hope
National
Inioni
Hendricks
Hyde
All. N
Francia Hendricks
State Insurance Department
Goveror Higgins
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Thomsas F. Ryan
James W. Alexander
James H. Hyde
Moreton
Gage. Tarbell
Mendricks
Alexander
In & Fe ‘Insurance Company
Tarbell
Mercantil Sate Deposit Company
Henry R. Hyde
Society
Decclares
Equtable Life Assurance Society
Paren Company
Clinton
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