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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1906
Page
14
An enormous wreck at a trestle bridge near Atlantic City traps submerged cars as rescuers fight strong tides. Motorman Scott and brakeman Woot are hailed as heroes for saving passengers, while the toll includes dozens missing and a morgue holding recent victims. Witness Daniel B Stewart, shaken by tragedy, recalls the plunge.
A Camden New Jersey train wreck after three coaches toppled into water left most rear-car passengers alive and rescuers scrambling. David Paley and Helen Gilbert survive with injuries. conductor Curtis and others saved by swift action as rescuers battle rising floodwaters and pull floating victims from wreckage.
Philadelphia news reports at 10 30 oclock a Pennsylvania railroad statement on the Atlantic City train wreck. It notes information received here indicating more than eight passengers lost their lives in the accident involving electric train No 13 from Camden to Pleasantville.
An advertisement urges every run-down or sick person to visit the store for Vinci, described as the greatest strength creator and health restorer with cod liver medicine and added tonic iron. The ad notes Is Also Sold in Butte by the Newbro Drug Co.
A train plunged from the drawbridge near Atlantic City around 2 15 p m. with cars partly submerged. The bridge was closed and signal clear. Eleven bodies recovered, twenty passengers accounted for, crews race to salvage cars and determine cause. Equipment was new and theory focuses on a possible failure in the drawbridge area.
Names and number of dead and injured from an Atlantic City incident are given, with many individuals named from Camden Philadelphia and New York. Reported fatalities and severe injuries include Royal Artillery band members and others, with efforts describing survivors and rescue attempts.
Atlantic City reports nineteen bodies brought to improvised morgue with thorough inspection ongoing. Officials say at least twenty more remains await recovery and identification remains difficult. The total death count is rising as rescuers continue work at the scene.
Henry Tansner, a Pennsylvania Negro painter, receives the N. W. Harris prize for the best painting at the nineteenth annual Ari Team exhibition at the Art Institute. Tanner's Spisciples at the Tomb features Peter and John at the tomb, with a hopeful figure, and marks his notable career across Europe and America.
Rev Willard W hay resigned from the Second Baptist church pastorate on December 1 1901 and soon after went abroad. He has now explained his reason saying the church follows fashionable interests of the rich and that is why he quit the ministry. He will not seek a regular pastorate but will preach when invited and allowed to express his honest convictions.
Ambitious players gather as the city forms a basketball league at Holland rink. The plan aims to start by mid November with five to seven games weekly, featuring eight teams from various local groups. A league constitution, officers, and a full schedule are expected after a Thursday meeting, with workouts open every evening and Sunday mornings. Public enthusiasm grows as teams from Conwell Lutey stores, the Butte Athletic Association, and local churches join.
Colfax lodge and Rebekah sisters joined the First Presbyterian Church for its twenty first anniversary service. Rev H A Carnahan preached on neighbor love, praising practical philanthropy and parables. The Odd Fellows choir and violinist Miss Florence Nightingale Samari contributed a musical program.
New York oct 28 the American Intercollegiate football rules committee issued an interpretation vesterd a of the new football rules clarifying ball handling at scrimmage center rush may pass back not snap between his legs and the ball becomes dead upon possession. It covers center guard tackle end positions substitutions and forward passes when the ball touches the ground or crosses the goal line with penalties fixed.
In an early half today in Los Angeles the pitchers Randolph and Brown matched zeroes until a late burst. The box shows Los Angeles 3 San Francisco 7 with Hatteries and misc piching lines listed for Randolph Baer Brown and Spies, umpires Gochnauer and To-.
Portland splits a two game set with Oakland to close the season. Schimpf delivered the key two out two-bagger in the ninth to win the first game for Portland while Mobley pitched in the afternoon. Tom Richardson of the Portland Commercial club honored the pennant winners with a presentation before the opener.
At PRESYO resno Cal and opponents opened a tight game with Wolters holding the edge until an overthrow to first in the eleventh inning allowed the winning run. Real defense and key plays by Thatteries, Blankenship, Wolters, and Hogan shaped the tense finish as umpire Mahaftey called the game.
New York reports aboard the steamship St Louis an incident after a boiler explosion at sea. Twenty passengers observed the event as a heavy woman’s attempt at an air mattress failed to support her, causing a bed to burst and alarm among travelers. Joseph Thomson noted the uproar centered on the failed pneumatic mattress.
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