Defective Rock Island Bridge Causes Human Loss
A Rock Island bridge collapse near Dover Oklahoma on September 18 wrecked train No 22 northbound. Eight killed and many injured or missing as engine and cars plunged into the Cimarron river. Fireman survived but engine and Pullmans were submerged amid wreckage. passengers on the smoking car trapped. Injured rushed to Kingfisher for care as authorities search for missing and recover bodies in the treacherous current.
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Impossible to obtain correct list of dead
Kingfisher Oklahoma September 18 reports claim several lives were lost when two cars of Rock Island Trail 12 northbound plunged into the Canadian river at Dover due to a bridge collapse. No body was recovered by press time.
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Freight Train Crash Breaks Bridge on South Cana River Near Care tn
An Okla bound Brisco freight train reportedly struck and went through a bridge on the South Cana Akai river near Care tn Oklahoma. Investigators note rapidly rising water and wreckage, with a broken bridge then found two miles downstream on a small island.
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Miraculous Escape After Rock Island Wreck Near Guthrie
Guthrie Oklahoma September report recounts a daring escape from a Rock Island wreck near Kingfisher. A survivor describes forcing free from a car and swimming through a flood to reach safety as crews search the Cimarron river for missing passengers and bodies. The Oklahoma National Guard encamped near Guthrie to guard the Cimarron bridge amid the disaster.
Thrilling Escape From River Car Crash
A passenger from Dover Oklahoma recounts a car plunging into a river. The car track gave way during a slow exit, the engineer sounded brakes, and the car fell. The porter and survivor climbed atop the flaming carriage, rode the current, and the survivor swam to shore after shedding clothes to aid. The porter disappeared moments after dislodgement as the survivor notified Rock Island agent W. J. Moore.
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Zion City elects Vo as leader over Dowie followers
Wilbur Vo chosen by Zion City voters to lead the church by 1,911 to 6 margin. Judge Landis ordered the election to settle the dispute between John Alexander Dowie, founder, and Vo, with many residents casting ballots after hymn singing and prayer at the voting place. Dowie now effectively outcast from the organization he founded.
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Primary Fights Shaping New York Party Factions
In New York Sept 1 strong clashes split factions as Herbert Parsons wins a sweeping Republican county victory while Charles F Murphy leads Tammany Hall against the Odell Quigg slate. Roosevelt backs Parsons, Kept in state race, with Higgins faction gaining momentum toward Saratoga convention. Democratic foes rally behind Murphy as McClellan and Woodruff push for control amid statewide returns from districts across New York.
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Churchill Defeated in Race for Governor
Charles M L Flos of Manchester nominated for governor after a hard fought Republican convention in Newtong shire. Nine ballots were required with Floyd defeating Churchill of Cornish, a rival in the final round. Final tally: Oval 408, Churchill 385, Green tent 33, Gale 1.
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Franconia
Stephen H. Gale
Exeter
Conditions in Cuba Not Improved Amid Dispatches
Washington reports indicate the Cuban crisis worsens as the state department tallies dispatches about insurgent and government positions. Navy ships near Cuba, possible intervention plans, and peace talk delays add to mounting tension as transport and troops prepare for rapid action if needed.
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Daughter of Judge Hunt Weds G W Thompson in Helena
Distorted text notes the marriage of Hunts daughter to G W Thompson in Helena with attendees from New York City and Port Sale and mentions a mutiny disturbance that left 100 wounded yesterday.
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Collision plagued sea lanes and fair openings headline
Numerous river collisions disrupt vessels and shore damage reported near Stonecutters Island. British, French and Japanese ships sustain damage as a fleet, including steamer Strat, Monte, Kowloon ferry and destroyer Fronde, suffer groundings, wrecks, and drag anchor chaos amid a storm aftermath. Interstate fair opens with ideal weather drawing large crowds and livestock shows, races, and exhibits highlighted by horses, cattle, grains, and culinary displays.
Premature report on B and O sale to Union Pacific
A Kuhn Loeb representative said the report of selling Baltimore and Ohio stock to Union Pacific is premature. Negotiations continue, with Reading stock holdings in Baltimore and Ohio treasury. Wall Street watches Union Pacific plans to fund the purchase, with control estimated near 13.00 million.
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Terrible flood deaths in southern Mexico report
A Mexico flood disaster leaves many dead and thousands displaced near Mazatlan and Santiago Truinlla. Rescue boats searched waters as residents sought refuge in trees and rivers overflowed. Reports mention 51 drowned, 600 missing, and widespread property ruin across the region with malaria deaths noted near Ahote.
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Tuition Increase At Syracuse University Over Tobacco Policy
Syracuse N Y Sept 18 Tobacco policy forces full tuition for theater goers and arriving students as Syracuse University opens fall term. Chancellor Janes Robay announced the edict. Nearly lawtree scholarships were given to needy students amid a political week with destructive newspaper wrecks.
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Oregon land fraud cases reveal list of convicted figures
Land fraud cases in Oregon prompt disbarment proceedings against Judge A. H. Pant her amid federal grand jury perjury questions. The report lists Hamilton Hendricks Fossil Thaddeus Potter Portland startit Hoge Medford Franklin Mays Portland as convicted in the List frauds. Other lawyers indicted include John Hall Edwin Slayay Frank Halley Chark Hadley Binger Merman Roseburg.
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