Tragic Debris Wreck Kills Seven On Arkansas Rail Line
At least seven men died and fourteen were seriously injured when a fifteen ton boulder rolled down a hillside and crashed into a work train caboose on the Choctaw railroad west of Little Rock. Dozens more were injured or buried under sand tossed high by the impact. The crew detailed engineer Nazor conductor Gamble and fireman Evans. Gamble survived with praise for timing, while Evans was unharmed.
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Little Hock
Choctaw, Okahoma and Gulf Railroad
Little Rock
Samuel Simon
Boneville
Ark
B. L. Jones
Orange Foster
Byrd Street
John Williams
Washington Avenue
Henry McGee
Eighth Street
Bell Penninger
Gang
Yes
William Logan
Booneville
Andrew McGee
East Eighth Street
Will Ble
Freeman Davis
Alabama
John Conner
Rosedale
Kans
Ed McGinnis
Foreman
Extra Gang
Frank Powell
Twenty-fourth
George Streets
Mose
Garrett
Emmett Burnet
Dumas
John Hotlus
Pletcher
Arrfi
Jim Carroll
Commerce
W. H. Ballew
D. C. Hardin
North Little Rock
Otto Baylor
Missouri
J. R. Gamble
Nazor
W. H. Evans
Little Maumete
Nagor
Inittle Rock
Steen
St. Vincent Infirmary
Mager
Evans
Gamble
WILD TRAIN SPREADS DEATH THREE INSTANTLY KILLED
Altoona Pa February 14 three men killed four probably fatally and two seriously injured in a Pennsylvania railroad wreck on a steep grade above Horseshoe Curve. Victims include conductor A S Grove and brakeman T W Cooney. Two engineers, W J Fluke and others, and several crew members were among the injured.
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Altoona
Pennsylvania Railroad
A. S&s. Grove
A. B. West
Ward Trafic
T. W. Cooney
Mr. W. Hartman
GB. W. Kinkead
WJ. WW. Fluke
Simon Frederick
Fiftegripp
Ute
Grove
Westner
Tlsoney
I Tne
Hartman
Fluke
al Toona Hospital
Per
Penrose Dies. Navy Medical Director Retired at 67
Dr. Thomas Neall Penrose, former medical director of the United States Navy, died at the Philadelphia naval hospital from heart and kidney trouble. He entered service as an assistant surgeon during the Civil War, served throughout, and later held posts at the naval hospital in Philadelphia and at Norfolk Harbor. He retired in 1906.
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United States Navy
Philadelphia
Thomas Neall Penrose
United States Naval Hospital
Sie
Penrose
Dn Rammend
Naval Hospital
Neryfoils
Prince Henry of Prussia Sends Letter to Admiral Dewey
Washington February 14. A lengthy letter was forwarded to Admiral Dewey by Prince Henry of Prussia through a warm personal appeal. The German claim that the Americans were wrong is disputed, and Dewey is described as a friend of the prince.
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Kiel
Holstein
Prussia
Prince Henry
America
Berlin
United States
Prince Tole
Dewey
Prince
Washington
K Ig
Admiral Dewey
Prince Henry of
Aeg
Peter Buschwah Dies After Giving Fortune Away
Chicago February 14 Peter Buschwah a real estate dealer was found dead in his office with eight gas jets open the police claim suicide. He reportedly impoverished himself by giving away his money to charity.
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Peter Buschwah
Chicago
Plemer
Buschyah
Will float 1400 balloons to trigger rain experiment
Richmond Ind February 14 Professor John E Baldwin the aeronaut plans an unusual drought relief test next summer He will launch balloons carrying dynamite bombs from Richmond Centreville Cambridge City New Castle Middletown Muncie Parker City Winchester Hagerstown and Losantville The explosions aim to create rain Several men assist Baldwin in planning the experiment.
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Indiand Aeronaut
Richmond
Ind
John E. Baldwin
Aeronaut
Centreville
Cambridge City
New Castle
Middletown
Muncie
Parker City
Winchester
Hagerstown
Losantville
Baldwin
Ranch Girls Shoot Thief In Nebraska Corn Heist
In Schuyler Nebraska two daughters of a local ranch family chased three men stealing corn. They armed themselves and fired toward the thieves at the corn cribs. One bandit was wounded and captured, the other escaped. The injured man is at a nearby ranch hospital.
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Nebraska
Omaha
Nebr
New Texas Judicial District Bill Passed by House Panel
February 14 Washington report notes the judiciary committee favorably acted on a bill creating a new United States district in Texas and adding one district judge. The measure aims to reorganize federal judiciary staffing and district boundaries within Texas.
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Texas Judicial District
Washington
United States Judicial District
Texas
United States
House Judiciary Committee
Death of Mrs Mitchell Mother of Wisconsin Senator
Mrs Alexander Mitchell widow of Alexander Mitchell first president of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railroad and mother of former United States Senator John B Mitchell of Wisconsin died today at Villa Alexandria a suburb of Jacksonville aged 84 after several months illness. She was noted for her charitable works.
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United States
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Alexander Mitchell
Wimbish Faces Pressure as Morton Gears for Atlanta Post
Washington reports a high level exchange among Lyons Pledger and Morton about Athens postmaster Pink Morton moving to Atlanta to take a surveyor or customs post. Wimbish, Atlanta’s longtime surveyor, could lose reappointment as Morton’s prospects rise, while Wimbish’s past as a trusted Black civic figure is noted amid shifting Republican calculations.
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Wimbish
Custume
Morton
Athens
Atanta
Washington
Judson Lycus
W. A. Hiedger
Augusta
Wimblen
Wieder
Arastet
Lyons
Pd Morton
Morion
Atlanta
Pledger
Capitol Guards
Webingry
Pink Morton
Winbish
Republican Organization
Joseph Leiter’s Condition Reported Satisfactory
New York reports indicate Joseph Leiter remains lightly improved but still weak. Attendants and medical observers describe his condition as satisfactory despite lingering weakness and slow recovery in the hospital setting.
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New York
Joseph Leiter
Satisfactory Progress Report for Patient Under Care
A patient was described as weak but improving at a steady pace. Medical staff noted progress as satisfactory given the condition and expected recovery trajectory.
President Roosevelt Happy Over Son Ted's Health
President Roosevelt returned to the White House in a happy mood after five anxious days at his son Ted Roosevelt's bedside in Groton Massachusetts where pneumonia risk prompted urgent care. He waved briefly to crowds in Worcester Woonsocket and Providence assuring them Ted was out of danger as his train reached Washington. Assistant Secretary Loeb greeted him at Pennsylvania Station before the motor carriage carried him home.
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Bis Son
Washington
Roosevelt
White House
Groton
Mass
Worcester
Woonsocket
Providence
Ted
Pennsylvania Station
Loeb
Parkye
Hay
State Department
England
United States
Great Britain
Republic
Republican Party
Smithsville Colonel Joins Governor Race Announcement Nears
Colonel James M. Smith of Oglethorpe county will run for governor. He stated he is preparing to make a formal announcement soon in Atlanta. The report notes his intent and expected timing of the official declaration.
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James M. Smith
Oglethorpe County
Unclear British Flunkies and Teuton Toadies Scorned
Reported in Baltimore on February 14 as Willie Patterson seven, Kathy Warren ten, and J H Avent arrived at the city hospital after pasteur treatment. The text references a shepherd dog incident and hydrophobia fears with victims taken to Baltimore for treatment.
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Teuton
Wheeler
Baltimore
Pasteur
Mil
Willie Patterson
J. 8. B. Patterson
Btatesville
N. C
Kathy Warren
J. H. Avent
Raleigh
City Hospital
Colonel Smith to announce and open Atlanta headquarters
A dispatch from Athens says Colonel Smith plans to announce his candidacy within days and will open campaign headquarters in Atlanta. He was in the city conferring with allies before the legislature adjourned. In unrelated news in Pasteur department, two boys recovering from severe dog bites, treated by Professor Kierle with double virus injections, face a twenty three day stay. one boy received multiple wounds including near ear. Mr Argent’s injury is minor.
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Colonel Smith
Constituthor
Athens
Pasteur Department
N. G. Klerle
Institute
Willie Patterson
Kierle
Argent
Weather forecast and political notes from the era
Saturday will be clearing in most areas with colder east and south portions a sunny, cold Sunday with fresh northwest winds. Highs near 32 and lows around 28. Local notices include Colonel James Smith of Oglethorpe alerting a governorial announcement soon and attorney general Terrell opening his campaign in Canton. Georgia reports snow in Gainesville and Madison and a man linked to forgery arrests in Kathleen. Local deaths include W A Ferguson of Pulaski and J T Champion in Worth. Domestic political comment, a train wreck in Arkansas, and various diplomatic notes fill the rest of the brief.
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James Smith
Oglethorne
Pink Morton
Athens
Winbish
Terrell
Bia Campuen
Canton
Helen Gould
New York
Atlanta
Georgia
Gainesville
Madison
A. M. Clay
D. M. Miton
W. M. Smith
Pinkerton Detective Agency
Texas
Florida
Mississippi
Kathleen
Ww. A. Ferguson
Pulaski County
Hawkinsville
J. T. Champion
Worth County
Kentucky Orator Attacks Foreign Policy Reception of Prince Henry
A Kentucky member denounces “funkeyism” toward foreign nations in a February pension-day speech. He slams Secretary Hay, objects to Lord Tauncefote’s alleged plots, and protests plans to host Prince Henry in Washington, urging a firm isolationist stance and opposition to entangling alliances.
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Washington
Wheeler
Kentucky
Great Britain
Hay
Lord Tauncefote
Edward
Prince Henry
Boutelfe
Republic
United States
State Department
Europe
Yorktown
Cuba
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