Elevator Tragedy at Brown Shoe Company Leaves Six Dead
A crowd of workers at the Brown Shoe Company building in St Louis pressurized the seventh floor elevator gate causing it to give way and plummet ten down the shaft. Six were killed instantly and four injured. two of the injured later died at the city hospital. Elevator operator James Johnson was detained as the investigation proceeded.
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St. Louis
Brown Shoe Company
Astreat
Washington Avenue
Joseph Provaznik
George Rothman
Frank Whinserger
Antonio Giacoma
Lorenz Giacoma
Bix
James Johnson
Johnson
Fray
Madison Parish planter shot by lynch target in Trinidad
C McMillan of Madison Parish La a planter and merchant was shot and mortally wounded by a negro named Butch Riley in Trinidad. McMillan retrieved his pistol and shot Riley through both hands before dying this afternoon aged 26. Riley was captured and taken to Talulah with a likely lynching threatened by radio from there.
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Vicksburg
Mies
C. McMillan
Madison Parish
Butch” Riley
McMilan
Trinidad
McMillan
Riley
Talulah
Secretary of War Wires a Tribute to Elihu Root
Washington sorrowfully notes the passing of Elihu Root as a noble gentleman and highly useful citizen. The Secretary of War sends a formal tribute from Washington, D. C., dated January 13. The Constitution editor documents the national sense of loss and respect for Root’s service and character.
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Washington, D. C
Georgia
Europies Will Be Pronounced By Eloquent Speakers at Capitol
A capstone event at the capitol will feature eloquent speakers pronouncing Europies with a cortege leaving at noon for a church service across the street. The morning public exercises will run nearly a full service with a brief interlude.
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Capitol
Funeral plans for General John B. Gordon outlined
Official morning events at the state capitol begin at 10 o'clock with ten minute addresses by veterans and citizens. Governor Terrell presides. At noon the body moves to Central Presbyterian church for Presbyterian rites followed by a procession to Oakland Cemetery for interment amid Civil War veterans. A 17 gun salute marks the day with the fire bell tolling through the services.
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John B. Gordon
House of Representatives
J. M. Terrell
General Gordon
Capitol
Central Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian Church
Procession and services mark Gordon funeral events
The article describes a two stage funeral demonstration for General Gordon. First a Capitol hall program with remarks by noted speakers including General Stephen Lea and Governor Heyward, then a solemn moving of the casket to Central Presbyterian Church guarded by militia as Mrs Gordon and dignitaries follow.
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House of Representatives
General Gordon
Presbyterian Church
Capitol
Central Presbyterian Church
Washington Street
Bess
Fear Causes Great Panic in the Palace
A crisis erupts at the palace as fear spreads among officials and staff, prompting tighter security and urgent meetings to restore order and prevent further disruption. No injuries reported.
Emperor Issues Pitiful Edict Amid Seoul Turmoil
Seoul is in panic as the emperor issues a pitiful edict warning citizens and troops not to fire on foreign forces. The royal palace faces turmoil while no new developments emerge in the Haseo-Japanese trouble.
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Seoul
London
Daily Mail
Japan
Russia
Tokyo
Reuter
Baron de Tosen
Manchuria
China
Berlin
Foreign Office
Duke Plans Durham and Southern Railway Extension
Raleigh January special reports the state chartering of the Durham and Southern railway led by B N Duke of New York as chief owner. The line will extend from Durham to Apex connecting with and absorbing Cape Fear and Northern railway already Duke owned. It will serve Duke’s large cotton mills along the route.
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N. C
Durham and Southern Railway
B. N. Duke
New York
Durham
Apex
Fee Place
Cape Fear and Northern Railway
Mr. Duke
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