Train Disaster at Exeter Kills and Injures Dozens
A Philadelphia and Reading line wreck near Exeter Pennsylvania claims at least 25 dead and about 60 injured as two trains collide while stationary. Emergency crews rush doctors and nurses as hospitals take in the wounded. coroner to investigate amid scattered lists of names.
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Ruavina
Philadelphia and Reading
Exeter
Lsat
Potteville
Philadelphia
Reading
Harrisburg
Joun Snar
Montgomery County
William S¢arHn
Norristown
Grange Bhaw
Onur
Joan Sirneiurer
Joan Joanson
Mr. Clair
Willaw Lewin
Hanry Homeminoxexs
Conshooken
Hanry Thompson
Higam Shelly
Hatboro
Benton Silvie
Eddie Smith
Norrietown
Charles White
Nathan O'Neal
Norriatown
Luther Quster
Serious
Pottstown
Patrick Kern
Pascal Walters
Swedeland
Harry Lotster
Eerious
Phoenixville
L. B. Vandersiice
Phaenixville
Theodors Adle
William Frederbern
Charles Maddis
Conshocken
John Heri
Harry Kantz
David Corney
Ashhunfelder
Portatown
Syrian Plan to Arm for War Against Turkey
A revolutionary party in Syria proclaims a fresh independent state on May 12 and calls for arms from its global network, claiming 25,000 fighters ready to free Syria from Ottoman rule. Authorities report widespread mobilization amid secrecy and international intrigue.
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Fanta
Armd
Turkey
Syria
Arma
Washington Street
Third on the Way Home Nebraska Troops Muster Out
Augusta Ga May 12 The Third Nebraska was mustered out here and sent home by special trains over the Georgia railroad. Paymaster began discharging men as captains handed them their receipts. Privates received well over 100 dollars each, with a quiet, orderly process. Local column notes other army musters and related events in Savannah and beyond.
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St. Louis
Nashville
S Panto
Augusta
Georgia
Atlanta
Nashville, Chattanooga
St. Louie
Mustarad
Vitquain
Lasher files suit to overturn Santa Fe reorganization
Alfred P. Lasher of New York seeks to invalidate the railroad's reorganization and set aside the sale in Shawnee county district court. He held $15,000 in Santa Fe stock and filed the suit on May 18.
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Lasher
Topeca
Kaos
Alfred P. Lasher
New York
Shawnes County
Gort Hoon
Dubuque
H. W. Henry
Maquoketa
Jackson County
Toustimony
Houry
Preservation of foods sparks testimony before Pure Food Commission
The Chicago hearing of the senatorial pure food investigating committee focused on preservatives and antiseptics in food. Dr. Albert B. Prescott and Victor Vaughan of the University of Michigan testified that such additives are injurious to public health and that unlabeled adulterated foods can mislead consumers. Commissioners pledged legislative action and wider study as findings grow, with further examinations and a nationwide letter influx noted. Royal Neighbors chapters also reported new officers in Omaha, Council Bluffs, and surrounding areas.
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Chicago
Senatorial
Pure Food Investigating Committee
Albert B. Prescott
University of Michigan
Victor Vaughan
New York
San Francisco
Masoneft
Horton
Kaw
Harris
Washington
Mason
Filaho Mine Trouble Sparks Labor Unity
In Salt Lake on May 13 the Western Federation of Miners and Western Labor union held a joint session led by J. H. Husbay of Helena. They discussed the Coeur d'Alene mining troubles and adopted a resolution urging aid and relief for those suffering under military rule in the district. Additional items note McKinley resting at Hot Springs, Cuba asylum for orphans, Cuban stevedores striking for 35 cents, overhaul of the Buffalo and Indiana, and other national and international news.
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Salt Lake
Western Federation of Minera
Western Labor Union
J. H. Husbay
Helena, Mont
Coner d'Alene
McKinley
Hot Springs
Matanzas City
Cuba
Havana
Buffalo
Indiana
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Felix A. Mathews
United States
Laugier
Morocco
Tangier
Chicago
Fairbanks
Alaska
Civico Federation of Chicago
Germany
Bitterfield
Gus Rublin
Ohio
Joe Kennedy
California
San Francisco
Odessa
Harrison
Ecumenical Conference On Foreign Missions
Treasury Department
Treasury
Joseph O. Hortzell
Cincinnati
American Methodist Episcopal
Africa
London
Liberia
American Picket Brokers’ Association
Detroit
Simon Steiner
St. Paul
Anna Brunot
Taylorville
Ills
Bradstreet review of trade reflects general favorability
Bradstreet reports overall favorable business conditions with higher iron and steel quotations and strong lumber sales. Cotton goods firm, bank clearings exceed weekly records, railroad earnings steady, and fewer business failures. Wheat quiets, dry goods demand steady, cereal prices soften despite reduced winter wheat acreage.
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New York
Bradstreet’s
Bieyder Trust Forms Amid Bicycle Industry Move
Articles filed in Trunton New Jersey authorize eighty million dollars for American Bicycle company to manufacture and sell bicycles autos and related motors. The firm may take over A G Spaulding options and control major bicycle patents.
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Wagner
Harry Neat
Wagner Company
Yorn
Neb
Grand Army of the Republic
Stotsenburg
Manila
Senator Hayward
Thomas Hibberd
Adama
J. C. Moore
Palmyra
William Phillips
Superior
J. B. Ferguson
Lincoln
Low W. Raber
Omaha
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Norfolk
Beatrice
Howakp Orry, Mich
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Robert Pierson
John Logenslayer
Fayette University
Faverty
Upper Town University
Guy P. Benton
Baldwin University
Kansas
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Albion
Mich
Delta Gamma Woman's Fraternity
Lincoln, Neb
Cuignet II
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Tex
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Iowa
Lonte
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Tracey
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Bellstein Defense
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Commonwealth
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Sabinas Valley
Gray County
Lawrence McKinney
Dagie Pass
O. P. Huntington
Mondell
Cheyenne
Frank W. Mondell
Congress
Laranis
Ida Harris
Dr. Harris
Hegelman
Peter Hegelman
Grand Central Palace
Gus Guerrero
Guerrero
Royal Neighbors
Srs. Paun
Royal Neighbors of America
Supreme Oracle
E. D. Watt
Supreme Recorder
Winnie Fielder
Peoria
Supreme Receiver
Mra
Florence Brown
Council Bluffs
Supreme Physicians
Susan McSnyder
E- Frang Merrill
Rock Falls
Jane Reed Keener
Sterling, Ill
Supreme Board of Managers
Mary Fay Hawes
Rock Island
Irene Bentley
Oelwein, Ja
Jennie E. Frans
C. E. Allen
Agnes Blazor
Manston
Nichols-Shepard
Nichols & Shepard CO
Battle Crook, Mich
Des Moines
Bradstreet
Review OF Trade
Whituett Ia
Louisville
William H. Whitnett
John A. Broadus
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Hor Sratnas
Charcot
Bourmoney
Hi G. Weber & CO
Safe Agents Atlantic
Lowe
jMorvite Medical Qos
H. G. Weber & CO
Ows
Esther
LE Brin
H. G. Weber
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