Wreck on Santa Fe in Texas Kills Two and Injures Many
A head on collision between the Texas Express and a cattle train near Dead Man's Cut, south of Guthrie, causes devastating wreckage. Freight and passenger cars are destroyed. seventy head of cattle die and over twenty are injured. Freight engineer Chas Apleby is killed and passenger fireman Patrick Calhron dies from injuries. Misinterpretation of orders by the freight engineer is blamed.
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Texas
Gathle
Oklahoma
Texas Express
Santa Fe
Guthrie
Seward
Egypt
Controversy Over Preacher and Gold Bond Debate in House
The Rev Edward Davis defends plain gospel preaching amid charges of sensational methods. In Congress the Carlisle currency reform bill fails. gold bond issuance debated with 120 in favor and 168 against, reflecting party divides and finance intrigue tied to Rothschild Morgan syndicate.
Open Letter to the Czars Rights Manifesto in London Chronicle
The Chronicle prints the text of a manifesto circulating in Russia as an open letter to the Czar. It protests autocracy and asserts the People’s Rights Party aims for progress. The letter accuses the Czar of harming his popularity and provoking a choice between reform and autocracy.
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Peomo
Nicholas
London
The
Chronicle
Russia
People’s Rights Party
Nine Inches of Snow Paralyzes Atlanta
Atlanta reports the worst snowstorm in memory with five inches on the ground and four inches of frozen remnants from Sunday night. The trolley system and most buses fail to operate while streets fill with improvised sleighs and children play in the unusual snowfall. Telephones and commerce suffer as orange trees and early vegetables perish. The interior notes three inches elsewhere with sleigh bells marking the first time in the city’s history.
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Georgia
Alanta
Atlanta
Surrender of Wei Hai Wei to Japan Ends Chinese Defense
London special reports Wei Hai Wei and its forts have surrendered to Japanese forces. Admiral Ting of the Chinese Navy sent a flag of truce offering surrender if guards for soldiers sailors and foreigners were guaranteed. Terms of surrender being negotiated. Chinese army losses from Jan 26 to Feb 1: 83 killed 219 wounded. overall Chinese casualties 760. New Knights of Labor formed in Columbus with W. S. Wilson elected General Master Workman and Charles I. Martin General Treasurer. constitution revision claimed to broaden labor organization reach. Also: California Zephyr robbery near Sylvia, Colorado, four masked assailants robbed passengers and escaped after about an hour. pursuit ongoing.
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Wei Hai Wei
London
Wei Iai Wei
Yokohama
Wei Itai Wei
Wei Wai Wei
Ting
Wei Tai Wei
Huighits of Labor
Columbus
Ohig
Order of the Knights of Labor
Wilson
Blossburg
Pent
Workin
Charles I. Martin
Agreement on a gold bond scheme reaches House for report
The House Ways and Means Committee voted 8 to 6 to report the resolution authorizing the Treasury to issue gold bonds at less than par, eight percent thirty five year bonds up to 60,118,276. Proceeds not for current expenses or redeemed routes. Minority report expected. Wheeler endorsement abandoned bi metals. Bryan and Cockran proposals defeated. Members reserved right to amendment.
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Washington
House
Carlisle
Rothsclafld- Morgan Syndicate
Congress
Wilson
Reed
Hopkins
Bryan
Ways and Means
Adosta
House Comite
Soledt
Secretary of the ‘Treasury
Wheeler
Cockran
Treasury
Baguly Eiuation
Hawaii
Wuather
Con
Traut
Committee On Commerce
Taqadee
Ueltwin
Carradon
Apeny Golice
Thelema
Mort
Petter
Ange
Dso
Senate
Call
Vlecka
Raonthiduraigs
Chena
Aps
Civik Service Commission
Wat
Wits
Lin
Gisig
Higeretion
Semitar Aten
Atabaiuus Aleeton
Semperor Pettigresi
Aiitiet
Centraliene
Wunsideru
Neve
National Association of Floriste
Quub
Fieuil Jmad
Wittienet
Angel
van Voorhis
New York
Secretary of the Treasury
Sven
Vilas
Vilas Pase
Shiu
Wisconsin
Wis
Woelf
Deloive
Perlales Kay
Father
South Carolin
Elite
DEL
Ste
Ceuntelos
Tava
Vata
Trade Will Say Exports and Withdrawals Stagnant
RR G Du weekly review notes exports of gold and withdrawals from the Treasury stalled by the gold purchase contract with Belmont and Morgan. Confidence rises amid cheap goods and restricted industry, while farm prices drift. Wheat and cotton lag global demand, with a wide wheat crop shortfall and continued weak purchases in the west and south. Week failures total 270 nationwide, down from last year’s 270.
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New York
Treasury
Messrs
Belmont and
Morgan
United States
Looks Foil A New Party Birth by March Predictions
Melarlin of Port City says secret conferences among Members of Congress and influential men foretell the birth of a new party by March. He cites opposition from railroad and life insurance capital to populist ideas and hints at a platform of liberty, endorsement, and protection amid widespread regional support.
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Maren
Lockport
Sperilia
Melarlin
Peoples Party
Congress
Tie
Yarty
McParke
Melurtin
Clilnure
Sylvania
Missing bonds spark county treasury shortfall inquiry
A New York payroll reveals a $5000 shortage in Ings County with five bonds totaling $109000 missing from the county clerk’s office. Adams faces scrutiny as experts say the shortage began in his second term, while other notes mention sheep losses in Helena and a fatal incident involving a shepherd.
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Ings County
Brooklyn
Warry HH. Adams
Adams Tock Dilice
Adunes
Ering
Otfer
Remorse Led to Suicide of Spanish Nobleman
Salvator de dae Heron, an eight Spaniard of noble birth from Se ville, Spain, shot himself after remorse over his previous prodigal behavior. The event ends his life as authorities report.
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Fo Suidides
Openiak Salvator de Dae
Womans suffrage amendment defeated on vote
A garbled report shows an amendment for woman suffrage failing by an 18 to 4 vote. The text references Tei and Spencer but readable details indicate the setback for suffrage advocates.
State university hazing shocks town and court cases
A university hazing incident prompted student resignations and suspensions amid disciplinary probes. Judge of the district, Little details mention a fatal stroke linked to grip, a death sermon, and town grief. The article also notes a water safety effort for the poor and a past bank case ending with a restitution plan.
Doings of Congress Voice Broad Debate Across Sessions
A condensed survey of Congressional action notes heated debates on the Treasury budget, post office and civil service appropriations, and the river and waterway commission. Key items include a proposed joint US Britain commission on a waterway, finance committee inquiries into government contracts, and ongoing post office funding and tax return timing discussions.
Execution Sentences In Cumberland For Murder Of James Dehertson
Cumberland was scheduled for the death sentence in a murder case near Ebaelan in Shelby County. The condemned man, Camberkhond, faced execution for killing the son of James Dehertson during a robbery attempt. He sought mercy and asked the court to have his sister Massive notified, but was pardoned in Kaunas where the crime occurred.
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Sam
Gehult
Pittsburg
Jacob F. Slagel
Allegheny County
United States
W. T. Seward
Siegel
Seward
Washington
Gresham
Stagel
Vancouver
Monclulu
Ludge Slagel
Thurston
Hawley
Allison
Platt
Verkins
Buter
Maj
Staf
Dole
Mio
Daveb
Cynberland
Dias Tobertson
Shelly Canny
Fort Marlisen
Shelby Cotty
Witten Dunia
Coipberhnd
Anther
Oixon
Ebaelan
Shelby County
Iss
Thor Dguside
Ghone
Camberkhond
Wit
Kaunas
Record of the Week and Local Turmoil at Davenport Church
Record of the Week notes a Sabbath school assembly disruption at Davenport’s Christian chapel causing about 5000 in damages. A fire at a furrier overheated forced a Rhine-related response. Misie Julie de Sweet, long at Clinton High, wed superintendent Hosewick then resigned after a dispute over school policy. A Mississippi River bridge incident left George Murray Moore dead at 34. The State Board of Health fights with Montgomery Ward & Co over shipping heating oil to Jewish customers, risking penalties for the town.
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Davenport
Mise
Julie de Sweet
Clinton High
Gqtl Hosewick
Key Te Fw
Oxehool
Adoptelhem
Iin
Hell Og Wesnion
Mise Sweet
Sle
Nut
Fiearge Muurey
Cininte Bagker Moore
Micentine
Fredges Te Dent
Bute Board of Health
Monitomery Ward & Cos
Chicasa
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Aurelia Sentinel
Aurelia, Iowa
Lloyd Nage
Khedive
Ria Wimself
Bekiah
Times
Cairo
Nubar Pasha
Paris
France
Alexandria
Sewanru
San Domingo
Bethlehem
Mayti
Sehoaul
Oelwein
Iowa
Spegink
Limment
Hftern
Alfred Brown
Iran
Forest City
Sioux City
Pany
Arizona
Phoenix
House Jing
Oakland
Cal
Edward Davis
Christian Ghureh
CZAL
Summendel PO Japanese
Sanita
Pueblo, Col
Sylvia
Ban
Wiey
Stallard Pany
WERE
Helena
Mont
Speci
Letacher
In Helens
Onan
Eugene Watts
Ina
Waite
Comberdad
Meyer Wind
Venturenanien
Colley
Asputston
Halle
Paul
Quhadker
Uskiuhvin
Carin de Marshall Comnty
Loweek
Marshalitawa
Mfone
Bhyck Llank County
Tooamarry
Che Ran
Ted Nina
Sol
Loneville
Thay
Penitentiaey
Litton
Heever
Aunch
Extariig
Ninoun
Style University
Town
Collegiame
Ocd
Ada Sebor
Chere
K. A. Davies
Des Martes
Che Lateer
Kiewge
Bern
A. OM. Y
Geo Eect
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Dade Casey
Dudge
Adair
Kemip
Lee County
Lane
Anil
Cine
Mathes
Isak Woneker
Matthews
Mathews
McCnelly
Dieteral
Ehent National Bank of Council
Tader
Berg
Hive Comneil
Elatibig
Eliufims
Jean Dodger
Jobin Ripley
Dortingian
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Agi
Peters
Frank Davis
Mirrdlal Whitney
Heddy Wilkin
Winleas Ione
Dri Tmi
Gartet
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Lowa
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Insurance Commissione
Lasee
Dpremiume
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Ford
Atkhu Mhounix
Hartford
American Central
Security
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Titan
Parmery
Milchkeu
Sacardty
Reruuin
Pooeport
T. Sis
Connecticut
Atlas Jy
Germingy Amerie Agricultural
Chigepe
Pittalur
Rochester Geri
Hanover Shire
Glens Pais
Dubayoy Ff
Navona
Vasat
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Tae Dewalt
Lion
Beatle
Ann Westeloster
Tagle
Western Assurines
Mirenisin
Tha Meuse
Actos
Tibet
Puto Sy
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