Wreck of an Excursion Train in Indiana and Fire Tragedy
A flood of disaster reports from a March incident describe Pho Bien rescued but likely to die from injuries after an excursion train wreck in Indiana. Eleven dead and five seriously injured result from a fire at Menton Barbour in Michigan as a crowd watches a collapsing opera house. Firefighters from Benton Harbor and St. Joseph battle flames while spectators flee. The blaze rages under high winds, walls collapse, and rescuers struggle amid heat and smoke with several trapped beneath rubble.
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Indiana
Ypres
Menton Barbour
Mivch
Aly
Watt
Vom Benton Fire Uy
Benton Harbor
St. Joseph
Sivickan
Ong
Weno
Wreck in Indiana Leaves Two Dead and Dozens Injured
An excursion train from St. Louis wrecked near Tuswell Indiana Sunday morning. A worn rail or rail spread caused cars to jump the track and plunge down an embankment. Fatalities include John Gibson and William A Kane of St. Louis. several others are seriously injured and one passerby was hurled from a car.
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St. Louis
Tuswell
John Gibson
William A. Kane
SL Louis
Chris Hendricks
Mra
F.B. Jordan
East St. Louis
Thomas William Murray
Jacob Miller
Dun and Cos Review Notes Shifting Prices and Confidence
Dun and Co weekly review reports a rise in wheat and corn prices amid improved crop news, a rebound in cotton, and a general uptick in commodity markets. It notes lower silver and gold import impact, steady wool and textile activity, and ongoing U.S. and Canadian business failures. It also covers the GAL encampment with Maj. T.S. Clarkson elected commander in chief and notes parade success and leadership picks.
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Loweat Point
Dun & Co
S Weekly Review of Trade
Chicago
New York
Von
Bessemer
Millsiburg
Omaha
Pond
Witneis
Maj
T.S. Clarkson
Charles W. Buckley
Alabama
Ae, Johnson
Department of the Potomac
Govers
Nev
Mark B. Taylor
Massachusetts
Three Texas Hangings At Paris Texas Friday Evening
Gen Wheeler a white man was hanged at Paris Texas for the murder of Robert McCabe in the Chickasaw nation Juel. He shot the victim in the presence of his 5 year old son. Silas Lee Hickman Freeland and an unnamed killer followed on the gallows at 12 05. All three necks broke.
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Paris
Gen. L. Wheeler
Texas
Robert McCabe
Juel
Wic
Wheeler
Silas Lee
Hickman Freeland
Ed VT. Canady
Jeff Maddox
Paul Applegate
Wah
Lear Niver
Seattle Banks Plan Discount War With Canada
A Pacific Northwest money dispute prompts Seattle banks to retaliate against Canadian discounts of U S currency. Reports say Seattle plans to discount paper at 2 percent and accept 60 cent pieces for 40 cents, 25 cent pieces for 1 cent. Other items cover endowment fund rules, a Vienna death by own action claim, and various crime and weather notes.
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Seattle
U. S
United States
Army Coast Fortifications Plan After September Budget
The War Department will start fortification work on the coast in September for at least a season of Congress. About 9.0 million dollars was appropriated, with approval from Secretary Lamont and the chief of engineers. Work focuses on southern coast cities including Baltimore Charleston and Savannah with heavy guns from Watervliet. New York and Boston likely lead in early defenses. Baltimore and Fort Monroe follow.
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Congress
Lamont
Hanes Bornd
Baltimore
Charlaston
Savannah
Dan Win
Lantont
Severn
Boston
New York
Fort Monroe
Corvyse Horse Ends Calm Ride at Inman Stockade
A horse dragging a baggy with a corpse upright in the seat startled inmates at Inman stockade. The horse halted at the gate as the convict keeper, prone to heart disease, suffered a sudden painless death while clinging to the reins.
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Hies
Inman
Tean
Stockade
Hegre Trusty
Ratway
Indian Outbreak Hoax Tied to Political Tricks and Smear
A disputed Indian outbreak rumor in Rinina County Oklahoma was used to derail a Watonga rally. settlers stayed home to protect their families while the supposed danger proved false. Other items include a Wisconsin case of poor travel aid, a failed college robbery in Indiana, a Springfield embezzlement arrest, a decapitation at a Blooming-ton depot, and a Milaca mill fire cutting power.
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Oklahoma
Rinina County
Flynn
Watonga
Ely
Grackstien
Indiana Normal
Sohio
Valparaiso
Ind
Sherit
College
bMrcials
Palmer and Buckner Lead Silver Democrats in Wisconsin Forum
The Silver Democrats gathered in Madison to nominate candidates for the presidency during a marked convention. Key figures included Vatnise, Patner, and Macknor with discussions of state roles and party leadership amid a large public gathering and ceremonial decorations.
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Caitech
Uwiitms
Macknor
Isentuchy
Seater Valier
CIA
Wisconsin
Fas
Eliek
Saabes Wurtih
Conan Hite
Tudik
Roswell Po Mhater
New York
Market Quad
Delaware Streets
Tt Center of Mines
Entay
Unclear OCR Summary on Local Campaigns and Events
Fragmentary OCR notes describe political activity, civic notices, and social events with many garbled names and places. Core hints mention campaigns, community leaders, and local gatherings, but essential facts and entities are unreadable.
Noted Farmers Clash As Man Is Captured By Posse
A reported confrontation ends with a man seized by a farmer posse near Match Cununky. He is claimed to have been linked to a northern escape and later returned to custody. District authorities and a Madison County investigation are referenced as the case unfolds over the following weeks.
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