Deadly New York Central electric wreck shock wave
A New York Central electric express train derailed at Two Hundred Fifth Street and Webster Avenue. Twenty two people died and 145 were injured, many seriously or fatally. Investigators, coroner and police traced cause to wheel and track failure as crowds gathered at a temporary morgue. dispatches note train speed near seventy miles per hour and widespread debris.
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New York Woman Charged With First Degree Murder
Mrs Lottie Wallau wife of Leopold Wallau aBronzes importer was arraigned before Coroner Acritelli charged with murder in the first degree for poisoning her mother Mrs Ida Binge The inquest opens Wednesday Wallau held without bail after doctors reported bichloride of mercury in the dead woman's stomach kidneys and liver Mrs Binge a wealthy widow lived at 68 East Eighteenth Street with her daughter her husband and her 20 year old son Alexander died Feb 6 after cancer surgery.
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Diplomatic paper argues on Japanese immigration priorities
The Nichi Nichi, influential on foreign affairs, criticizes U S restrictions on Japanese immigrants from Hawaii as a high price for resolving the San Francisco school trouble seen as a side issue. It argues the core issue is labor admissions and urges naturalization to end the Japan United States rift.
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Explosion Blazes Threaten Allegheny District
A February 18 fire in Allegheny across the river from Pittsburg destroyed five business buildings and three dwellings, damaging property estimated at 200000 dollars. Fire companies from Pittsburg fought the blaze after it started in the basement of Kenyon's dry goods store and meeting hall. several firefighters had narrow escapes as walls collapsed. The cause of the explosion remains undetermined.
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Illness at state farm school shows improvement
In St Paul on February 18, conditions at the state farm school improved as 12 new cases were reported, down from 30 the day before. A total of 50 students remained in bed, with none in critical condition amid a ptomaine-like illness.
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Morse Seizes New York and Porto Rico Steam Line
New York, Feb 18 The Times reports Charles W Morse bought the New York and Porto Rico steamship line just before sailing on the Ward liner Havana for Cuba. The purchase gives Morse practical command of the coastwise shipping trade. only the Old Dominion and Southern Pacific lines remain untaken under his control.
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Congressional session eulogizes Rep Hitt of Illinois
Washington observers note a 90 minute house session with eulogies for the late Representative Hitt of Illinois. Speakers included Lowden Foss and Fuller from Illinois, Clark of Missouri, Cousins and Lacey of Iowa, Lamar of Florida, Payne of New York and Dalzell of Pennsylvania.
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New York
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Pennsylvania
Government appoints royal commission over Belfast fever deaths
London reports alarming spotted fever deaths in Belfast with claims of unsanitary conditions. The government has formed a royal commission to investigate the situation and report on the causes and remedies.
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Belfast
Market Quotations Wheat Prices in Minneapolis
Minneapolis Wheat market report dated February 16 shows May at 18% 78c, July 79c, Sept 17c. On track values list No. 1 hard at 81%c, No. 1 Northern at 80%c, No. 2 Northern at 78% 78%c, No. 3 Northern at 75% 16c.
Wheat and flax prices set for arrival on track in Duluth
Wheat prices firm with No 1 hard 81 40, No 1 Northern 80 14, May 79 and Sept 78 cents. July 80 60, flax to arrive on track with May 1.2246, July 1.2244, Oct 1.18 dollars. Prices reflect standard grain trades in Duluth dated February 16.
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Market Prices for Cattle Hogs and Sheep at St Paul
St Paul market notes list cattle ranges for good to prime steers from 5.50 to 6.25, common to good 4.00 to 5.00, cows and heifers 2.50 to 4.78, veals 4.50 to 8.75. Hogs quoted 6.80 to 6.90. Sheep roughage includes wethers 4.75 to 5.25 and spring lambs 6.50 to 7.25.
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Chicago Grain and Provisions Prices Report
Chicago grain and provisions prices list for February 16 shows Wheat May 17% cents and July 17% cents. Corn May 46 cents and July 46 cents. Oats May 40% cents and July 36% cents. Pork May 17.27 dollars and July 17.40. Butter Creameries 22 82% cents and dairies 20 cents. Eggs 22 240. Poultry Turkeys licensed, chickens 11% cents, springs licensed.
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Cattle and Hogs Prices Mixed in Chicago Markets
Chicago market report lists cattle ranges for cattle and cows, stockers and feeders, Texans and calves with prices from 1.60 to 7.75. Hogs show mixed and butcher goods at 6.90 to 7.44, good heavy 7.10 to 7.20, light 6.90 to 7.12, pigs 6.25 to 8.90. Sheep and lambs priced 2.60 to 5.60 and 4.75 to 7.60.
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