Deadly Interurban Collision Near Fort Wayne
A head-on crash seven miles north of Marion on the Port and Valley line killed forty and injured seven, involving northbound and southbound interurban cars at a sharp curve. Names of victims and witnesses span Fort Wayne, Bluffton, Uniondale, and Marion. wreckage blocked roads as doctors and authorities transported the injured to Fort Wayne and Bluffton hospitals.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Port
Chilften
Port & Walash Valley
Maffien
Ron
W. Keawman
Dullton
A. B. Hyde
Penville
E. Stuckey
Vera Croxz
William &. Boers
Loyd
Justus
Bichon
Multey
Geneva
Calvia
Robinson
Cook
Ernest
Crouse
Bluifton
Thomas
Osear Zitomer
Mice Tearl Sayler
Biwiton
BF. Folk
Washing
Y Indi
Jacob Swarts
Uniondale
Tamm
Warren
Harold Nelson
John W. Tribolet
Muifton
Myre
Garrett Maxwell
Garrett
Foxph Kadena
Hartford City
George Sumthurat
Arren
Fleniemin Cromer
Frankfort
Charles Reber
Blanche A
Costa
Thomas Gordon
Jony
Frank Kine
Linvd Brown
Bluffton
John Johnnson
Markley
Jess Hoffman
Marion
Bo Thompaom
Ann Arbor
Mion
Hiran Polk
Myrtle Marley
Folk
Mary Darity
Bilnifieon
Daniel Dehah
Petrolysm
Indy
B. Sehwarts
Jorph Sawyer
Hiliston
John Amith
Montpelier
Amith
Joln Reed
Battery RE
Mh Artillery
New York
Mila
Ningsland
Desperate Escape Attempt At Fort Preble Ended Capture
Portland Maine September 22 A prisoner James J Strickland made a dash for liberty at Fort Preble after opening fire on Sentry Chewning with a pistol The attacker Strickland and fellow prisoner Donnelly were paroled Oliver fired on Chewning and fled A posse captured Strickland as he climbed the parapet Oliver is missing and sought for by soldiers Strickland was jailed for fraudulent enlistment and desertion
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Portland
James Jf
Strickland
Fort Preble
Hutler
Jamon
Donnelly
Chewning
Whey
Prions
Taymond Oliver
Ricks
Agi
Oliver
Birickland
Gaynor Favored for Governor by New York Democrats
Well informed Democrats expect William F. Gaynor to be nominated for governor at next week’s Democratic state convention in Rochester. He is seen as likely to win both the state ticket and the legislature with Hearst followers opposing him. Party chairman Vix backs Gaynor, noting reapportionment heightens legislative stakes, while Murphy of Tammany is mentioned as a possible alternative.
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New York
Fingnor
Rogiester
Hearst
Gaynor
Vix
Murphy
Tammany Tia
Smumyor
Auo
Mba
Man Fatally Struck by Electric Car on Dorchester Ave
Boston report from September 22 states James CL Bare stepped from the sidewalk in front of an electric car on Dorchester Avenue near Manton Avenue. He was knocked down and fatally injured about 5:30 p.m., dragged under the wheels, and died at the relief hospital roughly two miles away. Witnesses Ogan and 53 Greenwich Street, Dover, provide details of the incident.
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Boston
James CL Bare
Wnh
Dorchester Avenue
Nyton Avenue
Relief Hospital
Ety
Greenwich Street
Championship Mile Run At Columbus By Colorado Eight
Colorado Eight, shown at Columbus in the Kentucky Futurity Grand Circuit, set a new record for three year old trotters finishing the championship mile in 2 00 1 and defeating Kimily Elton. Trotted opening quarters in 10 2 and a half in 1 02 9 with a final quarter in 22. Backers favored Nef Gentry won the pacing division in straight heats for Charlee Cameron.
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Columbus
Ohio
Kentucky Stock Farm
Am Ok
Denver
Colorado EK
Kimily Elton
Colorado
Marcy
Kimmaged
Nef Gentry
Charlee Cameron
Daroness Kvelen
Lynn Man Kills Wife Then Ends His Life
In Lynn Massachusetts on September 22 Gabriel Suprin 23 Elizabeth Street shot his wife in their yard wounding her and then fatally shot himself after a police pursuit. He died at Lynn Hospital while the wife lay fatally injured and fighting for her life. Suprin employed by General Electric had two children. The couple had separated six months ago and reconciled recently before this fatal domestic eruption.
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Lynn
Mass
Bon
Gabriel Huprim
Elizabeth Street
Lynn Hospital
Mmany Peo
Rutane
Patrolwan Calvnkan
Suprinn
Superen
General Mlectrle
Polis Eta
Ta ‘Ata
Sophen
Uipeshold
Bart
Royningy
Pereaming
Inez
Two Drowned Near Littleton in Eart Pond Incident
Miss Mona Gibson of Manchester New Hampshire and Dr Orin Dages of Ono were drowned after leaping from a boat into water beyond their depth on Eart pond. Nurse Miss Littlefield survived after reaching shore.
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Littleton
Man
Eart Pond
Mona G. Gibson
Manchester
N. FL
Orin N. Dajos
Ono
Boston Floating Hospital
Miss Littlefield
Duges
Mina Gibson
Doctor
Miss Gilson
Pately
Dr. Dages
Mise Gibson
Wodin
Renny
Mies Gibson
Lightning Strikes Kill Seven in Colorado Mountains
Colorado Springs reports seven people killed by a night of electrical storms. The victims include six men and one woman struck by lightning during a mountain outing. Authorities detailed the fatalities as weather-related with search efforts continuing for the missing or injured.
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Colorado Springs
Col
Here
Business Troubles In Rintland Petitions Filed In Court
Two petitions in habeas were filed yesterday with Clerk F. B. Pratt of the United States court. Fred Gaskell of Burlington, a laborer, was habilitated for 185 dollars and his claim fixed at 100 dollars exempt. Frank Sylvester of Harlin, a farmer, says he owes 51262 and fixes his assets at 115, of which 110 is exempt.
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Rintland
Hohe Ag
United States
Fred Gaskell
Burlington
Frank Sylvester
Harlin
Fire damages Reveretes Auto Club in Worcester
A devastating blaze in Worcester Massachusetts destroyed the Reveretes Auto Club rooms on Chase block, wiping out a premier New England facility. Fireman Robinson rescued two members from smoke as crews fought the flames, the interior completely burned before containment.
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Massachusetts
New England
Worcester
Mass
Reveretes Auto Elub
Sliodo
Robinson
Two Lives Lost in Fire at The Elms Boarding House
Greenwich Conn Sept 22 Fire destroyed a large part of the fashionable boarding house The Elms on the Post Road Today Joseph Christopher a Negro porter was burned to death and Sarah Stewart a passenger was fatally injured by jumping from the second story Fireman Corey was badly injured trying to save Christopher and died later in the day
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Porter
Cook
Greenwich
Conn
the Elms
Joseph Christopher
Sarah Stewart
Corey
Corietopher
Old landmark woolen mill destroyed by fire in Uxbridge
Uxbridge Sept 22 the old Happy Hollow woolen mill a town landmark owned by Jerome Faroum of Providence was destroyed by fire yesterday The mill had earlier been owned by Interadeuk Talt of atane and later sold to Eemne W of Pittiam Ct Victims or cause not stated in readable text
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Uxbridge
Mann
Happy Hollow
Jerome Faroum
Providence
Interadeuk Talt
Atane
Eemne W
Pittiam
Ven
Fire at Stoneham Mass. threatens local chemical plant
A fire at the Stoneham Chemie Co in Stoneham Massachusetts caused about 1000. At 4 pm the blaze remained active and help was called from nearby stations. The incident disrupted early today and responders were continuing efforts to contain the fire.
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Vera Chemical Co
Stoneham
Theera Chemie Co
Weymouth Widow Takes Poison in Despondent Tragedy
Mary Rago, 44, wife of Pasquale Rago, died after ingesting poison at her Measnotstent East Weymouth home. Grief over an ill child and fear of loss lingered after a recent death. Husband and friends tried to console her. she acted while he was at work, and neighbors alerted authorities.
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Weymouth
Maes
Mary Rago
Pasquale Rago
East Weymouth
Rago
Wueband
Orson
Frazier
Miss Robertson Fatally Injured In Skidding Auto Accident
Boston on September 22 Miss Anna Robertson of Portland Maine was fatally injured when fire commissioner Daly’s automobile driven by William J. Connell skidded onto a sidewalk on Massachusetts Avenue. Connell said oily roadbed and possible rear tire issue caused the skid. He shut off power and braked hard but could not prevent the collision.
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Boston
Anna Robertson
Portland
Daly
William J. Connell
Maassachusetta Avenue
Robertain
Connell
Hull Autoist Exonerated in Boy’s Death
A coroner's jury in Kittery Maine exonerated driver George H Hatchard of Mull from blame in the death of Rickuni Burnham an eternal boy struck by a mall car on the Atlantic Short line railway while riding a bicycle. Motorman George Mitchell was also absolved. verdict labeled the death unavoidable. Mathemand failed to appear at the hearing, his absence noted as early but he had offered his automobile as security.
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Kittery
Rickuni Burnham
George H. Hatchard
Mull
George Mitchell
Matehamd
Young burglars confess to thefts across town
Four or five young offenders aged about 14 to 16 confessed to burglaries and thefts over the past year. They admitted stealing from Fred Thornton, Mia, Fred Stromg, Charles Wheeler, and Ayer’s gold ware, along with cartridges and revolvers from Field and Lawrence. The group described their method of drawing attention then taking small items.
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Poe
Pola Polandler
Mawrice Merny
Aleo Cowae
Aldrich
A. Field
Oakley
Wilson
D. . Fenton
Fred Thornton
Mia
Fred Stromg
Charles Wheeler
A. S Ayer
Field & Lawrence
Bdoward
Coer
Ouff
Merchanta Lore
F.C. Winniwest
Azares
Girls Fast Drivers at Manchester Valley Fair
Crowds attended the Bat tenmill valley fair in Manchester Center for a balloon ascent and racing events. A standout running race featured girls Fhrat in Uys with clear finish, while Purdy and Gover were neck and neck for first. Additional heats included horses and chariots with times around 2:20 and purses noted, highlighting Worthy Carl and Kentucky Belle among entrants.
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Manchester
Manchester Center
Uys
Minn Hazel Purdy
Mine Rieabeth Gover
Tuo
Thme
Konian
Receipts of Pair Stolen at Cumberland County Fair
Gorham Maine September 22 A tin trunk containing 2000 in bills and a larger coin receptacle was stolen from the Cumberland county fair ticket office where four clerks and treasurer Fred Scammons worked. Four men were seen driving away shortly after 5 pm prompting a police hunt.
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Gorham
Portland
Cumberland County
Fred Scammons
P. Johnowon
Wesistant
Dreaser
Middlebury Hotels Raided for Intoxicating Liquor
In Middlebury on Tuesday forenoon authorities raided every hotel seeking liquor. Deputy Sheriff John J Beane and Chief Marahal T Nutterfield found a bottle with small liquor in Hotel Logan. Searches by Addison Sheriff Olin A Smith and others yielded no contraband at several other premises. Ownership of seized liquor from the ten location was set for hearing before Justice A W Dickens.
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Middlehute
Senyeh -Warante
John J Beane
Linclin
Marahal T. Nutterfield
Middlebury
Hotel Logan
Addison
Sherif Olin A. Smith
Henry P. Wisher
Vergennes
Sidlyingy
Fred EB. Rowley
New Taven
Forr
Bristol
Allen Teune
Uty Sherif Noble J. Senfons
Fay Warren
A. W. Dickens
Woman Ill No Hearing in Dodge Murder Case
Mrs Florence Dodge ill and unable to attend as her preliminary hearing on the shooting of William Meath was postponed indefinitely. Attorneys plan to argue Heath was killed by a beggar burglar in Dodge’s house, with Attorney General Sargent arriving to handle the case.
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Heath
Limentorg
Florense
Dodge
William Meath
Sargent
Nyerra
Meath
Lancobung
Vermont visit by Mellen Byrnes and Barr at state fair
President Mellen of the New Piawen and Vice President Byrnes of Bow ea Mate, with third Vice President Frank Barr, traveled to White River Junction Vermont for a state fair visit. They planned meetings with prominent Vermonters and railroad representatives to discuss state interests. They were to return to Boston the following day.
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Borton
Mellen
New
Piawen and
Beaton & Mate
Syetnniea
Rome
Veo
Frank Barr
Bowea & Mate
Jett Thin Eftet
Vermont
White River Junction
Ean
Verbeek
Tts
Caer
Tinvon Seeinglwawe
By Stte Fair
Green Mountain
Messrs. Mellen
Byrnes
Barr
Posten
Indicted Greek in Strafford County Strangling Case
Dover N H Sept 22 The Strafford county grand jury reported 20 indictments The most notable is Capsala Kas a Somersworth Greek charged with the murder of his aunt Maria Capelakas known as Maritsa Capesalitan on Aug 10 in Somersworth by strangling her Capealakas is said to have escaped to Greece and officials are not yet certain of his whereabouts The case may not be tried soon due to his absence and ongoing investigation by authorities.
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Dover
N. H
Strafford County
Nicholas Capaulaoa
Capsalakas
Somersworth
Maria Capealakas
Maritsa Capesalitan
Capealakas
Greece
Maine Democrats Dine in Portland Guests From Across State
A September 22 banquet at the Falmouth hotel in Portland drew Democratic leaders from around Maine. Augusta guest of honor Gov. Goodert PMulisted attended along with lawmakers-elect and campaign figures. No candidates were announced and organizers said the dinner served no specific political interest.
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Portland
Maine
Falmouth
Goodert
Augusta
Marth
Train Wreck Kills Woman Near Conact Ohio
A Chicaugo and Erie fast train No 4 derailed near Conact nine miles west of Lima at 431 yesterday injuring twenty five and killing an elderly woman. The smoker day coaches two Pullman cars left the tank and overturned in the wreckage.
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Lima
Ohio
Chicaugo & Erie Railroad
Conact
Here
Two True Bills Reported by Washington Grand Jury
The Washington grand jury reported two true bills for the present term after a brief session described as the shortest in half a century. Judge Fall praised the jury for their expedient handling while finding no law violations in public schools, highway or bridge maintenance, or local business practices.
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Washington Effinty Grand Jury
Fall
United States
Jas Beer
Tenent
Iteri
Frank
Treacy
County Court Matters Report Involving Breach Case
In county court this morning Rev L F P Fortoey of Plainfield and Joln reins faced breach of contract allegations arising from a fracaa. Other state attorney cases will be brought on information and the state caxea set for October 2. A divorce was granted to Lee Daniels and Aline Daniels. A settlement was prepared in the Thomas Cave administrator case against Peter Melcher Steam Stone Company. The trial of the Augustines v Ferrin case was called in progress this forenoon.
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Fortoey
Plainfield
Joln
Feo
Lee Daniels
Aline Daniels
Bridge Fire Ends With Replacement Plan
Fire tore through the Central Vermont covered bridge between Granite and Blackwell Lee. A chemical engine sprayed water as flames neared structural timbers. The bridge proved too damaged and will be replaced soon with a new structure already on the ground. Sparks from engines likely ignited the woodwork as in past incidents.
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Vermont
Granite
Blackwell Lee
Sieerie
Auto knockdown in Burlington injures local man
Adolph Finher a fourmaker of 40 Colchester avenue was struck by a car on Church street near College. The wheel passed over his body but he escaped serious injuries. Driver Charles A Kerr of 72 South Windoski avenue a Vermont University professor remained at the scene. Finher was helped up and walked to a cab, then sent home accompanied by colleagues.
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Burlington
Adolph Fineher
Colcheeter Avenia
Church Street
College
Charles A. Kerr
South Windoski Avenue
University of Vermont
Fischer
Ween
Korn
Appointment of State Sanitary Inspector Dr. Benjamin Adams
Dr Benjamin Adams appointed sanitary inspector for the state health department in Burlington effective October 1 replacing vacancies from recent resignations. Adams has practiced in Panion and served over a year on the Mary Pletcher hospital staff and is a graduate of the local medical college.
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Burlington
Benjamin Adams
Banton Ha
State Hour of Health
Adama
Panion
Mary Pletcher Hospital
Medical
Vallere
Tuttle Re elected President of Connecticut River Railroad
Lawsus Tuttle of Boston, former president of the Boston and Maine railroad, was elected president of the Connecticut River Railroad at a directors meeting yesterday. Jr Tittle succeeds William Whiting of Holyoke who retires after a long term.
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Wingfield
Lawsus Tuttle
Boston
Boston & Maine Railroad Corporation
Old Connecticut River Railroad Company
Wee
Tittle
William Whiting
Holyoke
Ig A
Manchester Shows Gain in Population
New Hampshire's leading city Manchester reports a population of 70,083, up 15,076 from prior counts, a 22.0 percent increase. Washington, D. C. sent the figures.
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New Hampshire
Washington, D. C
Manchester
N. FL
Brazil Chile Alliance Considered Amid U.S. Influence
Cable advices from Rio de Janeiro report Brazil and Chile likely to form an alliance. The aim is to counter or ease United States influence in South America while pursuing mutual commercial and strategic credits and cooperation.
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Haan Hurg
Rivei
Brazil
Chile
United States
South
Devin
Whitaker Undergoes Tongue Surgery During Montreal Visit
De E K Whitaker traveled from Newport to Montreal for treatment of a tongue cancer. The patient endured removal of a teat member despite its absence, yet remains able to carry on a conversation.
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de. E. K. Whitaker
Newport
Montreal
Vermont horse show opens with Morgan horse match race
Crowds of 8 000 to 10 000 attend the Vermont State Fair day featuring a Morgan horse match race won by a 4-year-old mare driven by Miss Susan Evarte. The event forms part of a busy trotting program with multiple stakes races and new rules limiting horses finishing fifth or worse. Strong interest in Morgan bloodlines and New England agriculture highlighted the day.
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White River
Splendid Waether
Vermont
Maxwell Bvatta
Dolly
Ay Morgan
Ben Wainy
C J. Brunk
Rochester
Susan Evarte
Maxwell Evarte
Watson Brandon
T. C. Bilman
Lyndonville
Eaenery
Charles G. Chuffen
EK. Ely
Charles W. Howland
Arthur W. Peters
F. D. Proctor
Morgan
United States
Montpelier
Madison Square Garden
New York
Caval
Ito
New England
Gilleh
Girl S Arm Broken After Fall From School Steps
A young girl suffered a broken arm when she fell from steps outside Mathew school. Witnesses reported the incident near a Bhowlmate on the sidewalk. emergency crews attended and took the girl home. Doctors confirmed both arm bones were fractured.
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Mathew School
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