Frightful Corydon Railroad Wreck Claims Three Lives
A Southern railway west bound engine derailed from a trestle near Corydon Indiana killing three men and injuring two others as a freight train toppled into flames. Firemen saved the village with rapid efforts. Investigators cite a track defect at the trestle east end as a probable cause. New rails are being laid between New Albany and Huntingburg. The accident followed a Sunday excursion train that crossed the trestle minutes earlier.
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Corydon Janemient
Ind
Enmsine
Southern Railway
Atboas
Abbans
Huntingburgs
Evansville
Infernal device mailed to judge in Ohio court
Jiadee Adams of the Juvenile Court in Cleveland receives a six inch tube containing what appears to be a solid material and a suspected explosive. The judge opened the tube at the court rear and handed it to postal authorities. American Insurance Company faces severe stress and a receiver appointment amid long standing fire losses in major cities.
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Jiadee Adams
Cleveland
Ohio
American Insurance Company
American Insurance Companny
Boston
Mass
Chicago
Baltimoore
Ter
San Francisco
Killed by Auto Before Aged Father
Fragmentary notice reports John Cochran killed by a motor vehicle while crossing a street. The text references his father and unclear details about the driver and sequence of events amid damaged wording.
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John Cochran
van Tutomobile
Tadiannpofis
Ested
Cochran
Fire Destroys Tobacco Facility Post Storm
A blaze swept through a tobacco processing plant destroying buildings and equipment. Firefighters battled flames for hours, halting production and causing significant material loss at the AVS factory near the river. No injuries reported as crews secured the scene and investigated the cause.
Masonic Temple Fire Damages Building in Baltimore
A fire at the Masonic Temple in Baltimore Baltimore City damaged the structure above the second floor. The building described as a hollow shell with the Masonic symbol removed was valued at about 250000 dollars. The blaze occurred between Lexington and Shantom streets near North CTares siped and caused significant damage to the upper floors.
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Ctares
Lexington
Shantom
Baltimore
Nevada Afiners Union Charter Filed in Goldfield
The Nevada Afiners Union, incorporated, filed a charter with the County Court at Goldfield to displace the Western Federation in the district and align with the Operators' Association.
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Nevada Afiners’ Union, Incorporated
Goldfield
Nevo
Goldfeld
Mark Twain Confined by Illness at New York Home
Samuella Clemens is seriously sick with a severe cold at his residence in New York City. Although the condition is not serious, he remains confined to his room under a physician’s care.
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Mark Twain
Samuella Clemens
Fifth Avenue
New York City
Mr. Clemens
Last Ottawa Dies Betsy Bennett Aged 95
Betsy Bennett aged 95 wife of Jacob Bennett and daughter of Obeju a Ottawa chief died in Sandusky Ohio She is said to have been the last of her race representing the Ottawa Indians in Sandusky Ohio.
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Betsy Bennett
Obeju
Tribe of
Sandusky
Ohio
Mrs Metcalf Released On Bail After Chicago Federal Building Incident
Mrs Metcalf who fired a revolver at S R Hamill an attorney for John R Walsh in the Chicago Federal Building corridors has been released on bail.
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Thomas Metcalf
S. R. Hamill
John R. Walsh
Federal Building
Chicago
Edmund Stedman Dies at Home in New York City
Edmund Clarence Stedman banker and poet died suddenly at his New York City home on Saturday January 18. He was a noted author and literary figure with ties to finance and poetry circles.
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Edmund Clarence Stedman
New York City
Healing by Faith Brings New Psychotherapeutic Church Work
The article describes St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Chicago adopting Christian psychology under Bishop Fallows. It follows Boston Emmanuel Church’s model, focusing on mental and emotional disorders treated by faith, suggestion, and religious guidance while excluding organic diseases.
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St. Prals
Episcopal Church
Chien
Sansaes Tallows
Pations
St. Thue
St. Pauls
St. Paul's
Boston
Boston Emmanuel Church
Fallows
Worcester
McComb
Emmanuel Church
Bishop Fallows
Chicago
Portland reformer Moore linked to matchmaking in headlines
The article depicts Peerhbert Moore of Spokane as operating a matchmaking scheme placing brides with men across the inland Pacific Northwest. It notes mayoral staff adding an assistant to manage inquiries. Fire in Culbertson Montana razed a business block and dynamite was used to halt spread.
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Imu
Fo West
Pavidentiis
West
Peerhbert Moore
Spokne
Spokane
Chieige
Didiausapedis
Memphis
Philadelphia
Tparcilie
Gail
Minor Moore
Culbertson
Mont
Big Poultry Show and Notable Local Incidents
Three thousand poultry enthusiasts gathered for the national show with top stock from the Middle West winning prizes at New York and Chicago events. Highlights included a Kansas City hen champion valued at 2500, fighting cocks, ducks, pigeons, pheasants, and daily incubations. In White Rock Pa a man was shot by a woman during a home entry attempt. she held off police for hours until her husband returned. Burlington and Union Pacific plan to remove chair car porters and flagmen on some trains, citing retrenchment.
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Chicago
National
Panciers’ and Breeders’ Association
Middle West
New York
Tanest Sxellerstrass
Kansas City
White Rock
John Wintle
James Nenter
Burlington and
Union Pacific
Omaha
Congress Debates Federal Powers and Penal Codes
A Senate session discusses federal authority over civil rights and state election troops, the penal code with penalties for corporate violations, and proposed amendments. House actions include a free cart bill, railroads’ free transport win, and a capital grounds purchase plan for federal buildings. militia timing extension sent to the President.
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Mann
Chicago
Senate Committee On
Pennsylvania Avenue
Mall
Capitol
Treasury Building
State Department
Department of Justice
Department of Commerce and Labor
Tilluan
Prohibition
Owen
Oklahoma
Chicago Wheat and Livestock Prices Across Markets Report
The notes list grain and livestock prices across multiple exchanges including Indianapolis Milwaukee New York Toledo and Boston. Cattle hogs sheep and various grains such as wheat corn oats and rye are shown with bid ranges and quality notes in a dense market snapshot. Local prices include steer hog and lamb values and creamery butter and eggs are cited in regional price tables.
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Chicago
Indianapolis
St. Bantis
Cota
New York
Senos
Toledo
Industrial recovery hints from banking and trade activity
The week shows favorable banking signals suggesting early industrial improvement. Banking voice strengthens, production outlook rises as distributive trade remains seasonal and retail stocks shrink. Construction demand and heavy investment remain uncertain while overall orders edge up. Failures in Chicago street numbers rise slightly from prior week.
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Steeho
Reading
Dun
New York Sees Easing Financial Strain and Upturn in Trade
Readings this week indicate easing in the financial situation with generally better collections. Trade lines show colder weather and snow aiding retail distribution, price reduction sales spurring expansion, and improved sentiment among wholesalers and jobbers as domestic money markets normalize. Canadian and U.S. failures vary weekly amid Bridgstreet’s broader report.
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United States
Bridstreet
Standard Must Face Trial Over Fraud Indictments
Judge Slazel in the United States District Court at Buffalo overruled demurrers by Standard Oil Company to indictments found by a Jamestown fraud grand jury last July. Seven indictments total over 1,000 counts and require trial. In Chicago the U S district attorney seeks a higher supersedeas bond for Standard, appealing a $29,440,000 penalty imposed by Judge Landis.
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Standard
Slazel
United States District Court
Buffalo
Standard of Company
Jamestown
N. Y
Chicago
United States
Standard Corporation
Landis
Police Chief Bingham Declares New York Overrun by Criminals
In an annual report Police Commissioner Bingham declares New York is in the hands of criminals and that many magistrates and higher judges collude with politicians to shield offenders. He questions how police can resist political influence when elections machinery rests with them. He says lawbreaking is now the easiest business.
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New York
Bingham
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