Wreck of New York Central Train Kills and Injures Passengers
A boiler explosion on the New York Central engine of train No 23 from Boston to New York at Whiteboro New York causes derailment of thirteen cars and a wrecked Pullman section. Twenty five injured and two killed Engineer Allen and Fireman Brepvan. Justice Hooker among the injured. several passengers cut by glass.
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New York Central
Whiteboro
N. Y
Boston
New York
New York Central Railroad
Buffalo
Allen
Brepvan
Justice Hooker
Nellie Giorcango
World’s Fair Commission of
Italy
Addy
Entire Family Perished in Johnstown Fire
Johnstown New York February 4 The family of Jay Antis including Antis his wife and two grown daughters are believed to have perished in a fire that destroyed their home. The house was enveloped in flames and dense smoke prevented entry leaving no traces of the family.
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Johnstown
N. Y
Jay Antis
Antis
Murderer Says He Doesn't Remember
George H. Wood, arrested for the murder of George Williams near Plainfield, N J, was arraigned in the central police court. He was remanded to the Tombs and will be taken to Plainfield Monday. He repeated his prior story and replied I dont remember when asked about the murder.
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New York
George H. Wood
George Williams
Plainfield
N. J
Pool
Central Police Court
Death of Mrs. Mary B. Jennings in Roanoke
Roanoke Virginia February 4 Mrs Mary B Jennings wife of Charles T Jennings died this morning after several days illness from meningitis Born Mary Baes of Danville Va she married in Danville years ago and the couple have lived in Roanoke for several years Mr Jennings is manager of the Roanoke Music Company Mrs Jennings became ill only a short time before her death
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Roanoke
Mary B. Jennings
Chas. T Jennings
Jennings
Mary Baes
Danville
Roanoke Music Company
Banker Fishburne Given Five Years
Roanoke Virginia February news reports banker and broker Charles R. Fishburne found guilty of voluntary manslaughter in the Lefew case. The jury remits a five year penitentiary sentence as the courtroom quiets and family members react with tears and restrained emotion.
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Fishburne
Roanoke
Charles R. Fishburne
Fred Lefew
Elderly parish member dies after brief illness
A prominent 88 year old parishioner of St. John's Episcopal Church died at 6 AM after a sudden decline following hope of recovery. She is survived by her husband and two children, a son and a daughter.
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St. John’s Episcopal Church
Tucker May Run for Governor of Virginia
Washington reports strong rumors that Hon. Harry St. George Tucker may seek the Democratic nomination for Virginia governor. Indications say he is weighing the idea and could announce a decision in a few days. Voters and party members have been pressing him to enter the race.
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Tucker
Virginia
Washington
Harry St. George Tucker
Death of a Child Caused by Whiskey near Elba
News from Danville Virginia reports the death of four year old boy, son of Robert Walden, a farmer near Elba in Pittsylvania County. The child ingested a large quantity of whiskey left within reach and died after being found in serious condition. The incident highlights accidental poisoning by accessible spirits.
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Danville
Elba
Pittsylvania County
Robert Walden
Walden
Parity and strength in lemon vanilla extracts praised
Blue Ribbon lemon and vanilla extracts are celebrated for balance and potency. The note highlights their reliability and a tasty outcome in a dessert context.
Valentines Cards At Popular Prices From The Art Stationery Co
Valentine's cards including sentimental and comic designs offered at popular prices by The Art Stationery Co. Prominent selections feature affectionate scenes and witty verses aimed at coordinated gift choices for lovers and friends.
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The
Art Stationery Co
At Cost Sale for Ten Days by Mrs Browning
Mrs M E Browning announces a ten day sale offering her entire stock of ladies hats dress goods hosiery belts and notions at cost. A new line of embroidery hamberg and white goods will be sold at very bottom prices. Call at once to choose before spring stock arrives. Thur Fri Sun
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M. E. Browning
Norfolk and Western Likely to Pay 4 Percent Dividend
New York Feb 4 Norfolk and Western Railway likely to pay 4 percent on its common stock this fiscal year without drawing on surplus. No immediate change in the dividend, but an increase is expected at the next period. Six months ending Dec 31 1904 show earnings at a 7 percent rate on common stock.
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New York
Norfolk and Western Railway Company
Wall Street
Norfolk and Western
Norfolk and Western Common
Treason Case Leads to Five Year Penitentiary Term
The city court altered the charge to voluntary manslaughter with a five year sentence. The prisoner was surrounded by family during the return to jail and the leave taking drew tears from spectators. Mrs Lefew, mother of the late Dr Lefew, died at 1 15 PM after learning of her son's murder and was en route to Richmond for the funeral.
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Court House
Tucker
Fishburne
Lefew
Victor
Roanoke
Richmond
Young Man Accused of Robbing His Own Safe
Vivian Hash of Keystone was arrested by Officer Newkirk charged with stealing 1400 dollars from the safe of Gillespie Hash & Co in Keystone. Hash, a firm member, closed and locked the safe per instructions, then vanished as the theft surfaced after an attachment. Evidence suggested an altered rear door bar. Hash was last in the store. Gillespie Hash & Company reportedly valued at 15000 dollars.
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Vivian Hash
Keystone
Newkirk
Gillespie, Hash & Co
Hash
Gillespie
Flat Top Grocery Company
Welch
Gilleeple, Hash & Company
Preachers Travelled to Pipestem With Smallpox Outbreak
Two preachers who held a Holilorss meeting in the city departed to spread glad tidings to Pipestem. Since their arrival there, they have contracted smallpox, traced to Bluefield, underscoring the city’s capacity to supply any need.
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Bluefield
Princeton Journal Sold To New Owners For Independent Paper
The Princeton Journal has been sold by J H Gadd to Mesers Saunders and Godfrey and will be run as a dry organ independent of politics. The new owners promise to keep the paper up to date and the Daily Telegraph wishes them success.
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Princeton Journal
J. H. Gadd
Mesers, Saunders and Godfrey
Every
Daily Telegraph
Marriage in kitchen as mother dies in Alabama
In Andelusia Alabama on February 4 W J Batson married Miss Millie Edwards just as the bride’s mother died and the bride’s father lay ill with pneumonia. The ceremony occurred in a kitchen while the minister joined the couple as Mrs Edwardes expired. A stray paragraph follows about Kelly's tailor-made goods and Raleigh street.
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Andelusia
Ala
W. J. Batson
Millie Edwards
Edwardes
Russian General Kauropatkin Resigns as War Tensions Rise
St. Petersburg report states General Kauropatkin tendered his resignation to the czar amid strained relations with his generals. General Grippenberg recalled from Manchuria. Tokyo dispatch notes Polish troops under Kauropatkin informed the Japanese of a planned January 26 attack and the ensuing Japanese victories in skirmishes near the Han river.
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St. Petersburg
Kauropatkin
Far East
Grippenberg
Karopatkin
Tokio
Kuropatkin
Han River
The Czar Rebuffs Constitution Promise Amid Strikes
Reports from St Petersburg and Warsaw indicate the czar will not grant a constitution. Strikes expand in Poland and the Caucasus with daily clashes between troops and demonstrators. In Warsaw leaders push moderation to avoid disorder while a gas works owner considered joining strikers but was urged to avoid darkness. In Brest and Paris unrests and a pending general strike tied to Edison electricians loom.
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St Petersburg
Poland
Caucasus
Warsaw
Youthful Thief Confesses Gang Leadership in City
In Trenton New Jersey on February 4 13 year old George Banjerie confessed to police that he led and trained a gang of youthful thieves for about a year He demonstrated pocket picking tactics to Chief Hines and admitted targeting handbags carried by women in crowds.
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Trenton
N. J
George Banjerie
Banjerie
Chief Hines
Stylish, good fitting suits for dress or business
Kelly the tailor on Raleigh Street offers stylish suits for dress or business use with quality fit and tailoring.
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Kelly
Raleigh Street
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