Tragic Chatsworth disaster shocks 60 aboard excursion train
A Toledo and Western line excursion train at Chatsworth plunged through a burning bridge at nearly a mile a minute. Six cars telescoped and 118 bodies were recovered with hundreds injured. Other notes include the Eastern Yacht Club race results and multiple race outcomes at Tilton and Saratoga.
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Chatsworth
Til
Burnin
J. F. Neville
Montreal
Niagara Falls
South Carolina
Wolfeboro
N. H
W. L. Douglas
Pittsburgh
New Yorks
Detroits
Philadelphias
U. N
Worcester
Union Labor Party
Rochester
N. Y
Hazen
Horrific Train Disaster near Chatsworth Kills Many
A Toledo Peoria and Western excursion train plunges through a burning trestle near Chatsworth Illinois killing about 118 and injuring hundreds. The burning bridge, mass telescoping of fifteen cars, frantic rescue efforts, robberies of the dead, and a possible conspiracy surround the tragedy. Authorities and physicians from Peoria Forest and Chatsworth rushed to aid as survivors describe the nightmarish scene.
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Chiaco
Chicago Times
Forest, Ill
Chatsworth
Toledo
Niagara Falls
Toledo, Peoria & Western
Peoria
Here
McClintock
Applegate
Forest
Piper City
Steele
Toledo, Peoria & Western Road
Martin
Baker
Fluegler
Johnson
Red Men
Order of Workmen
R. Bk. Stock
Miss Stepmmenns
Mike Regan
Binghamton
N. v
William Crain
Cuba
Thenry Hicken
Pekin
Nolan Havemore
Canton
M. Smith
Matamore
Til
George A. Smith
West Point
Pearl Adams
Pearl French
W. H. Porter
Bushnell
J. M. Clay
Eureka
J.D. Richards
Breeze
W. Gereretsen
W. Valejo
H. B. McClure
Miller
Wright
James Dale
William Ball
B. Wynett
John Murphy
Henry Siegelson
Keokuk
Oney Sparry
Green Valley
John A. Moore
Jacksonville
Ill
J. D. McFapppn
Ahlen A. Martin
Bloomington
J. A. Green
Breed’s
RE. W. Parker
Emma Regan
John Frye
H. L. Ogden
Grayton
Florence Boucher
Bayard
Pat Brady
Gilman
Sophia Pauline
W. Young
West Jersey
Co. W. Swank
G. A. Scott
Toulin
Thomas Trimms
Park Ridge
Theodore Godel
Edith Cheilew
Glassford
Joe Neal
Mossville
Julia Valdejo
Iil
Abbie Edmonds
Cisco
8. P. Hazen
Fort Madison
Emma Alter
H. G. Thorne
Risk
H. H. Bond
Colchester
Thomas McAvoy
I. W. Grant
Mary Morries
Robert Zimmerman
BE. FP
Eaton Waters
Otto Johnson
Burlington
R. H. Clark
Riotstown
G.W. Gress
Washington, I
J. E., Dechman
Madge I. Barris
Arthur McCarty
David Crawford
Hitton
A. F. McGee
la Harpe
R. Borden
Tonica
William Forbes
Elmwood
Elizabeth Settlers
Hmbs
Lidia Walters
H. Abraham
William Smith
Abington
Daniel Rock
Rosefield
A. C. Jordan
Danville
C. A. Gregg
C. K. Allen
Galesburg
W. E. Ellis
Minnie Waughsdale
Calvin Davis
Conductor Stillwell
H. Carter, Jr
Harold B. Lawrence
H. B. Lawrence
John McMaster
Frank Brown
Kellogg
Tremont
K. G. Welsh
Isaac
Whitside
Hazen
E. D. Stoddard
Cu Hatsworth
E. A. Vanzant
Eugene McClintock
Andy Mooney
Stillwell
Mooney
Garespur
Volunteer Dominates Heavy Weather Yacht Race
The new steel yacht Volunteer wins another regatta amid light and heavy winds seen off Nantasket. Burgess’s Mayflower struggles with handling while Tale of the race features Puritan Atlantic Priscilla Iroquois and Sachem as volunteers lead, with the Atlantic and Priscilla trading positions and the Mayflower fading.
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General Paine
Mr. Burgess
Burgess
Beals
Harding
Volunteer
Iroquois
Mayflower
Priscilla
Sachem
Resolute
Troubadour
Armenia
Ope
Atlantic
Toving
Sta
Bay Ridge
Lhe Mayoner
Lords debate land bill and Salisbury speech spark Irish League claim
The land bill faced discussion in the House of Lords while a Commons amendment was withdrawn. London papers interpret Lord Salisbury's remarks as signaling the Irish National League’s proclamation. Prince Ferdinand travels to Bulgaria with Widdin preparing for his arrival.
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House of Lords
of Commons
London
Lord Salisbury
Irish National League
Prince Ferdinand
Bulgaria
Widdin
Weather and notes on city events and obituaries
Rain gives way to fair weather as readers hear about the Grand Lodge gathering at Odd Fellows Hall. The will of Mary G. Perkins is discussed along with burglaries at Colonel Jonas H. French’s Commonwealth Avenue home. Bakers parade at Lake Walden, Erwin bequests reported, and the money market remains steady with little notable activity.
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Hanover
Wary
Brambleton
Ben Thompson
Kaloolah
Touchepas
Pearl Jennings
Columbine
D. A. Henig
Colonel Owens
Keystone Stables
Himalaya
S. Cohen
Drvid
D. Waldo
Lewis Clark
H. J. Lucas
J. Spellman
Strathspey
Mynonnies
United States Hotel
H. F
Dwyer Bros
Hindoo-Bourbon Belle
W. Gratses
Reform-Megana
E. J. Baldwin
Glenelg-Malta
Stevens
Warwick - Mary Anderson
Grisette
Fenelon
J. D. Morrisey
Banbury
Welkin
Fenelon Hanover
MecLaughlin
Saratoga
Hamilton
Mary
Emperor of Norfolk
Kingfish
Esterbrook
Saxony
Wahoo
Swift
Woodcraft
Erebus
Summit Stables
Royal Arch
J. R. Hoggins
Daruna
Cohens
J. J. Healy
Lelax
Capulin
Queen Bess
Jubilee
Belmont
Behman
Broughton
J. N. ‘Ackerman
Unique
T. N. Stevens
Chance
Pawnee
Phil Lewis
Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Mary G. Perkins
Jonas H. French
Commonwealth Avenue
Assembly of
Bakers
Lake Walden
Cornelius B. Erwin
Weather Synopsis for New England and Maine New Hampshire
Indications show light rains in Maine and New Hampshire starting Friday evening, Aug 12, with clearing later and cooler. Elsewhere in New England and eastern New York expect local thunderstorms then clearing, westerly winds, and variable temperatures.
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Wassmaron
Maine
New Hampshire
New England
New York
Bure Hill Observatory
Argyls warning over land bill taxes Irish thrift and duty
In the Lords the Duke of Argyll condemned the land bill as a vast expansion of the 1881 act warning it would foster laziness among Irish tenants and threaten landowners. Ministers argued the measure a necessary compromise while reforms continue. The debate ended with the remaining Commons amendments adopted by a 29 to 17 vote.
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Argyl
Ferdinand
Bulgaria
London
House of Lords
House of Commons
Duke of Argyll
House
Earl Granville
Lord Salisbury
Lord Selborne
Baron Howth
Ireland
Earl of Dunraven
Earl Dunraven
Earl Cadogen
Privy Seal
Earl Spencer
Earl Kimberly
Drowning of Eight-Year-Old Freddie Smith in Blackstone River
The meteorological record notes yesterday’s weather up to 10 p.m. at all stations. Freddie Smith, eight, son of W D Smith of Woonsocket Rhode Island, drowned while bathing in the Blackstone River yesterday.
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Freddie
W.D. Smith
Woonsocket, R. 1
Blackstone River
Bulgaria's New Ruler Departure For Bulgaria
Prince Ferdinand telegraphed the Sultan announcing his departure for Bulgaria and his acceptance of election to the throne. He pledges to govern with love justice and equity for all religions and to uphold liberty and civilization. Newspaper comment questions legality and predicts opposition from Russia. Wintry decoration and a triumphal arch greet Ferdinand on arrival.
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Bulgaria
Constantinople
Ferdinand
Peterspura
Journal de St. Petersburg
Prince Ferdinand
Russia
Winpry
Alliance With Russia Urged By Paris Papers
Radical papers in Paris condemn Signor Crispi’s pro Bismarckian policy and urge France to ally with Russia to despise the continental European alliance.
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Russia
Paris
Signor Crispi
France
Comments on the Premier's Speech in London
London August 11 The Morning Post critiques Lord Salisbury for the crimes bill references. The News suggests his wording could imply government aims against the National League, while The Telegraph notes Parnellite and National League interest. The Times says Salisbury's measured words condemn tolerating the Irish National League.
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Londoon
Morning Post
Lord Salisbury
National League
Ile
the Telegraph
the Times
Irish National League
Keene Driving Club Opens With Slim Crowd
Keene New Hampshire August 11 The Keene Driving Club summer meeting opened with a small attendance. The 2 40 class was won by M Russell's dam Best time 2 39 The 3 minute class was won by P Coulley’s Dandy Boy in 2 40 4.
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Kuen
N. H
Keene Driving Club
M. Russell
P. Coulley
Lightning Kills Swede's Son In Newport Thunderstorm
A two hour thunder shower struck Newport R I when a house near the city was hit by lightning. Carl Larson a Swede occupied the house his twelve year old son standing in a hall was instantly killed. No mark was found on the child.
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Ghild
Newport
R. 1
Carl Larson
Extra trains for the New England fair races
Arrangements have been made for extra trains leaving after evening races on every railroad entering the city during the New England fair. Entries have come from every New England state though registration closes August 20. Worcester.
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New England
Worcrster
Steamers Arrived and Departed Across European Ports
Shipping bulletin lists arrivals at Antwerp Havre Hamburg Liverpool London Glasgow and Southampton with vessels like Bracadaille Yedmandale Essex and Klm showing origins from Philadelphia New York Montreal Genoa and Boston. The log records sailings from Baltimore San Forts and Caribbean ports with routes to Antwerp Leith Copenhagen Bremen and Liverpool and multiple Atlantic crossings near Aug 10 11.
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Antwerp
Aiareca
Baltimore
Lellingham
Phildelphia
Dunnett Head
Bracadaille
Philadelphia
Leith
Gibraltar
Liscard
Genoa
New York
Sufra
Rio Marina
Briscoe
Bona
Sth
Serpho
Benisaf
Havre
Yedmandale
New Orleans
Hamburg
Marsala
Liverpool
Guido
St John
Ohio
Lizard
Vaderland
Erl King
Montreal
Lud
London
Kkyatehel
Katie
Glasgow
Devonia
Para
Ambrose
Jerome Instone
Rouen
Ziph
Glamiscastle
Father Point
Crookhaven
Boston
Malin Head
Lake Ontario
Pennsylvania
Southampton
Elbe
Bremen
Dunnet Head
Thingvalla
Copenhagen
Brow Head
Warwick
Bristol
Marseilles
Assyria
Swinemunde
Aland
City of Rome
Britannia
Editerranean
Mareh
Cape Verdes
Trammonia
Pomona
St Ann’s Bay
Ozami
West Indices
Electric
Jamaica
Walter Thomas
Martinique
Wergeland
Baracoa
Late Ship News Arrivals From New York Aug 11
Shipping news lists steamers and brigs arriving at New York on August 11 with vessels such as J. F. Dim mock Well Haven San Joanin and others bound for Boston Calcutta Lisbon Amsterdam and Hamburg Also listed are bark and schooner arrivals including Nellie Clark Adeline Clara and Mary Brewer with destinations Rockport Portland Bath and Eastport among others
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New York
J. F. Dimmock
Well Haven
Boston
San Joanin
Calcutta
Padre
Sarivatore
Lisbon
John Hykman
Amsterdam
Lizzie Carne
Windsor
N. S
Antonio Sala
Starlight
Prinidad
Lillian
Demerara
Harry Stewart
Elen Maria
Nellie Clark
Adeline
Clara
E. Roger
Charlotte Fish
Senesta
St. John
N. B
Sandy Point
Alpine
Georglettit
Fred
Holden
Minerva
Raven
Louie Cobb
Lizaress
Mills
Webster Barnard
J. Wainwright
Abby Thaxter
Rangers
Whistler
K. S. Dean
Taunton
Ira Biss
Marshall Perrine
Rockport
Robert A. Snow
D. Prince
Ivy Bell
Mary Brewer
Rockland
E.H. Furber
Portland
William ¥. Futchings
Gloucester
Annie L. Palmer
Eastport
Joseph & Storer
Saco
J. H. Holden
Bath
Addie Jordan
Sullivan
State of Georgia
Lennox
Glasgow
Ange
Hamburg
Glackout
Bremen
Lord Derby
Andes
Port Au Prince
City of Washington
Havana
Bristol
Antwern
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Huron
osTon
P.M
P. M
Aashington
Hom
Jock Island
Nantucket
Northfield
Albany
Newark
Clear Rock Cliffe
Fair Washington
Lynchburg
Clear
Ontgomery
Shreve Doll
Knoxy
Peer
Memphis
Fair Cincinnati
Pittsburg
jCloudy
Buffalo
Cveache
Clear One
Cleveland
Detroit
Santa Fe
Ody
SG GM
Saugeen
Can
Grand Aveg
Mackinaw City
Marquette
Mich
Chicago
el Paso
Puluth
Fair T. Caster
Rurono
Garo Ie
Selena
Clondy St. Vincent
Deadwood
Pismarck
Cheyenne
North Piatte
Denver
Halifax
Yarmouth
Hewins & Hollis, Outfitters
Hamilton Place
Keene N. H
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