Market Review and Outlook for 1907 Conditions
The week shows little market change as liquidators yield to large holders and money rates stay firm. December closes a year of unprecedented business with dividends and totals rising. 1906 distributions reach record highs across industrials railroads and traction. Caution and conservatism are urged, with hopes for easier money and a steadier market ahead.
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New York Journal of Commerce and Commercial Bulletin
America
Boston
Gas Tragedy Claims Miss McIntyre in Dorchester
A defective gas fixture in Eliza Beth McIntyre's room at 1681 Dorchester Avenue Dorchester caused a lethal gas leak early yesterday. The Phillips family nearby survived with medical care while many others across Washington were injured or listed in serious condition.
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Shoe Clerks Plan Ball for Last of January
The Boot and Shoe Retail Clerks' Protective Association local 1124 held a large meeting at Temple Hall on Washington street. They discussed a ball planned for the latter part of January and conducted officer elections.
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Shoe Clerks
Boot and Shoe Retail Clerks’ Protective Association
Temple Hall
Washington Street
Suffolk County Auxiliary Holds Biennial Convention
Suffolk County Ladies Auxiliary AOH held its biennial convention at Pilgrim Hall in Boston yesterday with Mrs Ellen Murphy chairing. The gathering reported a large rise in membership and funds and outlined plans for the year ahead.
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Pilgrim Hall
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Ellen Murphy
Wreck Casualties and Missing Persons Listing
A list of deceased and missing individuals connected to the B and C wreck is given, including Mary Leffold, 30, of Washington. Georgi Higbie, 8, Brookland. Dr. F. Garther Harris. Miss Koll with an AYC card. unidentified white females ages 15 and 18. an unidentified Negro baby. an unidentified white baby. Norman Rogers of Marion Indiana. Mrs J McGaghley and her 14 year old son. Edward Belt, 14, address unknown. Commodore P. Brown, 60. Janette Reed, 12, Falls Church. Elizabeth Pearman, Takoma Park. T. A. Kelly, Kensington. Professor King organist at Wesley Chapel. Lee Lowe of Washington. I Ruppert, Washington merchant. Henry Higbie, Brookland, father of George Higbie. two unidentified negro women. two white women about 30 unidentified. white woman 25 unidentified. white woman 20 unidentified.
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Bureau Engraving and Printing
Washington
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Brookland
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Marion
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Edward M. Belt
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Falls Church
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Takoma Park
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Kensington
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Wesley Chapel
Lee Lowe
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Merchant
Henry Higbie
George Higbie
Train Crash in Washington Leaves Unknown Deaths
A crew member described the freight engine plowing through the passenger train and killing many, saying it was awful and that he cannot explain exactly how the wreck happened. He recalls hearing the groans of the dying and believes the last coach bore the worst toll.
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Washington
Boston New York Express Wreck When Two Cars Burn
The Boston to New York passenger express collided with a slow freight a mile south of Hartford Connecticut. A caboose stove caused a fire that burned the caboose and the freight car while the express cars were damaged. Two men in the caboose escaped unharmed and no injuries were reported. Tracks were blocked for two hours.
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38 Killed in the B and C Wreck
A hospital train arrived at the scene after the B and C wreck. investigators say a speed of 60 mph in heavy fog caused the collision with the Frederick train near Terra Cotta. Engineers Hildebrand and the fireman were jailed. About 300 workers labored to clear wreckage. many victims died instantly or beneath debris.
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Wreck on Baltimore & Ohio Trains Shocks Washington
A foggy night disaster on the Baltimore & Ohio near Washington follows a Sunday Frederick train collision. Several dead, many injured, and responders describe a chaotic scene as reconstructing crews remove victims and authorities begin an investigation.
Frederick newspaper man recalls crash ordeal
Frank Bodlitz of Frederick Maryland describes surviving a violent train wreck near Washington as cars toppled down an embankment. He mentions a crowded coach, panic among women and children, and victims strewn along the track for miles.
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Officials Investigating Cause of the Wreck
Washington dispatch reports C W Gallo way Baltimore and Ohio transportation superintendent says the cause of the wreck cannot be determined yet due to confusion and casualties. He notes the division uses a modern block system and an inquiry will begin tomorrow in Baltimore.
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Washington
C. W. Galloway
Baltimore & Ohio
Baltimore
Baby Lives After Tragedy Near Tracks
Washington December 30. Mrs H F Fisher of this city found a 2 year old child near the railroad tracks after responding to a sufferer call. The baby was badly bruised yet alive. The infant’s mother had been killed in the incident.
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Washington
H. F. Fisher
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