Wreck of Chicago and St. Louis Express near Mineral Point
Train No. 21 known as the Chicago and St. Louis express derailed over an embankment eight miles east of Johnstown Pennsylvania. Early reports cited many deaths, later revised to no fatalities but numerous serious injuries. A relief train with physicians left Johnstown at 12 47 as officials barred reporters. The Pennsylvania special 18 hour train between New York and Chicago wrecked about 33 miles west of Altoona, near a telegraph office, with four Pullman sleepers aboard.
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Johnstown
Chicago
Pennsylvania
New York
Altoona
Higgins Finds Flaws in Washington as Statesman
Governor Higgins challenged the ideal of George Washington in a Legislature address on "George Washington and His Times" noting Washington's lack of scholarship. The remark drew immediate reaction from House Speaker Roswell B. Bur Chad of Little Compton who rose to respond after the speech.
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Providence
R. J
George Washington
Higgins
Joint Assembly
Washington
Roswell B. Burchard
Little Compton
Governor Higgins Praises Washington as Great Leader
In his address Governor Higgins lauded Washington as a great leader and noted his birth location. The remarks emphasize Washington's leadership qualities and origin.
Union Hardware Co. Sees Stock Sale on Saturday Hours
Our lease expires soon and Union Hardware Co. offers reduced prices on stock. Open till 9 30 on Saturdays. Come today at 7 Dock Square.
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Union Hardware Co
Dock Sq
Why Colds Lead to Pneumonia
An ad warns neglecting a cold risks pneumonia as the lung lining is attacked. It promotes Father John’s Medicine as a nourishing food medicine that prevents pneumonia, contrasting with dangerous cough syrups and balsams.
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Father John
Speaker defends Washington’s legacy in a pointed critique
The speaker disputes the governor’s praise of Washington, arguing Washington lacked the spelling norms of today and downplaying comparisons to other founders. He insists Washington was preeminent in military strategy and that Civil War generals were not his superiors.
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Benton
Clay
Sumner
Napoleon
Cesar
Alexander
Robert E. Lee
Phil Sheridan
U. S. Grant
Calhoun
John Quincy Adams
Patrick Henry
Daniel Webster
Henry Clay
Burchard
George Washington
George Washing
Washington
Boston dressmaker offers suits at astonishing prices
Rhodes Ripley markets Boston made clothes with $12 suits at $5.90 through F. Gray Co. at Washington and Hanover. A note warns a slight cold can lead to lung issues and promotes Brown's Bronchial Troches for quick relief.
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F. Gray Co
Washington
Hanover
Roosevelt Visit Highlights Arrive in Boston and Groton
The reception and luncheon mark President Roosevelt's New England visit. He arrives at Back Bay at 6 55 am and goes to Dr. Bigelow's house. Mrs Roosevelt and family visit Chestnut Hill and Groton with Kermit Roosevelt. He speaks at Harvard Union at 2 30 pm.
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Back Bay Station
William Sturgis Bigelow
Beacon Street
Roosevelt
Nicholas Longworth
Ethel Roosevelt
George C. Lee
Chestnut Hill
Ethel
Groton
Kermit Roosevelt
Harvard Union
Roosevelt Departs Washington For Boston By Federal Express
President Roosevelt left Washington at 5:88 this afternoon aboard the Federal Express train via the Pennsylvania Railroad for Boston.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Federal Express
Pennsylvania Railroad
Boston
Gray's Clothing Sale at Half Price
Rhodes Ripley Boston made suits and overcoats are offered at half price. Come today at Gray's Co. located at Washington and Hanover.
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Gray’s
Rhodes
F. Gray Co
Washington and
Hanover
Prince Henry of Netherlands Aids in Berlin Rescue
Hook of Holland February 22. Prince Henry of The Netherlands led lifeboat crews to rescue eleven survivors from the Berlin wrecked off Hook of Holland. He personally rowed and helped transfer exhausted shipwreck victims to lifeboats as rescue efforts continued despite harsh seas and cold, with two women and a child left aboard feared dead or dying.
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Hook OF
Holland
Prince Henry
Netherlands
Prince Consort
Berlin
Prince
Wilhelmina
Honduras Declares War on Nicaragua Dispatch
Honduras formally declares war on Nicaragua with President Bonita leading troops toward the frontier. Reports indicate Salvador may become involved as the conflict escalates to a regional war.
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Mexico City
Honduras
Nicaragua
Bonita
Salvador
Nicaraguan Forces Take El Truinfo and San Bernardo
Nicaraguan troops captured El Truinfo in Honduras on February 20 without opposition and after six hours of fighting occupied San Bernardo, a strategic position linking land and water routes to the Nicaraguan base. Casualties were light for Nicaragua. A provisional Honduran government led by Rosales Oqueli and Castro formed near the frontier with Dionisio Gutierrez as chief of expedition.
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Managua
Nicaragua
el ‘Truinfo
Honduras
San Bernardo
Miguel R. Davila
Danli
Maximo Rosales
Miguel Oqueli
Ignacio Castro
Constantino Fillos
Guadaloupe Reis
Dionisio Gutierrese
Nicaragua Declares Resumed Hostilities With Honduras
A Nicaraguan dispatch reports that Honduras violated the Corinto treaty and renewed provocations, prompting Nicaragua to resume hostilities on Monday. Nicaraguan forces have triumphed and are marching toward Tegucigalpa, the Honduran capital about 60 miles from the frontier.
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Paris
Managua
Nicaragua
Honduras
Tegucigalpa
Tiionduras
Georgia halts Walkers race
West Point Ga February 22 It is believed William F Walker the New Britain banker charged with absconding after looting his bank of about half a million dollars has been captured A man about 60 accompanied by a young woman registered at a local hotel as W Harper and wife of Boston They left for Opelika Ala with a detective agency photograph and offer of 6000 for his arrest The hotel keeper identified the man and he was placed under arrest The woman said she was not Walker s wife and was from New Britain Conn Further details await instructions from New Britain
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West Point
William F. Walker
New Britain
W. Harper
Boston
Opelika
Ala
Walker
Readable Suits and Rhodes Coats Sale Listing
A compact ad lists suits priced at 15.00 and 7.90 items made by Rhodes Ripley F Gray Co of Washington and Hanover. It emphasizes affordable menswear with brand names and place references.
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Rhodes ‘Ripley, F. Gray Co
Washington
Hanover
Gray Co
Washington and
Prince Henry A Hero Hook of Holland
Prince Henry of the Netherlands arrived and helped with wreck salvage near the Hook postponing return to The Hague until survivors were saved. He toured the morgue and paid respects before a child’s body as crowds gathered awaiting news of the 11 saved, with police and soldiers deployed to control the harbor crowds.
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Hook
Holland
Prince Henry
Netherlands
Prince Consort
Hague
Doat
Bargains on Boys Pants and Suits at F Gray Co
Local ad lists boys pants at 100. price 2.50 and 3 suits for 99c. Other suits priced at 4 and 1.49. Store location cited as Washington and Hanover by F Gray Co.
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F. Gray Co
Washington
Hanover
Evelyn Thaw Story Sparks Family Tension In New York
Mrs William Thaw regained some strength and wrote a letter to her imprisoned son as Evelyn Thaw entered the Tombs with special permission. At the hotel Miss May McKenzie denounced rumors of a 300000 settlement involving Evelyn Thaw from the elder Mrs Thaw.
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New York
William Thaw
Evelyn Thaw
Coggey
May McKenzie
Evelyn Thaw Rumor Denied About Leaving Town
The interview dismisses rumors that Evelyn Thaw would flee to avoid involvement in the case and rejects claims that Mrs. William Thaw offered money for her to stay away. The speaker asserts Evelyn would sacrifice herself for Harry Thaw and factors in influences on her youth while noting her increasing emotional fragility.
Weather forecast for Boston and New England
The forecast shows fair and continued cold conditions for New England with slightly warmer temperatures on Saturday night and Sunday. In the Boston area conditions remain fair with a warming trend through the weekend.
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Boston and Vicinity
Washington
New England
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