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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1896

Page

2

Train Ditching at Paradise Bluffs Kills Engineer

A west bound North Pacific passenger train derailed at Paradise Bluffs after striking a landslide. Engineer George Fairchild died, Fireman Frank Walden and Express Messenger W A Groat were badly hurt, and Mail Dick E F Goodhue was reported missing. Physicians dispatched a wrecking train to the scene. officials later denied eight fatalities.

Missoula Mont North Pacific Paradise Bluffs Here George Fairchild Frank Walden W. A. Groat Dick E. F. Goodhue Division

Dollar wheat rises as Argentine locusts cut crop

New York November 10 dollar wheat gains as reports say one third of the Argentine wheat crop destroyed by locusts and ongoing droughts in India and Australia. December wheat climbs with prices from 871 16 to 89 00 per bushel amid split sales and futures activity.

New York Europe Rosario India Australia

Express Train Strikes Three Men Near Greenfield Station

Fitchburg express No 5 west bound struck and instantly killed two men and fatally injured a third as they tried to board an eastbound freight near Greenfield station at 10 20. One body wedged under the pilot. injured man Christopher Brogan of Worcester survived briefly to name companions. Identifications include Ward Baton and John Phelan. hat marked O Neil Bros Holyoke.

Greenfield Fitchburg Philbrick Greenfield Station Kingsbury Express Christopher Brogan Worcester Franklin County Hospital Ward Baton Peacedale, R. 1 John P. Phelan O'Neil Bros Holyoke

Philadelphia Branch forms National League of Business Men

In Philadelphia on November 10 the McKin ley and Hobart Business Men's National Campaign Committee created the Philadelphia Branch of the National League of Business Men and approved forming similar groups in other cities. They endorsed ex-Postmaster-General Wanamaker for U S Senate and pledged broad measures to support the national government and business interests.

Philadelphia McKinley and Hobart Business Men National League of Business Men Hanna Wanamaker United States Pennsylvania Cameron New League Senate House of Representatives

Spanish Victory at Noveleta in Manila Campaign

Spanish forces defeated the insurgents at Noveleta near Manila after fierce fighting. Patriot positions were heavily fortified. Casualties reported: patriots 40 killed, Spaniards 33 killed.

Manila Noveleta

Dangerous situation in Constantinople amid diplomat exodus

The Daily News Vienna correspondent reports Constantinople remains very dangerous with most diplomatic families having fled the city as the crisis escalates.

London Daily News Vienna Constantinople

Fire at Barton Street grocery causes minor damage

Engine 6 crews answered a still alarm for a small kitchen fire at the Michael Fleming grocery, 62 Barton Street. An overheated stove sparked the blaze, causing about $10 in damage to the one story frame building owned by Frank Lagorcia.

Engine 6 Michael Fleming Barton Street Frank Lagorcia

Poison Kisses Case Weakens Kennedy Charge

Danvers November reports say Mrs. Albert F. Learoyd proclaims innocence amid a murder attempt case against William Kennedy. Authorities plan to exhume Sylvester Kimball’s body to probe poisoning links while townsfolk doubt Kennedy’s guilt and question a man named Jack as the probable suspect.

Danvers Albert F. Learoyd William Kennedy Learoyd George C. Neal White Sylvester Kimball Wakefield N. H Kennedy Jack Bacon Post

Sullivan Gains In City Councillor Recount Result

In a dramatic recount of the fourth district races, John H. Sullivan shows a net gain of 209 votes against Isaac B. Allen as election officials labor through eleven wards. Allen touts a 372 vote plurality. official ward totals peg Sullivan behind by 183, leaving both sides claiming victory in a historic city recount.

John H. Sullivan Isaac B. Allen Mr. Sullivan Mr. Allen Sullivan Allen

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