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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1901
Page
10
At Seneca Michigan, a derailment and collision between westbound No. 13 and eastbound No. 4 the Continental Limited killed about 80 people and injured many more. Rescue efforts faced flames and confusion as fire and debris hampered early relief.
Job Witchell of Witchell Bons & Co Detroit had been in Texas and was due to return on train No 4. His son awaited him at the depot to meet the arrival.
Engineer Strong of the east bound limited and Engineer Parks of No 13 describe a head on collision near Sand Creek. Both crews say orders to meet at Seneca were misread leading to a speed lurch and a desperate jump. Firemen killed, Parks injured, Greenbaum escaped with minor injuries as bystanders watched in shock.
A fragment recalls how the frightful spectacle overwhelmed witnesses, leaving them unable to bear the event. Names, dates, and places are not discernible in the available text.
Twenty five injured from the Wabash wreck arrived in Peru Ind with many missing. Italian immigrants Lucio Virgiles and Trabuzzi Silvestro spoke briefly. A 12 year old, Carmen Paer, clings to life as his uncle died saving him. Thomas Gerbarger shielded the boy amid the wreck’s horror.
George W. Youmans, a noted building and paving contractor and father of Frank E. Youmans, who is jailed in Detroit for embezzlement, died en route to persuade his son to return to Missouri. He was 58.
Court Italy No. 143 of the Foresters of America paraded with nearly 400 men under Sabino Daddieco from 193 Hanover street at 3 PM. The procession toured the Italian North End, then a lunch and meeting at G A R Hall East Boston. Joseph A. Langone presided as chief ranger. speeches by Frank Cutillo William H. Safford G di Pesa and Louis Davis. Langone received a jeweled watch charm. Italy Court gifted a society pin to Luigi Arciero in tribute.
Professor Wilmot C Barclay the hyp notist who buried Miss Josephine Beck at Bowdoin Square Museum was questioned by Sergeant Hiland and Patrolman Fitz gerald to see what would happen if the building caught fire He said he and his wife always stood beside the grave and that he could resurrect Miss Beck in twenty minutes at most Police have sought a charge to halt his graveyard exhibitions but have not yet found one Barclay said he expected further court action today after a prior case against Manager Strom for an illegal exhibition.
In Buena Vista the Liberal rebels defeated government troops of about 300 men led by General Alban. Over 100 soldiers were killed or wounded as fighting raged to 5:30 p.m. The Liberal victory prompts tentative terms, with reports that Colon will be surrendered to the government. Marines and naval officers from the United States and Britain witnessed talks aboard ships in Colon harbor.
Consul report from Panama describes Colombians fighting along a railroad, a train blocked by corpses, about 20 wounded carried to Panama, Liberal losses small, Alban halted with Diaz reinforcements looming, Colon merchants seek protection from possible violence, marines ready to land if needed.
Secretary Long released Cablegram from Captain Perry aboard the isthmus forces. It states that parties fought yesterday near Buena Vista, firing stopped for passenger trains, and a decisive engagement was expected today about the same place. The telegram is signed by Perry.
Court Gustaf Wasa of the American Order of Foresters opened a fair in the Paine Memorial building on Appleton street that runs until midnight Saturday. General P. A. Collins missed the opening due to a cold. Hon. James Donovan spoke in his stead. The event drew a well filled hall with tables offering sale items raising funds. A committee led by Albert Peterson and Edward Swenson organized the fair, with tables managed by a group of Misses and two Mrs. organizers.
A basement fire at P. A. Yerxa’s store on Perkins Street Somerville trapped residents on upper floors. Firemen diverted oil to prevent an explosion. Miss Mabel Kelfe Miss Laura Kelfe and Mrs Mary Young were rescued by Ladder 1 crew. Damages about 1000 to building and 3000 to stock.
Parker Memorial Society on Berkeley street hosted an invitation only Thanksgiving dinner for 80 financially unable youths. Charles W. Wendte supervised as host, with a short post dinner entertainment. Volunteers delivered turkeys and fixings to nearby needy families.
An old newspaper ad invites readers to treat feet with a Keith's Konqueror Shag selling for 3 50. The playful phrasing highlights a discount or sale on a footwear item named in a marketing tone.
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