Wreck on New Haven Line Kills 26 in Fog
Two passenger trains collide near Wallingford North Haven after a banjo signal error in thick fog. Bar Harbor Express and White Mountain Express suffer heavy losses with 26 dead and many injured. Rescue teams rush to aid survivors as officials inspect blame and signal-system failures.
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Wallingford
Bar Harbor
North Haven
Red
White Mountain Express
C. H. Murray
Elwell
New Haven
Pblic Utilities Commission
White Mountain
Pacific
Stamford
Meriden
New York
Daniel Dunn
Yale
Harry L. Mooney
Chisholm
Mix
C. L. Bardo
Talcott’s Crossing
August B. Miller
William Altschul
Norfolk
Albert Green
Camp Cobbessee
Monmouth
N. C. Wall
Danville
N. Y
Mount Desert Ferry
Portland
Worcester
Springfield
Bretton Woods
N. H
Boston & Maine
F. P. Huntington
Post
New Haven Rail Chief Eliot Restarts Duties After Wreck
Howard Elliott begins his duties as president of the New Haven today arriving from Keene New Hampshire. J H Hustis also assumes the role of vice president and potential future president. The wreck happened on a straight two mile section between Wallingford and North Haven with a slight downgrade increasing speed.
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Howard Elliott
New Haven
Keeng N. H
J. H. Hustis
Mr. Eliott
Wallingford
North Haven
Beauties Compared by Millionaire Shouts in Post Magazine
The upcoming Sunday Post magazine section features a piece by Millionaire Shouts comparing famous American and French beauties. The article includes accompanying pictures of several noted women.
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America
France
Next Sunday
Post
Fogfriends and railroading fears in New Haven president statement
New Haven road president Howard Elliott reported by news from New Haven. He described arriving from Keene New Hampshire on a night train and passing the tracks of today’s fatal wreck in heavy fog. He noted signaling improvements planned for the line to Springfield and promised full information as investigations continue.
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Public Utilities Commission of Connecticut
Elliott
New Haven
Springfield
Howard Elliott
Injured At New Haven And Big City Hospitals
Names and addresses of injured individuals treated at New Haven and other area hospitals follow. Listings include Arner Annett Decker Frank McLoughlin Katherine Rowland Zimmerman and others with home towns Philadelphia New York Bridgeport etc. Concludes with note promoting the next installment of Hardpan & Co. in the Post Magazine.
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New Haven Hospital
Arner
Harry
Broadway
New York
Annett
Edna
Bayonne
N. J
Biddle
A. M
Torresdale Penn
Annett Jeane
Decker
Richard F
Summit, N. J
Frank
Richard
Park Avenue
McLoughlin
Katherine
Vanderbilt Avenue
Brooklyn
N. Y
Charles W
West Eighty-seventh Street
New York City
Price
Pemberton M
Philadelphia
P. M
Rowland
William C
Zimmerman
Carl Rose
East Seventh Street
Hardpan & Co
Roy Norton
Post
Texan Prisoner Held for Ransom in Mexican Camp
A. W. McCormick of San Antonio, head of Palmos Land and Cattle Co. in northern Chihuahua, is held by Maximo Castillo's freebooters for $10,000. This marks his second ransom incident, with prior captivity during the Orozco revolution when $5,000 was paid. A report from Hachita, N.M., says El Pasoans received a plea to forward $10,090, sent to Hachita for transfer to Castillo's camp.
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EL Paso
Tex
A. W. McCormick
San Antonio
Palmos Land & Cattle Company
Chihuahua
Maximo Castillo
Hachita
N. M
McCormick
el Pascoe
Castillo
Yaquis Demand Lands Back to Fight For Rights
Yaqui Indians urge their allies the Sonora Constitutionalists to return lands seized during Diaz era campaigns. Refugees report the insurgent government faces a showdown as the Yaquis issue a demand: "Return our lands or fight."
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Nogales
Ariz
Sonora
Porfirio Diaz
Diaz Plans Return to Mexico Before October
London report states General Felix Diaz aims to reach Mexico before October 26, the date set for presidential elections. He departs England tomorrow for the Continent where his mission members will split until instructed to reconvene.
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London
Felix Diaz
Mexico
England
Dr Williams Pink Pills Promise Health From Rich Blood
Thin pale people lack resistance to disease. rich red blood grants strength. Nervous breakdown follows thin blood. Dr Williams Pink Pills, a doctor's prescription, improve blood purity and health. A 50 cent box from the druggist begins treatment today.
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Dr. Williams
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Eli Mix
New Haven Road
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Boston
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Daily
Sunday Post
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Infante
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Say
Neely Med, Co
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Grace Hospital
Collum
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Myriam, Robert
ST. Raphael’s Hospital
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Fred W
Bridgeport
Conn
Downes
Ralph
George Street
Shanley
Frank T
Trainman
Meriden Hospital
Condon, Frank, Y. M. C. A
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Lincoln Avenue
Orange
Murphy
Miss Margaret
North Broad Street
Ravevitch
Joseph
East Twenty-third Street
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