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Brimfield News

Location

Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1900

Page

3

Week's News Record From a Turbulent Week in Rail and Fire

A rear end collision on the Pennsylvania Railroad at Ratann ing Point Pa killed one and injured thirteen. An Indian family of five burned to death by gas explosion in Cannonball, New Mexico. A Cuban earthquake felt in several locations. A judge appointed Cyrus receiver for the Landed Amerea order in Indianapolis. Norfolk yard construction building destroyed by fire with loss over $200000. Fire devastates Brown Tastre and Conveying Machine Company plant in Drexelands, threatening global contracts. Fortunes shift as military and civic events unfold across multiple states.

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Eastern News In Briefs From Across The Nation

George Gould sells the steam yacht Atalanta to Venezuela for 125000. Mrs Nancy Clark sister of Governor Curtin is killed by a train at Torresdale Pa. Clerk Allerton Merritt accused of stealing 26000 from Weehawken Wharf Co New York. Fire destroys 2037 Prospect Ave Brooklyn building used as a concert hall. An array of crimes accidents and legal decisions fill the page from Pennsylvania to Illinois. Gas case rulings and a miraculous escape are noted along with stockyard and railroad items.

George Gould Venezuela Nancy Clark Andrew G. Curtin Pennsylvania Torresdale Allerton Merritt Weehawken Wharf Company New York Justice Andrews Supreme Court Asidtag Carlton Denis James Dennis Newark N. Y Federal Sovernment Washington Bunig Geolinza Stove Olean Prospect Avenue Brooklyn John Kell Conert Hall Anvella Barelega Will Reeuser Washington McLean George Dewey Ludlow John Ko McLean Cincinnati Enquirer Temperance People Massachusetts Boston Lense Jonathin Neeron Lee Mass Ann Ruinoehl Lancaster Charles Joy Long Island Gary Noy Fabri

British Demand Turkey Pay Britain Claims

Britain urges Turkey to settle indemnity claims of British subjects. Several unrelated items follow including a fatal subway incident in Ohio and a shipwreck near Vancouver.

Great Britain Turkey Miles Novotny Chicago New York Bank of Cashion Oklahoma Bursiars Wie England Reckport Boomville Barber Simons Hans Benn Fred Tobaccout Bonn John W. Leedy Kansas Salem Ore

Long-Running Crime Wave Hits Multiple States and Cities

Reports from Columbus Ohio to Des Moines Missouri detail robberies, fatal wrecks, fires, and assaults. Notable items include a murder conviction in Ohio, a deadly freight crash near Forden Utah, a Sisters of Mercy fire in Fort Dodge Iowa, and a police chase in Indiana.

Tennessee anti cigarette law ruled unconstitutional

Fragmentary notice notes the Tennessee anti cigarette law being declared unconstitutional and void. mentions Old St Joseph Florida as a historic city, plans to reestablish, surveyors replatting town site, and nominations for internal revenue commissioner and Kentucky governor candidate assume duties.

Tennessee Old St Joseph Fla Aire Wentuckys Internal Revenue Kentuck

England weighs Salvora Islind coaling station bid

The article notes England negotiating for Salvora Islind off northwest Spain as a potential coaling base. A Hong Kong typhoon caused massive loss of life and shipping damage with over 2000 natives drowned. Commons approved a 10 million pound supplementary war estimate and 11 million pound war loan.

England Spain Hong Kong

Noted statistician Michael Mulhall dies amid fraud rumors

In Washington rumors swirl about Army clothing contract frauds while Gov Gen Wood suspends the Culan Bar Association for affronts. The American Federation of Labor opposes a cabinet labor department. Baltimore and Ohio Railroad to joint control with John Morwan Co. In Crookston Minnesota Commissioner Hermann warns buyers that White Earth pine land sales require Interior Department approval and possession awaits approval, suspending the recent five sale.

Michael G Mulhall Washington Gen Wood American Federation of Labor Department of Labor Baltimore and Ohio Railroad John Morwan & Co Erie Railroad Hermann Interior Department Crookston, Minn

Market Reports Show Wide Ranges Across Cities

Chicago and Indianapolis lead a dense market report with cattle mostly 3.00 to 5.75 in Chicago and 3.00 to 5.40 in New York, hogs commonly 3.00 to 5.40, sheep 3.00 to 4.25, and grains including wheat No 2 red around 75 to 77 cents, corn 34 to 44 cents, oats 20 to 27 cents, rye 40 to 52 cents, plus butter and eggs prices noted in scattered terms.

Chicago Indianapolis Cincinnati Ste Detroit Toledo New York

Work of 4 Congress in wartime tax and treaty actions

The House debated reducing war taxes with Chairman Payne and minority views, and approved an inquiry into a cadet death at West Point. It also set a five member committee to probe the Oscar Tl. Bodz death, while reserving time for Washington centennial ceremonies and further revenue measures. The Senate pressed ship subsidy debate, homestead time adjustments, and Hay Pauncefote treaty talks, with executive sessions and holiday recess approved.

Payne New York Swanson Virginia House Oscar Tl.” Bodz Bristol West Point War Department Marsh Wanger Smith Tleway Driggs N. Y Clayton Washington Llouse Messrs. Grosverner Ohio Bartholdc PH Coun Boutell Newlands Newdad Underwood Bartholdt Holt Bret Nevada Meo Barthold Missouri Barthold Tom Pattee Peresvasien Hairman Payne Henry Smallhoaf Marhie Barney Wise Hawaii RO OW Wilcox Senate Mr Clay Georgia Committee On Commerce United States Army Navy Marine Corps Lodge Hanna Willa Llo Leck Enaby Hanns Fairbanks Lodiana District of Columbia Money Allison Davis Committee On Appropriations Congress Frye Spooner Wisconsin Jones Arkansas United States Nelson Rep. Minn Mason

Saloon Closures Hit Boston by 11 P.M. Curfew

fragments describe late hour closures as Boston saloonkeepers protest, a yacht voyage from St. Louis to New York under the New York Yacht Club, and dispatches about Admiral Rogers heading to Asia. Notes on a horse sale in New York, Gov Brady Alaska asylum project, and a Philadelphia suicide case appear among scattered items.

Boston Yacht Turtle New York Gov. Brady Alaska

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