Week’s Major Train Collisions and City Disasters
A head on collision of Monon passenger Nos. 33 and 35 near Monticello, Ind injures three as engines and cars suffer severe damage. A North River fire at Atlantic Transport pier destroys merchandise and a pier worth $30,000 to $77,000. Prohibitionist Woolley’s party rattled aboard a Louisville train as a wheel detaches, while a Calumet electric car crashes in Chicago injuring eight. A well-to-do farmer pair Daw and Smith found dead in an old well near Boissevan after selling their firms. Seventeen picnickers injured in Pittsburgh trolley collision. A body found near Gallipolis points to murder in Ohio. Spruce mine near Eveleth, Minn explosion injures many and causes heavy damage. Postal service rule forces resignation of an Indianapolis woman post office employee upon marriage.
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Monon
Monticello
Ind
Atlantic Transport Line
North River
New York
Brooklyn
Chicago
Pittsburg
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Td Boston
Ifung Chang
Pekin
Calumet
Lake Shore
Michigan Southern
7Th Street
Stony Island Avenue
John G. Woolley
Louisville
Boissevan
Charles
John Schmidt
Lawson Earwood
Ohio River
Gallipolis
Ohio
Edward Burnett
Earwood
Barwood
New Jersey heir disinherited as estate goes elsewhere
The article reports a New Jersey man being disinherited by his father’s will. It also covers multiple incidents including wage cuts at Norristown rolling mills, business failures in Harrisburg, fatal accidents in Shamokin and Canneil Bluff, a murder case in Hannibal, and various legal notices and public matters. The wide range includes corpses, suicides, robberies, and corporate dealings across several states.
Exploding calcium causes theater panic in Milwaukee
Brief items report a calcium explosion triggering panic at the Star Theater Milwaukee. Other notes include Barton’s plea for Texas housing aid, a fatal shooting in Huntington West Virginia, a wage suit in Watertown New York, and multiple violent incidents and accidents across the U.S.
Various 19th Century Local Incidents Across States
Nebraska proclaims South Omaha a first class city. St Cloud Minn presbytery votes against creed on faith. Arkansans census shows population 16.25 percent higher in ten years. St Paul Minn presbytery creeds revision 19 to 7. In Wallace Idaho Matt Mailer found murdered with iron rod. English syndicate paid 3 750 000 for rail and shipping property near Vera Cruz. OE Taylor named general manager of Republic Iron and Steel Co in Youngstown Ohio. Harrietta Latore actress killed by falling wardrobe in Toledo. Homer L Boyle and others form company to insure nations against war. An ice clump aimed at Senator Hanna in Chicago tent. he escaped. William J Bryan, Bourke Cochran, Adiat Stevens and others address Democratic clubs in Indianapolis. Lisbon Ohio plant of American Tonplate Co resumes department operations. Gasoline explosion in Chicago basement burns five firemen and a clerk. Gov Sayers of Texas reports 673 000 for Galveston storm victims. Texas cotton damage 4004 bales valued at least 20 million dollars. John Shea, laborer in St Louis hospital, diagnosed with heart thrice normal. Wichita Kan Guy Riggs shoots sister over $2. she wounded. Minnesota Supreme Court grants rehearing Northwestern Telephone Exchange vs City of Minneapolis. license revoked by council. Omaha police seek Edward Beebe, 13, who stole 1300 from mother. Michigan general Methodist conference continues.
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Covernor
Nebraska
South Omaha
St Clomd Minn
Arkansas
Loli
St Paul
Tasting
Minn
Wallace
Idaho
Matt Mailer
Vera Cruz
Mexico
Taylor
Republic Iron and Steel Company
Youngstown
Ohio
Harrietta Latore
Toledo
Homer L. Boyle
Grand Rapids
Senator Hanna
Chicago
William J. Bryan Bourke Cochran
Adiat EO Stevensean
Lodianapolis
Lisbon
American Tonplate Company
Atl
Locust and
Wells Street
Gov. Sayers
Texas
Galveston
John Shea
St. Louis City Hospital
Wichita
Kan
Guy Riggs
Supreme Court of Minnesota
Northwestern Telephone Exchange Company
Minneapolis
Minneapolis Council
Omaha
Edward Beebe
Georgian Governor Campaign Ends in Minority Victory
Allan D. D. Candler and the Democratic ticket won in Georgia by a narrow margin amid reports of domestic tragedy. In Kentucky, Charles Anderson killed his wife and shot himself at a Falmouth hotel, while Cheerze Brooks died by suicide near Louisville after a trial.
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Allan DD Candler
Georgi
Charles Anderson
Nock’s Hfotel
Falmouth
World News Wrap: Royal Alliances and Conflicts Abroad
Prince Lukanthor accuses France over Indochina cruelty. Jacob Riis awarded the Dannebrog cross by the King of Denmark. MacArthur to deploy troops to Marinduque to quash rebellion. Vatican theft nets 357000 lire and 3000 lire. Albert of Belgium marries Duchess Elizabeth of Bavaria. Peruvian cabinet resigns amid Belgium arms scandal. Explosion at Komatipoort during Boer ammunition destruction, death reported.
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Lukanthor
Cambodia
Indo-China
Denmark
Jacob A. Riis
Dannebrog
MacArthur
Marinduque
Vatican
Rome
Albert
Belgium
Elizabeth I
Bavaria
Komatipoort
Maritime collision sinks British steamer Biela. crew saved
Reports from the Eagle Point describe a collision with the Biela from New York to Manchester, England. The Biela sank but its crew were rescued.
Proclamations And Proposals From Global Leaders
President Castro calls Congress for February twenty. Hispanic American congress to open in Madrid November eighth with leading republics attending. The American Brass Manufacturers Association collapses amid brass price declines. Puerto Rican party at Caguas convention endorses U.S. politics. Mrs. Carmack sues for divorce claiming half of her miner husband’s fortune. Ship P. N. Blanchard burns off Baltimore to San Francisco. crew safe at Falkland Islands. Gold finds predicted in Porcupine. 55 clams staked in Bear and Clear creeks in one day. Skaguay to Seattle telegram marks Alaska trade epoch. transit time seven hours. Judge Day orders indemnity of $23,000 to Metzger & Co. for seizure at Port-au-Prince. Long Flat gold discovery near Gundaigai with pieces up to three-quarters of a pound. 2,000 ounces obtained. U S military post at Valdes Alaska renamed Fort Liscum honoring Col. Emerson H. Liscum. Yaqui negotiations with Mexico fail. peace coveys return home. Canadian steamer Dominion burned near Sandwich, Ontario. Walter J. Finn captured at Burton City for absconding with funds for American Express. Quebec bridge cornerstone laid in presence of Sir Wilfrid Laurier. span to be the world’s tallest. Bridge to cost $5,000,000 with completion in 1900s. Angel Bellinzachi may win $100,000 for yellow fever serum. Mexican government offered $100,000 for a remedy years ago.
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Castro
Congress of
Venezuela
Madrid
Brass Trust
American Brass Manufacturers” Association
Federal Party
Porto Rico
Caguas
Resolutions
United States
George Carmack
Klondike
P. N. Blanchard
Boston
Courteney
Baltimore
San Francisco
Falkland Islands
Robertson
Porcupine
Bear
Clear
Skaguay
Seattle
Alaska
Tramsit
Judge Day
Huytt
John D. Metzger & Co
Emerson H. Liscum
Tien-tsim
China
Diaz
Denminion
Sulphur Springs
Sandwich
Therese
Walter J. Finn
New York
Aga
Amerean Express Company
Burton City
Wilfrid Laurier
Vad
Quebec Bridge
St. Lawrence
Market Reports Chicago to New York cattle and grain prices
Market summaries show bid ranges across cities for cattle hogs and sheep, with grain quoters for wheat corn oats rye and by region from Chicago to New York including Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Toledo Milwaukee Buffalo New York. Prices include cattle 3.00 to 8.25, hogs 3.00 to 5.85, wheat 0.58 to 0.80, corn 0.40 to 0.50, oats 0.20 to 0.30, butter 0.13 to 0.19.
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Chicago
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Ste
Cincinnati
Detroit
Toledo
Milwaukee
New York
Noted Explorer and Correspondent Dr George Morrison
Dr George Ernest Morrison, Pekin Times correspondent, known for dispatches criticizing Britain and Salisbury, had a remarkable life. Born Geelong February 1862, educated Melbourne and Edinburgh, survived spear wounds in New Guinea, earned MD and CM, traveled from Australia to Shanghai Rangoon, then Asia’s frontiers. He reported from Pekin during the siege and was among the first to reveal Chinese treachery.
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George Ernest Morrison
Leedon Times
Pekin
England
Great Britain
Lord Salisbury
Geelong
Victoria
Australia
Melbourne
Edinburg University
Gulf of Carpentaria
New Guinea
Edinburg
Scotch University
Shanghai
Rangoon
Far East
The
Times
Bangkok
Siam
Yunnan City
China
Tonguin
Manchuria
Stretensk
Siberia
Vladivostok
Morrison
Miss E Ward and Others Speak on Travel and Diet in Early 1900s
A Chicago woman recalls the pre railroad route to Pekin via Tientsin and Tung-Chou, noting a rough overland road and mule transport for the sick. Mrs Haworth promotes uncooked foods and raw meat bans, while Samuel Gompers discusses miners’ hunger and AFL support. Texas Governor Lasers comments on Galveston storm losses, Lieutenant Hobson disputes Dewey’s Manila Bay sinking, and Ralston Baldwin highlights Trinidad asphalt and Utah beds as future sources.
Wise Misads on Weung Two-18 Children Voice Frugality
Three girls each receive 15 cents from their food mammas and attend a church party. They compare cake portions and ice cream, noting stinginess and learning to temper expectations since the event funds support the church sociable.
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Worcester Spr
Settling the Land Questions
A collier wandering on land asks an Earl D- about land ownership. The Earl says he inherited it from ancestors who fought for it. The collier challenges the claim and offers to fight for the land, sparking a humorous exchange about origins of property.
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London
Experiments With Liquefied Air Show Surprising Results
Experiments using liquid air show that rubber becomes brittle at its temperature and shatters on impact, while lead gains elasticity and rebounds. Lead forms a strong spiral spring at extreme low temperatures of 200 to 300 degrees below zero.
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India
Amu Teats of Chinamen Outdoor Amusements
Outdoor amusements for Chinamen are described as few and not popular. They fly kites, carry birds on perches and throw seeds for birds to catch, row boats in a lazy fashion on lagoons, pitch coppers, fight crickets or quail, juggle balls and play jackstraws and snapsticks.
Chinese as Inventors and Their Foundational Arts
The text asserts Chinese people regard themselves as superior in many ways, crediting them as inventors of various fundamental arts. It notes China was the first to discover ink, though they currently favor India ink in practice.
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India
The Reporter and Half Holidays Observed Saturday
City editors rush to cover the Saturday half holiday law as observed across the state. Reporters note lighter crowds and businesses closing early while officials emphasize staff schedules and retail impact.
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Jinks
New York Weekly
American Sewing Machines Market in Mexico Sparks Factory Talk
A prominent American company weighs building a sewing machine plant at Durango to tap vast iron mountain resources within the city limits. Mexico imports and annually sells a large value of American sewife machines, signaling strong demand and future industrial expansion potential.
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Mexico
Duranzo
Iron Mountain
Sufficient Proof and Witty Observations
Quotations from papers note marriage fortunes and writers. The Philadelphia Press jokes about unlucky numbers and a wife finally accepting. the Detroit Journal remarks on a successful author and a woman’s quick decision time and lengthy grooming.
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Ascum
Henpeck
Philadelphia Press
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FS Hebrimfield News
Addison Pacey
Ee Ee Eee Brimfiel Co
Illinois
Eveleth
Washington
Methanis
Indianapoli
Anna Daily
Irvington
City
New Jersey
Norristown
B. H. Egle
Harrisburg
Helen Southgate
Henry Grosvenor Barbour
Ferdinand Brobst
Carnegie
Nave & Swartley
Beary Powder Mills
Shamokin
Daniel Burke
Newtown
L. 1
Southern Cotton Spinners’ Association
Yarn Merchants’ Association
Havana
Herbert Croker
Richard Croker
Niaven
Elizabethport
N. J
Young Croker
Reading Tron Company
Bloomsburg
Danville Rolling Mills
Elbridge T. Gerry
Second National Bank
Rideigh
Washington, D. C
Anne Graham Miller
George Warland Poe
Poe
Ference
St. Joseph
Michigan
Hannibal
Alice Necenhener
Frank Necenhener
Augustus G. Lane
Albert Wilson
Lane
Transit Company
Elkport
Iowa
Mississippi
Westinghouse, Church, Kerr & Co
Wallace Franklin
American Car and Foundry Company
Carver County
Susannah Sprague
Geneva
Windsor
John Wood
Frank W. Travers
Th. R. ‘Travers
William A Burch
South Park
Avenue M. E. Church
Marine City
Mich
Canneil Bluff
Namsas City
Burlington Road
Charles Baxter
Star Theater
Clara Barton
William Jo McCaulies
Pearl Newman
Huntington
Wo Va
Addie J. Howard
Watertown
N.Y
Guargamo, Porty Rico
Dare
Alexandria
Egypt
Grerman
Old Dominion Line
Unamilton
A. A. Shaw
Shaw
HE Butterfield
St. Paul
Lionduras
American Sheet Steel Company
Sheet Steel Trust
New Philadelphia
Great Northern
Jedmonds
Wash
Sam Work
Panville Pa
Tien-Tsin
Minnesota
Mesaba Range
Biwabik
Western
Southern
Cheerze Brooks
Whitesville
Rachmund Pearson Tobson
Merrimac
Alabama
JC Beckheim
Jean Fuqua
Owensboro
First Presbyterian Church
Warner Tale
Good Hope
Gav
Wallace Townsend
Floyd
Keleeth
Ala
Lonnie Jtarrington
Townsend
R. C. O Benjamin
Lexington Standard
Gordon Highlanders
Eagie Point
Biela
Manchester
Prince Ikanthor
France
Brussels
Oberammergat
Angel Bellinzachi
Market Reports
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Anthra
Joseph PD
Lasers
Hobson
Dewey
Manila Bay
Ralston M. Baldwin
Trinidad
Utah
Fort Duchesne
Amu
Saidle
Detroit Journal
Kisser Eile
Dodd
Dodds Medicine Co
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