Rail tunnel wreck claims many lives in New York crash
A severe collision in the Fifty sixth street New York Central tunnel near Park Avenue killed sixteen or more with dozens injured as rescuers, crowds and steam hindered work. District Attorney Jerome opened an inquiry into the wreck and several trainmen were arrested.
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New York
Jan
Jerome
New York Central
Fifty-sixth Street
Park Avenue
New York, New Haven and
Hartford Road
Norwalk
Paya
Muich
White Plains
Far West
Palace Year in Review Echoes Public Support
A fragmented 1901 wrap highlights strong public favor for the Palace, noting steady popularity from January to December. The message expresses sincere thanks to readers and hints at continued vitality and reader engagement throughout the year.
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Pegorul
Palace Logic
Lawmaker Shackleford Defends Measure Switch
Shackleford of Missouri defends the meas ure after a member challenged his change of position at the Inez session. He explains the prior bill was pushed with God Save the Queen and now supports passage to the tune of Hal! Columbia.
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Shackleford
Missouri
Mr. Shackleford
Columbia
Editor Slapped by Postmistress in Ouray Streets
Ouray Colorado January 8 editor Cansi of the Ridgway Populist who had attacked local post office management was publicly slapped by postmistress Mrs Brockway a small delicate woman in the streets. The dispute stemmed from the editor demanding lower postal charges for his paper.
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Ouray
Colo
Cansiday
Ridgway Populist
Brockway
Groom Presents Dog Collar at Foraker Wedding
Senator Foraker attended the wedding of his daughter Julia to Francis Wainwright of Philadelphia at high noon. About a hundred notables from diplomacy navy army and politics attended the reception. A crescent of diamonds from Senator Foraker and a large pearl dog collar from the groom were among the notable presents.
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Julia Foraker
Washington
Jan
Foraker
Julia
Francis Wainwright
Philadelphia
Senator Foraker
Depot Restaurant Expansion and Sixteenth Street Block Abandonment
A fig more room is being fitted up to the depot restaurant and the present store focuses the old Ferris block on Sixteenth street is to be abandoned.
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Sixteenth Street
Helen Will Travel To The West On A Long Trip
New York author Jane Helen Goult departs tonight for a nearly two month journey to the far west and southwest. She plans to visit St Louis Kansas City Galveston Colorado and will tour by a special train with a small party staying a week or two in each stop.
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New York
Jane
Helen Goult
St Louis
Kansas City
Texas
Galveston
Colorado
American Soldiers Labeled Fierce Fighters by French Officer
A French officer returning from China says American troops are strong fighters but lack discipline and independence. He notes privates socialize with officers, criticize and advise, rarely salute, and obey only when commands seem feasible. He also cites poor bedrock discipline and wandering for comfort. Pickets reportedly neglected posts to hunt hogs, chickens, and vegetables nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
China
Shaw Receives Banquet in Chicago Before Washington Duty
Governor Shaw was banqueted at the Union League Club in Chicago and plans a reception at Des Moines before departing for Washington to assume charge of the Treasury Department on January 26.
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Chicago
American Goods Overrun Europe
Berlin reports Chancellor Von Beneckendorff reads a throne speech noting Germany faces dire economic conditions unless commercial pride and spirit are awakened among the people. The article claims American goods are gaining much of Europe’s trade.
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Berlin
Jan
von Benlow
Germany
Amerivate
Europe
John C O'Brien Dead In New York
John Chester O'Brien, brother of the ex sheriff, died in New York on January. He was once connected with prominent figures including George J. Bidmey and ex Senator Calvin Brice. For rent nicely furnished rooms in brick blocks with electric light and realtor service starting at 6.00 per month. Inquire Warron. Subscribe for The Louder.
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New York
John Chester O'Brien
Aheriff
Wteck Exphangy
George. J. Bidmey
Calvin Brice
Warron
Snake in His Stomach Survives Since 1884
Chicago reports Henry Huesselman appears to host a living snake in his stomach, revealed by X ray at Mult. He claims swallowing the creature in 1884 when pin sized and has used poison and purgatives without relief. He reportedly fasts for days then eats to feed the snake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Henry Huesselma
Huesselman
Maxim comment on St Louis airship prize
Sir Hiram Maxim says he has heard only press reports about the St Louis airship competition. He will not spend on rumor but would invest $100,000 if officially invited and the prize pool reached $200,000, believing he could win and recoup his costs.
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London
St Louis Exposition
Hiram Maxim
St. Louis
Cleveland Improving Now Unable to Go Outside Yet
President Cleveland remains weak from illness but shows health improvement, according to Mrs. Cleveland. He has left his room and gone downstairs but cannot venture outdoors until weather moderates.
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Princeton
N. J
Cleveland
Mra
Duel Over Sheriff Orders Divides Local Court
Denver judge James Palmer and Judge Johnson clash over restraining orders affecting the sheriff. Palmer commands staying actions while Johnson orders removal of “apparatus” at poolrooms and basket shops. Hearing set for Thursday morning to resolve authority while the venues continue business as usual. Sheriff Jones reports he found no gambler’s appliances at the sites.
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Denver
James Palmer
Kipling Provokes Irish and Boer Criticism in Poetry
London authorities report mixed backlash to Kipling’s Islanders with critics calling the work insolent and venomous while others defend the poet. The page also notes lower telephone rates being extended to Colorado and New Mexico.
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London
Mr. Kipling
Ming
Colorado
New Mexico
State board considers matters as supreme court session looms
The state board of charities met at the capitol with important items under review as the supreme court prepares to convene tomorrow. Governor’s McKinley Day proclamation noted elsewhere. New books arrive regularly for the state law and miscellaneous libraries. Colonel Courant drives industrial convention efforts through correspondence. Arthur G. Jones appointed trustee of the state university to fill the vacancy from J. C. Bacon’s death. New York Union Gold Mining Company articles filed with $156 000 capital. Kenzle McKellar Company articles filed with $94 capital. For rent six room house at 1823 Russell Street.
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Arthur G. Jones
The
State University
C. Bacon
New York Union Gold Mining Company
Office
of State
Pny
County Officials Busy as New Year Opens
County Clerk and commissioners labored long under lamp light and by daylight to audit an unusually large batch of bills at year start. Sheriff Smalley regains health as court activity continues and a domestic assault case against John W. Popp’s employs resolves out of court. County officers prepare semi annual reports while roads and bridges matter dominates the agenda.
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John W. Popp
Stist
Pip
Damagea
Eady
Skater Rescued After Thin Ice Plunge at Cos Cob Pond
Louis Green, a Cos Cob resident and NY Telephone worker, fell through thin ice on Cos Cob mill pond. Harbor Master George W. Hrush threw a rope and urged him to stay calm as he was pulled to shore.
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Stamford
Conn
Louis Green
Cos Cob
New York Telephone Company
Masor
George W. Hrush
Mr. Brush
Geiser
Alarm Clock Prompts Buyer’s Morning Wake-Up
A salesman asks if the new alarm clock woke the buyer on time. The nervous man confirms he woke promptly, though he fretted about the noise and staying awake all night.
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Washington Star
Gasoline lamps offered by Crown and Laing at Normandie
The Leader Job Department advertises closing out gasoline lamps in fancy stand wall and hanging styles at Crown and Laing Normandie hotel. Includes finest styles of printed stationery available at short notice.
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Crown & Laing
Normandie Hotel
Job
Buffalo Jones Not Dead Says Librarian Coutant
The Cheyenne Daily Leader reports Buffalo Jones alive despite rumors of his death. Coutant notes Jones spent his fortune and years preserving the buffalo and seeks 100000 acres to support a buffalo ranch and government aid.
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Coutant
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Washington
Buffalo Jones
Congress
Curtis
Kansas
Jones
Harvard and MIT Allow Beer in Union Rooms
Harvard and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology will permit undergraduates to drink German beer wine and claret in union rooms during organization meetings. Drinks must be consumed or discarded before students depart and ordered in an officer’s name. Graduates can drink same class beverages without union oversight and in most building areas outside the library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
Jane
Harvard
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Harvard Union
Avon
Keop
Notice of Final Proof for Land Claim at Cheyenne
Notice is given that Myra F. Rugg of Phillipa Wyoming will make final proof before the U S land office at Cheyenne Wyoming on February 10 19 for the NE 1 4 SE 1 4 and SW 1 4 of section 4 township 19 north range west and that witnesses B Griffin H M Griffin and others all of Phillipa will testify to continuous residence on the land.
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Department of the Interior Land Office
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Ian Med
Register
Receiver of
The
United States Land vMlee
Wyo
Myra F. Rugg
Phillipe
Griffin
Ullen
Phillipa
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William B. Lees
B. Altman & Co
Theodore Forgario
William Fisher
George Potter
A. F. Howard
William Howard
E. C. Hinsdale
Charles Mara
George W. Bearing
F. Washburn
Albert W. Adams
George M. Carter
George M. Fisher
East Port
Ches
Mabel Newman
Mamie J. Rice
Sadie Scott
Richard Millineaux
Thomas T. Murphy
A. McRae
Henry Keene
George Winter
William Brooks
Eric
Albert Perkins
A. G. Desmond
A. F. Mike
Meyrowitz
Salt Lake, Jan
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Jared
Pease
Hacy Smith
NLY
David Nimmo
Haple
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Eddy
West 16Th Street
F. Schmitt
Cahill Bros
Allegreiti’s Chocolates
Featses Whee
Helen
John C O’brien
Maxim
Kipling
State Board of Charities
Capitol
Supreme Court
Courant
Industrial Convention
Kenzle—McKellar Company
Russell Street
Court House News
Cowhick
Sheriff Smalley
O— N. F. Potter
Little Bear
W. B. Stevens
Horse Creek
County Clerk's Office
Cos Cob, Con
Haylgg
Inio
Buffalo Ranch
Nyaa
Salina
Kans
Beloay
Jim
Irving
Captain Bonneville
Gulf of Mexico
Arctic Circle
Cc. G. Coutant
M. Marks
Ternes Dry Goods Store
Ferguson
Cheyenne, Wyo
Davis & Kelley
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Axminster Tapestry
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Warren Mercantile CO
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