Cannon Ball Limited Collision in Kansas After Switch Error
A Cannon Ball train collided with a passenger train at Salem Switch near Hutchinson Kansas, demolishing both engines and baggage cars. Several passengers were seriously injured and two crews killed in the Topeka incident. other reports note injuries and a cow strike in Pennsylvania. Jay Gould signals low market interest and focus on yacht plans with three shipbuilder estimates under review.
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Salem Switch Station
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Commonwealth
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Westlake
Fisher
Holliday
Nickerson
New York
Jay Gould
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Nevada Jones Seen as Possible Treasury Secretary Candidate
The Sun reports Nevada Jones, once prominent in cabinet speculation, is viewed as having a solid basis for a future secretary of the treasury role. Jones previously claimed he would not exchange Senate service for a clerkship, yet lingering talk persists about a shift in his plans.
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the Sun
Washington
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United States Senate
Bancroft Celebrates Eighty Third Birthday in Newport
Bancroft the celebrated historian marked his eighty third birthday in Newport with entertainments. Attorn General Brewster was honored as he returns to Philadelphia on Thursday.
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Bancroft
Brewster
Philadelphia
The Dread Disease Report from Brownsville
Brownsville reports three new cases of the dread disease with no deaths. At Point Isabelle four cases and one death. Mata reports no new cases and no deaths. Weather remains hot.
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Brownsville
Brown
Point Isabelle
Mata- SS
Yellow fever cases rise with cordon intact in Brownsville
Brownsville reports four yellow fever cases with no deaths since Saturday and a closed hospital. A fort salutes a visiting party from San Francisco after a coastal voyage. In New York a man declared sane after asylum commitment is recommended for release following a referee's testimony.
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Texas
San Francisco
Lorne
Princess
New Westminster
New York
Josiah Aldridge
Aldridge
Tug Ann Long Delivers Bodies From McDugal Disaster
Owen Sound reports the tug Ann Long brought ashore pursers F. Sparks of Ottawa Jackson a farmer near Listowell Mrs Kirk of Cloverhill Shepherd and an unknown body all buried at Killarney. Captain Kuoste said many more bodies floated nearby and could be recovered with proper tug equipment sent promptly.
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McDugal
F. Sparks
Ottawa
Jackson
Farmer
Listowell
Kirk
Cloverhill
Shephard
Killarney
Kuoste
British to Bring Indian NCOs for Medal Presentation
London reports the British will move several non commissioned officers from Indian regiments stationed in Egypt to England so the queen can personally present them with war medals. The plan emphasizes royal ceremony and honors for service in distant campaigns.
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London
Egypt
England
Plan Aims to Unify New York Republican Ticket
New York state committee members press a harmony plan among half breeders to secure the party ticket. The proposal asks Judge Folger to immediately decline the nomination extended by the state convention due to alleged forgery or fraud. A new state convention would be called to nominate a suitable governor candidate.
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New York
New York State Committee
Folger
Folger Accepts Republican Governor Nomination
Judge Folger writes a letter accepting the Republican nomination for governor. Gen. Cowan, who has visited Folger, would accept and plans to write his letter of acceptance immediately. Folger condemns the state committee's deception and pledges to run on his public record. Hepburn declines the nomination for congressman at large.
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Y Folger
Cowan
State Committee
Judge Folger
A. B. Hepburn
Yellow fever cases rise in Pensacola with deaths noted
Pensacola reports 783 yellow fever cases and 70 deaths to date as the outbreak spreads, primarily among the very poor. Chicago reports a strike by American district messenger boys seeking higher wages and new managers, parading in the streets. St Louis notes the National Liberal league debating potential political action. An advertisement urges brushing teeth with Sozodont to avoid decay and remorse.
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Pensacola
Chicago
American District Messenger
St. Louis
National Liberal League
Endorsement and nominations in early 1900s politics
Working men in St Louis back the greenback state ticket. Ridge Folger accepts the New York governor nomination and waits calmly for canvass results. Connecticut town elections in May report light vote. Hepburn declines New York at large congressional nomination due to Saratoga convention irregularities. 19 TEL Popular Monthly Drawing of the
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Ridge Folger
New York
Connecticut
Hepburn
Republicans of
Saratoga
Advertisements for Kidney-Wort and Caswell Cod Liver Oil
An 19th century ad lists Kidney-Wort for billious symptoms and advises immediate use. It promotes Pure Cod Liver Oil by Caswell Hazard Co New York as absolutely pure and preferred by patients and physicians. It also touts Juniper Tar Soap for rough skin and chapped hands with claims of superior quality.
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Caswell, Hazard & Co
New York
Casswell, Hazard & Co
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