Triple Freight Train Collision Near Latrobe Pa Kills Seven
A three freight train crash near Latrobe Pennsylvania on the Pennsylvania railroad fatally harms seven people including engineer Caldwell and his fireman. One tramp’s body is recovered while four others die after being pulled from wreckage. The collision causes a locomotive and cars to plunge into a creek. The railroad reports heavy losses.
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Pirrssurg
Latrobe
Pennsylvania Railroad
Caldwell
Leakeman Miller
Foraker Nominated After Ohio Convention Ballots
The Ohio convention initial results listed votes for Foraker and rivals, with 827 votes cast. A second ballot narrowed the margin, delegations shifted to Foraker, and his nomination was finally made unanimous. He accepted, indicating he would run for governor. Other nominations included Dickman for supreme judge and Lampson for lieutenant governor.
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Columsus
Foraker
Kennedy
Dawes
Morey
Jones
O'Neall
Lampson
Vance
Nell
Gibson
General Bushnell
F. J. Dickman
Cleveland
E. L. Lampson
Ashtabula County
John S. Brown
Urban H. Hester
Supreme Court
N. K. Watson
John Hancock
William Hahn
Board of Public Works
Cooney in Missouri Ranched While Chicago Hears Clues
Dispatch from Chillicothe Missouri says Cooney one of Cronin murder suspects works on a farm in the county. A Kansas City lead says he was there eight days ago. Police seek Matt after a Winnipeg dispatch to Martin Burke's contact Rhyneton Dans in Hancock Michigan. Rumors claim letters between Detective Coughlin and Hancock parties reached police. A $10 money order from Cooney to Burke is reported sent May 14 while Burke was in Joliet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooney
Chicaco
Chillecothe
Cronin
Fox
Kansas City
Matt
Martin Burke
Winnipeg
Rhyneton Dans
Hancock
Mich
Coughlin
Rhyneton
Burke
Jeliet
Pat Cooney
Warrant Issued for Burke in Cronin Murder
Ottawa reports a warrant issued for Martin Burke alias W J Cooper for the murder of Dr Cronin. Justice Bain notes no further steps until extradition. Burke was arraigned at Winslow where US counsel said evidence would be presented. Chicago officer Collins identified Burke and Canadian officer McKinnon testified on his behavior. Burke remanded until Tuesday.
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Burke
Ottawa
Department of Justice
Justice Bain
Winnipeg
Martin Burke
W. J. Cooper
Cronin
Winswree
United States
Collins
Chicago
McKinnon
Dr MeDew on the Stand in Dawson Case
In Chancetown DC June 16 Dr Mc Dew testified in the Dawson case with a disheveled appearance and evasive replies. He claimed Captain Dawson threatened him over a French maid and Dawson struck him, prompting Mc Dow to shoot Dawson, a story that prosecutors say does not hold together.
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MeDew
Chanceston
D. C
Dr. McDew
Dawson
Captain Dawson
Mc- Dow
Silver wedding amid disturbance in Oman
At the silver wedding of Mr. and Mrs. I. Henschel in Oman last evening Rabbi Wise began a long speech on marriage. After twenty five minutes a spectator shouted to stop and a brawl broke out. Chairs bottles and other banquet items flew as Mrs Henschel was struck with a pickle caster amid the melee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oman
I. Hensche
Rabbi Wise
Henschel
Sabbart Knocked Down In Dispute At Wedding
Sabbart was knocked down with a water jug and suffered a broken arm while attempting to punish the man who struck her. After about half an hour of fighting the wedding guests grew tired and left the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sabbart
Mr. Sabbart
Arson Suspected After Arsenic Poisonings In Pittston Pair
Edward Gipnn and his wife, residents of Pittston, were arrested on murder for insurance after a string of deaths. Glynn family members died under suspicions of arsenic poisoning, with multiple life policies and a house fire yielding insurance payout. Miss Craigham, cousin of Glynn, died after visiting. stomach contents showed arsenic. Authorities allege staged natural deaths for profits.
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Glynn
Mary Craigham
Scranton
Glynns
Pittston
Miss Craigham
Philadelphia
Rubber Trust Talks In New York Meeting
Telegraphic summaries report rubber manufacturers plan a meeting in coming days to form a rubber trust. Other items note new Russian rifles in France, General Cameron's condition, a mob taking a suspect from a jail in Shepardville, election comeuppance, condolences for Mrs. Hayes, Delagoa Bay railroad concession cancellation, and Boulanger pension dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
ST. Petersburg
France
Lancaster
Cameron
Louisvitt
Shepardville
Bullet County
Charles Ardellee
Lexton
Sexton
Dublin
Parnell Commission
Fremont
Hayes
Loxpox
Portugese
Delagoa Bay
Delagoa
Paris
Figan
Senate Committee
Boulanger
The Wheat Thieves End in City Court
In Minneapolis on June 27 the wheat theft cases concluded with the court ruling petit larceny could not be treated as grand larceny. Conspirator William G. Hurley pled guilty to petit larceny and paid a $100 fine while elevator foreman H. S. Holcomb pled guilty to grand larceny in the second degree and received a one year penitentiary sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
William G. Hurley
Nock & Co
H. S. Holcomb
Middlesborough Ky to Rise as Iron and Steel Hub
A syndicate of English iron and steel men buys 60 000 acres of mineral land near Cumberland Gap on Kentucky Tennessee line. A new town Middlesborough Ky will host vast steel mills under the American association limited. Over 4 million in cash paid and more than 7 million pledged for the venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corner
Lois Desirable
Balthmark
Cumberland Gap
Kentucky
Tennessee
Middlesborough
The
American Association (Limited
Cronin Case Resumed in Canadian Grand Jury Probe
The grand jury in Canada resumed its Cronin case inquiry. Dr J P Cass testified that Coughlin and Burke tried to hire his horse for all night service before the murder. The doctor identified Burke's photo as Patrick O'Brien, a saloon keeper, and J B Bell of the Western Union noted in testimony along with Postal Telegraph company witnesses.
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Cronin
Cncasda
J P. Cass
Coughlin
Burke
Patrick O'Brien
J. B. Bell
Western Union
Postal Telegraph Company
Farmer Alleges Large Wheat Heist by Lake Shore Line
Fred White of Berrien county files with the Interstate Commission alleging the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern railroad uses false weights to steal five pounds of wheat from every loaded car at their elevators. He is backed by a large coalition of wealthy farmers in Berrien and northern Indiana.
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Tuer Oaks
Mich
Fred White
Berrien County
Interstate Commission
Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railway
White
Indiana
Death From Bee Sting in Vincinta Oklahoma
James H Needham a well to do farmer died at 3 pm from eryoal pelas caused by a honey bee sting on his right hand received about two weeks earlier. The incident occurred about three miles north of the town.
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Vincinta
James H Needham
Train wreck in Faial Wreck Pa claims five lives
A freight train toppled from an embankment at Lathrope near Faial Wreck at 3 AM. Five railroad workers were killed and several others injured. The incident drew numerous callers with Delegate Carey of Wyoming among those arriving.
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Inwix
Lathrope
Wasmington
Haverloon
Delegate Carey
Wyoming
Naval Evolution Sweeping Order Reshapes Navy Bureau System
Washington June 27 By a sweeping general order Secretary Tracey directs a full reorganization of the navy department removing duties from scattered bureaus and assigning them to constructing manufacturing and purchasing offices. The bureau of navigation loses supply control and comes under the secretary for military matters while new boards for steam engineering and ship design are formed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Tracey
Navy Department
Whitney
Bureau of Navigation
Adjutant General's
War Department
War department reports Flathead trouble near Missoula
Dispatches confirm trouble with Flathead Indians near Missoula Montana. Secretary Proctor visited the president this morning amid rising mail volume as White House staff numbers fall from heat. Adams steamer ordered to Samoa to replace Alert and Nipsic en route to San Francisco.
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Washington News
Washington
War Department
Missoula
Montana
White House
Proctor
United States
Adams
Honolulu
Samoa
Alert
Nipsic
San Francisco
Johnstown Relief Appeal Urges Immediate Contributions
The relief committee appeals nationwide not to delay gifts for the Johnstown sufferers. It says money held by mayors and others can only partially ease the needs and must be sent at once. Three bodies were found this morning amid fair weather and progressing work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnstown
Relief Committee
Sherman’s Son a Priest At Woodstock College
Thomas Ewing Sherman eldest son of General William Tecumseh Sherman of Woodstock College Maryland will receive subdeacon deacon and priesthood orders on the coming Friday Saturday and Sunday. Archbishop Ryan will confer in his private chapel with bishops and prominent clergy and relatives present. He entered the Jesuit novitiate at Roehampton England and has studied there and in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phitapeewha
Thomas Ewing Sherman
W. T. Sherman
Woodstock College
Howard County
Ryan
Society of Jews
Roehampton
England Plans Baseball Tour With Harvard and Yale Players
England to sponsor a baseball tour of college men from Harvard and Yale to teach Britons the American game. Expenses paid by English sponsors with $20 weekly allowance. The team will give exhibitions at English schools and universities and instruct on finer points of play.
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England
New York
Harvard
Yale
Latrobe Disaster Progress in Wreck Clearing
At Latrobe Pennsylvania on June 27 workers rapid clearance continues after a freight wreck. Twelve bodies including EB Caldwell engineer and G F Probick fireman have been recovered beside the cab and more are anticipated as crews reach the creek bottom.
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Latrobe
Latrone
Eb, Caldwell
G. F. Probick
Merchants Leave Hayti as Prince Wilhelm Arrives
The Prince Wilhelm, sailing from Port-au-Prince, arrived with twenty five merchants on board after a June voyage. They claim to be departing Hayti as tension rises and trade shifts in the region.
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Hayti
New York
Port-au-Prince
Hippolyte's Army Threatens Port au Prince Siege
The article describes Hippolyte's forces encamping behind Port au Prince and pressing residents to flee Port au Pelace. It notes widespread stagnation and violence with ruffians in control, severe shortages, and flour at $20 per barrel as the poorer suffer while the city is effectively under siege.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hippolyte
Legitime
Port Au Prince
Port Au Pelace
Hayti
Port-au-Prince
Dervishes Advance on Wady Hualfa and City News
Telegraphic update from Camp reports Dervishes advancing on Wady Hualfa. Chicago weather notes in New York and Chicago temperatures. St. Paul and Winnipeg chilly. Crop fears eased by favorable weather. General Cameron’s body to Harrisburg by relatives with funeral planned Saturday. Presidents of trunk lines held executive session in New York. Fink’s resignation on the agenda.
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Camp
Wady Hualfa
New York
Chicago
St. Paul
Winnipeg
New Orleans
St. Petersaure
Lancaster
Cameron
Harrisburg
Trunk Lines
Fink
Fatal Accidents Reported in Kansas City
Three boys aged 12 to 14 drowned in Blue River near Shefield during an afternoon swim. Later, five laborers suffered gas exposure after a sewer vault blast caused a lethal gas release. two rescue attempts failed with Winter dying. M C Hill was killed in a blasting accident when a misfiring fuse ignited powder.
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Kansas City
Blue River
Sheffield
Here
Winter
Alback
M. C. Hill
Hill
Grand jury shifts focus in Cronin case with Sullivan ties
The Cronin case moves forward as the grand jury considers Alexander Sullivan's speculations. Schwartz and Dupee are subpoenaed to produce books. Police hint at imminent arrests and a report claims a witness has squealed. Detective Palmer states F Beggs was arrested to cut off outside communication with the trial committee.
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Curcaco
Cronin
Alexander Sullivan
Schwartz
Dupee
Sullivan
Palmer
Clos F. Beggs
Caannaliten
Agfien
Death of General Simeon Cameron in Lancaster
General Simeon Cameron died at eight this evening after a day of improving signs followed by a sudden decline. Surrounded by family and friends, he remained conscious and able to swallow prior to the final attack. The funeral is planned for Harrisburg.
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Simeon Cameron
Lancaster
Macveagh
Haldenan
James Cameron
Simon D. Cameron
David Watts
Harrisburg
Burns wins at Sheepshead Bay on fast track
At Sheepshead Bay June 27 weather was fine and the track fast. Burns won the one mile race in 1 41 with Belinda finishing second and Mercien third. Other results include Cayuga at three quarters in 1 16 4 5 Blackburn second Favorite third and My Fellow at mile and a quarter in 1 02 5 with Sluggard second Jubal third. Hanover captured the mile and one eighth in 1 4s 4 with Kingston second and Badge third. Danboyne won the mile and three sixteenths in 2 03 with Burch second and Degans third. Attler won the mile and three eighths in 2 04 4 5 with Wilfred second and Silleck third.
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Sheepshead Bay
Sheepshad
Burns
Belinda
Mercien
Cayuga
Blackburn
Favorite
Fellow
Sluggard
Jubal
Hanover
Kingston
Badge
Ile
Danboyne
Burch
Degans
Mile
Attler
Wilfred
Silleck
Minister to Germany Receives Clintonian Honors
William Walter Phelps, the minister to Germany, is feted in Washington before departure. He dined with Congressman Hill and met Secretary Blaine and other diplomats, then had breakfast at the White House with President Harrison.
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Germany
Washington
William Walter Phelps
Congressman Hill
Blaine
Diplomatic Service
White House
Harrison
Labee Hanged for Murder of Woman in New Jersey Jail
Tunis Labeee was hanged in the jail this morning for the murder of a woman he had lived with as his wife. He stabbed her fifty two times. She was eighteen years old and described as one of the most beautiful Holland women. Labee left a wife and child in Holland.
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Warder
Parkinson
N. J
Tunis
Labeee
Holland
Labee
Freshman Rowing Race Anticipation Grows in New London
The College Macey notes rapid crowd buildup in New London Conn as teams arrive for races. Harvard is favored to win the freshman event with strong crowd expectations for Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the College Macey
New London
Conn
Harvard
Mourning Draped Offices Honor Cameron’s Death
The War Department ordered its offices draped in mourning for thirty days after the death of former Secretary Simon Cameron and announced closures on the funeral day.
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Cameron
Washington
Secretary of War
Department
Simon Cameron
Cronin Case Briefs Prompt Beggs Press Appearance
In Cin. June 28 the grand jury did not reveal new Cronin case findings. John T. Beggs, seen by the press for the first time since arrest, denied “squealing” and condemned police for detaining him without explanation as he entered his home and was not allowed to notify his wife.
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Cronin
Cincaco
John T. Beggs
Ile
Johnstown Flood Toll and Loss Reported
About 200 deposit books from Johnstown Savings Bank were lost with $774,000 on deposit. Four bodies were found today and morgue records indicate roughly 2,300 recovered. The city suffered about 6 million dollars in property losses and flood registries continue to tally lives and salvaged property.
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Johnstown
Johnstown Savings Bank
Morniig
Peale
Washington Street
Board of Inquiry
Seventh Ward
Death of Annie Weiss Probed in Jefferson City
A Jefferson City girl, Annie Weiss, a longtime Madison House head chambermaid, is dead and a suspect, Wallace Bolton, a former penitentiary guard, was briefly arrested before release. Frederick Buehre, uncle of the deceased, suspects a Jefferson City sporting man as betrayer. The investigation considers whether an outside arranger or hired killer was involved.
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Annie Weiss
St. Louis
Republic
Jefferson City
Madison House
Wallace Bolton
Bolton
Frederick Buehre
Funeral of Mrs Hayes at Fremont Ohio
Trains bring many to pay last tribute to Mrs Hayes as crowds gather at the Fremont home. The funeral follows a sudden illness with lingering reflection on her life. Local services close offices and banks as the community mourns.
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Hayes
Fremont
Ohio
Miss Russell Foals Bay Filly At Woodburn
Mine Marsmoute Mele Luxinuron Ky June 18 report the celebrated brood mare Miss Russell dam of Maud S. Lok y Nutwoodais and Cora Belmont 1.34 has just foaled a bay filly at Woodburn by Electroneer. With the exception of her full sister Rusthque this filly is the highest bred trotting youngster on the American continent. It marks Russell's seventeenth foal.
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Luxinuron
Miss Russell
Maud S. Lok
Nutwoodais
Cora Belmont
Woodburn
Studi
California
Electroneer
Rusthque
Russell
Cyclone and Water Spout Ravage Rusironp Mall Area
A combined cyclone water spout and hall storm passed east last night in Rusironp Minn destroying everything in its path. A belt two miles wide by thirty miles in length was laid to waste with trees bare as in winter. Loss about $100,000.
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Minn
Devastating Flood Leaves Two Drowned and Trees Uprooted
Immense trees over two feet in diameter were torn up or twisted, spanning two miles in width and battering structures. Andrew Fizico of Yucatan drowned in the flood, with another drowning reported from Houston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Fizico
Yucatan
Houston
The Chicago Races at Washington Park Outcomes
At Washington Park on June 28 the track was fast in warm weather for two year olds over three quarters of a mile. Lord Peyton won with Porthaw second and Outlaw third in 0:56. Three year olds ran a mile in 1:43 with Teuton first Monita Tardy second and Heron third. Elyton won the mile and one sixteenth with Huntress second and Big Three third in 1:40. Prather took the one eighth, Frederica second and King third in 0:19. Crews on Jeems won the three quarters with Faunes second and Lady Gray third in 0:57. Estelle won the three quarters with Gracie M. second and Queen of Trumps third in 1:14.
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Chicago
Washington Park
Lord Peyton
Porthaw
Outlaw
Teuton
Monita Tardy
Heron
Elyton
Huntress
Big Three
Prather
Frederica
Nine King
Crewson Jeems
Faunes
Lady Gray
Ting Y
Estelle
Gracie M
Queen of Trumps
Baseball Scores From Cities On June 28
Scores reported from multiple cities include Boston 3 Cleveland 7 and Washington 2 Cleveland 7. Indianapolis 2 lost to New York 5 while Kansas City defeated Louisville 7 3 and 9 3 in a second game. Columbus beat Baltimore 5 as part of the day’s results.
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Cheverano
Cleveland
Washington
Indianapolis
New York
Wright Gone Wrong
George W. Wright prominent in Philadelphia benefactor groups is said to be $4,000 short as treasurer of the order of enter and warrants for his arrest as a defaulter have been issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright
Philabelphia
George W. Wright
Order of Lenter
Engagement of Prince Albert and Princess Victoria of Prussia
Loxton June 28 Prince Albert eldest son of the Prince of Wales has been affianced to the Princess Victoria of Prussia sister of the German emperor. The Prince of Wales will provide a marriage settlement and Parliament will not be asked to make provision for him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Albert
Loxton
Prince Albert Victor
Prince of Wales
Victoria
Prussia
Emperor
Germany
Attempted arson targets Hindsboro Odd Fellows hall
At Hindsboro a few nights ago an attempt to burn the Odd Fellows hall occurred amid tensions as Mormon elders hold meetings there. Missionaries have stirred locals and preachers, labeled as elders, have faced attacks recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuscota
Odd Fellows Hall
Hindsboro
Insane Farmer Kills Sheriff and Deputy in Iowa
In Camanta Iowa on June 28 Sheriff Ramsay and Deputy Rollins were fatally shot when W McGinnis resisted arrest. A third deputy named Brouse shot McGinnis in the head, ending the confrontation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camanta
Iowa
W. McGinnis
McGinnis
Ramsay
Rollins
Brouse
Tragedy Near Puruo as Santa Fe Train Kills Worker
An unknown Mexican man was struck and killed by a Santa Fe train east of Puruo Colorado this afternoon. The coroner has taken charge and will hold an inquest tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
Puruo
Colo
What Voudooism Is and Its Savage Practices Described
The piece condemns voudooism among African tribes, detailing Dahomey and Ashanti practices. It cites human sacrifices to a yellow god, serpent worship, nocturnal papalois rites, use of a sacred snake, animal and possible human sacrifices, and ritual intoxication with rum, blood drinking, and cannibalistic orgies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
Kingdom of
Dahomey
Ashantee
Obi
Vaudaux
Jesus of Nazareth
Papas Loi
Papa Roi
Papa King
Mananloi
Papalois
A Peculiar Divorce Tale From a Worried Child
A lawyer deskside is interrupted by a tearful child who asks for a divorce from her parents. The scene unfolds with the child insisting on ending the marriage, revealing a dramatic moment in a local journal tale.
Prophet rents his clothes in anger over cost
Tommy Squildig laughs at the tale in the Emteitteburg Chrontele as a Bunday School teacher asks why the prophet rent his clothes and a boy wonders about affordable attire.
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Bunday
Tommy Squildig-P
Emteitteburg Chrontele
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