Train Strikes Wagon Load of Nitro Glycerin
Several hundred Panhandle passengers escaped death when Train No. 19 struck a wagon carrying about one hundred gallons of nitro glycerin six miles east of Dennison Ohio. The driver Harry Freeman leaped clear as horses were killed and the canisters scattered along the tracks. The explosion did not occur and the train stopped safely.
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Commercial Tribune
Canal Dover
Panhandle
Philadelphia Roads
Dennison
Scio
Clark Oilfields
Harry Freeman
Freeman
Beef Trust Io Merciless Dav Moody Grice Court
A court case involving the Beef Trust and individuals named Dav Moody and Grice appears in the report. Details show a legal action centered on alleged merciless dealings and business practices connected to the Beef Trust.
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Beef Trust
Io Merciless
Dav Moody
Grice
Affidavits Complicate Talbot Trial Proceedings
In Philadelphia the Rev. W. B. Bodine disclosed a Huntingdon vestry affidavit denying signatory charges against Bishop Ethelbert Talbot. The document asserts no specified charges were presented and requests withdrawal if named on presentment papers. Bishop Tuttle in St. Louis says withdrawal likely, with no new presentment planned under the new canon.
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Philadelphia
W. B. Bodine
Board of
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L. W. Irvine
Bish Talbot
Pennsylvania
D.D
Board of Inquiry
St. John Protestant Episcopal Church
Huntingdon
The
Protestant Episcopal Church
W. G. Miller
W. F. Hillier
A. T. Jackson
M. S. Jackson
Ethelbert Talbot
Central
Bodine
ST. Louis
Daniel S. Tuttle
Missouri
Protestant Episcopal Church In
Lawson Denies Allegations in Kern Gas Stock Suit
Thomas W. Lawson files a complete denial in the Boston Supreme Judicial Court responding to Paul Fuller of New York. Fuller seeks to recover on an alleged contract to purchase $250,000 in Kern Incandescent Gas Light Company stock, claiming Lawson failed to meet the subscription agreement.
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Commercial Tribune
Boston
Thomas W. Lawson
Supreme Judicial Court
Paul Fuller
New York
Kern Incandescent Gas Light Company
Fuller
Lawson
Woman on Trial Again in Gallaugher Perjury Case
The second trial of Mrs. Sarah Ellen Gallaugher on perjury charges in the murder trial of her husband began in Marengo Iowa on January 4.
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Commercial Tribune
Marengo
Sarah Ellen Gallaugher
Yerkes Accused of Using Assumed Name in Litigation
In Chicago on January 4, Henry Robbins for North and West Chicago Street Railway Companies said T Yerkes financier Chan Yerkes used the alias Colonel Richards to evade service. Judge Grosscup ordered published service to locate Yerkes as part of Union Traction Company litigation.
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Commercial Tribune
Chicago
Union Traction Company
Grosscup
United States District Court
Henry Robbins
North
Chicago Street Railway
Chan
T. Yerkes
Ex-Representative F W Koetter Attempts Suicide in Lincoln
Lincoln Nebraska January 4 ex representative F W Koetter of Omaha a last year Nebraska legislator attempted death by his own hand today He was reported in critical or serious condition with a chance for recovery officials said the details were incomplete and the motive was not disclosed
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Lincoln, Wneb
F. W. Koetter
Omaha
Nebraska
Taft Expected to Clear Up the Panama Muddle
President Taft is anticipated to clear up the Panama difficulties as the administration faces ongoing issues and diplomatic maneuvering amid the canal construction and international concerns.
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Taft
Panama
Scheme to Abolish Canal Commission Could Put Ohioan in Charge
Washington January 4 In Congress support grows for abolishing the Isthmian Canal Commission and putting Panama Canal construction under the President and his appointees. The Mann bill would repeal the Spooner act and require annual operation reports and year ahead estimates, aiming to force Congressional review by its end. President Taft leans toward change and would likely rely on an Ohioan as lead administrator.
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House
Representative Mann
Chicago
Interstate Commerce Committee of
Hepburn
Panama
Mann
Isthmian Canal Commission
Congress
Taft
No Gail Yet for Nan Patterson
Nan Patterson, accused of murdering Caesar Young, was escorted to the New York Supreme Court for a bail hearing. Justice Greenbaum reserved decision until tomorrow after arguments, with briefs to be filed. Assistant District Attorney Rand opposed bail, noting Patterson’s family members had fled.
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Commercial Tribune
New York
Nan Pattrson
Caesar Young
Supreme Court
Justice Greenbaum
Rand
Miss Patterson
Actress Patti Campbell Injured In Fall At Night
Special Tribune report says actress Mrs. Pat ti fell on cement last night injuring her right kneecap. She was rushed to University Hospital where a successful operation was performed. Doctors expect her to recover and be about in a few weeks.
Theodore Thomas Dies at Seventy in Chicago
Chicago January report confirms Theodore Thomas famed orchestra director died of pneumonia at 70. His death follows the Chicago Orchestra’s establishment and a last Christmas Eve concert. Attendants included his wife, two sons Hector W. and Herman, and brother in law Charles N. Fay. Burial plans and future concerts under Frederick A. Stock noted.
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Commercial Tribune
Chicago
Theodore Thomas
Chicago Orchestra
Thomas
New Hall
Hector W
Herman Thomas
New York
Charles N. Fay
D. N. B. Sturges
G. @. Carter
Orchestral Association
Frederick A. Stock
Merger Creates Cincinnati's Largest Bank in State
The First National and the National Lafayette Banks of Cincinnati agree to consolidate. The merged entity will be named First National Bank with assets around 28.5 million. Stockholders can exchange National Lafayette shares at 1.5 to 1 or take 340 dollars per share in cash. The merger awaits stockholder consent and federal approval.
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Kremlin
Plevna
Peter the Great
Far East
Irkutsk
Union
First National
Lafayette
National Lafayette
Washington
National
First National Bank
Bank
East Third Street
Fourth and Walnut Streets
Hay Declares Zionist East Africa Move Won’t Discredit Jews
Secretary Hay told writer Israel Zangwill that American Jews engaging with the Zionist movement to found a colony in East Africa would not reflect discredit on Americanism or patriotism. He stated his personal view that participation in Zionism cannot diminish the loyalty of American Jews.
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Commercial Tribune
Washington
East Africa
Hay
Zangwill
Supreme Court orders broad inquiry into Denver election
The Supreme Court directed an extensive inquiry into Denver's last election, extending to ballots, pot, books, registration slips and related materials. It denied Alva Adams petition to limit the inquiry to ballot boxes. Democrats plan to swear Adams in as Governor on January 10, with Justice Steele to administer the oath.
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Denver
Commercial Tribune
Supreme Court
Alva Adams
Steele
Belle Cole Critically Ill in London
American contralto Belle Cole, once lead with Theodore Thomas in 1883, is critically ill in London where she has resided since 1888.
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Thomas Contralto
London
Belle Cole
Miss Cole
Theodore Thomas
England
Cincinnati Mourns Death of Theodore Thomas Leader in American Music
The city expresses deep regret over the death of Theodore Thomas, praised as a great national figure who advanced American music and art. His work in Cincinnati and across the country elevated musical standards and inspired enduring cultural growth.
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Theodore Thomas
Cincinnati
Third Squadron AQuestvensky 19 to Wave
Admiral Batiavoff states the Coral Islands fleet lacks a destination as the Russian third squadron prepares to sail. If Vladivostok is blocked, the admiral will return with orders.
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ST. Petersburg
Rojestvensky
Vladivostok
Madagascar
Polynesia
Fatiavoff
Aquestvensky
Japanese siege ends as Port Arthur capitulates
Stoessel’s January 1 dispatch reports Port Arthur’s surrender after December 31 attacks. He says casualties are heavy with only about a quarter of the garrison alive, most ill and exhausted, unable to rest, asking mercy from the sovereign and God for mercy.
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Port Arthur
Boyarin
Sarytchoff
Nicholas
Gilak
Kinchow
Tiger's Tail
ST. Petersburg
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