Wreck on Southern Pacific Near Colton Claims Dozens
A major Southern Pacific wreck east of Colton California left many dead and injured after train No 9 collided with an open switch at 4 pm The crash killed at least twenty six with about one hundred injured many critically The majority of victims were Italian travelers from New York and New Orleans en route to San Francisco Bodies were recovered from wreckage as crews from Los Angeles brought a derrick for recovery and hospitals and churches in Colton treated the wounded
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Southern Pacific
Colton
Cal
New Orleans
San Francisco
New York
Los Angeles
Presbyterian Church
Sequel of Tite Big Failure in Missouri Bankers Trial
Two Missouri bankers Maj Harvey W Salmon and Dr G Salmon face grand larceny charges over the failure of the Salmon and Salmon bank of Clinton which closed in 1905 with liabilities around 1 million. Indictments allege forgery and larceny linked to deposits while cashier Casey admitted guilt and received a five year sentence. The Salmons will be tried separately.
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Missouri
Maj
Harvey W. Salmon
Salmon & Salmon Bank of
Clinton
Salmon
Labilites
T. M. Casey
George Casey
Casey
Maj. Salmon
Campaign heats Hexham race in Northumberland election
R D Holt won the Hexham division seat in Northumberland by 1167 votes over Unionist Col Bates. The vacancy followed Beaumont’s elevation to the peerage. Campaigning was marked by grim ferocity and disorder.
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R. D. Holt
Wheral
Hexham
Northumberland
Col. Bates
England
Beaumont
Dual Chicago Tragedy Ends in Murder Suicide
Policeman W. E. Leonard of Chicago shot and killed his wife Thursday and then fatally shot himself. The couple fled before giving any explanation for the tragedy.
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Chicago
W. E. Leonard
Gen Kuroki to Represent Japanese Army at Jamestown 1907
Public notice states General Kuroki of Tokyo will represent the Japanese army at the 1907 Jamestown celebration, announced Thursday.
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Gen. Kuroki
Tokio
Jamestown
Sioux City Live Stock Market Quotation
Sioux City live stock prices list butch er steers quoted at 4.80 to 5.25 and Top hose at 6.30.
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Sioux City
Inventor Bristin Dies in Pittsburg
John Bristin aged 72 of Pittsburg Pennsylvania a renowned inventor died reportedly of a broken heart after years of litigation over his patents. Neighbors recall his long struggle with court battles and losses that led to his death.
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Inventor Bristin
John Bristin
Pittsburg
McMillan Defeated in Saich-as-catch Bout
Oscar Wasem of St. Louis defeated Duncan A. McMillan of Seattle in straight falls. McMillan suffered a broken rib from the first fall, ending the contest.
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McMillan
Oscar Wasem
St. Louis
Duncan A. McMillan
Seattin
Anglo-Saxon Prelates Urge Pope for Cardinal Representation
In Rome Anglo-Saxon prelates present to Merry del Val a memorandum urging stronger Anglo-Saxon Catholic representation in the sacred college. They cite 45 million Anglophone Catholics across the U S Canada Ireland Britain and colonies and push for a cardinal elevated in the April 16 consistory with potential early publication.
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Rome
Merry del Val
United States
Canada
Ireland
Great Britain
Holy See
Sacred College
Filipinos May Vote For First Philippine Assembly
The Philippine commission was told by cable to inform President Roosevelt if two years of peace extend to the uninhabited Moro areas. If yes, the president will order a general election on July 20 for delegates to a two house popular assembly with the Philippine commission as the upper house. Non Christian tribes are excluded from the vote under congressional act.
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Cable
Roosevelt
United States
People of the
Philippine Islands
Congress
Indictments for Manslaughter at Harlem Line Wreck
Indictments charging manslaughter in the second degree were returned at the New York Central Railroad case against Ira A. McCormick general superintendent and Alfred A. Smith vice president. They pled not guilty and were released on $10,000 bail each. The grand jury also filed a presentment urging railroad operation restrictions by the state railroad commissioners.
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New York Centrail Railroad
Ira A. McCormick
Alfred A. Smith
Harlem
McCormick
Smith
Fast Train Derailment Near Wilmerding Pa
Keystone express eastbound derailed near Wilmerding Pennsylvania early Wednesday. Engine two mail cars and a baggage smoker left tracks but no injuries. Authorities suspect intentional derailment by the same group that wrecked the Chicago limited at Stewart last Friday. The train’s slow speed prevented a larger disaster.
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Pennsylvania Road
Wilmerding
Stewart
Havana Doctors Denounce Magoon Protest License Action
Havana physicians met Wednesday night to denounce Gov. Magoon for licensing an American doctor to practice in Havana without first passing the University of Havana examination as required by law.
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Havana
Magoon
University of
War Office lifts ban on Chicago canned meat for British army
War Office removes the ban on Chicago canned meat as British army food after an official inquiry from Washington. The reply confirms the change in policy and delivery implications for Allied forces.
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Chicago
War Office
Washington
Ice Jam Threatens Omaha Bridge in Chippewa Falls
An ice jam threatens the Omaha railway bridge at Chippewa Falls Wisconsin and could jam thousands of logs above the Chippewa Lumber and Boom company dam.
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Omaha
Chippewa Falls
Wis
Chippewa Lumber and Boom Company
OU Prices Rise for Gasoline and Oil in Barrels
The Standard Oil company advanced prices Tuesday for all grades of gasoline naphtha and refined oil in barrels by 4% of a cent per gallon with Cleveland Ohio cited as the location of the move.
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Cleveland, O
Standard
Assassination of Dr Joll in Moscow
Dr Joll editor of Ruaski Viedo parliament was killed in Moscow by an unknown youth who fired a revolver. The assailant escaped.
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Joll
Ruaski Viedoparliament
Moscow
Moessavian clashes leave peasants killed and wounded
About 200 peasants were killed and wounded in Wednesday clashes with the troops in Moessavia, as reports detail the violent confrontation and its toll on civilians.
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Moessavia
Foraker Challenges Taft in Ohio Primary Plan
Senator Foraker refuses to seek Ohio support without public approval and urges a Republican primary to pick delegates for a state convention. He implies a later bid for the presidency and notes Arthur Voorhis backing Taft influenced his stance.
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Ohio
Foraker
Taft
United States
Senate
Republican State Executive Committee
Arthur L Voorh
Roosevelt
Washington
Man Receives New Eyelids After Novel Surgery
Arthur Zimmerman of Kansas City underwent a pioneering operation to restore eyelid function. Skin from his thigh was grafted over the eyelid muscles after the eyelid skin had contracted post burn, with multiple procedures to place the grafts and widen the mouth.
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Kansas City
Arthur Zimmerman
Kansan City
Zimmerman
St. Margaret’s Hospital
Treasury Expands Depository Rules for Collectors
Secretary of the Treasury enlarges instructions to deposit customs receipts in public depositories. New York City depots to gain about 15 million dollars to aid 4 percent bond redemptions and April disbursements. Treasurer to mail interest checks for April 1 1907 on registered bonds and four percent funded loans. Subtreasury officers empowered to cash checks and April coupons on presentation.
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Secretary of the Treasury
New York City
United States
Disorders in Persia Raise Russian Troop Role
Serious disorders have broken out at Sebzewar Persia prompting Russian troops to intervene. Local natives have risen and attempt to force an entrance into the city.
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Persia
Sebzewar
Boston Manager Resigns as Club Seeks New Leadership
Charles Sylvester Stahl resigns as manager of the Boston American baseball club but stays as captain. Owner John I. Taylor will assume the managerial duties.
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Boston
Charles Sylvester Stahl
Boston American Baseball
Stahl
John I. Taylor
Japanese Students Admitted to Redding Schools
Late Thursday nine young Japanese girls who applied for admission to Redding primary schools in San Francisco were admitted after an English language examination.
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Redding
San Francisco
Boy Hather Drowns While Bathing at Burlington Creek
Lyman Smith aged 12, a farmer boy, drowned while swimming with companions Monday at a Burlington, Iowa creek. Authorities report the accident occurred during a creek outing and the death is being investigated.
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Lyman Smith
Burlington
Smallpox Cases Found in Lawrence Mass
An official report on Monday confirmed ten mild smallpox cases in Lawrence Massachusetts. The board of health has ordered no general vaccination in the infected district.
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Lawrence
Mass
Board of Health
Hondurans Recapture Port of Trujillo
A private cablegram reported on Tuesday that Hondurans recaptured the Caribbean port of Trujillo in Honduras, which had been seized earlier in the week by Nicaragua.
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Trujillo
Caribbean
Honduras
Nicaragua
Legislature Rejects Single Tax Plan In Nebraska Debate
Nebraska legislature indefinitely postpones the bill to tax real estate mortgages and implement Gov Sheldon’s single tax idea. Senate leaders announce house appropriations must be cut by 1.25 million while house passes two railroad bills. Gov Sheldon signs railway commission bill with emergency clause.
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Nebraska
Senate
Sheldon
House
Finance Ways and Means
How
Tate
Railway Commission
Brink May Escape Asylum For Son Recovery Sought
Frank Brink, acquitted on grounds of insanity for murder, may avoid Lincoln or Norfolk state hospitals. His father M. F. Brink plans to place him under private care with Dr. J. M. Davey of Sioux City, hoping for recovery within about a month under humane treatment.
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Frank Brink
M. F. Brink
Lincoln
Norfolk
Bessie Newton
J. M. Davey
Sioux City
St. Joseph's Hospital
Tekamah Passes Light and Water Bond Proposals
Tekamah voters approve electric light bonds totaling 10000 dollars and 2500 dollars for water system extension. Both measures win by overwhelming margins with few dissenters. City plans to remove poles from the former private light company and operate both plants under one city roof.
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Tekamah
Uncle Sam to Own Bridge in Dakota County Move
South Sioux City businessmen and Dakota county farmers back a Nebraska legislature effort led by Rep Hegeman to press Congress for a government appropriation to buy the Missouri River bridge linking South Sioux City to Sioux City. Delegates from both Nebraska and Iowa would be urged to back the plan.
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South Sioux City
Neb
Nebraska
Hegeman
United States
Missouri River
Sioux City
Town
Prof Gregg Addresses Teachers on Physiology Role
Prof Gregg delivered an address to the State Teachers association in Lincoln last December on the important place of physiology in the school curriculum. The March Physiology Journal in Boston publishes the address and requests a set of physiology lessons from Gregg.
Kearney High Wins Declamatory Contest Gold Medal
Jay Parrish won the gold medal at the High School Declamatory Contest held at the opera house in Kearney. He achieved the top rank across three classes and will represent Kearney High School at the state declamatory contest in York.
Laurel Woman Buried After Funeral at German Lutheran Church
Mrs. Henry Klinker was buried in Laurel after a funeral at the German Lutheran church. She died in Sioux City following an operation for cancer and had been ailing for six years but remained generally able to be about.
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Laurel
Henry Klinker
German Lutheran Church
Sioux City
Brown County Fair Dates Set for September 25 26 27
The Brown County Fair will be held September 25 26 and 27. An enthusiastic meeting of stockholders was held at Ainsworth recently.
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Ainsworth
Auburn Seeks Trainers For Rail Division Move
The Omaha Missouri Pacific division superintendent visited Auburn amid rumors of moving the dispatcher's headquarters from Omaha to Auburn effective September 14. The change would shift business from the Northwestern line to Missouri Pacific, with the Union Pacific line four miles longer until the Lane cut-off is completed.
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Omaha
Missouri Pacific
Ateh‘y 9
Fremont Th
Nor’ Western
Union Pacific
Auburn Mystery Deepens as Woman in Black Haunts Streets
Reports say the woman in black returns nightly in Auburn frightening residents. Gunshots reportedly fired after confrontations with the apparition provoke fear among men women and children. Some youths admit pranks inspired by the mystery and locals warn an innocent bystander could be harmed if the prowler is not stopped.
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Sho
Auburn
Youngers Sentenced to Twenty Years for Assault
George Youngers, a Black convict, was sentenced by Judge Holmes to twenty years in the penitentiary for a brutal assault on Myrtle Furlong, a 16 year old girl in Lincoln. Furlong identified him. attorney A. L. Caldwell said an appeal to the supreme court would be filed citing prejudice and public excitement.
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George Youngers
Myrtle Furlong
Lincoln
Holmes
Mim Furlong
Youngers
Miss Furlong
A. L. Caldwell
Postmaster Cannot Run for Pierce Mayor
A. L. Brande withdraws as mayoral candidate after confirming postmasters cannot hold city office. With Brande out, Sam Berg remains sole ballot option, as Pierce clothing store proprietor and noted early candidate.
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A. L. Brande
Citizens
Frank Mohrman
Post Office Department
Sam Berg
Bie
Berg
Pierce Clothing Store
Young Main
Push and Enterprise
Brink Murder Trial Defense Aims At Insanity Finding
Doctor J M Davey testified that Frank Brink was insane two weeks before he killed Bessie Newton and suggested to Dixion county Insanity board that Brink should be taken care of. The defense argues Brink’s actions followed a rejected romance and intense emotional distress.
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Brink
Frank Brink
Bessie Newton
J. M. Davey
Dixon County
Dangerous Cut Work Delays Northwestern Trains
A work train and steam shovel are operating in the chalk rock cut one mile west of Niobrara. The cut spans about three miles and requires day and night watchmen to patrol before each train. Spring crumbling rock often blocks the track prompting extra gangs to clear the way.
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Dangerous Cut
Chalk Rock
Niobrara
Boy Shoots Himself Near Sliver Creek
Leo Starowthka a Polish farmer's son aged years east of Sliver Creek accidentally shot himself after returning from school. He attempted to take a loaded 22 caliber rifle from a wall. the bullet entered above his right temple.
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Leo Starowthka
George Staurostka
Sliver Creek
Schoo
Featrice Mayor Candidate Takes Northwestern College Role
C L Reed head of Featrice school and Republican mayor candidate buys Prof Maynard Spink half of Northwestern Business College and becomes president. Spink will soon move to Kearney to join the state industrial school asso ciate.
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C. L. Reed
Featrice
Maynard Spink
Northwestern Business College
Spink
Kearney
State Industrial School
Tekamah to See New Theater Building by Shafer Hire
E. W. Shafer of Shafer Hardware Tekamah has purchased the Adams Drug building and plans a new brick theater soon after Adams Drug lease ends. Shafer will erect the structure on the same site in Tekamah.
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Tekamah
E. W. Shafer
The
Shafer Hardware Company
Adams Drug Company
Adams
Missionary District Convention Program Released
Bert Wilson pastor and society secretary announces the twelfth annual convention of the First missionary district of the Christian church to be held in Vordon Nebraska on April 2 3 and 4 with meetings led by district leaders and local church delegates.
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Bert Wilson
Christian Church
Society At
Humboldt
First Missionary District of the Christian Church
Vordon
Neb
No Twine Plant in Pen Delays Funding Bill
The house indefinitely postpones the bill to appropriate $200,000 for an extraneous twine binding factory at the state penitentiary.
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Pen
Penhbenthiry
Rockefeller Urges Curb on Rail Capitalization
John D. Rockefeller warns against rapid profit pursuit and overcapitalization of railroads. He argues labor costs rise while legislatures cut railroad income, advocates federal control, and comments on the nation’s savings and spending trends amid a seemingly healthy economy.
Cuba to Lose Freedom and US Protectorate Seen
A dispatch argues Cuba faces imminent loss of independence as the United States may declare a protectorate within a year. It cites rising US control, elections, foreign property interests, and a perceived need to stabilize the island amid tensions with Britain, France, Germany, and Spain.
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Cuba
United States
Antilles
England
France
Germany
Spain
America
Great Britain
Grover Cleveland Leads Insurance Brief Against 70 Percent Rule
Ex president Grover Cleveland chairs the life insurance association and launches a brief to insurers across states opposing proposed laws forcing 70 percent of reserves for policies to be invested in securities or mortgages of the issuing state. He argues normal demand covers these securities and warns against one state gaining advantage at another’s expense.
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Cleveland
Grover Cleveland
Association of Life Insurance Presidents
Lie
Fire destroys Humbird Lumber mill in Sand Feint Idaho
The Humbird Lumber Company mill at Sand Feint Idaho burned down. Losses totaled 175 dollars with 100000 dollars in insurance. John Tamoreaux of North Adama Mana, a Republican state representative, was arrested in Boston on charges of soliciting and accepting a bribe. The Pennsylvania Railroad urged colleges to train more engineers to address ongoing staffing shortages.
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Triet News Irema
Humbird Lumber Company
Sand Feint
Idaho
John Tamoreaux
North Adama
Mana
Boston
Federal policy shifts threaten rail bonds and currency plans
Reported by credible sources the administration may reverse Shaw era elastic currency and alter rail bond status. Morgan disrupted Atlantic talks as foreign capital watches closely amid unsettled finance policy and tariff classifications.
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J. F P. Morgan
Atlantic
Roosevelt
Shaw
Treasury
Treasury Department
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