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Newspaper
Denver Tribune
Location
Denver, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1903
Page
3
The No 10 western express on the Bak O railroad crashed in Cumberland Maryland into two engines about switching yards. Four people were killed instantly, a fifth fatally injured, and several others seriously hurt. Engineer Simms attempted to brake but could not avert impact.
The report describes Awlil Stories and Saputesint Artin Thitteg in a harsh confrontation aboard Cydeuieh near Peseta. Casualties include a 46 year old Delaware man named Wolh and others from the crew after a brutal blow during a tense sequence. A separate note mentions Venezuela opening its frontier to free trade to counter a coast blockade.
A report on the spice market notes a forming trust that would control United States output. The backers are not disclosed. A similar syndicate is reported in Ilolkand and described as successfully operating.
Law action repeals duties on imported coal for a year with immediate effect. Three people die in a train collision near Valparaiso Indiana, Emma Clisk aged 10 John Clisk aged 19 months and Michael Michaels a merchant. Cardinal Parocchi dead in Rome of heart disease.
The legislature discusses a bill on juries allowing three fourths verdicts, with mixed reports and adjournment. Other actions include a county officers fee readjustment proposal, bills on taxes and perquisites, reorganization proposals, street maintenance funding, and a push to replace a reformatory board with a state control board.
The House passes 44 private pension bills amid criticism of haste in pensioning. Senate debates wage on the West resolution to remove coal duties, while Navy and executive appointments occur. Oklahoma Arizona and New Mexico statehood moves, army transport safeguards, and signal corps upgrades feature in ongoing proceedings.
Congress learns Tongue of Oregon died suddenly in Washington with Binger Hermann pegged as likely successor. Senate Hawaiian committee recommends Molokai leper colony receive US patients, 858 presently there, with a $432 378 rental payment to Queen Liliuokalani also favored.
Congress acted swiftly on coal tariff repeal. The House passed a year long duty free measure and the Senate approved it without debate, quickly sending the bill back for final action. A separate Senate amendment effectively places anthracite on the free list after the interim period.
Chicago is supplied by seven coal roads delivering about 40 trains daily withroughly 35 tons per car totalling up to 1000 cars. Winter disruptions slow deliveries from Pennsylvania West Virginia and Ohio causing shortages for dealers and customers as engines freeze and lines freeze stopping rail traffic and hindering transfers at yards.
Lt Christian Aller, the German painter linked to charges against the Inte Herrrupp, has been arrested. The report notes legal actions tied to ongoing inquiries and adds that authorities in various regions pursue responses to related accusations.
New York centers show strong financial position as collections rise and deliveries tighten. Rail disruption delays materials. freight rates up. Iron and steel face coke shortages and rising prices. profit sharing debated. Wheat and corn exports rise with 1901-02 totals. markets rally as grain bulls return amid world crops.
Chicago cattle and hog prices vary by grade with wheat at No. 2 red trading around T2e to T3e. Indiana and St Louis show mixed results on cattle hogs and sheep. Detroit Milwaukee and Cincinnati list range prices for cattle hogs wheat corn oats rye and barley with pork mess at 17.40 dollars.
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