Wabash migrant train wreck near Seneca claims many lives
Detroit dispatch reports a head on collision between two Wabash passenger trains one mile east of Seneca Michigan killing 100 to 350 people and injuring many more Immigrants in the westbound train were burned and mangled while the Continental Limited suffered lighter losses Rescue crews and physicians rushed to the scene as officials blamed No 4 for failing to wait at Seneca leaving Montpelier to host the grim work at the wreck site efforts focused on removing bodies and tending the injured with fatalities likely to rise further until full details emerge
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Seneca
Detroit
Mich
Michigan
Adrian
Lfe
Continental Limited
Strong
G. J. Martin
Parks
Charles Troll
Tetroit
Twohours
Montpelier
Senaca
Toggether
En- Ginger
Adrain
Tt Ig
New York West
Peru
Gary
Lloyd
Kempton
Victor Cohen
St Paul
Min
Multiple Injuries Reported In Train Car Collision
A chaotic report lists several passengers with injuries after a smoke window incident involving Walter Greis and others, with names including E. BE. Smith Detroit George Potter Detroit and H. C. Whitney Grand Rapids. Conductor BA Palmer escaped unharmed as a parlor car was telescoped and one man badly hurt in the head.
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Walter Greis
Jopnia
Bio
E. BE. Smith
Detroit
George Potter
W. E. Gillen
Ellardel
Porter
McLemore
Aid
L. Chreion
Buffalo
Bionera
Ellott
Booth Sebel
Rious
Fiero Greenbaum
New York
H.C. Whitney
Grand Rapids
Walter Greig
Ops
Palmer
Publicity Prompted Tragedy of Louisville Treasurer Young
Stuart R. Young Louisville city treasurer, 35, shot himself behind the ear amid reports of accounting discrepancies. He had just learned in a city that a paper carried his photo and alleged scrutiny of his books by expert accountants. He lived with his wife at the Louisville hotel and was found dead behind a warehouse near Sixth and Mason streets.
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Louisville
Stuart R. Young
Sixth and
Mason Streets
Young
Mr. Young
James
Hackman
Johnson
Hewsboys
Princeton University
Col
Bennett H. Young
Lawrence Young
Chicago
Washington Park
Jockey Club
Bessie Wymond
Kentucky
Ant
Passengers on Stranded Ship Seek War Dept Aid
Seattle residents press the War Department as a schooner stranded near Unalaska requests relief. Frank Brown led the Seattle chamber of commerce in urging immediate government action to dispatch a revenue cutter to bring food and water to the starving passengers and crew.
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Seattle
Wash
North
Ralpha. Long
Frank Brown
Seattle Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Washington
Unalaska
Puget Sound
Hunters Shot By Indians in Wisconsin Rampant Allegations
Rumors from Janesville Wisconsin claim surprising details about an alleged accidental killing of white hunters by their companions, now contended to involve intentional shootings by Indians. The deer slaughter near Indian wigwams amid a fall hunting invasion sparks red man jealousy.
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Janesville
Wis
Toole Backs Cooperation Against Northern Securities Plan
Governor Toole signaled willingness to cooperate with Governor Van Sant to oppose the Northern Securities consolidation. He cautioned that the move could violate state constitutions and pledged lawful remedies, while other governors expressed mixed views and readiness to meet for joint action.
Feeling Is Running High In Colombia Streets Proclaim General Alben Praises
Processions march the streets sounding General Alben’s praises as Colombian troops suffer heavy losses in the Barbacoa capture. Dispatch from Panama reports gunboat Boyaca carrying about fifty soldiers toward Chamo where liberals led by General Porras reportedly received fresh arms. Saunders & Co and Warren Fishing tied up at the wharves. fishermen strike demanding higher catches. Knights of Labor organized with around 700 members.
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Barbacoa
Colon
Colombia
Panama
Boyaca
Chamo
Porras
San Paolo
Smith Outlines Reforms Amid Postage Rate Abuse Probe
The Postmaster General Charles Emory Smith released an annual report detailing long standing abuses in second class postage 1 cent per pound and the reforms begun. He highlights the government faces immense costs from bogus records and cites notable savings from the recent measures.
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Washington, Navy
Charles Emory Smith
Smith
A Fine Turkey For The President Feasts In White House
Thanksgiving turkeys have arrived for President Roosevelt. Henry Pickney, a colored steward, is expected to present one of the finest turkeys to the chief executive and his family in the executive mansion.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Henry Pickney
White House
Horace Vose
Rhode Island
Lilie E H. Nissley
Lobata
Frickney
The Widow Turk and Panamanian Strife Near Barbacoa
The report details liberal defense lines at Barbacoa over the swollen Chagres River, heavy casualties on government forces, and a failed river crossing. General Castro led Barbacoa defenses. Alban sought troops by train but entry was blocked. Progovernment sentiment rose in Panama as Alban’s forces were pursued toward Gatun, while Gudger and the Colombian legation weighed in on military and diplomatic questions amid ongoing isthmus conflict.
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Barbacoa
Colon
Alban
Panama
Jeffries
Washington
State Department
United States
Gudger
Trafic
Martinez Silva
Mexico City
Congress of American Republics
Bag
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Congress
Herran
General Alban
Emperador
San Pablo
Perry
Navy Department
Gatun
Nation Divorce Granted in Medicine Lodge
David Nation was granted a divorce from Carrie Nation in Medicine Lodge Kansas on November 27. The court exonerated Mrs Nation from cruelty and divided property with the home to Nation and outlying property to Mrs Nation. Nation cited a letter calling him a hell bound hypocrite and claimed neglect of duty led to the split.
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Medicine Lodge
Kan
David Nation
Carrie Nation
Gillett
Nation
Indiana
Wnatson
Electrical System Abandoned by Pennsylvania Railroad
Philadelphia Nov 27 The Pennsylvania Railway company filed for formal notice of permanent abandonment of the trolley line between Mt Holly and Burlington New Jersey halted by the burning power house. The line served heavy traffic but the electric system failed to meet expectations. Steam power will be used again.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railway Company
Mt. Holly
Burlington
N. J
Pennsylvania Company
Western Railway Presidents Meet to Discuss Rates in New York
Western railway presidents will convene in New York on December 5 to discuss tariff and rate situations following the consolidation of northwestern railways. The conference is seen as significant with talk of a possible union of railroad interests in the northwest, but no public decision is expected.
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Western Railway
New York
Rtates
Northwestern Railways
Union of Railroad
Northwest
Government subsidizes newspaper distribution costs
An 1901 auditing report exposes the government’s heavy losses on a periodical via second class mailings. Each issue averaged 223,088 pounds, with government payments of 11,184.40 and postage 2,386.98, yielding a net loss of 13,421 per issue while publishers profited from roughly 53,780 in advertising. The report also condemns large booklike serials abusing second class rates and outlines rapid growth of rural free delivery, aiming to reach 5.7 million rural residents and 8,600 routes by mid-1903.
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Ite
United States
Ienited
Recelote
Hoffman Arrested In Washington for Stealing Government Papers
Carl M. Hoffman a stenographer for the Isthmian Canal Commission was arraigned before U S Commissioner Shields on charges of stealing a copy of the commission final report. He allegedly offered the document to the French ambassador and another copy to a newspaper. He will return to Washington for trial.
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New York
Carl If. Hoffman
Isthmian Canal Come
Washington
United States
Shields
Hoffman
Commission
Roosevelt
Canal Commission
Hofman
Henkel
Horne
Building Council Enjoined in Strike Prevention Ruling
Philadelphia November 27 Judge McCarthy of the common pleas court enjoined the Allied Building Trades Council and its agents from inducing strikes at contractor sites employing nonaffiliated labor. He also barred orders to discharge nonmember workers and warned against implied threats that employers would incur losses from hiring plaintiffs. Springfield Illinois November 47 At Sattley Manufacturing the works opened with sixty of 250 employees present. A striker attacked Rudolph Hacker, a returning worker, in the plant area. Charles Windle was arrested as a suspect in the assault amid calls for police protection and plant guards.
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McCarthy
The
Common Pleas Court
Council of the Allied Building Trades
Futher
Peete Ene
Springfell
Springfield
Til
Sattley Manufacturing Company
Prather
Ruedolph Hacker
Charles ‘Windle
Folleeare
Drake Grinnell Clash Set for Des Moines Thanksgiving Day
The annual Thanksgiving game between Drake University of Des Moines and Grinnell College unfolds at the baseball park this afternoon. Ticket sales surge as fans from Des Moines and beyond expected to fill seats. Crinnell and Drake enter with improved conditions and hopes for a thrilling contest influencing second and third places in Iowa’s big four athletics.
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Iowa College of Grinnell
Drake University of Des Moines
The
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Des Moines
University Place
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Crinnell
Drake
Grinnell
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Amphiatheater
Hopking-Sears
Omy
Bates
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Hazeliwood
Lyon
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Roose
Jordan
Largan Wi
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Sharpe
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White
Best
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Pell
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Clarke
Dooner
Fahae
Maur
Goode
Smith
Baggs
Weather Forecast for Washington Nov 27
Washington forecast for Thursday calls for fair skies. Friday also fair with warmer temperatures expected. easterly winds become variable as the day proceeds.
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