Train Wreck Kills Twenty-Two at Durand Michigan
A circus train collision near Durand Michigan after air brakes failed. Wallaces Circus suffered 22 deaths and about 50 injuries as one engine crashed into the preceding train in the Grand Trunk yards. An elephant, camels, and a bulldog rider died in cages amid scattered wreckage and terrified animals.
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Durand
Mich
Priday
Wallace Brothers
Elvens
Ath Grand Trusk Rillroad
Grand Trunk
Wallace Circus
Charlotte
Lapeer
Durand Yards
Setoni
Iunite
Luive
Defense of lynching cited by Georgia orator at Bloomington
Rev Sim Jones argues lynching is not anarchy and compares black men to wild beasts while claiming most Negroes are peaceful citizens in the South. He praises white supremacy, education focused on manual labor, and Booker T. Washington's work, noting voting limits and ongoing racial dynamics.
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Sam Jones
Sim Jones
Georgia
Bloomington
Dunglile
Evansville
Nve
Sealawaza
Phare
Booker T. Washington
Fragmentary 1900s News Snapshots Across Regions
Flooded streams threaten Southern England and London basements. Washington Oregon lumber lands eyed for cornering. Secretary of War orders four-year detachments to return to regiments. Detroit Army Society reelects officers. Milton Oregon hangs two for the murder of Nelile Richelderfer.
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England
London
Tomes J
EB. H. Horrinan
Washington
Oregon
Secretary of War
Ofivera
Trearge KK
McCain
Miladelphia
Colorado ‘Springs
Ganetta Wl
Aman
Detroit
Mich
Society of the Army of
Nelile Richelderfer
Dr Adolph Lorenz Recalled From America to Aid Wife
Dr Adolph Lorenz of Vienna famed for his bloodless surgery is summoned from the United States due to his wife’s severe illness. The physician, away in the Far West, returns as his devoted spouse and chief assistant stands by him, directing nurses and aiding operations during his absence.
Denver Citizens Alliance Calls War on Unions
Denver business leaders join Idaho City in drastic steps to expel labor sympathizers. A mass meeting backed a plan to oust union supporters, with printers leading resistance after a bitter strike that shut many services. The move signals a wider confrontation as unions vow to resist.
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Denver
Socialist Party
American Labor Union
Western Federation of Miners
Coats Ts
Alligance
Tbo
The Evansville Outbreak and Reactions Across Papers
A compilation of editorials condemning mob violence in Evansville and nationwide. Writers urge harsher action against lawlessness, denounce bystander casualties, and call for decisive punishment of participants across towns and states. Dr H McLellan of Topeka, Kan, was found dead in a bathtub.
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Evansville
Loulaville Courier-Journal
Byronsville
Chicago Post
Fox
Chicago Tribune
Lfe
Detroit Journal
New York Evening Post
H. Hf. McLellan
Topeka
Kan
Cardinal Giuseppi Sarto Elected Pope Replacing Leo XIII
Cardinal Giuseppi Sarto of Venice elected pope on Tuesday at Rome conclave. Born June 2 1885, he becomes Pope Pius X successor to Leo XIII, previously archbishop and bishop of Venice. Known as pious yet liberal, he rose from parish work in Venice to cardinal and patriarch before Vatican elevation.
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Cardnal Giuseppa Barto
Venier
Leo
Rome
Ius X
Piug X
Peter
Lorenzo Ferosi
Cardinal Sarto
Venice
Perosi
Bolloosa
Sarto
Career of the new pope born in 1836 in Italy
The record outlines the pope’s birth date June 2 1836 and birthplace in Italy. It notes education at College of Cantefranco Seminary of Padua Salastan Institute and ongoing studies, followed by a transfer to Manta, with creation as Patriarch of Venice on June 12 1893 and election as Pope named Pius IX.
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Ereee
College of Cantefranco
Seminary of
Padua
Salastan Institute
Tonbdelo
Italy
Ateettere Manta
Venice
Pius KX
Method of Casting Ballots in Conclave Described
The article details papal election rituals with cardinals seated under color coded canopies, violet for new cardinals created by the late Pope, green for older cardinals such as Oreglia. After a pope is elected, canopies are lowered except the new Pope’s. a writing table sits before each cardinal and six central tables remain.
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Apis
Bia
Givan
Apy
Nmust
FE Hu
Papal election at Sistine Chapel confirms new Pontiff
Details of the conclave recount the opening of the Sistine Chapel doors by Mgr Merry Del Val and the ceremonial admission of cerimonial masters from Dowdon College. The successful candidate accepts, is robed, and appears on the balcony as ballots and accedence rules govern the final selection. Cardinal Macchi announces the elected pope as Pius X, who delivers his first pontifical blessing.
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Sistina Chapel
Mgr
Merry del Val
Ceramonica
Doydon College
Maters of
Ceremonion
Sacred College of
Pius X
Schwab Steps Down as US Steel Chief After Long Career
Charles M M Schwab resigns as president of the United States Steel Corporation at a Tuesday meeting. He rose from laborer to chief engineer and later president of the steel combine, with a reported wealth near one million dollars. Rumors say he forfeited Carnegie's trust. a Calamity in shipbuilding allegedly ended his broader ambitions.
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United States Steel Corporation
Charles MM. Schwab
World J
Schwab
Carnagio
Great Ste Combine
Enet
Loretta
St. Francis Colleges
Garnegle
Andrew Carnegie
United States
Contine
Trade Kings to Meet In Canada for Empire Convention
British Empire trade kings will convene in Canada marking the first outside Britain. Over 100 English speaking Chambers of Commerce plan delegates from Kim Barray, South Africa, Maseru, Baaut oland, Port Ellanheth, Capt Colony, Colombo, Aden and other colonies. The gathering aims to shape trade policy and colonial relations, with Canadian hosts showcasing investment potential and enterprise opportunities.
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British Empire
Canada
Great Britain
England
Empire
Kimbarley
South Africa
Maseru
Baautoland
Port Ellanheth
Capt Colony
Colombo
Ceylon
Aden
Global religious notes from 1903 era in brief
A roundup of religious and educational items: Rev Frederick Langlam of Fiji dies in England. Yale marks Jonathan Edwards bicentennial on Oct 6 1903. Centerary Church St Louis notes active deacons and missionary. London Examiner lists 120 Congregational ministers resisting education rates. Cardinal Bates backs James Duffy named domestic prelate. Jasper New York to host McKinley memorial college. Bulawayo Rhodesia Catholic mission wins Rhodes scholarships. Mrs Phila te Ann Gifford turns 100 in Providence. Theodora Bratton to be consecrated Holocapal bishop at St Andrew’s Jackson. Bishop Satterlee cites home life of Jews. Rev William B L Upcraft to China missionary route 2000 miles from Shanghai. Philip Henry Pye-Smith named vice chancellor of University of London. Southern Presbyterians oppose union committees while Cumberland Presbyterians push study of interdenominational talks.
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Frederick Langlam
Fiji
England
Jonathan Edwards
Yale
St. Louis
Aluhak
Threa Doaconcasen
London Examiner
Cardinal Bates
Pape
Mgr. James & Duffy
St. Agnes? Church
Brooklyn
N. Y
Jasper
McKinley Memorial College
Catholic Mission School
Bulawayo
Rhodesia
Oxford
United States
Germany
Society of Friends
Philate Ann Gifford
Providence
Theodora Bratton
Milesimippi
St Andrew’s Church
Jackson
Satterlee
William BL. Upcraft
Alton
China
Shanghai
Philip Henry Pye-Smith
University of London
Robertson
Exeter
Cumberland Presbyterians
Presbyteriana South
Cumberland
Richest woman in Indiana heirs dispute looms
A Marion County judge weighs a $2,000,000 estate left by Mason J. Osgood. His adopted daughter Ida Osgood Branley claims the fortune despite a contested adoption. Litigation may determine rights as no will exists. The case tracks through family and legal challenges amid broader political notes.
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Marion County
Ind
Indiana
Mason J. Osgood
Ida Osgood Branley
Alster
Nat Thera
Stanley
Osgood
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