Wreck of Southern Pacific Train Near Sanderson Texas
A Southern Pacific train derailed near Maxon, twenty five miles west of Sanderson, Texas, after hitting a broken rail during a fast run to make up lost time. At least forty are dead or missing with many injured as crews race to reach El Paso and Del Rio for care.
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San Antonio
Texas
Southern Pacific
Maxon
Sanderson
A. L. Boone
Estavon Contraras
D. E. Housen
Racine
Wis
Chris Kiel
al Mast
W. W. Price
Mart Riddle
Chetopa
Kan
Andrew C. Shelly
Mrs. White
Manitowoc
H. Bertscholst
W. R. Adams
Craig Battleman
Antonio Elrio
J. Fuller
W. S. Glenn
Charles H. Hoy
Mary Koehler
Mitchell
George Ollenburg
E. M. Sheppard
A. S. Turner
Annie Wertherst
Thomas Ryan
New York
Galveston
Harrisburg
Division
el Paso
del Rio
Fl Paso
Oldest Madison County marriage license issued
In Lebanon Illinois on March, Andrew Leiling of Saline aged 81 obtained a marriage license, the oldest applicant ever recorded in Madison County. The bride Amanda Will of St Louis was listed as 65.
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Lebanon
Ill
Madison County
Andrew Leiling
Saline, Ill
Amanda’ Will
St. Louis
Islands sale under executive session worded
March 1 report notes an executive session on a sale involving West Indian islands. Details are fragmented but indicate a discussion of provisions and a plan to consider the matter today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aft ‘Islands
Copenhagen
the. Folkething
The
West ‘Indian
Fatal Mine Explosion in Pennsylvania Mine
Five men killed and several others seriously wounded after a series of explosions at the Catsburg mine of Monongahela River Consolidated Coal and Coke company near Monongahela Pa. A premature blast ignited gas and the mine burned with multiple rescue attempts resulting in further explosions.
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Pennsylvania
Monongahela
Catsburg
Monongahela River
Seddon
Loutitt
Death of Andree Confirmed Eskimo Attack Suspected
Report from Fort Churchill confirms Swedish aeronaut Andree and two associates were killed by Eskimos after their airship Oimiak floated overhead. Arctic natives saw the craft descend and three men emerged firing guns before the group was slain and valuables seized. The Swedish government has been informed.
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Winnipeg
Man
Hudson’s Bay
Fort Churchill
Andree
Strike Settlement Near at Singer Sewing in South Bend
South Bend Ind March 7 There are signs of a settlement at the Singer Sewing Machine works where 1800 men have been on strike for fifteen days Intercession by State Labor Commissioners McCormack and Schmid yields a major concession The strikers may attend conferences and the company will recognize union labor and hear appeals while state commissioners serve as final arbitrators in unsettled disputes Wage questions remain the main contention
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Y South Bend
Ind
Singer Sewing Machine Works
McCormack and
Schmid
Mak-Saw-Ba Club Land Battle Over Tax Tender
In Laporte Indiana the Mak-Saw-Ba club once bought 600 acres of marsh land now valuable due to drainage canals. The original owners seek redemption, but Joseph Leiter acting for L Z Leiter declined a tax tender triggering possible legal action for possession.
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Joseph Leiter
LaPorte
Ind
Chicago
Laporte County
L. Z. Leiter
Fire Rages Through Dublin as Hatfield Plant Burns
Fire sweeps the northern part of Dublin Indiana with Cambridge City and local forces unable to check the blaze. The Hatfield factory plant operated by the National Manufacturing Company of Hodgensville Kentucky is destroyed. Several wealthy homes are endangered as the town fights the spread.
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Dublin
Ind
Cambridge
Hatfield
National Manufacturing Company
Hodgensville
Indiana Child Named for Prince Henry in Early Birth Tale
Indianapolis reports the first American born child named Prince Henry. Prince Henry Proeschell, son of George and Regitta Proeschell, was born Sunday as the Prince Henry special train arrived in the city.
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Prince Henry
Indianapolis
Board of Health
Proeschell
George
Regitta Proeschell
Prince
Henry
Discovery of Sapphires Promises Montana Deposit
Report of an extensive sapphire deposit found near Highwood Montana with experts classing the stones as high quality. The March excitement centers on Fort Benton area prospects and the potential regional impact on mining.
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Montana
Fort - Benton
Mont
Highwood
Senate Hears Hanna Pushes Labor Moguls For Naval Auxiliary
Senator Hanna led support for the pending shipping bill arguing American labor powers ship construction costs and an auxiliary merchant marine under Navy direction. He cited 95 percent of ship cost as labor and urged swift passage to bolster national defense and employment. Taft plans an operation after testifying in Washington then aims to return to Manila by May.
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Naval Department
Washington
Hanna
Senate
Navy Department
United States
Clay
Frye
England
Germany
France
Patterson
House
Taft
Cincinnati
Philippines
Manila
Maine Seamen Loss Claim Denied by Treaty Commission
The Spanish treaty claims commission ruled against individual claims by Maine seamen and officers for wreck injuries in Havana harbor. It held such injuries are national rather than personal, leaving redress to each nation. About 2.5 million in claims would rise to roughly 5 million if decided in favor. Commissioner Chambers dissented.
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Maine
Washington
Spanish Treaty Claims Commission
Havana Harbor
Chambers
National Banking Associations Reach 878 Since 1900 Act
Treasury report shows 878 national banks formed since the 1900 act, with total capital of 48.519 million and bond deposits 12.872 million. Of these, 582 have under 50 thousand capital and 296 50 thousand or more. By Feb 28 there were 4386 associations active with capital stock 673.279 million and bonds secured circulation 320.075 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasury Department
Awith
Chinese coast rail ventures note German non exclusion pledge
The state department says there is no plan to bar citizens of other nations from benefits to be enjoyed in the Chinese coast quarter by Germans. Shan Tung province is referenced with ports and German interests discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ine
Shan Tung
Kian’ Chou
State Department
China
New Declines Appointment
Washington reports March news that Harry S. New of Indianapolis has declined to accept the post of first assistant postmaster general.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New
Washington
Harry S&. New of
Indianapolis
Officers in Serious Trouble in Samar Case
A court martial is ordered to try Major Littleton W. T. Waller and Lieut John H. A. Day of the Marine Corps on charges of executing natives in Samar without trial. Reports say a native was shot in the thigh tied to a tree and progressively killed over four days. Friends blame the actions on mental strain from conditions in Samar.
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Manila
Littleton W. T. Waller
John H. A
Marine Corps
Samar
Murray Pleads Guilty in Lynch Conspiracy Case
George P Murray pleads guilty in Judge Smith's court and is fined 500 dollars plus costs. Sullivan's attorneys assert Murray’s plea will not affect Alexander Sullivan’s appeal now before the Appellate court. They will press the appeal and refuse to withdraw while Sullivan’s fine of 3000 dollars remains unpaid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray
Chicago
George P Murray
Alexander Sullivan
Smith
Telephone Agreement Opens Lafayette to Bell System Lines
Representatives of the People's Co operative Telephone association meeting in Lafayette with Bell system official M J Carney agreed to connect northern Indiana companies to enter the city. The pact will take effect within thirty days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
Ind
People’s Co-operative Telephone Association
Indiana
M. J. Carney
Bell Telephone System
Bell System
German Plan to Absorb Holland Economically and Politically
The Hague March 7. Prof Ernst von Halle of Berlin University argues Germany aims to absorb Holland first economically then politically. The claim stirs political circles and could support war and naval ministers’ push for higher defense appropriations.
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the Hague
Ernst von Halle
University of Berlin
Germany
Holland
Warrant Issued for St Louis Factory Inspector
Judge Ryan issues a bench warrant for John H. Becker city factory inspector on bribery charges. Warrant tied to alleged illegal attempt to fix a special jury in the Charles Kratz bribery case from the December grand jury.
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St. Louis
Ryan
John H. Becker
Charles Kratz
House of Delegates
Noted Bibliographer Stevens Dies in Surrey Home
London March 7. Benjamin E F Stevens bibliographer died at The Sheaves Surbiton Surrey after a lengthy illness. Born in 1833 at Barret Vermont he came to London in 1860 and became known across Europe as a purchasing agent for American libraries.
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London
Benjamin EF. Stevens
Sheaves
Surbiton Surrey
Mr. Stevens
Barret
Stevens
Europe
Landslide Kills Three Workers Near Rosine Tunnel
A landslide on the Illinois Central railway near Rosine tunnel in Kentucky killed William Simons and Granville Morton of Horse Branch and Thomas Dobbs of Rosine. The bank of a two foot deep cut caved in trapping workers. all three were recovered alive except the named men.
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Paducah
Illinois Central Railway
Rosine
William Simons
Granville Morton
Horse Branch
Thomas Dobbs
Game Warden's Son Missing After School Absence
Lansing March 7 Leon Morse 19 son of State Game Warden Morse and Agricultural College student disappeared after failing to keep up with classes. His father planned a visit but Morse left campus before arrival was reported missing.
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Lansing,Mich
Leon Morse
Morse
The
Agricultural College
Sinking of Belgian Steamer Waesland After Collision
In thick fog off Holyhead Wales the Belgian waesland collided with the British Harmonides and sank in thirty five minutes. Two lives, a steerage passenger Edward Dangerfield and a child Elsie Emmett, were lost. All other passengers and crew were saved and transferred to the Harmonides.
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Harmonides
London
Liverpool
Philadelphia
Holyhead
Wales
Waesland
Edward Dangerfield
Elsie Emmett
International Navigation Company
American Line
Queenstown
Russia
British and South American Steam Navigation Company
Houston Line
River Platte
New York
English Channel
Ulster
Marchioness of
Prince Henry of Prussia Visits Boston and Harvard
Prince Henry of Prussia was hosted by Governor Crane and Mayor Collins in Boston. He delivered gifts to the Germanic Museum in Cambridge and received Harvard's Doctor of Laws. He led cheers for President Roosevelt at the Harvard union and dined with 200 Boston leaders before continuing to Albany and West Point en route to New York.
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Boston
Mass
Prince Henry of
Prussia
Winthrop Murray Crane
Collins
Cambridge
Kaiser
Harvard
Prince Henry
Harvard Union
Roosevelt
Commonwealth
Albany
United States Military Academy
West Point
New York
Headache Traced to Stomach Disorder in Old Notice
Headache often results from a dis ordered condition of the stomach and constipation of the bowels. A dose or two of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets will correct these disorders and cure the headache. Sold at Houseworth Bros drug stores.
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Chamberlain
Houseworth Bros
Houseworth. Bros.’ Drug
New Trial for Jessie Morrison in Topeka Case
Topeka March 10 Jessie Morrison a defendant convicted of a serious offense faces a new trial. The case involves claims against a Mrs Clas and related charges. Court records indicate appeal or retrial procedures are underway as details remain terse.
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Jessie Morrison
Topeka
Kas
Sander
Clas
Akron Man Missing In Uproar Over $10,000 Loss
Akron Ohio March 8 Charles A Semler a prominent young businessman is missing and is accused of taking $10 000 of others money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Ohio
Charles A. Semler
Lyttleton Likely to Succeed Pauncefote as Ambassador
The Yorkshire Post reports Alfred Lyttleton is expected to become the British ambassador to Washington, succeeding Lord Pauncefote. The March 8 dispatch notes the potential appointment and its diplomatic significance.
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Lord Pauncefote
London
Yorkshire Post
Alfred Lyttleton
Washington
Rocky Mountain Tea Boosts Energy and Vitality
Houseworth Bros promote Rocky Mountain Tea as a tonic to renew lost energy and aid tired and sick people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Mountain
Houseworth Bros
Goodman Will Distributes $500 to Local Churches
The will of Mary J. Goodman probated in Lafayette leaves $500 to United Brethren church at Montmorenci and to Home Hospital and Woman's Christian Home in Lafayette. Martha Plant receives a life interest in about $10,000. upon her death the residue goes to the three institutions.
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Lafayette
Mary J. Goodman
United Brethren Church
Montmorenci
Home Hospital
Woman’s Christian Home
Martha Plant
DeWitt's Little Early Risers Best for Biliousness
The advertisement promotes DeWitt's Little Early Risers as a remedy for biliousness and constipation. It claims the pills clear impurities and keep the liver and bowels healthy, with a testimonial from C. E. Hooper of Albany Georgia praising their effectiveness.
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DeWitt
C. EH. Hooper
Albany
Houseworth Bros
Nobbe Family Reunited After Twelve Years in San Francisco
Richmond Henry Nobbe departs for San Francisco as his mother and family reunite after twelve years. Mrs Nobbe owns a large department store in the city and manages it successfully, with two sons joining her already.
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Richmond
Henry Nobbe
San Francisco
Dr Bull's Cough Syrup Text Advertises Cure All
A vintage ad extols Dr Bull's Cough Syrup as a grand old remedy for many years in public favor. It proclaims it the best medicine for all pulmonary affections and claims it always cures, with druggists selling it for 25c.
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Dr. Bull
Bedford man rescued after harbor plunge
Michigan City M P Robbins of Bedford fell from a dock into thirty feet of water. He was discovered floundering and dragged out safe, ending the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan City
M. P. Robbins
Bedford
Rocky Mountain Tea Sales Ad
An advertorial blurb promotes Rocky Mountain Tea from Houseworth Bros claiming it keeps you well all year as a great blood life renewer and priced at 35 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houseworth Bros
Hartford Man Injured In Glass Plant Gas Pipe Blast
Hart ford City James Hall and Calvin Barger of the Blackford Glass plant were severely injured when a furnace to clear a clogged gas pipe caused an explosion.
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Hartford City
James Hall
Calvin Barger
Blackford Glass Company
Posey Installed as Port Surveyor. Mrs Viele Retains Deputy Role
Evansville reports Colonel Frank B. Posey has been installed surveyor of customs at this port. Mrs Walter Viele, former deputy under Posey’s predecessors, will continue as deputy surveyor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Frank B. Posey
Walter Viele
Colonel Posey
Surgeons Knife Not Needed for Piles Cured by Salve
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve cures piles without surgery, removing need for dangerous operations. Also effective for scalds cuts burns wounds bruises sores and skin diseases. Beware of counterfeiters. House Worth Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
Houseworth Bros
Fire damages Elwood Daily Record plant from overheated stove
Fire started by an overheated stove severely scorched the Elwood Daily Record plant. A nearby wooden galley rack spread the blaze to the floor, melting hundreds of pounds of type and destroying a folder, with presses and equipment damaged by heat. Prompt discovery saved the plant from total loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elwood
Elwood Daily Record
Discovery
What Shall We Have for Dessert Today Jell O
A playful ad style line proposes Jell O as a tasty dessert answer for daily family meals.
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Devil
Mott’s
DR. Mott’s Chemical CO
Cleveland
Oroken
Territory of
Jefferson
Territories
Congress
C. D. Rushton
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