Michigan Wreck Kills Nine on Velen Mountain Train
A rear end collision near Ford River Michigan on February 8 killed nine aboard the Chicago and North Western Velen Mountain passenger train and left three missing. Nine injured, five seriously, as a fast Green Bay to Ishpeming freight collided, causing a flaming wreck and delaying rescue efforts. Engineer Green warned the fireman before the impact as passengers scrambled to escape the flames.
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Fescaxana
Mich
Chicago
Northwestern
Velen Mountain
Metropolitan
Ford River Switch
Green Bay
Ishpeming
Nareta
Tirgagh
Ford River
Green
Will
Col Thompson Dead Oldest Living Ex-Representative
Terre Haute notices Col Richard Thompson died at 1 10 a m February in Indiana. He was over 90, the oldest living ex member of congress and had witnessed every president except Washington and Adams. Thompson spoke at events with McKinley in 1898 and again last fall in Terre Haute. He served in Indiana legislatures 183 ? 39 and 1836, led the state senate in 1898 to 1840, and was secretary of the navy under President Hayes shaping naval policy.
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Terre Haute
Harry
Ind
Richard Thompson
Thompson
President McKinley
McKinley
Congress
John Quincy Adams
Big Annie
Richard W. Thompson
Indiana
United States
George Washington
John Adams
Henry Clay
Daniel Webster
Lincoln
Douglas
Calhoun
Jefferson Davis
State Senate
Ibei
Navy
Yayes
Clew to the assassin peoria police trail Goebel killer
Peoria police may track the Goebel assassination after unearthing a proposed crew. A visiting man claimed Cincinnati ties and a relative pledged to kill Gov Goebel, naming Hoffman & Ahlers as possible connections amid sensational unrest.
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Peoria
Mar
Goebel
Pronia
Asassin
William Goebel
Kentucky
George F. Ahlers
Hoffman & Ahlers
Fist Front Street
Cincinnati
Ohio
Clark Brothers
Ace
Gov
Goethel
Nokhowe
Tornado Strikes Illinois and St Louis Area
A winter tornado caused extensive damage across Illinois and near St Louis Missouri. Nine people were injured in the vicinity with some fatally. property damage was extensive including collapsed residences and ruined outbuildings along the Vandalia railroad corridor near Collinsville.
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Illinois
St. Louis
Collinsville
Win
Slain by an Omteer and riots cast shadow over Illinois
Slain by an Omteer, Tod. Moncik reports Joseph Richardson of Fortville was shot by officer after Richardson drew a revolver during arrest and fired. Richardson had prior parole from Champaign Illinois. Meanwhile American Sugar Refining closes Spreckels refinery, laying off about 15,000 workers and sparking tensions. A large fire at Becauabs, Michigan destroys a National Wood-War Works plant, causing further disruption.
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Moncik
Tod
AO. M. Cook
Itishal
Vendi¢ten
Madison County
Joseph Richardson
Fortville
Richardson
Dadiang
Champaign
Hlinois
Conk
Spreckels
McCahan
Jao
Americas Sugar Company
Bis Place
Peace Meeting Descends Into Violence in Northampton
In Northampton England a peace meeting at the town hall provoked a riot as Henry Labouchere MP arrived to speak. Opponents surged the platform, chairs were smashed, and Labouchere was struck on the head though not seriously hurt. Police escorted him to safety amid multiple minor injuries. The clash left the crowd claiming Northampton repudiated government critics.
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Riptons
Northampton
Northamton
Eng
Henry Labonciere
Tenth
Labouchere
York City
Insurgents Attack Bull Train Escort Killing Six Americans
Insurgents ambushed a nine cart bull train between Orani and Dinalupijan on February five, killing a corporal and five privates of Company Thirty‑second Infantry. An escort of a sergeant and eleven mounted men fought as insurgents disrupted a creek bridge and forced the first cart into the water, then fired from the brush, killing six Americans and two native drivers.
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Manta
Orani
Dinalupijan
Alaska Boundary Treaty Linked to Canal Agreement
New York writer reports that Ambassador Choate and Lord Salisbury discussed a settlement of the Alaska permanent boundary, with British access to tidewater facilities as key to a future Nicaragua Canal. Grayson-Bowler and Alaska boundary pacts are seen as related in effect to American interests.
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New York
Washington
The
Journal and Advertiser
Ambassador Choate
Lord Salisbury
London
Alaska
Nicaragua
Grayson
Logan Laid To Rest In Largest Funeral At Youngstown
Major John A Logan lay in state at St John’s Episcopal Church in Youngstown Ohio as thousands viewed the remains. A profusion of floral tributes filled the vestibule before the casket moved to the chancel for funeral services. The cortege was the city’s largest and most impressive, ending with internment in the Andrews mausoleum at Oak Hill Cemetery.
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Youngstown
Ohio
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Joha A. Logan
Andrews Mausoleum
Oak Will Cemetery
Collision in Chicago Leaves Two Dead In Fog
In fog on February seven two Wisconsin Central Railroad switch engines collided at Franklin Park, Chicago. Two switchmen died, one sustains fatal injuries, and a fourth person is severely injured. The dead are Jonn Howelt and Michael Lynch. The injured are Archie Griffith and Michael Dolan.
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Cincacoe
Wisconsin Central Railroad
Franklin Park
Jonn Howelt
Michael Lynch
Archie Griffith
Michael Dolan
Bard Elected U S Senator by California Legislature
California Senate and Assembly in joint session on February 7 ratified Thomas R. Bard as United States senator to replace Stephen M. White. Bard was declared elected after standard preliminaries. Cuban Colonists Dupe tale notes colonists returning from Cuba aboard the Matson Lines steamer Laurensburg. Diverse names listed from Iowa and Illinois describe relief at safe arrival amid muddy conditions. A Colorado tragedy in Blackhawk ends with a man shooting his daughter, wife, and himself over domestic dissatisfaction.
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California
Sacramento
Cal
Senate
Assembly
Thomas R. Bard
United States Senate
Stephen M. White
Bard
New York
Cuba
Matson
Laurenburg
Prairie City
Iowa
Blake
Lowa
Lia Goria
Kael
Culo
Colorado
Brackwawak
William Allen
Lulu
Abrs
Adley
Blackhhawk
Che
Ftoece Istanc
Lien Herrot and Party Safe
A garbled dispatch notes an interment general hog receiving a filegram from Vancouver barracky Washington stating Col. Ray at Fort Gibbons Alaska reports Ue safe arrival of Lieut Verron and party thought lost while exploring Copper River comicy Kies Changes His Mind New York Bob Fitzsimmons plans ring return posting 5000 and seeks match with winner of Jennies Corbett or Sharkey or McCoy. Also mentions ex secretary of the navy and aging congress member Thompson ill at home. Adelbert Hay received credentials in Transvaal. Boston mortality and a failing textile firm exposure.
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Lien Herrot
Vancouver Barracky
Washington
Col. Ray
Fort Gibbons
Alaska
Lieut
Verron
Copper River
Kies
New York
Bob Fitzsimmons
Jenvies-Corbett
Sharkey Go McCoy
A. R. Moves to Restore Pension Order 164 for Disabled Soldiers
An effort to gauge congressional support for reviving Pension Order 164, issued under Gen Green B Baum and repealed in May 1898, would grant a pension after ninety days of service to disabled veterans regardless of service linkage. The plan included an additive system for various disabilities and operated late in the Harrison administration, costing about fifty million dollars.
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Congress
Grand Army
Senate
House
Green B. Baum
Pension Bureau
Harrison
Important decision limits residence for corporations in multiple states
A court held that a corporation may have residence in states beyond its incorporation. Despite Evans Marble Company being foreign, the attachment was dismissed if the company maintained a permanent local place of business, officers, and filed a state certificate, indicating residence in the state.
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Jdutige Chytrans
Augusta Lettman
E P. Lenin
Evans Marble Company
Evans Company
Chytraus
Secretary of State
Died at Juneau Mrs Jd M Tenny Shoots Self in Insanity
Seattle report states Mrs John M Tenny formerly of Stile killed herself with a revolver amid claims of temporary insanity tied to prolonged ill health. Sister Mrs Dart arrived to escort Mrs Lenny to the east as others discuss the tragedy and related visits by Union Pacific officials and Dewey’s proposed Detroit trip. The article also notes a light bomb scare in Paris and multiple agricultural market figures.
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Jd. M. Tenny
Seattle
Wash
John M. Tenny
Stile
Janeau Web
Tina
Penny
Dart
Plg. Burt
Union Pacific Rail- Toa
Passing of Annie Wittenmeyer Famed Civil War Nurse
A lengthy obituary recalling Annie Wittenmeyer of Saratoga PA born 1828 in Adams County Ohio. She helped organize aid societies, distributed $120000 worth of supplies, served as Iowa sanitary agent 1862, visited camps and hospitals, and inspired the Soldier’s Orphan Home and hospital kitchens before her death.
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Saratoga
Annie Wittenmeyer
Towa
Davenport
Wreck on Milwaukee Claims Fireman in Collision
A load end collision at 10 a.m. on the Calmar branch of the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul road wrecked both engines. One fireman was killed while the two engineers were injured. No passengers suffered serious harm. Port Dodge Beet Sugar Company Files Incorporation Papers. Fort Dodge Beet Sugar Company authorized capital at 450000 dollars. OM. Oleson as president and other officers listed with Webster County directors. Farmers pledge 000 acres for beets to support a factory build.
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Calmar
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul
Port Dodge Beet Sugar Company
Fort Dodge Beet Sugar Company
OM. Oleson
J. B. Butler
W. Chantland
John Lawersweiler
Webster County
Scheme of Swindler Arresteal and Other Local News
A jumble of reports covers a swindler ring run by F W Mau Lan Che, with 100 agents and multiple stenographers, and a dramatic escape by Charles Weinherbee who fell 65 feet from a windmill but survived with injuries. Also noted are wage exemption debates in Des Moines, opposition to vaccinating children led by a school official, investigations into Des Moines land troubles, and a Dubuque death tied to a domestic dispute involving Dennis O'Brien’s family.
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Libary Association
Sheciiame FW
Mars den
Charles Weinherbee
West Union
Aya
Goodrich Released After Preliminary in City Murder Case
Goodrich Osese A. Goodrich was arrested for murdering his former business partner in Sious City on December 20. He was released after a preliminary examination due to insufficient evidence to convict. Mel. John Wisely sues Webster County for 10000 over a child’s death blamed on road hazards and lack of protection.
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Mel. John
Evanston
Webster County
Insane Prisoner Escapes While Officers Use Slot Machines
In Des Moines on February 4, an insane patient being moved from Dallas County to Clarinda escaped after freeing himself from a locked baggage room. Deputies Hanes and Snyder pursued him through the Iowa Hotel area, the Union Depot, and yards. He fled between box cars near the starch works, delaying his return and the planned departure.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Dallas County
Clarinda
J. M. Hanes
J. E. Snyder
Adel
Lowa
Hanes
Snyder
Union Depot
Murder and Robbery Charge in Nashua Case
Detective Walsh of the Central Railroad has jailed J W Wuestoff of Nashua for killing and robbing Dave Connell, a section foreman near Nashua on January 27. Connell died after being struck on the head. Wuestoff allegedly knocked him down, claimed Connell then rose and was hit by a train, and confessed to robbing Connell of $3.25.
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New Hampton
Walsh
Ulingis Central Railroad
J. W. Wuestoff
Nashua
Dave Connell
Central
Conner
Wrestett
Connell
Serious Fire in Rudd Destroys Local Stores
A fire at the Errain clothing store in Rudd Feb destroyed 12000 dollars of property and wiped out almost a block of village stores. Two serious injuries occurred including drayman Jl. W. Kline with a broken knee and Brundage cut by flying glass near the bank. Origin of the fire remains under investigation.
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Errain
Rudd
Jl. W. Kline
Brundage
Bank
Kisses and Smallpox and Other Local Incidents
A scattered Minnesota report details a March social that led to smallpox outbreaks among women and later deaths. Quarantine orders follow as authorities fixate on the fever and public health measures. Other items cover parole violation by William McDonough related to prior crimes, labor disputes between Des Moines builders and unions, a major fire at the Marshalltown bank block, a jailbreak suspect in Pomeroy, and a Des Moines meeting to set a winter mine scale.
Drug Stores Enjoined Over Fairfield Pharmacy Liquor Rule
Judge issues injunction against Wid Peterson of Fairfield restraining sale of intoxicating liquors under the pharmacy law. The Fourth drug store faces temporary injunctions amid the escalation. In another item, Frank Boyd, son of Mrs. A J Boyd of Fairfield, was injured when a sledge hammer fell from a Burlington Railroad bridge near Rome, fracturing his skull.
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M. Fee
Wid. Peterson
Fairfield
Jadee Feu
Frank Boyd
A.J. Boyd
Burlington Railroad
Rome
Boyd
Peace Pact In Kentucky Ends Dual Governors Crisis
Acting Governor Taylor abdicates in favor of Beckham on condition of a new election statute. A seven to seven Republican Democratic peace conference at the Galt House, Louisville, signs seven propositions to settle party differences. Key points urge nonpartisan election boards, status quo until a new Assembly session, and removal of state troops. Delegates from both parties pledge cooperation, amid relief in Frankfort after days of tension.
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Taylor
Beckham
Galt House
Louisville
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Kentucky
General Assembly
Goebel
W. S. Taylor
John Marshall
State Contest Board
Dan Lindsay
Af Prankfort
Lieison
Dudge John W. K
Jian Lindsay
J. Bdeten
Dee T. J. Banter
Thirid
Waideligl
YG. Ballard
Democry Wheichlam
Dh LW
San
Shackelford
Urey Woodson
Janes B. McCreary
Itt Kompson
Robert J. Viveterry
Britain and United States Reach Nicaraguan Canal Accord
A Monday agreement signed by Lord W Pauneviote and Secretary Uny revokes part of the Clayton Bulwer treaty. The US gains exclusive right to build and control the waterway, neutrality pledged by both nations, and joint control is annulled. Britain yields claims if the US guarantees canal neutrality and traffic protection. The article lists projected canal specs, costs, and related figures, including length, width, depth, and construction time.
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Great Britain
W Pauneviote
Uny
United States
Isthmus
Athletic
Pacific
Senate
House
State Department
Mars
Time
Senate and House Debate on Philippine Question and Indian Policy
In Friday's Senate Pettigrew failed to advance a Philippine question after a point of order. Allen attacked Secretary Gage over National City Bank dealings. A Senate investigation of the Treasury was deferred. In the House Indian education funding was debated with no contract schools funded. a revived policy for religious-school contracts failed. Monday saw Porto Rico government discussion and anti expansionist notes by Caffery. The week included amendments on currency and treasury financing and continued exposure of Philippine issues and South Africa mediation. The House passed the Italian appropriation bill and a diplomatic and consular measure, while debate covered expansion and willful notes on treasury assets.
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Pettigrew
Allen
Gage
National City Bank of New York
Treasury Department
Fitzgerald
New York
Secretary of the Interior
House
Ermentraut
Pennsylvania
Waraker
Pacutic Islands
Tedo Rico
Porto Rico
Caffery
Circe
Mr. Caffery
United States
Chicago
Philip Ices
Sibley
Messrs. Depew
Dre Teut Schurnan
Philippine Commission
New Yorker
Chithe Schurmant
Bate, Turner
Alen
Vesc
Secretary of the Treasury
Treasury
South Africa
Shafroth
British use of armor piercing shells in action
Reports indicate British forces employ armor piercing shells. A Chicago trunk factory owned by Henry J. Witsgerald burned, loss placed at 75000. Bandits robbed a private steamer carrying priests near Nam-yoi, China of valuables worth 5000. Requests to priests for Masses for repose of souls trigger legacy tax implications. War and Interior Departments plan joint efforts to maintain order among Indians in western Colorado.
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Koers
Henry J. Witsgerald
Chicago
Nam-yoi
China
War and Interior Departments
Colorado
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