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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1908

Page

5

Three Railroad Men Die In Gusty Wreck Near Cordon Junction

A Southern Railway mogul engine fell from a ninety foot trestle at Cordon Junction injuring and killing three crewmen. Engineer Clarence Dunham and Fireman W H Scott died. Brakeman Frank Carter was fatally mangled. Conductor James W Pritchett and Brakeman Clyde Stewart were badly injured. The wreck blazed as rescuers pulled bodies from wreckage.

Cordon Junction Ind Southern Railway Tron Albuty Reed Slarence Dunham New Albany WH. Scott New Alben W. H. Scott Frank Carter Brateman Clarence Denham James W Pritchett Clyfe Stewart Hedy Newalbany Huntingburg Bava Evansville

Colonel Bryan to Stand Aside Statement Denied

Washington dispatch reports Wills Abbots of Beran publication denies receiving a letter from Mir Bryan suggesting he would step aside if delegates at the Denver convention opposed his nomination. Abbott says no such letter exists and asserts Bryan would support any probable Democratic nominee. Nearby, Russell Frettier’s horse and buggy were left abandoned near Maryland cafe but later returned. damage limited.

Washington Wills Abbots Beran Mir Bryan Denver Erran Abbott Hoke Smith Cutheraan Johnson Isim Bryan Mer Russell Frettier Maryland Cafe East Main Street

Anarchist Plot Foiled as Rio Conspirators Flee

January dispatch from Rio de Janeiro reports Brazilian police uncovering an anarchist plot to damage American fleet units. Chief conspirator Jean Fedder, based in Petropolis, fled toward Sao Paulo while police coordinate with Minas Gerais and Sao Paulo authorities. Officials emphasize heightened vigilance on land and sea to prevent any attack before the American fleet arrives.

Rio Janeiro Rio Jongito Petropelis Rao Paulo Minas Geraes Jean Fedder Petropolis Fedder Sao Paulo Iat Place Peteopolia Janeira Staut Acc Aimon Associated Frese Rio Jangiro Bra Allian Washington Paris France Germany Minas Gerads Eure United States Bradil Bragli San Paulo Hippaneiro Petropoile Offcer Carlos Harman Jean Tedhar Harman Saos Paulo Santos Frm Bio Tanairo Sre Keeving

Rushville Fire Strikes Ohio Village in Fairfield County

Rushville Ohio sought Columbus fire help after a blaze hit the business district. An engine came on a special train as two stores and four homes burned. No loss estimate given. fire said to be under control.

Columbus Rushville Toledo & Ohio Central Fairfield County Columbus Fire Department

Weather Forecast and Sunny Weekend in Washington

The weather report for Monday and Tuesday notes warmer highs across Ohio Indiana Vinola Patr and Michigan. Sunshine dominates the day with mild temperatures and clear skies, drawing people outdoors as readings rise and shift through the afternoon.

Washington Ohio Indiana Michigan Tuestar

Peggy Macree and the fading of Irish music in Chicago

Denla O Sullivan presents Peggy Macree at the Majestic theater as Irish music faces decline. Experts, led by Colonel Finerty and ex Chief Francis O Mell, discuss centuries of oppression and the bardic decline from Wilkenny to Elizabethan bans, noting peasant preservation and efforts to guard immortal Irish melodies for posterity.

Denla O'Sullivan Peggy Macree Majestic Theater Aker Harpees Are Onte Chicago Colonel Finerty Father Dorney Dunhe Thomas Cancrell Tom, O'Gara Francis O'Mell Sileh Nilacrele Ukeses Wilkenny Henry Ireland Elizabeth Lonjr Besa Gord Barrymore England O'Carolan James T Irish Fellowship Club Ira- Jang Denis O'Sullivan

Tragic Collision Kills Deaf Youth at Huntington Crossing

Charles McEnderfer, a twenty year old deaf resident, was killed when struck by eastbound streetcar No. 538 at Whitelock street crossing in Huntington. He had just left a cemetery and failed to notice the approaching car before it ran him down. The motorman did not stop in time. The car dragged him to a cattleguard and the fatalities include severe injuries and instant death. A brother witnessed the aftermath.

Journal Gasetty Huntington Ind Jan I Charles MicEnderfer Mts Whitelock Street Mckingerfer Hal McEndgerfer

Man Killed by Automobile in Indianapolis

Yohn Cochran, aged forty five, was fatally struck by an automobile while crossing 4th Street in Indianapolis. The driver, Frank B. Hill, was arrested. Cochran's father, aged, witnessed the incident, and authorities are investigating the accident.

Indianapotas Syohn Cochran B. Hil

Man of Many Honors Charles E Smith dies at 65

Philadelphia editor and former United States minister to Russia and postmaster general Charles Emery Smith died suddenly at his home aged sixty five after indigestion and grippe complications. Born February 12 1842 in Manitoga County New York his career spanned Albany duties to editor roles at the Albany Express Albany Journal and Press. As postmaster general under McKinley he shaped rural free delivery and the mail service in Cuba Porto Rico and the Philippines. He married five times with his second wife Henrietta Nichola of New York.

Philadelphia Charles Emery Smith The Presa United States Russia Smith Manificta Albany Caron College Seattle John F. Rathbone Fife State of New York Horace Seymour Albany Academy Albany Express Albany Journal Rusaia McKintier Nest Roosevelt Cuba Porto Rico Anh Philippines Henrietta Nichola

Pope Pius Improves After Illness In Rome

Rome reports Pope Pius IX is much improved after illness. Swelling persists but symptoms ease, indicating his condition is stabilizing and worthwhile medical progress is noted.

Rome

Saucy Mother Pleads With Teacher In Odd Note

A fragmented report describes a mother allegedly sending a cryptic note to a teacher about her child. The missive warns not to smell death and hints at inappropriate behavior, with observers noting the bizarre content and the child’s behavior during study time.

Entombed Miners Rescued At Ely Nevada Shaft

After forty six days trapped in the Alma shaft of the Giroux mine A B Bailey P J Brown and Fred McDonald were brought to the surface. Rescue workers used ladders and a damaged cage to reach the pump station eighty five feet below the surface before lifting the men to safety. A pipe line and portable telephone kept the entombed men in contact with the surface as crowds cheered in Ely.

Ely Nev Alma Shair Giroux Mina A. D. Bailey P. J. Brown Fred McDornald McDonald Hly Bailey Shaft House Alra Euriguy Halley Aliselt Fred McDonald Peter ‘Brown Browi Webswall sna-Ballsy Batley mcDoonald Brown Frewell Pyare Root

Thaw Case Open Court Debate Over Evelyn Thaw Testimony

Legal maneuvers surface as Judge Dowling weighs keeping Evelyn Thaw’s testimony private versus a public trial. Luther Littleton withdraws endorsement of Jerome motion, court considers open or closed proceedings to balance public access with defense strategy amid high profile murder trial.

Littleton Jerome Thaw New York Dowling Wil Te Evelyn Nesiit Justice Dowling Ostrler No. S Pridar Martin W. Littleton Torney Tastice Dek Bhat Prosequor Justice Fitzgerald Justlee Dowiing Bir Mr. Jerome Thew Torby

Bandit Raisuli Denies Support for Mulai Hafid

In Tangier on January 11 a bandit leader Raisuli refused to recognize Mulai Hafid as sultan, asserting Abd al Aziz remains the rightful ruler per the Koran. He told tribesmen not to heed Mulai Hafid and rejected Sand’s demand for an act of homage.

Tangier Jah Asisall Atta Marabout Anutat Abd-es-Salim Maroces YY Mulei Hafid Sultas Abd-il-aziz Karan Raisell Amulat Sands Raisuli Mule Hafid

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Scott Brakeian Carter Colonel Bryan WR. Abbott U.S. Fleet Brazil Rushville, Ohio Gis cAdiatad Kent Charles McEnderfer Charles £. Smith Dip Pope Pius Saucy Bailey, Brown Giroux Mine Evelyn Mulai Hafid Charles Emory Smith
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