Thirteen Are Dead In Wabash Train Disaster
A wreck on the Wabash line near Logansport Indiana last night killed thirteen and injured many more while rescuers freed victims from crushed cars. The 182 engine and three baggage cars jumped a track after a curve, tipping into a ditch as rescuers rushed to the scene with torches and physicians. John S. Butler the engineer and his fireman escaped. a newsboy named John Williamson aided victims despite injuries, and relief trains carried the wounded to Peru and Lafayette.
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Lociansport
Tul
Truin
Peru
Lafayette
Wabash General Hospital
Iicey
John S. Butler
Butler
Husy
Port
No. 3
Cass Way
Pullman
Lyttgm
Itvine
Laneros
Cass
Telp
Poca
Thore
Pera
Danville
Mog
Ald
Adams
Death in a Live Wire at Fort Wayne Traction
Fatal live-wire accident at the Fort Wayne Traction Company site intersection Lafayette and Wallace streets. Raymond Metz Kubeman, a short circuit caused by a worker grasping the main trolley wire, died after muscles contracted and the voltage passed through his body. Witnesses McKinley and Wilson Teeters attempted to assist. doctors and coroners investigated the incident. McKinley’s family details and coworkers included.
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Raymond
Vueman
Fort Wayne . Traction Company
Lafayette and
Wallace Streets
Gang of Noone
Daniel Dull
McKinley
Wilson Teeters
Tle
Junsewilay
Spain
Mellvoy
Uatnott
Ostragt
Ulver Tegeerda
Bett
Pyaltd
Tova Bealtes Huts
Street Car Workers Denounce Unsafe Hiring After McKinley Death
A union memo condemns the Fort Wayne Traction Company for employing inexperienced men in the electric line work. It calls for an investigation by the board of public safety and demands stricter hiring to prevent further deadly incidents. The document is signed by W. Bell as president and Larimer as secretary.
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Haymond McKinley
Fort Wayhe Traction Company
Ypost
Lange
Chop
Wber
Belley-Ing
Fort Wayne Traction Company
Raymond McKinley
Arul
Michigan grocers form Trust with 138 million capital
Saginaw mid June reports that Ishin Simana of Stone Bros forms a grocery trust to be capitalized at 138,000,000 with Tuve Jake stepping forward as promoter to organize the venture.
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Saginaw
Mid
Michigan Wholedale Grocers
Jake
Ishin Simana
Stone Bros
Fourth of July Races Planned by Wayne Amateur Driving Club
The Wayne Amateur Driving Club finished its Fourth of July race meet program at Centllyre Park with five races planned two trotting two pacing and one running event. Despite incomplete entries the meet aims for half mile heats best two of three and a $200 purse for the running race with thoroughbreds expected. If successful more matinee meetings are expected through the summer.
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Wayne
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Centllyre Park
Lusitania Disaster Off Newfoundland Coast At Cape Race
News from St Johns Newfoundland reports the doomed Lusitania's encounter with German agents near Cape Race. Immigrants and crew fought aboard as passengers sheltered from decks bloodied by the struggle. One lifeboat capsized with fears of many drownings as rescue ships arrived with survivors and casualties.
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BL. Johns
N. F
Kenaint
Lusitania
Cape Race
Glencoe
Visthanin
McNay
Wfken
Tus Sity Rennin
Die Wreedk
Stead Strane
Knights of Pything Adjourn After Conference in Indianapolis
After a two day meeting at the Denison Hotel in Indianapolis the Knights of Pything adjourned late this afternoon. Major General Carnahan led a majority to decide the encampment next year will be in San Francisco with indoor tests for exposure to strong winds. General Carnahan and officials discussed attack plans and safety concerns for members.
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Indianapolis
Jung
Knights of Pything
Denison
Journen
Thig Alternoon
Ogien HL
Fethens
Orator
Thy Assetilly
Jofh Delores Neon
Cie
Carnahan
San Francisco
George W. Powell
Lightning strikes Warsaw Cottage near Winona Lake
A lightning bolt struck a Warsaw cottage near Winona Lake injuring an elderly man, his daughter, and Mrs. Gaytord. The elder man and Mrs. Gaytord were severely shocked with the former listed in critical condition. Mrs. Sutur land also injured. Mrs. Guylorn is identified as the mother of Mrs. John M. Coulter of Chicago.
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Warsaw
Jal
Caurrett
Winona Lake
Gaytord
Suturland
Guylorn
John M. Coulter
Chicago
Polony
University At Chicago
Lafayette grain merchant accused of fraud
The Lafayette grain merchants association reports that Samuel Born On and others are accused of making false sales reports. Evidence presented leads to a committee recommending expulsion from the National Grain Dealers Association. The Lafayatte Elevator NHL Co is named in the case.
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Lafayette
Na Hentl Grin Dealers’ Association
Tes
Ding
Hares
Samuel
Ethal
W. G
Gran Co
Franchising Fight Decided in Puerto Rico Case
In San Juan de Porto Rico Arpin of Grand Rapids Michigan vs Valles, before Judge Holt, the U S district court ruled that the council Mogelly lacks power to grant water power franchise. Arpin plans to appeal to the supreme court claiming exclusive authority on such matters. Development would cost about 500000 dollars to San Juan.
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San Juan DE Porto Wico
Arpin
Grand Rapids
Mich
Valles
Holt
United State District Court
Vites
Caunelling
Supreme Court
San Juan
Explosion at foundry injures several workers in Chicago
An explosion at a Chicago foundry caused by a dynamite shell placed in a trestle fractured the wall of a cupola room. Molten metal flowed forth injuring and burning multiple workmen with three reported as fatally burned.
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Chicago
Mertoigal of
Liss Anneetont Carod Poundry Company
Lodey
Reve
Czar Grants Broad Freedom for Press in Russia
St Petersburg reports that the czar has freed newspapers from warnings and interdictions, abolishing penalties for periodicals and extending freedom to publications. The decree ends prior censorship measures and removes most constraints on press activity.
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ST. Petersburg
Child Dies of Smallpox in Iowa City Hospital Tragedy
A child named Tarrence Carmrail Sherer, son of Beant Chaves Roingen, died of smallpox at a city hospital. The fragmentary report from No 6 Ttermoan streets suggests a tragic case in a midwestern town, with unclear parentage and lingering questions about exposure and care.
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Tarrence Carmrail Sherer Amd
Ety Holt
Fiom Aleimos
Leesburg grain elevator collapse near Wells
A June incident in Leesburg-town area reports the Leesburg Grain owner Munnar company elevator roofed and toppled. Elevation failed collapsing wells, with several buildings blown down and property damaged in the vicinity.
Flood Toll Rises Over Eight Million Dead Exceed Hundred
Williamson West Virginia June 26. Rescue teams reach the flooded district bringing first substantial reports. Judges Doolittle and Flourney with deputy sheriff Hatfield survived harrowing wades through debris. The flood devastated Vivian Laurel Creek and nearby towns, washing away homes, ovens, and stone pillars. Dozens of lives lost across the upper Tug and Buckeye regions, with extensive property damage and hundreds of missing or unidentifiable remains.
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Vivian
Sindge Doolittle
Judge Flourney
Thukfiel
Vivian Nel Davis
Taro Weymeey
Gnu
Ayesha
Leen
Eekmon
Koyvstune
Moller
Tas
Warleen
Dal Wits
Ovens
Lee Beatley
Felon
Awit Bhatoot
Moharan
Norfolk & Western
Mi Melaren
Wil
Cdicully
Kerleen
Tilograpt
Vigne
Keystone
Hatfield
Brooke
Timis
Davis
Newt Davis
Jintfield Tunnel
Parlies Hive
Nour Urkeina
Eckman
Keystong
Ateen
Coutes
MY. Tate
Mauch Thettta
Hlichorn
A More Hopeful View From Roanoke
A fragment from Roanoke outlines hopeful shifts in social mood and public outlook within a regional context. It references local figures and events described in a condensed wartime era voice, suggesting cautious optimism amid ongoing civic concerns.
Saengerfest Trustees Elected to St Louis 1903
Saengerfest trustees named for the 1903 St Louis exposition include Vhuwme Delle of New Orleans Adam Lank Charles Leibty Leonard Prieste and Charles Schwelludp among others from cities such as Cleveland Indianapolis and Chicago The program featured arias from Mayr and Treubler and closed with American patriotic songs and a large orchestra performance
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ST. Louis
Rugrald
AmericanKortcat
Ds Vhuwme
New Orleans
Adam Lank
Charles Leibty
Leonard Prieste
Charles Schwelludp
Adolph Falk
Hofela
Charles Schott
Cincinnath
Doseph Hein
Cleveland
O. Weitzel
Loutsyle
John 1. Pretzel
Iidianapolis
Musee Neirsogon
Oincoh Sroka
Dwemir
Chleare
Wre Stuempel
Allegheny
Cleary Honk
Fitteharg
W. Furi
Motiler
Toledo
America
Aid Praniee
Ars
Seventy-fourth Regiment
Ara Ory
Taggart French Lick Hotel Deal Closed
Tatty OCR text reports Taggart tied to the French Lick hotel deal with a $260000 price and investment plans. Names include Lafayette Ind and Chicago figures such as Henry A. Hick man, listing several associates and firms in a stalled transaction context.
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Taggart
Ty Taggart
Af Tasiain
Chitwrad Talrimaks
Lafayette
Ind
Diuriet Perwin
India
Jannolls
Livingston B
Dickinson
W. Kroreinger
Henry A. Hickman
Chicago
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Pannie Muhloig
Julia Matiloic
Luigi Bening
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Duna Devape
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Cedar Springs
Bert Jones
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Mur Wayne
Abi ‘Thompson
Peoria
Walter LaWson
Wilusb
Charkey Flanigan
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Charles C. Voorinen
John Wilkins
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Nicula Polackulin
G. Ickes
Fresno
Gala
Tol F. Lekes
Annly Gruber
Ylne Youn
HL Louis
Lewy Gruber
G. A. Thompsan
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John Mitchlyk
William Brude
Angela Unt
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Willian Cotten
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John Williamson
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