Night train plunge kills and injures many in wreck
A Southern railway train derailed after plunging fifty feet down an embankment at Reedy Creek ten miles north of Greensboro. At least fifteen killed and about thirty injured as passengers broke from sleep to chaos. Names include John A. Broadnax and Edward Sexton among the dead. George Gould and son among the injured. Damage halted trains between Richmond and Charlotte. victims treated at St Luke’s Hospital.
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Restie
John A. Broadnax
Greens- Lyre
N.C
EB. Ralcomb
N. C
Edward Sexton
Denton
P Frank W. Kilgy
Tsontamouth
P. Gon
Fichmond
Southern Railway
D.C Lolan
C. T. Whit
George Gould
Weeek
Yar
Norfolk
Thomasville
Gould
Richmond
Atlanta
Gaald
Charlotte
Rerdy Creek
St. Kutke’s Hosiital
Fireensbate
N. CL
Hbaghy
G. H. Goble
Greenshore
WN. Cy. Dee
Reidsville
Rathway
Rabhert Russel
New York
St. Tuke’s ‘Highpital
Polar pole claims split National Geographic figures
Peary supporters dismiss criticism while Copenhagen University and Dr Cook face scrutiny. National Geographic society committees will pursue original records abroad to clarify the North Pole discovery dispute, with some directors preferring to let the matter rest.
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Thige
Peary
Cook
National Geographic Society
Copenhagen
C. M M. Chester
United States Naval Observatory
Dr. Wook
Cubin Tits City
Geographic Society
Dr. Cook
Feary
Wills le Moore
National Ceorgraphic Society
North Pole
University of Copenhagen
Moore
J. Howard Gore
Pole
Ite
The
Lindtd
Cook's Mind Gone 18 Friends Plea
Dr. Cook's backer Jack Bradley and close associate Charles Wake react to Copenhagen’s verdict on Cook's polar claim. Bradley abandons interest, says he doubts the north pole tale, while Wake calls it a severe blow and credits Copenhagen's decision. Mrs Cook remains in Norway as friends question the explorer's credibility.
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Jonn R. Bradley
Dr. Cook
Copenhagen
Mr. Bradley
North Pole
Arctic
Alice
Waldorf Astoria
Bronx- Ville
University of Copenhagen
Grammatan
University of Copenhagéen
Civilization
Charles Wake
Dr.look
Mr. Wake
Bridgeman
Tyords
Wararell
McKinley Mountaineering Claim Dismissed by Copenhagen Panel
A Copenhagen verdict undermines Dr. Cook's Mount McKinley ascent claim. Arctic Club secretary Herbert L. Bridgeman criticizes Cook as the Explorers Club committee led by Prof. Marshall P. Saville prepares a report likely to be unfavorably against Cook. The committee, to be released Friday, follows witness affidavits from Edward Barriff and the lack of verifiable ascent details.
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Mr. McKinley
Alaska
America
Explorers Club
Cook
Edward Barriff
Marshall P. Saville
Explorers’ Club Committee
Dr. Cook
Mount McKinley
University of Copenhagen
Conk
Copenhagen
Saville
Mountate- Kinley
Explorers’ Club
County Option Law Is Held Valid
A court upholds a county option liquor law, rejecting challenges that it resembled prohibition. Judge Hadley notes the act regulates sale with rules, not a full prohibition, and confirms power rests with the law, not the voters. The decision affirms the act and the governor’s approval as legally binding.
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Tie
Qynasi
Volers
General Assembly
Bluffton Auto Hits Horse. Driver Offers Settlement
In Bluffton Indiana on December 18 a car driven by Chris Seabold struck a horse and buggy owned by Thomas McCormick. The horse suffered a broken leg and was killed. Seabold says it was accidental and offered $76, McCormick seeks $80, no agreement yet.
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Bluffton
Ind
Tiberts Center
Chris Seabeld
Thomas McCormick
Seabold
Macormick
McCormick
Obituary: Fort Wayne Resident A. Bittinger Dies At 74
Attorney Adam Bittinger longtime Fort Wayne citizen died at Lutheran hospital Saturday afternoon at age 74 after two weeks illness. He was moved from his Archer avenue home to the hospital a week earlier and underwent surgery. Initial improvement gave way to a relapse Friday, and he declined until death on Saturday.
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Adam
Bittinger
Fort Wayne
Archer Avenue
Fort Wayne Lawyer A. T. Bittinger Dies at 77
A. T. Bittinger of Fort Wayne, longtime lawyer and humanitarian, died after a recent illness. He came west in 1846, studied at Wittenberg College, practiced law with partners including Bittinger & Clapham and Willinger & Slouk, and held public office as a justice of the peace. He organized the Fort Wayne Humane Society, led the Scottish Rite Masonry pursuit, and his funeral is set for Tuesday at Archer Avenue residence and the Scottish Rite Cathedral. He is survived by his wife Mary J. Hamilton, a son-in-law, two grandchildren, a half-sister and a brother.
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Bittinger
Fort Wayne
Lay
W. E Clapham
Bittinger & Clapham
A. Ti
Ifouk
Willinger & Slouk
Tonil
Eitinger
Offfciating
Edward O'Rourke
RK. Erwin
Waller Olds
WP. Breen
J. 1. Wierper
W. J. Verer
Chaset
A Wi, Houk
CM Nipver
A. G. Mogah
3. &. Wolfman
W. N. Ballow
Elwin M. Linlye
Lawyers Pay Tribute To A L L Billinger
Allen County Bar Association members recalled the late A L L Billinger in a Monday gathering in the circuit court room. Judge Edward O Rourke led expressions of high regard, noting decades of service and loyalty to friends and foes. Other speakers included Judge Samuel M. Heneh and Perry A. Randal among several, honoring his sterling character.
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Allen County Bar Association
A. LL Billinger
Circuit Court Room
Edward O'Rourke
Jansen James
Samuel M. Heneh
Perry A. Randal
John Morris
WV. Barris
Amos ¥. Thouk
Biltinger
Speckerd
Mit
Praise for the Dead Manu and Regret at His Removal
A brief obituary note recalls Manu with praise and notes the ninth regret expressed at his removal by death, reflecting solemn mourning and reverent remembrance by those who knew him.
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Manu
May Be Fight for Belgian Throne Continues
Leopold II dies after long illness. King Albert I ascends, mourning rules, regency council formed, princes and nobles react. Condolences flow from European rulers. Leopold’s will hints at large legacies and public gifts. Baroness Vaughan linked to royal lies. Funeral planned at St Guaula collegiate church.
Frantic Report From Paris Removes Belgian Royal Ally
An unclear dispatch from Paris reports a high profile Belgian royal figure, King Leopold, facing removal by the Friends of France. The note mentions Belfort and a vague shift in stance during a tense diplomatic moment, with no precise dates or outcomes clear.
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Paris
King Leopold’s confidant Baroness Vaughan affair recalled
The article recounts King Leopold II of Belgium as a political mediator in Europe while facing personal scandal. It notes his friendship with Baroness Vaughan, alleged morganatic wife, and claims about her expulsion from Belgium. It mentions two children linked to Vaughan, Lugien of the dukedom of Tervkeren and Philippe, count of Ravenstein.
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Repiblic
Leopold
Europe
Oliver
Chines
Germany
Austria
Pravice
Ure Opere
Vaughan
Thupald
Dleath
Allieres
France
Friesels
Heun
Helgium
Albert
Clementine
Matin
Rearoness Vaughan
Caroline Lacroix
Budapest
Span
Phen Vaughan
Duvieux
Ostend
Lugien
Dukke
Tervkeren
Wiletranehe
Philippe
Ravenstein
Balincourt
No Part in Kings Horgan at Nebige Denied
A Brussels dispatch reports no Vatican role in the alleged inorgan tic marriage of King Leopold of Belgium and Baroned Vaughn. King Leopold’s will excludes autopsy, names executor Baron Goffinet, and directs destruction or delivery of papers to Prince Albert. A civil marriage is denied. a secret religious ceremony may have occurred but has no legal standing in Kel gum. Vaughn plans to bring her children to Ballnrow before returning to Brussels.
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der la
Vatican
Leopold
Belgium
Barenedis Vaughn
Brussels
Vsond
Eus
Prince Albert
Albert
Baron Goffinet
Iking
Albert 1
Paris
Migsrn
Baron Gatfinet
Lac
Kelgum
Barnyess Vaughan
Ballnrow
Data Worthless Say Scientists Describe Cook Expedition
A historical data note from March to June 1908 details Captain Cook's polar voyage path and the dispatch of original notebooks to Europe. Secretary Lonsdale verbally confirms copies sent to the university. data promised for examination remain undelivered. The university cannot reestablish contact with Cook, and the committee deems the copies worthless for determining whether Cook reached the pole.
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Cook
Bvartevyog
Sole
Hetberstad
Lonsdale Atters
Turope
Universty
Lonsdale
Unda
Marzeillas
Pole
Prat Stromgory
Ue University
Publi
Danish Critics Say Cook Exaggerated Polar Claims
A university committee finds no proof of astronomical observations or data supporting Cook's North Pole claim. The council notes missing instruments and observations, condemns Cook's handling of documents, and sparks public indignation over the explorer's conduct.
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Cook
Hoswever
Marseilles
Raine
University of Copenh
Vorp
Torp
New York
T Orp
Mluk
University of Get
York Herald
Milssel
University Council
Horth
Prac
Explorer
North Pole
Cartier
Mita
Thorp
Lonsdale
Stramgern
Th Mittee
Staff of Depu Named by CH Accountant Chief Announces Appointments
Indianapolis Md Dee 24 A Nehovjty chief of the state of accounts today announced appointments of field examiners to begin work. The names and addresses of the appointees include Clem I Kain Bluffton The Tringle Bloomfield FM Wy dette Wm A Hammon Mavbe Sin Madden Evansy ear W Shryer Bloomfield with duties under the chief accountant. Examiners will operate under supervision with pay of forty dollars a day plus transport, pending allocation by the state board of accounts and the auditor of state.
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Indianapolis
Dee
A. Nehovjty
Stat
Amcounts
Clem ‘I
Kain
Bluffton
Tringle
Bloomfield
Wildyette
A. Hammon Mavbe
Sin Madden
Evansyear
W. Shryer
Record Day at Fort Wayne Window Posts Strong Sales
The Fort Wayne postal day saw a large sales total at the window as a business concern purchased several hundred dollars worth. In preparation, four more clerks will join the staff and Thursday the force will rise to ten to handle the Christmas mail rush efficiently.
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Fort Wayne
Death notices and resignations in local notices
Theodore Kiep longtime resident dies at 78 after seven years in city. Survived by sons John and Theodor with funeral planned in Hamilton Thursday. Also notices: Martin Luecke bankruptcy filing and a trustee meeting set for January 8.
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Joan Kiap
Har
Ger
Coop Liheren
Johi
Hang Willan
Tours
Theodor City
Hamilton
Martin
Luecke
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Leopold I
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Edward
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Victor Emmanuel
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Vailla
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