Tragedy at Terra Cotta Wreck Claims Dozens Dead
Washington reports the Terra Cotta wreck on the Baltimore and Ohio line left at least fifty three dead and over fifty injured. The Frederick express collided with local No 66 in dense fog, as officials cite failed signals and high speed. Identified victims include Dr. J. Gaither Higbie and Commodore Brown, with many residents of Washington and suburbs among the dead. Coroner and police prepare inquest as crews are jailed and railroad officials open a full investigation.
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Terra Cotta
Baltimore and Ohio
Frederick
Hildebrand
Taloma Park Block
Phillips
Tower Station
Eaily
Alderson
Robert
Newark
Austin
Fannie
Baldwin
Lewis WV
East Orange
Bond
J. A
S. I
Brown
Commodore
Government Printing Office
Butts
Sallie V
J. Frank Butts
Washington Health Department
Caher
Mary
Cook
May
Harris
J. Gaither
Highbie
Henry
Brookland
Higbie
George, Twears
Hoen- Ty Highbie
Kelly
T. A. Kensington
United States Capitol
King
T. J
Kensington
Wesleyan M. EB
Wash- Bell
St. Clair
Bohrer
Reeves
Takoma
D.C
Reading
Anna W
Rogers
Norman
Marlon
Ind
Central Union Telephone Company
Ruppert
Shrewbridge
Ss. W
S. W. Shrewbridge
Wright
John
Baltimore
Frank R. Chase
South Brookland
D. C
Batley
Ollin
Bturgeon
Mabel
Plete
Thomas
Germantown
Cunlo
Annie
Cross
Rosalie
Millican
Lucy Butts
Deanwood
Garrett
Edward L
Nevitt
Harry Tildebrand
Frank Hoffmier
J. C. McCullom
Robert Rutter
W. A. Norris
Tenth Precinct
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
MecCullum
Terre Cotta
Providence Hospital
Frederick Leigh
Clinton D. Willson
Hoagland Avenue
W. A. Affleck
West
Pontiac Street
F. B. Hamsher
C. T. Pidgeon
Amos A. Serva
Interurban Car Makes Initial Fort Wayne Run
The first Fort Wayne and Springfield interurban car reached Fort Wayne at noon after a six hour from Decatur start. The trip used electric power for seven miles then switched to a construction engine for the rest. Officials and Decatur citizens accompanied the car. Regular service expected within two to three weeks.
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Fort Wayne
Springfield
Deecatur
Decatur
Decatur Power House
City Street
Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley Company
Messrs. Juvitz, Kehoe and Jacques
Calhoun Street
Clinton Street
F. H. Kleekamp
Fort Wayne and Springfield Company
W. H. Fledderjohann
Henry Dirkson
Charles Dirkson
T. W. Shelton
John H. Koenig
Edward Fliedderjohann
D. L. Kiser
C. C. Fiedderjohann
Ernest Fiedderjohann
T. E. Tynes
Westinghouse Company
Messrs
G. B. Dusenhberre
G. W. Brown
W. C. Hughes
R. J. Dickson
H. H. Russbridge
John Wessel, Jr
Fledderjohann
Aveline
Commission to Probe Block Signal Systems on Two Railways
The Interstate Commerce Commission plans a public inquiry into block signal systems on the Southern and Baltimore and Ohio railways following a recent deadly collision and derailment with injuries and fatalities. The first session will be held Friday the 4th in this city.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Southern
Baltimore and Ohio
Death by own action in Antwerp young man
Antwerp C Jan 1 Charles Zuber 29 son of David Zuber pioneer grocer swallowed carbolic acid and died. Married with two children survived by wife. He worked in his father's store since boyhood. Sheriff’s office fees in DeKalb county will fall short of his salary of 2300 by over 500.
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Antwerp
Charles Zuber
David Zuber
DeKalb County
New County Officers Take Hold at Formal Inauguration
The county board organized with Joseph Tonkel as president John Wyss as vice president and William Hockemeier as secretary. Retiring officials W A Johnson Alva Johnson and Dr J K Smith depart after four years of service and duties. Griebel, president of the board, ends his term to return to private business as a monument dealer.
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Court House
Board of County Commissioners
Joseph Tonkel
John B. Wyss
William Hockemeier
Tonkel
W. A. Johnson
Eel River Township
Churcuseo
Alva Johnson
Charles G. Griebel
Hughes Inaugurated Governor of New York in Albany
Charles E. Hughes was inaugurated as New York governor in Albany with a large attendance. The ceremony included prayers by Bishop Burke and Bishop Doane, an oath by Secretary of State Whalen, and brief welcomes from outgoing Governor Higgins and Hughes. Hughes pledged to curb abuses in law and enforce fair, efficient government.
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Albany
N. Y
Charles E. Hughes
New York
Hile
Burke
Doane
Whalen
Francis W. Higgins
Hughes
Higgins
Pennsylvania General Assembly opens with GOP majorities
Harrisburg January 1 The Pennsylvania General Assembly convened at noon after the reading of Governor Pennypacker s message and set a January fourteen recess to organize standing committees The Republican party holds majorities in both houses The governor notes that nations face wars plagues and famines but Pennsylvania s current affairs seem not likely to follow those tragic paths.
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Harrisburg
General Assembly of
Pennsylvania
Pennypacker
Republican Party
Burglar mob targets South Side homes. Phil silver stolen
Professional burglars hit three houses on the south side and tried four more, taking mainly silverware from Col. D. N. Foster and money from Mrs. Foster. Entrances were via open windows, with little disturbance elsewhere and no arrests yet.
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South Side
Col
D. N. Foster
Fairfield Avenue
New Years Day Gala at the White House
Washington January 1 Thousands of visitors from all walks of life greeted President Roosevelt and Mrs Roosevelt as the White House doors opened for New Year. The Marine Band played as officials and citizens moved through the mansion to exchange greetings with the president and cabinet members in a display of republican hospitality.
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Washington
White House
Army
Navy
Roosevelt
Fairbanks
Frank R. McCoy
United States Cavalry
New Year Brings Key Federal Laws Into Effect
Washington January 1 Today marks the start of several congressional acts affecting the nation and the District of Columbia. The pure food law bans injurious interstate foods while the free alcohol law aims to aid farmers and smaller power users by reducing fuel costs. The interstate commerce anti pass clause restricts free tickets to employees families carriers and certain exempt groups.
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Washington, Jan. i
Congress
District of Columbia
District of Colum
Unknown intruder enters Shafer home in Decatur burglary night
An unknown man presumed to have burglarized gained entry to the home of Mr and Mrs Shafer in Decatur Thursday night. Miss Clarice Gordon residing with the Shafer family heard the prowler and began to investigate as the incident unfolded.
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Smith
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