Broken flange causes fatal Boston to Haverhill express wreck
A Portland Boston express derailed near Haverhill bridge in Bradford. Nine people died and around fifty hurt as two cars crashed into a water tank house, overturning and telescoping. The disaster traced to a broken flange on the forward truck wheel, twisting from a defective casting. Local physicians and responders aided survivors. many injured sustained leg and head wounds.
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Boston
Haverhill Bridge
Merrimac River
Haverhill
Bradford
Weymouth
Hagteer Freuch
Georgetown
Rada
J. O'Byron
William Taylor
Uidsa
Wave Able
Footanp
L. B. Adams
Newton
Masa
C. M. Cole
Lawrance
Josephua Shaw
Orin
Shaw& Thayer
Barton
Clarence Hazlawood
Heston
Walker
Harrison
Mea
Wmn. Taylor
John O'Brien
City Hospital
Geo. B. Wentworth
Dovar
M. H
Holcen McKay
Romerville
Fred McKeon
Nawsboy
Somerville
Masy
Haad
Niles Bolin
Brockton
Hugo Brattington
W. F. Kimball
Kimball Bros
John Madden
Me. Flatt
Denia Shannon
John Palt
Waltham
Maas
Westinghouse
Baker
Larey
Furber
Burning of an Alms House and Inmates Lost
A blaze destroyed the almshouse and an adjoining building near Monroe on a Tuesday morning. Three inmates died despite Thomas Colyer rescuing nine others and Mrs. Wheeler escaping. Colyer and Mrs. Wheeler were burned but not fatally.
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Binsmanam
Coun
Imire
Hast
Munroe
Thomas Colgar
Alzas
Monument Dedication For Pierre Menard In Illinois Senate
An Illinois pioneer memory event recalls Lieutenant Governor Pierre Menard. The State Bar Association held the unveiling in the Senate chamber with Governor Osinsby and Judge H A Barker presenting historical remarks on Menard’s life and impact, followed by a vote of thanks and a request for publication copy.
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Gore
Dedisarnd
Sturmorincy
Illa
Pierra Menard
Illnois
Tugatay
Senate
Bae Association
H. A Barker
Menard
Baker
Governor Larrabee's Message on Rail Legislation
Governor Larrabee addresses the Iowa legislature urging voter registration in cities, municipal women suffrage inquiry, abolition of railroad passes, fixed passenger and freight rates, and stronger railroad regulation to curb trusts. He also calls for better enforcement of prohibitory laws in major cities and for a joint committee to investigate enforcement methods.
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Wilton Hadna Soreshtag
Des Mores
Jadan
Larabee
Iowa
Civil service reform woes and vacancies debate in D C
Washington reports on civil service commissions noting only 1,250 appointments started and few vacancies exist, delaying hires. Edgerton defends figures while blaming lack of openings and biased eligible registers. Also covered are education funding debates and the National Soldiers Homes annual status with calls for more capacity and reform.
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Wasmwoton
Milgorton
Civil Service
Ita
Civil Service Commission
Thia
Edgerton
Otali
Tegietorae
S Tventy
Department
Washington
Executive Departmenta i
Washington City
Board of Managers
National Home For
Élindar
Congress
Destruction of Elevators and Wide-Ranging Crimes
The report lists multiple incidents: two grain elevators destroyed at New Rockford in Dakota Territory with 8,800 bushels of wheat lost. Dr. Cross hanged at Cork for murdering his wife to wed a younger woman. price cuts on provisions and Chicago shipments affecting trade. papal audience for the Brigidi pilgrims tied to Queen Victoria’s support. a shooting suicide by Rev John Lowther amid a disreputable suburb incident. Apache attacks on four prospectors near Bonora. railroads and manufacture halting price changes. Titman Justice rumored alive after a hanging. Paul Grottkau’s riot conviction upheld in Milwaukee. libel damages sought by Roy Howe against Phat Baptist defendants. Talmage shoots telegraph operator after a dispute. a French proposal to substitute hanging with electric chair. Wells-McGeoch decision in Wisconsin case clarifying a Chicago land deal. union strikes and wage promises in Preranong. Baldwin restored to Fourth National Bank presidency. obituary of veteran stenographer A J Warburton. Pan-Handle railroad freight robbers set for trials next week.
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Nia
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Danog
Ubarisa Schnolder
Loomale
Bonora
Gerpoulmo
Managora
Abvol Rali
Uba
Teta
Titman Justice
Moom Shiner
Towns County
Allys
Hote
Wisconsin Supreme Court
Milwaukee Municipal Court
Paul Grottkau
Grottkau
Phat Baptist Church
Jackson
Tons
New Apapera
Roy. Strederick Howeard
Central Capitol
Jackknow
Atatomonte
J.C. Talmage
A. A. Talmage
Louis
G. J. Tidd
Brunswick
Tidd
Talmage
Tu Hou
Han
Miling Albany
Markets Report From Ontcade and Newton
Market quotations mixed across wheat corn and oats with No 1 red and No 2 winter figures. Livestock in union stock yards shows hogs firm to higher and cattle steady, while produce prices list butter eggs dressed poultry and potatoes with varied per unit rates.
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Tanoy Eigin Creamery
Newton
Ryse
Harley
Calla
Giverpayl
Lamba
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