Five Men Die As Railroad Collision Shocks Illinois
A Cairo Illinois report says Illinois Central passenger No 22 and freight No 55 collided between Weang and Dongola. Engineer William Huntington and Baggagemaster Felix Armstrong died along with two firemen. Several passengers were slightly injured as the wrecked trains collapsed on a curve.
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Cairo
Illinois Central Railroad
Weang
Dongola
William Huntington
Felix Armstrong
Centralia
Wetang
Adam Odoms
Cool Thieves Steal From Governor Matthews Home
Burglars entered Gov. Matthews residence on North Illinois Street Indianapolis and stole a gold watch and $12 in cash. They apparently dined at the table, set the Mrs Matthews china, and left after an hour or more without disturbing the family, who discovered the theft in the morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Matthews
Ilinois Street
Indianapolis
Mrs. Matthews
Murder Arrests in 1866 Kentucky Case Recalled
William Minnix was arrested in Saylorsville Kentucky for a 1806 Magoffin County assault on William Ward with an old skillet handle. He fled to Missouri, using the alias Burns, later becoming a lawyer and Methodist minister. His wife did not know his true name. He returned to Magoffin County to face trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Minnix
Sayloraville
William Ward
Magoffin County
Minnix Anyx
Ward
Missouri
M. E
Attorney General Warns to Bar Prize Fight Across Territories
Harmon directs U S district attorneys and marshals in New Mexico Arizona and Indian Territory to keep a sharp outlook for the Maher Fitzsimmons prize fight and to use all means to prevent violations of the law prohibiting prize fights in the territories. Authorities report they will be alert to enforce the ban.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmon
United States
New Mexico
Arizona
Cleveland flood washes hillside into river drowning woman
A water surge on Franklin Avenue washed hundreds of feet of hillside into the river near a small frame house occupied by 60 year old Mrs. Mary Ravey. The house and contents were carried away and Ravey drowned. A New York Pennsylvania and Ohio freight train at the foot of the hill was struck by the flood and four train cars were toppled into the river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Franklin Avenue
Mary Ravey
Ravey
New York
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Fire destroys Queen City Oil Works on East Front Street
Firemen injured as Queen City Oil Works burns at No East Front street. Driver Beckman and Pipeman Henry Schafer from the Gas Engine Co. were hurt en route to the blaze. Beckman was knocked unconscious, Schafer saved by catching a horse, injuring his wrist. Also notes a grain elevator fire at Youngstown, Ohio, destroying Smith Crawford & Co.’s elevator with $20,000 loss and $14,000 insurance.
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Queen City Oil Company
East Front Street
Ineionati
Beckman
Hook No
Henry Schafer
Gas Engine Company
Schafer
Bunker
Smith, Crawford & Co
Youngstown
Ohi
Secretary Chamberlain Reports Transvaal Tensions
Joseph Chamberlain warns that taxation power in the Transvaal rests with a shrinking agricultural minority while Uitlanders pay rising revenues but lack voice. He defends the pacific Uitlander stance, recalls rejected petitions, and asserts Britain will maintain external control while offering friendly counsels to newcomers.
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Chamberlain
Transvaal
Joseph Chamberlain
Cape Colony
Hercules Robinson
Transvyan
Volksraad
Great Britain
South Africa
Amazed Officials Praise Bond Issue Action in Washington
Government officials are delighted with the country’s bond issue, noting bids exceed expectations. Secretary Carlisle would have liked a 1090 average price, but the loan is expected to go about two points higher. Official figures show premium rates and bid amounts across multiple values, with totals mounting from hundreds to millions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Carlisle
Revolt in Madrid Trails Deaths and Rioting Threats
A Madrid street demonstration ends in a funeral and large republican crowd shouting against the police and king. Thousands march to the cemetery and return to the royal palace, with tensions high and authorities hesitant to act. A separate incident in Chicago injures two in a flashlight powder explosion. Charles J. Allen, a former Cleveland preacher, is charged with bigamy in Ohio.
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Madrid
Spain
Thuracay
Campos
Republic
Ohio
Charles J. Allen
Cleveland
Hicks Realty and Improvement Comepany
Tt iv
Uns
Margaret J. Robinson
Elyria
Comstock
Diatient Wifts
Loan bid classifications completed for new issue
Bid schedules for the loan above the Morgan rate of P10. GS77 completed and taken to Secretary Carlisle. The results were presented to the President and consent granted for publishing the lists of successful bidders.
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Carlisle
Earthquake Shocks Cuban City of Puerto Principe Area
A Wednesday quake struck Santaraz del Sur in Puerto Principe province Cuba. The tremor caused houses to rock and residents to flee into the streets in fear, many praying for mercy as buildings trembled.
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Cuba
Santaraz del Sur
Puerto Principe
Dowd Declared Inane And Building Blown Down
Professor Daniel L Dowd well known for physical culture was declared inane. A three story brick building on Second Avenue between Thirty ninth and Fortieth streets in Brooklyn blew down in a storm burying three people.
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Dowd
Daniel L. Dowd
New York
Lo Brooklyn
XI. Y
Second Avenue
Thirty-ninth
Fortieth Streets
A Fight for Queues in Korea Causes Protests
Steamer Gaelic reports Korea faces upheaval as the royal family cuts queues and western fashion gains. Officials resign over the policy, while guards at capital gates enforce barbers, sparking rural rebellion and mass flight to the mountains.
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San Francisco
Hong Kong
Yokohama
Corea
Prince Royal
Dwinf Mere
Morgan Syndicate Sells Bonds in New York Market
The Morgan pool in New York sold bonds at market rate of 11. Reports say Morgan as a buyer may push bonds to 120 soon. Washington reports claim Morgan to receive only 30000 of the loan, surprising many who expected 57 million. Treasury vaults see an influx of gold as bidders secure safety before allotment notices.
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Morgan Pool
New York
Wall Street
Mr. Morgan
Morgan
Coo
Washington
Treasury
Golden Hue Boosts U.S. Trade and Treasury Outlook
R Gk Dan Co reports a surprising loan success that brightens business prospects. The rapid adoption signals U.S. power and purpose, unlocking gold, attracting foreign investors, and reshaping early monthly records amid a global financial shift.
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R. Gk. Dan & Co
Treasury
Congress
Murope
Dynamite Explosion Damages Sas Angeles Residence
A dynamite blast late at night damaged the home of T Stiason in Sas Angeles. The occupants slept through the report heard citywide causing concern. A neighbor rushed to help but the blast missed its mark and police suspect a robbery motive by unknown burglars.
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T. . Stiason
Sas Angeles
Amar
Polio
Senate panel backs Cuba neutrality resolution amid war in Cuba
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee approved a concurrent resolution calling for U S neutrality between Spain and Cuba and respecting belligerent rights in U S ports and waters. Senator Morgan endorsed the measure, Senator Call set to move it as soon as possible. The committee plans to pursue the Cuban question after urgent deficiency and appropriation bills are resolved.
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Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Cuba
Morgan
Senate
House of Representatives
Congress
Spain
United States of America
United States
Call
Foreign Affairs Committee
Mannix Case Subjects Cuba Expulsion Warning
Talk of Mannix case notes an American correspondent in Cuba ordered to leave and alleged blacklisting at Havana palace. State Department awaits Spanish officials’ stance while Mannix’s letters offended authorities.
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Bpaniah
Cuba
William E. Mannix
Washington Evening Star
Havana
State Department
Mannix
Markets Across Cities Report Mixed Livestock And Grain Prices
Chicago and Milwaukee market sheets show cattle from $5.00 to $5.25 with hogs $3.00 to $5.25, wheat No. 2 red around 78 to 88 cents, corn No. 2 yellow 28 to 32 cents, oats No. 2 white 22 to 26 cents, and butter eggs and sheep listed with varied per-bushel and per-pound figures. New York notes cattle at $5.00 to $5.25, hogs $3.00 to $5.00, wheat No. 2 red 78 to 88 cents, corn No. 2 57 to 68 cents, oats No. 2 white 24 to 26 cents. Detroit, Indianapolis, and Buffalo markets show similar ranges for cattle, hogs, and grains with regional price variation and standard commodity units.
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Chicago
Indiabapelia Cate
Mt. Louis
Detroit
New York
Conductor Killed and Motorman Hurt in Baltimore and Ohio Crash
A shifting engine on the Baltimore and Ohio Railway derailed a car near Tronkin's Crossing east of Pittsburgh, killing Conductor WoT Cooper and City, injuring Motorman John Riddles. Eight passengers were aboard. three were injured, others escaped with minor fright as passengers fled.
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Baltimore and Ohio Railway
Tronkin’s
Crossiig
Adie
Osiles Eust
Pittabore
Wot
Cooper and
Ciaty
John Riddles
Caroof
Chree
Wonsen
Adel
Dunlop Fined 2000 For Obscene Publication
Publisher Joseph Re Dunlop of the Chicago Dispatch was sentenced by Judge Giroai up to pay a $2000 fine and serve two years in Joliet penitentiary for obscenity involving the United States and its defense. The fine is to be paid within twenty days. Supreme Court remains possible on appeal.
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Dunlop
Joseph Re Dunlop
Chicago Dispatch
Cgiroaieup
Joliet
United States
Aui
Supreme Cares
Crearge
W. Hlonge
Knights of Pythias
Houge
Muncie
House
Decatur
Aaa
Hooston
Connersville
Citizens Bank
Jasten
James M. McIntosh
Huston
Euston
Local Woman Dies After Arm Scratch Leads to Gangrene
Mrs. Charles Noack of Sioux City Iowa died after a scratch on the arm from a rough edge while kneading bread. The injury swelled severely and gangrene developed, leading to death several hours later.
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Klilpher
Charles Noack
Sioux City
Lowa
Hue Eufferer
No Extra Session for Indiana and Gov Matthews Decision
Gov Matthews says he will not call a special session to settle apportionment issues following the Supreme Court decision. He urges elections under the 1885 law and notes that the hold-over Senators might be ineligible, but he will not intervene. In Clarksburg a church incident ends with both Deacon William Smith and Chas Higgs fined after a wad incident and scuffle. The youth celebrate the outcome with gleeful revelry and anvils sound in mock ceremony.
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Gov. Matthews
Clarksburg
Conn
Indiana
Supreme Court
General Assembly
Deacon Smith
William Smith
Chas. Higgs
Higgs
Smith
Elopement Sparks Questions in Louisville Affair
Reported elopement to Jeffersonville of Harry Branch and Estella B Hartwell prompts details of their brief courtship three weeks old. Branch, a theater business figure in Chicago, claimed widower status with two children. After marriage they returned to Louisville and hurried to Chicago by train.
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Jeffersonville
Harry Branch
Estella B. Hartwell
Branch
Chicago
Tisbride
E. Butler Hartwell
Louisville
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Hagen
Pincepe
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Chicago Law Students’ and Alumni Association
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