Serious Wreck at Monroe Falls Ohio Injures Many
Freight train No. 92 southbound on the Ohio Valley Railroad wrecked near Morganfield Kentucky about thirty miles south of Evansville Indiana. Fire followed as the engine struck a cow. three men killed and several injured including Frank Threlkeld Frederick Van Dorn and William Davis amid a huge blaze after cars piled on the locomotive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Valley Railroad
Morganfield
Evansville
Ind
Frank Threlkeld
Hatfield
Frederick van Dorn
Henderson
William Davis
Hopkinsville
Davis
Threlkeld
van Dorn
Wreck of Baltimore and Ohio Train Near Munroe Falls
A westbound B&O express derailed one mile east of Munroe Falls due to spreading rails on a sharp curve. Five coaches toppled into a ten foot embankment, many passengers en route to Chicago injured. Thirty serious. all wounded rushed to Akron City Hospital for treatment. cause unclear, blamed on heavy traffic for the World's Fair period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuyahoga Falls
Ohio
Baltimore and Ohio Express
Munroe Falls
Chicago
Akron
City Hospital
Altimore
Crop conditions across states show mixed yields and drought impact
In Indiana reports wheat yield excellent and oats good, but northern and central areas suffer drought in corn and potato crops, pastures dry. Ohio harvests continue with generally good yields in wheat, hay, oats, while corn, tobacco, potatoes, and pastures need rain. corn tasseling and shooting advance, late potatoes damaged by bugs. Michigan harvests wheat rapidly, corn maturing, potatoes and hay in prime condition. root crops and pastures need ruin? drought relief is implied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Ohio
Michigan
Explosions Smash Ablon Dynamite Factory Near Havre
In Paris special reporting four blasts struck the Ablon dynamite factory in Bon Fleur near Havre. The ruins caught fire and remained burning at last dispatch. Nine men killed and twenty severely wounded. several bodies believed trapped beneath the rubble. Sightings indicate many workers were at the plant during the explosions.
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Paris
Ablon
Bon Fleur
Havre
Sakshitier
Uncle Sam Wins in Bering Sea Dispute
Ottawa reports Sir John Thompson, British arbiter and justice minister, believes the United States won the case. Thompson seeks concessions, while Chin confirms the Paris argument earlier received in full.
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Ottawa
Ont
John Thompson
Bering Sea
Department
United States
Thompson
Chin
Paris
Grave strike tension brings militia to alert in Cherokee district
Topeka special reports the strike situation in the Cherokee district is dire. Governor Deweyling and advisors state eleven companies of militia have been ordered to hold themselves in readiness at three hours' notice as all danger points are closely watched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kas
Cherokee
Deweling
Fire destroys Hollow Rock business district
A major blaze swept through Hollow Rock Tennessee destroying the business portion of town. Only the Record office the post office and a dry goods store remained. Loss estimated at 40000 with minimal insurance. Origin believed incendiary.
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Hollow Rock
Tenn
Fifteen Engines Seized for 1891 Taxes at Council Bluffs
County Treasurer Reed chains fifteen Union Pacific engines in the road house under deputy care to secure a sum of 10,000 for 1891 taxes. The seizure highlights enforcement actions by local authorities in Council Bluffs, Iowa, reflecting a rare tax collection measure involving railroad equipment and publicproperty.
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Council Bluffs
Iowa
Reed
Union Pacific
Royal Bohemian tour opens in New York in October
The Royal Bohemian National Opera Company will tour America for twenty weeks with a New York opening in October. Sherman Hoar reportedly appointed United States District Attorney in Boston, replacing Frank D. Allen who is visiting the World's Fair. Charles F. Washburn of Washburn Moon dies in Worcester of apoplexy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Bohemian National Opera Company
America
New York
Boston
Sherman Hoar
United States
Frank D. Allen
Charles F. Washburn
Washburn- Moon
Worcester
Mass
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Samuel Spencer
East Tennessee
Virginia, and
Georgia
Central Trust Company of
Art
Jersey City
N. J
Job Lippinesti
Russell Sage
Delia Keegan
Sage
Kingston Coal Company
Edwardsville
Milwaukee woman drowns at swimming school tragedy
WESTERN Miss Helen LIPMAN of Milwaukee age twenty drowns during a swimming lesson seized by cramps. The report outlines various incidents from across the country including bank failures and a high profile murder case at Dayton Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Lipman
Milwaukee
Central Ineuranes Company
Toledo
Metropolia
Til
Richard Shoemaker
George
Richard Lukens
F. T. Day
Michigan
Stevenson
Golden Gate Park
San Francisco
Adolph Sutro
Sutro Heights
Portland
Ore
United States Grand Jury
Lan
E.L. Gunn
Lima
Ohio
Browne Street
Cincinnati
Frederick Lo“Eler
Lena Linder
Norwalk
Aspen
Colo
Minnesota
Minneapolis
Ewing
Mich
Bogard
St. Louis
Southern crime and violence and international tension in brief
Reports from Texas Florida and Georgia describe a 12 year old girl murdered near Fort Worth a suspect jailed in the crime. A Greenville Mississippi fire gang causes a $100000 loss. Atlanta mortgage action on Georgia Pacific railroad. Fertilizer regulation moves proposed by Southern agriculture commissioners. Jail accident in Fayette County kills two men and injures others. New Orleans mint cashier charged with embezzlement. A Texas dance shooting ends in death. Franco-Siamese tensions loom with possible blockades and a German gunboat arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Cerainea
Fort Worth
Tex
Greenville
Mise
Atlanta
Central Trust Company
Georgia Pacific Railroad
Commissioners of Agriculture of the
Southern States
John Erskine
Dave Williams
Fayette County
James M. Dowling
United States Mint
New Orleans
Quintana Village
Texas
Robert Earl
J. K. Cash
Sandy Point
Earl
Cash
Cae
Wash
Washington Items From The Nation's Capital
Commissioner Lamoreux urged the Secretary of War to police forest reservations in the West. Bureau of Statistics reports 67 726 immigrants arrived in June from major foreign countries. Twelve months ended June 30 1493 saw 497 936 immigrants, with Germany Italy and Russia among origins. King George VI is not referenced. Comptroller Eckels notes banks driven to assignment by strict laws. government to aid sound banks but show no mercy to mismanaged ones. Aputr jailed in Vienna for six years for defrauding Austro Hungarian Bank. China aids Siam against French encroachment, a shift from longstanding tribute to active support.
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Lamoreux
Secretary of War
West
Bureau of Statistics
United States
Mexico
Germany
Italy
Sweden
Norway
Russia
Poland
United Kingdom
Eckels
Denver
Aputr
Chicago
Vienna
Pekin
China
Siam
Rev Charles Briggs declines 250000 testimonial offer
The Rev Charles A Briggs, disciplined by the Presbyterian General Assembly, has declined a testimonial valued at 250000. The report also notes various league standings and recent deaths, including Charles Breck and ex-Congressman Frederick A Johnson, among others.
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Charles A. Briggs
Presbyterian General Assembly
Eugene Kelly
National Federation of America
Irish National Party
National League
Philadelpia
Baltimores
Pittsburgs
New Yorks
Clevelands
Chicagou
Brooklyns
Waahl Gt
du Cincinnatis
Loninvilies
Milton
Mass
Charles Breck
Lenox
Richard T. Achmuty
Panama
Nathan Crowell
Montgomery
Ala
James T. Hairsclaw
Racine
Wis
Jackson Wright
Brownstown
Ind
Wm. Benton
Glens Falls
N. Y
Frederick A. Johnson
R. G. Dun & Co
Review of Trade
Denver
Dusineas
Belvidere
Unalaske
Karlink
San Francisco
Vincent
Grampus
Mackenzie River
Port Townsend
Wash
Willian L. Beebe
Petropavlovski
Siberia
Behring Sea
War Looms as Siam France Clash Escalates at Mekong
France declares war on Siam over Mekong boundary aims after Siam defends forts and refuses full indemnity. Blockade of Bangkok looms as French ultimatum seeks control of both Mekong banks and Menam mouth. Siam pledges partial concessions while Britain, Russia, and China watch potential regional escalation. News briefs note oil explosion fatalities in Prairie Depot Oklahoma and other incidents.
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First National
Hank
Kent Bank
Cheyenne
Wyo
Vintuerchek
Rutledge
Minn
Ohio
Prairie Depot
Mostoria
Denver
M.S. Noah
Albert Nelson
Engle & Hurria
Hyman
Mekong
Siam
Mekong River
Bar
Menam
Vuknam
France
Bangkok
Mrs Majesty
England
Russia
China
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Aea Eeault
Uncle Sam
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Washington
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Ryba
Nees
Sane Renee
Percy
Annam
Asia
Cambodia
Luang Praban
Olney
Cleveland
Gray Gables
Minnoapolis
Alson
Louis Wirchlisger
Columbus
Joan Nevayr
St. Clair County, Ill
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