Quite a Wreck on the Baltimore and Ohio Collision Near Columbus
A dramatic collision on the Baltimore and Ohio line west of Columbus involved a cut of ten coal cars rolling at high speed into the Cincinnati Pittsburgh express. The engine plunged into the river, taking the baggage car and sleeper with it. Fireman William Herbert was killed. engineer Joseph Smallwood survived with injuries. Express messenger Leonard Rhodes and baggageman P. L. Sutor escaped with minor hurts. a Newark brakeman William Millbaugh also survived. A child passenger, Burton, 11, broke a leg. Other passengers suffered only scrapes and minor injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Bartimore
Baltimore and Ohio
Otentagany River
William Herbert
Newark
Joseph Smallwood
Leonard Rhodes
Columus
P. L. Sutor
William Millbaugd
Bur- Wiss Burton
Marshalloun
Kansas
Danville
Ises
Town in Danger at Thorpe Wisconsin Fire
A dispatch reports Thorpe on the Wisconsin Central line is burning with the town lacking an engine. Lib Lake's engine is 80 miles away and no protection exists. The fire threatens Ramber companies valued around $410000 as residents flee with no deaths reported yet.
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Chippewa Falls
Wis
Thorpe
Wisconsin Central Road
Lib Laks
Fesa
Forrest Fire Vietsma Pine City Special Report
The General Executive Committee reports the death toll from the Forrest Fire in this district. Totals include Linckley 271, Sandstone 77, Miller near Sandstone Junction 15, between Skunk Lake and Miller 12, Pokegama 24 in lumber camps 50, for a grand total of 450. Sand Lake settlement nine miles west of Kaluy sun with about 100 Finns is wiped out. survivors uncertain.
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Pine City
Linckley
Sandstone
Miller S
Sandstone Junction
Skunk Lake
Miller
Pokegama
Duluth
Rear Admiral Erben to Retire From European Command
Rear Admiral Henry Erben, commanding the European squadron, will retire on age grounds Saturday. He will haul down his flag aboard the Chicago in English waters and return home, making New York City his permanent home. Acting Rear Admiral Kirkland will succeed him in command of the European station.
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Erben
Henry Erben
Chicago
New York City
Kirkland
Fire Devastates Union City Industry and Homes
A large blaze at Hook Bro.s Butter Tab factory in Union City Indiana spreads to the Schmidt brewery and nearby businesses and homes. Loss estimated at 120000 to 150000 with about half insured. Four people drown after Skeleton Creek floods a crossing while a buggy ride fails. A Wichita storm causes flooding and fatalities in a home, a bolt of lightning kills children, and widespread damage reported.
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Hook Bro
Union City
Ind
Schmidt Brewery
Smith Mp
Yeutonic
Vhonix
Guthrie
Skeleton Creek
Ina
John McWhee
Mabel Hill
Fire destroys brick mill in Richmond with insured loss
A brick mer plant owned by Mosare Kelsey and Mathers burned in Richmond Indiana. The fire date is 2008 and the insurer covers 3300 dollars.
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Mosare, Kelsey and Mathers
Brickmer
Atichmond
Ind
Lews
Eleven year old girl nabbed for theft in Chicago store
Jennie Novak age eleven was caught stealing a pair of shoes in a Chicago shop and found with small goods hidden under her cape. She claimed a woman taught her to steal and promised detectives she would take them to the woman at her house, but later recanted. Detectives suspect the first tale may be true but offered leniency if she cooperates.
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Jennie Novak
Chicago
Jennie
Uvalde
Uvalde County
Texas
Southern Pacific
Southern Pacific Company
Railroad Company
Henry Wedde
Fort Wayne
A. W. Mason
Mobile
Alu
Carthage
James A. Kessler
Porter
Ind
Michigan Central Road
Edward & Dean
Cleveland
Dean
Chicago and
West Michigan
Baldwin
Dockery
Grand Rapids
Shanghai
Hill Jones
Dr Schoolyman
Charlen Bauer
Rushville
Springfield
Ohio
D. E Conant
Gymenasium
University of Chicago
Silver Lake
Akron
Matthew Rushenbeck
Quincy
James Gregory
Bhanghal
Horace Loomix
Chris Goodeke
Fast Towns
Mich
Mark Drifke
Bat Show
Troy
Political Oddities and Scandals Across States and Rivers
The report lists varied political items from multiple states: Abbott’s nomination on a high ballot count in Texas. the North Carolina convention backing a populist slate. a New York open letter announcing a guber natorial bid. Colorado Prohibitionists nominating a full ticket led by George Richardson. a Siberian-like note about a Bear rendezvous with a rervenue cutter. and assorted local incidents including deaths, lawsuits, and corruption charges in Hammond Indiana and New Orleans. It also notes an Alaska salmon catch forecast and a New York actress link to a San Francisco name, plus a Columbus, Ohio death in the relic room. The piece ends with sports standings in the National and Western Leagues.
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J. O. Abbott
Texas
W. K. Makeson
K. BR. Rentfrow
A H. Caldwell
CG A
Tomlinson
North Carolina
Republicans of
New York
View
Morton
Colorado
George Richardson
Alaska
Walte
Denver
San Francisco
Nellie Neustretter
W. K. Vanederbilt
Paris
Vanderbilt
Nita Allen
Charles van Valkenburg
Chicago
Viola Johnson
Hammond
Ind
Joseph Walken
New York, Chicazo and St Louis Railway
Owyhes County
Idaho
Dan Williams
Thurman
Statehouse
Columbus
Ohio
New Orleans
Grand
Foreign. Bhanghal dispatch reports various world events
The native press claims Chinese and Japanese clashes with Japanese losses cited as 4000 and heavy baggage. Dutch losses against Lombok total 3590 in killed wounded and missing. Abbe Bruneau reportedly guillotined at La Vallee France with 8000 rioters. Czar alleged to suffer albuminuria. Milan police arrest an anarchist with conspiracy papers against the King of Greece. Vanderbilt papers delayed until Cornelius arrives in Paris. Vanderbilt head en route to Paris. Zelaysia vows to prosecute Mosquito trouble, Baker’s life alleged endangered.
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Bhanghal
Lombok
Abbe Bruneau
Laeval
Vranca
Russia
Milan
Homburg
Mra
Ko Vanderbilt
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Paria
Vanderbilt
Paris
Zelaysia
Baker
Receiver Appointed for Ashtabula Water and Light Co
Benjamin A. May named receiver for the Ashtabula Ohio Water and Light Company after a suit by American Debenture Company of Chicago alleges interest payments on bonded debt were in default. The West Virginia corporation organized August 1 1891 with $100 000 bonds.
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Benjamin A. May
Ashtabula
Ohio
Moloney
Atocka
Minneapolis
St. Louis
Ih G Bun & Cao
Obituary notices of several prominent figures across states
The list records deaths and obituaries including John Gault, railroad man in Chicago. WG Howells in Jefferson Ohio. Dr J A B M Williams in Chapel Hill. Dr M O'Brien in Topeka. Gerhard Baker in Moline. Lewis V Blackman in Washburn. former Des Moines Mayor GC Lane. Mrs Edward Youmans in Ridgefield. General N I Banks in Waltham. William Keeler founder of Chicago hat and cap shop.
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John Gault
Chicago
Jefferson, Ohio
WG Howells
W. T. Howells
Chapel Ill
N. G
J. A B M. Williams
Baltimore
Topeka
Kan
M. O'Brien
Moline
Ill
Gerhard Baker
Washburn
Lewis V. Blackman
Des Moines
Iowa
Cgc Lane
Ridgefield
Coon
Edward &. Youmans
The
Popular Science Monthly
N. I. Banks
Waltham, Mass
William ©. Keeler
Dea
Controversy Over Wright Pullman Ties and Armor Plate Scandal
A wave of editorials questions Carroll D. Wright's impartiality on the Pullman strike due to his Pullman pass and friendship. The Armor-Plate scandal draws attacks on Carnegie and government contractors as Cummings leads a sharp inquiry. Various papers condemn or critique Pullman leadership and associated investigations.
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Wright
Mr. Wright
Pullman
Tledv
Colonel Wright
Grand Rapids
Carroll D. Wright
Cass
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Buffalo Enquirer
George Pulman
Louisville Times
Pullman Company
Terre Haute Express
Haltimore Sun
Carnegie Company
Whic
Cummings
Mercury
Navy
Econtra
Sam
Louisville Courier-Journal
Amos Cummings
Hoston Globe
Carnegie
Pennsylvania Iron-Workers
Newark
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Vermont
Pertons
Forrest Fire
Thunder and Lightdog
Wichita
Thomas Herman
Blase
Richmond
Crime and Casualty
Bt Dents
Michigan
Santa Monica
Cal
Ro Grimes
Mi. Doms Joguez
Harry Chapman
West Madison Street
Leavitt
Canton
Hong Kong
Erm
Minnesota
Hinckley
Bandatone
Mission Creek
St. Paul
Plaa City
Polots
W. L
Cent
Pittsburg
Boston
Cincinnati
Phil'd
St. Touts
Brooklyn
Loulaville
W. I
Hooper
Kush
Haa
Bering Fea
Canarl Line
Campania
Queenstown
Bismarck
Albers
Southampton
Philadelphhia
Liberia
Wisconsin State Board of Health
Bage River
Mayeleo
Monterey
Aro
Thoeawaler
Wanderer
Victoria
Brcg
ILM
United States
California
Hunter
the Markeets
Cat
Ag —Shipping Aradea
Enep—Fair Te Cholee
Choice Creamery
Kaw
Danapolig CarrLe
Prine
Aly
Cooxen
T. Louis Cattle
Wawato
Haurur
Kansas City Journal
Mr. Pullman
Duke Pullman
Ilnoss
Rerard
Ilinois
Mevister
Grand Rapids Herald
Pullman Palace
George M
Washington Star
Indianapolis Journal
Philadelphia Bulletin
Philadelphia Times
Tillman
South Carolina
Gy. Tillman
Florida Times-Union
Nm Iman
Milwaukee Sentinel
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