Nineteen Die in Mentor Wreck After Switch Tampering Suspected
A passenger train wreck on the Twentieth Century Limited near Mentor killed nineteen people and injured many more. Witnesses cite a boy with a lantern who claimed to have closed a switch, while officials weigh theories of switch tampering gang or a maniac's act. Only one eye witness, Night Operator Minor, described the open switch as the locomotive derailed into a siding.
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Twentieth Century Limited
Mentor
William Usher
Nickel Plate
James Barnes
Willoughby
H. S. Storrs
Lake Shore
Maniaq
Minor
Tyler
Missouri
Brabantio
Astolfo
Simla
WTH
Innependent Moon
Lam
Y M C A Juniors Plan Trip to Ice Cave
A Y M C A Juniors meeting is scheduled for Saturday at two o'clock. All members are urged to attend to plan the trip to the ice cave.
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Y.M.C.A
Ice Cave
Guilford Notes and Socials Across Town
Local notes report visits among residents in Schopville Galena and Seales Mound. News includes births twin boys to Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Bahr. Modern Woodmen social on the 14th, with a supper and dancing. Teacher Miss Blanch Murphy reengaged to teach winter term after a woods day with pupils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conrad Bahr
Edwin Glasgow
Blanch Murphy
Galena
Seales Mound
Miss Murphy
Skull of Princess de Lamballe Found by Paris Diggers
Paris workers uncover a delicately modeled skull on a foundling cemetery site, believed to be Princess de Lamballe the confidante of Marie Antoinette. Archaeologists including Victorien Sardou and Lucien Lambert affirm the identification, noting preservation and cared-for teeth. Also a brief note on worldwide marriages.
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Princess de Lamballe
Marie Antoinette
Victorien Sardou
Lucien Lambert
Death of William Reed in Council Hill
William Reed son of James Reed died at his home in Council Hill on Friday morning from pneumonia. He was about 35, unmarried, and survived by his father, a brother, and two sisters Daisy and Mrs Will Furlong of Sinsinawa. Funeral arrangements not yet definite.
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William Reed
James Reed
Council Hill
John J. Reed
Daisy
Will Furlong
Sinsinawa
Galena Wins purser in Friday game against Highland
Galena defeated Highland 10 to 2 on Friday afternoon capturing the $200 purse for the two days games.
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Galena
Galena Ball Club Defeats Highland in 8 to 2 Victory
Galena traveled to Highland and beat the local ball team eight to two. Parish pitched for Galena as lineup changes shuffled positions with Troughton moving from shortstop to second base and Cahill switching to shortstop from right field. A purse of one hundred dollars was noted for today’s rematch after Thursday’s contest.
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Galena
Highland
Parish
Troughton
Cahill
Photographer Camille Larson Sells Gallery and Plans Move
Camille Larson who ran a photo graphic gallery at Perry and Main has sold it to Mr. Liddell who will continue the business. Larson will leave for the Dakotas around July 1 to make his future home.
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Camille Larson
Perry and
Main Streets
Liddell
Larson
Dakotas
Sioux City Woman Seeks State Asylum Commitment
Mrs Kate Wilbourn of Sioux City Iowa voluntarily appeared before the board of insanity commissioners in St Paul Minnesota and requested commitment to the state asylum after four days of incessant uncontrollable weeping. She is otherwise sane and hopes hospital physicians can relieve her.
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St. Paul, Minn
Kate Wilbourn
Sioux City
Board of Insanity Commisioners
Bender Gets Contract For Local Bridge Work
The Leadmine Bridge Co. was awarded the contract to build the bridge over Crab Hollow Creek at Bakers Branch on Simon's Ferry Road for 312 dollars. City and county committees oversaw the letting, with the bid about 3800 dollars below the official estimate amid a heated territorial dispute among bridge men.
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Crab Hollow Creek
Bakers Branch
Simon's Ferry Road
Leadmine Bridge Co
County Bridge Committee
Street Committee
Galena
Leadmine Co
Special Saturday Night Sale On Ladies Underskirts
A Saturday night sale offers Ladies underskirts for 79 cents only from 9 to 10 PM on June 24. Regular prices range from 1 to 1.50 dollars, and the deal emphasizes exceptional value for a one hour window.
Miss Frerichs Visits. Local News From Gordons Ferry
Miss Anna Frerichs of Nebraska arrived Tuesday evening for a brief visit with relatives. Max Heim and wife have moved to Missouri to purchase real estate last winter. Lightning struck the Lutheran church at St Donatus Sunday evening but caused little damage. A few from here attended the errands at Dubuque Tuesday. Nicholas Hackman’s sister, an aged lady, is critically ill. Bellevue Leader.
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Anna Frerichs
Nebraska
Max Heim
Missouri
St. Donatus
Nicholas Hackman
Bellevue
John Cloran
Adam Selmeide
Clarence
Clinton, Jr
James W. Mohan
Dubuque
G.@. Baldwin
Laura E. Alexander
Galena
Pasenger
Henry Nicholas
George Young
Chicago
Sioux City
Great Western
Portage Curve
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Siniger
Jessie Bartlett Davis
Had Confidence In Mikado Says Crane Story
W H Crane recounts a tale about a Japanese man in Russian custody. A wounded prisoner with money declines help for his family, saying his Mikado will ensure his children's welfare and asks that the money go to the Russian Red Cross society.
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W. H. Crane
Japan
Nol
Mikado
Russian Red Cross Society
New York Times
Mrs Wynne's Large Family Hosts Washington Soiree
Mrs Wynne wife of the acting postmaster general is a prominent Washington hostess. She is noted for her youthful appearance as mother of ten children and for marrying soon after leaving school with her first long dress being her wedding gown.
A Busy City Day in Scales Mound and Galena
Miss Effie Ford and Miss Mary Kelly discussed city visits while local shoppers eyed good calicoes at The Fair Store. Notices include a marriage license in Dubuque, train delays, births, a drowning tragedy in Rainbow Rapids, and plans for Fourth of July events in Galena and Bellevue with Band and Harp Orchestra performances.
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Youngs
Effie Ford
Scales Mound
Fair
TL. Edwards
Cuba City
John Tresidder
Hazel Green
Grant
Sherman Childs
Walter Ripley
Chicago
J. T. Tobin
Loretta
Guilford
Galena
John Ward
Freeport
P. Ward
Park Ave
Barry Bros
Sinnger’s
Frank Stephans
Seales Mound
Fred Seubert
Ray Stephans
Sister Clara
K. of C
Turner Hall
Kirby Smith
Tacoma
Wash
Bellevue
Galena Harp Orchestra
Bowery
Governor Greys Military Organization
Dubuque
Solon Woolverton
College of Geology
Toronto
Can
His Cynical Theory Banquet Joke
A humorous exchange during a banquet features a boy asking why a speech male is called a tomet. The father, called the cosner, explains it’s likely because the speech is so dry.
Woman killed in Livingston runaway crash on hill
Mrs A W Walker died after a carriage drawn by a team of colts veered down a hill near North Lancaster while hogs loaded with brush were treated. Her husband and daughter were with her. the husband sprained his ankle and suffered severe bruises while she struck her head on a rock and died.
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Livingston
Wis
A.W. Walker
Lancaster
North Lancaster
Advance Guard Arrives to Open Springfield Encampment
The advance guard of the First regiment of Chicago under Capt Gunther arrived at Camp Lincoln this morning. The unit will prepare the camp for the regiment’s arrival Saturday at 6 o'clock. The 800 men regiment will arrive on a special train, opening the annual encampment.
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Springfield
Chicago
Gunther
Camp Lincoln
Mining Notes Show Big Output Plans At Sally Waters Mine
The Platteville Journal reports that Sally Waters mine contracts with Galena Tron Works and Galena Iron Works aim to complete improvements and install a full electrical plant. Large ore tons await milling and several untapped flats and pitches exist. The Empire Mining Company, led by Mr. Krog, plans electricity to run the mill, finishing by month’s end.
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Sally Waters
Galena Tron Works Company
Empire Mining Company
Galena Iron Works Company
Empire Company
Krog
Platteville Journal
Train Overtakes Fleeing Mother In Burlington
Mrs Lora Hateh an 18 year old from Monmouth Ill deserted her 3 month old baby on a Burlington passenger train in Kewanee Ill The train was pursued by a passenger and a brakeman returned the child to her The police issued a ticket and sent her back to Monmouth Also includes a feature on a business man who extols advertising and a funeral notice for Valentine Hellstein of East Dubuque with mass at St Church and burial at Bast Dabagne Catholic cemetery
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Mary J. Kelly
Chicago
Mary Kelly
Katharine
Josie Reynick
Joseph Reynick
E.A., Ketterer
Elizabeth BE. Mills
Montfort
Wis
Presbyterian
Fair Grounds
Louis Welsh
Mitchell
Frank Sullivan
Dubuque
Illinois Central
Freeport
Fort Dodge
Galena
RB. Arnold
Shirk
West C. Gunn
Newbold
Rhinelander
Kara Craw
Edward Craw
Rainbow Rapids
Wisconsin
Kewanee
Til
Lora Hateh
Monmouth
Ill
Burlington
Times
Valentine Hellstein
East Dubuque
Fred Adelman
St. Church
Pather Gallagher
Nicholas Thill
John Kass
Win. Tressling
Nicholas Roth
Edward Kruse
Uerman Trannell
Bast Dabagne
Private Ko of C Dance Pleases Attendees with Harp Orchestra
A Thursday private dance by the Ko of C drew a large crowd and was a pleasant social event that reflects credit on the organizing committee. Music supplied by the Galena Harp Orchestra.
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Galena Harp Orchestra
Struck by Train at Gas House Crossing
William Stoffregen struck by a passenger train at Gas House Crossing. Details of incident and ensuing actions not provided in readable text.
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WM. Stoffregen
Gas House Crossing
Tragic Brewery Wagon Crash Kills Stoffregen
William Stoffregen, driver for Blum's Brewery, was killed instantly when his wagon was struck by a 1:20 passenger train near the Illinois Central tracks and an embankment. The team panicked, the wagon overturned, and Stoffregen, about fifty, left a wife and seven children. Witness J. Posner from Chicago reported seeing the collision and the team dragging the wagon away.
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Illinois Central
Stoffregen
Martin Binm
Crockett
David Daly
Carrie Hartzel
J. Posner
Chicago
Grant Hotel
Blum's Brewery
Whistler and the King Brag From a Duchess Narrative
Clyde Fitch, after returning to Connecticut from Switzerland, recalls Whistler anecdotes. Europe still reveres the dead American painter. A Ritz Hotel reception tale claims Whistler denied knowing King Edward, only for the king to claim otherwise as a brag.
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Clyde Fitch
Switzerland
Connecticut
Whistler
Europe
Paria
Paris
England
Ritz
Edward
Mr. Whistler
Finished the Job in Mrs Wiggs Style
Dialogue snippet shows Mrs Wiggs breaking only one dish today while Mr Wiggs notes it as better. Mrs Wiggs explains it happened because it was the last dish, and scraps were involved. The exchange hints at domestic humor and kitchen mishap.
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Charles H. Wellman
Cleveland
Allen Tyler
J. H. Bradley
Akron
A. P. Head
London
F.J. Brandt
Toledo
James H. Gibson
E. Ganshirt
J. C. Wachter
Lottie Tyler
John Shoenhard
C. W. Duerrstein
Mrs. L. Reinke
John Dittmar
E. Schneider
J. G. Glasgow Jr
Dakota
Bender
Gordons Ferry
Sea
Rocky Mountain Tea
Stingers Drug Store
Herbert Schaefer
Henry Balback
Ave
Artie
Daily News
F. H. Lincox
City
Victor C. Moore
Lincoln
Neb
T. 13. Reynolds
David Ross
John Ross
Mineral Point
Panama Canal
Ross
Ilinois Central Road
J.T. Harahan
Transportation Department
Washington
Ones
China
Hila
Whistler and
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