Explosion sinks steamer City of Tren ton near Torresdale
Philadelphia reports the port boiler exploded on the steamer City of Tren ton en route to Trenton New Jersey. The blast killed 41, injured 20, with four missing as the ship burned and grounded in marshes opposite Torresdale. Survivors were rescued from the shallow river.
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Trenton
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Torresdale
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Shew
Elizabeth Green
Arthur .Lansing
Mulder
James O'Conden
Tres Man
Wilmington
Del
Matt Mable
Matilda Cross
Theresa Rhein
Louisa. Panschéick
City of Clifton Sinks at Seventy Six Landing
The steamer City of Clifton sank at Seventy Six Landing near St. Louis on Wednesday afternoon while bound for St. Louis with a lumber cargo. All aboard were saved and no injuries were reported.
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Til
City of Clifton
St. Louis
Lake George Steamer Ticonderoga Fire Halts Transit
A fire aboard the steamer Ticonderoga on Lake George halted service Thursday morning with no known casualties. Authorities reported the incident to local fire units and shoreline observers amid the blaze.
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Ticonderoga
Pais
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Two Winnebago Adopted by State House Girls
At the Pan-American exposition indian congress Grace Duval, Gov Durbin’s stenographer, and Grace White of the Indiana supreme court clerk’s office were made adopted princesses of the Winnebagoes in a ceremony before about 35 000. Chief Seven Rabbits led the service with 42 chiefs 50 braves and 300 squaws in attendance.
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Durbin
Grace’ White
Indiana Supreme Court
Dua Wae
Make-Funny
Mark
Miss White
Boys Find 6000 Supposedly Stolen From Express Company
In Omaha Nebraska on February 28 boys discovered six thousand dollars in bills while playing in a lumber yard. The find is expected to clear an express messenger accused of theft and unravel the mystery of two valuable packages missing from Pacific Express wagons. The tale recalls earlier losses and trials including a 1900s case involving Geo Archibald and a defamation suit over damages. The express company seeks to establish a claim to the recovered funds.
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Omaha
Pacific-express Company
Geo. Archibald
Archibald
the, Express Company
Awit
Divorce Sought Over Lack of Affection in Kansas
Mrs August Simmons files for divorce in Hodgeman county Kansas claiming her husband refused to kiss caress or show affection since their two year marriage. She alleges he slapped her when she sought a kiss and that he kisses other women. He says his ideas about kissing are not conducive to health.
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Kinsley
Kas
Hodgeman County
August Simmons
Kansas
Fire damages home on Capitol Avenue from lamp explosion
Firefighters were called at 3 o'clock on Thursday to the home of Mary McCauley at 214 North Capitol Avenue. The blaze caused a $10 loss, traced to a lamp explosion. No one was injured.
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Mary “McCauley
Capitol-ave
Hanna to Pioneers in Cleveland Picnic Speech
Senator Hanna spoke at a Cleveland rally before about 4000 farmers and two dozen women. He joked to shift from religion and politics and praised McKinley, drawing a large crowd that pressed around him after the address.
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Burgess Grovey
Sally
McKinley
Railroad Injunction Denied in Pittsburg Bridge Fight
The injunction to block the Wabash from a Monongahela River bridge at Pittsburg was refused, seen as a victory for the railroad. Toledo and St Louis Western raised section men wages from 40 to 45 dollars monthly. Panhandle traffic is heavy, forcing engineers to work overtime.
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Wabash
Monongahela
Toledo
Alntont Soldier to Be Discharged in Return Home
A brief item notes the young soldier Alntont who is awaiting discharge and return home after service. The column frames the expected date of discharge and the family’s anticipation.
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Oo. H. ‘ Alntont
Marr
Wathité Abou
Market notes and rumors drift through Bond and stock reports
Broad notes from traders cite 8 to 9 40 coupon prices and cautious optimism for September as demand returns. Reports claim Atchison Pacific mail talks on oriental traffic, London houses bid, iron trade eyes early settlement, and Amalgamated copper buys. Settlement prospects, dividends, and London rate stability anchor sentiment amid mixed activity in Western grain and rail stocks.
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Tallway Ponds
Atchison
Pacific Mail 8. S. Co
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London
Hine
Tates
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Gulf
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Hecla
Pat Dividen
Otexas
EL & T. H. Bay
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Western
Puyitiz
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Pacific
Showoff Fire Demo Delights Visiting Chiefs in New York
A 3 PM fire drill on Pennsylvania and New York streets drew crowds as fire apparatus from multiple cities flooded the area. Capt. Glazier earned praise for nozzle work while a toppled riderless horse and a rogue hose show added hazards but no serious injuries.
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Pennsylvania
St. Iddider
University Square
Meridian-st
Mar
Glazier
Alleya Bowling Season Opens With Refits
The Pastime bowling note signals Alleya has been refitted for the season starting September 2. California wines and brandies are advertised with bottles labeled for sale. A purchaser lists items including 20 bottles from N. Mert diepst.
Aguinaldo's Wife Prevented Manila Massacre
A Denver report recounts how Mrs. Aguinaldo, wife of the Filipino leader, warned Manila officers of a planned uprising and citywide massacre. Captured earlier, she risked her life to reveal the plot and thwart the insurrection.
Passage from Hancock voyage hints riches of Philippines
On the transport Hancock arrival in San Francisco passengers include Congressman Hull Iowa who advocates opening the Philippines to miners and prospectors. He cites Mindanao gold and upland development as potential wealth while noting remaining restrictions under the Spooner law.
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Mainl
Hancock
Congressman Hull
Iowa
Philip
Pines
Philippines
Deutschland Smashes Ocean Speed Record Liner Deutschland
New York Aug 23 The ocean speed record was smashed by the steamer Deutschland arriving off New York in five days 12 hours and five minutes from Hamburg Aug 22 after calling at Hampton and Cherbourg The run time marked a new best Cherbourg to New York distance listed with figures and aboard were Tod Sloan and MM Fournier among others including Fred Bett of Philadelphia state insurance commissioner and Congressman Puget.
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Malles
Tod’ “Sloane
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Chaffeur
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