Three Trains in Fatal Smash-Up in New York Central
Amsterdam N Y February 18 three lives lost two men badly injured after three freight trains collided at the same point on the New York Central Monday morning. The west bound pick up had moved to the east bound track to let a fast freight pass. An east bound freight struck the pick up head on and a fast freight from the east hit the wreckage. Engineers Bridenbecker Traverse and wireman Bolge died. Arthur Yoren also killed. Condon fireman injured with skull fracture. Property loss is $60 000.
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Utica
Daughters of the American Revolution Convene Continental Congress
The tenth continental congress of the D A R opened in Washington on Monday under President-general Mrs Paniel Manning. The event features 13 girl pages with sashes bearing the names of the original states. Prominent candidates for president general include Mrs Washington Augustus Hoebling of New Jersey Mrs Cornelia Cole Fairbanks and Mrs Donald MacLean.
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Washington
Continental Congress
the Daughters of the American Revolution
Paniel Manning
New York
Washington Augustus Hoebling
New Jersey
Brooklyn Bridge
Cornelia Cole Fairbanks
Senator Fairbanks
Donald MacLean
Nation raid case heads to decision next Thursday
Topeka Kas February 18 Judge McCabe heard the arguments in Mrs Nation's case for smashing the Unsa saloon on February 5 The judge promised a ruling Sheriff Cook is serving warrants on Mrs Nation's home defenders who joined the raid charging them with grand larceny Items taken included cigars billiard balls and portable goods carried away as souvenirs Hoodlums who followed the procession were blamed Mrs Nation and her followers remained in Dr Eva Hardings office all night while mounted police watched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka, Kas
McCabe
White Mice May Strike In Vaudeville Here
New York February 18. The vaudeville managers association may close all vaudeville licenses east of Chicago if the 5 percent poking fee is not removed. The White Mice players have ordered the decision to strike and could act at any time. Managers are using cheap music hall acts and amateurs as an emergency measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chicago
White Mice
Carnegie's New Scheme for World Class Shipyards
The Press reports Andrew Carnegie nears realization of a vast ship building yard complex beside a massive iron and steel plant on Staten Island. The project promises to create the greatest yards in the world and positions Staten Island as the industrial hub.
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New York
Andrew Carnegie
Staten Island
Double Lynching in Tennessee and Missouri Tragedies
Memphis reports two lynchings of black men Fred King and Fitzgerald after alleged assaults, with no details yet. In St Louis, Charles E Bent killed his wife then himself after years of separation and recent unemployment.
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Memphis
Tenn
Fred King
Elsie Arnold
Fitzgerald
Dyersburg
Charles E. Bent
Bent
City Life Injuries and Suits Highlight Local Scene
James Gratton a stone mason on Sout Benate avenue injured a finger while laying stone near Maryland and Pennsylvania streets. Caroline Hamilton sues the street car company for 10000 after being thrown from a Prospect street car. Subscriptions for the William N Jackson normal school total about 10000 of 50000, with promoters encouraged. William Wesley a 1683 Hoyt teamster injured three fingers and a finger at Ala church Serne at 136 EL Washington owns a large stock of
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James Gratton
Benate Ave
Maryland
Alachurch
Serne
EL -Washingtonowning
Resigning minister names gossipers after scandal
Rev H C Wilson of Ham mond street M E church resigns in a dramatic public disclosure naming women and couples tied to rumors he denies criminal wrongdoing calling it persecution He declares 90 percent of the congregation will stay with him and plans to preach next Sunday at Knox hall
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Lewiston
H. C. Wilson
Hammond St. M. E. Church
Pblic
Lillian Merrill
F. H. Merrill
C. J. Gammon
Knox Hall
Tie
Wilson
South Bend Charter Bill Narrows Tax Levy and Powers
Senator Burns drafts a compromised South Bend charter bill cutting the tax levy to 1.25 dollars and fixing the mayor’s salary between 1500 and 2500 dollars. It shifts council control, limits governor appointment power on the works and safety boards, and bans mayoral control of police during riots amid election fears.
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Burns
South Bend
Works and Safety Boards
Senate Takes Up Financial Reporting Bill Ahead of Third Reading
The bill requiring state institutions to file a financial report within ten days has passed the house and reached the senate third reading, with Goodwine ready to call it up at the first opportunity. Warden Shideler filed his report with the state auditor in anticipation of passage, while no other institutions have rushed similarly.
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House
Senate
Goodwine
Warden Shideler
Auditor of State
Brutal Allegations Against Chicago School Teacher
In Chicago in police court, alleged victims testified that Charles Surhi beat 10 year old Charles Struch after the boy offered a handkerchief to a wounded classmate. Struch’s father then whipped Surhi with a horsewhip in front of pupils as demerits were doled out each Friday. The case was continued to Wednesday.
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Chicago
Charles Surhi
Charles Struch
Surni
Struch
Quigley Denies Police Exam Bias Acknowledged by Council
Quigley denies claims that councilmen influenced police recruit tests during the physical exam at Supt. Quigley’s request. Critics threaten to target the junk shop ordinance in retaliation, labeling the move as political payback by rival council members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian
Quigley
Westminster kennel club beach show opens at Madison Square Garden
The Westminster kennel club beach show begins Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden in New York City with over 2,000 entries. Notable dogs include Sandor Wom Inn a great dane, Gillie an old English sheepdog owned by J. P. Morgan, Kate cerfelto the champion bulldog, Kingstonian Craft the St Bernard, and Ampho the bull terrier owned by Frank Croker.
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New York
Westminster Kennel Club
Madison Square Garden
J. P. Morgan
Gillie
Katecerfelto
Frank J. Goul
Kingstonian Craft
Frank Croker
Ampho
Full Senate Returns to Complete Roster After Absences
For the first time since the session began every one of the 50 senators sat in their desks Monday. Senator Darby, ill since the session started, returned last Friday and was present Monday, along with Senator Agnew who had been absent due to injury.
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Darby
Agnew
NY Man Cleared by Vienna Cure Test
Frederick Hammann of New York was sent to Vienna by a local newspaper to test Dr Hoff's new consumption cure. The Vienna special reports he has been cured and will return to New York immediately after arriving there unable to walk upon departure.
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New York
Vienna
Frederick Hammann
Hoff
Federal Judge Discharges Reivership on B and O Route
Monday Judge Baker in federal court discharged Judson Harmon and Joseph Robinson from the receivership of the Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern railroad.
Frisco to Fight Vice and Slavery Trade in Chinatown
Engineer Meade killed in a Northeast Maryland wreck Monday. Frisco vows to wage war on vice and the sale of slave girls in Chinatown. Pioneers' hall in San Francisco burned Sunday night. John Sinclair, a janitor, cremated. All union laborers in Fort Worth Texas on strike returned to work Monday and won.
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Engineer Meade
Northeast
Frisco
Chinatown
Pioneers’ Hall
San Francisco
John Sinclair
Fort Worth
Tex
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Grip Recovery
Ad touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as quickly restoring appetite and vitality after the grip. It claims to regulate the heart, purify blood, and expel disease germs, with a magical stomach toning effect and renewed health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarsaparilla
Extra Session Discussed For Cuba Relations
A White House conference Sunday night with Senators Allison Aldrich Platt Hanna and Spooner and the president discussed calling an extra session to consider future relations with Cuba. The decision hinges on events of the current week to determine necessity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allison
Aldrich
Platt
Connecticut
Hanna
Spooner
Cuba
Taylor Lobbyist Accused of Personal Gain in Tax Bill
Attorney General Taylor allegedly backing a bill allowing a 20 percent cut on taxes from sequestered property. J. B. Workman, a tax reformer, claims the measure was prepared by ex-Auditor Hart and approved by Taylor, who is said to lobby for the income.
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Ed Property
Hart
Switzerland
Coun
Ty. Atty
Taylor
Workman
Marriages and deaths for numerous residents listed
Births and deaths documented with names and addresses across several streets including Belmont Avenue Birk Delaware Street Massachusetts Avenue and Highland and Vermont Streets. Entries include numerous couples and several child births with ages and causes such as pneumonia bronchitis and heart disease.
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John
Susie Clementz
Belmont Ave
Birk
George C
Carrie White
Delaware St
Russell
Sadie Edwards
Massachusetts Ave
Charles and Schmalholz
Highland
Vermont-sts
Samuel and
Gren
Miley-ave
Price
Maggie Shobe
Nebraska St
Lewis and
Mary Coval
S. West-st
Mrs. Emerich
Gent
Ave
Morton
Clara Hodson
Brightward-ave
Richard G
Theresa Pergande
Pleasant-st
Elijah
Emily Tarris
Dawson-st
Charles F
Anna Stockstahier
Weghorst-st
M. J
Addie Groves
New Jersey
Charles and
Dora Wachsaw
Patterson-st
Electrocution Bill Killed After Joked Amendment
The house on Monday adopted an amendment substituting morphine for the electric chair by a 35 to 24 vote. The amendment, offered by Representative Passage, a veteran physician, was adopted as a joke and the enacting clause of the measure was then stricken.
Tragic double deaths in Connersville linked to love crisis
In Connersville Indiana on February 18 Miss Nettie Van Blatt 18 died after ingesting chloroform. On Sunday during Nettie’s funeral Miss Bessie Rudiell also died after taking laudanum amid a suspected love affair dispute. Alleged heartbreak cited as the motive.
Kennedy alibi to be proven in Dolly Reynolds murder case
New York February 18 prosecutors rest the case against Dr S J Kennedy in the Dolly Reynolds murder. Lawyer Cantwell opened for the defense and expects to establish a perfect alibi for Kennedy.
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New York
S. J. Kennedy
Dolly Reynolds
Cantwell
Dre. Kennedy
Hamilton murder trial arguments begin in Minneapolis
The Hamilton murder trial opened with Prosecutor Boardman declaring Hamilton surely killed Day, asserting the victim is dead. The case unfolds in Minneapolis as arguments start to establish guilt.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Hamilton
Boardman
Day
Local Accidents Reported This Week
Lora Donahue age 3 at 1120 S West st broke a leg while playing with her father Sunday night. Louis Sterrett of 604 E Washington est near Bryan's drug store on S Illinois st sustained a severe head wound from a falling brick Monday and was treated at the City dispensary. Isaac Battle age 68 of 1419 Kappes st suffered an apoplexy Monday and was moved to his home. doctors fear he may not recover.
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Lora Donahue
S. West St
Louis Sterrett
Washington
Bryan
S. Illinois St
Isaac Battle
Kappes St
Belt
Local repairs and small additions listed with costs
A procurement listing shows several properties with addresses and estimated costs for repairs and small additions. Among them are Co. H. Rebker at 1449 Prospect Street frame cottage valued at 985 dollars and James Jenkins at 1012 Fayette Street barn at 121 dollars, with other entries for A. J. Williams and Mrs. S. Stewart detailing rear additions and repairs.
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H. Rebker
Prospect-st
James Jenkins
Fayette St
M. J. Spencer
E. Washington, St
Northern Indiana Mich telephone consolidation eyed for Bell challenge
South Bend reports a plan to merge two independent northern Indiana and southern Michigan telephone companies as the first step toward uniting independents in Indiana Ohio Michigan and Illinois to combat Bell.
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South Bend
Ind
Rail barons seek control of Southwest railroads
The Harriman Gould Rockefeller coalition is reported to pursue control of all southwestern railroads including Missouri Pacific Missouri Kansas & Texas Kansas City Southern St Louis San Francisco Denver Rio Grande and Rio Grande Western in a bid to dominate the region's lines.
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Harriman-Gould-Rockefeller Railroad
Southwest
Missouri Pacific
Missouri, Kansas & Texas
Kansas City Southern
St. Louis
San Francisco
Rio Grande
Fashionable mohair and wool fabrics go on sale
A Harrisburg clothier advertises a large sale on black dress goods and mohair fabrics. Prices range from 50 cents to $1.50 per yard with numerous 38 to 56 inch widths and descriptions highlighting silk-like luster and pure wool blends.
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Priestly
Ilenriettas
Rug Patterns and Prices at Smyrna and Granite Art Squares
Readable fragments list Brussels rugs 36 by 72 inches with new patterns priced at 2.00 quality. Smyrna rugs 90 by 60 inches all wool with fringes priced at 3.09. Granite art squares tar patterns priced at 8.50 and all wool art squares at 10.50.
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Brussels
Sbewe Renee Sld
Smyrna
Livestock Quotations From Union Stock Yards Indianapolis
William H Block Co reports cattle receipts light with no shipments and varied steer and cow prices across weight ranges. Hog and sheep quotes align with market tones, while grain notes show mixed wheat and corn futures and grain car inspections.
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Hay
Timothy
Prairie
Interstate Stockyards Cattle and Hogs Prices Reported
At Interstate Stockyards Indianapolis on February 18 receipts for cattle hogs show limited movement with mixed quality grades. Cattle quotations range from common to prime, with steers from 1,250 to 1,900 pounds at about 4.50 to 5.25 and heavy calves 3.00 to 4.00. Hogs bring 5.30 to 5.40 for common lights, with light and heavy mixed at 5.35 to 5.40. Sheep and lambs have scarce activity with lambs at 4.75 to 5.65 and sheep 2.00 to 3.35 per hundred.
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Union Stockyards
Indianapolis
Enneteeeeeeenneeseee
Ceeseee Ceee
Interstate
Ece
Frouens
Chicago market prices for wheat futures and dairy products
Wheat closed six and a half to seven tenths of a cent lower with May at 4 0, oats down four to five sixteenths, eggs and butter with varied quotes across creamery and dairy products. Cheese offerings include full cream twin and young Americas with several types priced, live poultry unchanged to mixed, and dressed poultry such as turkeys and chickens listed with per dozen or per pound figures.
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Chicago
Choice
Young Americas, LLC
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New York Central
Amsterdam
N. Y
Bridenbecker
Wireman Bolge
Arthur
Yoren
Condon
Mrs. Fairbanks
Mrs. Nation
Carnegie
Wife
City Life
Pulpyt
THE
Gossipers
New South Bend Bill
California
Aig
Lickin
Larnin
Northrarca
Delaware
Ohio
Washington St
West
Indiana Ave
Twest
New Jersey Sts
Shelby St
Fountain Square
Mass.ave
Noble
L. A. Jackson
Hood
White House
Taylor—Lobbyist
J. B. Workman
Ferret
Larr
Arnold Buch
Anna L. Bailey
Minnesota
Aiea M. Lennes
Miller St
Arthur J. Kranter
Eugene St
William A. de Motte
Helga E. Rydell
Lena A. Burkitt
Madison Ave
Rebecca C. McWinney
Market St
Albert G. Neilson
Zoo
James Fleming
Margaret Coyne
George Ellis
Sarah E. Patterson
James H. Morford
Pearl Smith
William E. Wilkinson
Luella Kiser
Herbert Whitworth
Anna Kard
Arthur R. Baxter
Frances D. Doyle
Leslie Sawyers
Clara Owens
Wm. Riley
Maggie Linsey
Westley Coons
Addie J. Chastain
Fred H. Keener
Emma E. Vanhorn
Michael J. Dugan
Catherine C. Kennedy
Albert J. Stephens
Ardell
Bill
Connersville, Irfd
Bessie
Rudiell
BIG Railroad Combine
WM. H. Block CO
Homespuns
Pierolas, Soliels
Pierolas
Soliels
England
Scieaee
Greeles
C.c.ceecsceenes
Aetna Mills
Soliels and
Matalasses
Storm Serges
Peeees
Royal Wilton
City Grain Harter
Interstate Stock Yards
D. P Stirk & CO
N. East St
Sloan
Earth
Sloan-Drug CO
W. Washington Sty
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