Night Train Collision Near Chester Causes Fatalities
A collision in Chester South Carolina at 12 30 a m involved a Georgia Carolina and Northern engine striking a Richmond and Danville sleeper. Initial reports stated 25 killed or injured with prominent New York and Washington travelers aboard, but later Richmond and Danville officials downplayed fatalities noting only ten passengers with five hurt. The wreck prompted swift rescue efforts as rescuers freed victims and transported them to houses and hospitals.
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Chester
8. C
Georgia, Carolina & Northern Railroad
Richand & Denville
Lmited
New York
Washington
Washineton
D. C
Dan
Richmond & Danville
Green
Supt, McBee
Davaga
Hichmond & Danville Fast Mail
Carolina & Worthen
Johnsons Victory Over Tariff Amendments In Senate
Washington on January seventeenth Amid tariff debates Johnsons substitute passes by a decisive margin lifting a free schedule date. It signals a radical shift with hopes to place steel rails on the free list while Wilson and Payne amendments face resistance. News also notes planned government bond issues and civil service scrutiny. In Chicago Fort Sheridan faces discipline issues following a murder and alleged officer protection of a defendant.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
Johnson
Payne
Yeas
City Attorney’s License Question Sparks Opinion Request
A perplexing issue arises over the vehicle ordinance as to whether a man owning several wagons used only part of the year must pay full license or risk penalties if licensing is delayed. The city attorney has been asked for an official opinion on the matter.
Tragic baseball star John Noone ends life after breakup
John J Noone a noted baseball player known as Jack Newman in leagues, drank heavily and faced a broken engagement before walking to Van Buren dock in South Chicago and plunging into Lake Michigan. A note to his father and a letter to his former sweetheart Fannie reveal despair over drink ruining his life and a pledge broken two weeks earlier.
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John J. Noone
Chicago
van Burenst
Noone
Fannie
Michael Noone
S. Missouri St
Geo. Smith
Ben
Pat Coleman
Joan J. Noone
Wannie
Hannah
Lux
S. Missouri-st
John
Jack Newman
Citizen Sandbagging Reported On Massachusetts Ave
Elmer Nichols a barber at 205 Massachusetts avenue was struck from behind Tuesday night around 10 o clock in the citys first sandbagging incident in years. He revived after a drug store visit and was taken home to 400 Brookside avenue with no serious injuries detected by a doctor. Nichols says he has no enemies and doubts the act was murder.
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Massachusetts Ave
Elmer Nichols
Nichols
Nichola
Rudy
Brookaide Ave
Arize
HANGED FOR MURDER AT GETTYSBURG Henry Heist Pays Penalty
Henry Heist was hanged at Gettysburg Pennsylvania at 11:15 Wednesday morning for the murder of Emanuel Mann. The two men were wood choppers living in a cabin in the woods. Evidence was circumstantial and the killer buried the body under a brush heap. The motive cited jealousy of Mann's attention to a disreputable young woman. Heist surrendered to authorities after the body was found.
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Henry Heist
Garrispune
Jean
Emanuel Mann
Heist
Monn
Mania’s Victims Include Police Imaginer and Priest’s Bride
The article reports Ellen Steinruck, 55, of 254 W Seventh St, declared insane after years of delusions and self harm tied to imagined police duties. Italian musician Durango is also of unsound mind, acting alternately playful and despondent, neglecting his harp and violin. Annie Griffin, slated for sanity inquiry, believes she is to wed Father Gavish at St. John’s Cathedral, after previously storming the altar in bridal robes. A side note chronicles Roy Newland, a circuit court page, and a humorous encounter over costly St Bernard pups offered at $600 and up, leading to a courtroom exit.
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Ellen Steinruck
W. Seventh St
Officer Steinruck
England
Valeio Durango
Durango
Annie Griffin
Father Gavish
St. John's Cathedral
Heaven
St. John’s
Newland
Circuit Court
Roy
St. Bernard
Joy
Queston
Circuit Court Room
Hoy
Political factions clash for Indiana state central committee
Republicans weigh a tight race between McKinley and Harrison for control of the state central committee with Indiana's Indianaplis meetings set. Billy Fesler tipped for seventh district seat. M G McLain withdraws. Marion County reorganizes at 2:30. Democratic calls for reorganization follow indecision among leaders as Green Smith gains a quiet boost. Judicial races see Judge Jordan challenging Coffey in district L and Hackney facing three rivals in district 4.
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McKinley
Harrison
Central Committee
Ohioan
Indianapolis
Superior Court Room
Criminal Court
Billy Fesler
M.G. McLain
Marion County Committee
Tom Taggart
Democratic State Committees
Democratic Committee
Green Smith
Thomas
South
Ex-Policeman Aims Knife at East St. Louis Mayor
At the East St. Louis racetrack on January 17 ex-policeman J S Cox attacked Mayor M M Stephens with a knife. He lunged several times before bystanders overpowered him, ending the assault amid a political quarrel.
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East St. Louis
M. M. Stephens
J. S. Cox
Cox
Brave Seamen Drowned In Rescue Of Daggie Wall
The Dutch steamer Amsterdam arrived with news that chief officer J Mayer and six seamen were drowned while attempting to rescue the American fishing schooner Daggie Wall. The rescuing boat capsized in a squall, the crew of Wall numbered 14, and a snowstorm separated the vessels leaving the Daggie Wall’s crew presumed lost.
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New York
Amsterdam
J. Mayer
Daggie I. Wall
Tne
Echvuoner
Annual Propylaeum party and local notices
A roundup of small town items covers the Corbett-Mitchell fight plans, the Propylaeum annual party, price changes in beef tex, a venue exhibition by Y. MLC. A court case sends a man to prison for a year, burglaries and robberies are noted, and officials discuss salaries and legal matters. Also reported are a dentist accident, suit over a cistern, a volatile council scene, and a lecture on unemployment urging public works.
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Corbett-Mitchell
Propylaeum
Druggiats
Y. Mlc. A. Gummnasts
Association Hall
Wii
Malady
Cox
Women's Sanitary Society
Mias Bowa
Maekindale-ave
Virginia-ave
J. N. Hines
Vermont St
International Stone Masons
Safety Department
L.A. Cox
Century Club
International Tribunal For
State Educational Board
Julius Cesar
Henry Smith
Santer
Wm. Gibson
John Yorger
Lawrence
Gibson
Yorger
Stubbs
Luke Waipols
John Kern
John
Congregational Club
People’s Church
KE. W. Bemis
Chicago University
Denny
Hoyle
Lead. Sedentary Lives Seek Relief From Constipation
A fragmented medical advertisement touts Simmons over Regulator as a safe vegetable compound to relieve constipation. It claims to help sedentary individuals and mentions sale at a clinic in Pennsylvania, with unclear location details and prices.
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Simmons
Regulator
Ghastly lynching in Missouri shocks St Louis region
At Valley Park near St Louis on January 17 a mob seized John Buckner after he assaulted a white girl and a black woman. He was dragged to a railroad bridge and hanged, his body seen by train passengers as authorities failed to quell the lynching. Buckner previously served time for attacking a colored schoolteacher and pressed further assault on a farmer’s wife and his 12 year old daughter before the mob acted.
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St. Louis
John Buchner
Valley Park
St.Louis
Negrones
Louis
Dan
Buchner
Albert Mingo
Buckner
William RR. Harrison
Alice Harrison
Train Fells On Italians. 1 Dead 25 Hurt At Fairview NJ
A construction train on a temporary trestle near Fairview New Jersey collapsed, killing one man and injuring 25 others, two of whom later died. The workers were Italian laborers. many are mangled and not expected to live. Names were not known, as workers were identified by numbers.
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New York
Fairview
N.J
Four youths fined in drunkenness case at police court
Frank Smith John Henry Emma Murphy and Mary McGregory, all underage, went out for a time and were jailed then cited for drunkenness. Saloonkeeper Wim Triber faced charges for supplying liquor to minors. Judge Staples ordered Triber jailed briefly. Henry released due to age. the Murphy girl complained of alleged rough treatment by a patrolman. Each of the remaining two was fined five dollars.
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Frank Smith
John Henry
Emma Murphy
Mary McGregory
Wim. ‘Triber
West
Morris St
Triber
Powell
Murphy
Racer
Henry
Rural Youth Pardoned to Die at Home Near St Joseph
A rural youth, Frank Eldred, a good family member, shot Albert Wedel in a city gang feud years ago in St Joseph county. He served four years in prison and was sent north on June 9, 1691. Recently seized by consumption, the governor pardoned him to return home to die.
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St. Joseph County
Frank Eldred
Albert Wedel
Hawkins Litigates Again in U S Court
Receiver Hawking of the Indianapolis national bank filed suit in federal court against Chas Hagerhorst and the A Metzger agency seeking $400 on a note. Hagerhorst allegedly defaulted, Metzger answered claiming a check for the full amount was offered but rejected by the receiver.
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E Hawkins
Hawking
Indianapolis National Bank
U. S
Chas. Hagerhorst
A. Metzger
Hagerhorst
Metzger
Jacksonville Battle Ground Shifts From City to Tent
Jacksonville Florida January 17 authorities report the Corbett Mitchell fight will not be interfered with though state troops have been called out. The battle grounds moved to a large tent ready for shipment, railroads will block troops from following fighters if the ground is discovered. Local life details blur the scene with notes on sidewalks, saloonkeepers, and court actions amid a bustling urban backdrop.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Knitting Welfare Tales Stir City Aid Office
A relief bureau records strange cases as couples seek aid after marriage upheavals. A 55-year-old man and 40-year-old wife tied the knot amid unemployment and household loss, then sought provisions. Mrs Hanley complains she has not seen her husband since, while bureau investigators note a woman bearing 22 children. Local officials debate mayoral ambitions and lingering political tensions amid aid inquiries.
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Linden-st
Wilea
Hanley
Elizabeth St
Rosa Lee Keane Turned To Morphine In Personal Crisis
Rosa Lea Keane of 68 South Mississippi Street attempted suicide Tuesday night by swallowing morphine after buying fifteen cents worth of the drug. She sought help at a nearby store and Dr. Crose assisted, restoring consciousness by early morning. Inmates described her as frequently melancholy with unclear reasons for the act.
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Tna
Vna
Rosa Lea Keane
S. Mississippi
Inma‘ag
Regort
Gas rate dispute test as Indianapolis gas company raises prices
A court case filed by Thaddeus Curry challenges the Indianapolis Gas Company over gas pricing above the city ordinance. The suit questions heating and cooking charges, with a hearing set for next Wednesday amid a similar Supreme Court dispute pending elsewhere.
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Indianapolis Gas Company
Police Cour
Thaddeus Curry
Tye
Curry
Supreme Court
Forecast for the six hours ending this evening
The period forecast calls for warmer, fair weather with a cloudy interval and a light local shower. Thursday is expected to be much colder with continued unsettled conditions.
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