Train wreck at Harrisburg telescopes two cars. 14 dead, 30 injured
Early Saturday a Western Express second section struck the first, telescoping two cars near Harrisburg. In torrential rain, rescuers found 12 bodies at the morgue with many more injured. names of the dead and injured included Richard Adams and others from Harrisburg, Philadelphia, and nearby cities. Hospital casualties rose as the night wore on.
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Kate Genrich
Lev. Decosta Pomerer
Daniel Alason
Hagerstown
Fred Colberg
Brooklyn
Richard Adams
John Raymond
Harrisburg
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Allegheny
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Altoona
Lancaster
John Blair
Alva
Westinghouse
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M. Reymond
Hugh Wesley
Harry Nell
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Pennsylvania Railroad Hospital
Harrissure
List of dead and injured in Pennsylvania road crash
The accident on a Pennsylvania road left ten dead at the scene, four dying after extraction, and seventy injured. Officials released the toll as rescue crews and investigators worked at the site.
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Pennsylvania
Monument to be erected on Chickamauga battlefield
A 110 foot white limestone monument will rise on the Chickamauga battlefield erected by G A R posts from the battle. It features an iron spiral stairway to a steel balcony, 23 light windows, and a vault with regimental compartments. Marble tablets will bear regimental names. estimated cost 25099 dollars with much already subscribed. Site near active engagement. Con Wilder named supervisor to hasten construction for the brigade reunion on September ib and 16.
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Letters of Harrison Regiment Share Regret and Praise
A June 21 letter from Smock of Indianapolis congratulates President Harrison after renomination. The message, written as a gesture from Gen Harrison’s old regiment, expresses high regard and enduring friendship among comrades, with warm notes of appreciation. BEN, WARWIZOXN.
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Tammany's fad Return Law Yorn, June 25
Tammany representatives arrived from Chicago on Saturday with Syracuse convention delegates in the afternoon. Judge Baker of the federal court went to Goshen. The South-st. Baptist church ran an excursion train to Bethany park. Several marriages and events occurred including Thomas Walker and Eliza Boyce wed by Justice Daniels. Labor talks and a parade with speeches were planned, plus church services Sunday with labor leaders speaking. An accident at Browning's drug store injured a worker. tax legal actions continued with arguments over timing and consolidation before Judge Brown. Big Four case slated for Monday. Building permits issued for several local properties with costs listed.
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Absentee quorum hindering Congress as absentees summoned
Washington June 25 Congress struggles without a quorum as absentees are urged to return for Monday session. Reed moves adjournment after four minutes of work. Grosvenor cites strong Republican support in Ohio and western states foresee few third party threats. Provisional secretary of state post speculated with Gen. Lester or Col. John Stay named as possibilities.
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Beer War Looms In St Louis Brewing Fields
Tension rises between English syndicate breweries and independent brewers in St Louis as Griesedieck's national brewery plans to start within weeks. Price cuts to three cents a glass possible, with Lemp's Anheuser Busch Arsenal Home and others likely to confront the brewing association in a potential price war.
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Thirty Killed by Landslide at Monte Sasso
A landslide at Monte Sasso on Friday buried houses and blocked the railway, causing 30 deaths and injuries as a large earth slide covered the mountain slope and suspended traffic.
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Scottish home rule association backs away from Gladstone
The Scottish home rule association regrets they cannot support Gladstone and his party in the upcoming general election. Dr Henry C Kimball of Chicago has vanished since leaving his son's livery stable at 2 PM Sunday. telegrams fail to locate him. Rome reports several earthquakes with Civita Lavagna near the city experiencing panic. London foreign office says Emperor William plans a England visit to observe the English elections, with departure from Germany around June 30.
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Ritter Denies Lead Nomination at Prohibition Convention
Prohibition Party delegates gather in Cincinnati for the late next week convention. Eli Ritter rejects any bid for president, citing business and time conflicts, while Gen. John Bidwell of California is favored for the ticket. Spurious circulars denouncing Ritter as unfit are dismissed as false by Ritter and supporters. Southern states are expected to show strong representation in the convention.
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Judge Buskirk Handles Wife Beaters Testimony
Court heard a string of domestic abuse cases led by Brom ley Delaney who was fined 500 dollars and jailed six months then committed. Charles Grothe faced similar sanction after assaulting his wife on the street and tearing her clothes. Edward Brooks, linked to an attempted assault on nine year old Lizzie Schobart, was bound over to the grand jury. William Cady was arrested for assault with intent to kill Peter Hellman after a northeast saloon fray.
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Judge rules on visitation and support case for Jones family
In Judge Walker's court Mr and Mrs William Jones face a dispute over access to their daughter and overdue child support. The judge orders payment or removal from the child's life, while the child watches with curious, cheerful innocence as the proceedings unfold.
Great Floods Hit Illinois Cities and Farms
Floods across Illinois flood Ravenswood and Grosse Park turning vast areas into a lake within hours. Thousands of houses in Chicago suburbs rendered uninhabitable as water recedes slowly. In Aurora flooding damaged cornfields, bridges, wind mills, and buildings with widespread farm losses. Dixon reports the lock river at stand 17 feet above low water, forcing factory shutdowns and displacing families.
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Boy and Woman Sing Out on Street Arrested
Bert Walker, 12, and Mrs. Mary Swoope faced police action after a street singing incident on Ler 7th, with Walker sent home after a Justice lecture. Swoope alleges the Walkers sing provocative tunes to her, including lines about jail.
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Zigzag club races and tours in July events
The Zig-zag club plans a 48 mile run to Pendleton and back Sunday and will attend the national L A W tournament in Washington in July. The eighth Indiana L A W annual race meet is set for Visennes July 11 and 12 with 15 amateur events. An Ohio outing to Dayton July 4 draws many local flyers. Chicago passes lantern and bell rules for cyclists. speed limit six mph. A Zig-zag meeting Saturday aims to set a fall racing date replacing suspended state I A W races. A Louisville telegram claims Walter Marmon won the two mile scratch race, with Ellis Hunter and Ed Eicherman also placing.
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New Bookcases Promoted At Elder’s D Regency Convention
Advertising blurb notes bookcases at William L. Elder’s and encourages calls at Atson’s store in Pennsylvania Street to buy a songbook and pin. The fragmentary item mentions D-regates to the C. E convention and urges a purchase at the local shop.
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Gresham Nomination Sought by People’s Party Leaders
Secretary Stoll comments on the political scene warning of desertion from the GOP and criticizing Republicans for propping up monopolies. Discussion covers fusion, Gresham’s potential acceptance, and the People’s Party push to rally for reform and mass support despite limited funds.
Judge Gresham Likely People's Party Nominee
The News Record reports Judge Walter Q. Gresham likely to be the People's Party presidential nominee. A committee including Lester Hubbard and Henry Vincent met him, signaling acceptance if he agreed. They predicted Gresham would upend current party calculations at the Omaha convention set for July 4 with 776 delegates.
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Texas
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Bold Schemes Endanger Parisian Executioner Deibler
June 23 report says four anarchists waited outside Deibler’s cafe with three carriages and fleet horses to abduct the famed executioner Monsieur de Paris. Two friends accompanied him leaving the cafe, deterring the plan and the attackers retreated. Carnegie Phipps strike conflict looms after June 25 talks with 4500 workers fail to bridge demands.
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Rockville Battery and Indianapolis Controversy
Rockville Indiana citizens accuse the Indianapolis light artillery of scheming to defeat Rockville for top prize. Capt Curtis says the charge targets regular army officers and avoids controversy. He notes past cordial exchanges and training with Rockville units and asserts the issue should drop.
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American Derby at Washington Park Sees Huge Anticipation
The ninth American derby will be run at Washington Park Saturday around 4 pm before an expected crowd of about 50,000. Seven starters are likely, with Cicero Wenten Galindo Faldivar Prince of Darkness and Faraday among probable entries. The prize is about 26060 dollars. Heavy track due to recent rain may still yield a faster mile and a half than prior slow times.
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Cleveland Sprite: Citywide streetcar strike threatens gridlock
Cleveland dispatch reports a citywide strike by street railroad workers may halt all lines by midnight Saturday. Thousands gather in the public square as cars are pulled from tracks. a Pinkerton detective was wounded but no further violence. A mass meeting is planned for Saturday night.
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Fire tragedy in Allegheny family burns three
Mrs. Victoria Privot of Allegheny kindled a fire with kerosene on Friday and an explosion fatally burned her husband and herself. On the city's south side a mother and her two children were fatally burned by another kerosene can explosion.
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Fire at Sanger hotel kills six and traps twenty
Fruesco California June 25 A mercantile hotel in Sanger burned Friday afternoon six people are reported dead and twenty are believed buried beneath the debris as rescuers race to reach them. In other news Mrs Bate of Shelbyville Bedford county was found murdered Friday with signs of a savage struggle near her field. Anarchists in Chicago plan a Sunday meeting to push for a pardon petition for imprisoned Fielden Neebe and Schwab.
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Fort Wayne Delegation Contests Stir Indiana Politics
In Marion county delegates were chosen amid factional battles as Gov Chase and Auditor candidate John W Coons claim strength. Major Steele announces bid in Fort Wayne with Marion club backing and a special train. Cleveland street car strike escalates with police and Pinkerton involvement as James Hobbs clings to a delusion of worldwide opposition.
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Kansas City Club Fans Voice Mixed Reactions To Loss
A West Bleachers observer, dubbed a “Well, well, well!” figure, voices general discontent as Kansas Claes lose to Indianapolis in a game marked by a costly ball dispute. Umpire Snyder fines Jack Carney ten dollars for a ball fence incident while ex manager Harrington flies in from Chicago. Berger hits a three for the visitors as players glare at the sun and rain threatens. A stray advertising line promotes a talking parrot for sale at 741 E Washington St.
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