Railway Horror at Exeter Caused by Cannonball Wreck
Reading Pennsylvania May 13 reports a rear collision between a fast Reading excursion and the Cannonball express near Exeter leaving 23 identified dead and many injured. Names from Norristown Conshohocken and Philadelphia appear among the dead and wounded. Rescue trains, surgeons and nurses rushed to aid as authorities assess blame.
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Reading
Exeter
Harrisburg
Hartranft
John Slingluff
Montgomery Bank
Fice
George H. Anders
Henry Wentz
Hacker
Wm. L. Lewis
Harry Thompson
Sad Day For Norristown Trains Arrive With Injured
Norristown Pa May 18 trains began to arrive Saturday morning with the injured on board. Intense excitement and crowds at the station. Capt McLaughlin with Company K Twentieth regiment kept order. In the charity hospital at least 15 injured and in the insane asylum as many more, total about 30. Two men died at the hospital Saturday morning Charles White of Norristown and Capt G C Eicholtz of Downingtown.
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Norristown
McLaughlin
Charity Hospital
Insane Asylum
Charles White
G. C. Eicholtz
Downington
Engineer's Story: Signals Right as Penrose Survives Crash
Philadelphia reports recount the Exeter wreck where 17 died or were gravely injured as theexpress collided with a rear car near Norristown. Engineer Green sustained severe head injuries. Fireman Everett escaped as Orwell stayed at his post amid timbers. Senator Boise Penrose was aboard and survived after alighting at Reading for lunch.
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Penrose
Philadelphia
Exeter
Norristown
Green
Orwell
The
Express
Everett
U.S
Boise Penrose
Reading
Utica Train Crash Wrecks Three Cars Injures Man
In Utica New York on May 15 at 2 30 am the New York Central southwestern special collided with the west bound American express. The Wagner car telescoped and splintered while the express engine toppled and one car burned. Harry Neat assistant superintendent of Wagner was found unconscious and may die. Engineer Purcell jumped to safety with no passengers hurt.
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Utica
N. Y
New York Central
American Express
Southwestern
Harry Neat
Buffalo
Wagner Company
Engineer Purcell
Express
Preservatives Found in Milk Sparks Health Crusade
Dr. Clark of the City board of health reports testing about 50 dairymen milk samples in two days and finds preservatives used in nearly half. He warns violators under the pure food law, with a first offense likely to receive a warning and a second leading to prosecution. He cites formaline salicylic and horacic acids as favorites and notes dangers to infants. He plans broader tests amid a crusade against law violators.
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Retary
City Board of Health
Clark
Plumbers Strike Partially Succeeds Amid Labor Pressure
The Aneshaensel brothers, likely the largest local employer, were forced to grant 40 cents an hour amid the strike. Other firms, less busy, preferred layoffs to wage demands. Aneshaensel predicts the strike will continue into the future.
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Aneshaensel Brothers
Aneshaensel
Reunion of Civil War veterans eyed for St Louis
May 13 St Louis Mo reports a concerted drive to bring together southern and northern Civil War veterans in a general reunion in St Louis Gen Gordon commander of the Confederate veterans strongly favors the plan with support growing among veteran groups in the city and region.
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Gordon
Confederate
Fee and Salary Case Set for May 23 by Supreme Court
The supreme court scheduled oral arguments for May 23 in the fee and salary case from Madison county. County officers' association backs the appeal. Ex-Judge McCabe leads for Recorder Harmon who refused to disclose fees under laws of 1891 and 1895. Attorney General Taylor would advance the case and sees no risk to the court overturning its prior ruling.
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Supreme Court
Madison County
County Officers’ Association
McCabe
Harmon
Atiorrey
Taylor
Cas
Willhof to oppose Clark for renomination
Lawrence Willhoff 83 English Ave is expected to challenge Democrat Lieut. Frank Clark of Ward 9 for renomination. The report states Willhoff will lead the fight to unseat the incumbent in what could become a heated political contest.
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Willhof
Forecast for Indianapolis 86 hours to May 14
Weather forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity covering 86 hours ending 8 p.m. May 14 calls for cooler, fair conditions. Saturday night remains fair with temperatures around 56 near 2 p.m. and 7 degrees noted at 2 p.m.
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Indianapolis
Flower Dies After Illness Ends A Wall Street Power
Ex Governor Roswell P. Flower died at 10:15 p.m. after a sudden illness of acute indigestion and heart failure. A Democrat and longtime Wall Street figure, Flower built Flower & Co. and held directorships in Amalgamated Copper, International Paper, and Federal Steel. His death shifts leadership at his banking house to son A. R. Slow er.
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New York
Roswell P. Flower
Country Club
Eastport
Roswell Pettibone Flower
Theresa
N. Y
Watertown
Wallst
Flower
Lamart J. Tilden
Democratic State Committee
Iss
William Waldorf Astor
Congress
Tsal
Wall
Ite
Fifth-ave
Stock Market Slump Follows Flower Death
New York on May 15 witnessed a sharp stock market downturn after the death of Roswell P. Flower. Early trading saw a frantic scramble to dump shares, with Flower stocks hardest hit and declines ranging from 2 to 18 percent. Chicago and Brooklyn Transit plunged, while London fell up to 21 percent. A partial rally followed in later minutes.
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New York
Stock Exchange
Roswell P. Flower
Chicago
Brooklyn Rapid Transit
London
Tornado Victims Rise To Twenty Two In Eagle Pass
May 12 reports detail the Honda tornado of Thursday evening in Eagle Pass Texas raising dead to 22. Names include Lawrence Melviney a young man and three Chinamen with one lessee of two railroad hotels. Mexicans also among the dead. several missing. Injured exceed 76 including Mine Supt. McKinney. Local storm followed by heavy hail.
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Eagle Pass
Tex
Lawrence Melviney
McKinney
Negro farm hand sought after fatal Texas? no
Robert Davis, a prosperous farmer from four miles outside Atlanta, Georgia, was shot at his door on Friday and died hours later. Will Lucas, a former farmhand, was dismissed the prior Thursday after attempting to break into the Davis residence, then disappeared as bloodhounds and a large mob pursue him.
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Atlanta
Robert
Davis
Will Lucas
England May Strike At Boers Plans Absent Intervention
Paris dispatch reports Lord Salisbury seeks assurances from France and Germany on possible British actions against the Transvaal. The Eclair notes that France is expected to guarantee neutrality and Germany may also promise nonintervention if war becomes necessary.
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the Eclair
Lord Salisbury
France
Germany
England
Transvaal
The
Eclair
Piekatier
Best $3 Hats At Seaton's Hat Store
Best $3 hats at Seaton's Hat Store highlight latest style harness and lowest prices. Strawmyer and Nilius advertise at St Monument Place with emphasis on value and selection.
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Seaton’s Hat Store
Strawmyer & Nilius
Governor Mountz Discusses Trust Laws and Tariff Viewpoints
Governor Mountz says he favors protective tariff but supports strong law against combinations restraining trade. He doubts attending a Chicago anti trust conference, fearing radical influence, and urges conservative response to capital driven consolidation affecting production and prices.
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Gay. Mountz
United States
Cabital
Anti-Trust Civic Federation
Chicago
Dogether
Track elevation study to Chicago by city engineers
The council committee on track elevation with city engineers plans a trip to Chicago next week to study methods. Mayor Taggart to return Wednesday for final trip timing. Plans for iron and stone structure from the River to Hobest aim to cost about 2 million dollars, with some critics’ estimates much higher. Jeup and Fortune back the $2 million figure as feasible, asserting a satisfactory elevation system can be built within that budget.
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Council
Cils
Joupene
Bb. PL. W
Taggart
Chicago
Cneinerr
Fortune
Jeup
Namer of men and boys watches wrecked Central-wave bridge
A crowd at the wrecked Central-wave bridge witnesses safe movers freeing a wrecked motor car as county officials, city leaders, and street car interests debate funding for multiple new bridges. Comptroller says repairs await mayor return and city must consider borrowing to build Meridian Illinois and Capitol avenues bridges.
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Street Car Company
Johnson
Taggart
Meridian-st
Hlinois-st
W. Washington-st
Capitol Ave
Runaway Crash Spooks Crown Hill Crowd
A carriage returning from a funeral driven by Richard Hiatt collided with a mail wagon near Crown Hill. Mrs. Margaret Kerfoot and Mrs. T. G. Lee were aboard the carriage. Nels Jansen and Assistant Postmaster Shideler rode in the wagon. Shideler was dragged about 100 feet and injured by barbs, while others suffered minor scrapes.
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Crown Hill Hullaway
Crown Hill
Richard Hiatt
Margaret Kerfoot
T. G. Lee
Nels Jansen
Shideler
Gahan Targets Jones at St Louis Democratic Meet
The Record reports Thomas Gahan of Illinois plans to challenge Chairman Jones by introducing resolutions to dissolve the wars and means committee and its advisors. If passed, Altgeld would lose an official role. only Jones and Stone sit on both committees. With the national committee meeting in St Louis, a new chair and secretary are anticipated.
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St. Louis
Gahan
National Committee
Chicago
Thomas Gahan
Milnois
Democratic National Committee
Jones
Ways and Means Committee
Fie
Wars and Means
John P. Altgeld
Altgeld
Senator Jones
Stone
Missouri
Grand Jury Indicts 97 in Various Offenses Across State
A U S grand jury reported 97 indictments on Saturday, with two thirds not jailed or bonded. Indicted individuals include Logansport light man Ls Nicknan for postal scheme, Indianapolis offender D W Browning in oil company cases, Knightstown ex postmaster Deem for debt payments with snips, Rushville editor John K Nadam for lewd material, and multiple postal and revenue cases in cities like Bloomington and South Bend.
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Uncle Sam
Nicknan
Logansport
Post Office
Leatherman
Cuba
Baker
John J. Flunter
Indianapolis
D. W. Browning
Bloomington
Comtes
Deem
Knightstown
John BK. Nadan
Rushville
Franz Atendroth
Geo. Shi
Coxey in Chicago for sand sale and westward tour
General Jacob S. Coxey of Massillon Ohio travels to Chicago to negotiate selling molding sand to the steel trust and to plan a missionary tour next fall to promote his non interest bearing bonds concept. He downplays the steel trust epidemic as a step toward shifting from private ownership.
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Chicago
Jacob S. Coxey
Massillon
Steel Trust
Coxey
One Year For Murder In Chicago Case
Mrs Marjorie Crosby aged 65 was found guilty and sentenced to one year in the penitentiary. Her foster son Tommy Crosby, 13, was acquitted. Deputy Sheriff Frank Nye was killed when the boy fired as an entry attempt was being made to serve an ejectment writ. The court held Mrs Crosby prompted the shooting.
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Chicago
Marjorie Crosby
Tommy Crosby
City Lifes and Local Court Updates in Terre Haute
Mrs R V Shirley of Terre Haute visits Mrs W H Ashinger at 1241 E Main. Jennie Overton sues her husband Sylvester and Wheelmet’s for support. Robert Roman aged 12 is released on suspended sentence after a theft conviction. Levi Trotter is returned to the insane hospital on furlough complaint by wife and daughter. Ernest Alexander, workhouse water boy, escaped and was found in the Franklin block. Police note alleged negro crooks used a deserted room nearby.
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R. V. Shirley
Terre Haute
W. H. Ashinger
E. Marlowest
Jennie Overton
Sylvester
Wheelmet
Robert Roman
Alford
Levi Trotter
Ash St
Ernest Alexander
Franklin Block
Essman
Marcy's Place Watches and Jewelry Prices
Local shop Marcy's Place offers watches and jewelry with listed prices. The ad highlights selections in stock and calls attention to sale pricing and special offers, inviting customers to compare value and visit the store.
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Marcy'e
Dewey is Sick Leaving Hong Kong Semies Next Week
Manila report from May 13 states Gen. Gregoria de la Concepcion sends aides to Gen Lawton seeking permission for Aguinaldo to meet Philippine commission. Lawton delays, Otis suspects delay tactic. Cavite forces urged to surrender for pardon. Gen Trias might yield. Private Coates, California volunteer, alive. other Americans held. Lawton attacks San Ildefonzo defenses. one American wounded.
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Manila
Gregoria
Lawton
Gema Lawton
Aguinaldo
McKinley
Otis
San Ildefonzo
Balinag
ED L. Keen
Dewey Unable to Visit Chicago for Health Rest
Admiral Dewey cabled the Illinois manufacturers' association that due to ill health he cannot visit Chicago and needs rest. The message notes his health condition as the reason for canceling the planned trip.
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Chicago
Admiral Dewey
Illinois Manufacturers’ Association
Olympia to Carry Admiral Dewey to New York
Manila May 13 The flagship Olympia with Admiral Dewey will sail to New York next week with a brief stop at Hong Kong where Hobson will join the party. The ship will be docked there for maintenance before the long voyage.
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Admiral Dewey
New York
Manila
Olympia
Dewey
Hong Kong
Santiago
Hobson
Treacherous natives Sioux Falls May 13 letter
A First regiment South Dakota volunteers letter claims natives hide at night and attack ambushes. It describes wounded soldiers feigning death, being shot at, and hospitalized, with some troops suffering severe injuries.
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Sioux Falls
S. D
South Dakota
Colds Contagious Say Cleveland Journal of Medicine
The May 13 Cleveland Journal of Medicine reports that colds are infectious and condemns handkerchiefs as unsanitary. It notes colds can be contracted by kissing and favors disposable papers used by the Japanese as a preferable alternative to handkerchiefs.
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Cleveland
Cleveland Journal
of Medicine
Hetty Green Challenged Over Personality Tax Case
New York May 13 The action of Smith E Lane to recover for legal fees in defending a personality tax on Hetty Green for 1896 was heard before Judge FitzGerald John M Bowers represented the defendant noting Green’s claimed eccentricity The defense argued she did not display her bills and showed appreciation for the legal profession.
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New York
Smith E. Lane
Hetty Green
Fitzgersld
John M. Bowers
Green
Jam at the Hague crowds fill peace conference venue
Delegates and staff occupy every hotel space at the Hague as the peace conference opens. Red Cross representatives arrive with arriving delegates, signaling a tense start to the gathering.
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the Hague
Hitels
Delegat Peace Conference
Red Cross
Schissel's Bath
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