Coroner's Inquest Opens Into St Louis Streetcar Tragedy
A coroner's jury of local business figures opened testimony on Tuesday into Saturday's Sarah Street streetcar crash where seven passengers died and many injured. Witnesses described track setups and possible grade crossing dangers as officials from both the Wabash and suburban lines faced questions about safety measures and future improvements.
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Louis
Sarah Street
Walateh
Lawunt
Bristol
Chorge W. Major
Wabash
Suturhan
Lincoln Trust
Joseph Ramsey
Warnel
New
Loula
Tawa
Tiestay
Crode
Sarah Atrent
Wahiweh
Walt
Pasengere
Perenne
Europatkin Retreat Continues Amid War Reports
The message from the Russian war office says Russian forces under Europatkin retreat toward Muhkden, aided by heavy roads and floods. Reports claim rear-guard actions, with the army slowly falling back while Japanese losses are uncertain. Russia insists the retreat is orderly and progressing.
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Viren
Riva Croleer Basan
Prince Oublomeby
Port Arthur
Goa
Kiropathin
Wuroparkin
Huossian War Office
Taltse
Kansas City Votes to Strike
Kansas City unions of packing trades in the two Kan an Clive voted Tuesday to continue the strike until the packers are brought to terms.
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Kansas City
Georgia grit praised in governor remark amid military debate
A special from Atlanta reports Governor Terrell Trenday praising a Georgia soldier who refused to dilute a negro officer, claiming Georgia grit. A separate dispatch from St Petersburg notes revived rumors that the emperor may go to the front with his train prepared for a long journey.
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Georgia
Augusta
Czar
St. Meteraburg
Senator Farris Case Continued in Jefferson City
In Jefferson City Missouri on Monday December 19 1904 Circuit Court Judge Graves continued the case of State Senator Frank Farris as the State faced delay due to absence of chief witness Senator James Orchard Attorney General Crow sought Orchard’s attachment, ordering his arrest. The continuance will cost the State at least $800 and marks the second delay in the two related cases.
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Jeferson Clty
Frank Farris von
Graves
Farris
Crow
Hennes
Morton Jourdan
James Orchard
Orchard Che Ot
Fiennal
Orcherd
Supreme Court
Orchard
Sinew Orchard
Senator Smith
St. Louie
Warrla
Orelard
Kuropatkin at Mukden but may not stay
A dispatch from St Petersburg and Mukden report conflicting positions as Kuropatkin’s forces around Mukden appear divided with some troops poised to resist while others retreat toward Tieling. Port Arthur artillery sounds rebroadcast as Port Arthur defense tightens amid renewed Russian losses and Japanese pressure.
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Kuropatkin
Mukden
Kuropathin
Lat
Abikdeen
St. Peter
Karoputhin
de Tieling
St Petersburta
Toklo
Mar Hv Oyama
Port Artimre
Port Arthur
Mexico Plans National Exposition Centenary Celebration
Mexico plans a National exposition in 110 commemorating the centennial of Mexican independence. President Ding approved the general plan. Governor Gonzales of Cimajiato leads the movement with action expected in coming months. Corner Stone Lay of United States Weather Bureau Station noted. Bailey of Cradley Polytechnic and Rep Graff laid mortar. Horn project cost estimated at $20,000. Turkish navy promotes Buckman to admiral with $14,000 annual salary and a free bond for reforms.
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Mexico
San Antonio
Tex
Ding
Moxiain
Gonsgales
Cimajiato
United States Weather Bureau
C. J. Bailey
Cradley Polytechnic Insttute
Graff Ini
Dian Burgess
Stenlon
Sta- Horn
Sultan
Norfolk
Vac
R. D. Buckman
Turkleb Navy
French Gunboat to Missionary Port Tokio
French gunboat heads to Chin Chiang at the request of Shanghai consul as missionary troubles in China's interior worsen beyond local control and prompt distant intervention.
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Tokio
China
Shanghai
Chin Chiang
Bullfighters Enjoined in St Louis County Court
Attorney General Crow secured an injunction from Judge John W. McElhinney halting a St Louis County bullfight amid claims the event posed public danger. Defendants include Dennis Canty John Cornelius Fred Ensen Hugo Esxen and several others. A motion to dissolve the order was to be filed Saturday with contact from the attorney general.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manuel Fauree
Beredith Tealty
St. Louis
Crow
Jilge MccKilinney
Ming
Desmond
John J. Murphy
A. J. Roach
Bob Matthews
Agreo
Train Wreck Causes Four Deaths Near Portamouth Va
In South Carolina a Seaboard Air Line express derailed at a trestle south of the Catawba River. Four people died including Engineer EB Y Daradale and Fireman E Roberts. a woman identified as Mrs. Baek was among the dead. Many others were injured, with officials suspecting a malicious wrecking attempt.
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Portamouth
Seaboard Aly Line
Cattwaba
Caroina
EB. Y. Daradale
Treieh
E. Roberts
Baek
J. M. Bure
Frat View
Hwele
Lirwinel
Coal mine troubles and workforce unrest in Zeigler
Fifteen nonunion miners and families were moved from Zeigler to St Louis by agents of a government contractor amid high coal costs and explosions hampering output at the Zeigler mine. Several workers deserted, citing dangerous conditions. Jacob Tichel of Evansville contract firm filed for bankruptcy with assets near 87 thousand dollars. government contracts for locks and dams to continue. Geographical Congress in New York opened with BE Peary presiding and President Roosevelt accepting honorary presidency.
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Huquetn
Zeigler
Minnesota
Grand Northern
Zelaier
St. Lonty
Traneville
Ind
Jacob Tichel
Evansville
Upper
Ohio River
Land Troops Reported Near Possict Gay
The Daily Telegraph correspondent notes unconfirmed rumors of Japanese troops landing near Vonder May, potentially cutting Russian retreat routes in northeastern Korea. Berlin dispatch says Russians still hold Mukden, with Col Gaedke reporting continued possession of the city.
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Possict Gay
London
The
Daily Telegraph
Reoul
Caye
Vonder May
Korea
Mukden
Berlin
Col. Gaedke
Tageblatt
Russians Cornered If Japanese Attack Now Under Way
May 1905 London report by Times correspondent with Gen Kuroki on the Taltse river says if the Japanese press the current assault, the Russian forces will be completely cornered.
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London
Times
Kuroki
Taltse
Admits Murders at Cripple Creek in Turbulent Trial
Topeka Kansas reports Charles Slagel or Romaine confessing to involvement in explosive plot at Cripple Creek depot that killed fifteen nonunion miners last June. He alleges twelve men aided, naming Romaine as placing dynamite and wires beneath the depot during a strike, while Sheriff Bell questions Romaine’s spying role.
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Topeka
Kas
Slagel
Alion
Hubert Homiline
Colorado
Independence Depot
Cripple Creek
Romaine
le Allege
Filmin
Colo
Bell Eal
Confesses to East Side Murders and Other Crimes
A bartender and former National Stock Yards employee named Louis Monte allegedly confessed to Chief Purdy about killing Rob ert Roeynolie and George Rabble Cfeet in a series of incidents. The negro suspect remains at large, with motives given as personal antagonism. Chicago butcher strike continues with reinstatement requests and threats to workers. Tishomingo Land Office inquiry nears submission, with Inspector Conger finishing work in Indian Territory. Wahop J M Walden and wife injured in runaway in Cincinnati. McCully arrives in Vladivostok as U S naval attache. Kinmundy reports Dad's tavern fire, $2,000 hotel loss, insured for $1,800. several guests’ baggage lost.
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Louis
Atias “Monte” Ie
National Stock Yards
Tiietoy Wight
Voline Purdy
Robert Roeynolie
George
Teera
Wea
Sonal
Tishomingo
Washington
Interior Department
Frank Couser
Tishomingo Land Office
Indian Territory
Joven
Indian Office
Conger
Earthquake Felt in San Diego Cal With Aftershock
A distinct earthquake shock was felt in San Diego California on Thursday lasting several seconds. It was followed by a lighter and briefer disturbance.
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San Diego
Cal
Butchers Strike Officially Ended in Chicago
The two month butchers strike ends as President Michael J. Donnelly of the Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen of America declares the walkout over at midnight after securing consent from a National Executive Committee. Packers announce rehirings, with many workers to regain their old jobs and wage disputes unresolved.
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Chicago
Michael J. Donnelly
Abealgamated
Butcher Workmen of America
Donnelly
National Executive Committee
Conference Board of
The
Allied Trades
Attike
Etrihe
New Jithe
Wereiseale
Two Killed in Rock Island Wreck Near Tiskilwa
Princeton Ok reports a Chicago to Pacific railroad wreck half a mile west of Tiskilwa at 9:15 Wednesday night. More than thirty injured, two dead, many trapped under debris as the freight train rear collided with the passenger train. Engineer unharmed, fireman seriously hurt. Dozens of cars derailed, survivors taken to Tiskilwa and LaSalle hospital.
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Princeton
Kangan City
Chicago, Bank Inland and Pacific
Tiskilwa
Mott
Ix Com Field
Lasalle
Train Through Bridge Reported Near Catawba River
Early Thursday morning passenger train No. 41 of the Sea Pho and Air Line reportedly went through a trestle at the Catawba River in South Carolina. An extra crew was dispatched from Monroe to assist. Sioux City reporters noted a referendum vote at the Labor Temple on Tuesday, with unofficial results signaling a majority in support of returning work of the Serine of loved.
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Charlotte
N.J
Thorsday
Sea Pho and Air Line
Catawba River
South Carolina
Monroe
Sioux City, Jac
Atrikera
Labor Temple
Sol
Omaha Settlement Backed By Voters In South Omaha
In South Omaha residents approved a settlement named by President Don Linelly to return to work at the packing houses. The vote took place Tuesday, signaling an end to the work stoppage and a return to production under the agreed terms.
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Omaha, Neb
Wicker
South
Omaha
Don Linelly
Ten killed and fifty hurt in Warrenton wreck
A Wabash east-bound passenger train wreck near Warrenton Mo killed ten people and injured about fifty one. The rear coaches jumped the track two miles east of Warrenton, the diner derailed, and one coach fell 40 feet into a gulch. Rescue and medical aid spread across the town as bodies and injured were transported to Warrenton for care.
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Warrenton
Wabash
Lens
St. Paul
Warneton
Mieibey Streichera
Courtholme
Citizer
J B Nichale
Macon
A Nichale
Piedmont
Mia
Henry Polent
Hoothig
Graves
la Plata
Moo
Ann Quieter
Mira Edam Vattervoon
Mee Henderson
Coroner Holds Kane for Double Murder
Coroner Merric Ken in the office of Justice Thomas Stanton held Kane on a double murder charge. The case involves Robert Reynolds and other linked figures, with Sheriff orders and prior killings noted in the vicinity. The “Yellow Dee” saloon era in East Louis and a history of seven murders near the area are cited as context.
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Baer
St. Tain
Robert Reynoldy
Uneen
Merricken
Juntiage
Thomas Stanton
Lovie Kane
Pisdy
Uie Ge
Hugh Met
Jos
Thomas Dempey
Dempey
Geahnen
Rhope
Raat Louis
Kane Aun
Magaud Che
Wee Obey
Indianpolis
Obey
Brooklyn
Fstow Thag
Alabama Lynching Probe Opens Grand Jury in Huntsville
Acting Governor Unio ninghemnhat orders a full report on the lynching of Maples Wil neelayulgie. Sheriff Rogers is to provide details, while Capt. AL May in charge of the militia explains why the mob was not deterred and the source of his orders and authority.
Nilingia Settlers Meet at Glen Oak Park Reunion
Veorla UK report on Cen tral Hilnole settlers gathering at Glen Oak Park drawing about ten thousand attendees. Addresses given by Eugene FP. Baldwin John Dalley and L. Phwell. Attendees included several arrivals to the county in 1826 and Avery Pillion of Elwood aged SF years.
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Veorla
Central Hilnole
Glen Oak Park
Ekugene FP. Baldwin
John Dalley
L. Phwell
Privemit
Avery Pillion
Elwood
Bond Issue Authorized for Chicago and Alton Rail
At a Wednesday meeting the Chicago and Alton holders voted to issue five million dollars in new bonds for improvements. About 90 percent of the stock was represented and the capital stock will be increased by ten million. No action occurred on a proposed merger with the Union Pacific. complications may block the deal.
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Chittgo
Chicago and Alton Railroad
Lawie
Uplon Packie
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Methodist Church
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