Trolley Cars In Fatal Collision Near Philadelphia
Dense fog shrouded the Southwester Traction line as two fast trolley cars collided near Chesnutome. Seven people were fatally injured and 72 seriously hurt as cars crowded with workmen crashed at high speed. Motormen suffered severe injuries with legs and arms severed in the wrecks.
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Philadelphia
Southwstern
Chesnetome
John Boyer
Thomas ‘Ryan
Philip Flannaganle
Edward Smith
Chester
Freight train wreck on B&O bridge over Delaware River
Fifteen cars of a freight train on the Baltimore and Ohio road plunged into the Delaware river after the Port Defipesh bridge span gave way. It is thought all of the crew escaped as the engine and cars crossed the span just before the collapse.
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Elkton
Delaware River
Port
Former Cotton King Subley Takes New Trading Job
Daniel J. Subley once led the cotton market and exerted rare control now works as a salesman for Broad Trenton brokers earning ten thousand dollars. He previously attempted a market corner that failed, losing a million dollars and selling his seats on the cotton exchange.
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New York
Daniel J. Subley
Broad
Trent Brokers
Cotton Exchange
Hisgen Given Texas Snubbing Deepens Political Rift
Blaumont Texas September 9 The rejection of presidential hopeful Thomas Hisgen of the Independence party grows sharper after his quick rebuke of United States Senator Bailley. Judge D H Hardy secretary of state objects to Hisgen’s remark blaming Bailley for Waters-Pierce reentry into Texas.
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Texas
Thomas Hisgen
United States
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D. H. Hardy
Stain
Waters-Pierce Ol Company
Balley
Rock Island President Plans Move of Pony to Portland
Seattle dispatch reports President Winchell of the Rock Island railroad says the pony slated for removal from the building will head to Portland.
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Seattle
Winchell
The
Rock Island Railroad
Portland
Star of Bengal Wreck blamed on two captains
Survivors reach Wrangel Alaska after 110 drowned when the bark Star of Bengal broke on Coronation Island. Captain Wagner accuses two tugs Hattie Gage and Kayak of abandoning the ship as it drifted onto rocks, while workers buried White victims on the beach and the cable ship Burnside reports a total wreck.
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Bark
Wrangel
Alaska
Bengal
Hattie Gage
Burnside
Stamford
Abe Ruef Enacts One Heroic Act
Abe Ruef the former boss acted as a hero after an auto crash on Union street. He and his chauffeur helped two young women whose car had lost control. Ruef ordered his driver to intervene and rushed the injured to the hospital, his own car sustaining damage.
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Abe Ruef
San Francisco
Cox
U Countan Auto
Union Street
Ruef
Street
Rue
Railroad Kings In Topeka Demand Immediate Track Repairs
Topeka September 23. The state railway commission warned George Gant and J. P. Harriman that Union Pacific tracks in the state are in unsafe poor condition and must be repaired immediately as they recently required to interest in the road.
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State Railway Abmmission
George Gant
J. HM. Harriman
Dates Named for Federated Women's Chika of Oreror Convention
Announcement by Borah A. Evans, state president, sets November 10 11 12 as the state convention dates in this city. City clubs and committees have worked weeks to finalize the program but faced delays until the schedule was confirmed. The event will host about seventy women delegates arriving on the opening day.
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Federated Women'a
Chika of
Oreror
Borah A. Evans
Iissu
Holy Rollers Cause Disturbance at Tacoma Hall
Noy Tacoma Sept 25 disturbances by the Holy Rollers at a hall above a funeral parlor generate many complaints to police. They remain in the hall talking in many languages shouting and howling during services.
Roosevelt slams Hitchcock as campaign drift fuels roars
Washington dispatch cites President Roosevelt criticizing the card index method in government work and urging fiery campaign action. A cabinet officer notes Roosevelt’s words influenced the appointment of Ben More Crane as leader of the Republican campaign effort.
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Ben- Mor Crane
Bryan Bluff Telegrams Prominent Roosevelt Inquiry
In a tense public exchange, Bryan Bluff moderates a telegram showing Roosevelt replying as investigators press action. The fragment hints at scrutiny of Haskell Tockden and Southern callers amid heightened excitement over an incident.
Yakima Pioneer Martha Beck Remains Public School Figure
North Yakima Washington remembers Martha G Beck a longtime teacher and pioneer who has contributed to the community since 1864. Her work at the public school system marks a notable chapter in local educational history.
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North Yakima
Wash
Martha G. Beck
Washington
Colorado Cruiser Grounding Sparks Plate Debacle
A report notes the cruiser Colorado ran aground on August 15 and caused damage to the ship as no oak was found in the new plate in place of the damaged one, with Paget bound and September 2 referenced in the context.
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Colorado
Navy War
Winchester Opens 63rd Kentucky State Medical Meet
Physicians numbering several hundred gather in Winchester Kentucky for the opening of the 63d annual meeting of the Kentucky State Medical Association in the event the continuation of discussions on medical topics and state health issues.
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Winchester
Kentucky
Army of West Virginia Convened With 270 Attendees
Veterans from Huntington and statewide joined the Army of West Virginia gathering in Wea Virginia on September 29. The event featured a reunion of members and a formal session with remarks from society leaders.
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Virginia
Huntington
W.a
Society of the Army of West Virginia
Battlemore's Agency Plans International Art Show
Battimore representative Gansine intends to travel abroad to entertain King Edward and other monarchs with a modern art display. He will be joined by Doe Krone of Chicago. Europe has extended flattering offers for the exhibit.
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Battimoore
Gansine
Edward
Wyo
Doe Krone
Chicago
Gane Fine
Europe
Roosevelt considering new reply amid Haskell probes
Washington reports show President Roosevelt preparing a reply after a telegram from Bryan. The probe centers on Gov. Haskell and a possible bribery attempt to halt Standard Oil prosecutions. Attorney General Monnett and W. C. Husted discussed the case. Monnett will provide Bryan with information.
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Covienor Corny
Reunion opens in Abilene with veterans group events
Abilene Kansas on September 24 hosts a Joy reunion opened by the Spanish War Veterans of Kansas. The gathering will feature elaborate entertainment as part of the continuing observances.
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