Engineer warns brakes no 6000 caused deadly Springfield express crash
Stamford June 14. Testimony from engineer Charles Dougherty before Coroner John J. Phelan says a crippled air brake locomotive carried the second section of the Springfield express into the first, killing six and injuring many. Dougherty claimed he reported the crippled condition days earlier and tried to warn others. The coroner pressed railroad officials about destroying the Skylark Pullman wreckage. Dougherty broke down crying when describing his failed attempt to reverse the engine. He and fellow worker Barry Smith testified about signals and air brakes. Dougherty posted a $5000 bond on a manslaughter charge. inquest adjourned to Monday.
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Stamford, Conn
Charles C. Dougherty
John J. Phelan
Dougherty
Bridgeport
John Harmon
Norwalk
Benjamin Spock
Railroad
Pullman
Phelan
Barry Smith
Freman
Kalen
Tris
Thomas Dunn
No. 54
New Haven
John H. Dillon
New Thiven
Phalen
Doctor's Car Kills Motorcyclist Not Criminal Negligence
Burlington N J June 14 A Philadelphia physician Dr Frederick Baldi owner and driver of an automobile was blamed by a coroner jury for the death of Alfred Towpel eighteen but found no criminal negligence on Baldi’s part The jury exonerated him from blame while holding him responsible for the death Mrs Baldi testifying said Toe sel was riding a motorcycle and was run down on the Burlington Columbus road on Saturday
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Ian
Burlington
N. J
Frederick
Baldi
Philadelphia
Alfred Tow Pel
Ble Gray
Burlington-Columbus
Herbert Putnam Prominent at Library Association Convention
DA Herbert Putnam, a prominent figure in library circles, is highlighted for his leadership and participation in the convention of the American Library Association. The report notes his influence and ongoing contributions to librarianship and public knowledge.
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American Library Association
Ateroah Library Association
Kaaterskill
Catshill Mountains
Ber Blertert
Putnam
Litany of Congress
Minneapolis
British Cabinet Cleared in Marconi Scandal Inquiry
London June 14 British cabinet ministers were absolved by the parliamentary committee from all blame in the Marconi Wireless contracts affair. The report says there is no foundation for charges against Attorney General Sir Rufus Isaacs Chancellor of the Exchequer David Lloyd George or Postmaster General Herbert L. Samuel. It finds ministers acted in good faith and no evidence shows government influence or personal profit. It condemns publication of untrue charges.
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London
Marconi Wireless Company
Rufus D. Isaacs
David Lloyd-George
Herbert L. Samuel
Marconi
Astor estate report filed shows value over 87.9 million
Attorneys for the Astor estate filed a report with the New York state comptroller listing total estate value above 87,900,000 in personal property of about 24,004,474.05 and realty valued at 63,120,821,750. A separate item notes W Pett Ridge won a 750 pound judgment against a London magazine for using his name on an uncredited story.
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State Comptroller
New York
Astor
State Comptroller’s Office
John Jacob Astor
London
W. Pett Ridge
Moros Battle Leaves Philippine Scout Captain Dead
Brigadier General Pershing reports a ferocious June 12 to 13 clash at Bagsuk on Jolo where Moros under Datto Amil attacked American lines with modern arms. Captain Taylor A Nichols of the Philippine scouts was killed, three Moro scouts died, and First Lieutenant Edwin H Rackley was wounded. Amil, several leaders, and other outlaws were reported dead. The fight featured strong fortifications and mountain guns aiding American forces.
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Taylor A. Nichols
Washington
Bungasale
Persiing
War Department
Ines
Amil
Philippine Scouts
Edwin H. Rackley
Pershing
Bagsuk
Nichols
George ©. Shaw
United States Infantry
Patrick Moylan
Mount
Bunga
Edwin A. Rackley
Island
Jolo
District of Columbia
Datto Amil
25000 Babies Die in New York State in 1912
Governor Sulzer announced at an infant welfare conference that more than 25,000 infants under one year died in New York during 1912. He called the figure an indictment of civilization and said at least half of these deaths were preventable by known methods.
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Sulzer
Albany
N. Y
New York State
Porter
I, L. K Shaw
Linsly R. Williams
New York
Francis B Fronczak
Buffalo
Florence M. Laighton
The
Russell Sage Foundation
Costermons to Seek MP Seat in Whitechapel District
The Costermonters union of London has decided to run a candidate for parliament at the next vacancy in the Whitechapel district. The group plans to field a representative once a seat opens.
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Costers
M. P
London
Costermonfers’ Union
Whitechapel
Charles C Dougherty Engineer in Stamford Train Wreck
Charles C. Dougherty, identified as the engineer of the train involved in the fatal Stamford wreck, remains a key figure in the investigation. Officials report the incident as a deadly rail accident with extensive damage to the locomotive and cars.
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Stamford
Liberty N Y Fire Destroys Business District
Liberty New York was hit by a fierce blaze sweeping the business district. Several large stores the Opera House and the First Baptist church were destroyed with losses expected to exceed 250000. Firefighters from Middletown aided as flames forced dynamos to clear paths and several injuries occurred including Frank Schumacher on the church roof.
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Liberty
N. Y
Opéxa House
First Baptist Church
Middletown
Frank Schumacher
Baptist Church
New York
Thomas Smith
Brooklyn Department
B. E. Mister
James Goodster
B. H. Green
Millspaiagh & Co
Ruiffin
Rosa & Lancashire
O. B. James
James TB. Manees
Vreeholz
Japan hopes for amicable end to California alien land dispute
Premier Yamamoto told reporters he regrets the outstanding California alien land question and hopes for an understanding with the United States. He outlined a government reorganization budget totaling 70 million yen, including 10 million for the army and 3 million for the navy.
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Yamamoto
California
Tokyo
United States
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Stand
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Daugherty
Lad
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Herbert Putnam
Moros
General Pershing
American Press Association
Testitudtiz
Cook’s Bee Hive
N. E. Cor
Cookman Ave
Main St
Asbury Park, N. J
Carte
Tel
Presto
Stern’s Bakery
Bohemia
Vienna
Simmer
the Consolidated Gas CO
New Jersey
Japan
MR. Henry Peck
Henry JR
Wendy Reve
Imus
Aie Lee
Ke L
Cahmoh
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