Wreck Destroys Sleeping Car On Northern Pacific Train
A derailment on the Northern Pacific seven miles east of Brainard trapped a Pullman car, burning passengers and crew. Ed Andrews and Lillie Was among the dead. Florence Joy and several others severely burned. Rescue workers saved some lives as the thermometer plunged to 46 below zero.
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Drightiel Munster
Bizaeyote
Ewe Demaie Mambere
Andrews @ul
Pacife
Brainard
Andrews Opers Company
Weat Superior
Grand Forks
Jonesville
Tascomte
Alesplay
Perth
Herbert G Scots
Wes
Ed Andrews
Lillie
Marie Roe
George Andrews
Ming Elis Harris
J. © Taylor
H. Allen
Og Peck
Fred Allen Brutger
Jo Sheartz
L. F Harker
W Oa Wirth
A. Parker
J. L. Watson
Miss Douglas
Loyal Volunteers plan pension cut attack in congress
The Society Of Loyal Volunteers, an ex soldier group formed in Washington and now in several states, aims to reduce pension expenditures from 145 million to about 80 million, paying pensions only to disabled veterans and arguing many recipients can support themselves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society of Loyal Volunteers
Washingtox
Washington
Prohibition Party National Convention Called for June
Notice from the national committee states the Prohibition party will convene in Music Hall St Louis Missouri on June 2 to nominate presidential and VP candidates and conduct other business. Representation rules grant each state four delegates at large plus two per congressman and one additional delegate per 100 votes over Fisk and Brooks in 1888. territories to have two delegates. district of Columbia to have two delegates.
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New York
National Committee
Prohibition Party
United States
Music Hall
St. Louis
Alao
Inise
Fisk and
Brooks
Columbie
Columbus
Ode
Dresden
Buthorizs McArthur
Clinton County
Columbia
Worthington
Cottmbus
Setate
Salineville
Columbiana County
Franklin County
Ohio Canal
Scioto River
Council of
Coshocton
House
Senate
Children Die From Lamplight Fire After Lamp Falls
In Michigan on January 16 two of William Allen Jr's children aged 9 and 3 years burned when a lamp toppled onto their clothing igniting flames. An 11-year-old girl nearby tried to smother the blaze with bedding but both youngsters died from severe burns.
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William Ades
Mitiaaoon
Mich
William Allen, Jr
Frigid Cold Wave Hits North with Severe Low Temps
Dispatches report an extreme cold wave across the north with temperatures plunging to fifty degrees below zero and widespread impact on daily life and infrastructure. Telegraphed warnings emphasize danger to unheated areas and plumbing in northern cities.
Dowd Arrested in Series of Slashing Murders in City
William Dowd, arraigned at the Tombs before Judge Duffy, faces charges for slashing William Miller and John Clark and is believed by Inspector Byrnes to be the elusive “Slasher” terrorizing Oak Station area. The suspect, formerly confined in asylums, admitted and later recanted, with authorities pursuing further statements.
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York
Breshes
William Dowd
Tee Court
Duffy
William Miller
Dowd
Oak Station House
Jeck
John Csraca
Christie Atreat
Carton
Inspector Byrnes
Marning
Jobn Clark
Sawyer Carson
Christie Street
James Helfin
Blat Peck
George Wilson -Wan
Oliver
Helfin
Wilson
John Clark
John Donohue
John Carson
Willam Miller
Clark
O'Connor
William H. Masterson
New Bowery
Chambers Street
Oak and
Roosevelt Streets
Masterson
Batavia
Offeers McCrary
Weismeyer
Carter
Cherry Street
Miller
Owas
Brooklyn
Flatbush Insane Asylums
Sing Sing
New York
World’s Fair Receipts and Expenditures Summary
Auditor William K. Ackerman tallies total Columbian Exposition receipts to January 1 at 1 555 516 with expenses 92 647 408. construction department paid 98 101 911. Foreign department notes nearly 50 000 has been spent in South America, more than in any other single country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William K. Ackerman
Foreign Department
Scarly
South America
Powder Mills Explode Near Ceredo West Virginia
Five men killed as a chain of explosions at the Phaalx powder mill near Central City Ceredo and Cadlettaburg rocks Ironton and Cadlettaburg. A half mile vicinity strewn with debris. tens of tons of powder burned. crowds flock to the scene as authorities cordon off the area.
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Ditekens
Keegy
W. Va
Ceredoo
Central City
Cerudo
Huntington
Cadlettaburg
Ironton
Ceredo
Tragedy in Peoria as husband shoots wife then kills self
In Peoria Illinois Harry Johnson shot his wife Lizzie Laforce twice during supper at their Glendale avenue home then killed himself. The couple had married in Chicago four months earlier amid reports of growing abuse.
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Peoria
Til
Harry Johnson
Hu Whe
Mes
Sarah Laforce
Glendale Avenue
Lizzie Laforce
Chicago
Johnson
Enlarging the Territory Oklahoma Moves Toward Statehood
Sayre of the Cherokee Commission reports negotiations for 99 000 acres from the Tonawahs and Cherokees, part of the Cherokee strip, linking Oklahoma territory with the state. He cites 18 000 000 acres bought for 12 million dollars, enlarging Oklahoma to Indiana size, and predicts 400 000 population before the next president’s inauguration as it becomes a state.
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Oklahoma
Isoranarowis
Ind
Warreo. Sayre
Cherokee Imdban Commission
Tonhawas
Cherokee Strip
Oklahomna
Oklahoma Territory
Indiana
Statehood for Utah Bill Brought to Senate
Senator Teller of California introduces a bill in the Senate to admit Utah as a state. The measure sets the convention date for formulating a state constitution, guarantees religious liberty, prohibits religious persecution, and requires public lands to be relinquished to the new state upon ratification by voters in November 102.
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Teller
Washington
Senate
Cal
Utah
Dil
Legislative Assembly
Ife
Meeting of the People's Party National Committee in St Louis
In Mitwarere on January 19 H E Tambenekc chairman Robert Schilling secretary and M C Rankin treasurer called a meeting of the national central committee of the People's Party U S to be held in St Louis on Monday February. The aim is to unite reform groups if possible. if not, a convention will be called no later than June 1 to nominate presidential and vice presidential candidates.
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the Nations Central Committee of the People's Party
Mitwarere
H. E. Tambeneck
Robert Schilling
M. C. Rankin
National Central Committee of the People's Party of the
United States
St Louis
Boat and two men lost in rising river at Carrollton
Two young men from Manreon Indiana attempted to man the band ferry at Carrollton as the river rose and drifted away with their boat. Both were intoxicated and unaccounted for after driving their horses and buggy to the shore. Local officers fear they were swept away.
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Manreon
Ind
Kruleman
Carrollton
Ben
Aimeo
Erme
Bo’ Medien
Oath Bound Murder Sclevely In Kansas Linked to Secret Order
A sensational report claims a hidden conspiracy in Kansas with alleged oaths binding members to life and death, tying unnamed figures to the Dunn murder and a broader plan. Three informants describe degrees of secrecy, ritual pledges, and potential arrests within two weeks as prosecutors prepare charges and motions.
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Esclety
Kansas
Torixa
Kaa
Jean
Saepleson
Botkin
Pitger
Dunn
Aberi
South
Wear
Inner Council
Haskell
Grant
Brevens
Seward
Hutkin
Alliande
Springfield
Woodsdale
Luge Ton
Nolle Pros
James Brennan
Col. Wood
Brennan
Iven
Urenpana
Gold Diggers of ’48 and Tales from Old California
New York reports the forty fourth anniversary of the Sutter’s sawmill gold discovery celebrated by California pioneers with a dinner. The item notes dwindling numbers of surviving 1849 gold diggers and reflects on memory and age.
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New York
Sutter
el Dorado County
Cal
California
Fatal Sleighing Party Tragedy With Wabash Train Collision
A late Tuesday incident near Forest Park involved a Cloverleaf Fishing Club sleigh party of 22. The Wabash freight train struck the sleigh at Sarah Street crossing, killing two horses and injuring many, with several taken to Union Depot and St Marys infirmary. The death toll includes James Connors and others. several wounded face possible fatal outcomes as surgeons treat them.
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Fiensure-wesaere
Eady Burt Ur
Onmy
Anow
Jamen Connors
Wil Jam Mrope
al Metter
Frei
Gustave Nevert
Andrew Stevenson
J.C Sebaffle
Eli von Behren
Jamen Barrett
Dan Bressart
Charles Frey
H. Wagner
Frey
Cloverleaf Fishing Club
Delmonico
Forest Park
Sarah Street
Legion of Honor Lodge
Ferguson
James Blanchfield
Murphy
Robert Dalton
Legion of Honor
Union Depot
St Mary's Infirmary
Inis
Sureons
Terrible Accident Destroys Bridge During Tiflis Blessing
A crowd gathered for the blessing of the River Kera in Tiflis on January 20 when a temporary bridge collapsed. Clergy and attendees were crushed and trampled as the structure fell into the water, causing many deaths and numerous injuries and drownings.
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Tiflis
Rosalia
St. P'rt TeesarRe
Kera
Bankrupt Coats Arrested Over Wheat Sale in Warehouse
W E Coats was arrested on a warrant by E E Jones after allegedly selling 700 bushels of wheat stored in Coats' warehouse. He faced $1,000 bail and was committed to jail after a preliminary adjournment. Liabilities from a past commission business exceeded 986 000 with 81 200 in assets.
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Srauta
Wis
W. E Coats
E. E. Jones
Coats
Coate
Sparta
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Weatherby
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Srey
Howe
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Om Slim
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Adjutant General of
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Preble
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Cayabora
Congress
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Jomm Fantry
Charles Dil
Michael Gough
Chillicothe
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Jack Farrel
Albert Willard
McMinvirsas
Aseewhead
Grove Tupper
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Haney
George Eaward
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