Terrible collision at Paterson injures many and kills several
A south bound Phillipsburg accommodation train rear ended the Buffalo express near Van Winkle street Paterson New Jersey at 7 54 p m. The crash killed at least six and left about twenty injured many with severe injuries. Names of dead and injured include Mrs Mary Roe Walter Welbrock Miller Craig Agnes McDonald and David Roe among others. Rescue efforts were hampered by darkness and wreckage as fire crews police and crowds worked to free victims.
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N. Y
Walter Welbrock
Cornell University
Miller Craig
New York City
Wilksbarre
Mamie Doyle
Binghamton
Taiazzie Kane
David Roe
Oscar Aaronson
Scranton
Thomas A. White
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Louis Baron
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Max Muscovitch
Louis Freedman
W. Hi. Furbush
Chas
Burke
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Faust
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Binghamtowns
Agnes McDonald
Oxford
Paterson Rail Disaster Claims Craig Family and Others
A Paterson New Jersey derailment on the Delaware Lackawanna and Western line killed six people and injured about 21. The Craig family from Scranton and Esther Craig and two Craig children were identified among the dead. David Roe of Ithaca and May Roe suffered injuries. Roe’s wife and two daughters were among the dead. Investigations by County Physician Andrew F. McBride and DL&W general superintendent B G Russell blame the train crews of No. 96 and No. 6 and promise a thorough inquiry.
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Scranton Tribune
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Daugher
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May Bert Roe
David Roe
Ithica
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New York City
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Lackawanna
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Radical House currency bill faces Senate opposition
Washington reports a clash with a more radical sound-money Senate measure ready to supplant the House plan. Senators aim to refund all debt at 2 1/2 percent, strip banking provisions, and issue currency at 90 percent of bond value. Proponents claim treasury savings and preserved credit.
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Senate Reorganization Nears as Clarkson Likely Secretary
Washington November 29 The Star reports steady talk of Senate reorganization early next session and broad agreement that General Clarkson of Iowa will serve as secretary. The fate of the sergeant-at-arms post remains unsettled though, as Colonel Bright’s long record of efficient administration weighs against a party shift.
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Premature Cannon Discharge Injures Three in Parade
In Pittsburg Pennsylvania a 17 gun Governor's salute during a parade in Allegheny caused a premature discharge of one cannon. Three men were injured. George Starkey lost his left arm and eyes are blown out, his injuries deemed fatal. The other two men remain badly hurt but are expected to recover.
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National Guard of Pennsylvania
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Death and escape figures in Luzon clash tale from Vigan
Chinese Filipino and American prisoners faced execution near San Isidro as Gen. Lawton and Gen. MacArthur coordinated a northward drive. Lieutenant Gilmore and his Yorktown party survived after insurgents halted a massacre. Aguinaldo and Luna figures loom in a sprawling Philippines conflict update.
Urdaneta's Crew Fate Revealed by Despatch
A Manila dispatch to the Navy Department adds details on the fate of the Urdaneta gunboat crew after an insurgent attack. Admiral Watson of Manila reports the Oregon's force involvement and outlines further outcomes to the incident.
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Washington
Navy Department
Watson
Manila
Urdaneta
Oregon
Turned over views to Wheilt on command and capture
On September 28 a portion of Wheilt on's command turned over views and returned with 106 recaptured Spanish prisoners. The assault on Vigan was credited to the naval force. Cadet Woods was mortally wounded and died within fifteen minutes. Mitchell Drum mond Stone and Grey were killed outright. only Woods and Grey bodies recovered. Fagley Herbert and Burke were alive, others unknown. Chinamen killed. insurgent spears damaged, date near September 17.
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Urdareta
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Drummond
Stone
Grey
Mata Spilant
Filipinos Repulsed by 15th Regiment at Pavia
Despatches from Iloilo report that on the evening of Sunday November 26 the 15th regiment engaged an entrenched enemy at Pavia. After heavy fire the 19th flanked the Filipinos, driving them from their trenches as the enemy withdrew to the mountains. One captain and one man of the 18th regiment were killed.
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Manila
Iloilo
Panay
Pavia
Aguinaldo's Mother Comes to Manila for Shelter
Aguinaldo's mother arrived in Manila and found shelter with Senor Legarde, a former treasury secretary and prominent Amigo. Buencamino's faction had seized control of a bandit village that had offered Aguinaldo asylum and planned to seize him for ransom. The bandits killed about half of Buencamino's guard and sought to hold Aguinaldo's mother for ransom.
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Aguinaldo
Senor Légarde
Buencamino
Maine Victims Move Sparks Local Mourning Memorial
Washington dispatch reports Key West citizens urge the Navy not to move Maine victims buried in the local cemetery. They note a purchased lot with an iron fence and a costly mourner’s monument to be dedicated this winter. Additional note lists transports Warren and Wastock sailing from San Francisco for Manila with 42nd and 49th Infantry units amid smallpox concerns in the 48th Infantry.
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Navy Department
War Department
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Wastock
San Francisco
Manila
42Nd Volunteer Infantry
49Th Infantry
United States
48Th Volunteer
Treasury to Continue Bond Purchases to Reach 7 Million
Secretary of the Treasury announced continued purchases of United States bonds until close of business on December, at prices 112 for four percents of 1907 and 111 for five percents of 1904 with accrued interest. Purchases today exceed 1.9 million, bringing total near 18 million. remaining 7 million needed to complete 25 million previously announced, public notice to follow.
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Washington
Brooklyn Reaches Ceylon on Manila-bound Run
Washington dispatch reports the Brooklyn arriving today at Colombo Ceylon and expected to reach Manila in about ten days. Also noted are the New Orleans en route from Aden to Colombo and the Montgomery sailing from Montevideo toward Buenos Ayres.
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Buenos Ayres
Bayombong Surrenders in Philippine Conflict
Manila reports insurgent garrisons in Bayombong Nueva Vizcaya numbering 300 to 600 men have likely surrendered to General Lawton who advanced with the 34th Infantry. Provisional government steps are noted in Mindanao at Zamboanga. Navy reports troop movements and pursuit actions amid the ongoing hostilities.
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Nueva Vizcaya
Lawton
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Zamboanga
Mindanao
San Francisco
31St Infantry
Oregon
Mont Wigan
Gilmores
Navy
Bombardment and capture of Vigan reported by US Navy
An Associated Press dispatch from Namacpacan dated Sunday November 26 describes the Oregon Samara and Callao with 160 bluejackets and marines capturing the port of Vigan in South Ilocos. They engaged insurgents, landed troops, and held the town while awaiting reinforcements. Rebels under Generals Tinio and Pilar reportedly massed at Tagudin ten miles north.
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Navy
Associated Press
Namacpacan
Province of Union
Oregon
Samara
Cailao
Vigan
South Iloies
Here
Callao
Hall
Quinlan
Blount
San Fernando de Union
Aguinaldd
Young
San Fernando
Abra
Inaido
Generals Otis reports mass surrender near Bayambong
Washington D C November 29 Gen Otis cabled fresh Manila news that 600 insurgents surrendered yesterday to Gen Lawton near Bayambong as Lawton pushes his army. Otis also reports Col Bell of the 36th infantry repelling insurgents led by two rebel generals at Monjatami in a reported successful action.
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Washington,d .C
Otis
Manila
Lawton
Bayambong
Col. Bell
36Th Infantry
Monjatami
Report Defends Transport Ship Manauense
Washington dispatch details a telegraph report from Lieut. Col. O P Long about the Manauense voyage to Manila. It cites Lloyds survey approval, Treasury inspectors' findings, seaworthiness, crew size, ample provisions, and multiple officials who expressed satisfaction with the vessel and its readiness.
Vessel Manauense Proves Seaworthy After Pacific Run
Report from transport officials states the ship met Lloyds standards as the highest guarantee of seaworthiness. The Manauense averaged 19 knots from Honolulu to Manila, with officials confirming it was seaworthy, fully crewed, and provisioned when leaving Honolulu. Cok Balin ger notes vigilance by inspectors in San Francisco and emphasizes that hardships likely stem from weather between Honolulu and Manila.
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O. P. Long
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Manila
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Metcalf
Lloyds Register
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Treasury Department
Treasury
Manauense
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Manus
Barnson
Col
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Cok Balinger
San Fransco
General Wood May Become Army Surgeon General
Washington, Nov 29 General Leonard Wood met with the secretary of war to discuss Cuba and his possible appointment as surgeon general. He said Cuban unrest seems unfounded, noted arms in the province, and supported reducing American force by about 20 percent. Wood indicated his preference for a line position but may accept the surgeon general post, which would make him the youngest to hold the role. He has moved to 1618 Rhode Island Ave Washington.
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U. S
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Vigan
South Hlocos
A. L. Sonnenshein
James G. Gilmore
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Baler
Luzon
Sonneshein
Abra
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Tagus
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Howze
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Dagupan
Cabanatuan
Tayug
Mangalaron
Alejandreo
Fowler
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MacArthur
Chumbian
the Treasury
Mariana Lin-Gao
Bayambang
Churibian
Buencamino
Ortez
Otis
Washington
Leonard Wood
Wood
Cuba
Ae Island
Thifteenth
Santiago
George M. Sternberg
Geneal Wood
Regular
General Wood
Army
Gen. Wood
Rhode Island Avenue
Seeerthen
President's Thanksgiving at the White House in quiet day
Thanksgiving Day observed at the National Capitol with closed offices. President McKinley and household kept to routine. Abner McClernley and his wife visited from New York to dine and joined services at Metropolitan M. E. Church. Rhode Island turkey centerpiece marked the White House dinner.
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National Capitol
White House
Abner McclCmley
New York
M. BP
Rhode Island
Admiral Dewey Funds Gridley Heir For Marine Officer
President McKinley designates J F V Gridley for navy lieutenant by marine corps appointment with Admiral Dewey paying his study expenses. Dewey and the President agree to cover costs if he fails the first examination, while Gridley’s widow mother in Erie, Penn receives a pension and hopes for increase.
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J. F. V. Gridley
Charles V. Gridley
Dewey
Manila
Marine Corps
McKinley
Gridley
Annavolis
Navy
Admiral Dewey
Young Gridley
White House
Penses
Admira
Voung
Republicans to caucus on Speaker nominees at Capitol
Rep Grosvenor of Ohio, chair of the Republican caucus, calls a House Republican caucus at the Capitol next Saturday at 3 o clock to name candidates for Speaker and officers and to tackle House business. Senators Gallinger and Hansborough of the pension committee met Secretary Hitchcock to discuss pension legislation for the coming session. Hitchcock approved the policy in Commissioner Evans report and urged carrying out the recommendation as far as possible.
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Navy
Tat Grosvenor
Ohio
House
Capitol
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Hansborough
Senate Pension Committee
Hitchcock
Pensions
Evans
Secretary Wilson reports vast work by agriculture department
Washington report highlights extensive progress in weather service expansion around the Caribbean for timely naval and merchant warnings. It notes drought and cold resistant grain hybrids, forestry growth among lumbermen, road-building trials with state cooperation, and steel wagon road tests. Hog cholera experiments show 75 to 90 percent survival with serum. It urges stricter inspection of export dairy products to protect the trade from unscrupulous dealers.
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Wilson
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Weather Bureau
Carribean Sea
ITS FOOD SUPPLY Washington Despatch on Transport Manauanse Provisioning
Gen Weston probes Manila transport provisioning after a perilous voyage. Major Baldwin in San Francisco confirms 66 days garrison ration and ample shipboard stores for captain crew and depot, while Weston notes 62 days ration per man and telegraph inquiries about the ship's condition. Also brief farm accident notice and Dr Thames Electric Oil ad.
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Weston
Manila
Baldwin
San Sincisco
Quartermaster’s Department
San Francisco
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