Brave Engineer Christy Rescues Passengers After Rail Disaster
A derailed Pittsburg Fort Wayne and Chicago train near Whiting Indiana leaves multiple injuries and fatalities. Engineer Jack Christy stays at his post to stabilize the wreckage and shield passengers, saving lives amid the crash that killed Henry Warren and injured others including James Breeme and Jack Chelaty. The incident underscores swift heroism and the dangers faced by railroad crews during mid 20th century rail travel.
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Pittsburg
Fort Wayne
Chicago
Whiting
Ind
Law Anys
Weachers
Jack Christy
Les
Christy
Bare
Henry Warren
Fort Warne
C. P. Barber
Columbus City
James Breeme
Wight
Jack Chelaty
Eng
Explosion injures five as powder car explodes near North Lawrence
A carload of powder on the Pittsburg Fort Wayne and Ohio Railroad exploded near North Lawrence Ohio. Five men were injured, several buildings shook as if by an earthquake. Engineers Colvin and McCann and Drakeman Rockhill were badly hurt. no fatalities reported.
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Pittsburg
Fort Wayne
Ohteazo Road
North Lawrences
Ohio
Uridge
E BB Colvin
Creatii
McCann
Leotonia
W. W. Rockhill
Alliance
Large Circulation of Money Per Capita in September
A September monthly statement records the largest money circulation in U S history at 2 520 per person for an estimated 67 4 million population, with an overall rise of 21 877 247 for September and 105 860 035 since October 1. The increase stems from gold imports into New York amid monetary stringency, plus large national bank note withdrawals. Silver and treasury notes contribute to the total, while the Four makes new tariff moves affecting coast bound shipments and potential rate wars in eastbound rail traffic.
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United States
New York
Treasury
Dig
Kaat
Louis
Liverpool
Hanawalearmahipine
Newport Nawa
Seaboard
Newport
Interstate Commerce
Baltimore & Ola
Northerly voyage record and grain exhibit note
The Newport whaler tops 84 degrees north in pursuit of whales near Verschel Islands, near the north pole, while grain samples are highlighted at the Agriculture Building. A weed weevil pest threat is discussed at the World’s Fair exhibit.
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Newport
Oder
S20
Francisco
Merschel Taland
Porter
Neweport
Verschel Islands
North Pole
Old Country
Rosalia
India
Blate
Io California Doudlay
Riot at railway yards ends in fatal shooting
Fireman James Mita of the Peoria Big Four division was killed when Special Detective John Stokes shot into a jeering crowd near the Big Four shops in Minneapolis across the river from downtown. The incident occurred as a locomotive and coach were ready to depart with officers on duty.
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Ariot
Twedianapolia
Ta- Manapolis
James Mita
Peoria
John Stokes
Geners
Riley
Stokes
Pitta
Execution of Spanish anarchist Pallas in Barcelona
The Spanish anarchist Pall as or Pallas, who tried to kill General Martinez de Campos, was executed Friday morning near Montjuich fortress in Barcelona. Crowds gathered as troops surrounded the area and a military escort led the condemned man to the place of execution. He stood with his back to the wall and faced the firing squad as the sergeant gave the word to fire.
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Barcelona
Pallas
Martinez de Campos
Barcelooa
Montjuich
T‘allas
Loss of Hand Worth a Fortune in Insurance Poles
A Worcester man shot his left hand near Wallus, losing a finger, claiming the gun snagged on a branch. Insurance expert G. Biessom says the man held policies totaling 180000, plus 100000 in life cover, with amputation potential at 764000. Further developments expected from Halifax, Boston, and New York insurers.
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Twuloy
Worcester
Mass
Wallfus
Thatrow 2
G. Biessom
Chiviga
Star Accident Company
Weubley
Star
Ife
Hlosvom
Furnce
Halifax
Boston
New York
Rimetlalist Convention Closes With Debate Over Capitol Move
Delegates at the Pan American Convention in St Louis opened Thursday under Sec retary Newall with Gen A Fisk as presiding officer. Resolutions favored rejecting the plan to move the United States Capitol from Washington. Debate centered on land currency, with Tillman explaining why the committee dropped the land currency approach. Governor Walter of Colorado spoke against broad land currency resolutions. The assembly adopted the majority resolutions after withdrawing minority positions.
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Washington
St Louie
Newall
A. O. Fisk
Gov. Tillman
Committee On
States Capitol
J. B. Follett
Loulea
Walte
Colorado
Hawaiian Message on Protectorate Plebiscite Proposed
A government note urges plebiscite voting on abolishing the Hawaiian protectorate with equal rights for natives and foreign-born residents. The draft, guarded by the State Department, reflects recommendations from Minister Bown and awaits Senate action when other business allows.
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Senate
Stats Department
Ministac Bown
Mr. Bionnt
United States
Appeals for Aid and Officials Report on Disasters
Telegraph from New Orleans urges Chicago and other exchanges to aid disaster victims after a terrible calamity near New Orleans left survivors penniless and jobless. The Exposition Payable to aid the affected, with donations routed through the Executive Committee of the Board of Trade and allied committees.
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New Orleana
Anka Stelp
Chicago
St Louis
Cincinnati
Kansas City
New York
Philadelphia
Boston
Baltimore
Pittsburg
Minneapolis
St Paul
Omoabe
Roary
Tihany
New Orleans
Thin City
Ivelihood
Loutfalana
Hoard of Trade
Badisa
Soan M. Parker
No Clear Improvement Seen in Dane Weekly Trade Review
Dane Weekly Trade Review finds no clear improvement with only modest gains in manufacturing and employment. The report notes reduced failures, mixed commodity movements with wheat down, corn up, cotton higher, and pork prices rising. It cautions currency surplus may spur speculation while exports remain sizable.
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Dane
RG Dun & Co
World Record Crowd Reassembled for Chicago Fire Anniversary
Chicago celebrated the twenty second anniversary of the great fire with a record crowd of 714,646 at Jackaun Park and thousands more unable to reach the venue. The day’s weather was perfect and the night display dazzling, though four people died and about twenty were injured in the festivities.
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Chicago
Tuccadey
Jackaun Park
Lundredy
Garveouvnoes
Acenne
Desperate Fight with Thieves in Grand Island
In Grand Island Nebraska a night burglary at Hayden's store led to a gun battle as Officer Serviss and Officer Smith confronted three burglars. One thief, Charles Fisher, was killed. Smith was wounded in the thigh. The other two escaped into a crowd, while Fisher’s body and jewelry were recovered.
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Grand Island
Neb
Hayden
Serviss
Smith
Barviss
Oficer Smith
Charles Fisher
Omwebo
Painted Ship and the Senate Waste and Woes
A critical letter denounces the United States Senate as a useless blight and discusses the cost of maintaining lawmakers and their staff. It estimates annual Senate expense at 75,900 per senator and questions value, noting last months’ idle costs near 140,000. The missive suggests reform and recounts congressional pressure on Cleveland.
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United States Senate
Senate
Iwigh
Uncle Sam
Prges
Cleveland
White House
Washington
Compromise debate flags Senate repeal bill talks
The Senate debated a compromise on the repeal bill, with Senator Butler urging solvency of the struggle and Senator Call opposing. Executive session followed as leaders pressed for action on war claims, silver purchasing clauses, and information requests while the House pursued the Federal election laws and broader Sherman act discussions.
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Hous
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South Caralion
Call Ad Arcesed
Call
House
Congress
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Voorhees
Bs Fonate
Businesa
Imortnace
Northway
Ohio
Blackburn
Peffertts Aathor
Cummings
New York
Tucker
Ilney
Turpie
Todiune
Richmond
Ind
P.M. Equire
Washington
Mr. Allen
Nebraska
United States
Dolph
Oregon
China
Delph
Sherman
Narrow escape in a runaway involving Collings and generals
Collings from the Capital, GEN BLACK of Illinois, and Col Fast of South Dakota escaped in a runaway. President Cleveland issues a rule regarding applicants for office. The monthly circulation statement shows 25.28 per capita for an estimated population of 87,000 with ongoing racing duty at the same time. The Bow e Committee op.
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Military Order of the Loyal Legion
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Jim Lop
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