Troops in a Revolt and a Colorado Train Robbery
In Denver and Rio Grande train No 4 bound from Salt Lake to Denver near Texans Creek Col o was held by seven masked men They forced Track Walker Martn to flag the train The robbers looted about 4000 from the express car and seized watches from the engineer and fireman Passengers were not harmed and were kept inside while armed guards watched at stations The band escaped on mounted horses after entering the safe.
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Denver and
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Salt Lake
Denver
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Aul
Revolt in Coronel as Troops Defect and Take Town
Bargainary Act of Botmaceda's Chillan Soldiers reports a desertion by two regiments from Colunimbo near Coronel. They killed officers, disbanded, and about 4000 locals joined, seizing control of Coronel on the coast 45 miles south of Conception. Foreign vessels were sent to protect residents amid widespread excesses. In separate dispatch, Governor Brown inaugurated at Frankfort Kentucky with record crowds and ceremonial spectacle. About twenty thousand attended the ceremony marking a grand start to his term.
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Valparaisa
Stewarts
Talcaluana
Thnt
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Patila
Coronel
Tverty
Conception
Ows
Sophia
Daphne Werd
Brown
Frankfort
Luckner
Iin
Kentucky
National Commission seeks Congress loan for World Exposition
National Commissioners decide to request Congress for an appropriation to loan the World’s Columbian Exposition at least 5 006 000 with likely 87 000 000. Chicago Directors endorse the move. Jurors’ awards will be costly, needing 100 000 to 700 000 for government officers. Government funding urged.
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Congress
Chicago
Tragic Louisville and St Louis Train Wreck Kills Five
A passenger train on the Louisville, Wranaville and St Louis Railroad plunged from a trestle two miles east of Troy Indiana. Five dead and thirty seriously injured as the coach fell and was engulfed in flames. Names listed include Mrs John Cavanaugh Troy and John Cavanaugh Jr Troy among the dead. Many injured burned or scalded, wreck reported with passengers from nearby towns. Wheat market steady after shattered bread speculation. crop prospects bright with expected yield well above prior estimates.
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Louisville
Wranaville
Troy
Ind
John Cavanangh
John Cavanaugh, Jr
Misa Barbara Nolmier
Harrison Township
Percy Colmnty
Emma Schire
St. Moinrad
Yanrock County
Sodai Poitta
R. G. Dun & Co
Uno
Agricultural Department
Cuilian Rebels Triumph as Balmaceda Is Routed
Desperate five hour battle under General Canto drives Balmaceda's forces from Valparaiso and surrounding regions. Reports claim 3090+ casualties, government generals Harbosa and Aberreen taken. Balmaceda and Valparaiso fugitive and surrender under international protection from warships and marines from the United States, Germany, Britain and others. Washington confirms the report.
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Hiller
Wimsella
Arei
Valpiralis
Canto
Valemaceda
Cionerals Harbosa
Aberreen
Vienna
Ayalmaceda
Valparaiso
Eighte en Sailors Rescued from Arrow Sea Gull Wreck
Eighteen sailors drowned when the Fen Gull wrecked off the African coast. The steamship Arizona arrived in New York with eight survivors, crew members of the Sea Gull. The rescued men were found on a raft, starving and exhausted, some unable to stand.
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New York
Arizona
Atlantic Ocean
Private Rainmakers In Tenak Field Investigations
I J Kleberg of Corpus Christi Texas and ex Senator Collins of San Diego Texans pursue government started inquiries into a rain waking experiment near Midland fexus. They aim to determine what the Byronferth party did and seek private subscriptions to fund further investigations.
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God
Midland
Fexus
Byronferth
I. J. Kleberg
Corpus Christi
Texas
Collins
San Diego
Texans
Byrenafurth
Haas
Missouri Women Crusaders Attack Saloon in Seneca
Twenty temperance crusaders march to a Seneca saloon with axes and ratchets after returning home the joint opens. Marshals attempt to stop the destruction as the building is stormed from three sides. Doors break and the air fills with Kentucky Bourbon fumes.
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Seneca
Mumber
Two Women Killed in Creston Railroad Accident
In Creston Iowa two women, Mrs C B Langsdale and her niece Mrs Lizzie Ludwick of Freeport Illinois, were struck by a fast BQ engine and killed instantly before about a thousand onlookers at the depot platform. Langsdale leaves a husband and five sons. Ludwick is a widow with one son.
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Iowa
Langsdals
Lizzie Ludwick
Freeport
Thec
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Langsdale
Ludwick
Dardanelles Open to Russian Vessels After Sultan’s Concession
Constantinople report says the Sultan yields to Russia over the Dardanelles opening to Russian ships after detaining a vessel, dismissing responsible officers, and promising immediate indemnity. The Great Bear patrols the strait as tensions ease.
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Dardanelles
Constantinople
Russia
Lives Lost in the Cloudburst Across New York State
A fierce cloudburst caused extensive damage totaling about 250000 dollars across New York State with three deaths recorded. Numerous towns including Sandy Lake Pusstenkill Frey Berlin Petersburgh and Castleton were affected while Newark New Jersey also suffered severe losses. Several businesses and residences were burned or damaged including Dr C K Darahill’s residence.
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New York State
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Pusstenkill
Frey
Berlin
Petersburgh
Castleton
Newark
N. J
Terrific explosion at Malago colliery in England claims several lives
A powerful blast at Malago colliery Bedminster Scriver achshire England killed seven workers, left two missing, and injured others. The concussion shattered nearby windows and shook houses in the area. Reports describe a deadly mine disaster with extensive damage and ongoing search efforts.
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Homemnetshire
Bedminster
Scriver
Achshire
England
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Massive fires and losses plague early 1900s industry
Reports detail a Worden Furniture factory fire near Grand Rapids causing total destruction except the engine house, with stock valued around 270,000 and insurance at 45,000. Other items include Mrs. Hotchkiss donating 275,000 to Yale prep and land, a bank cashier fleeing with 106,000 missing, and multiple accidents and disasters across the country.
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Mich
Worden
Pho Tosa
Rubber Bubble Bursts In Global Market Scam
A fall in rubber prices follows the collapse of a Brazilian led syndicate linked to Para and London financiers. Baron de Gonideriz's Compania da Gran Para failed to cover margins, sending rubber from around 84 to 64 cents per pound and wrecking profits for English, Brazilian, and American traders while aiding U S manufacturers.
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Hay
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Baron de Gonideriz
Mie Brghear
Rio
Mr. Viarina
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Tura
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Ree
Haroun Mae
Ainglehurst & Co
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Stork
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Daron de Gomderlz
Wis
Haring Brox and
Linglehurst & Co
Two Men Named Whitney Die In Coincidence at Datreit
In Russell House Datreit Michigan within 24 hours two men named A H Whitney died. The Toronto Whitney, 58, an accountant from Toronto, arrived with his wife and relative C K Thomas and died soon after resting. The Quincy Illinois Whitney, manager and principal stockholder of A H Whitney Organ Co, arrived next day with his wife and also died of heart disease. Neither man knew the other.
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Chey
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World Fair Sparks Mixed Proposals And Sketchy Plans
A jumble of opinions and rumors about the forthcoming fair includes calls for women to send lapel pins for an official seal, jokes about railways on skates, a giant electric pyramid showpiece, and an Egyptian street exhibit with Orient attendants. The items reflect speculative, sometimes satirical commentary from various papers.
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Kansgas City Journal
Binghamton Republic
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Disastrous Western North Carolina Train Wreck Near Statesville
A tragic early morning wreck at Boston Bridge near Statesville on the Western North Carolina line killed twenty passengers and injured many more. The rails spread causing the fall from the high bridge into Third Creek, with brave efforts rescuing the injured as a misty dawn revealed mangled cars and bodies. Notable victims included Miss Ophelia Moore of Helena Arkansas and Rev J Sikes, a Clarksville graduate soon to begin missionary work in China.
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Salsbury
la Om.j
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Rainmaking schemes stir editors in Columbus fads
Readers are told of early 20th century experiments to manufacture rain. Various sources joke about rain producers, dynamite and rackarock, with mentions of Dyrenforth, Melbourne, and improvised stunts in Texas and Ohio. The piece surveys public skepticism and far fetched methods amid drought fears.
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