Grand Trunk Wreck Fatal to Five Mer
Five trainmen died as a Grand Trunk passenger train collided head on with a double header freight near Lenox Michigan in dense fog. Passengers escaped with one baby slightly hurt. several crewmen mangled and scalded as wreckage and steam surged.
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Detroit
Mid
Grand Trunk
Port Huron
Hall & Salle
Lenox
Mich
Cwho
James Bennett
August Hohowski
Georges Boughner
Willard G. Tyler
Awitchaman
Albert McCall
Fred Haug
Mreman Washburn
Haug
Washburn
Mele
Camden
N. J
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pemberton
Atlantic City
H. Brown
Moorestown
J. L. Garbarini
Mount Holly
Indians Raid Utah Canyon Threat to Cattle
Salt Lake City reports Colorado Woodians raid southern Ural bands and an encounter near Verdure San Juan County on December 23 forced three cowboys to drive cattle back into a canyon. Gov Cutler plans to raise the issue with Washington authorities. Separately, United States Life Insurance and Michigan Mutual Life Insurance announce withdrawal from Minnesota effective January 1 due to competitive and statutory concerns.
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Salt Lake City
Colorado
Woodians
Ural
Joan C. Cutter
Aamel Wand
Verdure
San Juan County
Cutler
Washington
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Utah
Alek
Minnesota
St. Paul
Klils Negro Murderer and Town Turmoil in Midville
In Midville Georgia on December 28 John Major, a Black man who shot and killed four, was later killed by a posse after a town attempt to capture him. Mayor Willliams was wounded in the ensuing exchange as locals pursued the suspect through Crow neighborhood.
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Posee Klils
Midvile
John Major
W. Brinson
Crow
Williame
Warshal
Brooklyn Real Estate Agents Urged to Target East Side Tenants
Brooklyn real estate agents expanded into East Side Manhattan tenement districts to urge tenants involved in a rent strike to relocate to Brooklyn. Evictions tied to nonpayment may intensify after January collections. Pauline Newman, a reputed strike leader, advocates lawful, united action to pressure landlords into conceding.
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New York
Heal
Brooklyn
Manhattan
Intervats
Europe
Stathom
Socialist Party
Grand
Pauline Newman
Editor Bonfils Arrested in Denver Assault Case
Fred G Bonfils, Denver Post proprietor, was arrested on a warrant by Thomas M Patterson, former U S senator, for assault and battery. Patterson, walking to work, was knocked down and injured. Bonfils says it stems from articles Patterson published. Bond set for trial. Patterson to be called to account. A second note mentions a Model License League meeting in Louisville to discuss a model liquor license law.
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Denver
Col
Fred G.bonfils
Denver Post
Thomas M. Patterson
United States
Rocky Mountain News
Denver Times
Ronfila
Justice of the Peace
Thomas Carson
Louisville
Bee
Model License League
Man shoots at Target. wife dies from accidental wound
In Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania on Friday Mrs Tauae Jenkins died from a bullet wound suffered when her husband fired at a Christmas present tied to the firearm. The shot pierced a thin kitchen frame while Mrs Jenkins worked inside causing fatal injuries.
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Wilkesberre
Tauae Jenkins
Duryes
Jenkins
Wealthy Young Man Dies on Burlington Train in Lincoln
Maxwell Spencer aged 26 of 24 Enat Ninety sixth street New York died aboard the east bound Burlington train as it entered Lincoln Friday evening. The body was removed here for shipment to New York where he had been seeking health. A physician accompanied him and he had traveled from California.
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Lincoln
Neb
Maxwell Spencer
Enat Ninety Sixth Street
Slain at Family Reunion in Nebraska Ranch
J P Barrett a ranchman 18 miles northeast of Haigier Nebraska was shot and killed at the ranch of his son in law Ora Allen during a Christmas family reunion Lara Allen Ora Allen's brother is accused of the killing The Allens and Barretts were gathered for the reunion after a quarrel Barrett died and Ora Allen was badly beaten by Lara Allen
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Haigier
Neb
J. P. Barrett
Ora Allen
Lara Allan
Allens
Barretts
Barrett
Alder Allen
Newlands Pushes to Keep Troops in Goldfield
Senator Newlands of Nevada urged Secretary Taft to suspend the troop withdrawal from Goldfield until he can consult Gov. Sparks and seek a call of the Nevada legislature to authorize state or militia forces for peace and law observance. Taft relayed with the President as officials weigh constitutional powers and possible state action.
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Washington
Newlands
Nevada
Goldfield
Taft
War Department
Gov. Sparks
Moctar of Goldfield
Gov
Sparks
Newlanda
Veteran Diplomat Davis Dies in Washington
Johan Chandler Bancroft Davis long served as Supreme Court reporter for 24 years and was a former United States minister to Germany. Born December 29, 1922 in Worchester Massachusetts, he held key roles including secretary of the United States legation in London and assistant secretary of state. He aided the Geneva arbitration on the Alabama claims and served as judge on the United States Court of Claims, authoring several notable works.
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Washington
Johan Chandler Bancroft Davis
United States Supreme Court
United States
Germany
Worcenter
Mais
My. Davis
United States Legation
London
Acslstant
Geneva Court of Arbitration
Alabama
United States Court of Claims
New York Faces Burden as Migrants Overwhelm Charities
Migrant mendicants and unemployed workers flood New York, straining charities. About 100 dependents seek clothing, food, and shelter daily, prompting a summit of 20 organizations to discuss extraordinary conditions and relief needs. In Aiken South Carolina a dove drive ends in tragedy when B F Taylor kills his nephew, a 12 year old, then attempts suicide.
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New York
Mendicanta
Citier
Shoota
Aiken
8. C
B. F. Taylor
C. A. Humphry
Atlanta
Tyler
Society man Henry F. Terry commits suicide in Prospect Park
New York reports Henry F. Terry a Brooklin society man died Friday night after shooting himself in the chest in Prospect Park. Authorities note prolonged ill health and a despondent state prior to the act.
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Himault
New York
Henry F. Terry
Brooklin
Busy Man's Corner Highlights and Tragic Deaths
A compilation notes Henry Wulf former state treasurer of Athels died in Chicago. Frank Zahm Toledo broker and tobacco man committed death by his own hand. J C Cain jailed for murder killed himself with a razor in Doe Moines. Delta fraternity at the University of Illinois Champaign burned with loss around 4000. A saloon keeper in Chicago found not guilty on a closing law charge. Henry Thaxton black man sentenced for murder reprieved as the hooded cap neared. Mrs Cora Marie Arnold of Denver wed Albino Chavarria in Santa Fe. Lethbridge mobs attacked an alleged murder scene in a Chinese restaurant. Maj D H Boughton plans a large maneuvering field in Platce county Missouri for national use by regional World War veterans groups.
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Henry Wulf
Athels
Chicago
Frank Zahm
Toledo
J. C. Cain
Doe Moines
Delta
University of Clinois
Champaign
Henry Thaxton
Birmingham
Ala Mise
Cora Msrile Arnold
Denver
Santa Fe
N. M
Albino Chavarria
Lethbridge
Alberta
D. H. Boughton
War College
Ft. Leavenworth
Platce County
Missouri
National Woeld
Kaneas
Nebraska
Court-martial recommends reprieve for Capt Kulp
Des Moines reports Capt Kulp of Company B Fifty-fourth regiment was found to have disobeyed orders by not stopping a prize fight on November 21 but not intentionally. The court recommends he be reprimanded as the appropriate punishment. Other items note Minneapolis trade exceeding one billion dollars for the year, a possible lynching of Luther Wallace in Bristol Virginia, and an armed robbery in Uniontown Pennsylvania.
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Des Moines
Kulp
Fifty-fourth Regiment
Geo. Thrift
Adje
Thrift
Minneapolis
Dsign
Tual
Markets Report from Chicago and New York Grain Prices
The grain market shows firm flour and steady to mixed prices across winter and spring wheats, corn, and oats. Wheat ranges from No 2 hard winter around 1.07 to 1.12 futures, with nearby spring and pat ent grades cited. corn and oats show spot firmness and declines, while butter and potatoes note modest shifts and live poultry prices per pound.
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Chicago
Minnesota
Hallah
Oic
saXc
New York
Duluth
Live Stock Prices and Market Report
Chicago and Omaha market notes show cattle and hog prices with various grades. Cattle ranges include native steers from 3.25 to 5.00, cows and heifers 2.00 to 4.00, range and western stockers up to 4.60, and calves around 4.95. Hogs list heavy packing sows 3.50 to 4.50, mixed packers up to 4.58, light barrows near 4.70, and boars around 4.00 to 4.95. Sheep and lambs rise with yearlings near 9.60, ewes 4.0, and lambs 5.40 to 6.90. Market tone reported as firm to higher in places.
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Chicago
Iight Barrow
Omaha
Nab
Heay
Hagan
Lambs
Obscure Wisconsin man appears heir to English noble fortune
George North edge of Wisconsin rises from modest life at Left Woot Lake to inherit an English nobleman’s fortune worth about 150 million dollars in a single night. Known locally as the baron for his joking dignity, he and his wife lived simply on a modest homestead and earned a living by tolls before the revelation.
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Mariiette
Aladdin Ake
George Northedge
Left Woot Lake
Koebel Pardoned For Arson Case In Newton
Leo Koebel, serving six years at Waupun for arson, received a full pardon from Guy Davidson and returned to Newton. He had pleaded guilty to burning a Liberty mill two years ago but claimed absence on the day. authorities corroborated the claim and a pardon petition gained support. An effort may be made to enlist Koebel in assisting officers.
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Newton
Leo Koebel
Waupun
Guy Davidson
Koebel
Liberty
Waupua
Interurban Car Struck by Freight Train in Beloit
An interurban trolley struck a freight train at the Milwaukee Road crossing injuring motorman Eugene Patmat. no passengers aboard as a slippery track forced the trolley too close to steam cars.
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Beloit
Milwaukee Road
Eugene Patmat
Grand Trunk Announces Generous Pension Plan for Staff
Grand Trunk unveils a company funded pension system with no employee contributions. Starting from 65, eligible staff receive an annual allowance tied to years of service, with a guaranteed minimum of 200 per year, and the fund aims to add 70 to 75 thousand dollars yearly from company subsidies.
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Grand Trunk
Ita
Charles M. Hays
Grand Trunkension Fund
Pension Fund Committee
London bishop and cigarette tale from Washington
A donor recounts a story about Dr Creighton, bishop of London, riding with a small curate. The bishop, fond of tobacco, offers his cigar, asking permission to smoke while the curate replies humbly that he may be sick if he smokes.
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London
Washington
Halls Catalog of Aged Remedies and Quack Advertisements
Fragmentary 19th century advertisement touts a “Hundred Dollow Reward” for curing Cotarrh with Ball's Saab Cure. It lists sales pitches, remedies and promised guarantees, naming Ball's Catareh Care and other dubious claims. The broken text hints at medical nostrums and patent false promises typical of era.
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Cotarrh
Ball
Dreamy Proposal Hint From a Nervous Lover
A bungling suitor confides in a wary companion about dreaming he proposed. The practical listener quips that his unconscious proposal shows more sense than his waking behavior, underscoring a humorously strained courtship.
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Freddy
Post No Bills Sign Sparks Payment Dispute
A terse exchange shows a man unable to collect debt from Mr. Jones. He contemplates mailing a statement but jokes about the Post No Bills sign on the letter box, implying a barrier to collection.
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Parsons
Camden, N. J
Mantle
Univeralty
St. Louis
Board of Curatora
Univeralty of
Columbia
R. H. Jesse
C. B. Faria
Caruthersville
Chooge & Auccessor
Jesse
Muskogee
Oklo
Whit Jow-Williama Wholesale Drug Company
Brazil
Rio de Jeneiro
Bonfils
Denverite
Patterson
MR. Taft
Secretary of War
Nev
Carsonag
United States Circuit Court
Western Federation of Miners
Goldfield Miners’ ‘Union
Oitnes
Bristol
Luther Wallace
Les Eldridge
Hortensilde
Abingdon
Robben
Uniontown
Dee
William Yauger
Percy
Yauger
News OF Wisconsin
Happ
Davitzon
Esch
la Crosse
Phillip Thurber
la Crosaa
West Point
Frederick Charles Sprain
Mdahlpman
Annapolis
Thea Shormates
Weat Point
Placide Hummel
Neillsville
H. F. Schaldach
Annepoily
E. Carl Gillelland
Leon
Louis A. Struck
Lnalaska
Kenosha
Frank L. Philipa
George Nelson
W. K. Schmidt
Schmidt
Jakes
Kenosat
John Sheridan
Sheridan
Hls
Eau Claire
Claude F. Hopkind
Stillwater
Dria
Tony Biliott
Biot
Hawthorne
Chippewa Falls
Williem Irvine
Chippewa Lumber and Boom Company
Irvine Park
Charles Vance
Superior
D. G. Doubleday
Maay
W.ceney
Toleda
Tha
Udarsigteg Man
J. Cuspey
Meloy Nad
Bertaculy
Awe Opedia al Iisinesa
Wrenagsoviona
Cary
Bletr
Walpina
Eivwax
Whiteaaie Craggtatt
Ball's Catareh
Hall
Ation
Martha Higginn
Landon
Pyotr
Lewis
Lewis’ Factory
Peoria
Ington
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