Tragic Erie Express Crash Near Republic Reported
A Baltimore and Ohio Erie express passenger train collided head on with a freight train west of Republic. At least twenty two people burned or killed, with numerous injuries and heroic neighbor aid described. Names of identified dead include C. P. Bradley and Joseph Portlethwaite. The freight crew blamed. Fire and wreckage disrupted the scene through dawn.
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Talilmora
Isle Nowy Tita
Baltimore & Ohio Road
Republic
Tifin
Amon
Baltimore & Ohio
C. P. Bradley
Washington, D. C
Joseph Portlethwaite
Chillicothe
Spencer Portlethwaite
Bis Son
Aleeper
Ballard
Parks
Lerguaon
Bloomdale
Pittsburg
Major fires and disasters sweep multiple cities, 1800s reports
A Hartford dry goods store fire destroys a block with $266,000 loss and $260,000 insured. Other blazes hit Lawrence Kansas $200,000 loss, Bellsfontaine Pennsylvania $76,000 to $100,000, and a five story building in New York at $126,000 loss. Numerous injuries occur from collapsing walls. Also reported: a world bicycle tour ends in San Francisco, railroad shop fire at Springfield Ohio $140,000 loss, a Louisville death from starvation, freight-train wrecks with deaths near Wawas theat, a Baltimore clerk’s embezzlement, a Belchertown hotel arson loss, and various legislative convenings and thefts. The news compiles fires, accidents, crimes, and early 20th century incidents across multiple states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. 0. Sawyer & Co
Hartford
Gono
Karnweiler Ie Bros
Lawrence
Wilmington & Northarn
Wawasaat Station
Henry Huberta
Wiliam F. Spurgeon
Hurst, Parnell & Co
Baltimore
Toleslooa
Cincinnati
John Kuasiog
Dick Hurley
Rolph
Vinepariaotory
Louisvilla
Jobo Taylox
Potheringham
Pacific Express
San Petro
Cal
Harvey Mills
Michigan
Minnesota
Pennsylvania
New York
Nebraska
Blue Island
Oifice
Chicago
Cranbrook
Modoc
Boston & Albany
Springfeld
Mags
Cro
Streator
Ill
A. F Nigkenn
Tau
Denver
Col
Congress Debates Interstate Commerce and Pension Bills
The Senate debated the Interstate Commerce bill with opposition from Senator Platt and discussed a $2,000 yearly pension for Mrs. Logan, widow of Gen. John A. Logan. Bills funded education for cavalry at Fort Riley, and construction for forts were approved or amended. House actions included private bills and a canal improvement measure, with pension expenditures near $76 million.
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Cuniite
Pweoxenbay
Jon
Senate
Cp Ube
Benator Plattapoke
Mischell
Pannsylvania
Abi
Wlacoovia
Muniecnox
Dymauad
Mexico
Capt. Crichord
Mitchell
Pennsylvania
Mary
Login
Jobe A. Logi
Gos
Frank Blair
United States
John
Fort Riley
Kas
Verbain Ponta
Port D. A. Kunwell
Fort Robleron
Mr. Spanner
Robet
Robet of Benge, Brownall & Co
Evarta
Sinox, Bache & Co
Orleatia Exposition
Uae
Weosexway
Ono
Sine and
Oswego Canale
Military Academy
Jan. W. Reid
North Cntoiion
Erlo Ad Qawego Canal
Mutch
Froay
Jao
Lex
Kisa Kate Bonato
Lowe
Nebraska
Kansan
Louda
Isvegalty
Tomipoya
Hatch
Department of Agriculture
Inbor
fcMillan
Tennesger
Penaton
Saronway
Hiscock
New York
Internal Revenue
Charleston
Hepburn
Committee On
Indianataire
Salem
Ore
Igtea
I Tia
Koutecky
FOUN ROACH DITNE AND THE GRANT MIMIDY PARALLEL
A New York dispatch reports Mr. Roach facing incurable epi thelioma with cancer spreading to the roof of the mouth. Despite a long struggle since his eight een months of nervous prostration after an assignment, efforts to halt progression failed. The disease worsened from last January as physicians deemed there was no hope, and relief comes only from anodynes as he declines.
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Grant Maken
Tim * Victin
New York
The
Roach
Grant
Roschia
Evictions Resisted in Mayao District Disturbance
In Sthi County a mob led by a private commander halted evictions. Bailiffs with about 100 police faced rioting crowds as bells rang and horns sounded. Three evicted tenants were restored as caretakers, while authorities withdrew after failing to quell the disorder. Father O Flynn and Inspector Heard were among those stoned.
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Sthi
Mayuo
Father O’flynn
Inspector Heard
Railway robbery case yields multi defendant pleas
The Frolic Express incident led to indictments against Wittrock Haight and Weaver in St Louis on the 45h. All pleaded guilty. Wittrock and Haight received seven year penitentiary sentences while Weaver was sentenced to five years.
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Frolic
Nobbary
Wittrock
Haight
Weaver
Pacific Expresa
At &¢. Louis
Haight Sera
Sevan
Pair of English swindlers victimize by marriage trick
Two English adventuresses were arrested in Paris on a fraud scheme using lavish wedding presents. Eveline Rappy, 25, posed as a rich widow or young heiress to woo and wed wealthy suitors, then fled with valuables. Mrs Lineay allegedly controlled Rappy, and the pair manipulated multiple European targets before Rappy confessed.
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Paria
Mia
Lingay
Mise
Eveline Rappy
Miss Rappy
England
France
Parie
Miss Roppy
Wedang
Secretary Lamar Marries in Macon Rumor Confirms Union
The report confirms Secretary Lamar Holt married in Macon Georgia despite prior public uncertainty. Details hint at family opposition and wealth shaping the match. Observers note the bride's appearance and accomplishments, with cabinet and president reportedly kept in the dark about plans.
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Peratary Lamar Murrind
Macon
Lamar
Saremony
Holt
Big
Mra. Holt
Deaths from hemorrhagic smallpox blamed on family tragedy
The Cunard death case reports Joseph Mauri a Brooklyn druggist and his entire family falling ill with smallpox. Three children died after doctors suspected poisoning. A post mortem in the gib showed deaths due to hemorrhagic smallpox, with other family members likely affected.
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Cunard
Joseph Mauri
Brooklyn
Texas Rebounds as State Finances Improve Significantly
Agsma Texas June 4 Less than two years ago the state treasurer suspended warrants due to funds shortage. The treasury now reports a cash balance of 517088 for general revenue and 217000 for other funds at year start. Interest bonds in treasury for school fund total 36,901,000 with 1,000,000 and to other funds.
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Texas
Agsma
Tex
Treasury
Rutland accident injures boys on bridge mishap
Twenty boys falling from a traverse at South Main Street near Rutland Vermont when a bridge impact crushed Cyril Gee’s skull and left John Kingsley critically injured. Three others injured mildly. Two coasting boys in Wentworth Massachusetts died after colliding with lumber. Remaining campers sustained minor injuries.
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Reveral Boyn Kite
New England
Bouth Main Brrest
Rutland
Cyril Gee
John Kingsley
Thomas Shields
Wentworth
Mass
German ship Elizabeth runs ashore off Cape Henry in 1874 disaster
The Bremen vessel Elizabeth, fecund with crew aboard, went ashore fourteen miles below Cape Henry. Rescue attempts by Little Island and Dam Neck life saving crews failed as the captain and two sailors were drowned. The article records a fatal shipwreck during a storm and notes the loss of life among rescuers.
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Igual Corpa
Cape Henry
Elizabeth
Bremen
Little Ieland
Dam Neck
Woo
Cabinet Crisis Ends as Goan Accepts Exchequer Post
The reported cabinet crisis concludes with Mr. Goan accepting the chancellor of the exchequer role while Mr. Goschen remains engaged in office. Lord Hartington issues an adly ay proclamation confirming the arrangement.
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Exchequer
Goschen
Lord Hartington
Adly
Proposals Pivot in Liberal Unionist Cabinet Shakeup
Proponents of Mr. Goechen urge a Liberal Unionist role in the government while resisting broad changes. Sir R A Cross and Lord Iddeolleigh offer resignations to clear space for Mr Oschen’s nominees. Talks hint at a cabinet overhaul and aims to reshape the Local government bill with key supporters.
Time runs out for apolification claims payments
Report from Washington that the January 20 deadline nears for act of January 1885 claim payments. Eleven cases decided favor claimants, totaling about $80,000, with about a thousand cases backlogged. Legal sources note Congress may authorize payment to reduce large treasury surplus, while critics cite poor government briefs.
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Wasmeros
D.C
Congress
Judiciary Committee
Randolphucker
Tucker
State Deartment
Department of Justice Ad
Fight at ODay office ends with stabbing and gun threat
Springfield report details a morning confrontation at ODay Bros. in the City Block. John O'Day and Ed O'Day, executives linked to the St Louis San Francisco Railway, attacked editor Strother of the Evening Tender after Strother refused to sign a retraction. Strother sustained facial injuries. others intervened. Warrants issued. O'Days fled toward the Frisco depot.
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John O'Day
Frisco Road
O'Day
Mr. O'Day
Strothera
Mr. Strothers
Ed. O'Day
Walker
Rershaw
Mr. McGregor
Tha ‘Frisco
J.louis
War
Extreme Cold Grips Minnesota and Plains States
A severe polar wave engulfs the Northwest with readings from 60 below at St Cloud to 36 below at Miles City. St Paul records 19 to 20 below as the bitter cold raises concerns for cattle and sheep across Minnesota, North Dakota, and nearby areas.
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Minnesote
St. Cloud
Aitkin
Minn
Albert Lea
Bismarck
Miles City
Mont
St. Paul
Dragoman Sinks Duke of Connaught After Collision
A British steamer Dragoman from Liverpool collided with and sank the Bard's Eve off Cardia. Dragoman returned to Mersey with damaged bows. The sunken ship Duke of Connaught carried twenty one crew. eighteen were drowned.
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Torripjo Beautt
Dragoman
Liverpool
Cardia
Mercey
Duke of Connaupht
Congress Adjourns After Loge Death Announcement
Both houses met after the holiday recess on the 4th but adjourned for the day following the official announcement of Senator Logan's death. No business was conducted.
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Hoth Housnu
Congraas
Congress
Logan
Fire at Odescalchi Palace destroys crown jewels and art
A lamp on a Christmas tree at the Odescalchi Palace in Rome caused a blaze on December 2. The fire consumed the princesses’ jewelry, valuable pictures including a small Raphael, and much of the splendid ancient furniture on the second floor. Loss estimated at $1,000,000. the palace structure remained unharmed.
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Chrisvonn
Odescalchi
Rome
Explosion Hits Cambridge Barracks in Portsmouth England
An explosion at the Cambridge barracks in Portsmouth England on the 2A caused significant damage. Six soldiers were killed and twenty one rescued from the rubble. all survivors were injured. Official details remain incomplete as investigators search the site.
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Cambridge
Yortemouth
Eng
Portsmouth
Wisconsin items mix killings fires and trains in 1896 report
The Milwaukee area press recounts a string of tragedies and incidents including a man found with sewing needles in the abdomen near Agusta, a fatal foundry fire at E P Allis Reliance Works with losses up to 260000, a fatal shooting in Bayfield County, a newborn body found near a Milwaukee railway, and assorted legal and corporate notes such as beer shipments, a mill dam collapse, and political inaugurations in Ashland.
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Lewis Prastax
Sharp
Agusta
Price Bagstra
Olesriniogep
Madison
Aa Itis
Milwaukee Austoms
Milwaukee
Histip Best, Brewing Company
Josep Fehlitz Brewing Company
Torchiani & Krem
James B. Richardson
Utica
N. Y
Wm. Z. Mendelzon
Tas Marshall Mill
Lower Creek
Gremiley
Eau Claire
Cate
Tur
Barron County Board
Nas
Bpooner
Jons Lorathan
Mason
Gonyon
Bayfield
Hana
T. Heardling
Lofstrane
Acuta
Hans
Loistrane
Winas J. Lurranun
Norbis Tua Crosse
Milwaukee, Lakeshore & Western Railroad
Ashland
Ryland
J. C. Gregory
Orsamus Cole
Logan
Capitol
Charles Fricke
Peter Fagg
Miwaukee
Jobo M. Ewing
Wisconsin Pension Grants Listed in Washington Notice
The Washington pension bureau release of December 30 lists Wisconsin citizens granted pensions or increases. Names include Julia A., Henry Thurm, Augusta Hogue, Geo Stackerbuder, Gunder Halverston, Christian Emery Cacrease, Theo Bates, Benj Comar, John Perry, Samuel Lyon, Geo Baker, Jacob Van Viect, Maria Tempis, Jacob J Alexander, Newton Baldwin, Clark Edwards, Dawitt Day, Jeremiah Senter, Gabriel Lupteot, Fox, Nicholas Bérignin, Mary Johnston, John Wetherly, Soho Hulbert, Austin Beemer, Mickael Keely, Tenac Toagan, Joseph Schauer, Redinore Prindisillo, Geo Lewis, Nelson Ponqueter.
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Washington
Wasumatooi
D. C
Wisconsin
Julia A
Jacmus J. Coddington
Beaver Dem
Hugh Owana
la Crasee
Lewis Kislokop
Cilstonville
Jas
F. McCoy
Mendoza
Gottlieb F. Beatad
Milton Gottlieb Broner
Rache’ Cornea
Henry Thurm
Racine
Colebrook
Geo
Stackerbuder
Baraboo
Gunder Halverston
Utica
Christian Emery Cacrease
Theo
Conrad Bates
Ene
Benj
F. Comar
Richland Can
John T. Perry
Wrightevills
Samuel J. Lyon
Increase
Milton
Geo. W. Baker
Hancock
Jacob van Viect
Arnott
Maria
Frits Tempis
New Holstein
Jacob J. Alexander
Fond du Lac
Newton M. Baldwin
Toagan
Sparta
Joseph Schauer
Fiscraneo
Milwaukee
Redinore Prindisillo
The Power of Steam and Froni Popilar Defence
The piece discusses early steam power, stressing the dangerous insistence on mastering steam pressure. Arago and Dulong lead the effort, building a boiler to twenty seven atmospheres, a stage that foreshadows calamity as the experiment nears its critical limit amid public peril and unknown risks.
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Froni Popilar
Arago
Dulong
Silent physiognomies and a dog named Omicron in doubt
An excerpt recounts a chaotic moment as speakers discuss captured measurements. Arago notes only one member remained calm while Dalong’s dog, named Omicron, slept undisturbed through the events.
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Sitent
M. Jamin
Arago
Dalong
Omicron
Revenue Marine Officers Seek Navy Privileges in Congress
An article from Washington reports revenue marine officials plan another push in Congress to gain equal privileges with navy officers. It contrasts pay steps, wartime rank, and promotion hurdles, noting revenue officers endure harsher service and less social backing, while navy paths and shore duty provide steadier advantages.
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Naval Oniolila
Vacarsaros
D. C
Revenue Marine Service
Congress
Navy
Revenue Marine
Navy Department
Sither
Army
Revenue
Hhis
Washington
Cours
Changes in British Cabinet Positions
The Brita Cublact SIM Undergoing the Shaking Up The Right Hon Edward Stanhope colonial secretary has accepted the office of secretary for war. Lord Iddesleigh has not yet decided to accept the suggestion to relinquish the foreign secretaryship in favor of Lord Salisbury. If Iddesleigh resigns, he may take Stanhope’s place as colonial secretary. The Marquis of Lensdowne’s declination of the office offered by Salisbury has been received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Stanhope
Lord Iddesleigh
Lord Saliebury
Mr. Stanhope
Marquis of Lensdowee
Marquis of Saliabury
Labor Naxos and related industrial notices
Labor Naxos reports arbitration at Edgar Thompson Steel Works Pittsburg resuming all departments with wages up 10 percent on general average. Detroit ship carpenters dispute settled. employers to hire their own men. Mines nationwide face layoff totals around 8,100 workers. Political news notes Stockbridge for US Senate in Michigan and Davia nomination in Minnesota. Also details early morning labor inventions by James G. Richardson, a bed cord oats feeder and kitchen lighter. A Cincinnati dog actor episode cited. and travel ad for Grand Union Hotel in New York.
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Knights of Labor
Wilkesbarre
New Jersey Central Railroad
Port Johnson
Elizabethport
Lehigh and Wilkesbarre Company
Hanover Company
Lake City
Minn
James G. Richardson
New Ven
Notable Figures and Plots Across Nations and Time
Touront ends public career as winter grips Europe. Jonasies DeEuMays, builder of the Becitler monument in Frankfort on the Main, dies aged 67. Ex secretary Robert Lincoln leaves politics to practice law in Chicago. Vermont's Bexarox Monritt resembles the late Charles Bomper and has served long in government. Senator Joyce of Nevada recovers fortune after ore deposits in Virginia Consolidated Mines. Tan Rey Dr. Talmage comments on life’s grand old world. Davin Warp, Detroit magnate, sells cork pine assets to raise cash. New York figures such as Eyarte and Pryor appear in politics and finance. Missionaries and global figures move between Washington, London, and Asia.
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Touront
Galitea Ac
Pla
Jonasies DeEuMays
Frankfort
M. Stampoulorz
Bulgaria
Way
Robert Lincoln
Chicago
Bexarox Monritt
Vermont
Charles Bomper
House
Senate
Ir Ia
Joyce
Nevada
Virginia Consolidated Mines
Tsay Cooke
Philadelphia
Eyarte
Jory A. D. Ruyter
St. Agguatize’s
New York
Tan Rey
Talmage
Toogax
Davin Warp
Detroit
Kibbey & Son
Alany
Manistee
N.H. Perry
South
Paris
Surator
Don Castelton
Teyiok
Washington
Don Cameron
Lsiayente Park
Nana Sanit
Katmanda
Nepaal
India
Nepaul
Jonx
Mossy
Fama
Gen. Grant
Gov. Branford
Co. Moaby
California
W.G. Lawrow
Seasion
Lincoln
New York Sur
Astuve L. Trosas
Jude
Utah
Utah Territory
Thomas
East Laks
Senator Paddock
Nebraska
Wartime miscellany from fragile old columns
From ale sources, free warming by gas. Maine ex-governor to winter in Washington. A wide mix of items follows: a Deseronto promenading lady with a cigarette, a great Northern revival, a Salt Lake cargo to be used for German deer, opium seizure, bridges, long-lived Lincolnton kin, quips about cigars, a Crosby County note on a wife knitting stockings, a Boston terrapin prank, wedding fees repaid, Portuguese wedding ritual, yellow and pink luncheon decor, and various weather and public notices. The report preserves quirky anecdotes, local color, and scattered facts without a single dominant tale.
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Findlay
Canada
ExGov
Punnaw
Maine
Washington
Deseronto
Can
New Brunkawiek
Salt Lake
Ucsh
Germany
San Francisco
Long Bridge
San Peaceievo
Cal
Thompson
Crosby County
Tex
Sam Beaveley
Boston
J.B. Bacon
Texas
Batloch
Mr. Bacon
Eherif
Pony
Joss
Sayaonal Nowa
Ajay
Greenfield
Philadelphia
Rogers’ Pras
Paci
Buffalo
Pierre
Ahauat
Cairo
Detroit Free Press
Chicago
New York
Aberdeep
Miss
Baco
Bertha Weymouth
GORTOM TAYLOR CHILDREN TALE IN A PLEADING TONE
A fragmentary passage describes a child pleading and a listening mother, with whispered words that spark a sense of magic power and a promise of joy. The scene shifts to a larger crowd reacting with calm joy as a cherished moment unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jowe
Abe
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Charlie Green
Howe
Mons
BeloTort i
Buprems Court of Pennsylvania
Falley & Hais
la Fayette
Ind
Joyville
N. J
Richard Graham
Benjamin Benson
Noles
Polson
SSS
TAK Brixysd
Criyis
Mr. Goan
Apolfation Claims
Vhurasulng AX Editor
Wisconsin State News
Wisconsin Pensions
Geo. W. Lawis
Necedah
Nelson Ponqueter
Nerease
Arkansas
Revelce Maine
Tive Canoes
Lansing
Mich
Frantin B. Stockbridge
Balama
Stockbridge
Conger
Coshman K. Davia
United States Geustor
Cockrell
Democrata
Missour
Ctr
Grand Union Hotel
Connalte Grand Central
Trevetor
Alors
Stagen Andi
Fauilies Sia
Lone Mooney
Bi Jémen Gazette
Pigaro
Brussels
Pointblank
Mila
New York Telegram
Washington Dispatch
Evera
Burnett
Ueab
Kate Field
Weat
Bascombe
Otright
Diab
Andrat Temperance Society
Baral County
Tom
Arciate Hike M. Faure
Grand Opera
Qurrector
City
Bofain Courier
Acconnixe
Wellington
Wathington
Florence
Leinicg
Philadiipt
xreUer
Gortom Taylor
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