Massive Royal Blue Express Wreck Near Graceland N J
A catastrophic collision near Graceland New Jersey sees the Royal Blue express plowing into a slower train causing cars to telescope and burst into flames. Death toll feared high with many bodies consumed. survivors report a chaotic rescue as physicians and volunteers work to free the trapped.
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Graceland
N. J
Royal Blue Line Express
Rouse Blue
Greer Land
Fyer
Oneie Soll
Ce Kineer
Treman
Tive
Setonma
Fap
Wegiposili
Ue Thapites
Astor
New
Wisconsin Elects Spooner in Joint State Session
Madison March 28 Wisconsin voters in a United States Senate selection will meet in joint session of the legislature to elect a senator. Senator Spooner is the choice of Republicans with Neal Brown of Wantisan receiving Democratic complimentary votes. Proceeding expect to show Spooner with 104 to 27 if all members attend.
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Brown
Johu
Spooner
United States
Wisconsin
Tenney Block
Assessebly
Assembly Chamber
Senator Stour
Hayaint Frear
Senator Spooner
Madison
Hes
Langdon Street
Washington
Timo
Maimon
Senate
Ane
Mayor Groves
City of
Irving T. Fish
University
William Oweul
Neal Brown
Wantisan
Spaone
Special Election May Be Ordered Over Jurisdiction Claim
In Racine County a tied race for assemblyman may trigger a new election. Governor La Follette weighs calling a special election as the committee on privileges and elections studies jurisdiction. Democrats argue the assembly lacks authority to rule on a dispute between nonmembers, while Republicans say normal procedure applies. Hearing resumes today with an attorney general opinion pending.
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Madson
Jin
Racine County
la Follette
Thomas Carney
E. C. Rekow
C. CO. Gillings
John Kemper
Assembly
W. W. Andrew
Sipovior
Santo Domingo Accepts Refer Disputed Indemnity to Hague
In Santo Domingo on January 28 the Dominican government accepted United States Minister Powell’s proposal to refer the long‑standing indemnity dispute of the Santo Domingo Improvement Co of New York to international arbitration. The claims total about 5 million dollars and the government had previously resisted settlement and rejected American advances.
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Hague
Santo Domingo
United States
Powell
Santo Domingo Improvement Co
New York
Quay Fails Quorum but Wins With Remnant Vote
Washington January 28 Senate session shows Quay failing to hold a quorum in a statehood bill debate while securing a 17 to 49 vote in his favor on a ballot. House action centers on judiciary measures including liquor control and significant federal judicial salary raises.
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House
Judiciary Committee
Washington
iQuay
Senate
West Virginia
Arizona
I Bird S. Coler
New York State
Wisconsin
Aa Courte
Crete
Wiscon
Supreme Court
Evler
Chief Justice Court of Claims
Supreme Court of
District of Columbia
New York
District of
Minnesota
Eigth Judicial Circuit Court
Convention of Institute Men Convenes in Madison
State Superintendent Cary fixed the annual convention of institute conductors for March 31 and April in Madison. Seven regular conductors from the state normal schools will present subjects, with the program to be completed by Superintendent Davy. All who plan to work in summer institutes are urged to attend.
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Madison
Cary
Davy
Preeular Institute
Telegrams in Brief on Vatican Consistory Date
Telegrams from Rome indicate the next consistory may be held at the end of February to mark the pope’s 21st year of pontificate. A trunk trust has been formed with unclear details.
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Pneu
Washington
Rome
Pontifrare
Mixed 1900s news fragments from an early issue
The item lists diverse notes including Sehmie of Oshkosh as secretary, a King Edward recitation banquet for 60,000 in Calcutta, Charles Light found guilty of manslaughter in Pocahontas Iowa, a French deputy looting funds for Martinique relief, Indianapolis wine workers finishing a task, Lauber Manufacturing union plans, and Emperor William’s German gunboat decoration tied to the Taku Forts battle.
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A. F. Sehmie
Oshkosh
Edward
Calcutta
Charles L. Light
Pocahontas
French Chamber of Deputies
Martinique
Indianapolis
Unner Peninsula
Chicago
William
Taku Forts
Spooner Delayed by Wreck Reaches Madison for Speech
Senator Spooner arrived in Madison after a wreck delayed his trip by four hours. He telephoned his son Charles P. Spooner and spoke with his brother Phil L. Spooner from Chicago. Friends and relatives, including visitors from Milwaukee, gathered expecting his acceptance speech at the election event.
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Madison
Senator Spooner
Pennsylvania
Northwestern
Wisconsin
Chicago
Charles P. Spooner
Phil. Lb. Spooner
Milwaukee
Czar Hosts Emperor William’s Celebration Luncheon
In St Petersburg on January 28 the czar and czarina entertained German Ambassador Count Von Alvensleben and wife with other embassy members at luncheon. The czar wore Prussian uniform and toasted Emperor William.
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St. Petersburg
William
Teller's Election Legal in Denver Opinion
Denver January 28 Attorney General Miller states the election of Henry M Teller as senator is legal and Governor Peabody will sign the certificate of election as soon as it is received.
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Denver
Miller
Henry M. Teller
Peabody
New Corporations Formed and Amended in State
Articles filed show the Wisconsin River Railway and Power in Plover forming to build rail and power lines from Plover to Merrill via Stevens Point and Vaneau with $10,000 capital. Potosi Mining and Milling, Grant County, $30,000 capital. Realty Company, Milwaukee, $105,000 capital. Vesper Building Association in Vesper, Wood County, $1,800 capital. Amendments include A. J. Lindemann Company increasing to $100,000, Willam Weichhart Company becoming Engfer Gerlach Company with $24,000, and Lovell Jewelry and Music Company changing to Flegel Jewelry Company.
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Wisconsin River Railway and Power Company
Plover
Portage Commly
Portage County
Merrill
Lincoln Quanty
Stevens Point
Harry A. Bradshaw
A. B. Ferdinand
Jamies Bradshaw
Vesper Buihling Association
Vesper
Wood Country
Z. Q. Roce
Carsten Otta
Dre i. A. Gowlecke
W. A. Cale
C. F. Heiser
H. Ff. Peterson
A. J. Lindemann Company
Mmwankee
A. J
Willam Weichhart Company
Milwaukee
Louis Engfer
Fred Gerlach
Engfer Gerlach Company
Lovell Jewelry and Music Company
Racine
B. J. Flegel
Charles R. Carpenter
Flegel
Coal Strike Inquiry Progress Report in Philadelphia
The strike commission made notable progress with independent operators likely to finish presenting their case soon. Key witnesses included Albert C. Leiseneying of Waner Lehigh Coal and A. K. Christ a breaker burner whose testimony touched on grand jury access and wage figures. F Edward Ross, accountant, testified about overstatements in Markle company records. Chairman Gray pressed witnesses amid tense exchanges as wage claims ranged from 10 cents to 20 dollars.
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Philadelphia
Albert C. Leiseneying
Lehigh Coal Company
A. K. Christ
F. Edward Ross
Markle Company
Sail
Gray Becane
Senators Urge Direct Election Of U S Senators
Wisconsin lawmakers push for a joint resolution instructing state senators to back a constitutional amendment for direct popular election of U S senators. The measure cites Colorado’s recent Senate choice as a rationale and seeks swift passage to urge Congress to submit the amendment.
Venezuelan Situa tion Talks Move Toward Settlement
First joint conference of Venezuelan negotiators and Minister Bowen as talks explore payment formulas and indemnity terms. Bowen signals willingness to defer until all parties are satisfied, while London Berlin and Rome await favorable replies. Blockade removal remains imminent with reports it may be suspended within 24 hours. German officials defend bombardment as a response to Fort San Carlos fire, urging ally cooperation to avoid broader conflict.
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Bowen
Cain
Thidla
Veneneia
Allius
Venezuela
London
Berlin
Rome
Caracas
Germany
Count von Quaxdt
Washington
United States
Count Wolff-Metteraich
Foreign Office
Fort San Carlos
Maracaiba
Sar Carnes
Teestaurvader
LaGuaira
Hereditary Member Honor Confers on Former Reichstag President
Berlin January 28 Count von Balles trem who resigned the Reichstag presidency January 24 has been made hereditary member by the emperor of the Prussian diet. The action signals imperial favor amid debates on the Krupa affair and broader socialist questions in the Reichstag.
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William
Berlin
Count von Ballestrem
Krupa
Wiliame Vuttovancas
Illinois Legislature Resumes Its Sessions
Springfield Jan 28 The Illinois Legislature resumed its session with many bills in work in both houses. A voting machine bill was proposed for elections and a measure for trial by those in contempt for injunction violations. Other measures include four year terms for supervisors and a state sanitarium for tuberculosis treatment.
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