Train wreck near Old Buffalo kills engineer and fireman
HINTON WEST VA Special Abby the mail clerks and several passengers were aboard the Chesapeake and Ohio Flyer No 3 known as The FE FLV when it left the rails west of Old Buffalo near Mackensie and Thurmond tearing up the first six cars and a Pullman. Engineer T Pilcher of Huntington and Fireman Ritchie of Hinton died instantly. Many injured were taken to nearby farms for care as rescue teams cleared wreckage and an investigation began.
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Hinton
West VA
Abby
Ramee
Chesapeake and Ohio Flyer
FE Flv
Old Buffalo
Mackensie
Thurmond
W. Va
Welock
Mone
Virginia
West Virginia
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
New York
Inclimnati
Chesapeake
Ohie
Geordiensville
Hitchmond
Wieland
Pullman
Offier
Richmond
Yimvieus
New York-Cincinnati
Gordonsville
Uwe Ductor
T. Rrengle
Rrengle
Staunton
Cincinnati
Mc Brengle
Bcal
Courbes
Charlottesville
Witte
Hesapeake
Oslo
Lorimer Case Before Senate
The Lorimer case may be reviewed by the Senate as the Audit and Control of Contingent Expenses committee considers reopening the matter. A majority favors action, with Briges and Dillingham initially voting for vindication, while others back the reopening effort. The panel met Monday and will meet again, signaling likely Senate consideration in coming days.
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Washington
D. C
Senate
Adva
House
Senate Committee of Audit and Control
la Follette Union
Reorganized Committee
Dillingham
Lorimer
Briges
New Jersey
Vermont
Senator Lorimer
la Follette
Clerk
Arkansas
Bristow
Kansas
Williama
Mississippi
Meimmn
Ate
Patriotism in Hearts Before Naming In Public Life
A New Bedford Standard excerpt argues that true patriotism should come from inner conviction rather than external signs like names. It suggests that assigning masculine appellations or patriotic labels can fail if respect is not already present in the home and community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New Bedford
Negro Attorney May Lose Out
Washington D P D special report says William H. Lewis, the Boston Negro appointed by President Taft as Assistant Attorney General, may fail to be confirmed. A Senate Judiciary Committee meeting delayed the confirmation and a subcommittee of Senators Root, Sutherland and Bacon will investigate his qualifications, giving opponents a chance to voice protests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dpd. C
William H. Lewis
Boston
Flames Reconcile Bangor Fire After Poker Hut Blaze
A massive Bangor fire, sparked by a heated match in a hay shed during a Sunday poker game, leveled nearly 400 buildings and left two dead. City officials, under the Public Safety Committee, launched an unprecedented rebuilding program funded by donors and Bainker residents while many saloons closed and relief efforts began immediately.
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Bangor
Hayshed
Angor
Queen City
Maine
Green
Committee of Publie Safety Manger
Danner
Bainker
Pully
le Peere Ys
Young Men's Christian Association
Dave
Company Ti
Ptuurt
Mullen
Dulin
Hell
Boston
Porthagd
Isewhmess
May Day Labor Troubles Shake Chicago
Ten thousand workers go on strike amid May Day tensions. Among others, 20,000 bottle house and machinist trades face walkouts as internal union strife unsettles Chicago contractors warn of a general strike if building trades disputes are not resolved by week’s end.
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Chicago
Lll
Elessay
Richmond Man Arrested for Passing Bad Checks
Augustus Holley of Coastrain North Carolina faced Justice Crutchfield in Richmond after traveling from Norfolk. He admitted spending $8,000 inherited from his father's estate, then presented questionable checks to merchants. Holley claimed banks held funds and offered a wad of North Carolina bills as proof. His brothers promised to return him home on the first available train.
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Richmond
Augustus Holley
Coastrain
N. C
Crutchfield
Holley
Norfolk
Kellam
Nichmaend
Ty Brothers
North Carollna
Crotenfield
Tevin
Investigation Begins On Postal Clerks Complaint
The House Committee on Reform in the Civil Service opens its inquiry in Washington DC into a clash between postal clerks and the department over organizing rights. Chairman Godwin asks the Postmaster General to send a department spokesman to testify, with Godwin hoping to hear from the Postmaster General himself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
House Committee On
Roedtattiere
Godwin
Dire Crapayrety Ities
Witchcerk
Democrats Carry Asheville In Municipal Vote
Asheville voters elected the entire Democratic slate in a city election. The $50,000 school bond was approved by 863 to 14 against. The curfew ordinance passed with 898 in favor and ten opposed. Damaged text notes may affect full details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asheville
N. C
Taft to Address Peace Congress in Baltimore
President Taft will speak at the third National Peace Congress opening in Baltimore at 2 pm. Noted speakers include Andrew Carnegie Cardinal Gibbons and Samuel Gompers. Secretaries Dickinson and Hilles accompany the president. security guards travel with him. Northern Mexico railyards are ready for use, with American troops in Texas poised to move to Mexico City if needed. General Muerta ordered to Cuernavaca to command federals as rebels outnumber them ten to one.
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Taft
Baltimore
Lyric
Orn
Andrew Carneste
Cardinal Gibbons
Samuel Gompers
American Federation
Washington, D.C
Dickinson
Hilles
Burt
Secret Services
Mexico
Vera Crus
Texas
Mexico City
Muerta
Cuernavaca
May Forge Us to Invade Mexico
Washington reports rising Mexican turmoil prompts fears of U S intervention. Tarr Knox and Dickinson met at the White House amid rumors of potential action as Americans flee turmoil. Consuls in Chihuahua and Durango telegraph ongoing fighting in Sonora and Sinaloa as tensions mount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Washington, D. C
Tarr
Static Knox
Dickinson
United States
Keevie Marming Rey
Washington
DBD
An Treby
Chihuahua
Duran
Special session on Mexican complications in Washington Ded
A prolonged meeting in Washington aimed to address Mexican complications. Dispatches from Mexico warn of danger to American citizens as revolutionaries grow hostile and bandits rob, imprison, and kill, with property destruction reported across multiple locales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ded. C
Fahihet
Oeahaeen
Mexico
Mexico City Faces Rebel Threat Near Cuernavaca
Special report from Mexico City notes the Cuernavaca rebel siege endangers 100 American and German residents. Insurrectos in the surrounding mountains grow in number as the capital braces for possible attack and awaits a potential American government note. The foreign resident advisories warn foreigners may be treated as prisoners if Cuernavaca falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexo City
Special
United States
Mexican State Department
Cuernavaca
Drax
Mexico City
Morelon
Ita
Mexican Revolt Threatens Cuernavaca Americans in Peril
Ambassador Wilson in Mexico City states the Mexican government assures Americans and others in Cuernavaca are not in immediate danger though rebels surround the town. Cuernavaca has been isolated since Saturday and locals fear an assault if taken, with Americans and Germans concerned for safety. A private message from an escapee reached Wilson via telegraph reporting the peril.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Wilson
Mexico City
State Department
Cuernavaca
Ifty
Guernavack
Cuernarack
Assalt
Morelos
Death in Richmond Ends Life of Resident Buchanan
Special report from Richmond Virginia notes the death of Buchanan, a respected local citizen found unconscious in his home this morning. Although he had appeared well before retiring after a long day, he was discovered dead. heart failure is listed as the cause. Herman Anderson attended the scene.
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Richmond
Buchanan
Btuhanun
Cernia
Herman Andersat
Man Kills Wife then Ends Own Life Over Alimony Court Order
In Chicago Illinois Special-Jobin Hartrowski of SoS Wellington Street reports a man named Direwski killed his wife after a court ordered him to pay $4 weekly alimony. He then shot himself, the tragedy unfolding as police pursued the suspect. The couple were divorced prior to the incident.
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Chicago
Ill
Jobin Hartrowski
Wellington Street
Sit Uml
War Craeheyy
Direwski
Glazebrook Improves After Appendicitis Surgery
Larkin W. Glazebrook Jr of 268 West Main Street underwent an appendicitis operation at Virginia Hospital yesterday and was reported progressing very nicely at the hospital this morning.
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Larkin W. Glazebrook, Jr
West Main Street
Virginia Hospital
Warships Train Guns on Canton in Harbor Action
From Pekin and Canton dispatches the rebellion around Canton grows more alarming as imperial troops behead rebels outside the city. The viceroy restores order in Canton proper while foreign warships including the British, American, German, French and Portuguese fleets stand offshore. The US cruiser Wilmington and Callao of the Ashudle fleet keep Canton under fire, with British bluejackets guarding foreigners.
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Washington
D. C
State Department
Calhoun
Pekin
United States
Canton
Wilmingon
Callag
Ashudle
Foreign Marines Guard Canton Harbor Towns
Bluejackets from American German and British gunboats guard Shamien Island in Canton harbor as pillagers scour a large area of the province. Guns are trained on the city while residences housing most foreigners are protected today.
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Hongkong
Canton
Shamien
Thompson elected mayor in Salisbury election aftermath
Salisbury North Carolina special report notes the Democrats with slight opposition elect F. M. Thompson mayor. Aldermen chosen include G. A. Fisher C. J. Norman P. D. W. Lun wick H. C. Trott M. C. Quinn and J. T. Rabe in the May 3 result.
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Salisbury
N. GC
N. C
Democrats
F. M. Thompson
G. A. Fisher
C. J. Norman
PD. Ww
En J
Ei I. of. Lunwick
H. C. Trott
M. C. Quinn
J. T. Rabe
Eye Salve In Asepile Tubes Prevents Infection
An eye salve sold in asepile tubes claims to prevent infection for eye ailments. The product is marketed with new 25 cent pricing and a small booklet included in each package. Druggists are urged to stock the updated size.
Kentucky Rail Advancements Spur Big Sandy Development
The Louisville Courier-Journal reports Chesapeake and Ohio Railway plans to extend through Eastern Kentucky, building the Lavisa Fork Railway from Russell and Lavisa Creeks to Grundy, Va, and double track to Cincinnati. New owners Kawler and Turnbull back vast coal and timber expansion with multiple branches and a Ohio River bridge to create a Toledo to Atlantic Coast line, with extensive state investments expected by 1918 and beyond.
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Richmond
Louieville Costrier-Journal
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
Kentucky
Pikeville
Cincinnati
Big Sany
Edwin Kawler
New York
Frank Turnbull
Chicago
Lavisa Fork Road
Lavisa Fork
Russell
Lavisa
Lavisa Creek
Grundy
United States
Garrett Hi, Wall
Chesapeake and Ohio Road
George W. Stevens
Chesapeake and Ohio
Catlettsburg
Charleston
Savannah
Ohio River
Point Pleasant
Toledo
Lakes
Atlantic
Pike
Shelby Trassavh
Misti
Sharty
Leteher Counties
Consolidated Coal Company
Millers Creek
Marribone Creek
Reds Holt
Miller's Creek
van Lear
Die Sandy
Johnson County
Big Sandy
Messrs
Hawley
Turnbull Thave
Ashland
Catchettshare Doytte
Peake
Obie
U S and England Form Peace Treaty
The Anglo American pact binds the United States and Great Britain to arbitration for vital disputes and to present a united front internationally. It suspends new alliances with third nations and makes any U S Japan clash subject to arbitration, with High Commissioners to The Hague for disputes.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Great Britain
Japan
America
International Court of Arbitration
the Hague
England
The
Hague
Ambiguous Arbitration Treaty Text Cited
A fragment mentions commissioners for international arbitration to be appointed by the Ki of eo land for Great Britain and by the President of the United States for America. It states the treaty would be in force indefinitely but terminate at the end of any fifth year with proper notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioners
Eo Land
Great Britain
United States
America
The Worm Turns and Attacks Motorist in Chalkstone Avenue
In Providence a pedestrian, after being rolled in dust for five yards, attacked John Hamilton who jumped into the Olsen car. Hamilton struck Olsen in the right eye and disabled the steering by punching, while Olsen sat still as bystanders dragged the assailant away. Hamilton, 109 River Avenue, and Olsen, 9 Regent Avenue, were near an electric car as a two mile per hour collision occurred.
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Providence
John Hamilton
John Olsen
Olsen
Jlow
Hamilton
River Avenue
Regent Avenue
Chalkstone Avenue
Liggan Wins 10000 Suit Against Virginia Railway
In the Law and Equity Court Mrs. Mary V. Liggan was awarded 10000 for the death of her husband allegedly caused by a street car of the Virginia Railway and Power Company. The verdict may be appealed to the Supreme Court. Liggan alleged the wagon was struck at Lester Street, his skull fractured, and he died three days later. Attorney Garnett Pollard and Smith represented her.
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Richmond
Law and Equity Court
Mary V. Liggan
Virginia Railway and Power Company
Supreme Court
Tod Stroan Named Manager of Meyer's Racing Stable
Brussels Belgium special column reports Tod Stroan, once America's foremost jockey, is appointed manager of Meyer's racing stable. He will train thirty horses for the coming season, with plans for strong performances in races across the circuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brussels
Belgium
Tod Stroan
America
Meyer
Loaned Money to President in Bank Fraud Trial
In Petersburg Virginia four witnesses for the Commonwealth testified in the case of Carter FE Bishop cashier of Appomattox Trust Company charged with larceny of 20685 on October 5 1908. The Commonwealth showed Bishop discounted notes for President Davis without authority. Edward Eigenbrun testified notes discounted for him were small amounts and that the cashier was instructed to discount only regular customers. Witnesses testified about records and the ledger entry of 20685 marked discount. The trial opened yesterday and will continue with more bank records and director testimony.
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Edward Eigenbrun
Eigenbrun
Elgenbrun
Dlyevie
Ortubera
Joos
Bett
el Ev Debate « A) Weuphewst of Oevtinfeld
Berthy Stele
Aterines
John i. Law
Pasds
Davis
Pnshor
Witty
Edie
Jude Mullet
Jude Mullet Lied That He Must Be Exehudiss
W. A. Worth
Ellor
Apermattox Trust Company
Seanmelime
Compas
Corpora
Commonealth
Mann
Appomattox Trust Company
John Graves
Arles Hall Davis
Commonwealth
Charles Hall Davis
A.L. Hawse
Richmond
Mr. Bishop
Davia J
Thumbprints as Indians signatures adopted in Darlington
United States Indian Commissioner K G Valentine orders that any Indian who cannot write will sign all official papers by imprinting the right thumb or left if needed. The thumb mark must be clear and witnessed by an employee or literate tribal leader. Any cashier or superintendent accepting a mark without the imprint does so at their own risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darlington
Okla
United States
Kk. G. Valentine
Oiec
Doisy Trial Opens for Murder in Lunenberg
Mrs J Marshall Doisy wealthy widow stands accused of murdering painter William Heath found shot in her Lunenberg home. Jury sworn within an hour as state begins presenting witnesses. Doisy proclaims innocence amid wide public interest in Vermont and New Hampshire.
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J. Marshall Doisy
William Heath
Lunenberg
Longtime New Jersey resident dies at ninety six
Brown Tillou of 423 Ridgewood Road South Orange New Jersey died yesterday aged ninety six. He chewed tobacco for many years ate pie daily and drank only well water. He never smoked except rare occasions and began letting a barber shave him three years ago.
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New York
Ob Brown Tillou
Ridgewood Road
South Orange
N. J
Jol
Abijah
Joseph Tillow
Job
Wil
W. W. Lynn to Buy Hotel Carroll in Lynchburg Virginia
Special: W. W. Lynn, thirteen year lessee of the Hotel Carroll, plans to purchase the hotel stock from nine company interests in Lynchburg Virginia. He is reported to bid well above par and is expected to take control of the property soon, potentially owning the majority or all of the stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynchburg
W. W. Lynn
Carroll
On Nine
Hovttielry
Vanderbilt Wins Oratory Contest in Charlottesville
The Southern Intercollegiate Oratorical Contest at the University of Virginia drew entries from Vanderbilt, Alabama, South Carolina, Transylvania, and Virginia. Winners included A. M. Freeman of Vanderbilt for first and Alan Johnstone Jr. of South Carolina for second. Judges were F.L. Metcalfe, Arthur K. Davis, and W.T. Rankin. A Delta Sigma Rho dinner followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlottesville
Cabell Wall
Southern Universities
Vanderbilt University
University of Alaina
University of Southaveling
Transylvania University
Theniversity of Virginia
FLWR
Metiwertine
Richmond
Arthur Kyle Davis
Petersmire
WT. Rankin
Reewick
AM. Freeman
Vanderbilt
Alan Johnstone
Southarolina University
HL Vann
University of Alabama
Allan Johnstoune, Jr
University of South Corolina
South
P Watsean
A. M. Freeman
R. Warthen
University of Virginia
Delta Sikma Rho
Race betting ban moves forward in Florida Legislature
Special from Tallahassee reports lawmakers moved to prohibit betting on horse racing. Governor’s signature awaited to enact the measure with support from key leaders. Legislative leaders say the bill targets wagering on races and aims to curb betting activity statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tallahassee
Fi.a
Jomes
Ohio turfman Shaw fined for irregular race
David Shaw, known as a leading Ohio turfman, was suspended by the Board of Review in New York and fined 100 for complicity in an irregular race at Lexington, Kentucky. Friends say he will return to racing this summer with trotters Joan and Grace. Also notes a wrestling match in New York where Americus fought Zbyszko.
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Leveland
Iavid Shaw
Ohio
Board of Review
New York
Shaw
Joan
Grace
Lexington
Zbyszko
Americus
Baltimore
Not Worth a Rap Brigkes Seance Exchange
Griggs recalls his first seance as spiritless and dull, while Brigkes asks about the experience in a brief exchange. The dialogue hints at a lighthearted newsroom item or humor column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brigkes
Griggs
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