Wreck in New York Central tunnel kills and injures dozens
A rear end collision in the New York Central tunnel beneath Park Avenue killed at least fifteen passengers and wounded many more as the White Plains and South Norwalk locals collided. Rescue efforts, heroic acts by firefighters and volunteers, and investigations by authorities followed as the city searched for responsibility and answers.
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New York
New York’ Central
Park Avenue
Norwalk
York, New Haven
Hartford
White Plains
Hariem
New York Central
Hovier
Manhattan
Father Smith
Dr Walkley
Fire Department
Trent. Clarke
Murphy
Walkley
Mrs. Howard
Atone
Stomo
Ani
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Franklin
J M Wisker
Bame
Wisker
Christopher Flynn
Fifty-ninth Street
New Haven
Jerome
State Railway Commission
New York Central & Hudson River Railroad
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
J H Franklin
New York Central Tunnel
Farmers hold wheat as mills idle around Wichita
Wichita Kansas January 9 with 40 million bushels of wheat in 20 counties surrounding Wichita the mills of the city are idle. Farmers refuse to sell any wheat for six weeks or longer awaiting better crop prospects. Virtually all mills in southern Kansas are idle with offers of 77 cents rejected.
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Wichita
Kaon
Kansas
Argentina and Chile Reach Peaceful Accord After Protocol
In Valparaiso and Santiago de Chile reports say the December 25 protocol will guide further arrangements between Argentina and Chile, aiming for lasting peace. The recent incident is considered settled, with both nations issuing declarations toward mutual understanding.
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Valparaiso
Argentina
Hill
Santiago de Chili, Jin Y
Giilveston
Chile
Chi
Thich
Gorman and Vandivers Named Democratic Nominees
Annapolis Md Jan 9 Arthur Pue Gorman and Chairman Murray Vandivers were chosen as the democratic nominees for United States senator and state treasurer at a caucus. Gorman's selection was unanimous. Republicans held their caucus earlier in the day nominating William H Jackson and Jibyrock of Baltimore for unspecified posts.
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Annapolis
Arthur Pue Gorman
Murray Vandivers
Democratic State Central Committee
United States
Gorman
Thelf
Anette
Gongrere
Willan Ht Jackson
Wicomeco
Ates Basin
Balti
Empress Solidifies Power as Figurehead Ruling in Peking
In Peking the dowager empress dominates court affairs while the emperor sits as a ceremonial figurehead. Officials report the empress led conversations and favored a conciliatory stance toward foreign garrisons. She plans honors for American and Japanese guards and officials who served the court during exile.
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Peking
China
Douwapger
Imperial Palace
Churype
Pan-ting-fu
Pan-ting-fu the Downpger
Gen
Population Hits 84 Million as U S Ranks High
The Census Bureau reports the United States including possessions reached 84,233,069 in 1900, with 75,994,575 in the continental states and 8,238,494 in territories and possessions such as the Philippines, Porto Rico, Hawaii, Alaska, Guam, and American Samoa. Military and naval personnel abroad add 91,219. The release notes the U S standing among nations.
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Washington
Census Bureau
United States
Philippines
Philippine Commission
Porto Rico
Hawaii
Alaska
Guam
American Samoa
Multiple Global News Blasts from January Nine
Diverse reports include Tung Fuh Siang accused of murder of foreign missionaries in a Chinese province. Kan-Su and Chi-Sa officials pressing for his execution. A dynamite blast at Bluestone quarries near Connellsville kills three, injures another. Mexican crop outlooks praise sugar plantation prospects with expanded acreage planned. In Franklin, Pa two children die in a house fire. prior McKim family loss noted. In Oxford, Miss a jury convicts Whit Owens in the Montgomery deputy marshal murder case with life imprisonment.
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Tung Fuh Siang
Kan- Su
Yuan Shai Kai
Chi-Sa
China
Oxford, Miss
Whit Owens
Ttro
Montgomery
United States
Population figures from the 1900 census and world rankings
The twelfth census extended only to Alaska and Hawaii. U S population reached about 84 250 000 by 1900, sixteenfold since 1800. Only China the British and Russian empires surpassed the United States, each near 350 000 000 to 400 000 000. France at 83.7 million ranks fifth, with the five nations holding over two thirds of world’s population.
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Alaska
Hawaii
United States
China
British Empire
Russian Empire
France
Riot I narrowly averted near Carbondale camp
On Wednesday officers halted a potential riot three miles north of Carbondale after an altercation involving an ex-contractor named Williams and a foreman. Williams was wounded. His father led a largely armed group of African Americans from Carbondale to the camp, with six women among them, intending revenge. several were arrested and jailed. In Vienna, Capt Carina, charged with leaking military secrets to France, was sentenced to four and a half years in prison.
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Carbondale
Aora
Williams
Vienna
Carina
Cavalry
Tensions high as clashes flare at New Chwang port
Relat ions between American Russian and British authorities in New Chwang grow strained after a New Year day incident. American Vicksburg crew clashed with Russians while British sailors allegedly seized rifles. Russia demands trials, US consulate seeks calm, telegraph access blocked. Marcellus Hartley dies at 74 in New York. Ursuline convent vows noted. several train collision injuries reported in West Virginia.
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Peking
Jack Watt
New- Chwang
United States
Vicksburg
Washington
St Petersburg
New Chiang
Paul Lessar
Conger
New Chwang
E B Barry
New Chwan
Henry Bo Milter
New York
Marcellus Hartley
Fortune 18
Hartley
Lumber carry accident claims Mrs. Demers in Michigan
A load of lumber overturned near Mun Ger killing Mrs. August Demers instantly as she rode home from Bay City. Her husband August Demara and her father and sister Christy were injured. Mrs. Demers was 38 and left two children.
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Bay City
Mich
Munger
August Demers
August Demara
Christy
Demars
Canal purchase the sole matter isthmian canal
Washington notes on the Senate debate over routes for the isthmian canal. Senator Morgan seeks inquiry into alleged ties between U S and Canada railways and the Panama Canal Co. Senator Gallinger outlines strict pension limits and meritorious cases. The House discussion on the canal bill includes the Morr amendment to favor the Panama route if conditions permit. The week also covers an extradition treaty with Denmark and a winter party for Thomas R Heed as rescue efforts continue at the Negau nee mine where nine or more workers are reported dead.
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Washington
Nicaragua
Panama
Senate
Morgan
Committee On Interoceanic Canals
United States
Canada
Panama Canal Company
Pacific Coast
Panama Railroad Company
Pacific Mail Steamship Company
Gallinger
Committee On Pensions
Powse
Washington, Jar
House
Panama Company
Canal Commission
Colombia
Messrs Shackleford
Parker
NS i
Laverny
Mass
Morry
Burton
Holt
Conn
Bromwell
Ty Galett
Tittlefield
Messrs Burgess
Dex
Pelihond Cooney
Ye Gibson
Laceyla
Rescuers Struggle In Negaunee Mine Disaster
Night passes with little progress at the Negaunee mine as rescuers fail to reach the entombed workers. Pumps in the old section are out and the drift fills with water. Officials estimate ten to twelve men remain underground. exact count awaits escapees reporting to the office. General Manager T F Cole leads the response.
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United States Steel Corporation
Negaunee
Capt Piper
William Williams
John Sullivan
John Pearce
John Pascoe
Jacob Mattson
Erick Lofy
Jacob Hanale
William Hokanen
Louis Mattson
Negaunee, Mich
Negaunee Mine
T. F. Cole
The
Denial of Million Dollar Gift Ties to Chicago French School
Jane Le Journal reports receipt of a letter from M Lebaudy denying any link to a reported $1,000,000 gift to the University of Chicago for establishing a French school affiliated with the university.
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Jane—Le Journal
M Lebaudy
University of Chicago
Markets at Chicago and New York Close Mixed
Commodities and livestock traded with mixed tones across futures and cash markets. Wheat and corn showed firm or stable pricing while oats and rye edged higher. pork and lard moved with steady to easy sentiment. cattle and sheep advanced in some grades with feeder stock and veal terms listed.
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Chicago
Jan
Bembes
Chiaro
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Frank Weshburn
Union Bag & Paper Co
William Leys
Altman & Co
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Mexico City
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Franklin, Pa
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Coal City
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Mre
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Katherine King
Niles
Fairmoprt
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and Clubs
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Thomas Rheed
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