Party Struck by Train Near Westbury in Auto Crash
Six men, including Henri Fournier and William K Vanderbilt Jr, were injured when their auto collided with a locomotive at a Long Island crossing near Westbury. The party, en route home from New York with racing plans, describes a non ringing crossing bell and the crash throwing occupants various distances.
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New York
Henri Fourniiler
Long Island
Westbury
N B Fullerton
Long Island Railroad
G Batchelder
New York Journal
National Cyclists’ Association Board of Control
H. Gerrle
New York Herald
Arthur Lewis
Henry J Everall
Henri Fournier
Trio Taken Home as Hopes of Recovery Diminish
Fournier Everall and Lewis were brought to their homes in Fullerton while Batchelder and Gerrie remain in the hospital. Surgeons report Fullerton is much more seriously hurt but without further details on others.
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Fournier
Everall
Fullerton
Ratchelder
Lewis
Qerrie
Foxhall Keene
W K Vanderbilt, Jr
Meadowbrook Hunt
Nassau Hospital
Mineola
L. I
Batchelder
Gerrie
Davenport
Iowa
Ydrocele
Sur
Temarkabin Fm
Senate
Junge
Irik Neurt
Tragic Shooting Killing Child in Butte Domestic Case
In Butte Montana on October 31 a two year old girl was killed when Mr. and Mrs. Plumb fought with revolvers at the grandmother's home in Virginia City. Mrs. Plumb and Mrs. Parke are injured but recovering. Mr. Plumb is jailed with a gunshot wound on his face.
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Butte
Mont
Ethel Plumb
HL. Parke
Virginia
Plumb
Wreck on Baltimore & Ohio Kills Three Near Brady's Tunnel
A dead end collision east of Brady's Tunnel on the Baltimore & Ohio road kills three and wounds ten, with two feared dead. Names include Michael Hahn Finleyville James Beggan Washington and J A Spangler and F M Cunningham in peril at Washington hospital. Coroner to probe responsibility as engine from Washington aiding a freight wreck nears Vance's station. Also Miss Helen M Gould accepts McKinley Memorial vice presidency and Louisiana Purchase exposition board role.
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J. A. Spangler
F. M. Cunningham
Washington Hospital
Washington
Vance's Station
New York
Helen M Gould
The
McKinley Memorial Association
Miss Gould
McKinley
Two Carpenters Die In Fall At Catholic Schoolhouse
J A McDonald and Joseph Kolb, both carpenters, were killed when a scaffold broke while they worked on the new Catholic schoolhouse in Flyrna. They fell about 40 feet and struck stones after the collapse Wednesday.
Adlai Schley Testimony in Santiago Blockade Case
Washington dispatch reports Admiral Schley testifying on the Santiago blockade and the May 31 reconnaissance, detailing orders to ram, radio signals, and the roles of Capt Evans and Rodgers. Conflicts over timing of signals and maneuvers surface as cross examination continues.
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Washington
Schley
Admiral Schley
Santiago
Cristobal Colon
Lemly
Iowa
Hampton Roads
Schrey
Clenfuegon
Evans
Rodgers
Folger
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Admiral Schley and Captain Cook Turn Debate on Battle
The transcript details a naval exchange over who ordered a pivotal maneuver near Santiago in 1898. Admiral Schley confirms he would have acted if needed and takes responsibility for the turn, while noting Camp Cook’s decisive role and the loop maneuver as crucial to defeating the Spanish squadron.
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Capt. Cook
Cook
Brooklyn
Schley
Lemly
Guantanamo
Viscaya
Bchl
Postal Service Budgets Fail To Include Fast-Mail Projects
United States postal system estimates for the year ending June 30, 1903 total 135 885 596 dollars with 1 037 370 for salaries and 216 650 for contingent expenses. Rural delivery rises by 2 750 000 to 6 250 000 dollars while inland transport totals 63 019 956 and foreign mails 2 542 000. Stamps and postal supplies account for hundreds of thousands more with several denominations and new issues planned.
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Washington
New York
Atlanta
New Orleans
Kansas City
Newton
Kan
Congress
Sear
Indy T
Fortification plans and cost estimates for harbor defense
Gen Gillespie reports progress in coastal defense, detailing gun and mortar emplacements at 25 harbors, site acquisitions in major ports, and a $4 million appropriation request. Projects include submarine mines, searchlights, and power mains, with continued river and canal work to protect navigation and port safety.
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Washington
United States
Gallespe
Toothe Frecott Beard
Coast Defense
Ger Gillespie
Fortifications Board
Fisher'i Island
Port Royal
Boston Harbor
Narragansett
New York Harbor
Fort Newton
San Francisco
San Diego
St Johns River
Fort St. Philip
Cape Henry
New York
Planta
Gillespie
Chicago Drainage Canal
Chicago River
Chicago Blaze Destroys Homes Malls in Dense Block
A Chicago fire in October left 30 families homeless and 400 workers jobless. The blaze damaged two large malls and caused at least 600000 dollars in losses with no fatalities. Officials believe incendiary origins. only two injuries reported. The area spanned Milwaukee Avenue to Halsted Street.
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Chicago
Thas
Vburimd
Milwaukee
Kinzie
Union
Halsted
Milwaukee Avenue
Bread Riot Across Puruan Diro Triggers Violence
A bread riot erupted on October 21 in Puruan diro Michican Mex with many wounded and some killed as crowds attacked warehouses over corn shortages. Speculators allegedly cornered corn shipments while a recent U.S. embargo aimed to ease scarcity. Government troops were dispatched as bloodshed feared in a dire southern region near Mexico City.
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San Antonio
Pea
Puruandiro
Michiccan Mex
Mesno
Tes
Chiase
Republi
City of
Mexico
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Sehley
Colon
Naval Free Delivery
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Raglan
Mullane’s Department Store
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Chicago Blaze
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Manila
Gov. Taft
Constantinople
Ellen Mo Stone
Fall River, Mass
Texan
el Paso
Tex
Vicinily
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