Bridgeport Trestle Disaster Kills Many on Train
A bridge structure near Bridgeport collapsed as a train plunged into a pond below. At least 29 dead and a dozen injured, with several passengers trapped. Conductor John Carroll and Motorman Tan Han among those affected. Rescue teams rushed to the scene as officials began identifying victims. Police and ambulances cooperated, and a local chorus was reportedly singing as the car derailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slviron
Suvet
Oropoqut
Bridgeport
Shelton
Aridgeport
John Carroll
Deidgeport
Tan
Han
Atlov
Tom Fort Uneeneks
Dar Stengk
Coninbor Agdt
Ward
Torgie
Straford
Frances Peck
Rei Cramer
Drwdig
Tragic Meant Desert Ferry Disaster Near Monnet Desert
A catastrophic collapse of a gang plank at Monnet Desert Ferry near Wa'pai results in17 drownings and several injuries as hundreds ride the Maine Central excursion trains bound for Bar Harbor. Passengers attempting to board the slippery ramp plunge into water as the plank breaks. officials recount chaos, rescue, and ongoing inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keore
Torsowa
Monnet Desert Ferry
Hathor
Maine Central Railroad
Bar Arbor
Nineth Maine
Tay Harbor
Bangor
Mount Degert Verey
Bar Harbor
MEET THE ENEMY Munda and surrounding forces described
The report details the San Fernando area defenses with units including the Iowa, Seventeenth, Smith, Twelfth, Pell's Thirty-sixth, and a Fourth Cavalry battalion, along with gun assets. It notes a rebel raid near Salama, a captured steamer with cargo valued at $100,000, and insurgent actions at Manila involving the Pampanga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munda
Vug
Mascare
Lepore Peauguedy
Huy Berd, Avhigre
GUC Tbr
All
Avgies
Ayeth
Mattia Aerd
San Fernando
San Fernado
Lowa
Simth
Pell
Fourth Cavalry
Geur Gail
Spain
Paris
United States
Ley
Thelarius
Strikers Grow as Coal Miners Walk Out Across Regions
3800 miners rallied in Susquehanna and Nanticoke areas joining Wilkeshorne Jin Aug. e de Glen Lyon and 1200 more to total 3800 out with Nanticoke strikers. Company says coal production unaffected in Schuylkill Shamokin region but more work at other sites. Exeter Garylon Keystone colleries still idle, totaling about 5500 on strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkeshorne
Jin
Glen Lyon
Susquehanna Goat Company
Alumber
Nanticoke
Suquehanna Coal Company
Schuylkill
Shamokin
Treasury to issue new two dollar silver certificate
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing is preparing a new two dollar silver certificate to replace the current issue. It will be ready for use in a few days and emphasizes artistry and anti counterfeiting features as officials of the treasury department exercise great care in design and production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Treasury Department
Shoe makers approve gradual shoe price raise plan
Philadelphia reports the national convention of shoe manufacturers agreed on a general advance of ten to twenty five cents in shoe prices, formed a permanent organization and adjourned. They say consumers will likely not pay more, but retailers may have to absorb the rise from profit margins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
National Convention of
Journal of Contieree ninenaiees fire loss report 1597 data
Fragment readable details show annual fire loss in United States and Canada from early 1597 daily records. Indicates totals around millions with specific figures for losses, duties, and persons affected. data compiled by the journal over first several months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Yorks
Journal of Contieree Ninenaiees
United Gtates
Canada
Unclear OCR Narrative of Robbery and Trial Details
Fragmentary text describes a robbery and ensuing trial or execution report with scattered names and events. The legible items include mentions of a suspect, a place possibly Dublin, and references to dates, sentences, and judicial actions amid garbled phrases and illegible segments.
Port Rico Hurricanes Death Toll Surges in Ponce
Graphic dispatch from San Juan reports over 1,000 dead in and around Ponce as the hurricane leaves vast destruction. Bodies, ruined buildings, and flooding overwhelm the island while U.S. forces rush aid, with famine feared and port cities like Ponce, Arroyo, Guayama, and San Juan suffering extensive damage.
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San Juan
Porto Rico
Pance
Ponge
Ponce
Davis
Thimacao
Coutter
Arroyacin
Guayatwa
Parta Rico
Juan Diaz
Arroyo
Guayama
Salinas
San Isavel
Yauco
Washington
War Department
Canva
Mearnt Wanspor
McWherson
New York
Potue
Rileve
Tn Porn Bien
Gen
Weston
York
Abyssinian Envoy’s Gift Moves to Vatican Library
Fragmented report notes Ming Meoelyk of Abyssinia presenting to Queen View fosga of Adack, with references to 11th century causes and a Vatican library tablet. Belgium exports 2,200,000 dressed rabbits to England weighing six to eight pounds. market price stated as 1,700,000 dollars average.
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Ming Meoelyk
Abyssinia
View Fosga
Adck
Mips
Ploleny
Genyceaplier
Hasheen
Vatican
Melgium
Filipinos Retreat and Manila Updates From War Dispatches
Washington reports from Gen Otis detail a tactical pause and efforts to secure Luzon areas as American forces advance toward Santa Rita and Angeles. Manila communications describe reconnoitering, occupied towns Calulled and Bacolor, and a steady influx of casualties and reinforcements, with transport Para arriving in Manila. Enlistments reach 19,158 with several regiments renewed.
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Washington
Otis
War Department
Vita
MacArthur
Santa Rita
Angeles
Lee Sary
Patuan
Manila
Calulat
First Artilleey
Santa Ila
Barolor
Rigby Weis
Liewt. Bavard
Geo. Wheeter
Lieut
Nazard
Con. Wheaton
Wazard
Mrs Sewall Returns As International Council Leader
Indiananalis Ind May Wright Sewall new president of the International Council of Women reports on England sessions and a visit to the queen. She highlights a push for peace and international arbitration and outlines standing committees on peace laws and domestic relations. Next meetings set for Berlin 19H and Paris summer executive session.
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Indiananalis
Ind
Ang May Wright Sewall
Tnternational Council of Women
England
Brent
International Council
Berlin
Paris
Deroqulede Arrested and Dreyfus Trial Updates
Paris reports the arrest of M. Paul Deroulede, founder of the League of Markets, at his estate in Orsay near Paris. Across Rhine, Dreyfus enters the Lycee for the second public session of his court martial trial amid strict security as judges arrive and familiar officials participate. A notable incident arises when Dreyfus acknowledges a folding document found in a prison official’s possession, describing it as a keepsake from a border duty.
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Paris
M. Paul Deroulede
League of Markets
Angouleme
Charente
Fuuc Vvivek
Orday
Orsey
Waris
Tennes
Lycee
Fsun- Rhine
Capt. Dreyfus
Avenue de la Gare
Nartigh
Jouaust
Billot
Mervier
Mercier
Tyere
M. Cassinir- Perier
Col. Pieqnart
Willy
Dreyfus
Rimcom
Cok Jonanst
Tuinsom
Maj. Canstera
M. de la Roche-Vernet
Berlin
Cual
Lonion
Reones
Esterhasy
Chicago Storm Claims Two Drowned In Lake Incident
Chicago Aug 12 A severe storm at 6 30 pm caused two men to drown after a row boat capsized off Jackson Park. One man was injured, property damage in Chicago and vicinity estimated at 60000. Earlier heavy winds damaged buildings and lines, with additional losses from debris and merchandise.
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West Australian Shipping Association
Freenmnds
Rottress Island
Chicago
McGraw
First Regiment
TN. G
Jackson Park
Inivanston
War plans outlined for Philippine campaign and troop buildup
Washington reports outline a broad push to prosecute the war in the Philippines from now on. A secretary describes a quickly formed Tyweoty-sixth regiment drilled by Col. Riev, with plans to deploy tens of thousands of troops, cavalry, and support units, sailing from the coast to the islands in coming weeks.
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Plattslurg
N.Y
Aus
Cul
Necussuy
Tennile
Eurtius
Musi
Pile Figalion
Washington
War Department
Philippines
de Nesun
Asds
Gerber
Firemen killed by live wire in Omaha blaze
Omaha fire scene at a five story Merican Tempering building on Bley CHE and Taney streets. Firemen Lt. Joseph Arkin Otto Geiseke George Benton Charles Opper George Farmer and Albert Livingston were fatally and severely injured by an 8000 volt live wire as they lowered a large extension ladder after a chemical storage fire. The blaze burned a small area with the building remaining structurally safe.
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Omaha
Neb
Bley Che
Taney
Miett
Aress Joseph Arkin
No.3 Engine Company
Otto Keiseke
George Benton
Agany
Tve
Hopper
Geiseke
Cleveland Teleav anti boycots meeting reported
Te Whrby Boyett and Cydvi lead a sparse crowd in Cleveland chamber aftermoon meeting. Police started a crackdown on criminals amid a crowd that pledged to donate funds, with about $4,000 raised so far and the balance to be paid today.
Unclear Fragmentary Inquest Describes Fatal House Fire
A garbled report from a coroner's inquest mentions a natural death claim for an elder sister and a fatal house event involving multiple parties. The text references names like Mare and Kevin and mentions arrangements regarding funds in Newfoundland, but details are obscured by OCR errors and mixed phrases.
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Stalern Powndurod
Philadelphia
Mary Crozien
Tome Degl
Hyalina
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Wwenlye
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Beas Iy
Heeran
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Litterer Eniforieln Paat
Miron
Wirral
Patey Perper
Woebingeian
Dellan
Nate
Advancrea
Pire Loages
Machelsi
Sind
Dublin
Apa
Airizena Neti
Vemseriy
Mectrthues
Uhawe
UikeLe
Stroma Pushlose
Tnternational Gonnett
Talky
Hynahers
Yort Gibson
Missy Angelb Wilson
Wilsoo
Termanaville Highvic
Wyson's
Sieniike
Gratz
Anetria
Wedies
Leveilli
Troi
Haeterioluysical
Yang-T
China
Fat Ward
Deroqulede
Lis Abd
Dreyfus Courte
Martihal Hesuuied
Cruxex
Hwe
St. Michaels
Seattle
Wash
St Michaels
Alaska
San Francisco
Alaska Commercial Company
Canaan Gank of Commerce
Besb
Roanoke
Oice
Tadlianspolis
Sid
Sentinel
Elehart
Tut
Wainer O
Erie Rairond
Alos
Ie Increise
Tay An
Bumwa
Nathan Misiell
Craumpulge
Viger
Kevin
Ole Mabe
Willy Tkhue
Hero Persane
Nedy
Lave
Gut McCilin
Newfoundland
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