Fatal collision near Pele Mountain rail yard tragedy
A deadly crash involving the Metropolany train near Pele Mountain killed multiple passengers and injured many others. Witnesses describe a massive fire and charred remains as responders work at the scene. Names of victims and officials are reported uncertainly amid chaotic details and scattered fragments.
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Lrewins Company
Lynn
Teys Voylings
Migs Raynott
Ss. C. Gro
Tairachdl
Unclear wartime report from Cape Colony and London telegraph
Fragments describe casualties and skirmishes in the Boer War near Polgieiera and Koodenborg. Officers killed include Maj. Schyson-Smyth and Lieut. Shift. Wounded officers include Col. Fitzgerald and Col. Montgomery. Totals show British losses rising. discussions on war cost and troop movements across London and Cape Colony.
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Tandon
Spearhin
Esaues
Polgieiera
Sohyson-Smyth
Shift
Voth
Durham Meat Intntry
Fitseerald
Durhamght
V. Y. Montgomery
Royal Artillers
TA. A. Cunningham
Felite Belgade
Dion. Puller
MalaLand
Cape
Lord Roberts
Hove
Cape Colony
Macdonald
Koodenborg
Den
Renee Dire
Catarre
Stormnong Hills
Marth
House of Commons
London
Pele
Tele Geajs le
Tram Spearman
Crys
Une Hoore
Meir Tous Tom
Door ‘Mioot
Uwe
Waal
Othe Scottel
Cdi
Dick Thompson Dead One of Indiana’s War Governors
Dick Thompson, long a prominent Indiana figure, died after a storied career marked by military service, politics, and public office. He served as minister to Austria, solicitor of the land office, and judge, while holding roles from congressman to secretary of the navy, earning the moniker “ancleita war mer of the Wabash” for his wartime leadership.
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Young Thompson
Thana
Glore
Imbina House of Representative
Larrizon
Lippecanon
Veter
Isis
Terre Hauly
Congress
John A. Weight
Lucoln
Hin
Court of Chums
Washington
Thompson
Morton
Lalana
Teeano
Terre Santa
Phompson
Cann Dick Phompson
Wighteenth
Tadlana
Aiso
Yerre Ilunge
Hayes
Mavy
Anelcita
Amercan
Patama
Col
Iss
Retreat of British Forces Dominates Military Dispatches
Eyewitness reports from January to February describe Gen Buller and Gen MacDonald withdrawing from Natal fronts. Dispatches detail armored trains, Boer resistance near Colenso and Ladysmith, and strategic shifts as British commanders reassess targets and await fresh orders from high command.
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Priinvia
Plinter
Ramonsta
Langer
Tadysmith
Chieveley
Coluiso
Con. Macdonald
Babington
Modder
Laren
Tim
Methiwn
Last Tributes Paid for Gen Lawton at Arlington
Washington mourned Maj Gen Henry W Lawton with a funeral at Arlington National Cemetery. President Le Moyne Steuben of Harvardtown College and the cabinet attended as thousands gathered to witness the procession to the open grave on the Virginia hillside. The service featured Chaplain Pierce and Dr Stryker, with the firing squad and cavalry forming a solemn escort as the casket was laid to rest near the amphitheater.
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Washington
Henry W. Lawron
Busi Hriday
National Cemetery
Arlington
Clavel
le Mo Steyner
Hrauittouw College
New York
McKinley
Corbin
Col
Mingham
Pierce
Lawton
Nev
Herors
Theae
Luzon
Davidry
Altey
Ling
Virginia Hill
Potomac
Fort Myer
Merritt
Wintry Blasts Hit Midwest and Plains Regions
Reports from the northwest describe widespread snowstorms and high winds causing heavy snow cover in Nebraska and Missouri, Iowa, Oklahoma, and Kansas territories. Train delays spike as weather uproots travel. a hotel roof collapses and homes are damaged. Several injuries occur from flying debris and wind.
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Northwest
Nebraska
Northwestern Union
Missouri
William Newey
Mexia
May
Dubuque
Sioux City
Waterloo
Maron City
Fort Dodge
Morvill
Wis
Marquette
Mich
Lagrange
Wisconsin
Adispadh
Mini
Chicago
Milwitkan & Sl Py
Minnewanki
Taylor's Delay in Kentucky Governor's Signature Seen
In Frankfort Kentucky on February 1, Governor Taylor delayed signing the Louisville police agreement amid evasive talks. Delegations from Louisville and Jefferson County joined conferences that stretched late into the night and again the next day, with reports suggesting the governor would sign within 24 hours. Meanwhile Democratic lawmakers met, adjourned, and prepared to face arrest warrants issued for absent members as the standoff continued.
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Frankfort
T. Jor
Louisville Police Agresmient
Guy. Taylor
Lous Ville
David We Naisigigh
Dudge
Deba W. Biot
Mic Bery
Louisville
Repubican
Pater
Younging
Gary Jwchy
James Whit
Adjt
Collier
Gals
Taylor
Wis
Win
Das
Gov. Taylor
Jonisvilla
Kya Feltoy
Teekjamaay
Helesiztature
General Assembly
Beekdge
Amar
Plains
Tondun
Avings Geeil
Howard
Senate
Warranrs
Bell Houses
Maretall
Cecil
Troni
New York Arrests Swat Mord Man In Plaureday Case
The report details an arrest in a Swat Mord incident involving Stiles and Mrs. Stiles at a Plaureday event. Esther Ay Thoniae appears in connection with a printed document, with implications of a court setting and a Mrs. Chama figure connected to the case.
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New York
Plaureday
Raamel Walsted
Faso
Minimas Stiles
Trade Review Notes Mixed Dairy and Iron Output Signals
R G Dun and Co weekly trade review reports tentative gains in new business and output, with pig iron and iron works showing slight shifts in price and demand. Prices hold despite some stock unsettlements. substantial orders persist for various products, while speculation remains cautious. Springfield hosts a large convention halt planned for November 16, 1900.
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New York
R. G. Dun & Co
Pere Hane
Atria
Mittstarsh
Southern
Chicago
Castom Mills
Hans, Gates
Shedts
Lida
Springfield
Hrevders Asseemlinn
Public treaty text on canal construction and maritime rights
The document outlines articles of a convention for the Nicaragua canal, detailing ownership through government funding or private subscriptions, and the canal’s wartime free navigation and nonblockade guarantees. It covers belligerent rights, transit rules, prizes, and immunities, with ratifications to be exchanged in Washington or London.
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Wrelon
Foley
Nicaragua
St Os
Great Britain
Constantinople
United States
Tiverty
Wigore Dar
Adele L
Waslington
London
Washington, D. C
Taft Named President Of Philippine Commission
Washington reports President Taft appointed Judge William Taft of Cincinnati to head the new Philippine commission. Judge Henry Severens of Grand Rapids will fill Taft's benely seat. The cabinet announcement notes the commission will be phased out and some old members may be kept on.
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Washington
William Th.e Taft
Cincinnati
United States
Sixth Judicial Circuit
Philippine Commision
Taft
Benely
Henry F. Severens
Grand Rapids
Mich
Philippine Commission
Willian F. Taft Ley
Alphonse Tal
Unilor Grant
Charles 2. Wall
imes-Star
Checinali
Volosia
Cincinnati Law School
Cornoy
Ans
United States Court of Appeals
Helen 4. Herron
John W. Merron
Cinginnati
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Williineport
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Perce
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Ind
George
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Ponon Chines
Aden
Valtune
Staller
Spearman
Watt
Tyler
Tyler's Fares Willirew, She Yaneiad News
Waller
Walfour
Towfon
Witty Si Sur
Counutter
Promis
Postilan
Tonton
War Office
Fondo
Ole
Buller
Natal
Bk Beatnere & Wits
Dria Psoe
ALN Levy
Master Marone
England
Amtech
Charteston
Winang
Charreston
Millvaads
Dexter
Bari A
Madden
Smith
Seth Swine
Gaatitie
Virani Bebo Urdyaraiod
Ala
Amedendt
Muttala
Albert J
Henry JliHou
Wilton
Lanneellant
Ong
Coline
Aemitted
Tanel
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