Daylight Reveals Dead in Dawsons Wreck
Declared by reports from Connelsville Pa on December 24 that sixty people died in the Baltimore and Ohio wreck near Dawson last night. The smoking car victims mostly scalded by steam, with many bodies unidentified and a dozen more injured in critical condition.
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Baltimore and Ohio
Dawson
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Maryland
Pittsburg
Laurel Run
Duquesne Limited
Chicago
New York
Connelsville
McClellan Takes Oath as New Tammany Mayor
Mayor-elect George B. McClellan was sworn in today in New York as the new head of Tammany Hall. The ceremony marked the start of his mayoral term following the election.
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New York
George B. McClellan
Burglars Murder Belgrade Tycoon and Family
In Belgrade Serbia three men killed former State Councillor Davidovics his wife and daughter during a home robbery attempt. Two servants died and others were seriously hurt. One suspect was captured.
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Belgrade
Servia
Davidovics
Narrow Escape Near St John S Chapel In Letts Iowa
Near St Johns chapel seven miles north of Letts Iowa last night a wagon with William Reddick and Miss Amy Paine was frightened by a road scraper and ran away. They struck a buggy with Mr Alterkruse and Miss Reddick, both buggies overturned and occupants were thrown out. Miss Paine suffered head injuries but is not badly hurt. One horse was severely cut and both vehicles were wrecked.
Parson Foot Injury Report Silenced by Doctor
Rumor that Howard Parsons would need another leg break proved unfounded. The physician said the leg is healing well and Parsons is mobile at home, though not yet venturing outdoors.
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Howard Parson
Howard Parsons
Mr. Parsons
Train Collision Injures Four on Missouri Pacific Southbound
A Missouri Pacific southbound passenger train struck an open switch at Everett near Atchison Kansas and collided with a stationary freight train. The mail and baggage car and smoker were damaged. Four people were hurt none seriously severe. injured include Cornelius Young of Boone Iowa Blanche Jackson of Lecompton Kansas Joseph Dudley the fireman and Henry Schibel the engineer.
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Atchison, Kas
Missouri Pacific
Everett
Cornelius
Young
Boone
Blanche Jackson
Lecompton
Kas
Joseph Dudley
Henry Schibel
Peace Hints Rise From Russia Japan Talks
Reports from Berlin and St Petersburg on December 24 indicate Russia may grant Japan’s requests and a peaceful settlement is highly probable. British officials in London see Japan’s demands as just and expect a favorable Russian response, easing market nerves.
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Tokio
St. Petersburg
Japan
Russia
Say He Did It On the Rocks Murder Case
A local crime report alleges a man killed his wife in a rock setting. Investigators pursue charges, with motive under review. Court proceedings expected to reveal details as the case unfolds.
Daughter Charges Husband in Columbus Junction Murder Case
Charles W. Graves was arrested on a murder charge after his wife, once living in Columbus Junction, was found with burns that autopsy showed occurred after death. The stepdaughter, Walter Halbach, a Grau opera company member, aided the information leading to the verdict of murder.
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Walter Halbach
Grau Opera Company
Chicago
Form a Glass Trust Pittsburg Window Glass Makers Trust
A New Jersey charter granted today to window glass manufacturers outlines a proposed combination hosting principal interests of the country with capital stock of 1 million dollars. The venture is not yet perfected, but promoters express confidence in success.
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Pittsburg
New Jersey
Cuba Recognizes Panama in Formal Move
Washington dispatch reports, Dec. 24, that Cuban Foreign Minister Quesada received a cablegram stating the Cuban government has formally recognized the Republic of Panama.
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Washington, D. C
Quesada
Republic of Panama
Bryan in Germany heads to Denmark on junket
Berlin reports that Wm. J. Bryan arrived from St. Petersburg and was met by Dr. Otto Ahrendt. Bryan will travel to Copenhagen tonight and plans to return to Berlin by Saturday.
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Denmark
Berlin
Germany
Wm. J. Bryan
St. Petersburg
Otto Ahrendt
Wpreichtag
Bryan
Copenhagen
Postal official named division superintendent in Milwaukee
Harry G. McGill long time manager of the Postal Telegraph company in Milwaukee has been appointed division superintendent of the company effective January 1. The move comes as McGill transitions from local management to a higher division role within the system.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Harry G. McGill
Postal Telegraph Company
Court to Hear Dreyfus Case Revision Next Month
Paris discusses the Dreyfus case with the criminal branch of the court of cassation voting for a revision. The court will assemble next month to hear the proceedings in this famous litigation.
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The
Court of Cas
Sation
Stebbins Cleared In Manslaughter Trial Over Scott Death
Walter L. Stebbins civil engineer was found innocent by a Chicago jury in the manslaughter case over the death of Walter A. Scott president of the Illinois Wire Company. Neighbors at the same firm disagreed over wire mill plans. defense claimed accidental killing during a quarrel.
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Chicago
Walterl. Stebbins
Walter A. Scott
Stebbins
Scott
Illinois Wire Company
Fox Elevated to District Superintendent Role
Des Moines December 24 Charles F Fox manager of the Postal telegraph company at Des Moines has been appointed superintendent of the newly created district covering Iowa and the Dakotas with headquarters in Des Moines.
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Des Moines
Charles F. Fox
Iowa
The
Dakotas
Cantata Proves Santa Claus Existence at United Brethren
A Cantata at United Brethren Church proves Santa Claus exists this season. Johnny Doubter leads as he is surrounded by mother goose figures newsboys fairies and other children who uphold the Santa tradition. Music accompanies the program which ends with Johnny Doubter crowning Santa Claus King of the Christmas Time at 7 30 p m.
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United Brethren Church
Santa Claus
Johnny Doubter
Dowie Bankruptcy Petition Seeks State Suits Amid Pending Proceedings
A federal court petition seeks permission to file suits against John Alexander Dowie in state courts while bankruptcy cases continue. The filing cites Dowie’s expected departure from the jurisdiction December 27 for a trip to Australia as the reason, with Dowie’s counsel to be advised and given a chance to appear.
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John Alexander Dowie
Num
Ber
Dowie
Australia
Iowa Weather: Generally Fair and Colder Tonight
Weather in Iowa and Chicago reports generally fair conditions. Tonight colder in eastern and central portions with sunrise at 7 18 and sunset at 4 23. Moon sets at 10 06 p m.
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Chicago
Double Bereavement Strikes Judge Benson Family
The Journal reports the death of Judge H. H. Benson’s wife and his eldest son in Colorado. The son died after a fall into a ravine. Benson, formerly of Grandview and long a Muscatine resident, later lived in Davenport and Omaha before moving to Colorado. His wife was the elder daughter of J. B. Humberger of Muscatine.
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Muscatine
H. H. Benson
Colorado
Benson
Grandview
Louisa County
Scott
Davenport
Omaha
J. B. Humberger
Mrs Hays Dies After Illness in Mingo Iowa
News from Muscatine reports the death of Mrs. W. F. Hays formerly of this city. She lived in Muscatine from 1896 to 1899 and died at her Mingo Iowa home Sunday night after a prolonged illness beginning in July. She leaves a husband and four children, plus many friends.
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W. F. Hays
Mingo
Pisburg, Pa
Chas. Edwin Hays
Lulu M. Law
St. Paul, Minn
Wm. Garfield Hays
Advent tableaux delight crowd at First Presbyterian
A large audience filled First Presbyterian Church for an Advent tableaux program read by Rev J N Elliott with seasonal music. Santa Claus visited children as Sunday school members organized the event, which was acclaimed as a great success.
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Presbyterian
First Presbyterian Church
Christ
J. N. Elliott
Santa Claus
Graft Postal Case Hears Demurrer in D C Court
Justice Pritchard sustains demurrer to one indictment against former Assistant Attorney General James N. Tyrer and former law clerk Harrison J. Barrett of the postal department. The first count failure to specify the offense location in the District of Columbia led to the ruling, with other counts lacking essential facts.
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Washington, D. C
Justice Pritchard
District Criminal Court
James N. Tyner
Harrison J. Barrett
Postal Department
District of Columbia
Chicago Produce Market Wheat Prices and Grain Quotes
Chicago and St Louis markets report wheat values for No 2 red No 3 red and hard varieties with Dec and May futures ranges and closing figures. Corn oats rye flax and barley cash and futures prices listed plus Park Jan May and livestock quotes.
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Chicago
Park
St. Louis
Chicago Live Stock Market Mixed Prices Dec 24
Chicago daily live stock report shows cattle receipts at 8,000 with prices from 1.50 to 5.80 for cows, hogs receipts 22,000 with bulk sales around 4.40 to 4.55, and sheep receipts 8,000 with lambs at 4.00 to 5.75. Markets described as strong for cattle and steady to firm for hogs and sheep.
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Chicago
Chicago Poultry Market Steady Prices
Chicago December 24 poultry prices steady turkeys 19 cents per pound chickens 8 8.5 cents per pound springs 8 to 12 cents per pound.
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Chicago
Chicago Butter and Egg Market Summary
Butter prices were easy with creamery quotes at 16 to 23 cents and dairy at 13 to 21 cents. Eggs remained steady at 26 to 27 and one half cents per dozen.
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Chicago
New York Produce Market Prices Wheat and Corn
Wheat May at 86 and a half cents per bushel and corn May at 50 1/2 cents per bushel cited in New York market report dated December 24.
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New York
New York Butter and Egg Market Report
New York market quiet on December 24 as butter and eggs show small ranges. Extra creamery butter trades mainly at 23 cents, common to choice 15 to 22 cents, with 15 to 20 cents held. Eggs steady with Firsts around 36 cents, Seconds to Firsts 30 to 34 cents, and refrigerated at 26 to 28 cents.
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New York
Poultry prices steady in New York market
New York on December 24 reports alive poultry steady with chickens 1c, fowls 11c to 13c, turkeys 12 to 13c. Dressed goods quiet with chickens at 11 to 14c, fowls 11c, turkeys 14k to 15c per lb.
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New York
Peoria Market Report Dated Dec 24
Peoria Produce Market reports steady corn at No 3 grade 37 1 2 cents and stocks and bonds via H J Toher Co with quotes for Atchison Mo Pac Union Pacific St Paul Sugar Copper and BRT listed with bid and ask ranges. No markets until Monday.
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Peoria
H. J. Toher & Co
H. BE. McKay
Muscatine
Atchison
Mo. Pac
UN. Pac
St. Paul
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