Week in Review: Trains Collide Yreka Robbery and More
A German killed and another trainman injured in a Langtry Texas collision. a Yreka stage robbery by a lone highwayman left passengers unharmed. Washington horticulturists downplay winter damage and predict abundant fruit. Plus coal tariff talk, Greece war tensions, Transvaal threats, and other regional incidents.
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England
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Andrew Jackson
Clifton
General Jackson
Constitution
Accident on the Yantic injures crew during target practice
Special correspondence from Montevideo reports a fatal mishap aboard the United States steamship Yantic at Chico Bank La Plata. The nine inch gun exploded while loading, injuring gun rotations and crew including Gormansen who lost an eye, Hayden burned, and a crewman blown from the boat. The ship returned to Montevideo.
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Tuo Houral
Montevideo
Urugay
United States
Yantic
Chico Bank
la Plata River
Thi
P. Murphy
O. Gormanson
Ffayiden
Murley
Ecaroh
Gormansen
Hayden
Yuntle
Grant Monument Work Nears Completion in New York Parade
Reports from New York indicate preparatory activity for the Grant monument procession with window privileges and stands rented along the parade line. The monument itself is nearly finished with polishing and minor door work remaining, while officials deny claims of rivet souvenir sales and plan disposal of the steel case by Colonel Grant.
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New York
Grant Monument
Grant
Sandoval’s Mission Fueled Philadelphia Strife
A Philadelphia meeting of Cuban sympathizers discussed actions to thwart Major Luno Sandoval’s visit, aiming to arrest Cuban junta members. Reports say Sandoval sought munitions for Weyler, while Cubans claim the goal was gathering info to arrest Estrada Palma and Quesada in Washington.
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Philadelphia
Luno Sandoval
Major Sandoval
Woyler
Cuba
Estrada Palma
General Quesada
Washington
Bandoval
General Weyler
Documenta
Laurada
Palma
Gmesada
War and Spain Cuba tensions and incidents reported
Washington protests against Spain over Cuban civil unrest and Rivera case. Spanish troops in Santa Clara commit flag desecration and property damage at La Palma estate. Weyler plans hospitals and land clearances as siege continues. Wells Finch shoots himself in New York office while cleaning a revolver.
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Sagaa Grande
Key West
Aayan
Enciroujada
Traqe
Encirerujada
Mr. Jurria
Officinia
Bagna
Barker
Wells Finch
Produce Exchange
Bia
Produce Uashenge
Policewoman dies after accidental gunshot at residence
Chicago April 1g a policeman Krafta shot and killed his sweetheart Mies Lottie E Jacoba while cleaning a revolver. The bullet entered her left arm and pierced the heart. Krafta fled seeking a physician as Captain Barr restrained him from suicide. The couple planned to wed soon.
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Krafta
Mies Lottie E. Jacoba
Mies Jacobs
Ceadh
Captain Barr
Priest Found Dead From Gas Leak At Reading Parish
Father Phillip Berseford, rector of St. Joseph s Catholic parish in Reading Pennsylvania, was found in bed at the parsonage. Death due to suffocation from emitting gas. He was about 50. Gas jet partly turned off. accident suspected.
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Penn
Phillip Berseford
St. Jo's
Laceline Stove Exploded in Riverside Child Fatally Burned
Riverside California April 19 reports from Corona say a young Francisco family child died from burns in a gasoline stove explosion.
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Corona
Francisco
Fire destroys Lindsey village business section in Fremont
Fremont Qu April 19. The entire business portion of the village of Lindsey was burned this morning. A dozen buildings were burned, entailing a loss of 16000 dollars and insurance of 10000 dollars.
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Cosen
Arrests and ship findings in early Panama Canal drama
Paris reports ex Deputy Plant Owen arrested on a charge tied to Panama Canal matters. In Washington Bremerton the Oregon navy ship lies at dock after discovery of a buoyant tag and a sunken wreck warning, tied to ongoing daily patrols and inspections.
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Plantowen
Caece
Oregon
Washington
Barker
Navy Department
Bremerton
Flood Threat Dominates Louisiana River Levee Breach
Across the Mississippi the levee at Biggs in Madison parish near Delta, Louisiana failed at night, with a 120 foot breach sending floodwater toward Vicksburg. Authorities warn of widespread danger as workers fortify the wall and residents flee to higher ground. In Washington, Western senators push changes to the Dingley tariff to curb evasion, proposing new duties on third class wool and camel hair and adjustments to ad valorem rates.
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Deven
Inberg
Washington
Wooften
United States
Spain to Begin Cuba Troop Withdrawal Within Ten Days
Reports from Washington say Spain will start pulling troops from Cuba within ten days. The initial 10 000 to depart Havana for Spain, with about 20 000 more to follow, while supporters claim the revolt is nearly ended and Gomez has only a few hundred followers. The Cuban side argues Spain is broke and exiting due to funds.
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Gomez
Commission to Introduce Bread Foods in Orient
Senator Hansbrough has introduced a bill authorizing a three member commission to promote bread foods in the United States and Orient. It sets salaries and a $30,000 budget, under the Agriculture Secretary, with reporting duties to expand trade with China and Japan. The measure follows trade expansion efforts and letters from industry leaders.
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Hansbrough Hes
United States
Senate
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Secretary of Agriculure
Em Niasion
China
Japan
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Jamera J Hall
Great Northern Culroad
Greeks Defeated by Turks at Kranja in Macedonia Fight
Severe fighting reported in Macedonia as Greek irregulars clash with Turkish forces. A Greek column attacked Krituides and captured the position after heavy casualties for Turks, while another Turkish assault drove irregulars from Krania. Refugees claim fatigue and shifting leadership blame. Ethnike Hetairia urged retreat without regular army support.
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Iran
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Macedonia
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National League
Four-Cent Price Agreed On For Columbia River Fish
In Astoria Oregon April 19 it is settled Columbia river packers will not accept less than four cents a pound for the season. A union committee and packers agreed no fish will be offered under four cents prompting a possible season start or a shutdown. Perceptions point to a season with price support, while eastern price efforts may push for profit margins.
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Om Ponanites
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To Hank
Payade ‘Woghout Thirty Dave Dealer
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