Wreck Kills Twenty In Desert Train Collision
A head-on crash near Mils Arizona between the Sunset Limited and the Crescent City Express killed twenty and injured many as a telegraph operator’s failure to hold a train on a sidetrack triggered the disaster. Engines Bruce Wilkey and Fireman McGrath perished. seventeen injured were brought to Tucson.
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Tucson
Ariz
Southern Pacific
Mils
Benson, Ariz
Bruce and
Wilkey
McGrath
Agler
Vails
Esmond
Valls
Sunset Limited
Oakland
Cal
Collision Toll Grows in Graceland NJ Train Crash
Revised figures show twenty killed in the Central Railroad of New Jersey wreck at Graceland New Jersey. Engineer Davis and Fireman McCarthy of the Philadelphia and Reading express are hospitalized with serious injuries amid claims of red and green danger signals ignored as the train sped through Cranford.
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New York
Central Railroad
New Jersey
Graceland
N. J
Davis
McCarthy
Philadelphia & Reading Express
Plainfield
Cranford
Poison coffee illness hits Birchwood family in Louisville
In Louisville on January 29, Mrs. Nancy Birch and several relatives and guests fell ill after drinking coffee laced with a powerful poisonous drug. Mrs. Birch and Mrs. Feaman were not expected to live, with others in the Birchwood residence also affected including Mrs. Laura Feaman, Mrs. Birch Cooper, her granddaughter, two visitors Emma Wade and Frank Cennon, and Rachel Davis, a colored servant.
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Louisville, Ky
Nancy Birch
Laura Feaman
Birch Cooper
Emma Wade
Louisville
Frank Cennon
Owensboro
Rachel Davis
Birch
Birchwood
Feaman
Topeka Senate Rejects Woman Suffrage Bill
The Kansas state senate voted down a woman suffrage bill that would let women vote for presidential electors without a constitutional amendment. The measure followed reports that voting machines would be used. both houses favorably reported related bills. Reinforcements from India were ordered for Aden to strengthen the British garrison amid tensions with the Turks.
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Topeka
Kan
Senate
Kansas
Executive Council
Venezuela Blockade Talks Failing to Clear Path to Removal
Caracas Venezuela and Washington report no agreement on lifting the blockade as Britain Germany and Italy press for a settlement of claims. Diplomatic exchanges delay progress with experts cautioning it will take at least a day before any move to remove the blockade. In Indianapolis the reform bill debate shifts as McKinley Day sees lawmakers wearing pink carnations and several new bills are introduced.
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Washington
Count Quadt
Baffaires
Bowen
Venezuela
Europe
London Foreign Office
Great Britain
Germany
United States
Indianapolis
McKinley
Statehouse
Becauss
Burns
Conlogue
DeHaven
Godenour
Johnston
Indiana
Kittinger
Wood
Senate
George Rogers Clark
House
Ways and Means Committee
Shiloh Battlefield
Ill conceived Anglo German venture blasted by Asquith
London Jan 29 Herbert Henry Asquith M P spoke at Hull last evening and sharply criticized the Anglo German alliance in Venezuela calling it an ill conceived adventure and urged the British government to extricate the country from its risks and humiliation He also praised the US Canada agreement settling the Alaskan boundary.
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London
Herbert Henry Asquith
M. P
Hull
Venezuela
Dover senator deadlock nears constitutional majority
J Edward Addicks, close to the required majority in the deadlocked Delaware legislature for U S senator, issued a statement last night declaring his position as the six votes gap to the needed majority narrows. He emphasized support from key groups and reiterated his campaign aims amid the stalled vote, signaling continued effort to secure election.
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Dover
Del
J. Edward Addicks
United States
Republicans Split After Delaware Primary Agreement
The text notes that bolters and regular Republicans violated prior terms from the Oct 4 joint primary, breaking faith with the union faction. Consequently future cooperation appears impossible across state, county, and city elections in Delaware.
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Bolter
Union Republicans
Bolters
Delaware
Quiet Strike Keeps Indiana Railway Cars Running
South Bend Indiana January 29 All cars on the Indiana Railway lines run regularly except Clinton street and Mishawaka avenues. Many new applicants seek work and a few strikers ease. Central Labor Union lists the company as unfair. No talks held by either side. the dispute remains firm. Cars carry ten passengers with no demonstrations against service. General Manager Smith warns Elkhart authorities to bear responsibility for any damage to cars in the county.
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South Bend
Ind
Indiana Railway Company
Clinton Street
Mishawaka
Central Labor Union
Smith
Elkhart
Trains Collide Head-On in Union Millis Wreck
Two Grand Trunk freight trains collided head on at Union Millis La Porte Indiana. Crews leaped to safety with minor injuries. Cars and contents were consumed by fire and the loss is heavy.
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la Porte
Ind
Grand Trunk Railroad
Union Millis
Union Mills Woman Seriously Burned In Gasoline Stove Blast
La Porte Ind Jan 29 Mrs Carl Terry of Union Mills was badly burned when a gasoline stove exploded. A neighbor D P Shoemaker, who rushed to aid her, sustained serious burns. A Terry son also suffered painful burns as household flames were checked and the house saved by strenuous effort.
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la Porte
Ind
Carl Terry
Union Mills
D. P. Shoemaker
Terry
No Indictments Returned in Goebel Conspiracy Case
Frankfort Kentucky January 29 The Franklin county grand jury resumed its session after a week's recess but did not call any witnesses in the Goebel conspiracy matter. No indictments were returned. The case remains unsettled with all eyes on yesterday's report of the body and ongoing public interest in the proceedings.
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Frankfort
Frank Man County
Goebel
Senate Debate Over War Records Sparks Insulting Charge
In Washington on January 29 a senate clash arose as Mr Rawlins urged a resolution directing the secretary of war to furnish proceedings of courts martial in the Philippines. He cited Father Augustin’s death as murder, prompting Mr Beveridge to demand the killer’s identity. Arguments with Mr Carmack and others followed as the Senate adjourned at 5:15. The House advanced Indian appropriations slowly while Senate amendments to the bankruptcy act were approved.
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Utah
Washington
Senate
Rawlins
Secretary of War
Philippines
Father Augustin
Beveridge
Carmack
Proctor
Cornelius M. Brownell
Lodge
Aldrich
House
Dedicating the Louisiana Purchase Expo April 30
The ceremonies committee reports grounds and buildings will be dedicated on April 30 with President delivering an address. Grover Cleveland to speak. Maj. Gen. Henry C. Corbin named grand marshal. A vast military pageant includes two regular brigades and National Guard units, the largest peaceful Mississippi Valley display. Dedication in the palace of liberal arts, 720 by 526 feet, seating 60 000, followed by an unprecedented fireworks show.
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St. Louis
United States
Grover Cleveland
Henry C. Corbin
Mississippi Valley
Palace of Liberal Arts
Mitchell declines Illinois labor arbitration offer
Indianapolis Jan 29 John Mitchell declines Governor Yates invitation to accept a seat on the Illinois state board of arbitration citing that the United Mine Workers demand all his time He expresses support for boards of arbitration and appreciation for the offer from Governor Yates
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Indianapolis
John Mitchell
Yates
Illinois
Illinois State Board of Arbitration
Mitchell
United Mine Workers’ Organization
Besieged Brazilians in Acre reported at Porvenir
A dispatch from La Paz, Bolivia, reports that Brazilians in Acre are besieged in the Porvenir and Costa Rica settlements as of January 29.
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Rio Janeiro
la Paz
Bolivia
Acre
Porvenir
Costa Rica
Murder suicide at Forest Hotel in Marienville
John L. Fiddler, proprietor of the Forest hotel at Marienville, Pa, shot and killed his wife then himself yesterday off City. The double tragedy occurred in January with Fid dler taking his own life after the fatal shooting.
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City
John L. Fiddler
Forest Hotel
Marienville
Baby eaten by bears in Virginia mountaineer tragedy
Bedford City Virginia January 29 three black bears attacked the children of mountaineer Parker killing and eating his two year old baby in a rare wild animal incident near the home.
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Bedford City
Parker
Murder talk grips Lawrenceburg in January reports
Lawrenceburg Indiana January 29 reports raise a murder question surrounding a man named George. The fragment notes a possible homicide and ongoing speculation about what happened to him. Authorities have not released full details as investigations continue.
Governor's Stand On Special Bills Sparks Indiana Speculation
Indianapolis Jan 29 The Indiana senate and house debate salary hikes for county officers and the governor's stance on special bills, with Durbin favoring general readjustment but vetoing past measures. Ex-senator Purcell and others revive the Vincennes university claim, while Sunday baseball in Indianapolis faces passage and wider bids. Republicans deem the reform battle largely over.
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Indianapolis
Senate
House
Dausman
Lagrange
Lake
St. Joseph
Elkhart
Royal Purcell
J. W. Emmisesion
Thomas Adams
Vincennes
Vincennes University
Indiana
Muncie
First break in Connecticut Railway strike rules
Waterbury Conn Jan 29 The first break in the striking motormen and conductors ranks occurred at a meeting last night Frank Miller an old employee was told there was objection to his returning as an inspector He said he would go to work this morning He was fined 50 dollars expelled from the union and told to leave the room
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Waterbury
Conn
Connecticut Railway and Lighting Company
Frank Miller
Governor Durbin directs preachers to file affidavits on police charges
Lafayette Indiana January 29 Governor Durbin told the Lafayette Preachers association he would act on charges against the Lafayette police commissioners only if the preachers make direct charges supported by affidavits and present them at the close of the legislature.
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Lafayette
Ind
Durbin
Lafayette Preachers’ Association
Foul Play Suspected In Marion Soldier’s Home Death
Anderson Indiana January 29 the coroner believes Mark Kenny of the Marion soldiers home was murdered and placed on an interurban track near Summitville his hat found a mile away. Victim of corn shredder Noblesville January 29 Jamie A Lane of this city is the latest victim in Hamilton county since October his hand was mangled and may require amputation.
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Anderson
Ind
Mark Kenny
Marion
Summitville
Kenny
Noblesville
Jamimy
Hamilton County
Quarrel Turns Fatal in Patriot as Man Strikes with Spade
In Patriot Indiana on January 29 James Meade and James Kemp clashed and Meade struck Kemp on the head with a spade. Kemp died ten hours later from the wound, leaving a fatal quarrel unresolved.
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Patriot
Ind
James Meade
James Kemp
Meade
Kemp
Moorish pretender Bu Hammen advances on Fez
Madrid January 29 The government reports Bu Hammen the Moorish pretender is moving to attack Fez, signaling a dangerous advance.
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Fez
Madrid
Bu Hammen
Market Report Grain and Livestock Prices January 28
Prevailing prices for grain provisions and livestock in Indianapolis market. Wheat wagon No 2 red steady 74 cents. corn steady No 2 mixed 45. oats steady No 2 mixed 84. cattle slow at 3.50 5.25. hogs quiet at 6. six 85. sheep steady 26.30 0. lambs steady 39.5 75.
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Indianapolis
Louisville
Cincinnati
Chicago
Laego
New York
Hogan
Grain and Livestock Prices Across Cities Report Stale Trading
Commodity and livestock listings from Louisville Cincinnati Chicago New York East Buffalo and Toledo show mixed activity. Wheat corn oats cattle hogs and sheep display varied quotes with steady to active movements and several cash or No. 3 price points noted, reflecting a broad regional trading snapshot.
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Bombay
India
Aden
Arabia
Mr. Bowen
Caracas
Lapela
Bontonniere the Martyr
Asquith
Addicks
J. B
Beveridge Wrathy
Pius Mr. Rawlins
Anseph L. Rawlins
Big St. Louis
Lawrenceburg
George Ites
Central Trades Council
Central League
Reformatory Board
Committee On Legislative Visitation
Repubicans
Market Report
East Buffalo
Toledo
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