New Southeast Passenger Association Formed In Washington
Washington hosts leaders of Southern railroads as they form the Southeastern Passenger Association to coordinate tariffs and traffic rules. Keeney Walters of Atlantic Coast Line chairs the conference. Georgia Southern and Florida and Plant System among member roads. Seaboard Airlines not joining.
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Southern Rail Ways
Washington
Wali Vinie Norfolk
NEW Traffic Association
South
Pasenger Traffic Association
Southeastern
Atlanta
Atlanta, Knoxville and Northern Railway
Atlanta and West Point Railroad
Atlantic Coast Line
Central of Georgia Railway
Florida Central and Peninsula Railway
Georgia and Alabama Railway
Georgia Southern and Florida Railway
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Mobile and Birmingham Railroad
Pennsylvania Railroad
Plant System of Railways
Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad
Southern Railway
Tifton and Northeastern Railroad
Western Railway of Alabama
Seaboard
Seaboard Air Line
Keeney Walters
Joseph Richardson
Southern States Passenger Association
United States
Ohio
Potomac
Mississippi Rivers
United States Supreme Court
William Chickley Shaw
G. A. McDonald
Georgia Southern and Florida Railroad
W. W. Finley
J. M. Turk
W .A. Turk
Henry Walters
T. M. Emmerson
B. W. Wrenn
J. C. Halle
Genral
Central of Georgia
C. A. Taylor
Richmond, Fredericksburg and
C. P. Atmee
Louieville
Nashville
A. O. MacDonald
Florida Central and Peninsula
John A. G
West Point
Western
Alabama
H. Walters
C. Spalding
A. R. & N Railway
George C. Smith
R. Ikxnolt
Cec Gabbett
G. & A. Railway
John M.gan
Csident Central of Georgia Railway
T. G. Bush
Pannill
Norfolk, Virginia Beach and Southen Railroad
Virginia Beach
Southeastern Freight Association
Senate Finance Committee
Monay
Senate
Four Lost In A Fire In Brooklyn Building Tragedy
Four residents die in a Brooklyn fire at 1278 Third Avenue. Mrs Celia Barnett and two children, Mrs Joan Newell, and a man escape but a woman and two children die after leaping from a blanket held by bystanders. Fire likely incendiary. property loss about 25000. Police actions credited for sparing more lives.
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New York
Third Avenue
Brooklyn
Celia Barnett
Joan Newell
Newell
Three Men Missing After Tug Wanderer Fire
Newport News April 28. Elijah Henderson and William Paxton two colored firefighters on the tug Wanderer are presumed lost after they jumped overboard as the vessel burned. The J. L. Bischoff crew reports a missing man as the ship was destroyed, believed drowned. Boatswain Steerman saved the captain’s wife but remains unable to recover from internal burns.
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Newport News
Elijah Ienderson
William Paxton
Wanderer
Boatswarth Steerman
Mwfe
The Home-Minor Co New Cases on Main Street
The Weber Priny ad proclaims tone perfect with new and beautiful cases advertised for immediate sale at 240 Main Street.
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Home-Minor Co
Main Street
Dozens Die As Wall of Water Wrecks Guthrie
A devastating flood in Guthrie Oklahoma from a cloudburst sent a wall of water six to eighteen feet high racing through West Guthrie and the Cottonwood river valley. Dozens of lives were lost and property damage neared a million dollars as residents sought refuge on rooftops and trees while rescuers battled a deadly current and ruined bridges. Local colored communities bore heavy losses with many homes and families swept away.
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Guthrie
Okla
Canadian
West Guthrie
Soihers
Polly
Cottonwood
Wiley
Ciuthrie
Gus Platt
George Willis
Miles Under Water in Reno Oklahoma Tornado and Flood
In Reno Oklahoma on April 28, a severe storm and flood devastated the Canadian valley. A hurricane-like blast, heavy rainfall, and a tornado caused widespread destruction including washed-out bridges, submerged homes, and dikes. Lightning struck the Presbyterian church spire and a colored schoolhouse, injuring pupils. Rescue squads aided semi-submerged families as stock died and trains halted from downed power lines. West of Reno, Frank Thompson and Hiram MeSritin's son drowned.
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Reno
Okla
Canadian Valley
Oklahoma Sea
Toll Road
Eleison
Fort Reno
Fair Grounds
Checotaw
Presbyterian Church
Wwleno
Frank Thompson
Hiram Me-Sritin
Americans Arrested In Europe Case Sparks Diplomatic Note
Washington reports Consul General Lee informs State Department of two naturalized Americans arrested abroad. Jose T. Dumas was arrested in Havana and a Spanish reply on charges awaited at report time. The other case involves Rafael Peramades dela, captured by Spanish troops near Ragüe, with consular rights requested to be extended.
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Washington
Lee
State Department
Rafael Peramades Dela
Rague
Lie
Tela Tn da
Southern Railway Wreck Near Old Fort
A special dispatch reports Train No. 4 wrecked three miles east of Old Fort due to a drawing head being pulled out. Five cars wrecked. Crew uninjured. A deceased Black man named Gilmore from Baltimore and two other Black men injured but not seriously. Robert Lamb of Raleigh, white, bruised but expected to recover.
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Asheville
Nooc
Citroen Crom
Retreat to Pharsala Fright Grips Greek Forces
Describes a chaotic Greek retreat after a battle, with thousands fleeing toward Pharsalos. Officers struggle to halt the panic as soldiers, civilians, and animals flood streets and roads, wreckage and confusion spread, and villagers rush for safety amid reports of Turkish advance.
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Associated Cress
Athens
Associatead Press
Petree Tong
Fragmentary OCR Item From Ancient Travel Log
A damaged OCR fragment describes a journey by a party that diyed and proceeded toward a place named Athens after five days without shoes or clothing. The text is garbled with unclear names and actions, hindering precise identification of people or dates.
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Athens
Two Weddings Mark Petersburg Scene as Officials Review Rail Project
In Petersburg April 28 a double wedding marked the day. The Second Baptist church hosted the Wilcox Young nuptials with many relatives attending and gifts recorded. later C. C. Mundy and Maggie Walthall wed at J. S. Walliall's home. Also a council session extended De Witt Smith’s study period on city rail property, while Congressmen Gillette and Moody visited to inspect Petersburg Iron Works and nearby battlefields.
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Petersburg
Vian
Second Baptist Church
Faeloek
Percy Ll. Wilcox
Hatthehaymin Young
W. M. Lewis
D. B. ‘Turner
Lolmes Tiesman
W. i. Long
Margaret Thayl
Western Union Telegraph Office
Myr
Peter J. Youn
Wilcox
Washington
New York
Tudson River
Poughkeepsale
C. C. Mundy
Lunenberg County
Maggie Walthall
Walliall
Guarantee Street
J. Wilson
Market Street
M. E. Church
Offelated
Common Council
de Witt Smith
Richmond, Petersburg and Carolina
Mh Smith
P. Arland
F. H. Gillette
Moody
Massachuses
Ordhanes Department
United States
Petersburg -Iron Works Company
Juror deadlock ends in Virginia lynching case
James Lew, a colored man, found guilty of raping and assaulting a white woman near Alexandria. Death penalty imposed after three trials in as many days amid threats of mob violence. Sheriff and Monticello Guards deployed to Fairfax Court House to maintain order. Governor O Ferrall aims to prevent further such acts.
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Alexandria
James Lewis
Tha Reidel
Wairfax
Lewis
Agim
Gordon
Negro
Oulmi
Ulie
O'Ferrall
Board of Health holds regular meeting chaired by Dr Chiles
The Board of Health met with Dr Chiles presiding and Dr McCormick, Dr Feild, Dr Riddick, Street Inspector Built, Health Officer Shepherd and Sanitary Inspectors Bell and Pettis present. The city attorney opinion on street car splitting had not been received. O Brien Stephens Lumber offered a lot to deposit street sweepings. Brambleton arrangements requested. An unsanitary cistern on Church Street near Shinp's store ordered filled. Sanitary Inspectors reported 112 nuisances. 15 days extended to abate nuisance at 465 Main Street. Also note promotes painless tooth extraction at N Y Dental in Dennis.
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Board of Health
Chiles
McCormick
Feild
Riddick
Shepherd
Bell and
Pettis
O'Brien
Brambleton
Church Street
Charlotte
Shinp
Main Street
Battle in Kentucky Senate ends with DeBoe victory
In Frankfort on April 28 189%, Governor Bradley certifies William J DeBoe as junior senator replacing J C Blackburn after a tense two legislative sessions. The chamber salutes DeBoe on the 112th ballot as Republicans, gold Democrats, and supporters rally, while laboring under high drama and caucus maneuvering.
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Frankfort
Bradley
J. DeRoo
Crittenden County
Kentucky
J. C. Blackburn
Devo
DeBoe
Hunter
Deboe Election Fails to Alter Senate Balance
Washington April 28 The Deboe win in Kentucky does not change Senate balance. Republicans could gain if Kyle of South Dakota sided with them and with the Vice President. The Senate would be 88 members: 44 Republicans 33 Democrats 12 Populist and Silver Republicans. A party vote could trigger a long debate.
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Washington
Deboe
Kentucky
Senate
Kyle
South Dakota
Rnda
Fure Deboe
Florida Democrats
Florida Senatorship Balloting Yields Partial Results
April 25 Tallahassee Pan. ballot shows United States Senator race with Call at 30 Chipley 245 Ra 2 Hocker 9 Burford 6 scattering 3. No change on second ballot.
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Tallahassee
Pan
United States
Call
Chipley
Hocker
Burford
Scattering
Missing Mampton Girl Sparks Newport News Rumor
A Newport News report states Miss Mamie Hath disappeared late Monday night after a social event. The city woman, reportedly engaged to W. Cupply, is described as popular and awaiting marriage, with residents hoping for her safe return.
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Newport News
Cial
The
Daily Press
Mamiely
Nikh
W. Cuplly
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