Big Four Wreck Near Cleves Kills Five In Train Collision
A Sunday morning collision on the Big Four near Cleves killed five and injured twelve to fifteen as a schedule change caused a freight train to misjudge the track ahead. The Aurora Cincinnati passenger train, diverted early, struck a freight at speed, destroying engines and cars. Names of the deceased include W. Enwanna of Greensburg Indiana and William Hicks of Lawrenceburg Indiana, among others. Rescue trains and telegraph lines were disrupted for hours while survivors were cared for. the total fatalities may rise further.
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Kohednie
Norfolk and Western
Cixersxart
Cleves
Aurora
Cincinnati
Enwanna
Greensburg
Ind
Wiliam Hicns
Lawrenceburis
David Hexwoo
Frelght
Afanapolis
Hinam Buves
Frelgh
Flrenin
Greensburs
Pinu Gurrenceburg
Jre
Alt
Baggare
Law
Baornsvows
Hich
Here
Hayes
Hagerstown
Baldwin
Baldwin House
Narrow Escape as Barge Rescued in Thine Fire
May 16 Cutcano reports the steam barge W. P. Thew from South Chicago caught fire four miles from shore after an overheated stack. Crew were rescued as the Sailor Boy steamer approached, fire extinguished by tugs later. boat damaged, loss $6. Sixteen perish on the Dark Earl of Aberdeen wreck off Pembrokeshire. Twelve survived. sixteen lost. Wolkow foundered in the Caspian. 150 passengers drowned.
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Cutcano
W. P. Thew
Chicago
Sailor Boy
Wales
Loxpow
Cptain Patrick
Pembrokeshire
Episcopacy debate roils Methodist meeting in Omaha
May meetings at Omaha and surrounding towns recount a heated debate over episcopacy with Buckley and Neely clashing over reports. The body ultimately adopts a resolution to refrain from electing new bishops for now while endorsing itinerancy and a national Sabbath union. The conference also describes tension after Dr. Tighe’s address, amid Southern church relations.
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Omaha
Omana
Council Bluffs
South
American Sabbath Union
Exposition Hall
Newmar
Warren Axl Ninde
Elliott P. Shephard
New York Mail
E S, Aid
Knowles
Chalbournes
Hamilton
Edwards
Judge Lawrence
Chaaplain McCabe
Dr. M
Hard
Inva Bishouri
Hurst
Methodist Episcopal
Buckley
Omstta
Bowman
Congress
Tighe
Methodist Episcopal Church South
Market Report from Stock Yards May 17 1802 and 1803
Hogs show weaker demand while butcher goods and stockers attract buyers. Cattle prices range from prime cows to common cows with calves and stockers and feeders traded. sheep steady with good demand for muttons and lambs. Receipts include cattle calves and sheep, with grain and provisions futures trading in Chicago.
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Paul Union
Sourner
Pavn
J Shee
Warning to Judge Bailey prompts expulsion threat
A damaged dispatch reports Teau Claire and local readers warning judge Bailey of removal from office. The missive accuses juror usage and hints at sanctions including swinging from trees. It also notes war crime trial talk and juror eligibility complications in Johnson County.
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Judge Bailey
Tadse Haltey
Maior
Jude
Cave disaster and deaths linger in aftermath
A cave collapse trapped and killed several miners during a 5 p.m. tour. three bodies recovered, others rescued or still missing. Milo Callahan, James Breen, and Robert Worl survived near the top, with Worl injured. search continues with fear. Separate reports note a medical death from heart disease and a fire of public notices including lodge meetings, maritime schedules, and congressional bills.
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Sean
Avanonida
Fomit
Milo Callahan
James Breen
Robert Worl
Roche
Athens
Refusal to Deliver Rustlers Sparks Wary Moves in Wyoming
Governor Barberluis vows to withhold prisoners to Johnson county amid rising security fears as deputies press for transfer. Reports say Frank Smith's Buffalo guard backs patrols with 80 men and four machine guns, with regulators en route for potential battle. Also notes a U.S. senate bill to grant American registry to shipbuilders and Baron Fava’s U.S. visit.
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Onevesse, Wy
Barberluis
Johnson County
Snider
Frank Smith
Buffalo
Brief News Items and World Affairs Roundup
A sweeping and jumbled batch of items reports a Taaho miner shooting a girl in a calf disguise. many oleomargarine dealers plead guilty. two Black railroad workers killed a boy, with pursuers riddling them. Also fights between horse thieves and deputies. a deadly Hungarian mine flood. storms in Pennsylvania. Italy forms a new cabinet, Germany considers immigration limits, and Dublin libel damages. World fair notes cover Liberia’s invitation, exhibits from Canada, and President Harrison’s attendance planned for October. Miscellany includes horse wins, Chinese migration to Mexico talk, lawsuits, and notable deaths.
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Pittsburg
Norfolk and Western Railway
Louisiana
Smith and
Finkey
Sac and Fox Country
Indian Territory
Fuenkirchen
Hungary
Bedford
County
Pennsylvania
Orleans
State Department
Washington
William Saunders
Canada
Dominion
Harrison
Supreme Court
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Township
E. G. Baldwin
Real Estate & Insurance
Oakes
N. D
Peabody’s
P.S. Peabody
N.D
LTANO
Sira
Walstigham
Mount Airy
Naboth
Lovell
Geo. Wilks
Allerton
Axtel
Monbars
Tuliano
Roma
Gold Dust
Brain
Woodfort Pilot
Belford
King Michas
Pilot, Jr
Mand
Jay Eye See
Nutwood
Juliano
Devendorf Barn
Ludden
Remmerer
Bill River Lumber
A. D. Pattyterson
Union Meat Market
Jin
Potter & Crandall
Oakes, N. D
Poullar
Sable Fund
Hallifax
Sable Island
Henry
Fonsberg
Norway
Ship Harbor
Thuresay
Wolkow
Parsusuura
Caspian Sea
the Methodists
Oxatra
Committee On Episcopacy
Committee On Revisals
Issinle Casto
CmtoAgo
Bedy
Champion
J. A. Ranch
Penn
Kansas
California
Jave-In
Ouian mi
Salunday
Sheplat
Warrenton
Colmitia
UW. Bry
Pillsbury
Fred C. Pille
Minnesota
Supreme Lodge
U. W. Heres
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Tune
Fmuous
Hot Springs
Ark
Mining Congress
Sona of Veterans
Cahenosly
NasHviLit
Pailithoma
Congressional
Senate
Hous
United States
Transton
Secretary of War
Lale Erie
Ohio River
Cotnenut Larbor
Eris
Montana
Texas
Gulf Coast
Pierre
Philadelphia
Oates
Deyn
Alabama
Committee On Judiciary
Watson
House
Peffer
Washtigtos
Senator Barbour
Virginia
Wasnixotos
Pickler
South Dakota
Iovern
We Barker
Fx Stilemien
American Registry
ABNL
WasuxaTox
Chandler
Civisers
Austin Corbin
New York
American Steamship Company
Great Britain
Armerican
City of Paris
City of New York
Corbin
Baron Fava
la Gascogne
Laura M. Stalin
Fava
Besix
Myer
Berkenheim
Frankfort
Co. Berg
Oakes N. D
Italy
Giolitti
Germany
Serra
Egypt
Dublin
Michael Davitt
Newfoundland
Serio
Russia
Liberia
Negro Republic
Jerry Simpson
Louse
St. Paul
Western Association
Denver
Grand Rapids
Fort Wayne
Thomas A. Rowley
Mexico
Solomon Curtis Hanlin
Hamlin
Hanlin
Bright
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