Lehigh Valley Wreck At Manchester Ends in Many Deaths
A broken rail on Lehigh Valley train No 4 caused a deadly wreck on a Manchester New York trestle. Twenty six people die and many more are injured as rescuers identify victims and crews recover bodies from wreckage. Officials report speed limit was not exceeded and blame the broken rail as the sole cause.
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Wisconsin and Minnesota leaders plan Progressive banquet
Local men who rank as Republicans have received invitations to attend a state Progressive banquet in Minneapolis on September 7. The event is to launch a campaign for Senator La Follette of Wisconsin for president, with invitees including Cummins, Metcalf, Beveridge, and Farwell. The attendance of Senator Ryan Will may be affected by a proposed trip to California.
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Prophecy Proclaimed End of World Foreseen in 1912
A. W. Skog, Register of Deeds in Minneapolis, received a proclamation from H. L. Burnette and John Taylor, officers of Dowi's Church of Zion, claiming the world will end before 1912. Skog notes the document falls outside his official purview and was not filed.
Widows of Firemen Win Immediate Relief Fund Distribution
Chicago Aug 26 widows of twenty four firemen killed in the dock yard fire of December 22 won a victory in their fight for immediate distribution of a relief fund of 211000. The order directed the citizen's relief committee which controlled the fund to make the distribution.
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Man Falls From Bridge After Night Out
Milwaukee man Frank Green aged fifty four fell from a high bridge over Turtle creek while intoxicated and struck rocks below fracturing his skull and hip. He was an expert accountant and likely to die.
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Witnesses Testify On Night Of Beattie Murder Car Scene
Chesterfield Va Aug 26 testimony from eight high school boys describes a man and woman seen on a road running board while Beattie and his wife traveled home from a dance. Witnesses place a hooded car and a man working on the vehicle as a woman stood nearby.
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Jury examines car as murder case reveals new witness
Wendenberg scrutinizes the vehicle outside the court as jurors inspect the underseat area for a grease pan tied to blood evidence. A new witness Wilkes testifies he saw machines with boys near Bon Air and Beattis with his wife, while Adams recalled from dancing alone at Bon Air.
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Figures Will Stand In Superior Census Count
Special to The Northwestern reports Washington officials confirm Superior Wisconsin population at 40 384 per the thirteenth census and say figures will stand until the next census despite fraud prosecutions and public doubts about stuffing. Durand notes no statement of correction, only that the count will stand.
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Killed in small race riot at Elder hotel incident
In Macon Georgia Aug 26 an altercation between two bell boys sparked a clash between blacks and officers at Indian Springs Elder hotel. Deputy Jesse Singles of Jackson was killed and two other deputies wounded while nine officers chased suspects. Shooting happened as officers neared the negro quarters. General exodus of guards predicted. season may close.
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German fugitive guns down family then kills self
In Tendel near Frankfurt Aug 24 a man named Gunderloch, hunted by justice, returned to his in law's house and shot his wife, her parents, and her sister and brother before fleeing. His body was later found in a field with a self-inflicted gunshot.
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Buckstaff Wins Commodore Pelouze Cup Race
In Oconomowoc Wisconsin on August 26 under a northwest wind John Buckstaff sailing Handy Andy Sr. won first place in the Commodore Pelouze cup event. O L Behmldt’s team finished second aboard Dr O L Behmldt Menasha and Letter Armour with Aeron placed third. A collision involving E R Savage and Elmer Stephens aboard Senorlia caused withdrawal in the first round.
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Little Sand Fly a Pest
Topeka Kan Aug 26 Believing the little sand fly spreads pedagra the state reports a dozen cases. Prof S J Hunter of Kansas State University sent four expert bacteriologists on motorcycles to collect Ny and its larvae from posts statewide for examination after studying larvae found in a swamp near Ottawa.
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New Grain Movement Begins at Duluth
Duluth Minnesota reports grain activity picking up with 104 cars received yesterday. Lake tonnage demand is expected light for several weeks, with general movement likely by mid to late October and heavy shipments in November. Wheat stocks at Duluth last week stood at 162,321 duehela compared with 1,46,08 the prior year. other grains totaled 568.1.
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Oldest Wisconsin Woman Dies at 114 in Milwaukee
Mary McGrath, claimed oldest woman in the state, died today in Milwaukee at age 114. The death was reported by the Associated Press from Milwaukee, with brief notes on her long life and residence.
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Thriller at Elgin Grand Stand Collapse Injures Dozens
At Elgin on August 26, sections 84 to 110 of the road race grand stand collapsed after the last car in the Elgin cup event started. Dozens were hurt, several seriously, including Mrs. Ray Graham and Mrs. Charles Coey. The race halted briefly, then resumed after a field hospital setup and a delay.
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Schooner Elba Breaks Up off Sturgeon River
A Marinette built schooner Elba wrecked on Lake Superior near Sturgeon River four weeks ago has broken to pieces. The Marinette crew sailed the vessel, which was reported by The Northwestern Special from Milwaukee.
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Two railway men killed in Wisconsin accident
A handcar loaded with laborers was struck by a gravel train west of Black River Falls last night, killing track foreman A. Rude of Elk Mound and brakeman A. Smalley of Camp DouTag. Several others were injured as the engine and cars left the shack.
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Six Men Held for Arson Ring in Chicago
Chicago police report six men in custody and a seventh wanted for an alleged arson ring responsible for numerous incendiary fires. Leaders Korshak and Bloom implicated. extensive property losses, including a May 2 plant fire at Leopold Dreyfus Co. and other Chicago blazes, with more arrests anticipated as the probe continues.
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Payment Not Authorized and Eagle Gift Reported
Special to The Northwestern Mailleon Wis Aug 24 summarizes that Wincon Ain gala and warehouse commission at Superior were not allowed to hire private counsel and former Senator George Hudnall who would be paid $125 per month. a legal opinion follows on agency authority. Also noted is reassessment application for Janesville city hearings set for Sept 12. a large bald eagle gifted by Ashland hunters may be placed in Capitol Park for zoological display.
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Crivitz merchants arrested for Sunday closing law
Milwaukee reports two Crivitz shopkeepers Joseph Dama and M Chudagomt were arrested on warrants for keeping stores open on Sundays August 2 and selling goods. Chudagoff pleaded guilty and was fined $2. Dama chose to stand trial.
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Candidacy Foresight Shapes 1912 Presidential Race
Washington dispatch notes that with Congress adjourned for three months national politics shifts to the coming campaign. Hearst’s early statements and Taft’s tariff vetoes frame reactions across parties, with Harmon, Wilson, and La Follette figures noted as potential contenders and strategists weigh coalition chances and the Democratic convention’s direction.
Steamer mail bag found near Plymouth and Falmouth
A bag of American mail matter lost overboard from the steamship Kaiserin August Victoria of the Hamburg America line has been recovered in the Helford river near Falmouth after drifting ashore at Plymouth on August 24.
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