Train wreck near Dotsero kills many in Colorado crash
Seventy one dead and fifty injured in the Denver & Rio Grande collision near Dotsero Colorado. The front of the passenger train telescoped into the freight, most deaths in the chair car, with a six year old girl named Alice as the sole survivor in that coach.
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Denver
Columiun Way
Associated Press
Denver & Rio Grande
Dotsero
Glenwood Springs
Glenwood
Ody
Alice
Alice Williams
Elst
Iowa
John Anderson
Gus Olson
Sig Olygn
Deotsern
Wreck Disaster Leaves Dozens Dead and Injured
A passenger train collided with a freight engine at Dotsero and derailed, with twenty two bodies recovered and many injured. The crash destroyed cars, trapped victims, and delayed relief as doctors and nurses worked to recover the dead and aid the wounded. A relief train and a special Denver officials’ train were dispatched to the scene for rescue and investigation. In a separate incident near Habas, France, Orville Wright and party survived a wreck with ten injuries among passengers, while their train sustained damage but continued after rerouting.
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Dotsero
Edward McCurdy
Gus Olsen
Salida
Sig Olsen
J. PL Jeffrey
Sewenty
Dotsera
Glenwood Springs
Denver
Ths Point
Dotseros
Carson
Shoshone
Amos C. Ridgeway
Denver & Fila Grande
Colorado Midland
Berg
Wright Brothers
Habas
Landen
Wright
Paris
Dax
Habas Tunnel
Taft Positively Enjoyed Possum Banquet at Atlanta
President-elect Taft attended a banquet in Atlanta where a large possum dish was served. He praised the meal and joked about it, while officials noted his remarks on federal appointments in the South drew universal applause. Taft then spoke to Georgia Tech students and addressed a packed Big Bethel church on Negro education and uplift. He urged educational advancement and self restraint, predicting progress for the race. He stressed the president’s duty to encourage all Americans and to support uplift through schooling. He also visited Athens and planned further receptions before departing for Augusta.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
Mr. Taft
Board of Governors
Chamber of Commerce
Taft
South
Georgia Technological School
Ufe
Augusta
United States
Frta
Express Train Kills Four In Grimsby Crossing Crash
A Grand Trunk express struck a sleigh returning from a Winona dance at a crossing east of Grimsby station. Four people died immediately, with others mortally injured. one infant escaped with minor bruises. Two horses died. the sleigh was demolished. The victims were Grimsby residents including Mr. and Mrs. M. Wilson and George Teeter. Local deaths followed injuries to Mrs. Teeter and possible internal injuries to Lottie Teeter. A separate Vancouver report notes two CP engineers killed after a snow slide derailment in Frazer canyon en route to Vancouver. thirty-three aboard injured.
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Associated Press
London
Ont
Winona
Grand Trunk Express
Grimsby Station
Seeter
Clild
Grimsby
Vancouver
B. C
Canadian Pacific
Frazer Canyon
Here
Frazer River
J. Foster
A. Ehincaden
Russian Loan Prospectus Issued Earlier Than Planned
London January 16 The prospectus for the new Russian 4 percent loan of 20 million dollars appeared earlier than scheduled. The move aims to forestall potential further rate rises by the Bank of England on January 21. The issue priced at 88, attracting many subscribers. The loan matures in ten years with a sinking fund and annual drawings to repay, promising redemption at par around January 15, 1959.
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Associated Rresa
London
Bank of England
Senator's Daughter Weds At Willard Hotel
Miss Tena Hemenway daughter of Senator and Mrs. Hemenway of Indiana wed A Bennett Gates of Indianapolis in a New Willard hotel ballroom ceremony. Rev. C Ernest Smith of St. Thomas Episcopal church officiated. A wedding breakfast followed and the senate met an hour and a half later than usual.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Tena Hemenway
Hemenway
Indiana
A. Bennett Gates
Indianapolls
New Willard Hotel
C. Ernest Smith
St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church
Senate
Gas Plant Explosion Destroys Bonth Range Facility
A Wisconsin special from Calumet Michigan reports a gas plant explosion at Bonth Range today destroying the plant and shattering nearly every window in town. The blast damaged surrounding structures and caused extensive disruption.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin
Calumet
Mich
Bonth Range
Great highway system meeting discussed by road association
A public meeting by the road association in Chicago on January 14 focuses on a broad highway system. The discussion centers on funding, planning, and connecting major routes to improve transportation efficiency and safety across the region.
Venezuelan diplomat recall and new envoy in Berlin
Berlin reports the recall of Senor Veloz-Goitteoa Venezuelan charge d affaires and the appointment of Dr. Jose Gilfortoul as his successor. Gilfortoul, who represented Venezuela at The Hague peace conference, presented credentials to the foreign office today. Veloz-Goilicou previously served as chargé d affaires in Washington.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Senor Voloz-Goitteoa
Jose Gilfortoul
Venezuela
Hague
Foreign Office
Senor, Veloz-Goilicou
Washington
Hill and Harriman Fight Over Colorado Rail Lines
Denver, Jan 16. Union Pacific plans to contest Colorado and Southern control in northern Colorado. Surveys for a Pueblo to Durango line and a Platteville to Fort Gallin cut off aim to connect with a new Southern Pacific line to Durango, shortening Denver to Fort Collins travel time and shifting traffic from C&S to UP. Rivalry grows as Burlington gains after C S acquisition.
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Associated Preas
Denver
Col
Union Pacific
Colorado Southern
Colorado
Hill
Harrimann
Southern
James J.kilt
Tueblo
Durango
Southern Pacifc
Arivena
Platteville
Fort Gallina
Fort Gallins
Union Pacfic
Colorado & Southern
Colorado & Southern Territory
Colorado & Houthern
Hnstory
Burlington
Will
New York
Tan
Thea
Union Pacific Railway
Union Pacifica
Greeley
Colorado &Southern
Rowdoin College Benefits From Merril Will
Boston March 16 Associated Press reports Rowdoin College received a $21 improvement from the will of Joseph E Merril who died at Newton about a week ago. The bequest increases the institution’s funds and will be used to support scholarships and campus programs.
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Associated Press
Boston
Maas
Jar
Rowdoin College
Joseph E. Merril
Newton
Oshkosh Paper Highlights Students and Exhibitions
An index of today’s Oshkosh paper lists books and magazines honoring midwinter class students with portraits, a Wisconsin estate poten tial association convention and exhibition, portraits, a feature on which Oshkosh iceboat men are competing, the state poultry show, and a county tax report.
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Oshkosh High
Wisconsin Estate
Potntey Association
Oshkosh
Srate
Wisconsin Central
Eight Million Emergency River and Harbor Bill
The House River and Harbor Committee, on motion by Rep J H Davidson of Oshkosh, will report an emergency river and harbor bill carrying eight million dollars for maintenance of existing projects and care of government plants including Superior. Davidson says this is prudent given time constraints for a comprehensive bill and notes Wisconsin’s projects will be covered. Also mentions Davidson to speak on waterway improvements and Florian Lampert delivering Wisconsin’s presidential vote.
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Washington, D. C
J. H. Davidson
Oshkosh
House
Rivera and
Harbora
Superior
Davidson
Wisconsin
Lne
Philadelphia
Five O'clock Club
Fiorian Lampert
Washington
Fairbanks
H. C. Stevens
Associated Press
Committee On Naval Affairs
Naval Service
Marine Corps
New Mexico
Arizona
Senate
Panama
New York World
World
Jerry A. Matthews
New York Sun
Harris M. Crist
Trooklyn Bargto
United States
United States Press Case Pension Bill in House Debates
The United States case against the Press Publishing Company is cited as the national issue. The House opened with the pension appropriation bill under full discussion, carrying an amount of 160,869,000 dollars. General debate will continue indefinitely by agreement.
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New York World
United States
Com Pilery
House of Representatives
Would Do It Again Says Acquitted Gunman Hunna
Thornton J. Hains Jr. told Assocketed Press he would willingly do the murder act again and would carry a revolver if danger arose. He echoed that being on trial for his life felt like a high-stakes poker draw amid jurors. District Attorney Dewitt said Hains will not be tried again before next March for the killing of William J. Annis in Bayside.
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Roosevelt
Congress
Baker
District of Columbia
Agen
New York
Thornton J. Hunna
Wilam BE. Annis
Hains
Dewitt
Trai. Warren
Queens County
Peter C. Hains Jr
Willian J. Annis
Bayside
Anson Declares Bankruptcy in Court Proceedings
Adrian C. Anson, once a baseball leader, reported financial failure in Chicago court today. He admitted lacking a baseball bat and gloves, stating his income hinges on a return to professional play with the Anson Cults next season.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Adrian C. Anson
Expressas
Delders
Ma Ansett
Tie
Grewnie
Bemin
Ansona Cults
Attorney Schwartz Bribery Conviction In Leavenworth
Acting Judge Neidinger of the district court fined attorney Schwartz seventy dollars and ordered ninety days in county jail for offering a bribe to the judge to secure a favorable ruling in a case set for today. The Associated Dread report datelined Leavenworth Kansas on January 16.
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Associated Dread
Leavenworth, Kas
Neidinger
Schwartz
Riksgdag Reopened By King Gustave In Storkholm
King Gustave reopened the Rikadog in Storkholm on January 16. The throne speech cited Sweden’s continued good relations with other nations as a guarantee for peace and stability.
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Axnodalen Press
Storkholm
Rikadog
Gustave
Sweden
Suits Against Alleged Night Riders Filed
Paducah Kentucky January 1. Damages totaling 5000 are sought in a suit filed in the United States charts today by W Rucker of Metropolis Illinois against 18 alleged night riders of this section.
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Associated Press
Paducah
United States
W. Rucker
Metropolis
Italian Embassy Destroyed by Fire in Tokyo
The Italian embassy building in Tokyo was destroyed by a fire that started around 8:00 p.m. local time. Authorities reported the blaze caused extensive damage to the embassy premises and are investigating the cause.
Bankers Given Five Year Terms In District Court
In U S district court three bankers and a businessman were sentenced for misapplication of funds and abstractions connected with irregular banking. William C Makee and John M McKee receive five year terms. Harry and McKee face sentencing next. Charles E Mullen also five years. Steinman and Hiesem face terms or postponed sentences due to age and health. Judge Young urges honesty in banking. Cameron, recently convicted of bribery, is admitted to bail pending new trial arguments.
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Pittobta
United States
Courte Toda
James S. Young
William C. Makee
Farmers’ National Bank
Emitenton
First National Bank
Clintonville
John M. McKee
William CL. Mckee
Karry & MecKee
John M. MccKee
Charleg E Mullen
Farmers and Merchants’ National Vant
Mount Plaasant
Oh. Steinman
Mount Pleasant
Aetna Lumber Company
Mount Pleasant Farmers and Merchants’ National Bank
R. K. Hiesem
Farmers and Merchants’ National Bank of Mount Pleasant
Hisesem
Hiasem
Young
Charles 8. Cameron
Ewhe
City Authway Company
Fire at Appleton dormitory claimed by arson suspicion
In Appleton Wisconsin January 16 college students at Lawrence College were displaced after a basement and first floor fire damaged the College Too building. Fire Chief McGillan warned of possible arson as flames reignited later in beds on upper floors injuring Hester and Belle Goodland and others.
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Northwestern
Appleton
Wis
Jay Lundy
Chicago
C. C. Shepard
Hacine
Lawrence College
McGillan
Georgy Russell
Wiliam Pond
Fred
Judson Galligan
Fred Dundy
Weyman Anderson
Arthur Little
Henry Evicknen
Hester
Belle Goodland
Woekard Street
Tyrebard Street
Debs
Siue
Goodland
Lester Gowland
Storm Spends Its Force Amid Flooding Across Regions
The storm's force waned after causing river flooding and rail disruption from California to the Midwest. Weather officials warned of more heavy snow and cold across Wisconsin and the Northeast, with railway service strained and rivers threatening banks in several states.
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Alfornbala
Cte
Trivers
Nord
Capalyaml
Sancramente
Cat Jan
Aenertai
Thuretay
Carrie Awnay
Souther Pacifie
Western Pacific
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Olson
Frederick
Cea
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Gan
Great Highway System
Meeting of Good
Oade Association
Aeena Age
Ill
Connett
Artie
Sacks Angel Jon Antooey
Inela
Harriman
Joseph Merrett
Index OF Todays Paper
Rivers and Harbors Committee
News of Washington
Maina le
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Sayage
Riksdag
Sues
Aassociated
Tokio
Pyptiol RG
Crhutunis
Vinh
Gribe
Councilinis
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Teluca
Sota
Washington, D.C
Weather Bureau
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Ohio
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