Tragic Rail Wreck Leaves Dozens Dead in Ohio Pullman Clash
A night train wreck near a river embankment halted at high speed killed and injured many aboard. The engine plunged, cars derailed, and passengers scrambled from wreckage as rescuers and authorities investigated the disaster. Officials reported multiple fatalities and extensive damage to coaches and a large tank car, with survivors recounting chaotic scenes and efforts to reach the injured.
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Dee
Intel Aran
Dewwon
Wong
Freight timbers derail westernbound train wreck causes
A conductor cites an extra west-bound freight that dropped heavy timbers onto the track, causing a disruption behind it. The quote notes the timbers’ weight pinned onlookers and the conductor blamed the mishap on the unattended load. The incident underscores the danger of negligent freight handling on rail lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holt
Body of J. D. Mock Found After Nine Months Missing
J D Mock of Grant's Pass Oregon was found near Yale Idaho after a nine month search. He had died of exposure and exhaustion while walking from Huntington to Albia Iowa. His ticket money and papers were undisturbed, and witnesses traced his route from Portland to Huntington before he disappeared.
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J. D. Mock
Grant's Pass
Yale
Idaho
Pocatello
Mack
Grant
Albia
Iowa
Grant's
F Tile
Huntington
Portland
Shor Line Railroad Company
Fix
Grants Post
Tas
Oregon
Albin
Indians Courage Lacking Skill In One Sided Game
Pendleton beat the Indians 21 to 0 in a noon game marked by poor ball handling and slow play. Roeneh and Strand stood out for Pendleton, while Indian teamwork was limited and coaching and practice were deemed needed for a more competitive effort.
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Pendleton
Roeneh
Strand
Pendleton Boys
Elegand
Wheeler Dead as City Photographer Charles Wheeler
The funeral for Charles A. Wheeler was held this morning from his son's Alta Street home with Rev Robert Liven of the Presbyterian church presiding. Born in North Adams Massachusetts on June 1 1827 he spent early years in the East before settling in this city four years ago with his son, a well known photographer. Sudden death followed a Christmas Eve pneumonia after a brief illness. He leaves two sons and three daughters: Co Wheeler and Maude Wheeler of this city Fred Wheeler of Prater son Iowa Mrs Carpenter of Reny Wisconsin and Mrs Mary Reynette of Burlington Iowa.
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Charles A. Wheeler
Wheeler
Alta Street
Robert Liven
Presbyterian Church
Mr. Wheeler
North Adams
Masa
al Wul
Hin Miness
Ely
Ako
Co. 8 Wheeler
Mias Maude Wheelw
Fred Wheeler
Praterson
Iowa
Carpenter
Renny
Wis
Mary Reynotte
Boriington, Iowe
Riot and Revolution Reach San Domingo Region
Riots and anarchy sweep San Domingo as districts march on Macoris and Newport signals arrive. Reports say German fleet moves to protect creditors while outside powers edge toward intervention. Wires down and commerce halted as tensions rise and questions about American landings linger.
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Germany
Washington
Bec
State Department
Peel
San Domingo
Macoris
Euident
Newport
Macors
Jimineck
New York
Great Storm and Dredger Sunk in Boston Harbor
A severe Atlantic storm spreads darkness and freezing conditions from New York to Boston. The Clyde liner Kiowa sinks after a collision near the harbor while the dredger is driven down in gale, with George Coombs and several others drowned and thirteen aboard. The Dewey returns to port as winds threaten moorings and ships drift.
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New York
Adelphia Hall
Boston Harbor
Deeton
George Coombs
William O'Neill
Thomas Jones
Dewey
Cabinet member demands new department of mines
Preliminary arrangements are complete for the American Mining Congress meeting in Portland Oregon next August. The executive committee is preparing a bill for a federal department of mines with a cabinet level head. The measure will be introduced in the next congressional session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
American Mining Congress
Federal Congress
Department of Mines and Mining
Mining Congress
Congress
Unspeakable Trade Figures in Court Bond Offers
Spokane December 26 Andrew Klendrickson Mipwie Tayee J Milley each posted bonds under 1600 to await superior court on charges of attempting to solicit under 18 to enter a travelery lane at Fallepell Cutoff Mont Alfred Hawking bonds over 1000, Tayee woman and Hawking jailed in default. Henry Bullard dead.
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Spokane
Andrew Klendrickson
Mipwie Tayee
J. Milley
Alfred Hawking
Justhce Hinkle
Fallepell
Mont
Tayee
Hawking
Jall
Defau
Bond
Holland
Hendritkeon
Chicago Strike Situation Raises Arbitration Board Hopes
Chicago report notes the union plans to form a permanent arbitration board by Wednesday as the general strike looms between Chem and a major teamsters alliance. Delivery drivers’ union action continues with funerals today, escorted by polite guards, and no demonstrations reported.
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Chicano
Tometerk
Commed
Permoationt Arbitration Board
Chem
Ettthe
Atlion
Polite Guarda
Garner reconciliation ends split as couple plans Arlington move
Mrs. Oma Garner and Will Davie of Heppner reunited after a domestic dispute. They met Wednesday afternoon to discuss divorce terms and decided to live together in Arlington. The reconciliation followed a quarrel over a $120 loan that Mrs. Garner had entrusted to her husband, which he did not return at their depot farewell.
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Mrs. Garner
Arlington
Oma Garner
Hemmer
Will Davie
Heppner
Mary
Garner
Lorrer
Heppmer
Police Court Busy Day with Holiday Offenders
Eight men appeared before the recorder on a city nuisance charge. Three were Gypsies from a local band, others were Indians and revelers celebrating Christmas in their own way. They claimed holiday observance excuses fines. Gypsies jailed for melting. The others fined for drunkenness.
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Dior
Chileh
Will Try Alfalfa Plant in Umatilla County
Charlies White of Birch Creek ordered 100 pounds of Judson dry land alfalfa and 10 pounds of the same variety from T C Taylor. He plans to seed all available land near Birch Creek with the forage plant and neighbors have shown willingness to try it, signaling Umatilla county will thoroughly test its value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlies White
Birch Creek
Judson
Charles White
T C. Taylor
Sugeres
Mr. White
Umatilla County
Feeding Sheep at Milton
C F Weiss of Freewater reported in the city on business that he sold 1,200 two year old wethers fattened at his Milton farm and is feeding 1,400 more of the same age for early spring markets. He notes a favorable winter for feeding and is encouraged by the prospect of good muttons in spring, planning to hold until the market improves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Weiss
F. Weiss
Freewater
Weiss
Milton
Weles
Man From Bangor Found Dead in lodging house
In Maine, C C Baker reports a man identified as C H Baker was found dead in his bed Tuesday night at the Queen lodging house. The deceased was a Bangor resident with many relatives there known as William McDonald. Relatives will be notified to confirm the body’s shipment and next steps.
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Cc. H. Baker
C.H Baker
Queen Lodging House
Bangor
Maine
William McDonald
Baker
Pendleton Sportsmen Hold Live Pigeon Shoot Results
At the Pendleton Sportsmen Association event on a Wednesday a five pigeon shoot produced one perfect 10 by Clark. Other scores included Rader 8, Thompson 7, Berkeley 7, Turner 9, Stillman 8, Means 7, and several players at 4 and 8. In November, San Francisco prosecuted 217 cruelty to animals cases.
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Pendleton Sportsmen’s Association
Ao M. A. Rader
Thompson
Charles Eee
W. Warner
C. C. Berkeley
W. J. Sewell
C. Bouler
H. J. Stillman
Pb ¢ Clark
Wes Mat
San Francisco
Ohio Bank Burned in Marietta Fire
Fire destroyed The Fire National Bank building in Marietta Ohio this morning. Two nearby frame homes also suffered damage as flames swept through the area. Local fire crews battled the blaze for hours, with investigators examining the scene for the cause.
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Ohio Bank
Marietta
Dee
National Bank
Forger Parker Caught At Condon In Portlands Publicity
Forger Parker is captured at Condon after hiding a bundle of clothing and breaking ankle shackles. Deputy Day, blamed for the escape, faces censure as Parker returns from a two hour overland journey. Parker’s mother offers to repay fraud losses. legal action and a divorce suit also appear in this Portland wartime docket.
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Parker
Delective
Vey
Portland
Hien
Condon
GM Out
Rhovif JoWneon
Thay County
Touin
Arlington
Joe Sou
Verner Hook
Ehoen
Fred Johoson
Day
Baw
Multnomah County
Helena
Tle
Japan and China align actions to deter Russia
The report notes rising activity among Chinese soldiers in the northern empire and Japan planning to deploy about 15,000 troops to Korea to keep peace. It cites alleged Chinese plots, Boxers, and leaders as signs of imminent movement, with Manchuria tensions and possible covert Chinese troop activity noted.
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Japan
Korea
St. Petersburg
Tae Nova Vrontya
Russia
Mar
Viewroy Klay
Manchuria
Arima
Adda
Manchuria Campaien
Paris
Special Services Introduce Annual Church Meeting
Special services at the Christian chapel are held tomorrow with morning and evening worship and a special afternoon session. At 2 o clock the congregation will elect church officers and Sunday School leaders, hear reports, and discuss plans for the coming year, marking a new practice for the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Christian Chapel
Ofeera
Whale Church
Deceber
Old River Boat Rates Restored Between The Dalles and Portland
Old rates for boat travel between The Dalles and Portland are restored, ending a months long rate war. Operators say high operating costs force the price increase, discouraging travel despite earlier price cuts. The note also mentions France’s tobacco workforce and production figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalles
Portland
Dallee
Hortland
Nin
Three Outlaws Killed in Fort Worth Territory Shootout
In Fort Worth Texas on December 26 officers Bennett and Holmes of the United States Marshals service killed three outlaws named August, Sam and Hall Martin. The governor paid the $9,000 reward for the capture dead or alive. The outlaws were described as Indian, one and white blood.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Sam
Hall Martin
United States
Marehal
Bennett
Holmes
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Kent
Jane
Dawson
Nenden, D. W
Akhap
Alfalr
Jean Seeen
Mr and
Lee
Chas. A. Wheeler
Massachusetts
Negro “Republic
Standetill
Leghtin
Colombia
Department
Coghlin
Colon
Atlanta
Colomblean Ginerals
Goast
Boston
Tee
Atrick
Aconne
Chicago
Mercury
Aloce
Cincinnati
Henry Bullard
Lowien
Sir Henry Bullard
Uwe Tihorale
Forger Parker
Sui
H. B. Collier
Della’ Parrish
China
France
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