Terrible Northern New England railroad wreck near Woodstock
A broken rail caused a train to plunge from a wooden bridge over the White River near Woodstock Vermont. Fire followed as cars tore loose and burst into flames. dozens dead or dying, many trapped, many more injured, rescue efforts hampered by ice and cold. Survivors recount the horror, including Engineer Pierce and Conductor Sturtevant.
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New England
Woodstock
Central Vermont
Bellows Falls
Boston
White River Junction
White River
Woodock
Junoon
Oven River
Hose
Anas
Epwwarp
West Lebanon
N. II
Rason
Frank L
D. B. Wesson
Smith & Wesson, Revolver Manufacturers
Springfield
Mass
College Street
Burlington
DePhas
Iroquis
Ont
Anford
C. W
Rocklebank
Onnet
Charles E
New York
Urgess
TNE
Urtevant
Smiru
Diseret
N. Y
Horace
East Peppere
Anna
Prince Street
Wrebubt
Utciainson
J. C
Montgomery
Cques
Josurn K
Fitchburg
Ae Alburgh
Heeler
Andrew
Jowan
Medford
Maas
Andrew A. Keeler
George Wker
Brakeman
St. Albans
Fee
Pierce
Smith Sturtevant
Sturtevant
F. A. Fisher
Gloucester
Maes
Passengers Die As Montreal Express Wreck Near White River Junction
A Montreal Boston bound express on the Central Vermont line derailed near Woodstock Vermont just north of White River Junction in the early hours. Authorities fear many deaths as the crash tore up rails and damaged several cars with passengers trapped and perishing in fire and cold. The wreck is described as one of the worst in England railroad history, with many names yet unconfirmed among the dead.
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Warre River
Boston
New York
Vermont Road
White River
Sturtevant
Kite River Village
Woodstock
Only Woman Escapes Train Crash at Wyoming Ridge
Miss Emily B. Lovell of Montreal was the sole uninjured survivor among passengers after a train wreck near the ridge. She escaped from the wreck with aid, later helping an unconscious brother-in-law and nearly aiding others as fire engulfed the cars. her male companions perished.
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Jacques
Emily B. Lovell
Montreal
New York
Springfield
Mass
Frank Weason
Smith & Wesson
Tire-arms Mannufacturers
Mr. Mills
Day in Congress: Pension Bills Passed and Vetoes
The Senate passed sixty six pension bills including monthly widows pensions for Meagher Jones Hunter Boleer Burritt and others and the Indian appropriation bill. The House debated vetoes on several pension claims and considered the Fourth of July payments and the consular fund as the session progressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washineton
Senate
Thomas Francis Meagher
James Hemphill Jones
Marine Corps
Hunter
Commodore Boleer
Lorin Burritt
McPherson
Stanford
California
Atlantic and Pacific Ship Railway Company
Eads Tehuantepec
Morgannade
Abraham T. Grigg
Pension Bureau
Franklin Sweet
Jesse Campbell
R. K. Bennett
Catherine Sadler
James B. Baylor
Harmer
Pennsylvania
Desperadoes sought after rail robbery attack
Pittsburg officials and railroad bosses assign 3200 dollars to Cuyahoga and Portage counties plus 1000 dollars for arrests in the Ra venna train assault that freed Harry McMunn. Twenty five detectives and Pinkerton men probe across Eastern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania as patrols arrest two suspects near Garrettsville and Palmyra while Wellsville reports a posse pursuit.
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Pittsburg
Cleveland
Fort Wayne
Chicago
Ravenna
Ohio
Harry McMunn
Cuyahoga
Portage
Pinkerton
Pennsylvania
Pan Handle Road
McMunn
Wellsville
Wellaville
Garrettaville
New York
Pennsylvania and Ohio
Palmyra
Pittsburg and Western Road
Fought Ten Rounds for Purse Between Andress and Spencer
Henry Andress and John Spencer, middleweight fighters in this city, battled ten rounds for a $100 purse with hard gloves. Spencer won the later rounds but was winded by the end, leading to his sponge being thrown. Separate bout: Mike Coeburn vs Jack Williams ended with Williams declared winner by referee Pete McCoy.
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Henry Andress
Tom Sterk
John Spencer
Spencer
Andress
Jack Williams
Sparrer
Brooklyn
Mike Coeburn
England
Comique
Coeburn
Pete McCoy
Williams
Two Children Die in House Fire at 868 Thirty-Third Street
At a fire in the home of John Zimmerman last evening at 868 Thirty-Third Street two young girls Eva age 4 and Emma age 6 suffocated and died. Firefighters found Eva on a bed with pillows over her head and Emma on a stairway to the attic, both unburned. Mary, the elder sister, was visiting a friend at the time.
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Carcan
John Zimmerman
Thirty-third Street
Mary
Eva
Emma
Altoona Democrats settle primaries with clear outcomes
In Altoona February 5 the Democratic primaries produced no delegate contests. John A. Doyle won the City Recorder nomination and John B. Cole the Controller nomination. In the Second ward F L Fettinger was defeated by George A. Streit for Select Council, in the Sixth ward James Hughes faced Samuel Boe with Boe victorious, and in the Fifth ward F P Molloy was nominated for Select Council.
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Altoona
Altoonaa
John A. Doyle
John B. Cole
F. Ll. Fettinger
George A. Streit
James Hughes
Samuel Boe
Hoyer
F. P. Molloy
Select Council
Express Men’s Mutual Beneficial Ball Set for Feb 16
City brief notes the thirteenth annual ball of the Express men’s Mutual Beneficial Association on Wednesday evening February 16 at Industrial Hall. Also announced is a Dairy Maid’s Festival for the Protestant Episcopal Church of the Beloved Disciple at Horticultural Hall tomorrow evening and Professor Angelo Heilprin’s lecture on Glaciers at the Academy of Natural Sciences last night before the United cegimegne circle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Expressmen's Mutual Beneficial Association
Industrial Hall
New Church Fund
Protestant Episcopal Church of the Beloved Disciple
Horticultural Hall
Angelo Heilprin
United Cegimegne
Academy of Natural Sciences
Fitler Ticket Endorsed At Philadelphia Ratification Meet
A Philadelphia ratification meeting at the Academy of Music endorsed Edwin J. Fitler Charles P. Warwick and Henry Clay. With about 2500 in attendance the event featured speeches by Edwin S Stuart Judge Kelley Colonel Snowden and others as the Weesco Band played stirring tunes and the crowd applauded the nominees and resolutions.
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Academy of
K. ©. Knight
Theodore EF. Wiedereheim
Prince of Wales
Box
Guardian Biddle
Edwin
Stuart
William D. Kelley
A. Louden Snowden
Henry M. Hoyt
William M. Smith
George
Graham
Charles Emory Smith
Weecacee
Georgia
Edwin N. Benson
Union League
Judge Kelley
Joel J. Baily
Thomas Cochran
Bertie Adams
Hoyt
Twenty-seventh Ward
Mr. Benson
Samuel B. Huey
Richard L. Ashhurst
Alexander Adaire
Henry B. Ashmead
J. B. Artemas
William W. Alcorn
George Burnham
Charles F. Berwind
Samuel Baugh
George W. Blabon
Clarence L. Bement
William P. Bonbright
Alexander Biddle
Robert Buist, Jr
William Allison Cochran
Samuel J. Cresswell
Henry T. Coates
George Y. Cresson
Lemuel Coffin
Thomas Dolan
Hamilton Disston
James Dobson
John Dobson
Theodore M. Etting
8. Fox
Alexander M. Fox
Albert D. Fell
James A. Freeman
Henry ©. Gibson
James R. Gates
Clement A. Griscom
Robert Glendinning
Joseph M. .Ga
Republican Rally Mix of Hope and Warns in Philadelphia
In Philadelphia a Republican gathering featured William M. Smith urging hard work to secure victory, praising Clay for Receiver of Taxes, while other speakers including Charles Emory Smith and District Attorney Graham failed to ignite enthusiasm. Ex-Governor Hoyt offered consoling remarks to close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comcilman
William M.smith
Miter
Clay
Warwick
Philadelphia
Charles Emory Smith
Attorne Graham
Hoyt
Rival Yac hts discuss keel schooner race plans and prizes
In New York dated February 5, Mr R T Bush owner of the Coronet writes to Secretary John H Bird of the New York Yacht Club. He suggests launching a centreboard race alongside the Dauntless and Coronet to compare keel and centreboard performance and invites entry by centreboard vessels with a reduced fee. Robert Goelet submits prizes of 1000 and 500 dollars to be sailed for by schooners and sloops at Newport during August under club rules.
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New York
R. T. Bush
John H. Bird
New York Yacht Club
Sandy Hook
Queenstown
Bush
Bae
Robert Goelet
Ogden Goelet
Newport
R. I
Ithaca Giant Conley Defeats Gabig In Quadruple Brawl
Mike Conley known as the Ithaca Giant faced Billy Gabig in a fierce heavyweight bout at Clark's before about a thousand spectators. Conley dominated the early rounds, flooring Gabig multiple times with right hands, while Gabig repeatedly rose after knockdowns. Both fighters bled as the pace remained relentless. Conley continued his assault through four rounds, finally earning the decision as Gabig stayed on his feet through the final bell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Conley
Ithaca
Billy Gabig
Clark
McGinn
Frosser Nixey
Conley
Gabig
Gable
Gabi
Conle
Grand Army of the Republic Encampment in Harrisburg
Final arrangements completed for the twenty first annual Grand Army of the Republic encampment in Harrisburg. Department officers will base at the Lochiel Hotel with about one thousand delegates expected. a camp fire is planned at the Opera House with General Gobin likely chairing. Lucius Fairchild of Wisconsin will attend as Commander in Chief. The event is anticipated to draw many thousands of veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Grand Army of the Republic of Pennsylvania
Department
Lochiel Hotel
Opera House
Gobin
Grand Army of the Republic
Lucius Fairchild
Wisconsin
The Orthopedic Hospital Opens for Patients
The Orthopedic Hospital at Seventeenth and Summer streets opened yesterday for patient reception. Dr. Jones Irvin, formerly with the Episcopal Hospital, is resident physician, and Miss West, formerly at the Almshouse, is head nurse. A formal opening with the Governor, State officials and legislators is planned in about two weeks.
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Seventeenth
Summer Streets
Jones Irvin
Episcopal Hospital
Miss West
Almshouse
One Breslau Murderer Caught at Freeport
A man was arrested at Freeport on suspicion of involvement in the Breslau murder of Philip Scheidweller and his wife. He confessed. his accomplice fled. Taken to Rockville Centre before Justice Wallace for examination. The suspect’s name is not yet known.
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Breslau
South Oyster Bay
N. Y
Freeport
Philip Scheidweller
Rockville Centre
Wallace
Plot to Invade Bulgaria Exposed in Belgrade Dispatch
Belgrade reports that the Servian Government uncovered a conspiracy among Bulgarian refugees to invade Bulgaria. The plan proposed crossing the frontier at Pirrot and Nis and launching a simultaneous invasion from Dobrodja. Authorities moved to thwart the pilot operation.
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Bulgaria
Belgrade
Servia
Pirrot
Nisch
Dobrodja
Verdps New Opera. A Great Performance of Otello in Milan
A Milan audience witnessed a grand operatic event as the Verdps new opera Otello delivered a strong performance. The production showcased refined orchestration and dramatic delivery from lead soloists, highlighting a bold interpretation of the Verdi work.
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Milan
Verdi's Otello shines at La Scala in Milan debut
February reports from Milan describe Verdi's Otello premiere at Teatro alla Scala as a triumph with an all European critic presence. The crowd paid high prices for seats as Tamagno and Victo r Manuel led a strong cast, with Pantaleoni delivering a dramatic envoi and several arias and duets highlighted by the quartet and Otello Desdemona exchanges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loxnon
Teatro Della Scala
Milan
Europe
San Carlo
Naples
la Scala
Verdi
Venice
Candia
Jago
Otello
Rossini
Brussels
Desdemone
Desdemona
Signor Tamagno
M. Victor Manuel
Jugo
Signora Pantaleoni
Peaceful Outlook Emerges From European Dispatches
European reports show a more peaceful tone after meetings between M Herbette the French ambassador in Berlin and Count Herbert Bismarck. They claim no French troop movements without State Council consent and that reserves will be drilled and returned home, with 20,000 more called out then demobilized. Ministers discuss cereal duties and peace appeals amid political divisions and a second manifesto warning of war. Austria bans horse exports amid rising tensions across Europe.
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London
M. Herbette
Berlin
Count Herbert Bismarck
Council of State
Count Herbert
M. Flourens
M. Deville
Chamber of Deputies
M. de Cassagnac
General Boulanger
France
Boulanger
War Office
England
Germany
Austria
Hungary
Suspension of Heath & Co Stock Brokers
New York February 5 The Consolidated Stock and Petroleum Exchange announced the suspension of Heath & Co at 42 New Street after noon. About 2000 shares were bought in for their account as a customer failed to respond to margin calls. The firm said it could not yet state liabilities but expected to pay 100 cents on the dollar soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Heath & Co
No. 42
New Street
Consolidated Stock and Petroleum Exchange
Harrisburg Republican Primaries in city race
Harrisburg reports a non decisive Republican city primary with acting Mayor Samuel W. Fleming leading among five candidates. City Treasurer Alfred K. Black appears set for renomination, while Parthemore is favored for City Controller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Samuel W. Fleming
Mr. Wilson
Alfred K. Black
Parthemore
Pickering Pressed For Interstate Commerce Seat
Inter State Commerce Commissioner M J Pickering of Pickering & Colescott 209 Market Street is urged by friends for a Commissionership under the new interstate commerce law. He has chaired the Travelers Protective Association national railroad committee for two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Pickering
Pickering & Colescott
Market Street
Pickering
National Railroad Committee
Travelers’ Protective Association
Port Richmond Coal Handlers Await Orders To Strike
Port Richmond coal handlers remain ready to strike as master workman Kelly travels to Pottsville and New York for talks with Arbitration Board members. Affected workers on the piers wait for word from leaders and await a definite decision expected after today’s assembly meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Medmond
New York
Kelly
Edward Butler
Mermier Toner
Richmond
Cumberland Street
Rome
Joravy City
Pottaville
Diatrict Assembly No. 1
Girard Avenua
Workolan
Arb Tre Fion
Kelly Cae
Port Richmond
Tic
Mercher
Philadelphia
Pottsville
William McFadden
Michael Sweeney
Harry Johnson
Daniel Mogonigle
Charley Press
Edward Tover
Arbitration Board of the Assembly of Coalhandiers
Reading
Jersey
Conferrees
Knights of Labor
Reading Railroad
Assembly
Knight of Labor
Port Richichond
Monongahela Flood Recovers but Damage Lingers
The Monongahela Falls from danger as water receded but shanty boats at Glenwood sank last night. Families of coal boat loaders faced narrow escapes while flat boats from Lynch Robinson and Duffy's Coal Works drifted away and were later taken ashore. Shipments will be delayed for days with about 2,000,000 bushels ready for dispatch.
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Prrresurg
Monongahela
Glenwood
Lynch & Robinson
Duffy
Danger on the Ohio River Flood Strikes Cincinnati
Cincinnati reports the river at 6 feet 5 inches on the gauge by 8 pm with ongoing rain and rising flood risk. Rail traffic suffers as Central Union depot is abandoned and six lines operate from temporary stations amid freight blockades. Newport faces severe danger with up to 300 houses at risk if the water rises nine more inches.
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Ohio
Cincinnati
Central Union
Washington
Baltimore
Mississippi
New York
Pennsylvania
Bee Line
Newport
Tragedy In Jail As Ingham Ends Own Life
John Ingham, jailed after shooting his wife following a suit for support in Boston Pennsylvania, died in his cell tonight. He used a four inch spike to sever his windpipe, wounding Deputy Warden Gang during the struggle before dying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ingham
Boston
Ingham
Camden Mystery Solved Identifies Drowned Man
The body recovered from Cooper's Creek on Sunday is identified by his wife and sister as James Glover of Gloucester City. An ensign separation agreement found on him shows he was married in Jane last. Mrs. Glover said he never worked to support her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew A. Wheeler
Fitchburg
Montreal
Joseph E. Jacques
Mr. Wheeler
Christ
Wheele
Keeler
Camden
Cooper's Creek
Ida Plum
James Glover
Gloucester City
Jane Last
Big Bear to Go Free
Winnipeg report says Big Bear the Cree chief will be released from Stony Mountain Prison after about eighteen months of a ten year sentence for complicity in the Frog Lake rebellion. He and three braves were among the last inmates to be freed with others already pardoned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Bear
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Fort Pitt
Frog Lake
Stony Mountain
Not Valid Marriage Declared in Wisconsin Case
The Cath erwood Phillips divorce suit in Oconomowoc Wisconsin ends with Judge Sloan ruling for defendant William L Catherwood. The court found the marriage contract not sustained by evidence, concluding the parties never married and no divorce could be granted. The case had been notably publicized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oconomono
Wis
Catherwood
United Labor Party Meets at Federal Hall
About 150 men attended a United Labor Party meeting at Federal Hall. Thomas Phillips, a mayoral candidate, argued that businessmen view the office financially. Charles E. Keyser denounced political corruption and urged labor to shape laws and punish violators who breach them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Labor Party
Federal Hall
Thomas Phillips
Charles 8. Keyser
RepublicansNominations in Easton Nominates City Officials
In Easton the Republican convention selected Charles F. Chidsey for Mayor James Macauley for Treasurer and Henry A. Rotherock for Controller. Democrats to meet next week to likely name Robert McDoraas current Chief Burgess for Mayor W F Keller for Treasurer and P O C Evans for Controller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Easton
Charles F. Chidsey
James Macauley
Henry A. Rotherock
Promaely
Robert McDoraass
Chief Burgess
W. F. Keller
oeePe
P. OC. Evans
Murder in Clarion: King shoots Davis in Dinsmore home
In St. Petersburg Clarion county this afternoon David King shot and killed James L. Davis in the house of Mrs. Dinsmore after a quarrel over Davis finding King with Mrs. Dinsmore. King surrendered and was taken to Clarion Jail that night.
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Or Crry
St. Petersburg
Clarion County
David King
James L. Davis
Dinsmore
Davis
St. Louis
King
Twenty Fourth Ward Labor Ticket Nominations
The United Labor Club of the Twenty fourth ward nominates ticket for local offices including Select Council Louis Woodmender Common Geund George L Eastman School Directors Haines Albright Frank Lech Charles Smith W W Achey J B Gore Assessors Fourth division Charles C Hall Sixth division Peter Fitzpatrick Twenty fifth division Robert E Wright Also lists Ocean Steamship Arrivals at New York Noordland from Antwerp Baleravin from Glasgow Bothal from Liver
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Labor, Club
Twentyfourth
Select Council
Louis Woodmender
Geund George L. Eastman
Haines Albright
Frank Lech
Charles Smith
W. W. Achey
J. B. Gore
Charles C. Hall
Peter Fitzpatrick
Robert E. Wright
New York
Noordland
Antwerp
Baleravin
Glasgow
Bothal
Liver
Keim and Benton Democrats Enthusiastic for Whole Ticket
The Democratic support runs for the entire slate as key figures Keim and Benton rally voters. Party organizers report strong enthusiasm across locales, with emphasis on unity and advancing party candidates in upcoming contests.
Promises of a Big Week's Work in Municipal Campaign
Democratic organizers push a vigorous campaign for George DeB. Keim and Bent on broad outreach across six wards. Keim pledges rapid transit support and nonveto of pro transit bills, while both candidates oppose gas and water lease terms and advocate conservative, revenue-friendly municipal improvements. Loyola Social and Knights of the Republic pledge endorsements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eighteenth
Reed Streets
Seventh Ward
Sixteenth and
Lombard Streets
Eighth Ward
Broad and Locust
Ninth Ward
South Seventeenth Street
Fifteenth and
Cherry
Mr. Keim
Benton
Keim
Loyola Social
George Deb. Keim
Broad Street
Henry F. Purcell
The
Social
South Second Street
Colored “Knights of the Republic
Filawater Street
T. W. Underhill
Weather Summary for To Day Indications and Temps
Indications for today call for rain or snow followed by fair weather. Higher temperatures then slightly lower, southerly winds shift to westerly. Local United States Signal Office report from Philadelphia dated Saturday February 5 shows mean barometer 30.864 inches, max temperature 32, mean 26, min 21. Peak wind 18 mph from N. Light snowfall continues through the afternoon and evening with moonlit late hours. Sunrise 7:02 AM, sunset 5:27 PM. High water readings listed at 11:32 AM and 11:68 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Ofice
Philadelphia
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Sid
George Parker
Manmanes
Schedhope
Charles M. Hosmer
Lowell
Try
Congress
City News
Fitler
Academy OF Music
Kelley Scores Keim
Democrats
Snowden
A. Loudon Snowden
Committee of One Hundred
SoFmsainatony
Mr. Goelet
Flyers
Conley and
Verdps New Opera
Monongahela Falls
Keim and
Homs
George Deb
Heim
Samuel G. King
William 8. Stokley
Democratic
Charles Benton
Kentucky
Mr. Benton
Dallas Sanders
Theuthn
Chaw
Black
Repub
Beaver
Ers
George den Keim
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