Deadly train wreck rocks North Carolina with many aboard
A fast mail train on the Western North Carolina Railroad plunged 65 to 80 feet from a high trestle near Statesville, killing at least twenty and injuring many. Officials say rail spreading caused the disaster, with prominent travelers and a number of Northern passengers among the dead. Rescue efforts were hindered by darkness and rising water as crews searched the wreckage.
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Raveres
NS. C
Western North
State Firemen's Association
Durham
Statesville
Inlert
Tts
Sandersen
Bennehan Cameron
Charlotte
N. C
Boston's Bridge
North Carolina Road
Salisbury
Pullman
Bridge
Goldsboro
Third Creek
William West
N.C
WARREN F#Y
Hickory
K. Linster
Statesvile
S.C
William Houston
Greensboro
Pharnett
Asheville
Samuel Gorman
X. C
W. HE
Winslow
Charles Nhennett
Hendersonville
J. Fisher
Campsbell
C. J. Kh. Austin
Ickory
T. Birdlie
New York
J.M. Sires
Fatea
Sats
How Drew Was Deceived By Bank Deception Letter
Charles Lawrence, now in the penitentiary, writes from prison detailing the bank fraud methods used to deceive ex-Bank Examiner Drew at the Keystone Bank. He describes asset inflation and liability masking through ledger manipulation, fictitious credits, temporary cash loans, due bills, and inflated discounts to conceal true bank condition.
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Hank
Philadelphia
Charles Lawrence
Keystone Bank
Bremaker Moore Paper Co Assigns in Louisville
The Bremaker-Moore Paper Company assigned this afternoon to Albert S. Willis in Louisville. Assets listed range from 70,000 to 750,000 with claims between 260,000 and 950,000. The mill employing about 20 workers is under guard while Willis seeks full repayment and settlement with creditors.
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Louisville
Bremaker-Moore Paper Company
Alberts. Willis
John T. Moore
D. E. Stark
C. Bremaker
Moore, Bremaker & Co
B. M. Creel Company
Albert S. Willis
Asec Biys
Soldier Seeks Fellow’s Money in Secret Service Case
PSTACIAL telegram reports United States Secret Service Detective Frank Esquirell and Treasury official William R. Linder arriving with a warrant from Commissioner James Cassidy. A waiter named Jones, connected to a rotte te-a safe, faces transfer to Camden for hearings.
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Carr May
United States Secret Service
Frank Esquirell
William R. Linder
Treasury Department
United States
James 5. Cassidy
Ees
Ae i. Jones
Lainy Rotte
Jones
Cassidy
Camden
Industrial statistics sketchy for state funds
A dispatch telegram reports Washington has not provided industrial statistics long due to the state. The last of 2350 school warrants have been issued and most sent to the State Treasurer for payment. The Secretary of Internal Affairs has long sought the missing data, warning of its essential role in state budgeting.
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Washington
Hannissars
Colonel Stewart Seeks Data Recovery After Failures
In an incomplete and unsatisfactory condition the items could not yield a usable result. Colonel Stewart will make another effort to secure the data.
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Stewart
Slugged by an Actress Wardell Avoids Big Suit
New York Aug 27 A suit threatened to swell into a major case was averted by a $30 cash payment. Etellis Wardell a brunette actress known for heavy roles fought with Goodwin a chorus singer over a debt to a widow Mrs Klaack. Wardell allegedly struck Goodwin and tore his coat leading to a police court summons and civil damages case.
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Wardell
Dispatch
New York
Etellis Wardell
Miss Wardell
Misaardell
Goodwin
Parnell Loses His Organ at Freeman's Journal Meeting
An extraordinary general meeting of Freeman's Journal Company shareholders in Doustre Aug 97 faced heated exchanges over party division and board policy toward Mr. Parnell. Directors blamed for overruled plans may resign. Parnellite supporters seek change as Friday and Saturday developments loom.
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Freeman's Journal
Parnell
Gray
Captain Andrews Arrives in England After Dory Race
Captain Andrews of the Mermaid arrived in Antwerp aboard the Elbrous from Baltimore, signaling the halt of his transatlantic dory race with the Sea Serpent. Reports say Andrews abandoned the attempt due to exhaustion mid ocean, with Sea Serpent sighted near the English coast.
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London
Baltimore
Antwerp
Andrews
Boston
Lawler
Coverack
Lizzard Point
English Channel
Ann
Weather Doctors in Council at Munich Congress
The International Meteorological Congress opened in Munich with Americans present including Prof. Mark W. Harrington, new U S Weather Bureau chief, Prof. Cleveland Abbey, A W Greely, and Prof. R Rotch. Officials from other nations attend as tentative members, with Paris congress leaders among those elected vice presidents.
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Mowicn
International Meteorological Congress
Mark W. Harrington
United States Weather Bureau
Cleveland Abbey
A.W. Greely
Washington
R. Ors Rotch
Bins Hill
Boston
Congress of Paris
Arraane A Asington
English Farmers Very Blue Weather Hits Harvest Hopes
Aug. 27 in Lonnon farmers faced continued frost rents in the midland and southern counties but ceased by night. The crop outlook darkens as harvest hope fades for many, with ongoing concerns over yields and prices.
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Lonnon
Melbourne in Wyoming a Rainmaker With Oceanic Claims
Special telegram reports Melbourne ex Antipodian arrives in Canton Ohio area ready to test a rainmaking machine on arid Wyoming lands. He promotes a big deal with landowners, travels with his brother, and has set up tools and a laboratory shed as weather settles. Local skepticism exists despite recent rains.
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Wro
Melbourne
Canton
Min
Australia
Train speed record broken on Bound Brook route
A Bound Brook engine and two coaches reached over 90 miles an hour. Engine No. 806 pulled two coaches and President McLeod's private car Heading between Neshamny Falls and home, making a mile in 99 25 seconds. Fastest five miles in 8 minutes 26 45 seconds and ten miles in 7 minutes 12 seconds, averaging 43 seconds per mile.
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Philadeltala
Bound Brook
Neshamny Falls
McLeod
McKinley Dawn Address rallies 10,000 Grangers at Wilmington
Major McKinley spoke to about ten thousand at the Fair grounds in Wilmington boosting tariff and currency, as Clinton Fayette Greene and Logan counties rally behind the Republican message. Report notes strong German and Western Reserve support, with crowds and local leaders presenting vigorous pro McKinley sentiment.
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Wilmiverer
McKinley
Clinton
Fayette
Greene
Logan
Lancaster
Chester
Montgomery
Pennsylvania
Clinton County
Bob Kennedy
Senator Quay
John Quincy Smith
Frank Hurd
Ohio
Smith
Minor Campaign Notes Highlight McKinley Stop in Marion
Aid to be Campbell and the Indianapolis for Lieutenant Governor on the People's ticket are noted as heard. Free silver is listed as a hobby. Major McKinley is set to address a meeting at Marion tomorrow and then speak at Kenton, closing the news words with remarks on the campaign.
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Campbell
Sation
Reist
Lientenvernor
P le
McHinley
Marion
Kenton
Democratic Leaders Prepare for Pennsylvania Convention
Philadelphia dispatch reports Chairman Watres weighing an address to Pennsylvania Republicans while Kerr plans a large Democratic convention with attendees including Congressmen Mutebler Marsh Brunner Weltzhoever Kribbs Reilly Gillespie and Wolverton. Kerr remains at Bol ton House as others travel, with notable figures like Logan Homer J Humes and ex Senator William A Wallace mentioned in connection to the event.
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Philadelphia
Watres
Pennsylvania
L. Magee
Cooper
Magee
Sm Monster General Gregg Club
Saige Vie
Isaac McHose
General Con Encores Gra Wn Sands
Kerr
Harrisburg
Harri
Bedford Springs
Bolton House
Mutebler
Marsh
Brunner
Weltzhoever
Kribbs
Reilly
Gillespie
Wolverton
Logan
Homer J. Humes
Crawford
Tilden
William A. Wallace
Manitou Springs
Col
Maryland Republicans Nominate Van Nort for Governor
The Maryland Republican Convention opened in this town with a long speech by Chairman Hogdon. A platform endorsed Congress for the Fifty-first, praised Harrison, condemned cheap silver dollars, denounced the State registry law, opposed oyster ground leasing, and favored reciprocity treaties in tobacco interests. Col William G. Van Nort of Kentucky was unanimously nominated for governor amid cheers.
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Ocray Ciry
Maryland
Hogdon
Committee On Resolutions
Harrison
Department of State
Abraham Lincoln
Harryce
Carroll County
William G. van Nort
Kentucky
McComas
Blaine Declines Early Nomination Talk in Maine
Bangor aug 27 The latest Blaine stance on the presidential nomination is released in a fragment of a Augusta posted conversation. Blaine says he was once a candidate and was defeated and will not seek or announce candidacy before the convention. He adds he would not decline if nominated by friends but will not authorize speaking for him. Politicians and Maine editors of all parties deem Blaine's nomination a foregone conclusion.
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Bangor
Blaine
Manley
Augusta
Maine
Binino
Clarkson and Foster Hold a Pleasant Ohio Campaign Chat
National Republican Committee Chairman Clarkson met with Secretary Foster in Wasnumer on August 27 to discuss the Ohio campaign. They praised the silver issue and tariff, noting Democratic editors’ concern. Ohio Democrats reportedly see slim chances this fall, with Campbell facing German opposition back home.
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Wasnumeron
Clarkson
National Republican Committee
Foster
Ohio
Wen
Berna
Erie Lincoln Republican Club delegates chosen for Scranton Convention
The Lincoln Republican Club of Erie elected delegates to the Scranton Convention. A resolution to back Robinson for League Chairman faced strong opposition from the Dalzell faction but passed 22 to 6. The Dalzell side aligns with Culbertson and opposes Senator Quay.
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Erie
Lincoln Republican Club
Scranton
Robinson
Dalzell
Culbertson
Senator Quay
The Third Party in Ohio Opens Campaign Meeting
The People's party opened their campaign today with a meeting of the State Executive Committee. National Chairman H. E. Taubeneck of Illinois was present to consult on the governorship, delivering an address. Governor Campbell is much improved in health and expected to be out tomorrow.
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Clinton
People’s
Prohibition
Ohio
Greene County
Alliance
Ilmington
Columnus
People's Party
H. E. Taubeneck
Ilinoia
Campbell
Cotemara
Coroners jury views Park Place ruins in New York
In New York on a Friday coroner Hanley gathered a jury of experts to inspect the Park Place ruins. The panel including an architect a programmer a chemist a machinist and a builder ascended the dismantled building to view the wreckage and openings. They found beams held by walls and mortar adherent to bricks of good quality. The jury will hold an inquest Tuesday in the morning.
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Park Place
New Youk
Hanley
Architer
Rebels Caught Between Two Fires A Dispatch Telegram
A Press Dispatch special telegram from Washington reports Chile’s government in Valparaiso panicked by Lazcano receiving Aldunate’s telegram claiming insurgent forces were surrounded and defeated and had unconditionally surrendered. Balmaceda’s party denied the prompt claims while Secretary Foster warned of US neutrality impacts and potential unrest if Balmaceda wins. Admiral Brown’s force remained near Valparaiso as the dispute continued. A separate wedding anecdote touched on a guest’s hush money and a rabbi’s receipt.
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Senor Lazcano
Aldunate
Senor Lazcsno
Mr. Foster
Valparaiso
United States
Uphellar
Chile
Balmaceda
State Department
Lazcano
Cm Criion
Constitutional Party
Nand
Admiral Brown
Pacifico
Department
Before the Surrender in Valparaiso War News
Cable from Valparaiso describes insurgents cut off from their supports and a rapidly growing government army aided by rail delivery. It forecasts a likely defeat for the insurgents and a swift end to the war. Mr. Flint notes improved business sentiment amid hopes for quick resolution.
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New York
Charles E. Flint
Valparaiso
Crn
Flint
Balmaceda Enthusiasm Doubted by Chilean Agent
Aug 97 dispatches from Iquique and Buenos Pore say Balmaceda not victorious. In Lan Francisco Aug 27 envoy Varros cables Valparaiso via Washington that Balmaceda was losing after a renewal of a high.
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Pants
Chile
Balmaceda
Iquique
Buenos
Teeater
Antonio Varros
Valparaiso
Wisin
The Surrender Story Reaffirmed in Beeum
The Chilean Legation confirms reports from Paris that the insurgents have surrendered, reaffirming the earlier surrender news.
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Beeum
Paris
Silver and the Taxes Free coinage debated at Grangers picnic
National Grange Lecturer Whitehead urged free coinage to strengthen the currency, linking silver value to farm prices and urging real estate loan policies. Scranton Board of Trade President Price pressed for tax equalization, targeting discriminatory real estate taxation, while Senator Brown warned of risks to financial interests. Secretary John Trimble warned of dangers to farmers from wealth, corporations, and trusts.
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Trimble
Hanerssurg
Mortimer F. Whitehead
National Grange
J.P. Price
Scranton Board of Trade
Grn
Brown
Price
The
Grove
M Nt
Art
Granthe
John Trimble
Tners
Entoverty
SQUEEZE SCANDAL OVER SECRETARY ARRESTED FOR FAST DRIVING
Manuel P. Leone, secretary of the Spanish Legation, was fined by Alderman Ware for fast driving after Dr. Jose Congosta, the Spanish Consul, represented him. The case spiraled into a dispute over costs and authority, with Burlew, the horse owner, and the Spanish minister now involved. The mayor threatened a warrant against the Alderman, who may face legal consequences.
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Manuel P. Leone
Legation
Alderman Ware
Jose Congosta
Philadelphia
William E. Burlew
Burlew
Baorlew
Cognosta
Lottery Officials in Court Over Lottery Ad Circular
Paul Conrad and several Louisiana State Lottery Company officers faced US Commissioner Wright after Postoffice Inspector Maynard alleged a circular with the Louisiana Court of Appeal report violated anti-lottery postal law. The pamphlet was deemed an advertisement and deemed unmailable. Hearing date not set.
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New Ontxays
Paul Conrad
Louisiana State Lottery Company
United States
Wright
Postoffice
Maynard
Hart
Austin
Tex
New Orleans
Ee i
British capture Port Royal harbor sale to English syndicate
Aug 27 Port Royal five hundred ton cutter harbor deepest in the south of Chesapeake Bay purchased by English capitalists in the United States led by Jarvis Conklin Mor and Trust Company of Ly. The plan is to develop foreign commerce through this port and shift heavy Western steamship lines from Port Royal to Europe.
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Port Royal
5. C
Chesapeake Bay
Jarvis- Conklin Mor and Trust Com
Kadrigage Pany
Nts Vin
Europe
Marriage broker sues for balance owed in wife provision case
Samuel Friedman, a Hebrew marriage broker, filed two suits against Max Cornfeld today. One seeks 2000 damages for assault, the other 16 for the fee to provide a wife. Friedman says Cornfeld asked to marry on November 15 and agreed to pay a fee, then backed out.
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Samuel Friedman
Max Cornfeld
Cornfeld
Friedman
Raeret
Kulm
Pennsylvania group to arrange fair space in Chicago
Aug 27 Adjutant General McClelland Senator Gobin and Messrs Snnear and Whitman head the executive committee sub committee of the Pennsylvania World's Fair Commission. They will travel to Chicago Tuesday to arrange Pennsylvania's space at the fair.
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TITY
McClelland
Gobin
Snnear
Whitman
Pennsylvania World’s Fair Commission
Chicago
Pennsylvania
LYNCHING FEUD TURNS DEADLY IN GEORGETOWN KENTUCKY
A feud between Kendall and Jarvis families in Scott County Kentucky escalated in Georgetown. John Jarvis shot in a barber shop, Mil t Kendall fired back wounding Jarvis and killing A J Montgomery. Kendall surrendered. a posse pursued him as tensions rose. Coroner Burrell Jarvis dies. Montgomery dies soon after.
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Louisvillle
Georgetown
Scott County
Oxford
Kendall
Jarvis
Kendalla
Kendalls
BE. Ie
George
Popsy
Cama
Geugelana
Arvis
John
Drrell
Cade
Jarvis Brothers
John Jarvis
Ben Savage
Court House
Po'elock
Milt Kendall
Kendall Ay Jarvis
Burrell Jarvis
A. J. Montgomery
Main Street
Lege Barrant
Goerery
Montgomery
Jenves
Montgon
Kentucky
Two Fond Hearts Elope in Plymouth Romance
In Wreesnanm Aug 27 Plymouth townsfolk discuss the elopement of James Davenport and Mary Picton from Monday night. The Davenport and Picton families are longtime residents of the Wyoming Valley. The couple, Mary age 17, met while Mary walked out with her sister and ran away to marry before trains. They escaped with only brief delays and were believed to face parental disapproval but have since reconciled.
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Wreesnanm
Plymouth
Davenport
Picton
Wyoming Valley
James Davenport
Mary Picton
Mary
Mo Poe
Bingham Age
Age
Escaanon
Went
Society Stars Elofe and a Soldier’s Son in Detroit Tale
Detroit Aug 77 Winnie Palmer daughter of General Palmer and niece of ex-Senator Thomas W. Palmer was a famed Detroit society belle. Among her admirers was Ten Eyck Lockwood, a leading local social figure. Rumor says Mrs Lockwood sought a divorce as gossip swirled around their troubled marriage.
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Detroit
Winnie Palmer
General Palmer
Thomas W. Palmer
Spain
Eyck Lockwood
Lockwood
Ministers to Haiti Candidate Surge Delays Selection
Washington August 37 reports say Haiti is quiet, delaying the ministerial appointment to succeed Douglass. A flood of applicants, many colored, piles up with the Acting Secretary sorting papers for Secretary to choose after return. Rumor says Jefferson Davis of Alabama may fill the vacancy at the Commerce Commission after General Bragg’s death.
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Washnotos
Haiti
Douglass
Alabama
Bragg
Accommodating Judge Weds Divorcee Moments After Ruling
Maoyotta Arkansas Aug 27 In a rare court scene District Judge C W Smith granted a divorce to Mrs Mattie Slater and two minutes later married her to T W Hooks in the Circuit Court. The unusual ceremony followed the judge’s swift handling of the decree in an otherwise routine session.
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Maoyotta
Anx
Circuit Court
T. W. Hooks
Mattie Slater
C. W. Smith
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Weather Doctors IN Council
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