Two Dead in Buffalo and Niagara Falls Train Crash Night
Two collisions on New York Central lines cause seven deaths and many injuries. A Buffalo and Niagara Falls special derailed near Hastings after a delay for a St Louis Express, with crews rushing to save the wounded and emergency crews at Yonkers and Tarrytown.
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Niagara Falls
Grand Central
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St. Louis Express
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Mra. A. M
East Eighty Fifth Street
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Sr Knight
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FORD
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E. M. Livingston
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Murphy
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Sing Sing
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Haiti
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Tarrytown
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Jacobson
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Cormick
Central Hudson Railroad
Ae Eeerpee Pues
Ryan
Scarboro
Vestibule Train Derashed Near High Embankment
A vestibule train on the East Tennessee Railroad was derashed near a high embankment in Atlanta Georgia. The incident was reported from Atlanta on December 4.
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Atlanta
East Tennessee Railroad
Train derailment injures seventeen near railway cut
A railway accident left seventeen passengers injured though none seriously as rails spread causing four coaches to derail. The train nearly toppled into a deep fill fifty feet past the cut before stopping.
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Miners End Strike Return to Work Dec 24
Indiana coal miners decide to suspend the strike. Black fields and bituminous districts vote to return to work at old wages of 70 cents for bituminous and 75 cents for block workers. Delegates negotiate with J Smith Talley as National Vice President Penna is absent.
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Terre Havre
Indiana
Black Fields
National
Penna
J. Smith Talley
Talley
Canada to Extend Immigration Bonus Policy for Settlers
Ottawa announces continuation of the head of family bonus of ten dollars and five dollars per family member to encourage settlement west of Manitoba’s eastern frontier. Transportation firms reportedly will not cover the bonus next year. The program may extend to twelve months and an active recruitment drive will run in Great Britain and continental Europe.
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Br Council
Manitoba
Great Britain
Mud blockade paralyzes Mississippi Valley commerce
A two week intense mud blockade isolates country districts from major markets. Iowa losses in the sheet trade reach 15000 dollars, while overall shippers and merchants face up to 1,000,000 dollars in month losses. Fears of numerous business failures rise as the hardship continues.
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Buetincror
Mississippi Valley
Iowa
Naval Reserve drills aboard the San Francisco
About 250 officers and men of the naval reserve led by Frederick B. Chandler visited the United States cruiser San Francisco and drilled with the ship's guns. Regular officers instructed the reserve and were pleased with their proficiency and zeal. Plans include drills on every cruiser that may visit, with the Hartford to be fitted as a recruiting ship.
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Naval Reserve
Frederick B. Chandler
United States
Hartford
Sensible Farmers Plan Roads Money Drive
Westtown township residents held a public meeting to discuss road improvements and encourage funding. About 25 miles of public roads exist, with 15 miles needing work. A subsequent meeting will seek to raise 60 000 dollars to accomplish the improvements.
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West Chrster
Westtown
Tobacco leaf sales in December reach 3.53 million pounds
In Danville Virginia figures show December leaf tobacco sales totaling 3,525,706 pounds, up from 1,488,769 pounds the previous December. Year to date from October 1 total 7,085,071 pounds versus 9,525,444 pounds in the prior year.
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Danville
Labor leaders oppose senator fight meddling by workers
In Colvinsus a scene unfolds as labor groups resist backers of Foraker pursuing condemnation of Senator Sherman. Interviews with Pat McBryde and others from United Mine Workers and Ohio trades assemblies urge labor to stay neutral, seeking favorable legislative measures instead of entangling in a U.S. Senate contest.
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Foraker
Sherman
My. Sherman
United States
Senate
Organized Labor
Pat McBryde
United Mine Workers
General Assembly
Ford Basterdes
Ohio State Trades Assembly
8. P. Ewing
Columbus Trades Assembly
McBryde
EF. J. Bracken
Legislative Committee of the State Trades Arsembly
United States Senate
Clarkson Talks on Iowa Politics and Prohibition
Special dispatch from New York reports Chairman Clarkson of the Republican National Committee returning from a Western trip with views on Iowa politics. He ties Governor Boies to Grover Cleveland, notes tariff reform over free silver, and urges local option for prohibition in counties along the Mississippi. He says Iowa remains a close, not clearly Democratic, state.
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New York
Clarkson
Republican National Committee
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Grover Cleveland
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Governor Hoies
Cleveland
Mr. Cleveland
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West
Hill
Blaine
Will
Mississippi River
Split in Indiana GOP as Fort Wayne orders assess of federal office holders
A heated split in Indiana's Twelfth Congressional district sees Mayor G W Wilson leading anti Harrison Republicans against Harry C Hanna aligned with the Administration. Washington orders a $2740 assessment of federal office holders to boost Administration prospects, prompting sharp local reactions.
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Fort Warse, Inc
Indiana
Harrison
G. W. Wilson
Harry C. Hanna
Higgins
Wilson
Washington
Postmaster and workers clash over pay and resignations
Lencate Eon and staff refuse to pay assets and threaten resignation at half pay. Postmaster Higgins refused comment when asked. A Republican district convention was called for January 9 here to settle the dispute.
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Higgins
Woman candidate predicted by Belya Jockwood in pension case
In Brecnanton New York on December 24 Belya Jockwood counsel in a pension matter said she would likely seek presidential honors next year. She is described as heart and soul in the cause of woman’s right to rule and notes continued party growth and funding from supporters including those aiding downtrodden women.
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Brecnanton
N.Y
Belya Jockwood
Whitman on cusp of death in Camden
Philadelphia telegram reports Walt Whitman at 72 near death in his Camden home 423 Mickle Street. Doctors fear collapse from heart failure as he clings to life awaiting Christmas.
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Philadelphia
Mickle Street
Camden
Walt Whitman
Ilex
Whitman
Harrison's Home Fight Factions Plan Re-Election Push
Friends of President Harrison held a secret Indianapolis conference to organize opposition to the anti-Hurricanites before next month's Central Committee elections. Postmasters, once told to stay neutral, acted against that decision, signaling growing factional tension across the state.
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Indianapolis
Harrison
Westmoreland Bar Endorses Judge White for Supreme Court
The Westmoreland Bar Association endorsed Judge Harry White of Indiana county as a candidate for Supreme Judge at a December meeting. The endorsement was made irrespective of party.
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Greensburg
Westmoreland Bar Association
Harry White
Indiana County
Loyal Mexican General Garcia Details Battle With Insurgents
San Antonio reports General Lorenzo Garcia says his forces clashed with Catarina Garza’s revolutionary unit near Mier, Mexico. Casualties occurred on both sides, Garza's group retreated into Texas, and U S troops guard Rio Grande crossings as Rangers mobilize along the border.
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Texas Rangers
United States
San Antonio
Plutario Ornelas
Lorenzo Garcia
Mexico
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Mier
Texas
Rio Grande
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Kale Pass
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Exican
Camargo
Eagle Pass
Not a Big Milling Week Amid Holidays and Car Shortage
Minneapolis December 24 report shows flour mills produced 201,791 barrels for the week at about 33,611 barrels per day, down from last year. Mills expect shutdowns for Christmas, car shortages persist, and foreign demand weak with exports totaling 92,110 barrels last week.
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Florence Died a Mason and Comedian William Florence
New York December 4 Florence comedian and Noble of the Mystic Shrine died in good standing His widow will receive 5000 from Northwestern Masonic Mutual Aid Association and 5000 from Knights Templars Insurance Association Dr Walter M Fleming confirms Florence was a member at death denying reports he renounced the order on his death bed
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William J. Florence
Mavon
Mystic Shrine
Northwestern Masonic Mutual Aid Association
Knights Templars’ Insurance Association
Walter M. Fleming
Florence
Noble Order
America
Dr. Fleming
Order
Three Union Seamen Indicted by Chicago Grand Jury
Chicago grand jury indicts Thomas J. Elderkin Thomas Nelson and Robert Lindholtz officers of the Seamens Union for conspiring to withhold wages from a seaman under the union scale. The case hinges on alleged steps to prevent proper pay.
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Chicago
Grand Jury
Curiaco
Thomas J. Elderkin
Thomas Nelson
Robert Lindholtz
Seamens’ Union
Shattering Another Idol Washington Crowed the Delaware
A dramatic scene unfolds as crowds watch a raft voyage down the Delaware with the captain rivaling a boat, drawing attention from onlookers and officials amid a spectacle of risk and bravado.
Delta of Washington crossing tale sparks debate at Trenton ceremony
Governor Abbott released a letter from George W. Savage of Rahway asserting Washington used a log raft built on the Delaware rather than boats to cross the river. The sketch challenges popular depictions and ties to the Trenton monument ceremony slated for this weekend.
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N. J
Abbott
George W. Savage
Rahway
Delaware
Washington
Lentz
Trenton
Daniel Rand
Savace
Henry Green
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Charles Broadhead
Bethlehem
Daniel Gaub
Western Window Glass Manufacturers’ Association Formed
William Loeffer reports the formation of the Western Window Glass Manufacturers’ Association after a Chicago meeting with wide attendance. Leaders like Rice and Kimball endorse the move to stabilize a volatile glass market. A price rise was debated but postponed to January. car lot increases were set at 80, 10, and 5 percent.
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William Loeffer
Chicago
Western
The Grip Sweeps Cambordale and Sherman Pa
The grip illness is widespread in Cambordale and surrounding Sherman, Wayne County, with many cases and several fatalities. Entire families are affected, including a father and 11 others in one home, and over 80 cases reported by Sunday with churches unable to hold services.
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Sherman
Wayne County
Governor to Pardon Licking County Prisoner Tomorrow
Governor Campbell announces a pardon for J Jeff Boling a Licking county life prisoner and murderer previously scheduled for commutation to life. Boling was convicted of killing a farmer and is linked to other criminal cases including assault and robbery involving Allen Pike and Charles Jathes.
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Licking County
John
Allen ‘Sais
Pike County
Charles Jathes
Highland County
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