Wreck near Collins Leaves Twelve Dead and Many Injured
A Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul wreck near Collins Iowa on August 7 killed twelve including two engineers and ten laborers with five more fatally injured and 236 hurt. An eastbound local collided with a workman’s train on a sharp curve as both engines were destroyed. Identifications besides D R Markress and Fred Draman were not fully confirmed.
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D.R. Markress
Parry, In
Fred. Draman
Parry
Manhattan Dispute Over Labor Battle at Elevated Rail
An informal conference opens in New York between the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and the Manhattan Elevated Railroad as a threatened strike looms. Grand Chief Youngson arrived from Canada to help settle grievances tied to new motive power and contract terms. President Roosevelt party guests in Oyster Bay include senators and representatives. Notre Dame cathedral faced a near disaster from eroding waters under its foundation. A Philipsburg bank teller died after being struck by a cyclist near Asbury Park.
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Ascatant Grand
New York
Youngston Rasistant
Brotherhood of Allway ‘Engineers
Grand Cental Bate
Imattan
Cleveland
Geand Coit
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Manhattan Elevated
Canada
Estention
Youngson Inoue
Manhattan
Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
Gardiner's Bay
Tuncheon
Shernoon
Stewart
Plat
Financial and Commercial Markets Overview 1902
New York stock market data from Haight & Freese shows varied activity with shifts in minor and major listings. The document lists prices and changes for rails, steel, traction companies, and regional firms, including Manhattan, Norfolk and Western, Pennsylvania, and Reading. It reflects early 20th century market listings with multiple rail and industrial names, prices around key issues, and references to bonds and trade figures.
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New York
Haight & Freese
Miners Bank
Clon Suger
Tae ‘Echioon
Cooper
Col P. & I. Eee
Biel
Tovia
Manhattan Boca
Met Traction
Mosian Cosel
Canaan Pedde
Sted
Ic Am
Ise
Norfolk
Netra
Spenmivania Om
Eatlan
Renin
Boater Hyow
Pacific Ae
Wester Viton
Battle with ladrones and notable Vermont figures
A Thirteenth infantry detachment engages a band of ladrones near a reservation, dispersing them after casualties. The report cites KathM society ties among the raiders and notes Vermont figures, including Colonel George W. Hooker, with a legacy in politics, business, and state military service. Also mentioned are New York and state financial notes and a panorama of ceremonial addresses to Lord Roberts and Lord Kitchener in London.
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Thendrones
Kathmm Society
United States Gemy Transportiagalls
Brattleboro
George W. Hooker
Vermont
House of Representatives
Congress
National Republican
Campaten
U. K
Hooker Gore de Altehell
Mine Fiske
Aleter
Lumen Fiske
New York
London
Corporation of
Lotion
Stolerts
Fnsader
Kitchener
Seth
Roberts
Lord Kitcheter
Coronation preparations amid King Edward's healing wound
London reports King Edward arriving in good health after his journey, with physicians noting the wound nearly healed. Foreign royal visitors are arriving for the coronation, including the crown prince of Denmark, the duchess of Sparta, and princes from Greece and Schleswig-Holstein. The scene at Paddington shows crowds cheering as the king is guided to Buckingham Palace amid continuing safety concerns. A separate air of tragedy mentions a tourist train wreck near Florence caused by a wall of water, injuring several and sparing a farmhouse family.
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London
Edward
Denmark
Sparta
Greece
Albert 1
Victor
Schleswig-Holstein
Henry
Prussia
Hesse
George
Anrew
Ang
Baward
Dragie
Paddington
Jand
Frederick
Treven
Sttehle
Lord Cottestoe
Vieto
Soveent
Uae
Nfexuarda
Buckghar Palace
Aklen
Ain
Londen
He King
Afta Siealaecclihd
Florence
Swallows
Peck ‘Creek
Were
Deak
JG. Roberts
Corporal OBrien jailed after senate perjury testimony
Washington Aug 7 Corporal Richard OBrien was arrested at his North Adams Massachusetts home on a perjury charge from his senate Philippine committee testimony. He faced a Washington DC bench warrant and claimed he would prove his statements with witnesses. Captain McDonald denied the accusations as the case heads to Washington.
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Iargen
Sestineny
Adama
Mass
Washington
Richard O'tsren
Senate Committee
Philippines
Supreme Court of the Distrit of Columbia
Copan
McDonald
Heston Wan
Sd O'Brien Mace
Loge
Oren
O'eren
Charen
Old O'Brien
Senate
Piippine Committee
Eng
Baseball notes and varied items from the era
The snippet covers National and American League standings with scattered baseball references, plus regional briefs from New York, Trenton, Monmouth, and Natal. It also notes a train robbery attempt near Fort Worth, a county election tidbit, and local weathered miscellany, ending with an ad-like mention of a liver remedy.
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Monmouth
Thomas A. ‘Marshall
Gia
Ste Maeshall
Kettysburg
Natal
Pietermaritzburg
Nareeyors
Leeetor of Agriculture
Fort Worth
Tex
Chegahan
Beulah
Here
Wiliam McCook
Thousands Walk At New Haven As Strike Eases
Thousands of New Haven residents walk peacefully as a railroad conductors and porters strike nears arbitration. Mayor Studley mediates to avert violence, urging calm and urging both sides to accept state arbitration. A separate item notes a North Adams officer’s perjury arrest and a drowning in Bangor.
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New Haven
Conn
Studley
Apotormen
Rairroad Company
North Adam
Mass
Richard O'Brien
Senate Philippines
Weather and local incidents amid storms and losses
Local rains are forecast tonight and Friday in Washington state. The cargo ship Sierra ExTrella arrived from Europe with unsettled plans for the remaining cargo bound for local jobbers. A fatal house fire near Emmit, Idaho, claims Leo Widebia and family. A public figure in Waste county, long active in politics, is noted for service in state office.
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Sierra
Europe
Egardig
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iMaarty
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N. J
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Eral
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Aus
Nathan Aller
Ntte
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Rae
Hyalelana
Corporal O'Brien
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Valttles-Chisbre
O'Connor
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Amercan
Malcolm D. Whitman
Joshua Pim
Got
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A- Larned
Trenton
American Oil Company
Taal Omer
Fairhaven
Westville Road
Chapel Treet
Armen
Princal
Liverpool
Stockton
Cab
Leo
Emltt
Icha Assembly
Sodus
Arbuckle
Lion Coffee
Joiner Main and
Thomas
Eagle Hotel
North Main
Juno
Lerock Ents & Schraum & Co
Ood Rio Coffee
Ib Arbuckle
Lion
Mangan’s Dry Goods
North Main Stree
Griffin Studio
Evans Bros
Yen Tua
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Main St
Pittston
Gilroy & Tigs
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South Main Street
Pittston, Pa
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