Frightful Wreck at Uplands California
A two-train collision on the Southern Pacific Sunset Limited near Uplands California killed three, injured dozens, and destroyed engines and cars. Fireman Gerber died. Baggageman Garland perished. Reports vary on totals as investigators assess blame and rescue efforts.
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Upland
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Associated Press
San Lucas
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Salinas
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Uplands
San aAldo
Los Angeles
Cal
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Monterey
Kelshaw
San Luis Obispo
San Aldo
Salinaa
G. F. Richardson
Southern Pacific Company
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Keef
Monterey county
Holiday adjournment marks brief Washington session
The House held a brief session with many vacant seats due to holidays. President's message urged creation of an Appalachian forest reserve. Reports and bills moved, including Nicaragua canal bill referred to the Philippines committee. Senate convened in executive session. Adjournments set for January 6, 1902.
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Philippines
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Committee on Commerce
Nicaragua
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Maine
Perkins
California
Senate
Philippine Islands
House’ of Representatives
United States
Marshall
Alaska
Hoar
Hale
Gas Furnace Explosion Kills Nine at Pittsburg Plant
An early morning explosion at Jones & Laughlin near Brady Street in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, killed nine workers and injured five others. Most victims were Slavs and Poles, with several bodies charred beyond recognition. The blast hurled molten metal and slag over workers atop the furnace, while two tons of ore and coke rained down on Second Avenue. Eight survivors were injured, and the plant pressed for more help as investigators and interpreters identified victims.
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Brady Street
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George
Pitoli
Second ‘avenue
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Union Pacific Trains Moving After Snow Delays
Union Pacific officials say passenger trains tied up at Sherman and Solon were relieved last night or today. Train Five derailed at Ramsey yesterday started after hours of delay. Open sidings cleared main line for delayed passenger service. Rotary snow plows worked Nebraska Division to clear cuts. Telegraphs indicate both passenger and freight trains will move satisfactorily before day’s end.
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Solon
Ramsey
Nebraska
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Wheat Market Movements and Lisbon Shipwreck Toll
Wheat prices in Chicago opened around 79 cents and fluctuated to 79 1-8, dipping to 76 1-2 as the market reacted to early moves. A heavy gale swept Lisbon Harbor last night and a Portuguese ship wrecked with fifteen crew drowned.
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Lisbon
Portugal
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