Story of Heroism in Dawson Wreck Costs Dozens of Lives
Eighty people die in the Dawson accident on the Duquesne Limited near Daywson as a Baltimore & Ohio train derails. Benjamin Nichols, dining car steward, heroically rescues passengers amid scalding steam, tearing his coat to plug a steam pipe and guiding survivors from wreckage. Rescue work continues for hours as victims are identified or remain unnamed, with foreigners among those killed and bound for Europe.
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ONNELLSVILLAY
Baltimore &Ohip
Benjamin Nichols
slesserd
Nichols
dirk
Europe
Duquesne
Baltimore
New York
PITTSBURG
Dawson
W. S. Loven
Gallimore & Ohio railroad
Pittsburgh
pissenger
enghie
cape
Baltimore & Ghia
Residence Fire Burns Corner Home In City
Mrs Harry Clausen residing at the corner of street and California avenue saw smoke and found the roof and wall of a room in flames. Neighbors and Deputy Sheriff Collier organized a bucket brigade. firemen arrived but minimal water damage occurred. Damages estimated in the several hundred dollars. house insured and owner not seriously affected.
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Harry] Clausen
strete
California avenue
lo central
akin
Virginia
Wille
Ulaugen
George
Liberty
Collier
McKissick’s Night in June at the coning of the 28th inst
The play portrays country life with a charming, natural tone and a memorable story of rural reminiscence. It promises thrills and a novel singing and dancing specialty, with a mammoth production featuring impressive mechanical and electrical effects.
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Ihu
Gardnerville mining venture draws Wank Cr.idveratt visit
A note on Wank Cr.idveratt of interest in Carson River area and nearby mines. He spends several days in town to assess the promising pliant near Gardnerville which has shown success.
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Wank Cr.idveratt
Carson river
Gardnerville
Best Holiday Season Reported by Merchants in Heno
Merchants declare this the best holiday season Heno has ever seen with easy money and lavish purchases. Wares bought are of higher quality than in previous years. Temporary watchman George Teasland serves at the subway tunnel during Mr Peers' absence in San Francisco, with the position deemed absolutely necessary.
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Heno
George Teasland
subway
Mr. Peers
San Francisco
Riches in transit? Montara Tonopah cars in yards
Two carloads of Montara Tonopah are in the yards and will be shipped until Monday.
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Montara-Tonopah
No Damage Yet After Navy Ton Draws Crowd
A navy tonn alloched to a heavy truck caused wide excitement yesterday on a crowded thoroughfare but no damage occurred. Police secured the area as curious bystanders watched the unfolding scene. The incident prompted a temporary blockage while crews assessed the situation and ensured public safety.
Prisoners Sentenced by Judge Carter in Several Cases
Three indicted prisoners pleaded guilty and were sentenced by Judge Carter this afternoon. William E. Parker received fifteen months for forgery, W. H. Hast was jailed two years for horse stealing, and James Meandrews got two years for selling liquor to an Indian. Other cases were set for January 1st and 2nd, with Meiss vs Meisa continued for amendment and the estate of Elia Frankevich settled. Court adjourned to January 4th.
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Carter
William E. Parker
W. HE. Hast
Curry & Short
James Meandrews
state
W. C. Williams
John Pickett
Porteous Decorative Company
D. Rosenthal
Ith
Meiss
Meisa
voree
Elia Frankevich
Spinney vs. belz
Olympia Oyster Cocktail Co advertises oysters
Ring up Brown 214 for Christmas oyster cocktails and California oysters. Olympia Oyster Cocktail Company operates at the rear of the Nevada Bank, 1040.
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California
Olympia Oyster Cocktail Company
Nevada Bank
Dolly Good Fellows Stag Party Planned by Local Club
Saturday evening the C. A. G. & club will host a stag party in Kindergarten hall. The members comprise a jovial group aiming to make merry to perfection that night.
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dolly
Lack of Coal Loses Steamer and Union Troubles
In Chicago a dissolved union, Franklin Union No. 3, faces legal action as press feeders strike amid accusations of damages and potential seizure of funds. Separately in Connecticut, fog and rocks sink the steamer Erastus Corning with several passengers missing. a rescue follows. In British Columbia, the steamer Manuense loses coal supply and drifts, while the Olympia arrives with officials detailing the ship’s fuel crisis and wreck history.
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CHICAGO
Franklin Union No
association of employers
Fudge Hlidem
England
Britain and Japan urged to resolve crisis over Russia demands
London reports Britain deems Japan's demands just and expects Russia to grant them. US attachés note Britain's mobilization strengthens peace prospects as a Mediterranean fleet reinforcement possibility looms. Separate items cover a Washoe Club banquet and Frank Kelsey funeral.
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Mussia
Prs
St. Catersburg
Great Britain
Japan
Russia
Paris
Vienna
act
Toussin
LONDON
United States
Charles H. Steckion
Mediterranean
Stockton
Sues
far east
Tulus
jight M. Benson
Zion's Leader Faces Courts
Chicago February report shows John Alexander Dowie facing legal actions as a petition seeks permission to start proceedings in state courts while Dowie plans to leave jurisdiction December 27 for a trip to Australia. Judge Kohlsaat signaled no objection if actions proceed as a chance to appear in court.
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CHICAGO
John Alexander Wowie
United States
pnd
Dowie
Australia
Kohlsaat
Movements of Colonel Bryan in Berlin Visit
Berlin December 24 William J Bryan arrived from St PetersK he was met by Dr Otto Ahrend a Reichstag member Bryan proceeds to Copenhagen tonight returns Saturday He will be entertained at a dunhvera by Ambassador Tower The American Chamber of Commerce will host a reception Saturday Bryan's presence in Berlin has been presented to Emperor William by Baron von Richthafen secretary of state affairs an announcement will likely follow
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Willam Jd
Bryan
St. Fetersk
Otto Ahrend
reichstig
hiv
Copenhagen
Ambassador Tower
rare fan iuffairs
Caught in the Act Constable Wilson Arrests Stealer
Sam Wilson was accused of stealing an overcoat from J Sabin's buggy in front of the Barrel House. C A Perry nicknamed Tex pursued, retrieved the coat, and Wilson was brought to Constable Wiltgon. Also notes a piano drawing event at Palace Dry Goods Store and a Louvre Turkey promotion for ten cents.
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Constable Wilson
Sam Wilson
J. Sabin'e bugey
C. A. Perry
Tex
Wiltgon
Reno
Palace
Turrittin
Dr. Patterson
Roff
Chicago Now Burying Dead
Chicago reports a grim week end as dead are taken to the morgue while strife looms over funerals. Police attend, unions show opposition but no disorder. The December grand jury urges special inquiry into the unrest at undertaker shops. Also university dance planned, a pistol case plea change, and Reno coal wood news. McClellan sworn in as New York mayor.
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ncessary
Ss o
union Jukes
Diwember grand jury
Janeuary grand jury
Pure Water Promise for Reno Homes
A sales pitch touts pure water for each Reno home at one dollar per month, promising ten gallons daily and guarding against typhoid and malaria with a Pasteur germ-proof pressure water filter. Carr and Elliott, agents at 26 West Second Street, invite visits for samples and purchase.
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Reno
Carr & Elliott’s
West Second street
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