Wreck Near St Louis Kills Eight and Injures Dozens
A Sunday night collision near Windsor Station thirteen miles from St Louis involved two passenger trains from St Louis and Missouri, killing eight all from St Louis and injuring more than thirty. The wreck, blamed on orders ignored by the excursion train crew, occurred as the second section failed to stop at Spring Park and struck the Frist Valley Park accommodation.
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St. Louis
San Francisco
Windsor Station
Instaony
Spring Park
St. James
Missouri Home For
J. D. Dishman
Hobi
Kirkwood
St. Louis Union Station
World Postal Convention Invites Global Delegates to Washington
Postmaster General Wilson asks Secretary of State to invite all nations to send representatives to the universal postal delegates meeting in Washington next May. Congress urged to provide up to 200000 for entertaining visitors, with many high officials expected.
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Washington
Murder by bomb targets Yonkers secretary at Arlington Chew Works
Ar inwion Chemical works secretary Hamlin J. Andrus was killed by a bomb placed at the Arlington Chew Works on Palisade Avenue Yonkers New York. Police say motive unclear and no arrest disclosed. A note suggests extortion threats tied to distributing wealth to the poor and ties to a man who warned Andrus weeks earlier.
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Arlington Chew Works
Hamlin J. Andrus
Arinwion Chemical Works
John J. Andrus
Tizee
Wall Street
New Yor
Andeus
Lara
Protestant Episcopal Church to Organize Uniformed Evangelists
The New York Herald reports the Protestant Episcopal Church plans an army of uniformed evangelists under military discipline to rival the Salvation Army and American Volunteers in work among the poor. The committee will finalize details, aiming to build laborers housing and lodging for men and rescue houses for fallen women.
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Protestant Episcopal Church
New York Herald
Protestant Episcopal Church of the
United States
Salvation Army
Amevican
Absconding banker Rambusch dies by own hand in Virginia
A dispatch from Fredericksburg, Virginia reports W. T. Rambusch, the Juneau banker and abstract dealer who disappeared October 10, died by suicide in Virginia. Authorities requested disposition of the body, and orders were sent to forward it to Juneau for burial. Forgeries totaling between 300,000 and 500,000 are disclosed, with total irregularities still unknown.
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Rambusch
Virginia
Juneany
Wis
Fredericksburg
W. T. Rambusch
Juneau
Ex-Speaker Crisp Dies in Georgia
Ex-Speaker Charles F. Crisp, longtime Georgia political figure, died in Acton, Georgia on Friday after years of heart trouble and asthma. His death ends a noted career marked by early prominence in national affairs and a potential path to the United States Senate.
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Crisp
Charies
Houseview
Acton
Lougho
Fatire
United States
Georgia
Crisy
The Rise and Rule of Speaker Crisp in Congress
The text recalls Crisp rising to speakership after a pivotal House contest. As speaker he was firm yet fair, earning respect from foes and allies. A staunch advocate of silver coinage, his vote helped save a bill, while his rulings also pushed through the Sherman law amid opposition. An English-born former stage performer, Crisp’s career bridged theater and national politics.
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Loa
Bland
Slissourt
Crisp
Fourfold Bigamy Suspect Arrested in St Louis
Albert Newson, an English resident of St Louis, faces wholesale bigamy charges after court records reveal 20 divorce cases. Four wives, all reportedly living, including one claiming to be Mel Newson the third, prompted a warrant. Despite the turmoil, his wives supposedly chose not to pursue action.
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St Louis
Albert Newson
St. Louis
Mel
Newson
Catholic Prelates Choose Nemes For Rome Post
Catholic leaders select a seven member board to nominate a successor to Bishop Keane at the university. Names will not be made public now.
Conflict at Yildie Kiosk Sparks Loose Rumors
Rumors from Conglantinople claim a clash at the Yildie Kiosk between Surteish and Albanian forces. Reports say several men on boats were killed, but details remain uncertain and unverified.
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Conglantinople
Yildie
Missouri Train Robbery Near Kansas City
Robbers held up a passenger and express train on the Chicago and Alton line within twenty miles of Kansas City. Four men masked popped pistols, guarded crews, and forced entry to the express car. Messenger opened the safe, yielding only jewelry and currency. two or three packages remained. Court action in Cleveland seeks to restrain railroads from using passenger traffic alliances, a move watched by railroad men.
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Chicago and Alton
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St. Louis
Lour
Bine Cut
Independence
Alendale
Ezitengar
Clarence Brunt
Alttorney
Jalye Ricks
United States
Cleveland
Ohi
Lake Shore
Nickel Plate
Michigan Central
Pieres
Clover Leaf
Joinn Traffic Association
Wheat and stock losses widen as brokers face squeezes
The report cites La Couquard of St. Louis with 25 dd and WLia Asse with 1 000 009 assets and 250 000 liberties, noting a six month loss of about 200 000 in wheat and stocks. It also mentions a 10 000 purse for a world billiard tournament split between New York and Chicago, and piracy actions against filibusters tied to Admiral de Navarro in Havana. The Vienna bank directors hold rate steady amid market tension.
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la Couquard
St. Louis
Fire destroys store and warehouse in Brooklyn trapping several
A major blaze in the Brooklyn Water Street area between Seventh and Third Avenues destroyed a store and a warehouse storing dry goods and other combustibles. Firefighter Alfred Bauman and two others were rescued. Bauman later died from burns as the building collapsed minutes after the fire set.
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Dhate
Alfred Bauinion
Paremida Joby Quigley
Bixby
Quigley
Beauneuble
James J. Kwyan
Franklin Furzenson
Louis Blaix
Beaman
Dea
Dauntless Encounters Raleigh During Dauntless Capture
In a naval incident off the coast, the Raleigh fired on the Mabey and Dauntless captured the Dauntless after a chase. Dauntless was towed to St John’s as officers from the Raleigh took command. Cubans in Jacksonville reported the Dauntless carried no arms aboard.
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Dauntless
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Les
Jacksonville
Fla
Clingsmee
Thes Suuk
Britain narrows path to settlement amid Venezuela talks
London issued an official note noting improved mood between Britain and Venezuela and suggesting government proposals may find acceptance. Sir John Pawneefote’s return to Washington for talks on the misstate mission triggers immediate negotiations, though outcomes remain uncertain. The piece also covers the Yonkers tragedy where Chief Mangin supports an accident explanation for Andras death, while relatives dispute the theory and demand further inquiry.
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Venezuela
London
Johin Pawneefote
America
Washington
Akron Factory Destroyed In Major Blaze
A large fire in Akron Ohio wiped out Whitmore Robins Co stave works on the night of the 29th causing about 209,009 in losses. The plant was capitalized at 150,000 and about two hundred men lost their jobs. The cause of the fire remains unknown.
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Akron
Ohio
Selamaker
Whitmore, Robins’ & Co
Apf
Market Prices Mixed Across Commodities and Regions
The listing shows varied prices for cattle hogs wheat corn oats and rye across Chicago St Louis Detroit Milwaukee and other markets. Notable ranges include cattle 2.75 to 3.75, wheat No 2 red 2.00 to 3.00, rye 4.75, pork 67.7 to 73.5 per hundredweight, and New York butter prices around 3.00 to 5.00.
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Privie
St. Louis
Fez
Harley
New York
Carrie
Diphtheria From Rabbits Reported In Eastern Iowa Town
Reported diphtheria spread in towns near Tybithea lusherin Church used as a school. Rabbits harboring disease blamed for child cases and several deaths as authorities warn of infection. Three killed in a freight wreck near Des Moines when a bridge collapse sent cars into the Platte River.
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Rebbits
Familu Conwy
Daws
Fagrell Junction
Alden
Tybithea Lusherin
Kamrur Fire Destroys Town Businesses
A fire swept Kamrur wiping out Mt near Webster City destroying the post office, Bunking Dees general merchandise, Ter Tete Son’s drug store, a restaurant, millinery shop, several smaller houses, and the local telephone exchange. The blaze started from a defective fit, with total losses around 49 000 dollars and only a few dwellings spared as wind blew from the business district.
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Dee
Ter- Tete & Son
Drus Stuck
WAL
Hanson
Machvae Wat Diaukemithshay
E.A. Martin
Baptists Elect Officers for Next Year in Des Moines Session
The Baptist state convention chose officers for the ensuing year. President Stilton Remley of Iowa City leads a slate that includes vice presidents Wo. Atchison Jr. of Des Moines and Z. W. Hutchison of Muscatine, secretary T. J. Bartlett of Des Moines, and treasurer W. S. Godell of Des Moines.
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Baptist State Convention
Feterloo
Willises
Stilton Remley
Iowa City
Wo. Atchison, Jr
Des Moines
Z. W. Hutchison
Afuscatine
Seems Rotary
T. J. Bartlett
F. L. Eldred
Verbal Tilt at Railroad Crossing and Assault Sentences
A report notes a near derailment when a woman and Moab Mason helped in an accident. both fell, but escaped injury. The text then mentions Uriah and Jehu Trimble receiving thirteen years for assault on two young girls near Lone Free, with Iowa City residents approving recent sentences as a deterrent.
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Rg Mare
Wade
Tuwa
Uriah
Jehu Trimble
Lone Free
Iowa City
Local tragedies and crimes reported in scattered notices
The column records multiple brief items: girl survives suicide attempt by cutting her throat. German farmer near Sheffield commits self harm. Alonzo Arnold dies of heart disease after supper. masked robbers force entry at a bachelor’s home. orphan home meeting and location debates. Duncombe post office robbery for stamps and money. John Tripp dies from injuries after a fall. Names include Mary Stapleton, Tancoln Township Creston area, Sheffield, Alonzo Arnold, Charles Binel, Jefferson Geth, Dayesport, Duncombe, Cerro Gordo, and others.
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D. W. Stapleton
Tancoln
Creston
Will
Safe Blown Open at Lotrville Sale
Cracksmen blew open Lotrville General Store in a recent break in. They looted about $80 in sugar flour and bolts of muslin stored there and set papers on fire to hide the blast. A glare of smoke and confusion followed the explosion.
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Lobrville
Lotrville
Mucalister
Mie Diveet
Aren Gluie
Tragedy and Accidents Reported Across Towns
A series of fatal and near fatal incidents are detailed. An Airman sup and a rider clash near Suurmerset. a man named Wat is found dead by coroner verdict as accidental death. George Jorgensen age about 22 dies by hanging in a Barn after a dispute. Housebreakers victimize residents in Su City with valuables stolen. A man accidentally shoots his wife in Cresco during revolver loading. coroner declares accidental shooting.
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Chicago
Humboldt Park
Seurmerset
Esena Gvey
Wat
Walt
Harry Jorgensen
Intra
Wal Lake
George
Jorgensen Bau
Sue City
O. Fitch
C. D. Goldsmith
See City
Multiple fatal and near-fatal accidents and a diphtheria update
Freight train 82 struck and killed Haimesear Newell while a child named Sickles narrowly survived. one horse also died. Two brothers Fete and Barney Larkin were fatally struck south of West power. Berney died instantly and Pate suffered minor injuries. Three men died at Dubuque when scaffolding collapsed while workers stood on a bridge scaffold forty feet above rocks. Chris Smith died instantly, James Mayoney and George Jansen suffered serious injuries. Diphtheria cases decline at Greston with four deaths. school board dismisses rooms and urges quarantine compliance to curb the outbreak.
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Illinois Central Strick
Haimesear Newell
Sickles
Fete
Barney Larkin
West Power
Berney
Pate
Dubugque
Dubuque
Chris
Smith
James Mayoney
George Jansen
School Director Fined Fifty Dollars for Disrupting Meeting
School Director Brewster, resident near Sexton, was tried at Alwona for disturbing a religious meeting at the school house where he serves as director. He barred use of the hall and during a Sunday outdoor meeting kept up the disturbance. The judge fined him $50 plus costs, totaling about 100 dollars.
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Brewster
Sexton
Alwona
Shot Himself in Arm in Dolge Accidental Wound
George Sa met with a painful accident at Dolge a few days ago when his gun discharged while he was in the country to obtain a import. The entire contents entered his left arm below the elbow, and a large portion of flesh had to be removed due to the wound.
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Tolstoi
Swice
Moscow
Nijini
St. Petersburg
George Sa
Dolge
Het
Tragic Train Collision Near Mapleton Claim Kills Man
A Chicago and Northwestern passenger train struck a man on the track a half mile below Mapleton, killing Theodore Eknore, who lived with F. E. Pierce near Castana. Also reported: E. G. Bowman, jailed for adultery amid sensational Omaha claims. Haney & Campbell mortgage news. Rhodes livery barn fire killing one. Jon Gray suffers a broken leg in Moville incident.
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Chicago
Freight Wreck On The Q Reports Burtington Train Crash
A freight wreck near Burtington involved Afton with a section colliding into a broken preceding train. The engine derailed and plunged forty feet down an embankment. the engineers escaped by leaping free.
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