Death Toll Grows From Michigan Rail Disaster
A revised tally from the Ter Marine railroad wreck near East Paris, Michigan lists one confirmed death and numerous injuries. Names updated include William G. Smith of Portland and others from Grand Rapids, Detroit, Windsor, and Sioux City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baldwin
Louis Ballwin
Muillik Miech
Lester Williams
Lansing
Mich
Daisy Giles
Lowell
Burt Myers
Grandville
Walter Jordan
Grand Rapids
Joseph Helm
Windsor
Ont
Austin L. Wager
Hacsasemaster
Charles A. Stoddard
Detroit
Charles A. Devine
William Uwelwind
Basgageman
Burr Oak
Rank Burns
Ireman
Big Napids
Grand Rapid American
William Simith
W. Wierenge
Trahner
Tyranac
Broadway-Cortlandt to Rise as Tallest Building in World
Plans to let contracts soon for a 615 foot Broadway Cortlandt skyscraper to be built on Dey Street, with 40 floors plus a tower. Promoters include BroBroad Frick of Pittsburg and Bird of New York. site cost $5 million and building $4.5 million. The structure will ex cavate to bedrock eighty feet deep, house a central transportation hub, and yield about $1.5 million yearly rent.
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New York
Broadway Corbinet
Park Row
Broadway Cor Mt
Broarlw Frick
Pittsburg
Bird
Alway
Dey Street
Telephone
Cortlandt
Manhattan Island
Broadway-Cortlandt
Union Station
Jersey City
Brookwh
Inande
Compa
Blackmail Scheme Delays Train Orders On Burlington Route
A Burlington system incident unfolds as Perkins receives a blackmail note, aims its threat, and the case reaches post office authorities. A blizzard crashes two premier trains at McCord’s station, extinguishing a red signal and causing a head on collision near East Paris with devastating wreckage and loss of life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCords Station
McCord
Paris
Engineer Falls Forty Feet After Boiler Engine Failure
An accident in the yard causes Engineer Waterman to be hurled forty feet by the twisting force of a boiler on engine No. 307. Fireman Hugh also injured as the boiler turns over the track, with Waterman dying after the fall at the fence along the right of way. Moon remains unnamed in the report.
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WII
Gerrit Motman
Grand Ids
Charles West
Mic
Detroit
J.C. Woodworth
Salem
Mich
Edward Weigel
Grand Rapids
George 1
R. E. Gay
Harry Marcus
New York City
BE. B. Moon
Grad Rapids
Hi. Kent
Rapids
C. N. Botsford
Wrimington
Ambren Spraguen
Miss
Hugh
Engineer Waterman
Moon
Crew of British freighter suffer long voyage after sinking
The British steam Lady Joicey, of 2016 tons built in 1898 at Sunderland, sank last Wednesday after a nitrate of soda cargo exploded. Four crewmen survived the wreck, reaching Ponce in two small open boats. one man injured, all cared for by the British consul and to be moved to hospital if possible.
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Smith
Ponce
Joicey
Porto Ri
Lady Joicey
Sunderland
England
Steel Workers End Strike in Chicago Return to Jobs
The Amalgamated Iron, Steel and Tin Workers announced a wage cut of 10 percent after a two month strike at the Dilan Steel plant in Indiana Harbor. About 41 workers returned today and others are to resume tomorrow as the new base rates take effect January 1.
Partly Burned Body Found Near Monmouth
A charred body was found in a deserted stretch of woods near Monmouth, West of Yomorning, with investigators deeming the evidence consistent with murder and an attempt to conceal the crime by burning the body. Police report a suspect, Sibane Doewski, arrested in Peoria with burned finger and lipstick on gloves as identifying clues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monmouth
Westere
Eberron
Peoria
Sibane Doewski
Mermenwth
Doewski
Yi Ts
Train Collision Triggers Wreckage and Casualties
The report details a severe railway crash with multiple cars derailed and damaged. Steam domes vented releasing contents and passengers were killed or injured, with rescue efforts by nearby farmers and other travelers. Mrs. Fred D. Grant arrived on the Philadelphia steamer, returning from abroad due to her sister’s illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Grant
New York
American Line
Philadelphia
Fred D.grant
Potter Palmer
Officials Meeting Tahia Council Faces Expenditure Strain
A confused report notes a Tahia council meeting to address grave fiscal needs for extraordinary expenditure. It cites Russia’s reply as pivotal and mentions Japan guarding Korea if tensions rise, while Armour & Co receives a 100000 pounds meat order in Isus City for delivery to Port Arthur.
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Tahia
Russia
Japan
Korea
Trussis
Isus City
Armour & Co
General MacArthur in San Francisco visit reported
Sanbraun dateline notes General MacArthur arriving by steamer Siberia from Hawaii. The general, in good health, tours the islands and declines to discuss alleged plans involving the United States Germany and the Pacific, insisting he will not discuss that matter.
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Sanbraun
MacArtrogins
Siberia
Hawaiiian
United Stene
Gen- MacArthurs
Panay
Tones
General MacArthur
United States
Germany
Hawaiian Islands
Neval MacArthur
Cotton Reaches New High as Prices Rally
New York reports show cotton prices rising to new peaks on higher Liverpool prices. Trading was brisk with strong demand and large buying. Market eased slightly later but overall closed at premium levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Liverpool
Col A L Thomas Dies at Capital Pneumonia Claims Veteran
Col A L Thomas, a state department figure, died in the capital today of pneumonia at an advanced age. He spoke multiple languages including French Spanish Italian Norwegian Danish Dutch Portuguese Hebrew Arabic and Greek and had wide linguistic knowledge. Mrs Alexander Sullivan, noted author and editorial writer on both sides of the Athletic, died after a weeklong illness following a stroke, aged 56.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department
Chicago
Dee
Alexander Sullivan
McKinley Expected to See Hanna Elected President
Perry S. Heath, in Louisville during Christmas, recalls McKinley predicting Marcus Hanna would be the next Republican nominee and president. Heath says McKinley spoke of Hanna during a Washington talk days before his Buffalo death, expressing strong belief Hanna would win.
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McKinley
Hanna
Louisville
Perry S. Heath
Buffalo
Mr. Heath
Washington
Whit House
Repub
Marcus Haw
United States
Canton
Buffals
Conscience Letters Go With Hidden Payments To City and Railroads
Unknown writer or group called Scrupulous Conscience sent letters with several cash sums to St Louis city officials and railway executives claiming to settle old debts. The notes, accompanied by small bills, total about 1400 across multiple recipients, with no clear sender or motive.
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St. Louis
Franciscus
Lerein
Wabash
Joseph Ramsey, Jr
The
Warner
Burlington Road
C. H. Beges
Hamilton
San Fy
Lette
D. McAuliffe
Tol O'Fallon Street
Willian Cullinane
North Grand Avenue
Bryan compliments praised Americans abroad in Berlin visit
The report notes Bryan's reception in Berlin where Emperor William regrets missing a Christmas audience and Bryan is welcomed by the Foreign Secretary. Bryan then attends a luncheon at the Tower and praises Republicans as good ambassadors, while expressing gratitude to U S representatives worldwide. Bryan arrives in The Hague and meets the foreign minister today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Berlin
Williams
Ty Amon Tower
Witherew
Wvliam
Bryan
The
Hague
Dee
William Jennings Bryan
Bass
Pope Recommends Gregorian Chant For Churches
The pope issues a note on sacred music advising the use of Gregorian chant in churches, outlining its value for liturgy and worship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Had Revenge But Caused Bad Fire Local Lynching Fallout
An attempt to hide the lynching of Arthur Stuart led to a mob burning the jail and damaging stores two warehouses and the post office valued at 5000. Citizens demand arrests after a conflict with African Americans ended in arson and the victim being shot and burned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Stuart
Fred
Democrats Prepare for Indiana County Conventions
In Indiana all counties except Greene and Merion held conventions to select delegates for district meetings next week. Floyd County backed Captain Thomas Hanlon for district chairman, while Scott faction disputes the delegation. Greene County meets June 1 and Marion County meets today.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Greene and
Merion
Thos Hanlon
New al We
Floyd County
Widney
Althoush
Scott
Greene Mty
Usat
Mariana Counts
Scientific Association Meeting in St Louis
The American Association for the Advancement of Science holds a session in St. Louis with about 1000 members present. Notable figures attend as the meeting includes welcoming remarks and responses.
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Scientific Association
ST. Louis
Ve Lues
Vee. Co
Cera Ammnatt
American Association For the Advancement of Selene
Double Murder Suspected at Courtney's Hotel Superior Wis
Police believe a Christmas night double murder occurred at Courtney's hotel on Browrdway. Three men, A M Erickson, Chris Nolan, and J Kolstad, rented a room. one fled, gas filled the room, two men were found dead, and only Kolstad was identified. Police suspect robbery and gas as the murder method.
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Superior
Wis
Courtney
Browrdway
Oan
A. M. Erickson
Chris Nolan
Giotiu
KK. J. Kolstad
Tron River
Wrea
Kolstad
Warships move in Pacific patrol and diplomatic push
Naval movements in the isthmian region accompany a tense U S Colombian note over Panama. The Castine and Dixie join vessels near Colon while the New York leads a task force toward the Pacific. In Washington officials weigh a reply to General Reyes as Colombia seeks satisfaction and possible arbitration. Fires in Joliet end with $35,000 loss to Adam Steel Wire works.
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Pata Owhl
Topeka
Coton
Comiay
Stewart
Cariblesie
Castine
Philwelphia
Washington
Stne Department
Reyes
United States
Panama
Ust Wien
Seewry Hay
Herran
Clirge
Viay
Tart
Urievs
German Liner Prinz Heinrich Narrowly Escapes Mine Blast
Shanghai papers relay a dramatic account from Singapore of the German mail steamer Prinz Heinrich escaping a submarine mine. A British naval launch warned the vessel as it neared danger. despite full speed ahead, the mine exploded behind the stern, sending a wall of water into the harbor.
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Der
Singapo
Shanghai
Prinz Heinrich
Singajpore
Sber
Heiitzer
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Land Rapids
East Paris
Allen
William G. Smith
Portland
Pequette
Perkins
Joseph
St. Joseph
Watson
Wight
Odell Carnells
Steel
Corea
M’arthu
San Francisco
Col. A. L. Thomas
Sulivan
Wonan
Fous Hees
Ste
Arkansas
Mus
Colombia
Pacific
Niveten
Tythe ii Puram
Colon
Hayte Alain
Blagne
Joliet
Adam Steel Wire Works
Singapore
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