Wreck near Clayton Claims Sixteen Lives on Rock Island
A cloudburst washed out a bridge two miles east of Clayton Kansas triggering a Rock Island passenger train derailment. Sixteen dead and 13 injured as cars plunged into a torrent, with engineer F Pickenbaugh lauded for heroism and many passengers aiding the rescue. Identifications pending for several victims.
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Norton
Kan
Rock Island Railroad
Clayton
Rock Island
Denver
Kansas City
F. Pickenbaugh
Goodland
A. V. Huffman
J. W. Usher
William Mills
Herman Mueller
Smith Center
John Sloop
Boyle
W. E. Shiveley
Agra
Gilbert M. Yams
Fullerton
Neb
G. D. Bracken
H. F. Scott
Bennings
Victor Engle
Birmingham
Ala
T. H. Evans
Langdon
John Zigler
Stratton
Cole
D. Dukes
A. H.avis
Blue Rapids
Anna Smith
Colorado Springs
Henry Ahlers
Meta
Helen Benson
Colo
Slight
Division
Colby
Kansas
Phillipsburg
Topeka
Pullman
Pickinbaugh
Weather Forecast with Local Details and Astronomical Notes
Partly cloudy tonight and Sunday with little temperature change. Observed 7 am: 53 degrees, high 68, wind 16 mph, precipitation 0.22 inches, humidity 93 percent. From Dubuque to Clinton slow warming. Le Claire to Muscatine nearly stationary. Astronomical notes cover sunset 5:50, moonrise 9:23 p.m., and Mercury Mars conjunction with Mercury crossing Mars.
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Dubuque
Clinton
le Claire
Muscatine
J. M. Sherier
Mercury
Mars
Con servative Wing Wins On Pension Plan Vote
Atlantic City N J Sept 24 after a long session the national encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic postponed action on the Lee statue issue in Statuary Hall Washington voting 133 to 102 against a pension of 1 a day for life but endorsing the McCumber bill for widows pensions proposed increases raise veterans pensions ages 66 70 and 75 to 16 20 and 25 a month conservatives prevail arguing sectional hatred fades and Virginia may place a statue of a state’s choice in Statuary Hall the debate featured prominent GAR figures and followed committee reports on resolutions
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Atlantic City
N. J
Grand Army of the Republic
Robert E. Lee
Statuary Hall
Capitol
Washington
Congress
McCumber
Grand Army
Virginia
Committees
Pardons Petition Seeks Walsh Release From Leavenworth
Washington September 24 a petition to the president for a pardon for John R Walsh former president of the Chicago National Bank from Leavenworth federal prison was filed by the department of justice It argues punishment already suffered is severe and health concerns may make continued imprisonment fatal given his age and efforts to restore his name and avert losses to interested parties
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Washington
John R. Walsh
Chicago National Bank
Federal
Leavenworth
Kan
Department of Justice
Former customs officers guilty acquittal in fraud case
New York reports George E. Bedell acquitted while Charles H. Wardell and Charles D. Drew were convicted on an indictment in a customs fraud underweighing case. Taft departs Cincinnati for Washington to meet cabinet members for conferences next week.
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New York
George E. Bedell
Charles H. Wardell
Charles D. Drew
Taft
Washington
Cincinnati
Ohio
Auto Plunges Into Canal Killing Six in New Orleans
New Orleans, Sept. 24. An automobile carrying six people swerved from the road and plunged into the New Basin canal. Three bodies have been recovered, including Thomas Poettler an automobile dealer, and a man named Freeman of New York. The fate of the remaining victims is unknown.
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New Orleans
New Basin Canal
Thomas Poettler
Freeman
New York
Burglars Burned $50,000 Residence
Chicago reports burglars burned the $50,000 Hinsdale attorney W. E. Muse house after stealing silverware jewelry rugs and tapestries. Muse was alone as thieves loaded loot into an express wagon and set the blaze.
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Chicago
W. E. Muse
Hinsdale
Muse
Browne Denied Recognition at Illinois Democratic Convention
East St. Louis September 24 Lee O'Neil Browne recently acquitted of bribery in connection with the Lorimer election was refused recognition twice on the floor of the Illinois Democratic state convention yesterday. The party finished its sessions with no further action disclosed.
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East St. Louis
Lee O'Neil Browne
Lorimer
Illinois
Pardon Petition Supported by Chicago Business Leaders Denied
Attorney Buckingham of Chicago filed for a pardon for the prisoner on behalf of his wife and sons. Thousands of letters from business men and bank associates urged the president to grant the petition. The grounds claim the crime lacks moral turpitude and that profits did not arise from the acts. depositors were paid in full. the banker’s vast personal fortune was largely lost due to bank liquidations, viewed as a heavy punishment already endured.
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Buckingham
Chicago
Middle West
Firefighters Called As Fast-Spreading Blaze Grows
A sudden fire spread rapidly as the property residents fled. The flames gained headway and could not be extinguished until the firemen arrived, ending with extensive damage and a rapid emergency response.
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Glass
Harmon Opens Ohio Democratic State Convention in Canton
Governor Harmon opens the Ohio Democratic state campaign in Canton with a speech attacking Republican extravagance and mismanagement. He notes Lorimer’s election is deplored, and discusses platform changes by the resolutions committee led by Browne amid a tense, party-division atmosphere.
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Harmon
Ohio
Canton
Republican Congress
Resolutions Committee
Roger C. Sullivan
Democratic Party of Illinois
Browne
Lorimer
Democratic Party
Dr. Rucker Freed Of Girl's Charge
Milwaukee health commissioner Dr. Rucker was freed as the Catherine Heisdorf case was dismissed today on district attorney motion. The statutory offense charge against him was dropped in Milwaukee Wisconsin.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Catherine Heisdorf
Rucker
Delay in Postal Savings Bank Plan Reaches Board
Washington reports the board of experts appointed by Postmaster General Hitchcock favors one postal savings bank per state to start. Despite broad support, only 100000 dollars is available for initial setup, likely limiting designations to first class offices in major cities with a possible later expansion. The board may issue recommendations soon and no full national system is planned immediately.
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TAV
the Argus
Washington
Hitchcock
Congress
Taft
Jbanks
Aldrich
National Monetary Commission
National City Bank of New York
Standard Oil Company
Wall Street
Treasury Department
Campbell
Chicago
Post Office Department
Board of Trustees
New York
Philadelphia
Boston
St. Paul
Indianapolis
Intermountain
Pacific Coast
Democratic Platform Emphasizes Home Rule For Cities
A revised platform declared for home rule for cities and villages after committee agreement. The plank opposing cumulative voting for the legislature was dropped, leaving the platform for November unchanged besides the home rule emphasis. Trustees for the state university were nominated: John J. McGlinn East St Louis J L White Vermillion George S Page Peoria.
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Resolutions Committee
Democratic Party
The
State University
John J. MecGlinn
East St. Louis
J. L. White
Vermillion
George 8. Page
Peoria
Peruvian aviator Chavez crosses Alps then crashes in Italy
George Chavez, a young Peruvian aviator, crossed the Alps from Brig in Switzerland to Milan, Italy in about 75 miles and then crashed near Domodossola. He suffered multiple injuries but expected to recover in two months. The attempt aimed for a $20,000 prize offered by the Italian Aviation Society.
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Domodossola
Italy
Switzerland
George Chavez
Brig
Alps
Milan
Hoth
Chavez
Italian Aviation Society
Simplon
Monsera
Don Mmodossola
Napoleon
Receiver for C. & C. Railroad Appointed In Suit
Logansport Indiana September 24 suit filed seeking appointment of a receiver for the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad, charter revocation, and dissolution. Fraud alleged in the securing of a percent mortgage. Milwaukee officers reelected. Frederick Layton retires, replaced by Stanley Field of Chicago.
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Logansport
Ind
Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad
Milwaukee
Wis
Milwaukee‘ Railroad
Frederick Layton
Stanley Field
Chicago
Kingsland collision leaves six dead in Indiana
A head on collision on the Peru division of the Indiana Union Traction at a curve near Rese ler crossing killed six and injured six more. Dead are Dr. W. T. Holthomer and Walter Holthomer of Brooklyn, Imferd Railsback of Hymeria, Jonce Baker motorman, Lewis Broo of Kokomo, and B. F. Welsh of Marshall Mich. Among the seriously injured are Vincent Zantogile, Joe Hawkins, Mrs. Marietta Hutchins, J. E. Ballinger, Mrs. T. A. Moore, Charles Grave, and A. E. Curtis and wife. The freight overruns the north stop, seeking a further switch, and collides with the passenger train at a curve near Rese ler crossing.
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Tipton
Ind
Peru
Indiana Union Traction Company
W. T. Holthomer
Brooklyn
Walter Holthomer
Imferd Railsback
Hymeria
Jonce Baker
Lewis Broo
Kokomo
B. F. Welsh
Marshall
Mich
Vincent Zantogile
Sharpeville
Joe E. Hawkins
Indianapolis
Marietta Hutchins
Alexandria
J. E. Ballinger
T. A. Moore
Elwood
Charles Grave
A. E. Curtis
German Industry Faces Mass Idle Time As Strikes Loom
Berlin reports a severe strike crisis with 700000 workers at risk of idling if disputes remain unresolved. Negotiations set for Monday between metal employers and metal workers offer a potential settlement, while a 60 percent lockout threatens 40 percent of the union and shipyard support is under pressure.
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Berlin
Association of Metal Employers
Metal Trade Workers
Allied Industries
Roosevelt Lieutenants Head to Saratoga for State Convention
Oyster Bay N Y Sept 24 The clash between Republican progressives and the old guard shifts as Roosevelt's lieutenants depart for the state convention at Saratoga Roosevelts stay at Sagamore Hill until Monday morning and will monitor developments remotely.
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Oyster Bay
N. Y
Old Guard
Sagamore Hill
Saratoga
Roosevelt
Sultan of Sulu Here to Tour United States
Hadji Mohammed Jamalat Kiram Ir., sultan of Sulu and titular head of the Mohammedan faith in the Philippines, arrived in New York and will visit principal U.S. cities. Primaries in Oregon feature wide contests for congressional, state and county nominations in Portland.
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Philippines
New York
Hadji Mohammed Jamalat Kiram Ir
Sulu
United States
Oregon
Portland
Ore
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T. R.S
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