Railroads Kill 10,618 in a Single Year Report
A Washington dispatch summarizes a Bureau of Statistics report on U S railways for the year ending June 30, 1908. It records 10,618 deaths and 97,706 injuries, 222,340 miles of single track, 51,724 locomotives and 1,953,012 cars, with total freight and passenger tonnage and monetary figures for the system.
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United States
Paryone
Washington, D. C
Bureau of Statietics
Department of Commerce and Labor
Alabama
Arkansas
California
Miorida
Georgia
Idaho
Allunis
Indiana
Louisiana
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Nevada
Nort Carolina
Nort Dakota
Pennsylvania
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
New Mersey
Oklahomaa
Corriery
Xecvice
Fecre
Forty killed and wounded on Japanese battleship Kashima
Tokio Sept 17 Forty of the crew were killed or wounded on board the Japanese battleship Kashima by the explosion of a 12 inch shell during target practice near Kure at 4 pm The ship under Captain Koizumi reached Kure at 6 pm where the wounded were sent to hospital A senior staff officer rank and name not given The hull was not damaged but the ship was badly damaged inside the shield after an explosion inside the breech during reload authorities continued to investigate the cause
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Tokio
Kashima
Kure
Koizumi
Follo
Juan
Train Jumps Track Wreck Injures Several Near New Jersey
The Onteh Valley express from Daffato to New York wrecked near Fattesborg tunnel New Jersey thirteen miles from its city. The locomotive jumped the track and plunged aside injuring trainmen and passengers though none fatally. Injured included Laginee Godley of this city and a baggagemaster with a fractured arm. Passengers in the smoking car suffered minor injuries while others were shaken but unhurt.
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Aston
Daffato
New York
Fattesborg
Tunnel
N. J
Godley
King of Hamburg Plans Feast Day in Natal Bay Town
Berlin reports the King of Hamburg will host a grand birthday fete for Hamburs on September 21. Beer will flow from three buffets at the Casino garden, each foreign guest gets champagne and wine, and a magnificent supper is planned for 600 people. The King will donate $6000 to the town's poor.
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Berlin
Dinm
Hamburs
Prisoner Hangs Self in Belem Prison Cell
In City of Mexico on September 1 guards at Belem prison discovered Jose Martinez, a prisoner accused of muttering, dead by hanging in his cell. He fashioned a noose from clothing parts and ended his life.
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City of
Mexico
Belem
Jose Martinez
Mutter
Vane
Knife Attack Murders Wife in Mexica September
A man in the City of Mexica fatally stabbed his wife after finding her with another man. He did not resist arrest, surrendering to officers soon after the incident. Further details on motive or consequences were not provided.
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Mexica
Tome
Former residents jailed for murder in Los Angeles
Antonio Villarent and two associates, alleged Mexican revolutionists, were rearrested in Los Angeles on charges of murdering an unidentified man and robbing the post office at Juarez, Mexico. The men had been released after a prior charge and had operated a news paper in San Antonio before leaving the city about four and a half years ago.
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Antonio Villarent
Ticardadores Magen God Litrada
Los Aneles
Cali
Jauinez
Mox
Antonio Lozano
Mexic
Joarda
Masoon
Librado
Agreement Reached On Fair Grounds Crossing Plan
This morning executives from International Far and Aransas Pass Railroad inspected the fair grounds crossing proposed for the new main entrance. After reviews and safety talks, a grade crossing was tentatively agreed to tofacilitate removal of fairgoers via traction lines. Final decision to be made in this afternoon conference with officials and engineers.
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International Far
Aransas Pass
Hobbs
A. W. Houston Wid
Grumails
Vance
J. D. Straus
W- H. Simms
Stlyd Heimann
Fair Association
Vatce
Ral
Two Americans Receive Gifts From Mikado
Tokio reports the Japanese government rewarded W. D. Stevens and W. Dou Ison for services in the Taisho-Japanese War. Stevens received a $15,000 grant and Dou Ison $10,000 plus an annual $840 annuity.
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Tokio
Japan
W. D. Stevens
W. Danlaon
Tt $S
Stevens
Doulson
Auto Crash Kills Three in Colorado
A Colorado auto crash killed three people and left a fourth severely injured. The victims named were William Rallsow n, a doctor in electrical supplies. Britton Graves, a druggist. and Gry, all members of a party returning from a faculty session at their clubhouse honoring a visitor. The crash occurred after high speed driving on the way home.
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Colorado
Elka
Outelgut
Glntlind
Witliam
Rallswon
Britton Graves
Gry
Mia
Aui
Wreck Maims Family Near Monterey Mexico
While en route from a minis camp to the city, Ab San Pablo Cecilia Garnio and his family suffered injuries when a wheel was thrown from the car. The youngest child was badly hurt, the older child sustained injuries, and Garcia and his companion were also seriously injured.
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Monterey
Mex
San Pablo
Cecilia Garnio
Garcia
Local Weather Forecast for San Antonio Area
Showers tonight and Wednesday as the broader weather system moves through. The 12 hour period ending at dawn recorded a low of 72 degrees with the high for the 24 hours prior around 80 degrees.
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San Antonio
Thaw Case Moves Toward December Trial Date
The criminal division of the supreme court holds Thaw in focus as defense lawyer Martin Lituston seeks an immediate writ of avensed Titisburger. District Attorney Jerome plans to oppose and date a trial skirmish, with negotiations anticipated to settle on a December trial.
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Sapreme Court
Upton
Clargy KX
Stanford White
Martin Lituston
Titisburger
Atheney Jerome
Explorers Reported Lost Near Prince Charles Bay
Berlin reports a telegram from Avent Bay via Harmmerfest saying the William Brice expedition has vanished after leaving supply base almost a month ago. With Captain Boagsen and Captain Johnson, and crew Aly Bruce, they carried two weeks provisions, no game found along the coast, and sleds located near the landing in Prince Charles Bay.
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Berlin
Avent Bay
Harmmerfest
William Brice
Aly, Bruce
Captain Boagsen
Prince of Monaco
Captin Johnson
Nansen
Prince Charles Bay
Standard Fights Payment Of Fine
Chicago dispatch reports the Standard of Attorneys challenge a $29,240,000 fine imposed by Judge Landis. They argue immunity from prosecution and technicalities weakened the case and assert railroad employee testimony was biased by knowledge of guaranteed immunity.
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Chicago
the Tribune
Landis Mit
Lnd
Woll
Alton Railroad
Aaranteed Tarmuntty
Tragic Death After Drinking Raw Alcohol
City of Mexico reports a worker named Ian Nunez died after consuming a quart of raw alcohol. He collapsed at the door minutes later, after addressing companions, with the incident noted as a fatal accident blamed on unsafe intake.
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City of
Mexico
Ian Nunez
Old Man Found Dead in Outskirts in Suspected Murder
Workmen discover a dead man about 600 yards from the Fredericksburg road near Kerrville Fereder innsburg area. Police suspect murder by assailants after blunt force injuries with no identification. theory points to vagrants or a gang fleeing the city on a freight train. Body found between mesquite trees. hatchet-like wound evident. no signs of struggle at scene. Investigation underway as residents react with fear and officials examine possible suspects and routes from the city.
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Fredericksburg Road
Keith
Kerrvilla
Ferederinnsburg
Fredericksburg
International & Great Northern
W. A. Kelly
Janes Burns
Wfiers
Ianz
Alty
Mysterious Murder Victim Found In town with injuries lingering clues
A gray bearded man about 14 pounds and 5 feet 10 inches tall was found murdered. He wore worn clothes and carried little value on his person. Coroner Umschild and officers investigated the scene noting facial wounds and a fractured neck, with evidence the attack was close range and possibly linked to a club or heavy weapon. Police, coroner, and detectives joined the inquiry to identify the victim and motive.
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Haight
Uni
Umschild
England orders new battleship to speed up dreadnought program
Devonport England Sept 17. The admiralty has instructed dockyard officials to begin immediately on a battleship of 20 000 tons with eight 185 inch guns. The project is believed to be the original Dreadnought, with orders to rush construction at once.
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Devonport
Eng
Admiralie
Decide Soon on Torpedo Boats
Washington September 12 an early decision will be made by Secretary Metcalf on awarding navy contracts to build submarine torpedo boats using the four million dollar appropriation from Congress. The award decision has hung over bids submitted April 30 by Lake Torpedo Boat of Bridgeport Conn Subsurface Boat Company of New York and the Electric Boat Company of New York.
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Washington, D. C
Seretary Metcalf
Navy
Department
Lake Torpedo Boat Company Aff
Bridgeport
Conn
Hoat Company
New York
Flecttic Boat Company
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