Wreck on Lehigh Valley Kills Thirteen in Weert Dunnellen
A Shamokin excursion train carrying 400 passengers collided head on with a local train near Weert Dunnellen on the Lehigh Valley line. Thirteen people were killed and over twenty five injured as both engines and cars were demolished. Investigators say a misread order and a prior freight wreck contributed to the disaster.
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Shamokin
Hetween New York
Bound Brook
New York
Jane
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Weert Dunnellen
Lehigh Valley Railroad Issues Statement On Accident
The Lehigh Valley railroad refuses responsibility for the disaster and confirms the number and names of the methods of the accident. It says valuables recovered from the wreck are with the county physician of Middletes county while an investigation proceeds.
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Philadelphia
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Hourty
Middletes County
National Carbon Company to Form in New Jersey
The National Carbon company will be organized about Jan. 16 under New Jersey laws with capital of 310,000. It will absorb principal carbon suppliers including electric light carbons and electrolytic carbons for smelting. Contracts have closed to purchase multiple carbon firms across Ohio Indiana Pennsylvania and Missouri locations.
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Chicago
National Carbon Company
New Jersey
Cleveland
Hrush Carbon Works
Standard Carton Works
Crouse & Tremane Carbon Company
Fostoria
Thompson
Hourton Carbon Company
Fremont, C
Faraday Carton Company
Jeanette
Phoenix Carbon Company
St. Louis
American Caron Company
Noblesville
Inds
Washington Carbon Company
Af Pittsburg
Partridge Carbon Company
Sandusky, O
Spanish Transport Home Returns With 1100 Soldiers
The Spanish transport Notre Dame de Salut, exiled from Havana on December 19, arrives at port carrying 1100 repatriated soldiers. The overcrowded vessel saw 39 deaths en route. 700 soldiers go to hospitals, 100 to sanitarium, and the rest remain emaciated. Crowds react with horror at the display of mismanagement.
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Barcelona
Jan
Notre Dame de Salut
Havana
Quay Case Expected Ruling as Court Sits
The Philadelphia Supreme Court expected to hand down a division in the Quay case tomorrow though no formal basis is stated. Senator Quay arrived from Washington and met with State Chairman Elkin Speaker Farr Senator Durham and other local politicians at the Hotel Stratford. He declined to discuss the pending court matter.
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Philadelphia
Supreme Court
Quay
Senator Quay
Washington
Stratford
Elkin
Farr
Durham
Robbery at Inwood Bank Sparks Police Probe
A professional crew robbed the Ronit Hepis Madam and The Armored Bank in Inwood. The vault was blown with explosives and the robbers left town via railway handout, prompting a townwide manhunt and police investigation.
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Ronit Hepis
Inwood
Rector Rev John Maus Leads Allentown Parish
Allentown Pennsylvania reports the ordination of Rev John Maus as rector of the Catholic church. He was born in Peppemiot and ordained on June 2. The article notes his seven years of service and connection to Bright's Geneare.
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Allentown
Jhn
John, Maus
Catholic Church of the
Zuaret Heart of Drcue
Dil
Bright
Peppemiot
Piriesja
Neous
Mrereter
Bonn
Lovaln
Dreyfus Re-Protests Innocence After Telegram Letter
A telegraphic message from Paris reports Captain Dreyfus firmly reiterates his innocence amid public questioning at the court of cassation. The communication, transmitted from Paris, underscores Dreyfus insistence on his exoneration.
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Dreyfus
Perrin
Dan
Cihyenne
Frenel Galanos
Cansation
Drevne
Steel Company to Close Out in Belair Transfer
O Heinze reports a downown sale leading Belair Breel to close out to the Pederal Breel firm. The deal implies about 2900.00 for the stock and a basin of 2H.
Unclear Arrival Delays Reported at Sea Port
Fragmented message notes delays and uncertain arrival times for a vessel and crew. Paul overdue expected to reach port after a snow storm while Stewart is reportedly sighted late Wednesday near Newdilet and unknown to arrive by Friday.
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New York
Paul
Stewae
Protests by Filipinos Reach McKinley Over Sovereignty
Filipino committees in Paris Madrid and London telegram President McKinley criticizing American troop actions and sovereignty claims. Hong Kong reports warn fight is unavoidable while Manila reports anxiety and no troop landings yet. Aguinaldo envoys allegedly detailing port trade duties and export tax plans.
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McKinley
London
Paris
Madrid
Hong Kong
Manila
Parie
Trondort
McKinles
Halle
Prav
Amoevica
Associatedl Prees
Paria
Hinglish
Heilo
Fullpino Junta
Globe
United States
Aroncillo
Aguinaldo
Washington
Mall
Fili Ipino
Lens
Aguimnalde
Weather Indications Rain or Snow Today
Readable forecast notes rain or snow possible with cloudy conditions expected today. The report highlights unsettled weather across the area with potential for precipitation and cooler temperatures.
General-Thirteen Pervons Killed in ao Lohith Valley Wreck
Unclear report notes casualties in a valley wreck with references to Forevasion before Powder the Order for the Phiippines and a protest by Filipinos. Senate discussions touch expan and finance sections. Local items include Methodist ministers meeting and leadership changes at a railroad line.
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Pervons
Ao Lohith Valley
Sharkey and McCoy Set for Lenox Bout Over 20000 Purse
New York jan 1 rockey and McCoy both say they are ready for a clash at the Lenox Athletic club tomorrow night over a 20000 purse. McCoy leads betting while Sharkey backers claim the sailor will press the pace and land a decisive punch.
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New York
Jan
Sharkey
Kid AfeCoy
Lenox Athletic Club
McCoy
Legion
Wreck on Union Pacific Near Sunal Neb
Four deaths and injuries to seven occurred in a Union Pacific wreck at Sunal 15 miles east of Sidney Nebraska this morning. The crew included Engineer Dell Kenner who died later, Fireman John Coleman of Creston Iowa instantly killed, and a young woman believed to be Myrtle Armstrong of Paxton Neb among the dead. An eastbound passenger train had halted on a side track but could not clear the main line when a westbound train traveling forty five miles an hour crashed into it. The engines were piled and cars were badly wrecked and burning.
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Arthur ‘Treagemiie
Llewellyn
Nicholas Parrece
Shamokit
Henrys
John Yatred
Shimokin
Lee Criehted
Louis Mirroen
Shamokin
Criveshoed
Mary Paorreen
Tony
J. Schaetter
South Easten
Edward W. Rick
Lees
Joseph Maloski
Shenandoah
Maury Jurville
Mount Carmel
Miuloata
George Limesky
Laldentifiel
J. J
Tome Prendergast
Onelneer
Boston
Mac
Jesephs
Plainfield Hospital
Uriando Siaine
Sonbury
St. Branch Hospital
Jerane
Lle
BR. Foster
Pottaville
Henry Lockhaven
Mires Annie Johns
Lege
St. Vincent's Hospital
New York
John Prentice
Marblehead
Hame
Frank E. Melntyre
Mauch
Hanks
iMi
Tial Liles
I. & Walter
Dunnellon
Willam Seeley
Potiaville
John Vallouw
Sunbury
Jon Ballou
Ballou
Simlar
Abraham Aller
Allguly
Bilite
Ashind
Price
Marty Riddle
Allehtly
Ralph d
Reed
Moed
Sibwhitly
P.O. Helin
Bunbury
Ceuilp
Janes
Finney Day
New Market
Sols
William Corio
Rallroad Wien
Pound Brook
Lehigh Valley
Toper- Hilt Hhie
South Plainfield
Bound Brook
Shamoukin
Mahaney Cy
Highton
Ashtond
Porterville
Excurelon
Pilet
Round Brook
Laet
Desputcher
Weal
Rick
James Prendergast
George Cheehine
Senselees
Tocrtl
Georgs Weidman
Dunellen
Uy Wis
Central Railroad
New Jersey
Kelle
Plainfield Hospite
Jersey City
Prendergast
Mauch Chunk
Orlando Stein
Wilkes-Barre
Conchea
Mr. Stein
Mount Carnel
Walter
Lwhieh
Harry R. Fister
Pottnville
Bie Mile Run
Harry Wuthind
South Maines
Butland
Sidney
Neb
Union Pacific
Sunal
Here
Dell Kenner
John ©. Coleman
Creston
Myrtle Armstrong
Paxton
Dinner at White House for Paris peace commission
President and Mrs McKinley hosted an elaborate banquet at the White House tonight honoring members of the Paris peace commission. Cabinet members senators representatives and senior military officers attended, including Major Generals Shafter Wheeler and admirals Sampson Schley and Captain Robley D Evans.
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Washington
Jan
Mie
McKinley
White House
Paris
Congress
Army
Navy
Shafter
Wheel
Sampson
Schley
Robley D. Evans
United States transport Berlin arrives with officers and nurses
The Berlin docked in New York carrying about 20 passengers from Santiago Ponce and San Juan. Among them were Lieutenant Colonel Eames Captain Ke ons and family Major Henry and the wife of Colonel Heekwell Chief of ordnance Porto Rico A and Grant and a group of nurses and clerks on leave.
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New York
United States
Berlin
Santiago
Ponce
San Juan
Eames
Keons
Rockwerk
Heekwell
Porto Rico
A. & Grant
Master Henry
Guy VY. Henry
Tity
Jackson Day Celebrated in Philadelphia Banquet Attended
A Philadelphia Jackson Day event featured a large banquet with over eight invitations extended. Speeches were delivered by Congressman Davis of Florida Ainmere of Arkansas Rotineon of Indiana McAleer of Philadelphia and ex Judge Gordon along with many local and state Democratic leaders and politicians in attendance.
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Philadelphia
Jun
Jackson
Davis
Florida
Ainmere
Ar Kanane
Rotineon
Indiana
McAleer
Gordon
Dingley in deteriorating health reported tonight
Washington report states Representative Dingley remains in an extremely nervous condition with no clear change observed. Family concerns and ongoing care are noted as his condition is closely watched.
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Washington
Dingley
Agai Canto
Tie Ie Alen Ply
Cuban General Lacks Repose In Havana Disorder
Major General Ludlow, Havana military governor, warned General Julio Sanguily to stay out of the city or avoid wearing his uniform in public after a near clash with municipal police at the Albisu theater. Sanguily, seen in a white duck suit with three gold stars, ignores the instruction, while General Rodriguez may curb the provocation. Also reported: a Santa Clara dispatch says Cubans killed an ex Spanish official in Yaguajay, Gomez arrests six catals, Sternberg inspects Havana hospitals, Joliffe released after charges dropped, and customs receipts reach 15000.
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Havana
Jan
Ludlow
Department of
Julio Sanguily
Sanguily
Albisu Theater
Maya Rodriguez
Rodriguez
Luillon
la Lucha Today
Yaguajay
Caibarien
Santa Clara
Emmoy
Maximo Gomez
Calbarien
Sternberg
C. Joliffte
United States
Joliffe
Winslow Mission Boosts Anti-Imperialist Drive
Boston January 9 The Anti Imperialist League reports Secretary Erving Winslow’s Washington mission is encouraging. He says modification or rejection of the peace treaty is likely and that many senators from both parties would delay action by constitutional means to push the treaty to the next congress.
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Boston
Leagus
Erving Winslow
Washington
Winslow
Figure Confiscated in Germany Over Emperor William Caricature
German police seized the Paria Figaro nationwide for publishing a caricature copied from Puck. The illustration shows Emperor William as a spiced boar during a jungle revolt depiction. The December 7 Puck double-page cartoon inspired the action.
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Berlin
Germany
Puck
William of
Pugh
William V
Washington Jou Committee Plans Dinner for Commission Members
A Union League Club in Philadelphia led by Joseph G. Dartington and C. Scourt Patterson organized a dinner and reception for the JiaO commission members. Portmaster General Mary Smith and ex-Secretary Ting joined the planning at the White House. The event was set for February 4.
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Washington, Jou
Union Deague Club
Philadelphia
Joseph G. Dartington
C. Scourt Patterson
Hares R. Pugh
Gener Kmary Smith
Meeting of industrial commission to rule immigrant education
A fragmentary report notes the committee of ruling immigrant education chaired by Harrigan will appear before the commissioner of education. It mentions two heads of identities completing an agricultural and maintenance task and scheduling further outreach to interested representatives later in the week.
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Warhineten
Will
Tarmurtern
Harrigan
Wille
Persuasion and Powder in the Philippine Situation
Washington reports a grave yet hopeful Philippine crisis with no shots to be fired unless attacked. Officials favor a policy of persuasion before powder, aiming to win insurgent trust through careful conduct and clear US purposes. Father Ding in San Francisco criticizes insurgent leaders as self-serving, while Aguinaldo’s influence is questioned.
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United States
Washington
Jan. C
Miller
Dollowera
McKinley
Alger
White House
Otis
Itlollo
Illamali
San Francisco
lPather Ding
Manila
Panama
Trollo
Hettle
Father Fernandes
Man dies from fractured skull after drunken brawl
John Buetta of Keasleys New Jersey was found on a road between Perth Amboy and Keasleys with a fractured skull. He was taken to a hospital where he died. Police believe he was robbed after injury from a club in the brawl.
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New Brunswick
John Buetta
Keasleys
Perth Amboy
Pie
Philadelphia Regatta Entries and Naval Officials Discuss
A garbled report notes the Philadelphia Regatta and naval officers debating entry allowances. The piece mentions admiralty figures and national rowing bodies, with a reference to Commodore Joseph and others as possible officials or participants.
Thirteen Hot Rounds At Unclear Event Prompt Confusion
Fragmented text describes a gun or ball game with eleven rounds and a thirteenth perhaps. mentions names such as Jon, Mecielind, Dike Beye, and Stevens with an injury to the left arm. Unclear place and date. no definite outcome or event clarity present.
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Jon
Tedock Mecielind
Wiiswilta
Bhaffidte
Hemertad
Ieovuke Stevens
Weather forecast for Wrantti ion region
Forecast calls for light winds and mild temperatures with possible showers later in the day. Officials warn of changing conditions and advise securing outdoor items and checking latest updates.
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Ion
Joan
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