Train Wreckers Cause Fatal Split on Colorado Bridge
The Santa Fe Flyer plunges from a high bridge near Fowler Colorado after a deliberate rail removal. Engineer John Brown of Pueblo dies from burns, ten passengers injured. A private car carrying A Kimberly and companions survives. bankers from New York were aboard Kimberly’s car. Investigators report a missing rail on the feet bridge, inspection a week earlier found normal conditions. The train hit Aptsh Creek and the engine overturned, with several survivors treated at La Junta hospital.
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Fowler
Colo
Aptsh Creek
Here
Jono Brown
Pueblo
Lajunta
A. & Kingberly
Kimberly
New York
San Francisco
Insurgents Capture Arms Near Santo Domingo Amid Siege
Reports say rebels seized arms and cut lines of communication to the capital as they threaten starvation and foresee overthrow of the government. In Norfolk, the cruiser Baltimore sails toward San Domingo waters to protect American interests.
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San Domingo
Norfolk
Haltimore
Man and fireman narrowly escape wreck at Argo collision
A coal train inbound collided with the rear of a logging train near Argo on the Northern Pacific line at 9 06 this morning. The engineer and fireman jumped to safety as the caboose and logging cars were damaged and crew members evacuated. Witnesses say the logging train did not station a flagman to warn the oncoming coal train, which could not be stopped in time.
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Argo
Northern Pacific
Beattle
Miners Strike at Issaquah Coal Mines Over New Pay Level
Strike began after Issaquah Coal Company refused terms for a 1.7 foot level pay. General manager Cha Power left Seattle to assess the dispute. Workers claim wages drop to half under new rules, with pay set at 5.25 dollars per cubic yard or 2.75 dollars per day as a minimum. Power argues current system caused higher costs from pillar robberies but believes workers may return in a few days.
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Issaquah
Cha Power
Is@aquah Coal Company
Seattle
Powers
Fraud Order Against Organization Alleged to Pocket Donations
A post office fraud order was issued against the National Industrial Council and its officers. The action follows claims the group collected funds for the benefit of African Americans and freedmen but diverted the money for officers private use. Senator Hanna backed a bill linked to the organization, later asserted to have been duped.
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Washington, D. C
Post Office Department
National Industrial Council
Hanna
America
Mystery over dynamite plot stalls arrest at Interurban site
Report notes no dynamite sold locally in two weeks and links supply to tunnel or belt line ends. Investigators question William Shannon amid raids on Fort Lawton and scrutiny of depot thefts. City storage rules lax as large quantities are kept under wharves and docks with minimal enforcement.
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First Avenue
Jackson Street
Great Northern Tunnel
Bradly
Interurbe Road
Ssn
Francisco
Memorial meeting for Dr. Prancis FE Abbott held in Kika hall
A memorial service for the late Dr Prancis FE Abbott who died in Cambridge Massachusetts last week will take place Sunday evening in Kika hall conducted by Rev Alfred Martin.
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Prancis
FE. Abbott
Cambridge
Mass
Kika’ Hall
Alfred Martin
Fire at Woodward mills kills Philadelphia fireman
A noon blaze at Woodward feed mills in Philadelphia caused one firefighter death and several slight injures from falling walls. The damage is estimated at 200000 dollars.
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Philadelphia
Woodward
Railroad Survey Returns to Salt Desert Waste
Surveyors on the Western Pacific resumed work in the desert waste near Salt Lake City. The team traverses arid terrain to map routes and potential alignment for the railroad project.
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Salt Lake, Tah
Western Pacific
Oregon Short Line to appoint traffic chief
T M Schumacher acting traffic general of the Oregon Short Line will be named general traffic manager at a meeting of traffic and operating officials from Harriman lines here Monday. Other topics include possible reduction of the Chicago to San Francisco line.
Forest Fire Rages Near West Virginia Towns
Destructive timber blazes sweep areas near Roaring Creek West Virginia and nearby communities as crews battle fast spreading wildfires in October. Reports mention Womelsdorf and Kingsville facing smoke and evacuation pressure amid the urgent firefighting efforts.
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Roaring Creek
W. Va
Womelsdorf
Kingsville
Large Forest Fire Threatens Lumber and Farms
Reports detail extensive damage to lumber and farming interests as Middle Fork forests burn. Farmers and camp workers escape narrowly while the nation mobilizes to contain the blaze and confine it to a limited area.
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Middle Fork
Writ Issued For Goldman Detention In Custody Case
A superior court issued a writ of habeas corpus directing the sheriff to produce Fred Goldman and explain custody. Goldman’s lawyers allege charges related to obtaining money under false pretenses were not proven in good faith. They note Keene will not testify, and Goldman plans to join his wife in California after her death. Return set for 5 PM.
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Goldman
C. Meene
Keene
California
Divorce suit dismissed over alimony concerns
Tom Colanrelo filed for divorce from Mrs. Toma Colanselo, but Judge Tallman dismissed the suit after Colanrelo said he could not afford alimony. The action was dropped at the plaintiff's request.
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Tom Colanaelo
Toma Colanselo
Hor
Tallman
Colanrelo
Celebrity Manila Official Slips Into Seattle
Mise Ploy V Gilmore, Assistant Attorney General of Manila and the only woman in the U S judicial department, secretly visits Seattle with her mother. The pair conceal her identity while Gilmore enjoys a rare vacation after years rising from stenographer to senior official. Mrs Gilmore plans to join her daughter in Indiana before returning to Manila at Christmas.
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Beattie
Seattle
Mise Ploy V Gilmore
Manilla
Philippine Islands
Judicial Department
Uncle Sam
Miss Gilmore
Barrieter
Mine Gilmore
Ann Arbor
San Francisco
Manila
Attorney Generals Office
mMthe
Iilmere
London
Alyly
Star
Mrs. Gilmore
Indiana
Ashe
Smugglers Caught After San Juan Island Chase
Four smugglers fled into a cove while landing nine Chinese at the port from a sloop. Harry Thomas and Fred Anderson, previously jailed for the same offense, were nabbed piloting 14 Chinese from British Columbia to Seattle on San Juan island. The arrests involved San Juan County sheriff, Port Townsend customs, and a clash between Immigration Chief Fisher and U S Commissioner Kuhn. The fugitives face hearings before U S commissioners in Whatcom and Seattle.
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Revenue
Harry Thomas
Fred Anderson
Delaney
Brinker
Anderson
Thomas
British Columbia
Seattle
San Juan Island
San Juan County
Smogalers
Port Townsend
San Juan Channel
Lopes Island
Codome Culver
Friday Harbor
United States
Williams
Whatcom
Cpl. T. M. Fisher
Immigration Inspection Service
Kuhn
Double Wedding at Ballard in Zion Lutheran Church
Rev M A Chriantensen officiated a double wedding at Zion Lutheran Ballard. The couples were Andrew Rooney with Karen Raami of Falla City and John Johnson with Brittin Ronner of Tolt. Also noted is William Gales filing a $406 damages suit against Seattle Miedrke Co after a Green Lake car incident on Oct 12.
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Ding
Andrew Rooney
Karen Raami
Falla City
John Johnson
Brittin Ronner
Tolt
William Gales
Madden
Green Lake
Seattle Miedrke Company
Injustice Corrected Over Mrs. Burne at St Michaels
The Star corrects a previous report accusing Mrs. Lottie Burne of running a canteen and being responsible for Mr. Green’s death. She did not run the canteen, nor was she in St. Michaels since last May. Her role was as a purchasing agent for Gus Brown and she had the boat Surprise towed to the island years ago.
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Brown
Byrne
Antiers
Bt. Michael
Seattie
Ohio
Bt Michael
The
Star
Mra
Lottie Burne
St. Michaels
Mra. Burner
Burne
Sheriff Considers Search for Missing Charlie Hows
A sheriff asks questions about the missing Charlie Hows and contemplates theories for his prolonged absence. If no word within hours, a relief fund may start and a searching party could be organized to bring him back dead or alive.
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Ray
Charlie Hows
Here
Michigan
Laugh for Everybody Neap of Costumes in New Musical Comedy
A Portland Evening Telegram review calls the bent musical comedy here in months a wealth of wit and merriment with a chorus of dancing beauty and a chorus of doaxaling beacty. Prices mentioned wi th the article.
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Portland Evening Telegram
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Broadhurst & Currie
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