Explosion Kills Three Brakemen in Ashley Yard
A dynamite blast in Jersey Central yards at Ashley near Wilkesbarre caused by a runaway freight from Mauch Chunk wrecked 15 cars and 10 locomotives. Brakemen Frank McLaughlin Michael Bird and William Buckley died. Engineer John Roughley scalded. several others injured as dynamite and water tanks shattered and the town suffered extensive damage.
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Wilkesbarre
Jersey Central Railroad
Ashley
Frank McLaughlin
Michael Bird
William Buckley
John Roughley
William Brown
Roundhouse
Thomas Rowe
Michael Coyle
Mauch Chunk
John Behrig
Laurel Run
Ashley Yards
Reverend Ward Beecher Pickard Writes Bright Boston Letter
Epworth Memorial church pastor Ward Beecher Pickard, visiting the East, recalls a Boston encounter with a cheerful newsboy who jokes about Cleveland and Lake Erie. The boy notes a local baseball club while the exchange ends with a playful penny tally and a hopeful sendoff.
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Ward Beecher Pickard
Epworth Memorial Church
Boston
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Cleveland
Man Paid Fire Insurance Claim for Trousers Burned by Ash
A Yarmouth man received a fire insurance payout after a small ash from his pipe burned a hole in the seat of his trousers. The incident occurred on the sea front and the claim was settled under a general fire policy.
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Annals of Fire Insurance
Yarmouth
England
Bryan Choice Sets Democratic Path for 1900 Platform
Harrisburg Pa January 26 The Pennsylvania State Democratic Committee endorsed Col William J Bryan for the 1900 presidency marking an advance nod before the state convention to be held April 5 in Harrisburg The meeting drew large turnout as Bryan lectured on the issues shaping the campaign The party platform will follow the Chicago declaration condemning trusts imperialism ballot reform and pure elections and opposing machine politics Bryan will tour Smyrna Wilmington Del and Washington to meet national leaders Also the National Association of Masters and Pilots of Steam Vessels adopted resolutions supporting a government built Nicaragua canal opposing raft towing on the Pacific coast opposing federal control of pilots licenses and backing a bill to curb New York harbor smoke nuisance
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State Democratic Committee
Col
William J. Bryan
Col. Bryan
Harrisburg
New York
Pennsylvania
Nebraska
Keller Street Hall
Chicago
Bryan
Smyrna
Wilmington
Del
Washington
Masters and Pilots of
National Association of Masters and Pilots of Steam Vessels
Nicaragua Canal
Pacific Coast
Congress
New York Harbor
Four Story Chestnut Street Fire in St Louis
A four story building at 218 220 Chestnut Street occupied by Missouri Tent and Awning burned last night. Estimated value of building stock and machinery set at 120000 with insurance. Nearby Calumet building previously housing St. Louis Republic suffered water damage from the blaze.
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St. Louis
Chestnut Street
Missouri Tent and Awning Company
Calumet
St. Louis Republic
Cousin George Visits Then Flees in Embarrassed Fashion
Detroit Free Press notes a social visit as a girl agrees to entertain an abroad educated cousin from a western town. George proves attractive but leaves after a day. The family reflects on the awkward reception and the cousin’s sharp judgment of relatives.
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George
Detroit Free Press
Marguerite
Henry
Royal Train Rehearsal Prepares Riviera Journey
The Pall Mall Gazette reports a full rehearsal of Queen Victoria's Riviera trip. Eight carriages including the majesty's saloon traveled from Windsor to Folkestone and Boulogne, with platforms and gangways tested for a swift embarkation.
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Riviera
Pall Mall Gazette
Windsor
Great Western Railway
Addison Road
Swanley Junction
London, Chatham & Dover
Southeastern Railway
Ashford
Folkstone
Calais
Printer's material for sale at Sedalia Steam Laundry
The Sentinel offers two or three good type stands and several cases at bargain prices to clear space. Also advertised is Smooth as Ivory collar edging work done at Sedalia Steam Laundry located at 216 and 218 Lamine Street.
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Sedalia Steam Laundry
Lamine Street
The
Sentinel
Sedalia
Farley Bros
Money to Loan on Farm or City Property
Money to loan on improved farm or good central city property at lowest rates. Good city property a specialty. B H Ingram Missouri Trust Building.
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Central City
B. H. Incram
Missouri Trust Building
Cures a Cold in One Day Grip Tab Ad
Dr. D. L. La Verne claims Grip Tab cures la grippe and colds in a day. It supposedly relieves the head without quinine sulfate. Price listed at 25 cents. Fleischmann's Pharmacy advertises it as the best headache remedy.
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D. L. la Verne
Fleischmann
Classified notice roundup with sale and rental offers
Reduced prices on celery at Candy Palace. A for rent or sale listing: twenty acre farm on North Engineer Street with a four room house, barn, water, and fruit. call J. C. Welsh or contact Mrs. Maggie Clark. J Martin Love canvassing Sedalia for new Evening Sentinel subscribers, authorized to collect three months in advance. Sentinel Publishing Co. guarantees prompt delivery.
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Engineer Street
J. C. Welsh
Maggie Clark
J. Martin Love
Sedalia
Evening Sentinel
Sentinel Publishing CO
Uncertain Sailings Delay Nutuna Voyage to San Francisco
The Nutuna sailed from London to San Francisco in 225 days as crews faced uncertain winds. After attempting to double Cape Horn for over a month, the voyage turned eastward toward the Cape of Good Hope before continuing.
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Natuna
London
San Francisco
Cape Horn
Cape of Good Hope
Rogers' Shoe Shop Keeps Station, Offers Low-Cost Quality
The post office notice confirms Rogers' Shoe Shop remains open at its current location and promises top notch shoe work at the lowest cost in town.
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Rogers
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