Chatsworth Wreck Death Toll Prompts Investigation
At Chatsworth Illinois the wreck of a train injures many and kills dozens. Officials assess cause while wrecking crews clear the line and transport bodies to Peoria for identification. Investigators report possible theft at the scene as responders battle to recover victims.
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Chateworth Morrer
Wines Central
Warren
Leonard
Armstrong
Tojo Veorin & Western
Aéen
Roth
Joma
Gadit
Peoria
Teonard
Piper City
Ngares
Toledo
Toledo, Joon, 4 Weatern Pond, Tine Ff Far of the Wounded Carried To Miter
Vietlnim
Coroner's Jury Hear FIRE AT Bridge Near Wreck Site
Testimony from Timothy Coughlin and Christopher Ennis details a blaze under the bridge near the wreck, with both men asserting the bridge was set afire. They note prior attempts to ditch trains and a six week watch lasting over treacherous track areas. Authorities describe sparse nearby housing and continued vigilance.
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Armstrong
Croza
Livia
Ifo
Coughnut
Christopher Ennia
Vino
Usorla
Fairbury
Gilman
Moe
Fotos Bridge
Fle
Tucro
Ennis
Investigating Wreck at Noblbory Theory Bridge
Illinois officials from Springfield arrived at the bridge site near Chatsworth to inspect the wreckage and coroner’s evidence. They considered arson by vandals unlikely and noted dry grass and tinder near the scene. Residents reported seeing smoke and a faint fire later as the train neared.
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Cucaco
Chatsworth
Chiaworth
Veonlo
Ol An
Hatnworth
Aida
Sutherland Ivin
Amoko
Awards for Naval Cruisers Debated by President
The President reviews bids for naval cruiser construction with Whitney's recommendation likely favoring Union Iron Works of San Francisco. The key issue is whether Cramp Bros bid difference of 14000 dollars versus Union Iron Works is reasonable under law. No official decision yet as officials compile complete bid details and plan analyses. A separate Denver meeting seeks to steady Pacific coast shipping rates amid tentative compromises between Northern Pacific and Union Pacific.
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Wassivo Tom
Han
Secretary of the Navy
Whitney
Union Ironworks
San Francisco
Cramp Bros
Wich
Cramp
California
Cramp J3ron
Impairment Found at Phoenix Insurance Company
The Insurance Department reports examination of the Phoenix Insurance Company of Brooklyn shows capital of 1,000,000 was impaired by 437,000 as of June 30. Officers are directed to seek payment from stockholders or propose reducing capital to 500,000.
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Wiil
Amanxy, N
Phoenix Insurance Company
Brooklyn
Battle at Beaver Creek Drives Ute Foes Near Meeker
Reports from Rawlins Wyoming and Glenwood Springs describe a clash between Sheriff Kendall’s party and Colorow led Utes on Beaver Creek near Meeker. Four whites wounded, Colorow present, reinforcements promised as 100 mounted men prepare to march.
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Wyo
Omaha Bee
R. C. Major
Rawlins
White River
Beaver Creek
Meeker
White
Bear Rivers
C. E. Brydenburg
St. Mocker
Glenwood Springs
Kendall
Old Colorow
Persission
Ficht
Colurow
Bucks
Miranti
Thay
Colorow
Agi
Jendall
Miller
Duchamp
Mulk River
Williams’ Fort
Reynolds
Bulgaria crowns Ferdinand I amid oath and constitutional pledge
Aug 14 Ferdinand I is welcomed in Timern Vinxova and crowned under a Te Deum. The assembly swears him in, a proclamation is read, and the parliament dissolves after the install. Ministers resign and Turkey has yet to respond. Britain Austria and Italy back the election. Rumors of a 200000 florin pledge for his wife circulate.
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Mele
Ferdinand
Ferdinand I
Goud
Burgusia
Alfatra
Bulgaria
Kusala
Turkey
Philippopolis
Sistorn
Natchovitch
the Standard
Vienna
England
Austria
Italy
Prince Ferdinand
Young Man Peers in Oven Found Dead in Fire Scene
John J. Jeetly aged 22 foreman at a stove foundry in Amayy New York disappeared Saturday morning. His body was discovered in an oven used for baking ladles after a fire started that day. Authorities believe he entered the oven and inadvertently locked himself inside, remaining there about forty eight hours.
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Amayy
N. Y
John J. Jeetly
Au Stove Foundry
Ilis
Murder at St. Joe Leaves Laborer Dead
Frank Ashley a laborer at Union Stock Yards in St. Joseph Missouri died from stab wounds after a Sunday morning dispute with a man named Koster. Ashley, a Chicago immigrant, had been in the city about three weeks when he was attacked and killed.
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St. Joe
St. Josefu
Frank Ashley
Koster
Ashley
Chicago
City
Year of railroad horrors marks a grim record
A historical chronicle lists deadly railway disasters the present year set against prior decades. It details crashes on the Baltimore and Ohio line near Republic Ohio and on the Central Vermont line near Woodstock Vermont, with scores dead and many injured, followed by several other infamous wrecks highlighting a grim period of railway disasters.
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Yaltimoro & Ohio
New York
Chicago
Republic
Col- Malon
Uves
Vermont
Boston
White River Bridge
Woodstock
Dedham
Boston & Providence Road
Forest Mill
Roslindale
Bussey Park Bridge
Morelis
Mexico
St .Milalre
Canada
Carr's Rock
Erie Road
New Hamburg
Jersey City
New Ilamsburg Creek
Albany Express
Revere
Astern
Portland
Bellevue
Carry
Pacific Express
Lake Shore Road
Ashtabula Creek
Pf. Wiss
Tay
Dundes
Scotland
Indemnity Lands of the Northern Pacific Railroad
The Interior Secretary prepares a decision on indemnity withdrawals for the Northern Pacific. He argues Congress recognized political divisions when allotting alternate sections and belts near state and territorial boundaries, suggesting a reduced indemnity and restoration of lands to the public domain.
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Northern Pacific Railroad
Washinatox
D. C
Secretary of the Interior
Northern Pacific Railroad Company
Ife
Congress
Pranten
Atlantic & Pacific
Wreck Victims Gather Peoria Dispatch
Peoria dispatch reports Julia Valdeyo the last Peoria victim buried today alongside an unidentified woman found in the morgue. Wounded in city areas recover. Azareth Gale of Orange Prairie added to the dead list. Evidence of the catastrophe’s horror remains on display at the depot and filling room.
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Peoria Dispatch
Julia Valdeyo
Peorin
Chatsworth
Adin Chamberger
Azareth Gale
Orange Prairie
Ins Friends
Rm P
Peoria
Valdejo
Piper City
Armstrong
Curcaco
Cincaco
Inter Ocean
George Meek
Miller
E. EB. Putney
Henry
Oscar Johnegan
Monarch
Azro Gale
Mamie Clark
Joey Clark
Land Bill Debate Over Lords Amended Rent Clause
In the house of commons Mr Parnell opposed a motion to consider Lords amendments to the land bill saying the rent reduction would cut the bill’s value to tenants in half. Balfour defended the Lords amendment. Tarcourt and Chamberlain urged withdrawal. Dillon Morley Harrington and Smith discussed delaying the rent clause to Monday.
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London
Speem
House of Commons
Parnell
House of Lords
Ireland
Balfour
Lords
Tarcourt
Chamberlain
Dillon
Morley
Tim Harrington
Smith
Death toll and wounded moved amid Chatsworth wreck reports
Chicago dispatches detail that most dead and movable wounded have been shipped to Peoria while several may die. Contra reports prevailed about arson and robberies as officials assess casualties near Chatsworth and Piper City.
Republican State Convention of Pennsylvania Platform Views
The Republican State convention met in Tannisamee Virginia and elected Walter I. Lyons temporary chairman. William J. Hart received the nomination for State Treasurer, and Judge Williams was nominated for Supreme Judge on the first ballot. The platform endorses the current administration, calls for a prohibitory constitution amendment, supports voter reform, opposes tariffs for protection, advocates stronger immigration laws, and favors enlarging the pension fund for all honorably discharged soldiers. It also denounces Democratic leadership and criticizes President Cleveland, citing civil service pledges and southern policy, with resolutions condemning discrimination and extending sympathy to Gladstone and Parnell.
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Pennsylvania
Labor Party
Tannisamee
Repubican
Walter I. Lyons
William J. Hart
Williama
Supreme Judgea
James Gi. Kinaine
Ikaa
USA
Arralpnsa
Ine Bertiity
Famea G. Blame
Amondmet
Ingt
Bonn
Cleveland
South
Gladstone
Parnell
Train Collision Kills Engineer and Two Passengers
A Baltimore and Ohio express bound for Washington from St Louis crashed near Baltimore due to brakes failing. Engineer Hamilton Browns and two passengers were killed. nine others seriously hurt. fireman badly scorred. Most injured were taken to Providence hospital. Kovh's condition is critical.
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Washington
St. Louis
Chicago
Providence
Cincinnati
Union Pacific President Adams Discusses Railroad Happenings
Charles Francis Adams, president of Union Pacific, visited the city and spoke to a local reporter. He defended management since 1885, downplayed recent congressional scrutiny, and said the debt is due in ten years with calm hopes governments and creditors will negotiate on business terms.
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Union Pacific
Chicago
Charles Francis Adams
Adams
Yellowstone
Huntington
Central Pacific
Congress
Petty
Beery
Kansas Pacific
Atchison
Boston
Northwestern
Burlington
Rock Island
Western
Kensan
California
Condition of the Crops and State Estimates
The latest crop summary reports rains helped pastures but little for corn. Winter wheat yields are listed across Illinois Indiana Ohio Missouri and Kansas with averages from multiple counties. Corn condition is given per state with percentages for Illinois Indiana Ohio Missouri Kansas Iowa Nebraska Minnesota.
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CroAdo
Farmers’ Review
Illinois
Indiana
Ohio
Missouri
Kansas
Iowa
Nebraska
Minnesota
Iown
Testimony at Pacino Railway hearing on Central Pacific stake
On the Cent. BAN Francisco docket Mills of New York says he was offered 80 percent control of the Central Pacific in 1873 for 25 million dollars but declined due to building terms and government stance. Richard F Stavens cites missing books and vouchers including a $18,000 back salary payment. George 2, 8, in yes, represents Mrs Colton in Colton v Stanford et al with an injunction blocking production of correspondence.
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Ban Francisco
Pacino Railway Commission
D. O
Commission
Stanford
Crocker
Ile
United States Circuit Court
Iim
Train collision injures crew in Dodge City yard
Accident near Dodge City Kansas on August 17 derailed the freight and one passenger train. Freight conductor J N Elliott in the caboose sustained fatal injuries.
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Dodge City
Donor City
Kas
Union Pacific
J. N. Ellott
Rome inquiry on American trade impact on Italian citrus
The ministry of commerce concludes its inquiry into how American trade affects Italy's orange and lemon production. It says California can supply the U S market year round. Florida lacks suitable orange groves and Louisiana is seen as not threatening Italy. season duration is brief.
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Rome
Ministry of Commerce
Italy
California
Florida
Louisiana
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Potter
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Oregon Railway & Navigation Company
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St. Lans
Northern Pacific
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