Reckless Speed Blamed for New York Central Wreck
District Attorney and coroner probe disaster on the New York Central near Webster Avenue. Motorman Rogers admits high speed before collision. fire and damage spread through three rear coaches. Police and officials describe a deadly crash with many injured or killed as cars plunged and windows shattered.
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New York Central
Webster Avenue
Sritaf
Ahat
Schwannecke
Smivene
Associated Press
Rogers
TST Ng An
Harp Ce
Senate approves immigration bill amid California Japanese talks
Senate adopts conference report saving administration plans on Japanese immigration. The measure allows limited Japanese immigration under a provision backed by the report while opponents push an alternative to admit more workers. A ruling appeal was defeated after Lodge motion.
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Senate
Tew
Lodge
Deadly verdict in Gr. J. Herman case
Jurors find Gr. J. Herman guilty of murder in the case against Mrs. Flosa Mangrum. The verdict carries the death penalty as the sentence, according to the report.
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Bock
J. Herman
Ses
Flosa Mangrum
Gree
Local Stock Market Quoted as Lions City Updates
Saturday quotations from Sioux market show Buich at 4 85 and Tolley Marry Corbett noted in market chatter. James A Corbett, former heavyweight champion, has died of heart failure in San Francisco on Saturday, shocking sports and business circles.
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Lions City
Turday
Buich
Nous
Tolley
Marry Corbett
Herre Corbeu
James A. Corbett
Hiv Ban
Epidemic Halts Brooklyn Rapid Transit Work
About 2000 of 12006 BR T employees in Brooklyn idle in Ficksexye due to an epidemic. Calderwood cites the impact while Taft reports on Canal Zone progress with 600000 cubic yards excavated in February and 60000 in March at Culebra. Charles Thomas of Hobart Oklahoma is killed by Dr Beachom of Mangum Oklahoma after eloping with Beachom’s wife.
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Ficksexye
Calderwood
Taft
Stevens
Isthmian Canal Commission
Culebra
Angered Hasbend
Charles Thomas
Hobart
Okla
Beachom
Mangum
Thomas
Byes
Thaw Lunacy Trial Seen Shifting Toward Mental Infirmity
Close observers of the Thaw trial believe the case is moving toward a verdict of lunacy. Attorney Jerome signals concession on Thaw’s mental status by admitting parts of testimony from Thaw family physician and by allowing conversations with Ev ins during a Tombs examination. Thaw’s lawyers anticipate Jerome’s push to frame the defense around insanity.
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Thaw
Harry Thaw
Dier
Jerome
Evans
Jerama
Va Laader
Yorktown Boilers Leak Delays Naval Move to Central America
In Valicia on Friday a secret Mare Island inquiry examined boiler leaks aboard the cruiser Yorktown. The vessel had been ordered to leave port to protect American interests in Central America, but inspections found eleven boilers leaking heavily, delaying the departure.
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Valicja
Mare Island Navy
YorkRtown
Yorktown
American Inn
Central America
Hiragauth
Lown
Kuropatkin Assails Angst War History Indicts Russian Command
A serialized history of the Russo Japanese War by General Kuropatkin harshly criticizes Russian leadership and disobedience in the field. He argues Russia failed due to disunity poor railway support and low troop morale while praising Japanese preparedness and valor.
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Bette
Lian Yang
Mukéeuw
Kaulbers
Alukden
Kuroepaikin
Extraordinary Freight Rush Engulfs Clinton Traffic Corridor
Eastern state freight boom drives Chicago and North Western rails through Clinton with thousands of cars in local yards and sidings from Civilin to DeKalb. One week fourteen eastbound freight trains arrival etc. The February report notes a record stock movement with about 1,400 hogs and cattle shipped through Clinton in a single Sunday.
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Ai Ot
Clinton
Chis Noor
North-Western
Civiiun
DeKalb. l
Chicago
Revision of Preight Rates Opened by State Commission
The Iowa state railway commission fixes March 12 to begin a broad revision of freight schedules. It will be the first major overhaul since 1889 covering eastern western and southern classifications and many shipment items. Commissioner Colid Palmer notes the process may take at least three months with two weekly reports published. the notice invites interested parties to attend hearing and present grievances.
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State Railway Commission
Iows
Colid Palmer
McManus
Lee County
Baturdey
Iowa
Dea
Alfanus
Iowa Legislature Debates Two-Cent Fare Bill and Public Health Measures
The Iowa House passed a committee two cent fare bill for railroads after a ten minute recess as lawmakers also debate public health rules. Senate actions include hospital regulation and funding measures while observers push for machine car trains, train sheds, and cross-town efficiency.
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House
House Committee On Railroads ‘and Commerce
Meredith Jhshmar
Elliott
Koontz
Bryan to Legislators Des Moines reception for reform advocate
William Jennings Bryan addressed a joint session before the Nebraska crowd in Des Moines, praising popular election of senators and calling for direct initiatives. The speech filled the house, followed by a lengthy reception as Iowa lawmakers considered railroad fare deals and other measures.
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Des Moines
Flon
William J. Bryan
General Assembly
United States
Brian
Andrew Johnson
J. B. Weaver
Att Bryan
Bevin
Desperate Poverty Warns of Mass Starvation in Toussia
Aladdin warns that the poorer classes in Toussia face extreme deprivation. He estimates over 1 million people could die in the next three months due to famine.
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Huadin
Alladin
Toussia
Prominent evangelist dies from suspected poisoning
Hibbard Cox, a Sunday school worker with a national reputation, died in Kan e Mo from suspected poison after eating oysters at a restaurant. Cox had worked as a Sunday school evangelist for over twenty five years in Boston St Louis Omaha San Francisco Cincinnati and other cities. He is survived by a son in Columbus.
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r@ Hibbard Cox
Kane Mo
Ap. Cox
Cox
Mdninigrer
Tle
Boston
St. Louis
Omaha
San Francisco
Aged 93 Never Rode a Train Pioneer of Cass County
Tom Westfall aged 93 in Meble township Cass County Iowa holds many local trust posts and has never ridden a railroad or used a train. He arrived in Cass County in 1864 from Ohio after migration from Pennsylvania and has since relied on water travel to Cincinnati and land routes only.
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Cass County
Iowa
Tom Westfall
Meble Township
Ohia
Pennsylvania
Cincinnati
Waten
Ife
Memorial Day Restricted by State House Vote
The state legislature passed a measure restricting public entertainments on Memorial Day, with penalties for any game or show on that date. The bill, opposed by some who favor local discretion, received mixed reactions as it moved toward enactment.
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House of Fies Moines
Stringcat
Menent Lal
Fay
Contested Finances Shadow James Duntap Case
The counsel for James Duntap announced Friday that the counting is temporarily halted and asset distribution will be largely in cash. Officials cited campaign stock and Dunlan's presidency as factors affecting the tally and the case progress.
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James Duntap
Bik Milsimihai
le Subseri
Pew
Dunlan
Paris Senate Defers Supplementary Separation Bill
In the Paris Senate the supplementary separation bill was sent back to committee after a debate. Minister of Education M. Shand spoke in a conciliatory tone praising the measure for tolerance and pacification. AL Briand noted the government seeks rapid enactment despite strong opposition.
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M. Shand
Tee
AL Briand
Senate
Le Mars Event Honors Late School Leader
A public memorial program was held at West Union College in Te areas last Tuesday evening recognizing the late Tre 3 acho and the Le Mars Normal School. Principal P. A. Boland spoke at length, noting memories of the late era and the school’s predecessors as local leaders attended the ceremony. The event featured remarks by Dt. J. Meu and iment some community figures from Ahr City and the Col.
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Weste A Union College
Iate Tre
Acho
le Mars
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P. A. Boland
DT. J. Meu
Woman charged with first degree murder at grand jury
Mrs West Bunil Greer, proprietor of West maternity home, was bound over to the Pals county grand jury at Selock Wednesday afternoon on a first degree murder charge. Nurse Zell G Row, a key witness, was also arrested on murder charges but recanted parts of her testimony under pressure.
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Feed West
West Maternity
Pals County Grand Jury
I Selock
Zell G. Row
Breattig
Det
Robert Brenard
Conscience Drives Man to Surrender in Murder Case
Rene Vanvoleghen, traveling from Pittsvurge Pennsylvania to Seth Ren Indiana, confessed to killing Swan Lind found dead on December 11. He claimed self defense and cited troubled conscience as the cause of sleepless nights.
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Strichen
Rene Vanvoleghen
Pittsvurge
Seth Ren
Swan Lind
Dec
Venonteghen
Noted charges fail to reach a conviction at county court
Case details show Judge Lee presiding over a complex matter in Urimiecal As. Indictments in the Gabel Wirner case led to trial of Augustz Anderson where a key witness refused to testify, resulting in a not guilty verdict. Hawkins faced a separate assault accusation that was dismissed. Public record notes county authority actions and courtroom instructions.
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Urimiecal
Lee
Hhe County
Woman Cops Thro at Fant Title
A woman attempted to take her life by throat attack with a razor while on her doorstep. She was found by a farmer on the road to town and remains hospitalized with slight hopes of recovery. Holcomb is described as a wife with several children and is five years of age.
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Cain
Sirs
Holcomb
Léenmeter
Fort
FL & Lynn
Battle Creek
M. Lam
Mapleton
Lost
Two Die in Fire Destroys Pine Glass Area Structures
Two lives were lost in a Wednesday night blaze at Pine Glass Arkansas destroying ninety cottages and residences, three hotels, the Carr Memorial church, 200 barns and outbuildings. The fire left about 1,000 people homeless, including 159 families, with an estimated loss of 2200,000.
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Pine Glass
Ark
Carr Memorial Sharch
Wisconsin Tuberculosis Death Toll Reported
A Wisconsin health survey finds 3 778 tuberculosis deaths in twenty months about one percent of cases. Officials launch a sanitation crusade as the state intensifies efforts to wipe out the disease.
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Wisconsin
Clare Town Divides Into Five Factions After Election
Factional clash in Clare follows a hotly contested city election last spring. Town is split into two rival groups with bitter feelings. Four men face criminal charges for alleged illegal voting in the disputed election.
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Clare
Crown of
Lincoln Day Memorial Dramatizes Mason City Scene
Miss Hardece Wood stormed the Lincoln day memorial at Memorill University in Mason City. She shouted incoherently and tore at her hair, alarming the audience before police restrained her, believing her siblings were in danger.
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Tinkies Wood
Memorill University
Mason City
Hardece Wood
Hells
Prisoner Killed by Policeman Under Investigation
A prisoner dies after an incident involving a local policeman. Officials say the case is under review as police report details remain unclear. No charges announced at this time.
Standard Company Declares Quarterly Dividend
The Standard Company Friday declared a quarterly dividend of 154 dollars. The move aims to reward shareholders and reflects the firm’s current earnings and financial position.
Bank Loot Shocks Flisyfile DL as Burglars Strike
Thieves cracked the Bank of Flisyfile in Gurglars Loot Thnnis Bank Friday at 2 am taking 31 400 in gold and 1 064 in currency plus valuables. Mrs Rockefeller Ub John D Rockefeller, visiting Augusta GA, left for New York after a telegram warned of danger to his wife.
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Bank of Flisyfile, DL
Rockefeller
John TD. Rockefeller
Augusta
New York
Electric chair death at Ohio State Penitentiary shocks readers
Fred Caster, convicted of embezzling funds from Po jceman Dan E. Davis, was electrocuted in the annex of the Ohio state penitentiary shortly after midnight Friday. The case involved a June robbery at a residence he had targeted and highlighted debates on criminal justice, with Assemblyman Miller of La Crosse urging immediate national reforms.
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Fred Caster
Kiting Pojceman
Dan E. Davis
Columbus
Ohio State Penitentiary
Assemblyman Miller
la Crosse
Wisconsin
Congress
French Navy to pension 22 year chaplains and cut others
President Fallieres signed a decree to suppress official chaplains in the French navy. Chaplains with 22 years of service will be pensioned. Others will receive allowances based on length of service.
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Oest
Fallieres Thurs
Senate approves bill to probe Walter resources study
Senate on Thursday passed a bill to authorize an investigation into the water resources of the United States. The probe is to be directed by the director of the Geological Survey.
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Senate
Thirty-second General Assembly
House de Mo
Walter Resources
United
Geological Survey
Pennsylvania House Passes 7 Cents a Mile Rail Fare Fix
The Pennsylvania House approved a BHT bill setting 7 cents per mile as the maximum passenger rail fare. The vote was 175 to 0. The measure now moves to the Senate for consideration.
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Pennsylvania
Penneyilvania House
Senate
Trust of Wyoming Coal Mines Formation Topic
A trust formed to control all central Wyoming coal mines including Han son Coal Company and Casper holding sway over every coal producing mine in the center of the state along the Chicago and Northwestern railroad route. Aged Man Found Murdered Wesley Peters 75 found dead behind a Kokomo Indiana saloon with skull crushed indicating homicide and a bank book showing 38000 recently checked out found in his pocket.
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Trust of Wyoming Coal Mines
Wyoming
Hanson Coal Company
Casper
Chicago and Northwestern Railroad
Wesley Peters
Kokomo
Ind
Two trains collide near Towa Central injuring mail messengers
A southbound Towa Central passenger train derailed after leaving the rails and struck a freight train near Elding. Injured were Faha W. Bog fie of Marshalltown a bear man and H. E. Lewis of Peoria F tNpress messengers.
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Towa Central
Elding
Gineva
Faha W. Bogfie
Marshalltown
H. E. Lewis
Peoria
Brakeman Killed by Street Car Wheels in Trescott
A brakeman named Linertor was fatally struck by a street car in Trescott. The inquest returned an accidental death verdict with no one held responsible. Safety officials noted the accident occurred as he attempted a swish with his foot near the car.
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Winterset
Trescott
Goreners
Burelar Shot After Northwood Safe Bombing
The Northwood post office in Worth county was robbed Thursday morning when a safe was blown open. The burglar was shot and captured and is believed to be fatally wounded. In a separate incident Falls Five Stories to Death, Joseph Jack, 17, a Montrose hotel bellboy at Cedar Rapids, was crushed in a freight elevator after being carried to the fifth floor and dropped. he was found deaf and in a brutal condition. In Ida Grove, John A. Barrett, a wealthy retired farmer, tripped over a switch while loading stock and broke four ribs.
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Burelar
Northwood
Worth County
Joseph Jack
Montrose
Cedar Tepids
Ida Grove
John A. Barrett
Quarantine Enforced as Smallpox Cases Rise in Dubuque
Dubuque board of health orders strict quarantine measures after eight known smallpox cases in the city with five new reports in two days. A separate item notes Hugh Thomas of Ida Grove being knocked into the river by a steer while driving cattle to town, causing injuries.
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Smalinex
Dubuque
Hugh Thomas
Ida Grove
Fred Gleason
Soldier River
Thomas
Jail Break At Algona Sparks Alarm After Roof Escape
Three inmates Joe McCann Elmer Hardgrave and Tred Ferris escaped from the county jail in Algona by cutting through the roof Thursday night. No trace found and authorities search continues as grand jury action looms.
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Algona
Joe McCann
Elmer Hardgrave
Tred Ferris
Agricultural and Mechanical Arts College Plans Highlighted
The article discusses a farm and home economic program for country district youth under a trustees board. It notes technical instruction in agriculture manual training domestic science and related fields as a pathway for students not attending traditional colleges. It also mentions salary cuts and an ongoing senate debate with Clary opposing an amendment and others supporting it.
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Mate College
of Agriculture’ and Mechanic Arts
Skeleton smuggling attempt through border ends in transit confusion
Fragmentary note describes a man smuggling a human skeleton from Detroit, disguising it in female clothing and attempting passage by posing as a patient. The plan reportedly crossed a boundary line and was moved to a residence, with unclear customs details.
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Canata
Detroit
Hla
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