53 Die In Train Wreck Near Washington
A Baltimore and Ohio passenger train No 64 was struck by eight empty coaches bound west to Washington at Terra Cotta Maryland near Frederick. About 6 20 last night the collision killed 53 people and injured around fifty as red signals were missed in fog and rain. More than 200 passengers were aboard the ill fated train.
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Washington
Baltimore and Ohio
Terra Cotta
Frederick City
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Baltimore
Hildebrand
Ppillips
Deadly Terracotta Wreck Shocks Washington D C
Washington reports the Terracotta derailment on the Baltimore and Ohio line as foggy night conditions caused a rear collision of a crowded passenger train. Forty seven dead by noon, over fifty injured, coroner’s inquest postponed, crews arrested, and investigators sift through conflicting signals and operator accounts.
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Washington
Terra Cotta
Baltimore and Ohio
Silverspring
Frederick
Takoma
Neville
Harry Hildebrand
Frank Hoffman
J. Cullom
Robert Ruiter
Boston Sunday work crackdown leads to mass citations
In Boston on December 31, responding to District Attorney Moran's criticism of Sunday-law enforcement, the Poyce Commission ordered enforcement. Police cited hundreds for various Sunday tasks such as moving scenery and trunks, fruit stands, and waterfront work while street cleaning was neglected. Superintendent Cummings refused to permit officers to prosecute.
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Boston
Moran
Poyce
O'Mara
Cummings
Judge Denies Motion to Transfer Indictment Cases
San Francisco December 31 Judge Graham denied the motion on behalf of Mayor Schmitz to withdraw indictments pending in Judge Dunne's court and reassign them to another department. The judge said he could not transfer without Judge Dunne's written consent. Attorneys for both sides and the district attorney's office attended. Barrett argued delays to trial and possible misalignment of cases, but the court declined to delay the ruling, noting the motion could be renewed later.
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San Francisco
Graham
Behal
Schmitz
Dunne
Abraham Rue
Langdon
the People
W. H. Metson
Heney
Barrett
Scene of Disaster Reveals Heroic Rescue Efforts
Workers removed the dead and rescued the injured from beneath debris as 50 physicians and about 40 policemen joined the response. Despite the delay, many acts of self sacrifice emerged and the wreckage stretched for a quarter from the massive pile.
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Washington
Notions and Small Wares at Half Price
Retail listing notes half price on notions and small wares. Local shop promotes discounts on sewing accessories, fabrics, thread, needles, and related items as seasonal sale.
Tailor Made Ladies Suits at Nine Fifty
Tailor made suits for ladies offered at 9.50 dollars. Handsome outfits in black and blue broadcloth, serges, cheviots and mixed suitings. Jackets available.
Wreck Narrative Reveals Struggle After Train Disaster
Eyewitness accounts describe rescuers dragging bodies from wreckage as physicians treat the injured. Catholic priests administer last rites while volunteers aid. Frederick Leigh, a brakeman, lies seriously injured at Province Hospital recounting the collision and wreck details.
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Jey
Province Hospital
Frederick Leigh
Heavyweight Showdown Derailed by Snowstorm in Tonopah
A fierce snow storm hits Tonopah Nevada with once strong betting and attendance wavering. Fighters Gans and Herman log morning workouts while Jack O'Brien Rex Beach and Ben Selig arrive for tonight. Miners and Southern Nevada residents expected at ringside despite slumping sales. Odds favor Gans at 10 to 4 as weather dampens interest.
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Tonopah
Ney
Vec
Gans
Herman
Chicago
Jack O'Brien
Rex Beach
Ben Selig
Nevada
Goldfield
Riley
Wallich
Solid Gold Jewelry and More in Holiday Display
Jewelry items offered include solid gold rings, brooches, buttons, scarves pins, signet rings, and bracelets with prices from $1.50 to $300. Stationery items feature ornate boxes and ink stands, while books, children’s linen sets, pictures, and Christmas cards complete the assortment. The tone suggests a holiday sale catalog with varied gift options and price ranges.
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Tiffany
Belcher
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Yakoma
E. O. Belt
Edward
St. Clair
Ene
Punty
ADIES
TreDinkschist
Forgans
Kodak
J. A. Hughes
Bakersfield
Kern
Wickersham Go
Wickersham Company
Santa Fe Jewelers
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