Wreck Kills Twenty On Rock Island Train At Willard Kansas
Kansas City dispatch reports the Rock Island California and Mexico express collided head on with a cattle train near Willard Kansas fourteen miles west of Topeka. Twenty killed and all on board injured. Freight crew blamed for running off schedule. Relief train carried bodies and injured to Topeka. Most sleepers were bound for El Paso.
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Kansas City
Rock Island
Mexico
Willard
Kan
Topeka
Oklahoma
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Union Pacific
Maple Hill
Opeka
Ice Gorges Threaten Fifty Miles of Allegheny River
Pittsburg report from January 7 describes unprecedented ice conditions on the Allegheny River. Gorges five to fifteen feet high clog fifty miles, risking nearby property if a sudden thaw or rain releases the ice and pushes mass toward Rosston Ringdale and surrounding areas.
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Pittsburg
Allegheny River
Rosston
Ringdale
Kansas Republicans Schedule State Convention to Back Roosevelt
The Kansas Republican State Committee met in Jopek a and set the state convention for Kim March 9 to push for an early convention of states to endorse President Roosevelt. The panel discussed aiming for Kansas to be among the first to back Roosevelt's renomination.
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Htment
Kansas
Republican State Committee
Jopeka
Kan
Republc
Kim
Wall collapse at Sterling Bros fire kills chief and injures three
London officials report Chief Roe was killed and three firefighters seriously injured when a wall fell during a blaze at the Sterling Bros wholesale factory and warehouse. The incident caused extensive damage with an estimated $50,000 loss.
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London
Roe
Sterling Bros
Anarchy in San Domingo Sparks Naval Dispatch
From Puerto Plata on January 5 to Washington, Commander Dillingham reports demoralization in the San Domingo vicinity. He notes clashes near Sosua between Morales and Jiminez troops, looting of United Fruit property, and US citizens fleeing. Marines remain ashore to protect lives, with missions to enforce restraint and await orders.
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Washington
Puerto Plata
San Domingo
Navy Department
Dillingham
Detroit
Jiminez
Santiago
Sosua
Coase
Morales
United Fruit Company
United States
Pallas
Stock Brokers Jager Brothers Arrested in Mail Fraud Probe
Chicago reporters say mining broker Frank Jager and his brother John Jager, tied to Model Gold Mining and Jager Oil, were arrested on a mail fraud complaint by Post Office Inspector William Ketcham. Authorities say up to $800,000 is involved and expect sensational revelations at arraignment.
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Chicago
Frank Jager
John Jager
United States
Post Office
William Ketcham
Model Gold Mining Company
Jager Oil Company
Death by own actions at Wheatridge School
In Denver on January 7 a fourteen year old boy named Walter Dale, angry after rebuke by his teacher, drank diluted carbolic acid at his Wheatridge school. He died ten minutes later at his desk, having shown the bottle to classmates during recess and stated his intention to die. His brother and sister attended the same school and were in the room with him.
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Denver
Walter Dale
Wheatridge
Chicago Bandits on Trial for Car Barn Murder
Trial began in Chicago before Judge Kerstens for Marx Neidermeyer Vandine in the murder of Frank W. Stewart, money clerk at the car barn. Neidermeyer’s mother attended as the morbidly curious were kept out. Roeski is not a defendant in this case.
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Chicago
Marx, Neidermeyer
Vandine
Kerstens
Neidermeyer
Frank W. Stewart
Roeski
Glories in His Crime Killings Shake Puerto Rico
Simplico Diaz, foreman of aguas buenas cigar factory, was shot by Basilio Forestier, a labor leader angered by failed strike efforts. Forestier boasts of the crime saying it was his duty and predicts three more killings. Anarchist literature found on Forestier shows active anarchists in Porto Rico.
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San Juan
P. R
Simplico Diaz
Aguas Buenas
Basilio Forestier
Forestier
Diaz
Porto Rico
Mine Owner Arrested in Cripple Creek District
Cripple Creek Colorado January 7 arrest of C H Reimer business associate of James F Burns president of the Portland Mining Company by a military squad. Reimer detained then banished from the district according to K C Sterling chief detective of the Mine Owners Association.
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Cripple Creek
Colo
C. H. Reimer
James F. Burns
Portland Mining Company
K. C. Sterling
Mine Owners’ Association
Reimer
Japan Likely to Reject Transfer of Talks to St Petersburg
Tokyo reports indicate Russia’s reply has reached the government but remains secret. Foreign Minister Komaru held talks with Baron de Rosen and Premier Katsura, signaling possible further negotiations, though Japan may refuse to move discussions to St Petersburg.
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Tokio
Komaru
Baron de Rosen
Japan
Katsura
St. Petersburg
Cheers for Japanese as engineers sail for service abroad
A party of Clyde district marine engineers hired by the Japanese government sailed from Liverpool on the Lake Erie to St John New Brunswick and then by rail to the Pacific coast. A second draft of Scotch engineers left Govan for Japan a week earlier. A detachment of 120 British naval pensioners and ten officers also set out for Genoa to assist the Far East navigation of Japanese warships Kassaga and Nissin. The Genoa departure followed cheers from sightseers at the station.
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London
Clyde District
Japan
Liverpool
St. John
N. B
Pacific
Govan
Genoa
Italy
Nissin
Moreno and Rivadavia
Korean army disaffected sparks Marine landing in Korea
Paris reports a Korean army in distress over pay arrears threatening outbreak. The American minister requested a marine guard and landed forces. Chemulpo harbor hosts two British warships two Russian and one American ship as officers say they will stay until the crisis ends. Korean authoritiesdoubt troop loyalty while Americans deem marines necessary.
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Paris
Foreign Office
Seoul
Korea
Chemulpo
Canned Goods Not Wanted in War Fear Affecting Markets
London dispatch notes wheat holders in Stockton raise prices by 1 shilling per quarter amid fears of Far Eastern conflict. Baron Hayashi, Japan's minister, says canned goods are unnecessary for the army, explaining that the Japanese diet relies on rice and dried fish with minimal transport needs.
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London
Stockton
Russia
Japan
Hayashi
Russia Declares Resolve in Manchuria Crisis
Port Arthur dispatch quotes Vice Roy Alexieff’s Nova Kraige saying Russia will defend its rights in Manchuria and Korea, seeks to avoid war, and believes outcomes hinge on ironclads at Port Arthur and troop levels in Manchuria. Russia does not fear war but does not desire it.
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St. Petersburg
Port Arthur
Alexieff
Nova Kraige
Russia
Manchuria
Korea
Japan
Gas Blast Burns Eleven in Plymout h Mine
A gas explosion at the Nottingham mine of the Lehigh and Wilkesbarre Coal company in Plymouth, Wilkes-Barre area, seriously burned eleven men, two fatally, with rescuers racing to aid the injured and determine cause.
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Wilkesbarre
Nottingham
Lehigh and Wilkesbarre Coal Company
Plymouth
Iroquois Theater Fire Warrants Issued For Officials
In Chicago on January 4, warrants for manslaughter were issued against Harry J. Powers Will J. Davis and Building Commissioner Williams on complaint by Arthur E Hull whose wife and three children died in the Iroquois theater fire. Hull alleges failure to provide proper fire protection. Bonds set at $10,000. hearing scheduled for January 12. Twenty theater workers were arraigned for manslaughter with bonds reduced to $1,000 each for Jan. 11 hearings.
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Chicago
Harry J. Powers
Will J. Davis
Williams
Justice Underwood
Arthur E. Hull
Helen Hull
Mr. Hull
Thomas W. Knight
Underwood
Davis
Powers
Commissioner Williams
Deneen
Bluebeard Company
Hull
Messrs. Davis
Justice Caverly
Harrison Street
Mr. Bluebeard” Company
Thomas Hogan
Hogan
Edward G. W. Vines
Victor Bozart
Samuel Bell
William Slack
John J. Russell
E. T. Mora
W. D. Kerr
William McMullen
William Plunkett
Max Mazzonivitch
A. Bernard
Edward Engle
William McQueen
William Olsen
E. Poland
William Carlton
J. Jandraw
Cause of Chicago Fire Linked to Flood Light
William McMullen, manager of the spot light at the Iroquois theater, testified that the fire was caused by heat from the flood light above. He said his spot light was off as the blaze began and that a flimsy border blew over the flood light. The city electrician supported that heat from the flood light could start the fire.
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Chicago
William McMullen
Iroquois Theater
McMullen
City Electrician
Empress Dowager of Korea Dies in Seoul
Minister Allen in Seoul reports the empress dowager of Korea died the morning of January 2. The news comes from Seoul via the state department in Washington.
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Korea
Washington
Allen
Seoul
State Department
Iroquois Theatre Fire Toll Grows as Burials Begin
Chicago reports a mounting death count from the Iroquois Theatre disaster. Coroner Traeger appeals for notices of unrecorded deaths and the coroner's jury inspects the stage and debris, noting 180 scenery pieces burned and the asbestos curtain complexities.
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Buckley
Traeger
Ralli Cabinet Resigns Amid Stalled Greek Policy
Athens Greece December 17 The Ralli cabinet resigns after the premier fails to secure enough support in the chamber of deputies to carry out policy.
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Athens
Greece
Ralli
Chamber of Deputies
Clyde Engineers Ordered to Japan for Far East Service
In Glasgow on January 4 a large number of Clyde marine engineers received cable orders from the Japanese government to proceed immediately to Japan. They had been engaged six months earlier on the understanding they would be called if active service seemed likely and were sent full cipher instructions. They will travel to the Far East via Canada.
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Glasgow
Clyde Marine Engineers
Japan
Far East
Canada
Little Hope Entertained for Russian Reply to Japan
London reports no clear word on when Russia will answer Japan as Foreign Secretary Lansdowne warns of a war party in ascent and faint hopes of favorable terms. Baron Hayashi notes no squadron dispatch to Masamoho though a Russian cruiser was once there. Weekly papers warn of growing alarm and potential European repercussions.
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London
Japan
Lansdowne
Baron Hayashi
Russia
Masamoho
Great Britain
the Spectator
Port Arthur
Vladivostock
Saturday Review
Europe
United States
Japanese Armored Squadron Rumored to Seize Korean Port
Reports from Tokio suggest Admiral Kamimura's six armored cruisers at Sasebo may seize Masamho Korea but informed circles doubt such action unless Russia shows intent or negotiations fail. Osaka arsenal workmen accelerate production as holidays are cut short.
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Tokio
Kamimura
Sasebo
Masamoho
Korea
Japan
Masampho
Russia
Osaka
Police Stop Lynching in Denver Jail Attempt
Denver on January 7 saw a mob of about 100 gather at Valverde and march toward the jail to lynch the three slayers of Mrs Youngblood Peters Andrews and Arnold. Chief Armstrong moved prisoners to Colorado Springs and dispatched police to intercept the mob. Hearing of the police action the crowd turned back and dispersed.
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Denver
Death of C. C. King Pioneer Merchant in St Paul
C. C. King a retired merchant and pioneer died at his home in St Paul after a brief illness. He was eighty four, had lived in St Paul since 1854 and served with the Pioneer Guards in 1862 during the Sioux outbreak, attaining the rank of colonel in a volunteer regiment. MEN ASK INCREASE OF PAY.
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St. Paul
C. C. King
Pioneer Guards
Street Railways of Bloomington and Normal Hit by Strike
Bloomington and Normal street railway systems vow to stay idle as workers strike after an all night session. Employees demand a pay increase of 1 to 2 cents per hour based on service length, which the company refuses, with little chance for early settlement.
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Bloomington
Ill
Normal
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