New York Ninth Avenue Elevated Crash Kills at Least Eight
A southbound Ninth Avenue elevated train derailed at Fifty third Street in Manhattan, plunging into Ninth Avenue. The wreck left at least eight dead and many injured as authorities detained a motorman fugitive, a switchman and four guards. Fire and police units battled to free victims amid a collapsing car and burning insulation.
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Ninth Avenue
New York City
Roosevelt Hospital
New York
Sixth Avenue
Fifty-third Street
Manhattan
Henry Aitkens
Germany Reports Cholera Toll and Control Efforts
An official Berlin bulletin cites sixteen cases and six deaths from Sept 9 to Sept 10 and fifteen cases with six deaths from Sept 10 to Sept 11, totaling 170 cases and 58 deaths. The health ministry says the outbreak is under control though continued effort is required.
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Germany
Berlin
Ministry of Health
Yellow Fever Rages In New Orleans Amid Uneven Fight
Yellow fever persists in New Orleans with 2327 cases and 316 deaths to date. Authorities blame public laxity, damaged screens, standing water, reduced oiling, and rains for a slower decline than in earlier stages. Tallulah and Lake Providence cause state concern as Tichenor seeks a new post and local cases surge virulently. Deaths on Sept 11, 1878 echo similar peak timing.
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New Orleans
Stegomyla
Tallulah
Lake Providence
State Board of Health
Tichenor
Russian plenipotentiaries visit Washington on Sunday
M Witte and Baron Rosen accompanied by five aides toured Washington. Acting Secretary Loomis and Major Charles McCawley escorted them to the White House Russian embassy Capitol Mount Vernon Arlington and Rock Creek Park before they left for New York. Witte praised his brief stay as very interesting and instructive.
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M. Witte
Baron Rosen
Washington
New
Bennett Estate Settled and Funds Dispersed
Rev. Alexander F. Irvine of New Haven announces that the Bennett estate is settled. William J. Bryan, executor, reports $50,000 distributed to educational and charitable institutions, including the Bennett prize fund and Bryan funds for poor boys and girls each at $10,000.
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Alexander F. Irvine
New Haven
Conn
William J. Bryan
Philo S. Bennett
Bryan
Bennett
Mr. Bryan
Japanese battleship Mikasa destroyed by fire and explosion
The navy department at Tokyo reports the first class battleship Mikasa destroyed by a fire that spread to her magazine, causing a massive explosion. Loss of life expected near 600, with admiral Togo not aboard. The ship, built in England and launched 1902, was flagship and suffered heavy casualties in prior battles. An inquiry is underway.
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Navy Department
Tokio
Mikasa
Togo
England
Sea of Japan
Port Arthur
Fins Suspected of Preparing for Revolt After Rifle Steamer Sunk
A customs boat found a 300 ton steamer near Kaliskaar Finland twenty miles from Jakobstad loaded with rifles and cartridges. After orders to dock and unload, the vessel sank amid explosions as crew fled in lifeboats. The incident signals planned military organization among Finnish insurgents and related effforts to arm against troops.
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Customs Service
Kaliskaar
Rock
Jakobstad
Finland
Finkind
Poland
Balli
Russia
St. Petersburg
St. Peterssburg
Helsingsfors
Army and Navy Scandal Ties Wood to Court Martial Plot
A Washington rumor alleges Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood orchestrated pressures to have Commander Lucien Young tried by court martial over the Bennington disaster. The claim links Wood to protest against Young’s Havana testimony about the Jai Alai club and a perceived gambling tie to his permit.
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General Wood
Bonaparte
Lucien Y Wang
Wood
Young
Senate’ Committee
Havana
Jai Alai Club
Army
Navy
Lucien Young
Burlington Engineer Dies After Wabash Crossing Collision
Burlington freight wreck kills Engineer Nelson H Woods and Fireman R E Hosier of Creston Iowa. A mail train struck a string of freight cars at the Wabash crossing east Council Bluffs. Woods urged to “stick to the throttle” as he tried to avert disaster.
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Burlington
Omaha
Chicago
Wabash
Council Bluffs
Nelson H. Woods
R. E. Hosier
Creston
Woods
Printers Strike General Across Nation
The International Typographical Union faces a breakdown after failed talks with the Typothetae over an eight hour day starting January 1. The Indianapolis Typographical Union orders a simultaneous strike in shops not offering the eight hour day, involving about 150 workers. President James M. Lynch directs local unions to push for immediate contracts and to strike if refused.
Japanese Envoy Komura Ill in New York Hotel
Baron Komura of Japan is ill in his Waldorf Astoria apartments with intestinal trouble. All social engagements by Japanese envoys are cancelled or postponed as he rests for a few days. Spokesman Sato said illness began Saturday night and Dr. Pritchard attended. The senior envoy’s condition is not deemed serious.
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Baron Komura
Waldorf-Astoria’ Hotel
New York
Sato
William B. Pritchard
A Difficult Position And Defiance Starch Ad
A bog misadventure between two Irishmen ends with one stuck in mud. A farmer questions the spade request. The punchline reveals the stuck man is “in wrong end up.” An advertisement extols Defiance Cold Water Starch, touting 16 oz packaging, no sticking to irons, and savings versus other starches. It claims chemicals are absent and warns against 12 oz packages.
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Mike
Begorra
Pat
Defiance
Defiance Starch Offered as Best Cold Water Starch
Advertisers claim Defiance Starch is for sale everywhere with unmatched quantity and quality. Dealers note customers quickly reject other starches once Defiance is tried. The copy touts use both cold and boiled water.
Bleached Blonde Motto Phrase Mentioned in Quote
A quoted line notes the expression never say dye as a motto associated with bleached blonde appearances, reflecting a colorful fashion remark.
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Army and Navy
Cate
N. W. Samuel
Ocean Grove
N. J
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Kansas City
George Morton, G. P
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T. Ry
Loe
Sas
Harpham Bros. Co
Lincoln, Neb
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Tuc
A. Paxton
EEE W. N. U. Lincoln
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