Railway Disaster on Northern Central Line in Jersey
Newark New York August 2 A passenger train derailed near Fairville after leaving Sodus Point traveling about forty miles an hour. Engineer William Meagher died and twenty eight others injured including Lake Shore ticket agent Howard Tubbs who died in hospital Libbie Ford gravely ill. Several passengers were badly scalded by escaping steam and a mother superior and two Catholic sisters were injured. The cause is believed rails spread after recent heavy rains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
N. Y
Sodus Point
Northern Central Railroad
Fairville
William Meagher
Howard Tubbs
Lake Shore
Libbie Ford
Sodus
Rochester
Burges
Park Presarian
E. P. Thatcher
Meagher
Spencer Mead
Pullman Car Accident Near Chama Kills Mother Baptiste
A Rio Grande train near Chama New Mexico overturns a Pullman car killing Mother Baptiste of Denver and injuring Sister Mary Nora Harley McCoy and Conductor Whan. The cause remains unexplained as officials note the track and speed were not extraordinary and no breakage occurred before the mishap. Mother Baptiste was thrown across the aisle and severely injured. Sister Mary Nora suffers serious internal injuries. McCoy loses part of his hand and sustains internal injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durango
Col
Rio Grande
Chama
N. M
Mother Baptiste
Denver
Colorado
Mary Nora
Harley McCoy
Whan
Train wreck at Fireworks Station claims four lives
In an accident on the Southern Railroad at Fireworks Station four miles from East Louis Frank Haefle chief car inspector died Elmore m fireman was fatally injured Scott Mulery engineer seriously injured. A spreading rail caused the locomotive to derail and a boiler explosion scattered debris and steam over the workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Southern Railroad
Fireworks Station
East Louis
Frank Haefle
Elmore m
Scott Mulery
C A Busiel Dies Ex Governor of New Hampshire
Charles A. Busiel former Governor of New Hampshire died at his Laconia home at age fifty nine after a brief illness from heart disease. A Republican, he had been a leading figure in state politics, formerly Democrat, and his opposition to railroad influence and trolley lines gained him broad attention. His career included a high profile challenge to party organization and Civil Service Commission matters. The report also notes a fragment about Lada, Pa, and a line about his only child’s marriage to Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laconia
N. H
Charles A. Busiel
New Hampshire
New England
Repubican
Civil Service
Mat Washington
Jacob H. Gallinger
Aie
Lada
Busleye
Wilson
Tragic drowning follows Germantown family loss
Longstreth Smith of Germantown and his wife mourn their six year old son who drowned recently. After the funeral they sailed from New York to Europe aboard the Oceanica seeking relief from the shock of their child’s death. Zack Phelps a Louisville lawyer died of pneumonia and heart trouble. He helped draft the National Baseball League ten year agreement and was an Elk member. Capt William M Eads a Carrollton attorney and longtime Democratic leader died at home after paralysis at Minnetonka three weeks earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longstreth Smith
Germantown
Philadelphia
Mrs. Smith
Europe
New York
Louisville
Zack Phelps
Phelps
National Baseball League
Carrollton, Mo
William M. Eads
Minnetonka
Minn
Mob Burns Radcliffe Ranch at Grand Mesa Lakes
Reports from Denver indicate a mob destroyed the remaining William Radcliffe property at Grand Mesa Lakes. Earlier, a hotel was burned prompting Radcliffe to seek troops from Governor Orman and to claim British protection. The unrest followed a fatal clash over fishing rights between Radcliffe guards and a ranchman, after which all Radcliffe buildings and the fish hatchery were burned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Col
William Radcliffe
Grand Mesa Lakes
Radcliffe
Ormon
Great Britain
Money Identified in Omaha Bank Heist Case
In Omaha the recovered money band and package, marked 3000 dollars and tied to the Archibald Pacific Express theft, were identified by bank officials. The bundle was addressed to Citizens Bank in St Paul Neb, matching the St Paul address on the stolen money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Neb
Senrge Archibald
Pacific Express
Citigens’ Bank
St. Paul
Archibald
Close of the Conclave San Francisco Chosen Meeting Place
The twenty eighth triennial conclave of Knights Templars closes in Louisville after electing officers and selecting San Francisco as the 1904 meeting site. A gala grand ball at the Horse Show Building caps the session with about 800 attendees. Fraught with contests for junior grand wardenship and grand recorder, the conclave adjourns as members plan excursions and departures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
San Francisco
Knights Templars
H. B. Stoddard
Bryan
Tex
George M. Moulton
Chicago
Generalissimo
Rev. H. W. Rugg
Providence
R. L
W. B. Mellish
Cincinnati
Volanae
Joseph A. Locke
Portland
Templars
Frank H. Thomas
District O Columbia
H. Wales Lines
Connecticut
Minneapolis
Knight Stoddard
Texas Templars
Stoddard
Arthur C. MacArthur
Troy
N. Y
Lee 8
Smith
Pittsburg
C. C. Vogt
Mr. MacArthur
Robert Strong
New Orleans
Harper M. Orahood
Denver
Col
Charles E. Rosebrough
Little Rock
Ark
J.C. W. Coxe
Iowa
Mammoth Cave
Creed Revisers At Work In Westminster Confession Revision
Saratoga New York August 29 Presbyterian committee on the revision met in two executive sessions and made progress. A report to the full committee is likely tomorrow. Dr Johnson's section prepared a short statement of the reformed faith. Dr Dickey's section worked on amendments by a declaratory statement. Dr Niccol's section outlined a statement supplementary to the Confession concerning God’s love for the world and for missions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga
N. Y
Presbyterian Committee
Johnson
Dickey
Niccol
Building collapse in Hoboken kills bartender at Bloomfeld and Center
The three story frame building at Bloomfeld and Center streets in Hoboken collapsed today. George Korchner a bartender in the saloon on the first floor died in the incident. Mrs Helene Bernitt who lived in the building was slightly injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bloomfeld
Center Streets
Hoboken
George Korchner
Helene Bernitt
Many More Victims Of Trenton Steamer Explosion
Philadelphia reports a higher death toll from the City of Trenton boiler explosion on the Delaware river. Nine dead, at least twenty missing, and many passengers unaccounted. Survivors and investigators cite excessive speed and boiler exhaustion as likely causes. Authorities vow a rigid probe with fire marshal, coroner, police, and boiler inspectors involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Trenton
Delaware
N. J
William Nelson
Soldiers’ Home
Hampton
James M'Cormick
Wilmington
Del
Elizabeth Green
William Dunn
Arthur T. Lansing
William H. Keen
Jessie Stratton
John PD. Chew
Camden
Augustus Merkle
Mott Merkle
Herb
John W. Matthews
Frank Albert
Nellie Ballantyne
Herbert Cross
Ethel Stokes
Henry Johnson
Hulmeville
Marion Ashmead
Elizabeth Gillison
James O'Connell
Edna Kinney
Elizabeth Lippincott
Bristol
House of Correction
Edna van Schoick
Hightstown
Fannie Keen
W. C. Mershon
Morrisville
J. W. Hastings
White Lansing
Clara Connor
E. R. Smith
Reid
Lattimer
Dugan
Police Department
United States
John D. Chew
Chew
August Reinhart
Neatty & Levy Shipbuilding Company
City of
Twilight
Delaware River
Explosion and missing feared on City of Trenton voyage
Reports say the Trenton steamer Poconoket was censured for not aiding drowning passengers. The City of Trenton explosion raised suspicions of racing with the Twight, with potential arrests if racing is proven. Chief Engineer Murphy is ill in Wilmington, Del., and a teacher from Bristol, Miss Elizabeth Lippincott, is missing. Twenty people are reported missing. Three United States Supreme Court room workers were injured when a false roof collapsed at the Capitol during repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
Dugan
City of Trenton
Murphy
Wilmington
Del
Bristol
Elizabeth Lippincott
Washington
United States Supreme Court
Capitol
Francis Bloodhounds Track Killer To Coal Mine
Kansas City dispatch reports Bessie Francis, murderer of Miss Mary Henderson near Columbus Missouri, eluded a 200 man posse. Bloodhounds traced to a Black Water coal mine owned by John Hardin but the search failed to locate Francis. Mob lynched three local blacks seeking to force a confession, leading to arrests and warnings of further rewards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Bessie” Francis
Mary Henderson
Columbus
Manhattan
Kan
Hyatt Farm
Francis
Temple
Warrensburg
Chas. W. Hyatt
Emmet Davenport
Charles Brisco
Bud” Francis
Holden
Briscco
Davenport
Porter-Murray
Brisco
Bud Francis
Sheriff Manlove blamed for Peirce City lynching
Adjutant General Cameron reported to Governor Dockery that Sheriff Manlove of Lawrence county was responsible for the lynching of three Black men after the Peirce City race riot. The report says the sheriff left town during the mob era and did not seek militia aid, a decision locals blame for the violence. In Mississippi, Dick Hill who killed Ed Barry was shot by a posse near Sumerville while resisting arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
Cameron
Dockery
Peirce City
Manlove
Lawrence County
Will Godley
Gene Carter
Miss Wild
Mount Vernon
Macon
Miss
Dick Hill
Ed Barry
Philadelphia
Summerville
Schley seeks postponement as Sampson illness looms
Admiral Schley's lawyers press for delay in the court of inquiry citing Admiral Sampson's alleged mental insufficiency and declining health. They demand naval surgeon certificates and may push for a deposition or an adjournment while witnesses travel from the Philippines. Howison's removal from the board is also asserted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Journal
Washington
Admiral Schley
Admiral Sampson
Boston
Sampson
Schley
Santiago
Naval
Philippines
Schrey
Admiral Howison
Journal
Arrest of John Grant in St Louis transit case
General Superintendent John Grant and Motorman William J. Mitchell of the St. Louis Transit Company were arraigned on a manslaughter charge in the death of Anna Lacey. Bond set at 1500 dollars each. preliminary exam scheduled for September 12. Grant previously served with Indianapolis Street Railway, came from Detroit, and left for higher pay in St. Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis
John Grant
William J. Mitchell
St. Louis Transit Company
Anna Lacey
McGowan
Indianapolis Street Railway Company
Reward Off Not Paid In Smelter Gold Theft Case
San Francisco August 2 President Ralston of Selby smelting works says the 32500 reward for arrest and conviction of the thieves who stole over 300000 dollars in gold bullion on August 5 will not be paid. Detectives and others who recovered the treasure and jailed John Winters will be compensated. Winters was under arrest when the reward offer was made and a belief in accomplices and possible country departure prompted the offer. Several officers have been settled with though amounts are undisclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Cal
Ralston
Selby Smelting Works
John Winters
Winters
Yellow Fever Germs and End of Caldas Experiments
Havana August 2 Major Havard chief surgeon says the yellow fever commission has severed ties with Brazilian expert Dr Caldas and will not supervise further experiments. He notes experiments show the disease germ is in blood, not intestines, and that inoculation via mosquitoes confirms transmission. The Army and Sanitary departments agree on immunization for willing subjects with full risk explanation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Harvard
Caldas
Havard
Gorgas
Sanitary Department
Las Animas
Yellow Fever Commission
War Department
Carroll Commission
Ie Sanitary Department
Reed
Army Commission
Schley Case Witnesses Ordered Home From Warships
Ensigns W P Cronan J Halligan Jr R N Marble Jr and A B Macy named as witnesses for the Schley court of inquiry are ordered to return home immediately. Ensign J T Bowers on the Ranger and Ensign C H Woodward on the Isla de Luzon also sent home to serve as witnesses. Authorities seek Gustav E Claeson believed to have been at the wheel on the Texas during Santiago. Claeson enlisted in Boston and was discharged from the receiving ship Vermont at New York July 8 186.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
W. P. Cronan
J. Halligan, Jr
R. N. Marble
Isla de Luzon
Schley Court of Inquiry
Gustav E. Claeson
Claeson
Texas
Santiago
Gertrude Swanson
Torggaten
Torkbhatten
Sweden
Boston
Vermont
New York
Klondike Gold Dust Swindle Expands to Alaska
The Chronicle reports a new phase of the gold brick scam reaching Alaska and the Klondike. Bogus gold dust and nuggets are shipped north in large quantities and sold as claim products, with many victims identified. Two secret service agents are in Dawson investigating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Cal
Alaska
Klondike
Dawson
Cable completes Skagway to Juneau link for Seattle use
Seattle dispatch reports the government marine cable from Skagway to Juneau finished on August 23 and now in operation. The Lakme carried the cable north and has returned with the news. Once the Vancouver to Ashcroft gap is tied in, direct communication to Seattle will be possible, with commercial messages priced at a penny per word under congressional authorization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
Government Marine
Skagway
Juneau
Lakme
Vancouver
Ashcroft
Signal Corps
Morse offers $2 million to buy Telephone Company of America
New York Aug 2 Charles W Morse a Garfield National Bank and Bank of New Amsterdam director has proposed to purchase the Telephone Telegraph and Cable Company of America for 2 million in cash. Circs sent to stockholders urge acceptance as many holders refuse to fund more. Company founded with 30 million capital in New Jersey Nov 9 1894 by Latta Maloney and Haynes building from Continental Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charles W. Morse
Garfield National Bank
Bank of New Amsterdam
Telephone, Telegraph and Cable Company of America
Bell Telephone Company
Morse
New Jersey
Trenton
William J. Latta
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Martin Maloney
Philadelhia
James
Three Shocks End Life Of Staten Island Slasher
Joseph Zachello was executed at Sing Sing for stabbing his mother-in-law Mrs Caroline Muccio to death in Tompkinsville, Staten Island, on January 10. After a quarrel with Muccio's son, he returned to kill Mrs Muccio, slashing her with a knife. The execution used three electric chair shocks before death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Joseph Zachello
Caroline Muccio
Tompkinsville
Staten Island
Sing Sing Prison
Zachello
Mary Louis Muccio
Muccio
Fire destroys Rankin Hotel in Rankin Pa
Guests barely escaped as Rankin Hotel was wiped out by a morning fire in Rankin Pa. A guest named Oats leaped from a third story window breaking his left arm and suffering bruises. Loss estimated at about $10,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Rankin
Oats
Amalgamated Association strike divide o vended by officials
Pittsburg reports indicate Simon Burns proposal to arbitrate the strike was rejected by United States Steel Corporation officials. Discussion centers on incorporation and financing of the Amalgamated Association, with Morgan and associates weighing mandatory state incorporations, trust funds, and security requirements for members as eager nonunion workers flood back to mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Simon Burns
United States Steel Corporation
New York
Amalgamated Association
Shaffer
Knights of Labor
Congress
Morgan
United States Steel Coreporation
Steel Company
Ana
Uniet Oe Steel Corporation
Amalgamated
Corporation
Star Mills
Chicago
Piper
Star
Painter Mills
Painter
Lindsay-McCutcheon
Allegheny
Lawrenceville
Lower Union
Carnegie Company
American Tin Plate Company
Demmier Mills
Mayor Black
McKeesport
Bensdta
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Northern Central
Jersey
Mother Superior
Rio Grande Railway
C. A. Busiel
Zack” Phelps
Eads
Creed
United
States Supreme
MUR
DERER
Miss Henderson
Missouri
Sheriff
Sehley Court
Sehley
Howison
Moval
Indianapolitan
Dr. Ca
Bell Telephone
CC. W. Morse
Burns
Meiers
Schwab
ASSO
Canal Dover
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