Wreck at Graceland: Royal Blue Plows Into Local Train
A devastating crash near Westfield New Jersey on the Central Railroad of New Jersey killed at least 24 with sixteen charred bodies recovered and eight previously removed. Engineer Davis admitted taking chances as red blue signals failed to change, and the wreck sparked fierce flames trapping and likely burning wounded beneath splintered cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Graceland
Central Railroad
New Serrey
Westfield
N. J
Davis
Philadelphia & Reading Express
Trains Collide East of Tucson Killing Two Firemen
A head on crash between passenger trains occurred 17 miles east of Tucson at 3 am. Engineer Bruce, Fireman and another engineer were burned to death. eight coffins ordered. Seventeen injured were treated. some sent to Benson. Names of the dead and injured not yet available.
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Tucson
A.T
Bruce
Wilkie
Tony More
Benson
J. M.hilton
Cambridge
Mass
Smashup on Illinois Central injures judge family after rear-end collision
In dense fog near Pulaski early today the Chicago fast train crashed into the rear of St. Louis train No. 203 at 60 mph. The private car of the late Judge J Fentress and his Chicago family was destroyed and their cabin damaged. Three trainmen were injured but no passengers harmed. In a second incident at Tacoon a headend collision between trains No. 7 and 4 east of the station caused deadly results.
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Cairo
Illinois Central Railway
Pulaski
Chicago
St. Louis
St. Lonia
Judge J. Fentress
Ventres
Mouday
Illinois Central
Ony
Bolivar
Lenn
Tuccou
Aria
George Clough
Vail
Avilee
Tacoon
Three Die in C N W Collision Near Latox Illinois
A fog shrouded rear end crash on the Chicago and Northwestern near Latox Illinois killed three stockmen and seriously injured four with one slightly hurt. The collision occurred as stock trains bound for Chicago collided in the fog with crews from the west part stock in charge of stock on the way to Chicago.
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Chicago
Chicago & Northwestern
Latox
Ill
West Part
Ona
Wolves Win Bounty Bill Likely Passed by Legislature
Sim Cheyenne January 27 The wolf bounty bill is likely to pass with little opposition in the senate after a lengthy house debate. Amendments to reduce bounties on wolves to four dollars and coyotes to one dollar twenty five cents were defeated. The session also saw bills on county indebtedness and university loans tied to tax matching, plus a conflict over funding for state institutions. The Tom Horn murder case loomed over the county government debates as bills numbered 9 to 16 in the senate and 43 to 56 in the house were introduced.
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Cheyenne
Cooper
Committee of the Whole
Senate
F.no. 2
Laramie
Fremont
Wh Senate
Itf Schnitger
Laramie County
Tom Horn
Willie Nickell
A Million Voices Praise Dr King’s Discovery
Homer Hall of West Point recounts a severe cold and obstinate cough said to be consumption. After using Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption he recovered completely and gained weight. The ad promotes 50 cent and 1 dollar bottles with trial sizes free at Chas Henderson’s Drug Store.
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Homer Hall
West Point
Dr. King
Chas. Henderson
Burlington Store Robbed by Masked Intruder in Wyoming
In Burlington Cody Wyoming the Prater store was robbed by a masked man. Mr Prater and two boys were inside when the robber forced them to surrender and fire a wall. He escaped on horseback with less than $50 and left no clue to his identity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cody, Wyo
Inn
Prater
Burlington
Mr. Prater
Mob fatally harms Black man after sheriff assault near New Orleans
In New Orleans area on January 27 a Black man named John Thomas who fatally struck Sheriff Benjamin P. F. Ury of Charlen Parish near the city was killed by a mob. His body was left at the scene as authorities investigated the incident and the mob's actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
John Thomas
Benjamin PF. Ury
Charlen Pariah
Reward Offered for Info on City Hall Globe Theft
A reward of nine dollars is offered for information leading to the arrest of the person stealing samp globes from the city hall. Chief Porrna warns the theft continues and urges tips from the public.
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Porrna
The University Girl and Guardianship in Higher Learning
An article discusses the role of family and university oversight in women’s study at eastern and western institutions. It notes that most female students manage their own quarters, hours, and companionships, while some argue for guardianship for those perceived as frivolous or uncommitted to study. It contrasts Radcliffe and Harvard women’s serious approach with broader attitudes toward female students and graduation temptations.
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Thyrasnes
Atlantic
Radcliffe of
Harnart
Old and New Worlds and the Dying Star Theory
The article cites Popular Science Monthly on the moon and earth as worn out stars in late development. It notes the moon's barren surface and a Yerkes telescope image showing volcanic regions with no life evidence. It argues Earth resembles another exhausted stellar analog with ongoing, slow evolution and condensation processes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solar System
Popular Science Monthly
Yerkes
Earth
Chicago Port Growth Tops World Leaders in Tonnage
The New York Sun notes Chicago ranks fourth globally in arrival and clearance tonnage, behind London New York and Hamburg, with 14 156 100 tons. Lake trade expansion boosts Chicago and nearby cities like Cleveland as major entry ports for wheat flour coal iron and lumber. In 1871 Soo canal wheat shipments reached 1 276 705 bushels versus last year over 40 times that amount.
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Chicago
London
New York
New York Sun
Hamburg
Liverpool
Marveilles
United States
Lake Tradfe
Cleveland
Detroit
Ha Falo
Milwaukee
Duluth
Toledo
Soo Canal
Wine judges keep sober in wine tasting debate
A Philadelphia Palm beer study discussed by authorities notes that aroma and brain response determine wine quality. It states moderate wine may not harm the brain, but large quantities affect the brain and stomach, while nine certain factors linked to taste remained unclear.
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Philadelphia
How to Prevent Croup for Small Children
To help mothers protect infants from croup, this article promotes a herbal remedy called Chisilwan Mine Cough Remedy. It claims early hoarseness signals an attack and that use will stop coughing, ease symptoms, and prevent worry. The remedy is described as plant based, easy to take, and widely sold by druggists.
Divorce Petition in United Wyamies District Court
Emma Day sues Prank W. Day in Unta County Wyoming District Court seeking a divorce on grounds of desertion and failure to provide. Respond by March 7, 1903, as required by Rosyar Minurn, Clerk of Court.
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W. Day
Emma Day
Unta
Wyamies
Rosyar Minurn
Cverk
Cat
Forest Reserve Lieu Application Notice
United States Land Office Evanston Wyn dun January 1903 announces that Patrick J Queerly of Keermerer Uinta County Wyoming filed March 6 1901 for a land tract described as the Ed of section 30 township 19 north range 116 west. Within thirty days protests may be filed if the land is more valuable for minerals than agriculture. First publication January 17 1903 posted January 15 1903.
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United States Land Ofice
Evanston
Patrick JF
Keermerer
Uinta County
Wyo
Sioner
General Land Office
Chas
Kingston
Notice of Assessment Work by Bonanza Oil Company
Notice to all concerned that Bonanza Oil Company of Uinta county Wyoming with principal office in Evanston Wyoming and branch in Salt Lake City Utah is performing assessment work for 1902 on multiple sections in town 20 range 117 and nearby 21 116. Shareholders must provide their portion within 90 days or forfeit their interest to cover expenses including assessment work advertising and sale costs. Dated November 22 1902. G W Lynch Secretary n2-30
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonanza Oil, Company
Uinta County
Wyoming
Evanston
Wyo
Dooly Block
Salt Lake City
Utah
Bo-Nanza Oil Company
Copartnership
Bosanza di Compaur
G. W. Lynch
Notice for Publication on Timber and Stone Lands
Notice is given under the 1878 act for sale of timber and stone lands. John K. Arnold, Evanston, Uinta County, Wyoming, filed on January 3, 19 with his application to purchase Lot 24 and the SE quarter of the NE quarter, Township 22 North Range 116 West, Sixth Principal Meridian. Interested parties must file objections within sixty days. Witnesses: William Newbrough, Arthur Robinson, Charles Beach, Frank Malone of Frontier, Wyoming. Final hearing before the Register and Receiver at Evanston, Wyoming, on a date to be announced.
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United States Land
Pring Pal
Pereons
Witnenras
William Newbrough
Evanston
Wyo
Arthur Robinson
Charles
Beach
Frank Malone
Prontier
Wyong
Megsinter
Wynting
Mitch Hath
Jemeh
Kingston
Kegietor
United States Land Offer
Evanson
Act of Congress
Charles S Beach
Frontier
Uinta County
Forfeiture Notice on Petroleum Claim Interests in Wyoming
Co owners in mineral claim located in Section 6 Township 1 North Range 18 West, Big Horn County Wyoming face a forfeiture order under Revised Statutes. If within ninety days after this notice you fail to contribute your portion of expenditures, your interest will revert to subscribers. Gardens SA Hoennvas.
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Bowe
Minti
Wellon Elwou
Mery de
Notice for Publication of United States Land Offer Evanston Wyo
Notice is published for Charles S Beach of Evanston Wyoming and others seeking parceling of public land under the 1868 Timber and Stone Act with a sixty day filing window. Witnesses William Newbrough John R Arenold Arthur Robinson Frank Malone testify to land’s character. proof to be before the register and receiver at Evanston Wyoming on Saturday March 14, 1903.
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Wiboddien
Sim
Sretuthon
Vhilau
Emde
Porte
Rth
Persia
Towo Barrett's Park
Cinta
E Cumisras
Pininciti
Forest Reserve
Apan
The
Electras
B. W. Davis
Diamondville, Wyo
Daly Hotel
Society Directory
Tanalay
Hale Ober
Anna Beat Wines
Rehend Drothewn Betteu
Kodom
NIMH
Ps Diamm
Mote Avery Va
Ino Yangwee
Thoresay Hivnt
Trean
Olympia Labuan
Mondrile
Was
Eleazor Joneh
Baohew
Wobunson
Kemmmnkie Abrin
Nait PO
Kenmerry Wye
MK Smrela
Notcom
MCA
Worthy Bee
Abanta
Maroindville Marte
Eo Mally
Mepram
Jet
Boel
Diamondville Livery Stable
Mountain Trading Co
R. H. Randall
Tsoen
Kodol
B.C. Oaisis Vialoesce
E. F. Guyen
Union Pacific
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
F. A Miller
Claude S. Williams
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