Trainmen Blamed For Illinois Wreck
An Illinois Central investigation blames the block signal and a negligent towerman for the Centralia wreck. The report cites the limited as not seeing a clear track ahead and the express engineer failing to heed signals, assuming right of way while officials from Central and Rock Island railroads were aboard.
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Chicago
Ulinois Central Railroad
Centralia
Centrale
Wre
Rock Island Road
Americans warned in China general massacre expected
Reports from Peking describe fear of a broad massacre as foreign nationals, including Americans, are urged by authorities to seek protection. An imperial edict appeals to Japan and internal powers to suppress unrest, with foreign troops ordered to remain vigilant and ready to evacuate if violence erupts.
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China
Wiperie
Willige
Mintater
Perkin
Pearing
General Nassdor
CY Tween
Shi Kai vows continued war from now on
Premier Shi Kai tells Manchu followers there is nothing left but to fight to the bitter end. He plans renewed effort to exhaust rebels and seek victory without quarter, with support believed from Russia to sustain the conflict. A. B. Dance set for Friday evening January 26 for A. B supporters and friends.
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Pekin
Shi Kai
House of Manchu
M'Farland Defeats Ward In Six Round Boxing Bout
Chicago lightweight M Parland defeats English rival Jack Ward in a six round clash in Philadelphia. The fast pace kept a 3000 crowd on its feet as Ward tired late and MacParland secured the decision. Ward was clearly exhausted near the end.
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Special Nugget Service
Philadelphia
Vacky MacFarland
Chicago
Jack Ward
America
MacParland
Open 18 Million Acres of Agricultural Lands Backed
A government committee favors a bill to open 18 000 000 acres of western lands held for mineral claims to entry. The lands, once set aside for mineral use, prove more valuable for agricultural purposes, according to interior department examiners. The proposal aims to benefit farming and settlement while preserving mineral reserves in a planned public land policy.
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Washington
Interior
Grolacet
Elks in Nome Called to January 28 Meeting
Notice to Elks in Nome and Seward Peninsula to meet in D E E Hill’s office Sunday at 2 PM January 28 to discuss very important business by order of the committee.
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Nome
Seward Peninsula
D. E. E. Hill
Minister of Marine Orders Readied French Third Division
Cherbourg port readies the Third division of the French navy for Mediterranean duties and potential attack on Italy. Dreadnought battleships, cruisers, torpedo boats and destroyers prepare for deployment. Cherbourg, a major naval fortress on the English Channel, hosts the fleet buildup. The Shriners ball is scheduled for February 12.
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France
Minister of Marine
Mediterranean
Italy
Department of
Manche
English Channel
Gibraltar Tryst
Catle
Bryan Denounces Candidate Harmon Before Convention
Bryan attacks Governor Harmon as unfriendly to progressive legislation and urges support for a candidate who can revive Jeffersonian ideals. The Commoner argues Harmon's record blocks progress and warns the GOP nomination could aid the Democrats' absorption by Republicans.
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Lincoln
Willeon Jennings Bryan
Ohio
Thomas Jefferson
Nis
Bryan
Covernor Vatlien
Harneyton
Jude
Convas Court
Cincinnati
Superior Court of
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Republican Leader Sentenced to One Year in Penitentiary
Louis Kounnel, Republican leader of Atlantic City, found guilty of malfeasance in office. He received a one year term at hard labor after years on the water commission, during which his firm obtained large reservoir and water works contracts. The case moves to higher courts for possible reversal or new trial.
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Mary's Landing
Dan
Louis Kounnel
Atlantic City
Kuennel
Water Commission
Fairschilds Named to Republican Congressional Committee
Washington dispatch reports W Fairschilds of New York appointed as member of the Republican congressional committee this morning. Described as a strong straight out party man with substantial New York backing, he is expected to bolster party influence in future appointments. The notice ends with a promotion to subscribe to the Daily Nugget.
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Washington, Jan. W
Fairschilds
New York
Republican Congressional Committee
Fever Outbreak Report Delays at Cuagajuil Port
Commander Levi C. Bertollette of the Yorktown reports yellow fever at Cuagajuil in South America amid insurrection. The illness disrupts American interests and prompts requests for sanitation investigation and medical action at the port.
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Washington
Levi C. Bertollette
Yorktown
Cuagajuil
South America
United States
Italy to Search Neutral Ships in Mediterranean
Rome reports Italy will continue to search vessels of neutral nations in the Mediterranean. Paris was reminded that all ships under French flag are subject to blockade patrol scrutiny. If contraband to Turkey is suspected the same rules apply to any neutral flag.
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Rome
Ulin
France
Italy
Mediterranean
Turkey
War Clouds in South America Tensions Rise Over Paraguay
Reports state Ayres ordered 25 tions between Argentina and Paraguay as unrest tightens across the interior republic. Argentina allegedly attacked shipping through the Parma river waterway, risking direct conflict unless a settlement is reached. Paraguay, landlocked by Argentine actions, may retreat from its stance if sea access remains blocked.
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Argentine
Guay
Interior Republic
Paraguay
Parma
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