Wreck toll rises with theories of track tampering
At Statesville and nearby, the wreck of a $50,000 train leaves twenty two dead and twenty six wounded. Investigators debate causes while families gather as bodies are embalmed and sent home. Names of deceased and injured include A L Bing ham, Charles Webber, Mrs Frank White, Henry Patterson, and bride eyeing recovery.
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Statesville
N.C
Link
Bridgers
Allison
Frank Page
Benahan Cameron
Marshal Nix
Ashville
Ransom
Meitor Caldwell
Wood
Mir
J.C. Irvin
Oroner
Mr. Irvin
Stattesvillle
N. C
Third Creek
Charles Webber
Pittsburg
Frank White
Memphis
Tenn
Henry Patterson
Reidsville
Corinth
Miss
A. L. Bingham
A. L. Sink
Bride
Lexington
R. C. Moore
Helena
Alks
J. F. Holter
Catawba County
Estes
Memphis, Tenn
E. R. Johnson
Memphis Woman Identified in Statesville Wreck Case
A Memphis woman previously unnamed in Statesville wreck reports is identified as Mrs. F. H. White of Memphis. She had spent the summer at Hillsboro, North Carolina, and Mr. White received word she started for Statesville before the tragedy.
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Memruis
Tenn
Statesville
F. H. White
Wreck Victims All Bodies Recovered
Greensboro reports confirm all bodies from the wreck have been recovered with no evidence of bodies missing. Authorities say earlier loss reports are unverified and scenes at the site were highly moving.
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Greensboro
Cloud Burst Near Troy Destroys Bridges and Property
A cloud burst near Sand Lake, Troy N Y, floods Glass House Lake and causes heavy damage estimated at 250 000 to 500 000. Bridges wash away, the Beverwick hosiery mill ruins, and several villages including Slater's Corners and Petersburg suffer housing damage as rail lines and communications are broken.
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Troy
N. Y
Sand Lake
Glass House Lake
Glass Tlouse
Glass Louse Hotel
Sliter’s Corners
Slater’s Corner
Averill Park
Beverwick
New York
Albany
Hoosick
Lebanon
Horse Race Notes From TEE RACE COURSE Meet
United Press reports races at TEE RACE COURSE in Guttenburg New Jersey and Gloucester with winners in six events each. Notable names include Miss Bell Adal gisa Tom Dono hue Kimberly Lithbert Mute Vibrate Glenall Benj amin King Idle Raleigh and more. Times range from 1 06 to 2 17 across furlongs and miles.
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Kimberly
Theodosius
Macauley
Lithbert
Fernwood
Glideaway
Gloucester
N. J
Mute
Regina
Adolph
Vibrate
Noble Duke
Oakwood
Glenall
Flemington
Buckeye
Benjamin
Octagon
Granite
King Idle
Blantyre
Corticelli
Raleigh
Tomboy
Philander
Winston 4 Richmond 8 in Tuesday baseball clash
In Winston Aug 28 Winston lost to Richmond 4 to 8. Other scores include Pittsburg 5 New York 4 and Chicago 5 Philadelphia 8. Umpires listed with each game and battery pairings noted.
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Winston
Richmond
Pittsburg
New York
Baldwin
Miller
Rusie
Buckley
McQuade
Chicago
Philadelphia
Vickery
Scriver
Kling
Clements
Eumslie
Cleveland
Boston
Nichols
Bennett
Young
Zimmer
Hurst
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Inks
Kinslow
Mullane
Harrington
Lynch
Governor Scales’ Condition Improves Somewhat In Indianapolis
In INsBoro on August 28 Governor scales remains seriously ill but more comfortable and fully rational. He recognizes his condition and discusses the doubt over recovery. Friends remain hopeful that treatment by his skilled physician may yet aid him.
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Insboro
Goverles
Michigan Tragedy Leaves Death by Natural Cause
The body of James Burns, 45, was found in his Red Oaks area home by Hermann Grostick. A girl found in the house, believed to be his daughter, was discovered across Burns with a light cord around her neck, suggesting self strangulation. Authorities found no struggle and the house in order. The girl was 19.
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The
United Press
Geartine
Mich
James Burns
Red Oaks
Hermann Grostick
Burns
Insurgent Victory Reported Amid Chilean Crisis
Telegrams from Washington London and New York recount a chaotic Chilean crisis with Balmaceda’s supporters claimed victorious, Valparaiso reportedly surrendered, and battles near Vallenar and Quillota. Officials and insurgent emissaries dispute the claims as ships, consuls, and foreign fleets try to restore order.
Four Found Dead in New York Home
In New York on August 28 four people John Baxter his wife and two children were found shot to death in their apartment at 321 East 160th Street. A 32 caliber revolver lay beside Baxter and a letter to his mother suggested planned suicide. Neighbors heard shots at 10 p.m. but no action was taken. The couple had been married seven years and reportedly did not live happily.
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New York
John Baxter
East 160Th Street
Baxter
Harrison's Future hinges on Blaine in convention
The Star reports in Washington that Harrison believes Blaine has stronger national support than first thought. A source close to Harrison says Blaine must permit his name at the convention or withdraw. Harrison argues Blaine's name before the convention could be unbeatable and cites Saratoga discussions on Blaine's health affecting Harrison's future.
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Washington, D.C
the Star
Harrison
Blaine
White House
Saratoga
Mob hangs Dudley after Georgetown jail raid
About 125 masked horsemen stormed Georgetown Kentucky jail at 1 am arresting Frank Renter and the Kendalls for recent killings. Dudley was seized, hanged at a woodland limb. Kendalls spared due to cross-county sentiments. Mob origin traced to Frankford Midway and Stamping Ground.
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Georgetown
Frank Renter
Farmer Hughes
Dudley
Kendalls
Frankford
Midway
Franklin
Woodford
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