Coroners jury finds Wells at Rio disaster
Portage coroner's jury on the 10th held brakeman Wells responsible for the great railway disaster at Rio. Wells was arrested and held to circuit court for the case reflecting the deadly derailment.
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Newspaper
The Warner Sun
Location
Warner, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1886
Page
1
Portage coroner's jury on the 10th held brakeman Wells responsible for the great railway disaster at Rio. Wells was arrested and held to circuit court for the case reflecting the deadly derailment.
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Washington residents focus on autumn races real estate stocks and social season as Congress returns for the new session. Prince Napoleon visits quietly while oleomargarine law takes effect with large domestic production and strict stamping requirements.
A vivid essay contrasts genius and capital with labor and trade, noting how writing, minting, or selling transforms objects into value. A wandering tramp questions store charges at Ebbit House, prompting a clerk’s brisk reply about pricing and local commerce.
The president dispatched funds totaling 55 to aid sufferers in Northwestern Texas, Charleston, and Sabine Pass. Critics argue such lavish charitable disbursement may deplete resources while the president defends aiding distressed communities.
The Columbia Sentinel notes John A. Houlahan’s strong campaigning and a Nordic living near Columbia where he introduced himself as Ole, aiming to win Scandinavian votes. It also mocks Brooklyn Eagle for praising Gov. Hill as Cleveland’s successor, predicting it will harm Hill’s infant boom if continued by Democratic organs.
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