Frightful Sharon Mass Train Wreck Kills Four
A rear end collision on the New York New Haven Hartford line at Sharon Massachusetts killed four passengers and injured many as an express train crashed into the local Mansfield to Sharon section. Survivors and officials report wreckage with steam and debris, with victims identified as Franklin A Waters Mary Fitzpatrick and two others.救
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Mesa
Providence
Hete
New York, New Haven & Hartford
Boston
New Tedford
Turer Sumber
Taunton
Muse
Thres
Canton
Mast
Shares
New York, New Haven & Hart- Tord
Shacon
Dt In
Sharon AL
Bharon
Masy
New York
New Haven & Bartford
Primons
Henson
Arcbitunees
Urkeone
Xscond
Franklin M. Waters
Somerville
Mas
Mra
Willem J
Fitzpatrick Barton
Mindy Pitzpatrick
Nes
Mrs. Watson
Af Weaterls
C. H. Irisene
Revere
Jalien Ho Pitsgetrick
Whitcomb
Bostin
Mes
J. HL. Whirrott
Moston
Jones Kay
Jareien Pati
Crockett
Sumergilly
Moxa
Alles Henman
South Boston
Mie
Krieeson and Child
Daniel
Cantor
D.C. McCann
Tudor
Omen
Lowwll
Tyro Entren
Riton
Geeree Quinn
Mia Pitupateick
John Gordon
Diostan
C. W
C. W. Dadmuti
M. Walker
Walttarm
LAY
A. BE Newmark
Pliteborg
Spire SM. Mann
Tilin Vo Erwinnan
South Toaton
Em. Grimshaw
Hnemeer
Eversore
Mansfield
Mary Piispatrick
Altle
Ase
Tve
Lattlertit
New York, New Haven
Otford
Wan
Founklin A Waters
Somarvile
Hexton
Mary Fitzpatrick
H. Prye
Manila Cable Opens After Signals Corps Repair
The Manila cable was repaired and operated by the U S signal corps near Washington Ave 22 The message from Colonel Thompson said the cable was back in working order General Greely and Major HIV were mentioned The cable company president announced full restoration enabling rapid front line communications and supply movements via the Santiago and Ponce routes with St Thomas as a supply source.
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Washington, Ave
Manila
Signal Corps
Thompson
Muntia
Cotowil
Sasila
Washington
Santiago
Ponce
St. Thomas
American Girl Miss Merrant Killed in Alpine Ascent
London reports Alpine deaths surge in a week, including American Miss Merrant who slipped during a dangerous ascent of the Dresseh-Ustersprize near Innsbruck and plummeted about 120 feet. The incident is noted by the Dairy Mall Vienna correspondent amid ongoing mountain fatalities.
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Miss Merrant
London
Dairy Mall
Vienna
Saya
Dresseh-Ustersprize
Innwbruck
GUAM REBELLION and Monotonic Dispatch from Manila
A World dispatch from Manila reports native control of Manila water restricting supply to brief hours daily and asserts the natives cannot govern themselves. The fourth American expedition under Major General Ouls departed from San Francisco July 34 and arrived today. The Monadnock arrived August 15 after stopping at Ludrone inland, previously seized by the first expedition.
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New York
Manilla
Philippine
Manila
San Francisco
Ouls
Monadnock
Guor
Kansas Boy Killed Along B&M Track Near Fort Morgan
The body of a young man about 18 years old, found near the embankment by B and M railway section foreman Anderson, bears no identifying papers. Dressed in gray coat and vest, gray striped pants, and straw hat, he is believed to have been a vagabond trying to ride east and fallen from a train. An inquest led Walter York to suggest the name Carroll Bland from Beloit or Concordia, Kansas, though not positively confirmed.
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Fort Morgan
Col
Anderson
B. & M. Railway
Eastern Point
Walter York
Carroll Bland
Beloit
Concordia
Kan
Tie
Death of German's Wife Found Near Florence
Muon suspicion arises after the death of Eleanora Beckett Powsel wife of German Ernest Powsel. Remains found beneath the stairs near Florence. The couple stayed at Florence once since July 1. The husband returned alone from a drive and Mrs Powsel's body was later found.
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Rome
Muon
Ernest Powsel
Flovence
Eleanora Beckett
Plor
Spaniard’s Rebels Defeated as US Forces Take Captain and Officials
The Spaniard repudiated American rule and formed a local government, swiftly toppled by Captain Whitin of the Monadnock who captured the usurper. Brigadier General MacArthur named Colonel Ovenshine, Colonel Smith of California volunteers, and General Green to key roles. Dead total 25, wounded about 100. Private Diinn and Captain Bjpristed Biursen died of their injuries. exhumation ordered. widow’s claim noted with 10,000 pounds insured for the deceased.
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Whitin
Monadnock
MacArthur
Ovenshine
Twenty-third Regulars
Smith
California Volunteers
Green
Whittier
Diinn
Astur
Bjpristed Biursen
Minnesota Volunteers
Republicans Pouring Into St Louis For State Convention
In St Louis Aug 22 a majority of state delegates and dozens of regents are arriving for the state convention to be held tomorrow. Key figures include Edward Mc Migres and Wallace from Kansas City as possible candidates for top state offices while party factions vie for control of committee leadership and platform adoption.
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St. Louis
Rent Republicacs
Welmter Davin
Rannay City
Aasiatani
Tetector
Rull
Tanie Wnd
Pull Fe
Ibele Tee Djeetivy Hondunrcers
Rogen
Mtn
Bors
Jebouile Rita
Cotamitiee
Chauncey Ives Julley
Wallace
Edward Mc Migres
United States and Britain to act together in shared interests
The London Manchester Guardian reports US Ambassador Hay is recalled to become secretary of state, signaling a policy of working jointly with Britain. Negotiations have produced a substantial agreement permitting bilateral action in the Far East and wherever American and British interests align, without formal alliance.
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London
The
Manchester Guardian
United States
Hay
Waskinston
Washington
Far East
P G Brakeman Shot at Pittsburg Kansas
Harry Barber a brakeman was shot by Ed Brooks a fellow employee at the Pittsburg and Gulf railroad in a Pittshburg eating house. The bullet entered the right side and hip, causing a serious flesh wound. Brooks escaped. Also reported a pulp plant fire at Potsdam destroying property valued around 300000 with 40000 insurance. company capital held mostly in Potsdam.
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Harry Barber
Pittsburg
Kan
Ed Brooks
Pitteburg & Gulf Railroad
Pittchburg & Gulf
Brooks
Barber
Patindam
High Pollmete Pulp and Mining Company
Pxritex
Tre
Lorsta
Potsdam
Tamblyn-Powers Clothing Firm Fails. Debts Turn Over to Trustee
In St Louis this August Tamblyn-Powers Clothing Co filed four deeds of trust with Dr G Wiley Broome to secure Janet Tamblyn and 47 creditors after being unable to borrow funds to cover debts. The business, short lived in the city, closed its North Broadway store and transferred operations to Dr Broome as trustee.
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St. Louis
Tamblyn- Powers Clothing Company
G. Wiley Broome
Janet Tamblyn
North Broadway
African ship McLaurin dodges privateers amid Spain US hostilities
New York awaited arrival of the African ship McLaurin from Singapore. Captain Oakes said he learned of the Spain United States war when he passed Aden and kept the vessel from the usual course to avoid capture. Off St Retena the ship stopped for water and news, which was four months old.
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New York
McLaurin
Singapore
Oakes
Spain
United States
Aden
St. Retena
Cakes
Eighty Drowned Over Pontoon Bridge Collapse
Budapest dispatch reports near Hoad on the Maros a pontoon bridge gave way during a regiment crossing. About 300 men were immersed and eight believed drowned. No further details yet on casualties or rescue efforts.
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London
Budapest
Maros
Hoad
Hope in Kansas Wheat Tour by Overstreet Returns to DC
Representative Overstreet of the Republican congressional committee concludes a westward tour. He left Washington June 1 and has visited sixteen states including Colorado Nevada Oregon Montana North Dakota and California. He cites Republican gains in Kansas Nebraska Wyoming and Oregon and predicts strong party success nationwide based on protective policy and improved business conditions.
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Washington
Aug
Representative Overstreet
Republican Coraressional Committee
Nex
West
Overstruet
Kansas
Sumner
Poplin
Ohio
Kaness
Mebraska
Wyoming
Califortin 4
Oregon
Oreron
Altnar
California
Siman
Sigsbee Promoted for Extraordinary Heroism
Washington Aug. 22 The president promoted Captain Charles D Sigsbee 1 S N now commanding the St. Paul by advancing him three numbers on the set of captains in the navy for extraordinary heroism.
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Washington
Charles D. Sigsbee
S. N
St. Paul
Runaway Freight Train Incident In Kansas
Frank Lynch, a Missouri Pacific brakeman, knocked Conductor De Frantz unconscious with a chair after an altercation, signaled the engine to depart, and the freight pulled away at speed. A pursuit by yard engines and road officials followed for miles, ending when Lynch was captured near Maize after the train outran pursuit signals.
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Wichita
Kan
Frank Lynch
Missouri Pacific
Geneseo
de Frantz
Lynch
Maize
Topeka Church Condemns Sunday Games and Sabbath Violation
United Presbyterians adopt resolutions protesting Sunday ball and the introduction of Sunday games in Topeka. They denounce officials who ignore Sabbath law and criticize police inaction. The church calls Sunday activities a violation and links them to foreign influence.
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United Presbyterians
P. Church of
Topeka
First United Presbyterian Church of
Seagin
Spain
Powder and Fire at Chattanooga Powder Plant Explosion
A massive blast at the Chattanooga Powder Company plant near Qojte wak station 1.5 miles from the city killed two white men Luck B. Eakin and Burton Mortchke and seriously injured six others. After the explosion the plant was destroyed by fire. Banker Recovers His Watch in Chanute Case
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Chanute
Kan
Bert Pickets
Andy Foster
Clinton
Fowler
Easley Convention Backs Anti-Expansion Resolutions
Saratoga Aug 22 The foreign policy conference adopted resolutions opposing immediate expansion. Led by Chancellor McCracken the committee of twenty one presented a report unanimously agreed upon praising the administration for avoiding war with Spain and ending the war with high aims. The resolutions advocate keeping newly acquired islands under U S protection until self governance and oppose privateering while supporting arbitration and a graded diplomatic service. Chairman Rogers and Ralph W Easty were to present the resolutions to President McKinley.
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Saratoga
McCracken
The
University of New York
Committee of Twenty-One On
United States
Spain
Mikrule
Suvern
Scrontage
McKinley
Paris
Henry Wade Rogers
Ralph W Eastey
Chien, Ko
Committee of Twenty-One
Rogers
Grief of Chinese Mother as Willie Tong Held on Theft Charge
Jane Tong, 13 year old son of Chicago's only Chinese artist, was held in the criminal court on a till tapping charge. Bail set at 400 dollars failed. he was taken to county jail. The boy allegedly took money from Geymer's drug store at Green Street and Milwaukee Avenue. His mother, present in court, cried out and collapsed when the decision was announced. Police say he has prior trouble and is wanted for a burglary at 20 Milwaukee Avenue.
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Chicago
Jane Done Tong
Hal Sted Street
Austin Avenue
Criminal
Justice Severson
Green Street
Milwaukee Avenue
Jas
Awille
Willie
Milwaukes Avenue
Fairmount College Seeks $150,000 to Trigger $50,000 Gift
A Chicago donor pledges $50,000 to Fairmount College, contingent on raising $150,000 by July 1901. President Morrison reports over half the target secured from college friends, with hopes to complete the amount in six months. The Congregational college has previous ties to Holismate schools in Wisconsin and Colorado Springs.
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Kan
KL. Holmes
J. K. Pearsons
Chicago
Pearsons
Fairmount” College
Retoil
Wis
Colorado Springs
Pomona
Morrison
Friends of the College
New Jersey
Vermont
Fairmount
A & Congregational College
Bright Coney Island Comedy Opens Season At Crawford Theatre
The Gay Coney Scene a joyous musical comedy will open the city’s theatrical season next Saturday at Crawford Theatre. It features 30 performers, with new elements added for this season. Tickets priced 3 and 1s for first floor 60 cents balcony seats and 5 cents gallery. Democratic State Headquarters to open in Topeka by Sept 1 with Secretary Pepperell in charge, rooms to be secured, funds limited and expenses minimized.
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Democratic State
Throop Hotel
Saturay
Democratic State Central Committer
Topeka
Pepperell
Bryan An Issue In Ohio Democrats Convention
Dayton Aug 22 Delegates gather for the Democratic state convention with a Bryan versus anti Bryan fight shaping the party’s future. The key contest is control of the state organization as delegates are chosen for committees and nominations for 1900. Prominent supporters including ex congressman Sorg and Dowling Allen Myers are aligned with Bryan while gold Democrats resist.
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Dayton
Bryan
Univer
Paul 3. Sorg
Joseph H. Dowlut
W. W. Durbin
State Central Commilttee
Dowling Allen
Myers
George
Shot in the pulpit at Smiley Georgia minister shot
Rev J B Fletcher Congregational minister and missionary for the Aerteart Minsion association was shot in the pulpit while organizing a church at Smiley near Hogan Georgia. He was wounded in the hips and hands. his wife aided him home. An assailant arrested. others at large. Fletcher vows to prosecute. Associations deny Methodism involvement.
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New York
Aerteart Minsion Association
J. B. Fletcher
Smiley
Hfm
Hogan
Fenfley
Pletcher
Fletcher
Association
Methodism
Retain Their Commands Schley and Sampson Will Stay
Washington reports confirm Rear Admiral Sampson will keep command of the North Atlantic squadron and Shore Admiral Schley will stay in his naval post, though temporarily serving on the Porte Rican commission. No changes were announced to other fleet assignments as a routine Navy Department update noted. An unexpected visit by two rear admirals was acknowledged but no details were released.
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Schley
Sampson
Washington
Navy
Barpfon
Boning
Catan
Porta
Mkinley to Attend Omaha Peace Jubilee Week
President Mel Kinley promised Omaha Bev editor Rosewater to attend the peace jubilee week in October. The event marks the war’s end with a memorable celebration and special days planned for the president and regional governors of the trans Mississippi system. Charles Edward Pratt, longtime head of the Bicycling World and first president of the League of American Wheelmen, has died in New York.
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Washington, Ave
Mel Kinley
Rosewater
Omaha Bev
Omaha
Transmicalesippi Sustem
Firat L A. W
New York
Charles Edward Pratt Tous Ger
League of American Wheelmen
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