Frightful Train Crash Blamed on Faulty Orders
A Grand Trunk Railway collision between a passenger and a freight train near London Ontario left about 30 dead and many injured. Reports say the disaster stemmed from an operator failing to give proper meeting orders, with a blizzard hampering relief efforts and complicating rescue. A relief train carried physicians to the scene as the wreckage was cleared and casualties transported to hospitals.
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Nan Senger
McGuigan
Theadenpa Trunk
Adder
Grn Wetter
London
Der
Beinelad
Winstead
Canada
Stewart
Ates Wire
Bette
A. Ricketts
Jiro Premtiortin
Enta
Haron
Nerthey
Peterbor
Ont Jaenen
IL Northey
Peterharo
Ale
Cnils Chicago
You Morse
Wite
Reba
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Prescott
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Daal Haeves
M. Stewart Vehid
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Ctilener Dimey
Lou Latch
Dart Huson
Mra
W.cot
Margaret Cott
Bone Con
Cole
Eitr
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Byres
Laiedin Cut
Sarl Showrt
Gativea
Wis
Ebony Lasheath
Hold Stedart
Jhrie Bator
Woodstock
Tie Wiel
Lavette
Lahn
Olbers Tallin
Durie
Afra
Cartismyten
Inter
Phonnte
Bertoon
Heathers
de Huet Vink Rsa
Tremendous Christmas Season Trade in Chicago Merchants Report
Chicago shoppers saw record December sales with volumes higher than ever before. Merchants cite wet weather last week and rising costs as factors but note strong demand and overall prosperity. The year end push recorded millions in business and a notable price increase in some goods.
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Chicago
Kam
Metbstory
Busihon
Yan
Bone
Como
Suit to oust Topeka gas company over franchise validity
Quo warranto proceedings in the Kansas Supreme Court challenge Excelsior Coke and Gas company rights claiming the gas franchise is invalid as passed eleven months before the old franchise expired. City Attorney Spencer seeks removal if the city proves the ordinance lacked proper authority and renewal timing, risking termination of the disputed franchise.
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Quo Warranto
Excelsior Coke and Gas Company
Topeka
Chas. F. Spencer
Supreme Court
Spencer
Godard
Ety
More Land
Dows Pot
Supreme Courta
Attornay Genfra Gobind
Ese
Mu Company
R. J. Cofrin
Ga Company
Juric
Anto
Nits
Jexas
Vinewood Company
Connell
Tan Gunn
Finke
Ed Hawes
Pe the Ferond
J. Eittingen
BM. Curtis
Cal Surfess
Fetotedn
EB. J. Tout
Ritchie
Rity Ininto
Elt
Anid
sieBe
Recital Debut Costs and Revenue Reported by Committee
Financial notes from the Toneka Chiral Walon recital show actual costs totaling 56 dollars with ticket receipts around 84 dollars. Advanced ticket sales plus season sales brought in just over 1,000 dollars, funding Sunday night entertainment and Choral Union activities. Major T. J. Anderton organized preparations and expects no reserve fund draft for the society on the 28th, pending date compliance.
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Simula Teket
Jo Livsson
Reason Ticket
Charal Unston
T. J. Anderton
Price Case Settled in Atchison County Complex Estate Disputes
The long running Peicestigation case tied to former State Senator John M. Price and his Atchison assets was settled by all parties with First National Bank of Atchison as plaintiff. Details recount Price’s financial decline, mortgage squeezes, and eventual sale of property. a deficience judgment remained and Mrs. Price’s actions are noted as part of the settlement. The matter, which drew wide attention, was sent to trial and later paused by settlement while in Atchison County.
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Atchison County
Lodas
All Purtion
Waller
First National Bank of Atchison
John M. Price
Senter Price
Kansas
Atchison
Lavin Auld
Firet National Bank of Atchison, Noam
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Price
State Senate
Len
Torecowure
Prine
Supreme Court
Bailey Returns From Christmas at Baileyville and Plans Work
Governor Bailey, back from Christmas at Baileyville, arrives to review state department reports. He mentions editing plans and tidying materials before presenting his message. Congressmen and local candidates, including Mull, McFarland, Key, Ballinger, and Dolley, are listed as arriving to discuss appointments and ongoing elections.
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Ceet
Wi i. Bailey
Baileyville
Mr. Bailey Toyiay
Malley
Armerge
Charles. Mull
Russell
The
Honge
J. H. McFarland
Lincnin
Mitgenit-At-Arme
John F. Key
Wellington
Staty Flab
J. C. Ballinger
Buriington
A. J. Trodachalie
Rier Counte
Smith
J. J. Brewer
Abilene
J. S Dolley
Watuunnse
Head End Collision Near Dodson Delays Missouri Pacific
Kansas City dispatch reports a head end collision between two freight trains on the Missouri Pacific near Dodson four miles south, about 1 a.m. Killed brakeman Norton of Sedalia and two others. one fireman severely injured and another seriously hurt. Both conductors were injured lightly.
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Kansas City
Paula
Kes
Micouri Pacifc
Dodson
Norton
Brakemin
Sedalia
Isonet
Wittiam Bed Jenptanre
Ore Eid
Erieer
Lenatic
Trakeman
Nea Cu
Weather Summary From IT 18S Climate Report
The report notes a warmer day with a minimum temperature of eight degrees. Government forecast described as Purdy cloudy tongue and Sunday with southwest wind. Earlier readings show a morning wind and temperature around seven degrees, with obsolete phrasing remaining unreadable.
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Bere
Governor Stanley Defends Cuts to State Boards
Governor Stanley replies sharply to critics, stating his early term effort to reduce state boards. He argues the moves streamline government and improve efficiency, detailing the rationale behind trimming boards and asserting long term savings.
How Money Was Saved in State Government
Governor Stanley defends early term economy moves amid criticism for abolishing boards and offices and refusing a state accountant. He cites reducing expenses by cuts, repays, and previous measures by Governor Leedy. The piece covers fiscal restraint, contested spending, and political comments from officials and editors, including references to Brantes, Cole and Godard. The report also notes local political chatter in Brownvarity and nearby counties about future offices and bank deposit plans.
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Stanley
Accre
Ion
Board of Pardons
Leedy
Li Offlee
Brantes
Leed
Liredy
Guy Stanley
Adjutant General's Fund
William A White to Write Washington Political Pieces
Dispatch from Emporia reports William A White will stay in Washington and write weekly political articles. He plans to cover national politics from a non partisan angle, delivering clear analysis with his humor. White will be in Washington briefly in February, staying in Emporia's home region otherwise.
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William Alley White
Washington
Mpor Ta
Karen
Wiliam Alters White
Weshnuryon
White
Tewenorth Washington
Alf. White
Imiman
Warkington
Kansas
Emporia
Chicago
Worst gale cripples Denmark coast and railways
Copenhagen reports the worst gale in years disrupting telegraph and rail service, causing property damage and fatalities. Ships wreck, ferries halted, and sea levels surged near the Sound. Rescue crews report multiple drownings and widespread wreckage across coastal towns and harbor facilities.
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Denmark
Th Sound
Seversd Abipa
Danish Islanda
Sweden
Exle
Thriller Nests Ushtiing
Teloumne Weetved
Provines
Wnoraous Samage
Loaty Fave Beer
Elsigoré
Perauns
Iinvernex
Ibolias Randed
Not We
Jou Barka
Peary
Fean
Gun Kills a Child in Hutchinson Christmas Dinner Tragedy
A shotgun discharge at a Hutchinson Kansas Christmas dinner kills a young girl and injures two brothers. The child reportedly went to the gun while playing with toys as the family and guests gathered. Police and family provide initial accounts, with the incident occurring during a festive gathering.
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Hutchinson
Kan
Abbyville
Te Scott
Anvadjgialus
Tut Pelther
Elfor
Robbers Sweep Union Bank In Failed Mevolving Heist
A two-man robbery at Union Bank during Christmas week left the vault door and interior wrecked. About 30 shots fired as townspeople stayed indoors while the culprits escaped. Police and insurance concerns assess the damaged building and stolen funds totaling thirteen thousand dollars.
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Et Louis
Union
Bank of Union
Celock & Loud
Cement Busch
A Raise for Mitchell in Mine Workers Union Inauguration
Officers of the Mine Workers Union plan to push raises for President Mitchell and Secretary Wilson. Mitchell earns 1600 dollars yearly. fund contributions from officers supported a strike effort. Convention expected to set a wage increase, with 1000 delegates last year and a 250000 membership, rising toward 1200 delegates this year. Abandoned steamer Mombasa reported on fire near Colombe after leaving Calcutta for New York. Temperatures across large cities include New York 30, Boston 22, Philadelphia 22, Washington 24, Chicago 7, Cincinnati 8 below zero.
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United Mine Workers of American Movement
Mitchell
Wilson
Wiesom
RLS
Khtring Abe
Mine Workers’ Journal
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Lamente
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Jexcelstor Coke and Gas Company
DE Lussan Money
Choral Society
Bailey
Elect
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Mr. Godard
Br. Cole
E. Brown
Hannell
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Congressman Curtis
Manhattan
Matt Albaugh
State House
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Albruch
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Grimes
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Athaugh
Jewell County Monitor
J. F. Close
Tietleville
Tuilige Bertrar
Council Grove
Grove
Jim Fike
State Board of Fairaid Commissioners
A. G. Mead
Mitchell County
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America
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Archduke Ferdinasy
Mixony
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Wichita Chamber of Commerce
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Roumania
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Kouriaria
Dee
Kam Sane
Union, Mo
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Mombaasa
Captris Fair
Calcutta
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Colombe
Tee
New Yorke
Pauladelphia
Washingcton
Mignes Pons
Mills’ Store News
the Mills CO
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