Three Killed in L Train Collision in New York
Three New York trainmen were killed in a collision between two trains. The wreck left a yardmaster, a crewman, and a foreman fatally injured. several passengers and other crew members were seriously hurt. The crash involved a passenger train slamming into an empty train, causing chaos as cars and locomotives derailed and crews attempted to escape.
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New York, Ji
Brooklyn
Stew Pow
Dent
George Guila
James O'Brien
William Mc Mergueon
Bo Smith
Spead
Tigra Nave
Princ Dos Father Appeals to American Ambassador in Berlin
A fragmentary report describes an appeal by a prince’s father to the American ambassador in Berlin regarding Miss Farrar. The item mentions attempts to influence a publication and concerns about Miss Farrar’s reputation and family connections.
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Princ
Berlin
Vertin
William
Geraldine Farrar
Amex Sear
Wecermlplayer
Eemsier
Farrar
Mitra Ffar Han
Notoriety Agitates Girl in Wreck Victim Case
Philadelphia report notes Lillian Biber, fiancée of the victim from Dawson wreck, receiving marriage offers from strangers. The case spurs nationwide gossip as readers follow attempts to find her home, future, and place in America amid media attention and public interest.
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Philadelphia
Lillian Biber
Paélieh
Ambenwelled
Dawson
Worle
MeKersport
America
Mrioneport
Hernett
Paw-Paw Praised by Prof Clark as Remedy for Nervousness
Prof Warren Clark, a well known scientist and traveler from Thomas Street in New York, endorses Munyon's Paw-Paw as nature's own remedy for indigestion and nervousness. He cites personal experience from travels, noting increased appetite, strengthened system, and relief from ailments after using the product.
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Clark
Warren Clark
Thomas Street
New York
North Topeka social notes and local visits mixed
North Topeka society items report visitors from Silver Mivees Hila and Agnes Cunningham at Meriden Whist club gathering at Artis Martha Kimball’s home. Local residents attend installations, visits, and travel news. masquerade dance prizes awarded. oil development talk in Chanute. wreck photography near Willard described with local reactions.
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Lukens
E. Harsferd
Silver
Hila
Agnes Cunningham
Silver Lake
Meriden
Artis Martha Kimball
Gordon Street
Artuay
Galveston
Tex
Artogy
A. Walker
van ‘Street
Alte ‘Thornburg
Holton
Haa
Gvest
Pulrriew
Kansas Avenue
Sieldsy
Litian Creek
Indian Creek
Topeka
Bridie
Belonsa
Myers
Longton
Kas
Ote Okbi
Anna O'Rourke
Concordia
Heblee Green
Wm. Allen
Ante Ae Ee
T. Courtney
Bloomfield
Bing Melntine
Tloontelt
le Courtney Sic Company
Kansas City
Maude Taggart
Normal
Alisa Jessie Myers
Western Avenue
Deeaes
Reni Heston
Dodo
BH. W. Coad
Ars. Campbell
Boulder
Cal
Pittsburg
AL J. Arhold
Jackson’ Street
Cottly
Fogeson
Tome
Aurora
Bio
Emperor of Sahara seeks American sailors for navy
Lebaudy, known as the Emperor of Sahara, contacted U S officials to recruit American sailors for his empire’s navy. Officials declined, noting Americans would be unable to serve in his navy and could be arrested if drawn into such offers.
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London
Gan
Fifty Strikers Arrested Across Factories in Batavia
A chaotic report states that in Batavia police detained fifty striking workers from multiple factories after protests erupted. The piece notes a dispersal by authorities and indicates that cases are scheduled for next Wednesday.
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Chicako
Jan
Tris Bane
Auroriai
Hecabar
Batavia
Schwab on Stand in Bethlehem Steel Sale Case
Charles M. Schwab testifies in New York as the receiver seeks control of the Bethlehem Steel sale to United States Shipbuilding. Schwab, ex-president of U S Steel, says he has no current occupation and severed ties with Bethlehem Steel, while acknowledging a large pecuniary interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steel Trust
New York
Chas
M. Schwab
United States Steel Corporation
United States Shipbuilding Company
Bethlehem Steel Company
J. B. Morgan & Co
United States Shipbuilding
Belmr
Smith Sulexes
Uble
Bethleham Company
Tatermyer
Major J T McTeer Dead Knoxville Mayor Dies in New York
Major J T McTeer mayor of Knoxville Tennessee died at the Hoffman house from stomach trouble. He came to New York last summer for treatment improved, then illness recurred leading to an operation two weeks later. His wife and son were with him earlier, a later chill caused fatal complications. The body will be shipped to Knoxville today.
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New York
J. T. McTeer
Knoxville
Tenn
Hoffman House
Major McTyer
Major McTeers
Knoxv ‘Ville
Mra. McTeer
Knoxville Toay
Glasses for spectacles raise in price shocks dealers
New York reports a five to ten percent price advance on spectacles and optical goods as manufacturers pass increased raw material costs to wholesale dealers. Domestic troubles noted in society column. In Kansas, Judge Hazen partly grants and later revises a divorce decree for William Reed and wife, setting aside the earlier decree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
Willian. Reed
Judge Hazen
Bunce Arrested on Criminal Charge in Local Case
Charles A. Bunce living west of town was arrested today on a criminal charge filed by mother Marie Kirkpatrick concerning an eight year old child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Bunce
Lves
Marie Kirkpatrick
Steel Rail Trade Quiet Amid Cancellations and Price Shading
New York reports mixed activity in steel rail and finished materials as some railroads cancel orders and postpone deliveries while buyers wait. Iron Age notes capacity exceeds last year and demand soft for billets, with price resistance in steel plate and structural material imports. foundry iron market gains activity and northern producers show willingness to shade prices.
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New York
Pix
Sparheim
Iron Age
Milia
Althin
Tvel
Tron Burs
Sherte
Indians Unfriendly Chiefs Seen in Colombian Uniform
New York dispatch from Colon reports Bancroft officers returning from a Caledonia coast cruise to probe the alleged abduction of San Blas chief Inanaquina. The San Blas Indians opposed landing and ashore presence, refused fruit and water sales, and the chief was seen at a distance wearing a new Colombian uniform.
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New York
Ihe
United States
Gangest Bancroft
Caledonia
Inanaquina
Colon
San Blas
Bancroft
Southern Pacific Plans Third Rail Across Sierras
San Francisco January 7. The Southern Pacific outlines a scheme to cross the Sierras by a third rail electric system between Sacramento and Truckee after deferring the tunnel project. An electric plant would be built at Truckee to supply power for motor cars aiding trains on the steep grade, with plans submitted to President Harriman.
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Southern Pacific
Sierras
San Francisco
Souther Pacific
Sacramento
Truckee
Harriman
Mason Sentenced to Life in Prison for Murder
Sheriff Locusus escorted William A. Mason, colored, to the penitentiary for a life term in the murder of Fred Tutcher. Mason delayed travel due to rheumatism. Deputy Harry Nichols accompanied Locusus. Sixte Lopez sails for Japan, seeking justice for Filipinos and studying sugar production methods at plantations. Coliseum declared safe despite earlier closures. city building department to investigate further.
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Locusus Marhing
Willam A. Mason
Fred Tutcher
Tues
Himeek
Harry Nichols
Licas
Sixte Lopez
Japan
Honolulu
Manila
Coliseum
Chicaeo
Jelly Bulldties Department
Chicago
Collewum
Council of War in Cripple Creek as vagrancy order looms
In Cripple Creek Colo on January 7 Colonel Verdeckberg met post commanders to discuss enforcing the vagrancy proclamation. A one day grace period for striker refiring or finding work, followed by wholesale arrests. Prisoners charged only with vagrancy to be evicted from Teller County and barred from returning. H Reimer held in county jail. Buffalo N Y resident may seek habeas corpus in U S district court.
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Cripple Creek
Colo
Verdeckberg
Teller County
H. Reimer
Buffalo
United States District Court
Governor Urges Press Gag to Stop Feud Reports
Frankfort Kentucky January The governor W C Beckham urged passage of a law to penalize exaggerated feud reports. He proposed gagging the press claiming sensational journals overstated Breathitt county tragedies hurting the state. He defended Kentucky safety and accused sensational outlets of morbid greed.
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Frankfort
Kentucky General Assembly
W. C. Beckham
Breathitt County
Kentucky
Union
Breitnitz County
Chicago
New York
Pearls Found in Oyster Bite in Philadelphia
Pearls estimated at several hundred dollars were found by Mrs. G C Schofield of Bath Pa while eating fried oysters at her daughter’s home in Philadelphia. Eleven pearls were recovered. three are large and perfectly round with others of good color. An expert preliminarily valued them highly. Also noted are brief items: F E Clark arrives in Honosuy on world tour and a Des Moines electrical worker bears responsibility for a Capitol fire but will face no prosecution amid local notices.
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Philadelphia
G.C. Schofield
Bath
R. F. Reinhardt
Low Rates to Portland via Union Pacific
Union Pacific offers round trip tickets to Portland Oregon on sale January 4. Rates published include 54 dollars for travel with return by January 31 1904. Information on berths routes and schedules available from depot agent Fulton at Kansas Avenue.
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Portland
Oregon
Union Pacific
Navona
Ore
Union Prestte
Cath
Pulton
I. A. Lewis
Kansas Avenue
Wheeler Apology Clarifies Albaugh Remarks
Mr Wheeler denies directing statements at Albaugh and says remarks referred to how fines were collected last winter during the early legislature. Albaugh, at home with a broken tee, says he was not slighted and thanks the committee, noting no member was mistreated. Wheeler later tells Albaugh he did not intend to target him.
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D. W. Wheeler
Marion
Republican State Central
Albaugh
Wheeler
State Journal
Writes His Own Epitaph Instructs Tombstone Inscription
Lorenzo D. Hammell, a former Burlington coal dealer who died on his Mount Holly area farm, left in his probate file a tombstone inscription. The inscription asserts the eternal law of life and death and quotes a philosophical statement on production and design attributed to an omniscient power.
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Tombstone
Mount Holly, N. Jr
Lorenzo D. Hammell
Burlington
Octogenarian Surrenders to Protect Bondsmen in Estate Case
W 8 Holmes, 94, of Whitney Point, in Broome County jail after turning himself in to honor a court order to return $1,800 from his late wife. He faced contempt for spending the money before her death and displacing heirs, choosing jail over heirs getting him jailed.
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Binghamton
Holmes
Whitney Point
Broome County
Befane
Smally
Storm forecast and local weather outlook
Cider Smith correctly forecast the January storm and future unsettled weather. The forecast notes a northeaster passage, with light precipitation and a shift in wind direction likely by Saturday or Sunday.
Who Travels in Tourist Sleepers
Who travels in tourist sleepers includes farmers land seekers and ordinary travelers while the very rich and the Fury poor are excluded. Class tickets are accepted with savings noted. Berth rates are about half standard sleepers, total saving near $20. Rieck Birandal offers a weekly service via Topeka. ask for 4 Sleeping Car division pass agent.
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Dusinass
Topeka
Legislature to Rename Heir Eddie Peckham After Benefactor
Newport Jan 7 The legislature will be asked to rename the boy Eddie Corcoran Peckham after his benefactor Francis Baring Peckham the will leaving the trust of 20000 for the boy 5000 to the father 16000 to a Mary Co Mahoney Peckhams house to revert to the boy at age 10 Miss Mahoney says they seek security and the boy will be educated to fit life while remaining modest and unseen in the face of wealth
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Francis Baring Peckham
Newport
R. 1
Fdille Gorcoran
Francie ‘Baring Peckham
Peckham
Eadie
Allan Mary Co. Mahoney
Mr. Peckham
Addie Corcoren
Central Court
Miss Mahoney
Eddie
Mise Mahoney
Elis
Twins Born on New Year to Pittsburg Farmer Couple
Charles Ritter Jr 38 and Albert ten years younger are brothers to the newborn twins named Joseph and James born to 60 year old mother. Charles Ritter Sr 70, emigrated from Saxony in 1840 and has farmed in the county for four decades. Mrs Ritter from Cassel, arrives at a moment of family happiness and plans to continue farming as long as possible. The family history notes German birth and nine children prior to the twins.
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Pittsburg
Charles Ritter
Bristol Pike
Pennypack Jane
Jreephand James
Charles Ritter. Jr
Albert
Ar. Ritter
Saxony
Cassel
Hesse
Ritter
Elexir
Fifty Year Romance Ends in Beloved Wedlock in Belleville
In Belleville Illinois a 79 year old man Christopher Deininger married 70 year old Mrs. Evan Haile after a childhood bond rekindled into romance. They had grown apart and married others before reuniting and marrying today. The couple leaves immediately on their wedding journey.
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Deininger
Panealan
Pigetingarion
Topeka Drugists Clash Over Prices
The speaker laments that nearly all Topeka druggists are cheap except one, who is dear. They fear a collective attack or reproach and express disbelief at the prospect of being singled out. The remark suggests tension over pricing among local chemists.
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St. Louis
Munyon
North Topeka
A. M. Baird
Northern
Shawnee Development Company
Chanute
Earnest
Don
Winifred Bobb
Fred
Abe Joseph
Willard
Omrafiill
Farfie
Chum
Willard Ont
Schwab
Major M'Teer
Kael
Kansas
Charles Bunce
Colombia
Mason
the State Journal
Council OF War
Pennsylvania
Boon
Honosuy
F. E. Clark
Society of Christian Endeavor
Sleree
Charf
Des Moines
H. Prave
State Capitol
Mr. Bobbitt
Omn
Pete
St Arnold Drag Co
St N
Kansas Ave
MR. Wheeler
Mr. Albaugh
Smith
Dan Hanna
Saranac Lake
Carl ‘Gordon
Daniel R. Hanna
Cleveland
H.cullom
Garland
Texas
Chamberlain
Ana Croup
Bow
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