Wabash Limited Train Wreck Near Peru Kills Sixteen
A night wreck of Wabash train No 3 near Peru collapsed a trestle in dense darkness at 12:00 AM. Sixteen Italian emigrants bound for Colorado died, many others injured with likely more deaths. The train consisted of seven cars with emigrant and baggage cars. the engine and cars plunged forty feet. Names of identified victims include several from New York and St Louis. investigators mention a jointed seven-car flyer and a curved trestle collapse as cause. Rescue workers and local officials rushed to the scene as darkness hampered recovery.
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Nise Gniles
Thin City
Colorado
Tames
Dire
Willises Covina
Ite
General
Ron Founthin
Wah ‘Sener
Tharent
Desver
Teltan
New York
Pola
St Louis
Ind
Utarion Vianlonn
Aaleeman
Severais
Letrelt
Toledo
St Louie
Wiliam Cettrd
Maylog
Emiteer Hutier
Tralee
Louis
Allan
Remains of Washout Accident Bring Casualty List
An extensive rail washout accident report lists numerous injured and missing. Names include Mattie Crux, Mrs James Hay, and Italian laborers among others. several locations cited are Cash Gate California Toledo and Logansport. The incident involved a culvert washout causing a section of roadbed to collapse and trains to derail with at least one engine and multiple cars involved. Authorities mention plans for a temporary bridge and continued recovery efforts.
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Bonty
Mattie Crux
Jos. Cruz
Cash Gate
Cali
Gould
Cotter
Iron Mountain Road
Tinured
Clough
Express
Airakeniuce
Toledo
Julie Be Pupe
Louis
Thatta Jones
Fark
Cesar Springs
John Wilkins
Lafayette
Ind
Sichole Polaski
John J. Ickes
John F Ickes
Fiesno
Annié Gruber
Stea
Pultporter
A_ Themen
Seyer
Ark
John Muohivic
Durie
Brode
Angela
Soa Grosele
Daly
Joa Gryene
Bie Fe
Asd Neots
Kurt
Otto Luckenville
Hoboken
N. J
Charlie Park
Annis Park
David “Renew
Reno
Greenup
Beetland
John O Marto
Twaver
New York
Joseph Poxta
Trinidad
Golo
Josepl Cris
Costergate
Utah
George S. Milner
Alton
FE. Stownwrell
Ollo
Dr Depew Sails Away for Europe Mission
New York Senator Chauncey M Tepex sailed for Europe today. He expected to reach abroad to take part in the New York mayoralty campaign. The announcement notes Tepex plans to engage in political duties during his journey.
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New York
Chauncey M Tepex
Europe
Future of Cuba debated by Senator in Hall of Cuba
New York June 16 The next issue of the independent will continue a piece captioned The Pacifica Hall of Cuba written by Senator Or vile Ho Piatt In closing the writer asks will the new government succeed He warns against a mere paper republic and recurring revolutions that could threaten peace and U S interests, likening it to prior Spanish rule.
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OH Piatt
Seys Island
New York
Pacifica- Hall of
Cuba
Vile Ho Piatt
United States
Depew Makes Will In New York
New York June 24 Senator Chauncey M Depew has just made his last will and testament. The ceremony is described as fitting for his age and civic stature with the will to be filed soon at the Grund station. Details are limited due to garbled text.
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New York
Chauncey M. Depew
Duval and
Mortimer
T.cow
New York Aldermen Back Kansas Harvest Aid Plan Faces Criticism
Kansas harvest debate unfolds as New York aldermen back sending 5000 unemployed workers, a plan praised by some officials but criticized by Director Gerow and others. Dispute centers on actual need versus overstate claims and funding duties.
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Associated Press
New York Board of Aldermen
Kansas
Gormin
Serre
State Employment Bureau
Kattsis City
Getow
Falda
New York
Gerow
Siderman
Stanley
Manhattan
Kunsikt
Missouri
Cele
D. W. Blaine
Pratt
Blaine
Wichita
Kansas City
Lncal State Bureau
R. Fort
Cherryvale
Atchison
Estate Employment Bureau
Kruger Honored in Rotterdam Welcome Ceremony
Rotterdam June 26 Mr Kruger president of the late South African republic was greeted at the railway station by the burgomaster delegations and many ladies. A formal reception followed as hundreds of workmen and officials joined a joyous display with Transvaal anthem music and speeches praising liberty.
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Kruger
South African Republic
Transvaal
Stregnes
Wberty
Mid
Kruker
Fife
Earl Russell Bigamy Trial Noted by Peer Jury Panel
New York dispatch from June second reports the Lords trial of Earl Russell for bigamy. The Tribune’s London correspondent notes a peer jury nearly entire House of Lords from bishops princes to barons will hear the case and may decide guilt or innocence. The panel can review ordinary business and may be exempt from challenge while a bare majority could determine the outcome, reflecting American divorce practice on English marriage obligations.
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New York
Earl Russell
House of Lords
Bondon
the Tribune
House of Fjord
England
Lusitania Wreck Off Cape Race Traps Passengers
Steamer Lusitania from Liverpool to Montreal with about 500 aboard went ashore before dawn near Renews 20 miles north of Cape Race in dense fog. Emigrants largely on board panic surged for boats as officers and crew tried to maintain order. Women and children were landed first while crews and lifeboats faced heavy seas and possible drownings promised by chaotic escape attempts.
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St. Johns
N. F
Orient Steam Navigation Company
McNay
Liver— Pool
Montreal
Cape Spefierd
Cape Race
Seals Gove
Renews
Cape Reece
Triegraph
Giupatcis Belos
Bes
Lusitante
Family row ends in probate court sanity verdict
A three physician probate commission found Rev. B F Poster, a colored minister, to be sane this morning. The panel consisted of Dr. C E Judd, Dr. J P Lewis, and Dr. B D Eastman. Foster was arrested Saturday on insanity allegations and confined briefly in the county jail. Mrs Foster, his wife, filed an injunction suit in district court claiming she is in danger of violence from Foster.
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C. E. Judd
J.P. Lewis
B.D Eastman Foster
Foster
BF. Fost
Foster Clerags
Belated Pension Granted to Philadelphia Widow
New York June 22 A pension of 19 a month has just been granted to Mrs Pelmita Decker of Philadelphia widow of a Civil War private. She is nearly 90 and blind. Her husband served in the First Pennsylvania Volunteers and died about 21 years ago. Arrears total a little over 32,000. Bre Pucker is believed to be the oldest person to receive a pension to date.
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New York
Pelmita Decker
Philadelphia
Washington
Pennsylvania Volunteers
Decker
Bre Pucker
Extra Men on the Trains in Sugar Refinery Dispute
June 23 report notes American Sugar Refining company raised all refined sugar grades by five cents per pound. The article mentions railway workers blockades and union meetings with advice to stay away from company property amid tensions over staffing and labor actions.
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Ing. Pe Sune
Dhs
Unione
Remyar'r
New York
The
American Sugar Refining Company
Russian ambassador comments on tariff row with United States
Count Arthur Caspar Cassini, the Russian ambassador, arrives in New York en route to Russia and discusses the tariff dispute. He says the issue is small, unlikely to spark a trade war, and that cordial U.S. Russia relations will be preserved. He predicts Russia can obtain goods from Germany if needed and notes benefits from opening the Siberian railway. Cassini plans later Paris and Russia travels.
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Russia
Arthur Casshal
United State
St. Petersburg
M de Witte
Frusela
America
Husain
United States
Rusela
Ile
Rusia Everswear
Germany
Gage
Heim
China
Siberian
Cassini
Paris
Marguerite
Juries Deliberate in Morrison Murder Trial at El Dorado
In El Dorado Kansas this morning after two days of argument the case of Jessie Morrison charged with the June 24 murder of Mrs Gunn Castle was given to the jury. The state urged conviction while defense claimed no prediction could be made and Morrison left court with family as verdict looms. Separately German authorities in Damarailand report Boers arrested and camps opened for women and children. In Paris the Marquis De Ler Seluces treason trial resumes as M Bernard prosecutes on republican intrigues and punishment demand.
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el Dorado
Kanai
Mike Morrison
Atute
Mise Morrison
Strs Morleon
Morrison
Mr Bernard
Paris
Senate
High Court of Justice
Marquis de Ler Seluces
M. Bernard
Jenguen
Plow Trust Incorporated in Trenton New Jersey
The American Plow Company with capital of 100000 was incorporated in Trenton today. The firm aims to expand capital and consolidate many U S plow makers under one banner.
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Plow Trust Mnocorporated
Trenton
N. J
American Plow Company
Capital
United States
Dominion eyes fast steam line to Britain from Canada
Ottawa plans another tender for a fast steamship link between Canadian ports and the United Kingdom. A revived debate follows a prior American offer of a 26 knot service and a new claim of 20 knot vessels that could transform cross Atlantic travel. Government officials and Montreal visits signal federal subsidy talks, while Canadian companies resist unless backed by subsidies. By autumn the issue may be resolved and vessel choices set to compete with existing services.
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New York
Ottawa
The
Times
Dominion
Canadian
United Kingdom
Trade and Forc~merce Department
Arm Amputation Follows Santa Fe Shop Accident
Frank Woodruff, a Santa Fe oilman, lost his right arm after a belt and pulley entangled his limb at the shops. He was rushed to hospital where doctors said amputation was necessary. Woodruff, 24, has four children and was to visit his Vermont home for a few weeks. His condition remained serious but hopeful after surgery.
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Frank Woodruff
Woodrutt
Woodruff
Chaye
P. Feline Geen
Vermont
Burial of Young Hay in Cleveland Amid Funeral Tributes
Adelbert Hay, a Yale student, was laid to rest in Lake View Cemetery after a service in the memorial chapel. The funeral drew family, friends, and representatives from Yale and state officials who offered tributes as Mrs Hay and the children mourned. The ceremony featured a sermon by Reverend Hayden and a final casket burial beneath a wreath adorned bier.
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Lake View
Adelbert
Cleveland
New Heaven
Nven
Ohapel
Boure
Mex Hay
Helen Alice
Clarence Hay
J H Wade
Shmuel Mather
Harry Laener
Hitt
Wadsworth
Yale College
Nicortuary Chapel
Take View
Sint
Hay
Eira
Hayden
Olistone Prestyyt
Iceagevene
Con
Samuel
Emporia Postoffice Fight Sparks Political Bid Draw
In a heated conflict over post office reappointment, factions led by W.P. Bwine and E. Lambert fought to secure support for their sides. Congressman Miller's backing is cited by one camp while the opposing side holds not yet concede. Charles Harris is mentioned as a potential compromise candidate as tensions persist amid possible last minute shifts.
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Wigeum
Mertindale Sebiiem
W.P. Bwine
E. Lambert
Miller
Charles Harris ix
Gets His Reward for Mutiny Escape and Pardon
An early 20th century report recalls the mutiny at a mine where an escapee named Ostrander led to safety. He received a partial pardon from Governor Stamey for courage shown during the mutiny and helped uncover a plan to blow up a vessel. Other conscripts, including Jerry Carpenter and Frank Webb, face various sentences for grand larceny and related crimes as authorities outline the aftermath.
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Frank J. Ostrander
Wrandotte
Stamey
Ostrander
Imine
Floyd Graham
Cobdivion
Attu
Suagesial
Retimberinig
Ming
Jerry Carwater
Senate
Frank Webb
Jamson
Janes J
Preach
AL Hitizenahig Qananton
Barry J
Morton
Mt Sewer County
Oorte
Gillespie Endorsed for Dover Seat in Missouri Race
A Missouri seat fight tops political chatter as Gillespie seeks to fill Hay's place. The veteran officer, first lieutenant by training, served in the Philippines and with the 21st United States Cavalry, earning commendations and rising to lead a unit before peace-time duties.
FRIEND OF M KINLEY. DENMARK PLEDGES CONGRATULATIONS
Message from Washington minister to Denmark shows King Christhycs health improvement and McKinley’s recovery. Denmark expresses best wishes to the president, while Mrs McKinley’s condition allows a brief drive with Mrs Grinwsia. The report notes a hive lasting about four minutes and a piano ride with the president.
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Jane Maurice B. Swenson
United States
Denmark
Christhacs
McKinley Lo
Pes
MracRiniay
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