Deadly freight passenger wreck near Pocatello untangles
A head on crash between a westbound passenger train and an eastbound freight near American Falls, Idaho, 25 miles west of Pocatello, killed nine and seriously injured eight others. The freight derailed on a hill, with brakes suspected tampered. Station platform deaths and a shattered depot accompanied the chaos as crews tried to recover bodies and tend the wounded.
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American Fils
Pocatello
Toaho
American Balls
Syas
George Moore
Dick Cosgrove
Heckman
Thetann Cosgrove
Havemeyer Acquitted in Senate Sugar Inquiry Trial
Henry O. Havemeyer, president of the American Sugar Refining Co., was acquitted as the defense won a key instruction to the jury. The case against Havemeyer was dismissed after the verdict of not guilty. He told reporters the result was satisfactory to him and to every decent man in the country.
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Henry 0. Havameyer
American Sugar Refining Company
Washington
Senate Sugar
Tis
Hagemeyer
Associated Press
Tragedy At Tallulah Falls Claims Clarke Victim
A young Atlanta man, W Marshall Clower, fell from a cliff above Tallulah Falls while picnicking with a party and was swept to his death in the falls turbulent waters. He had been fishing moments before the accident amid a windy afternoon.
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W. Marshall Clower
Atlanta
Tallulah Falls
Clower
Would-Be Assassin Sentenced for Attempt on King Humbert
Pietro Acchrito, an anarchist who tried to stab King Humbert in Rome on April 22, was sentenced Saturday to life in the galleys. He proclaimed that the bourgeois government would also face its turn as he accepted the verdict.
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Humbert
Pietro Acchrito
Rome
Accrito
PISTOLS AT CLOSE RANGE IN ONLEHAN SHOOTING
In Onlehan Walker county Alabama a deadly shooting spree occurred Thursday afternoon. Tiana Appling mayor of Oashman and leading merchant and Charles Williams a 30 year old machinist were targets. Andrews Richards a clerk was shot in the head and likely to die. Montgomery Appling brother of Tiana was wounded but not fatally. Williams a traveling machinist from Mississippi shot by Montgomery Appling. Williams killed. Williams opened fire with a revolver after being ordered out. Montgomery Appling then fired with a Winchester rifle.
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Onlehan
Walker County
Als
Tennessee Treasury Faces Cash Crunch Amid Possible Extra Session
Nashville dispatch reports the Tennessee state treasury is empty and warrants are being refused for lack of funds. Over 50000 warrants outstanding with July interest of 220000 due. total shortfall around 400000 by July 1. The funding board may borrow to cover July interest. legislature restored the 40 cent tax rate via amended revenue bill, but the signing occurred before the genuine bill, raising validity questions. If the 40 cent date fails, an extra legislative session looms.
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Cefintason
Nashville Dispatch
Tennessee
Funding Board
Taylor
Cuban Levolution In the House Declared Out of Order
The house attempted to address the Cuban question on Thursday. Mr. Lewis urged a question of privilege for recognizing Cuban belligerency. Reed ruled it out of order, Lewis appealed, and the roll sustained the speaker 88 to 51 with 17 not voting. The house adjourned by party vote after Dingley moved to adjourn.
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Lewis
Washington
Reed
Dingley
House
Ohio Silver Republicans Hold Columbus Convention
The Silver Republicans of Ohio met in Columbus on Thursday with ex Congressman Towne ex Secretary of State J L Poorman and A J Warner among speakers. Poorman criticised President McKinley while Towne said higher tariffs would not help and predicted a Democratic victory in Ohio this fall. Delegates and prominent party members signaled a strong silver issue push.
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Columbus
McKinley
Ohio
Towne
Bt. Pauly
J. L. Poorman
Bellairer
A. J. Warner
Marietta
Poorman
Cabinet trouble in Chili sparks cabinet crisis rumors
A Chilean cabinet crisis rumor circulates as a difference between the minister of the interior and government party members prompts talks the president may try to maintain cabinet unity until the dispute is resolved.
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New York Herald
Valparaiso
Chili
Galveston
Mixed schools barred as Florida revives Sheats law
Florida House passes an act to prohibit instruction or attendance of white and colored pupils in the same school. Repeats the Sheats law from the prior session. Hawley of Illinois named special Indian agent at 2000 dollars a year after Olive of Georgia resigns.
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Florida
Florida House of Representatives
Hawley
Olive
Alfred C. Hawley
Illinois
Joel T. Olive
Georgia
National parks to honor Civil War battlefields plan
The government outlines expansive Civil War park plans for Chickamauga Gettysburg and Shiloh. It details tablets markers and monuments to reproduce battlefield conditions while maintaining impartial historical accuracy. It notes state and military society roles and the aim to educate future generations.
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Bnattlefields
Chickamauga
Gettysbore Anil Sullah Wil Toole
Irertes
Chickamange
Gettysburg
Shiloh
Chickaminga
Chickauinuga
Ohat
Chickamauga Field
Missionary Ridge
Ohickamauga National Park Commission
Secretary of War
National Park
Daniel E. Sickles
Gettysburg Battle Field Memorial
Gettysburg National Park Commission
Chickamauga Park
Gettysburg Park
Bickles Inn
Lincoln
National Cemetery
Shiloh Military Park
Congress
David B. Henderson
Iowa
Monument Plans for Chickamauga Gettysburg Shiloh Tablets
A War Department plan standardizes tablets and monuments for Chickamauga Gettysburg and Shiloh parks. Commission locates battle lines and tablet sites for 258 engaged organizations. Landscape architects oversee uniform regulations across the parks.
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National Cemetery
Chickamauga
Gettysburg
Eab
War Department
Chickamaga
Shiloh
Pneumatic Boat Aims for Safe Versatile Travel
A New York Herald report describes a rubber pneumatic boat built in two main designs. The craft inflates and packs small for transport, carries three to six people, resists capsizing, and remains buoyant with water added. It withstood heavy seas near Sandy Hook and Port Amboy, showing remarkable buoyancy and shock tolerance. The article also notes a clock garden concept by H A Ouisterhout at Berkeley to display time via opening flowers, tracing roots to Upsala and Paris precedents.
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New York Harbor
Sandy Hook
Porth Amboy
Spiglt
Belof -Valus
New York Herald
H. A. Ouisterhout
Botanical Division
University At Berkeley
Cal
Buda
Onisterbont
Upsala
Sweden
Paris
California
New York Commercial Advertiser
Bicycle theft leads to clever reindeer? (not accurate)
A cafe bicycle was stolen on the boulevards. The owner advertised in the Gaulois seeking to buy a similar machine. The thief came forward to sell, was identified, and handed to police.
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Gaulois
London Globe
Newspaper counts in Panu' region by consular report
A consular report states there are thirty seven newspapers and periodicals in Panu' in Guaote mala. It breaks down to seven dailies, fourteen weeklies, and twelve issued on a nine month cycle.
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United States
Panu
Guaotemala
Ara
Modern stability and bicycle railways spark car age fear
The article argues that new transport forms threaten stability as bicycles, trolley railways and early automobiles reshape society. It notes public alarm and calls for cautious adoption, citing fears of social disruption and economic upheaval during the transition.
Modern Homes and Stable Plans Amid Horseracing Decline
The article laments a perceived equine decline, citing low horse prices and reports of horse thefts. It discusses urban housing trends, the value of simple yet elegant architecture, and presents a princely stable plan suited to suburban settings. It highlights a stone foundation, rough exterior, and practical layout with stalls, hay loft, and coachman quarters, dated 1897.
Decorating Bald Head Inspires Humorous Tit Bits Quip
A witty note from Tit-Bits envisions an artistic wife painting a spider on her bald husband’s head to deter flies while he naps. The humor centers on playful domestic banter and a humorous image of a bald man with a painted spider.
Allentown Feast Serves Forty Pound Turkey Quickly
A forty pound turkey is served at an Allentown Pennsylvania feast. The event highlights generous portions and local hospitality as attendees enjoy the holiday meal.
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Allentown
Penn
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Chattahoga
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Ovax
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