Explosions and Disasters Across Early 1900s News
A Fort Wayne gas explosion at the Fred Eukart Packing House kills five workers and injures twelve, with losses around $50,000. Nearby Arizona wrecks claim lives as two Southern Pacific trains collide near Tucson, with several engineers dead and others injured. Other items include a contempt ruling in Dallas over publishing trial evidence, a Park City Utah mine avalanche rescuers pulling three survivors, and thefts of silver bullion en route to Chicago. Additional notes cover a fire death in New York, ship losses near South America, and theater schedules in Fort Wayne.
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Fred Eukart Packing House
Ind
Ane
Arizona
Vanitie
Steen
Tucson
Ariz
Knee
Frettin
Wilsiz
Hilton
Cambridge
Mass
Tragic Royal Blue Line Crash Kills Dozens
A derailment and rear collision near Graceville leaves twenty four dead and over thirty injured as the Royal Blue Line express crashes into a slower local train. Survivors recount scorched debris, trapped victims, and urgent efforts to rescue amid a blazing wreck. Passengers from both trains suffer severe losses, with chaos and heroism unfolding in the smoke and heat. An official investigation will determine exact causes and responsible actions.
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Graceduu
Hoyal
America
Expres
Malmet
Tien
Ceiahine
Finstaners
Ares
Wien
Rver
Wiles Anyon
Tino Tran
Nene
Beore
Harind
Ouerin
New York
Alop
Switel
Duhellen
Honors To McKinley As Roosevelt Attends Banquet
Attendees honored President McKinley at Canton Ohio with President Roosevelt as chief speaker at a banquet in the Grand Opera House. The event drew about 450 guests, including military and political figures, with remarks praising McKinley’s leadership and national unity. Roosevelt arrived by special train and paid respects at Mel Kinley home and nearby cemetery before the banquet.
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Roosevelt
Wiliam MckKinley
Canton
Ohie
Waseda
Stevardence Roosevelt
William 43. Day
Sue
United State
Supryvan Coger
Tevsiderit Roosevelt
Teowwvelt
Witsling
MelKintey Heave
North Market Street
Mra
MelCinley
Mitelin
Weatlawh Cemetery
Proaidene
Hotel Mekhinnns
Grand Opera House
Pavel Oid
Coronel Hewlore A. Bingham
Hie Militiey
Myriealthre Brigham
Ae W. Bo Darien
Temes We Grane
Valonel
Myran
Derrick
Clev
Seluidiato
Kohlaaar
Cvicaso
Chutes Tagore Smith
Marter Tudge
Alfred
Eynon
Mtousoreli
Hieervarun
McRinles
McKinnvy
Stroyevoit
Bank Raid at Citizens' Tank of Watering Neb
Four men robbed the Citizens' Tank of Watering Nebraska, escaping with sums after explosions drew KW squad responders. Gunfire reportedly exchanged as robbers scattered. two pursued while others fled.
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Wetianka Bank
Neb
Sto Is Cual
Diiztys
Wekel
Missionary Work Expands as Churches Boost Efforts in Bowery
The article notes record growth in world missions this year. It mentions Solin Weeley planning a mission station in Bowery, New York by the Methodists and improved Itis schools in Ver ment with new vice and increased regard to the scientific method.
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Solin Weeley
Reseno
Bowery
New York
Itis
Germany Offers Friendly Avowal Over Blockade Dispute
Germany signals friendly acceptance of the blockade issue with South American nations. Officials Bowen and European powers exchange declarations promising immediate action on a blockade accord. Germany disavows oppressive aims toward Venezuela and agrees to conform to international law and good faith. Count Judd meets with State Department staff to discuss the situation and a telegram from Berlin.
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Miniator Bowen
Dermupy
Italy
Germany
Ofer Leplanation
Che Gora
Tally
United States
San Carlos Fort
Venezuela
Phia Xelcome
Count Yudg
Dtafuirey
Moon
Teller Reelected Senator Amid Turmoil in Colorado
Senator Henry M Teller was reelected as United States Senator after turbulent four game series ending with a vote by Democratic members of Congress presided by President Adams. Ex Senator Wolcott withdrew citing Republican leadership and a narrative justification of bombardment claims.
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Wolcott
Henry M. Teller
United States
Senate
House
Adams
Feller
Reclave Teller
Day for Supreme Bench Tender Accepted by Roosevelts
Judge W R Day of Canton Ohio accepted no tender as Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court. Born Ravenna Ohio he studied at the University of Michigan and later served as Common Pleas judge and U S district judge. He held posts including Secretary of State and was part of the Paris peace commission before final elevation.
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Roosevelt
W. R. Day
Canton
Ohio
Thas
United States Supreme Court
Day
Roesevelt
Ravenna
Garfield
University of Michigan
Common Pleas Court
United States District Court
John Sherman
McKinley
Judge Day
All Around the Globe Tinley Plumbers and Tragic Losses
Tinley plumbers in St. Louis report 349 day. A rear capsized Béar Viecoyn near Spain leads to the drowning of two persons. Két Columbia horned Bear Pitts and Bo Lane involve a $50,000 sum. The child of Peter Eckelson is dead and S. Dy burned to death. Children.
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Tinley Plumbers
St. Louis
Spain
Columbia
Panther Wars and Global News Reels Mixed With Local Sagas
A fragmentary dispatch reports the Panther incident near a fortress amid a broaderwired mix of international law debate and local calamities. It mentions ships, contraband patrols, and blockade actions, plus tragic fires and industrial price News from St Louis fair construction and a fatal burn in Plano, Texas.
Senate Debates Statehood Bill Amid Immigrant and Pension Proposals
The Senate this Friday debated the statehood bill with lively exchanges hindering major legislation. Alaska’s delegate bill passed, while pensions for widows of Gen Prong Bixel and others were noted. House actions included boosting seed funding and memorial services, with further consideration of the statehood measure postponed amid procedural moves.
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Senate
Burohaw
Oklahoma
Arizona
New Mexico
Pairbanks
Prong Bixel
Francia Negley
Henry Ing
Alaska
Territory of
House of Representatives
Tr Nlee
Senate Chamber of Senature
Apooner
Indoln
Ali
Cox
Tie
Metanrhe Misa
Tae
Ding
Wolding
Quay
Se Platt
New York
Mitothersman
Qury
Abe Benin
Morgan
Col. Mervan
Laines
Secretarey Bay
AC Hs
M Military Academy
Baring Mer
Ahiol
Tursilay
Shoe
Scott
West
Dille
Balling Court
Ate
Judy Ortyber
Supreme Court
Auc
Packirsar
National Canitat and Curtis in New York politics
The article reports on Curtis and Dorker as presidential candidates and demoralization within New York politics. It notes reactions to doctored foods and a resignation from Dr Wiley amid public health concerns. Also mentions naval academy commander Stoward and the monitor Nevide to be commissioned in February.
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Curtis
New York
Demorrita
Alton B. Dorker
Agelewiture
Dr. Wiley
Thang Ts. Stoward
Naval Academy
Naval Academy, Haw Been Webeited of the First Commanding Areck
Nevide
Indiana lawmakers push bills through senate
The senate advanced multiple measures including raises for Supreme Court justices aides and the reporter, creation of a pure food laboratory, and a reform bill against Fraternal Insurance companies from taxation. Other proposals set travel allowances, regulate pigeon wheats, and create a railroad commission with governor-appointed members and specific terms. A factory child-labor ban for under 16 and various railroad safety and taxation items also surfaced, with passage likely for some into law.
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Senate
Supreme Aid Appullate
Supreme Court
Wrislit
DIN
Senate Bins and Bills On Public Works and Appointments
A fragmented list of proposed senate measures including appointing a commission to locate Indland troops at Vicksburg and a $1000 expense appropriation, abolition of the board of managers of the Indian Reformators, drains and water rights, swamp land management, legal and judiciary reforms, and various taxation and governance provisions.
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Senate
BBUT
W Chinminvion
Tndland
Vicksburg
Fortune
Millmey
Ludiuod Reformnators
Coatedl Jists
Yace, Godwine
Enan
Lenate Senna
Unilaul
Dinons
Uis
Minte
Siti
Mander
Ineuuroner
Supreme Court
F& Corportion
Excerda Itn Powera
Achisen Astepday
Pender
Jae Diciary No. I
Coal Prices to Persist, Labor Leader Warns of Two-Year Hike
Vice President Thomas Lewis of the United Mine Workers predicts coal will stay costly for two years as demand rises and rail capacity limits hamper supply. He cites strikes, rail bottlenecks, and limited mine outputs, saying price relief is unlikely this winter and into the next extended period.
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Muir
Olin
Tiasen
Linek
van Fleet
Lewry
Tw Unite
Mine Workers of America
Thomas Lewis
Unitd Mine Workers of America
Chicago Daily News
Ingianapalia
Lewis
Phia Tha
Hamngeli
Angarkor
Leon
Fifty Die in Fire at Insane Asylum Wing
A blaze swept a Jewish wing of Coltes Matet Insane Asylum in England burying many inmates. About fifty died and many others were burned or panicked as officials struggled to rescue the trapped patients and staff. The outbreak destroyed five wooden buildings while the main structure remained intact.
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