Frightful Grand Trunk Rail Crash Near Wanstead
A late November or December Grand Trunk railway collision near Wanstead on the Sarnia branch killed twenty eight and wounded many. The Pacific express and a freight line collided after a signaling error and communication failures amid a blinding storm. The wreckage described as horrific, with telegraphed orders misrouted and a missing duplicated clearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Trunk Railway
London
Wanstead
Sarnia
Pacific Express
Grand Trunk
List of wounded and dead after rail collision on the track
A long list details dead and wounded from a crash. Names span Canada and the United States, including Mrs. Alexander Stewart Petrolia Ont and J. J. Cuthbertson Port Huron Mich. Widespread injuries range from fractures to head injuries, with thirty four reported uninjured enough to continue travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Stewart
Petrotia
Ont
A. Micketts
J. Gillies
Sarnia Tunnel
J. Trotter
Petrolia
H. BR. Lawrence
Watford
S. Freeman
Springs
Washington
Dr Penwarden
der Penwarden
J. WH. Brock
Prucefield
O. B. Burwell
Clem Nodley
Port Huren
Mieh
Wilken Morton
Chicago
Alex Cameron
Strathroy
Miss Geddes
Sarnia
Bodley
Lottle Lyeneh
George Burkholder
Julia Karnes
Woolstock
J. J. Cuthbertson
Port Huron
iMed
Jas. J. Ratplin
Toronto
Janes BR. Northey
Peterboro
Mra. Coote
Frank F. Baker
London
W. M. Morse
Thomas Coote
Basil Harvey
J. M. Stewart
Oshkosh
Wis
Stewart
Karl
Hobart
Russell Quinn
Mich
John iRrd
J. A
Engineer and Two Firemen Killed in Caneyville Train Crash
Fast passage train No. 14 bound for Cincinnati from New Orleans collided with a work train at Caneyville Kentucky. Three men were killed instantly and two injured. The wreck damaged engine and derailed three cars. Names: Robert Smith engineer Elizabethtown Tom as Bell fireman Louisville W Roberts fireman Central City. Injured Louis Cofer engineer Louisville and John Sandett passenger Louisville.
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Loulaville
Illnois Central
Cincinnati
New Orleans
Caneyville
Louleville
Robert Smith
Elizabethtown
Thomas Bell
Freman
Louisville
W. ©. Roberts
Central City
Louis Cofer
John Sandett
Collision on Missouri Pacific near Deed-Bon
A head end collision between two freight trains on the Missouri Pacific railroad a mile south of Deed-Bon occurred at 10 PM. Killed brakeman T. P. Norton of Sedalia Missouri. Injured engineer William Resell badly, Spaulding brakeman head cut and arm gash, J. W. AIM engineer badly bruised, both firemen slightly injured.
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Missouri Pacific
Kansas City
Star
Paola
Kan
Deed- Bon
T. P. Norton
Sedalia
William Resell
Spaulding
J. W. Aim
Fatal crossing tragedy claims two women in Potts Town
In Bloomington Illinois on December 20 two prominent women Mrs James Messen of Peoria and Mrs John Jones of Pottstown were killed after being struck by a fast moving train on the Northwestern tracks at Potts Town. The locomotive did not stop at the crossing.
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Bloomington
Uls
James Messen
Peoria
John Jones
Pottstown
Mary Hartwell Catherwood Dies in Chicago Home
Mary Hartwell Catherwood the novelist died at her residence 4892 Washington avenue after a three month illness. An operation on October 25 had seemed successful and she recovered, but a cancer developed unexpectedly ending a brief decline.
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Mary Hartwell Catherwood
Chicago
Washington Avenue
Devel
Physician Threatens Former Fiancée in Cedar Rapids Case
Cedar Rapids reports arrest of Dr. C. B. Beller of Garrison on charges he threatened to kill his former fiancée Miss Hall of Vinton. The woman reportedly married on Christmas to Dr. Park of Fort.
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Cedar Rapids
C. B. Beller
Garrison
Hall
Vinton
Park
Fort
Telephone Our News Service Delivers County Town Highlights
Our News Service reports items of interest from surrounding county towns. Readers gain quick glimpses of local events, movements, and notable happenings as compiled by correspondents across the region.
Ainsworth Social Notes with Visiting Relatives
Dec 27 Ainsworth society column notes Bam Whitlock and family visiting Davenport relatives for Christmas and New Year. Miss Jeeter Willey visits aunt Mrs Fitzgerald in Davenport. Dr and Mrs J Crocker return to Mt Ayr after visiting brother Stearns. Flora Slopengardner resumes Grace Hill school after holiday with grandparents Mr and Mrs W Price. St Will visits Row Hill relatives. Amos Stewart arrives from Algona to see his mother Mrs J M Stewart Sr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bam Whitlock
of Fulrtien
Eac
Davenport
Chri Chrietemes
Jeeter Willey
Eatherville
J.J. Fitzgerald
Flora Slopengardner
Grace Hill
Holiday visits and family news from Letts and vicinity
Dec 27 reports Misa Louisa Johnson visiting her sister in Letts while Van Buren county resident Van Stong visits his brother in law J N Chance. Mr and Mrs 8 Cress of Blue Grass visit W L Derby, and Mr and Mrs Charles Tucker visit his parents J L Tucker in Washington. Mae Woods returns home from Illinois for the holidays. Hi F Miller and family visit J Carris in Dublin. Mael Anderson listed among the sick. Farmers busy with corn. no mud after cold snap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Louisa Johnson
Letts
Samuel Anderson
Don Stong
Leande
van Buren County
J. N. Chance
8. Cress
Blue Grass
W. L. Derby
Charles Tucker
Washington
J. L. Tucker
Mae Woods
Illinois
Hi. F. Miller
J. Carris
Dublin
Mael Anderson
Exchange of notes arranging for arbitration with Venezuela
Washington reports active exchange of notes among the allied powers Venezuela and the United States over submitting disputes to arbitration. Officials say public disclosure would hinder a satisfactory settlement and that the US acts as a neutral facilitator rather than imposing protocols. Britain’s Jamaica cable notes support UK stance as Caribbean neighbors face alleged abuses of British subjects, urging a timely resolution and warning Nicaragua over flogging cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Venezuela
United States
Kingston
Jamaica
Dee
Great Baitain
Nicaragua
Stetson Company Presents Uncle Tom's Cabin Matinee
The Stetson company will give a complete performance of Uncle Tom's Cabin at Graham on Wednesday afternoon at 2 PM for ladies and children unable to attend the night show. The house will be darkened same as the light and electric-used, prices Children 1c? adults 2. Bring the children for the big matinee.
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Stetson Company
Graham Wednesee
Mrs Mies Elsie Hahn Leaves for Wyoming Visit
Dec 27 Mrs Mies Elsie Hahn departs this evening to Wyoming to visit friends and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mies Elsie Hahn
Wyoming
Cure claimed for Mrs. Austin by King's Life Pills
M M Austin of Winchester Indiana writes that his wife suffered illness beyond doctors cure but Dr King's New Life Pills relieved her. The pills are said to aid stomach and liver troubles and cure constipation and sick headache, 25 cents at Stewart drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Austin
Winchester
Ind
Bank of Union Burglarized by Crackmen in Mo Heist
A Union Missouri bank was burglarized between 1 and 2 am as the vault and interior were wrecked with pitro glycerine. About 15000 dollars in cash vanished while two to seven men threatened residents with revolvers and fired around the square. The robbers fled east. insurance on the loss was 10000 with no arrests yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louie
Union
Bank of Union
Oscar Buseh
Tusch
FW. Reinhard
A. W. Hoffman
Construction Weather Boosts Milwaukee Cut‑Off Work
Since the recent freeze the Milwaukee cut off project progresses with steam shovels performing well in frozen ground. Flick and Johnson push finish work as favorable weather accelerates the contractor’s part of the contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Flick & Johnson
Doan's Kidney Pills Ad From Public Notice
A testimonial from A Harman of Nicola & Harman details kidney pain and disturbed sleep. The ad notes Doan's Kidney Pills provided relief after eight years of suffering. Sold by Columbia Pharmacy. price 50 cents per box. Foster Milburn Co. is listed as U. S. agents. Remember the name Doan's.
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Colimbus
Peope
Washington
A. Harman
Nicola & Harman
Public Square
East Main St
Dean
Columbia
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
N. Y
United States
Mabel Gould Wed L F P Hooker at Gould Home
The oldest Gould daughter Miss Mabel married L F P Hooker of Chicago in a quiet ceremony at 6512 East Tenthstrane Muscatine. Rev C L Stafford officiated at Ki o'clock with immediate family present. A wedding dinner followed. They will reside in Des Moines after visiting Chicago.
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Miss Gould
Agent Gould
Rock Island
Muscatine
Chicago
Des Moines
Smallpox Closures At Fourth Ward School In Iowa City
Iowa City officials close the Fourth ward school due to smallpox cases. The board of education and health plan thorough fumigation and may keep the school closed through New Year and longer if parents do not comply with health laws to prevent a serious epidemic.
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Iowa City
Boards of Education and Health of
Fourth Ward
Annual Dinners At Two Churches On New Year's Day
Both First and Second United Presbyterian churches will hold their annual dinners at their churches on New Year's day. Congregational meetings will be held in the afternoon.
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First
Second United Presbyterian Churches
Charles Gobble Wins Iowa Insurance Contest Prize
Charles Gobble won a state contest by selling the most insurance for Traveler's Insurance Company of Hartford. He received a handsome gift and a congratulatory letter yesterday, after leading Iowa in the number of policies written. The Iowa City agent placed a close second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Gobble
Traveler's Insurance Company
Hartford
Beacon Furnaces Fuel Request Listed
A caller asks for six tons of Beacon furnace fuel, referencing 60w2.
Fresh coal from Gar field Beacon mines delivered daily
Daily coal deliveries reach 60-121 John Shields & Son from the Gar field Beacon mines.
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Garfield Beacon
John Shields & Son
Substitute for Rocky Mountain Tea Sold by Madison Medicine Co
An advertisement notes a substitute product for the Rocky Mountain Tea by Madison Medicine Co and J H Stewart. The text highlights the substitution and supplier details in a historical catalog-like line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison Medicine Co
J. H. Stewart
Madison, Wis
Stetson's Big Double Uncle Tom's Cabin at the Graham
Seats are selling at Carris drug store for Wednesday evening showings of Uncle Tom's Cabin at the Graham. Prices likely 10, 20, and 30 cents. The company claims to be the best Uncle Tom's Cabin troupe in America.
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Carris
Stetson
Uncle Tom's Cabin
Graham
Uncle ‘Tom's Cabin
America
Richland Bride to Cedar Rapids After Richland Ceremony
Miss Alice Schriever of Richland wed Mr. Baker of Packwood in a Thursday morning ceremony at the bride’s parents home in Richland. Rev. Gilmore officiated. The couple plans to reside in Cedar Rapids and the bride, known in Ottumwa after two years in South Ottumwa, receives many congratulatory wishes.
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Alice Schriever
Richland
Mr. Baker
Packwood
Gilmore
Cedar Rapids
South Ottumwa
Ottumwa
Brighton Township Man Succumbs to Stroke at 67
Jerry Hopping of Brighton township near the city suffered a serious stroke Saturday. The early settler, about 67 years old, had a prior stroke about a year ago and remains in critical condition.
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Jerry Hopping
Brighton Township
Hoping
Good Minister and Girl Exchange Quirky Line
A brief fragment shows a minister complimenting a girl on a clean family Bible while noting the piano stool broke, revealing a small domestic moment punctuated by humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Littl
Electric Bitters Prove Life Saver For Decatur Woman
Mrs. 8S. H. Newsom of Decatur Alabama credits Electric Bitters with curing years of severe indigestion waterbrush stomach and bowel dyspepsia. She reports regaining appetite and a substantial weight gain after using the tonic. The remedy is sold by Seat Stewart's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Newsom
Decatur
Ala
Seat Stewart's
Preventing Croup with Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy
The article advises mothers that croup risk begins with hoarseness and a rough cough. It recommends giving Chamberlain's Cough Remedy at the first hoarseness or early cough to dispel symptoms and avoid danger. It claims wide use and safety with formats by Stewart's Pharmacy Cook Sherman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart's Pharmacy
Cook & Sherman
Lenox Presbyterian Call Seeks Pastor Davidson
The Lenox United Presbyterian congregation still awaits Rev. A. L. Davidson's decision. The clerk of the Presbytery holds the call as Davidson considers other overtures before acting, while Lenox, a thriving town 17 miles southwest of Creston on the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific line, reports about 270 members in its congregation.
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Lenox
Beacon coal sold by John Shields and Son
A listing notes the sale of Beacon coal by John Shields and Son. The entry identifies the supplier and product with minimal details, typical of a local classified notice.
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John Shields & Son
Notice to bid on Washington Iowa electric light bonds
I will receive bids until noon January 4 1908 for 815000 worth of 4 percent electric light bonds of Washington Iowa. Bonds are 4 percent interest semi annual, denominations 100 and 500. Bids on any number accepted with right to reject all. Enclose bids in sealed envelopes. For information call or write HT Smith City Treasurer. Elmer Bergauiat and Oscar Norman visited Winfield today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Iowa
HT. Smith
Valley Junction visit ends for English family
Mrs Piper Hl English and children from Valley Junction return home after a week at the English residence on East Second street. She is accompanied by Mrs Arthur English and a baby, who plan a several weeks visit with relatives. Miss Bertha Curran, who had been visiting her sister in Burlington, also returned home Saturday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piper Hl. English
Valley Junction
East Second Street
Arthur English
Babe
Bertha Curran
Burlington
Trolley Funerals in St Louis as Strike Bites
Trolley funerals ripple across St Louis amid a cab drivers strike. Funeral cars on street car lines struggle to meet demand as more vehicles are prepared from shops. At a Grand Army veteran's funeral only one or two carriages and a hearse served, driven by the proprietor and his sons. Widespread sympathy and no settlement in sight.
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St. Louis
Missing Goodrich agent J R Campbell sought in Grand Rapids
Chicago police take up the search for J R Campbell of the Goodrich Transportation company who disappeared from his Grand Rapids home over a week ago. His wife reports only a small sum of money was on his person and his accounts were in order.
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Chicago
J. R. Campbell
Goodrich Transportation Company
Grand Rapids
Mich
Central Police Station
Campbell
Boy survives whale wheel ride in Virginia wreck
Eleven year old Willie Lawrence was imprisoned on a passing locomotive wheel in Franklin and dragged for a distance before the train halted at a water tank. He sustained only minor injuries as his clothing became caught in the wheel, and rescuers freed him.
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Vna
Suffolk
Franklin
Willie Lawrence
Lawrence
Stamp Out Cattle Disease In New England Progress Report
Dr. Salmon, chief of the bureau of animal industry, leaves for Boston to resume leadership of foot and mouth disease efforts in New England. He reports progress and sees no indication the disease will spread to western herds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dee
Salmon
Bureau of Animal Industry
The
Agricultural Department
Boston
New England
Contractor John Demaree Marry by Hypnosis, Returns Alone
Greenville Georgia reports that John H. Demaree a prominent contractor recently wed to Miss Vearl Thompson of Lagrange township at Clayton Missouri returns home without his wife claiming he was hypnotized by her and forced into the marriage.
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Greenville
Hbs
Dee
John H. Demaree
Clayton
Vearl Thompson
Lagrange Township
Pope Receives Papal Guard Officers in New Year Greeting
In Rome on December 20 the pope hosted an audience for the papal guard and other army officers to deliver their New Year greetings. He received the officials and spoke with them in the audience chamber.
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Papal Guard
Rome
Postmaster Greening Ends Life in Illinois Hay Loft
Cornland post master Z T Greening shot himself in his barn hay loft as Inspector T R Laughlin prepared to inspect the post office books. Greening claimed his money and accounts were at home and went to fetch them before killing himself. The incident followed an apparent dispute over office finances.
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Springfield
Urs
Z T. Greening
Cornland
T. R. Laughlin
Chicago
The Cornerstone of Christmas In Windsor Trade
The Windsor offers small parlor size Christmas Trees and large ones at low prices. Holly sells at 2d per pound and holly wreaths at 1d. Shoppers urged to come early as stock of Christmas greens is limited.
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Windsor
Christmas Day Sweets at The Windsor Candies
Grocer advertises The Windsor as offering top quality Christmas candies at city prices. Best mixed candies praised and all other sweets deemed meritorious.
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Windsor
Nicest Nuts of Many Kinds Advertised
Nuts are a staple Christmas Day necessity and the store offers a bountiful assortment. All are fresh, new, and of first quality, promising a wide selection for shoppers during the holiday season.
Windsor supplies for Xmas dinner needs
The Windsor promises ample quality at the lowest possible cost for holiday provisions. Advertises Malaga grapes, various meats and fancy items, with scattered product listings and prices.
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Windsor
Fine Sweet Cider for Christmas Night
A local seller promotes fine Sweet Cider and apples for Christmas night. The cider is offered at 25 cents with plenty available for all comers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cts
Local Official Faces Shortage Probe After Defalcations
Laughlin reported a shortage of 1400 dollars tied to defalcations dating from last May. The money order accounts await audit. Greening, 50, is survived by a widow, a three day old baby, and a 13 year old daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laughlin
Greening
Brickyard Suit Beats Chicago Masons for 22000
Jury awards George Hinchcliff $22,000 in a suit against the Chicago Masons and Builders' Association. He claimed his Hobart Indiana brickyards were boycotted by the association due to an arrangement with laboring men, resulting in his expulsion from the Chicago market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
George Hinchcliff
Chicago Masons and Builders’ Association
Hinchcliff
Hobart
Ind
Girl Fatally Burned In Carlinville Cleaning Cloth
Ida Meyer aged 10 died after her skirt was ignited by a match while she cleaned a cloak with gasoline in her room. Her clothing was consumed and she did not survive the injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlinville
Lits
Ida Meyer
Brothers Found Dead From Gas In Allentown Hotel
In Allentown Pennsylvania on December 29 John Bachman aged 24 and William Bachman aged 19 were found dead in their hotel room due to illuminating gas. Two highwaymen were repulsed by comedians Max and Gus Rogers in Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allentown
John Bachman
William Bachman
Max
Gus Rogers
Philadelphia
Holiday Rates for Burlington Route this season
Round trip fare set at one and one third times the base rate with a minimum of fifty cents. Tickets available December 24 25 31 and January 1 good to return January 2 1903. Travel distance from selling point about 200 miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Iowa Central Rai
Iowa Central Ticket
Rock Island Holiday Fare Offer For Regional Travel
The Rock Island offers round trips within two hundred miles for one and one third fare during Dec 24 25 31 and Jan 1. A minimum ticket price of fifty cents applies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
New Discovery Cures Severe Cough in West Point Man
Homer Hall of West Point Iowa credited Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption with saving his life after doctors said consumption would doom him. He reports a full recovery and a weight gain to 227 pounds. The remedy is guaranteed for coughs colds and lung troubles with free bottles at Stewart's Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Hall
West Point
Dr. King
Stewart's
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Crean
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Onour
Ali
Columbia Pharmacy
J. EF. Lemmon
Krown
Smith Premier Typewriter Company
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Sam E. Swick
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