Awful disaster in Britain as locomotive leaves track
A London Southwestern Railway express carrying forty three passengers from New York to London plunged from the track near Salisbury. Twenty three passengers and four trainsmen died. Dozen were injured, some seriously. Listed dead include Walter Barwick and Louis Cassier among others from New York, Toronto, Chicago and beyond. Injured include G H V Allen and Robert S Critchell among others. The incident occurred after passing the station at Patam yesterday while hurtling at full speed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salisbury
Mayland
A& Tad
London Southwestern Railway
New York
Tiymouth
London
Pat A. Um
Walter Barwick
Toronto
Louis Cassier
Trumball
Frederick Henry Coswitt
CW. Elphicke
Chicago
Leadney TP. Harding
L. N. Hitchcock
Mary PF. Howleson
Fb. I. King
Ont
Frank W. Koch
Newtown
Pio
Dol E H. McDonald
F. McMeekin
A. Vipon
BE. W. Sentell
Inehe M. Sentell
Gertrude M. Sentell
Walter W. Smith
Mise Blesnor Smith
Gerard Smith
Kiayton
Lillias Ilord Waite
Louis Geappinger
Jules Keeler
William H. Thompson
G. H. V. Allen
Robert S. Critchell
Griswold
M. Hitchcock
Koch
Allen Town
Anna BE. Koch
M. Rask
Night Ride Tragedy on Atlantic to London Express
A New York to London express carried over sixty passengers to Plymouth and onto Southampton. In a fatal Salisbury accident the engine leapt from the track tearing into a milk train guard and two engines, killing the guard and injuring many. Driver Robins remained in the cab as the wreck unfolded, his body later found near the firebox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Plymouth
London
Southampton
American Line
Magliand
Severn
Athintic
Devonport Landing
Robins
Salisbury
Fisherton Street
Deadly crash halts train as guards save riders
A man was shot through a window and fell to the street below during a chaotic rail accident. A second coach lurched toward a stationary train, collapsing after a violent fight, while a third coach overturned after an obstruction. Guyard Richardson acted quickly to set brakes and save the guards’ van and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guyard Richardson
Ffrat
Richardson
Mine Disaster Kills Four In Roanoke Shaft Collapse
Four miners Andrew Mitchell August Meuser Joseph Genasme and Callidle Paucon died in a 400 foot Roanoke Coal and Mining shaft collapse at Roanoke TIL. The accident occurred during a secaf seventy feet below the surface with no clear cause. Mine Inspector Taylor investigates while a coroner's jury found no fault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Roanoke Coal and Mining Company
Roanoke
Til
Andrew Mitchell
August Meuser
Joseph Genasme
Callidle Paucon
Taylor
Bridegroom Seized in Wild Bedford Charivari
Following Clyde Quackenbush and Grace Culhan’s wedding, six men burst in as the couple prepared for bed. They dragged the groom from the house, bruised his throat with a rope, and dragged him outside breaking a jardiniere. Grace Culhan’s mother fought the intruders and suffered nervous shock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Ind
Clyde Quackenbush
Grace Culhan
Captain Hank Haff Dead At Islip Yacht Master USA
Islip New York July 2 Captain Hank Haff veteran yacht master has died after a long illness. He sailed the Volunteer and Defender in the America's Cup races and was master of the Vigilant when she sailed to the other side. He was 60 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Islip
L. 1
Hank Haff
Taff
Topeka Bars The Jungle At Public Library
Upton Sinclair's The Jungle is barred by the Topeka public library as repulsive and unfit for reading. The library committee bans all muckrake publications going forward. Washington reports Charles W. McWharter assistant cashier at the city postoffice was arrested for embezzling $10 000 and allegedly confessed to the postmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kan
Upton Sinclair
Topeka Public Library
Library Committee
Washington
Charles W. McWharter
Washington City Postoffice
John A. Merritt
McWharter
Merritt
Chicago Baseball Scores Update From July Second
Chicago reports Saturday and Sunday results across leagues. Brooklyn and Chicago posted wins while Pittsburgh and St Louis split games. crucial 12 11 Chicago win over Cleveland in extra innings and a 6 5 Chicago victory in another doubleheader game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
New York
Boston
St. Louis
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
American
Washington
Detroit
Cleveland
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Work & Meek
Kelley
Mason Transfer & Storage Co
Square Meals
Fast Side
Roy Y.stichter
W. E. Groendycke
Opera House
Great Britain
Touriete A-40 Oe
Cuiope
Lucky
Vilai
Poten
Bouitis
Secaffold
Wacht
Klein Klothing Ko
Palmer
Invincible Cigar
McElhinney Drug Co
Parret Knauss
Spring Trade
Pauli’ Lumber Go
Casey’s
Hotel Colenso
Sutherland Bros
Mason
Iowa
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