Derailment wrecks Pennsylvania Limited near Juniata River
Two killed and sixty seven injured as eleven steel cars derail after a drop from an embankment near Warriors Ridge. Passengers and crew face injuries with many pinned inside wrecked coaches. Relief teams from Tyrone Altoona and Huntingdon rushed to the scene, saving lives by swift rescues as the train barreled off the track along the Juniata River.
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Pennsylvania
Jumata
C H Tavenner
Stuntingdon Fa
Kennsylvania
Warsore Eidge
Cara
Juniata Tver
Amene
Atti Law
Vin Ct
Tenotseco Nastington DC
Hall
New York
Warriors Ridge
Juniata Valley
Juniats
Jonaylvinta
Altoona
Tirat
Valle
Juniata Power
Mondell Helps Rescue Victims After Harrisburg Train Wreck
Congressmen Mondell of Wyoming and Sloan of Nebraska escaped injury as their rear car derailed near Harrisburg. Mondell organized a relief party aiding passengers while others, including McBride and Gertrude Montgomery, were treated for minor injuries. Mrs Tavenner, wife of a Washington navy yard employee, died in the wreck. her son aided the injured and found her body.
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Harrisburg
Limiteds
Representative Mondell
Wyoming
Representative Sloan
Nebraska
Washington
McBride
Gertrude Montgomery
Yeatt
John M T Finney
Mondell
Jared
State Railroad Commission
Tavenner
John E Tavenner
Ilinola Avenue
Warriora Ridge
Washington Navy Yard
Clyde H Tavenner
House of Representatives
Engine Deroops on Buildings in Utah Town Tragedy
A derailed ore train from the Copper Belt Railroad rolled 250 feet down a mountainside near Bingham Utah blowing through two major town buildings. Four men died including engineer Fred Annis, Denver and Rio Grande worker Felix Lombarde, railroad employee C W Lewis, and Otto Edelman a shop proprietor. Dr A Conkling was severely injured as he slept in his upper floor apartments. Eight others were hurt in the crash.
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Salt Lake Cl
Bingham Utah
Copper Belt Railroad
Fred Annis
Felix Lombarde
Denver
Ro Grande Employe
C W Lewis
Otto Edelmany
A Conkling
Fireman Pleads for Relief. Chloroform given at wreck site
At North Yardmouth, two Grand Trunk freight trains collided. Fireman Arthur Corliss, trapped under twisted cars, begged physicians to end his pain. Dr Barker refused until rescue proved impossible and then administered chloroform to spare lingering agony. Corliss and two others died.
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Washington Pont Portland
North Yarmouth
Arthur Corliss
Dr Barker
Pulmotor Saves Four In Chicago Fatalities Revival
Four Chicago residents were revived using the pulmotor device, a German invention delivering oxygen via vacuum to lungs after other methods failed. The next tests target pneumonia cases needing oxygen. Victims previously succumbed, including Frank Quintl, a cleaner found in a flat building. The treatment spanned from thirty minutes to three hours.
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Washington
Chicago
Silver Spoon Found In Stomachs of Man Died of Pneumonia
The University of Pittsburgh dissecting lab confirmed a silver spoon eight inches long in the stomach of a man who died of pneumonia. Dr Edgerton said the utensil had likely been there for years and was embedded in a way that hindered digestion.
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Washington Post
Pittsburgh
University of Pittsburgh
Edgerton
Court bars American wives amid Sandhurst appointment
London reports of discrimination rumors ripple through British court circles after Lord Sandhurst is named lord chamberlain. Noblemen with American wives face skepticism as potential successors. Lord Craven and Lord Granard cited, both linked to American spouses, raising fears of invitations and royal access. Craven’s parade uniform and Granard’s carriage mishap add to the gossip while the procession continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Sandhurst
Washington Post
London
Lord Granard
Lord Craven
Bari Spencer
Westminster
Parliament
Pardons Sought in Brandt Case by New York Officials
Grand jury weighs conspiracy indictments as Teiko Brandt faces potential pardon. Attorney General Carmody pushes open hearings to expose case details while Gov Dix weighs release. Former inspector McLaughlin and district attorney staff attend sessions. a mysterious woman tied to the case may be sacrificed to justify actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Folke E Brandt
Tober Brandt
Mortimer 1 Schiff
Gov Dix
Carmody
Brandt
Hand
Tand
Whitman
New York
Rosalsky
Gerard
Justlce Gerard
Teiko H Brandt
McLaughlin
Tombs
McQuade
Gov Dixit
Commissioner Hand
Mirabeau ‘Towns
Towne
Waldo
Milton Schler
Phia
Bomb Plot Indictment Ties Board to Dynamite Conspiracy
District Attorney Charles W Miller unveils an indictment claiming the executive board of the International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers, including President Frank M Ryan, sanctioned a years long dynamite plot. Letters and telegrams trace plans across cities from San Francisco to Boston, with McNamara, Webb, Huckin, Young and others named as abettors and financiers, detailing explosive jobs and target dates.
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Indianapolis
Iternational Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers
Frank M Ryan
Ordler McManigal
Charles W Miller
Miller
Ryan Herbert S Huckin
Detroit
Michael J Toung
Barton
John T Butler
Buffalo
Frank C Webb
Newark
Mall
Abettora
McManigal
198
McNamara
Webb
Menamera
New York
Boston
Nis
Michael J Young
Mike
McManigat
Theat Webb
Los Angeles ‘Dimes
St Louis
Ryan
McClintic
Marshall
Leglestner
Butler
Rochester
Hockin
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Morin
Mount Vernon
South
Bethlehem
Worcester Mass
Davenport
Jaws
Peoria
Chicago
Cooley
Chalmette
Jersey City
R Am
Legleltner Butler and Hockty
Megint
Indictments Made Against Eighteen Alaska Businessmen
Federal grand jury in Juneau returns four indictments against eighteen prominent Alaska and Pacific coast business figures over Sherman Act violations tied to wharf facilities at Skagway. Indicted individuals include JC Ford of Pacific Coast Steamship and A Houston of Pacific Coast Coal, plus executives from Alaska Steamship, Pacific Coast, and related firms. The case alleges a conspiracy among North Pacific Wharves and Trading Co, Pacific and Arctic Railway and Navigation Co, Pacific Coast Coal Co and Canadian Pacific Railway to monopolize Skagway transport facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Grand Jury
Juneau
Alaska
Pacific Coast
Skagway
JC Ford
Pacific Coast Steamship Company
A & Houston
Prettic Coast Coal Company
A. L Berdoe
North Packet Wharves
The
Pacific and Arctic Raihway and Navigation Company
Pacific Coast Coal Company
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Moro Prince Seeks Wives Among American Brides in U S Visit
Abdula Piang prince of the Morg district of the Philippine Islands travels aboard Shinso Maru to seek American wives. He brings gold robes and jewels and carries a letter from John J Pershing to Maj Gen Leonard Wood. He is one of 24 living gens of Datta Piang. his father has 49 wives and intends Abdula to return with many wives.
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Washington
San Francisco
Abdula Plang
House of Plamg
Sultan
Morg
Philippine Islands
Prince Piang
John J Pershing
District of
Calabato
Leonard Wood
United States Army
Datta Piang
Abdula Decise
Datto
Mond Abdula Plang
Ta Bing
Church May Cut "Obey" From Marriage Service
The Convocation of Canterbury recommends revising the last exhortation in the Church of England marriage service to drop the word obey after a bride refused to promise obedience. The Inner Convocation adopted the resolution amid objections from the Dean of Canterbury who argues the exhortation cites passages from St Peter and St Paul.
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Convocation of Canterbury
Washington
London
Church of England
Inner House
Province of
Canterbury
Lodas
Paul
United States soldiers cross border by mistake near Juarez
Panic spreads on the Juarez El Paso border as 19 soldiers from the 18th Infantry cross the Rio Grande by streetcar. Mexican authorities suspend saloons and pass traffic, then allow a re-cross after negotiations led by Mayor Maestas. Lieutenant Fields blames unfamiliarity with town for the incident, while U S customs officials anticipate frontier tensions similar to the Madero era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Paso
Juarez
United States
Ben W Fields
International Bridge
Fields
Santiago Maestas
Lo Grande
Suarez
Juares
Rio Grande
Tater Lieut Flelds
Mexico
Treasury Department
Eagle Pass
Tex
Department
Eagle, Pass
Indictments Sought in Agriculture Official Funds Case
Secretary Wilson sent charges to United States Attorney Clarence Wilson on the Elliott Morehouse Singleton group in the Department of Agriculture. The case involves alleged transfer of public funds via false vouchers and payroll padding to repay borrowed money for work in 1980. The matter is now with the Attorney General for criminal action and presentation to the grand jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wickersham
United States
Clarence Wilson
C G Elliott
Division of
Department of Agriculture
Morehouse
Elliotts
Singleton
R P ‘Peele
Elliott
Wis
Voie Inouse
Simsleto
Secretary of Agriculture
Wilson
Attorney General
Teele
Census Bureau
Department
Congress
IMO
Cate
Florida Treisiades
Williott
Grafual
Department of Agreculture
Wiles Solditor McCabe
Wey
Henry T Davis Anting
Blliett
Marshhouse
Trouse
Agricultural Department
Watson Tn
House
Supicitor NeCabe
Affine
McCabe
A & True
Office of Experiment Stations
Elliott Morehouse
Otel Gontinental North Capitol
Shane Zimmerman
Mystery in Their Marriage and Other Brief Items
Fragmented page items include a mystery in a couple’s marriage and various society and sports notes. Other readable items mention a ponderous mix of local affairs, a slum life snapshot in Washington, lower car fare advocacy, and political contest hints.
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Thyre
Ainsworth
Washington
Mt Vernon
Underwood la Tollette
Knoa
Colombia
o—Financial
j-Society
Morrison
Health board enacts bread bag and ice washing rules
The Washington Post reports that St Lola Pahta authorities ordered that bread and cakes be delivered in individual bags and that ice no longer touch sidewalks. Ice must be washed after being carried inside the building, as a new health rule was adopted.
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Washington Post
Lola Pahta
Board of Health Today
Four Slayers Face Execution After Governor Denies Pardon
In Chicago the four Shiblawski brothers and co defendants learned their hangings would proceed today after the governor and pardon board refused to commute the sentences. Relatives lamented as the condemned were led to the death chamber, while one fiancé and the slain victims’ families pleaded for clemency. An 11th hour appeal to Judge Landis sought a writ of habeas corpus, delaying the execution until court news.
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Chicago
Guelzow
Springfield
Exaid
Bron Smblawaki
Pluhp Sumemering
Thomas @chultz
Shiblaweki
Bweid Ua Frank
Julia Byrne
Ewald
Prisutsta
Telatives
Frank Shubian Shi
Shultz
Fonters Mamma Dent
Soling
Sant Summering
Wafe
Babs
United States
Kenesew Wolan Las
Thomas Jennings
Kilfius Caren
Landa
Tentineny
Landis
Counterfeit Money Ring Busted in Philadelphia Area
Federal agents arrested Wardlaw Miller and Anthony Polakos for operating a counterfeit money scheme. Over $60,000 in bogus notes and silver certificates seized in Phoenixville and nearby areas. Authorities say the pair advertised exchanging foreign currency for U S money and targeted Hungarian and Polish communities. Hearing set before U S commissioner tomorrow.
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Philadelphia
Wardlaw Miller
Anthony O Polos
Phoenixville
United States
New York
Cleveland
Bethlehem Pa
Stechon Pa
Miller
Polaki
Secret Service
Pollah
Taft Fires Gen Ainsworth Over Insubordination Clash
President Taft removes Major General Fo Ainsworth from duty at the War Department amid a long running dispute with the adjutant general and Secretary of War Stimson. The case centers on Ainsworth accusing officials of bias and questioning integrity in a 1909 memo, fueling House clashes over army reorganization and staff-line power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Lange
Taftesterday
Fo Ainsworth
Ainsworth
Secretar
Stinson
Gsecretary
Hobson
House Committee On
Congres
Chatramen Hay
Aineworth
Leonard Word
Wood
Washington
Carr
Congress
Stimgon
House Committee
Charan Hay
Taft
Stimson
Hay
Ge Yond
Changman
Answorth
Tl Cima
Genasnaworth
Adjutant Generals Office
Stat Ulasle
Tren
Secretary of War
General Staff
War College
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Mondell and Sloan
Mire JY Yeatis
Fifteenth Street
Mark Tarduer
Wield
Gates Naghvile
Tenn Presert Flak University
Parsons
Tooal Hospital
Nflies
Steel Care Save Lives
Steel Ars
EL Ro Patterson
Patterson
Aledge
Atest
Plaza Theater
Thagier
Spedkunover
COURT
Denis Gerard
Bedl
Gured
Wooldridge
Brandts
Beyoud
Yesteridey
P Wil
Ken
Auwesta
Clark
Los Angeles Times
Morrin
St Loui S
Coleman
Evanstile
Wabash
Mount Carmel
Painter
Hotkin
Sortinued
18Th Infantry
International Edge
Baltimore and Return
Baltimore and
Ohio
Regun
Royel Limited
U. S
Watson
Sohator McCabe
Shiblawski
Baby
Tistsimere
Wetarn
Army Court
Gene
Ninwspa Pet
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