Wreck Involving No 2120 Leads to Block Signal Scrutiny
Testimony before the Interstate Commerce Commission shows Dispatcher Dent and Takoma Park operators disputing timing and signals as the Takoma closure hour clashed with a fast freight train following a passenger run. Witnesses describe double green and white signals, fog limitations, and the difficulty of stopping a high speed train. coroner’s inquest notes blame shifting as investigation widens.
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Takoma
Washington Junction
Sliver Spring
Walter
Commission
University Station
Clements
Washington
Mr. Clements
John G. Wilson
Baltimore and Ohto Railway
Yakoma
L Vermilion
Silver Spring Station
Erra Cotta
Silver Spring
Stivers
No. 66
University
Crawford
Attommey Walter
Jo W. Kelly
Baltimore
Coefly
Bradepgingera
Flemen
An & Fregal
Kelly
Takoma Park
Hildebrand
Harry H. Hildebrand
Baltimore and Qhio
Locust Point
Frederick
Boyds
Waa
Ratoma
Interstate Commerce Commission
Tse Interstate Commerce Commission
Baltimore and
Ohin
Dutrow
Bilver Spring
Phillips
Panlips
Nwitt
J. G. Trumble
Frederick Oval
Hie
Terra Cotta
Kennedy
Upo
Nevitt
Macfarland and West
Maj. Sylvester
Macfarland
W. & McCauley
M. W. Phillips
W. E. McCauley
Baltimore and Ohio
Haltimore
Catarrh and Its Debilitating Effects Across Body
The article explains catarrh affects the nose throat stomach and bowels as a discharge from inflamed mucous membranes. It attributes the condition to an immature, acrid condition of the blood and emphasizes the need for attention to alleviate debility.
Takoma Park Signals in Fog Hold Off Collision
Testimony details descriping near collision between passenger No 6 and extra No 120 on the Takoma Park line. Witnesses discuss signal colors red and white and the timing of whistles as fog complicates visibility and prompts police action.
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Phillips
J. T. Kennedy
Takoma
Fredrick Lempke
Baltimore, and Ohio
Takoma Park
Eielsh
Chestnut Avenue
North Takoma
Bkr
Cedric Sails With Largest First Class Levant Passengers
Special to The Washington Port New York Jan 4 The White Star liner Cedric sails tomorrow morning for Italy and Egypt with the largest list of first class passengers ever taken to the Levant by a regular liner Capt and Mrs H J Hoehier 78 A and Frederick Gebhard among New Yorkers booked to sail Also a large out of town contingent including Mrs Elizabeth S Moors Miss Moore Mrs B P Clark and Miss B L Hoops of Washington
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Washington
New York
Cedric
Italy
Egypt
Northeast Storm Near Newfoundland Brings Mixed Weather
Weather Bureau warns of a Northeastern Storm near Newfoundland with rising energy and generally clear skies except in the extreme Northwest. Snow and fauna noted in western regions, rain or snow likely Saturday in middle and northern districts west of the Rockies, with colder spells in New England and Central Valleys. Winds vary by coast, with storm warnings on the New England coast and flood warnings for Willmette, Portland, and Upper Scioto.
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Dept. of Agriculture
Weather Bureau
Weebington
Newfoundland
North Pacific
North Plateau
Mivsiualpp
New England
Montana
Rocky Mountains
Northwest
Rocky Mountain
Nebranks
Upper
Mississippi Valley
Upper Lake Region
Atlantic States
Miuilssippi
Mixourt
Atlantic
West Gulf Coast
Lake Michigan
Steamera
Newonglond
Willmette
Portland
Oreg
Scioto River
Ohio
Wabash
Evans Vite
Progent
Mount Vernon
Ind
Buried Fragments of Terra Cotta Wreck Victims
Bodies recovered from the Terra Cotta wreck will be buried at Glenwood Cemetery this afternoon. Hindle and Bayliss undertakers removed the remains last night with authorities' permission. The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company will bear burial expenses, officials directing the undertakers. A private service will precede a prayer by a clergyman, and a monument is to be erected by the railroad.
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Schoneberger
Glenwood Cemetery
Hindle & Bayliss
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Will of Dr Belt Filed Following Fatal Rail Wreck
The will of Dr Edward Oliver Belt who was killed in the Baltimore and Ohio wreck at Terra Cotta last Sunday was filed yesterday. The document leaves 411 real and personal property to his wife Emily N Belt named executrix without bond. From the Somerville Journal.
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Edward Oliver Belt
Baltimore and Ohio
Terra Cotta
Wea
Emily N. Belt
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