71 Dead as Freight Collision Kills Families Near Glenwood Springs
A head on crash between a westbound freight train and a passenger car near Glenwood Springs leaves 71 dead or dying and 40 injured. Rescuers battle crowds of victims amid mangled bodies and shattered coaches. Survivors recall the wreck as ambulances race to hospitals, with many children taken from their deceased parents. The disaster prompts urgent calls for surgeons as rail lines pause for relief and the city faces a long night of recovery.
Wreck In Glenwood Springs Train Collision Traumatic Scene
First aid scarce as surgeons from nearby towns rush to Glenwood Springs after a deadly collision. A woman dies on the relief train en route to hospital, with at least a dozen more expected to lose their lives from injuries. Train No 6 consisted of engine tender baggage and passenger cars. telescoped sleepers and wreckage lay along the Grand River. engines toppled and scattered debris. Smoking car derailed partially.
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Geran
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Prof Gilbau Dies by Own Action in Louisiana
Baton Rouge La Jan 16 Prof B H Gilbau of Louisiana State University shot himself in the head. Director at the Gulf Biological Station and well known in scientific circles authorities report no reason for the act.
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B H Galbau
Louisiana State University
Heya
Gilbau
Gulf Biological Station
Thaw to be tried in New York City for insanity ruling
Mrs Wilm Thaw voices bitter disappointment as Justice Tompkins orders Harry K Thaw's habeas corpus hearing moved to New York County for a potential sanity trial. District attorney to oversee the case with ample resources. Matteawan witnesses face travel costs and delay if tried in Dutchess. Thaw’s mother defends his sanity and blasts Jerome and defense tactics while seeking a Dutchess County hearing.
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New York
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Dutehos County
Maheawan State Asylum
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Phaw
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Taft at Athens Urges Teachers and Honesty for Negro Uplift
President elect Taft visits Georgia speaking to George School of Technology students and Athens’ university crowd. He praises teachers, warns about unprincipled experts, and urges peaceful progress for African Americans while praising the Army Corps of Engineers and stressing white-people aid in uplift. He also dines with engine crew, comments on ministry, and shares local curiosities.
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Isher Taft
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George
Athens
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Mr Tart
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Secretary Straus to Speak at Reform Jewish Council Meeting
Philadelphia January 16 Rabbi Abram Simon spoke at Rodeph Shalom on the Union of American Hebrew Congregations. Rabbi Louis D. Mendoza talked at Temple Keneseth Israel on the union's biannual message. A memorial window for Isaac M Wise will be dedicated Thursday. Oscar Straus and Jacob H Schiff will be speakers.
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Abram Simon
Washington
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Norfolk
Reform Judaism In
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Isaac M Wise
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Labor
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New York
Shoe Salesman's Row Hard Special to The Washington
Charles Smith a shoe salesman in a Cleveland department store joins a movement to act as Jesus would and tells customers the truth about shoes. He says he has lost some sales by honest sizing but believes long-term trust will win out and that enamel wear and shoe finishes shouldn’t be misrepresented. He claims customers appreciate his honesty and that he is keeping his job.
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Cleveland
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Polie officers dub haunted cottage a ghost haunt near Gary
Eight Gary police officers concluded after an all night vigil that a cottage near Tolleston is haunted by a genuine ghost. They heard raps and unexplained noises all night. The vacant dwelling was later occupied by Steve Grachic and family, who report nightly disturbances.
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Queen Bets on Her Progeny In Spanish Royal Family
London social column reports Victoria of Spain bets with the Princess of Wales on having more children. The stake is a tan, with the Queen aiming to surpass the Princess who has six children. The King reportedly favors larger families more than many subjects.
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Spahet
Washington Post
London
Liverpool Post
Tillman Inquiry Demands Senate Action On Roosevelt Charges
South Carolina Senator Tillman presses for a full inquiry into charges against him linked to President Roosevelt. If the Senate secret service committee fails to act, a resolution will be introduced to require an official investigation by the upper house. The move aims to force a Senate decision and avoid political maneuvering.
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Gallinger
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Dorr to sue Tillman over land scam ad
Bryan R Dorr plans to sue Senator Tillman for $1000 in damages over an advertising scheme using Tillman’s name to claim a land fraud involving President Roosevelt. Dorr alleges malicious libel and says a St Paul law firm will prosecute. A fraud order against Dorr was issued and later revoked after Roosevelt’s investigation began.
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Portland
Greg
Bryan R Dorr
Tillman
Roosevelt
Tilman
South Carolina
Dorr
St Paul
Black Horses for Troop to Lead Taft Inaugural
Jacob B Perking of Cleveland completes purchase of 24 matched black horses for Troop A the Black Horse Troop of Lexington to be shipped to Cleveland and then Washington for Taft inaugural parade on March 4. The unit will provide 76 riders in Washington with jet-black mounts, following prior service for Hayes Garfield and McKinley.
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Jacob B Perking
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Taft
Washington
Hayes
Garfield
McKinley
Surrender of Lee Tied to Woodstock Telegraphist
W C Barron, longtime Woodstock merchant and telegraph operator for General Grant, sent Lincoln or Lee surrender notices from Appomattox. He served with Sheridan during the Civil War and opened Woodstock’s first telegraph office in 1869. Died in Washington Friday at age 80.
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Gen. Grant
Washington Post
Woodstock
W C. Barron
Washington
Spirit Writes Him W T Stead Sees Dead Son Messages
London reports William Stead, famed editor, says letters from his dead son Willie arrive daily and claim the spirit world seeks contact as eagerly as the living. He promises to reveal how ordinary people may communicate with the departed, noting faith and demonstration will unlock this “new and wonderful” phenomenon.
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London
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Wilde
William Stead
President to Send Itemized War Risk Report to Senate
President Roosevelt discussed with Senate leaders at the White House the plan to send a full report on expenditures under the $3,000,000 war efficiency act of 1909. Some recipient names may be withheld, with private details supplied to the Senate. Brownsville investigation may influence Senator Foraker to adjust his request.
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Vinton Postmaster Arrested for $1000 Shortage
Roanoke January 16 Special to The Washington Post reports Vinton postmaster J R Amos arrested by Postoffice Inspector H E Mosby after a money order fund shortfall of about $1000 was found. Amos allegedly admitted borrowing the funds to cover a deficit and would have deposited them at Roanoke. He appeared before U S Commissioner M White and was held for the federal grand jury.
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Washington Post
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J R Amos
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Amos
United States
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Taft Dinner Raises Prohibition Debate in Atlanta
A Taft possum banquet in Atlanta drew fire from ultra-prohibitionists who argued unlawful drinks were served in view of Gov Hoke Smith and state officials. Officials said no alcohol was sold, only consumed, with Georgia imports used for a private event. Father Gunn attended with a papal dispensation, and President Candler of the chamber of commerce presided.
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Harriman Urges Yale Students to Embrace Tough Railroading Path
Edward H Harriman, the railroad magnate, asserts college helps only if basic arithmetic and handwriting are kept sharp. He warns that an easy rail career does not exist, and the strongest training comes from starting at the bottom, enduring hard work, and learning from diverse roles in the service.
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Mrs Sage Breaks Wrist in New York Incident
Mrs Russell Sage fractured her left wrist stepping on marble tiling outside her Fifth Avenue home last Thursday. Dr Robert Abbe treated the minor injury and advised rest, as she stays indoors and declines callers for a few days.
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New York
Russell Sage
Fifth Avenus
President Roosevelt braves winter storm on horseback ride
President and Mrs Roosevelt rode horseback yesterday during a severe snow and sleet storm. They left the White House at 5 p.m. and rode about an hour into the country as part of a White House tour.
Libel Suit Begun Over Canal Purchase Charges
President Roosevelt faces a libel action linked to Panama Canal purchase reports. Washington and New York news staff from the World, Sun, and Indianapolis News, plus others, are summoned to testify before federal grand juries in Washington and New York. Subpoenas target Carmichael, Albert, Conway, Hornaday, Matthews, Spengler, Smith, Span gler, Parker, Brown, Harding, Clark, Sahm, Berry, McLoughlin, Shaw and others as prosecutors pursue details on newspaper distribution and ownership.
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