Steamer Corsica Collides in Lake Michigan Disaster
A foggy dawn collision 15 miles from Thunder Bay Island sinks a schooner with all hands lost. The Corsica sustains fatal damage, sinks on Thunder Bay beach, and survivors are not recovered. The schooner’s name remains unknown amid the wreck. Also reports tug Winslow wrecked near Duck Island and multiple regional incidents follow.
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Alpena
Corsica
Thunder Bay Island
Thunder Bay
Osinike
Bay City
Mich
Winslow
Smith & Boutelle
Duck Island
Georgian Bay
Nine Lives Lost in Corean Coast Shipwreck
Victoria B C reports the Russian corvette Nitiaz went ashore on the Corean coast May 15 and was totally wrecked with nine lives lost. In Lata Ohio a fire at the American Strawboard association mills at 12:15 am destroyed the main plant with all machinery, losses put at $800,000.
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Victoria
B. C
Tacoma
Yokohama
Wnitiaz
Corean
Lata, O
American Strawboard Association
Milwauker man dies after drinking challenge ends
The unnamed Milwaukee man, identified only as Plaumann, wagered he could drink 15 beers in 15 minutes. He collapsed after reaching for a lift and died within minutes, authorities say.
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Milwauker
June
Herman Plamann
Miss Vanderburg Dead in Minneapolis
Miss Isabel Moll Vanderburg, daughter of the Justice of the Mifinégota supreme court, died at her father’s home at 903 South Seventh Street in Minneapolis on June 3. The report notes her lineage and place of death with brief context.
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Vanderburg
Minneapolis
Isabel Moll, Vanderburg
Justice Vanderburg
Mifinégota Supreme Court
South Seventh Street
Two Daughters Die In House Fire Near Wilson
Fire destroyed F G Swehla residence one and a half miles east of Wilson on June 3. The blaze killed two girls aged two and twenty, authorities report.
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TorEka
F. G. Swehla
Wilson
Body found in River at Niagara Street under murder suspicion
The body of Albert Bertram, a well known young man of Surpoyaan, Wis., was recovered from the river at the foot of Niagara street. Authorities suspect murder and are investigating the death.
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Surpoyaan
Wis
Albert Bertram
Niagara Street
Duel Ends in Tragedy in Poltava Province
A dispatch from St Peterssura on June 8 reports a fatal duel in Poltava Province between Prince Bargram and Prince Murtapha of a prominent family. Details remain scarce as officials confirm the tragedy and investigation proceeds.
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St. Peterssura
Poltava
Prince Bargram
Prince Murtapha
Fam
Duel over guard entry ends fatal for two princes
Princes Bargram and Mustapha, traveling from Dagestan to Moscow to seek entry into the imperial guard, quarreled at Partava in Poltiva. The dispute led to a deadly duel, Bargram fatally stabbed and Mustapha fatally shot with a revolver.
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Ilies
Daghestan
Moscow
Imperial Guard
Partava
Poltiva
Bargram
Mustapha
Striking quarrymen roam near Chicago with clubs and revolvers
A mob of about four hundred quarry workers marching from Lemont to Romeo attacked contractor camps along the drainage canal. They forced workers to quit, assaulted resistors, and a clash near Gilford left foreman James Powderly and others injured as armed defenders retreated. Superintendent Burns and several foremen were hurt in the conflicts as rioters spread fear along the line.
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CarcaGco
Lemont
Romeo
Gilford
James Powderly
Powderly
Burns
Frank McDonald
Smith & Co
McCarthy
Campbell & Co
Bell
Mason, Hog & Co
Missing Dalton Gang Member Captured in Kansas
In ATcuHison Deputy Sheriffs Smith and Donnellson arrested a stranger calling himself George W. Davis for theft from months ago. He is badly wounded with four bullet wounds and claims to have fought in the Coffeyville Dalton raid, matching the descriptive card about the missing participant.
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Kansas
Atcuhison
Kan
Smith
Donnellson
George W. Davis
Davis
Coffeyville
May Proclaim a State of Seige
Prague reports rising Czech hostility toward Germans with plans to withdraw from the diet. Austrian authorities may declare a state of siege if disorder continues.
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Prague
Seige
Murderers Captured in Salisbury Brutal Killing
Salisbury Mo June 8 Biune Den nis, a colored man, fatally killed a victim before being captured by authorities. Details indicate a swift investigation led to the arrest of the assailants, with neighbors reporting shock at the violence in the small community.
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Salisbury
Biune
Siames Dennis
Hig
Father Captured After Salisbury Murder Near Loft
A man who killed his wife near Salisbury Tuesday was tracked to a fodder loft within 20 feet of the couple’s home, where he was finally captured Wednesday. Police say the motive remains under investigation and the weapon was a firearm.
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Wednesday
Salisbury
Review of Trade Shows Worsening Conditions This Week
New York reports disheartening conditions with tighter money markets and increased business uncertainty. Several failures occur including a Milwaukee bank, gold exports total about seven million dollars, and treasury reserves fall to roughly ninety million. Most factories still run on full orders, but as they deplete, plant closures rise.
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New York
R. G. Dun & Co
Review of Trade
Milwaukee
Treasury
Will on Panama Canal Resumed in January
New York June 8 The Herald quotes M Mange representative of the liqui dator of the Panama Canal company saying work will be renewed at year end. 50,600,000 francs have been raised to sustain operations and Colombia’s government will appropriate 8,500 francs monthly to pay the old Panama debt until it is cleared.
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New York
the Herald
Panama
Colombia
M. Mange
Panama Canal Company
Traveling Den at Mankato Parade Shuts City
Traveling men parade through Man kato with about 300 present, 200 residents, causing business to suspend as shops closed for the day and the event marked by a large parade in Man kato Minnesota June 8.
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Mankato
Manxarvo
Minn
Nicaraguan Recognition Delayed by U S Policy
Washington reports no steps will be taken toward recognizing Nicaragua's new government until further, more solid reports arrive from Minister Baker on the peace terms it rests upon.
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Washington
State Department
Nicaragua
United States
Baker
City to buy waterworks equity in Faribault
FARIBAULT Minn June 3 A special city council meeting voted to buy the waterworks company equity for 21000 with the city to assume about 80000 in outstanding bonds.
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Faribault
Minn
Reinterred remains of Confederate president's sons at Hollywood
The remains of Joseph William Henry and Samuel Emory Davis, sons of the late president of the Confederacy, were reinterred in the Davis section at Hollywood during the evening. There was no funeral ceremony.
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Hollywood
Richmont
Joseph William Henry
Samuel Emory Davis
Davis
Health officials condemn many Burlington wells over tainted water
Burlington health authorities have condemned a large number of wells and springs in the business district. Considerable sickness has been traced to contaminated drinking water.
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Burlington, Ta
Burlington
Greece Seeks 4 Million Pound Loan Through Hambros
The Greek government is negotiating with Hambros for a £4,000,000 loan to pay coupons and current obligations. The talks show promise of success.
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Greece
Paris
House of Hambros
Afghan fighting reported with conflicting claims
From Kabul on June 8 reports say Afghan forces engaged insurgent Hussars in several recent clashes. Both sides claim victories, and credible information remains scarce amid the fighting.
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Afghanistan
Bompay
Cabul
Ameler
Hussars
Agrarian Crime Near Ennis Wounds Land Agent Maloney
In County Clare near Ennis a land agent named Maloney was shot from ambush and seriously wounded. Police report seven arrests connected to the attack.
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Dyslin
Ennis
County Clare
Maloney
Empress Reviews Berlin Garrison on Templehofer Field
The Empress reviewed the Berlin garrison Friday on Templehofer field. She sat on horseback at the saluting point as troops passed by.
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Berlin
Templehofer
Eleven Italian Students Arrested in Trieste Demonstration
In Rome on June 8 eleven Italian students were arrested for taking part in a demonstration in Trieste in favor of reuniting the province with Italy. The event highlights tensions over Trieste's status and Italian aspirations in the aftermath.
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Rome
Trieste
Austria
Italy
World's Fair Finances Show May Gain of 250000
Chicago director Charles Schwab reports the exposition cleared $250,000 in May and expects June to bring better results as force reductions begin. Receipts for May avg $24,000, while treasurer Seeberger notes May’s full figures are not yet compiled and hints at ongoing contractor balances.
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Chicago
Charles Schwab
Schwab
Seeberger
Exposition Corporation
The Chicago anti trust convention opens Monday
The Chicago committee of arrangements reports two thirds of states will be represented by either governors or commercial groups. Governors Flower of New York and Matthews of Indiana decline. Delegates from many states including Texas, Iowa, Nebraska, Colorado and others will attend. Central Music Hall seats about 3,000 for sessions.
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Chicago
Governors Flower
New York
Matthews
Indiana
Texas
Iowa
Nebraska
Colorado
Dakotas
Minnesota
Alabama
New Mexico
Kansas
Central Music Hall
Sultan of Johore to visit world fair in Chicago
Cuicao June 3 It is positively known the sultan of Johore will attend the world's fair. He cabled Deputy Commissioner H W Lake to meet him in Carlsbad Germany and accompany him to Chicago. The sultan is famed for wealth and is said to own the world's finest diamonds rubies and pearls collection.
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Cuicano
Johore
H. W. Lake
Lake
Carlsbad
Germany
Chicago
Fargo Captain Likely Appointed Revenue Collector
Washington dispatch says Captain Dan Maratta of Fargo is expected to be appointed collector of internal revenue for the district of north and South Dakota and Nebraska once the president returns to the city. The current incumbent’s term ends in July and his resignation will be requested immediately.
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Washington
Dan Maratta
Fargo
District of
North and
South Dakota
Nebraska
Patent Office tops half million milestone reached
The patent office celebrated issuing No 500000 with Edward Hyte of Dubuque receiving the milestone patent. The office advances toward the million patent mark as progress in invention continues.
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Washington
Patent Office
Edward
Hyte
Dubuque, Ta
Child Drowns in North Dakota Well Northeast of Here
The four year old son of Mr and Mrs John Steenwell living northeast of here fell into a deep well and drowned before help could arrive. The tragedy occurred on June 3 as local responders rushed to aid the child. Authorities led an investigation into the accident and safety measures at the site.
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Forman, N. D
John Steenwell
Here
Wisconsin Volunteers Leader Appointed by Governor
Wisconsin at Chickamauga report notes the governor appoints Harrison C. Hobart of the Wisconsin Volunteers in Madison on June 3. The item highlights Hobart’s selection and the ongoing organization of state troops for duty.
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Madison
Wis
Harrison
C. Hobart
Wisconsin
Werth
Forger Captured in Chicago. Athens Fugitive Arrested
Henry Hill, sought in Athens Georgia on a forgery charge of 20 000 dollars, was nabbed in Chicago by central station detectives. He is about 30 and from a prominent Southern family.
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CuIcago
Henry Hill
Athens
Central Station
South
Papal Consistory Set for June Tenth
The next papal consistory will be held June 12. The pope has sent the first copy of his new policy on social conditions to the German emperor. S. B. Milton of Redfield S D is named private secretary to Congressman Lucas, and formerly resided in Washington.
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Redfield
S. D
Lucas
Washington
A. Wilson
St. Louis
Missouri Pacific
Satolli
Feéhan
Chicago
Judge Dubose Impeached by Tennessee Senate
Nashville June 3 Judge Julius J. Dubose of Shelby County cannot hold public office in this state again. The House filed 36 charges and the Senate found him guilty on two.
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Dubose
Nashville
Julius J. Dubose
Shelby County
House of Representatives
Senate
San Francisco Lawyer Indicted for Embezzling Youthville Funds
Clarke B. Royce, a well known San Francisco lawyer, was indicted by the grand jury for embezzling nineteen thousand dollars from Youthville Veterans home funds.
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San Francisco
Clarke B. Royce
Youthville
Walter Emerson Dies Sudden. Noted Cornetist in Boston
Boston report notes cornetist Walter Emerson died suddenly at his home on Thursday night. The well known musician, active in local concerts, was a prominent figure in the city’s musical scene. His death comes as a shock to fans and colleagues alike.
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Boston
Walter Emerson
Prisoners Escape From Rock County Jail in Wisconsin
Six prisoners escaped from Rock County Jail in Janesville Wisconsin during the night. Authorities launched a search and questioned inmates and guards as part of the investigation. No injuries reported and the status of the escapees was not immediately known.
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Janesville
Wis
Rock County
Burglar Gang Hits Depot in June Burglary Case
A terse item reports a depot burglary attributed to a gang of assailants. Details are fragmentary with unclear names and dates, but the event centers on a burglary at a depot linked to a group described as toughs. Further specifics are not readable.
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Henry
Gepost
Eldorado Cyclone Ravages Arkansas Town and Surroundings
A devastating cyclone hit Eldorado Arkansas and surrounding areas around 4 pm. The storm demolished most homes and caused extensive damage to property. Reports indicate up to 25 deaths or injuries, with Farm and church structures severely affected and telegraph service down.
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Little Rock
Eldorado
Ark
Brookings Band Engaged for World's Fair duties
The Second Regiment band of Brookings has been engaged to play at the South Dakota building for part of the time during the world's fair.
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Brookings
Brooklines
South Dakota
Gladstone refutes gossip on Midlothian contest
Prime Minister Gladstone in London dismisses Lord Randolph Churchill's claim that he will not again contest Midlothian as unfounded gossip. He states the remark is not a report of fact and offers no retirement indication.
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London
Gladstone
Lord Randolph Churchill
Midlothian
Clergymen Excluded From French Electoral Bill
Paris June 3 deputies pass electoral bill amended to exclude from the chamber all salaried public officials and all clergymen.
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Paris
The Pirate Columbia To Undergo Preliminary Trial Trip
The cruiser Columbia known as the Pirate will have its preliminary trial run in late next month. In Battle Creek, Fred Sargent shot his wife and then attempted suicide. He is alive but not expected to survive. jealousy is cited as the motive.
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Philadelphia
Columbia
Pirate
Battle Creek
Neb
Fred Sargent
Effect of Rate Reduction on Rail Travel to World’s Fair
The June 3 report from Kansas City notes that lowering the round trip rate to Chicago has spurred a large rise in railway travel to the World's Fair, reflecting strong traveler response and increased passenger volumes.
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Kansas City
Chicago
Fight for Seals at Berin Sea Tribunal
Sir Richard Webster continued his argument before the Bering sea tribunal of arbitration on behalf of the British case in Paris on June 3.
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Paris
Sir Richard Webster
Bering Sea
Fire loss estimate for Cornell iron factory
New York on June 3 reports The Herald estimates the Cornell iron factory on West Twenty sixth street lost to fire at about 700000 dollars. The blaze caused extensive damage and disrupted local manufacturing.
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New York
the Herald
J. B
K. M. Cornell
West Twenty Sixth Street
Eighteen Drowned in Eastern Galicia Floods
Eastern Galicia reports extensive floods with eighteen fatalities. Separate item notes a fire at Boone Carriage Works in Indiana destroying the facility and causing about 100000 dollars in losses. A Maine railroad veteran Elbridge Towle is highlighted for a 47 year career on the Boston and Maine line with ties to historic political journeys.
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Galicia
Maine
Elbridge Towle
Boston and
Hannibal Hamlin
Washington
United States
Towle
Salem
Newburyport
Lincoln
Confrere
James G. Blaine
Portland
Boston
Franklin Pierce
Rye Beach
Lewiston Journal
Heroic Advice On Shoes From Home Queen
An old reader’s tip suggests visiting a shoe maker to place a peg in the mid sole to stop squeaks. It also advises testing new shoes with water to remove heat from leather, claiming comfort will follow and any discomfort would prove the advice wrong.
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Sam
Ants Display Noted Reasoning and Judgment, Entomologists Say
The creature Solomon advised the sluggard to consult about hustling information is an ant. Entomologists claim ants have brains large for their bodies and possess instinct, reasoning ability, good judgment, reflection, and calculation. St. Louis Republic.
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St. Louis Republic
Tornado Damages Homes Crops Near Austin
A tor nado struck about 2 a m. with 40 mph winds, unroofing several houses and causing extensive tree and shrubbery damage. Country reports indicate serious crop and farmhouse losses, but no lives were lost.
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Austin
Private Bankers Assign. Cheverton Firm Closes Under Pressed Markets
Cariaco June 3 Cheverton Martin Co private bankers have closed their doors and made a voluntary assignment. Assets were scheduled at 1 200 000 and liabilities at 700 000. The failure was due to the unsettled condition of the money market according to a statement by Martin.
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Cariaco
Cheverton, Martin & Co
Martin
Bank Runs Sweep Tacoma After Merchants National Suspension
A heavy run on Tacoma Banks including Tacoma Trust and Savings continued as Merchants National Bank suspended. Demands were promptly met and authorities said no further trouble is feared.
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Tacoma
Tacoma Trust and Savings Bank
Merchants’ National Bank
Depositors Hope Bank Will Pay In Full
MILWAUKEE June 8 William Plankinton assignee of the Plankinton bank is in charge of the stranded institution. Depositors believe they will recover all their funds and that this belief is widespread.
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Milwaukee
William Plankinton
Plankinton Bank
Stockholders to Meet Over Grant Locomotive Embarrassment
Chiango June 3. A call has been issued for a meeting of stockholders to devise means to tide over a temporary embarrassment confronting the Grant Locomotive Works.
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Chiango
Grant Locomotive Works
Plankinton Bank Failure Triggers Small Citywide Runs
The Plankinton bank collapse in Milwaukee on June 3 triggered minor runs at nearly all banks in the city. No runs reached dangerous levels, and financial stability remained mostly intact.
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Milwaukee
Plankinton Bank
Fish Dealers Assign in Gloucester Affects Local Trade
Gloucester mass June 3 Edward Hodkiss and Co fish dealers have made an assignment with liabilities estimated at 50000 dollars and assets small.
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Gloucester
Mass
Edward Hodkiss & Co
Thorpe-Martin Assigns in Typewriter Makers Move
Boston June 3 The Thorpe Martin Manufacturing company producers of typewriters and light machinery has assigned part of its properties and is arranging a reorganization to meet financial obligations. Local observers say the action aims to stabilize operations and protect creditors while maintaining production.
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Boston
Thorpe-Martin Manufacturing Company
Hardware Failure at Watertown
Hardware dealer M. O. Paulson, based in Watertown South Dakota, is assigned to Martin Siwarth following a June 3 incident. The liabilities list shows 36 000 in assets and 9 00 in unspecified liabilities, indicating a financial shortfall and ongoing asset valuation related to the case.
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Watertown
S. D
M. O. Paulson
Martin Siwarth
Bank Receiver Appointed at Beresford
Harttry K Webster named receiver for A J James broken bank in Beresford Iowa on June 3 preserving assets and settling affairs for the Sioux City region continues orderly closure of the institution with local implications for customers and creditors.
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Beresford Bank
Sioux City
Harttry
K. Webster
A. J. James
Beresford
Carlin Assigned to Northwest Command in Vancouver
The secretary of war issued an order placing Brigadier General W. P. Carlin in command of the Department of Columbia with headquarters at Vancouver Washington following his recent promotion as Brigadier General.
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Wasuiveron
Secretary of War
W. P. Carlin
Department of Columbia
Vancouver
Wash
Strikers Use a Bomb on Hungarian Railway Car
Railway strikers at Mohács Hungary set a dynamite bomb in a railway car. The blast killed one person and severely injured two others, with additional injuries reported.
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Bupa Pesta
Mohach
Hungary
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