Building Collapse Buries Many in San Francisco Fire Rescue
A three story building at Fifth and Mint collapsed at 4:30 pm burying dozens. Five bodies recovered and 17 injured rescued as fire and debris impeded rescuers. Jackscrews misaligned on the north side blamed for the disaster. one man trapped under a beam cried for help before being rescued.
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San Francisco
Fifth and
Mint Avenue
Brighton House
Pioneer Coffee House
Dennis Griffin
BE. L. Davis
HE. Jewett
Pearl Woodward
Stephen Keating
Byron Bailley
James Daly
Fatal boiler explosion kills Nebraska Lumber officials
Weepville Texas June 23 seven men killed and three injured when a train engine boiler exploded near Doucette three miles north of Woodville. Victims include A L Doucette president Grant Hammerly engineer Charles Walworth and six others with remains buried near the scene and Mr Doucette sent to Orange for burial.
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Nebraska Lumber Company
Weepville
Tex
Doucette
Woodville
A. L. Dowcerrse
Grant Hammerly
Charles Walforth
Charles Smith
Wyliz Sarreest
Frenery
Dan A. Harman
D. C. Sullivan
J. Dowling
Mr. Doucette
Orange
Three Men Die In Atlantic City Grade Crossing Crash
Near Atlantic Orry New Jersey three men are killed instantly in a grade crossing collision with the Camden express train. A fourth man is fatally injured. The dead include Geonce Huser and Frep Hoser, while Haney HENBELER of Philadelphia perished. The injured victim George sahil sustained multiple injuries including a broken arm fractured ribs and lung damage.
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Atlantic City
Atlantic Orry
N. J
Here
Geonce Huser
Frep Hoser
Haney Henbeler
Philadephia
George ‘Sahl
Camden
Hendeler
Sahil
Nearing the Danger Mark in Gold Withdrawals
Wasmxatox reports June 23 total gold withdrawals of 886 700 with the treasury gold reserve at 102 221 907 after the day. The figure signals tightening funds as authorities monitor financial stability and reserve levels.
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Wasmxatox
Party endorses Teller as national standard bearer for president
Leaders of the People's party prepare an address urging followers nationwide to name Henry M. Teller as their presidential standard bearer. The signatories list prominent party members from Texas Indiana Colorado Tennessee Illinois Arkansas Nebraska Kansas Missouri and Texas. The pledge disclaims binding power while urging patriotism amid a looming crisis. Teller declines to commit to Democratic or Populist nominations.
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Sr. Louis
People’s Party
Henry M. Teller
H. E. Davis
Texas
M. O. Rankin
Indiana
Thomas N. Patterson
Colorado
Hugh McDowell
Tennessee
John P. Steele
Illinois
Thomas Fletcher
Arkansas
Howard
Iinois
Eugene Smith
Ilinois
W. J. Quick
Missouri
Calvin K. Reifsnider
Frank E. Richey
W. J. Flatt
Teller
Campaign Plan For Republican College League Education
The American Republican College league of the United States plans a nationwide campaign to counter free silver. About 80 000 college men support educating the public, with branch departments to be opened in each state and a department manager for every state. Headquarters may be in Chicago, New York, or St Louis, under 8. A. Perkins who also leads the campaign. E J Henning and J M Perkins named to key committees.
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Republican College League
St. Louis
American Republican College League of the
United States
League
New York
Chicago
A. Perkins
Tacoma
Wash
E. J. Henning
Madison, Wis
J. M. Perkins
Boston
Mass
Pettigrew Explains Exit From Convention Over Gold Standard
Senator Pettigrew of South Dakota explains he left the convention because the financial question is the campaign’s central issue and he cannot support the single gold standard. He says maintenance of the gold standard would depress prices and ruin producers, declaring world gold is cornered by professional creditors.
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St. Louis
Pettigrew
South Dakota
Atlantic Express Wrecked Near Walls Station
The eastbound Atlantic express on the Pennsylvania collided with a freight wreck near Walls station 16 miles east of town. Two engines two express cars a combination car and a sleeper derailed. Engineer McIntyre was badly bruised by jumping. no passengers injured. The train was delayed but resumed eastward. Report says Garrett Hobart and New Jersey delegation were aboard.
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Atlantic Express
Prrrsuuro
Pennsylvania
Walls Station
Here
McIntyre
Garrett Hobart
New Jersey
Councilman Convicted in Bribery Case
Memphis report states City Councilman Alfred T. Hayden was found guilty on bribery charges tied to plans for a new market house. He received 11 months and 29 days in the workhouse plus a $10 fine. a motion for a new trial was filed and is under advisement by Judge Cooper.
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Memruis
Alfred T. Hayden
Hayden
Cooper
Brook's Comet Returns Seen By European Astronomers
A cable from the European union of astronomers to Chandler and Ritchie reports Brook's periodical comet on its return, observed by Javelle at the Nice observatory.
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Brook
CampripGee
Mass
European Union of Astronomers
Messrs. Chandler
Ritchie
Javelle
Nice
First New Wheat Arrives From Oklahoma in Galveston
Galveston Texas reporting that no grain exports to Europe occurred last week. The old export trade is finished. The first new wheat shipment arrived from Oklahoma this morning signaling a shift in trade.
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Galveston
Tex
Europe
Oklahoma
Democratic Delegates Converge Amid Free Silver Fight
Delegates arrive as the Ohio convention nears, with Dan McConnville and Allen Thurman leading free silver factions. McLean, Thurman, and Buckwalter named as likely at large delegates, while gold standard contenders pursue Chicago representation. Unit rule favored by silver camp. Bland instructions debated.
Indiana Democrats Predict Shively for Governor Nomination
Indianapolis June 23 The Indiana Democratic convention opens tomorrow with two days likely. Free silver dominates the platform and 1 500 of 1 747 delegates align with it. B F Shively of South Bend is favored for governor as the party prepares for a large gathering. R F Bell of Fort Wayne named chairman. Delegates-at-large include Senators Turpie and Voorhees Judge McCabe and Governor Menzies. The convention is set to be the largest in party history.
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Shively
Inpianapolis
Indiana
Indianapolis
B. F. Shively
South Bend
Free Silver Executive Committee
R. F. Bell
Fort Wayne
Chicago
Matthews
Turpie and Voorhees
McCabe
Menzies
Double Header In Texas Conventions Open In Austin
A large delegation arrives in Austin for two Texas conventions of gold and silver Democrats, reflecting party wings. The silver faction is led by ex Governor Hogg Governor Culberson ex Senator Egan and Senator Chilton with Bailey allied and likely to attend as delegate. Instructions remain an unsettled issue.
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Texas
Austin
Tex
Hogg
Culberson
Egan
Chilton
Chicago
Bailey
Russell Declines Nomination Support for Whitney
Boston June 23 Ex Governor William E Russell states his name will not be presented at the Chicago Democratic convention. He will attend as a citizen urging the party to uphold the gold standard and will work to secure William Whitney as the presidential nominee.
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Russell
Boston
William E. Russell
Chicago
Citzen
William ©. Whitney
Gold Democrats Rule In Wisconsin Convention
In Milwaukee on June 23 the Democratic state convention is likely to adopt a gold platform by about two to one. Many delegates favor silence or a silver plank and few are present. General Edward S. Bragg and Senator Vilas will be delegates-at-large. Some support silver but unit rule may suppress them.
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Coumnes
John McMahon
Dayton
State Central Committee
Dan McConnville
the Treasury
Allen W. Thurman
McConnville
Chicago
J. R. McLean
Cincinnati
Columbus
J. W. Buckwalter
Springfield
Teller
Bland
George Clark
Rufus Hardy
Wisconsin
Milwaukes
Edward S. Bragg
Vilas
Congressmen Sayers Renominated in Ninth District
Democrats met in Austin and renominated Joseph Sayers. He spoke in favor of free coinage at 16101 and stated this issue was the sole point of difference with Cleveland.
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Sayers
Austin
Ninth Congressional District
Joseph Sayers
Cleveland
Heat Leads to Two Woman Deaths in New York
Police report two women died of heat related causes in New York on June 2. The victims were identified as female residents, with authorities noting extreme temperatures as the likely factor.
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New York
Dry Goods Failure at Louisville Sees Equal Assets and Debts
The Sea Shoals Dry Goods company in Louisville fails with assets and liabilities each around $50 000. The assignment lists the store's liabilities, and the district notes the balance of the dissolved firm.
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Louisville
Sea Shoals Dry Goods Company
Two Cattlemen Killed in Vermont Train Collision
Two cattlemen died and three were injured in a rear end crash on the Central Vermont Railway near Montpelier Vermont. A cattle train hit a Montreal express this morning. The deceased were J Seskind of Chicago and Edward Brown of Janesville.
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Mont Treier
Central Vermont Railway
Here
J. Seskind
Chicago
Edward Brown
Janesville
Jockey Hatherson Dies in Forsythe Race Crash
In Forsythe Indiana on June 23 a tragic accident in the home stretch of the 11th race killed jockey Hatherson and the horse Little Jimmie he rode.
President Ballantine Resigns from Oberlin College
Oxseruw June 23. President Ballantine of Oberlin College resigns.
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Ballantine
Oxseruw
Oberlin College
Kurtz and Thompson to Be Retired by Navy Chiefs
Chief Engineers George F. Kurtz and James W. Thompson will retire from active service on June 26 after completing 40 years of naval service. Both have submitted retirement applications.
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Kurtz and Thompson
Kettrea
Washington
George F. Kurtz
James W. Thompson
Navy
Dubois to Open Teller Headquarters in Cubanco
Senator Dubois will open Teller headquarters in Cubanco next week. The plan to take all bolting delegates to Chicago was changed.
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Teller
Cubanco
Dubois
Chicago
Funeral of a Living Man in Forest Camp Meeting
In Portsmouth H O on June 22 a funeral was held for Lorenzo Dow McKinney who attended his own service before 8000 people in Fallen Timbers. Rev Forest Evans led rites in a grand oak grove with hokey pokey lemonade and ginger bread. McKinney was escorted to the platform by eight elder pallbearers as 90 year old Jared Blakeman led a hymn.
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Portsmouthh. O
Lorenzo Dow McKinney
Fallen Timbers
Grand Oaks
Forest Evans
Jared Blakeman
Jesus
Evans
President Goes Fishing On Potomac Trip
President Cleveland and Secretary Carlisle left Washington on the lighthouse tender Violet for a fishing trip down the Potomac with Captain Lamberton aboard. The party plans to be away two or three days, possibly extending to Chesapeake Bay, as heat keeps the president from a longer city absence.
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Washington
Cleveland
Carlisle
Violet
Potomac River
Lamberton
Chesapeake Bay
Peculiar Trolley Collision Injures Many Near Frankford
More than 20 passengers were injured when two open trolley cars traveling on parallel tracks jammed while passing each other near Frankford a suburb. Eight suffered internal injuries and were hospitalized. no deaths are expected.
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Phi Lapeel Pura
Frankford
Curfew Ordinance Enacted in Kansas City Kansas
The curfew ordinance has been enacted at Kansas City Kansas. The state line portion of packing houses and stockyards will observe the curfew hour as signaled by Armour packing house whistle whose scream can be heard fifteen miles away.
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Kansas City
Kan
Armour
Depew Promises Hot Water Motor May Transform Rail Traffic
Chauncey M Depew states final experiments will be made this week with a hot water motor. New York Central railroad officials express strong confidence that the invention will revolutionize railroad traffic.
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New York
Chauncey M. Depew
New York Central Railroad
Strike of Silver Miners
800 miners walked out at Leapvitx silver mines after months of discontent and failed talks. Workers staged the walkout following managers refusal to raise wages from 2 to 8 dollars per day.
Victory or McPherson Wins Iowa Caucus
Hastivas Iowa June 22 Smith McPherson won easily at the Republican caucus. Walnut Iowa June 20 a major fire nearly wipes out the town. Pioneers meeting Sioux City June 21 five thousand people expected next Thursday. Cuixtoy June 20 women ran street car lines for Agatha hospital. Des Moines June 20 United Brethren church convention moves to unite Des Moines and Iowa conferences. St Josephs Academy graduation June 24 twenty graduates deliver orations.
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McPherson
Hastivas
Smith McPherson
Meeting of Pioneers
Sioiey
Old Settlers
Cuixtoy
Agatha Hospital
Church Workers In Convention
Des Mores
The
United Brethren Church
Des Moines
Iowa
Orpar Raptos
St. Joseph's Academy
Drank Laudanum Case In Independence Seeks Recovery
Walter Williams of Independence cousin of O W Williams took a heavy laudanum dose with suicidal intent. Recovery possible. Kidnapped Girl Case in Lemars Detains Clara Deitermann A 19 year old German girl abducted from her father's Remsen area farm Thursday night. Abductors seek reward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cepak Rapins
Walter Williams
Independence
O. W. Williams
Hail and Rain Ravage City as Crops Destroyed
The heaviest rain in 14 years fell on June 21 causing over four inches depth. Hail and wind struck the north and west areas, damaging crops across a 20 mile by 2.5 mile zone. Mason Urry reports this historic storm in the city.
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Mason Urry
Odd Fellows and Pythians Plan Joint Building in Rapids
In OrpaR Rapids on June 21 a joint committee for the Odd Fellows and Knights of Pythias met to organize a stock company. They aim to erect one of the finest buildings in the state as a shared project.
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Odd Fellows and Pythians Combine
Orpar Rapids
Odd Fellows
The
Knights of Pythias
Soldiers' Home Bid Opens for New Hospital
Marshalltown Iowa June 21 commissioners opened bids for the new $40 000 hospital for the soldiers home. Fourteen bids ranged from 30267 to 87558 dollars. The two lowest bidders were L E Crissman Ottumwa 30267 50 and J F Atkinson Marshalltown 31500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soldiers’ Home
Marshalltown
Soldiers’ Home Commissioners
L. E. Crissman
Ottumwa
J. F. Atkinson
Iowa Railroads Reply to Grain Shippers
Northwest Iowa Grain Dealers' association sues regional lines for 1 million in alleged grain overcharges to Chicago. Illinois Central asks for a more specific statement to show if charges were paid by consignee rather than consignor and which Interstate Commerce Act clause was violated.
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Iowa
Sioux City
Northwest
Iowa Grain Dealers’ Association
Chicago
Ilinois Central
Ex Secretary Bristow Dies of Peritonitis in New York
Benjamin H. Bristow former secretary of the treasury during Grant's second term died at his New York home today from peritonitis. He fell ill only last Saturday and passed away in the city.
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Bristow
New York
Benjamin H. Bristow
the Treasury
Grant
New low record for oats in market report
Wheat declines on a weak market as Topeka telegram reports twenty loads received at the Capital elevator. Oats hit a new low while corn and pork also fall. closing prices show July wheat at 56 g, September 67 c, oats July 160, September 174 1 2 c, pork 7.16, lard 4.05.
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Topeka
Cattle Hog and Sheep Receipts Report From South Omaha
South Omaha July 2 cattle receipts total 100 with native beet steers 3.00 to 4.10, western steers 3.00 to 3.85, Texas steers 2.60 to 3.53, cows and heifers 2.40 to 5.40, canners 1.50 to 2.35, stockers and feeders 3.00 to 8.78, calves 3.00 to 6.25. Hogs receipts 1,200 with heavy 2.00 to 2.05, mixed 2.00 to 2.95, light 2.05 to 3.00, bulk to 2.90. Sheep receipts none, natives 1.00 to .83, westerns 2.90 to 3.75, common 3.26, lambs 3.54 to 5.00.
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South Omaha
Texas
Wales
Market Recap Chicago Hogs Cattle and Sheep Receipts
CHICAGO June 22 hogs receipts 53 000 active and 610 lower light 3.20 8.45 mixed 295 0.3 heavy 2.7 6.15 rough 2 7X82.00 cattle receipts 16 000 strong to 100 higher beeves 1370 4.40 cows and heifers 1 5494.00 Texas steers 2.60 9.85 stockers and feeders 28 8 75 sheep receipts 21 000 most grades 60 towar
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Chicago
Texas
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Nebrast
Meadly
the Convention
Hull
Henery
Bowen
Capt. Hull
Joe” Cannon
Ohio
Walnut
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