District mourns as multiple Iowa figures die in accidents
Farnum Whitcomb dies at Ot tumwa after being struck by a C M and St Paul train. George Bryant a 40 year wagon maker in Clinton dies of cancer at 70. A baby’s body found at Oskaloosa. parents to be arrested. Rose killed by falling timber in East Dubuque yard.
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Farnum Whitcomb
Ottumwa
C. M
St. P
George Bryant
Clinton
Oskaloosa
Tra Rose
East Dubuque
Dean Hros
Creston
Notable 1900s Crime Wave and Public Figures Passings
Three Omaha men were arrested for outraging and killing an 11 year old girl and were sent to the penitentiary. Eugene Field, Chicago writer and humorist, dies of heart failure at his home on the 4th. Thanksgiving proclaimed for November 28. Russian gunboat reports confirmed. China reportedly absorbed into Russia per English papers. Arkansas Governor Clarke dismisses Corbett and Fitzsimmons with orders to leave the state. Holmes convicted in Philadelphia for murder of Benjamin Peitzel on a single ballot. Venezuelans attack a British ship. England may use it as pretext for war. Jack Dempsey dies in Portland from consumption. Theodore Durrant convicted of first degree murder on a single ballot. Miss Flagler indicted for manslaughter in fatal shooting in Washington. Armenia revolt of 26,000 against Turkish government. situation grave. Corbett and Fitzsimmons both under arrest in Arkansas. prize fighting at a standstill.
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Eugene Field
Chicago
Port Arthur
China
Russia
Gov. Clarke
Arkansas
Corbett
Fitzsimmons
H. H. Holmes
Philalphia
Benjamin Peitzel
Thomas Garcia
England
Venezuela
Jack Dempsey
Portland
Ore
Theodore Durrant
San Francisco
Blanche Lamont
Miss Flagler
Washington
Japan declares Corean policy and troop withdrawal plan
A cablegram to Secretary Olney from Japan states troops are in Corea to protect legations and ensure lines of communication with an occupying army in Liao Tung. The withdrawal will begin with Liao Tung evacuation, and Japan pledges noninterference while sharing action with other powers.
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Washington
Japan
Corea
Olney
Kurino
Europe
Liao Tung Peninsula
Insurgents Grow in Matanzas as Exiles Support Stance
Reports from Tampa describe about 5000 Cuban insurgents joining from Matanzas in the last forty days. Fifteen days ago 250 insurgents hid in a cemetery near Cardenas and attacked forty regulars, leaving two dead and five wounded for the insurgents and eight killed and eleven wounded for the Spanish. Letters from Maceo say his Santiago area HQ remains unmolested and he remains aggressive.
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Fla
Cuba
Matanzas
Cardenas
Maceo
Santiago
Campos Will Rush the campaign in Cuba
Madrid reports Capt Gen Martinez de Campos says he will pursue the campaign vigorously and will not accept Cuban independence. He urges liberal reforms and notes that insurgents have not proposed peace to him.
Bond posted by alleged boodler in Chicago case
Representative Simon Shafer of Chicago was indicted for boodling in the stop feed investigation and posted 2000 bond with sureties Jacob Conigisky and Harry Finkelstein of Peoria. Trial date not yet set. Chicago Board of Trade quotation table and notices from Chicago firm Whyteland & Co. listed.
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Bond
Peoria
Ill
Simon Shafer
Thirteenth District
Chicago
Worthington
Jacob Conigisky
Harry Finkelstein
British Envoy Killed in Kabul Ambush
A messenger for the British agency went amuck in Kabul killing Lieutenant Colonel Mahamad Akran Khan the British envoy and wounding the envoy's son. The incident occurred in Simla with reports dated November 6.
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Simla
India
Cabul
Afghanistan
Mahamad Akran Khan
Decline in Bimetallism Cited by London Speaker
George Peel of the Gold Standard Defense Association told the Bristol chamber of commerce that bimetallism has declined due to large gold output from South Africa. He argued China and Japan do not want a silver conference and warned that undervaluing gold would push gold demand to the East.
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London
George Peel
Gold Standard Defense Association
Bristol Chamber of Commerce
South Africa
China
Japan
Far East
Leather company shutters 100 tanneries for sixty days
The United States Leather company closed 100 tanneries for sixty days, leaving over 15,000 workers idle. The shutdown affects 90 percent of hemlock tanneries and 40 percent of union tanneries, with rivals' price cutting blamed for the curtailment.
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New York
United States Leather Company
Union
Trust
Metropolis Club to Stage Duel Between Neville and Iturbide
Washington reports a duel set between Bob Neville and Prince Iturbide over a horsemanship dispute. Iturbide called Neville a liar and horse thief, prompting Neville to issue a challenge. The location and date remain undisclosed.
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Washington
Bob Neville
Prince Iturbide
Mexico
Iturbide
Neville
Corbett Plans Final Retirement After New York Trip
James J. Corbett departed for New York and vowed to ignore Fitzsimmons. He may retire from boxing, carrying a letter from Iron Mountain Railroad officials noting they could have aided Fitzsimmons’ stay at Hot Springs unless he pursued Gov. Clarke’s officers.
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Corbett
Memphis
Tenn
James J. Corbett
New York
Fitzsimmors
Rose
Iron Mountain Railroad
Townsend
Fitzsimmons
Hot Springs
Gov. Clarke
May Accept the Katahdin at Reduced Price
Washington reports indications that the ram Katahdin will be accepted despite not meeting speed expectations. The law did not require speed, only the Bath Iron Works bid remains, and Secretary Herbert may approve acceptance with a slight reduction from the contract price.
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Washington
Herbert
Bath Iron Works
Nicaragua Canal discussed amid American and European interests
London commentary notes Britain’s position strengthened by potential money support for the Nicaragua canal, with France involved at Panama and a congressional guarantee seen as insufficient alone. The piece also surveys U.S. political results across multiple states, highlighting Republican gains and Tammany influence in New York City.
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Nicaragua Canal
London
Nicaragua
the Chronicle
America
Venezuela
France
Panama
de Lesseps
Incendiaries Attack Tennessee Farm in Blount County
Knoxville reports widespread arson in east Tennessee with several barns burned in Blount County. The home of James Barnes, a one legged man, was set ablaze trapping his family who narrowly escaped suffocation.
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Knoxville
Tenn
East Tennessee
Blount County
James Barnes
Imperial letter thanks US for peace efforts in Japan China
The Japanese minister Kurino and secretary called on President Cleveland at the White House with an autograph letter from the emperor. The message expresses appreciation for the US role in restoring peace between Japan and China and for protection of Japanese residents in China.
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Cleveland
Washington
Olney
Kurino
Legation
White House
Japan
United States
China
Riot at A P A parade in Gloucester Massachusetts
A parade by six hundred American Protective Association members in Gloucester was disrupted last night as stones and missiles hit marchers. Two people were seriously injured during the disturbance ahead of a lecture on immigration by Rev. Scott F Hershey at city hall. Police lines failed to prevent the clash in front of thousands of onlookers.
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Gloucester
Mass
Scott F. Hershey
Columbus Avenue Presbyterian Church
Boston
American Protective Association
French Ministerial Declaration Promises Inquiry and Taxes
The ministerial declaration read in the Chamber of Deputies commits to fuller inquiry and publication on the Southern Railway scandal. It outlines new government measures including an income tax bill and a ban on legislators serving as directors of enterprises with government dealings.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Rumored Chinese Legation Change Names Liu as New Minister
Diplomatic circles report a change in the Chinese legation with Liu, exTaotal of Shanghai, chosen as successor to Yang Yu. Yang Yu is expected to be recalled in the summer of next year.
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Washington
Yang Yu
China
Liu
Taotal
Shanghai
Eugene Field Dies in Chicago at 42
Writer Eugene Field died of heart disease at his home on Evanston avenue. He had been in good health recently. A widow and five children survive him.
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Eugene Field
Chicago
Evanston Avenue
Mr. Field
Train Wreck at Hardy Station Kills Conductor in Iowa
A Burlington, Cedar Rapids and Northern passenger train from Sioux Falls collided with a freight extra at Hardy Station near Iowa Falls at 5 o clock. Freight conductor Dan Gammon of Estherville was killed, while engineer Permeter and fireman Wagner of the passenger were seriously hurt.
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Monticello
Mahaska County
Consolidated Coal Company
Oskaloosa
Dubuque
H. W. McNeil
Muchakinock
D. Kearney
Cedar Rapids
Kearney
Chicago
Hardy
Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern
Iowa Falls
Daniel Gammon
Estherville
Parmeter
Wagner
Iowa
Hardy Station
No. 63
Sioux Falls Express
Dan Gammon
Permeter
Innocence Quest in Old Centralia Murder Case
Ten years after the disappearance of Alexander McClelland and his son from Centralia Illinois, skeletal remains of two men were found near the elder son’s residence. He faces murder charges as defense attorneys seek a possible alibi via a crew locating the victims in El Paso County.
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Colorado Springs
Colo
Alexander McClelland and
Centralia
Hewdbert
el Paso County
MAY KISS AND MAKE UP Vanderbilt and His Wife
In New York on November 5, reports say W K Vanderbilt plans a reconciliation with his wife as his daughter’s coming marriage prompts talks. Miss Vanderbilt may act as mediator and Mrs Vanderbilt has engaged in discussions with the groom.
Prairie Fires Threaten Whiting Town and Race Track
Prairie fires south of Whiting Indiana have reached the town border near Robertsdale and the Sheffield race track. Fire departments from Whiting North Hammond and Standard Oil fought flames across about 2000 acres between here and Hammond, saving cottages and outbuildings on the town edge.
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Whiting
Ind
Robertedale
Sheffield Race Track
North Hammond
Standard Oil Company
Here
Hammond
Robertsdale
Sheffield
End of Prize-Fight Fiasco in Little Rock
In Little Rock Arkansas on November 5 excitement over the prize fight question subsided. Bob Fitzsimmons spent time with local admirers and joined reporters at Union Station to meet a Hot Springs cannonball train rumored to bring Corbett. Corbett did not arrive, he left Hot Springs for Memphis at 8 p.m. Fitzsimmons’ plans remain unsettled.
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Little Rock
Ark
Bob Fitzsimmons
Union Station
Hot Springs
Corbett
Fitzsimmons
Memphis
Notable literary offerings in Youths Companion and other magazines
The Youth's Companion announces a rich coming year with contributions from eminent statesmen jurists and scientists including three cabinet ministers. Frank R Stockton General Miles and Andrew Comes share insights and reminiscences. Other magazines like Atlantic Monthly and St Nicholas unveil new serials and notable works.
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Herbert
United States
Hoke Smith
Frank R. Stockton
Nelson A. Miles
Andrew Comes
the Companion
Atlantic Monthly
A. M. Ewell
Gran’t Hill
Rowland E Robinson
L. Dougall
Gilbert Parker
Seats the Mighty
Charles Egbert Craddock
Witch-Face Mountain
St. Nicholas
William
Stoddard
Holy Land
Christ
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