Large Runaway, Burglaries, Fires Hit Iowa Towns
A George Conklin runaway in Mason City, thefts of notes and a gold watch near Struble, and several fires in Maxwell and Riverside caused heavy damage. Crews fought a Des Moines fire that destroyed multiple homes and businesses. Other reports include a fatal threshing accident, a Washington robbery, a train fire near Bussey, a missing Adair county auditor, and multiple other incidents across the state.
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George Conklin
Mason City
J. T. McFarland
Struble
Maxwell
Crawford
Clint Woodhouse
Thomas Deland
Fillmore
Washington
Harve Cherry
Cherry
Nebraska
Tracey
Chicago
Albia
Des Moines
Bussey
Louis Converse
Delilah Ackles
Watson B. Ackles
Eldora
Staler
Biggs
Riverside
Skobal & Palmer
Ritz & Co
Bott & Butterbaugh
Charles Thomann
O. Lowell
Battle at Canudos Slaughters 4000 Rebels in Brazil
Reports tally 4000 fanatics slain as Brazilian troops rout them at Canudos using rifles while rebels fight with knives and swords. The week also notes record mile time by Gentry and Robert J. at Glen Falls, cabinet moves in Spain, Cuban campaigns, Swiss rail purchase bill, Manitoba and North Dakota fires, Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse trans Atlantic record, Spanish autonomy decree, Weyler’s offer, Sagasta cabinet, and San Francisco mint silver coinage orders.
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Canudos
Glen Falls
N. Y
John R. Gentry
Robert J
Weyler
Blanco Y. Arenas
Cuba
Camerone
Mantanzas
Swiss National Council
Switzerland
Manitoba
North Dakota
Spain
Senor Sagasta
San Francisco
Washington
Plea for Stable Par Between Gold and Silver
Royal Exchange members memorialize the government to honor pledges for a stable gold silver exchange rate. They seek a compromise between extreme views and have gathered well over a thousand signatures including several monometallists.
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Manchester
Royal Exchange
Henry George Makes a Deal for Ballot Fusion
In New York on October 11 a pact was reached between Henry George supporters and the Citizens' Union. The county ticket of the Citizens' Union will appear on the official ballot under the Henry George ticket, to be known as the Democracy of Thomas Jefferson.
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George Martin
Waverly
BE. C. Hurd
Nashua
Mr. Hurd
Hampton Races
Miss Mamie
Sound Currency
Howard Lee
Sid Regan
Iowa
Henry George
New York
Citzens’ Union
Citizens’ Union
Thomas Jefferson
Senator Jones Withdraws From New York Municipal Contest
Senator James K. Jones, chair of the Democratic National Committee, says he will take no part in Greater New York's municipal race. He disclaims responsibility for Secretary Walsh endorsing Henry George, noting only that Walsh as an individual may act as he sees fit.
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Jones
Washington
James K. Jones
Democratic National Committee
Greater
New York
Walsh
Henry George
Four Killed and Ten Injured in Mexican Tunnel Blast
Advices from Monterey dated October 9 report a premature blast in a tunnel under construction by the Mexican National Railroad about twenty five miles south of the city. Four men were killed outright and ten more were seriously wounded.
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Moscow
Muscatine
W. R. Speers
Speers
Marolf
Monterey
Mex
Here
Mexican National Railroad
Earthquake Shakes New Madrid Locality
At 5 a m Friday an earthquake shock was felt in New Madrid Missouri with no damage reported. The town recalls the 1811 quake that sank land and sent Mississippi floodwaters through much of the county.
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New Madrid
Joint Convention for Friday for Northern Illinois miners
The notice states a joint convention of Northern Illinois operators and miners will be held in Streator next Friday at 2 o'clock to adjust existing difficulties. All miners are told to send delegates fully instructed.
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Braidwood
Northern Illinois
Streator
Quarantine Controversy Hits Southern Indiana
In Jacksonville Indiana on October 7 anger grows over a proposed quarantine of southern Indiana against Kentucky. Hundreds of workers face job losses if the plan moves forward.
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Jacksonville
Ind
Indiana
Kentucky
Governer Holcomb accused in defalcation cover up
In Omaha on October 9, bondsmen for ex State Treasurer Bartley charged Governor Holcomb knew during Bartley’s first term that Bartley was a defaulter by 350000 dollars and helped keep the shortage secret. They said they can prove Bartley attended a meeting with Holcomb and Bartley where the deficit was disclosed.
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Mer
Omaha
Neb
Holcomb
Bartley
Nebraska
Meet at Chicago Their State Convention Opens
The eleventh annual Illinois Christian Endeavor Union state convention opened in Chicago with advance hosts occupying churches citywide. Sunrise prayers were held in ten churches, and Peoria is seen as next year’s meeting location. A new evangelistic feature will bring services to streets, missions, hospitals, jails, and police stations.
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Chicago
Christian Endeavor Union
Illinois
Peoria
Action on Silver Is Delayed
London October 9 news confirms a delay in Britain's response to bimetallic proposals. An informal conference is arranged with Chancellor Sir Michael Hicks Beach and British officials on one side and the United States Monetary Commission and Ambassador Col. Hay on the other to seek a clearer understanding of US and French expectations.
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London
Great Britain
Michael Hicks- Beach
United States Monetary Commission
Col. Hay
United States
France
Gen Weyler's Tender Heart in Cuba
Havana reports Gen Weyler encountered a five year old boy found in the woods who had learned to cry Cuba libre and I am an insurgent. Weyler ordered the child killed in a cruel manner, while his daughter’s recent death leaves him sorrowful.
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Weryler
Havana
Supreme Court to rule on Nebraska freight rate cases
Washington observers expect the Supreme Court to decide in the autumn on the Nebraska maximum freight rate law of 1893. The case tests the constitutionality of state price limits on railroad freight charges and is widely viewed as favoring the railroads.
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Nebraska
Washington
Supreme Court
Switzerland to Bay Railways
The national council approved a bill to purchase the five main Swiss railroads for about 1 billion francs or 206 million dollars with a loan plan. Switzerland operates a nationwide telegraph system, with railroad wires remaining state controlled.
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Switzerland
Berne
National Council
Spanish Army In Havana Struggles With Sickness, Overcrowding
Heavy rains over two weeks swell illness among Spanish troops in Havana. Hospitals and sugar warehouses serve as wards as malnutrition and exposure take a toll. Over 2,000 confirmed invalids shipped to Spain in the past week.
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Havana
Spain
Cabinet Debates Cuba Policy After Cabinet Session
Washington dispatch reports Friday cabinet talks on Cuba with no decision reached. A strong sentiment favored sending more urgent representations to Spain.
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Spain
Washington
Cuba
United States
Fire Destroys Babcock’s Saloon and 21 Buildings in Gibsonburg
A Friday night blaze in Gibsonburg Ohio damaged Babcock's saloon and burned 21 buildings including the post office. Loss is estimated at 20000 dollars with light insurance, and the fire started around 1 o'clock.
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Ohio
Gibsonburg
Babcock
Nora Harris Murder Inquiry in Jacksonville Illinois
Oct 9 report states Nora Harris died Sept 11 from a buggy accident. Coroner's jury disinterred her body and ruled she was murdered. Dr Fritz Skinner charged with causing death by operation. Stepfather Adam Sarge and two alleged accomplices William Hobson and the lover are named as accessories. warrants issued.
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Jacksonville
Nora Harris
Fritz Skinner
Adam
Sarge
William Hobson
United States Draws Heavily on London Gold Later
London supplied gold to the United States as imports accelerate with $26,000,000 expected by week’s end. Banks such as National City and Hanover import sizable amounts. France and Germany expected to return gold, with up to $10,000,000 more en route before ships sail.
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United States
London
Germany
France
New York
National City Bank
Hanover National Bank
Great Britain
England
Cleveland
London financial view on gold exports to America
London financial articles debate a potential rise in the bank rate if gold exports to America persist. The Bank of England has not raised the price of eagles. The Daily Telegraph notes the shipping shows neither profit nor loss, suggesting further large sums may be deferred.
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Views of London Press
London
America
Bank of England
Daily Telegraph
Woodmen Fight Ends in Court Loss for Fulton
Rock Island Illinois Oct 11 Judge Bigelow delivered the final knockout to Fulton’s bid for the Modern Woodmen head office in the White side county circuit court. Fulton alleged Judge Gest favored their position but motions to set aside injunctions 5 and 6 were overruled. A request to revise dissolved master in chancery injunctions was also overruled.
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Rock Island, Ill
Bigeow
Fulton
Whiteside County
Gest
Disastrous Kankakee Marsh Fire Threatens Ranches
Fire in the Kankakee marsh twelve miles south of Crown Point Indiana rages across twenty sections of land as ranch owners rush to defend property. John and Barringer Brown and Nelson Morris own large operations in the path of the blaze as thousands of cattle face danger.
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Crown Point
Ind
Kankakee
John
Barringer Brown
Nelson Morris
Big Ranch
Damage to Kentucky Crops Report Summary
Frankfort Kentucky October 11 The monthly report of the commissioner of agriculture shows widespread crop damage due to dry weather across Kentucky from the eastern end to the Mississippi. Corn yields average twenty three bushels per acre while tobacco also suffers with initial crops at sixty percent and sixteen percent frost injury.
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Kentucky
Frankfort
Commissioner of Agriculture
Mississippi River
Ohio River
Tennessee Line
Tucker to Meet Capitalists on Colony Plans
Commander Booth Tucker will conference with New York capitalists on October 18 to finalize plans for the proposed Arkansas Valley colony. It is announced that 1 000 families will be settled in the Arkansas Valley.
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Arkansas Valley
Denver
Col
Booth Tucker
New York
Retaliatory Tariff Approved in Argentina Chamber
Buenos Ayres reports the finance committee of the chamber of deputies approved a retaliatory tariff bill on American imports. The bill follows the president's recommendation in his latest message to congress.
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America
Buenos Ayres
Finance Committee
Chamber of Deputies
Congress
Dana's Condition Unchanged Amid Illness at Roslyn
Dana remains ill at his Roslyn Long Island summer home. Physicians say chances against recovery, with no change in his condition as of October 11.
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Dana
New York
Charles A. Dana
Roslyn
L. I
Knights to Meet at Elkhart Convention in October
Elkhart Indiana hosts the Knights of Pythias Northern Indiana and Southern Michigan convention on October 29. Many prominent knights from abroad are expected to attend.
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Elkhart
Ind
Knights of Pythias
Indiana
Michigan
State scores again in Luetgert trial
The state pressed to discredit Luetgert defense witnesses. Christine Feldt testified William Charles and his wife urged perjury about the ring. Kenosha witnesses doubted Mrs Luetgert’s identification. Policeman said Feldshaw’s group could not identify her. Former grand jurors charged Mary Siemering. Fulipek suggested a Luetgert Siemering plot to hide Mrs Luetgert’s disappearance. Rebuttal to close today.
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Luetgert
Chicago
Christine Feldt
William Charles
Charles
Kenosha
Feldshaw
Mary Siemering
Will Fulipek
Luetger
Mrs. Luetgert
Fight of the Laymen as Lively Church Debate
Chicago, Oct. 9. Bishop Merrilles presided as judge in a lively argument on laymen joining the ministe oligarchy. The outcome may wait until the Rock River conference and laymen invest with exact anxiety. Yesterday included prayer led by Rev. John Lee and sessions marking Woman's Home Missionary Society anniversary and lectures by Rev. Barrows and Rev. Mason.
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Chicago
Merrilles
Rock River
John Lee
Woman's Home Missionary Society
Clinton B. Fisk
Nation
John H. Barrows
LL. D
The
Freeman's Aid Society
J. A. Matlac
W. C. Mason
D. D
Fleet Heads South From Alaska With Treasure
A fleet of steamers is expected to arrive from Alaska within two weeks. Humboldt Excelsior Cleveland E tha Portland and the revenue cut Corwin will depart south around the same time. Koldt is the fastest vessel and will carry most of the returning men and the bulk of their treasure.
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Alaska
San Francisco
Cal
Humboldt
Excelsior
Cleveland
E.tha
Portland
Corwin
Koldt
Five Innocent Men Freed From Death Row in Colorado
Denver news reports Italian Consul Dr Jos Cui helped free five men serving life in Canon City and Walsenburg for a murder of Italian N Russo. The real killers allegedly paid an interpreter $175 to secure the wrongful convictions.
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Denver
Col
Jos
Cui
Canon City
Walsenburg
N Russo
Jameson to Seek Assembly Seat in Federation Platform
Cape Town dispatch reports Dr. Jameson, leader of the Tri vaal raid, intends to run in the next general election. His main platform plank is Federation for South Africa.
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Federation For
Emperors Meat Course Critique Triggers Majestys Charge
Berlin reports the PF i furter Zeitung faced a majesty charge for criticising the emperor William II meat course. The case was dismissed.
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Berlin
PF i Furter Zeitung
William
No Deaths at Mobile in Recent Forty Hours
Mobile Alabama reports no deaths in the past forty hours and twenty-four hour period showing no fatalities amid recent cases.
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Mobile
Ala
Literary Notes and New Works in October Magazine
Harper's Round Table notes include Henderson yarns Saved by Land ers and Country's Bine-jackets, plus African Dwarfs. New volume The Red Patriot by W. dard from Appleton. Frederick Schwatka pages in Midland Months Aroundabout Metropolis. Hall Caine's Christian issue praised. public discussion grows.
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Harper's Round Table
Odto
W. J. Hender
Landers
J. D. Jerroldley
Adams
D. Appleton & Co
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Red Patriot
W. 0. Dard
B. West
Frederick Schwatka
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Metropolis
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Hall Caine
Bondman
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