Disaster in a Theater as Plaster Falls in Cincinnati
The Robin son’s Opera House in Cincinnati suffered a ceiling collapse during The Danger of a Great City, with 3 dead, 26 seriously hurt and 25 to 30 slightly injured. Firemen, patrols and surgeons rushed to the scene as rumors swirled and crowds gathered outside the hospital. The incident echoes a 1876 theater disaster caused by a false fire alarm.
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Salvage Corps
Cincinnati Hospital
Opera House
America
Russia's New Commercial Port Foundation Stone Laid
Viaproosroox Oct 16. The foundation stone of a grand commercial port for Russia in this region was laid with notable ceremony. The event marks the start of a major maritime hub project expected to boost trade and regional influence.
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Russia
FIERCE GOTHAM FIGHT SHAPES UP FOR MAYORAL RACE
In New York the coming fortnight will hear the spellbinder on platforms and street corners as Dayton accepts the Jeffersonian nomination for comptroller and teams with George. The German American vote of about 125000 may split on personal lines while Bliss is slated to chair a Republican meeting at Lenox Lyceum suggesting White House support for former Navy Secretary. George says he will be satisfied if Low is elected, yet he resists accepting George's doctrines.
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Gon
Tracy
Dayton
George
New York
Greater
Jefersonian
Messrs. George
Bliss
Lenox Lyceum
Washington
Navy
Mr. George
Low
Indians Hold A Big Powwow Near Chelsea I T
Five Tribes in council at Forty Mile creek consider quitting birth land and emigration to Mexico as fullblood Cherokees and others gather for a decisive vote while Congress subcommittee may hear their case. Death sentence for Effie Jones in Dallas for murder of Liley W Stewart. lynching aftermath linked to a $10,000 life insurance. Nellia M Derrington at Omaha attempts suicide after personal crisis. marriage news cited.
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Chelsea
Mexico
Effie Jones
Dallas
Elfie Jones
Liley W. Stewart
East Texas
Stewart
William Jones
Longview
Jones
Tyler
Texas
East
Poisoned in York Postmaster’s Family in Critical Condition
Critically ill after suspected poisoning at York Nebraska home. Postmaster R J Coles wife and son remained unconscious late, possibly after consuming supper including canned salmon. Numerous details withheld as investigation continues.
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York
Neb
R. J. Coles
Day
Mayor Harrison Maintains Liquor Sale Stand at Chicago Show
Sparks from the wires report Mayor Harrison remains determined to block liquor sales at the upcoming Chicago horse show. John D. Rockefeller aims to dominate Great Lakes trade within a year or two. Chicago records 85 degrees as the hottest time of year in twenty five years. Will Rogers, a young farmer, was killed after being struck by a train in West Plains Missouri. An ecclesiastical edict in Sonora excommunicates members of the mic fraternity. The Butter Eggs and Poultry Shippers Association executive committee plans to attend the Joint Traffic Association meeting to press their demands.
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Harrison
Chicago
John D. Rockefeller
Great Lakes
Will Rogers
West Plains
Sonora
Mexico
Lape
Mic
Unique defense challenges personal taxes in Missouri case
William H Appleman faces a tax suit with attorney John McCann arguing the bill of rights defense. The theory claims personal property from individual industry should be untaxed and that taxation should rely on land, franchises and other revenue sources. A ruling could reshape Missouri taxation and provoke widespread reactions.
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St. Louis
John McCann
McCann
Supreme Court Asked to Advance Illinois Inheritance Tax Cases
A motion was filed in the U S Supreme Court to advance three inheritance tax cases from Illinois. Plaintiffs in error include Josephine Drake Jessie Norton and Terrence Magoun with Cook County officials and Nimosis Trust and Savings Bank as defendants in error. The motion argues the graduated tax has delayed state collections about 1.5 million dollars while arguing violations of due process and equal protection. The court took the matter under advisement.
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Supreme Court
Illinois
Wasnixeron
United States Supreme Court
Ilinois
Gook County
Nimosis Trust and Savings Bank
Josephine ©. Drake
Jessie Norton
Terrence Magoun
Robert 5. Tles
Cook County
Shepard
Railroad Cases Advance in Texas Land Grants Suit
In Washington Ontario Attorney General Crane moved to advance on the supreme court docket the Texas suits against the Houston and Texas Railroad and the Galveston Harrisburg and San Antonio Railroad. The Galveston case concerns about 60000 acres of land and the Houston case about 10000 acres.
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Washincton
Ont
Crane
Supreme Court
State of Texas
Houston and Texas Railroad Company
Galveston
Court of Appeals rules Chicago Junction Railway not liable for state tax
In Aany New York on October 13 the court of appeals by four to three vote held that the Chicago Junction railroad and Union Stockyards company is not liable to the state corporation tax sought by the comptroller. The decision may affect many other corporations and reduce state revenue.
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Aany
N. Y
Court of Appeals
Chicago Junction Railroad and Union Stockyards Company
Pythians Elect Officers in Nebraska Lodge
Lincoln October 13. The Nebraska lodge of the Knights of Pythias met at the state capitol. Grand officers elected include Chancellor H. M. Boydston Nebraska City vice chancellor W. W. Young Stanton prelate George H. French North Platte keeper of records and seals Will L. Love Lincoln master of exchequer John B. Wright Lincoln master at arms G. W. Wilse Randolph inner guard J. A. Lamborne Bennett outer guard EB H Grist Tecumseh trustees S. S. English Eagle supreme representative Will L. Sciam Omaha.
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Pythians
Lincoln
Nebraska
The
Knights of Pythias
State Capitol
H. M. Boydston
City
W. W. Young
Stanton
George H. French
North Platte
Will L. Love
John B. Wright
G. W. Wilse
Randolph
J. A. Lamborne
Bennett
EB. H. Grist
Teecumseh
English
Eagie
Will L. Sciam
Omaha
Great Northern to build Duluth to Pacific Coast line
New Minnesota Railroad at Dunora reports President Hill will complete a line between Ologuet and Fosgeton Minn this winter. It connects at Ologuet with the Duluth and Winnipeg and at Fosgeton with the Great Northern for western points. Duluth gains a direct coast route and grain shipments from Red River valley will shift to Duluth, lowering freight rates to western markets.
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New Minnesota Railroad
Dunora
President Hill
Great Northern Road
Ologuet
Fosgeton
Minn
Duluth
Winnipeg
Fosseton
Great Northern
Pacific Coast
Red River Valley
Minneapolis
Morton Dies From Injuries In Iowa Streetcar Accident
Warri to Iowa October 18. W H Morton a Chicago traveling man injured when a street car jumped a trestle died yesterday without regaining consciousness. The other injured are rapidly recovering.
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Morton
Warritoo
W. H. Morton
Chicago
Movement to draft Dayton for comptroller in two tickets
A movement seeks to nominate Charles W. Dayton former postmaster for comptroller on the Citizens' Union ticket replacing Charles S. Fairchild and on the Jeffersonian Democracy ticket replacing Colonel George E. Waring. The plan aims to unite factions to run Dayton in the city election.
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Dayton
New York
Get
Charles W. Dayton
Forner
Citizens’ Union For Comptroller
Charles 5. Fairchild
Jeffersonian Democracy
George E. Waring
Opening New Gold Diggings in Klondike Hidden Riches
Searris reports from Oct 13 that the steamship City of Topeka carried Dawson and Juneau adventurers including J. Maloney who claims Hunker creek and Gold Bottom creek will rival Bonanza and Wildorade. No. 31 Bonanza may yield $1,000,000, El Dorado and other claims promise millions. Maloney predicts over $2,000,000 this fall with Alex McDonald expected to lead. Constable Bevan notes Americans threatening to resist duty collection at Lake Bennett.
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Klondike
Searris
Topeka
J. ¥. Maloney
Juneau
Dawson
Galvin
Maloney
Hunker Creek
Gold Bottom Creek
Bonanza
Wildorade
Eldorado
Alex McDonald
Skookum Gulch
Bananan No. 2
Henry Brainable
Rothschilds
Bevan
Provisional Police
Lake Bennett
Sheep Camp Attack Kills Four Settlers and Shepherds
A battle in Long Valley Washington county Idaho left four men dead and one wounded after settlers urged shepherds to leave. About 15 settlers warned the sheep men and attacked the camp firing about 30 shots. A man named Barber was killed. the sheep men returned fire, killing three settlers. attackers fled. The clash stems from ongoing settler shepherd tensions.
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Pocatetto
Ida
Long Valley
Washington County
Barber
Setttlers
Bartley Bond Trial Telegram From Governor Refuted
Governor Holcomb arrived in Lincoln from Nashville and telegraphed to refute alleged knowledge of Bartley’s shortage as he approved the pond. Attorney General Smyth says he will not call Holcomb to the stand amid Bartley bonds proceedings in Omaha.
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Tlolcomb
Omaha
Smyth
Holcomb
Lincoln
Nashville
Bartley
Pond
Battle of Las Tunas Captured by Cuban Forces
A letter from Fred Funston describes the Cuban victory at Las Tunas after a three day siege. He details entrenchments, artillery, a dramatic assault led by Enamorado and Garcia, heavy casualties on both sides, and the fall of the fortifications ending with Cuban victory. Also notes Dewey possibly taking command at the Asiatic station and a poem about insurance duties.
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Fred Funston Glyero
Kansas City
Fred Funston
Funston
Kansas
Las Tunas
Fort Conception
Enamorado
Menocal
Garcia
Trace
Dr Kay's Renovator Promises Cure All Ailments
An Omaha Nebraska medical company advertises Dr Kay's Renovator claiming it cures dyspepsia constipation and liver and kidney diseases. It offers free sample and booklet with price details for the advertised remedy.
Dr Kay’s Long Balm for Coughs and Colds
Advertisement notes Dr Kay’s Long Balm for coughs colds and throat disease with promised relief in six hours for kidney and bladder disease. Claims rapid pain relief in bladder kidneys and back for both genders. Sold by F Parsons & Co Druggists Atlantic Iowa.
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F. Parsons & Co
Atlantic
Iowa
Spavin Liniment Promises Quick Horse Blemish Cure
English Spavin Liniment claims to remove hard or soft lumps and blemishes on horses including spavins and splints. It purports to treat coughs and swollen throats and offers a $50 savings with one bottle. Sold by F Parsons & Co., Druggists, Attantlie, Iowa.
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F. Parsons &Co
Flowers and Plants From C. G. Anderson & Co
A notice offering fine cut flowers for weddings parties and funerals at very low prices. Funeral designs on short notice in first class style. A large collection of greenhouse plants always on hand. Visitors welcome at Ninth and Chestnut.
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Cc. G. Anderson & Co
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