Explosion kills five in Republic Ironworks accident
A boiler explosion at Republic Ironworks on South Twenty fourth Street before daybreak killed five men and fatally injured three. Fire followed the blast, wrecking the mill, closing the plant, and delaying rescue as firemen battled flames and searched the rubble for more victims.
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Portseuxg
Republic Irouworks
South Twenty-fourth Street
David Marranws
Thomas Buavess
William Ohomas
John Warminseki
Malachi Donohue
Pudder
Donohue
Will A
Frederick Horb
Beavens
Matthews
South Side Hospital
Godfrey Sanders
Wright's Alley
Boiler Explosion Kills Three in Copemish Michigan
At Chapman and Sargent’s bowl factory in Copemish Michigan a boiler exploded killing three workers and injuring several others. Debris scattered yards from the site as fire crews responded and saved the structure. One fireman was found with severe injuries.
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Copemish
Mich
Manisrex
Chapman & Sargent
Here
Charles Staney
Perry Melafont
Grouch EsTraun
Oliver Sanders
Robert Peterson
Chiles Taylor
Howard Kotreham
George Rice
Handy
Governor Lee Declines Special Session Over Train Fund
Pierre S D September 2 The Populist writes that Governor Lee will refuse to convene a legislature session to fund troops home from San Francisco and will not issue emergency warrants. It claims state warrants must be registered soon but likely only briefly. It notes Public Examiner Traylor reports crooked management at the penitentiary reform school and insane asylum. Lee says no emergency justifying a special session and that funds can be raised by subscription while aiding the Huron committee.
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South Datofn
Pierre
S. D
San Francisco
Traylor
Reform School
Insane Asylum
Lea
Huron
Antitrust Suit Filed Against American School Furniture Co
In Omana on September 2 a district court suit by Attorney General Smyth alleges a school furniture trust. It seeks to bar 22 defendants, largely Ohio and Michigan firms, from Nebraska business. A. Almas is named as Nebraska agent. he is said to be trying to enter contracts with Omaha's board of education in violation of state law.
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American School Furniture Company
Omana
Smyth
Nebraska
Ohio
Michigan
A. Almas
Board of Education
City of
Oninha
Races at Dubuque feature Rita E in $5,000 three-year-old trot
Nutwood park saw Rita E win the $5,000 three-year-old trotting event amid a small crowd. William Mc won the $8,000 pace in straight heats 2:10, 2:07, 2:06, with Colbert second and Eyelet third.
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Rita E
William Me
Dosvelle
Nutwood Driving Park
Rita E. J. ER. O
Centralto
William Mc
Colbert
Eyelet
Northwest wrestling title won by Schott of Watertown Wis
A Northwestern championship bout at the National theater saw Reinbald Schott of Watertown Wisconsin defeat William Allen of Duluth Minnesota for the title. The match highlighted a busy telegraphic briefs night with other sports and local incidents noted.
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Ium National Theater
King Oscar
Northwest
Reinbald Schott
Watertown
Wis
William Allen
Duluth
A. D. Culber
Lyw
Culberson
Senator Culberson
Boyle
Cooper's Circus
Chattanooga
Nestione
Morrow’s Kid-ne-oids Featured in Atlantic Testimonials
Local readers praise Morrow's Kid-ne-oids as a cure for kidney backache nervousness sleeplessness and related ailments. Mrs Beechout of Ollyve street reports complete relief after use and notes her husband also finds relief. The remedy is sold as yellow tablets for fifty cents per box at drug stores and Webur & Co. Manufacturers are John Morrow & Co. Chemists Springfield Ohio.
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Atlantic
Morrow
J.C. Beechout
Ollyve St
H. G. Webur & Co
Johu Morrow & Co
Chenists
Springfield
Ohio
Wheeler At The Front General Wheeler Takes Command
General Wheeler is ordered to report to General MacArthur and assume command of General Fuuston's brigade in Manila. He will proceed to San Fernando after a week-long inspection and expects Major General Otis to bring reinforcements for rapid progress as the Angeles railroad is restored.
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Fuuston
Manina
Wheeler
MacArthur
Liscum
San Fernando
Associated Press
Otis
Angeles
Eastbound Rock Island flyer wreck at Keats Kan
Eastbound Rock Island Train No 10 derailed after colliding with a freight train pulling onto a siding near Keats, Kansas. Injuries include Engineer Cuthbertson sprained foot and ankle, Fireman Crawford shoulder sprain, E J Rouch bad arm cub, George Van Cleves collar bone broken, Tom Gilbert head and left arm injured. Ed Wally describes railway agreement in Chicago.
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Rock Island
Keats
Kan
Torreka
S Keats
Manhattan
Cuthbertson
Crawford
E. J. Rouch
Mena
Ark
George van Cleves
Tom Gilbert
Kansas City
Ed Wally
Farmers' Trust Explains Plan and Bonds Proposal
Walter N. Allen president of the Farmers' Federation of the Mississippi Valley issues an address detailing a scheme to aid farmers. The plan seeks to concentrate business in federation hands andAuthorize $10,000,000 of 5 percent 20 year debentures and $10,000,000 of non transferable 8 percent bonds for farmers at a discount.
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Walter N. Allen
Torpora
Farmers’ Federation of the
Mississippi Valley
Combine
Allen
Farmers’ Federation
Chicago
Kansas City
Omaha
St. Louis
New Orleans
Iso
Miners Return From Alaska With Half Million in Dust
About 600 miners arrive from Alaska aboard the Laurads from St Michael and the Humboldt from Skagway with an estimated 500000 dollars in gold dust. Reports from Cape Nome remain conflicting but dust is fine and to be amalgamated. One miner carries a 15 inch stick of dust, declaring he is American. Several men suffer sickness, cold, and starvation, with others left broken in health and fortune.
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Suarine
Alaska
St. Michael
Humboldt
Skagway
Cape Nowe
Assay Office
Thomas Cragie
Kotzebue Sound
Martin
Yaquis Attack Guadalupe Forces Withdraw After Fierce Battle
Mexican troops at Guadalupe confront Yaqui Indians in a multi hour engagement. Two soldiers die and about five are wounded as houses burn. Indians raid Guillermo Chantis ranch, seizing horses and cattle. Reports say Yaquis use Mauser rifles and threaten General Torres' forces near Guaymas.
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Indiana
Cromuavs
Mex
Guadalupe
Guillermo Chantis
Torres
Guaymas
Jiminez Sails for Santiago and Puerto Plata
Reports from Sept 2 say Jiminez, leader of the San Domingo revolution, has been released and will reach Puerto Plata soon. General Imbert confirms the plan. Monte Christi governor Guellito resists capitulation until news of revolution success. Whisky price drops at Peoria. six Chinese are shot near Shanghai. German ultimatum to China. Volksraad delays discussing imperial Transvaal correspondence. a $520,000 railroad mortgage filed in Boone Iowa for Marshalltown and Dakota line.
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Martin
Des Mots
Iowa Central
Town Central
Milwaukee
Burlington
J. N. Tittemore
Wil
Puerto Plata
Carn Haytien
Hayiti
Jimines
San Domingo
Santiago de Cuba
Imbert
Jiminez
Guellito
Monte Christi
Lonpoy
Shanghai
Kiao Chon
China
Baron von Ketteler
Germany
Rand
Pretoria
Volksraad
Imperial
Transvaal
Herr Fischer
Orange Free State
Bloemfontein
Boone
Olson
Marshalltown and
Dakota
Fraser
Gowrie
Story
Report on Pensions Shows Record Year and Rising Costs
Washington September 1 The annual pension Bureau report for the year ending June 30 1899 notes 753 451 surviving soldiers 287 415 widows or dependents and 653 army nurses on the roll. Pensions paid totaled 131 617 961 up from prior records while total expended reached 188 555 052. General law pensions 71 115 708 Spanish War 28 606 Act of 1890 64 821 460.
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Washington
H. Clay Evans
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Tron Works
the Republic
John Stone
Baltimore
Maryland Casualty Company
Stony
Union Casualty Company of
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Union Casualty Company
Antitrust Lawn
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Washincos
Navy Department
Chesapeake Capes
Funchal
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Lincoln
Barry
Lincoln Park
Seward
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Campania
Erin
Gov. Lee
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Cohen Brothers
Ckrron
McKinley
Valies
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Rowe
Ihs
Peoria
Decatur
Evansville
Des Morsns
Cmcaco
Farmers’ Trust
Virginia
Cauberlain
Kennedy
Hillatle Va
Chamber
Iain
Slaver
K. Moore
Vic
Santiago
Board of Trade
Distilling Company of America
Cass County
Prof
Montz Bozarth
Lee Richardson
S. W. W. Straight
Faust Express
Audubon
Pwoa
Griswold
Sgt A.m
Report ON
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Expoy
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific
Sydney
National Seagud Bt. Louis
Pittenburg
New York
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Louisville
Boston
Brooklyn
Physicians and Surgeons
OfSce No
Wiest Fifth Street
W. Porterfield, Rasidance
Northeas Corner
Nivih Snd Locust Streets
L- Campbell
D. Findley
Palmer & Residence
E. Co
Seventh Street
South Dakota
Iowa
Sen U. Wood
W. Savery Abstracters
Successo
Wwe
Felix LE Brun
Steel
Assaiant
Eliab
Weber
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