Fatal Explosion on Steamer Columbus Kills Two
The Christopher Columbus, an excursion steamer, collided with the Virginia off Waukegan. An explosion in the Columbus killed two and wounded thirteen as fires and panic spread among passengers. The Virginia raced ahead, and the Columbus docked in Chicago after hours of turmoil and fear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Wankegan
Virginia
Iber Dock
New York
Brooklyn
Spedagt
Fire Insurance Company Adjusters
Demonstration at Holirnay In Germany's Baltic Canal Opening
Spectators witnessed a grand opening ceremony for the Baltic North Sea Canal with Emperor and imperial family present. The stone tapping by Prince Hohenlohe and others marked completion while a naval review and parade followed. A banquet aboard the Niobe structure closed the events.
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United States
Great Britain
Italy
Austria
Kiel
Mars
Hamburg
DUN & CO
Germany
Minporerilliaim
Baltic
North Sea
Pho Ohn
Veldor
Prinea Hohenlohe
Baltie-North Sea Canal
Niobe
Manitoba lawmakers uphold separate schools ruling
In Winnipeg the Legislature rejected renewed calls for reestablishing separate Catholic schools. All amendments were defeated as Manitoba adopted the decision denying separate schools. Key speeches criticized Catholic influence and defended the 18M school act amid Ottawa’s handling of church appeals.
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Manitoba
Prendergast
Banseshold
Greenway
Catholica
Meyers
Canada
Ottawa
Quebec
Banquet for Republican Delegates in Cleveland
A Cleveland banquet for delegates to the National Republican League convention drew about 1,500 guests. Speakers included J I Hoyt, Slenny Clay Evans of Tennessee, B D Woulmnanses, Senator-elect Burrows of Michigan, Mrs J Ben Foster, and Senator-elect John M Thurston of Nebraska. The event highlighted party unity and national ambitions.
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Cleveland
National Republican League
Lion
J. I. Hoyt
All Talk or War Special from San Jose Costa Rica
A San Jose dispatch reports French and German army instructors have arrived and begun duties. Prevailing belief holds a Nicaragua war may occur, but officials say preparations for conflict are limited and the government seeks to avoid provoking a confrontation.
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New York
San Jose
Costa Iuica
Nicaragua
Mysterious Subtle Quarrel Ends in a Death at Cornell Bluffs
A young woman Maude Veurrier died by hanging at Cornell Bluffs amid rumors of withhold pensions and hospital connec tions. The case linked to a supposed medical scandal and a hostile inquiry into a local police pension action. The dispatch hints at a broader community upheaval and ongoing legal actions related to veterans pensions and town governance.
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Giel
Maude Veurrier
Cornell Bluffs
Wourte
Christian Asmveinton Hospital
Tyatron
Hier Coun
Marshaltown
Wadiman
Is Members
Loardh of Teuxtees
State Segular
Phil Htigution
Colfax Plans $20 000 Stonework Amid Era of Change
A partially readable 19th century column notes Colfax initiating a $20 000 project for a new public structure while detailing numerous local events. It mentions key civic figures, river incidents, court actions, and political shifts affecting Des Moines, Clinton, Burlington, and surrounding areas. The report blends construction news with tragedies and legislative notes from the era.
Nomination Proceedings and Crime Roundup
The report covers a full state ticket nomination at Dow Moines with delegates and a 800 word platform, plus a sequence of crime notes. It lists officers and candidates including a governor, lieutenant governor, supreme judge, and railroad commissioner, and details incidents in Webster City and Dubuque, including theft, assault, and a drowning. It notes a special city census effort in Webster City and a 77 year old inmate's return to prison in Anamosa.
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Dubuque County
Frink Denver
Med
Ulitten
Wetl
Ug Mebert Metchnnis
Urestut
Wss
Cubtedt
Cine
Dackson
Ann Tenes
Doe Campbell
Maines
Chikses
Tewa Agri Etna College
Iowa
Benton
Thulfa Dagen
Evans
Diggs
Ater
Bawa de Capioad
T. Cen
Dhivenport
Pabile
Carhart
Dow Moines
Nhu
Frederick Uarsel
Charles
JH. W. Stoddard
West
Undan Wits
Cinverner
Frank
Aeot
Willan
Tion
Fermen Ane
Seyerithoes
Wilton
Republican Party
Jeeves
Aconco
Wwood O Wingers
Webster Chy
Webster Vty
Webster City
Tia
Goo
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Aurelia Sentinel
Aurelia, Iowa
TP Mursuers
Christopher Columus
Peoria
Harvey Noble
Fred Joyslin
Ree
Jean
James Powers
Noble
Joyslin
A. Wr. UU
Ben Pethion
Indianapolis
Federal
Debs
ACR
London
Daily News
Austria-Hungary
Toulon
Tas
Wirt
Wytbs
Tn Connection
Speaink
K. G. Dun & Co
Pacific Coast
Milwaukee
Mgr
Satulli
Odd Fellows, Sons of Temperance
Knights of Pythias
Arch
A. F.lehinner
Arc
Katzer
Mgr. Sutell
Holy See
1.C.C. F
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Gibbons
St. Panl
Ireland
Feehan
San Francisco
Riordan
Santa Fe
Salpolite
Minneapelis
Harry Hayward
Prabe
Clougt
Talbert
Charleston
St. Louis
Turmeley
Lame
McLaughlin
Holirnay
Whyal
Nico
Cole
Enery
Ont
Manaleba
Presbyterian Assembly
Augiuen Synod of
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Moeryne
Kari — Chaot
Ann Owens
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Publo
Colu
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Earl of
Cairnbeck
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Carruthers
Cripple Creek
Anys Dee
Manchester
England
Poble
William Carruthers
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Killen
Edyward
Tinele Willan
Tayi
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Bean
Heard of
Valiinisalaners
Atheink Nothering
Lewis
Alex
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Colfax
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Supreme Court
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Jdge Deaner
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Conrn
Sionine
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Serhirie
Pronk Pbaean
Wilton Dnivetion
Mmeu
Mr Anwood
Kathervilles
Jadee
D.ow. Rodgers
West Cian
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Lo Unekart
Marion
Cosmis Sheer
Pdackson County
Carpal and Webster
Sale
Sid Dat
Tsu Yates
Ajseerm Sutra Malverne
Lilo Paniers
Lee
Pherry
Tumi
BULL
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Cathie Siiciishter
Juntos
WooDe Lyvall
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Mellee
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Frobbhitioutus
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William Carter
Scott Fhulers
Ulutts
Cherry County
Nebraska
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John Dnstady
Caner
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Varn Mand
Baye
Nik Keler
Jal
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Justis Radtter
Remsen
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Schroeder
Reber
Just Winter
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Deal Willen
Kecolver Mtack
Tivedttiene
Staus
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Mae Reerdyer
AC Mgiin
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Ah Aniimosa Penitentiary
Anne
Everett
Dubuqne
Vie Hye
Arch Stake
Jefferson
James S. Allison
Dubuque
Mostianater
Deter Hanson
Juhio Rutherford
Lia de Neat
Charles Cornivh
Pou Wee
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Lave Yoon
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Murlington
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