Ten Fatally Hurt As Platform Collapses at Lorain Church Groundbreaking
A temporary floor collapse during the St Mary’s Church cornerstone ceremony in Lorain Ohio killed one person and fatally injured ten others while 30 to 40 more were badly hurt. Up to 3 000 people crowded the platform over a pit formed by joists and supports giving way. Rescue efforts began immediately but several of the injured are expected to die as doctors treat the wounded in the church and parochial school turned hospital.
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Lorain
Ohio
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Ono
Tel Wugwin
Clinton
Kessler
Duspage
Hae Putromen
Dew Moines
Eadrondin
Dubuque
Chicago
Oak Dark Cowl and Mining Company
Dea Moines
Kenyon Printing and Manufacturing Company
Dea Moine
Cit
South Wakora
Nebresten
Sasyin Mason
John Crawford
Perry
Otel
Che Dyane
Honda
Ibwandja
Waterloo
Kansas City
Mrs Stanford Hires Choate for Government Case on Appeal
Mrs Leland Stanford retains Joseph Choate to assist Russell Wilson in pursuing her interests in the suit against the Government over the Central Pacific indebtedness. The appeal before the United States Supreme Court was heard by the court of appeals after Judge Ross ruled Mrs Stanford not liable for 15 million dollars. A decision was expected on Saturday but delayed until Tuesday.
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Bar
San Francisco
Joseph Choate
New York
Leland Stanford
Russell. Wilson
United States Supreme Court
Court of Appeals
Ross
Stanford
Central Pacific
Federal
Three Men Die in Water Well Gas Accident at Pemberville
Toledo special reports a dynamite blast opened a 95 foot water well at Pemberville. Henry Fapel descended to check water but died, followed by Louis Wegman and his brother Charles after repeated signals failed. All three perished from poisonous gas. Fapel and Louis Wegman were married. Charles Wegman was to wed within a month.
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Toledo
Pemberville
Gatarday
Henry Fapei
Louis Wegmen
Charles
Fapel
Louis Wegman
Charles Wegmen
Widow murder trial and county’s first post Brown era
Andrew J. Scott was executed for murdering his wife last June by arsenic poisoning as punishment for alleged faithlessness. The incident marked the county’s first post John Brown era killing, with notes from noted divine Wead and scattered regional notices. A cablegram from Engtot, Pa, reports the death of Rev. Thomas Heardon in Kilaroy, Ireland, after thirty-two years at St Bernard’s Easton parish. Heardon, 57, was born nearby.
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Volneuer
Charleston
W.va
John Brown
Andrew J. Scott
Engtot
Kularooy
Ireland
Thomas Heardon
St. Bermard’s Cathotic Church
Easton
Movement of Specie From New York Port
New York special reports weekly exports of specie from the port totaling 16,000 inholdings, amounting to 681,908 in silver. Imports show gold 325,690, silver 7,018, dry goods 33,112,067, and general merchandise seven pounds to inspect silver work. Washington special notes Gen. Craighill, chief of engineers, touring upper Mississippi works. Col. McKensie replaces him. A Jersey City speed murder case ends with the hanging of Juli Czech for six murders on June 8. Secretary Olney telegrams a cablegram regarding following measures.
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New York
Weahington Special
Gen
Craighill
Asiasisippi
Missouri
Joy Col. McKensie
Monroe doctrine stands firm in Venezuela boundary dispute
A Washington dispatch reports Secretary Olney will forward a message to Ambassador Bayard insisting the United States will not tolerate British occupation of disputed Venezuelan territory without prior arbitration. The note frames the Monroe doctrine as central, arguing Britain aims to extend its hold and must yield to arbitration or retreat.
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New York
Washington
Sparatary Olney
Aimbassador Bayard
Mattar
Olney
United States
Vaenezuela
Vencancia
Great Britain
America
Venezuela
Prospering Trade Forecast Amid Mixed 1895 Q3 Data
New York special from R G Dun & Co notes 1895 third quarter commercial failures at 2,722 with 32,167,179 liabilities, average 11,521 per firm, up 15 percent from last year. Mortality rate 2.31 per 1000, with 2.49 liabilities per 1000 exchanges. Manufacturing defaults average 20,805, bank failures total 31 with 114,000 per firm. Cotton at 8 cents strong. wool trades volatility remains, dress goods improving. overall conditions approaching prosperity yet not fully. Washington reports Gen Armes court martial to review alleged offensive conduct toward Trent.
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New York
R.G. Dun & Co
Penern
Inen
Volunteers for Cuba and Madrid speck in 22000 enlistments
The Cuban reform party leader met with Minister of the Colonies Senor Castellana and renewed pledges of patriotism and aid for the Cuban insurrection. The report notes volunteers, a broad effort, and references heavy snows affecting operations and travel.
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Cuba
Madrid
Wen
Uematoes
Cuban Reform Party
Senor Castellana
Million-Dollar Cotton Mills Fire Ravages Rhode Island
A major blaze in Warren Rhode Island destroyed three large cotton mills two warehouses and related property. The fire began in an engine room and spread quickly threatening nearby structures. Water supply failed as nearby fire departments fought the flames, leaving only a ruinous landscape with losses totaling about 1.125 million dollars including mills warehouses and tenements.
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Rhode Island
Warnto
New Eagle
Warren Mecuiafacturing Company
Gentral
Toul Department
Sea Island
Alan
Josses Asa
Wraretauses
Riots Mark Chicago City County Republican Primaries
In Chicago fierce clashes erupt at polling places as city and county factions battle for control of the convention. Gangs raid wards causing barricades to fall and judges to be forced from precincts with multiple injuries reported though no deaths. Citizens avoid rough districts to stay safe.
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Chicago
Contret
Medona
No Light in Texas as Legislature Passes Bill
In Austin special session lawmakers settle a light in law dispute amid partisan debate. Senate vote 27 1 Dean against, House passes after replacing house bill with senate version. Gov. Cutherson hailed by supporters as a victory in a sharp political fight.
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Lone Star
Jan Hurry
Austin
Tex
Elas Ovbuober
Jerbutt
Fitzsimmons
Senate
Dean
Lasker
House
Mii
Lone Star State
Gu Guy Une
Chicago Socialist Party Turmoil Shelters Clash at Meeting
At a Chicago gathering of the People's Party a committee led by J. J. Morgan was read out of the party amid a turbulent scene. A large crowd gathered on the streets as chaos erupted with shouting and damaged windows, while a mob pressured registrars and sparked clashes during the upheaval.
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Sociatits
Chicago
People's Party
J. J. Morgan
Iain Gyer
Ely
Tredépa
Jarinp & Wiest
Iowa crops near record value amid misfiled county wrecks
A sprawling Iowa report details a crop outlook with estimates near a historic peak across the state. It cites 7,000,000 acres planted and yields up to 300,000,000 bushels, plus regional breakdowns for corn, wheat, oats, rye, potatoes, and other staples. The piece notes institutional crowding and funding needs, plus a transportation accident involving a Burlington Flyer near Glenwood that injured several and highlighted safety concerns on rail lines. It also covers state officials, court notes, and various local incidents and obituaries from across Iowa communities.
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Haised
State Service
Ube
Juwa
Itus
Preacher to Prison fury Ont Gus Tree Nourse Trial Ends
A jury found the defendant guilty of murdering his wife in Danville Hendricks County after a four week trial. Evidence focused on whether the wife could have washed and spoken after a head wound as the case drew public attention. The defense indicated plans for a new trial and legal moves were expected.
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Willan
Uinabaw
Luin
Danville
Sentel
Wis Lane
Baltayille
Hendricks County
Prenel
Gran Jury
Daya
Burt Lin
Perth
Winehaw
Command Transfers and Resignations Ordered in War Department
Secretary Lowonut issues formal resignation and a new command order. General Miles is assigned to Washington as army chief of staff, with Ruger on special duty to Washington. Colonel Vircet and Colonel Book receive adjutant general assignments in New York, while Lt Colonel Corbin moves to New York as adjutant general of the department in the Boat.
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Lamon Jasnel
Waduenday
Miles
Duy Io Wawhinstenian Grnecal
Army
Ruger
Wawblagten
Phe Vanquand
Department of the Laat
New York
Thomas M. Vircet
Sebuflehi
Ehief
Staf
Bageau
Sante Book
Washington
Vincent
Tenry C. Corbin
Department
Department of the Boat
Exposition in full blast draws crowds to Atlanta show
The Atlanta exposition opens with exhibits in place and city plans in motion for visitor comfort. Hotels charge 1.50 to 5 dollars daily on the American plan and 0.75 to 5 dollars on the European plan. Many private houses offer rooms at 75 cents to 5 dollars per day, with peach view street listings noted. Special railroad facilities provide adequate rates for attendees.
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Atlanta
Cottawing
Akapa
Cfty Lise
Meporta
Peach ‘View Street
Piatonghifnre
Atapin
Death in Lake Michigan Tragedy Stuns City
A Chicago man, 45, died Wednesday after leaping into Lake Michigan from the foot of Chestnut Street. Authorities recovered the body soon after but could not revive him. The victim was married, and his death followed a period of illness. The coroner and city officials began inquiries into the event. Local witnesses described a distressed mood before the plunge. The incident occurred near the lakefront in Chicago, drawing swift response from police and emergency crews.
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Lakes
Thlorsen
Chicago
Crade
Michigan
Josios
Gottust Grove Avenue
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