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Newspaper
Bismarck Weekly Tribune
Location
Bismarck, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1891
Page
1
At Lovrvitte on Oct 27 a boiler exploded in the Louisville Electric Light Works, fatally injuring William Adams and wrecking the four story building. Debris damaged Kauffman Striinss dry goods and an adjoining store, with three clerks hurt. Loss pegged at 250000 with insurance. Five hundred hogs burned in Marshall town, Ti.
Delegates from all Pittsburgh district railroad coal unions meet in convention at PirrenuRy and decide to press a strike for 92 cents per ton. About 14 000 miners in Lae toobe Irwin and Pittsburg district will join, as operators refuse above 79 cents per ton. The dispute grows sharper with no compromise expected.
Fire from a lamp explosion at Brittain and Co pork packing plant in Marshalltown Iowa destroyed the main building and sheds. The blaze spread to the driving park, threatening 1000 hogs in cooling houses and stockyards. Estimated loss runs about 14,000 with insurance covering the full value.
A reign of terror along the Rio Grande border drives Mexican inhabitants to flock into the United States. Authorities arrest or kill suspected cartel members, with bodies found bearing marks of summary executions. In another incident in East Boston, James Graves dies after being locked in a steam box, suffering severe burns for about ten minutes before rescue. The Washington Court of Claims opens its October term as officials report ongoing fiscal strains and a post office clash in Alabama ends in a fatal shooting and a jump to avoid arrest.
Oct 27 La Crosse Wisconsin reports strong talk of a new passenger railroad to serve World’s Fair traffic. The Great Northern is connected to recent transfers and a Kickapoo Valley line is suspected, with routes favoring La Crosse over Wilton.
Minister Euan demands satisfaction from Chilean government after an attack on the Haltimorn crew. John Turnbull among the wounded received ten stab wounds, some to the lungs. Washington's Mr. Hagan states the U.S. expects immediate explanation and reparation, with foreign ministers hopeful the junta will comply.
Washington Oct 27 The Brazilian president asked Congress for 550000 to fund Brazil’s Chicago exposition display. Original 350000 estimate grew as exhibit plans expanded. state legislatures have or will provide about 260000 more. Readiness for support appears strong amid reports of broad backing.
Cincinnati Post correspondent E Wells reports from the Black Hills of Dakota on vast tin ore discoveries. Harvey's Peak claims, extensive investments, and new plants show hundreds at work. Engineer Wilsteo notes over 60,000 expended. mining chief Childs foresees sufficient ore within five years to sustain domestic demand as mills ramp up.
Paris reports a disastrous Moirans crash on a steep incline where a locomotive failed to brake and the train derailed. The filled cars toppled the bank, leaving fifteen dead and about fifty injured, with fifteen judged hopeless.
An explosion of dynamite at mine No. 1 of Cumberland Cement works Cumbland, Md, injures four men. Wynn Roofer dropped a stone while placing dynamite, a lamp in his cap ignited, causing the blast. Andrew Traylor Jacob Hawamersmith and Charles Thompson were struck by flying rocks and seriously injured.
The New Orleans lottery arrests face unsettled fees as marshals seek district consent. warrants mailed to New Orleans for the case. In a separate report, the Charlwood collides with the Boston near the Eddystone rocks in darkness and gale. many drownings follow while lifeboats fail, rescue arrives, andCaptain Hikeovks and crew act with discipline.
A rear end collision at Thor son station near Gurswoon Minn kills five and wounds seven. The west bound regular train rear ends an extra following, telescoping cars and causing multiple fatalities including Oscar B Holmes Fred Lins Comad Prince Brazil Tyre John Coffin Albert Cressey Ed Riu and a note on survivor George Wilson fireman. Bodies moved to Minneapolis hospital after a special train arrives.
The United States Mine Supply Company plant in Cleveland exploded and burned, killing John Fink age 14, Alfred Schauffer 17, and Paul Plaunkucke, a president’s nephew. Miss Peck suffered severe injuries. others were injured. Building loss about 2500 dollars. rock loss around 5000 dollars.
Amid alarms over a possible Ottoman defense shift, Sultan Abdulhamid proceeds with Dardanelles fortifications, reorganizes artillery, and orders new German and British cannon amid talks with British envoy Sir William White. The article also notes election riots in Argentina and Irish political tensions.
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