Earthquake Shakes Midwestern Cities At Dawn
An early October earthquake rattled Chicago and spread across multiple states. Reports say the tremor hit around 6 am, with clocks stopping, dishes rattling, and windows shattering in several towns including Chicago, Milwaukee, Indianapolis, and Gallipolis. Distinct shocks lasted from 20 seconds to nearly a minute, with a rumbling sound noted widely.
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ST. Louis
Michigan City
Ind
Kansas City
Springfield
Lafayette
Dayton
Rivers
Mich
Milwaukee
Wis
Indianapolis
Quincy campaign rally draws crowd in East Boston
Mr Quincys grandfather then Mayor accepted streets laid out by East Boston Company on behalf of the city and praised Quincey as sure to be the next Mayor of Boston. A storm of applause followed as speakers including George Fred Williams Josiah Quincy and others addressed crowds across East Boston, the West End and Charlestown. Williams plans open air rally tonight at Broadway and I street South Boston and will speak after Republicans rent halls in Ward 14 then at Franklin School Ward 16.
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Mr. Quincy
East Boston
East Boston Company
Mr. Quincey
Boston
George Fred Williams
Josiah Quincy
John W. Coughlan
Fall River
West End
Charlestown
Edward J. Flynn
Bordman Hall
James H. Slade
Philip J. Farley
Thomas Riley
William J. Burke
Isaac Rosnosky
Williams
Broadway
I Street
Franklin School
Citizens’ Trade’ Association
Stat
Legislative Committee
Republcan
West End Street Railway Company
Public remedy for Boston corporations urged in East Boston
Mr Williams addresses East Boston voters urging Democratic plan to curb control of railroads street railways and utilities by private corporations. He calls for a state solicitor general public accounts open to inspection and state intervention to secure equitable public services and prevent corporate supremacy.
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Boston
Democratic Party
East
Massachusetts
Republican Party
Commonwealth
Railroad Commission
Holmes Trial Witnesses Detail Pietzel Murder Links
Witnesses describe a complex sequence surrounding the Pietzel killings. Holmes faces cross examination as prosecutors push that murder of the Pietzel children ties to his wider scheme. The court debates admitting letters and the motive, with the judge ruling some evidence inadmissible.
Army Wedding Amid Salvation Army Pageantry in Conn
Captain John Yorke wed Lieutenant Edith Berkely of Waterbury at the People’s Temple in Conn with Brigadier Brewer officiating. The ceremony followed a playful delay as the license was shown and articles of marriage were read, promising to continue their evangelical work. The couple will visit Waterbury, Conn., for ten days after the ceremony.
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Salvation Army
John Yorke
Edith Berkely
Waterbury
Conn
People’s Temple
People's Temple
Brigadier Brewer
Yorke
Berkely
Brewer
Is He A Clothing Thief A Clever Young Crook Arrested
A young colored man identified as William G. Henry, formerly Carter, was arrested last night. He was found in the basement of the lodging house at 256 Columbus avenue with clothing believed to belong to lodgers. Officers recovered about 300 dollars worth of property at Henry’s Buckingham street residence after a search. He admitted involvement in eight breaks and promised fuller confession later.
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Crook
William G. Henry
Dailey
Carter
Reformatory
Columbus Avenue
Dalley
Station 5
Buckingham Street
Henry
Baker Kidney Pills Promoted For Kidney Troubles
Brick dust or sediment in urine signals kidney issues and Baker's Kidney Pills are advertised as a tonic to cure these troubles and prevent further disease. A pamphlet from Baker Pill Co in Bangor Maine offers the book free and pills cost 50 cents at druggists.
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Baker Pill Co
Bangor
Maine
Brookline Registration Totals By Gender
Brookline registration records show a total of 449 individuals with 219 men and 210 women, outlining the regional demographics in the latest census data.
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Brookline
Wayward Eva Stacy's Court Plea in New York Case
Somerville's Eva Stacy, nicknamed Little Eva, faces larceny charges in New York Police Court after stealing money and jewelry from a man she met after graduation. The piece traces her fall from a respectable background, her flight to New York with a traveling salesman, subsequent abandonment, and relation with Harrison Stagg before the theft from George H. Gardner. Eva breaks down in court pleading for Stagg, whose family she says would be distressed by punishment. Information on her parents and whereabouts remains sparse.
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Somerville
Eva Stacy
New York
Miss Eva
Little Eva
Brooklyn
Harrison Stagg
Boston
Stage
Eva
Coney Island
Stagg
George H. Gardner
Court of Sessions
Records Broken in Lincoln Two Mile World Pace Mark
Lincoln Nebraska October 31 W W P set a new two mile world pacing record covering the distance in 4 22 3 4 with the first mile 2 44 1 2. A running mate finished in 4 22 8 4 as pacing remained steady. Strathberry paced a mile in 2 04 1 4 lowering prior records.
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Lincoln
Neb
Nightingale
Strathberry
Coal Club elects officers at Youngs Hotel dinner
The Coal Club held its monthly meeting and dinner at Young's Hotel last evening with about fifty members present. H. F. Gordon was elected president and J. F. Wellington secretary. Guests included Major J. W. Reilly of Watertown Arsenal Alderman Horace G. Allen and Charles E. Heller.
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Coal Club
Young’s Hotel
H. F. Gordon
J. F. Wellington
J. W. Reilly
Watertown Arsenal
Horace G. Allen
Charles E. Hellier
Vegetable Social Brings Community Aid to First Baptist
A Boston Christian Endeavor Union vegetable social at the First Baptist Church on Commonwealth Avenue gathered attendees, each contributing a vegetable to be donated to the needy, though rain kept many expected participants away.
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Boston Christian Endeavor Union
First Baptist Church
Commonwealth Avenue
All Hallows Eve Concert by Clan McKenzie at Odd Fellows Hall
Hallowe en celebration by Clan McKenzie No 1 American Order Scotish Clans at Odd Fellows Hall drew 600 to 700 clansmen and ladies despite rain. The program featured songs by William Abercrombie and Miss Florence Bigelow, readings by Master George W. Ritchie, dances by Robert Bruce, and an address by Royal Chief James Henderson. Guests from Gloucester, Cambridge, Charlestown, and leaders of Scots clubs attended. The event ended with dancing until 2 o'clock. floor director Charles F. Thompson led the setup with nine aides.
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Hallowe'en
Odd Fellows Hall
Macgrego
William. Abercrombis
Mme. Barutio
George W. Ritchie
James Henderson
Wiliam Abercrombie
G. . Ritchie
Gibbs
Thompson
Robert Bruce
Yarrow Vale
Miss Bigelow
Robert Andrews
Caledonian Club
Boston
Charles F. Thompson
William H. Burns
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Crawford
Geyer
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Hatch
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Holme
Rotan
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Brookline Registration
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Ames Commonwealth
Regan
Post
Justin McCarthy
Bluecoats
Woman’s Educational Union
Maggie
Andrew Mack
The
Sunday Post
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W. W.P
Coal Club Meeting
Vegetable Social
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