Armour Plant Fire Destroys Armour & Co Facility at Sioux City
A massive blaze at Armour & Co in Sioux City destroyed the fertilizer, beef, oleo, and hog houses of the plant, covering three and a half acres. The fire began at 12:50 AM in the fertilizer building and raged through the site, with 3600 dressed hogs and 2.5 million pounds of pork product lost. Six hundred workers will be unemployed for the winter. Fire alarms, explosions, and a dramatic roof collapse marked the disaster. Insurance stands at 721,600 dollars with a 900,000 dollar loss estimate.
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Sioux City
Armour & Co
Stock Yards
Armour
Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha
Would Have Killed Edward and Leopold
In Brussels on November 16 Rubino, questioned by a magistrate, said he intended to kill King Leopold for his alleged inhuman conduct toward Princess Stephanie after her mother’s death. He claimed he would have killed King Edward as well but for British monarchist support.
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Brussels
Rubino
Leopold
Stephanie
London
Tie
Edward
Leopolds Assailant Identified Gennaro Rubino
The interior ministry identified King Leopold's would be assassin as Gennaro Rubino, described as an advanced Socialist. He had a Milan 1898 theft conviction, escaped to England, served five years for a subversive article, lived in Glasgow then London, and was expelled from anarchist ranks. The Pope, King Victor Emmanuel, and Premier Zanardelli sent telegrams congratulating the King on surviving the attack.
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Rome
Ministry of the Interior
Leopold
Gennaro Rubino
Milan
England
Rubino
Italy
Scotland
Glasgow
London
Victor Emmanuel
Zanardelli
May Face Treason Charge Albany Labor Union Officers
It is reported that Major General Roe and Adjutant General Henry discussed with Governor Odell the advisability of treason charges against Schenectady labor union officers who expelled two company members who served with Company F, Second Regiment, in maintaining order during the Hudson Valley railroad strike. Odell says the matter is under advisement.
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Albany
N. Y
Roe
Henry
National Guard
Odell
Schenectady
Hudson Valley Railroad
Assault on Beachmont girl baffles police in Winthrop area
Miss Mattie Osgood, a 16 year old girl from Winthrop avenue Beachmont, was assaulted Saturday night as she was in her basement kitchen. Two men seized her with a meat bag over her head and dragged her across the street, tearing her clothing and injuring her face and throat. One man fled. the other held a revolver during the attack. Police spent all day Sunday pursuing leads but remain baffled.
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Revere
Mattie Osgood
Frederick Osgood
Winthrop Avenue
Beachmont
Miss Osgood
Minister Wu bids farewell with wit and worldly insights
Wu Ting Fang, China’s minister, departs Washington after six years as a popular diplomat and sharp after-dinner speaker. He admires American energy and philanthropy, praises American women, and jokes about the press while lamenting misprints. He stresses China needs more schools, railroads, and newspapers.
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America
Washington
Wu Ting Fang
United States
Mr. Wu
China
George A Henty Dies At London Home
George Alfred Henty, renowned author and former war correspondent, died in London today after a long career noted for historical adventures and battlefield reportage.
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George A. Henty
London
George Alfred Henty
Lehigh Reply to Mitchell in Anthracite Strike Case
The Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company released its answer to miners demands before the Scranton strike commission. It details assets, earnings, housing, wages, and working conditions, denying insufficient pay and opposing a union agreement with the United Mine Workers of America.
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Philadelphia
Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company
Anthracite Coal Strike Commission
Scranton
Penn
and Navigation Company Corporation
Min
Carbon
Schuylkill
Ava
Lehigh
Summit Hill
Europe
United Mine Workers of America
Novel Lifeboat Tested on English Coast
A curious round life saving boat, resembling a large pudding dish with a candle in the top, is being tested in Dover Bay. Designed by Norwegian inventor Captain Donvig, the non capsizable craft was launched from a Norwegian steamer off the port.
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London
Dover Bay
Donvig
Plymouth Sees Marion Whitecap Case Spark Big Invasion
In Plymouth and Marion residents anticipate a major trial over the Marion whitecap tar and feathering incident. Charles Potter and Clara Potter faced assault and riot charges after McDonald endured tar, feathers, and a ride to the Matapoisett line. Indicted defendants include Andrews, Bates, Bumpus, Gifford, McCloud, W H Potter, Silva, plus Briggses, with Judge Harris and DA French leading proceedings. John W. Cummings to defend.
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Plymouth
Marion
Potter House
McDonald
Mattapoisett Line
Asa P. French
Odber Andrews
Noble E. Bates
Owen - Bumpus
Andrew N. Gifford
Hector McCloud
William H. Potter
Joseph Silva
Wareham
Chester Briggs
Isaac Briggs
James McDonald
Clara F. Potter
R. O.harris
Richard Nutter
Commonwealth
John W. Cummings
Fall River
Villard Engaged to Lexington Girl
Announcement of the engagement between Oswald Garrison Villard grandson of William Lloyd Garrison and Miss Julia Sanford of Lexington Kentucky. Miss Sanford, from an old Southern family, is visiting Mrs Henry Villard at Thorwood Dobbs Ferry.
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Oswald Garrison Villard
Henry Villard
William Lloyd Garrison
Julia Sanford
Lexington, Ky
Miss Sanford
Thorwood
Dobbs Ferry
Loubet Visit to America Discussed by Officials
Paris reports Deputy Deloncle says he heard the St. Louis Exposition Commission may invite President Loubet to visit the United States for the centenary celebration of Napoleon Bonaparte's Louisiana cession. He notes the idea was not public and stems from American affection for France after the Rochambeau fêtes.
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Paris
Deloncle
Loubet
America
St. Louis
Exposition
M. Deloncle
France
Louisiana
Napoleon Bonaparte
Cyclist Fred Weaver Killed Near Magnolia
Fred Weaver of Lynn, member of Clover Cycle Club, was killed instantly on the Magnolia highway when his bicycle struck loose gravel and he collided with a tree. He was about 28 years old and was found dead at the scene.
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Gloucester
Magnolia
Fred Weaver
Lynn
Clover Cycle Club
Weaver
Lost mine found after 27 years search in Tumacacori area
Santa Cruz Mexico November 16 history and tradition say Jesuit fathers mined in the Santa Rita Mountains. Mark Lulley after 27 years of work uncovers a surface ledge with a trench and moss covered debris revealing a high grade steel galena vein from one to four feet wide extending 144 feet.
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Santa Cruz
Mexico
Tumacacori
Santa Rita
Mark Lulley
Mark
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