Cornwall Canal Damaged Shuts St Lawrence Route on Break
News from Montreal reports a major break in the Cornwall Canal at Moulinette. A 250 foot mud embankment burst, carrying bed rock and delaying navigation for weeks. Officials blame carelessness and urge improved canal telephones to avert future accidents.
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Kingston & Montreal Forwarding Company
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Governor Hill Speaks on Tariff Reform in Indiana
Heavy rain kept crowds down but about 5000 gathered at Morovett to hear Governor Hill defend President Cleveland and tariff reform. He traced opposition to Mills bill, urged relief from taxation, and praised Democratic persistence as crowds cheered his remarks before moving on to Indianapolis for a mass meeting.
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Crispus Attacks celebration committee meets again
Inspector Mountain of the Boston police is arrested and charged with receiving stolen property. Charles F. Rogers is arrested on forgery charges for altering Lazzie A Hall’s name. Attorney-General Waterman rules Mr Sanborn from the board of health lunacy and charity cannot appeal to the Governor over his discharge. Harvard students back a resolution for President Cleveland reelection. Beard is endorsed for Congress by a labor convention as a new Cleveland Club forms in Brookline.
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Steamer Queen Libelled Over Madeliane Sinking
Captain Dominique Roulet of the French fishing schooner Madelaine sues the steamer Queen in U S District Court for 38500 dollars claiming his vessel was struck amid clear weather off Newfoundland. He says deck watches kept lookout and lights burned, foghorn sounded before the Queen remained on course and hit the Madelaine, splitting her and sinking her at once.
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New Tambour Sash Laces for Portieres and Hangings
A local display highlights Tambour Sash Laces with six inch drop from sash moulding in ecru floral tracery. Prices range six to fourteen dollars per pair. Expert hanging advised with inch precision. we offer installation and guaranteed accuracy. New goods in Portieres feature rare color effects this week.
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Salem Democrats Rally in Town Hall Address by McGeough
Ames A. McGeough of Boston spoke to a large Salem crowd at Town Hall after an arrival delay from Chelsea. He praised Democratic unity, endorsed Cleveland and Thurman, attacked Blaine and the Republican platform, and argued the party stands for tariff reform and voter enfranchisement.
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Arrest of Police Inspector Mountain on Theft Charge
Police Inspector Dennis A Mountain is arrested on charges of receiving stolen property tied to 118 Fall River line tickets valued at 354 dollars. Thomas J O Brien, a ticket office clerk, confessed to theft and named others including Edward A Noble who sold tickets to scalpers. Mountain denied knowledge but faces bail, with O Brien and Noble also in custody or released on bail. Inspector Mountain has served 17 years, with past rumors of coercion and prior transfers under investigation.
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Emperor William in Rome as Pope greets German guest
In Rome Emperor William II toured Camp Centocelle and the Vatican with King Humbert. A private 23 minute interview with the Pope followed a formal state banquet at the Quirinal. William decorated Signor Crispi and praised Italy's pledge to peace amid questions in Nationalist circles.
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Helped the Nationalists 42 Daniel Golding Arrested at Tullamore Jail
Daniel Golding, a former warder linked to the Tullamore jail death inquest into John Mandeville, was arrested for perjury, claiming ill treatment by wardens under the governor's orders. He faced bail after charges in London concerning a warden's conduct.
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Doctor Mackenzie Debunks Premature Book Forecast
Dr Mackenzie confirms the published forecast of his book contents is accurate and criticizes premature disclosure. He argues thyrotomy for laryngeal cancer is deadly with high recurrence and voice loss, doubting necessity without clear proof during the Emperor’s illness. His critique targets Gerhardt Landgraf Bramann and others as unpersuasive.
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London
Expert testimony attacks cauterization as dangerous practice
The witnesses decry Dr Gerhardt's repeated cauterizations over many days as ruthless and un exemplary, arguing such treatment could irritate the disease into a malignant form. Dr Krause Dr Wolfenden and Dr Howell rebut the method calling for caution.
Floquet vows resignation if constitution revision is rejected
Paris report says Prime Minister Floquet will resign if the project for revising the constitution fails or must be adopted by a coalition majority. He states he will only accept a Republican majority vote approving the project.
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Floquet
Renewal of the Conflict Reported Between Morocco and United States
A Madrid despatch reports renewed tensions with the United States after the Fez arrest of an American consular protégé. The despatch says Washington demands punishment of Fez authorities and payment of indemnity.
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Bloodshed in Haiti as rival attacks palace
Port au Prince threat ends with General Seide Thelemaque killed and his 4000-strong force disbanded after attacking the Palais National. Ex Senator F D Legitime remains the presidential candidate as the national assembly plans to meet on the 10th to elect a president and revise the 1867 constitution. The north fears revolt, but the government vows to crush rebellion.
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Fluctuations In Wheat Markets From Chicago Report
The Daily Business reports December wheat traded between 114% and 118% cents, a four cent range, with May moving 114 to 117 and a 1 to 2 cent discount. Early gains faded as selling pressure surged, prices slid to 110 briefly, then recovered to 117% for December and 1%2 cents behind for May as traders shifted from shorts to buyers.
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Bears
Pitchers Prison Life At St Vincent De Paul Penitentiary
Post correspondent visits Charles Augustus Pitcher former Union Bank teller confined as No 2170. He has light duties sweeping dormitories and reads from the library. He writes to his wife, hopes to regain freedom within months, and says officials have been kind to him. He endures prison life with melancholy but steady resolve.
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St. Vincent de Paul Penitentiary
Charles Augustus Pitcher
Union Bank of
Poste
Post Office Robberies Reported in Several Cities
Oct 2 Burraro New York John Shields arrested for robbing the post office. Stolen letters litter sidewalks and a bonfire attempt found with letters from New York Canada Pennsylvania New Orleans Boston and more. Oct 12 Houston Texas two men assaulted night clerk and rifled pouches from New Orleans East San Antonio and West. Unknown amount stolen. Oct 42 Farwacron Maine postmaster Norton finds 50 cents stolen after burglars opened a money drawer and failed to blow Sherman’s safe.
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Eagle and Pearl Streets
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Roberts
San Antonio
Farwacron
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Canada's Secretary of State Not So Warlike in Speech
News from Montreal on October 12 reports heated reaction in Conservative and Liberal circles to Chapleau's speech. Supporters call it moderate and friendly toward the United States while Liberals claim it urged warlike posture. He praised U S statesmen and warned Canada could retaliate if the United States adopted retaliatory measures.
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Specia
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Evening Post
Gazette
Chap Jeau
Canada
Ingalls Letter Questions Political Strategy in 1838
Washington dispatch reports a Philadelphia paper printing Senator John J. Ingalls's letter to a Scovel friend dated Oct 8 1838. Ingalls acknowledges imperfect analysis of the Cleveland leadership and notes favorable success indications but with elements allegedly hidden by the national committee. A reporter asks what those elements are. Ingalls declines to reveal.
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Sprcr Au
Philadelphia
Ingalls
Scovel
Cleveland
National Committee
John J. Ingalls
Senator Ingalls
Fever crises and relief in South Jacksonville area
Official bulletin reports 66 new cases and 4 deaths for the day in South Jacksonville, with rumors of fever concealment and calls for a government hospital. Contributions total 2975 as relief aid. conference committee to probe lack of resident physician and arrange hospital oversight.
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Jessie Jenkins
C. Chadwell
J. B. Allen
W. Huger
Porter
Frrnandina
Fla
City Treasurer Turner Receives $248387 in Yellow Fever Aid
City Treasurer Turner acknowledges the receipt of 248387 dollars in aid for yellow fever sufferers. Drs Andruss and Cardice acknowledge receiving 38 dollars for the Jacksonville Florida orphanage.
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Cardice
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Bosworths Defalcation Deepens as Notes Surfaced
Fauz River October 2. Book examination at Stafford Mill reveals treasurer Bosworth issued two notes for 10000 and 15000 without directors knowledge. With 20000 prior shortage, total defalcation found reaches 45000 and may grow. Directors have not yet moved to recall the fugitive treasurer though disclosures could enable extradition.
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Stafford
Bosworth
Fard
Dynamite Found on Chicago Car Tracks After Tests
A West Side incident reports torpedoes along Sedgwick Street tested by an expert revealing dynamite. Kaesberger, car conductor, and Thomas H Nicholson, oil peddler, held for 10000 bail. William Thompson arrested. West Side street car men press for job security amid strike talks with President Yerkes as night shifts resume.
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Thomas H. Nicholson
William Thompson
West Side
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North Side
West
Jordan, Marsh and Co Dime Tooth Brush Beauty
The JORDAN, MARSH and Co. Dime Tooth Brush is advertised as a beauty, with every one warranted. The copy emphasizes value and quality across the mass market item.
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