Crumbling Mount Carmel School Building Collapse Claims Five
An unfinished four story school attached to the Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel on East 115th street collapsed during work. Five men died and ten were injured as the structure toppled, with foundations laid two months earlier and warnings about fast construction. Father Kerner survived but was injured.
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New York
Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
East 115Th Street
John Durken
Henry Rientz
Jerolome Laura
Paulo Gilbert
A. Kerner
James Mann
Robert Young
Thomas Kirwan
Florin Dunn
Edward Welsh
Robert Levy
Demerick Porter
Guiseppe Curto
John $. Conway
Father Kerner
Evi Conway
Conway
Laura
Levy
Finely Tailored Overcoats in Velvet and Satin Linings
A local catalog touts the finest overcoats with kerseys melton rough textures and exclusive styles for young men. Velvet or cloth collars welted seams silk sleeve linings and cloth serge satin body linings promise a fit comparable to custom makes at a lower price.
Durable Boys and Children’s Garments at Low Prices
Extreme care in manufacture ensures durable, serviceable garments for boys and children. Parents will appreciate a large assortment carefully made and offered at extremely low prices.
Keeler Co Furnishings Offer First Class Goods
Our Homes urges buyers to choose furniture from Keeler & Co large works offering extensive stock. Sketches are not comprehensive and customers should inspect items in person to compare. The firm emphasizes quality and full capacity to meet demand without compromising standards.
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Keeler
Timber land sale in Mendon by Vermont university
The University of Vermont at Burlington sold a large tract of timber land in Mendon Vermont to Griffith and McIntyre of Danby.
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Vermont University of Burlington
Mendon
Griffith & Mcintyre
Danby
Presidential tour through South and Southeast signals campaign push
This morning's news notes a presidential party's stops in Nashville Chattanooga and Atlanta with upbeat receptions. It mentions a looming congressional fight in Rhode Island's western district and various other items from sports to local government.
Shakspere memorial fountain dedicated at Stratford
The memorial fountain presented by George W. Childs of Philadelphia was dedicated at Stratford-upon-Avon with Henry Irving delivering the dedicatory address and reading a poem by Oliver Wendell Holmes. In Berlin, Russia’s threat to denounce the Berlin treaty and intervene in Bulgaria provokes no panic. A mob of unemployed men marched to the Mansion House seeking work, was sent to the workhouse, and clashed with police, resulting in twenty arrests. The Haakow fire caused about 1100 deaths and two million taels in property loss.
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George W. Childs
Philadelphia
Stratford-upon-Avon
Henry Irving
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Russia
Berlin
Bulgaria
City Notes Weather Burglary Anniversary and Meetings
Fair weather early with rain later. The Boston Storage Warehouse Co increased capital by 40000 dollars. The residence of Hon AH L Pierce was burglarized with valuable articles taken. Mr and Mrs W W Warren marked their fiftieth wedding anniversary. General George A Sheridan opened a Monday evening Star course with a lecture on Ingersoll. Sixty joined the East Boston British American Association and Dr Ward spoke. The stock market rose amid short covering. Atchison stood out. Boston banks show higher loans and deposits but reserve surplus declining.
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Boston Storage Warehouse Company
AH. L. Pierce
W. W. Warren
George A. Sheridan
Ingersoll
East Boston
British-American Association
Dr. Ward
Atchison
Boston
Powderly Sustained In Knights of Labor Fashion
Minneapolis October 17 The Knights of Labor general assembly settled the executive dispute by voting to keep the officers in place. Bailey defended his stance amid charges against the board while Hayes faced accusations of misused funds. Powderly’s alignment with the church of Rome drew comment. Lichtman presented evidence of spying by Donnelly. The assembly endorsed Powderly’s acts and considered resolutions on Washington committees with the National Farmers’ Alliance. Delegates hope to adjourn Wednesday with Indianapolis likely to host next year.
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Knights of Labor General Assembly
W. H. Bailey
John Hayes
Powderly
Church of Rome
Lichtman
Bailey
Barry
Donnelly
Lailey
Workman Powderly
National Farmers’ Alliance
Washington
Indianapolis
Boston
Stratford Memorial Fountain Dedication at Stratford-upon-Avon
The Shakspere memorial fountain gift from George W. Childs of Philadelphia was dedicated with ceremonies in Stratford-upon-Avon. Henry Irving delivered the dedication speech and praised Childs while James Russell Lowell’s letter was read. The event included a banquet, tributes to Shakspere, and remarks on Anglo American friendship.
Shipping arrivals and departures from New York harbors listing vessels
A list of ships and steamers arriving at and leaving from New York on October 17 with destinations including Antwerp Gonaives Lima Hamburg and Montevideo. Vessels include steamers Winthrop Miranda Lydia Perry Antwerp and barks Solon Haydn Brown and Forsaken names.
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Alert
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Gonaives
Scotia
Minter
Dunkirk
Wisconsin
Bentley
Liverpool
Victoria
Aarseth
Baracoa
Lydia
Perry Antwerp
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Ape Hamburg
Lansdowne
Yall
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Lauro
Genoa
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William Jones
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Gibson
Carrie Winslow
Manila
Golden Fleece
Antigua
J. C. Waine
Batavia
George E. Dale
Bangor
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Hallowell
J. H. Perry
Rockport
Mass
A. L. Mitchell
Providence
Oliver Wendell Holmes Poem Excerpt Fragment
A fragment from Oliver Wendell Holmes presents a welcome to a silvery stream with vivid natural imagery. The lines evoke rain, meadows, and Avon like reeds, with references to rock-walled channels and life flowing anew.
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Unemployed Men Clash With Police in London Riots
In London on October 17 a deputation of unemployed workers sought work at the Mansion House. Refused, the mob marched on the city, clashed with police in the Strand and Trafalgar Square, with banners seized and twenty arrests. Several officers were injured and many rioters wounded. many protesters were hospitalized.
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Mansion House
Board of Aldermen
Trafalgar Square
Strand
Russia's Threat to Denounce Berlin Treaty Questioned
Berim Oct. 17 report says Russia may denounce Berlin and intervene in Bulgaria but locals doubt the move. They note Russia has long treated treaties as expedient and already violated the Paris Black Sea clause. A formal denunciation would not shift the pattern of interference.
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Berlin
Bulgaria
Black Sea
Paris
Crown Prince of Germany Health Declared Excellent
Dr. Morell Mackenzie said in an interview that rumors about the crown prince's health are unfounded and his condition is excellent. The comment follows circulating speculation about the prince in London reports dated Oct. 18.
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Morell Mackenzie
Germany
Emperor Stirred by Corean King Acts in Asia Crisis
From Hong Kong and Yokohama comes word of a brewing crisis in Corea as the Corean king names five ministers plenipotentiary while China's Yuen Sun, resident minister in Soul, secretly leaves the city. Reports in The Japan Mail hint at threats and possible assassination rumors surrounding Yuen amid alleged Chinese interference in Corea.
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British Opposition Debate and Irish Emigration Proposal
London reports note Liberal Unionist leader William S. Caine urges government help for distressed Irish families to emigrate to Manitoba rather than pursue land purchase. Gladstone may speak in Manchester with a Nottingham Liberal federation meeting planned. Unionists to hold a December conference and banquet.
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Gladstone
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Lord Hartington
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Dusum
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China
Japan
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Stain Victims Rebut Murder Claims With Court Facts
Medfield and Foxboro reports show two murders charged to David L. Stain by his son are unfounded claims. Officials note Hamant died of cancer after a leg amputation discussion, and Steele died of cancer after surgery with no poisoning. Local testimony and records undermine the younger Stain’s allegations and hint at broader town suspicions.
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Spacran
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Mr. Hamant
Steele
Young Stain
Stain
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Francis Hamant
George Steele
City Hospital
Boston
Margaret
Stain the Elder
Catherine
Journal
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Medfield
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Reuben Goldsmith
Foxboro
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Dedham
Mark Levelle
Dexter
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Bean
Natick
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Sprciau
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Hawkes
Post
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Marion Merrifield
Father
Winthrop
Charles F. Stain
Dexter Bank
Winthrop Savings Bank
Winthrop Bank
Joun Stain
Norridge
Rhode Island warm. party politics heat up in western district
Providence news reports intense activity as Republicans clash over Arnold canvass organizers and two resign from the machine committee. The national Democratic Committee backs efforts and towns buzz with Democratic canvassing to elect Judge Bradley, while Republicans brace for a tough fight and anticipate no early access to their candidate’s plans.
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Journal
National Democratic Committee
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Weather forecast for New England and New York regions
For twenty four hours starting tonight, southeastern New England and eastern New York will see fair weather then rain with cooler temperatures. Winds will be fresh to brisk from the southwest, veering to the northwest as the period progresses. Buoy-like observatory notes indicate similar trends continuing.
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New England
New York
Buup Hill Observatory
Meteorological Record of Yesterday Across Stations
Observations compiled up to 10 p.m. from all stations recorded at the same moment. The report lists weather readings across locations, aggregating data for a unified snapshot of yesterday's atmospheric conditions.
Senator McPherson Accused in Senate Row
Henry S. Little in Trenton prints a fifteen column appeal accusing Senator McPherson of bargaining for Sewell’s election in return for business favors. New proofs include purported photographs of letters from McPherson. Little’s attack remains bitter and he calls for proof or McPherson to shoot him.
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N. J
Henry S. Little
United States Senate
Senator McPherson
Mr. Sewell
McPherson
Little
Fires and Alarms Reported Across City Yesterday
Record of multiple alarms across Charlestown and Boston for fires and false alarms. Incidents include a wooden house on Rutherford Avenue owned by Mary Hanley and occupied by Catherine Bryant caused by a kerosene lamp upset. a railroad passenger car stove overheated. a paint and oil store basement fire at Wadsworth Howland & Co. with probable damage over 300. a cordage manufactory fire at Sewall Day & Co. in Brighton with no damage. a fire at 81 Essex Street in the basement occupied by Edward Brown with unspecified damage. and a false alarm at 7:20 PM in the prior evening.
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Charlestown
Mary Hanley
Catherine Bryant
Boston & Providence Railroad
Wadsworth, Howland & Co
Washington Street
of Sewall, Day & Co
Brighton
Essex Street
Edward Brown
Fires Destroy Kent House and Nearby Properties
Jamestown reports the Kent House hotel on Lake Chau tauqua Lake destroyed by morning fire. Loss about 125000 with 36000 insured across twenty six companies. Nearby Lake View cottages damaged but saved by bucket brigades. New York City fires hit 7 South Street and 123 125 Broad Street causing nearly 100000 in damage with major stock losses. Tyngsboro summer hotel Woodlawn burned with about 7000 loss, partly insured.
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GENERAL BUTLER NOT READY FOR TRIAL
New York October 17 The suit for spoliation of property brought by John H Lester against General Benjamin F Butler was called in the United States Circuit Court The case coincided with Lester's $100 000 suit for false imprisonment The complainant's attorney announced ready but no answer was made by the defendant
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New York
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Benjamin F. Butler
United States Circuit Court
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Sherman
Bribery Convictions Hit Nova Scotia House Seat
McDonald the Conservative MP for Victoria was unseated for bribery by agents. Dr John L Bethune MPP for Victoria and Duncan H McDonald, brother of the defeated member, were convicted of corrupt practices in connection with the case in Halifax on October 17.
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Haurfax
N.S
Mr. McDonald
Victoria
John L. Bethune
Duncan H. McDonald
Executive Business Association Holds First Meeting and Dinner
The Boston Executive Business Association met at Youngs Hotel for its first annual meeting and sixth dinner. Officers elected include W B Rica as vice-president J B Morton and Joseph Bennet as vice-presidents Theodore Carruth as secretary Orman T Boyd as treasurer and Charles Gilman H C Hall as directors. A letter from James of Jones Men Duffee Stratton urged a hearing before interstate merchants on duties and import export diaries, asking a committee be formed for the 27th to protest current tariffs.
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Boston Executive Business Association
Young’s Hotel
W.B. Rica
J. B. Morton
Joseph Bennet
Theodore Carruth
Orman T. Boyd
Charles Gilman
H. C. Hall
James
Jones
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