War Fever and Bulgaria on the Brain Stir Europe
European rumor centers on Czar Nicholas II’s health with fear of madness amid Bulgarian crises. Reports say sleepless nights and dictation of plans for war persist as Russia, Austria, Italy, Turkey, and Britain weigh actions. Kaulbars in Bulgaria warns against regents and possible union of Bulgaria and Roumelia if Russia’s terms prevail.
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Europe
Russia
Paul I
Paul 1
Nicholas I
Peter
Nicholas
Alexander
Vienna
von Taafe
Bulgaria
Igaria
Roumelia
Loker
Kaulbars
Rustchuk
Prince Alexander
Battenberg
Ustehuk
Ireland Home Rule Talk Sparks London Daily News Stir
The London Daily News claims the government will introduce a home rule bill for Ireland, tied to Chamberlain's four provincial councils plan. The report has sparked debate about official policy and Liberal reactions while noting cabinet uncertainties and shifting ministerial views. It also covers Spain's new cabinet and a Hindu Muslim riot in Delhi with casualties.
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London Daily News
Ireland
Chamberlain
Lucy
News
Origi Daloe
Daily News
Randolph Churchill
Michael Hicks-Beach
Churchil
Continent
Churchill
Ews
Georgia's Election Quiet, Gordon Leads Georgia Ticket
Atlanta October 6 The State election passed off quietly with no opposition to the ticket led by Governor Gordon. Legislative races featured several contests, few of public importance. One Republican senator and likely four Republicans in coastal negro counties. Knights of Labor active in Chatham and elsewhere, but pro prohibition sentiment dominates. In Fulton County the wet ticket won overwhelmingly over a negro ticket. Government to assume office November 8. Legislature to convene then. Democratic ticket details listed.
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Atlanta
General Gordon
Senate
Ben Duggan
Bass Nene
Spice County
Knights of Labor
Chatham
Knights
Democratic Executive Committee
Obb
Clarke
Muscogee
Fulton County
John B. Gordon
DeKalb County
Nathaniel C. Barnett
Baldwin County
William A. Wright
Richmond County
Richard A. Hardeman
Newton County
Clifford Anderson
Bibb County
Cleveland
Georgia
Bialiny
Hancock
Garfield
Stephens
Gartrill
Henry D. McDaniel
Ex Aldermen Kirk and Sayles Leave City After Trials
Rumor says ex aldermen Kirk and Sayles fled New York after fixed trials, boarded a yacht from Kirk's Long Island home, and sailed to a foreign port. District Attorney Martine declines to confirm the report.
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New York
Kirk
Sayles
Long Island
Martine
Ten-Year-Old McGinty Daughter Killed in Chestnut Tree
In Randolph near Jamestown New York the ten-year-old daughter of Francis McGinty died after a chestnut tree limb broke while she and companions gathered chestnuts on the Lester Scudder farm. She cried I am dead good bye then fell and broke her neck, dying on the ground.
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Jamestown
N. Y
Randolph
Francis McGinty
Lester Scudder
Heaven
Decision to close Morganza crevasse flood break
New Orleans reports that the State government and the Mississippi river commission will close the Morganza crevasse the sprawling two mile wide breach that has inundated over three million acres of fertile land. The levee built two years ago by the State was swept away by the flood and now a joint effort will rebuild it at an estimated cost of 100000 dollars with state and federal funds split.
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Madagascar
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Italy
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Berlin Wessische Zeitung
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Louisiana
That Laparotomy Operation Survived by Sailor Mahony
New York October 6 Dennis Mahony the sailor shot in the abdomen who underwent laparotomy has recovered and will leave Chambers Street Hospital soon His perforated intestines were removed laid on hot blankets sewn up and replaced The patient is the second to survive this operation with extraordinary endurance
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New York
Dennis Mahony
Chambers Street Hospital
Mahony
Exrton
Probation After Death Dominates Conference Debate
At Des Moines the American Board of Foreign Missions debated the new departure doctrine allowing a period of probation after death for heathens without gospel exposure. The 2 to 1 vote upheld prudential committee authority, with amendments for future council review and a joint church council when doubts arise.
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Colenso
Hindoo
Egbert , Smyth
Andover
Board of Missions
Prudential Committee
Alden
Vose
Providence
R. 1
Hebert C. Smyth
Mark Hopkins
Dr. Clarke
Dr. Merrill
St. Louis
Des Moines Meeting on Prayer Book Revision and Christian Unity
The Protestant Episcopal Church general convention met in Chicago led by Bishop Alfred Lee. It discusses triennial sessions and efforts to unite Protestant denominations, with clergy proposing action to advance organic Christian unity in the land and reduce old doctrinal conflicts between Calvinism and Arminianism.
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Des Moines
Christian Unity
Protestant Episcopal Church
Chicago
Alfred Lee
D. D
Delaware
Chambers
House of Bishops
House of Deputies
Episcopa
Montreal Bark Sale Amid Yellow Fever Tragedy
In New Orleans on October 8 the British bark Montreal arrived under a Mexican captain after leaving Colon in August with Captain Davidson and fourteen crew. Fever struck the crew. the captain died after leaping overboard, while the steward, boatswain, and chief officer perished. The remaining six could not control the ship. it drifted, was becalmed near Compreke, and later refitted by Isadore Sutora before reaching New Orleans. The captain seeks salvage from C Churchill & Sons of Halifax.
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New Orleans
Montreal
Colon
Davidson
Compreke
Mex
Isadore Sutora
Capta
C. Churchill & Sons
Halifax
N, 8
Doctor’s risky antidote revives woman in Montezuma
A Montezuma physician used a hypodermic mix of brandy and aqua ammonia directly over the heart to revive a dying colored woman after a congestive chill. He warned death was certain within ten minutes, yet the heart rate returned and the patient began convalescing. Dr Engram calls it an experimental treatment.
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Atlanta
Montezuma
R.O. Engram
R. Engram
Bayard Urges Stronger Mexican Laws for Life and Property
Secretary Bayard, staying in Saratoga, favors demanding sweeping changes in Mexican judicial procedures to protect American life and property. He stresses the need for secure investment ground and immigration-linked business flow, insisting on protection for Americans owning property in Mexico and assurances that U.S. citizens feel safe there.
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New York
Saratoga
World
Mexico
Cutting
America
Americans
Death of Senator Pike in New Hampshire
United States Senator Austin Franklin Pike collapsed on his farm in Frankluis Falls on October 8 due to heart troubles. Born October 19, 1819, in Hebron, he had a long political career including NH House terms, speaker of the state House, U.S. Representative, and U.S. Senator elected in 1888 after forty-two joint ballots. Discussion about his successor began, with several ex-governors mentioned as possible nominees.
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N. H
United States
Austin Franklin Pike
Richardson
Northern Railroad
Pike
Hebron
George G. Fogg
Holmes Academy
Plymouth
Samuel Reid Hale
George W. Nesmith
Franklin
Socil
New Hampshire House of Representatives
Gpee of Representatives
Samuel N. Tl
Ike
Manchester
Congress
State Central Committee
Edward Fr. Nollins
Harry Bingham
Everman
Senate
Elizabeth Farley
Andover
Mass
Caroline White
Edward A
N. HL
Helen
Caroline Frances
Len
Frank N. Parsons
Pardons for Mormon Bishops in Edmunds Case
The president granted pardons to Ammon M. Tenny J. C Kemp and J R Christofferson three Mormon bishops convicted in Arizona about two years ago under the Edmunds law. They were sentenced to imprisonment at Detroit for polygamy though the charges included unlawful cohabitation and several trial formalities were questioned.
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Wasmxcton
Ammon M. Tenny
J. C.kemp
J. R. Christofferson
Arizona
Detroit
Mich
Five Die In Powder Explosion At Caledonia Mine
Drapwoon North Dakota October 6 A box with thirty pounds of giant powder exploded at the Caledonia mine on the lower level. Four men were killed instantly Philip Wyman Thomas Cheshire John Pascal and Harry Rossmer Fred Belin was badly cut and not expected to live The dead were blown to pieces and removed in barrels The five men had slept on a powder box when a spark from a pipe ignited the charge
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Dak
Caledonia Mine
Philip Wyman
Thomas Cheshire
John Pascal
Harry Rossemer
Fred Belin
Judge Cary Hangs Anarchists in Chicago Trial
In Chicago on October 9 Oscar Neebe and the other prisoners are sentenced to be hanged at the penitentiary on December 3 between 10 am and 2 pm. Parsons kisses her husband and Spies as the verdict ends.
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Chcaco
Oscar Neebe
Explosion at Winchester Armory Kills One Worker
In New Haven on October 8 an armory fulminating department accident killed Kate Taylor, 26, an inspector of primes and care fridges. The blast fractured her legs and ribs, shattered a window, and injured nearby workers Liz Kerrigan Minnie Curran and Katie McLoughlin. Taylor, sole supporter of a widowed mother, died at her Davenport avenue home.
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Winchester
Kate Taylor
Lizae Kerrigan
York and
South Streets
Minnie Curran
York Street
Katie McLoughlin
Broad Street
Miss Taylor
Issen R
Davenport Avenue
Taylor
Shirk Will Records Spread Across Northern Indiana
The will of Elbert H. Shirk, Peru banker who died last June with a 3 million estate, is being filed in northern Indiana counties and Michigan. The brief document leaves the entire estate to his three children Milton, Elbert, and Alice. Colorado Democratic Nominations. Denver Democratic State Convention adjourns after nominating Alva Adams for governor H B Gillespie for lieutenant governor and other posts.
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Wasasa
Ind
Elbert H. Shirk
Peru
Indiana
Miinoig
Milton
Elbert
Alice
Colorado
Denver
Col
Alva Adams
H. B. Gillespie
Jerry Mahone
James F. Benedict
Casimero Barcia
Colonel Man
Rev
Wrom Raed
Town treasurer in trouble over deficit in Chicago packing firm
N M Neeld, partner in J C Ferguson & Co, is missing in Canada after issuing bogus warehouse receipts totaling 400000. The fraud hits banks hardest with 100000 loss at New York Corn Exchange Bank and substantial hits to First National Chicago and Metropolitan. The firm, founded twenty five years ago, faced collapse as Neeld, once a director, used warehouse receipts to borrow funds and sold assets to cover losses.
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N. M. Neeld
J. ©. Ferguson & Co
Canada
New York
New York Corn Exchange Bank
First National
Continental
House of
J. C. Ferguson & Co
Indianapolis
J.C. Ferguson
Kereuson
Edward
Yards
Neeld
Anaes
England
Corn Exchange
Bank of British North America
Etropolitan
Board of Trade
Ferguson House
Pittsfield treasurer Josiah Carter under austerity scrutiny
Town treasurer Josiah Carter of Pittsfield Massachusetts, who resigned in 1883 after long service, faces an unsettled case amid rumors of an $51000 to $80000 shortfall. Authorities probe books, bonds missing from town vaults, and transfers of Carter property to associates as concerns mount. Carter is a local merchant, bank director, and Berkshire Life trustee.
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Josiah Carter
Carter
Selectmen
Thomas A.oman
Jarter
Register
H. M. Pitt
South Street
W. M. Linnehan
Samay Linnehani
Pittsfield National Bank
Berkshire Life Insurance Company
Corse Named Boston Postmaster in Democratic Move
An official despatch from Boston announces General John M. Corse as postmaster of Boston. Born in 1835, Corse’s Civil War service with the Sixth Iowa Infantry and later roles under Sherman and Logan are noted, followed by his political work in Illinois, Chicago, and Boston, where he has chaired the Democratic State Committee executive group and gained broad party support.
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John M. Corse
Collins
Corse
Pittsburg
Penn
St. Louis
Lburlington
Burlington Academy
West Point
Albany Law School
Burlington
Stephen A. Douglas
Sixth
Iowa Infantry
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Crewera
John Pope
New Madrid
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Shiloh
William T. Sherman
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Corinth
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Holly Springs
Sherman
Atlanta
Theoday McPherson
Logan
Tereat
Alatoona
Ilvid
Sixteenth Army Corps
Bentonsville
Europe
Pierce
Chicago
Democratic State Committee
Great Chicago strike over ten-hour work demand
Chicago pork packers face a 2000 worker strike aimed at maintaining an eight hour day with ten hours' pay. Across the nation, strikes spread in Frankford Pennsylvanias textile mills and New York wood and stove trades. Knights of Labor funds bolster relief as Bay City longshoremen clash with jinglers.
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Packers’ Association
Pinkerton
Board of Trade
Frankeford
Penn
Manufacturers’ Association
Frankford
New York
Schofield
Disstons
Caw
Knights of Labor
Bay City
Mich
East Saginaw
Etween
Potter Street
East Cambridge
Arctic
Body
Salem
General Assembly
The
Amsterdam
N. Y
Canvass Leaders Rally Behind Andrew and Foster Policy Push
The Democratic State Committee met on Friday with General Collins and Corse, John F. Andrew, Colonel John E. Russell, and Mayor Russell addressing the group on canvass work and prospects. The session yielded encouraging reports and a shared belief that Andrew and Foster would win, with plans for a vigorous stumping campaign and further local detail to follow.
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Collins and Corse
John F. Andrew
John E. Russell
Russell
Andrew
Foster
Hans
John W. Corcoran
Clinton
Gocuidate
Tancy Ceneral
James H. Len Worcester
Donovan
Re Il
Congress
George T.cLaughlin
Sandwich
Alpheus B. Alger
Cambridge
Christopher Plunkett
Medford
George R. Brine
Y Ponaster
Rednard
Fall
W. L. Douglas
Brockton
H. B. Covering
Lyon
L. Foster Eae Stor
Mr Smith
Concord
Wan A
Chelsea
Gapram
Hines
State ticket candidate for treasurer listed
Newton, Major J. W. Hart of Weymouth, Mr William M. Hoar of Lowell, Colonel Henry Walker of Boston, Harvey N. Pratt of Avington, Colonel Eugene Moriarty of Worcester, . G. Davis of Plymouth, Sig urney butler of Quincy, BE, As Moseley of Rewoarsort, Hor. Charles Levi, Wood ury of Boston, and John R. Thayer of Worcester are named as the State ticket treasurer candidate.
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J. W. Hart
Weymouth
William M. Hoar
Lowell
Henry Walker
Boston
Harvey N. Pratt
Avington
Eugene Moriarty
Worcester
G. Davis
Plymouth
Sigurney Butler
Quincy
Moseley
Rewoarsort
Charles Levi
Woodury
John R. Thayer
Augusta Earthquake Shocks City Early Morning
Augusta Ga October 7 earthquake shock felt at 1.16 am rattled buildings differently from prior quakes, seeming to come from beneath floors and joists. Chronicle night crew reported the tremor, with many on rooftops after the jolt, marking the strongest local quake in weeks.
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Aveusta
Chroniele
Death in the Cattle Sheds Drives Health Notice
Commissioner De Wolf issues a health notice in Cuiiaco dated October 8 warning owners that cattle in city distilleries show contagious pleuro-pneumonia. Milk from infected cows must not be distributed. violators will be arrested. Owners urged to milk cows and drain milk to prevent further disease until state action. Cattlemen fear losses and refuse milking, shifting responsibility to health authorities.
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Cuiiaco
de Wolf
Comemissioner of
Stas
Plenty of Huskings Out West
Curcaco reports from October 10 that corn husking is advancing across Missouri Kansas Nebraska Iowa and Illinois and should spread across the corn belt in ten days. The crop news notes the grain is firm and sound and likely to grade well with no notable change in average yield per acre from prior estimates.
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Curcaco
Farmers’ Review
Missouri
Kansas
Nebraska
Iowa
Illinois
New York's boodle aldermen face trials after Jaehne ruling
The Court of Appeals upheld Alderman Henry W. Jaehne's bribery conviction, clearing the way for indictments against four more aldermen. District Attorney Martine schedules October hearings at General Sessions with Sayles, Farley, Miller, and Kirk set for trials on October 18, 25, and November 1 respectively. An anticipated witness from Jaehne's former partner may be transported from Sing Sing for testimony.
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Jaehne
Jaeline
Martine
New York
Court of Appeals
Henry W. Jaehne
Court
General Sessions
Cowing
William P. Kk
Tamany
Ontro
Odes Cowing
Sayles
Farley Miller
Kirk
Sing Sing
al Jadine
The Anchoria Safe From Glasgow To New York
After twenty four days at sea, the steamship Anchoria was reported safe. A dispatch from Quebec confirmed the vessel and eight crew members survived after drifting under sail with assistance to reach port. Meanwhile, another note reports outstanding silver dollars in circulation totaling about 60 million.
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Glasgow
New York
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