Frightful array of accidents caused by the storm
Portsville Pa October 5 dispatches report a deadly storm with multiple wrecks. An excursion train near Schwenk’s Hill on the Pickering Valley line carried about two hundred passengers. by this morning twelve killed and about fifty wounded, with names not yet confirmed.
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Portsvillle
Pennsylvania
Schwenk’s Hill
Pickering Valley
New York
Hudson River
Hudson
Massachusetts
Providence
Horton's Point
Long Island Sound
Greenback and Labor Parties Agree to Unite in State
In Philadelphia on October 5 the State Central Committees of the Greenback and United Labor parties reach a pact to avite for the purpose of conduct ee emseree State Central Committee. The agreement signals a joint effort ahead of forthcoming elections.
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Knien
Greenback and
Labor Parties
Philanelphia
Greenback
United Labor Parties
New York Democratic Convention Victory For John Kelly Laié
A New York Democratic Convention outcome highlights John Kelly Laié as a recipients of support and recognition within the party. Delegates rally around Laié amid competition from fellow candidates as the nomination process advances.
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John Kelly
Laié
Controversy over rail bridge work prompts War Dept action
The dispute involves Con gressway compan and Texas Pacific over a railroad connection across a ridge near Fort Yuma. The War Department halted work after September 3 Pending Congress decision. A small guard and one enlisted man maintained a post as troops halted construction. General pomapel hopes for an amicable settlement.
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Congressway
Compan
Texas
Congress
Gran
Bean
Mejor Dunn
Fort Yuma
Dunn
Brown
Texas Pacific
War Department
Pomapel
Ohio freight rate proposal advanced in General Freight session
A Toledo proposition to increase cargo rates for the General Freight and allied lines moved forward in a meeting. Attendees included Wm. H. Vaa, Veral Trafie Sonnes, and other officials, with the session adjourned early amid expectations of further action.
Weil oe We aster Weenat tes cco a x bank status report
The document notes the bank remains sound despite broader concerns, confirming no immediate insolvency or liquidity issues. It describes ongoing supervision and mentions unnamed entities evaluating continued operations and capital adequacy.
New York Failure Reported by Local Opertents
An October report from New York notes Browns and Gorham, fruit opertentars, with unclear details but indicating some form of business setback or failure involving these entities.
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New York
Browns & Gorham
Britannic shipyard workers strike for daily raise
Meaipes Cr reports October 5 that Britannic ware workers are on strike seeking a 25 cent per day increase. Weather notice notes conditions at 706 A M.
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Meaipes, Cr
Noisy Lower Lake Weather Observations Report
Fragmentary weather note describes a cold morning with light winds and a forecast of rain or wintry mix near the Lower Lake region. Mentions possible effects on travel and coastal conditions with references to a southeastern air mass and varying temperatures.
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Orries Cutgy
Rerin
Coe Colder
Ohio
Icser Cohen R
Norther
Monty Ot Seas
Contest for Speakership and Clerkship Prepares for Battle
Washington October 5 three leading candidates Randall Cox and 2 are deemed strong for Speaker with first ballot likely. Adams leads Clerk race but Caldwell of Alabama gains. Democrats to press Spofford credentials in Senate with Came ron Matthews Armstrong Missouri to be sworn in and vote.
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Cincinnati Times
Wasiixotox
D. C
Randall
Cox
Seion Et Oe
Adams
Caldwell
Alabama
Spofford
Louisiana
Senate
Morton
Cameron, Matthews
Armstrong
Missouri
Cooper Strikes Over New Pay Demands
Special Dispatch reports coopers plan a 23 cent price with 3 cents per barrel increase and threaten a strike Monday unless paid. Employers refuse and may shut down. Five hundred river coal miners met at Elizabeth and shifted to monthly pay after a turbulent meeting. Further actions are pending as another session convenes today.
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Cincinnati Times
Prrtsevrg
Coopers
Elizabeth
Asia duel yields contested victory at Kars front
Reports from the Kars front describe a battle near Mukhtar Pasha’s fort twelve miles east of the city. Turkish sources claim a repulse of Russian assaults while Russian dispatches indicate ongoing fighting with heavy casualties and a withdrawal to secure water.
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Kars
Yaegui
Karskadd
Ani
Siepnieh
Karaja
Stevea Mae Ee
Uselee
River News Update From Louisville and Evansville
Dispatch reports river levels near Louisville with one foot on rails and three feet on barges, river on open canal but likely to finish by evening. Evansville port list includes Dora Cabler to Cairo, Fashion to Louisville and back, and John 8 from Waterloo at 3 AM or 3 PM readings. lighters towing as weather permits.
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Louisville
Maggie Pleasan Harper
Madison
Fan Honderaen
Benon
Fawn
Hien
Evansville
Dora Cabler
Cairo
John
Waterloo
The Storm Hits New England Coast and Rail Tragedy Strikes
Reports detail a coastal cyclone flooding mills and inundating dams while small boats sink near the New England shore. In Scranton a freight train derailment near Me Station killed Petrick Riley and injured another, as switch maintenance questions arise amid a broad market price snapshot for wheat corn pork and oil.
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Petrick Riley
Errick
Steamer Constitution Fire Near Heads of San Francisco
A Pacific Mail Dock dispatch reports the steamer Constitution from Victoria is on fire off the Heads, near San Francisco, as of October 5. Passengers and crew are being evacuated and fire crews respond to control the blaze.
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San Francisco
Pacific Mail
Constitution
Victoria
Fire Records Nearby Buildings Burned
Fire crews responded to a blaze near here that damaged multiple buildings. One person reported missing, though details remain unclear as investigators assess the scene.
Live Stock Markets Update From Railro ad Yards
Market notes from Cincinnati Buffalo and Chicago report cattle hogs and sheep trading with receipts and prices. Cattle firming in some areas and mixed in others. hogs steady to lower. sheep volumes strong with variable pricing across regions. Local markets show uneven demand and carried stock awaiting further bids.
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Liperry
Buffalo
Ecei
Recei
Bok
Curiaco
Isaling
Capeelay
New York
Lewis Samuels
Levi Samuel
Markets by Telegraph and Grain Prices Reported
Market wires from Cleveland Milwaukee and New Orleans show wheat prices advancing and grain demand soft. Reports note flour firm and various commodities steady or higher with futures and cash prices listed, including pork, bacon, lard, and oats quotes across regions.
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Milwaukee
Western
Chicago
Telegraph
Cleveland
Nova
Standard White
Burrato
Ngu
Milwauker
Bard
Gan. Com
Buffalo
Oswego
Ieramsnor
Monttoraia
Orleaxs
Bessey
Dais Sul
Bran Jet
Bacon
Hans Steedy
Hans
St. Loum
Erie
Contested Local Matters and Social Events Recap
Disturbances in court as M Hawley’s estate and Bolan case lead to adjournments. Voluntary petitions filed by residents, loan negotiations with National Bank, and cost examinations discussed. Social notes mention a charitable grand ball at Arbeiter Hall and family milestones amid a broad community update.
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W. Hawley
Mr. Hawley
Af Neues
Bolan-Barke
Bolan
Collins
National Bank
M Orton
Meirton
Liep Morton
Thare
Cabine
Pulaski
St. Augustine
Suenirr Lowe
Ville
Me. J. K. Ee
Wells
Bayliss
Bayliss’ Daughter. Old Mr
Aida Ae Bane
Court Bulletins Review Over Free Ride Passes Case
Judges hear an error to reverse a ruling in Wm pisay versus the Cincinnati and Indiana Company. The suit argues the company must issue five free passes annually for transport between the city and Lawrenceburg to a stepson of the late Judge Short. The defendant refuses after the stepson moved away, claiming loss of family status. Attorneys Disney and Hart for the plaintiff. Colstov for the defense.
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Barnet
Pisingilan
Lew Yee Plaints
Lus Short
Vine v. Munson et al petition in error in Superior Court
James B. Vine sues William B. Munson and others seeking reversal of a lower court decision. The suit claims recovery of a commission for soliciting sales for the United States Soap Store Manufacturing Company. Arguments presented by O. M. Smith for the plaintiff and J. W. Coppeck for the defendants.
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Superior Court
Tilder
Yaple
Force
James
Vine
Munson
United States Soap Store Manufacturing Company
O. M. Smith
J. W. Coppeck
Coutra
Local Assignments and Adjudications Reported
Under Judge Matson the alorceret E. Helbig was arraigned this morning. James Borshelm & Co. whisky dealers at No 4 West Front Street arranged an assignment with Israel Simon for the tracts and co. Louis Wielert, tinware and stove dealer at No 497 Walnut Street, assigned to Gustav Tafel.
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Matson
Alorceret
E. Helbig
Helbig
Peter
James
Ex Consul Meyers Signals Opposition to Seward Actions
Former Consul General Meyers charges Minister Seward with improper motives and illegal conduct in Shanghai. He alleges Seward pressed road and railway ventures, leased consulate property for profit, and corrupted office fees, with the record allegedly altered to hide abuses. Meyers prepared the statement with counsel and documents for Senate review.
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Meyers
George F. Seward
China
San Francisco
the Chronicle
Joho C. Meyers
Seward
Shanghai
United States
John Phenix
Bradford
Pheonis
Sega
Senate
Shooting contest sparks between Irish American and Creedmoor teams
The second contest saw improved scores as Irish American and Creedmoor shooters battled amid a rivalry with the Wisconsin and Michigan squads. At 800 yards, Hyte Hyde led several marksmen with strong totals, while lingering hostilities between Irish and Creedmoor members added zest to the event.
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Néuse
J. Wees
Rh. L
Greenville
Creedmoor
F. Hyde
Wahdees
J. M. Johnston
F. Fielding
Michigan
David
Ail
Walcott
Levy
R. J. Haire
Witeh
Wisconsin
Russian Loss- Poor Harvest Reported in Berlin Dispatch
A Berlin dispatch reports Russia acknowledges a poor harvest due to quality and quantity deficits, noting shortages as a cause of production decline. The item highlights concern over grain and maize outputs and the broader impact on wartime supplies.
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Berlin
Uae
Fire Aboard Steamship Reaches Dock Amid Towing Efforts
A damaged OCR fragment describes a steamer towed toward a dock with fire detected in the coal at noon. The vessel was taken to the rear dock while passengers remained aboard during the emergency response.
Rubber goods sales at national convention decline
The National Association of manufacturers held its annual convention urging global access to cheap rates of interest. The Rubber Company declined to participate. about half of the goods available were sold and the rest remained unsold.
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National Association of Vee Manufacturers
Panienpeaihls
T Rubber Company
Pickering Valley Railroad Disaster Names and Casualties
A list of the killed includes Justin, Youss Jugia, Won, Hollman, Jusonas nu, Wm. Hi Mrs. Wyniman, Visa Kitney, George Griffith and Nathan Pennypacker. Forty three wounded are reported, many from Phoenixville. Three coaches and the engine were wrecked in the disaster.
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Pritstox
Pickering Valley
Justin
Youss Jugia
Won
Hollman
Vaac Jusonas Nu
Shipping Damages Reported After Surge in October Gale
Reports indicate severe damage to vessels in va shipping over the next two days. Many ships were in port during the storm period, with notable trouble at the Pash piece near Bangebock. No loss of life reported.
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Curiaco
Searcely
Rsge
Bangebock
Secret Service Inquiry Moves Against Treasury Officials
In Washington on October 5 the commission probing the Treasury Secret Service has exquired Chief Brooks and Assistant Chief.
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Secret Service
Washington
Commission
Secret Service of the
Treasury Department
Brooks
Witnesses Called On Secret Service Inquiry Date
The record indicates further witnesses will be called for the Secret Service division inquiry conducted on March 4 to assess the division and consider possible improvements in efficiency.
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Benton
Secret Service Division
Sharp Railway Action In Russia
Berlin dispatch reports ukase sanctions changing the capital shares of five Russian railways. the measure aims to convert holdings from foreign to domestic, with guarantees against loss. It notes potential exemptions for shares subscribed abroad and in foreign gold, and warns the action could extend to government bonds.
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Russia
London
Berlin
Ukase
Diocesan Constitution Debate At Wisconsin Reshapes Bishops
Boston October 5 The Rev Dr DeKoven of Wisconsin presents a Wisconsin Diocese plan to form a seven bishop seven layman Constitution Commission to study changing church title and possible constitutional amendments. The convention reviews proposals on bishopric limits and relics while Maryland shoehorns notice issues trigger delays.
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Boston
Koven
Wisconsin
Diocese of
House of Bisho Coneu
Bisho
DeKoven
Cnr
Texas
Aea
Maryland
Sr. Adams
Freight Meeting A Lively Time What Was Done
A lively meeting of railroad men and Grand Aerie representatives discussed fare changes for transportation of live stock. Officials arrived from Western roads as questions arose about reducing classifications and adjusting rates. Proposals include lowering rates for fourth class to meet new scales and moving shipments to higher classes.
Fever Cases Rise in Port Royal Area
Avoosta Georgia reports 27 fever cases at Port Royal with 21 since yesterday. Authorities cite strained medical staff and pine nurses providing aid as the outbreak grows.
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Avoosta
Port Royal
Oil market quotations from New York and Philadelphia
The dispatch notes October 5 market activity with steady prices and car allocations. Quotations show oil and related commodities from New York and Philadelphia amid refined and firm tone, while regional barrels and freight terms remain listed.
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Cincinnsti Times
Prorepure
Philadelphia
Tandard
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