Convicts Escape From Leavenworth Prison Mutiny
A mutiny at the U S prison site near Leavenworth Kansas endangers guards and prisoners. One guard killed and three wounded as 26 convicts escape into the countryside taking horses and clothing from farmers while a posse pursues. Most escapees are said to be from Indiana Territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth
Kan
United States Prison
Here
Federal Prison
Gus Darker
Ardimore
I. T
Frank Thompson
South McAlester
T. T
T. EE. Winds
E. Purrows
Arthur Treelford
Charee
Treelford
Gnard House
J. P. Waldrupe
Ford Quinn
Ryan
Indiana Territory
Easton
Fireside tragedy and fair notes from crowds spread
South Norwalk reports a lamp explosion that burned Mrs. Guy Pimbell and three children, two of whom, Rose and Louis, aged 5 and 3, died. The mother and Catherine were severely burned and taken to a hospital. Also noted is a World’s Fair proposal for a Jerusalem temple replica and a sale of Cicely, a cow from England, for 3000 dollars to Robbins and Sons in Horace Indiana.
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Norwalk
Guy Pimbell
Pimbell
Rose
Louis
Catherine
Chicago
Cicely
England
J. J. Robbins & Sons
Horace Ind
Displaced heart claims life of teen in Illinois farm area
Nov 8 Mattoon Illinois reports Maud Turgner age 15, daughter of Morris Burgner, dies from heart displacement after excessive rope skipping. Also Nov 8 Montpelier area lists Jack Wells, sheep herder, found dead 20 miles away, partly eaten by wild beasts. In Tolu Kansas a 5-year-old son of Elijah Karber dies from drinking whisky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattoon, HI
Maud Turgner
Morris Burgner
Lexa
Ted Lodge
Mont
Jack Wells
Tolu, Kan
Elijah Karber
Maine Relief Fund closes as relief to Maine victims ends
Captain Sigsbee asks Secretary Long to appoint a board to audit accounts after the Battleship Maine Relief Association spends all funds. He notes relief aided distressed relatives and that dwindling applications during his tenure show the fund largely met needs. Secretary Long praises Sigsbee and Maine’s crew. Total collected and disbursed was $16,818.
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Washington
Battleship Maine Relief Association
Sigsbee
Long
Maine
Sigspee
Sigshee
Flood from 26 inch water main floods NYC trench
A 26 inch main serving Columbia and Washington Heights burst at Broadway and 133rd street causing a fast moving flood. Water washed down the hill ten feet deep, forcing laborers to flee and sending drivers scrambling to safety. The rush diverted into a rapid transit tunnel shaft, with thousands of dollars in street and tunnel damage.
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New York
Columbia
Washinrton Heights
Broadway
133D Street
120Th Street
Chile Offers Mediation Between Venezuela And Colombia
Senor Jferbost the minister of Chili at Bogota with government authorization cables President Castro offering Chilean good offices to settle the Venezuela Colombia dispute. Castro replies accepting with conditions that Colombia grants full power and answers at Mexico congress on reparations and damages from invasions.
Boiler Blast Kills Three at Clayton Cotton Gin
Natchez Mississippi report says Alexander Ford and two unnamed Black men were killed by a boiler explosion at Clayton's cotton gin in Clayton Louisiana. Claxton, the gin owner, was wounded and two Black workers serious. Explosion blamed on low water in boiler.
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Natchez
Miss
Alexander Ford
Clayton’s
Clayton
Flore
Claxton
Assassination Near Tallahassee Prompts Lynching Fears
Giles Kullinger, a young white man, was assassinated about two miles from Tallahassee Alabama as he walked along the road. Jesse Davis, a Black man, is suspected of the crime. A posse hunts the suspect and local tensions rise over possible lynching if guilt is proven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tallahassee
Ala
Giles Kullinger
Jesse Davis
Rural free delivery carriers rise to over six thousand
Washington on November 8 reports that by December 9 there will be 6,009 rural free delivery carriers nationwide, traveling about 147 220 miles daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
President and Mrs Roosevelt host first White House dinner
Washington date line reports the president and Mrs Roosevelt hosted their first formal White House dinner on Thursday night for a group of 18 guests. The family dining room was decorated with white chrysanthemums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
White House
Plague Death in Liverpool Hospital
A ten year old child dies in Liverpool after a two week isolation for bubonic plague. The remaining patients in the hospital are reported out of danger and continuing treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpool
Finance Minister Urzaiz Resigns Amid Spanish Budget Crisis
Madrid on November 8 reports Senor Urzaiz resigns as minister of finance after a dispute with the budget committee of the Spanish chamber of deputies. A cabinet crisis looms as the government faces political upheaval and potential reorganization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Chamber of Deputies
Senor Urzaiz
France Accepts All Demands From the Porte
A Paris dispatch reports the Porte has accepted France demands toward Turkey. Berlin notes Germany was not informed in advance by Paris about the action and questions whether the triple alliance powers were notified. The United States and Great Britain were said to be informed. France refrains from asking Britain to shield Asiatic Turkey.
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France
Turkey
United States
Great Britain
Germany
England
Paris
Constantinople
Miens
Porte
Berlin
Vossische Zeitung
Sehley Court of Inquiry Closes Public Sessions
After 40 days of hearings and a nearly 2000 page record the Sehley court of inquiry adjourned following Capt. S C Lemlys closing argument. Adm Deavy announced there is no further business as the panel recessed. The final session lasted from 2 to 345 with Lemlys analysis of testimony and occasional criticism of Adm Schley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sehley Court of Inquiry
S.C. Lemly
Adm. Deavey
Capt. Lemly
Adm
Commodore
Schley
Li Hung Chang to Lie in State Before Interment in An Hui
The body of Li Hung Chang lies in a teak coffin once used on his world voyage. A lying in state ceremony will honor Chinese officials and ministers of the powers before his interment at his birthplace in An Hui province. Separate ceremonies to follow for officials and foreign ministers. Meanwhile William Chamberlain, warden of Jackson Mich penitentiary, died of apoplexy in Chicago on his way to a prison wardens’ convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peking
Li Hung Chang
Canton
An-Hui
Chicago
William = Chamberlain
Jackson
Mich
Chamberlain
Tle
Great Northern
Death of Col J C Baird District Attorney for Toonolulu
Col J C Baird United States district attorney for Toonolulu and former Wyoming attorney general died at his brother-in-law's home in Denver. He arrived on leave three weeks ago and suffered a nervous attack days later from which he did not recover. His family remains in Wonolilu.
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Denver
Col
J. C. Baird
United States
Toonolulu
Wyoming
Col. Baird
Wonolilu
L A W National Assembly to Meet in Torrington Next February
Torrington officials announce the annual meeting of the L A W National assembly will be held in Torrington next February. The exact date will be set by Secretary Bassett who will issue the official call soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torrington
L. A. W. National Assembly
Bassett
Admiral Schley to visit Memphis for silver service
Admiral Schley plans a January visit to Memphis Tennessee to receive a silver service presented by the people of Memphis. The exact date is to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Adm
Schley
Memphis
Tenn
Murdered for Money in Chicago Basemement Mystery
Blood stained basement at 192 North Union avenue linked to Antonio Natali murder as Felipe Kini and four others held. $300 found on Kini, two hatchets, Natali necktie, and a wagon with blood spots tie the body to a prairie barrel find near Western avenue and Rice street. Mrs Yankee dies in Larabee Street fire aiding her husband. he survives.
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Chicago
North Union Avenue
Felipe Kini
Antonio Natali
Western Avenue
Rice Street
Natali
Rini
Michaels Leoni
Dominica Duchi
Dominica Vermoni
Giovani Scaffari
Julius Yankee
Larabee Street
Yankee
Alexian Rothers’ Hospital
Switchmen on Rio Grande strike across Colorado
Denver and outlying yards report a general strike by switch men on the Denver and Rio Grande system. The walkout centers on recognition of the Switchmen's Union of North America and is expected to spread from Denver to Pueblo Gunni son and other points.
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Denver, Col
Denver & Rio Grande
Denver
Pueblo
Gunnison
Switchmen's Union of North America
Morrison county farmer accused in devastating wildfire
Brainerd Minn Nov 8 Peter Andersen a Morrison county farmer was arrested by Sheriff Tanner charged with starting the fire that two weeks ago devastated many farms and destroyed thousands of dollars in hay and grain alerted the community and prompted legal action.
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Brainerd, Alvnn
Peter Andersen
Morrison County
Tanner
McGuire Suspended Carpenters Official Faces Shortfall
Philadelphia shows the Brotherhood of Carpenters temporary secretary treasurer P. J. McGuire is announced to be short in his accounts by ten thousand dollars. Details indicate formal suspension from duties pending investigation.
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Philadelphia
North American
P. J. McGuire
The
Brotherhood of Carpenters
O'Brien Beats Seales in Liverpool Boxing Match
At the Liverpool Gymnastic club a prize contest of 400 pounds saw Jack O'Brien of Philadelphia defeat Jack Seales of London in the first round.
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Liverpool
Liverpool Gymnastic Club
Jack” O'Brien
Philadelphia
Jack” Seales
London
Market Briefs: Grain, Wheat, Cattle and Hog Prices Across Cities
Cincinnati November reports list flour prices across grades, Chicago wheat futures for December and May shown. Cincinnati cattle and hog ranges appear with ships and butchers prices, while Indianapolis and East Buffalo quote cattle, hogs, sheep and lambs with varied weight classes and top bids.
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Cincinnati
Indianapolis
East Buffalo
Miss Stone Negotiations Suspend as Ransom Talks Advance
In Sofia the Stone kidnapping talks pause with a Bulgarian shift. United States and British envoys press for resumption through Salonika while a ransom amount is virtually agreed but payment details remain disputed. The brigands refuse to cross into Turkey to collect the money, and Bulgarian authorities oppose releasing Miss Stone on Bulgarian soil.
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Turkey
Bulgaria
Constantinople
Miss Stone
Salonika
Eddy
United States
Legation
Nicholas O’conor
Thorabia
Sofia
Dickinson
Jack's Sailing Day in South Street Harbor
A nostalgic look at New York South Street sailors and ships as old style mariners mingle with modern steamers. Describes busy wharves, ship chandlers, taverns, and farewells, noting shifts from traditional seafaring to machine era while preserving sailor lore and superstitions.
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New York
Australia
New York Bay
South Street
Jack
Mariner
New Bedford
Nancy Lees
Insurgent Lukban Near Surrender Amid Food Shortages
Nov 8 report from Cabalogan Samar says Lukban and his men lack provisions and live on sweet potatoes. Surrender is urged, with expectations of yielding by Nov 10 due to blockade. Insurgents fear the soldiers and grow active in Leyte as Matalon is attacked and telegraph lines cut at Inopacan. A river crossing incident results in the drowning of First Lieut. Robert T. Crawford and five others.
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Cabalogan
Samar
Lukban
Leyte
Matalon
Inopacan
Robert T. Crawford
1St Infantry
Babylon River
Port Huron Defalcation Shocks Knights of the Macabbees Leader
Charles D Thompson, supreme finance keeper of the Knights of the Maccabees, admits to a 57000 defalcation. Bonded by National Surety Co and Fidelity and Deposit Co, the order is protected from loss. Thompson remained at home awaiting bonding company action after discovery.
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Port Huron
Charles D. Thompson
Supreme Finance
Supreme Lodge
Knights of the Maccabees
Thompson
National Surety Co
New York
Fidelity and Deposit Co
Baltimore
Calfornia Station pistol duel ends two north Louisiana families
In Madison parish Louisiana at Yerger's store Ed Yerger was killed instantly and Mat Bedford likely mortally wounded in a pistol duel. Yerger died from a heart shot and returned fire fatally wounding Bedford. Both men belonged to prominent local families and the motive remains unknown.
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Vicksburg
Miss
Ed Yerger
Mat
Bedford
Yerger
California Station
Madison Parish
Louisiana
Engineer transfers swap posts at Pittsburg and Louisville
On Gen Gillespie's recommendation Maj Charles F Powell will move from Pittsburg to New London Connecticut and be relieved by Capt William L Sibert from Louisville. Maj E H Buffner in Cincinnati will take charge of the Louisville station in addition to current duties.
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Washington
Gillespie
Charles F. Powell
Pittsburg
New London
Wm. L. Sibert
Louisville
IE. H. Buffner
Cincinnati
War Dept Changes Ship for 28th Infantry Battalion
Orders direct a battalion of the 28th infantry to sail aboard the Rosecrans instead of the Warren after the Warren’s accident in the Japan inland sea. The Rosecrans will carry the battalion and recruits from Vancouver barracks to Portland, Oregon.
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Washington
War Department
28Th Infantry
Rosecrans
Warren
Japan
Iorsecrans
Portland
Ore
Vancouver Barracks
Navy reports marine De Witt on Helei Monia
Adm. Kempf on the Asiatic station notified the Navy Department that Private De Witt of the Marine Corps attached to the gunboat Helei Monia on the 3d instant.
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Washington, Nav
Adm
Kempf
Asiatic
Navy Department
de Witt
Marine” Corps
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Nov. S
Elc. Towne
Albany
Jerusalem Temple
Herod
Roy
Maine Relief Fund
Capt. Sigsbee
Rural Free Delivery Service
Paris Echo de Paris
Li Hang Chang
Switchmen
Old South Street
Old Slip
North River
Cooper
Snarleyow
Gayety
Easy
Peter Simple
Capt
Marryat
Private de Witt
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