Fiery Death Toll Rises in Italy Mine Fire and Ferguson Disaster
Two Italian burn victims died in a Lilley lodging fire raising the death toll to thirty with dozens more hospitalized, many crushed or roasted while trying to recover hoarded savings. In Ferguson PA a mine explosion trapped twenty one men. ten bodies recovered and one more died in hospital as coroner delays inquest.
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Carrie Nation Disrupts White House and Senate Gallery
Mrs Nation prompted a sensational scene at the White House when denied access she fought police and shouted against liquor interests. She then entered the Senate gallery, calling for prohibition and condemning saloons before being arrested and fined 25 dollars, acting as her own attorney.
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Prohibition
Last rites held for Harriet Maxwell Converse noted Iroquois ally
In New York the funeral rites honored Harriet Maxwell Converse known as The Great White Mother to the Iroquois Six Nations. Eulogies came from her pastor and Seneca clan chiefs who adopted her as a girl. A chief conducted the horn passing ritual with sacred wampum beads to Joseph Keppler, collaborator in her Native American work.
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New York
Joseph Keppler
Chiefs nominate Keppler as successor to deceased woman
Delegates from the six nations attended with representatives from the Hurons Sioux Algonquins and Aztecs of Mexico and other tribes. They named Mr Keppler as the chiefs nominee to replace the dead woman.
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Mexico
St Louis Exhibition Plans Hit Canadian Breeders
Ottawa reports that St Louis exhibitors refuse talks with Canadian livestock reps until Canada commits to exhibit. Breeders may issue an ultimatum demanding loosening of U S entry rules and prize list criteria. Meanwhile Croatian peasants in Nagylak attack Hungarian neighbors injuring many. one farmer killed.
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San Domingo talks to end conflict with Gil
Nov 23 reports from San Domingo say President Wees y Gil offered to retire and accept a four‑member cabinet as part of a peace settlement. Negotiations began for a temporary 48 hour truce while rebels press for a general election. A cable from Minister Powell in Washington confirms the offer and outlines the pending governance plan.
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Af- B
Turkish battalion repels siege near Spatovo
A battalion dispatched from Seres to reinforce a Turkish command near Spatovo in the mountains withdrew after two days under attack by about 350 insurgents. Thirty Turkish soldiers and one officer were killed and forty seven wounded. insurgent losses are unknown.
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Spatovo
Balloonists Carried Out to Sea from Oporto
A chemist named Belchier and two companions from prominent families ascended a balloon in Oporto. After rising to a great height a sea-going air current carried the balloon out to sea and it is feared the crew were drowned.
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Rioters clash with police on Chicago State street cable line
Fierce fighting marks the opening of the State street cable line as police clubs and revolvers drive back rioters. Conductor Pronter fires on the mob. cars attacked at Forty-first and State and along Archer avenue, with repairs delayed and no major injuries reported. Bal lard's Snow Liniment advertised by Riley the druggist.
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State Street
Chicago City Railway Company
J. P. Pronter
Archer Avenue
Novel Russian Water Protected Torpedo Boats
The Novosti of St Petersburg reports two so called water protected torpedo boats built in a government Neva yard. The cigar shaped craft combine torpedo boat and submarine features and can travel on the surface and submerged. Submerged water affords partial protection from enemy fire. Tests will occur soon on the Neva above and below the surface.
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