Tornado rife with damage at Port Arthur and Sabine Pass
A tornado struck Port Arthur and Sabine Pass causing multiple deaths and injuries. Key figures include Fritz Mechalier Frank Albright George Marrey and May Ainsworth among the dead. Widespread destruction hit hotels depots and piers with significant property losses and rescue efforts underway.
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Port Artur
Tex
Fritz Mechalier
Frank Albright
Kansas City
Electric Light Company
George Marrey
MR. Weeks
May Ainsworth
William Ainsworth
Invant
W. J. Johnson
Roy Stafford
Stafford
Robinson
Sabine Hotel
Pittsburg
Gulf Roundhouse
Robb
Gulf
Shreveport Iron
George M. Craig
Sabine City
Betts & Moore
Old
New Town
Old Town
Taylor Bayou
Arion
Loys
Port Agthur
Lata Yesteray
Beaumont
Tox
Port Aythur
Chandler Welcomes England Aid For Bimetallism
Senator William F. Chandler of New Hampshire sends a message via the Associated Press urging Republicans to accept England's possible steps toward remonetizing silver. He says public support for a bimetallic system should be clear, opposing duties against Europe and denouncing money lenders and their papers. He notes Britain may reopen Indian mints and use silver in reserves.
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Chandler
England
Boston
William F. Chandler
New Hampshire
Associated Press
McKinley
St. Louis
United States
India
New York
Chicago
WE. Chandler
Judge Coxe Sustains Gary Over Removal Power
Judge Coxe of the District of Columbia Supreme Court dismissed John G. Wood’s suit seeking an injunction against Postmaster General Gary from removing him. The ruling says removal is an incident of appointment and lies with the department head, and civil service rules cannot override the law.
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Washingtron
Coxe
Supreme Court of the District of Columbia
John G. Wood
Louisville
Gary
Court of Equity
Murder and Lynching in Macon Follow Alleged Robbery
In Macon Georgia a quarrel over an alleged 80 cent theft led to Charley Gibson shooting Jim Smith in the back and killing him. Gibson fled but was tracked by deputies and lynched in the afternoon after being captured by Winchester fire. The crime and mob action dominate the city dispatches.
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Macon
Charley Gibson
Jim Smith
Smith
Gibson
Winchester
Revolt Spreads as Barrios Regime Faces Siege in Guatemala
Dispatches report western Guatemala in revolt against President Barrios with a state of siege amid a dire economic collapse. Failures totaling seven million dollars hit six major firms in the last month as Barrios aims to summon an assembly to confirm him as dictator. In Hawaii, Lorin M Thurst on says the Hawaiian senate has ratified the annexation treaty, potentially swaying U S Senate votes next session. Dr W E Adams, a wealthy Hot Springs physician, is murdered in Kentucky amid unclear motive.
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Barrios
Bern
Guatemala
Republic
Washington
Senate
National Legislature
Republic of Hawaii
Hawaiian Islands
United States
Lorin M. Thurston
Thurston
Hawaii
Hawaiian Senate
United States Senate
Europe Faces Wheat Shortage Driving US Exports
A monthly report by John Hyde notes high wheat prices ease but gaps remain. Europe must import from North America, especially the United States, to cover a 99 million bushel deficit versus 1891-96 averages, with Argentina Australia India and Canada offering limited help. The outlook hinges on harvests from Argentina and potential droughts in Australia and India.
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Washington
John Hyda
Stavisaciun
Agricultural Department
Bronhall
Corn Trade News
Beerbohm
United States
Beerbohi
India
Argentina
Australia
Europe
North America
Ontario
Manitoba
Gasanacrerby
Drouth
Abbott Gantys
Distress from Dawson City Report Hits San Francisco
The Cleveland steamship has returned from St Michaels with a Yukon tale of famine and hardship at Dawson City. Winter nears, two large stores closed, food scarce, prices high, and hopes fade for relief vessels before the Yukon freezes. On board are 88 passengers, many exaggerating fortunes, with Captain Hall claiming $100,000 aboard and the purser $150,000.
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San Francisco
Examiner
Dawson City
Otter Point
B.C
Cleveland
St. Michaels
Yukon
Dawson
Klondike
Hall
The
Delafontaine Continues Testimony in Luetgert Trial Court
At Chicago’s criminal court Delafontaine resumes expert testimony on chemical analysis of bones and slime said to be from Mrs Luetgert as officers display the dry goods box of grisly remains. Judge Tuthill adjourns court to 9:30 a.m. Wednesday.
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Rofessor Delafontaine
Quetgert
Criminal Court
Adolph Luetgert
Mra. Luetgert
Selafontaine
Avidimnan
Peessilind
Fowler
le Grand Hotel
Tuthill
Foreign Crop Shortages and Supplies Push Wheat Rally Down
International crop shortfalls spurred early wheat gains while a large visible supply increase later dampened the advance. December wheat rose briefly, then finished up modestly as corn and oats followed wheat. Cash quotes and livestock results from Chicago, South Omaha, and St Louis are listed, with prices for wheat, corn, oats, pork, and cattle mixed to higher across markets.
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Chicago
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Milwaukee
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Hot Springs
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