Bank Robbers Blow Sheridan Bank in Oregon Heist
Three men dynamited the Bank of Sheridan, Scroggins and Wortman owners, in Salem Oregon, between two and three this morning. The explosion wrecked the L. S. Scoggin bank building and vaults. Officers estimate losses near seven thousand dollars as robbers fled on horses with a large sum. No trace of the thieves is found.
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Bank of Sheridan, Scroggins & Wortman
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L. S. Scoggin Bank
Defendant Joseph Stout Pleads Guilty in Chinaman Assault Case
In Delaware's common pleas court on Oct 26 Joseph Stout pleaded guilty to assaulting Prince Yee of Korea. Sentence was reserved. The June assault was unprovoked and cited as motive by Stout who said he did not like Chinamen.
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Yee
Korea
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Anarchist Turner Deported Under 1903 Act
Washington October. After consult with Immigration Commissioner Sargent, Secretary Cortelyou ordered John Turner, a self confessed anarchist, deported to England. This marks the first use of the anti anarchist provision of the 1903 immigration act.
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John Turner
England
Washington, D. C
Sargent
Cortelyou
Freight Crash Lands into Trolley Car in Cleveland
A west bound freight on the Cleveland & Pittsburg railway collided with an Euclid Avenue trolley on a grade crossing this afternoon in Cleveland. The crash wrecked the trolley car and seven people are reported seriously injured or fatally harmed.
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Cleveland & Pittsburg Railway
Sultan Abdul Hamid Faints. Illness Clouds Outcome
Paris dispatch from Constantinople reports Sultan Abdul Hamid is ill after a fainting spell yesterday. Attending physicians express doubt about the outcome, citing his fragile condition and ongoing health concerns.
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the Figaro
Constantinople
Sultan Abdul Hamid
Emperor Accepts Liberal Program Amidst Abdication Fears
The Neufreie Presse reports the emperor has accepted the Hungarian liberal program with one modification, ending the deadlock and abdication danger. Reports from Washington, London, Stockholm, and other capitals detail political turmoil, revolts, jailings, and notable deaths, including Judge Estee in Hawaii and other international incidents.
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Neufreie Presse
Sauber Steamer Explodes and Sinks on Lake Superior
Sault Ste. Marie Michigan October 20 The ore laden steamer Sauber exploded last night and sank in 500 feet of water. Captain Morris and Frank Robinson were killed while the rest of the crew were rescued by the steamer Tide after an all night effort. The Sauber is a total loss.
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Lake Superior
Morris
Frank Robinson
New York Mayoralty Race Seen As Close Contest
The New York mayoral race between Seth Low and George S. McClellan is expected to be extremely tight. Bets are even, with thousands of meetings planned this week as the election nears next Monday.
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New York
Seth Low
George S. McClellan
Dowie Denies Lineage In Letters Controversy
John Alexander Dowie of Zionist prominence declares he is not Dowie’s son but the son of a British army officer. He claims his mother was deceived into marriage, and says her supposed husband’s family spirited him away. He accuses Jobo Murray Liowie of fabrications and asserts his father died leading his regiment.
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Essex
Iowa
John Alexander Dowie
Dowie
Jobo Murray Liowie
Elee le
Three Die and Five Wounded in Power Plant Accident
Niagara Falls report states three men killed and five seriously wounded after an upturned bucket sent workers 15 feet into a wheel pit at the Canadian and Niagara Power Company. Injured include George Hill who may survive. all victims described as Hungarian.
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Canadian and
Niagara Power Company
George Hill
Hypnotist Tyndall Testifies in Divorce Case
In San Francisco Prof Tyndall the hypnotist testified as an expert on hypnotism in a divorce case in which Mrs Allen claims she was hypnotized and led into marriage while her husband was alive. The court of appeals in Albany upheld that Albert Patrick is not Rice’s heir and remains in prison awaiting electrocution for murder.
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John Bohn
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Bohn
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Bse
Tyndall
Allen
Albany
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Court of Appeals
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Rice
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The World's Fighters Revealed by Foreign Military Reports
Washington reports from military attaches detail global military strength. Russia shows peace strength near one million with potential for 1.7 million. Britain stands at 775,000 including Indian forces. Germany and France around 500,000. Sweden and others similar. Japan about 200,000 with doubling potential. Spain 120,000. Brazil 15,000. Russia’s war budget up 3.5 million this year.
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Swateerland
France
Spain
Brazil
Winter claims first victim of New York cold wave
John Welk collapsed from cold and exhaustion on a New York street and died later at Bellevue Hospital. The chilling incident marks the onset of winter’s deadly grip as levels drop and the city endures a harsh cold snap.
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New York
John Welk
Bellevue Hospital
Wentz mystery ends as riderless horse finds missing heir
Terwell reports the body of Wentz, heir to a millionaire, found a mile from the horse that went loose. He was shot, indications point to instant death and robbery as motive.
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Wentz
Mayoral Election Outlook and Related Global Briefs
New York reports focus on the forthcoming mayoralty contest next Monday with betting even and Tam many backing George F. H. MacClellan. Other items note Bilbao miners blasting facilities, Buffalo surrogate grants Mrs Har dick control of her husband estate, and a St. Petersburg dispatch on Manchuria evacuation plans.
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N. Y
Hardick
Armenian Leader Murdered in London Street
Armenian refugee leader M. Sagonini was assassinated in Nun Head London. The killer dropped his hat and revolver, both bought in New York. Investigators blame a rival faction of the Armenian party tied to the Sultan’s spies. The feud followed a 1902 fundraising dispute for Armenian relief in America. Sagouini had returned from Nazarek’s visit to England a year earlier to promote peaceful revolutionary propaganda.
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Two Major Banks Face Runs in St Louis
In St Louis on October 27 runs began at noon on the Mississippi Valley Bank and Mercantile Trust Company, two large lenders amid rumors of financial strain. The Clearing House Association prepared to intervene if needed, while both banks continued meeting obligations and avoiding external aid. Mississippi Valley lists 3 million capital with substantial surplus. Mercantile Trust carries 9 million capital with about 1.8 million surplus and profits.
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Hoth
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Waiter Found Dead in Stockton Street Room
San Francisco reports F. E. B. Knowlton found dead on the floor of a Stockton Street room at noon. An unknown woman was found unconscious in the bed, possibly to recover. Gas flowing from a jet confirms asphyxiation as the cause of Knowlton's death.
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F. EB. Knowlton
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Knowlton
Patoh Sets World Record in Half Mile Drive
In Chicago on October 2 Dan Patoh driven by McHenry and two pacers lowered the world half mile record to 1 66 flat beating Prince Albert's 1 57 mark in this afternoon's race.
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Dan Patoh
McHenry
Prince Albert
Wiretapping Scheme Uncovered. Two Arrests Made in Chicago
Chicago police uncovered an extensive wiretapping scheme today with connections to a large office building. Two arrests were made as investigators traced multiple intercepts and planned operations.
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Madrid
Chicago
Revolution Breaks Out in Puerta Province
Washington dispatches report United States Minister Powell in Hayti telegraphs the state department that a revolution has erupted in Puerta province. The brief item notes the developing political turmoil and official concern from Washington.
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Washington
United States
Hayti
Powell
State Department
Puerta Province
Lumber Rate Raised by Southern Pacific Announcement
The Southern Pacific announced a lumber rate increase effective November 1 from 6 to 7.00 per ton for shipments from Portland by river or water routes. Interior mills will ship at 3.10 per ton. Portland millmen fear the new terms will be prohibitive.
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