Tragic Reckless Runaway Cars Kill, Injure in Pittsburgh Parade
Two runaway cable cars in a Republican demonstration in Pittsburgh cause one death and multiple severe injuries. Henry Apel dies after being pinned. Benny Ruffner suffers devastating injuries while attempting a rescue as cars collide with the National Military band. Gripped by mob fury, a gripman flees as crowds demand vengeance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburrg
Henry Apel
National Military Band
Ward Ruffner
Henry Schnitzer
John Gailey
John Guenther
Eleventh Ward
Republican Club
Henry Gledhill
Benny Ruffner
Ruffner
Apel
Gripman
No. 4
Sripman
Great Naval Parade Draws Immense crowds in New York Harbor
Citizens witnessed two lines of merchant ships forming in the narrows as French and Italian warships led a royal parade up the North River toward Grant's Tomb. Crowds on shore cheered from Battery to Harlem while cannons boomed and Brooklyn Bridge fireworks lit the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hussard
Giovani Banson
Infanta Isabel
U. S
Philadelphia
Miantonomah
Atlanta
Dolphin
Vesuvius
Merchant Marine
Castle William National
North River
Grant
Harlem
Brooklyn Bridge
Wall Collapse Buries Five Men At Mill Site
In Sexeca Fallus New York on Saturday a wall thirty feet high toppled in the Gleason and Bailey mill sluiceway burying seven workers. Five men Michael Conroy George Zeigfried Michael Mansell Patrick Martin Patrick Conroy died. injured John Burns Owen Crannie. Cause traced to undermining by water in the raceway.
Four hurt as skyrocket explodes after rally
Str Louis, Oct 17. At 11 o clock Saturday night after a Democratic rally, a skyrocket explosion injures four people, two fatally. Michael Ratchford struck in the eye, Fritz Marquart skull fractured, Henry Koening head and neck injuries, Theodore Engleman breast and internal injuries, ten more hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Str. Louis
Michael Ratchford
Fritz Marquart
Henry Koening
Theodore Engleman
Boys Run Over by Electric Motor. Two Die in Beth Died
Yesterday afternoon in Des Moines Ja. two McNamara boys aged 9 and 4 were run over by an electric motor and killed instantly. The younger was decapitated and the elder severely mutilated as he attempted to save his brother. No blame attached to the motorman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beth
Des Maines
J. H. McNamara
Well Tragedy in Fort Scott Well
In Fort Scott Kansas on Saturday Harry Humphrey and Joseph Carter died from asphyxiation while working in a well. John Humphrey who went to help them was overcome by the gas but is expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Scott
Kan
Harry Humphrey
Joseph Carter
John Humphrey
Mine explosion kills two in Ironwood shaft
Ashland Wisconsin October 17 1910 two miners August Danielson and Alex Basin employed at No 2 shaft East Norrie mine Ironwood were killed by an explosion of giant powder Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashland
Wis
Danielson
Alex Basin
East Norrie
Ironwood
Natural Gas Explosion at Hyatt Farm Injures Several
John Conley reports a Friday night gas ignition caused a heavy explosion on the Hyatt farm after a gusher was completed. Injured include Jacob Listenfelt with facial and limb burns, A M Hyatt seriously burned, J C Graves and Charles Wood with facial and body burns, and A B Wilkes badly burned on the face and hands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's
John Conley
Camden
Ind
Hyatt Farm
Jacob Listenfelt
A. M. Hyatt
J. C. Graves
Charles Wood
A. B. Wilkes
Fire destroys seven stores in Poyst Mississippi
Seven dry goods stores and an office building housing The Leader and The Forum newspapers, the Western Union Telegraph office, and about twenty law offices burned in Poyst on Thursday night. Loss to exceed 180000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westt Poyst
Miss
The
Leader
Forum
Western Union Telegraph Office
Two Little Boys Drowned in Calumet Lake
Elmer Krider eight years old and Harry Krider six years old drowned in Lake Calumet yesterday afternoon after venturing out on a barrel they were found and carried to their parents in Block E Pullman. Illinois police and rescue teams reported the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuscaco
Elmer Krider
Harry Krider
Lake Calumet
Block E
Pullman
Gas Fatality in Iowa Woman Dies After Gas Incident
In Des Moines Iowa Mrs Lizzie Stephens and her son Albert of Cawker City Kansas checked into the Aborn house and, having never seen gas before, he blew it out while she later died. Albert survived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Mooines
Lizzie Stephens
Albert
Cawker City
Kas
Aborn House
Stevens
New York Honors Columbus With Day Parade And Statue Unveiling
Yesterday Gotham hosted a five hour parade featuring 3 500 U S troops 5 000 New York militia 6 000 Pennsylvania 2 500 New Jersey and 2 000 Connecticut forces plus 1 750 G A R men 1 000 firemen and 15 000 to 4 000 European socities. A 14 foot Columbus statue atop a granite shaft was unveiled in Central Park with night illuminations and tableaux including Fame The Stone Age The Sun Worshipers The Capitol at Washington Liberty The Press Science and Typical American Girl culminating in Electricity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Gotham
Morton
Flower
Grant
United States
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Connecticut
Central Park
Columbus
Washington
Liberty
Cleveland Wins Second Series as Ball Season Ends
The League baseball season closes with Cleveland atop the final standings, Boston first in the earlier series, leaving the championship unresolved and a three-game set to determine the winner. Chicago advances to seventh, Pittsburg third, and Boston heads to Cleveland for the decisive games. Dahlen leads Chicago in batting with Ryan and Dungan following, while captain Kittridge leads in fielding for the Colts. East beats West 253 to 244 in interleague play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curiaco
Cleveland
Boston
Pittsburg
Chicago
Dahlen
Ryan
Dungan
Anson
Colts
Kittridge
Newman
Cudahy and Wright Acquitted in Rib Market Conspiracy
Caicaco Oct 17 The case of John Cudahy and A M Wright arrested on complaint of Thomas J Roush for conspiracy to corner the market in short ribs was heard in Justice Glennon s court Saturday and the defendants were discharged.
Sterling Run Mine Horror Claims Four Entombed Men
Rescuers at Sterling Run colliery in Pottsville found four entombed men dead Samuel Collins Ben Thomas James Downey and Joseph Milnstock after debris failure. Michael Wetchock and Joseph Kelchie survived but in critical condition. Other deaths feared as rescue teams continue search.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pottsville
Sterling Run
Samuel Collins
Ben Thomas
James Downey
Joseph Milnstock
Michael Wetchock
Joseph Kelchie
Post Office Contracts Hook Up Atlantic Steam Lines
The postmaster general signed ocean mail pacts with the International Navigation company to run a New York to Southampton line with at least one weekly sailing. The firm must use American built ships of 8000 tons or more and also operate a second 52-trip yearly route between New York and Antwerp touching at Southampton and Sologne France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
International Navigation Company
New York City
Southampton
England
Antwerp
Belgium
Sologne
France
National Guard Clears Homestead Streets
The last of the National Guard left Homestead on October 14. They will be recalled if the sheriff cannot maintain order, signaling potential unrest if local authorities fail to quell disturbances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homestead
National Guard
Chicago in Fete as Nations Decorate for Big Fair
Millions of flags and banners brighten Chicago for the dedication of the grand fair. Old Glory dominates high flagstaffs while decorations honor nations and cities. The city looks like a brand new town as business districts, boulevards, and residences prepare with harmony despite hurried plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CuicaGco
Chicago
Troops Arrive for World’s Fair Military Pageant
By yesterday afternoon detachments of the regular army and state guards had begun arriving at Jackson park for the Friday dedication ceremonies. Units from Fort Sheridan Fort Riley Fort Niobrara Fort Reno Fort Robinson and Fort Meade totaling about 7000 men including infantry and cavalry regiments and the Indian troops prepared for a grand parade alongside guards from seven states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regular Army
Jackson Park
Seventh Cavalry
Fort Sheridan
World’s Fair Grounds
Fort Riley
Sixth Cavalry
Fort Niobrara
Two Strikes
Ams
Spotted Eagle
Fifth Cavalry
Fort Reno
Ninth Cavalry
Fort Robinson
Third Cavalry
Fort Meade
EF. A. Carr
Army of the Missouri
United States
Hemphill
Quartermaster Kline
Michigan
Papal Delegates Archbishops Satolli and O Connell Sail to Baltimore
Archbishops Satolli and Mgr Dennis J O Connell, papal delegates, arrived in New York on the Majestic from Rome and left for Baltimore in a special car. They will visit Washington to meet Secretary of State Foster as part of the pope’s inspection of the U S Roman Catholic church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Satolli
Mgr
Dennis J. O'Connell
Majestic
Rome
Baltimore
Cardinal Gibbons
Washington
Foster
United States
Cholera toll and relief gifts in Hamburg
Official figures show 17,692 cholera cases and 7,598 deaths since the outbreak began in Hamburg. Emperor William has contributed 50,000 marks for relief of families and orphans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamburg
William
Chicago Church Services Mark Columbus Discovery 400th
Chicago commemorations marked the 400th anniversary of Columbus with services held yesterday across churches of all denominations in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
America
Counterfeit Silver Certificate Reported in Chicago
The Secret Service notes a new counterfeit silver certificate circulated from October 11 in Chicago Illinois. It is a 1891 series note with a C check letter and features a spurious back using imitation distributed fibre paper in blue and pink ink. The Grant portrait is flawed and the back green coloring is faint with indistinct lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Secret Service Division
Treasury Department
Chicago
Ill
C. Rosecrans Register
Nebeker
Grant
Knights of Labor Demand Impartial Test of Armor Plate
The Knights of Labor in Pittsburgh Chicago and New York push for an independent review of Carnegie Steel armor plate at Homestead. They cite alleged inspector incompetence and inferior quality since non union workers were employed. Homestead Local News editorial claims strikers have lost the dispute after validation by locked out men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittspung
Knights of Labor
United States
Carnegie Steel Company
Homestead
Pittsburg
Chicago
New York
Convention Endorses Civil Rights Appeals at Assembly
The Congregational convention adopted resolutions condemning lawlessness against African Americans in the south and affirming every citizen's right to vote. A committee was formed to confer with other churches and issue timely public addresses. A constitutional amendment to bar state interference with religion was approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Congregational Convention
First Dragoon Guards Replace Mutinous Lifeguards at Windsor
The First Dragoon Guards under Colonel Sayer move from Shorncliffe to Windsor to take over from the mutinous Lifeguards. Lifeguards are sent to Shorncliffe, a historic and unprecedented exchange. Officers, famed in society, face isolation at a Kent coast camp near Hythe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dragoon Cuards
Sayer
Shorncliffe
Windsor
London
Kent
Hythe
Supreme Court Affirms Miner Law Electing Electors by Districts
The U S supreme court under Chief Justice Fuller sustains Michigan’s Miner law allowing electors to be chosen by congressional districts rather than statewide. The ruling holds the fourteenth amendment does not restrict a state from fixing its method, likely giving a portion of Michigan’s electoral vote to Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States Supreme Court
Fuller
Michigan Supreme Court
Michigan
Cleveland
President cancels trip to Chicago for dedication
In Waslington on October 15 the president declines the invitation to Chicago for the dedication due to his wife's critical condition. Private Secretary Halford informs Adlai Ewing and John Addison that the trip will not occur. Vice President Morton will represent the administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waslington
Chicago
Halford
Adlai ‘I’. Ewing
John Addison
Morton
Fire destroys lumber yard and mills in Chicago
Fire swept through H. Paepeke & Co premises destroying three million feet of soft pine lumber and the box factory and planing mill. Loss is about 250000 dollars. Origin traced to the planing mill office above the engine room. Barn boss John Arndt discovered the blaze at 11 30 p m. He had checked the building minutes earlier and saw no flames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
H. Paepeke & Co
John Arndt
Arndt
Baltimore Episcopal convention adopts revised hymnal
The Baltimore Episcopal convention approved a new hymnal with specific hymn removals and restorations, added doxology, and renumbering changes. The gathering also agreed to divide the dioceses of Florida and Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Firma Foundation
Florida
Michigan
Notable Names Listed Across States in اتصال Meeting Notices
A compiled list shows Samuel Babcock ex-president of the Connecticut Valley railroad in Hartford. JoN H Camp a Lyon New York politician. Timothy J Prick of Columbus Ohio. Frank P Cox White House telegrapher in Washington. Major J T Perit Tennessee politician in Nashville. Charles T Stewart ex-mayor of Sycamore Illinois. Elliott H Pendleton brother of ex-minister Pendleton in Cincinnati. Captain Orlando F L Ross cousin of General Grant in Washington. Robert P Wilson lawyer in Buffalo. Mrs Thomas Mahony oldest in southern Michigan at Decatur. Edward W Seymour judge of Connecticut Supreme Court in Litchfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Babcock
Connecticut Valley Railroad
Hartford
Conn
Joun H. Camp
Lyon
N. Y
Timotihy J. Prick
Columbus
Frank P. Cox
White House
Washington
J.T. Perit
Tennessee
Nashville
Charles T. Stewart
Sycamore
Ills
Elliott H. Pendleton
Pendleton
Cincinnati
Orlando FL. Ross
General Grant
Robert P. Wilson
Buffalo
Thomas Mahony
Michigan
Decatur
Mich
Epwardb W. Skymour
Connecticut Supreme Court
Litchfield
Reckoning of a Week Hits Cities and People Worldwide
A week’s summary reports Mme. Von Selmite in Atlantic City, mad animal outbreaks near Charleston Ohio, Newkirk wounded by a burglar at Port Byron New York, Nordheim fire kills a child, French line mail resumes Havre voyages, Chicago yardmen strike, James J. Bennett dies in Pittsburgh, Mrs Harrison’s illness halts New York trip, Solomon Hirsh resigns as minister to Turkey, Fred Bassett shoots two Kansas University students, Arkaton bank suspends payments, Maverick County panther killed, Kootenai Indians threaten actions over river works, Lyons ex-congressman John H. Camp dies. multiple other regional events noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mme. von Selmite
Atlantic City
N. J
South Charleston O
George ID. Newkirk
Dickerson
Port Byron
N. Y
Newkirk
Nordheim
Hanover
New York
Havre
Cherbourg
Columbus
James J. Bennett
Pittsburg
BE. Higgins
Jack Cracroft
State Bank
Arkaton
Wkas
Susan Neal
Maverick County
Cal
Fires Rage in Pine Woods Near Fosston Minn
A forest fire spreads through pine near Fosston threatening Walker and Red Lake pineries if rain does not come soon. Several sensational incidents follow including a fatal accident from a torpedo blast in Buffalo and multiple homicides and accidents across the Midwest.
Kinsolving consecrated as assistant bishop in Texas
The Rev George H Kinsolving of Philadelphia has been consecrated as assistant bishop of the Protestant Episcopal diocese of Texas. Other items note Michigan Odd Fellows officers Edward G Johnson John K B Penfield Josiah Dandy and K H Whitney, a Canadian climber crossing Niagara on wire, Silax City Iowa destroyed by prairie fire with losses, and various court and ceremonial events including Tennyson funeral and Henry Harris receiving the Legion of Honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Kinsolving
T. D
Philadelphia
Texas
Michigan
Odd Fellows
Edward G. Johnson
Luther
John KB. Penfield
Vicksburg
Josiah Dandy
Grand Rapids
Grand Scribe
Whitney
Lansing
Clifford Calverley
Niagara Gorge
Scott
Tekamah
Neb
Colorado
British Life Guards
Squadron Coat Windsor
Tennyson
England
Lady Tennyson
Henry Harris
Legion of Honor
New York trains carry crowd during Columbian festival
Over 2 900 000 people rode elevated railways during three days of the Columbian celebrations with one accident reported. Fatal stabbings occur near Fairbury Illinois as Jesse Ginnis is arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Christ Sheppleman
Frank Troffman
Jesse Ginnis
Fairbury
Ills
Ginnis
Schumacher
Oderberg
Eberswalde
Prussia
John Hunter
Louisa
Chillicothe
Francois
London
M. Very
Paris
Manitoba
Coffeyville
Madame Kumor
Coffeyvill
Multiple incidents arc across states including crimes and disasters
Disappearances and crimes reported from Lincoln Illinois to New York City. Foul play suspected in Mrs Rudolph Schmidt's disappearance. A bull injured convicts in an Ohio prison yard. Diphtheria outbreaks hit Hanover Illinois. Tragic train collision near Conemaugh Pennsylvania kills two. Fires in Randolph Wisconsin destroy business district. A dancing master fatally shoots a young man at Uhrig's Cave St Louis. Elevator collapse in Chicago causes wheat spill and river blockage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudolph Schmidt
Lincoln
Ohio State Prison
Hanover
Sarah
Ida Pac
Johnstown
Pac
Pensylvania Road
Conemaugh Station
Jachne
New York City
Sing Sing
Canada
Mary Lusch
Emma Grece
Odin
Hrs
John Sullivan
St. Thomas
Ont
Lizzie Henderson
Randolph
Wis
Mcenzie
Adams
Dixon
Edward Heron
John Winston
Heron
Illinois River
Washington and
Madison Streets
Chicago
John Owen
Oxford church pastor resigns over creed conflict
Rev Dr Lawrence M Colfelt resigns as pastor of Oxford Presbyterian Philadelphia citing incompatible views with core Presbyterian beliefs. Other items note insolvent Buffalo Ten Cent Savings, a fatal Chicago accident, gas exposure incident, wreck of the Bokhara near Lane Island, and Gladstone’s eye examination confirming no danger to his sight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence M. Colfelt
Oxford Presbyterian Church
Philadelphia
Buffalo
Lane Island
Fortiosa
Reece
Ilinois
Tommy Warren
Root
Waco
Tes
Clement Stovel
Gladstone
Market quotes and livestock prices from Chicago and St Louis
Chicago and St Louis report futures and spot quotes for Wheat Corn Oats and Lard with Oct May Dec contracts and live stock prices. Hogs trade firm with higher bids. cattle and sheep varied amid large supply. produce and dairy items listed with per unit prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Board of Trade
MT Ge
Park
Vly
Union
Medinado
Texas
Wes Reese
New York
Ste
St. Louis
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Toston
Ous
Brooklyn
Louisville
Sterling Run Mine
Garden City
Sojer Boys
Stele Sam
Ohio
Iowa
Indiana
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Missouri
Total
Powderly
Congregationalists
Idaho
Kootenai River
John H. Camp
Lyons
Wayne County
Republican State Committee
Fosston
Minn
Walker
Red Lake
Alexander W. Wright
Des Moines
Henry McCloskey
Mattig
Welch Logan
Lexington
Henry Prior
Nova Scotia
Tom Francis
Charles Miller
Erie
John Dillinger
Hle
Henry B. Baldauf, Jr
Saginaw
Daniel O Brien
Tilden
O'Brien
Louis Kossuth
Abigail Gregory
Emmet Dalton
Independence
Kansas City
William Barber
Cynthia Revis
Ed McKinney
Jefferson Secrist
Silax City
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