Explosion and Fire Ravage Capitol Building Records
A gas explosion in a subterranean basement room at the National Capitol Building caused a devastating blaze that damaged the Supreme Court room and library, destroyed priceless records from 1792 to 1838, and released heavy smoke and water through the building. Officials estimate losses around 200000 dollars with some documents likely beyond recovery.
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Washington
Navy
Supreme Court
Capitol
National Capitol
Marshal
Court
Marshal’s
Arinor
Clarke
Justice Harlan
Collapse at Wonderland Theatre Kills Eleven in Detroit
A five story Wonderland theatre section under construction collapsed its roof in Detroit harming many workers. Eleven men are dead including August Sallach and George W. White with others severely or badly injured such as Oscar Robinson and Joseph Ferguson. Rescue and inquiry follow as the building lies in a hopeless ruin.
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Detroit
Navy
August Sallach
George W.W. White
Theodore Mertens
Martin Shafer
Cornelus M’carron
James Gegerschke
August Januschowski
John Creszelski
Ired Preile
Frank Wolf
Fred Miller
Charles Mielke
Mullin
Wonderland Theatre
Fate Wreaks Final Disaster on Cervera Flagship
The former Spanish cruiser Maria Teresa, Admiral Cervera s flagship, was lost in a Bahama storm after the crew abandoned ship. Captain Crittenden and Lieutenant Harris led efforts to save the crew. Harris ordered the captain into a boat as the vessel sank despite pumps.
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Charleston
S. C
Maria Teresa
Cervera
Hobgen
Bahama Islands
Teresa
Merritt
Vulcan
John W. Crittenden
Merritt Company
Harris
Navy
United States Navy
Crittenden
Noted economist David A. Wells dies in Norwich
Norwich Conn Nov 7 David A Wells noted economist died at his home Saturday afternoon after three weeks of illness He was 70 born in Springfield Mass He helped create folding newspaper and book machinery and chaired a commission on taxation revenue He established a national bureau of statistics and authored books on tariff and finance.
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Norwich
Conn
David A. Wells
Springfield
Mass
Wells
National Bureau of Statistics
College football results across venues on Saturday
Chicago reports scores from games including Harvard 10 over Penn 0 in Cambridge, Ohio State 5 over Case 238, Lehigh 22 over Lafayette 0 in Bethlehem, Oberlin 11 tied Western Reserve 11 in Cleveland, Princeton 6 over Army 5 at West Point, Yale 10 over Chicago A. A. 0 in New Haven, Cornell 12 over Williams 0 in Buffalo, Grinnell 12 over Penn 0 in Oskaloosa, Mich. 6–6 Northwestern at Evanston, and Chicago 17 over Purdue 0 in Chicago.
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Chicago
Cambridge
Pennsylvania
Harvard
Columbus
O—Case School
Ohio
Bethlehem
Lafayette
Lehigh
Cleveland
Oberlin
Western Reserve
West Point
Princeton
Cadets
New Haven
A. A
Yale
Buffalo
Cornell
Williams
Oskaloosa
Grinnell
Penn
Bohemia native Lodtman arrested in Chicago for check swindling
Chicago, Nev. t Wilhelm Lodtman, once a wealthy Bohemian lumber dealer and later a German army lieutenant, is detained on charges of swindling by worthless checks and drafts. A known writer on scientific topics, he cites business adversity as the motive for his crime.
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Chicago
Nev. T
Wilhelm Lodtman
Bohemia
Lodtman
American
Europe
Tax stamp case blocks injunction against express firms
Judge Lacombe of the United States circuit court denied a motion for a temporary injunction requiring express companies to pay the 1 cent stamp tax on express receipts. The ruling arose from a suit by William Crawford for the Merchants' Association against W. L. Hubbell of Adams Express Company in New York.
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New York
Lacombe
United States
William Crawford
Merchants’ Association
W. L. Hubbell
Adams Express Company
Wrecked Steamer Doty Lifeboat Recovered at Grand Haven
Life boat No 1 from the steamer L A Doty was found on the beach two miles from Grand Haven Michigan on November 7 in good condition. All debris ashore is believed to originate from the Doty, helping identify the wreckage.
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Grand Haven
Mich
L. A. Doty
Bryan heads home on fifteen day furlough
Col. William J. Bryan of the Third Nebraska regiment left Savannah Saturday for Lincoln Nebraska his home on a fifteen days furlough. He has been quite sick and has gone home to recuperate.
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Col. Bryan
Savannah
Navy
William J. Bryan
Third
Nebraska Regiment
Lincoln
Neb
Russian envoy proposes Prince George of Greece as Crete commissioner general
Constantinople reports M. Zinovieff the Russian ambassador to Turkey formally proposed Prince George of Greece for the post of commissioner general of the European powers in Crete.
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Constantinople
M. Zinovieff
Turkey
Prince George of
Greece
Crete
Heart Disease Linked to Digestive Troubles
Heart trouble among Americans is rising, often due to weak digestion. The article explains how nerves connect the heart and stomach, causing palpitations and shortness of breath when digestion is poor. Regular use of Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets after meals is promoted as a cure for stomach-related ailments, with pricing and a free booklet offered.
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Stuart Co
Marshall, Mich
Delays Are Dangerous and Cough Remedies Promoted
A promotional note urges avoiding delays during illnesses and advertises Foley's Honey and Tar and One Minute Cough Cure as safe remedies. It cites claims of preventing pneumonia and other throat and lung diseases, mentions advertisers H J Moogh Swarts Fleck Emmert Burrell Jungkunz Co, and notes seaweed facts alongside a market pitch.
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Foley
H.J. Moogh
Swarts & Fleck
H. J. Moogh
Emmert & Burrell
Wm. F. Jungkunz & Co
Indiana Troops to Leave Lexington For Columbus Ga
Lexington Kentucky November 7 General Wilson prepares to move the One Hundred and Sixtieth Indiana to Columbus Georgia likely tomorrow A cough is not a fever Cure it quickly and effectually with One Minute Cough Cure The best remedy for all ages and for severe cases Em pfert Burrell Jungkunz and Co.
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Indiana
Lexington
Wilson
Columbus
H. J. Moogh
Empfert & Burrell
F. Jungkunz
Spain to Sign Peace Treaty Under Protest
Madrid correspondent of The Daily Mail reports Spain will sign the peace treaty under protest. Also mentions De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve as a remedy for sores burns and wounds with endorsements from Emmert & Burrell and others.
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Wit
London
Madrid
Daily Mall
Spain
de Witt
HH. J. Moogk
Emmert & Burrell
Wm. F. Jungkunz & Co
They Had Substitutes in Rough Rider Troop
A Philadelphia North American account recalls how the rough riders carried substitutes including five western mayors in their troop, noting the humorous exchange about missing horses and the improvisation of leadership.
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Philadelphia
Grain-O new food drink replaces coffee for all ages
Try Grain O only at 25 cents per package. It mimics the rich color of mocha or java but is made from grain. Suitable for children and adults with delicate stomachs. Sold by grocers. Keeley's offer valid this week only.
Fortune Telling at 280 South Walnut Street
A ladies only psychic service advertises hours 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at 280 South Walnut Street. Callers welcome and a weekly offer from Keeley’s with discounted rates is highlighted.
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South Walnut St
Senate Map Hangs On Swing States In Tight Races
Washington November 7 The battle for control of the United States Senate pivots on tomorrow's elections in 23 states. Current tally shows 43 Republicans 34 Democrats 6 Populists 6 Silver Republicans, yielding no clear majority. Key states in doubt include West Virginia New York Pennsylvania North Dakota New Jersey Indiana California Washington Nebraska with campaigns centering on silver and war issues and party management urging turnout. Navy crews in New York and Indiana cast ballots for state officers under department orders. Brooklyn sailors vote today.
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Washington
United States Senate
Senate
Aldrich
Rhode Island
Daniel
Virginia
McComas
German
Maryland
Hanna
Ohio
Money
Mississippi
Proctor
Vermont
Maine
Oregon
Simon
Allen
Nebraska
Bate
Tennessee
Burrows
Michigan
Cannon
Utah
Clark
Wyoming
Cockrell
Missouri
Davis
Minnesota
Faulkner
West Virginia
Gray
Delaware
Hawley
Connecticut
Lodge
Massachusetts
Mantle
Montana
Mills
Texas
Mitchell
Wisconsin
Murphy
New York
Pasco
Florida
Quay
Pennsylvania
Roach
North Dakota
Smith
New Jersey
Stewart
Nevada
Turpie
Indiana
White
California
Wilson
Congress
North Carolina
South Carolina
South Dakota
Repubicans
Illinois
Iowa
Colorado
Teller
Walcott
Kansas
Pingree
Navy Yard
New York State
Navy Department
Brooklyn
Congressional Chairmen Predict House Control in Time-Honored Claims
National party leaders forecast results amid anti election rhetoric. Republican chair This week predicts 192 to 197 seats with a GOP majority of at least 30. Democratic chair Sterr asserts Democrats and fusionists will hold at least 186 seats plus 48 districts in play for a 15 seat edge.
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Congress
Babcock
House of Representatives
Tam
Sterr
Democratic Committee
Names and Issues on Ballots in Thirty-Two States
Washington reports elections scheduled for tomorrow in Alabama Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire. Names of candidates and measures are listed for voters across the nation as polls open.
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Washineton
Alabama
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
Testimony of Major Jenks on War Hospital Shortages
Major Jenks described government shortages of nurses tents food and medical supplies at Third Army Corps hospital. He cited incompetence alcohol issues among nurses and improper use of hospital tents. He praised Major Hubbard as capable yet irritable and noted his essential role despite faults. The war investigation commission in Chicago urged more witnesses to appear with complaints.
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Burlington
Woodbury
Jenks
Second Division
Third Army Corps
Major Hubbard
Chicago
War Investigation Commission
Cincinnati
Auditorium Hotel
British Troops Mobilized and Global Tensions Rise
Nov 7 London reports mobilization orders for all western district troops at Devonport. Also notes Daily Chronicle warning on military news. In Pana there is renewed miner miner union clash with blacks. Gatling gun deployed. Detroit man Patrick Murphy burned to death in his shop. Toluca officers seek bloodhounds to catch a man who attempted to abduct Mary O'Brien. Paris says Marchand to return via Jibatil for dignity. Wisconsin King Staples sentenced to 18 months for embezzlement.
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London
Devonport
Great Britain
Defense Committee
Daily Chronicle
War Office
Detroit
Patrick Murphy
Chehe Street
Michigan Central Railroad
Huron County
Ontario
Spring Valley
Ill
Toluca
Mary O’brien
John O'Brien
Specials for One Week at H D Post Store
Bargains on sugar soap laundry items and groceries. 19 lb sugar sale, Lennox soap at 25 cents per bar, Maple City soup 2 cents, Gold Dust 2 cents, Arm and Hammer soda, various hams per pound, Bay area coffee, oysters 5 cents a can, Concord grapes 2 for a basket, cranberries 8 cents per quart, red salmon 5 cents per can, tea prices higher but Japan tea 85 cents per lb. Raisins 25 cents per lb or 6 lbs for 25 cents. Call now for these limited prices.
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Lennox
Maple City
Arm and Hammer
Lion
Jheta
Japan
H. D. Post
Special Rates to Omaha via C M and St P Railway
Excursion tickets to Omaha sell on Tuesday and Friday each week for one fare plus 2 for the round trip. Limit 15 days. J. B. Sweart, Agent.
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Omaha
C. M
St. P. Railway
J. B. Sweart
To California by the North Western Line
Attention is called to the excellent service of the North Western Line to California with favorable single and round trip rates for the season. Best accommodations in first class or tourist sleeping cars, daily year round. Personally conducted tourist parties weekly to California and Oregon. Many route options without extra charge. Details at Chicago & North-Western Bay and connecting lines.
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North Western
California
Oregon
Chicago & North-Western
Hot Springs Black Hills touted for cures and travel deals
The Hot Springs in the Black Hills of South Dakota are praised for medicinal properties aiding rheumatism neuralgia and related ailments. First class hotel accommodations and baths are offered with tourists tickets on sale daily. Full information available from ticket agents C N W RY. Also advertised is a combined foot scraper and mat for sale by Win. Figeley.
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Black Hills
South Dakota
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