Wreck in Missouri kills five mail clerks in storm
A Missouri Kansas City bound St Louis express wrecked at a trestle after a heavy rainstorm. Five mail clerks, the baggage master and a brakeman died, nineteen injured though none in critical condition. Mrs. W H Wilkinson of Kansas City suffered severe injuries.
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Intercat
St. Louis
Kansas City
Alissawri City
Yas
Bagrage
W. H. Wilkinson
I'waomall
Pettigrew Stricken In Senate Speech
In the Senate at 2:30 Saturday Senator Pettigrew Silver Republican of South Dakota suffered a sudden speech stoppage caused by facial paralysis and apparent stroke like symptoms. He was attended by colleagues and taken home, with doctors noting no immediate danger but advising rest and avoidance of excitement.
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Pettigrew
Senate
Senator Pettigrew
South Dakota
Baine
Picnic Runaway Injures Eight Near Chicago
Eight people headed to a picnic were injured in a runaway buggy north of Evanston near Chicago. A frightened horse bolted down a steep hill after a girl in a white dress crossed the road, throwing all aboard. One person died and several others were hurt in the crash. A second group of picnickers nearby avoided a collison by a narrow margin.
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Chicago
iChicago
Evanston
Rumors of Gomez and Hirst Killings Fade to Wounded
Rumors circulated in official circles that General Gomez and insurgent leaders were killed in Lavana on Saturday but later reports amended the claim to wounded. A train wreck near Cleveland involved the Goodrich Rubber and Rubber Company cars, with several passengers injured.
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Hirst
Nors
Tlavana
Sotera
Enero Gipe
Gomes
Cleveland
Akyon Mabus
Goodrich
Diamgna “Rubber
Aero
Kansas cyclone hits Salina region with fatalities
A cyclone swept fifteen miles northwest of Salina Kansas Wednesday night, killing three and injuring several others. The storm damaged homes and caused multiple injuries as it moved east and then split, while other storms lashed St Louis and several river towns with roofs torn off and trees uprooted.
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Amall Twister
Lown
Salina
Kun
Anna Geesy
Ida Gegsy
Sojoy's
St. Louis
Keokuk
Alton
Quincy
Springfield
Decatur
Effingham
Prospect of International Dispute Over Oak Point Island
Gold found on Oak Point Island in Rainy Lake near Duluth sparks a pending boundary dispute between Britain and the United States. Maps place the isle in Canadian territory while the Ghent Treaty assigns it to Minnesota. Canadian patents on mining provoke American protests as US access to Rainy Lake waters is hampered, risking wider waterway control.
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Oak Point Island
Rainy Lake
Duluth
Min
Great Britain
United States
Geological Survey
Ghent
Minnesota
Canada
Washington
Canadian
Three Hundred Islands
Million Made on $100 An Eccentric Millionaire Dies
John Sulliffe of Meriden Connecticut dies at 95 after years as a leading ivory combs maker. Born in Walcott he started with $100 from his father, built Foster Mercant Co and led a joint stock firm since 1885, later returning to his shop even while worth a million. In old age he could earn only 40 cents a day but kept working as long as able.
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John Sulliffe
Meriden
Conn
Walcott
File
Foster, Mercam & Co
Favor Levee System and Tests After Floods
The Mississippi River commission resumed its New York session Saturday with representatives from south of Cairo debating levee system effectiveness. The consensus favored continuing refinement and adherence to the levee plan as proven by recent floods.
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Mississippi River Commission
New York
Cairo
Chicago Citizens Protest Beer Tax In Senate Petition
Senator Spooner acting for Cul tom presented a petition to the senate on Thursday signed by 103000 Chicago citizens protesting the proposed beer tax increase. The box measured 2 by 4 feet and was carried by two men.
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Spooner
Cultom
Senate Chamber
Senate
Chicago
Earthquake Shocks Felt Nearby Storm Threats Continued
Fragments report tremors felt in nearby areas with mentions of a storm and Thursday morning activity. Details are incomplete but indicate seismic disturbances and possible weather interactions. Community observers note shaking sensations and warnings remain uncertain.
Trade Week Review Notes Gradual Uplift In 1890s Market
Dan and Co s Weekly Review of Trade reports no retreat in business as improvements remain gradual and prudent. Crop prospects brighten with wheat harvests progressing in several states and California yielding 800 000 tons. government estimates foresee 60 000 000 bushels more than prior. Spring wheat acreage expands amid steady demand for textiles, woolens up, and dress goods steady. failures total 216 in US versus 47 last year and 24 in Canada versus 24 last year.
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Dan & Co
R.g.dan
Weekly Review of Trade
Cando California
Repute
Irom
United States
Canada
Florida Governor seeks federal troops for Key West unrest
Governor Bloxham asked Friday for federal troops to restore order in Key West Ila, saying the town is under the control of a mob. A lynching attempt on a black man sparked court hubbub when Pendleton urged quick lynching of the prisoner. Local militia stood guard overnight as fears of race violence rose. no federal response yet.
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Florida
Bloxham
Key West
Ila
Pendleton
Cornell Drove to Victory in Varsity Race
A Poughkeepsie dispatch reports Cornell won the great varsity race with a time near 20 minutes. Yale placed second by about five lengths in 20:44, Harvard third at 23:00. Cornell split first mile 4:45, second 10:80, third 16:84, fourth 20:43. The stroke times favored Cornell and American training over British methods.
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Harvard
Yale
Poughkeepsie
N.Y
Cornell
U. Yale
St. Yale
Lease Will Fight Foreclosure Judgment in Kansas Probate
Mrs Mary B Lease of Waelvita Kansas defies a $900 mortgage judgment from Eastern Company after it foreclosed on her hundred year old home. The firm seeks to attach her remaining property and compel disclosure of farm ownership. Lease, a lawyer, vows to resist any order and may face jail for contempt.
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Iagtern Company
Brome
Mim
Mary B. Leese
Waelvita
Witel
Kansas
Wichita
Lease
Ani
Mra. Lense
Vine
Murphy Case Clarified by Church Court Decision
Rev Father Baar presided in Marshall Michigan as church court upheld by Mgr Martinell. The judge reversed prior ruling on Father Murphy, declaring he is not suspended nor excommunicated nor expelled. Papal delegate orders both parties to share costs and confirms bishops cannot suspend priests arbitrarily.
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Mir Martinell
Father Baar
Marshall
Mich
Yell
Mgr
Martinell
Father Baart
Father @uggerald
Farther Taurt
Murphy
Martinelli
Pathar Murphy
Finish Fight Bid Signed For Maher Sharkey Clash
Articles for a finish bout between Peter Maher and Thomas Sharkey were drafted in New York and signed in Jersey City by their representatives. The match could be held within three months after the final deposit on August 2 with a $4,000 side bet and a mutually agreed referee.
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Mabe
Sharkey
Peter Maher
Aut
Thomas Sharkey
Gazelle
New York
Jersey City
California
AL Suilty
Annual meeting of United Commercial Travelers in Columbus Ohio
The tent annual convention of one supreme colonel of United Commercial Travelers was held at Columbus Ohio. Reports by the supreme counselor secretary and treasurer and auditing committee were read. While the figures could not be had they show a prosperous condition.
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United Commercial Travelers
Columbus
Ohd
Etti
Powderly Appoints Immigration Commissioner in New York
President Mel Kinley reportedly selects Terence Ve Passderty, once general master workman of the Kutylils of Labor, to replace Dr. Josh as New York immigration commissioner. The move signals a shift in labor leadership and city policy pending confirmation.
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Mel Kinley
Terence Ve Passderty
The
Kutylils of Labor
Immigration
New York
Josh
Congressman Cooke Dene Dies in Washington Hotel
Congressman Cooke Dene and Representative Howard Dean Cooke of Chicago died Thursday in a Washington hotel from heart disease. An examination found death caused by a blot on the heart.
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Cooke Dene
Howard Dean Cooke
Chicago
Washington
Live Stock and Grain Prices Across Markets
The report lists cattle hogs and sheep prices by major markets including Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Milwaukee Buffalo and New York with bids ranging from 2.50 to 8.50 for cattle and 1.25 to 7.60 for pork cuts. Grain prices feature No 2 wheat corn and rye with varied values by grade and region.
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Chicago
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Ciucinnati
Detroit
Milwaukee
Bae
New York
Jubilee Parade Honors Queen Amid Crowds in London
A chaotic but celebratory London Jubilee parade honors Queen Victoria with a monumental turnout. Spectators line Bucking ham Palace and the processional route as cheers ring out and people sing. Nearly half the jubilee attendees are women, enduring long waits and crowded sidewalks under hopes for favorable weather the next day.
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Moria
Victoria
London
Buckingham Palace
Royal Procession To St Pauls Amid Grand Escort
A royal procession moves toward St Pauls with a vast show of guard, officers, and foreign dignitaries. Queen Victoria views the route from a window as the carriage and escort pass in a brilliant display featuring the Prince of Wales, the Dukes of Cambridge and Connaught, and numerous royal and military figures.
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St. Paul's
St. Pauls
Palyo
Royal Horse Guards
Washington Tost Maren
Fieturesque Northwest
Elon
Wilfred Laurier
Mirst
Prince of Wales
Dukes of
Cambridge
Connaught
Wemyss
Shen
London
Duke of Westminster
St. EL
Huyope
Sovereien
Europe
Rody the Princeas of Wales
Royal
Chrialin
Tits Royal Highnvas
Duke of Cambridge
Rugah
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Missouri
Gomez
Spain
Mieres
Oviedo
Princess Regiment
Federal Council of Switzerland
Parks
Latin Money Union
Brussels
Mt Jearns
Dhanle
Jreadwaters
Nile
Baron Dhanis
Congo Free
Ali
Questior
Han
Nielle Sam
Mitch
Dy West
Kitty Wells
Kilby
George Faucis-Phillips
Mansion House
Whitelaw Reid
Reid
del. John Hay
Hay
John Garvey
Astor
Newburgh
N. Y
Garvey
Queen Victoria
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