Nine Drown in Wake of City Water Reservoir Break
In Charlotte on November 4 a municipal reservoir near central Wington Salem NC broke at 5 am releasing about 400,000 gallons. Nine people drowned and four or five injured as the north side collapsed onto homes of Martin Peoples. water flooded to Below pond half a mile away. Four tenement houses were washed away. The city planned to drain the pond to recover bodies after the surge of water. The reservoir dating from 1881 had been sold to the city ten years earlier and a new sand pipe project had recently been completed.
Dynamite Blast Under Bow Street Bridge Rocks Mount Vernon
A massive blast in Mount Vernon New York shakes the area as 2400 pounds of dynamite explode beneath Bow Street Bridge at 1 o clock. The event, likely killing one man in charge of the grimy blast and injuring nearly 40 others, sends debris skyward and holes the ground. Windows shatter within a quarter mile. buildings suffer plaster and stone damage as the New York, New Haven Hartford line is used to clear a path for widening track.
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Miners Die in Nantichoke Mine Disaster Near Warfaes
Ten men were killed and three seriously injured when a mine carriage failed to stop in Nantichoke. The lowered miners plunged about 1,100 feet, then 300 more into a samp water-filled shaft. Rescue attempts were hindered. recovery may take days.
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Torpedo Boat Missing From Admiral Rosontvensky Fleet
Algiers reports a torpedo boat from Admiral Rosontvensky s squadron missing at the port. If true, it aligns with days of rumors that the admiral fired on his own ships. He had explained a lost boat after the Dogger Bank tragedy and said one disappeared.
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Arrival of commercial provola stirs Viadivostok scene
Viadivostok reports great excitement over a shipment of much needed supplies. A heavy storm lashed the area as winter set in. General Artamanoff, chief of division, departed after a farewell by naval attaches and locals.
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Russia Again After Fleet in New Warship Bid
London dispatches report the Russian government renewing efforts to buy Chilean and Argentine warships via William Rollins & Co. of New York, as authorities pursue naval expansion.
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Thanksgiving Proclamation Issued by President Roosevelt
Warrington nov 2 the president yesterday issued the thanksgiving day proclamation set for november 24 observance by all people at home and abroad secretary hay transmitted the proclamation from the state department the text bids a day of festival and thanks to almighty god and urges worship and reflection across the nation the document notes peace prosperity and a shared duty to uphold liberty and religion across the republic and the world china refuses to let Russians sail in chefoo on nov 4 russian torpedo boat destroyer ryjeshitelol was sent out of use harbor august 12 but at arrival in shanghai permission to sail was rescinded by pe kin authorities and the russian crew returned to shore
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Veasuville crater cone falls with roar at Mount Veasuville
Naplea reports the crater cone of Mount Veasuville, formed in the late eruption, fell into the crater today. Explosions shook the mountain as a black ash column spread, drifting over surrounding country within a radius of 26 miles before subsiding.
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Smuggling Ring Foiled at Hoboken Dock
New York dispatch reports Custom agents arrested a longshoreman in Hoboken while removing a bag from a dock containing 50 ounces of drug weed. The man claimed the bag was given aboard a steamer from Europe with instructions to deliver it to an address in Manhattan for payment.
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Northern railroad contracts let for Seattle depot and docks
J. D. Farrell, assistant to President EN of the Great Northern, arrived from St. Paul with news that contracts for the Seattle union depot and major dock improvements have been awarded. Depot to be built by a Chicago firm.
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J. D. Farrell
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Chicago
California Arrow makes controlled flight at World’s Fair
At St Louis on November 2, Krakenshoe from Toledo commanded the California Arrow airship under Captain Thomas Baldwin of San Francisco. The craft flew 2,000 feet high, circled, and descended smoothly over the World’s Fair grounds as spectators cheered.
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Philippine currency changes boost insular circulation
The insular affairs bureau released a report from the civil governor of the Philippines showing currency effects. Exports of Mexican pesos rose as free currency taxes took effect, while Spanish-Filipino pesos flowed into and out of the treasury. October's new coin circulation increased by about 1.3 million pesos, with nearly 600,000 Spanish-Filipino pesos on hand for recoinage.
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Washington
Bureau of Insular Affairs
Philippines
Northern trawlers damaged by Russian squadron attack
Four commissioners sent by the board of trade and owners report after examiningOctober 26 damage to Northern trawlers. They confirm some vessels were seriously damaged by shelling and machine gun fire, with trawlers and gear destroyed. Fragments of a four inch shell burst on deck of the trawler Thrash and other evidence of a deadly and wanton attack were found.
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London
Board of Trade and Owners
Foreign Office
Japan War Budget Outline Reveals Large Tax Hike
Tokio reports preliminary budget estimates for January March 1905 and the next fiscal year. War expenses are placed at 985 million dollars with ordinary costs at 60 million. Proposal calls for raising taxation to 46 million and cutting administrative and public works spending by 45 million to fund war.
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Eighteen Coffins Shipped After Mine Explosion Tragedy
In Trinidad Colorado on November 2 a shipment of eighteen coffins was sent for the burial of victims from a recent mine explosion. Officials state fourteen men were in the mine at the time. none are expected to be found alive as recovery continues and officials canvass the town for details.
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Colo
Tersio
Rock Mountain Coal and Iron Company
Chinese Bandits Grow Active Along Rail Line
Harbin November 2 reports rising bandit activity along the railway. Chinese bandits are reinforced by Japanese agents in Russian, Chinese and European disguises offering large rewards to those aiding the Russian commissaries, aiming to cripple Russian supply operations.
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Harbin
Russians accused of firing on own ships in North Sea doubt
London reports growing naval opinion that a Russian torpedo boat may have been sunk by its own fleet during the North Sea incident. Officers discuss damaged torpedo boats reaching Cherbourg, possible Moscow blame shifting, and doubts about Baltic fleet detention plans.
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United States Land Office Notices Highlight Directors and Clerk
The excerpt lists United States Land Office proceedings with names including receiver Heppner, school district metric, and directors T. J. Kee E. M. Shutt J. M. Hager along with Clerk L. Wriggs, indicating a formal notice of appointments or actions. The fragment references the Dallas Gregg Register and procedural roles.
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Naval flaw found in Ohio class battleship design
The Chronicle reports naval officers hidden flaw in the new battleship Ohio. Armor is omitted around the after end of the superstructure housing ten 6 inch guns creating a vulnerable area to enemy fire and possible engine room damage. The Ohio and sister ships Maine Missouri Wisconsin Alabama Illinois share the defect.
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The Milwaukee Pioneer Limited Railway Ad Ya Read
The Milwaukee is a familiar name for the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway. It runs the Pioneer Limited trains daily between St. Paul and Chicago and between Omaha and Chicago. It offers connections with all Transcontinental lines and features luxurious coaches with electric lights and steam heat. Ensure tickets read via The Milwaukee to any U S or Canada point. available at all ticket agents.
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Rates and information address contact details
For rates, pamphlets or other information address J. W. Caser Trev. Pass. Agent H. 8 Rows General Agent Portland Oregon.
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Elevator Collapse Sinks Ontario Elevator in Buffalo Slip
The Ontario elevator collapsed today in Buffalo and sank into Evane slip waters. It held about 870000 bushels of barley with a large portion at the bottom. Loss of grain and building estimated at 350000 dollars. Superintendent Charles Bartholomy, 62, severely injured. Built 15 years ago and had operated recently. Collapse traced to weakened foundation.
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Baltic fleet fires on own torpedo boats in North Sea
Petersburg authorities acknowledge that the Baltic fleet fired on its own torpedo boats in the North Sea, mistaking them for Japanese warships. The torpedo boats, also under the false impression that the enemy was near, returned fire, causing minor damage to several vessels.
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North Sea
Panama Dispatches Report Widespread Colombian Unrest
Advices from Caves describe great discontent across Panama and throughout Colombia, signaling unstable conditions and growing tensions in the region. Local observers note mounting public irritation and potential political friction impacting neighboring areas.
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