Worst Gale Sweeps Atlantic Coast With High Winds
A fierce gale from 35 to 90 mph battered the Atlantic coast. New Jersey and Long Island coastal towns suffered extensive damage as tides rose high and buildings on beaches collapsed. Vessels were stranded, rail lines washed out, and reports say a ship went down near Cape May though unconfirmed.
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New York
New Jersey
Long Taian
Long Island
Vermont
Maryland
Virginia
Unkts
Cape May
GEO M PULLMAN WILL BE FILED IN PROBATE
The last will and testament of Geo A L Pullman will be filed in probate court this week. Executors Robert Lincoln and Norman Keam, relatives present at reading, will reveal few details until filing and publication. Lincoln says the will contains large bequests to public and charitable institutions and will be published at the earliest possible moment.
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Cmeaco
Geo
AL Pullman
Robert Lincoln
Norman
Keam
Tillionaire
Linen
Alt
Lincoln Sid
Palanan
Jil
Mountains Ablaze In Pennsylvania Linked To Wide Spread Fire
Vast wildfires rage in the Laurmiville area destroying thousands of acres. Fire winds and panic spread as a long blaze scorches the countryside along the Younghiogheny River. Authorities report massive losses and ongoing efforts to contain the flames.
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Penuaylvania
Guemxinuna
Pas
Laurmiville
Lewie
Younghiogheny River
Cincinnati
Wilsons Report on River Harbor Fortifications and Costs
Gen. Wilson, chief of engineers, submits annual War Department report detailing river and harbor improvements and fortifications. It lists 1895-99 coast defense costs, harbor defenses, mines, and related salaries, with 1896 expenditures at 18.46 million dollars and 1899 outlines for Mississippi, Missouri, and Illinois projects including extensive canal and river work across multiple states.
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Wilson
Army
Secretary of War
Upper Mississippi Iver
Ohio
Alis Souri
Leek
Bety Minneapolis
Mississippi River
Ohio River
Missouri River
Sioux City
Iowa
Osage River
Missouri River Commission
Chicago River
Calumet T Harbor
Calumet River
Tujnins
Illnois and Mississippi Canal
Jean Se. Paul
Secretary Wilson Seeks Improved Crop Statistics System
Secretary Wilson plans a major reorganization of the agriculture department's statistics division after a ten day Ohio trip. He aims to consolidate with the weather bureau, overhaul field agents and correspondents, and make the data as reliable as possible for farmers and officials.
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Wilson
Wasnington
Department of Agriculture
Ohio
Division of Statistics
Weather Bureau
Ubing
Carl Rodnan
Evely
Must Wed or Leave Home Novel Dismays Daughters
A retired engineer faces a legal moral dilemma as four daughters contend over marriage, guardianship, and family duty. The story centers on whether a father should constraint his daughters or allow marriage under social expectations and legal limits.
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Fouts
Wdach
Botharl
Malwart Dens
Oman
Cliston
Lotta
Ejla
Marziel
Hawaiian Antis Plan Commission to Fight Annexation
A group of Hawaii opponents to annexation has decided to send a five member commission to Washington to oppose ratification. A prominent local figure notes growing sentiment among Germans on the issue and reports discussions about German alignment with the United States in the treaty context.
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Cmnt
Hillston
Washington
San Franciscus
Therming
Germany
United States
New Roller Boat Tested by Inventor Knapp
Inventor Expecta announces a roller boat trial with two concentric cylinders and annular gears to drive a shell along the water at high speed. Knapp predicts potential speeds of sixty miles an hour in open water, though he remains cautious about achieving such performance. The design may influence future ocean steamer records and faces skepticism. In a separate federal ruling, Judge Vanlord contends Chinese wives and children of merchants in the U S may not require passports from the Chinese government to enter the country, a decision that could affect future immigration.
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Knapp
Seatree
Wash
Vanlord
Federal Court
Three Miners Buried in Weveland Lake Mine Incident
Three miners were buried after a cavern collapsed at the Weveland Lake Mine in IsurEsasa Michigan. Fouren Mur fone was killed, Gust Varbon was mortally injured, and a third unnamed man remained trapped. Separate notice reports Admiral Worden burial in Pawling County with ceremony details.
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IsurEsasa
Mich
Weveland Lake
Admiral Worden
Tobn L. Worden
Pawling
Dueh
Ass County
Raay
Fatal Gil City Fire Kills Three and Injures Seven
Three die and seven are badly burned in a hotel fire that destroyed the Hotel Brooklyn at Kelletville, twenty five miles southeast of Gil City. The blaze started on the second floor of the double boarded three story building. many escaped by jumping, but all sustained burns. Authorities suspect a lamp knocked over during a toothache related wake up.
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City
Brooklyn
Kelletville
Oi) City
Tucker
Final Settlement In Sight For Union Pacific and Oregon Short Line
Reported near certainty of a final settlement between Union Pacific and Oregon Short Line. General Passenger Agent Lomax expected this week to settle disputes and restore normal operations. Western roads hold talks on other issues, pledging to address Lomax’s requests and end three months of demoralization.
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Union Pacific
Oregon
Mreo Lomax
Westermi Jines
Plunges Into River as Wall Collapses Train Disaster
New York's Buffalo and New York special, train 46 on the New York Central and Hudson River Railroad, derailed after plunging into the Hudson River near Garrison's station. A 10 o’clock Sunday arrival failed as the engine and two cars sank in ten feet of water.
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River Wall
New York
Buffalo and
New York Central and
Hudson River
Garrison’s
Mie River
Lynch Hysteria Follows Brutal Assault Reported
A violent attack in a Tirwial Anank area is described with disorderly details. A local man named William Carter allegedly assaulted a young woman near her home and dragged her away, prompting fear of vigilante action. The piece mentions arrests and potential charges, along with unrelated notes on other crimes and fatalities from various places.
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Ohio
Wiliam Carter
Carter
Mas
Ant
Georgs
Monetary Commission Adjourns to November
Monetary commission adjourns until November 2 with a practical agreement on reform outlines. A public statement of findings will be prepared after reassembly, though its content remains undisclosed. Tippman dies of his wounds after a New York shooting. Adolph Lippman, attorney for Travelers Life, shot himself at Bank of Commerce building. He died Wednesday. despondence from setbacks suspected. In New York, Col. Roberts A Ammen and William S Wood recently arrested on complaints involving TE Dean Co. sources dispute criminal intent claims. no evidence found.
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Monetary Commission
Wascixerron
Tippman
New York
Adolph Lippman
Travelers” Life Insurance Company
Wite
Bank of Commerce i
Meyday
Dindsan Street
Imsmere
Col
Roberts A. Ammen
William S. Wood
Samuel Selfies
TE. Dean Co
Keller
Anon
Ward
Calvin Shaddock
Tes Moines
William Shaddock
Calvin
Dreard
Galvin
Mercy Hospital
Pullman Funeral at Grace Cemetery and Residency
The funeral for George M. Pullman was held at the family residence and Grace Cemetery. Friends and business associates gathered from various regions to honor the sleeping car magnate.
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Pullman
George M. Pullman
Gracetamed
Wis
Novel Klondike Scheme Promoter Aims 100000 Profit
Charles West of Portland plans a Alaska venture to supply Daw son with Christmas dinners using 28 dogs and 10 sleds. He stocks 3843 dozen eggs 1.5 tons poultry and oysters worth 359. He freezes goods aboard the Elder and expects to sell poultry at 52 per pound and oysters at 100 times cost. Dawson prices may rise to 35 per dozen eggs by Christmas.
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Pawson
Port Laxnp
Ore
Charles Jr. West
Alaska
Elder
Dawson
Dyea
Vest
Sage Forming Syndicate for Union Pacific at President's Request
New York World reports Russell Sage invited by President Kinley to form a Union Pacific syndicate to satisfy the government's full claim. Sage's reps say subscriptions totaling 75 million dollars were raised within two hours of the announcement, with notable sums from R T Wilson & Co Samuel Thomas D M McAlpin Kessler & Co Bank of the State of New York and William Waldorf Astor among others.
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Russell Sage
New York
the World
Wail Street
Mel Kinley
Union Pacific Railway
Union Pacific
Sage
Kessler & Co
Bank of the State of New York
William Waldorf Astor
Indians Arm Cherokees Over Trial Government Change
Secret reports indicate Cherokees have secretly armed themselves and are securing large quantities of ammunition for weeks. The Dawes Commission and Washington attorney actions spark resistance to any change in tribal government. Strong sentiment against the treaty exists among Cherokees, led by informed leaders prepared to oppose external attempts.
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Font Smirig
Dero
Werselves
Washington
Dawes Commission
Yerkes Telescope Donation and Explosions Report
Yerkes Observatory telescope gift transfer completes with Chicago University control and the world’s largest refractor emphasized. Somali conflict reports describe widespread devastation and livestock losses. Detroit Can Company boiler explosion injures multiple workers with two fatalities, investigation pending. The attorney general moves to retry Luellert this week.
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Yerkes
Chicago University
Charles T. Yerkes
Chicago
Nowh Thuysday
Yirkes
William QR. Harper
Wilteh
Aatranumare
Wheat and livestock price quotations from Chicago and Detroit markets
A fragmented OCR listing shows current quotations for wheat corn oats rye and livestock across Chicago Detroit and Milwaukee markets. Prices cover No. 2 and other grades for hogs sheep and cattle with ranges and per bushel or hundredweight figures, reflecting a volatile commodities day.
Grain Gambling Backed by Iowa Supreme Court Ruling
The Iowa Supreme Court in Coun Selman & Co. v Reichart held contracts for grain intended only to speculate on price without delivery are gambling contracts, requiring seller participation in intent to void. The decision hinges on whether both parties share the gambling intent and delivery was never meant. Odd Fellows meeting in Davenport postponed orphan’s home decision, with opinions split among Indianola Jefferson and no action for now.
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Coun Selman & Co
Manuel Reichart
Cass District Court
Grand Jorge of
Odd Fellows
Davenport
Indianola
Jefferson
Uowas
Uresattte
Aes Grand Jodie
Ladianyla and
Connell Binlls
Ottumwa to Host Eighth National Epworth League Convention
The Iowa Epworth Leaguers plan their eighth national convention in Ottumwa with expected large attendance. State officers coordinate plans while Cedar Rapids hosted the prior meeting. details include dates, speakers, and anticipated scope of the event.
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Ottumwa
Iowa
Epworth
Taya
Athesas Po
Rerson
B.A. Beeson
Marshallteen
Gedari Rapids
Iowa Soldiers
Cal
Heeson
Family First Law Changes Wills And Administrations
A proposed overhaul of probate law would alter how full age individuals dispose of property by will. The draft limits gifts to churches and religious institutions while preserving homestead and spousal exemptions, affecting distributions after debts.
Bank Wrecked and Robbers Use Dynamite at Blairsburg Bank
Robbers dynamited the State Bank of Blairsbury on Sunday at 3 o clock, smashing a plate glass window and wrecking the building. They stole securities and cash, but left as townsfolk woke. In the escape, they fired on a passerby, wounding two, while another accomplice was captured.
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State Bank of
Blairsbury
Janes Con
Edward Gillicoin
Tragedy Follows Barroom Banter in Covington
In Covington a gathering at a local mill prompted a fatal shooting after a quarrel over a revolver. J. I. Usher and W. Howland were involved as the weapon discharged, fatally wounding Rowland. A police arrest followed with charges of manslaughter under a local magistrate. The community awaited further details at a family gathering later that evening.
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Usher
Covington
W. Rowland
Ollver
Toll
W. Howland
Ye Millwaukes
Rowland
Tigers
Dail
Rangland Fawvereil
Revelver Amt
Rewlaue
Boule
Fewlin Head Om William Henan Story of a Rural Family Crisis
Farmer near La favella, Fewlin Head Om William Henan, fled home amid family troubles. Neighbors feared he might harm wife and children. a warrant was issued and a constable journeyed to arrest him. He arrived to face charges after a violent altercation with a neighbor.
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Fewlin
William Henan
Lafavella
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