Bokhara Sinks in Typhoon Off Sand Island
Hong Kong special reports the Peninsular and Oriental steamer Bokhara wrecked in a violent typhoon between Dermosa and the Chinese mainland. All aboard perished except twenty three, including crew and passengers, as the cargo of specie and silk was valued highly. The Bombay and Porpoise searched after the missing ship.
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Chinsoe
Hong Kong
Shanghai
Bombay
Sand Island
Iland
Dermosa
Terrible Colorado Snow Storm Claims Lives and Livestock
Denver reports detail the deadly storm along the Rock Island line from Colorado Springs to the Kansas border. A track walker near Falcon froze to death. three hundred sheep and their herder perished near Mattison. cattle losses exceed three hundred between Colorado Springs and Limon. An unknown laborer died near Pesolls and Charles Beattice a 33 year old granite cutter in Colorado Springs. J B Wolf a miner near Boulder also died. Further fatality reports are expected as rail service resumes.
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Colorado
Denver
Rock Island
Colorado Springs
Kansas Line
Falcon
Mattison
Leimian
Kansas Huo
Boulder
J. B. Wolf
Indian hangings shock Arizona town after child assault attempt
In Ashford Arizona Lizzie Nichols eight on horseback was attacked by an Indian who dragged her from the horse and nearly choked her. The assailant escaped three times before the mother found the girl in a state from the attempted crime. An angry mob seized the suspect and hanged him to a telegraph pole then riddled the body with bullets leaving it to hang. An inquest returned a verdict of death by hanging and gunshot wounds by unknown parties.
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Ashford
Arizona
Lizzie Nichols
Besidgg
Soit Ee UC Doe
Immigrants Scarce At Port In Unprecedented Week
New York reports the first week with no arrivals at the port immigration authorities. Various briefs note capital formation in Trenton, gas and oil excitement in Glencoe, land price surges, a possible Telegraph Company absorption by Western Union, a dull new trial for a corner case, cholera riot court actions, a Homestead strike editorial, a track record by Kittle Bayard, and an option on 250 acres in Wilkes-Barre.
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York
Mammoth coal vein found near Schuylkill County tract
Civil engineer Smith reports a thorough exam showing strong evidence of a huge anthracite seam beneath a tract bought for 10000 dollars. Core drilling yielded a 17 percent foot sample and suggests the full thickness may span the property, potentially boosting value to millions for Smith and company.
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Schuylkill County
Smith
Ymvan
Sill Means
Storm Sweeps Colorado and New York Tragedy Follows
A Colorado storm disrupts telegraph lines across the state and Utah with widespread wind damage and fallen wires endangering horses and riders. Separately in New York a nine month old dies after being found on a sidewalk as a mother sought aid. Kansas reports a Missouri Pacific express train held up near Coffeyville amid uncertain details. Calcutta reports Chinese clashes in the Chin hills as British forces move. Homestead sees the last state troops depart amid quiet strike watch.
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Denver
Colo
Colorado
Utah
New York
Broadway
Gaetano Trappino
Chicago
Italy
Trappino
Sulla
Kansas City
Missouri Pacific
Cuney
Tyre
Coffeyville
Daltons
Pacific Express Company
Wichita
Kan
Father of the Dalton boys Reflects on Sons Deaths
Byron A. Dalton of Independence Kansas traveled to Pueblo Colorado to visit his daughter and speak about his infamous sons. He attributes their demise to novels and famous outlaws, laments failed upbringing, and asserts his sons were not cowards though they chose a life of crime. He says the family remains heartbroken but loves them still.
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Hutt
Pueblo
Colo
Byron A. Dalton
Independence
Kan
Mr. Dalton
Dalton Boys
James Boys
James
Mother
Coffeyville
Dalton
Hals
Prosperous New York Trade Report From Dun and Co
Dun and Co Weekly Review of Trade reports broad improvements across sectors. Exports shrinkage ends with a $1.5 million rise. imports stay large and foreign exchange falls. Chicago notes record receipts in wheat oats and barley. corn up dramatically. cattle hogs and dairy rise. eastern shipments strong.
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New York
Dun & Co
Chicago
St. Louis
Kansas City
Denver
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Omaha
May Cause Trouble in Chinatown Riot Fears Rise
Mayhem fears grip Los Angeles as a Chinatown murder case sparks threats of raids. Fernando Quijada, a boy son of a farmer, was strangled after allegedly being enticed into an opium joint. Police pursue a Chinese suspect as Spanish Americans demand action. Odessa reports drought in South Russia worsens famine risk. northern Caucasus harvests reach 125 million poods, prompting credit extensions for Nessarabia and Kherson proprietors.
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Los Angles
Fernando Quijada
Bate Evertae Dy Ameer Terest
Chinatown
Ituassia
Odessa
Russia
Nessarabia
Kherson
Bandit Christie Flees As Authorities Retreat
Marshals and deputies pursuing Ned Christie withdraw after surround by his allies. Fort Smith reinforcements delayed, forcing a retreat. City officials plan a renewed effort once troops arrive.
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Tablequah
L. T
Ned Christie
Christioe
Fort Smith
Uurris
Voters Learn Australian Ballot Methods at Sioux City
Voters in Sioux City attend schools of instruction on the Australian ballot system as parties prepare for the upcoming election. The article describes booth setup, ballot preparation, straight ticket and individual candidate voting rules, and allowances for those who cannot read or mark the ballot. It also notes time limits, supervisor assistance, and employer leave for voting.
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Sioux City
Arty
biNot
Salix Fire Destroys Town. Only Elevators and Factory Stand
A blaze in Salix twelve miles south of Sioux City wiped out the business district and most homes. The fire started when a match spilled into an oil barrel, spreading rapidly to four blocks of buildings. Loss is estimated at 75,000 to 100,400 dollars with insurance unlikely to cover half. residents seek aid and temporary shelter.
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Salix
Sioux City
Ridger Jorand
Jecand
Town Faces Night of Ruin and Rebuilding After Fire
After a big blaze, many men were left shelterless as flames ruined storefronts. Business leaders vow to secure temporary quarters within days and restart commerce soon. most structures will be rebuilt promptly.
Suspected murder lighting a rural Iowa case unfolds
A Marshall County farmer J B Horton dies after a fall near State Center with neighbors claiming a beating by Jones and Nolan. Sheriff's inquest exhumed the body amid questions of a supposed wagon accident and possible foul play. The report also notes Iowa insurance disputes, a Des Moines gas poisoning incident, and multiple local accidents and deaths across surrounding towns.
Killing frost, suicides, strikes, and crimes in Iowa
Des Moines reports the first killing frost of the season while crops seem safe. Anna Griffin, 19, shot herself in Davenport with A W Billings present. A Burling ton siblings poison themselves but survive. Polk County miners strike idle mines and wage dispute persists. Train assault, jail cases, and a Dubuque man’s manslaughter case fill a broad regional update. The World’s Fair Iowa delegation is named with a bodyguard plan.
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Davenport
Anna Griffin
A. W. Billings
Dubuque
Fernincron
Burlington
Des Moines
William Windom
Iowa Iron Works
Jupar E.S. Sampson
Sigourney
Statd Peastey
Congress
Weaver
James M. Ryan
Galena
William Ryan
Iowa
Akerly
Lisbon
Ear Stanwood
Gereran Stank
Waterloo
Hennessy
Polk County
Es “Moines Coal Company
Neir
Charles Cooper
Joseph Cooper
Cooper
Charles
Hal
George Holzer
Iistake
Cooper Gate
Holzer
J. B. Horta
State Center
Rhodes
Jones
Hurto
Nolan
Wurto
Nolani
George Mulholland
Frank Mulqueeny
Mulholland
Mulqueeny
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