Gas plant explosion in Five Aves causes mass evacuations
A large gas plant blast in a Chicago street section forces evacuations within a mile radius as police guard homes and streets. Five workers are killed and several injured. Buildings rocked, smoke and debris fill the area, while authorities contain fires and warn residents to stay away from ruptured tanks and leaking pipes.
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Visiden
Dhe
Boul Chicoke
Peonex de Light and Coke Company
WIM
Revival Chesqo Factories Picketed Amid Labor Tensions
The strike at Revival Chesqo factories drew pickets and police action as workers protested wage and labor terms. Drivers boycott extended to furniture wagons, prompting temporary layoffs and dispersal of voters amid clashes with officers and stone throwing.
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Bienes
Iin
Briyvers Minion
He Furniture Wegon Drivera Todiay
Decien
Firmitires
Sayen
Cellog
Chatr
Alice
Erisl Cind
Railroads grilled over cattle shipment rates testimony heard
Officials from two railroads, including A F Gailey of Santa Fe and R M Calkins of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul, testified before the interstate commerce commission about stock shipment rates. Cattle raisers of the southwest had charged exorbitant charges, deeming live stock traffic the most expensive freight handled by railroads.
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Nien
Southwest
Interstate Commerce Commission
A. F. Gailey
Santa Fe
R.M. Calkins
Sistant
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul
War Department Ends Officer Phone Privileges
Washington November 2 Acting Secretary Oliver orders all War Department officers and officials to pay for their personal telephone service or drop the phones entirely. The move targets army headquarters and posts, trimming privileges and reducing annual reports to bare statements to curb a projected deficit for the next fiscal year.
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War Department
Washington
Oliver
Hureaus
Tand
Richards
Hitchcock
Nscat
Iit
Tragic Italian Tenement Fire Kills Twelve in Brooklyn
At 186 Broadway near Williamaburg Brooklyn a deadly blaze in a three story Italian tenement kills twelve residents from two families the Hols and Polognio. Father Charles Poglonio 33 and son Tony 13 die from burns while others perish from smoke. Fire began in a grocery cellar storing inflammable items delaying alarms and hindering escape as fire crews battled the flames amid a frightened crowd.
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York
Roucnal
Williamaburg
Brooklyn
Marana Hols
Charles Polognio
Charles Poglonio
Tony Criote
Uney
Nremen
Antonio Gliambolos
Phe Glumbolos
Vie
Faith in Faith Healing Fails as Smallpox Enters Home
Mrs. Waterbury, a Chicago Christian Scientist who believed faith could ward off smallpox, contracted the disease and is being treated in an isolation hospital. Her sister-in-law says her beliefs have been strained and broken after a quarantine exposed her and her family to the illness. Her mother and another son remain in quarantine.
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Chicago
W. C. Waterbury
Faith
Elba
Health Department
Arsenal Blown Up by the Japs Second Squadron Sails
Fragmentary dispatches describe Japanese torpedo and artillery actions against Port Arthur fortifications, with reports of Russian attempts to defend and a Baltic Fleet division passing through Danish waters toward the North Sea, as governments mobilize support and observers assess likely outcomes.
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Danish
North Sea
Electric Locomotive Triumph At New York Central Test
In Sehenecady New York Central trains tested an electric locomotive near town on November 21. The electric locomotive drew praise for power and speed, easily outperforming steam rivals and reaching nearly seventy miles per hour. Smoke filled the air as crews pushed for victory in this landmark railroad race.
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New York Central
Sehenecady
Yiits
Nelal Trina
New York Central Railroad
York City
Thewchote
Niles
Tragedy in Wyandotte Ended in Double Shots
Detroit reports the bodies of Henry Hillebrand and a Detroit woman found shot in a buggy in Wyandotte. Police suspect murder followed by suicide. The woman is Mrs W J Miller of Detroit. Unclear who fired the shots as husband hints she refused to elope with Hillebrand.
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Detroit
Henry Hillebrand
Wyandotte
Mra. W. J. Miller
Millebrand
Hillebrand
War Minister Huertas Resigns Amid Panama Turmoil
General Huertas, Panama's war minister, resigned this morning with the president accepting. General Yuandia named to supreme command as the army remains intact. Censorship on telegraphs lifted. Huertas cites avoiding bloodshed and his love for Panama. Isthmians lament his modesty and popularity.
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Panama
Huertas
Actjor
Yuandia
War Office
Huertus
Isthmians
America's Cup sailing plans shift to later race date
The New York Yacht Club ends hopes for a next year challenge with a rule requiring ten months' notice. International races may be sailed in August or September under existing regulations. The Baltic left Liverpool this month, and doubts linger over a possible challenge. Members face high costs to fund the Reliance and Defender, with half a million dollars spent or pledged.
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Tucva
Baltic
England
Liverpool
Thomas
New York
Yieht Club
Question Raised On Date Of Pension Commissioner Ware Resignation
Washington November 21 a question has been raised about when Pension Commissioner Ware's resignation takes effect. The resignation was dated November 13 and accepted by the president the next day. No operative date was stated and no commissioner has served since acceptance leaving duties in doubt.
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Washington
Ware
Solomon
Hat Ab
Tyan Fama
Prominent Illinois Doctor’s Death Reveals Double Life Romance
A Marmington physician Dr TC Conklin dies on November 21 revealing a hidden marriage to a Miss Stool and a past wife. Administratrix of his estate searches records in Lewiston while his widow and two sons confront long buried relations and potential claims. The West wife plans a legal action against the estate as the inquiry unfolds amid a troubled domestic history.
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Illinois
TC. Conklin
Marmington
Wis
Wisdeh
Lewiston
Seaik
Edward
Actress on Trial Faces Circumstantial Evidence Case
The trial of the actress opens with district attorney Hind stating the case will rely on circumstantial evidence and expert testimony. Defense counsel Levy questions whether the defendant's past relationship with the deceased could prejudice jurors, as potential jurors retire fearing impressions of the defendant’s personal life.
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Pin
Lemporgmenty
Hind
Pusson
Tin Patterson
Alis
Asaldiant
Young
Levy
Caesar’ Young
Rockefeller Loses Yet Gains From Gas Dividends
New York November 21 The Standard Oil directors declared a 7 a share dividend payable December 15, bringing yearly Standard Oil dividends to 15 a share, down from 44 the previous year and 19 in 1902. Rockefeller, owning about 400000 shares, will net 14.4 million dollars this year versus 17.6 million last year, offset by a 0.5 point rise in Consolidated Gas dividends to 24 per cent quarterly, lifting the gas stock to a 20 per cent basis. The article notes the eight year dividend record of Standard Oil.
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New York
Standard Oil
John D. Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Consolidated Gas
Romance of a Woman Apostate Shocks Washington Society
The Catholic University of America trustees probe Marquise Des Monstiers Renunciation of Catholic faith follows her past ties as society figure in Washington. Bishop Spalding declines comment while Rector O Connell seeks Rome’s input and links the matter to Waggaman’s recent university losses. Caldwell family donations and courtly ties color a long, storied arc from Laetare honors to contested faith.
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Board of Trustees
The
Catholic University of America
Marquise Des Monstiers
Maury Gwendolin Caldwell
Spalding
Peoria
Marquise Des Monsters
Catholic University
Marquise
Miss Caldwell
O'Connell
Rome
Thomas E. Waggaman
Thetiy
Notre Dame University
United States
Mira Caldwell
Catholic University At
Leo
Monetary Reform in Mexico Aligns Dollar with Half Dollar
President Diaz endorses Limantour plan for monetary reform and a congress bill. The system maintains silver as money medium with altered weight and fineness, fixing gold value to 75 grains, equaling US half dollar. Mints suspend new dollar coinage but continue subsidiary coins and export-only dollars. Reimportation barred. aim to steady silver market without altering current stance.
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Diaz
Limantour
Congress
Liman
United States
Mexico
Street Car Struck At Queen Street Crossing
A street car with trainer attached ran past the crossing gates and was hit by a Montreal freight train at Queen Street. The crash killed an infant and another passenger died later. A warrant was issued for motorman William Armstrong on a manslaughter charge.
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Toronto
Ont
Queen Street
Grand ‘Trin
Montreal
Byyry
Senser
Wied
Wodgin
Hobie ThaCh
James Alamisturong
Onisyear
JH Robinson
Minnie Mahaffey
Russell
Stevens
William Armstrong
Italy Explains On Genoa Incident With Baltimore Officers
In Genoa last September a Baltimore officers' party was attacked and insulted in a restaurant. Commander Briggs notified Washington, no guidance received, Ambassador Meyer pressed the foreign office. The inquiry found the incident of no importance and no intention to offend the United States.
Monarchs of Portugal Publicly Honored in London Visit
King Charles and Queen Amela of Portugal rode in a London procession and lunched at Gould Hall as guests of the lord mayor and corporation. Local authorities presented addresses at several stops along the route during their November visit.
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Portugal
London
Charles
Amela
Gould Hall
Fair to stay open at world’s fair as weather allows
The St Louis exposition will not close November 30 as set by Congress, with officials planning to stay open as long as weather permits. Airship contests extended to December 5 and gates may remain open longer if government objections are avoided. Admission for the extra period likely 25 cents. Explosion on fire in Decatur Indiana caused $100000 loss with three injured.
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Noy
Fon
Pire
Ula Dathes
Horlern
United Sinsey
Liberaaris Palace
Salynce Corpa
Louk Jefferson Rumrds
Louisiana
Tire
P. Davis
Missouri World's Fair Commission
St. Louis
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Stevens
Decatur
Til
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