Blizzard Rages Across Colorado Nebraska Delaying Rail Traffic
A fierce blizzard grips Colorado and surrounding states with high winds and drifting snow. Rail traffic halted, telegraph wires down, and mining work impeded as storms lash Pueblo Denver and Omaha areas. Weather worsens from Oct 22 to 27, with widespread rail delays and potential suffering for the poor.
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Cripple Creek
Col
Pueso
Colo
Pueblo
Denven
Denver
Omana
Neb
Nebraska
South Dakota
Burlington
Rock Island
Limon
Colorado Springs
Grand Island
Union Pacific
Huron
Miller
Aberdeen
Sioux Falls
Mitchell
Inhuman Father Confesses to Drowning Girl
William Carr, a Kansas laborer unable to read or write, confesses to murdering his 3 year old daughter Hello by binding a stone to her chest and casting her breathing body into the Missouri River. The confession shows no remorse or emotion. The report also notes other crime items and scattered local incidents from Oct. 27.
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Wiliam Carr
Kansas
William Carr
Missouri
Carry
Autonomy Policy Opposed by Conservatives in Havana
In Havana on October 27 the Conservative party united in opposition to Sagasta's autonomy policy for Cuba. Dissensions exist among autonomist leaders and Conservatives vow a strong fight against granting an autonomous government, condemning Madrid's plans and the cabinet's approach.
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Taba
Havana
Cuba
Madrid
Sagasta
Chicago police purge shocks force with 434 retirements
Chief Kipley discharged 434 officers and appointed an equal number from the Star League Democratic ex police, replacing those dismissed under the prior Republican administration. The move echoes Chief Badenoch’s 1895 order, the largest general order to date, and includes the four Luetgert case detectives among those removed.
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Chicago
Kipley
Star League
Lis
Badenoch
Luetgert
Yellow Fever Record Towns Report New Cases
Yesterdays tally in Memphis shows seven new yellow fever cases with no deaths, while over a thousand residents left the city in the past day. New Orleans reports fifty nine cases and seven deaths, and Montgomery logs ten cases with one death.
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Jos
Memenis
Tenn
New Orleans
Montgomery
Ala
Board of Health
Thompson Named United States Marshal for Oklahoma
Washington reports Can ada H Thompson of Enid is appointed to the long contested United States marshal position for Oklahoma after eight months of delay. In Montana, during Richard III, actor John Griffith inadvertently slashes actor John Palmer causing a facial wound and disfigurement.
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Washington
United States
Oklahoma
Canada H. Thompson
Enid
Butrre
Mont
Maguire’s Theater
John Fay Palmer
Richmond
John Griffith
Richard
Hosworth Field
Griffith
Palmer
TRE MARKETS Market prices for grains and hay in Menem City
Live stock and grain prices shown for hard and soft wheats, spring and corn grades, oats and rye. Prices include No 2, No 4, and rejected grades with futures and packaging values. hay and straw prices listed for prairie hay, timothy, clover mixed, and oat straw, with cattle shipments noted.
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Menem
Ural
Prairie
New York Central Train Plunges Into Hudson River Disaster
A Buffalo to New York Central express train derailed when a riverbank wall caved near Garrison's station. Twenty eight lives were lost as engine, five forward cars and survivor accounts surfaced. The incident left divers recovering bodies from fifty feet of water and survivors detailing a chaotic night.
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New York Central
Hudson River
Prews City
N. Y
Buffalo and
New York State Express
Garrison’s Station
A. G Mackay
van Etten
John Foyle
John Tompkins
Williams
Buffalo
Thomas Reilly
St. Louis
Foyle
Tompkins
A. G. Mackay
Albany
Hermes
Niobe
Dynamiters Loot Blairsville Bank in Bold Heist
In Werster City Iowa on October 26 three robbers dynamited the State Bank at Blairsbury, taking 6000 dollars and wrecking the building. They fled on an Illinois Central handcar. one was shot and captured claiming the name Edward Gilleam and amnesia about accomplices and origins.
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Werster City
Iowa
State Bank
Blairsburgh
Illinois Central
Edward Gilleam
Big Indian Steal In Creek Warrants Fraud Uncovered
Washington October 27 authorities report more than ninety thousand dollars in alleged fraudulent warrants tied to Creek Nation debts in Indian Territory. Investigations name an old Creek chief and a tribal official among those implicated, with broader details still unfolding.
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Uncle Sam
Washington
United States Treasury
Indian Territory
Henry Duncan Kills Robert Foley in Avanora Ma
A fatal shooting near the old Concert house in Avanora Massachusetts leaves Robert Foley dead and Green Lemas ter wounded. Henry Duncan, driven by long standing enmity tied to Foley and Duncan's wife, is implicated in the tragedy. The incident occurred about 11:15 PM yesterday in Lawrence county.
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Henry Duncan
Robert Foley
Autors
Mon
Avanora
Lawrence County
Green Lemaster
Schlegel Acquitted on Insanity Defense in Berger Murder
Kansas City October verdict finds John Schlegel not guilty by reason of insanity for the Dr Ly man A Berger homicide in July but notes he has recovered sanity. Jury deliberated eighteen hours with initial ballots 9 to acquit and 3 for murder in the second degree.
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Dr. Berger
Kansas City
John Schlegel
Lyman A. Berger
Schlegel
Feminine Fashions and Autumn Fabrics Trends
The piece outlines popular autumn fabrics such as crepe de chine in black and colored, including Japanese crepes, and notes durability and drape with shirring and puffing. It comments on preferred skirts, waists in India silk, and black satin or grosgrain skirts, plus a shift to wraps, jackets, and dolman-like garments, stressing individual style and self-made dress items.
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Dolman
N.ledger
Jelly Making With Quinces Grapes and Wild Plums
Instructions for making autumn jellies from quince grape and wild plum juice. Step by step method covers juice extraction boiling skimming and jarring with heated sugar and a silver spoon to prevent cracking. Includes quince juice from parings optional apple addition grape ripeness and wild plum preparation as described by Ella Morris Kretschmar.
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Ella Morris Kretschmar
Oyster Preparations and Fried Tomatoes Advised
A Cincinnati Enquirer recipe outlines two oyster dishes. First, simmer two dozen large salt water oysters in their juice, then make a cream sauce with butter flour and half the oyster liquor, add seasonings, and bake six oysters in shells with parmesan crumbs. Second, fry firm tomatoes coated in egg and bread crumbs until golden.
Early 1900s Ad Touts Blood Remedy and Local News
An advertisement touts S S S blood remedy claims to cure scrofula cancer eczema and other blood diseases promising permanent poison removal. It offers free valuable books from Swift Specific Co Atlanta Ga. The piece also reports on a Santa Fe official letter praising rapid rheumatism relief after a train wreck shock and mentions heating pipes in Topeka and Atchison plans. The St. Louis Republic expands with cable news and foreign coverage while outlining subscription rates.
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W. J. Black
The
Santa Fe
Corker
Emporia
St. Louis Republic
Tast
Republic
Rock Island Line Promises Speed and Comfort for Travelers
The Rock Island Line touts fast service and luxurious equipment including vestibuled trains dining cars sleepers and chair coaches across the United States Canada and Mexico. Union Pacific also claims top service and safe timing for Kansas City Chicago St Louis and eastern cities as rail interests solicit inquiries on rates and through car service.
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Rock Island
Kansas City
Chicago
St. Louisa
Union Pacific
J. P. Ross
City
J T. Shanady
U. P
Burlington Route showcases new Elia train in Missouri travel ads
An advertisement promotes the Burlington Route train service El l leaving Kansas City and Missouri River cities daily for Chicago. It touts Sleeper Cars, Chair Cars, Dining Cars with wide observation vestibules, oak and mahogany interiors, and Havilland china. Tickets available via local agents and Missouri River cities. LW Waxley, J C Bramhall listed as agents.
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Burlington
United States
Kanana City
Missouri River
Chicago
Missouri River Cities
LW. Waxley
J.C. Bramhall
G.P. A
T. P. Asy
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MR. Thompson
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TRE Markets
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Feminine Fashions
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Canada
Mexico
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Rialto
Ninth Nd
Grand Avenue
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St Louis
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Inna Corner
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Ekansae School For the Deaf
Olathe
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