Terrible cigar box factory explosion injures many
A boiler in Henry H. Slip & Co cigar box factory at Randolph street exploded tearing the rear wall, starting a blaze that destroyed two upper floors and sheds. Dozens were injured, one girl missing, Carrie Bruger aged 13, with two hours later Carrie Brumer found dead under timbers. Fire loss estimated at 17000 dollars and insured.
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Painapetriuta
Henry H. Slip & Co
Randolph Street
Randulph Street
Humes
Carrie Bruger
Ella Stacker
Carrie Miller
Emma Muller
Mary F. Knecht
Amanda Cook
John Pollock
Joseph Reiman
John Elingelbaffer
George Campbell
Daniel Freiz
J. M. Tutley
A. G C. Cresswell
Oress
Annie Waultiner
Dantardly Deed Arrest in Portsmouth
Daniel Crowley aged 60 was arrested in Portsmouth New Hampshire on November 11 charged with assault with intent to kill. He allegedly beat his wife an elderly woman poured kerosene on her clothing and set it on fire and she was badly burned and may die. He denies setting her afire claiming the blaze was accidental.
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Portsmouth
N H
Daniel Crowley
Crowley
Floods in Italy and storms in Spain hit headlines
Reports describe the Pa and Ghize rivers overflowing in Italy, flooding towns including Alberga and Omosuha with drowning losses. Separately, Spain endures severe storms causing wrecks and disrupted telegraph lines. Other items note political shifts and a prize fight in Middlesex with possible fatalities.
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Marlington
Middlesex
Spain
Fhat Express Robbery and the Frothingham Link
Evidence in the express robbery case shows messenger Frothingham possibly an accessory or willing participant. A grand jury penman links three letters signed Jim Cummings to a single author and possibly to Frothingham. Investigators found sheets bearing copies of W. J. Barrett’s signature from the messenger’s trunk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sr. Locis
Messenger Frothingham
Jim Cummings
Frothingham
W. J. Barrett
Expresa Company
Declined to Officiate in Southwestern Passenger Meet
W B Shat tuck, general passenger agent of the Ohio and Mississippi, declined the commission as South Western passenger association official. Kansas City reports a light snow and minor damages to the street railroad line with fenders added after a $8,500 verdict, bringing total damages to $12,000 in two days. Bonds totaling $20,000 were voted to aid the Kansas City and Pacific railroad linking Parsons to Coffeyville, via Parsons and Pacific railway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cmicace
W. B. Shattuc
South Western Passener Association
Kansas City Briefs
Kansas City
Wichitie and Pressonton
Kansas
Street Cable Railroad Company
Parsons, Kas
Kansas City & Pacific Railroad
Parsons & Pacific Railway
Coffeyvillg
Chicago Strike Ends Rumor Denied by Knights of Labor
Reports claimed the Chicago stockyards strike ended, but leaders Barry and Carleton denied any end and pledged continued action. Packers aim to resume with ten hour days, require notices, and enforce wage guarantees while guarding yards.
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Curcaco
Barry
Carlisle
Boston
Knights of Labor
Puckingtown
J. C. Matety
Packers Association
Hfe
Suygist
Messrs
Carleton
UK Knights of Labor General Executive Committee
Vonesrnings
Powderly
Chicago
Powterly
Washington Notes Cabinet Meeting And Auditor Day’s Report
Washington notes that a cabinet meeting centered on the president’s message to Congress with Secretary Whiteing absent. The second auditor Win A Day reports last year’s disbursements totaling 17,873,160 from War requisitions and 6,325,653 from Interior for Indian maintenance, leaving balances of 442,533 and 224,802.
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Wasitixcox
Congress
Win. A. Day
Treasury
Secretary of War
Secretary of the Interior
Supreme Court
Election returns and political shifts across several states
Complete returns from 234 towns show Sawyer leading for governor in Illinois with 87 796 votes over Coggswell 37 296. Went wort and scattering totals also noted. In Missouri, Williams and Smith win in districts three and four, Bachelor takes district five, while first two districts have no choice. Senate results: Republicans win 13 districts to Democrats 11. Kansas City reports Brace with 220 074 votes for supreme judge over Cravens 171 742. In Colorado, Symms leads Congress with a 700 vote margin. lower house 25 Republicans 24 Democrats. Senate 19 Republicans 8 Democrats. The Bell Telephone case favored American Bell. brake men strike at Cleveland & Pittsburg line. Pennsylvania denies Northwestern line plans.
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Coscoup
N. IL
Sawyer
Coggswell
Wentwort
Williams
Smith
Bachelor
Kansas City
Jefferson City
St. Louis
Supreme Judge
Brace
Democrat
Cravens
Jones
Greenback
Orr
Prohibition
Puloradgo
Dexven
Symms
Congress
Senate
House
The Anarchists Case Delayed By Weather
The record in the anarchists case for Curcaco Moy 11 was to be presented to Judge Gary for signature but cloudy weather prevented a photograph of the bomb scene. Signing was postponed to tomorrow. Col. R G Ingetoll will join the case and argue before the state supreme court at Mt Vernon.
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Curcaco
Moy
Gary
East
Col
R.G. Ingertoll
State Supreme Court
Mt. Vernon
Antisaloon Republicans Meet in Creaco
The national committee of antisaloon Republicans convened in Creaco with Hon. Alvert Griffin of Kansas presiding. Griffin reviewed work by the executive committee since the September conference and outlined the current situation.
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Creaco
National Committee of
Alvert Griffin
Kansas
Griffin
Missouri and Kansas Weather Forecast Highlights
For Missouri, light rain ends with fair skies and a touch warmer. Winds shift from northerly to general northerly. In Kansas, fair conditions follow local winds in eastern areas, with a slight warming and variable winds.
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Missouri
Kansas
Oldest World Newspaper From Pekin Now Daily in Three Editions
The historic paper began in 911 with irregular issues and since 1351 has appeared weekly. It now publishes three daily editions on colored paper: Sing Pan with trade data, the morning official and general news edition, and Puani-Pau with extracts late in the day. Daily copies range from 13,000 to 40,000.
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Capital Sheet
Pekin
Puani-Pau
Raw Manure Applied Directly to Orchard Trees
Stephen Powers reports on applying fresh horse manure directly to a three acre orange peach and pear orchard in Ohio in 1885. He details spreading methods keeping furrows, thinning feed, added soil to prevent fermentation, and mixing with soil. rainfall and heat were managed with mulching and watering. Growth improved and his trees outpaced a neighbor who composted differently.
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Sam
Stephen Pouwers
Ohio
Hog Cholera and Its Farm Impact
A storm of hog cholera lowers farm value and damages soil where infected hogs roam. Removing contaminated areas may help but is hard around buildings. Well managed hogs profit by consuming farm refuse, though many farmers avoid pigs until forced to start. A separate note mentions a drowned person and an injury claim.
Duke of Connaught Named Commander of Bombay Forces
The Duke of Connaught has been appointed commander of the forces in Bombay. The note lists several other brief items including a deaf tailor in Berlin, a reelecting president in Pittsburgh, a bank authorized to begin business in Birmingham with capital of 500000, and various legal and financial matters.
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Duke of Connaught
Bombay
IlerrfIeider
Bertin
Catholi Chute
Jacob Cling
Pulisburgh
Neigsal Whodaw Giants Workers Association
Alwvaina Nationa Bank
Binningham
Ata
Veasy
Haltimore
Taito Canter al Lim
Wia
C. IL Wells
Connelissula
Coke Syndicate
Yonuwine
News
Sunday Telegraph
Beck's
Sun
Milwaukee
Wis
Vatican
Chicago & Atlantic
Bexan
Stoan Earh
Chiewee
Stan
Ohio
Secretary of State
Rabindon
McBride
Smith
Bonsat
Greenbavker
Robinson
Market Report Snapshot From Grain and Livestock Prices
Readers get a dense market briefing with notes on grain futures, livestock bids, and dairy, including references to winter wheat, western corn, and various prices for beef products and pork. The item lists bids, sales, and market conditions across multiple commodities and regional notes.
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Business Directory
Hgtele
Cilege
Leo
Teri
AV Torney
LEED
Truitdine
PSTH
Vulinetinme County Centre House
Mores
Toloan
Parry Fury
Marsnetifisetts
Kise
Aypetinus
Muse
Partiva
Mirphy
Yah
Heal Estate
Heal
Mesaschusette
Coat
Iwan Kaarl
Winsf National Bank
Wisse Parental Ag
Quealls
Fren
M. Farley
J AND _ ICE
WG Mass
St. Keeps
Ait Nexeus
W. FE. Maniar
Valles
Uashier
J.T. Hewatnsiek
Douglas County Bank
MANGE
LEY Lest
Nattamal Bank
Kanes
Larios Bank
Ian Rouns
Virose
K Clee
TK Deeatdort
WL Wapir
Vitw
United States
Sul Uratiz
GuIrrrrs
Lawrence
Bal
Jasason
Bank
NSAS
Desa General Banking Business
Money East
Frank C.clark
Upjniite P. NS
Salearhee
Alf
Dence Property
Kaness
Seligurance
Lawrence, Kanesa
Chas. Chadwick
Notary Public
Massachusetts Street
Aig Wate
Rome
Vrs
Alberga
Omosuha
Waldemar
Loxpon
Kelishte
Vienna
Orangers
Prapenenza
Patrons of
Hussansky
Suaster Granger
Maine
Ilinvis
Darden
Leonard RK. Howe
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
B.C. Harrison
Alabama
New York
Evening Post
Sim
Rose Elizapean Cleveland
Thek. OF
L. T
Hira
Washington
Dixerxsatt
United States Circuit Court
American Bell Telephone Company
Sage
Wueettle
W. Va
Cleveland & Pittsburg
Poaltivaly
Privapenrita
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Northwestern
Beston Transcript
Farmers’ Loan and Trust Company
Darchers’ and Merchants Pelegraph Company
van Kant
St. Latas
Noy
Taually
Batney
Palianet
Regent
Feoperiites
Luimieaio
Qoitain
Wirst
SiQaceer
Janus Hae
Uvemiber
Bay Penibi
Iain Gongs
Qediiry
Isak
Sein
BO Te Panods
Sreb Ela
New Lon
St. Loum
Minnesota
Weil
Feiner
Bes Naise
Henry
Thauner
Tke
Sye
Breakfast Beacon
Verce Showlders
HOMER
Éhippees
Tauibs
Nabe
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