A Bad Weapon Attempted Murder of Family in Philadelphia
Philadelphia on Oct 30 cashier Younger faces a hearing on charges of trying to kill his daughter Mrs Geokel her husband Augustus Geokel and Mrs Younger wife of the prisoner. A lead pipe fuse charged missile shattered a window as the family gathered on the landing a revolver bullets and fuse were found in the stable indicating a planned attack with the weapon misfiring harmlessly.
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Episcopal Temperance Society Opens First Annual Convention
The first annual Episcopal Church Temperance Society convention met at Chicker ang Hall with delegates from Pennsylvania, Missouri, Kentucky, Virginia, and Iowa. Rev. H. Schotter, D. D., opened as president and the report outlined pledges including total abstinence for some and moderation for others while favoring humility and cooperation over prohibition.
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Iowa
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Struggle for Life as Man Plunges Into Canal
Joseph Rivet fell while repairing a bridge in Cohoes New York into the Courtland street canal. He slid over a 25 foot weir into a raceway then a 50 foot dam, plunging through a gorge into the Mohawk river. Fifteen hundred spectators watched as rescuers recovered the body. He left a wife and five children.
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Glicks Boom At Troy Political Meeting
The anti prohibition candidate G W Glick spoke in Troy this afternoon on prohibition and railroad regulation amid strong opposition to St John in Doniphan County. Prior's band of St Joseph provided music as enthusiasm ran high.
Nail Makers Plan Ten Percent Rise and Horse Nail Tax
London reports the Staffordshire Nail Workers Association voting to require employers to grant a ten percent wage rise and a three pence per thousand increase on horse nails within ten days. The move affects about 30,000 nailers amid ongoing foreign news from Cairo and other global dispatches.
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Staffordshire Nail Workers’ Association
Knights of Labor Spurs Locked Work in Pottery Towns
About 100 workers have returned or left the town while eight potteries face reduced output. Five operate at half capacity as iron clad contracts ban joining the Knights of Labor, keeping workers out of the union amid the industrial dispute.
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Knights of Labor Organization
Challenge to fight for world boxing title near New Orleans
Richard K. Fox deposited one thousand dollars with Harry Hill and issued a challenge backing Tom Allen ex champion to fight any pugilist Sullivan preferred for the championship of the world. Stakes range from 1000 to 2500 dollars per side with a location within one hundred miles of New Orleans and within three months after signing articles.
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Tom Allen
America
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New Orleans
Goold in Danger New York Roe Special Says Conti Stops
In New York, a special report notes Jay Conti and others halted by rain during a visit or event. The fragment references danger or concern around the scene with minimal readable details.
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Apecial
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Tara
Theflin e Mills Board Sets Plan To Rebuild After Loss
TheFlind Mills convened its board this morning to adjust losses and set a rebuilding plan. Preparations for restoration will likely begin immediately, with actions coordinated by the directors.
Abbeys Park Theatre Fire Strikes Langtry Debut Night
Abbeys Park Theatre on Broadway burned this evening destroying stage, costumes, and scenery. Mrs Langtry was to debut in An Unequal Match but escaped as workers and fire crews fought inferno amid failed alarms. Two stagehands injured, losses estimated around 250000 to 160000 with full insurance. Fisk University dedication and Evening Banner typesetters strike noted in separate items.
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Burke comments on Nickel Plate purchase and plan
Cleveland October 30 Judge Burke discusses the control purchase of Nickel Plate stock stating the road will run as an independent line with some competition to Lake Shore. He notes 265000 shares bought at 37 and 17, totals seven million two hundred five thousand dollars, with no major bond assumption and no clear officers chosen yet. A syndicate conference will be held, and the buyers’ identities remain unconfirmed. The group is suspected to include interests linked to Hocking Valley and Ohio coal fields, with English, Ohio, and New York capital.
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Guarding Prisoners to Cathearsbury for Murder Trial
Neal and Croft, Ashland murderers in Fayette county jail, were moved to Cathep sbury for trial due to mob fears. Major J. B. Allen led a 22 man Lexingburg infantry and artillery unit out of the city to escort the prisoners.
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Notable Outbreak Report Total Masks City Deaths
Nine cases reported with six at Nis Perdido, sixteen miles from Pensacola. Only one death. Total 2,227 cases and 1,741 deaths. Weather very warm.
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Feyerat
Santa Hosta
Mail Thief Arrest in St Louis Letter Carrier in Custody
Samuel Levair, a St Louis letter carrier, was arrested after attempting to steal mail from street boxes on adjacent routes. In default of 2500 bail he was jailed pending charges. He confessed after decoy letters and money from them were found on his person. He has a wife and [text incomplete].
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St. Louis
Samuel Levair
Coney Island Races Report Short and Fragmented
Fragmentary weathered OCR notes mention race times and participants with unclear names and places. The text references a governor and a second place, but details are unreadable.
Topeka Man Arrested On Rape Charge Near Alma
Topeka. C. L. Guthrie was arrested today in Topeka on a charge of raping a girl twelve years old near Alma in Wabaunsee County. Authorities say the alleged crime occurred some weeks ago and Guthrie was taken into custody following an investigation by local police.
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No More Testimony in the Jeannette Inquiry Report
From Washington the Jeannette Court of Inquiry will not take further testimony until Wednesday. Secretary Chandler received a cable from Lieutenant Harber describing arrival at Bullin and work plans from July 1st to July 5th with four parties, warning no further communication until return. The Soteldo case proceeds in criminal court with jurors seated and adjournment to tomorrow, while Swain addresses army discipline in deck of cases. The Justice Department defends its expenditure on star route trials and notes changes in personnel and detectives. Newton Edmunds reports Sioux agency talks about surrender of reserve land, Pine Ridge agency notes chiefs and dead unanimously favor separation. The Post Office annual report lists post offices, salaries, and a 14 percent rise in commissary pay. Bigelow’s bank warrant adds to ongoing disclosures.
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Sonora Peace Report Appears in Shaky Transcript
Fragmentary OCR text hints at a Sonora peace note amid uncertain wording. The report mentions Franvieca and Vermasilly, with unclear phrases about a cover and a revelation. Further readable facts are unspecific in the snippet.
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Franvieca
Missing man Elliott found on Minnesota river bank
Snow and weather notes mark the day as first snow of the season. Elliott, last seen Friday night, was found today on the Minnesota side of the river in a precarious condition. Tensions rise as other participants remain threatened amid the incident. Weather is reported as mild despite the snow.
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Elliott
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