Storm razes Sabine Pass. town washed away
Galveston and Fort Worth reports describe Sabine Pass completely erased by a violent storm on Tuesday night. About sixty to seventy inhabitants drowned, with telegraph lines cut and most structures washed from foundations. Beaumont suffers damaged mills, blown houses, and railway track washouts along the East Texas and Sabine line.
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GaLvEsTon
Tex
Sabine Pass
Sabine River
Louisiana
Texas
Fort Worth
Gulf
Beaumont
Knights of Labor Meet Assembles Delegates In Prompt Attendance
Ricu Monxo reports from Armory hall that delegates to the Knights of Labor general assembly are punctual. The convention began amending the constitution with a two year term for general officers, except cooperative board members. Powderly and Griffith elected General Master Workman and General Worthy Foreman respectively.
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Ricu Monxo
General Assembly
Armory Hall
Workman
Powderly
Foreman Griffith
Alarm grows over dwindling rents in national league affairs
In Lospon on October 18, officials of the national league fear mounting winter claims. Mr. Bigger and others criticize the executive for not fully easing distress, sending evicted tenants toward work houses. Landlords face higher taxes and lost revenue, while tenants are shown paying rent when reductions are fair.
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League
The Southwest Passenger Pool Conference Advances Agreement
The Southwest Passenger Pool negotiators met again with assistants to finalize terms and remove ambiguities. A revised contract will be shown at a future meeting for ratification next week. Candidates for a governing committee include W. P. Johnson I Charlton Geo W Rishtine and L. A. Conner.
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Cuicaso
W. P. Johnson
Lake Shore
I. Charlton
Alton
Geo. W. Rishtine
Erie Dispatch
L. A. Conner
The
Trans-Continential Association
Fire devastates Eastport with massive losses
A daylong blaze in Eastport destroyed two sardine factories, two hotels, about thirty dwellings, the custom house, post office, and many shops. Estimated loss exceeds 500000, insured except for the sardine plants. About 2000 workers lost employment. relief urged via Ton N B Nutt. Telegraph service was disrupted but has resumed.
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Eastport
Ton
N. B. Nutt
Customs
No Courting Rules Roil Salvation Army Ranks
The Salvation Army ranks protest new courting rules issued after a staff council meeting. The order forbids courting and engagement recognition for male lieutenants, mandates promotions before marriage, and requires three stations. Critics warn the policy could weaponize interference in private affairs and spawn clandestine relationships.
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Lonpox
Salvation Army
Staff Council of the Army
Free Lovers Found Guilty in Illegal Cohabitation Case
E. R. Walker and Lillian Harmon, known as the free lovers, were found guilty in Oskaloosa district court of illegal cohabitation. An appeal has been filed to the supreme court. The pair return to jail pending further proceedings and reportedly lost their initial brazen, cheerful demeanor.
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Varey Fats
E. R. Walker
Lillian Harmon
Oskaloosa
Supreme Court
Leonlard's Sale at Rancocas Farm Ends Career in Turf
Johnstown New Jersey October 15 at the Rancocas breeding farm Pierce Leonlard sold all his stallions and brood mares. Five stallions and seventy eight mares brought a total of 142895 dollars. His son announced the sale signals his father's permanent retirement from the turf.
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Johnstown
N. J
Rancocas
Pierce Leonlard
Business Failures Nationwide and Canada Increase
R S Dunn and Co reports 179 business failures in the last seven days in the United States and Canada, up from 190 the previous week. The U S total is 160 failures and Canada 19, reflecting ongoing nationwide economic strains.
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New York
R.S. Dunn & Co
United States
Canada
Republicans Hold Rally in Satna Kansas
Gov. John A. Martin and Hon. T. F. Garver spoke to a crowded house in Satna on October 15. The meeting was presided over by Hon. J. G. Maplen and drew enthusiastic support as the Gov. arrived escorted by 150 Republican club members and the Germania band.
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Satna Ks
Gov. Jno
A. Martin
T. F. Garver
J. G. Maplen
Republican Club
Germania Band
Guilty of Manslaughter in Cherokee Nation Case
The jury found Wim. Breaks, John Palmer, Dink Strawn, Reuben Gaine, W. J. Henderson, Thos. Jackson, James Fitzpatrick, Geo. Horner and Wm. Callahan guilty of manslaughter in the killings of Dick Cavitt and Dick Jones in Oklahoma Territory.
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Font Suita
Ark
Wim. Breaks
John Palmer
Dink Strawn
Reuben Gaine
W. J. Henderson
Thos. Jackson
James Fitzpatrick
Geo. Horner
Wm. Callahan
Cherokee Nation
Dick Cavitt
Dick Jones
Congregational Council Ends Third Day Work Continues
The Congregational council in Curacao on October 15 heard Rev. Dr. Josiah Strong of Cleveland present the Committee on American Missionary Society report. Emphasis was placed on evangelizing foreign urban populations, expanding nationwide work, and boosting financial support.
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Curcaco
Congregational Council
Josiah Strong
Cleveland
Committee On American Missionary Society
Devoured by Hogs: Widow Greenwell Missing Near NL
A 70-year-old widow, Mrs. W. Greenwell, left her home Tuesday afternoon to visit a neighbor and did not return. On Wednesday, searchers found her bones and flesh scattered, near a drove of hogs fighting over the remains, identified by scraps of clothing.
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Sterre
W. Greenwell
McWilliams
List of Officers Elected and Strike Opinions
The report details officers elected, including L. C. F. Schleiber and J. W. Broughton to the general cooperative board and David R. Gibson as Canadian supply agent. It covers the southwestern strike, testimony on contract breaches since 1886, and claims of loyalty and espionage within assemblies, plus mention of a blacklist affecting workers.
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Ricuvono
Marshell
C. A. Hall
Edward K. Hally
Brother Hollis
Knights of Labor
Brother Hall
General Executive Board
Litchman
Congressional Committee
Believed to be Lost Steamer New Brunswick’s Fate Unclear
Boston reports say the steamer New Brunswick of the international line left Boston bound for Boston with over one hundred aboard. It steamed almost stationary twelve miles off Trontair after dark then fire and rockets were seen. Captains of fishing vessels and a lighthouse keeper corroborate the sighting. Some believe the boiler burst and boats could not reach shore due to calm seas. Families of passengers are in suspense as search questions remain unanswered.
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Boston
Digby
N. Y
New Brunswick
International Line
Here
Trontair
Washington Notes Gone to Woodmont
The president accompanied by Col Lamont Commissioner Miller and several Woodmont fishing club members left for Woodmont Md on the Baltimore and Ohio railroad. It is not known when the party will return. The storm central yesterday in northern Illinois moved northeast with severe gales in the lake region and is now near the mouth of the St Lawrence.
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Woodmont
WashIndon
Col. Lamont
Miller
Internal Revenue
Baltimore & Ohio
Illinois
St. Lawrence
Lake Gale Ravages Ships and Shorefront
Cuiiaco reports the lake storm of October 15 reached twenty miles per hour by early morning, causing limited harbor damage but endangering a large fleet bound for Lakeshore. Buffalo suffered extensive lakefront destruction with many small houses wiped out and several deaths. Toronto esplanade and industrial sites suffered major damage, including Burns dock ticket office and Polson's shops, with roofs torn and cribwork washed away as speculative welfare structures collapsed.
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Cuiiaco
Lakeshore
Buffalo
Toronto
Esplanade
Burns Dock
Polson
Cherch Street
Beggar sentenced to twelve months for assault on Chinese legation guard
Paris reports a burly beggar who attacked Sy Chang of the Chinese legation with a knuckle duster as he and a companion returned to quarters in Race Victor Hugo. Lu Chang defended with an umbrella wounding the assailant head, until gendarmes arrived to rescue him.
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Paris
Sy Chang
Victor Hugo
Lu Chang
Prolonged appeal likely in anarchists case
Curiaco Oct 15. The case of the anarchists sentenced to hang Dec 3 1886 may have a longer, more tedious path. Attorney Foster says preparations for a supreme court argument are not rushed to occur before execution. He notes stenographers are creating a transcript for the bill of exceptions and predicts another hearing is almost certain in a case of importance.
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Curiaco
A.R. Porter
Foster
Supreme Court
National Educational Association to Meet in Chicago
The National Educational Association will hold its next meeting in Chicago. A meeting of the passengers department of the Chicago railroad association adopted an agreement prepared by President Sheldon. The plan allows tickets sold for a round trip at one fare plus two dollars to include an association membership ticket stamped officially.
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National Educational Association
Chicago
Chicago Railroad Association
Sheldon
The
Education Association
Suicide by Strychnine at Jonesboro Boarding House
In Jonesboro Arkansas on October 15 a servant girl in Mrs Proff’s boarding house was found dead in her room. A jury impaneled by Squire Jackson ruled the death a suicide from an overdose of strychnine.
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Jonesboro
Ark
Proff
Squire Jackson
Cigar Makers Union Wins Label Ownership Ruling
In Baltimore on October 15 Judge Phelps ruled against a defendant in the cigar makers union counterfeiting case. The court held that the union own the labels placed on union made cigars, deciding the label is property of the union.
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Baltimore
Cigar Makers Union
Phelps
Belton Clothing Merchant Makes Assignment
H E Krien a major Belton clothing and furnishing goods dealer has made an assignment at Betton. Assets and liabilities remain undetermined. M E Hall of this city is also assigned.
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Betton
Tex
H. E. Krien
Belton
M. E. Hall
Fire destroys part of glass factory in Oct scene
Premiere local report states the glass factory of King Son and Co. was partially destroyed by fire last night causing a loss of 17000. Fire crews battled the blaze and no injuries are mentioned.
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Preiiere
King, Son & Co
Sabine Pass Disaster Toll Hits Over One Hundred
Reports from Orange and Beaumont narrate a devastating Sabine Pass flood and wind event. The Lamar relief boat ferried hundreds, with 101 missing and 90 presumed drowned. Thousands affected across Sabine Parish, with 150 homes reduced to ruins and lighthouses damaged. Aid efforts, supplies, and volunteers from New Orleans, Beaumont, and Orange mobilize.
Women Sufferage Meet Opens in Heutchinson Kas
An enthusiastic committee of the sufferists of the seventh district convened in Heutchinson Kansas. Miss S B Anthony and Lile Sotor are in attendance. The meeting will continue until tomorrow.
McCommon Named to Seventh District Representative Seat
Valley Farm Kas Oct 15 The central committee filled the vacancy in the seventh district after Val Brown declined the Republican nomination selecting G W McCommon who previously represented the district in the last legislature.
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Valley Farm
Kas
Val. Brown
Central Committee
G. W. McCommon
Winer & Co. Board of Trade Firm Fails in Chicago
CHicago October 15 W N Winer & Co a board of trade firm with a large business failed today Liabilities about 5000.
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Chicago
W. N. Winer & Co
Board of Trade
Cure Claims For Salt Rheum By Cuticura And Resolvent
Mr John Thiel of Wilkes Barre Pa says eight years of salt rheum severely affected his business and that using three boxes of Cuticura and four bottles Resolvent entirely cured him of the disease, detailing his recovery and place of residence.
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Mcdonald
Dearbon Street
Chicago
Ill
John
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Calhour
Sabine
W. A. Junke
C. C. Junke
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McDonough
Columbus
Palmer
G. Pomeroy
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van Ducy
Primrose
Fernan Esenchardo
Penna Avenue
St. Louis
Cuticura
Potten Drte Axp Chemica Co
Maas
Dow
Potter Crow and Chemical Co
Sanford
Santornn
Potter Drug & Chemical Co
Rowell & Co
Spruce Street
Wdé&wim
Stadiger
Front ST
Philadelphia
Parker
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