Deadly blast wrecks Kirby House injuring many
At 6 30 am a boiler explosion and ensuing collapse at the Kirby House killed a woman and wounded many others. Rescue teams freed trapped workers as debris filled the alley and windows shattered. A list of victims includes cooks, waitstaff, bindery workers, and a taled count of injuries with several fatalities and serious burns.
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Kirby House
Inner Court
Mier
Nellie ‘Thompson
Allan
Journal
Miss Thomps Pou Tay
Boly
Lina Klinkey
Maury Arbuckle
Alica Rourke
Maggie Devon
Norah Doherity
Evan Fredericks
Mary Lavy
Mr. Beckwith
Wiliam Kreider
Harry Taylor
Bkentinel
Nellie Thompson
Maggie Thies
Annie Moyer
Kate Killian
Emma Salzer
Gussie Feige
Charles Zeorry
Miss Thompson
Cyclone Claims Five in Mineola Dance Hall Collapse
A late Saturday wind storm toppled a dance hall in Mineola Texas during a program hosted by colored patrons. Five were killed and about twenty injured among about seventy inside. Injured include arms and legs broken. six. Names listed: Thomas Bartleman Jack Wilson Reuban Garrett Feonie Benx son Rowe Benson. Nearby shops BP Glenn Co I A Dannn N K Sodekson report groceries and merchandise losses over $10 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mineola
Tex
Thomas Bartleman
Jack Wilson
Reuban Garrett
Feonie Benxson
Rowe Benson
A Holocaust in Russia Sixteas School Girls Burned
Report from Werchobistritzkoi Russia describes a village school fire on Sunday night. Inmates slept while boys on the ground floor escaped. Forty girls occupied upper-floor rooms. twenty four died leaping from windows. Some attempted escape by vehicle but failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sixteas
Perenssuno
Werchobistritzkoi
Russie
Hixtean
Where's Richness Mint Director Kimball Tells of Gold Deposits
Washington D.C. November reports from Dr James P Kimball director of the mint detail the fiscal year ending June 30 1847 gold deposits total 69 228 073 with redeposits 15 193 700 silver deposits 37 75 918 and silver redeposits 462 113. Coinage reached 57 702 413 and seigniorage totals 1 325 262. The document notes price fluctuations in silver and lists exports and imports of gold and silver bullion and coin during the year along with stock estimates as of July 1 1887 with broader world production revisions for 1884 1885 and 1380.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimball
Washington
Crrr
James P. Kimball
United States
London
Minta
Arsay
New York
Minte and
Ansay
Mini St
Philadelphia
Elis
Trial updates on Arenadorf killing Haddock in Bronx City
Reports from multiple witnesses in the Arenadorf case describe conflicting accounts of Haddock's murder. Juhl and Bechmidt deny Arenadorf as the killer while others place him at the scene, with testimonies of proximity and weapon handling. A separate Davenport county item notes an explosion at a Michigan mill injuring workers, including a boy, and a salvage worker's burns.
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Arenadorf
Haldock
Bronx City
Ha Detensa
J. C. Peterson
Jub
Gua Smith
Juhl
Bechmidt
Asenadorf
Louis Hageners
Shepardesloon
Rev. Haddock
Arensdorf
Ubet
Defendent
D. Barnes
Ganda
Leavitt
Haddock
Ledvitt
Local Business Notes and Debts Amid War Trade Shifts
The item lists Theodore Egxersdorff of Kansas City, a boot and shoe dealer, with liabilities near 16 500 and others owing sums. It notes disruptions from the war between the Trunk and Central Traffic affecting meat prices to New York and Boston, while Billings & Wetmore of New York claim 150 000 capital with no assignment. Detroit dealer TJ Robinson sent funds to Maney i binson & Co as a failure looms.
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Theodore Egxersdorff
Kansas City
Lisbill
Lincoln
New York
Boston
Conta Billings & Wetmore
Tea -Daal- Org
Daslee W
TJ Robinson
Detroit
Ts Maney Ibinson & Co
May wet thelr whist es tale of Atlantas Prohibition vote
Remarkable scene at the polls in Atlanta Georgia as the wet forces win the Prohibition referendum after a heated month long campaign. Prominent speakers A H Cobbitt and H W Grady led the effort with ministers, while antis were led by Senator Joseph E Brown and Capt B Howell. White and black voters mingled, women campaigned near voting places, and jubilant crowds filled the streets after the result. official majority for sale defeated was 1,440 with debates on immediate effect and possible delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry W. Gnady
Ely
Prohibitiontats
United States
A. H. Cobquitt
Eulitor H. W. Grady
Joseph E. Brown
B. Howel
John B. Goodwin
Evan P. Howell
Juwua
Atlante
Prohibition
Faa Pola
Menon Will. Corry
Forteal, Tararogmaeraly
Earon
Atlanta
Grady
Judge Bryer
Ban Hill
Lee
Hawthorne
Calhoun
Otters
Blackburns Kentucky talk on Cleveland trip and vice presidency
Chicago News correspondent relays Senator Blackburn of Kentucky comments on Cleveland's southern tour. He denies a prophecy on renomination, hints a vice presidential pick from Minnesota, and declines to name a candidate or provide further detail. Also notes Jacob Sharp must receive a new trial after Court of Appeals reversal. The decision cites constitutional section 79 and issues with prior witness testimony and prejudicial improper statements.
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Cleveland
Washington City
Chicago
Boriator Blackburn
Kentucky
South
Carlisle
Minis
Mr. Morrison
Mr. Blackburn
Washington
Commissioner Black
New York
Court of Appeals
Albany
Jacob Sharp
Gharp
Senate
Lield
Peckham
Fires and Accidents Claim Several Lives in Midwest and East
Reports from Browning Illinois describe a family of three killed in a house fire believed to be incendiary. A Baltimore and Ohio line wreck near Pittsburg leaves three dead and five injured. In Ohio a gunboat collision near Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton claims an engineer and a fireman. A farmer near Romeo Michigan found dead after grain sale proceeds. Three White children drown in Rock Creek, Morrison Illinois. Cary Station Illinois suffers major fire loss of 10000 dollars. Two miners die in a Wilkes-Barre coal fall. Mason City Iowa elevator fire costs 15000 dollars.
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Charles Fackter
Browning
Ill
Pittsburg
Rons
Ohio
Hamilton
Hamilton & Dayton Rou, L. K Shaw
Romeo
Mich
C. O. White
Morrison, Lis
Rock Creek
Cary Station
McHenry County
Wilkesbarre
W. W. Caimeron
Mason City
Iowa
Record of Crime and Unsettled Local Affairs
The Centerville county treasurer’s safe was blown and about 20040 dollars stolen. Ida Winsyski near Bowling Green Kentucky killed herself over a lover fleeing for Texas. Lincoln Nebraska loses mayor and council after contempt fines. In Oakland Florida a man was lynched by a mob. In Waterloo a man received life for his uncle’s murder after a confession. A reporter testified regarding Johann.
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Centerville
Ida Winsyski
Bowling Green
Jobn Row
Texas
Lincoln
Neb
United States
Parvaus
William Willams
Oakland
Flo
Waterloo
Town
Tueaday
William Mundstrom
Christian ’ Blephen Bailey
Borkley
Autumn Leaves and Turkeys Across a Patchwork Page
A mixed feature presents verse on autumn leaves and a long lay of turkey lore from a commission merchant. It covers seasonal color, farming practices, turkey fattening methods, and regional production notes, including California and Connecticut flocks and market timing around Thanksgiving.
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Commission Merchnant
New England
Teasta
California
Connecticut
New York Mail and Express
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Tekan
Russia
Des Moines
Now
Deca Molane Packing
Thls City
Los
New Yoas
Furr
Fred Dunham
Dell Brower
Atlanta, GA
S Tate
Prya
Georgia
Ausata
Beoh
Blackburn
Jake Sharp
New York Evening Hour
Waileo
Tata
Dr. Pierce
de. Bigelow
A. O. Hyde
Clarke
Priea
Jolley
Tarah
Greenwloh
Tommy Jones
Attrona
Six Mile
Little Giant
Boss Stable
Y F, Kersey
RLS Electric
Ayer
G. Stoveall
M. D
Carrollton
Srs
Ayers
Henderson
Ssulaburgh
Lenn
Edward E. Curtis
Rutland
Ernest Colton
Logansport
Ind
Gaeta Earass
J.W. Pringle & Son
State St. Marshal, Mich
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