Shock report says Yaqui massacre of Mexican troops
Sun dispatch from El Paso reports two Mexican army companies attacked by Yaqui Indians near Sonora. All soldiers were killed or missing with bodies found mutilated and stripped. Mexico sends 4000 men in pursuit as Indians retreat toward Arizona. Four thousand troopers pursue murderers. Bradford gas explosion claim mentions four roasted lives.
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Terrible Gas Explosion Kills Family in Bradford Area
In Davis switch near Bradford Pennsylvania a household explosion from a shut gas valve engulfed Patrick Daily’s home. Daily, seriously burned, and his wife and three sons aged 18 11 and 9 died in the blaze as their bodies were found charred and unidentifiable. The gas line linked to a nearby oil well fed the cook stove.
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Serious Railway Accident in Maryland Injures Many
A Washington and Philadelphia express train no 92 wrecked one mile south of Northeast Maryland. Four coaches a buffet and parlor car were derailed. Engineer Albert Beckley of Wilmington fractured leg and Pullman conductor fractured shoulder. Conductor Izgard badly bruised and a woman in the Pullman hurt. No trains reached Wilmington from the South since the wreck.
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Forest fires rage west of Hinckley endangering lumber yard
Forest fires burn fiercely in the Groundhouse region west of Hinckley Minnesota threatening the Hersey and Bean Lumber Company buildings. Twenty acres have been cleared around the danger area as crews hope to save structures.
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Hersey & Bean Lumber Company
No Yellow Fever at Key West Brightens War-Torn News
Key West Florida reports no yellow fever cases despite early suspicions after ten days of fever warnings. Dr. G A Havlas argues cases were bilious fever, a view shared by other doctors, noting the city has not seen yellow jack since the war ended.
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Bay View rail road to run passenger trains soon
A new road with its machinery is nearly ready for regular passenger trains at Bay View station. There is active street discussion over locating a large Wagon ferry at West Superior or West Duluth as both communities compete for the project. Vatiliien inherits $18,000 from an uncle and plans to move to Pennsylvania. Archdiocese news from the Vatican assigns six dioceses and five suffragan bishops. Diphtheria deaths rise in Holden Goodhue County.
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LAND CASES DECIDED IN CHIPPEWA SCRIP AND FRAUD RULINGS
Washington reports include Stone’s opinion upholding the Chippewa half blood scrip location on valuable land in the Minnesota iron belt. Miss May Wassel’s residence ruling denies a dual home stead claim for a married couple with adjacent houses. Fraud findings void entries that favored the Clearwater Land Co. and Hans Hanson in Minnesota. Monitors Miantonomah and Terror at Brooklyn Navy Yard suffer rust damage, prompting possible navy inquiry.
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Navy Department
Pan-Americans Delegates Tour Albany With Mayor Maher
The Pan American delegates were welcomed by Mayor Maher and a citizen committee at the Delevan. Carriages conveyed the party through Albany's lumber district and main streets to Washington Park before departing for Buffalo at eleven.
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Offer Accepted by Morgan and Miss Wilson in Morgan
Columbus Indiana October 14 James Morgan eighty and Hettie Wilson fifty were married today in Morgan. Morgan, a wealthy and eccentric bachelor, had previously advertised that he would marry any woman for five thousand dollars in cash.
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Cleveland Declined. Ex-President Cleveland Offered Ninth District Seat
New York reports Tammany Hall offered ex president Grover Cleveland the Ninth district congressional seat to succeed S S Cox, but he declined. Amos J Cummings is now slated for the position. Also, fire in Brockwayville destroys fifteen million feet of lumber at Cartwrights mill. Navassa rioters escorted by the Galena to New York. 120 shipped to Baltimore. Great Northern railway links Burlington and Northern with directors Hill and Stephen gaining 55000 Burlington shares. Dover reports diphtheria close to sixty cases and sixty-eight deaths for the year. schools ordered closed amid fear of epidemic.
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German patent for fire and water proof paper granted
A German patent was granted to M. Ladewiee for a fire and water proof paper. The process mixes asbestos with aluminum sulfate, moistens with zinc chloride, and gums the pulp with resin soap and more aluminum sulfate before forming paper.
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New York
Plot to pack Cronin juries sparks grand jury call
Chicago reports an undercover inquiry into alleged jury packing in the Cronin case. Nine arrests, two deputy sheriffs rumored, bailiffs watched, and a secret all night prosecution conference cited as the basis. Chief Hubbard confirms an alleged plot with no murder arrests announced.
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Special Grand Jury Called in Cronin Bribe Case
Chicago October 14 a special grand jury has been called with ex mayor John A Roche as foreman to investigate charges that bribes were offered in the Cronin case. The panel is composed of representative businessmen.
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John A. Roche
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War on Electric Wires In City Sparks Legal Clash
Mayor Grant orders removal of dangerous electrical wires as Judge Andrews extends an injunction to prevent shutting off power. Brush Electric Light Illuminating Co and United States Co challenge the move, with injunction return set for Monday. Also notes in saga of Andrew Jackson's rugged health and lasting illness.
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Double locomotive plan for Indian state railways discussed
The Railroad Gazette notes a permanent double header design for Indian state railways to reduce tenders and simplify signal transmission. It cites Mason works in America and Chicago’s South Side Rapid Transit as early adopters, enabling heavier loads on sharp curves without extra track weight.
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America
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Chicago
Indians to Affect Dakota Politics in Coming Elections
The report notes that after allotment voting rights extend to all Indians over 21. It estimates 4,937 Sioux will join the electorate next year, with broader tribal negotiations likely swelling turnout to thousands more. Interior sources foresee up to 20,000 Indians eligible for the next presidential contest.
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IOWA ALLIANCE MEN BACKING DEMOCRATS IN FALL
A Des Moines dispatch says the Farmers' Alliance, with about 20,000 members many former Republicans, will support the Democratic ticket. An Ashby review of Hutchinson and Poyner's records is cited as the Alliance response. Officials fear GOP unease grows as the movement gains momentum. Separately in St Paul, unionists vow to prosecute Sunday dealers for open shops, adopting a resolution at Labor hall.
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Wisconsin jurist Mortimer Melville Jackson dies
Mortimer Melville Jackson, a pioneer Wisconsin jurist and for twenty-one years United States consul general at Halifax, has died in Manison. The funeral is planned for Tuesday morning. Also in Berlin, Prince Bismarck gave a final lengthy interview to the czar at the Russian embassy and bade farewell in the Lehrte station saloon after which Emperor William accompanied him back to the chancellor’s residence.
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Mortimer Melville Jackson
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Harbinger of Peace Toward Better Russo German Ties
St. Petersburgh October 15 The Grash danin says long talks between the Czar and Prince Bismarck justify belief that the czar page visit will bring an era of more favorable relations between Russia and Germany.
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Cretans Defeat Turkish Troops at Sphakia Defile
Reports from Crete say Cretan forces repelled Turkish troops near Sphakia in the MKaler mountains, with one officer and three soldiers killed. In London, the Earl of Galloway’s trial for assaults on young girls began in Dumfries before a packed court. Secretary Noble voided Senator Manderson’s pension rerating, calling it illegal and without proper procedure.
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Pension System Debates and Senator Manderson Interview
The article presents Senator Manderson defending pension reratings and a government contract view. It argues pensions reflect a contractual gratitude for Civil War service, not charity, with limits tied to aggregate totals. It stresses pensioners are not paupers and indigence should not determine eligibility, while praising merit and sacrifice.
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Trouble With the Brotherhood and League Fight Expected
A prominent National League official predicts a clash with Brotherhood unionization as clubs offer reserved players new contracts for 1890. He warns of lower prices and open gates in a sustained fight. International Maritime Conference opens in Washington with delegates from about fifty members and twenty three nations to discuss a code of maritime signals for safer navigation.
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Portugal
Three Americas Congress
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A. M. Bisbee
China
Mixed News From Across The Atlantic And U.S. Reports
A flood of brief items notes a Toledo fatality from a storm, a deadly freight wreck near Terre Haute, and European shipping plans with a Zanzibar line subsidy. Also reported are a North Bucks election result, Atchison railroad plans, typhoid claims after a flood, Dominion Express switch, Nutting’s resignation, a Saab Italia tug incident, maritimes conference delegates, and a potential pension commissioner dispute.
Eupopsy and relief offered by Electric Bitters promise
A promotional claim states Eupopsy cures life’s ills and highlights Electric Bitters as a remedy for dyspepsia and stomach kidney woes. The ad urges daily use, promises digestion aid, and notes the product is sold by H. Scaillin, a local druggist.
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H.scallin
Lams Hopes in Blood Purifier for Rheumatism Cure
The passage claims lactic acid in the blood causes rheumatic pains and that thousands have found relief with Itood n Sarsaparilla. It says the remedy purifies the blood neutralizes acidity and strengthens the body as a positive cure.
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Itood’n' Sarsaparilla
Bradfield Reg Co Adverts in Atlanta Describes Mother’s Friend
An advertisement promotes Mother’s Friend as widely growing in the south and highly recommended by physicians. It claims indispensability to those about to undergo childbirth and directs readers to Bradfield Reg. Co. of Atlanta for particulars, noting it is sold by B. H. Scallin.
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Oltman
South
Bradfield Reg. Co
Atlanta, Ga
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Castoria Slogan Echoes Through Generations
Advertising rhyme recalls Castoria as a remedy for children across decades. The jingle emphasizes use from infancy to motherhood and for later grandchildren, reflecting midcentury marketing language and family medicine norms.
Syrup of Tigs Laxative Praised for Gentle Safe Use
Advertisers tout Syrup of Tigs as a pleasant tasting liquid laxative that women may use safely. It is described as pleasing to the eye and palate, gentle yet effective on the kidneys liver and bowels, making it a favorite remedy under all conditions.
Cure Claimed for Suppressed Menses in Customer Daughter
A Mississippi man testifies that his customer’s daughter recovered from suppression of menstruation after one bottle of Bradfield's Female Regulator. He cites J W Hellums of Water Valley and directs to Bradfield Regulator Co Atlanta for particulars. Product sold by H Scallin.
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Scallin’s Drug Store Booms From Free Trial Bottles
Trade at Scallin’s drug store surges as customers receive free trial bottles of Dr King's New Discovery for coughs colds asthma bronchitis croup and lung diseases. The ad claims the remedy cures and invites trial bottles before purchase.
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