Notable Violent Breaks and Disasters Across Early 1900s News
Misxep and armed men invade Joseph Gates house in White Township Pennsylvania forcing him to reveal Season he hid, then fire their weapons. In Allegheny City Leo Brigel, 13, blinded Beattie Binck by mortar, and another two children burned. Red Ash mine near Wilkes-Barre claims two lives in a rock fall. Eastern Pennsylvania reports diphtheria epidemic spreading. cholera alarm in progress in the region. Pittsburgh glassmakers discuss closing plants due to weak trade. Philadelphia stationer Thomas M. Soroay jailed two years and fined $1000 for plagiarizing pictures and books. Philadelphia showman Adany Fororough involved with Mary G. Tallman, 20, with a 64-year-old groom. Two-round boxing match in New York ends with McCaffrey victor after a harsh bout with Mitchell. Near Monongahela City a coke train wreck kills one, fatally burns another, and injures a third. locomotive and twelve cars destroyed.
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Joseph Gates
White Township
Alleger City
Ape
Leo Brigel
Ft Beitie Binck
Bartouaty
Red Ash
Wilkesbarre
Pennsylvania
Astoria
L.I
Pittsburgh
Thomas M. Soroaay
Philadelphia
Adany Fororough
Mary G. Tallman
Dominick McCaffrey
Charles Mitchell
New York
McCaffrey
Mitchell
Monongahela City
Multiple nearby incidents and disasters reported across the nation
Dry goods firm Day Brorhgrst Co. assigns before seizure by U S Marshal amid creditors. L Blanden Co. mill at Fort Dodge burns with 2000 sacks and 10000 bushels lost. Fire destroys Third Presbyterian Church in Chicago with 75000 loss and 91000 insurance. Portland shippers back Union Pacific over Northern Pacific. Executions, murders, wreck attempts, and mine work resumed amid various local disasters and legal actions across several states.
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Clinton
Ohio
Brookings
C. T
Third Presbyterian Church
Ashland
Ogden Avenues
Chicago
Porland
Ore
Union Pacific Road
Northern Pacific Company
James Dacey
Gaynor
Woodstock
Wilson
Troy
Ind
Hendershot
Calumet
Hecla
Michigan
Charles W. Butler
Columbia City
Mfo
Dakota Methodist Episcopal Conference
Vincennas
Iowa
J. M. Robinson
Indianapolis
Peoria
Florence
Kan
Atlantic and Pacific
St Louis
San Francisco
Atchison, Topeka
Fenta Fe Tigsbergs
St. Louis
Kansas City
Cincinnati Hospital
Davis
Cincinnati
New Richmond
Deer Park
Wis
Notable deaths and incidents across several states
Gulf Coast Herald editor J A Buckner was found dead near Tarpon Springs after a quarrel with his mistress who fled with a man. Baltimore billiards figure Louis Shafer died after being hit by a train. Liberty Virginia saw twenty one business buildings burned causing about 100000 in damage. West Virginia governor commuted life sentence of Charles Spurlock. The Spurlock case involved accomplices lynched. A circus rebuke by officials and resignation of Rev Dr A W Lightbourne from the Easton M E Church, heading to New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Buckner
Gulf Coast Herald
Tarpon Springs
Fla
Buckner
Louis G. Shafer
Baltimore
Liberty
West Virginia
Charles Spurlock
Lincoln County
Alvin Wood
Miax
s@arch
Steadites
A. W. Lightbourne
M. E. Church
Easton
New York
Ambiguous OCR Item From Almington Brief
Fragmentary OCR note from Almington mentions a Supreme Court context with unclear details. No clear persons dates or organizations readable. Summary limited by legible content to indicate a legal or court reference in a historical newspaper fragment.
Treasury reshuffles and land sale receipts reported
The office reports receipts of $11,840,993 from public land sales in the fiscal year. Proposed withdrawal of all distinctive timbers from sale or entry until appraisal. FRANK Hatton named Postmaster General to succeed Judge Gresham as Secretary of the Treasury. Mr. Jonlins begins his new duties in the position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hatton
Judge Gresham
Secretary of the Treasury
Jonlins
Logan scenes disruption at Hin ton train stop
Charleston dispatch reports Gen Logan interrupted on a Hin ton train by a man named West who claimed to shake hands for a rebel flag. Logan called him a liar and spat toward the intruder. The Drummer's National Committee orders state conventions to appoint a popular resident drummer in each district. Mulhatton to begin campaign tour. Vermont Legislature split, Morrill 204 votes, Rodfell 26.
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Charleston
W. Va
Logan
Hinton
West
Illinois
Woeat
Drummer’ National Committee
Louisville
Ector
Mulhatton
Vermont
United States
Justin
Morrill
Timothy P. Rodfield
October agricultural report and baseball championship summary
October national agricultural data show corn at 93 and drought causing little frost damage to yield, wheat holds steady and cotton falls from 82 to 74. Week's business failures total 218. Providence wins NL pennant. Metropolitan Club secures American Association title. Quebec parliament buildings partly blown up. two explosions cause injuries. Reward of 4500 offered for Quebec Parliament bombing suspects. Clearing house exchanges show a large weekly loss.
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Providence
Boston
Buffalo
Chicago
New York
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Detroit
Metropolitan Club
Metropolitan
Louisville
Cincinnati
Columbus
St. Louis
Baltimore
Athletic
Toledo
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
Indianapolis
Virginia
American Board of Commysioners For Foreign Missions
Besson
Hamilton
Cumminville
Ont
Quebec
Imgh
Arriwanp
French Defeat Chinese at Tonquin and Kop Enghrh Village
Reports say French forces under Gen. Neghier defeated a 6,000 strong Chinese force at Kop Enghrh after a five hour engagement while another French column routed Chinese troops at Tonquin leaving about 1,000 dead.
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Tonquin
Neghier
Kop Enghrh
Vermosa
Chinexe
Amoy
University of Kieff
Ferry
France
England
Egypt
New Guinea
Transvaal
Africa
Tonnin
Dongola
Merane
Col
Stewart
M. Homon
M. Dupre
Mionarcha Unione
Lord Salisbury
Kalso
Gladstone
Italy
Spain
Bagdad
Ismid
Birmingham
Berlin Conference to Discuss Commerce Questions
The Berlin conference on commerce will meet November 6 with Chancellor Bismarck presiding. Separate reports note a devastating typhoon in Okabama and Tokio on September 15 causing extensive destruction and high casualties. A double aristocratic wedding occurs in London as Ida Therese Foote marries Lord Montague Paulet with royal presents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Bismarck
Okabama
Tokio
Ida Therese Foote
Ospt
Foote
United States Navy
Lord Montague Paulet
Marquis of Winchester
St. George's Church
London
Queen Victoria
Prince and Princess of Wales
Ohio and West Virginia election returns and reactions
Ohio voters chose on October 14 for state and federal offices with a Republican edge. Early tallies ranged 10 000 to 11 000 in favor, later adjusted toward 11 000, with Democrats vowing renewed effort. Reports note strong German and Teutonic support and a controversial Cincinnati voting day marked by police and deputy marshals in disputed conduct.
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Ohio
Supreme Court
Board of Public Works
Congress
Associated Pross
Electin
Hame
Proas
Columbus
Bome
Republican State Committee
Dudley
Washington
Hoadly
Allen
Ashland
Crawford
Darke
Mercer
Monroe
Paulding
Eletsaway
Pike
Richland
George E. Seneylo
Jacob Rometss
Hamilton County
Robinson
Hamilton
Cuyahoga
Lucas
Montgomery
Erie
Cincinnati
United States
Mississippi
Returns scarce as campaign estimates split West Virginia
An Associated Press dispatch from Wheeling reports sparse returns and varied estimates on West Virginia turnout. Democratic figures range from 4,000 to 11,000 ahead in different counties while Republicans gain elsewhere, leaving the statewide picture uncertain.
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Associated Press
Wheeling
Cuowden
Healtlican Committee
J .S. Miller
Leonard
Parkersburg
Grone
Baker
National Democratic Committee
Wood County
Maxwell
Harrison County
Cincinnati Polls Sparked Battles and Fatal Wounds
Widespread election day clashes in Cincinnati led to multiple gunfights. two or three men died and many were wounded. A feud between George Swann and James Kelly, both colored, after the election left both men fatally wounded. In Port Dickinson New York a mill district fire destroyed Chenango Valley flouring mill and Carey Nash Ogden paper mills causing about 50000 dollars in damage.
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Cincinnati
George Swann
James Kelly
Kelly
Swann
Port Dickinson
N. Y
Chenango Valley
Carey, Nash
Qualifications of Voters Across States and Requirements
A comprehensive survey of citizen voting rights across the United States outlines how states, while controlling voter eligibility, must grant suffrage without discrimination by race or previous status. It lists residence periods, registration rules, and who is disqualified or allowed to vote in each state, highlighting the lack of uniformity and ongoing legal constraints.
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United States
Berty
Colorado
Massachusetts
Alabama
Arkansas
California
Connecticut
Delaware
U Florida
Georgia
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Mississippi
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New York
North Carolina
Ohio
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Virginia
West Virginia
Residency Requirements for Voting Across States
The text cites constitutional limits on registration and outlines varying state residency rules for voters in Wisconsin and Kentucky. It notes that twenty five states require one year of residence, eight require eight months, one four months, and two three months, with Kentucky disallowing longer residence than the Constitution permits. It also mentions disqualifications for certain groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Kentucky
United States
Daniel's Acceptance Defines Prohibition Principle
William Daniel, the Prohibition candidate for Vice President, issues a detailed acceptance letter outlining prohibition as essential to curb crime, poverty, and social decay. He argues courts uphold prohibiting laws, urges national and state policy shifts, and claims old parties oppose prohibition requiring a straight Prohibition ticket.
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Prohibition
William Daniel
Daniel
Supreme Court of the
United States
Union
District of Columbia
Blaine Campaign Train Reaches Canton After West Virginia Run
The Blaine party traveled from Marietta through West Virginia into Ohio stopping in Sisterville New Martinsville Wheeling and other points. He addressed large crowds on tariff policy urging a protective tariff during a torchlight procession in Canton then continued to Orrville Wooster Mansfield Crestline Mount Gilead and Delaware before Columbus with no major demonstrations.
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Blaine
Parkersburg
W. Va
Marietta
Ohio
West Virginia
Ohio River Road
Wheeling
Cleveland and
Loraine Road
Sisterville
New Martinsville
Canton
Manvillon
Logan
Hawley
Windom
Cullom
Nots
Orrville
Wooster
Shreve
Perryville
Mansfield
Laine
Crestline
Mount Gilead
Delaware
Sercing
Columbus
Miller
Disgraceful Scenes at Yorkville Police Court
Miss Mary Hoyt daughter of the late Jesse Hoyt faced a drunken and disorderly charge at Yorkville Police Court. She abused Officer Coon, threw an umbrella at the Sergeant, and insulted witnesses while claiming she was drugged. Fined $10, she protested to the President and had prior asylum time in 1872 amid claims of temporary insanity.
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New York Telegram
Yorkville
Mary Hoyt
Jesse Hoyt
Coon
Sargeant
Miss Hoyt
United States
Chinese Arrivals at San Francisco Blocked by Law
The Treasury Department refuses to intervene as eighty six Chinese migrants arrive in San Francisco and cannot land without proper certificates under the 1882 and 1884 acts. Courts in California have ruled secondary evidence is insufficient for landing, leaving the matter to judicial resolution. The note mentions unrelated items about Cornell University, Ithaca, cane rash suppression, a riot act reading, Hawx Wars minstrel, and Vermont politics.
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Washington
Treasury Department
Seycisco
United States
California
Washington October crop returns show strong corn yields
October reports indicate corn yields near 26 bushels per acre across about 70 million acres with a national condition of 93. Drought hits West Virginia Ohio Louisiana and Texas lowering scores while the Mississippi to Rockies region remains highest. Wheat output will top last year by about 100 million bushels with yields around 13 1/3 bushels per acre.
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Washington Telegram
Mississippi
Rocky Mountain
West Virginia
Ohio
Louisiana
Texas
South Carolina
Ohio Valley
Atlantic
Gulf States
Vermont
Middle States
Michigan
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Indiana
Illinois
Iowa
Missouri
Kansas
Dakota Exhibit Car Delights Union Depot Crowd
A Dakota product car arrived at Union Depot featuring grain and vegetable samples from Clay to Lincoln counties. The decorated coach displays corn varieties, potatoes, melons, squashes, preserves, and grass specimens, plus a wheat and grass locomotive model built by Wm. Sibbén of Aberdeen for the World’s Fair circuit.
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Milwaukee Sentinel
Dakota
Union Depot
South—Dakota
Clay
Union
Lincoln
Yankton
Bon Homme
Et Paul
Chicago
Detroit
Buffalo
Elk Point
Union County
Sioux Falls
Brown County
O. W. Knowles
Karam
Lincoln County
Timothy
Union Depot Ao
Kota
Wm. Sibbén
Aberdeen
Curious Pension Applicant Names Prompt Historical Note
Among a list of pension applicants are Pil im Crazylous a Pennsylvania pedagogue Christl Crow a colored preacher Tor ment Twist Christian Bible John Drink Reason Tuig D Statecipher and Tx Societe Franklin, an association of France term the ich peewee of eden plated his his history of.
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Pilim Crazylous
Pennsylvania
Christl Crow
Torment Twist
Christian Bible
John Drink
Reason Tuig
Tx Societe Franklin
France
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Review-Dispatch
Moline, Illinois
CHE South
Almington
Biatos ‘Supreme Court
Generat
Ohio and
Hlias
Nolee
Lair
Garrin
Cecseepessennsesseences
Buckeye State
Cornell Firmen
Ithaca
New England
Reading
The
National Agricultural Bureau
Milwaukee
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