Wreck on Lake Erie Rumor of Seven Lives Lost
Toledo via Free Press report from Cedar Point says a two masted schooner with seven crew including one woman sank in a Thursday gale on Lake Erie near Green Island. Keeper Capt Gibenut watched distress signals, the life boat upset, and the vessel sank with all aboard.
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Detroit
Mich
Toledo
Cedar Point
Velliquet
Lake Erie
Green Island
Gibeant
Gibenut
Meteors Kill Children in Perry Oklahoma Landfall
A Wichita report says two Henderson children died when six meteor masses struck near Perry Oklahoma Saturday night. A four foot iron mass pierced the roof, burying and burning them. a boy was injured as debris damaged the house. Fire and debris trapped the family for an hour before neighbors saved the home.
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Wichita
Kan
Henderson
Perry
O. T
Three Die as Perry Livery Barn Burns in Michigan
Owosso Michigan November 14 The village of Perry south of the city was struck by a deadly fire destroying a livery barn. Three persons perished in the blaze and a distressing tragedy followed. Investigations underway to determine cause and identify victims.
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Perry, Mich
Owosso, Mich
Perry
Revolt grips Havana as troops clash and chaos grows
Nov. 14 Havana reports a near-anarchy in the capital after a mutinous wave within Spanish forces. General Blanco lacks reliable troops while Matanzas reinforcements guard the palace. lieutenant Arolas is forced to strike mutinous soldiers to prevent an order attack.
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Havana
Blanco
Matanzas
Arolas
Orden Publico
Civil Guard
Col. Gomez
Vessel Missing in Darkness Believed Lost Between Detroit and Cleveland
The small coaster may have foundered in darkness as it carried stone, coal, or farm produce between Detroit and Cleveland or into American ports. No vessel is reported missing from the port.
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Velliquet
Detroit
Cleveland
Manitowoc Murder Suspect Ernst Messmann Hangs Self
A Manitowoc jail cell death ends the case of Ernst Messmann who confessed to killing Mr. Bahls and Mrs. Bahls at Mishicott near Two Rivers. He used a towel to hang himself after his arrest for robbery and homicide. Read as he feared lynching and died Sunday.
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Slilwankee
Sentinel
Manitowoc
Wis
Ernst Messmann
John Bahls
Mishicott
Two Rivers
Messmann
Bohis
Alessmann
Tug Potomac Seeks Permit to Work on Stranded Cruiser
The tug Potomac from Santiago de Cuba arrived at Nassau to obtain a permit to work on the stranded cruiser Infanta Maria Teresa off Cat Island. It will return to Cat Island. The cruiser lies one mile offshore in two feet of water. Natives have destroyed the temporary deck and carried off movable property.
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Nassau
N. P
Potomac
Santiago de Cuba
Cat Island
County Treasurer Robbed in Chariton Iowa
Robbers entered the Chariton county treasurer Gulbertson’s office during dinner and unlocked the vault taking about 1600 dollars. Sheriffs and a posse with bloodhounds pursue the experts who escaped via a rear door.
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Chariton
Gulbertson
Macy
Sherif? Slaning
Terrible blaze destroys Rowe & Co livery barn
A massive fire gutted Rowe & Co livery barn on Saturday. Proprietor Charles Taylor and family perished under the collapsed roof, along with an elderly man named Clark. Taylor survived with severe burns. Dr. A L Compton and a sleeping office boy escaped. About a dozen horses carriages cattle and hay burned. loss around 6000 dollars with partial insurance. The cause remains unknown and the village water supply was inadequate to fight the blaze.
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Rowe & Co
Charles Taylor
Woman leaps to death aboard Michigan Central train
Ida Arola a 23 year old immigrant confined by deportation to Finland threw herself from the Houghton express near Columbiaville Michigan while in custody of Immigration Inspector Williams and a Sault Ste Marie official. She suffered extreme melancholia and there was no outbreak during the journey from Marquette.
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Detroit
Mich
Ida Arola
Houghton Express
Michigan Central
Columbiaville
Finland
Williams
Sault Ste. Marie
Marquette
Revolts Among Cuban Troops Over Pay in Promissory Notes
Battles of engineers artillery and infantry threaten mutiny at Flanco and Cabanas as troops refuse embarkation to Spain. Revolts stem from payment in abonares promissory notes, bought by speculators at half price and cashed by generals, with sergeants distributing proclamations urging revolt.
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Flanco
Cabanas
Spain
Orden Publico
Consolidation of Sash Door and Blind Firms Planned
A movement to unify all sash door and blind interests in America is unfolding. The new Consolidated Sash Door and Blind company would be backed by English capital. Current U S investment reaches 70 million dollars with 48 thousand workers earning 30 million annually and factory output valued at 96 million.
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America
New York
Consolidated Sash, Door and Blind Company
D C Judge Montgomery Dies After Long Career
Lansing obituary notes Judge Martin Van Buren Montgomery died at 58 after a career span including commissioner of patents and a DC supreme bench seat. He resigned from the bench in 1892 and had practiced law in Lansing since.
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Lansing, Mich
Martin van Buren Montgomery
Cleveland
Supreme Bench
District of Columbia
Deadly Race Riots End With Quiet Wilmington After Turmoil
A day of bloodshed ends as Wilmington reestablishes order under a new municipal government. Nine negroes killed and three whites wounded, including William Mayo who was shot in the chest. Ex-representative Waddell led a mob to wreck the negro press the Record, triggering widespread violence and evacuations in the city and nearby areas.
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Wilmington
N. C
William Mayo
Waddell
The
Record
Fayette
South Carolina
Washington
Greenwood
D. C
Rehobeth
Phoenix
Ben Collins
Wreckers confirm Infanta Maria Teresa off Cat Island
Wreckers arriving at Nassau report stores salvaged from the stranded vessel near Cat Island. They state theMaria Teresa is a derelict with water up to between decks and a starboard list, dismantled and anchored between two reefs on a smooth bottom. They claim salvage rights to the stores that can be saved.
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Nassau
N. P
Cat Island
Infanta Maria Teresa
Final ultimatum on Philippines ends debate at Paris
Washington reports a cabinet decision that America will not discuss rights to the Philippines with Spain. The islands are U S conquered territory, and Paris talks focus on Spain's evacuation. The move narrows the path to ratification and avoids European intervention as governments watch for broader conflicts.
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America
Philippines
United States
Paris
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Senor Aids
Sagasta
Europe
Far East
Commission
Gray
William
Germany
Palestine
Cadiz
Cartagena
Berlin
State Department
Reichstag
Madrid
National Zeitung
Lord Salisbury
Guildhall
England
Lightning Facts and Historical Vents in Varying Structures
The article notes lightning recovery rates, claims churches are commonly struck, and explains that voltage matters more than current. It highlights Washington Monument lightning resistance through an aluminum pyramid cap and copper grounding rods. It cites naval ships struck between 1790 and 1840 with fatalities and injuries, contrasting past losses with modern lightning rods on warships and merchant vessels.
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Washington Monuments
Fusion state ticket appears assured in Nebraska
Lincoln Nebraska November 12 election returns show the fusion state ticket likely carried by average pluralities around 2500 with Republicans conceding. Figures also indicate Republicans will control the legislature on joint ballot and likely both houses.
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Lincoln, Neb
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Mutiny in Havana Dissolves Orden Publico
Havana reports the orden publico mutinies end with arrears paid and full liquidation. Captain General Blanco disbands the foot and mounted regiments as Havana sits under siege with troops patrolling streets and quarters. Col. Pagilier resigns as Cuban commission advised retreat to Marianao to avoid demonstrations. Nearby reports state 7,000 soldiers mutinied for pay before Spain voyage with forces mobilized to enforce embarkation.
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Orden Publico
Blanco
Gardin Civil
Gard
Col
Pagilier
Calixto Garcia
Santa Cruz del Sur
Marianao
Key West
Fla
Porto Principe
Neuvitas
Cuba
Spain
Emilio March
March
Gen. March
Alava
Alfonso Xti
Conde de Venadito
Infanta Isabel
Gibara
Tallant Banking Company Surrenders To Crocker-Woolworth Bank
The Tallant Banking company, one of San Francisco’s oldest coast institutions, retires from business and transfers assets over 1,000,000 dollars to Crocker-Woolworth National Bank. The move stems from stockholders wishes as the Tallant family disperses. The firm opened in 1850, long flourished, and brings a large roster of shipping and commission clients to the new owner.
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San Francisco
Tallant Banking Company
Crocker-Woolworth National Bank
Tallant
Tallant Bank
Newport Bank Receiver Demands Dividend Reversal
Cincinnati reports Receiver J. P. Wilshire of the First National Bank of Newport Ky seeks the return of four percent dividends paid in seven yearly installments. He alleges the payments were made from bank capital while the bank was insolvent. Stockholders appoint three attorneys to investigate and sue if the claim proves tenable.
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Cincinnati
J. P. Wilshire
First National Bank of
Newport
T. B. Youtzey
Executioners Through History in Various Nations
The piece surveys hereditary and traditional roles of executioners across Spain France Rome Crimea Germany Thuringia Franconia and ancient Greece. It notes shifts in status from honored to declining dignity, cites Aristotle and ancient texts, and quotes Smiles on character as property.
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Spain
France
Crimea
Germany
Thuringia
Franconia
Greece
Abandonment of the Temple by W C T U Delegates
After hours of debate the W C T U convention voted 295 to 71 to drop the temple from its affiliated interests. Opponents called it a repudiation of moral obligation while supporters urged memorial completion and financial commitments including Marshall Field’s $100,000 offer. Adjournment followed amid lingering motions and expressions of thanks to Carse.
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St. Paul, Minn
Temple
Matilda B. Carse
Ilinois
Marshall Field
Willard
Sarah G. Johnson
Anna A. Gordon
Clark
Ohio
Friends of the Temple
Executive Committee
W.C. T. C. Temple
Dunham
Town
Boston
Carse
Gloucester Fishing Fleet Losses and Insurance Figures
The Gloucester MutuaL fishing Insurance company reports for the year 19 fishing vessels lost, valued at 88125 with 66752 in insurance. Total tonnage 1 987 27. For 1897 losses were 63 men and 11 vessels valued at 75750. Average 23 year loss 16 vessels totaling 1076 18 tons valued 8373 and insured 64579. The life loss averaged tem yearly.
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Gloucester
Mass
Gloucester Mutuallishing Insurance Company
War Investigation Hearing on Camp Thomas Conditions
Gen Breckenridge Dr Huidekoper and Maj Knox testified before the war investigation commission Monday. Breckenridge discussed Camp Thomas conditions and said changes in reporting to the adjutant general delayed camp condition disclosures by about three months.
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Gen. Breckenridge
Huidekeper
Maj. Knox
War Investigation Commission
Camp Thomas
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